Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

Jey Uso written out of Elimination Chamber. Logan Paul written in after qualifying match. Where is all of this leading? There are so many options WWE could go with regarding Drew McIntyre's WWE Title defense at WrestleMania.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss a wide array of possibilities for Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania coming out of Elimination Chamber. They also discuss the women's scene with thoughts on Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and more. Plus Carmelo Hayes, Trick...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-26-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair and Javier Machado to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Elimination Chamber, Daniel Bryan shaming Roman Reigns for how he defended his title last Sunday night, Bryan vs. Jey Uso with a Universal Title match on the line, Bianca Belair announces her WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins makes a pitch to Cesaro, Otis & Chad Gable get another win over the Mysterios, and more.

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Did MJF and "Hangman" Adam Page settling on a stipulation stick the landing even if there was confusion along the way? What will the finish be and does it make Hangman look bad that even offered to put his future World Title shots on the line?

Also, why "Swerve" Strickland cut a compelling and cool promo, but where it came up short in terms of actually giving fans of his a reason to turn against him. Plus analysis of just about every other segment on the show.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-22-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by PWTorch's Tom Stoup to talk WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include Bobby Lashley’s win over Strowman, outcomes for next week’s Lashley vs. Miz match, whether or not Lashley is a heel or babyface, Miz’s first night as WWE Champion, Rhea Ripley’s hyped and upcoming Raw debut, the state of the Raw women’s division, Charlotte’s emotional promo with her Dad, more from Bad Bunny, and more.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss A.J. Styles's tribute show and a look at his career including where he ranks compared to contemporaries known for great matches. Also, Brock Lesnar's open challenge candidates, untimely and unfortunate Bronson Reed injury, Je'Von Evans's match with Kofi Kingston and his presentation overall, and much more with live caller, chat, and email contributions including an on-site correspondent who attended in Atlanta and relayed off-air happenings and crowd reaction insights.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-24-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup discuss Adam Cole’s betrayal of Roderick Strong, Escobar vs. Karrion Kross in a No DQ, Io Shirai vs. Zoey Stark, Johnny Gargano vs. Dexter Lumis, Xia Li vs. Kacy Catanzaro, Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Killian Dainties & Drake Maverick, Tyler Rust vs. Leon Ruff, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss the signing of “Big Show” Paul Wight and how he could be best utilized by AEW and whether it’s a big deal or not. Then they delve into the matches and angles on Dynamite hyping Revolution including Jon Moxley’s promo, Kenny Omega’s segment, the Shaq-Cody video package, the Young Bucks angle with their dad and MJF and Chris Jericho, the Lance Arch...

This show features a fun exploration of possibilities for Drew McIntyre's opponents at WrestleMania. Is Cody Rhodes the least compelling option? Is Trick Williams so over that WWE should consider him? Or even Je'Von? Is L.A. Knight a dark horse? Could this still be the year of Randy Orton?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout including the build for Uncle Howdy vs. Solo Sikoa, the Charlotte-Jade Cargill interaction, Kit Wilson's gimmick and who the joke is really on, the Trick-Carmelo Hayes dynamic, Oba...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-19-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including more Roman Reigns-Edge interplay, Apollo Crews turns and injures Big E, Seth Rollins reacts to last week’s segment, Sasha-Reginald dynamic explored, Six-Man Main Event, Otis turns, and more with live callers throughout.

Then, in a bonus segment, a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 21, 2020 including the Bella Twins on a Moment of Bliss, a Goldberg-Fiend angl...

Swerve Strickland beats Kenny Omega in their first-ever singles match in the main event and then turns heel. Is this a smart move to turn Swerve? Is a key how elevated Kenny seems this year?

Also, Brody King reacts to coming up short at Grand Slam Australia as fans chant "F-- Ice!" Plus, "Hangman" Adam Page and MJF in a (confusing or convoluted) segment setting up major stips for their Revolution title match. And more with an on-site correspondent giving details on the in-person experience.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Robert Vallejos of the PWTorch Dailycast’s “MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the Gauntlet Match booking and performance in particular by Drew McIntyre, the Lacey Evans pregnancy announcement, Randy Orton-Alexa Bliss, bad Matt Riddle President’s Day humor, Xavier’s trombone playing, Braun Strowman making threats when talking about Shane McMahon, the Miz vs. Kofi Kingston qualifier, the absence of Keith Lee and John M...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin to discuss Je'Von Evans' big win in the main event and what his potential is. Plus, dissecting the pros and cons of what C.M. Punk and A.J. Lee said in their promos on the show. Also, the price of tickets for WrestleMania and entertainment in general. Plus Liv-Stephanie Vaquer, Finn Balor, and much more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-17-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup covering the Undisputed Era break up, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Indi Hartwell & Candice LaRae, Leon Ruff vs. Swerve, Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Karter vs. Aliyah & Jessi Kamea, Zoey Stark’s Debut, Cameron Grimes The Billionaire, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-17-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch Contributor and author of the AEW Dynamite Hits & Misses column for PWTorch.com, Joel Dehnel, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the announcement of the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match, what it means for Moxley and Omega, whether or not the match is too violent, and is it time for a match like this given where the feud between Omega and Moxley is. Other...

Cody Rhodes advanced, but not without chaos and controversy. Where does this leave Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn on the path to WrestleMania? Also, Tiffany Stratton is just not working as a babyface at all, Trick Williams is getting over but not as a heel.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Rich Fann and Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout the show covering the build to the Elimination Chamber, Jade Cargill's title defense, Kit Wilson's entertaining execution of a misguided character, and much more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-12-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including big Elimination Chamber Universal Title developments including qualifying matches and more brilliant performances from Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jey Uso, and Adam Pearce. Also, the return of Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair interact, and more with live callers and emails.

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Kyle Fletcher and Thekla won their title matches. Were both title changes a good decision for what's next? Should AEW have followed up on the anti-ICE chants on last week's show that got so much attention? Did they effectively build Grand Slam Australia? Did Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland step up for their summit?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams discuss just about everything else from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout including the return of the tassel version of The Young Bucks, the state of the Death Riders, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-8-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Bruce Hazelwood of PWTorch.com and DailyDDT.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Shane McMahon’s appearance and what it meant (if anything), the Elimination Chamber twist with Drew McIntyre being put in it rather than facing Sheamus one-on-one, Charlotte Flair vs. Lacey Evans, Nia Jax vs. Lana, Drew vs. Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, Edge, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati to discuss the impact of the breaking news on Bron Breakker's injury, the Elimination Chamber developments, Drew McIntyre possible opponents, does WWE really have two night's worth of big matches for WrestleMania, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime, what are the greatest WrestleMania main events in history, is Becky Lynch's character working, could Logan Paul still be a mole within The Vision, and much more with live chat interaction throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-10-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg covering the Takeover go-home show including more Dusty Classic semifinals matches, another big segment for The Way, the tweak to Cameron Grimes in his return, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite including the main event of Kenny Omega & Kenta vs. Jon Moxley & Lance Archer, Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela, Sammy Guevara quitting Inner Circle, “Hangman” Page outsmarting Matt Hardy’s con, too many hangers-on populating the roster, Pac vs. Ryan Nemeth, and more with live callers and emails.

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Did Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes deliver a counter-punch to the highly-praised Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment on Raw? Should Chelsea Green get a serious singles push? Who will be Jade Cargill's opponents at WrestleMania?PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout the show covering the Royal Rumble fallout and the pivot to Elimination Chamber qualifiers.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrating her win and contemplating her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag.

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Did the angle that substituted for the advertised main event between MJF and Brody King with a cartoonish sleeper KO finish and chaos afterward thwart AEW's recent momentum. Also, what's with the nonsense that doesn't fit in a pro wrestling narrative with Darby Allin and the War Dogs in the desert.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Taylor Halley discuss just about everything else discussed from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout with differing points of view presented on many segments including what AEW's doing really well lately. Topics include Kenny Omega's presentation, Kris Statlander's struggles...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Cameron Hawkins reviewed WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Bad Bunny giving a celebrity rub to Damien Priest’s Raw debut, Sheamus turning on Drew McIntyre, the latest with Charlotte, Lacey Evans, Ric Flair, and Asuka, an Edge vs. Randy Orton main event, more special effects and edits with Alexa Bliss, Lana & Naomi succeed as a new team, Riddle destroyed by Bobby Lashley, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin as they reacted to a stellar segment with Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk including what was great, and if there was anything that should have been excluded and anything included that wasn't from their past. Were they unfair to Drew McIntyre or will this fire him up? Plus the latest with The Vision, Liv Morgan, Gunther, Je'Von Evans, Dom and his new glasses, and much more with live callers, email, and chat interactions throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-3-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover a trio of strong Dusty Classic matches, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross’s budding feud, Takeover taking shape, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (2-3-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls. Discussion points included the appearance of Kenta, what a New Japan partnership with AEW means, how Kenta fits with Moxley in AEW outside of the New Japan story, pluses and minuses of the the current talent swaps in AEW, the Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford wedding angle, in-depth discussion on Brit...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the final hype for the men's Royal Rumble, several key scenarios that could play out regarding the winner and also other angles and surprises during the match. Then a look at the women's Rumble, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, and A.J. Styles vs. Gunther, with all signs pointing toward a Styles retirement which makes you wonder if he won't actually retire. Plus analysis of other Smackdown matches.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final Royal Rumble hype, Daniel Bryan opens with a promo declaring his dream of winning a Rumble, a Kevin Owens-Roman Reigns verbal showdown, Braun Strowman’s surprise return, other surprise guests from Raw, Bayley vs. Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks flirts with Reginald, and more with live callers and emails.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester discuss the Andrade win over Swerve Strickland in the main event, the MJF-Brody King interaction,  Tomasso Ciampa's AEW debut, The Young Bucks bringing back the tassels, Kenny Omega back in the game, Kris Statlander retaining against Thekla, and more with live chat interaction throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-25-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn and PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos discussed WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Topics included Edge’s return, his successful Raw promo, what opportunities are available for him at WrestleMania, and whether or not he has a chance to win the Royal Rumble. Other topics include the idea of less is more with Drew McIntyre and Goldberg, Alexa Bliss as a future Raw Women’s Champion, the success of the Fiend vs. Randy Orton storyline, the issue WWE has...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle. Is it likely that A.J. Styles just wrestled his last Raw match? Is there a big angle brewing within The Vision? Is Austin Theory succeeding, failing, or way too soon to assess? Did Nattie explain at all why she turned on Maxxine Dupri? Who might win the Rumbles? And much more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-27-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover another Fin. Balor-Kyle O’Reilly storyline beat, more Dusty Classic matches, thoughts on the Superstar Spectacle, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist (circa 1990) Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss the stellar Jungle Boy vs. Dax Harwood match and what it says about Jungle Boy’s upside, the Matt Hardy pitch to "Hangman" Page, the latest assessment of the Young Bucks story arc and character development, Shaq makes fun of Cody’s hair and Cody responds, Sammy Guevara seeing through MJF’s con, and much more with live callers.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Jacob Fatu confrontation and whether Cody crossed a line with the prison reference and was a prick, and does that indicate he's turning heel? Plus A.J. Styles, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Royal Rumble speculation, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, U.S. Title Open Challenge at WrestleMania, and much more with live chat interactions throughout.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Tom Stoup, cohost of the “PWT Talks NXT” PWTorch Dailycast and VIP podcast “8 Years Back” to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Adam Pearce, and Kevin Owens, plus Charlotte & Asuka vs. Riott Squad with the latest Billie Kay development, Royal Rumble talk including a lot of potential winners on and off the current TV roster, Sasha Banks vs. Reginald, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the IC Title, Dominic Mysterio...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jerud "J.B. from Detroit" Buhagiar to discuss the Jan. 21 edition of AEW Dynamite including praise for the show centering around MJF as World Champion and multiple challengers lining up. Also, Kenny Omega seeming revitalized, but should he freshen up his act by dumping the closing lines he's been doing for years? Also, what's going on with The Death Riders, especially Marina Shafir? Plus Kevin Knight, Speedball, Taz back on commentary, Fan Sign of the Night, and much more with live caller and chat interaction throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ryan Sullivan from the PWTorch VIP podcast focused on ROH, “Podcast of Honor,” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about the Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka headline match, Miz & Morrison welcome the return of Gillberg after advertising Goldberg, A.J. Styles vs. Ricochet shine in the ring, the Charlotte-Ric-Lacey storyline moves forward after an awkward Charlotte vs. Peyton Royce match, and more with callers and emails.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati. They start with a look at A.J. Styles agreeing to put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble and whether this could already be the end for Styles in his retirement year. Also, could C.M. Punk's destiny at WrestleMania be a defense against Roman Reigns? Did Finn Balor shine and carry Punk in the Raw main event? Should Drew McIntyre headline WrestleMania or is he not quite at that level? And much more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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