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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
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30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160
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15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell's initial reaction to CM Punk "Pipe Bomb" promo, plus the Raw Roulette Wheel, more
3d ago01:55:04Tap to summarizeToday 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.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Sting-Hogan, Raw pre-game show problem, Hogan and Dusty egos, top five wrestling families, more
4d ago02:25:16Tap to summarizeToday 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, WWE potentially having a pre-game before Raw and why WWE would have to completely change their writing approach, plus a preview of the Top 5 Families on the Gonzo & The Greg this weekend. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell fumbles his own Top 5 list, and they discuss the Impact ratings for last night's show.Then on the June 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they took live calls on a variety of subjects including: C.M. Punk storyline, Dusty Rhodes and Hulk Hogan egos, TNA-Sting, ROH iPPV, Davey Richards, TNA Impact, Tag Teams, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Hangman-Dark Order, Malakai Black debut, true heels in 2021, Cena-Rock, more + 2011 Flagship Flashback
5d ago02:15:48Tap to summarizeIn 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, Eric Bischoff and Dixie Carter, and more including a running bit on Canada Day vs. The Fourth of July. They take live calls for most of the first hour, then go in-depth on Raw and Impact in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell ask if WWE blew it with Punk title win, Summerslam ticket sales, MJF vs. Omega preview, Seth's dreadful promo
6d ago02:16:05Tap to summarizePWTorch 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 Dynamite including the MJF vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW TitleMAILBAGWhy are some fans into CM Punk's Pipe Bomb promo but against current meta-style promos and storylines?Should WWE have saved Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk one-on-one for WrestleMania and is Saudi Arabia still a factor in booking?VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWWhat can MJF do to take things to the next level of superstardom?Should WWE be held to higher standards for storylines because they've floated wanting get Emmy consideration? Should AEW be held to a higher standard for in-ring wrestling because of their motto?Does it do damage to the prestige of the WWE Title to have Oba Femi bypass his opportunity to wrestle for it at Summerslam? Did Oba's decision also hurt the King of the Ring concept?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Backstage insights on Punk and Cena from former WWE Creative John Piermarini, McMahon slapping Andy Levine, HBK, Miz
1w ago02:13:12Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 23, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini take live phone calls and discuss the current state of WWE creative, with a brief look at TNA, for two full hours. He offered insight into which wrestlers John Cena is a booster for, what he likes about Miz and Alex Riley from working with them behind the scenes, the issues holding Jack Swagger back, his opinion on Vince McMahon slapping Andy Levine, why he's not a fan of Shawn Michaels, and much much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell review Fourth of July Raw with live callers, Battleground developments, Draft, Brock Lesnar news
1w ago01:31:23Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell as they discuss last nights Fourth of July edition of Raw, Battleground news, roster split draft, Brock Lesnar Summerslam and UFC 200 news, and more with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →WKPWP - Interview w/former WWE Creative Kevin Eck with Shield backstory, Roster Split insights, Steph’s self-awareness, Lesnar, more
1w ago02:12:39Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-30-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's live interview with former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck (2011-2014). They discussed hot topics in pro wrestling including WWE roster split insights, backstage details on how Smackdown was written, Stephanie McMahon’s self-awareness, Roman Reigns suspension, origins and evolution of The Shield’s perception by Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar’s UFC-WWE connection, Vince McMahon backstage stories, and much much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Wrestling writing compared to other TV shows, issues with Orton's character, Cena-Punk feud, Jarrett in AAA
1w ago01:51:25Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 22, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discussed with live callers issues with WWE's overall product, the start of the John Cena-CM Punk feud, whether WWE is taking a short-term approach to putting Cena behind the eight ball, voting issues on Raw, what Cena could do to connect with the audience, the issues with how wrestling promoters are booking big-men, Alex Riley and Sin Cara as the next two faces to get a big push, issues with Randy Orton's character, and Bruce reads Pat's Live Events Center!In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they finish off live calls on the UWF, Jeff Jarrett in AAA, whether Chris Benoit should be in the WWE Hall of Fame, and discuss TV wrestling writing issues compared to other shows.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell on CM Punk's news, Power to the People, TNA Bound for Glory series, Hogan vs. Austin talk, Sting-Hogan on Impact
2w ago01:57:04Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 21, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell taking live calls for most of the live hour including talk about the three hour Raw, the "Power to the People" theme, C.M. Punk's newsworthy promo, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they further break down Raw and also look at last week's newsworthy Impact.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Cole not being called up yet, WWE roster cuts, Omega vs. Jungle Boy, reviews of AEW, Raw, SD, NXT
2w ago02:39:40Tap to summarizePWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Flagship Flashback edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin from five years ago (7-1-2021). They begin with a thorough review of AEW Dynamite from Saturday night headlined by Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy, then a review of last night’s AEW Dynamite, followed by reviews of Smackdown, Raw, and NXT. In there is a discussion on Adam Cole not getting called up four years after signing with WWE, plus reaction to the roster cuts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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