Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout beginning with analysis of the Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther match for the WWE Title with Sami Zayn as special referee, with thoughts on the restart and the no contest finish, and then the follow-up throughout the show setting the Night of Champion Triple Threat. Lots of praise for Sami. Also, the Charlotte vs. Liv Morgan and Je'Von Evans vs. Jey Uso matches were discussed with questions about Jey's inconsistency as a character. Plus Danhausen, Solo Sikoa, Matt Cardona, and...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers including reaction to the last-second move of the Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio match to Smackdown and some speculation on the reason why, Commander Azeez’s in-ring debut, a brawl with Bayley and Bianca Belair, a debate about a beard-less Otis, a Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn match added to Sunday’s PPV, and more with live callers throughout.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Taylor Halley to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They opened by discussing the pros and cons of the Swerve Strickland-Will Ospreay segment, the letdown of Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr., Tommaso Ciampa totally undercutting babyface Chris Jericho in his promo, Mercedes Mone vs. Hazuki, Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia vs. Brodido, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-14-2021), PWTorch's Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the episode featuring the final Raw-brand hype for Hell in a Cell, the follow-up to Alexa Bliss’s angle with Shayna Baszler, Eva Marie’s re-debut bait and switch, Charlotte vs. Nikki Cross, Drew McIntyre vs. A.J.Styles, Jimmy Smith’s third week evaluated, wrestlers being jerks to interviewers, Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax, how long with WWE honeymoon period be in front of fans in arenas again...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle. They open with a discussion on another good week for Oba Femi, whether he is inevitably going to win KORT or could Brock Lesnar cost him the win. Also, The Bloodline drama and where things seem to be going with a breakdown of similarities and differences with this version of The Bloodline drama. Plus LA Knight, Charlotte, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Chad Gable, Rusev, and much more with live caller, email, and chat interactions throughout. Plus, at the very end, a note about WWE not even mentioning that Paul Levesque...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-14-2021), due to AEW Dynamite being moved to late Friday night again that week, we presented a very special episode featuring a new hour-plus conversation with an on-site correspondent who attended AEW Double or Nothing at Daily’s Place last week, Mitch Lamonica. Mitch talked about the experience entering the arena and the buzz among fans for the first densely packed AEW crowd since the pandemic. He also talks about the reactions wrestlers and matches received, including how fans felt about the Stadium Stampede airing on...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-13-2021), Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup took calls and dove into the mailbag to discuss NXT Takeover In Your House including the Fatal Five Way for the NXT Championship, MSK & Bronson Reed vs. Legado del Fantasma, Mercedes Martinez vs. Xia Li, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Ember Moon, Cameron Grimes vs. LA Knight, William Regal calling for a change in NXT, more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with thoughts on Jey Uso advancing to the King of the Ring semi-final and how KOTR could play out from here. A lot of talk about the dynamic with the Bloodline and Bloodline-adjacent wrestlers interacting in ambiguous, intriguing ways and whether it will pay off or end up softening fan passion for a certain outcome. Also, a lot of praise for the Sami Zayn-Cody Rhodes dynamic, the messy and convoluted women's match (and the ridiculous "This is awesome!"...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including follow-up and a major Hell in a Cell development with Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio, more Reigns-Usos drama, “Ding Dong, Hello!” returns with Seth Rollins as Bayley’s guest, Chad Gable vs. Montez Ford, Otis debuts sans beard, another Baron Corbin vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Griffin to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They opened by discussing MJF's strong heel work and so many wrestlers - a heel, a heel-going-face, and a babyface - all gunning for his title. Also, a reaction to the six-man cage match for Forbidden Door being set-up and announced. Plus dissecting the Chris Jericho-Tommaso Ciampa segment, praise for the Don Callis Family portrayal, the impact of the small crowd on the viewing experience, and much more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-7-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by the host of “MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans” on the PWTorch Dailycast, Robert Vallejos, to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points included an inconsistent presentation of Drew McIntyre within the contract signing with Bobby Lashley, McIntyre's future, Lashley’s presentation, MVP’s good night, persisting problems with the Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley feud, depth across the roster, WWE pivoting when crowd responses are back...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nicholas Barbati. They discuss the latest developments with the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring, with a lengthy focus on possible scenarios for KOTR and how it could shape Summerslam's top men's matches. Plus a review of other segments and matches including LA Knight's strong promo, Montez Ford and Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio challenging Penta, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-7-2021), PWTorch.com’s Joel Dehnel and Tyler Sage for a special Roundtable podcast discussing last Friday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite in a late night timeslot. They covered the highs and lows from the Inner Circle celebration to Britt Baker’s celebration to the debut of Andrade with Vickie Guerrero to Dustin Rhodes vs. Nick Comoroto to the Bunny vs. Red Velvet match and much more. This essentially replaces the usual Dynamite Post-show, but rather than streaming live after the show with a single...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-8-2021), Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the rapid build for Takeover In Your House, Adam Cole’s chances that Sunday, ladder stipulation added to a Takeover match, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with thoughts on Dominik Mysterio's King of the Ring opening round win and prospects for him against Oba Femi, plus a look at the other side of the bracket and its possibilities. Also, Queen of the Ring possibilities with Iyo Sky vs. Raquel Rodriguez now set in the semis. Also, Gunther gets to pick a stip for a rematch against Cody Rhodes, and how might Sami Zayn get involved. Plus, Chad Gable, Blake Monroe, and more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including The Usos challenging The Mysterios for the Smackdown Tag Team Titles twice, plus a Roman Reigns angle at end, Apollo Crews vs. Kevin Owens for the IC Title, and reaction to Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Sami Zayn, Hell in a Cell speculation, and more with live callers and emails.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Darrin Lilly to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They open with a discussion about the chaotic end to Ospreay-Davis main event and ask if it was just too much, plus the return of Mercedes Mode, MJF vs. Rush, Mark Briscoe vs. Lio Rush, Kevin Knight vs. Speedball, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-31-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brandon LeClair to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed how to spark Raw in July when live crowds return, is Drew McIntyre in the title picture too long and how will crowds react to him, Miz TV with Rhea Ripley and Charlotte, Shayna Baszler interacting with Alexa Bliss, Jimmy Smith’s first week on commentary, the joy of Nikki Cross, the hype for Omos, and so much more with live callers an...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nicholas Barbati. They discuss the latest developments with Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Jacob Fatu, plus Oba Femi's response to Brock Lesnar loss, King of the Ring possible winners pros and cons, Sol Ruco, and more from Raw with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode (5-27-2021), we present a special PPV Preview Roundtable edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist (circa 1990) Eric Krol and PWTorch's Tyler Sage looking ahead to that Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV. They looked at possible big surprises and the wisdom of AEW not hyping that ahead of time if there is one. Which match is the actual main attraction and what are the pros and cons of various matches closing out the show? They look at Kenny Omega’s AEW Title defense against Oran...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-1-2021), Nate Lindberg, Cam Hawkins, and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Gargano vs. KOR vs. Dunne, LA Knight vs. Jake Atlas, Adam Cole’s Run in, Kushida vs. Carmelo Hayes, Zoey Stark & Ramier vs. Candice LaRae & Indi Hartwell, MSK vs. Legado del Fantasmo, the upcoming Takeover In Your House card, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with analysis of the effectiveness of the Cody Rhodes-Gunther segment and whether Gunther might end Cody's reign on Sunday. Also, Jade Cargill getting more comfortable, Rhea Ripley sharing her insecurities and anxiety off-air, Danhausen, the tag division, Sami Zayn's character, Trick Willams-Carmelo Hayes-Ricky Saints dynamic, and more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-28-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss The Usos vs. Street Profits, Natalya & Tamina vs. Riott Squad, Bianca Belair vs. Carmella, Kevin Owens vs. Apollo Crews, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Chad Gable, Dominik & Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode, Seth Rollins’s direction, Roman Reigns’s grasp over his cousins, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Dennis Kline to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They open with a discussion about MJF's celebration and the line of challengers forming for his title including Mark Brisoe, Rush, and Kevin Knight. Also, Speedball reacts to Knight's turn, Owen Hart Cup tournament, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay's heart to heart chat, and more including a discussion of who constitutes AEW's top six stars and who could displace some of them.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-24-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor Bruce Hazelwood to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the state of the Raw women’s division, Rhea Ripley’s shortcomings, Charlotte’s influence on Ripley, directions for Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston to go after next week, the tone of a wrestling-heavy episode of Monday Night Raw, the start of a new Shayna Baszler character, clues on who Alexa Bliss is tar...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Derrick Hubbard. They discussed why this might have been the best episode of Raw in ages with standout performances from so many and effective storyline advancements in so many places. Montez Ford, Austin Theory, Je'Von Evans, Brock Lesnar, LA Knight, Seth Rollins, Jacob Fatu, Roman Reigns, and others shined.

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In this special 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode (5-22-2016), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosts the Extreme Rules Post-Game Show with live calls and emails breaking down the just-completed PPV which included Roman Reigns defending the WWE World Title against AJ Styles in the main event, plus Charlotte vs. Natalya for the Women's Title, Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-25-2021), Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Balor vs. Kross II, Franky Monet’s in-ring debut, quiet first steps for Takeover In Your House, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including the great job Sami Zayn is doing with his current story and how Cody Rhodes is finding the right way to play off of him. Also, the Damien Priest-Royce Keys dynamic, Charlotte Flair-Rhea Ripley tension, Wade Barrett's comment about Brock Lesnar's retirement, and more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-21-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including Apollo Crews defending the Intercontinental Title against Big E, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bianca Belair, a “Parade of Champions,” and Aleister Black attacks Big E, and a lot of excitement over WWE announcing tour dates again.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Jerud "JB" Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite with chat and live caller interactions. They start with a look at Darby Allin's latest AEW Title defense and broaden the topic out to whether this title reign has been handled well and ultimately was worth it. Also, MJF successfully leaning into effective heel traits with discipline and focus is paying off. Also, Willow Nightingale news and how it affects the Owen Hart Cup Tournament, the Death Rider-Will Ospreay story, Swerve Strickland, the level of blood and violence on this show, and more. Plus...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-17-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch's Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed Kofi Kingston scoring two big wins over Randy Orton and Bobby Lashley in one night, and what it is supposed to mean and whether it can work. They also discuss the latest with Riddle & Orton, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripley, John Morrison commenting on zombies, Adnan Virk, and much more with live callers and emails including songs about...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle. They discuss the Brock Lesnar surprise return and how the "retirement" moment after losing to Oba Femi can be made into total storyline canon that doesn't frame the retirement as a misdirection swerve that people should be angry about. Also, a look at where this Brock-Oba situation could be headed, thoughts on Austin Theory in the main even against Seth, Becky Lynch and Sol Ruca, various ways the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu-Usos could be brilliant storytelling that all works out or bankrupt storytelling that is a manifestation of flaws in WWE's...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-17-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Tyler Sage from the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor” to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points included the futures of the Young Bucks and Jon Moxley after their tag team match at Double or Nothing, Cody vs. Anthony Agogo and the type of match they need to have at Double or Nothing, issues with the Shida vs. Baker build, Christian as a heel or just a co...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-18-2021), Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Bronson Reed’s North American Championship win, Sarray’s apathy, Hit Row’s growing act, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout, plus PWTorch's Joshua White joins the show as an on-site correspondent. They begin discussing what worked with the Gunther-Royce Keys match and the state of Cody Rhodes as a babyface regaining traction, plus Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, and more. Jason D from Australia was back as a caller after time away, too.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-14-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the final WWE Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso confronts Roman Reigns again, Jimmy faces Cesaro, Natalya & Tamina capture Smackdown Tag Team Titles from Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler, King Corbin vs. King of Strong Style, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, speculation on Rey & Dominik’s future as a team, speculation on the Sonya Deville-Adam Pearce dynamic, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Christopher Adams to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions. They start with Darby Allin's title defense against Konosuke Takeshita and discuss whether Darby is putting his body at too much risk in these rapid-fire defenses week after week. Also, reaction to the MJF-Darby contract signing at the very end. In between, lots of email, chat, and caller contributions discussing other elements of the show including the Owen Hart Tournament brackets, the Will Ospreay-Dark Rider dynamic, and more. Plus, Josh White joins the show early with his on-site report from...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and was joined by Jonny Fairplay of TNA and Survivor fame to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre, the scary finish for Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus, Charlotte’s revival with her reinvented character, Shelton Benjamin vs. Cedric Alexander, the Riddle-Randy Orton pairing, some funny lines from John Morrison, Sheamus, and A.J. Styles, the announcing of Adnan Virk, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland. They discuss the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu fallout from Backlash, the "Fatu!" Chants before "OTC!" chants and how this feud is illustrative of a need for patience but also weaknesses in WWE's culture of presentation and structure that undercuts the stories they intend to tell with their top stars too often. They also talk with an on-site correspondent who attended in Knoxville and relays crowd reactions and also non-Raw matches. They also have chat and live caller interactions throughout the show exploring various key matches and segments and themes.

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