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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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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
4w 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
4w 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
4w 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.
Transcribe →5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks reflect on Paul Orndorff's career, Bobby Lashley angle on Raw, what could spark NXT, ROH title change
4w ago02:11:53Tap to summarizePWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Flagship Flashback edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They begin with thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s angle at the end of Raw on Monday and what it meant. Then they discussed Paul Orndorff’s career. Other topics included AEW viewership last week when they returned to the road, the importance of WWE correcting course and sparking interest in upcoming weeks back on the road, ROH’s PPV and the way the ROH Title changed hands, what could spark NXT, and a full Money in the Bank PPV preview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn explore why Summerslam ticket sales are alarmingly sluggish, Hangman's return to TV, Omega's AEW Title win
4w ago01:52:36Tap to summarizePWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:An update on Summerslam ticket sales at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. and the real reasons WWE is struggling to move ticketsEvaluating the build so for Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and CM Punk vs. Cody RhodesThoughts on whether WWE is "playing it safe" by booking top stars against each other when they had more to work with that could have sparked actual fan interest by moving some fresh names into top matches at SummerslamAnalysis of "Hangman" Adam Page's return to AEW TV on Collision and if the direction they seem to be going with him not being able to "challenge" for the AEW World Title is becoming obvious and also just "too cute"Kenny Omega's AEW World Title win, and whether Omega vs. Will Ospreay is better than MJF vs. Will Ospreay at All In at WembleyWillow Nightingale's promo on CollisionMAILBAGThoughts on War Games this year and whether it too obviously defines the next four months of top WWE storylines since it has to culminate in two factions going to war in a double-ring?Should Sami Zayn be added to Punk vs. Cody, and if not, what is there for him?Maxxine Dupri's heel turn and pairing with Austin Theory; are they the next Francine & Shane Douglas?Solo Sikoa's apparent babyface turnAnd more sprinkled throughout including mini-rants about the "Dark Side of the Ring" on TNA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: CM Punk Pipe-Bomb Promo Pros and Cons with Caldwell & McNeill including its potential end-game, Pillman-Punk comparisons, more
Jul 1401:37:25Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 29, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers C.M. Punk's promo on Raw and Caldwell's concerns with the promo in and of itself and what it says about WWE business as a whole, the potential end-game for Punk-Cena (McMahon involvement?) that could work in the long-term or not work a la Nexus, Randy Orton's radio interview this week and surprises from his comments, whether Linda Hogan's book comments about Hulk will affect him, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dive into the McNeill Mailbag for more questions on Punk, plus tattoos in wrestling, memorable Chavo moments, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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