Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 10, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss the TNA Hardcore Justice PPV including the outrageous disrespect toward dead ECW wrestlers with content on the show and the inexcusable use of Tommy Dreamer's young daughters, plus lots of discussion WWE Raw's final hype for Summerslam with live calls for an hour.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss whether WWE should stop telling announcers outcomes of matches ahead of time and more.

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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 6 and 9, 2010.

On the Aug. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on WWE acknowledging TNA's ECW-themed PPV, whether anything will come of it, WWE's two potential courses of action, last night's Impact, TNA throwing everything against the wall, Ric Flair reduced to a cartoon, the Hardcore Justice PPV and whether the audience will order the event, the Impact special, what last night's Impact should have looked like, a caller with direct correspondence...

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-11-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Zack Heydorn. They talk Raw Underground and ideas where it’s headed and the best and worst case scenarios of how it might play out. Also, The Rock’s purchase of the XFL, Shayna Baszler’s push, Daniel Bryan’s future and whether he’s better off in NXT, WWE, AEW, or otherwise in coming years, Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin and the MJF promo last week to set up his All Out match with Moxle...

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:
TKO's new media deals and how it will affect the presentation of major UFC events and how the motivations for both WWE and UFC are changing based on the revenue platforms they're on nowHow TKO's executives show no passion for pro wrestling as an art form and merely see it as a product to distribute and make money onJohn Cena's way-off-target post-Summerslam promo that showed a selfishness...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 4 and 5, 2010.

On the Aug. 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell (on-location from Memphis!) and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers on awful NXT angle the previous night, Samoa Joe situation in TNA, Hardcore Justice PPV, what to expect at ECW-themed PPV, whether some TNA wrestlers are disgruntled with ECW emphasis, how Wilpon Family alleged start-up promotion affects TNA locker room, Randy Savage and Bob Backlund as potential WWE Hall of Fame candidates, Goldust vs. Raven at this stage of their...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-11-2015), PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell guest hosted for Wade and was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell. They discussed with live callers Raw, Summerslam hype, the Brock Lesnar-Undertaker video, NXT’s Barclay’s sellout, Sting vs. Taker possibilities, Daniel Bryan’s book, and more.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about Matt Striker’s announcing, prospects of NXT specials, could Daniel Bryan make a difference for New Japan in the U.S., Triple H’s canny p.r...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 2 and 3, 2010.

On the Aug. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers on that night's WWE Raw, non-Spoiler preview and discussion, how long the Nexus storyline could play out, where Triple H fits into the picture, potential babyface turns from Chris Jericho and Edge and when those might occur, whether Jericho will renew his WWE contract, the role of WWE agents, notable agents in WWE, TNA Impact ratings, some alarming demographic numbers from early 2010 to...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 29 and 30, 2010.

On the July 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on the random Hulk Hogan rumor today, TNA Impact tonight, the "free TV" PPV on Impact after Hardcore Justice, whether the Impact special can help boost ratings long-term, the latest on Paul Heyman, TNA's Ranking system, Raw SPOILERS for next week, John Cena ripping Percy Watson, WWE's Raw GM storyline, Nexus's "higher power," Abyss's "they," and Kevin Nash-Jeff Jarrett tangled webs of...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 27 and 28, 2010.

On the July 27, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they take live calls for one hour discussing primarily last night's Raw including the dissension in Team Cena, John Morrison's characters's future, Wade Barrett, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they spend 25 minutes on the very latest developments in the TNA-ECW angle from this week's tapings, how the previous week's Impact played out, Tommy Dreamer's new influence, and what happens next.

Then on the July 28, 2010...

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-4-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist and podcaster Greg Parks. They talked Raw Underground and ideas where it’s headed and the best and worst case scenarios of how it might play out. Also, The Rock’s purchase of the XFL, Shayna Baszler’s push, Daniel Bryan’s future and whether he’s better off in NXT, WWE, AEW, or otherwise in coming years, Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin and the MJF promo last week to set up his All Out ma...

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. They discuss these topics:
Brock Lesnar's returnJohn Cena's babyface turnThe so-called "Ruse of the Century"Summerslam's key developments on both nightsAEW's post-All In lullWhere will AEW get its next wave of star wrestlersWWE Unreal including a theory on Chris Park being a focus of episode one, the motivations for even doing the show, Randy Orton's feelings about this exposing too much, and more

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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 23 and 26, 2010.

On the July 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they took live calls for an hour mostly reacting to last night's edition of TNA Impact and the ECW segment with Dixie Carter at the end of the show. They also discussed Raw and other current events. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discuss a few more items from Impact not covered during the Livecast.

Then on the July 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-4-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller andJ PWTorch's Jim Valley discuss “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Raw. Valley talks about his lengthy 2001 radio interviews with Piper and Ric Flair and then callers talk of experiences with Piper away from ring, plus caller topics on Divas Revolution and more.

Then in the next segment, Wade (8-7-2015) talks live with Jonny Fairplay about Roddy Piper with unique insight on Piper's life and career from working closely with him. Plus, more interesting discussion with live...

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Justin Credible with some blunt talk on racism in wrestling in reaction to Hulk Hogan racist comments surfacing, how Steve Austin beat the WWE system of scripted promos or being edited on taped show, Roman Reigns’ struggles, John Cena’s strength, and much more with live callers.

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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 21 and 22, 2010.

On the July 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers on TNA's ECW-themed PPV, the latest on Paul Heyman's interest in TNA, WWE's Summerslam plans, SPOILER discussion of Smackdown's SS plans, where Undertaker fits in the picture, how long WWE can stretch the Nexus angle, whether WWE should add or subtract from Nexus, NXT Season Two, a Top 10 for who to start a promotion with, a complete look at this weekend's Live...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 19 and 20, 2010.

On the July 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's James Caldwell discussed with live callers the previous night's WWE Money in the Bank PPV, predictions for the Summerslam line-up, whether Evan Bourne should have been included in the no. 1 contender picture, TNA's Invasion angle, UFC 116 PPV buyrates, Kane's World Title victory and full analysis of that decision, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they broke down the TNA Impact ratings for last Thursday, including the quarter-hour ratings picture.

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In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They talk Drew McIntyre-Randy Orton, Keith Lee-Karrion Kross, Jon Moxley-MJF, Impact Wrestling’s “Wrestle House,” and much more.

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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 and podcaster. They cover these topics:

*** FIRST HOUR ***
A look at the wrestling world's reaction to the death of Hulk Hogan, with a particular focus on WWE, Paul Levesque, and Cody Rhodes.A look at the pro wrestling media and mainstream media reaction to Hulk Hogan's death including the range of topics and career chapters regarding Hogan.*** SECOND HOUR ***
CTE back in the newsWWE Unreal first impression"Hangman" Adam Page vs. Jon...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast from five years ago this week (7-28-2020). They discuss these topics: Sasha Banks vs. Asuka, Karrion Kross challenging Keith Lee, reaction to Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson’s criticism of Paul Heyman, the Nick Aldis-Bruce Prichard back and forth, if pro baseball has done anything with its presentation pro wrestling could learn from, Deonna Purazzo’s upside in Impact Wrestling and the Impact Women’s Division in general, does NXT’s replay...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-28-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers Hulk Hogan’s fall from grace and what kind of future he has, plus a very good episode of Raw including John Cena’s broken nose, and much more.

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In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-23-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy reacting to Daniel Bryan health news today, New Japan G1, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker, John Cena-Kevin Owens, the narrative structure of WWE, and much more with live callers.

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Today we jump back 15 years to the July 16, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers these topics:
Last night's TNA ImpactThe ECW Invasion angleWhere the angle fell short on presentation compared to the live tapingCaldwell's perspective on the Impact Zone audienceDoes WWE have a legal claim with TNA using the "ECW" name on the airThe Machineguns vs. Beer Money feud setting a standard for tag team feuds in 2010WWE's Money in the Bank PPVMore!Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow:
The entire MITB...

Today we jump back 15 years to the July 15, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers these topics:
TNA's ECW Invasion angle beginning tonight on ImpactTNA's ECW-themed PPV being part of a short-term anglePaul Heyman's recent talks with TNA, and what Heyman could bring to TNAWWE's Nexus angle and whether Triple H or John Cena would be a good fit as Nexus leaderWhat could be moved from Raw to Smackdown when SD launches on Syfy, an overall problem with promoting pro wrestling in 2010Lucha Libre historically...

This is a two-part flashback beginning with a Wade Keller Podcast Mailbag special segment from five years ago (7-21-2000) including these topics: Ideas for Shayna Baszler and Aleister Black from two listeners, whether women’s wrestling is driving away viewers, was the Horror Show Swamp Match obviously lower budget than prior cinematic matches, and more.

Then the Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-23-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade begin with a look at Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary PPV an...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics:
A lengthy look at the Summerslam line-up taking shape, is it deep enough and special enough to justify two nights, and is there is enough time to properly build key matches?Is C.M. Punk showing character malaise after a rough summer so far?Is Goldberg's post-retirement griping a revealing validation of WWE not really rolling out the red carper for his retirement?Is TNA benefiting from in...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 13 and 14, 2010.

On the July 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell they discuss the latest with Paul Heyman's negotiations with TNA, plus where Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan may end up if Heyman comes in, Jim Ross's voice being removed from WWE TV show opens, WWE's reaction to Steve Austin and Rock at UFC, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow a walk through the highlights and low points of Raw.

Then on the July 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers last night’s Raw including Undertaker-Lesnar pull apart brawl, Kevin Owens’ future in WWE, the John Cena-Seth Rollins dynamic, what’s most wrong with Tough Enough, and more.

In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss WWE going aggressively after ROH, will WWE raise price of WWE Network, what’s both fun and awful about Tough Enough, use of women on Raw this week, an...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 9 and 12, 2010.

On the July 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on on the previous night's TNA Impact, the TNA Victory Road PPV, what pro wrestling can draw from the success of MMA, TNA's strengths and weaknesses as a product right now, WWE's mystery GM, and more.

In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they ran through the complete Victory Road PPV line-up, Buff Bagwell's retirement plans, nostalgia news including Hoops's Hall...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 7 and 8, 2010.

On the July 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers on TNA creative changes, Paul Heyman potentially working in TNA, could Heyman work with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan, the previous night's NXT, breaking news report on WWE Raw ratings, who should replace R-Truth in the MITB PPV match, Nexus's future, predictions for the Raw GM, Carlito's interview on why he left WWE, and more.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive...

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-16-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy, a former member of the WWE Creative Team (and professional stand-up comedian who has appeared on “Conan” and many commercials) to discuss the WWE Swamp Match and in general the trend to do pre-taped heavily-produced “Cinematic” style wrestling matches. Then he provided his insights into WWE’s booking approach for each of the scheduled matches on Sunday including Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Eye for an Eye match with Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins, Apollo Crews...

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Greg Parks, a columnist for Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and host of the PWTorch Dailycast “Wrestling Night in America” podcast. They being with reaction to the breaking news of Raw’s record-low rating. Then they assess the scorecard for the AEW Fyter Fest vs. NXT Great American Bash two-week battle including the quarter hour and minute-by-minute details we have exclusive access to. From there, a look at New Japan’s big weekend and Evil’s sur...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:
A lengthy discussion on the (likely?) worked nature of Seth Rollins's knee injury, various ways it could potentially ultimately make sense in a storyline, but is it ultimately going to be worth it?WWE counter-scheduling AEW again next month with NXT Heat Wave and whether it's fair game competition or predatory or just a bad look that could cost them more than it gainsThe length...

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They evaluated AEW Fyter Fest vs. NXT Great American Bash, the Speaking Out movement weeks later, the state of COVID-19 precautions by WWE and AEW, the build for key matches on Extreme Rules, and more. Also, scattered throughout the show are Mailbag questions on a variety of topics including Eric Bischoff opting for surprises instead of planning ahead, was AEW engaged in to...

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-14-2015), PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers the previous night’s Raw including Stephanie introducing three NXT women, John Cena’s odd behavior in Rusev-Kevin Owens-Cesaro segment, Brock Lesnar-Seth Rollins hype, and more.

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In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-15-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed current WWE Smackdown G.M. Nick Aldis. The interview features fascinating insight from an ambitious and often frustrated long-time member of TNA ("Magnus"), missed opportunities, Dixie Carter, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, and his future.

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Today we jump back 15 years to the July 6, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss last night's episode of WWE Raw, plus live calls on a variety subjects including Money in the Bank, could Matt Hardy or Christian be given a win, could Triple H fill R-Truth's slot, why was R-Truth removed, and more.

Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss in-depth the prospects of Paul Heyman running TNA.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW All In PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by current PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They look at the entire announced line-up with a mix of predictions and analysis of the build.

After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily All In but also other topics including ROH, the AEW Unified Title, Britt Baker, "Hangman" Page, and more.

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In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-7-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is part of two distinct segments.

First is a new discussion that week with former pro wrestling radio show host and convention promoter John Arezzi who talks about his new tell-all books, his new website wrestling history project, his return to pro wrestling with new podcasts, and reflections on his history of podcasting. Then Arezzi and Keller talk about the Pandemic Era of pro wrestling, Cinematic Wrestling in the context of wrestling history, the Undertaker documentary series, whether Major League Baseball ca...

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 and podcaster. They cover these topics:
A preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with a focus on the pros and cons of the possible outcomes of the Gunther vs. Goldberg matchA preview of WWE Evolution with a look at the array of title matches including Trish Stratus being "gifted" a match and whether it feels justifiedA preview of NXT Great American Bash with a focus on Oba Femi, Ethan Page, and Ricky SaintsA look...

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 2 and 5, 2010.

On the July 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and guest co-host Rob McNichol of the U.K. Sun and One-Sided Ring podcast includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, Impact TV viewership, TNA's strong character development, but lackluster TV storylines, WWE's roster vs. TNA's roster, whether TNA should re-emphasize a sporting feel similar to the FSN days, UFC 116 PPV hype, WWE stars supporting Brock Lesnar, what pro wrestling can learn from UFC's hype, Triple H's eventual return, Mystery Raw...