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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 PPV PREVIEW: Keller & Fairplay preview Elimination Chamber 2019 playing out scenarios for various winners in title matches, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-15-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame, TNA fame, and wrestling podcast fame to preview the Elimination Chamber PPV. They marched through Sunday’s event match by match, playing out scenarios for various winners in title matches including each wrestler or team in the Elimination Chambers, plus evaluate hype going into event. Become a su...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 38 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Ex-WWE Creative Jason Allen discuss Charlotte-Becky-Ronda-Vince drama, would WWE or AEW trade Seth and Kenny

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to discuss the Charlotte-Becky-Ronda-Vince drama this week, would WWE or AEW trade Seth and Kenny, can WWE heat up Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania, Mailbag questions, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-pod...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 58 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 30 taking shape, Steve Austin's interview with Cena, Chamber hype, Cesaro's push

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discuss the previous night's Raw, Elimination Chamber hype, WWE Network, WrestleMania 30, Cesaro's push, John Cena interviewed by Steve Austin on WWE Network, and more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/su...

Feb 17, 20241 hr 39 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk WWE WrestleMania Kickoff show follow-up on SD & Raw, New Japan New Beginnings review, Madusa book review

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: Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite Review of New Japan's New Beginnings and a State of New Japan's Future Address Review of UFC Fight Night and preview of this weekend's UFC PPV and a big series of shows in a row leading to UFC 300 A thorough review of Madusa's ...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 53 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jonny Fairplay with CM Punk stories, ever-told stories on what went wrong during TNA stint, Heenan's big compliment, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews former TNA personality/Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay featuring never-before-told stories on what went wrong in TNA ten years ago, Bobby Heenan's big compliment, CBS "Survivor" insights, does he have any regrets, his hope to return to wrestling, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Feb 14, 20241 hr 54 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: First Raw after Punk walked out on WWE, latest on WrestleMania 30, Elimination Chamber, NXT's future, WWE Network, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the first Raw since C.M. Punk's walkout, will Vince McMahon fly out to Chicago to talk Punk into returning, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up and what are the odds of it changing, prospects of Sting signing with WWE and how to use him, and more with live calls and email questions. Plus, a half ...

Feb 13, 20242 hr 20 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP MAILBAG: Keller & Fann: Becky and Rousey's war of words on social media, Kurt Angle-Jason Jordan, Cena-Bryan WM prospects

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-8-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Rich Fann from the “Deep Dive with Rich Fann” weekly podcast on the PWTorch Dailycast line-up. They answered questions on these topics: Charlotte-Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35, Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch social media battles, Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan, John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan prospects for WM, justifying Triple H’s multiple p...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 20 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Court Bauer talks Punk walking out on WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, prospective WM30 line-ups

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer featuring his take on C.M. Punk's future with WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, prospective WrestleMania 30 line-ups, WWE Network chances, and more including live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Feb 10, 20241 hr 29 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: First Raw since Punk's walkout, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up, prospects of Sting signing with WWE, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-4-2014), guest host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discuss the first Raw since C.M. Punk's walkout, will Vince McMahon fly out to Chicago to talk Punk into returning, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up and what are the odds of it changing, prospects of Sting signing with WWE and how to use him, and more with live calls and email questions. Become a su...

Feb 08, 20242 hr 10 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk fan rebellion against Rock, Cody's mindset, Tony Khan's announcement, Vince resignation, Dynamite preview

In this week's Flagship episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the fan rebellion against The Rock and analyze why WWE is likely playing into it, how Cody Rhodes is dealing with it and evaluating his public comments and body language, and where Paul Heyman, Roman, Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre do or don't fit into the eventual WrestleMania world title main events. Could The Rock and Brian Gewirtz succeed i...

Feb 07, 20242 hr 32 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini talks Punk's WWE departure, Daniel Bryan's popularity, Lesnar-UFC, Batista's

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-31-2014), Wade Keller interviews John Piermarini, a former WWE Creative Team Member (2009-2010), who gives his take on the C.M. Punk-WWE departure, Daniel Bryan fan support, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Batista's return, and more with live callers questions. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, John gives his take on the potential return of Brock Lesnar to UFC, will Bryan be better off because of last five months, is Batista'...

Feb 06, 20242 hr 42 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Will angry fans wait out WWE's booking after controversial Royal Rumble 2014 booking with Bryan-Batista, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-28-2014), guest host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discuss with live callers and emailers the previous night's Raw, the ongoing Daniel Bryan saga, WrestleMania line-up, an interesting time for the pro wrestling industry, will angry WWE fans wait out WWE's booking after the controversial Royal Rumble 2014 outcome, and more. Become a supporter of this pod...

Feb 04, 20242 hr 19 min

WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (2/2): Part two of expansive discussion on Rock-Reigns-Cody incl. Jason from Australia making return to post-show

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's and ProWrestling.net's Tony Donofrio to discuss the bombshell conclusion to Smackdown with The Rock showing up and Cody Rhodes announcing he is ceding his WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns to The Rock. Wade and Tony talk with callers primarily about the Cody-Reigns-Rock situation, pro and con. The conversation includes thoughts on whether The Rock is hurting his reputation by returning to WWE at a time of scandal with Vince McMahon. They al...

Feb 03, 20241 hr 42 min

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell: WrestleMania 35 line-up speculation, could Bayley have been bigger babyface star, Abyss in WWE, more

In this week's second Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-1-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast for the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. They speculate on what could be the top WrestleMania 35 matches, where WWE might be headed with Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Drew McIntyre, The Rock, and more. Then in the Mailbag sessio...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 49 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks discuss McMahon lawsuit, in-person Rumble observations, Punk's injury, Sting's retirement match, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" and PWTorch Newsletter columnist. They discuss these topics: Greg's observations from attending the Rumble in person and comparing it to watching back the event on Peacock the next day including crowd reactions to C.M. Punk vs. Cody Rhodes C.M. Punk's injury ramifications and how it was handled on Raw...

Jan 31, 20242 hr 16 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell: Dean Ambrose (Moxley) departing WWE and potential in AEW, new look ROH of 2019, Bryan, Rousey, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-31-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss Dean Ambrose departing WWE and his potential in AEW and its impact on WWE locker room, the new look of ROH in 2019, and many other topics including Daniel Bryan, Ronda Rousey, A.J. Styles, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Jan 30, 20242 hr 11 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Hardcore" Bob Holly reacts to Daniel Bryan's poor push, insight into his Rumble match against Lesnar ten years ago, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-24-2014), Wade Keller interviews "Hardcore" Bob Holly who expressed a passionate reaction to Daniel Bryan's poor push, provided insight into his Royal Rumble match against Lesnar ten years ago, shared his thoughts on Batista as a rookie, reacts to the state of Hardcore Wrestling today, and much more including live caller questions and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pr...

Jan 27, 20242 hr 5 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Mitchell: Royal Rumble predictions on men’s and women’s Rumble matches, dark horses this year, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-24-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell from PWTorch. They presented their in-depth predictions on the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, dark horses this year, pros and cons of various outcomes, the origination of the Royal Rumble, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 40 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Cody's comments to CBS Sports and fans off camera about future, AEW's ranking returning, Rumble predictions

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Wednesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from PWTorch. They discuss these topics: Cody's comments to CBS Sports and fans off camera about his future Royal Rumble predictions Nic Nemeth transitions from Dolph Ziggler effectively in TNA AEW rankings returning Fox and NBC promote WWE during NFL games WWE 2K24 and AEW Fight Forever And more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 55 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss WWE's Raw deal with Netflix from tons of angles including impact on fans, wrestlers, and AEW, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from PWTorch. They discuss these topics: WWE's Raw deal with Netflix from tons of angles including impact on fans and wrestlers. Examining various scheduling options for Raw and Smackdown as they likely shift days of the week. Is today's Netflix announcement good news or bad news for AEW? The Rock joins TKO board and what it means and doesn't mean. And more. Beco...

Jan 24, 20242 hr 6 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss disappointing final hype for Rumble, critiquing Batista dressing like high school kid, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago this week (1-21-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the disappointing final hype for the Royal Rumble on Raw, critiquing Batista's attempts to dress like a cool high school kid, WM30 speculation, and much more including in-depth on the VIP Aftershow the latest on Jeff Jarrett's potential start-up and the prospects for it working out. Become a supporter o...

Jan 21, 20242 hr 13 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin review hotel skit with Jimmy-Mandy-Naomi, Balor taking Braun's place, NXT, Impact, Takeover, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-17-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP Analyst from "The Fix" weekly podcast. They discuss the top talking points from Raw and Smackdown including the Jimmy Uso-Mandy Rose-Naomi hotel room segment, Finn Balor replacing Braun Strowman against Brock Lesnar and whether Balo...

Jan 20, 20241 hr 35 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: A.J. Styles tells all about his future, what went wrong in TNA negotiations, is Magnus (Nick Aldis) ready to be top guy

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-18-2014), Wade Keller interviews A.J. Styles who tells all about his future, what went wrong in TNA negotiations, whether Magnus is ready to be top guy, thoughts on Hogan & Bischoff, TNA's missed opportunities, his favorite opponents so far and his dream opponents for the future, and so much. This interview spans his entire career from his decision to not sign with WWE Developmental 12 years ago to the odds he returns to TNA. Thi...

Jan 19, 20242 hr 35 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk potential Seth injury ramifications, Jericho, Ziggler, Von Erich movie, Undisputed Kingdom, WM scenarios

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: Potential Seth Rollins injury ramifications WrestleMania main event scenarios with Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, The Rock more AEW Battle of the Belts Chris Jericho avoiding crowd taunts Dolph Ziggler's prospects in TNA and New Japan Undisputed Kingdom faction Who from NXT will have big impact in 2024 on main rost...

Jan 17, 20242 hr 17 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Bryan's split with the Wyatts, Ultimate Warrior's Hall of Fame worthiness, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago this week (1-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss Daniel Bryan's split with Wyatts, Ultimate Warrior's Hall of Fame worthiness, John Cena-Randy Orton hype, Brock Lesnar and Undertaker possible WrestleMania 30 opponents, and much more including live phone calls early in the show and email questions in the VIP Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcas...

Jan 13, 20242 hr 46 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Bloodline's response to Rock, Punk's presentation in WWE so far, Young Bucks as Sting's final opponent

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: A review of AEW's week of TV including Rampage, Collision, Dynamite with expanded conversation about how AEW followed up on the Continental Classic on Collision with a bad habit and whether The Young Bucks are a good pick to be Sting's final opponent. A review of WWE's week of TV including Smackdown, Raw, and NXT...

Jan 12, 20242 hr 13 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jake "The Snake" Roberts details his visit to Raw that week and memories plus bonus Joel Gertner interview talking ECW

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-10-2014), Wade Keller was joined by Jake "The Snake" Roberts who gave his thoughts on his return to WWE the previous Monday on Raw, which top wrestler he thinks he could help, a Royal Rumble update, latest on his sobriety, his relationship with Vince McMahon, old WWF, Mid-South, and Stampede memories, and much more including live phone calls and email questions. Then in a bonus interview conducted by Pat McNeill, Joel Gertner from EC...

Jan 09, 20242 hr 7 min

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell - AEW’s future, Tony Khan-Dixie Carter comparisons, Undertaker’s in-ring future, Hogan on Raw, more

In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss these topics: AEW’s future, Tony Khan-Dixie Carter comparisons, Undertaker’s in-ring future, Hulk Hogan on Raw, Braun Strowman’s downward spiral, unscripted promos in WWE, Kushida’s future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Jan 07, 20241 hr 50 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - AEW Rally and latest rumors, WWE Women’s Division headed into Rumble, Smackdown and Raw highs and lows

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-10-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss AEW Rally and the latest rumors and facts on their future, thoughts on the WWE Women’s Division headed into the Royal Rumble and beyond, Smackdown and Raw highs and lows, Impact Homecoming, Hulk Hogan’s return to Raw, the hype for the NXT call-ups, the contin...

Jan 06, 20242 hr 14 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Old School Raw, the return of Jake Roberts, did Roman pass his latest big test, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-7-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the previous night's Old School Raw, the return of Jake Roberts, did Roman Reigns pass his latest big test, Daniel Bryan's debut as Wyatt member, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Jan 05, 20242 hr 15 min
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