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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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WKPWP: Interview Classic w/Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini incl. how wrestlers assigned intro music, importance of Diva's wrestling ability
2w ago01:58:13Tap to summarizeIn 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 WWE with Keller's analysis and alternative variations on the idea. Also, at the end, a discussion on the process for wrestlers being assigned intro music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Pulling the curtain back versus fighting it, Impact positives & absurdity, cage matches, marketing of Cruiserweights
2w ago02:26:48Tap to summarizeToday 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 leaving WCW for WWF with the Big Gold Belt, Mark Madden column, Global, ESPN's tape libraries, and more.Then on the July 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for tonight's Raw before the show, the follow-up on John Cena-CM Punk-Vince McMahon, day-after TNA's Destination X PPV evaluation, what worked and didn't work at the PPV, issues on Smackdown and how to fix them plugging in different stars at the #1 slot, whether wrestling should go all the way pulling back the curtain vs. pulling it closer and telling the stories without "worked shoots," Rey Mysterio defying the "cruiserweight" stigma, how to market Cruiserweights, Sting as a Joker-esque character in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Keller and McNeill talk Triple H's influence as talent scout, Cena-McMahon-Punk, WWE's writing process, women's divisions, more
2w ago01:42:05Tap to summarizeToday 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.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Kross losing on Raw, crowds returning, ratings, Omega in Impact, Nikki’s win, Keith Lee, more
3w ago02:43:49Tap to summarizeIn 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 resurgence, AEW’s women’s division, Jay White showing up on Impact’s Slammiversary PPV, who Kenny Omega would eventually lose the Impact Title to, ROH’s PPV main event and weak title change booking, Smackdown, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Summerslam ticket sales & hype, AEW Retribution, what Dark Side of the Ring got wrong on TNA, SNME-Knicks
3w ago02:23:33Tap 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: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 are any top WWE male wrestlers consistently likeable?AEW Retribution line-up and why it looks like a really good show on paper in terms of in-ring potential, but not particularly relevant to key storylines or top feudsAnalysis of the PWTorch Poll on the Top 15 Male Wrestlers Tony Khan should focus onSaturday Night's Main Event and the inclusion of so much New York Knicks contentMailbag Topic: A look at the top names not on the Summerslam line-up and who would be inexcusable to leave off the final line-up?VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWMailbag: Rank the reasons Summerslam tickets are selling slowlyWWE infatuation with celebrity cultureMailbag: Is Oba Femi hurt by participating in comedy bits with The Judgment DayLamenting Dominik Mysterio being Miz-i-fied with lower-card comedy bits rather than protecting him as a potential future main event wrestlerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Keller and Powell discuss Vince-Cena angle on Raw, Cruiserweight Division, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Cliffhangers
3w ago01:42:19Tap to summarizeToday 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.
Transcribe →10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Mitchell & Bryant talk WWE Draft Developments, GM announcements, Cruiserweight Division, Seth-Ambrose finish
3w ago01:29:20Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →WKPWP - Interview w/Dutch Mantel in his first post-WWE interview, Zeb Colter character, TNA memories, Final Deletion, Russo, Memphis, more
3w ago02:02:23Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: CM Punk Pipe Bomb analyzed by ex-WWE Creative Member John Piermarini who has worked with Punk, Sting's new character
3w ago02:33:57Tap to summarizeToday 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, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for tonight's pre-taped Raw, the fall-out from Punk and John Cena last week, Punk's homophobic slur in Australia, corporate wrestling in 2011, McMahon's re-involvement in storylines and where it could be headed, macro booking issues in WWE & TNA evident over the past week of TV, Randy Savage's cause of death, where John Morrison fits in on Raw, potential FCW call-ups, and more topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: CM Punk's Pipe Bomb promo fallout, Orton's radio interview controversy, Hogan-Sting TNA potential, Randy Savage cause of death
3w ago01:46:50Tap to summarizeToday 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.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they took bonus calls covering MITB PPV predictions for Raw's match, break down PWTorch poll results on the match, and discuss why WWE is pushing out a Bret Hart/Shawn Michael DVD, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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