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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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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Valley talk Raw happenings, Ambrose as champ, Battleground main event, Roster Split, more
Yesterday01:39:58Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-21-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jim Valley to discuss the previous night’s Raw happenings including setting up the Battleground Triple Threat match, the upcoming roster split, Money in the Bank, and more with live callers questions and topics via email.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →INTERVIEW CLASSIC - Keller talks with Sam Roberts about interviewing big name stars, MITB, Roster Split, Styles, Owens, Nakamura, Orton
2d ago01:44:10Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-16-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed pro wrestling podcast host and SiriusXM Satellite prime time host Sam Roberts, formerly of the Opie & Anthony show, discussing his history and how he got into wrestling interviewing, some stories from his interviews, who he’d most like to interview in the future, and more about his career. Throughout the 100 minutes, they also previewed various aspects of Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV, look at future potential big stars, discuss Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, John Cena, New Day, Alberto Del Rio, and others in particular. Live callers, email questions, and Twitter topics are sprinkled in throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Kurt Angle media interview, RVD stock dropping, DGUSA marketing, Gunner pinning Sting, Beer Money as singles wrestlers, more
3d ago01:48:42Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 10, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. He discussed with live callers the previous night's TNA Impact, RVD's stock dropping, Gunner pinning Sting, whether Beer Money is better off singles or as a tag team, whether Robert Roode or James Storm would thrive in WWE, the lewd Knockouts segments last night, Dragon Gate USA and independent promotion's marketing, why titles have lost value in WWE, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell brought on Sean Radican to discuss independent wrestling including Dragon Gate USA, ROH, Austin Aries, and more. Caldwell then brought on Rob McNichol of the UK Sun to discuss his interview with Kurt Angle, the upcoming TNA UK tour, buzz for Angle at the Olympics, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: A week of scandals with Hulk Hogan-Ultimate Warrior, Vince McMahon, The Hardys, plus Urban Wrestling Federation debut, more
4d ago01:41:24Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with live callers various "scandals" this week - Matt & Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, and Vince McMahon's craziness. Also, they discuss Monday's Raw, next week's ill-fated All-Star Raw, why WWE is promoting three-hour Raws over their next PPV, mistakes made with R-Truth, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler's dynamic on Raw, the Urban Wrestling Federation's debut, old-school ECW, and more topics. In the VIP Aftershow, they dove into the McNeill Mailbag for a look at questions including historical good & bad "giants" in wrestling, PPV buy calculations, and other topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn talk about the wake-up call in store for WWE when crowds return, AEW, Shingo, Takeover, Kross, more
5d ago01:51:51Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch.com assistant editor. They discussed the wake-up call in store for WWE and Vince McMahon when crowds return, AEW Dynamite from last Friday and which wrestlers could get better or worse crowd responses in July, NXT Takeover and whether Karrion Kross keeping the title was a good call, the NXT and AEW women’s division, and Shingo’s IWGP Title win.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell on Summerslam main event options, Ospreay, Callis Family, Jericho + Gino Hernandez biography author interview
6d ago02:54:38Tap 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:A look at the potential top men's matches at Summerslam given the King of the Ring options that still existDoes WWE have a plan, and is it a good one, when it comes to Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and this incarnation of The BloodlineWill Ospreay's journey to becoming a centerpiece of AEWShould AEW offer dark matches at Dynamite and Collision TV events to help increase attendance?Is the Don Callis Family too big or is it kind of working because it's so unwieldily for Callis to control?Chris Jericho's latest run in AEWWhat's going on with Mercedes Mone?What to read into choices made on the Summerslam posterMAILBAGWhat can Paul Levesque do to make Smackdown "must-see" when it returns to the two hour format?Is Osprey guaranteed to win AEW Title at All In?Would Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, or CM Punk make for a better future Head of Creative?Thoughts on the Forbidden DoorAre heel turns a crutch for bookers who just need to learn to present babyfaces better?Jason's Queen of the Ring prediction closes out the showBONUS SEGMENTNick Barbati's interview with author Lizzy Flanagan discussing her new book, "I Am Your Champion: The Life and Death of Wrestler Gino Hernandez." Together, they take a deep dive into the fascinating and often mysterious story of one of professional wrestling’s most charismatic stars. Nick and Lizzy explore the many conspiracies and lingering questions surrounding Gino’s life and death, while also celebrating the remarkable career that made him a legend despite its tragic brevity. Whether you’re a longtime fan of World Class Championship Wrestling or discovering Gino Hernandez for the first time, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This was first offered to VIP members a week ago on the VIP podcast feed, as Nicky's Club is a weekly VIP-exclusive WWE-centric podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Keller & Powell & Mitchell on Foley, Tough Enough, Raw, WCW vs. TNA more dysfunctional, Beer Money, Michael Cole, more
1w ago03:03:55Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 6 and 7, 2011.On the June 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers Mick Foley's departure from TNA, whether the end of WCW or current TNA is more dysfunctional, the Tough Enough season finale following the Livecast, the upcoming Raw episode, social media & wrestling in 2011, Eric Bischoff's ratings comments, Beer Money's potential futures as singles wrestlers, how to make Sin Cara stand out, and more topics.Then on the June 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live calls for most of the live hour including a lot of discussion on the previous night's Raw, Mick Foley's TNA departure, TNA vs. WWE roster strength, Tommy Dreamer's TNA departure, the value of the belt, Vince McMahon's slap, Michael Cole, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss Raw in great detail segment by segment. It's the longest VIP Aftershow ever.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 with Raw analysis, MITB predictions, Styles-Cena, TNA Slammiversary, Roster Split, WWE heel depth, more
1w ago02:18:57Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-14-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They talked about the previous night’s Raw with a focus on the Ambrose Asylum reunion of The Shield and the A.J. Styles-John Cena contract signing, plus TNA Slammiversary and TNA’s financial difficulties, MITB predictions, some Roster Split conjecture, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email questions on a range of topics, mostly focused on the roster split in WWE, the previous night’s Raw, the MITB PPV event, predictions on TNA’s latest Hall of Fame entrant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →INTERVIEW CLASSIC - Keller & Fairplay talk NXT Takeover, Roster Split, Brock Lesnar in UFC again, Mr. Anderson, Finn Balor, American Alpha
1w ago01:45:14Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-9-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with Jonny Fairplay, a pro wrestling manager on the indy scene and also years ago with TNA, plus famous for his reality TV appearance including CBS’s "Survivor." They talked about NXT Takeover “The End,” the pros and cons of the roster split, Brock Lesnar’s return to UFC, the career of Mr. Kennedy/Mr. Anderson, Vince Russo’s philosophies on pro wrestling, and more with live callers and emailers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Health of wrestling in 5-10 years, Warrior-Hogan, Nash-Show-Shaq, TNA fantasy game, Disco, Raw & ratings, more
1w ago02:45:08Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 2 and 3, 2011.On the June 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Monday's Raw & TV ratings, then things get wild starting with Disco Inferno discussion, a potential Kevin Nash-Big Show match at Summerslam with Shaq involved, Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior feuding on Twitter, a full-out social media discussion, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss an oddball Spike TV press release, Eric Bischoff's con-artistry, WWE's new video game franchise, TNA's new oddball fantasy game, and more.Then on the June 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls and also brings in PWTorch columnist Sean Radican for a discussion of this weekend's Dragon Gate USA shows and a variety of independent wrestling topics. (Radican checks in at the 30:00 mark.) With live callers, Caldwell discusses last night's TNA Impact, one solution to fix Impact, whether Vince McMahon's system has set up the wrestling business to be in trouble 5-to-10 years from now, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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