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: The death of Jay Briscoe and a look at his career Impact PPV review Reviews of WWE's Smackdown, Raw, and NXT A reviews of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend's event Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including Top Flight upsetting the Young Bucks, Hangman Page wanting to reconcile with someone,...
Jan 20, 2023•3 hr 3 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-17-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They covered these topics: WWE-Fox rumors, Mixed Match Challenge, Lashley future, Paige, Impact and ROH changes, and of course some Vikings talk. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss these topics including Mailbag questions from listeners: Ronda Rousey’s potential WM role, Rockstar Spud’s...
Jan 17, 2023•2 hr 37 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (1-5-2018 & 1-12-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a double-header. First, the second part of his two-part interview with Diamond Dallas Page who provides insights on Triple H, Chris Jericho, Eric Bischoff, Jake Roberts, Scott Hall, Dusty Rhodes, Michael Hayes, and Tom Zenk. This show dropped originally on Jan. 5, 2018. Then in part two, Wade presents his latest interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein w...
Jan 14, 2023•2 hr 41 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we present a 10 years ago call-in episode guest hosted by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net, they discuss with live callers last night's Raw from all angles, the completely lackluster hype for this year's Royal Rumble match, whether The Rock's "concert" promo was offensive, mismanaged expectations on Legends returning to Raw, and more items from Raw. Plus, in the VIP Aftershow,...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 57 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with co-host Rich Fann. Wade and Rich discuss Stephanie McMahon announcing her resignation days after Vince McMahon puts himself back in power, what's actually going on, decoding Stephanie's Tweet, and why her resignation isn't likely related to a sale or indicative of a sale being imminent. They discuss that top breaking story from many angles including how it affects AEW. Also, some rapid-...
Jan 11, 2023•2 hr 30 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we present a 10 years ago call-in episode guest hosted by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell with Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net from Jan. 8, 2013. With live callers and emails, they break down the previous night's Raw from all angles, including the first Rock-C.M. Punk exchange, John Cena's carefree attitude, The Shield's latest attack on Ryback, plus talk some TNA to start 2013, and much more. Become a s...
Jan 10, 2023•3 hr 3 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-22-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team members Chris DeJoseph and Andrew Goldstein who review the year 2012 including their picks for year-end awards, provide fascinating and funny backstage stories about Vince McMahon and Michael Hayes, make their WrestleMania 29 predictions, and take live phone calls on a range of other topics including whether Ryback should have been booked to end C.M. Punk's title ...
Jan 07, 2023•2 hr 26 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss the latest developments regarding the Royal Rumble line-up, but first they constructed the most likely top few matches at WrestleMania and then an alternate line-up if it turned out differently from the default line-up that seemed to be most likely. The Rumble developments included talk about the Men’s R...
Jan 05, 2023•2 hr 1 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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss Sami Zayn's 2023 and the various timelines for him to break from The Bloodline, some WrestleMania line-up speculation including Roman Reigns's list of realistic possible WM opponents, AEW's makeover, Ricky Starks's upside, Charlotte Flair's return, Ronda Rousey's role, a wish-list for Tony ...
Jan 04, 2023•2 hr 45 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-28-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss these topics with live callers. A 2017 Year-in-Review format with a look at who the winners and losers were. A look ahead to 2018. Top stars in WWE and who had a good year and a bad year, or a better than expected year or worse than expected year. Wrestlers in NXT, Impact, ROH, New Japan, and more, evaluating whether 2...
Jan 02, 2023•2 hr 36 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-28-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Diamond Dallas Page taking calls and answering email questions including these topics: Taking Jake Roberts into his home to change his life and improve his health, WCW memories including a scary moment when he and Sting were pulled to the rafters from ringside on a cable, the growing success of DDP Yoga and an update on more wrestlers endorsing or showing interest in the exercise prog...
Dec 31, 2022•2 hr 36 min
In this special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, there are two distinct sections. First, PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn is joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage for a special 2022 Retrospective. This is a simulcast of their PWTorch YouTube Channel "Fireside Chat" that they do each week. In the second half of today's Flagship, we jump back to a four-part Wade Keller Hotline series reviewing the year 2020 with a march through each of the cover story headlines of ...
Dec 30, 2022•3 hr 10 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we present a 10 years ago call-in episode hosted by Wade discussing the slapstick episode of Raw on Monday & why it undercut WWE's booking, viewership sinking for WWE's Tribute to the Troops show, year-end awards, and more. Then a 31 years ago vintage radio show hosted by Wade doing trivia with callers along with 1991 year-end awards discussions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 32 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-22-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Paul Bearer in what might have been the final interview of his life as he died less than three months later. This more than two-and-a-half hours live with Paul Bearer includes a 45-minute segment that was previously a VIP-exclusive portion with great backstage stories of life on the road with The Freebirds and what it's like to be on the road for the holidays. Lots of caller questions...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 47 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-22-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Lance Storm from the “Killing the Town” podcast. This second of two installments. Storm talks about the hype for Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega for WrestleKingdom, the rise of Braun Strowman and why it’s working and what could slow it down, the moment Vince McMahon loved something Lance did that he felt doomed him, who would he choose to be his booker if he ran a wrestling company betw...
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 42 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn. They start with a discussion about the big tag match on Smackdown next week of John Cena & Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn, whether Cena's next match will be set up there, and more. Throughout the show they talk about Wrestlers to Watch in 2023 in various contexts including some rising stars who will be tested. Other...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 14 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-15-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Lance Storm from the “Killing the Town” podcast and former partner of Chris Jericho and Justin Credible. He talks about Vince McMahon, Roman Reigns, Dusty Rhodes, Charlotte, the State of Wrestling Promos, Ring Entrance Routines, gripes about today’s product, the internal issues in WWE with the writing process, and more. This is part one of two. Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 53 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-18-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss these topics with live callers. In-depth analysis of the big stories coming out of Raw and TLC Reaction to new wrestlers on the main roster including Big E. Langston and Cesaro Looking ahead to the Royal Rumble. Who will be Undertaker's WM29 opponent? Who will headline Hall of Fame? When will Rock win WWE Title? Aces &...
Dec 17, 2022•2 hr 12 min
In this week's Interview Classic and Flagship hybrid episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost James Caldwell discuss TNA's announcing undercutting heel heat and WWE's failure to promote TLC's new six-man, take live calls well past the one hour mark, and then replay a classic Eric Bischoff Torch Talk excerpt from 2009 with Bischoff talking about firing Steve Austin if he didn't see his potential, Vince McMahon, Monday Night War, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 29 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-14-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They discuss the new WWE Facebook show starting next month, the Kenny Omega-Chris Jericho angle, an ROH Final Battle preview including thoughts on the final hype with Cody and Dalton Castle, Triple H beating Jinder Mahal in India and a verdict on the Jinder push, the state of NXT, and then the Mailba...
Dec 15, 2022•2 hr 19 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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss Vince McMahon wanting to return, NXT Deadline special, MJF as AEW Champ and a preview of Dynamite, the state of WWE TV content as the year closes, ROH Honor Club announcement, early Eric Bischoff book excerpts, ROH's PPV, the Young Bucks, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...
Dec 14, 2022•2 hr 40 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-27-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss these topics with live callers. - In-depth Raw analysis including hype for TLC - Early Shield - Which TNA wrestlers might jump - The Rock at Rumble - WrestleMania 29 predictions. And in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions along with Jason Powell's endorsement of the 2012 ROH product and ...
Dec 11, 2022•2 hr 23 min
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: - Review of WWE Smackdown including the Santos Escobar vs. Ricochet tournament final - Review of WWE Raw including Dolph Ziggler's interference in Austin Theory vs. Mustafa Ali - Reaction to Raw, Rampage, and Dynamite TV ratings this week all being down - Review of AEW Rampage including analysis of the state of t...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 11 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-1-2017 and 12-8-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews "Cowboy" James Storm. This originally ran in two parts, but it's combined into one long show today. Topics include: His earliest memories of pro wrestling, his WCW jobber experience, early advice from Curt Hennig and Dusty Rhodes, the early years of TNA, Jerry Jarrett’s leadership style, America’s Most Wanted tag team stint, the Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff era, watching ...
Dec 08, 2022•2 hr 56 min
In this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-7-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell. They dissected the Roman Reigns interview on WWE Network’s new “Straight to the Source” program, 205 Live live events, the Daniel Bryan-Shane McMahon storyline, ROH Final Battle and whether Cody Rhodes vs. Dalton Castle was a worthy PPV main event, some Impact talk, and more including Mailbag questions. Become a sup...
Dec 06, 2022•2 hr 10 min
In the first segment of this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-30-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of his two-and-a-half hour interview with former WWE Creative Team member John Carle. This is the previously VIP-exclusive segment covering these topics: - Behind the scenes stories on Vince McMahon pranks on private jet. - What surprised him most about dealing with McMahon. - What were Triple H and Cena like to work with. - Paul Heyman during the WWE-ECW er...
Dec 04, 2022•3 hr 9 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-27-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss these topics: - Evaluating the debut promo for The Shield - Ryback latest promo, Dolph Ziggler jobbing to John Cena - Titus O'Neil sacrificed to Ryback - The latest on A.J. Lee-Cena - Much more with live callers And in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions along with an extended look at se...
Dec 02, 2022•3 hr 13 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-30-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part one of his two-and-a-half hour interview with former WWE Creative Team member John Carle. This is the Livecast portion of the two-and-a-half hour interview including live phone calls and email questions on a wide range of topics including creative booking decisions during his run from mid-2006 through early-2009 and also thoughts on current pro wrestling happenings. Become a support...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 48 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. Wade and Rich discuss "A Tale of Two Press Conferences," a comparison of Paul Levesque's WWE Survivor Series Q&A to Tony Khan's AEW Full Gear Q&A, including contrasting the philosophies on display in terms of the tone and breaking from storyline and on-air characters. Plus what news came out of the press conferences including the future of WarGames a...
Nov 30, 2022•2 hr 43 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-20-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's WWE Monday Night Raw including grading the Survivor Series follow-up with Punk and Heyman, Ryback's promo, John Cena-A.J. Lee-Vickie Guerrero segment, plus live calls on a variety of topics including looking ahead to The Rock at Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftersh...
Nov 26, 2022•2 hr 33 min
