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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: WWE Roster Cuts, what goes into deciding who wins between Cena and Punk, Netflix’s potential future role in pro wrestling, Zach Ryder, TNA comedy, Bret-HBK (Ad-Free – 155 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 5 and 8, 2011.
On the Aug. 5, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Brian Hoops, the PWTorch Nostalgia Specialist, took calls for over an hour on the topics of the day including the WWE roster cuts, the previous night’s TNA Impact, Sunday’s TNA Hardcore Justice, Summerslam developments, C.M. Punk vs. John Cena, the prospect of bringing back squash matches, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Brian talk...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Vince comments on UFC & Dana, Triple H-Punk-Cena-Rey and how no one looked good, risk/benefit of Rock on multiple WWE PPVs (Ad-Free – 88 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers WWE’s plans for a pre-game Raw show and what they would have to do to get people to tune in, WWE Financials, Vince McMahon’s UFC and Dana White comments today, issues with the presentation of Tripel H & CM Punk & John Cena & Rey Mysterio on Raw where no one looked good coming out...
WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & Zilem discuss final hype for All In, Finals set for Continental Challenge Cup, Ospreay’s final promo, Willow-Mercedes angle (Ad-Free – 131 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite which included a final promo from Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone attacking Willow Nightingale, but not much else pushing hard the top PPV matches. That said, Wade defends the approach and compliments the show-closing video package on Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and explains why there wasn’t much to gain from Kenny on this show. Also, analysis of the Continental tournament semi-finals, the joy of watching Christian Cage, and more with live call...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Triple H centerpiece of Raw with Punk and Cena in supporting roles, Raw’s commentary woes, Teddy Long’s longevity, more (Ad-Free – 94 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 3, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers issues with Monday’s Raw, Triple H being the star of the show with Cena and Punk selling for Hunter, Raw’s commentary woes and what Raw has turned into that gets away from the central purpose of a wrestling show, Teddy Long’s longevity in WWE, Miz-Rey at Summerslam?, whether the WWE audien...
WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann on Omega vs. Ospreay, Oba-Breakker, TNA Lockdown, WWE-ESPN relationship is a mess, Royce Keys, Cody, Punk, more (Ad-Free – 116 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch 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:
Thoughts on what’s at stake for AEW with the Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay match, the wisdom of Omega’s character shifts over the last month, and how AEW can get the most out of a “changing the guard” storyline if Ospreay beats Omega. Analysis of the Oba Femi-Bron Breakker contract signing segment and whether this is a memora...WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-23-2021) Who is Logan Paul, RKBro with Orton and Riddle, Charlotte-Bliss set-up, Priest’s move up the roster, shirtless guy at end of 24/7 skit, on-site report (Ad-Free – 106 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and an on-site correspondent from San Diego, Calif. with details on what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails include R-K-Bro, Charlotte-Bliss set-up, Damian Priest’s move up to the roster, Miz-Morrison break-up, Rhea Ripley and Nikki pairing, Karrion Kross-Ricochet, the shirtless guy who ran out...
WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Weigle talk Oba-Breakker contract signing and what might be next, Royce Keys’ new faction, Solo-Knight chemistry (Ad-Free – 87 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the Bron Breakker-Oba Femi contract signing, what it told us and what it didn’t about the Paul Heyman role, and different directions or landing places for this angle. Did Oba Femi shine? Did Bron Breakker deliver on the mic? Then they discuss the new faction led by Royce Keys and speculate on where it could go from here. Also, LA Knig...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell talk Cena-Punk follow-up, Triple H in control, Ross back in the booth, Summerslam taking shape, more (Ad-Free – 115 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 2, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net discuss last night’s Raw from dozens of angles along with taking live calls most of the hour centered mostly around Raw and where Summerslam is headed. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about the three-man Raw announce booth, WWE Creative Team structure changes, and last week’s TNA Impact episode.
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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: CM Punk’s Dynamite debut with on-site report, Punk-Darby prospects, Jericho announcement, All Out hype (Ad-Free – 98 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-25-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the C.M. Punk debut on Dynamite, Punk’s success or failure in hyping his match with Darby Allin, what else needs to be done to get their feud hotter, the pros and cons of going to Jericho vs...
WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Radican talk Bryan-Miz promo on Talking Smack gets personal, SD roster depth issue, future stars, Joe-Nakamura, Cody Rhodes’s Evolve debut (Ad-Free – 94 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-24-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican covering these topics: Daniel Bryan-Miz promo on Talking Smack gets personal, Smackdown roster depth issue, Radican picks his future stars from indy scene, Samoa Joe-Shinsuke Nakamura, Cody Rhodes’s Evolve debut the previous weekend, and more with live callers throughout.
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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-24-2021) Wells, Lindberg, and Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, Kay Lee Ray’s debut in NXT, more (Ad-Free – 87 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-24-2021), PWTorch’s Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, Kay Lee Ray’s debut in NXT, and more.
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WKPWP Interview Classic: (8-25-2016) Keller talks with “X-Pac” Sean Waltman about Nakamura-Joe at NXT Takeover, Orton-Lesnar finish, Triple H’s NXT leadership, Miz-Bryan on Talking Smack, death of Chyna (Ad-Free – 110 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (8-25-2016), Wade Keller talks with “X-Pac” Sean Waltman about the Miz-Daniel Bryan segment on Talking Smackdown, NXT Takeover with a focus on Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar conclusion at Summerslam, the death of Chyna, and much more including live callers and email questions.
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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Wells analyze Punk vs. Owens with Sami involvement, Cody’s not a spoiler comment, Blake, Chelsea, Hiromu, more (Ad-Free – 132 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Kelly Wells to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens main event including whether the finish was something to be upset about or the price you pay to get a free Punk-KO match on Smackdown? Also, did Cody Rhodes just tease turning heel and aligning with Paul Heyman? Could that factor into the finish of Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi? Also, other topics included Chelsea Green, Blake Monroe, Hi...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Mitchell & Caldwell with live callers talk Undertaker’s impact on WWE, CM Punk, Zach Ryder, Ratings, more (Ad-Free – 120 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 29, and August 1, 2011.
On the July 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussed with live callers the previous night’s TNA Impact, the good & bad & “TNA” on the show, Hulk Hogan’s marketability in 2011 and seemingly responding to John Cena and Vince McMahon in his show-opening promo, a scenario for the Raw GM to be Vince McMahon, TNA marketing C.M. Punk vault video today, the possible Summerslam title picture...
WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati live-watch CM Punk’s return on AEW Rampage, plus Reigns-Cena, Edge’s emotions, on-site report, live callers (Ad-Free – 137 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Nick Barbati live-watch CM Punk’s return on AEW Rampage and react to it. (Note: We moved that discussion to the end of this audio file since it technically was a Smackdown post-show.) Then they discussed Smackdown including Roman Reigns-John Cena, Edge’s emotions, and more with an on-site report, live callers, and email topics.
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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Analysis of CM Punk’s return with Parks & Radican & Caldwell plus Ziggler analysis, Truth-Hunter, Taker’s future, TNA, more (Ad-Free – 95 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 28, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell features PWTorch columnist Sean Radican in the first-half and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks in the second-half along with the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. They discussed with live callers C.M. Punk’s return & its impact on Summerslam, plus whether WWE is panicking, Dolph Ziggler’s missing “it” factor and comparison to The Miz as a heel, Undertaker’s future and next opponent, the Hunter-R-Truth exchange on Raw, and more.
...WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & Kuester discuss Kenny Omega’s totally needless heel turn, Willow-Mercedes angle, Darby being stretchered, Moxley vs. White, more (Ad-Free – 101 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Dan Kuester to review AEW Dynamite which included a totally unnecessary and unbelievable out-of-nowhere sharp turn to being a heel for Kenny Omega in the home stretch before All In. They also praised the Willow Nightingale-Mercedes Mone angle, evaluated Darby Allin being stretchered, Kazuchika Okada’s entertainment score going way up lately, Jon Moxley vs. Jay White in the match of the night, and more with chat interaction throughout.
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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Heydorn talk CM Punk AEW hype, possible matches, long-term AEW fit, more, plus Summerslam preview, Takeover preview (Ad-Free – 144 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (8-19-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Zack Heydorn discussed C.M. Punk extensively from a variety of angles including the pros and cons of the hype so far in the form of hints, possible matches for him, whether there are any reasons for concern about his long-term AEW fit, and more. Also, a variety of Mailbag topics, a Summerslam preview, and a Takeover preview.
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WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Heydorn explore where Oba-Heyman-Breakker story might land, Reigns seemingly going full heel, All In line-up analysis, G1 (Ad-Free – 126 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch 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:
Exploring where the Oba Femi-Paul Heyman-Bron Breakker story might land, and is there an obvious way that serves everyone involved and also makes sense? Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton being added to Sunday Night’s Main Event Roman Reigns seemingly going full heel, but why there’s still sound reason to not be 100 percent sure...WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-16-2021) Keller & Hawkins talk Summerslam ’21 hype, Goldberg-Lashley face-off, R-K-Bro reunites, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 112 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It includes analysis of the latest Summerslam developments including the Goldberg-Bobby Lashley face-to-face segment, the hype for the Raw Women’s Title match, R-K-Bro reuniting, where Omos is heading, Drew McIntyre off course, Raw’s weak announcing, the repetitiveness of the Raw format, and more.
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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Maitland talk Solo striking Roman, is Roman officially a heel, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, Rey-Gable, Evans-Cass (Ad-Free – 135 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the major angle with The Bloodline that closed the show. Is Roman officially a heel now or will he somehow be a blurry character next week again? Is Solo shining in this role? What’s next for everyone involved? Should Roman lose the title before winning it back and facing Oba next year? If so, to whom? Also, the intriguing Paul Heym...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill talk Summerslam ’91, Jim Ross’s return, clean match finishes, Raw ratings, live callers (Ad-Free – 107 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss the Raw ratings and take over a dozen live calls for nearly 90 minutes on a variety of current events in pro wrestling including Jim Ross’s return, SummerSlam, Clean Finishes, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions.
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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: MJF tapping out Jericho, Sting returns to ring, CM Punk teasers, TK’s popularity, on-site report (Ad-Free – 168 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Patrick Moynahan to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Houston, Tex.. They discuss MJF beating Chris Jericho by tapout, Jon Moxley’s noteworthy promo, Nick Jackson really shining lately, the buzz and hints about C.M. Punk, the latest with the AEW Women’s Division, Sting’s return to the ring, the Rampage line-up, Miro’s promo, T...
WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk Moxley calling Lesnar lazy, Damien Sandow’s transition to Impact, Corgan as TNA Prez, Cody Rhodes, weekend previews, more (Ad-Free – 154 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-17-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss with live callers and talk Summerslam hype, match order, main event predictions, the Dolph Ziggler-Dean Ambrose segment, the Alberto Del Rio suspension, Cruiserweights on Raw, and much more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive portion, Wade and Jason continue with a ton of topics including Aron Rex’s debut on Impact Wrestling last week and whet...
WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-17-2021) NXT Takeover 36 build analysis for Samoa Joe vs. Karrion Cross, Kyle O’Reilly vs. Adam Cole (Ad-Free – 119 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-17-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss the go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, Robert Stone Brand vs. InDex, and Grimes vs. Briggs, as well as the builds to Kai vs. Gonzales, KOR vs. Cole and Samoa Joe vs. Kross at Takeover.
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WKPWP Interview Classic: 1991 Jim Ross interview on WWF Summerslam and Flair-WCW fallout + 2016 Matt Morgan interview on Summerslam, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Reigns push, more (Ad-Free – 167 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we first present PWTorch editor Wade Keller talking live with Matt Morgan about Summerslam, NXT Takeover, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Roman Reigns’s push, life after wrestling, and more, including a mix of live callers and email questions. This originally live streams on Aug. 18, 2016.
Then we jump back 35 years to an interview John Arezzi conducted with Jim Ross 35 years ago on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show. This includes a discussion of Ric Flair’s WCW contract expiri...
Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk latest Punk-Owens gripe-fest pulling from their past, Chelsea’s spirited case to not be stripped of title, Cody-Orton, more (Ad-Free – 120 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to the CM Punk-Kevin Owens segment. Is this more of the overdone face-face bickering that’s permitting WWE main event scene? Was it at the same time a riveting dream battle on the mic between two rivals who share a huge overlapping fanbase? Plus psychoanalysis of CM Punk and Owens, since they went there in their barbs at each other. Also, Cody Rhodes psyc...
WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell discuss whether CM Punk’s return was rushed, WWE announcing situation, Bryan, Tag Team Division, more (Ad-Free – 91 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 26, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net where they discussed with live callers Monday’s Raw episode in-depth including holes in the booking that were exposed by two title matches and rushing C.M. Punk back, where they go at Summerslam, the WWE announcing situation with Jim Ross apparently back, state of WWE tag division, Dave Lagana’s blog on C.M. Punk 2006-2007, Daniel Bryan’s WM28 tease, and mu...
WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & LeClair analyze Cena-Reigns exchange, off-air details on Heyman and Reigns during commercial break, Sasha, Nakamura, Seth on Edge, more (Ad-Free – 159 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-13-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the attendance, crowd chants, t-shirts, fan signs leading to near violence, what Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman did during that long commercial, fan response to v...
WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini talks Punk-Cena, Triple H-McMahon, Gewirtz-Patterson, tons of insider insight into inner workings of WWE (Ad-Free – 111 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (7-22-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan’s surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McMahon angle on Raw and where it might lead, and more including live calls on a variety of subjects incl...
WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & JB discuss strengths and weaknesses of Omega-Ospreay so far and what’s next, New Day hints, Perry’s best match yet, Foley, Paul Wight (Ad-Free – 88 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Jerud Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite which included the latest Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega promo segment with Don Callis. What worked and what didn’t, what did Callis add, and what should they do the next two weeks in the All In home stretch. Also, perhaps a hint at a New Day slot, MJF’s latest work, Jon Moxley brought out the best match Jack Perry has had yet, Kris Statlander wins a squash, Paul Wight delivers the ri...
WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell discuss the risks and potential of AEW Rampage, CM Punk, Bray, NXT cuts, Summerslam line-up, Cody-Malakai Black (Ad-Free – 134 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (8-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast discussed the upcoming debut of AEW Rampage (announce team overexposure risks, format ideas), C.M. Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT cuts and the odd Vince McMahon treatment of NXT lately, Karrion Kross, Summerslam line-up, Drew McIntyre’s current situation, Bianca Belair’s upside as a centerpiece top star, Sasha Banks’s return, Charlotte’s improvements...
WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-9-2021) Keller & Hazelwood on whether Orton RKOing Riddle counted as a heel turn, Elias reset, on-site report including Cena appearance (Ad-Free – 128 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-9-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Orlando, Fla. They discuss the return of Randy Orton and the Riddle thread throughout the show, Elias being reset, Lilly’s wink, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Omos, and much more with live callers and emails. The on-site correspondent details crowd reactions and what happened off...
Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Might Cody go back to AEW? Big Cass, Chad Gable, Becky Lynch, WWE Unreal, Bron-Oba, WWE booking (66 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Aftershow, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell continue their discussion from the Wade Keller Podcast Flagship covering these topics exclusively for VIP members…
Thoughts on Jason and Wade on the Minnesota Vikings prospects and breaking news on the starting quarterback being named Chad Gable over-the-head clap routine resembling the SKOL chant and a key part of Gable’s background WWE is entirely skipping and how it could help him as he struggles to get a strong crowd reaction these days Big Cass’s pres...WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell talk AEW All In line-up so far including Ospreay’s progress, Owens-Punk tops to stay away from, Trick losing US Title, Lashley compared to Oba Femi (Ad-Free – 175 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch 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.
AEW ALL IN EARLY PREVIEW
A deep dive into AEW All In’s top three title matches and Casino Gauntlet match with an assessment of the growth of Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega, progress with Willow Nightingale’s work on promos, improvement lately with Mercedes Mone, and the framework and significance of Christian & Copeland vs...WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: CM Punk-Triple H ComicCon angle, Orton as a heel and Sheamus as a face, TNA live experience, more (Ad-Free – 121 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 21, and 25, 2011.
On the July 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican discussed with live callers C.M. Punk crashing Comic-Con and starting a program with Triple H, what WWE is aiming for with the Punk angle off TV, potential directions for Summerslam, where Punk might show up next, current independent news, and much more.
Then on the July 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor J...
WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Machado discuss Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline storyline, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, LA Knight’s course, Lucha Tournament, more (Ad-Free – 91 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the crowd reactions to the Usos and Solo this week and how it’s part of an ongoing issue with WWE storytelling that feel consistent with how AI might write storylines by default. Also, what happens next with Solo? Does he join? Will that be entertaining or feel like a rerun or a poor derivative version of Sami Zayn’s story? They al...
WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Krol talk Omega-Christian, what about Punk, Rampage hype, Britt’s pop, Cody & Brandi, on-site correspondent (Ad-Free – 148 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Pittsburgh. They discuss the big crowd response for Britt Baker and her rise to a top tier star on Dynamite, the Kenny Omega vs. Christian match set up for Rampage for the Impact Title, thoughts on overall hype for Rampage, Chris Jericho vs. Wa...
WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown (Ad-Free – 128 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-9-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discussed the previous night’s Raw in detail including the Demon/Finn Balor teasers, Seth Rollins’ promo, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar segment, Mick Foley and Daniel Bryan, Enzo, and much more with live callers and email topics.
Also, a bonus podcast from that night with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the WWE Smackd...
WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-10-2021) LA Knight, Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Dakota Kai, Ilja Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Mailbag on NXT rumors (Ad-Free – 110 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-10-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup kick the show off with the mailbag, answering your questions on the latest NXT rumors. Then they open the phone lines to discuss Dunne vs. Dragunov, Kai vs. Sarray, Boa vs. Maverick, Baxter vs. Jones, Dolan vs. Miller, Chase vs. Knight, KOR and Cole facing off, and more.
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