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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Kellerwww.pwtorch.com
30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160

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Episodes

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Fairplay talks Johnny Impact-Austin Aries Bound for Glory main event, John Morrison on CBS Survivor so far, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay from the Survivor NSFW podcast discussing Johnny Impact-Austin Aries Bound for Glory main event hype including the social media battle and TV promo, John Morrison on CBS Survivor so far, ideal Ronda Rousey booking, the Bobby Lashley-Kevin Owens match on Raw, whether WrestleMania’s prestige is taking a hit because...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 36 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (pt. 2 of 2): Looking ahead to Triple H in charge of WWE, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestl...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 47 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (pt. 1 of 2): What Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as WWE writer, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestl...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 35 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Hurricane Helms talks All In’s lasting impact, Wrestler-Agent dynamic, 3 Count & Tank, ROH, Impact

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-5-2018) with veteran wrestler “Hurricane” Shane Helms. They hit a wide range of topics including All In’s impact on the industry, details on wrestler-agent/producer dynamic behind the scenes, fan and social media interaction, Impact, ROH, 3 Count, Tank Abbott, how today’s wrestlers breaking in differ from those 25 years ago, his impression of the WWE Performance Center after his recent visit there, and more. Become a supporter of t...

Oct 07, 20231 hr 42 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Sam Roberts: Evaluating WWE's feuds and wrestlers and the future in context of Super Showdown line-up

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast. This week they stick to a single theme – an in-depth preview of Saturday’s Super Showdown including evaluating the hype going in, match predictions, and where things go from there including Undertaker vs. Triple H, A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe, The Shield vs. Braun Strowman & Drew...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 50 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Adam Copeland-AEW, WWE Fastlane, Jade Cargill, WrestleDream, State of AEW, Cena, more

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: Adam Copeland (Edge) signing with AEW, a preview of WWE Fastlane, Jade Cargill hype, WrestleDream reflections, State of AEW, John Cena's impact, Nick Wayne the next Dominik Mysterio, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro...

Oct 04, 20232 hr 37 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Did Raw's final angle help or hurt Bryan? How about Orton? Did Triple H & Steph have best night yet? More

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-1-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Travis Bryant cover a range of topics from Raw including did Raw's final angle help or hurt Bryan? How about Orton? Did Triple H & Steph have best night yet? What about Heyman-Ryback and El Torito? Live calls and emails on Raw and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-pod...

Oct 02, 20232 hr 11 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Al Snow talks about how young wrestlers today are different than past generations, OVW, Impact, Prichard, more

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-28-2018) features veteran wrestler Al Snow who has worked just about everywhere including most recently behind the scenes and on TV for Impact Wrestling. He talks about the ups and downs of Impact in recent years and Bruce Prichard’s influence on the company. He also discusses purchasing OVW and what his plans are for that promotion. Also, how are young wrestlers entering the business different today than when he started. And more. Beco...

Sep 30, 20231 hr 32 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin: WrestleDream preview, Adam Cole, Jade Cargill, Matt Riddle, No Mercy preview, New Japan Destruction review

In this week's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast's Weekly Flagship episode, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss these topics: Reaction to how WWE has touted the Jade Cargill signing What is Matt Riddle’s future? Reviews of AEW Rampage’s “Grand Slam 2,” Collision, and Dynamite including the Adam Cole announcement, the Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson match, the MJF-Jay White exchange, and more A preview of AEW WrestleDream A review of New Japan Destruction ...

Sep 29, 20232 hr 1 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative member Alex Greenfield with backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Orton really like

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-27-2013) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Alex Greenfield, Alex provides backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Randy Orton really like, why did Vince McMahon pick on Jim Ross, thoughts on today's WWE storylines, what TNA needs to do to get ahead, what he would do next with the Wyatt Family, is Kevin Dunn good or bad for Vince McMahon, how is a WWE script written, and so much more. Live phone calls and email questi...

Sep 27, 20232 hr 18 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell reviewing Raw with live callers and email questions including logic of 11-on-3, Hulk Hogan's future

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-24-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the 11-on-3 Raw main event, the latest in Triple H & Stephanie's Power Trip, Big Show punching The Miz, Hulk Hogan's future, Stephanie's character, Mickie James's future, and more. As always, live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-p...

Sep 26, 20232 hr 22 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - The frustrating push of Reigns and speculation on the long-term impact of All In, Impact and ROH, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They discussed the frustrating push of Roman Reigns and speculate on the long-term impact of All In. There’s also some MLW conversation and other topics. In a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss whether ROH and Impact are primed to grow and reach new heights ...

Sep 24, 20232 hr 8 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jerry Jarrett: Historical insight into transition from territories to national plus Dixie Carter and the state of TNA

This week's Interview Classic episode is from ten years ago (9-20-2013), with Jerry Jarrett as the special guest. The discussion was, in effect, a companion conversation to the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic documentaries - historical insight into transition from territories to national promotions plus in the VIP exclusive Aftershow, insight on Dixie Carter and the state of TNA, how would Vince McMahon have been affected if Hulk Hogan had not been available to him, what kind of a difference would a ...

Sep 23, 20231 hr 42 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell on whether Bryan's eventual title win mean much, new Heyman Guy, Raw and Night of Champions fallout

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell including WWE Raw and Night of Champions fallout, will Bryan's eventual title win mean much, will TNA go back to Impact Zone, will there be a new Heyman Guy featuring live calls and emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Sep 21, 20232 hr 57 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Rock on Smackdown, Jade Cargill, Judgment Day-Bloodline, Becky on NXT, WWE ownership change, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from the "Everything with Rich & Wade" podcast. They discuss these topics: The Rock's appearance on Smackdown, social media and cable metrics, should he wrestle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania next year instead of Cody Rhodes Becky Lynch's impact on NXT ratings last week The changing dynamic with Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including ratings and format chan...

Sep 20, 20232 hr 14 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative member Kevin Eck talks about prospects of Reigns as a heel, will fans cheer Becky or Charlotte, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-14-2018) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck, he previews Hell in a Cell from top to bottom including extended discussions on Becky Lynch’s character, Braun Strowman’s heel turn, the prospects of Roman Reigns as a babyface, Asuka’s portrayal, the pros and cons of a long title reign for Samoa Joe or A.J. Styles after HIAC, insight into Vince McMahon's approach to booking certain characters, and more. Become a supporter of this ...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 45 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: WWE's overwhelming number of events it's hyping, Becky anti-hero character, Samoa JOe, Reigns, NXT, Renee on commentary

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jonny Fairplay. They discussed WWE’s overwhelming number of events they’re promoting at once, the latest on Becky Lynch’s character and whether she’s an anti-hero, whether Samoa Joe’s storytime worked, Roman Reigns’s possible WrestleMania opponents, All In and what lessons it offers the larger wrestling industry, where NXT fits into the land...

Sep 16, 20231 hr 59 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk the return of Goldust, viewership analysis, Triple H's digs at Edge not drawing a dime, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net with live callers and email questions the previous night's Raw including the final Night of Champions hype, the return of Goldust, viewership analysis, Triple H's digs at Edge not drawing a dime, Bryan vs. Ambrose, live calls, emails, and even a little NFL talk at the end. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...

Sep 15, 20232 hr 3 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk impact of WWE ownership change, AEW post-Punk problems, Joe vs. Strong, Jey Uso on Raw, more

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: The impact the WWE ownership change could have on the product that will be welcome and unwelcome by fans The post-C.M. Punk AEW and how the Elite have handled things AEW spreading themselves thin with too much content leading to viewership, attendance, and booking concerns The...

Sep 13, 20232 hr 33 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Roberts talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend his favorite weekend as fan or ring announcer

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (9-7-2018), Justin Roberts talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend his favorite weekend as a fan or ring announcer in the wrestling business. What was different from WWE in terms of the mood among wrestlers and the buzz among fans? What did he think at ringside as time was running out on the main event? What is next for everyone involved in All In? How did Starrcast compare to WWE Fan Axxess events he was part of? ...

Sep 11, 20232 hr 25 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Credible reacts to Triple H Power Trip angle, why he was a Clique pledge for a while, revamping TNA, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-8-2013), former ECW Champ Justin Credible gives his thoughts on Triple H Power Trip angle, why he was a Clique pledge for a while, revamping TNA, which ECW originals he'd like to wrestle, and more with live phone calls and emails questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Sep 09, 20231 hr 55 min

FLAGSHIP - Keller & Martin talk post-Punk AEW including Collision and Dynamite, plus WWE TV reviews, UFC, remembering Adnan El Kassey, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Early discussion points on C.M. Punk including what might be next for him in pro wrestling WWE Smackdown review WWE Raw review NXT review AEW Rampage review AEW Collision review AEW Dynamite review UFC Fight Night review and UFC Australia preview Review of the Gene Kiniski book Remembering Sheik Adnan El Kaissey ...

Sep 08, 20232 hr 40 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: All In and Starrcast Roundtable Special looking at business & artistic side, long-term impact, futures of Cody and Bucks

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presented a special “Thursday Roundtable” edition of the WKPWP Flagship with guest analysts Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com and Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics radio. They delve into the Business side and Artistic side of the All In and Starrcast weekend, evaluating the success of the show in both categories, including some considerable overlapping. What...

Sep 06, 20232 hr 43 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & McNeill assess Triple H Power Trip angle dominating Raw & SD, where do Bryan, Orton, Big Show, go from here

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to discuss the Triple H Power Trip angle dominating Raw & Smackdown, where do Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Big Show, and others go from here, and live calls and emails on a range of topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Sep 03, 20232 hr 8 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: All In preview, future of Cody & Omega & Bucks, Owens quitting, Braun’s apparent heel turn, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-30-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss the top stories of the week including big developments with Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman, what are the odds of Cody, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega ending up on WrestleMania next year, thoughts on what’s at stake at All In on Saturday night, is Brie Bella hurting Daniel Bryan’...

Sep 01, 20232 hr 22 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Canadian wrestling historian Greg Oliver: Bret Hart's pettiness, historical art of being a heel, Benoit impact, more

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-30-2013) features Canadian wrestling historian Greg Oliver who discusses Bret Hart's pettiness, the historical art of being a heel, recollections of interviewing many wrestling greats, Chris Benoit tragedy impact, Canada wrestling over the years, the evolution of wrestling media coverage, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Aug 31, 20231 hr 42 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Hausman: Keller & Hausman talking Punk-Perry backstage fallout, Fastlane preview, state of All Out, L.A. Knight-Miz

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Nick Hausman of the Haus of Wrestling. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk-Jack Perry backstage incident and ramifications Preview of WWE Fastlane State of AEW All Out with a thin line-up and maybe no Punk in Chicago Bray Wyatt's legacy John Cena's returning, but what will he do? MJF vs. Adam Cole and where it goes from here Effy seeking Dennis Rodman Become a supporter o...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 48 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Sean Waltman talks WWE without Cena, Jericho sandbagging Ryback, his biggest paydays and years, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-23-2013), with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, hosted by Wade Keller, they tackle these topics: WWE without John Cena, Jericho sandbagging Ryback, his biggest paydays and years, Curtis Axel progress, Triple H-Wade Keller controversy, Scott Hall, Steve Austin, A.J. Styles dilemma, Samoa Joe, the state of industry, and much much more. It's always a great show full of insight when Waltman is a guest on the Livecast, one of the listeners' favorite...

Aug 27, 20232 hr 58 min

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Summerslam and Raw fallout including babyface depth without Cena, too much of the McMahons, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-20-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net as they discuss Summerslam and Raw fallout including babyface depth without John Cena, the RVD & Ricardo pairing, too much of the McMahons, Darren Young's push, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Aug 25, 20232 hr 22 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell (pt. 2 of 2): Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, WWE factions + Tony Khan Media Q&A

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of 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. In this episode, they focus on various WWE topics including the WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, WWE factions headed into fall, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, L.A. Knight, Dominik compared to Chad Gable, and more. Then they also talk Impact, the Frasier reboot, the Dexter reboot, and more....

Aug 24, 20231 hr 58 min
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