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In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade begin with Todd's analysis of the first few New Japan shows since returning from pandemic hiatus, then a review of Smackdown including the urination dousing with Sheamus and Jeff Hardy, a review of Raw with the Drew McIntyre-R-Truth angle and the Christian-Randy Orton tease, a review of AEW Dynamite including a theory on where Cody and Arn Anderson pairing was going, and a review NXT on USA including a move toward more zany comedy, followed by some NXT-AEW ratings talk, and finally some UFC talk to round out the current events section.Then the show concludes with a sample of this week's Mailbag edition of the VIP podcast "The Fix" with Todd and Wade discussing a reported proposed trade between the WWF and WCW in 1992 involving four very big names and then a discussion of wrestlers in movies, and a bonus topic of favorite Simpson's episodes, new observations rewatching "Game of Thrones," and what's next on Todd's binge-watch list.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for the June 1-6, 2007 period, all combined into one file lasting nearly two hours. The following are the updates and the theme of each:WEDNESDAY – JUNE 6 (News)TUESDAY – JUNE 5 (News)MONDAY – JUNE 4 (Raw Analysis)SUNDAY – JUNE 3 (One Night Stand Analysis w/Caldwell)SATURDAY – JUNE 2 (Lesnar's MMA debut, Goldberg on color)FRIDAY – JUNE 1 (Random News Items)This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics:AEW Dynamite review and analysis of the angle with Mike Tyson, with Todd's reasons for not liking how it played out, Cody's promo and what might be worth reading into, the Young Bucks & Matt Hardy team, and moreA walk through key segments of the latest episodes of WWE Smackdown (including the IC Title tournament and Bayley beating Charlotte) and Monday Night Raw (including MVP Lounge with Drew McIntyre, Apollo Crews U.S. Title win, Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Natalya, what MVP has added to Raw so far, more)Analysis of NXT on USA (including thoughts on Matt Riddle heading to the main roster, the upside of Timothy Thatcher, the finish of the Eli Drake vs. Jake Atlas vs. Kushida match, Takeover developments, more).A preview of UFC's Fight Night this coming weekendPart of his review of the new Ken Shamrock bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Apr. 20, 2007 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. This was part one of a four part series discussing the “Ric Flair & the Four Horsemen” DVD released by WWE that month, covering it chapter by chapter with the inside story that the WWE didn't tell, analysis of their perspective, and first-hand accounts from Bruce who was front row and center for that era of WCW.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell discuss the TNA Lockdown pay-per-view event. This was loaded with big names including a Team Angle (Kurt Angle & Samoa Joe & Jeff Jarrett & Rhino & Sting) vs. Team Cage (Christian Cager & Scott Steiner & Tomko& Abyss & A.J. Styles) main event, plus Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Jerry Lynn, Team 3D, Gail Kim, Jay Lethal, and more.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss these topics:Jimmy Uso bloodbath angle with GuntherAEW Collision's possible move to ThursdaysParsing Cody Rhodes and John Cena exchanges from RawAEW Dynasty previewAthena arriving in AEW, but on Collision instead of DynamiteSaraya's interview in The GuardianFuror of Mickie James's comments about women's attire on LFGTetsuya Naito's New Japan status and futureRey Fenix's imminent arrival and how WWE should feature himThe “That's not the favor?” moment with C.M. Punk and is this WM main event really what Punk and his fans dreamed ofRich reflecting on his interview with Kate Kroll, the director of the Luna Vachon documentary, “Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story.”

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade discuss the “Dark Side of the Ring” two-hour special on Vice on Chris Benoit, quick thoughts on C.M. Punk's starring movie debut, AEW Dynamite review including Cody's demeanor on commentary and the Matt Hardy-Chris Jericho segment, NXT on USA review including Triple H's role, Smackdown review including Gronkowski, Raw review including Randy Orton's promo, plus conjecture on how long fan-free events would be the norm, whether wrestling still happening is a reasonable decision, the latest news on Jon Jones and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for the Feb. 1-7, 2007 period, all combined into one file lasting nearly two-and-a-half hours. The following are the updates and the theme of each:WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 7 (News Items on Hogan, WM, Ratings, TNA)TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 6 (Insider news on WM & Raw, Raw analysis)MONDAY – FEBRUARY 5 (WSX episode 2, WSX/TNA/SD ratings, more)SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 4 (Jericho interview analysis, Smackdown thoughts)SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 3 (Impact Analysis and Ratings)FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 2 (Guest: Sean Radican on Joe leaving ROH)THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 1 (Audio Ask the Torch)This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:The men's and women's Elimination Chamber favorites including whether the obvious choices are less obvious because of Jey Uso's Royal Rumble win with a sidebar mini-rant on reporting spoilers on things that haven't happened but are "the plans"If John Cena doesn't win the Chamber and face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, what are other options for himA few weeks later, is the Jey Uso win at the Rumble looking better or worse, and how can they fill two-plus months before the matchIs Jey's lack of four-star singles match pedigree really a big deal?Did WWE damage Roxanne Perez or are they up to something that will work out just fine?First impressions of WWF LFG reality series on A&EAre Evolves, NXT, LFG, and their recruiting and development programs reducing the vibrance of the indy scene and making it less likely tomorrow's stars will get valuable experience there?When will there be signs of a decline in WWE's popularity and will ticket sales and attendance be the more relevant indicator?AEW Grand Slam review including assessment of production choices, weak NBA cross-promotion, and every match with a focus on the Toni Storm-Mariah May storylineNOTE: There is also a 45+ minute VIP Aftershow that will be posted separately for PWTorch VIP members and Dot Net Members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Joe Hendry's TNA World Title win over Nic Nemeth, what Hendry's prospects are in WWE in terms of how he'd be utilized and where his ceiling likely is there if WWE were to utilize him full time at some point.Tessa Blanchard's return and the crowd chants during the match that showed fans have not yet "moved on" from Tessa's controversies of the past. What should TNA do about it, if anything? What could Tess have done by now and what can she still do? Also, thoughts on the match quality up until the crowd chants took some of the momentum away from the action.A full rundown of the rest of TNA Genesis and a bit of a concern about the NXT tie-ins that could do some harm to TNA over time.A review of the latest episodes of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the Kevin Owens-Sami Zayn segment, the Jimmy Uso-Gunther build, the latest with Tiffany Stratton, how Bayley is being utilized, and more.A preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.A start-to-finish review of AEW Collision including the actual break-up of The Acclaimed and the prospects for Max Caster and Anthony Bowens going forward, plus the tone-deaf nature of Billy Gunn's involvement, plus thoughts on Christopher Daniels vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and the main event tag.A review of UFC 311 including how they dealt with the late injury to a main event competitor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In part one of a special Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-26-2019) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast answering emails on these topics:NWA Power's future and what ideas could transfer to other companies to freshen them upSeth Rollins with AOP compared to Becky LynchComparing the main roster runs of Street Profits to Heavy Machinery so far and do any have singles futuresIdeas to salvage or save Dark OrderAleister Black-C.M. Punk comparisonsIs it time to conclude Dr. Brit Baker has been overpushedAnd moreThen in part two, over an hour of Wade Keller answering PWTorch VIP member questions on a wide array of topics from three Wade Keller Hotlines, originally VIP-exclusive, from Dec. 25, 26, and 28, 2006.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade talks with Rich about these topics:The follow-up to the heel turn of New DayPaul Heyman on how to deal with the plethora of titlesAEW Continental Classic overview and ideas for how to improve itThe Rey Fenix saga and related issuesAthena being hidden in ROHThe WWE “transfer window” conceptThoughts on NXT DeadlineThe Wyatt Sicks and whether they've been creative abandoned and how to get them back on trackReaction to AEW Dynamite ratings

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Reaction to WWE looking into expanding the two-night PLE formula to more eventsThe influence of the expanded women's roster in WWE on the expansion to two-night eventsDoes the expansion of WWE content on weekend especially hurt AEWReaction to initial All In Texas ticket sales based on the $1 million in ticket sales figure being reportedInitial thoughts on the Continental Classic after everyone has had two or three matches, including the quality of the presentation and thoughts on early results indicate for how it'll play outA review of NXT TV from last week and a full analysis of the NXT Deadline PLE from Minneapolis, Minn. with Wade adding his in-person observationsThoughts on WWE's "transfer window" including thoughts on how it'll work and who might switchReviews of last week's Smackdown and this week's Raw?A preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main EventReviews of last week's Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision loaded with Continental Classic matchesA review of the New Japan Tag League FinalsA review of UFC 310 and a preview of next weekend's final cards of 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we flash back five years (11-28-2019) to a Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss in depth last week's Smackdown, this week's improved episode of Raw, NXT Takeover, the Steve Austin interview with Undertaker, the Corey Graves-Mauro Ranallo situation, who were biggest winners from NXT of brand warfare, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to walk through the entire WWE Survivor Series 2024 line-up with analysis of the hype, thoughts on possible outcomes, predictions on what will happen, and more.After that, we bring you the previously VIP-exclusive WWE Survivor Series 2023 Post-Event Roundtable. Wade was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch Dailycast podcaster Nick Barbati. They begin with an instant reaction to the return of C.M. Punk followed by a start to finish review of the entire event including the two WarGames matches, Gunther vs. The Miz, Rhea Ripley vs. Zoey Stark, and Santos Escobar vs. Dragon Lee. Throughout the show, Wade provides real-time reporting from WWE sources and others about what was real and what wasn't regarding the Seth outburst, Drew storming off, who knew and when about Punk's return, what to read into what Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes said during the press conference afterward, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd reacted to that week's ratings tie between AEW and NXT, evaluated AEW's Full Gear hype plus provides a full PPV preview, declared his point of view about the push of Cody, reacts to NXT being invaded by The O.C., reviewed Raw and NJPW Power Struggle, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special PPV Preview Roundtable episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade previews this year's WWE Crown Jewel event with analysis of each of the seven matches with predictions on each. Then we present the last two previously VIP-exclusive Crown Jewel post-event Roundtables.2023 Roundtable: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They review the event start to finish including Roman Reigns vs. L.A. Knight, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul, Miz TV, and more.2022 Roundtable: Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss the event start to finish including Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage, Bianca Belair defending against Bayley, Roman Reigns defending against Logan Paul, a Bray Wyatt in-ring speech, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-17-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin with Todd's review of AEW Dynamite including his agreements and disagreements regarding early criticism of show, NXT on USA review, thoughts on the viewership trends so far, WWE Draft reaction, reviews of Raw and Smackdown including latest with Seth Rollins and The Fiend, Impact Bound for Glory PPV preview, Stardom news, NJPW review, and UFC review and preview, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Wednesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They discuss these topics:AEW Dynamite getting crushed on Tuesday in a different timeslot opposite of NXT on The CWA review of AEW Dynamite featuring the final hype for WrestleDream, a Don Callis-Will Ospreay segment, Darby's promo with Brodie King, Daniel Garcia announcing he's staying in AEW, and moreA review of NXT's second show on The CW featuring Randy OrtonA preview of WrestleDream with predictions for eachmatchQuick reviews of AEW Rampage and CollisionA preview of New Japan's King of Pro WrestlingA review of WWE Smackdown from last Friday including final build for Bad BloodA review of WWE Raw including thoughts on the two hour format adjustments, C.M. Punk's promo, Xavier Woods losing quickly to Jey Uso, and Gunther retaining against Sami ZaynA review of UFC 317Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade talks with Rich about his thoughts on the AEW All Out PPV, the discussions the last few days about the level of violence, the strengths of the show, PWTorch poll results including what the Best Match winner might indicate, whether Tony Khan is super-serving too small of an audience when violence goes that far, and much more.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They review in semi-chronological order last week's NXT TV show, NXT UK Takeover, New Japan Royal Quest, UFC's last event (plus a look ahead to next weekend's UFC PPV and a preview of Bellator's upcoming event), Raw, and Smackdown. The WWE talk includes analysis of the big week for Bayley and Sasha, the King of the Ring tournament outcomes, and most everything else. He also has a comment about the Adrian Street documentary on WWE Network. Plus, Wade's dog barks a lot this episode and Todd admits he says mean things to dogs sometimes and feels a little guilty about it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They discuss these topics:Reminiscing about Sid EudyAnalyzing Bryan Danielson's promo on Dynamite and angle with Jack PerryReviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and DynamiteExpectations for the Vince McMahon documentary series on NetflixA review of NXT and a preview of NXT No MercyA review of Smackdown and RawA preview of Battle in BerlinA review of last week's UFC eventBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the August 16, 2017 episode of The Fix. CURRENT EVENTSG1 Finals and more stories from his trip including whether these are the best wrestling shows he's ever seen and how crowds are different than WWE and UFC big event crowdsAnalysis of big segments on Raw and Smackdown including the Baron Corbin MITB cash-inFatal Four-way hypeSeth Rollins and Dean AmbroseShane McMahonAnd moreMAILBAGBill Watts's potential had he been given more time to run WCWEric Bischoff's chances at success with the WCW buyout with Fusient MediaPaul Heyman's chances of succeeding if Dixie Carter hired him to run TNAWhether Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton last year had unplanned aspectsBaron Corbin's MITB cash-inA potential WWE point system tournament like G1Stereotypes in wrestling and the responsibly of fans and reporters to speak outAnd more

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the August 3 and August 4, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:Vince McMahon's surprising favorite match on ECWC.M. Punk's backstage demeanorWhy Cole was more into his jobSteve Austin-Hulk Hogan talkJeff Hardy's return to WWEAnd more!This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 21, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:ECW's late-night ratingUndertaker headlining an ECW showTNA ratings compared to ECWThe content of Saturday Night's Main Event and it ratingsA look back at what made SNMEs in the 1980s rating successes whereas today they're notWhether it's wise to feature top stars on TV so often and, if it's not done, what an alternative is, how UFC fits into all of this, and more.The injury to Mark HenryA preview of Sunday's Bash PPV, and a couple other current eventsThen they dedicate the majority of the update to looking at the headlines of the recent two pairs of “5 Years Ago” and “10 Years Ago” Torch Newsletter back issues focused on Hulk Hogan's heel turn in July 1996 and the original WCW/ECW Invasion angle from July 2001.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 9, 2006 episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They covered these topics:The Sabu and RVD situationHappenings on TV throughout the week on the four major first-run national programs.Analysis of the new WWE Magazine formatWhat question would Bruce ask Vince McMahon if McMahon had to give an honest answer?This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from June 22, 2006 including:Pat gives his thoughts on a loaded episode of WWE Raw, and gets you ready for Sunday's big Vengeance show.Plus all the wrestling news that's unfit for print, including the scoop on the next ECW-related book, what surprise could be waiting for fans at Saturday's ECW house show in Philadelphia, where and when a former ECW champion is locking up with Ring of Honor Bryan Danielson, and which former TNA gladiator would really like to sell you a T-shirt.The Hot Five Stories of the week include the end of the Christian era in TNA, Dave Batista back on the road for Smackdown, and confusing moments from Raw.The Indy Show lineup of the Week features former ECW Tag Team Champions in the same building for one night only at the New Alhambra,Listener Mail on The Warlord, Jeff Jarrett and The YetiPat's dramatic audio reinterpretation of the opening segment from Raw.This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the June 8, 2006 Wade Keller Hotline podcast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics:Backstage notes on the ECW TV special including Vince McMahon's demeanorWhy they had both Taz and Jerry Lawler on commentaryWhat familiar name booked the ECW battle royalWhich top execs were and were not at the ECW PPVRandy Orton's mood backstageBig Show's relationship with Paul HeymanHow ECW wrestlers got along with WWE wrestlers backstageRaw quarter hour ratingsTNA's big Steiner vs. Sting TV matchMoreThis is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:Why did WCW give away the Steiner Brothers vs. Terry Gordy & “Dr. Death” Steve Williams tag match on a TBS Clash of Champions?Does WWE have any exclusivity agreements with arenas to keep out AEW or others?What period of time or moment marks when AEW lost its magic?Todd responds to and refutes Dave Meltzer's arguments defending WWE's decision not to turn John Cena heelWhat is Gunther's trajectory for the next 6-18 months?Why is “Stone Cold” Steve Austin the best to ever lace wrestling boots?Is it fair to say AEW is now more like WWE in the mid-2000s than the ridiculous WCW 2000 era?Does Wade Keller have any stories on Ricky Rice or Teijo Kahn?Would Todd rather debate Jim Cornette or Dave Meltzer on the modern state of pro wrestling?Why did WrestleMania 19 do so poorly in terms of buyrate compared to WM17?Ideas about how to get Becky Lynch out of a rutWho are the top five “gatekeepers” in pro wrestling?How many reboots will Karrion Kross get?Is the average fan concerned with logic gaps like Prince Nana arriving in the SUV to block Christian Cage leaving during Dynamite?Are AEW fans too smart since they react in appreciation of wrestling rather than getting emotionally wrapped up in stories?

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin for a special Wildcard Edition including analysis of Raw and Smackdown, what the XFL TV deal means to its future, NXT TV including Kushida, NJPW's Dontaku events the previous weekend, and the latest event analysis and previews from UFC and Bellator.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to May, 2006 episodes featuring five straight News Vaults with solo updates by Wade Keller and James Caldwell ranging from May 10 to May 16. The first topic is the locker room right with Booker T and Batista including a response to Batista's comments afterward and what was revealing about them. Also, a difference in vision between Tommy Dreamer and Paul Heyman for the ECW relaunch, Umaga's early push, Jim Cornette's agreement to work for TNA, and much more. This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE Backlash PLE event, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and PWTorch contributor Brandon LeClair. They review the show start to finish, beginning with thoughts on the enthusiastic fans in France and then evaluating the matches including how Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Damien Priest, Jey Uso, and Cody Rhodes all came across in elevated positions on this show.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-18-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller.” They talk in-depth about the Superstar Shake-up's major moves and analyze the depth chart on Raw and Smackdown on the heel and babyface sides of the rosters. They also walk through Raw and Smackdown segment by segment, plus close with some UFC analysis after a couple stand-out fights last weekend.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They discuss Raw and Smackdown in-depth including the latest WrestleMania 35 developments, react to A.J. Styles re-upping with WWE, reaction to the big Johnny Gargano-Tomasso Ciampa angle on NXT TV last week and the follow-up to Ciampa's injury regarding realigning Takeover New York, the disappointing ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard line-up taking shape, New Japan Cup update including the Will Ospreay push, the latest from Impact Wrestling including the Jonnny Impact turn and a rising star on the roster, and the latest UFC event review and preview, plus the T.J. Dillashaw news.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin, the star of the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix." They discuss Roman Reigns's return, Batista's return, Kevin Owens' return, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon, Matt Riddle in NXT, NXT TV review, latest NJPW happenings and looking ahead at Jay White's upcoming top match-ups, plus a UFC preview.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXTReviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and DynamiteReview of New Japan's New Beginnings and a State of New Japan's Future AddressReview of UFC Fight Night and preview of this weekend's UFC PPV and a big series of shows in a row leading to UFC 300A thorough review of Madusa's new autobiography including her time in the AWA with Paul Heyman, her journey to WCW and Japan and WWE including many blunt details of life as a woman in the pro wrestling industry

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:A review of AEW's week of TV including Rampage, Collision, Dynamite with expanded conversation about how AEW followed up on the Continental Classic on Collision with a bad habit and whether The Young Bucks are a good pick to be Sting's final opponent.A review of WWE's week of TV including Smackdown, Raw, and NXT including thoughts on C.M. Punk's presentation so far in WWE and The Bloodline's reaction to Rock's return.A preview of the weekend events being presented by New Japan, TNA, and UFC.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:A review of AEW's Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite from the last week including many Continental Classic Tournament matches.A review of WWE's Smackdown and Raw including the C.M. Punk-Seth Rollins exchange and the U.S. Title contendership tournament starting.A review of NXT Deadline and the follow-up NXT TV show on NXT.A review of UFC Fight Night and look ahead to this weekend's final event of the year.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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:A review of last weekend's AEW Rampage and AEW Collision including more Continental Classic tournament matches.A review of last night's AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Samoa Joe segment, Adam Copeland-Christian Cage, and more Continental Classic matches.A review of Tuesday's NXT episode.A review of last week's Smackdown on the eve of Survivor Series including Becky Lynch-Charlotte Flair bickering. Also, reaction to the very big dropoff in viewership with Smackdown on FS1 last Friday compared to typical FS1 dropoffs and compared to a typical Smackdown.A review of Monday's episode of Raw beginning with thoughts on the placement of, the build to, and the content of C.M. Punk's return promo. What was the strategy and did it achieve that effectively and was it a sound strategy? Then a walk through Raw including the ebullient Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes addressing War Games and Punk, the Seth Rollins-Drew McIntyre segment, and more.Reaction to the PFL purchase of Bellator and what it means for MMA landscape.A review of UFC Fight Night from two weekends ago. MAILBAG TOPICS:Is WarGames a good gimmick match for WWE?If Eddie Kingston or Swerve Strickland win the Continental Classic, does it elevate either of them? Or would it define the whole tournament down as a mid-carder tournament? Or is it just too hard to tell until it plays out?How does the Full Gear story with MJF, Adam Cole, and Jay White make any sense? Is AEW looking more and more like a promotion doomed to fail?Did AEW fail to capitalize on Swerve's win over Hangman Page?Would AEW have been better off if the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega weren't every part of AEW? Is it time for Omega to step back with the pain he's in?How did the Young Bucks manage to keep their EVP titles after instigating a confrontation backstage that led to a brawl?Why was AEW vilified for the angle substituting Adam Cole (temporarily) for MJF at Full Gear while WWE got a pass for the tease of Randy Orton not showing up for WarGames?Is the ring style Wade advocated for on the PPV Roundtable after Full Gear superior or would matches look too similar to each other like in WWE?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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Reaction to and analysis of NXT heading to The CW next OctoberReview of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite.Thoughts on each of the top possible successors to MJF as AEW ChampionReview of NJPW Power StruggleReview of NXTReview of Smackdown before Crown Jewel and Raw after Crown JewelA review of UFC Fight Night from Brazil and a preview of the next UFC eventThis 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 Javier Machado from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown. They discuss this pre-taped episode of WWE Smackdown with the final developments leading into Crown Jewel including John Cena calling Solo Sikoa a bargain basement Taz and Roman Reigns calling L.A. Knight a redneck version of his cousin. Also, a weigh-in for Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley, and more. They also give final thoughts on each match at Crown Jewel with predictions.Then in a bonus section, last year's previously VIP-exclusive Crown Jewel post-event Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss the event start to finish including Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage, Bianca Belair defending against Bayley, Roman Reigns defending against Logan Paul, a Bray Wyatt in-ring speech, 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

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Impact Bound for Glory PPV preview,Review of Smackdown and Raw including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso losing the tag titles alreadyReview of AEW Rampage and Collision including thoughts on the counterproductive Adam Copeland-RIcky Starks promo and the latest hype for Juice Robinson vs. MJFA review and preview of UFC eventsThis 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

In this week's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast's Weekly Flagship episode, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss these topics:Reaction to how WWE has touted the Jade Cargill signingWhat is Matt Riddle's future?Reviews of AEW Rampage's “Grand Slam 2,” Collision, and Dynamite including the Adam Cole announcement, the Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson match, the MJF-Jay White exchange, and moreA preview of AEW WrestleDreamA review of New Japan DestructionReviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the latest with Jimmy Uso, Drew McIntyre, and more.Review of NXT TV and a preview of NXT No MercyA review of UFC Fight Night from last Saturday nightThis is a simulcast of this week's VIP podcast, "The Fix wtih Todd Martin & Wade Keller." The full episode with the Mailbag is available with a PWTorch VIP members. Details at www.pwtorch.com/govipThis 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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Early discussion points on C.M. Punk including what might be next for him in pro wrestlingWWE Smackdown reviewWWE Raw reviewNXT reviewAEW Rampage reviewAEW Collision reviewAEW Dynamite reviewUFC Fight Night review and UFC Australia previewReview of the Gene Kiniski bookRemembering Sheik Adnan El KaisseyThis 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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:A review of a controversial episode of AEW Dynamite including the Texas Chainsaw Massacre matchReviews of AEW RampageReaction to the latest C.M. Punk controversies with him exerting powers behind the scenesReview of AEW CollisonReview of the conclusion of the New Japan G1 TournamentReview of WWE Smackdown including the major Bloodline follow-up after Summerslam.Review of WWE RawReview of the latest NXTThis 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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Willow Nightingale vs. AthenaFull ROH PPV reviewReview of past week of NJPW G1 matchesAEW RampageAEW CollisionAEW DynamiteWWE SmackdownWWE RawCody's media tourNXT TVPreview of Great American Bash previewUFC Fight Night review and PPV previewThis 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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including latest with The Bloodline, the latest with The Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes and autographs, and more.Review of NXT on USA post-Gold Rush including NXT Underground.Reaction to the Collision episode 3 ratings and what it indicates.Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the MJF-Adam Cole segment.Analysis of the latest New Japan Strong events.A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend's UFC event.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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Todd's observations from attending Dynamite in person last night in D.C. including the negative response to C.M. Punk's vignette.Off-air happenings including Kenny Omega's speech to the crowd along with the very late ROH taping.A discussion about the build for Collision including quite a bit about Punk's role and the pros and cons of being a babyface or a heelReviews of Dynamite including MJF vs. Adam Cole, Rampage, Smackdown including the latest Bloodline drama, Raw including Charlotte's return, NXT, and UFC.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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Thoughts on CM Punk officially announced for the premiere episode of AEW CollisionReview of AEW Rampage and AEW DynamiteReviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE RawReviews of NXT Battleground and NXT on USANew Japan Best of the Super Juniors analysisReview of "Katie Bar the Door," a book on the Portland-based wrestling territoryThen Mailbag questions:Why is Jeff Jarrett featured so much on AEW TV lately?Are there any dream matches left in WWE or between WWE and AEW wrestlers?Why didn't Sami Zayn wrestle in Saudi Arabia prior to this past weekend?Who would be best to build a wrestling company around in 2023: Austin Theory, Jack Perry, Darby Allin, or Sammy Guevara?Should NXT drop the Heritage Cup concept after Sunday?Should AEW approach the Forbidden Door PPV event differently this year?Why doesn't WWE recognize Pedro Morales's WWWF Title reign more?What do you think of Billy Corgan's vision for the NWA in 2023?Who from UFC could successfully transition to a pro wrestling career?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 presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics:Analysis of AEW adding a new TV show and reason to be concerned.What AEW should and should not do with this extra prime time TV show.How important is it for the new AEW TV show to be live?Is it time for the Young Bucks to step up their game or is criticism of them unfounded or unfair?Reviews of Rampage and DynamiteReviews of Smackdown and Raw.Review of NXTReview of UFC 288 and a preview of UFC Fight Night