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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: Wade & Jason dissect the WWE Draft from all angles including the presentation and the aftermath, plus Raw review, Tough Enough
May 501:48:54Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 26, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed the WWE draft from all angles including the presentation and who the winners and losers are likely to be, plus more thoughts on other aspects of Raw, C.M. Punk's potential WWE departure, Tough Enough thoughts, breaking ratings analysis, and a big idea for TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Travis Bryant talk WWE Raw and Payback analysis, Ryback controversy, live callers, email topics
May 402:08:24Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-3-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant, host of the PWTorch East Coast Cast and cohost of Friday’s Livecasts with Bruce Mitchell. The reflected on WWE Payback, analyze WWE Raw, discuss the pros and cons of the Ryback stance against WWE, and much more with live callers and email questions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →INTERVIEW CLASSIC - 10 Yrs Ago - Matt Morgan on his interactions with Chyna, defines Big Man Styles, thoughts on today’s WWE and NXT, more
May 301:41:36Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (4-28-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan who discussed his interactions with Chyna over the years, advice for how to wrestle as a bigger wrestler, thoughts on the current WWE roster and some critiques of their wrestling styles, thoughts on NXT, and more including a mix of live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: WWE Draft speculation, Cena-Rock, awful Impact segment with Hogan & RVD & Sting, Sin Cara, more
May 202:38:47Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 22 and 25, 2011.On the Apr. 22, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discuss with live callers last night's TNA Impact, their booking malaise, segment-by-segment Impact issues, plus a look at the Impact ratings, from WWE - Draft predictions and potential pitfalls & strengths of moving the likes of top stars such as Randy Orton or John Cena, Sin Cara's early booking, how WWE books the mid-card and why the stars aren't over, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down a 20 years ago back-issue on the WM7 buyrate being the lowest of all-time, Owen Hart in WCW, WWE at MSG house show, ol' Herb Abrams trying to go to PPV, and more.Then on the Apr. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's WWE Draft, predictions on Randy Orton and/or John Cena switching brands, Sin Cara evaluation through three weeks, the awful Impact segment with RVD & Hulk Hogan & Sting, the state of the wrestling business with WWE's storyline & character issues and TNA's issues, booking Cena vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 28, 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: Exploring why fans disliked Cena, Ziggler's new look, Lethal's release, TNA rebranding, Angle, Hogan, Flair, more
May 101:32:49Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 21, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and James Caldwell, they discuss TNA's plans to run outdoor house shows this summer and the departure of Jay Lethal. Also, live callers chime in with questions about why so many fans dislike John Cena, the new-look of Dolph Ziggler, TNA's potential changes and what Eric Bischoff said about the reports, who might return to WWE some day among three big former names, when did titles get devalued, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss ratings for Tough Enough and The Ultimate Fighter plus Vince McMahon and WWE struggling over the years to branch out beyond the core product.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 AEW and NXT viewership drops, Omega as Impact Champ, Pinnacle-Inner Circle, Backlash hype, UFC 261
Apr 3001:56:56Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin with reaction to the drop in viewership for both NXT and AEW this week. Then they discuss NXT from Tuesday night and AEW Dynamite from last night. From there, a review of Impact’s Rebellion PPV including Kenny Omega beating Rich Swann for the Impact Title and thoughts on where the Omega title run goes from here. Then reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Monday Night Raw, the latest from New Japan, and then Todd’s thoughts on UFC 261 including the gruesome Chris Weidman leg break.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on whether WWE has an Oba problem, should Darby-Brody have a twist, Roman-Fatu off course, Ospreay-Mox, Knight
Apr 2901:56:55Tap 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. They cover these topics:AEW's involvement with the NFL Draft and are there more mainstream opportunities for AEW out thereLinda McMahon and Shane McMahon at the White House Correspondents Dinner, plus TKO exec Dana White's actions after incidentWWE releases analyzed including what goes into the decisions, and speculating on where some of the cut wrestlers may end up and be best utilizedDarby Allen and Ethan Page having big months togetherA preview of Dynamite's top matches of Darby vs Brody King and MJF vs. Kevin KnightShould Tony Khan throw a twist into the Darby-Brody matchWhat is most marketable about Kevin KnightDoes WWE have an Oba Femi problem developing?Analysis of the key development with Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay on Collision last weekThe move of NXT PLEs from Peacock and YouTube now to The CWSeth Rollins, a babyface who isn't witty or well liked, and is that fixable?Diving into the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu situation, how the Usos fit in, and whether this feels like AI-driven booking nonsense since it doesn't seem to incorporate some key non-negotiable for a top level wrestling feudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Bold Draft Picks, will Michael Cole last, will WWE ever back a top Japanese star, Cena's character tweaks
Apr 2801:39:59Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years (4-20-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussing with live callers Monday's Raw ratings drop, Vince McMahon's mentality and how it affects the company with a lack of storyline planning in-place, bold Draft picks including top stars who could switch brands on Monday, legal news on Jeff Hardy today, a look back to Kurt Angle at Lockdown, when and if WWE will end the Michael Cole Experiment and how Jim Ross could end up back on TV full-time, a possible strategy WWE is employing with John Cena to refresh his character, Spike TV's potential brand changes, whether WWE will ever get behind a Japanese wrestler as a top star, plus the Live Events Center, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dip into McNeill's Mailbag in the Torch VIP Forum for some interesting quotes on John Morrison, the 2001 Torch Draft with McNeill & Caldwell comparing which Torch staffers had the best picks, old WCW Saturday Night stories, and 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 talk Chyna, Bullet Club, Balor, Orton, Crews, Corbin, Cena, Styles, Reigns, TNA, Dixie, more
Apr 2702:45:21Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the final Payback hype on Raw in-depth with live callers including speculation on Bullet Club, Finn Balor, and a potential brand split. Also, some NXT Title change talk.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss the death and career of Chyna, and then answer emails from listeners with topics coming out of Raw last night headed into Payback including Randy Orton, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, John Cena, A.J. Styles, and Roman Reigns, plus TNA’s financial standing, NXT, and more including a dose of Minnesota sports news at the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →INTERVIEW CLASSIC - 10 Yrs Ago - Jim Ross talks about dealing with Chyna, plus Reigns, Lesnar, Samoa Joe
Apr 2602:10:17Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (4-21-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Jim Ross who shared some insights on recent conversations he had with Chyna plus what it was like dealing with her as her boss in the WWF during Attitude Era, why she left, why she’s not in the Hall of Fame, and more. Then, around 30 minute mark, he spends another 90 minutes talking current events in WWE, Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and more including live callers and email questions. He also updates everyone on what he’s up to now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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