In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers mostly last night's Raw and TNA Lockdown including these topics: Did WWE handle Paul Bearer's death well or did they cross a line? What was going in that Miz/Jericho segment? Plus much more on both WWE and TNA with live caller questions and a VIP Aftershow with email questions and more on Triple H-Broc...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 46 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-15-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks for the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Thursday Flagship” to discuss these topics: WrestleMania line-up and the pros and cons of various matches going on last. Thoughts on the NXT Takeover line-up and other NXT topics. Impact Wrestling and the signs of some ratings traction recently. Plus, they answer emai...
Mar 15, 2023•3 hr 4 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 these topics: Reaction to the prospects of another weekly AEW cable show on Saturday nights Could AEW add the Bellas and would that be valuable if the new show is a women's wrestling show? Impact Wrestling's latest press release with an intriguing statement about what's next for Anthem Is A...
Mar 15, 2023•3 hr 7 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from ten years ago (2-6-2013 and 3-6-2013). First up is Wade Keller's interview with TNA President Dixie Carter. Then a bonus interview conducted by PWTorch's Pat McNeill with Gene Snitsky. Carter took live caller questions and email questions about changes in Impact Wrestling, PPV schedule, Jeff Hardy's turnaround, how close TNA has come to going out of business, is it profitable, does she stand by her comment about wrestl...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 30 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to talk with live callers mostly about the previous night's WWE Raw and all of the big happenings including in-depth analysis and conversation on the confirmation of many long-suspected top matches on the WrestleMania 29 line-up, plus big angles with C.M. Punk, John Cena-Rock, Mark Henry-Ryback, The Shield, and more. Also, will Bul...
Mar 12, 2023•2 hr 45 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (3-2-2018 and 3-9-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member Kristian Harloff who talks about these topics: Working for Stephanie McMahon back in 2001 when Stephanie was just beginning her run as Head of Creative. Stories about creative veterans he worked with including Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard, Michael Hayes, and Brian Gewirtz, plus Vince McMahon himself. How he got the job, why he didn’t last, and...
Mar 09, 2023•2 hr 45 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch assistant editor and YouTuber for the PWTorch channel. They discuss these topics: Vince McMahon showing up backstage at Raw and what it does and doesn't indicate John Cena's segment with Austin Theory on Raw last night Jey Uso's decision to side with family over Sami Zayn and where it could from here Should the Usos vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn mai...
Mar 07, 2023•2 hr 19 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-1-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell for the Thursday Flagship edition of Podcast One’s Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They discuss these topics: Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon Roman Reigns’s promo about Brock Lesnar Coach is mad you’re not cheering Reigns like a good WWE fan Corey Graves commentary John Cena’s Path to WrestleMania Braun Strowm...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 5 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, one of the favorite repeat guests on the Livecast. This interview includes Waltman reacting to Jack Swagger arrest, Scott Hall-DDP, Undertaker's future at WM29, Rock's return to the ring, DX/NWO memories, , and much much more including over ten live calls and a bunch of email questions. This includes a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this ...
Mar 04, 2023•2 hr 42 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: Reaction to AEW Dynamite ratings dropping back down sharply this week. Review of AEW Rampage from last week. Review of AEW Dynamite from last night including the final Revolution PPV push. Preview of the AEW Revolution PPV. Review of NXT on USA. Review of last week's Smackdown and this week's Raw including the la...
Mar 03, 2023•2 hr 48 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-22-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Sean Radican as they cover these topics: Seth Rollins’ stellar Gauntlet performance, ROH’s new streaming service, comparing the paths of Cody and Dolph Ziggler, the ROH-NJPW relationship and whether it’s become a crutch for ROH, Jeff Jarrett back with WWE for Hall of Fame and could his involvement expand on air or behind the scenes, ROH roste...
Mar 02, 2023•2 hr 28 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-26-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing with live callers mostly the prior night's Raw and all of the big happenings including the John Cena vs. C.M. Punk classic, the latest on Zeb Colter and Glenn Beck, an Undertaker teaser, WM29 predictions, and more. Also, some TNA discussion at the start of the VIP Aftershow along with email questions on a range of topic...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 55 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell. They discussed a wide of topics with live calls including: Should John Cena have put his WM29 title shot on the line? How is WM line-up shaping up? Is Zeb Colter going too far? Shield's future? They take live calls for 90 minutes and answer email questions in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow for over 30 more minutes. Become...
Feb 26, 2023•2 hr 34 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (February 2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Matt Hardy. They discuss the health of the indy scene, what is being done well and not so well these days, plus his reaction to immersing himself in ROH and the indy scene in recent months. Also, live caller questions on a range of topics including people who have been inspired by Matt through online messages and interaction. In the VIP Aftershow, Hardy answers email questions inclu...
Feb 25, 2023•2 hr 17 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing a a wide of topics with live calls including: Wrestling dropped from Olympics, Raw ratings, Elimination Chamber hype, Rock-Punk, Zeb & Swagger, Taz's announcing on Impact, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they respond to emails on even more topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
Feb 24, 2023•2 hr 35 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-15-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell who talked about New Day’s pancakes gimmick and its racist history, Ric Flair’s latest bad judgment, keys to WWE Network growth, why WWF hated Dusty Rhodes in 1980s and a look at other former competing promoters/bookers and how they fared including Jerry Lawler, Harley Race, Paul Heyman, and Eric Bischoff, plus some Smackdown ...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 48 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 these topics: How the WrestleMania line-up is shaping up. How the AEW Revolution line-up is shaping up. Concerns regarding the wind behind the sails of AEW at launch tapering off and whether Tony Khan's booking is prepared for that. Potential of Kenny Omega leaving AEW and going to WWE> ...
Feb 22, 2023•3 hr 8 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (February 2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews NWA World Hvt. Champion Nick Aldis, formerly Magnus in TNA Impact Wrestling. This features all three installments that originally were released in February 2018. The topics include: The novel approach of the NWA and his upcoming “Aldis Crusade” defending the NWA Title 20 times in 60 days and the ring style differences in the diversity of opponents he'd be facing. Valuing old-school...
Feb 18, 2023•2 hr 54 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing the Booker T-Corey Graves controversy, 205 Live changes, Smackdown’s new Top Ten, Elimination Chamber developments, the Women’s Elimination Chamber, ROH’s announced Streaming Service launch, Rusev Day, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer Mailbag questions on these topics: Why is Nick Ald...
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 55 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from the PWTorch VIP podcast "Everything with Rich & Wade." They discuss these topics: Remembering Jerry Jarrett and discussing his place in the pro wrestling landscape the last six decades. An evaluation of the latest chapters in the Bloodline-Sami Zayn storyline, pro and con, including the Sami-Cody Rhodes segment and the Usos reuniting. Thoughts on Paul He...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 39 min
In this week's Interview Classic episodes from ten years ago (2-6-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Dustin Rhodes (a/k/a Goldust) who talks about battling brother Cody at Sunday's Royal Rumble, how did it come about, the evolution of the Goldust character over the years, his favorite matches dating back to Steve Austin pre-WWF days in WCW, he gives his picks future main event stars, and much more including live calls and email questions. Also, Sean "X-Pac" Waltman does run-in at end o...
Feb 12, 2023•2 hr 26 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 NXT Vengeance Day with thoughts on each match and segment, Wes Lee and Dijak's trajectory within WWE, how being back at a major arena changed things, and more. Review of NXT on USA and the follow-up to Vengeance Day including the lack of logic to Daba-Kato's return on Apollo Crews, criticism of NXT matc...
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 18 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing Raw with live callers, TNA going on the road, Elimination Chamber developments, Mark Henry's return, Paul Heyman-C.M. Punk, plus VIP Aftershow emails on a variety of other topics including Bruno Sammartino. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/sup...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 36 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-25-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team members Court Bauer and Andrew Goldstein. They discuss these topics: Royal Rumble preview, backstage stories about past Royal Rumble, Vince McMahon, TNA ratings, and much more with live calls throughout the show. This is a fascinating show with tons of insight into the inner-workings of WWE and how the Royal Rumble is put together and executed. Then, in the prev...
Feb 05, 2023•3 hr 12 min
PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: The post-main event angle from the Royal Rumble A match-by-match review of the Rumble event Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley's promos from Raw Announced Elimination Chamber matches thus far Raw & Smackdown ratings increases of late WWE's quarterly conference call NXT & AEW going on the road Reaction to key point...
Feb 03, 2023•2 hr 20 min
In this week's Interview Classic episodes from five years ago (1-26-2018 and 2-2-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews two former WWE Creative Team members. First, Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck who gives behind the scenes details on Royal Rumble production and the 2012-2014 events including management and Vince McMahon attitudes toward various wrestlers who were pushed at the time including Sheamus, C.M. Punk, Batista, Daniel Bryan, Ryback, and Drew McIntyre, and then a ...
Feb 01, 2023•2 hr 37 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-29-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell with lots of Royal Rumble and Raw fallout discussion, plus looking ahead to WrestleMania 29 plans and beyond. Tons of calls, tons of good and bad from the previous night's Raw, and the Rumble dissected and debated. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/suppo...
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 53 min
In this week's 5 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Wade was joined by Sam Roberts from Sirius XM satellite radio and the Sam Robert Wrestling Podcast to analyze a list of potential WWE Royal Rumble winners, preview NXT Takeover, react to Raw 25, and more on the Thursday Flagship. VIP members get a bonus 23 minutes of Mailbag with Wade and Sam answering email questions! And now the WKPWP has ads and plugs removed for VIP members. Become a supporter of ...
Jan 26, 2023•2 hr 12 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 these topics: Raw 30 with an initial focus on the Bloodline opening segment The use of Legends on Raw 30 from Hulk Hogan to Undertaker The finish to the Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashely match with the Brock Lesnar interference The monster Raw 30 rating A full Royal Rumble preview with predic...
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr 58 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-19-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Justin Roberts headed into Raw’s 25th Anniversary with backstage stories on his years in WWE, insights into what Vince McMahon is like behind the scenes, the Nexus angle he was part of, the rise of Daniel Bryan, and more Raw memories including the Biggest Names in Raw History and a look at WWE’s fan-voted list. Also, an update on what’s he up to these days in wrestling. Then, in the pre...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 55 min
