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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: Keller & Powell on CM Punk's news, Power to the People, TNA Bound for Glory series, Hogan vs. Austin talk, Sting-Hogan on Impact
Jul 301:57:04Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 21, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell taking live calls for most of the live hour including talk about the three hour Raw, the "Power to the People" theme, C.M. Punk's newsworthy promo, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they further break down Raw and also look at last week's newsworthy Impact.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 Cole not being called up yet, WWE roster cuts, Omega vs. Jungle Boy, reviews of AEW, Raw, SD, NXT
Jul 202:39:40Tap to summarizePWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Flagship Flashback edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin from five years ago (7-1-2021). They begin with a thorough review of AEW Dynamite from Saturday night headlined by Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy, then a review of last night’s AEW Dynamite, followed by reviews of Smackdown, Raw, and NXT. In there is a discussion on Adam Cole not getting called up four years after signing with WWE, plus reaction to the roster cuts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Sami's title win, Oba-Brock and Seth-Roman at Summerslam, CM Punk's next move, Ospreay, Gunther-Aldis, more
Jul 102:19:09Tap 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...Oba Femi's decision to forgo his earned World Title shot for now after winning King of the Ring and instead facing Brock Lesnar at SummerslamDid Oba have his first small misstep on a promo since his arrival on the main roster?Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins added to Summerslam and how it was set upIyo Sky challenging Liv Morgan and a misstep with Liv's characterForbidden Door as a concept and did Sunday's show support it continuingDoes Ospreay need to win because All In is their biggest show and because of the setting?The history of Survivor of the Fittest as a match concept and a preview of Wednesday's matchIs it time for Queen Aminata to get a push in AEW, perhaps winning the TBS TitleNic Nemeth winning TNA Title from Santana, and what's next for SantanaSami as WWE champ and whether he falls into a "gold watch novelty" category or a full-fledged "best for business centerpiece act" category as WWE ChampionThe Vision disintegrating and where it could be headedNick Aldis vs. Gunther angleMJF vs. Mark Briscoe previewSurvival of the Fittest, and extended thoughts on Queen Aminata as a potential winnerMAILBAG QUESTIONS...Some complaints about how the Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar match was set up on RawPro and cons of King of the Ring as a one-night tournament versus current format spread over weeksRaw's viewership on Netflix and how to frame it as a success or disappointmentFrustraton with the Death Riders acting as heels in one segment and babyface in another segment on the same show or week to weekWhat's next for CM Punk (with some minor spoilers regarding this Friday's Smackdown to provide context and fuel conjecture).At the end, some LeBron James talk regarding the possibility of joining the Knicks or the TimberwolvesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: CM Punk WWE departure anticipation, Jericho's future, Batista's future, Hogan-Sting on TNA, Shane-Vince
Jun 3002:11:38Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 17 and 20, 2011.On the June 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls discussing a variety of topics, plus PWTorch columnist Sean Radican calls in for the weekly independent wrestling discussion & TNA/Austin Aries talk. Topics covered with live callers including Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon, the previous night night's TNA Impact, why Hulk Hogan-Sting did and did not work, Impact ratings, Crimson and Gunner being pushed too soon for different reasons, the Capitol Punishment PPV on Sunday, how matches are put together ahead of time, unions in wrestling, Hogan and Ultimate Warrior feud, and more.Then on the June 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with live callers tonight's three-hour Raw, WWE hurting the product with so many Raws, the previous night's Capitol Punishment PPV, C.M. Punk's anticipated announcement and departure, whether Undertaker would want to face Steve Austin at WrestleMania, the futures of Chris Jericho and Batista in pro wrestling, why WWE pro wrestlers are using "wrestler" on the air lately and their own view on WWE's "labeling" of wrestling terminology (e.g. sports entertainers), plus 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 & Parks talk pros and cons of WWE roster split, did WWE handle Roman's suspension well, more with live callers
Jun 2901:56:01Tap to summarizeIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-28-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to discuss the previous night’s Raw happenings and a lot of talk about the pros and cons of the roster split and various ways it can go well and go off the rails. Did WWE handle Roman Reigns suspension well? How will fans react to Reigns when he returns? Lots of caller and email questions in the mix.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →WKPWP - Tony Khan Media Q&A and Interview Classic with Justin Credible on Punk's UFC 203 fight, Roman's suspension, the Draft, Orton, more
Jun 2802:14:30Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-23-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with former WWE/ECW star “Justin Credible” P.J. Polaco about a wide range of topics with live callers including Roman Reigns’s suspension, The Draft, indy scene, WWE’s Cruiserweight tournament, C.M. Punk’s UFC 203 fight, the pending return of Randy Orton, and other current events with the insights of a veteran pro wrestler providing his perspective.Then we present the Tony Khan AEW Forbidden Door media Q&A from this week discussing a range of topics including the challenge of work visas for Forbidden Door, wrestlers who are MIA, Maya World's quick rise, Jack Perry's contract status, injury update on Willow Nightingale, purchasing TNA potential, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →15 YRS AGO: Orton as top star on Smackdown, Tough Enough, Alex Riley, Zack Ryder, Raw analysis, TNA Impact, more
Jun 2701:45:51Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers indifference to WWE Raw on Monday, WWE Capitol Punishment, when WWE will be forced to change the PPV schedule, Impact tonight, old names from WCW Saturday Night, Tough Enough Andy and his future on TV or in FCW, whether Alex Riley is ready for a PPV singles match, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Zack Ryder's following and how WWE handled it this week, Randy Orton as #1 on Smackdown, what WWE would do without Orton, how to make those mid-card stars ready for the fall, 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: Keller & McNeill talk Orton's concussion, Tough Enough, celebrities, WWE PPV preview, Booker T, Zach Ryder, Rhino, Teddy Long
Jun 2601:43:23Tap to summarizeToday we jump back 15 years to the June 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss current events in wrestling with live callers for an hour including Zach Ryder, Booker T, Rhino, Teddy Long, Randy Orton's concussion, Tough Enough, Celebrities, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they preview Sunday's WWE Capitol Punishment and answer VIPer questions.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 all major companies’ positions coming out of pandemic, will Levesque take over for Vince, more
Jun 2502:25:53Tap to summarizeIn this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday 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 discussed the state of WWE, AEW, NXT, Impact, ROH, and MLW heading into the post-pandemic era, looking at what their identities are and what they could do to come out of the gates in front of fans again with momentum. They also discuss alternative scenarios to Triple H taking over for Vince McMahon if Vince wasn’t running WWE anymore, how WWE iwass shifting priorities more than every away from loading up PPVs and actually marketing to fans instead of positioning themselves for future partners, and some NXT talk.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the state of women’s divisions including Ember Moon’s awkward as F promo on Tuesday, the mess of personalities and positioning of stars on Raw and Smackdown, and whether AEW is doing the right thing with Britt Baker at this point.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Transcribe →NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Heydorn on pros/cons of KOTR & QOTR outcomes, AEW Forbidden Door, NXT GAB, Heyman quotes on Lesnar retirement moment
Jun 2401:55:48Tap 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:FREE PORTION (over 100 minutes)A response to an email about the pros and cons of each of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring finalists winning the tournament, with an extended discussion Oba Femi showing he could be the next centerpiece act that defines an era, but is WWE prepared for him?A preview of AEW Dynamite which has a sneaky line-up in terms of providing a backdrop to promote the Forbidden Door matchesThoughts on this mega-weekend of four big PPV and PLE cards on national TVA look at NXT Great American BashVIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW (nearly 30 minutes)Paul Heyman's quotes about his WrestleMania scene with Brock Lesnar and what his answer doesn't address or denyAn email about Roman Reigns being handed his World Title belt every time he arrives and why WWE does that and whether Roman comes across poorly as a resultWhy didn't WWE feature a clip of Paul Levesque and Roman Reigns at the White House UFC event?The reputation of TKO after some missteps earlier this yearClub WWE and the chance for fans to get their names on the canvas - is it too transparently a money grab by TKO?Thoughts on the next season of WWE Unreal focused on John Cena's retirement tourBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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