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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast podcast to talk about that night's WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the Rey Mysterio retirement storyline with Seth Rollins, Angel Garza's flirting with Charly Caruso, Charlotte vs. Asuka, the Bobby Lashley-MVP-Lana dynamic and where it could be headed, Apollo Crews defending against Kevin Owens, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-20-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss with live callers WWE Smackdown including Ron Gronkowski's WWE Smackdown live debut, the Goldberg-Roman Reigns contract signing, Paige reveals Bayley's WrestleMania challengers, The Dirt Sheet with Miz & Morrison, Daniel Bryan & Drew Gulak vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro, analysis of how WWE is doing with social spacing on the shows, and much more with live callers and the mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's special Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-3-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted a special Roundtable episode with a three-person panel discussing their live experience in Chicago. PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant, PWTorch.com “AEW Hits & Misses” contributor Joel Dehnel, and former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist (circa early 1990s) and current Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Eric Krol all attended AEW Revolution in Chicago on Saturday, and they all share stories and observations and opinions. Each comes to AEW with a different backstory – Travis not being a regular weekly viewer of AEW, Eric being a lapsed fan returning because of NJPW and AEW, and Joel who has watched all of AEW and covers it for PWTorch.com. It's a fun, informative show discussing the pros and cons of certain booking decisions, what's next for Orange Cassidy, whether the time is right for Jon Moxley, what AEW has on their hands with Hangman Page, and so much more. Plus brushes with fame, comparisons to other crowds in past eras, and so much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-10-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss with live callers and read emails about WWE Smackdown including Miz and Morrison reunited on Miz TV, Ramblin' Rabbit hints at a weakness for the Fiend and then pays a price, Roman Reigns and the Usos joined forces against King Corbin and his men, Robert Roode returned, Mandy Rose apologized to a still-smitten Otis, Elias took a dig at Brock Lesnar, Kofi Kingston responded to Miz taking a shot at how he lost his WWE Title, Sasha Banks no-showed her match against Lacey Evans, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-6-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Smackdown with the fallout from Survivor Series with live callers, an on-site correspondent, and mailbag questions and comments.They talked about Dog Food Humiliation by Corbin & Co. against Roman Reigns, The Fiend's new TLC opponent The Miz, shouldn't announcers be more concerned for Daniel Bryan's safety storyline-wise, Lacey talks about being a marine and a mom in her full-fledged official babyface promo, Man Spanks Man mid-ring in angle between Elias and Drake Maverick, Tag Team Fatal Four-way and more TLC developments.Plus off-air notes and dark matches from our on-site correspondent in Lafayette, La. including Bray vs. Miz. Also, some AEW talk about Kenny Omega's push on Dynamite and assessing whether there's any indications of a wrestling boom since October.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (11-22-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Smackdown with the final Survivor Series hype with live callers and mailbag questions and comments. They talk about the Daniel Bryan-Fiend angle, the latest brand warfare, WWE humor, and more. Then Triple H's full media conference call from earlier this week discussing NXT Takeover including PWTorch.com's Kelly Wells asking Triple H when they found out they'd have to promote both Takeover and Survivor Series the same weekend and if that posed any challenges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-29-2019) with guest cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast, they discuss the following topics including many provided by listener emails: The ACH/Jordan Myles t-shirt controversy, growing discontentment with WWE, who on Team Hogan would Hulk allow to date Brooke, is Cody pro wrestling's top babyface, can Seth Rollins be salvaged at this point, will AEW successfully complete an interview, thoughts on the Finn Balor move to NXT, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Smackdown's Fox debut with live callers and mailbag questions including reaction to The Rock-Baron Corbin-Becky Lynch, the quick finish of Brock Lesnar vs. Kofi Kingston, Cain Velasquez, Tyson Fury, Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens, the fresh coat of paint and new stage and graphics, the legends and how they were utilized, and more with live callers and the mailbag. Also, an on-site correspondent from Los Angeles at Staples Center with tons of details on crowd reactions, what happened with legends during commercial breaks, the vibe in the arena, and the disappointment of no 205 Live.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant to review WWE Raw with live callers and answer mailbag questions on Bayley's heel turn, Steve Austin's return to Raw and MSG next week, the controversial Samoa Joe-Ricochet Finish, rants about the Roman Reigns storyline, Becky Lynch's promo style, and much more. They answer live caller questions and mailbag questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's Raw Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to talk with live callers and answer mailbag questions along with a conversation with an on-site correspondent from Toronto, Ont. They talked with live callers about a wide range of topics including Sasha Banks returning, Becky Lynch taking the mic from Charly Caruso, Seth Rollins's heartfelt promo, Steve Austin's endorsement, Rey Mysteiro's reaction to losing twice, plus Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn, Cedric Alexander, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago WWE Smackdown Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review Smackdown with live callers. They also talked with an on-site correspondent from Detroit, Mich. and answer mailbag questions. They discuss the awkward the Roman Reigns mystery attacker reveal, react to a dash-cam in the vehicle crashing into Roman's Chevy, they review the new Firefly Funhouse, analyze Kofi Kingston's response to Randy Orton, plus Shane McMahon on The KO Show, Charlotte-Trish Stratus, Dolph Ziggler imitated Goldberg, and more. The on-site correspondent details the pre-Smackdown match, the main event women's match, what happened during commercial breaks, crowd size, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-23-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to talk with live callers and answer mailbag questions along with a conversation with on-site correspondent Tom Stoup from the PWT Talks NXT podcast. They talked with live callers about a wide range of topics stemming from Raw Reunion including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin holding court at the end, Hulk Hogan's controversial return to Raw for a featured spot on stage, did current days stars get overlooked or overshadowed, and much much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-18-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to review Raw with live callers and answer mailbag questions about Stomping Ground hype, the latest Firefly Funhouse, changes in the production of the show, and more. Mid-show, they are joined by our on-site correspondent from Los Angeles, ex-WWE Creative Team member and We Watch Wrestling cohost Matt McCarthy, who talks about off-camera 24/7 shenanigans, the Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans dark match main event, the Main Event TV tapings before Smackdown with Dana Brooke getting bloodied and injured, and crowd size and enthusiasm, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant to review Raw with live callers. Also, Cameron Hawkins from the East Coast Cast was their on-site correspondent from Austin, Tex. They took calls and answer mailbag questions, plus discussed the show including Becky Lynch being there for Seth Rollins at the ambulance, the Firefly Funhouse, Undertaker's promo, Shane McMahon-Roman Reigns hype, Cesaro vs. Ricochet, Triple H and Randy Orton, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-21-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review Raw with live callers, on-site correspondent details from Albany, and emails. They talked about the return of Brock Lesnar to Raw, Mick Foley introducing the 24/7 Title, Super Showdown being marketed as equivalent or better than WrestleMania, and much more with live callers, an on-site correspondent who attended both Raw and Money in the Bank, and then a mailbag segment with diverse reaction to key segments on Raw.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They talk in depth about Vince McMahon's “Wildcard Rule,” the ridiculousness of several skits including Ucey Hot and the timing of the dumpster picking up Sami Zayn, plus WrestleMania rematches with the return of Daniel Bryan, and much more. They talk with an on-site correspondent who attended in Cincinnati and then read a ton of emails venting about this episode of Raw and Vince McMahon's booking in general.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-16-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Montreal. Topics including the Superstar Shake-up night one, rants about the Viking Experience name, and more.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They took live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent who travelled from Japan to New York for WrestleMania Weekend and attended WrestleMania and Raw, among other shows. Topics including the crowd turning against WWE with The Bar run-in, the return of the Undertaker, Becky Lynch not addressing the controversial pin, Seth Rollins justifying his low-blow, and just about everything else from the show.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They cover these topics: The Kofi Kingston storyline headed into WrestleMania including this week's developments, Charlotte's surprise Smackdown Title win, the length of WrestleMania, The ROH/NJ G1 Supercard MSG final line-up, NXT Takeover New York, and more.
Five years ago this week (3-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Chicago. They talk about Batista's remote interview with Michael Cole explaining why he hates Triple H, Kurt Angle's choice of Baron Corbin, Ronda Rousey with her husband Travis Browne, Seth Rollins heating up his match with Brock Lesnar, Beth Phoenix challenging Sasha Banks & Bayley, and more.
Five years ago this week (3-5-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Philadelphia. They discuss Ronda Rousey snapping, The Shield reuniting, Hunter saying his stuff's real, and much more.
Five years ago this week (2-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They talked with live callers about Monday Night Raw featuring the debuts of four NXT wrestlers out of nowhere, Ruby Riott getting the least deserved rematch for a title in history, no Becky Lynch or Brock Lesnar in the arena, and more. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk to two on-site correspondents from Lafayette, La.
In this five years ago flashback (1-23-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Wichita, and then later answering Mailbag questions. Topics covered: Final Royal Rumble hype, Samoa Joe vs. Mustafa Ali, Randy Orton's return, Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade, Becky Lynch-Asuka-Charlotte Flair, Vince McMahon, A.J. Styles and Daniel Bryan, and more.
Five years ago this week (1-15-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing WWE Monday Night Raw from Memphis, Tenn. including discussions with live callers, an on-site reporter from Memphis, and mailbag feedback. Topics include Vince McMahon shaking up Universal Title picture, Bobby Lashley winning the IC Title, Nikki Cross makes her in-ring debut, Heavy Machinery makes a cameo, Paul Heyman interviewed on "A Moment of Bliss," and more.
Five years ago this week (12-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Monday Night Raw from San Diego, Calif. including discussions with live callers, an on-site reporter from San Diego, and mailbag feedback including the finish of the TLC main event, acknowledging Raw has sucked lately on air, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted solo talking with live calls and answering email questions on a wide range of topics including TLC's main event and whether Triple H could walk out of TLC as the Unified Champion, WWE Network, could Magnus (Nick Aldis) be a good heel for TNA, Stephanie McMahon's new corporate title, could AAA be a big success in the U.S., and more.Then a bonus episode of the PWTorch Livecast from ten years ago (12-9-2013), PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast discuss with live callers Raw, the Slammys, TLC, WrestleCade, hot topics from WWE and TNA, and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown along with callers and an on-site correspondent. They discuss L.A. Knight vs. Jimmy Uso, the Santos Escobar statement in-ring promo and where this storyline could end up, the mystery of who would show up in support of Charlotte & Shotzi & Bianca Belair leading to Becky Lynch to the rescue, Paul Heyman's promo, Pretty Deadly's disco ball, Road Dogg on commentary, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
Five years ago this week (11-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Monday Night Raw from Kansas City, Mo. including Becky Lynch's bloody invasion, Ronda Rousey's odd millennial and avocado toast rant, the latest Survivor Series developments with Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, and much more including an on-site correspondent and mailbag.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast five years ago this week (10-30-2018) to discuss with live callers the Seth Rollins-Dean Ambrose follow-up, Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey announcement, World Cup brackets, Evolution fallout, DX-Undertaker & Kane, and more, plus an on-site report and mailbag.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing with live callers Roman Reigns's leukemia announcement, the timing of Dean Ambrose's heel turn, final Evolution hype, Braun Strowman-Drew McMahon angle, and more. This is part one of two with the on-site correspondent and mailbag segment.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing the Ronda Rousey-Bellas segment, Trish Stratus & Lita's lack of crowd response, the Philly response to Roman Reigns, the continuation of The Shield and Braun Strowman & Dolph Ziggler & Drew McMahon feud dominating Raw, and much more with live callers, the mailbag segment, and an on-site reporter from Philadelphia.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
In this five years ago flashback (10-3-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast podcast as they break down Smackdown including final Super Show-down hype, more Becky chants, the Milwaukee mystery, Perfect 9, A.J. Styles no-show, and more with callers, an on-site correspondent, and emailers.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Rich Fann from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss Monday Night Raw including Undertaker's promo, Ronda Rousey, the Crown Jewel announcement, Hell in a Cell fallout, and more. They talk with callers, are joined by an on-site corespondent in Dallas, and answer email questions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss Monday Night Raw from five years ago this week (9-11-2018) including Triple H's latest promo about Undertaker, Ronda Rousey in tag match, Kevin Owens explains his return, Baron Corbin acts (poorly) in exchanges with The Shield, B-Team get their rematch, and more. They talk with callers, talk to an on-site correspondent in New Orleans, and answer email questions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller joined by Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss Monday Night Raw including the big Brock Lesnar-Kurt Angle-Paul Heyman dynamic, the Ronda Rousey angle and announced match, and more Summerslam developments. They take calls, answer emails, and talk to an on-site correspondent from Miami.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss Monday Night Raw including the Roman Reigns-Bobby Lashley pull-apart brawl, the lack of Brock Lesnar references, the Sasha Banks-Bayley counseling sessions week two, Coach's dig at Jim Ross's rib injury, and more. They also take live calls and answer mailbag questions and speak in-depth to an on-site correspondent in Boston.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Trial of the Tribal Chief, Edge as guest on The Grayson Waller Effect followed by a match between them, Sheamus challenging Austin Theory for the U.S. Title, and A.J. Styles vs. Karrion Kross.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the latest major angle with Jey Uso making his choice, a Tag Team Gauntlet match and the push of Pretty Deadly, Charlotte Flair-Bianca Belair, and much more with live callers throughout plus Javier Machado brings it at the end for the show-closing Roundtable segment.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins as they discuss Ronda Rousey-Nia Jax angle, the Women's Gauntlet, Sami Zayn's apology, Food Fight, Braun Strowman vs. Finn Balor, Bobby Roode, Elias, and more including live callers, our on-site correspondent from Richmond, Va., and a lot of emails.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jimmy Uso standing up to Roman Reigns and more great performances and intriguing twists in the Bloodline storyline. They also talk about L.A. Knight, Austin Theory vs. Sheamus for the U.S. Title, final Night of Champions hype, and more with live calls and emails.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3275545/advertisement
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on factions and teams being drafted as a package rather than being split up as WWE had been hyping as a hook fo the Draft. Then analysis of the Raw and Smackdown picks so far, special presenters, and the format overall. What have we learned about the futures of Roman Reigns and the new World Hvt. Title based on the first night picks? Also, the Usos come up short against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn while Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa remain mysterious in their actions and intentions. All that and more with contributions from the mailbag and live callers.
On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (3-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to discuss Daniel Bryan's emotional return and the big beatdown angle at the end, dream matches for Bryan in WWE, and more Bryan-related topics, plus more Smackdown talk with live callers and emails.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing Monday Night Raw including Roman Reigns saying Brock Lesnar is “Vince's guy,” John Cena calling out the Undertaker rather harshly, the Nia Jax babyface turn involving fat shaming, and so much more. They talk to live callers, an on-site correspondent from Detroit, and answer emails.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They discussed the huge angle with Jey Uso making his decision and all of the ramifications. Then they talk with an on-site correspondent who attended in Boston. From there, they discuss how John Cena approached his segment with Austin Theory in a needlessly meta manner but maybe not enough to ruin the purpose of the segment. Other topics include how Cody Rhodes was featured on the show and whether Cody needs to beat Roman Reigns at WM, whether Bianca Belair's ring entrance routine is beneath her at this point, Baron Corbin's character, the flat six-woman tag that was set up, whether Raw should have an overrun, and more.
On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant to react to the Feb. 5 episode of Monday Night Raw including live callers early in the show discussing top segments of the show. Then they're joined by an on-site correspondent who attended Raw in Des Moines, Iowa. And then a mailbag segment heavy on women's topics coming out of Raw including Asuka, Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, Mickie James, Alexa Bliss, and Ronda Rousey.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on Sami Zayn's first appearance and first words since he hit Roman Reigns with a chair at the Royal Rumble. What worked, what seemed missing? They also discuss what it means that Cody Rhodes's name being mentioned was booed. Also, Natalya's win to earn a spot in the Chamber, Charlotte vs. Sonya Deville, the NASCAR skit with Rey and Dominik Mysterio, and more. They talk with live callers and also have an on-site report detailing what happened before and after Smackdown that didn't air on TV plus crowd reactions.
On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (1-16-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to talk about WWE Smackdown including the U.S. Title Tournament semi-finals and finals, the women's tag, the selfie-promos for the Rumble, and more. Also, Zack Heydorn joins us to report on the Mixed Match Challenge debut episode on Facebook Watch.In the VIP Extra exclusively for PWTorch VIP members, Wade and Cam read email rants and answer questions including A.J. Styles's new nickname for KO and Sami.Then in a bonus flashback, the previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline with a start to finish review of Smackdown including the U.S. Title tournament semi-finals and finals, a six-woman tag, Royal Rumble selfie promos, A.J. Styles's new nickname for KO & Sami Zayn, and more.
On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (1-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant to break down Monday Night Raw including the Balor Club, the return of The Miz, Samoa Joe's promo, the Nia Jax-Alexa Bliss-Asuka dynamic, the big stunt angle with Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, and Kane, and much more. They talk to an on-site correspondent from Memphis and also answer listener email questions.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and respond to listener emails. They started with thoughts on John Cena's appearance to set up the Kevin Owens & Cena vs. Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn tag match in two weeks. Then they discuss the standout match between Gunther and Ricochet with a red-hot crowd, the Bray Wyatt-L.A. Knight segment with Uncle Howdy's appearance, Damage CTRL, Hit Row's win and botched spot, and more.
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-14-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They discuss the new WWE Facebook show starting next month, the Kenny Omega-Chris Jericho angle, an ROH Final Battle preview including thoughts on the final hype with Cody and Dalton Castle, Triple H beating Jinder Mahal in India and a verdict on the Jinder push, the state of NXT, and then the Mailbag on a wide array of topics including the state of New Day, Roman Reigns, Broken Matt so far, and more.