Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they discuss in-depth last night’s excellent and newsworthy Raw from various angles including topics and questions from callers and emailers. Also, a look ahead to Smackdown and whether it can deliver a show that competes with Raw.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email questions on a range of topics including the new-look Raw, Finn Balor’s potential of winning the Universal Title at Summer...

In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (7-7-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with Wade Keller and former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They took calls for an hour on a wide variety of subjects with tremendous backstage insight from Piermarini on the creative process. Topics included C.M. Punk, how promos are presented to wrestlers and practiced, does Vince McMahon care about TNA or ROH, importance of Divas's wrestling ability, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, he presented his "Last Bullet in the Chamber" ideas for WW...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 8 and 11, 2011.On the July 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers Impact positives & absurd items from Thursday's show, Destination X hype and potential 1-7 line-up, TNA on the road, Smackdown tonight, lack of consequences to actions in TV storylines, promoters not knowing how to promote different weight or size wrestlers, historical cage matches on WWE's DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they look at a 20-years-ago PWTorch Newsletter on steroids, Ric Flair...

Today we jump back 15 years to the July 5, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill talked with live callers for an hour on a variety of subjects including John Cena-Vince McMahon-CM Punk, WWE's writing process, women's divisions, Destination X favorites, Mark Henry's push and lack of credit for job well done, Triple H's potential influence as talent scout, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered VIP member questions on a wide range of topics.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 Podcast "Flagship" episode (7-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the puzzling booking decisions made on Raw including Karrion Kross’s loss to Jeff Hardy and Keith Lee losing decisively in his first match back. Then they read a bunch of emails about the previous night’s newsworthy Raw including Nikki’s MITB cash-in and Goldberg’s return. They also discuss Charlotte’s short title reigns, the return of crowds, AEW Dynamite’s booking re...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly 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:WWE Summerslam ticket sales issues including the latest $25 ticket offer (and who is Justin Jefferson, anyway?)John Cena's teaser for WWE Unreal acting like CM Punk touched his heart earlier this year with a "real" comment and insider insights on the way Cena manages the preseitation of his public imageThe latest hype for Summerslam including the bickering now with Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, and...

Today we jump back 15 years to the July 5, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and prowrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discuss discuss Vince McMahon-John Cena angle on Raw, Cruiserweight Division, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Storyline Cliffhangers, and more. They take live calls for most of the first hour, then go in-depth on Raw and Impact in the 28-minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.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 ten years ago (7-19-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant for a discussion on the previous night’s Raw including the latest roster split and draft developments. Live calls were sprinkled into the show throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-14-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with “Dirty” Dutch Mantell, most recently known as Zeb Colter in WWE. In his first post-WWE interview, he explained the origins and intent of the Colter character, TNA memories, Final Deletion reaction, thoughts on Vince Russo, Memphis and Puerto Rico road stories, state of industry, and much more. Live caller questions and emails throughout.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 July 1 and 4, 2011.On the July 1, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the C.M. Punk promo in-depth with insight from a former writer who has worked with Punk and Vince McMahon. They also take live calls mostly on the Punk promo, but other topics too. They also react to the new Sting character in TNA, plus Keller opens with a commentary on last night's Impact.Then on the July 4, 2011 episode...

Today we jump back 15 years to the June 30, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers a ton of topics including CM Punk's promo and reach this week, follow-up being key to MITB PPV buyrate, Randy Orton's radio interview and potential WWE fallout or punishment, Randy Savage cause of death news, insight on Vince McMahon through Bloomberg interview and whether McMahon is showing cracks, Hulk Hogan vs. Sting potential for TNA and whether it will be Hogan's last match, plus a lot more topics....

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Flagship Flashback edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They begin with thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s angle at the end of Raw on Monday and what it meant. Then they discussed Paul Orndorff’s career. Other topics included AEW viewership last week when they returned to the road, the importance of WWE correcting course and sparking interest in upcoming weeks back on the road, ROH’s PPV and the way the ROH Title changed hands, what could spark NXT, and a full Money in the Bank PPV previe...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:An update on Summerslam ticket sales at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. and the real reasons WWE is struggling to move ticketsEvaluating the build so for Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and CM Punk vs. Cody RhodesThoughts on whether WWE is "playing it safe" by booking top stars against each other when they had more to work with that could have sparked actual fan interest by...

Today we jump back 15 years to the June 29, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers C.M. Punk's promo on Raw and Caldwell's concerns with the promo in and of itself and what it says about WWE business as a whole, the potential end-game for Punk-Cena (McMahon involvement?) that could work in the long-term or not work a la Nexus, Randy Orton's radio interview this week and surprises from his comments, whether Linda Hogan's book comments about Hulk will affect him, and more. In...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-12-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, who specializes in covering the Indy scene, ROH, and New Japan for PWTorch. They discuss the Cruiserweight Classic brackets with predictions and background on key wrestlers in the tournament. They also talk about the Final Deletion and what TNA should do as a follow-up, plus comparing New Day-Wyatts to Final Deletion. Also, reaction to Raw including the naming of Commissioners and the addition of G.M.s yet to come...

In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-7-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's live interview with former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy, who is a professional standup comedian and massive pro wrestling fan who hosts the weekly We Watch Wrestling podcast. They go in-depth in examining The Final Deletion segments on Impact Wrestling this week from a wide array of angles, plus prospects of Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton, thoughts on the pros and cons of the WWE Roster Split, and much more including a funny story from McCarthy’s da...

Today we jump back 15 years to the June 28, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed the bombshell historical C.M. Punk promo in great depth for virtually the full hour including many callers adding their input. In the VIP Aftershow, they delve into other aspects of Raw including the Roulette Wheel, Shawn Michaels, and Mark Henry and then close with a discussion on TNA Impact and the Ultimate X PPV.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 June 24 and 27, 2011.On the June 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the weird main event picture that made no sense involving Abyss and Sting and Mr. Anderson and no Gunner, potential for Sting in WWE, whether Sting and Hulk Hogan could pull off a match in 2011, the X Division either being re-started or shut down after Destination X, over-arching booking issues in WWE & TNA prevalent on both shows this week...

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-8-2021) PWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to new Mailbag questions on "Hangman" Adam Page and Dark Order, the debut of Malakai Black in AEW, was it possible to have true heels in 2021, and more.Then, in a podcast from ten years earlier (7-5-11), Wade was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss the Vince McMahon-John Cena angle on Raw, the Cruiserweight Division, the prospects of Cena vs. Rock, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Storyline Cliffhangers, Er...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly 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:Reaction to CM Punk win over Sami Zayn for the WWE Title including whether it could affect Punk if fans are kind of bummed out Sami's reign was booked to be so shortOba Femi-Brock Lesnar build and how The Vision could play a role in the outcome or falloutWhat is Seth Rollins trying to do with these dreadful long-winded hack meta promos?Preview of AEW...