Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discussed the majority of matches ending with clean finishes except the two biggest matches, including the DQ ending for the main event Raw Women’s Title match between Charlotte and Bianca Belair. They also discussed the finals being set up for the King and Queen tournaments, final hype for Crown Jewel including the latest tension between Drew McIntyre and Big E, and mo...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout starting with The 946 retreating from a Roman Reigns-led Bloodline to close the show. Also, the Roman-Sami Zayn summit of champions, what's not working and working with Chad Gable, Joe Tessitore's bad week, Bron Breakker's status, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite, which included trying to figure out why Cody Rhodes was heavily and relentlessly booed by the Orlando crowd in his main event match against Malikai Black.

Also, Kenny Omega’s low-rent one-liners, "Hangman" Page’s weak follow-up to last week’s stellar promo, speculation on where the two tournaments are headed, MJF’s promo, Lance Archer landing on his head and whether the match should have con...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-19-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover final hype for Halloween Havoc, Jacy Jayne’s scary accident, lots of segments outside the venue, and more.

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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 Cody Rhodes finally unleashing a Punt Kick, did WWE pull a "bait and switch" with Cody-Randy Orton segment, did Sami Zayn bring up a serious side of Trick Williams that showed he can be more than a charismatic second-tier star, plus Chelsea Green, Kevin Owens-CM Punk, Johnny Gargano, Ricky Saints-referee interaction, and more. Also, a sidebar on AI's potential usage in pro wrestling and why it would face a backlash and could Roman Reigns actually be...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-15-2021),  PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and on-site correspondents. They discussed the Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns contract signing and whether Lesnar is just messing with Heyman or if there’s possibly a secret Lesnar-Heyman alliance, Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch, Queen and King tournament semi-finals, Edge-Seth hype, and more. They also talked with on-site correspondents from both Smackdown and Rampage, including Tribute to the Troops taping notes.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline to discuss the three-and-a-half hour Dynamite/Collision episode including Adam Copeland announcing his plan to retire by the end of 2027 and also Christian Cage's injury. Then they discussed the Motor City Machine Guns showing up on Dynamite to little reaction and having a Best of Five match series with FTR. Then they discuss the build to Clockwork Carnage, the Jon Mobley breakdown backstage, the return of Wardlow, the MJF video on him ranking no. 1 in the PWI 500, The New Level's promo, whether Will Ospreay and Andrade are leaning into the...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discussed the hodgepodge of unsatisfying endings and predictable sequences throughout the show, how few wrestlers were positioned to be likable and admirable, the King and Queen tournament matches, and more segment and match analysis. Topics included Jimmy Smith’s continued struggles with English language, Bobby Lashley’s standout mic work, Bianca Belair showing how to be cool and side with fairne...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout starting with Carmelo Hayes joining The 946 and how it affects WarGames teams. Also, the latest with Solo Sikoa, Chelsea Green, Oba Femi-Paul Heyman, Big Cass, Corey Graves, Chad Gable, Je'Von Evans, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by current PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite, which included several Full Gear PPV developments, a standout babyface promo from "Hangman" Page, a Cody Rhodes-Arn Anderson cinematic video, Bryan Danielson vs. Bobby Fish, C.M. Punk on commentary throughout, Dan Lambert and Chris Jericho going at it on the mic, and much more. They also talk with two on-site correspondents who attended Dynamite in Miami including details on the...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-12-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Carmelo Hayes cashing in his title shot, the Halloween Havoc card taking shape, the lack of subtlety in high-concept gimmicks, and more.

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PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Eric Corbridge review WWE Smackdown including the latest main event destined to have no finish, a title change with potential repercussions for Charlotte, final hype for Money in the Bank, and more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-8-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Alex McDonald to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent. Discussion points include the success and failures of the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournament matches, the weak depth in the mid-card of the Smackdown women’s division, all the nuance between Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, Reigns getting a babyface reaction in the building, Edge vs. Seth inside Hell in a Cell taking plac...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss the latest WWE Draft picks and also how WWE missed some opportunities to make the draft execution more special. They also talk about the content of Raw in the ring and on the mic including the debut of Austin Theory, whether Becky Lynch was shifting away from trying to get booed already, Big E-Drew McIntyre segment, Goldberg doubling down on...

PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Jerud "JB" Buhagiar discuss tonight's Grand Slam Paris episode of AEW Dynamite. They begin by discussing Will Ospreay beating Kazuchika Okada in an awesome main event for the men's world title. Was this Okada's best match in AEW? Darby Allin vs. Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Title. Could Steven Borden turn heel on Darby? Samoa Joe returns. What's next for Jack Perry? How should AEW book the Death Riders moving forward? Bandido retains the ROH title against Kofi. Queen Aminata vs. Mercedes Mone for the women's world title. And they close the show by previewing the...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout including an on-site correspondent report. They began with analysis of the Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan match and what to expect at MITB with Stephanie Vaquer. Then they delved into the Roman Reigns-LA Knight face-to-face with critiques of Knight's changing message and Roman's self-centered narcissism. They covered most everything else on the show, speculated on Brandon Cutler's role with 946 (!!), and talked New York Liberty, Knicks-Timberwolves, and Jalen Brunson on SNL too.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss the 2nd anniversary episode of AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent, Patrick Moynahan from Philadelphia, Pa. They discuss the return of Hangman Page, the Sammy Guevera defense of the TNT Title against Bobby Fish making his AEW debut, the revealing of the TBS Title and Britt Baker’s response, the C.M. Punk promo and his impact on ratings and PPV buys so far, and mu...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon, Jones vs. LA Knight, Gacy vs. Jiro, Jade vs. Monet, Pete Dunne vs. Cameron nGrimes, Blade vs. DeAngelo, Indi Hartwell vs. Mae Ying, GYV vs. MSK. vs. Briggs & Jensen vs. Hayes & Williams, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Josh White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Randy Orton costing Cody Rhodes a shot to qualify for MITB, Kevin Owens and Tiffany Stratton qualifying, Gunther-Danhausen, Ricky Saints, the minimal acknowledgment of Pac/Neville's death, and more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and on-site correspondents to discussed the WWE Draft’s first night in great depth, including assessing the order, what fresh match-ups could occur, and who might be next to be drafted on Monday. They also discussed the Roman Reigns-Brock Lesnar angle, the Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair match, the Seth Rollins home invasion of Edge and Beth Phoenix’s ho...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss AEW's magnificent and moving tribute to Ben "Pac" Satterly, with praise for how AEW handled it start to finish.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discussed a pre-draft “lame duck” episode storyline-wise and try to make sense of what happened and determine what matters and ultimately didn't matter, including cross-signals and head-scratching women’s segments throughout. Also, was it bait and switch or a bonus to have Big E vs. Bobby Lashley twice, thoughts on the reuniting of Hurt Business, what Drew McIntyre’s appearance might be a...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with thoughts on the show-closing angle with Jayda Parker joining the 946 and trying to kill or cripple Jacob Fatu before pretending it was an accident. Also, did LA Knight show in his vignette he's ready to beat Roman Reigns? Plus a full section remembering Pac/Neville's contributions to pro wrestling industry and his reputation among his colleagues and why he was so respected. Other topics include JD McDonaugh-Joe Hendry-Funko Pop stuff, Iyo Sky's mannerisms, the change in the...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-29-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by Joel Dehnel of PWTorch.com to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, callers, and emails. Discussion points included Sammy Guevara as TNT Championship, Guevara’s future as a babyface, Miro’s ceiling in AEW, Arn Anderson’s promo on Cody Rhodes, Cody as a heel, Jungle Boy vs. Adam Cole, “Rhodes to the Top” reality show, pros and cons of going with Danielson vs. Omega at Full Gear, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-28-2021), PWTorch's Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani talk about more of the NXT 2.0 changes, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Monet, B-Fab vs. Lopez, Quinn vs. Oney Lorcan, Toxic Attraction vs. Iyo Shirai & Zoey Stark, Boa vs. Chase, Grayson Waller vs. Roderick Strong, Ridge Holland vs. Kyle O'Reilly, Bron Breakker’s upside, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to CM Punk qualifying for the Money in the Bank match and whether he has a chance to win the actual match. Also, thoughts on the intriguing elements of Cody Rhodes's promo and Randy Orton's sit-down with Michael Cole. Plus, is Chelsea Green too nervous suddenly? What makes Finn Balor such a good wrestler? What really stood out in the Baron Corbin vs. Trick Williams cage match? And much more.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails discussing the final Extreme Rules hype including Roman Reigns vs. Montez Ford with The Demon showing up, a Bianca Belair-Becky Lynch segment which was a setback for Belair, Liv Morgan’s stale cliche ring entrance routine, Happy Corbin, and more with live callers and emails.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Jerud Buhagiar (JB) to review AEW Dynamite with analysis of the Will Ospreay-Jon Moxley confrontation and how Ospreay didn't flinch when Moxley tried to intimidate him. Also, why the Adam Copeland & Christian Cage segment with The Young Bucks and FTR went off the rails after starting strong, plus other All Out hype, plus sidebars on Triple H, NXT, Naz Reed, the Chicago Bears QB situation, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. But first, they start with an on-site report from Jonny Fairplay. Then callers and emails discussing key happenings on the show including having Roman Reigns wrestle twice, the A.J.Styles vs. Randy Orton match, the Women’s Tag Team Title change, the Charlotte-Alexa Bliss exchange, and much more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with thoughts on the Penta main event win and the angle with Solo Sikoa that knocked him out of the match. Is Penta on the verge of being overfished or is this a case of "it's about time" and "he's only getting started!" Also, thoughts on Royce Keys, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu in all this. Then a discussion Je'Von Evans's strong showing against Bron Breakker and if it undercuts Breakker. Then, Becky Lynch-Stephanie Vaquer-Liv Morgan, JD McDonagh...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and on-site correspondents from Queens, N.Y. They discuss Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson, Cody Rhodes being booed against Malakai Black, the return of Brandi Rhodes, are Cody and Brandi self-aware of why fans are booing them, Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho, MJF vs. Brian Pilllman Jr., C.M. Punk addresses Happy Punk criticism, and much more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-21-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the continued introduction of a large number of new wrestlers on the newly refreshed NXT brand, the next step toward Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bron Breakker, continuing thoughts on USA Network’s reaction to the changes, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Sami Zayn making it past day seven with this WWE Title reign, although it came with blatant interference from CM Pun that seemed to go against what Punk usually stands for. Is WWE overdoing it with interference and distraction finishes or is it justified not only a case-by-case basis, but a lack of pragmatic alternatives without even bigger negatives? Also, dissecting Cody Rhodes's sit-down promo with Michael Cole where he made his case that he's been successful...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-17-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus two on-site correspondents who attended in Knoxville, Tenn. They discuss whether Vince McMahon is showing he’s shaken by AEW beating Raw in demographic ratings two weeks in a row, Big E appearing in the ring with Reigns as a possible Survivor Series preview, the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman dynamic, how Becky Lynch’s attempt to get booed is coming alon...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite with analysis of the Will Ospreay-Jon Moxley feud and whether AEW is taking advantage of the backstory enough to maximize interest in this PPV main event. Also, Chris Jericho vs. NicK Wayne, Tommaso Ciampa attacking Chris Jericho, and 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 (9-13-2021),PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn was joined by the host of “PWT Talks NXT” on the PWTorch Dailycast, Nate Lindberg, to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls, an on-site correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the future of Monday Night Raw with Big E as WWE Champion, the pros and cons of hot-shotting the win with limited hype, how far can Alexa Bliss go with her current gimmick, Damian Priest as one of the most protected acts in WWE, Karrion Kross’s promo...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout beginning with praise for the Roman Reigns vs. Penta main event for the World Title. They discussed then rest of the show including some NXT women's debuts on Raw, Dominik Mysterio's upside, Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee, Je'Von Evan finally beating Big Cass, and more.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from New Jersey. They discuss the major match announced for next week between Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson and whether that will be enough to come close to beating Raw in total viewership and assure them more demo wins again. Also, C.M. Punk on commentary, Jon Moxley’s current place in the hierarchy, did Dynamite veer too far into an...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-14-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover an NXT reset with a large number of new TV talents, a new NXT Champion crowned in a four-way match, the rare successful wrestling wedding, 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 reacting to Sami Zayn becoming a two-time WWE Champion. What's next for him and how long will this reign last? Also, Randy Orton's latest promo and evaluating his character, is Trick Williams treading water, why isn't Nick Aldis wrestling, should Charlotte turn heel again, and more including sidebar topics on Wrestling IQ, is John Cena an alien, how are Cena and Cody Rhodes different version of similar personalities on and off camera, and much more.

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