In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-26-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live phone calls and answer email questions on a wide variety of topics including lots of thoughts on a newsworthy Raw including unnecessary digs at Roddy Piper and Mick Foley, John Cena's asinine nine year old comment, Chris Jericho's return, Money in the Bank developments, and much more on Raw. Plus reaction to the A.J. Sty...
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 23 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a Pro Wrestling Torch columnist. They discuss these topics: - In-person at AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door - Claudio's upside in AEW - Tony Khan media scrum highlights - John Cena's return at Raw and the awkwardness of McMahon leaving the ring - WWE Money in the Bank preview and picks - Vince McMahon scandal - More Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Jun 29, 2022•2 hr 3 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-24-2012), Wade Keller interviews former WWE and TNA wrestler Matt Hardy. He talks about his path to recovery from addiction, his regrets including some public internet stunts and videos he'd like to take back, how he approaches his current phase in life, what changes he thinks the leading promotions should take to improve the welfare of wrestlers, and much more. Live callers and email questions add to the mix of topics that include c...
Jun 25, 2022•2 hr 2 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They discuss these topics: - Vince McMahon's TV appearances and media coverage - AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door preview - Review of AEW Rampage - Review of AEW Dynamite including Bryan Danielson's announcement and PPV hype - WWE Smackdown TV review including Vince McMahon's segment - NXT 2.0 TV review - WWE Raw review including Vince McMahon's...
Jun 24, 2022•3 hr 9 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-21-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Travis Bryant discuss the Women’s Money in the Bank re-do and how Daniel Bryan handled it last night, the Enzo and Cass angle on Monday, various potential Summerslam line-ups, Jinder Mahal’s progress, and more with callers and emails in the mix. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-p...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 53 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we present two interviews. First, we jump back ten years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's June 8, 2012 interview with former WWE Creative Team Member ('04-'10) Chris DeJoseph with fascinating insight into Vince McMahon's creative process and writing Raw. Also, specific details on pitching creating ideas to Chris Jericho, The Big Show, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, the Divas, and more. Who was easy to work with? Who was unpredictable? Also, does V...
Jun 18, 2022•2 hr 52 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-12-2012), guest host Bruce Mitchell and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell tackle last night's three hour episode of WWE Raw including breaking news during the show regarding the ratings, plus Vince's bullying nature on display, Big Show's heel turn further explained, Vader's return and the longevity of fans embracing him, and much more. Bruce even allows a couple callers to grace the show and i...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 27 min
This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5/11/2012) features "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan as the "Interview Friday" guest for the second straight week. The interview, conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller and columnist Bruce Mitchell, begins with his thoughts on the news of John Cena filing for divorce and how he managed to keep his marriage strong throughout his years as a pro wrestler. He talks about the availability of one night stands and how many wrestlers took advantage of those...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 55 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn. They discuss these topics: - The Jeff Hardy DUI arrest, AEW’s statement today, and Hardy’s future - The State of AEW booking after C.M. Punk injury throws things into disarray - How AEW can focus their booking in way that can expand their audience - Jay White’s IWGP Title win at NJPW Dominion - Early Money in the Bank picks for men’s ...
Jun 15, 2022•2 hr 5 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's June 1, 2012 interview with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman including his evaluation of WWE Developmental, FCW, from his in-person scouting and coaching. What stars stand out as strong prospects, who is ready, and what does he think of the changing of head trainer from Tom Prichard to Bill DeMott. Also, live calls and email questions on TNA's future, Gut Check, Matt Morgan, C.M. Punk, Brock Lesnar, and more. Be...
Jun 11, 2022•2 hr 26 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-5-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live phone calls on a variety of topics including Cena-Cole BBQ Underwear match, Raw ratings analysis, Vince McMahon's return to TV, No Way Out, Sin Cara, Wellness Program, Kane's match quality, the next generation of WWE stars, the TNA Hall of Fame announcement, top TNA HOF candidates, and more. Become a supporter of this pod...
Jun 10, 2022•2 hr 33 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-7-2017), Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell discuss the Samoa Joe-Paul Heyman segment, Roman Reigns, Jinder Mahal, Bayley-Alexa Bliss, Hardys-Sheamus/Cesaro, Lana, and more with callers & email input throughout. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss Jinder Mahal and grade his performance so far as a top heel act, would Vince McMahon rather Raw be on...
Jun 09, 2022•2 hr 58 min
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. They discuss these topics: - C.M. Punk's injury, the resulting convoluted AEW Interim Title tournament, the explanation for Jon Moxley's placement in the tournament, who might have been part of the Summer of Punk in AEW, whether Punk was going heel or should go heel, and more about that situation. - MJF controversy, theories on what was ...
Jun 08, 2022•2 hr 30 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's May 22, 2012 interview with long-time WWF and WCW manager Jimmy Hart who, with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell, take live calls and discuss a variety of topics from his career including breaking into wrestling in Memphis, Andy Kaufmann, Memphis Heat documentary, Nasty Boys, Hart Foundation, Honky Tonk Man, Tyson Kidd, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, he tells the real story on hi...
Jun 04, 2022•2 hr 59 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They discuss these topics: - Lengthy analysis of the MJF promo on Dynamite, what is a work and what was a shoot, who was helped and who was hurt, and how this all affects other wrestlers in AEW. - Full review of Dynamite. - Full review of Rampage. - Full review of WWE Smackdown - Full review of WWE Raw - Full preview of the WWE Hell in ...
Jun 03, 2022•2 hr 42 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-17-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame and TNA preview in-depth that coming Sunday’s WWE Extreme Rules line-up, then hit on some hot topics in pro wrestling including Jinder Mahal’s push, Roman Reigns’s fan reception, Kurt Angle’s potential matches if he makes an in-ring comeback, Sasha Banks integrating into 205 Live, Randy Orton’s promo this week, Dolph Ziggler b...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 49 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-29-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live phone calls and answer emails on Brock Lesnar's appearance at the UFC PPV and talk of him returning to MMA, Chris Jericho's suspension, C.M. Punk in WWE, Big Show explaining his heel turn, Hulk Hogan's role in TNA, TNA suing WWE, repetitiveness on WWE TV, and much more with live callers and emails. Become a supporter of ...
Jun 01, 2022•2 hr 11 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's May 25, 2017 interview with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin getting his thoughts on NXT Takeover with a focus on the DIY breakup and the ladder match that preceded it with some compliments and constructive critiques, the Robert Roode vs. Hideo Itami NXT Title match, the Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne UK Title match, and more about the general vibe of NXT compared to WWE. They also talk about the 20 Years Ago T...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 47 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-22-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take take live phone calls on a variety of topics including reaction to Raw and Over the Limit, the WWE Revolution teasers, expansion of Raw to three hours, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss and detail the Ric Flair-TNA situation, analyze the pros and cons of Impact going live, and evaluate Hulk Hogan's daughter's quali...
May 28, 2022•2 hr 47 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Wildcard Thursday episode beginning with the Tony Khan Media Q&A from earlier today on AEW Double or Nothing, ROH's future, Owen Hart, and more including PWTorch's own Sean Radican. Then the Mid-Week Flagship from five years ago this week featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist & host of the East Coast Cast Travis Bryant. They discuss NXT Takeover, Backlash, Raw, and Smackdown, responding to email questions and caller topic...
May 27, 2022•2 hr 49 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special AEW Double or Nothing PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch Newsletter columnist Rich Fann. They discuss the entire announced line-up of the PPV including the pros and cons of doing a title change from Hangman Page to C.M. Punk and predicting what is likely. Also, thoughts on the move of the PPVs from Saturdays to Sundays. Then in a bonus, we present what was previously the VIP-exclusive AEW Double or...
May 26, 2022•3 hr 5 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch Newsletter columnist Rich Fann. They discuss at length the developments and ramification of the Sasha Banks & Naomi walkout and the reaction to it from WWE, Pat McAfee, Booker T, Corey Graves, and social media. They also compare the way WWE is handling Sasha and Naomi walking out to various TV shows over the decades that dealt with replacing stars. Then they h...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 57 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's May 18, 2017 interview with former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck who discusses Randy Orton’s comments critical of Indy Style wrestling, a list of rejected storylines, details on the writing process, Roman Reigns’s current character, Sasha Banks losing to Alicia Fox, Adam Cole, the struggle of some wrestlers to win over Vince McMahon, Vince’s ability to create stars, Ring of Honor’s big angle la...
May 21, 2022•2 hr 38 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-15-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live phone calls and answer emails focused primarily on Raw the previous night including the final hype for Over the Limit, Brock Lesnar-Triple H hype, the heavy-handed promotion of John Cena's charity work, the early reports of NXT being revamped and taping TV shows at Full Sail University, ROH technical issues, Eric Bischof...
May 19, 2022•2 hr 28 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's May 18, 2012 interview with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan as the "Interview Friday" guest. Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview the former WWF, Mid-South, and WCW star about his new autobiography including a variety of subjects on a lack of wrestler pension, hazing and ribbing that went too far, Vince McMahon compared to Bill Watts as a boss, his evolution over the years as a wrester and character, and mo...
May 19, 2022•2 hr 35 min
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. They discuss these topics: - Sasha Banks & Naomi walk out right before Raw - Ric Flair training for an in-ring return at age 73 at Starrcast - MJF disgruntled with AEW and looking toward a jump to WWE - Who would Vince McMahon want from AEW's roster other than MJF? - Ezekiel, Elias, Kevin Owens - Cody's promo on Raw challenging Seth ...
May 18, 2022•2 hr
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-17-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell discuss the push of Jinder Mahal and his match against Randy Orton on Sunday, Jinder on Jericho’s podcast, NXT Takeover’s line-up and the state of NXT’s roster today compared to several months ago, Bayley’s push, Orton’s shots at indy style, and much more with callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they disc...
May 16, 2022•2 hr 31 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to PWTorch editor Wade Keller's May 11, 2017 interview with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman who talks about the prospects of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson running for president and if he thinks Rock showed traits consistent with a potential president during his time around him WWE, the upside for Shinsuke Nakamura, the current push of Roman Reigns, what Vince McMahon is like now compared to 20 years ago, his reaction to the hazing and bullying i...
May 14, 2022•3 hr 5 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They begin by asking whether the Long Island bit is just distracting from what's important as AEW heads into Double or Nothing. Then full reviews of AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Monday Night Raw, NXT 2.0, and UFC. There is also a bonus segment featuring part of this week's Fix Mailbag including these topics: - Has the AEW Women's Di...
May 13, 2022•2 hr 31 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-8-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell take live phone calls and answer emails focused primarily on Raw the previous night including the wisdom of advertising that John Cena would not appear in person in the arena, thoughts on Paul Heyman's return, reaction to the four-way for the World Title, thoughts on PPV match order, Keller's Outrage of the Week on Raw regarding th...
May 11, 2022•2 hr 23 min
