Podcast appearances and mentions of Wade Keller

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller with Tony Schiavone from the AEW announce team. The following are the topics Wade and Tony cover in (rough) chronological order:Which match should go on last on Saturday night at Double or Nothing – the AEW World Title match or the TNT Championship match.A look at the history of when World Title matches have and haven't gone on last as a rule.The role of a secondary title in a promotion, and some of the best examples of secondary titles and standout rivalries.Should the TNT Title in essence become a TV Title?Some thoughts on the Arn Anderson-Jake Roberts segment last night.The pros and cons of scripted promos and overly-produced announcing.A funny Young Bucks story about his first interview with them.What MJF is like behind the scenes compared to on-air.Crazy stories about Tony Khan (really!).How he has adjusted his announcing without fans in attendance.How much he knows about what's going to happen on Dynamite when he's announcing live.What it's like working for Tony Khan and AEW in generalAfter that, the full Cody media conference call from earlier this afternoon covering a range of AEW Double or Nothing topics, changes AEW has made in the PPV card and in general because of the coronavirus situation, the way the TNT Title and AEW World Title will relate to the contendership rankings, MJF's future, whether they'll exclusively run empty-venue Dynamite shows at Daily's Place or venture out, 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 the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics:Why too much wrestling on one weekend can be a good thing rather than exhausting.AEW Double or Nothing falloutReview of key happenings at a newsworthy Saturday Night's Main Event.The new Paul Heyman faction expandingWhy The Judgment Day is the best story to follow in pro wrestling todayMoney in the Bank outlook at this pointWWE's lack of formal acknowledgment of Jim Ross's cancer diagnosisReaction to the "Dark Side of the Ring" on DaffneyMailbag on "Speedball" Mike Bayley, Kazuchikia Okada and Money in the Bank early favoritesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-25-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Rich Fann to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers throughout. They discuss WWE following in AEW's footsteps by having wrestlers in the audience, Apollo Crew's push, Charlotte everywhere, if Kevin Owens was being utilized well, the latest with the Street Profits and Viking Raiders, what's going on with Natalya, where the Rey Mysterio retirement speech could be headed, the Bobby Lashley-MVP alliance and feud with Drew McIntyre, and much more with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 20 and 21, 2010.On the May 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller had a live discussion with callers on main topics of the NXT angle with Michael Cole and Daniel Bryan, WWE insulting the audience with the angle, Vince McMahon looking for a reaction, why the angle doesn't work, plus a proposal on TNA cutting back their PPVs from 12 to 4 per year, what it would accomplish, TNA being forced to change booking, plus expected TNA roster cuts, why it might not accomplish anything, who should be cut hypothetically, and much more.Then on the May 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks includes a discussion with live callers on TNA Impact, the oddball Top 10 Rankings, X Division booking, the messy Abyss- Desmond Wolfe-Chelsea storyline, Sting's muddy character, Bret Hart as Raw GM?, what to do with U.S. Title, breaking news analysis of Carlito's release, does WWE want Mickie James back?, MVP getting a push on Smackdown, a third party to push WWE and/or TNA, what Jim Ross would do in TNA, Shelton Benjamin a centerpiece star in TNA, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Over the Limit PPV line-up match by match and talk more about Carlito's release.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discussed Bronson Reed added to the new Paul Heyman faction, MITB developments, Dom's big upside, Lyra Valkyria-Becky Lynch, Jey Uso's journey and if he has momentum or is length of Gunther feud stalling it, and much more with live callers, emails, and live chat interaction.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 ten years ago (5-26-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss WWE Elimination Chamber, Booker T's color commentary, NXT Takeover, Dean Ambrose push, Austin at WM32, Lana-Rusev-Dolph Ziggler, Cena, Ambrose, WWE-NXT dynamic, more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed how TNA has mishandled Destination America publicity, PPV vs. Network evolution, why doesn't WWE end up with more black stars, Shelton Benjamin's shortcomings, will Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns turn, should U.S. Title move to NXT, the TNA-Eric Bischoff/Jason Harvey lawsuit, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Jim Ross with his reaction to Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens appearing on NXT and Raw this week, WWE's brand split history and future prospects, TNA-DestAmerica, his schedule these days, Jerry Lawler documentary, the Divas Division, and more with live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-20-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage. They discussed the final Double or Nothing PPV hype, the returns of "Hangman" Page and the Young Bucks, the Arn Anderson-Jake Roberts summit, Mike Tyson hype, Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Hardy headlining, a women's tag match with the champion pinning the challenger, Jon Moxley and Brodie Lee talk about their title match, Shawn Spears challenges Dustin Rhodes, Darby Allin vignette, and much more with live caller and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Double or Nothing PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They begin with thoughts on the "Hangman" Page-Will Ospreay dynamic and predictions, and then march through the rest of the line-up ending with Anarchy in the Arena.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing Double or Nothing and other AEW topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kurt Cadet to analyze WWE Smackdown including the return of the Wyatt Sicks who interrupted a main event tag team title match in progress, marking yet again another non-finish to a WWE TV main event. Also, analysis of just about every segment on the show including the Tiffany Stratton-Charlotte-Alexa Bliss dynamic, Money in the Bank qualifiers, Saturday Night's Main Event hype, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 18 and 19, 2010.On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member?Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more.Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, 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 (5-22-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Smackdown including the rest of round one of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Braun Strowman vs. Miz followed by a set-up for Braun defending against both Miz and Morrison at Backlash, ideas for where the Universal Title could end up by Summerslam, Otis & Mandy Rose vs. Dolph Ziggler & Sonya Deville, Charlotte vs. Bayley, and more with live callers and emails.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 (5-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the Undertaker documentary, the AEW Double or Nothing line-up, Drew Gulak, potential NXT call-ups including Keith Lee and Damien Priest, how Impact is doing with its TV show during the coronavirus area, and more.And then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason cover other topics including whether AEW's PPV should be free on TNT, Bobby Lashley's build to title shot, Tony Khan honeymoon period with fans, mystery hacker, WWE women's reshuffling after Becky Lynch indefinite hiatus, the heavy-handed Edge-Randy Orton hype, and is Brandi Rhodes unfairly over-criticized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Tej Narayanan to discuss the May 21 edition of AEW Dynamite including hype for Double or Nothing, another compelling "Hangman" Page-Will Ospreay exchange, Merceces Moné-Jamie Hayter, the disappointing latest chapter in the MJF-Hurt Business saga, Dustin Rhodes's too-long promo, Excalibur's counter-productive pun, Gabe Kidd, Speedball, Billy Gunn, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:A thorough preview of AEW Double or Nothing including thoughts on the build for each of the matches starting with "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay.A thorough preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and a look at key segments and angles from Raw last night that set the stage.Mailbag topics focused on WWE's weak TV match finishes lately really stacking up and risking to greatly disengage fan investment in marquee TV matchesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-18-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Tom Stoup from the PWTorch Dailycast's “PWT Talks NXT” podcast to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers throughout. They discuss the apparent tragedy with Shad Gaspar over the weekend including a caller who was on site for the rescue efforts. They also talk in depth about Raw including Seth Rollins recruiting Austin Theory, the state of Raw's Women's Division with Becky gone and an apparent twist in Natalya's personality, the next chapter in the Edge-Randy Orton saga, axe throwing competition between Viking Raiders and the Street Profits, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discussed and debating the damaging effects and needlessness, no matter the justification in the moment, of yet another lame finish to a WWE TV main event, with specifics on how this historically has hurt business over time and how there are solutions that can solve the booker's dilemma that Paul Levesque faced tonight. Also, criticism of Levesque's post on Twitter/X about "scripting" the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Zoey Starks's unfortunate injury, the Jey Uso-Logan Paul-Gunther dynamic, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.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 ten years ago (5-19-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Payback fallout on Raw, Kevin Owens's Raw debut, mysterious Bryan injury, Triple H's NXT media conference call, Samoa Joe, and more with live callers.Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email topics on what is TNA doing well, what derailed James Storm, Lucha Underground newbie advice, will Charlotte's looks work against her, Dean Ambrose, Tag Teams in Pods, Jerry Lawler's shrieks, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discussed Payback's Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Billy Corgan-TNA, C.M. Punk's UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-13-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the relatively low-key Mike Tyson announcement, the Jake Roberts promo, Chris Jericho's Stadium Stampede announcement, Double or Nothing news, Brodie Lee-Jon Moxley hype, Women's Division, should Sammy Guevara be winning more, what's going on with Taz and Darby Allin, the Tag Division reset, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 12 and 13, 2010.On the May 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch's Pat McNeil took live calls on a wide array of subjects including the Eric Bischoff-Paul Heyman relationship, the previous night's NXT cuts and the future of NXT, Daniel Bryan's position in WWE, The Miz's upside as a top star, Randy Orton's journey to being a babyface, Kimbo Slice as a pro wrestler, Vickie Guerrero's return, Scott Hall's potential to contribute to Impact, and more.Then on the May 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Greg Parks from PWTorch talked Impact rating prediction, evaluating women wrestlers, IC Title situation, Scott Hall as a mentor, and more with live callers throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to analyze WWE Smackdown including Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax in the main event including whether it was the "classic" and the "banger" that the announcers said it was. Also, Saturday Night's Main Event developments, Jeff Cobb rechristened J.C. Mateo and having a mediocre debut match against L.A. Knight, plus Chelsea Green, Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, Shinsuke Nakamura, MITB qualifiers, Fraxiom vs. DIY, Alexa Bliss-Charlotte exchange, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 10 and 11, 2010.On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about Batista's contract situation and whether he'd be a good fit with TNA, Jim Ross's options and status, and more.Then on the May 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed Raw TV ratings, what the ratings indicate about the Raw brand, a review of the previous night's Raw, WWE's Raw product lacking an internal logic, Eric Bischoff's extensive interview, Gordon Solie and Jim Ross comparisons, TNA's product, their future if Thursdays don't work out again, future plans for the Raw GM role, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a review of Kurt Angle's latest quotes, Jeff Hardy's legal situation, the "rape angle" on Impact this week, Tiger Woods, 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 (5-15-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Smackdown including the start of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Otis & Braun vs. Miz & Morrison, Sonya Deville and Daniel Bryan deliver standout promos, and more with live callers & mailbag. Topics include various off-beat scenarios for Otis cashing in his briefcase, the challenges team sports face compared to pro wrestling when it comes to playing games again, Sonya's breakout season and her eventual upside, whether Charlotte's verbal clash with Bayley was a good idea in the aggregate, 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 (5-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes match on NXT TV including the upside of Grimes and the value of Balor to NXT as a top star, an in-depth discussion on the career of the Road Warriors and an evaluation of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on them this week, thoughts on the NXT vs. AEW ratings this week, reaction to the Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders basketball game, AEW's Mike Tyson announcement and the upside of how he could be utilized, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss the May 14 edition of AEW Dynamite including Samoa Joe challenging Jon Moxley in a cage for the AEW World Title with the aftermath leading to an Anarchy in the Arena challenge, the return of Gabe Kidd to the AEW scene, a four-way with Toni Storm determining her new challenger, Will Ospreay & Hangman Page barely get along in their tag match, Taz's touching tribute to Sabu, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

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:In-depth discussion on Sabu's career and where he fits in on an ECW depth chart of biggest stars in that company's history and some personal anecdotesA look at the latest happenings in WWE after Backlash including thoughts on the state of the new Paul Heyman faction and whether Seth Rollins will sacrifice his singalongs to get actual heel heatA preview of AEW Beach Break including Samoa Joe as a challenger, the big tag match, and moreA variety of other topics related to Saturday Night's Main Event, AEW residency twice this summer for TV events, the state of TNA, and moreAnd some sidebars including Grand Old Day history in St. Paul and how it relates to pro wrestling's popularityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show Flashback, we present a double episode of both the Smackdown and Raw post-shows from five years ago.First, on the WWE Smackdown post-show (from 5-8-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to discuss that night's episode including the final Money in the Bank PPV hype, Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose, a Mystery Partner in the main event, the mysterious hacker returns, and more discussed with live callers and emails.Then, on the WWE Raw post-show (from 5-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Zack Heydorn to talk about that night's episode with a dozen live callers. They discuss Becky's pregnancy, Seth's dishevelment, Asuka's elation, plus the return of Little Ricky, Edge and Randy Orton, MVP advising Bobby Lashley, the return of the IIconics, Money in the Bank fallout, Shayna Baszler, and so much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 6 and 7, 2010.On the May 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops features calls on WWE's PPV business, WrestleMania PPV buys trending downward, Vince McMahon denying UFC's effect on buys, stock market reaction to WWE's financials, how WWE could change PPV promotional habits, Edge-Randy Orton hype a step in the right direction, how TNA encourages viewers not to order PPVs, TNA having the template of Samo Joe-Kurt Angle, and more. The preiously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes an overview of where WWE is business-wise and as a brand, plus Nostalgia News & Notes on Cauliflower Alley Club, the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Hoops's involvement in a DVD Roundtable, and a big-name wrestler turning down a HOF invite.Then on the May 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss the TNA ranking system and fan voting, then take calls for an hour including whether the Dan Puder-Kurt Angle shoot incident has frightened WWE management away from doing anything reality-based with NXT, extended thoughts on the approach WWE is taking with NXT, the miscasting of A.J. Styles and possible motivation for it, and many other subjects. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they talk about what TNA should do with Ric Flair and how Smackdown is shaping up post-draft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Mauricio Pomares to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discuss the pros and cons of Sami Zayn turning on C.M. Punk and the timeline that makes the most sense. Also, the SNME top matches including Jey Uso defending against Logan Paul and then Gunther facing the winner on Raw on June 9. Also, a stellar women's main event, plus The Judgment Day, Rusev, New Day, 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 ten years ago (5-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss Daniel Bryan's announcement, the addition of Elimination Chamber on WWE Network, Dean Ambrose's chances, Raw's rating, GFW latest, Billy Corgan in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed George Schire, pro wrestling author and historian, who gave eye-witness details on the emotional Verne Gagne funeral earlier this week, including details on Gene Okerland and Greg Gagne speeches, amends being made, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-6-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the Brodie Lee and Dark Order attack on Jon Moxley to set up the Double or Nothing AEW Title match, Brandi Rhodes vignette and angle with Jake Roberts afterward, Jon Moxley vs. Kaz, Cody vs. Joey Janella, Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara vs. “Broken” Matt Hardy & Kenny Omega, the refocus on the AEW Women's Division, and more. They also discuss AEW's use of their setting, being live again, the reuniting the announce team, and how they addressed and handled COVID-19 safety concerns during the event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 4 and 5, 2010.On the May 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell talk at the start about various angles on TNA and Spike TV moving Impact back to Thursdays. Then they take calls for the rest of the show mostly about Impact, including frustrations with the previous night's show and various perspectives on their Monday run and their future. Plus other subjects including Raw are touched on. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Randy Orton-Edge segment on Raw including how well that segment worked for both characters, plus thoughts on the Chris Jericho/Miz tag team, the chances of Impact going live on Thursdays, and more.Then on the May 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed the TNA Title Contender polling and how it's totally messing up the prescribed narrative being pushed by the current creative and management regime. They take calls on whether a WWE poll also be that out of line with the creative team's choices, thoughts on Chris Jericho & Miz as a team, the Edge-Christian and Edge-Orton promos, ideas for undercard tag teams in WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, the pros and cons of rotating which title is defended on WWE PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions and address the potential of Rock returning to WWE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to analyze WWE Smackdown including John Cena's final promo about Randy Orton where he characterized him as lazy, overrated, and undeserving. Also, a full preview of Backlash match by match, then additions topics on Charlotte Flair, Aleister Black, The Street Profits, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 30 and May 3, 2010.On the Apr. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill interacted with phone callers, emails, and chat room questions on WWE's annual business meeting, WWE's PPV buy drop explanation, International WWE biz, the WWE Draft, PWTorch Poll on next to feud with Cena and Swagger, TNA's ratings & replay ratings, TNA's future management & on Spike TV, how Jim Ross could fit in, Awesome Kong's feud with Bubba, Kong's interview today, women's wrestling, weekend wrestling preview, and more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes a complete review of the PWTorch Poll on who should feud with Jack Swagger on Smackdown, the state of the Smackdown brand, Christian's potential push, and more.Then on the May 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took live calls on the breaking news regarding TNA Impact moving back to Thursdays, with a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons, the possible spin, the possibility of ever getting back to Mondays, and more. Also, live calls ask about Jim Ross, TNA taking Impact on the road, The O-Zone segment, the Love Sponge-Kong controversy, and much more. In the 18 minute previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Powell and Keller discuss the WWE Draft results with our picks for winners and losers, possible feuds for Chris Jericho and Jack Swagger, Big Show as a PPV headlining babyface, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Brandon LeClair to discuss the May 7 edition of AEW Dynamite including a stellar opening promo from "Hangman" Page with Will Ospreay joining in. Also, the Samoa Joe vs. Claudio Castagnoli main event with perhaps a hint of a future Death Rider break-up, MJF beats people up so Bobby Lashley will give him his answer next week, and more including an on-site report from PWTorch's Gregg Kanner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics:The Paul Heyman-Bron Breaker-Seth Rollins dynamicJey Uso vs. Seth RollinsSurprises on the roster cutbacks by WWE and who would and wouldn't be a good pick-up for AEWA preview of WWE BacklashA preview of AEW DynamiteThoughts on the latest developments with MJF and Hurt SyndicateThe Owen Hart Tournament going into the finalsAEW taking residence for TV this summer at 2300 Arena (formerly ECW Arena)Reaction to the new Freestyle Wrestling show with Eric Bischoff and Hulk HoganBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-4-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Rich Fann to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the ramifications of the return of A.J. Styles, Liv Morgan's emerging push and match against Charlotte, Money in the Bank hype, Viking Raiders vs. Street Profits, the hype for Becky Lynch next week, the phrases WWE went back to over and over again this week throughout the show and how WWE could instantly freshen up the overly corporate scripted sound promos, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 28 and 29, 2010.On the Apr. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell takes phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's TV rating, TNA lacking basic pacing required for episodic TV, the NXT show, NXT competitions, where Daniel Bryan fits into WWE's plans, perhaps moving a GM to Raw with the guest hosts, and more on TNA ratings. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a discussion on whether "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero would be better off in WWE (as mid-carder with an audience) or TNA (a star without an audience), and more.Then on the Apr. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including the TNA Impact rating, Draft Fallout, Women's Wrestling, Raw's disappointing ratings, NXT's future with struggling ratings for the "reality show" concept, Jim Ross's future, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss WWE Raw on Netflix. They discuss Paul Heyman's standout promo explicitly explaining why he turned on C.M. Punk and Roman Reigns, Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins in a World Title match main event, Pat McAfee mic work, and much more with live caller, chat, and email interactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon's national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface character, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (4-29-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the TNT Championship finals being set after Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer and Darby Allin vs. Cody Rhodes, plus video segments with Jon Moxley, MJF, Britt Baker Baker, and Bubbly Bunch. Also, Mark Stunt vs. Brodie Lee, Wardlow and Shawn Spears matches, a hardcore style tag match, and more. The mailbag includes a question on whether EC3, who is reinventing himself on social media, would be a worthy signing for AEW. Then in the VIP Aftershow, they close with analysis of next week's announced line-up as they return to live TV and Chris Jericho's color commentary and how it compares to what Mick Foley said he likes about Samoa Joe's color commentary in his interview with Wade Keller this week. Should Jericho continue with color commentary or is it time to move on?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 23 and 26, 2010.On the Apr. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE roster cuts, WWE having a solid core of good wrestlers, Big Show as potential GM, African-American Four Horsemen, Edge's future, TNA's emphasis on the TNA Title, trend back to emphasizing titles, a first-time-ever-wrestling-viewer's perspective on WrestleMania 25, more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes Cauliflower Alley Club perspective, a complete rundown of the Extreme Rules PPV, potential Draft moves, potential Orton-Swagger title chase this summer, and more.Then on the Apr. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host Jason Powell of prowrestling.net, they take live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including Mickie James's release, Undertaker's future, John Cena taping Batista's legs, the lack of athleticism on Extreme Rules, the potential of Raw going to three hours, and more. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss last night's Extreme Rules PPV, an upcoming indy show with the High Flyers of the AWA making an appearance together, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Tej Narayanan to analyze WWE Smackdown including Randy Orton saying he never thought John Cena was sincere and now he's been proven right. Does that go too far where Cena can't turn babyface again or, even worse, doesn't ring true at all? Also, Aleister Black, the WWE Tag Division, Zelina Vega's push, U.S. Title drama, and more with live callers and chat interaction throughout.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 (4-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the 25th Anniversary segment on Triple H with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, Velveteen Dream controversy and future, the latest AEW-NXT ratings, AEW Double or Nothing line-up speculation, Money in the Bank developments and predictions, could CGI fans work on a wrestling show, the finals set up for the TNT Championship tournament, Money in the Bank developments and early predictions, and 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 (5-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Travis Bryant to discuss WWE Smackdown including Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler headlining, plus Mandy Rose vs. Carmella, Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin, Firefly Funhouse during a Braun Strowman segment, and more with live callers & mailbag. Co-host Bryant hadn't watched Smackdown since last November and hadn't seen a full empty-venue TV show yet, so he provides a fresh and different perspective.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with Mick Foley, a pioneer of early hardcore style wrestling and one of his generation's great promo artists. In this wide-ranging interview lasting well over an hour, Foley talks about these topics:His memories of the 1997 King of the Ring match with Triple H that was highlighted on Raw last week in the Triple H Career Moment Countdown.Advice Triple H gave him about his in-ring style as a babyface.His thoughts on empty arena wrestling, his memories of Backlash 1999's Boiler Room match with Big Show and his Halftime Heat match with The Rock (including a great story on helping Rock prepare by watching the Terry Funk vs. Jerry Lawler empty arena match).The parallels of The Fiend/Bray Wyatt and Mankind/Mick Foley characters with a critique of Bray's early work.How he feels about pro wrestling still happening despite the rest of entertainment shutting down due to the coronavirus.His thoughts on Vince McMahon and how he has changed over the years.Memories of working for Joe Pedicino and his Global Wrestling Federation.NXT starting a true developmental off-shoot where wrestlers can find their voice in a smaller setting.His son working behind the scenes in NXT and where his son's passion lies.Working with Big Show on his new Netflix sitcom series.Did Big Show have the career he deserved?His kinship with Chris Jericho and thoughts on the long-lasting career he's had.A great anecdote about Japanese wrestling culture, Jericho bulking up, and Jericho's approach to t-shirts in Japan.What prompted him to compliment Samoa Joe's color commentary on Twitter.His thoughts on MVP and the new team of Cedric Alexander & Ricochet.His opinion on Drew McIntyre as a centerpiece top act in WWE.His updated thoughts on the women's division in WWE including Becky Lynch.VIP AFTERSHOW TOPICS…Any interest in writing another wrestling book and the plot idea he has in mind.Mick's position on semi-colons and commas.Someone who betrayed his trust and how it changed his approach to interacting online.Which two or three wrestlers did he have the most fun working with.His thoughts on Undertaker breaking character and diving into social media and long-form interviews, in light of Mick's Hall of Fame speech comment about not wanting to live in a world where Undertaker is Tweeting.What he's doing to fill his time isolating himself during the coronavirus.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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:A review of Becky Lynch's explanation for turning heel and whether this turn is better than the last onePaul Levesque's scattershot introductions of key NXT women wrestlers latelyA preview of AEW Dynamite including asking the most pertinent question: Who is the weirdest and quirkiest of Kenny Omega, Speedball Mike Bayley, and Mark Briscoe including speculation on what weird thing is most likely going on Speedball's basement.Thoughts on the MJF-Hurt Syndicate storylineThe Jon Moxley-Samoa Joe match in two weeks.Adam Copeland rationalizing the hardcore gore aspects of his Moxley matchGiving Tony Khan credit for not taking the bait from Nick KhanAEW marketing the affordability of their ticket prices, a contrast to WWE's prices these daysOne specific suggestion for AEW to improve attendance and encourage repeat visits from paying customers at live eventsJoe Hendry fallout as a TNA Champion who got crushed by Randy Orton at WrestleManiaPraise for The Pat McAfee promo on RawThoughts on the disappointing start to the new Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker-Paul Heyman faction after last night's RawSome notes on Wade's 30 Years Ago Raw report including Hunter Hearst Helmsley's first segment on Raw lasting a half-secondSome TV show recommendations too somewhere in there including "Hacks," "The Pitt," and "Your Friends & Neighbors" with Jon HammVIP EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW TOPICSWhat WWE is paying a price for right now when it comes to crowd responses that won't be easy to fix overnight but there are obvious steps they can takeShould Seth Rollins be the lead in the new Heyman Alliance?Is there still a chance Becky Lynch joins Seth and Heyman and Breakker?Chris Jericho contract season beginsWhy there's so little buzz over WWE buying AAABecome 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 Apr. 21 and 22, 2010.On the Apr. 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls on various subjects including R-Truth being blown up, the MacGruber cast being in-character on Raw, TNA's plans to institute a contenders ranking system, Jim Ross's prospects of going to TNA or staying in WWE, Triple H's win on Raw on Monday, the WWE Draft, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they answer email questions on Eric Bischoff's stint in WCW, Nitro's success, and more draft talk.Then on the Apr. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft, with a special WWE Draft special marching through the entire WWE Roster, plus breaking news analysis and calls on the six WWE releases, who might end up in TNA, Mickie James's future, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas?, and more. The VIP Aftershow includes the completion of the WWE roster run-down looking at Draft prospects on staying/moving to Raw and Smackdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.