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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 4, 2026 "The All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek ponder who would be the big surprise signing by AEW at Revolution on Sunday. They also discussed the entire Dynamite episode, including a surprising match from Shaq. Then it was time for listener emails and Revolution picks!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 23 and 24, 2011.On the Feb. 23, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take a record number of calls most of the hour on the current events this week including WrestleMania, The Rock, Triple H-Undertaker, TNA's big surprise, WWE Hall of Fame, Seth Rollins call-up timeline, and more.In the VIP Aftershow, besides the McNeill Event Center update, they answer email and VIP Forum questions on other topics including whether the McMahons will ever be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.Then on the Feb. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Mistico's breaking news signing with WWE right at the top of the show, then take numerous calls on Sting and his role in TNA, how it compares to being a one-off attraction in WWE vs. just another returning legend with the law of diminishing returns in TNA, TNA's Super Surprise Shocker on Impact, WrestleMania 27 with Triple H vs. Undertaker, what should be the WrestleMania main event?, Sheamus at WM, Awesome Kong, Who will be in the Hall of Fame first - Warrior or Jake Roberts, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the high level of interest in Sting, more on TNA's current product, Chris Jericho's future and how/when to reintroduce him, the overall state of WWE's product and concerns that Taker, Hunter, and Rock can't cover, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 21 and 22, 2011.On the Feb. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers John Cena's potential response to The Rock on Monday's Raw, a full preview of Raw, Rock's role in WrestleMania build-up, vintage Rock interview for VIP members and historical perspective on Rock's career, a potential Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler WrestleMania match, how Christian could fit in the Edge-Del Rio WrestleMania build-up, concussion and steroid issues, wrestler health discussed in-depth, and more.Then on the Feb. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell took ten live phone calls for most of the live hour on a variety of subjects including primarily a reaction to big angles on the previous night's Raw and looked ahead to WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they compared that year's WrestleMania to the previous year's line-up, plus frustration with TNA repeating the same mistakes and getting the same lousy results.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 16 and 17, 2011.On the Feb. 16, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss a variety of topics including The Rock and what might happen from here, Vince McMahon, the Mystery G.M., Undertaker video, and A.J. Styles, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag includes a question on bad ring outfits.Then on the Feb. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing The Rock's role at WrestleMania 27, whether Rock will wrestle down the road, how Rock could play a role in the potential Cena-Miz WWE Title match at WrestleMania 27, Rock's promo broken down related to Cena, two different scenarios to book Miz-Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber, 2011 Hall of Fame, the digital age affecting the pro wrestling business and future PPV business, why WWE made roster cuts in 2010, Tough Enough's mainstream appeal and why Miss USA was announced as the first contestant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back fifteen years (2-18-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Impact ratings, a variety of issues in TNA that came together to plague last night's Impact, the Elimination Chamber PPV on Sunday, likely direction of top matches at WrestleMania, Smackdown preview for tonight's show, how often Rock will appear on WWE TV and the risk of over-exposing him like Hart-McMahon last year, difference between nostalgia in WWE and using former stars in TNA, and much more. In the bonus Livecast, they take calls on Hart & HBK at WM22, why WWE doesn't use WCW matches or brands, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked at Chris Jericho in the media that week, asked whether Triple H and Jericho were on similar paths, and made Chamber PPV predictions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this week's Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (2-18-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Ethan Carter III (EC3) for a full hour live interview with live callers discussing his time in WWE Developmental, his experiences around Daniel Bryan, the TNA creative process this year, how worried he was about TNA's future, how much of his character is improvised by him, his picks for new TNA talent acquisitions, and more.Then, a bonus flashback (2-13-2016), PWTorch contributor Jim Valley presented episode #4 of the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” edition of the PWTorch Livecast with live calls and nostalgia featuring live talk with Memphis Wrestling historian Mark James, plus calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 14 and 15, 2011.On the Feb. 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers tonight's Raw, predictions on the WrestleMania 27 guest host (The Rock, Barker, Bieber, someone bigger), plus why The Rock won't wrestle again, Triple H's potential return, Hunter's career on the line vs. Taker at WM27?, TNA's Against All Odds PPV and the incompetent things they do, putting the TNA Title back on Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lawler's family situation and how WWE will address it on Raw, WWE financials announced on Thursday, potential 2011 WWE Hall of Fame candidates, a second/third-generation edition of NXT Season 5?, and more.Then on the Feb. 15, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed The Rock's return and his potential roles at WrestleMania, plus PPV pricing, Elimination Chamber speculation, Raw reaction, and in the VIP Aftershow TNA PPV talk, ideas for Vince Russo to improve without his crutches, Chris Jericho book review, and more thoughts on Raw and Rock.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 10 and 11, 2011.On the Feb. 10, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, discussed the WWE Financials just released today, then take live calls with a lot of people chipping in on how WWE could improve business, plus WrestleMania predictions and speculation. In the VIP Aftershow they discuss TNA Impact's big angles last week.Then on the Feb. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took phone calls for 66 minutes on the previous night's TNA Impact, the Impact ratings, Eric Bischoff's show-opening promo capturing everything wrong with TNA's writing, WrestleMania 27 lacking star power, how WWE can quickly try to make up for a lack of marque "this is WrestleMania" matches, a potential Triple H vs. Undertaker WM27 match, more buzz for WM28 right now, how WWE can build for WM28 using this year's Mania, a potential WrestleMania 27 card with attraction matches involving Big Show and Wade Barrett, top Black pro wrestling stars of all-time, Sting's all-time best opponents, Vader in the early 1990s, DDP stalker angle in WWE, whether WWE and/or TNA will restore secondary titles, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 9, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers WrestleMania 28 announced for Miami and whether The Rock is the leading candidate as the 2012 Hall of Fame inductee, WrestleMania 27 match possibilities involving Undertaker, theories on why the 2/21/11 video could be Sting, where Sting could fit in in TNA, the WrestleMania guest host mystery likely being Rock, The Ultimate Fighter (Brock Lesnar) vs. Tough Enough (Steve Austin) this spring, TNA's PPV this weekend, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they take McNeill VIP Mailbag questions on potential WrestleMania celebrities, all-time best Raw TV matches, Shawn Michaels as a future Tough Enough trainer, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Feb. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in pro wrestling focusing on Daniel Bryan's retirement and Titus O'Neil's suspension with live calls and emails.Then the Feb. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill host the Raw post-game show breaking down the top news from Raw. Then, live calls and emails for the remainder of the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the "Wrestling Night in America" Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood breaking down NXT Takeover Vengeance Day including Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez, GYV vs. MSK, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Candice LaRae & Indi Hartwell, and Johnny Gargano & Kushida. Kelly Wells joins mid-show with his thoughts, and fills us in on the post-Takeover Triple H media call.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers Monday's WWE Raw in-depth from top to bottom, Sting likely shifting toward TNA rather than WWE, R-Truth's botch and a potential new heel gimmick for him, the mystery videos on Raw hinting at Undertaker - legit or swerve?, the mystery WrestleMania guest host - Rock or Brock a better host?, breaking news analysis of Raw TV ratings, Booker T's first week on Smackdown - is it a short-term or long-term gig?, Triple H's return - will it happen before or even after WrestleMania?, Michael Cole's heel role as an announcer, a debate in the Santino vs. Del Rio booking on Raw, and a ton more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks take more phone calls on Santino-Del Rio, Triple H, TNA's TV Title and whether they should hold a tournament, and more. They also discuss C.M. Punk's interaction with Cena and Orton on Raw, the overall state of WrestleMania 27 hype and build-up, Dolph Ziggler's role in the main event slot on Smackdown, predictions on who will be cut from NXT tonight, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Feb. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers TNA's "they" revelation on Impact, how the angle played out and how it could play out in future episodes, crowd reactions in the Impact Zone, an exclusive health update on Sir Oliver Humperdink from Brian, potential booking at Elimination Chamber leading to WrestleMania, how Mistico will fit in WWE, whether Alberto Del Rio's post-Rumble decision was announced too early, historically bad marquee matches at WrestleMania, role of managers in 2011, Lex Luger's ill-fated match to Summerslam '93, and other Nostalgia questions. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss two 20-years ago Torch Newsletters from the Flashback Series looking at WWF & WCW's business during war-time, WCW switching the World Title from Sting to Ric Flair, ol' Herb Abrams, Jeff Jarrett, and more.Then on the Feb. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Raw, Vince McMahon's potential short-term & long-term role, the CZW-Chikara viral video, Super Bowl and pro wrestling, Tough Enough, the direction of announcing, Michael Cole, Booker T on Smackdown commentary, Ric Flair, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Feb. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers a possible Undertaker-Sting match at WrestleMania, whether Sting will end up in TNA, "they" reveal on Thursday's Impact (non-spoiler discussion), WrestleMania 27 possible main events, hypothetical Kevin Nash Mania match, federal government's PPV piracy crack down, Miz-Morrison as a possible WrestleMania match, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dip into the McNeill Mailbag for questions on historical TNA heel stables, historical falls from grace for top stars, Bobby Heenan, and much more.Then on the Feb. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and columnist Greg Parks take phone calls on a variety of topics including more on WrestleMania's possibilities, Sting speculation, Daniel Bryan, Money in the Bank, and more. Plus at PWTorch Livecast callers also MMA fans? And in the VIP Aftershow, a review of a strong Smackdown last week and a review of the Top Ten WWE Misses of 2010 from Jon Mezzera's newsletter article.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek began by talking some Impact Wrestling news, and then they hit on AEW news and take listener emails (which mostly make fun of Mike because Tom Brady won the Super Bowl). After that, they examine the latest episode of Dynamite.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Feb. 5, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails covering WrestleMania 32, Lucha Underground, TNA, and more topics.Then the Feb. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosted the Raw post-game show breaking down Daniel Bryan's retirement announcement in-depth. Plus, live calls and emails on other big topics from Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 28 and 31, 2011.On the Jan. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, they discuss with live callers a big weekend calendar including detailed previews of ROH & PWG in LA, DGUSA's three shows, Royal Rumble in Boston that Sean will be attending live, plus Royal Rumble winner and booking predictions, potential Rumble surprises, how WWE might get from the Rumble through Elimination Chamber to WrestleMania, potential WrestleMania main events from both brands, plus lots of TNA talk on their strong ratings, angles on the show, hype for Feb. 3., the issue of how women are portrayed in TNA and WWE, and much more.Then on the Jan. 31, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Kevin Nash and Booker T returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble and how it affects TNA's Main Event Mafia angle, whether Nash and Booker T broke their word to TNA, the anticipated Royal Rumble fall-out on Raw, Alberto Del Rio winning the Rumble, pros and cons of the Rumble match, whether cute spots during the Rumble took away from Del Rio's win, the booking of Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Randy Orton-John Cena staredown that generated no reaction, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 26 and 27, 2011.On the Jan. 26, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked with ten callers on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the Royal Rumble with callers for much of the show including various potential scenarios for the 40-man Rumble and title matches. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussed Smackdown in-depth including the Teddy Long angle, Dolph Ziggler's upside, The Corre, Smackdown's Rumble PPV hype, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 25, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls on the Royal Rumble and the previous night's Raw, Shawn Michaels Hall of Fame inductor candidates, and more with live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA and Triple H.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley's future, potential triple threat matches at WrestleMania, pushing new stars, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live phone calls and emails breaking down the week in wrestling covering Raw, TNA, WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and more!Then the Feb. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeillBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 21 and 24, 2011.On the Jan. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discussed with live callers TNA Impact from the previous night, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact storyline logic holes, WWE Hall of Fame, wide variety of Nostalgia questions on no. of promotions on TV 30 years ago, Rick Rude jumping from WWF to WCW, Ahmed Johnson, Midnight Express's recognition, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more Hall of Fame topics and dive into two Torch 20 years ago Newsletter Flashbacks covering big stories from early 1991.Then on the Jan. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers that night's Raw, the WWE business downturn WWE revealed on Friday, storyline & creative & marketing & promotion issues WWE was faced with, changes to WWE's business model, former WWE writer John Piermarini's Torch Talk and how his comments on WWE's week-to-week approach was played out on WWE TV right now, potential Royal Rumble surprise entrants, Triple H, booking Edge vs. Miz on Raw, almost all of WWE's current champions babyfaces, plus PWTorch editor Wade Keller calls in for a quick bonus chat around the 40:00 mark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 19 and 20, 2011.On the Jan. 19, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Pat McNeill, they take ten calls on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the VIP Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Linda McMahon's potential 2012 Senate campaign, a lot of time spent discussing in-depth the various WWE, TNA, and independent wrestling styles, whether TNA can grow being a mix of old & new styles, the 2011 Hall of Fame, whether Eric Bischoff gets more flack than Vince McMahon for "stealing stars" in the 1990s vs. McMahon in the 1980s, Koko B. Ware in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by taking listener emails and wondering why Andrew doesn't like chocolate cake. After the food talk is over, emails take over the show for a bit, and then the guys get to their reactions from AEW Dynamite, including Shaq, Chris Jericho-MJF, and a lot more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back ten years to the Jan. 24, 2016 WWE Royal Rumble post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the entire Royal Rumble PPV for two-and-a-half hours with live calls and emails, plus a live perspective from a Rumble attendee at the end. The show included a Royal Rumble that came down to Triple H and Dean Ambrose, plus Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch for the Divas Title, Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens, New Day vs. The Usos, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 17 and 18, 2011.On the Jan. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers, WWE Raw, C.M. Punk's fan altercation on Sunday, Punk vs. Cena on Raw, the Royal Rumble expanding to 40 wrestlers, Tough Enough in a PG environment?, Lucha Libre USA, health issues in pro wrestling vs. MMA, 2011 WWE Hall of Fame undercarders, MVP in Japan, Jeff Hardy's legal case on January 20, and more.Then on the Jan. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they took calls for an hour on the Royal Rumble taking shape, WrestleMania matches, happenings on Raw, the Eric Bischoff-Torch war of words, Triple H, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about Santino's Cobra, John Morrison's push, Linda McMahon's political developments, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 14, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops. They discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, Impact ratings & quarter-hours, Mr. Anderson as TNA champion, Matt Hardy's first week in TNA, an overview of WWE's week of TV, the brand split and whether it's time to end the split, unifying the top titles at WrestleMania?, Kurt Angle/Jeff Jarrett storyline compared to the Chris Benoit/Kevin Sullivan and similar angles, Jim Cornette shoot DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they reviewed Torch Newsletters #100 and #101 from the 20 years ago back-issues including Starrcade '90, Black Scorpion, Ole Anderson, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul Heyman picking a fight with LT that never materialized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 12 and 13, 2011.On the Jan. 12, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Pat McNeill were first joined by MMATorch's Jamie Penick to talk about Brock Lesnar coaching The Ultimate Fighter and various aspects of that story. Then they took live calls on a variety of subjects including Smackdown roster changes, TNA's new "They" storyline, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they take listener email questions.Then on the Jan. 13, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers TNA Impact going on the road in February, the future of the X Division and a potential replacement if the X Division were scrapped, news & notes from the Impact tapings, possibility of Batista and Chris Jericho returning to WWE, future of Nexus, the Smackdown reset last Friday, lack of chemistry between Randy Orton and The Miz, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the X Division and Impact on the road stories more, and break down the 2010 Year-End Awards to evaluate Torch reader picks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails talking Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, anything else that contains the letter “r,” and more!Then the Jan. 18, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with Pat McNeill in the opening segment of the show. Then, live calls & emails with Livecast listeners on the final Raw before the Royal Rumble.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" from Jan. 17, 2021 hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a full breakdown of the Impact Hard to Kill PPV. They also took calls and emails on the potential of a Daniel Bryan Rumble win, Dominik Mysterio in NXT, when Miz would cash in, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 11, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took a record 14 phone calls in one hour on a wide variety of subjects including the previous night's Raw, the TNA Genesis PPV, Brock Lesnar signing on to coach The Ultimate Fighter, and much more. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 7 and 10, 2011.On the Jan. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers including Impact TV & ratings, ROH/WWE, HOF candidates, weekend PPVs, wide variety of nostalgia questions.Then on the Jan. 10, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA Genesis PPV, the headlines coming out of the PPV including Kurt Angle's apparent health concerns and Matt Hardy's performance, tonight's Raw and how WWE will follow-up on Cena-Punk/Nexus, the role of social media in pro wrestling & the workplace and how it relates to Bruce's comments about DGUSA and back-and-forth with Gabe Sapolsky over the weekend, a potential Mick Foley send-off match in TNA, the next chapter for Jeff Hardy, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 5, 2011 and Jan. 6, 2011.On the Jan. 5, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw developments, touch on big developments from Smackdown (brief SPOILER discussion), WWE facing a lawsuit with McNeill offering his legal expertise on the suit, possible WrestleMania 27 matches and the realistic possibility Undertaker could miss WM27, Brodus Clay on NXT, Ted DiBiase's increased intensity on NXT, John Cena's injury, TNA angles that are in bad taste and the inspiration for The Pope's character, the Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Genesis PPV and break down why or why not to order the PPV, plus the McNeill Mailbag on historical flame-out main-eventers, Kozlov struggling to throw himself over the top rope on Raw, and a brief note on Sarah Palin's Alaska!Then on the Jan. 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed WrestleMania 27 possibilities, Randy Orton's WM27 standing considering his Royal Rumble match against Miz, Wade Barrett's future, Edge-Christian possibilities, Eric Bischoff's beef with the Torch, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the Hall of Fame class, Sting's WWE potential, covering WrestleMania, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up a huge week in wrestling to kick off 2016 with calls and emails. (Note: background noise during the first 10 minutes that clears up for the final 60 minutes.)Then the Jan. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss the just-completed show, Royal Rumble hype, and more, plus live callers and emailers in the second-half of the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 10, 2021, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review both nights of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 and the fallout. They also make Royal Rumble predictions, discuss TNA Hard to Kill PPV, Jay White's future, and more. They also answer phone calls and emails on ROH, WWE's use of the Legends on Raw, New Japan on TV in the USA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Jan. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including the previous night's Raw, Triple H's power behind the scenes and his interest in MMA, Daniel Bryan's prospects as a future headliner for WWE, comparing Joe and Punk's career paths, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked back at TNA's 2010 and what was gained or lost by the acquisition of talent, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 31, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011.On the Dec. 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted and chatted with live callers on WWE and TNA in 2010, big stories from both promotions, what ROH and DGUSA need to improve in 2011, TNA's year ahead in 2011, top matches for WrestleMania 27 & where Triple H and Sheamus fit in, the previous night's Impact, TNA overall in 2010, and much more.Then on the Jan. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's Raw, predictions for 2011, potential WrestleMania 27 matches and celebrities, WWE and TNA business at year-end 2010, Mitchell's annual Quiz returning for 2010, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 30, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers possible ways to debut Awesome Kong in WWE, when she might debut, John Cena's injury, possible WrestleMania 27 main events & possible Mania events if Cena and/or Taker are inactive, Parks's live perspective on the Smackdown TV taping, lots of talk about WWE's mid-card (Jackson Andrews discussion), WWE's lack of continuity with Nexus storyline aspects and whether the loose strings will be addressed, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Eric Bischoff's role in TNA in 2010, TNA incorporating a concussion angle into storylines having nothing to do with anything, Immortal & Fortune's loose association, Genesis, Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson, and some NFL and College Football talk to conclude the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 27, 2020, a special "Deep Dive" mailbag episode with Rich Fann and Chris Maitland. Topics included the late Brodie Lee, New Japan's changing Young Lions, could The Miz be a top star with one tweak, Stardom and what needs to be done by Bushiroad, whether the quest for five-star matches has lead to a dearth of good talkers, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Jan. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast kick off 2016 with the first Friday Livecast of the new year with live calls & emails covering big topics this week in wrestling including The Rock announced for WrestleMania 32, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble booking, and much more.Then the Jan. 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts the first Raw post-game show of 2016 while PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell is down for the count via technical difficulties. McNeill talked live with callers about the big news & events on Monday's Raw, plus New Japan Tokyo Dome tie-ins.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 29, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill taking calls on a variety of topics including John Cena's injury status, Wade Barrett wrestling at house shows but not being acknowledged on TV, C.M. Punk as leader of Nexus, and much more, plus the Event Center update.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA's X Division, Tank Abbott's terrible push in WCW, the territory events we'd love to visit in a time machine, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 27 and 28, 2010.On the Dec. 27, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers the Jeff Hardy legal situation and TNA's potential response, tonight's WWE Raw, Nexus's future, Edge & Christian, murky WWE brand split, Smackdown's future after strong rating last Tuesday, What If? on Daniel Bryan in Nexus, Royal Rumble PPV buys, why people in TNA allow mistakes to continue to be made, and more.Then on the Dec. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell discussed the previous night's episode of Raw and the fallout from TLC, and then take calls for most of the hour on a wide range of topics including Randy Orton, John Cena, WWE booking now versus a year ago, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the dynamic between Raw and Smackdown headed into tonight's live Smackdown and Eric Bischoff, Desmond Wolfe, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 23, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican with a rare show dedicated primarily to looking at ROH and DGUSA as 2010 comes to a close including the fallout from the Final Battle 2010 PPV, Kevin Steens' future, Kaval's WWE release, top prospects on the indy scene, the differences between ROH and DGUSA, and much more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed potential hires by WWE or TNA from the alternative wrestling scene, and the other three big indy groups - Evolve, PWG, and Chikara.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back five years to two episodes of the PWTorch Livecast.First, the Dec. 23, 2015 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting the annual Wednesday Livecast Christmas Party with special guests former WWE star JTG (Jayson Paul) and former WCW star Lodi, with live calls and emails.Then, the Dec. 28, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill breaking down the just-completed Raw episode, plus live calls. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a three-pack of questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 21 and 22, 2010.On the Dec. 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, discussed the previous night's episode of Raw and the fallout from TLC, and then took calls for most of the hour on a wide range of topics including Randy Orton, John Cena, WWE booking now versus a year ago, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the dynamic between Raw and Smackdown headed into that night's live Smackdown and Eric Bischoff, Desmond Wolfe, and more.Then on the Dec. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the first week of build-up for C.M. Punk and John Cena - where is it leading to?, WWE's presentation of Vickie Guerrero, John Cena joining the "fat jokes" routine, Nexus's future, the TLC PPV crowd responses, whether Bryan-Regal was a one-off or the start of a program, Edge-Kane continued, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed what the Top 5 stories of 2010 are, plus take listener questions on really bad Christmas-themed storylines.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 17 and 20, 2010.On the Dec. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers news of Samoa Joe re-signing with TNA, the TLC PPV on Sunday, The Miz everywhere with discussion of his interviews & character & booking him to WrestleMania 27 as champion, John Cena and Nexus's future after TLC, and Sean Radican calls in at the beginning of the show to discuss ROH Final Battle 2010 on Saturday, ROH in general, and Dragon Gate USA.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Hoops discuss the TLC PPV in-depth, whether WWE will put the World Title on Alberto Del Rio, marketability of stars in pro wrestling and MMA, and 20 years ago Torch Newsletter Flashback discussion of the AWA's imminent demise.Then on the Dec. 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers the previous night's TLC PPV in-depth, the state of WWE business, live crowd reactions at TLC & how the overall audience is taking the product, tonight's Raw and where they go from here with John Cena (as accurately predicted by Mitchell) and the Nexus group, Eric Bischoff's weekend debate, if there's ever a place for chairshots to the head, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 16, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Wade Keller and Greg Parks taking live calls for most of the live hour including overachievers and underachievers, why Nexus lost the tag titles, treatment of Vickie Guerrero, will Miz be turned babyface soon, should Randy Orton remain a babyface, Shane McMahon's WWE future, celebrities in the Hall of Fame, TLC's Smackdown World Title match, and an Elimination Chamber idea.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Greg's beat, Smackdown, and the lack of synergy with Raw, TLC's main event, and looking ahead to WrestleMania.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 15, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Wade Keller and WPat McNeill, they opened with a little bit of discussion about Raw, then go to Pat McNeill's Event Center preview of a very busy week ahead, and then take calls for the rest of the live show on a wide range of topics including NXT, Jim Herd, Mr. Anderson's face turn, the pros and cons of heel and face champions, the odds of Alberto Del Rio becoming World Champion, more TLC talk Edge's movie, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered Mailbag questions, look at TNA's choices to be centerpiece featured acts, and look ahead to 2011.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the Dec. 14, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill host the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast including fallout from the TLC PPV. Caldwell then talked live with callers and emailers in the last three-fourths of the show.Then the Dec. 21, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell talked with live callers about the Slammys episode of Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 14, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Wade Keller and Jason Powell, they discussed the previous night's Raw for more than an hour, yet just scratch the surface of what was disappointing, awful, or counterproductive about the show. They take live calls throughout the live hour on Raw and other topics including what got us into wrestling originally and why the Raw and Smackdown travel schedules are what they are.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they went more in-depth into Raw including picking what they liked about the show, look ahead to WrestleMania, and disagreeing on Pee Wee Herman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.