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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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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Lesnar's retirement, remembering Dory Funk Jr. Chelsea's big win, AEW Continental Cup, WWE returns, more
4d ago02:26:32Tap to summarizePWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist.CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS...A career assessment of Brock Lesnar on the day he formally announced his retirementA conversation about Dory Funk Jr. and his career and place in pro wrestling historyThe perfect storm for Chelsea Green as Interim ChampionAEW's Continental Cup with a look at the participants, the format, and predictions and possibilitiesThoughts on the returns of Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Baron Corbin, and Big CassThe end of the FCW era and the last Jim Ross recruiting classWWE is undervaluing Ethan PageThe p.r. battle to mitigate disappointment or having (weak) bragging points when it comes to AEW's attendance at All In compared to WWE's attendance at US Bank StadiumThoughts on the New Japan G1 and the Five-Star Grand Prix tournamentsAn email on the Will Ospreay-Kenny Omega segment on Dynamite and also "Hangman" Adam Page now adding himself to the mixIs there a potential bright side to WrestleMania being in Saudi Arabia next year?VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWAn email from a listener making a case for Roman Reigns absolutely can become a booed heel in WWE, with Wade assessing whether Reigns could mean more as a heel the next three years than as a babyfaceThe ridiculousness of the presentation of Roman Reigns from one segment to another over the course of Raw on MondayWas Monday's Raw main event a sign of Royce Keys being written off or is this a key chapter in the start of a big push?Thoughts on people (over)reacting to Roman Reigns speaking some truth about the dynamic with his Shield stablematesWade provides insight on the differences in how Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose approach their careers and frame their backstage reputations and approach very differentlyWhat did Guilia say online and could there be backlash from WWE management?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Keller talked with ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini with insider analysis of the Rock and Cena situation, more
5d ago02:02:30Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the July 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller who was joined by former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the news of the week with live callers including Money in the Bank predictions, C.M. Punk-John Cena ratings analysis, Rock's role in WWE, and more. In the VIP Aftershow they go in-depth trying to break down what's going on with Rock and Cena in this war of words, plus Piermarini makes Summerslam predictions with a scoop on a special type of match and who might be involved from the roster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown
6d ago01:32:37Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-2-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They field live callers and dive into Raw analysis including Finn Balor’s push, Roman Reigns’s new look, Enzo-Chris Jericho, Rusev’s upside, squash matches, Smackdown, 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 - Keller interviews Jim Ross regarding Mid-South days, WWE roster split, announcing changes, his One Man Shows, SMW, Benjamin, more
1w ago01:53:56Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-28-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with Jim Ross to discuss recent happenings in WWE including an evaluation of the roster split. He also addresses Jerry Lawler’s role being shifted from the main shows on color commentary to panel pre-shows. There are live callers throughout the show with a range of questions and topics dating back to his days announcing Mid-South Wrestling and Smoky Mountain Wrestling through his AXS TV show and One Man Shows.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: CM Punk-Cena headlined WWE Money in the Bank preview and post-show with live callers
1w ago03:11:12Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 14 and 17, 2011.On the July 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican at the beginning of the show to discuss Radican's latest reviews & DVD coverage, plus discuss the potential finish of John Cena-CM Punk at MITB. Caldwell then discusses with live callers every angle of the Cena-Punk match, potential outcomes, how they get to WrestleMania, The Rock's promo on Wednesday, whether Cena turns heel short or long-term at any point before or after WrestleMania, the talent pool dry for WWE within their own company due to booking issues and outside of WWE, why WWE needs a different creative approach, and much more.Then on the July 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the immediately-concluded Money in the Bank PPV from all angles including the epic Cena-Punk match, where they go from here, why the match worked, why WWE could set up a bigger angle or pull the rug out from under viewers on Raw, a potential end-game for Punk at WrestleMania (vs. Austin?), the Randy Orton vs. Christian match and State of Smackdown following a strong night, MITB match highlights, the overall PPV, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Rock-Cena battle, possible MITB outcomes, Raw rating & potential MITB PPV buys, frustrated TNA talent
1w ago01:42:23Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the July 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where they discussed with live callers today's battle between The Rock and John Cena, the potential Money in the Bank PPV match outcomes, why the audience WWE was marketing to is leery of ordering the PPV, the low Raw rating and whether there is concern & how WWE might use it against CM Punk, TNA talent frustrated and who might be good fits in WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked into the McNeil Mailbag for questions on the best talkers in wrestling history, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Wells talk whether AEW is too gory, Punk, Danielson, Karrion, Nick Gage vs. Jericho, Tanahashi-AEW, more
1w ago02:04:29Tap to summarizeIn this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (7-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Kelly Wells discussed whether AEW was going too far with the blood and weapons gorefests including several emails from listeners about that topic. They also respond to other emails on various topics including Wade Barrett’s announcing and the AEW-New Japan dynamic. They move on to talk about the pending arrivals of C.M. Punk and Bryan Danielson, various directions their characters could go and who they could face and what kind of a difference they’ll make. Then Karrion Kross’s treatment on Raw compared to NXT and the internal politics, the state of AEW in general these days, the call-ups of Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox, Toni Storm, and the returns of Goldberg and John Cena, the upcoming promos battles between Cena and Roman Reigns, and some New Japan and MLW talk at the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks evaluate WWE's choices for Summerslam night 1 and night 2 line-ups, Ospreay-Omega-Moxley, WWE Unreal, more
2w ago01:59:09Tap to summarizePWTorch 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:Analysis of the build to Summerslam including last night's RawA breakdown of the announced line-ups for each night, including whether Night 2 even feels like a decent off-peak PPV rather than a stadium show worth thousands of dollars for prime ticket?Thoughts on individual matches at SummerslamIdeas for alternative line-ups or matches than what WWE went withIs Will Ospreay solidifying himself as a top babyface for AEW or creating more doubt with each week that goes by?Who should Tony Khan build around after All InA few thoughts on AEW Redemption including thoughts on Willow Nightingale winning the AEW Title and the Kenny Omega attack on OspreayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell dissect CM Punk's performance, Cena's response, McMahon's role with live callers, plus MITB, Destination X, more
2w ago02:01:56Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the July 12, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the previous night's Raw in great detail with a dozen live callers, dissecting C.M. Punk's performance, John Cena's promos, Vince McMahon's role, and where all of this might be headed on Sunday at Money in the Bank and beyond. They also discuss in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more aspects of Raw and thoughts on the TNA Destination X PPV event.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 explain why Raw was excellent that week, Balor Summerslam potential, Sasha beating Charlotte so quickly
2w ago02:12:17Tap to summarizeIn 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 Summerslam, what’s the deal with Sasha Banks beating Charlotte for the title so quickly, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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