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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

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-3-2013): Cena segment with kids illustrates value, will WWE wrestler come out as gay

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-30-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including praise for the John Cena segment with kids, frustration with show otherwise, will WWE have a wrestler come out soon as the NBA did, does Vince McMahon watch TNA at all, and many more subjects brought up by callers and emailers. Become a supporter of this podcas...

May 02, 20232 hr 10 min

WKPWP Interview Classic with Blue Meanie (10 Yrs Ago): Reaction to new ECW documentary “Barbed Wire City,” ECW backstage stories, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews The Blue Meanie (Brian Heffron) for two hours and forty-five minutes with a wide of subjects spanning from his thoughts on new ECW documentary "Barbed Wire City," reminiscing about ECW, New Jack-Erich Kulas incident, Blue World Order, his WWF stint, his roles in various indy movies, his future, and much more. Live calls throughout the first hour and then emails and other discussions in ...

Apr 30, 20233 hr 12 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-19-2018): Keller & Powell dissect the 2018 WWE Draft Shake-up including new potential feuds, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-19-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss the Superstar Shake-up including how it sets up Raw and Smackdown for rest of year, plus Bruno Sammartino, a preview of Sunday’s Impact PPV, and Mailbag on Chad Gable, execution of Shake-up, Finn Balor’s “all inclusive” character, women’s scene on Raw, the future of the Universal ...

Apr 29, 20232 hr 17 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-23-2013): Potential Cena replacements, Undertaker return, Chikara, Foley-Ryback, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-23-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including Undertaker's return, John Cena's potential replacements, R-Truth's renewed push, Mick Foley-Ryback, and more, along with other topics such as Chikara and TNA Impact. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-...

Apr 28, 20232 hr 19 min

WKPWP - Interview Classic from 5 Yrs Ago (4-13-2018): Ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck reacts to WrestleMania 34, Bryan return, Rousey debut, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Kevin Eck who reacts to WrestleMania 34, Daniel Bryan’s return, Roman Reigns’s future, John Cena-Undertaker storyline and match, behind the scenes on Undertaker streak ending, Braun Strowman’s upside, Shinsuke Nakamura’s turn, and more. Then in a VIP Extra segment, Eck reviews Ronda Rousey’s debut and analyzes how ...

Apr 27, 20232 hr 4 min

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss new WWE Title belt, Punk visit to Raw, new AEW Saturday weekly series, Wembley show, 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: Extensive analysis of the latest twist with C.M. Punk visiting WWE Raw in person after his weekend summit meeting with Chris Jericho and FTR. What's the fallout? Is it a shoulder-shrug no biggie or Punk self-sabotaging progress or otherwise? Thoughts on the new AEW Saturday sh...

Apr 26, 20232 hr 42 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-12-2018): Keller & Jason Australia talk WrestleMania 34 fallout incl. whether Cena has checked out, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-12-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason from Australia as guest co-host to discuss WrestleMania 34 fallout including what’s next for Roman Reigns, match-ups for heel Shinsuke Nakamura, Superstar Shake-up ideas, Ronda Rousey’s week, Saudi Arabia show controversy, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, additional emails and topics including how Johnny Gargan...

Apr 24, 20232 hr 9 min

WKPWP Interview Classic with Nikita Koloff (10 Yrs Ago): Great stories and insight from late 1980s top WCW star in Jim Crockett Promotions

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Nikita Koloff featuring great stories and insight from late 1980s top WCW star in Jim Crockett Promotions, opponents of Ric Flair, Magnum T.A., the Road Warriors, Rick Steamboat, and Dusty Rhodes. He talks about his new reality series on Lifetime titled "Preachers Daughters," his steroid use, his turn to religion after his wrestling career, why Vader apologized to him ...

Apr 23, 20232 hr 28 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-16-2013): WrestleMania 29, crazy Raw After Mania crowd, what's next for Punk, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-16-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers WrestleMania 29 and Raw the previous night with a particular focus on the crazy crowd. Did the raucous crowd help or hurt WWE's mission? Also, what's next for C.M. Punk, The Rock, Dolph Ziggler, Undertaker, and all other angles of WrestleMania 29 fallout. Tons of live calls and email topics in the prev...

Apr 22, 20232 hr 10 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini talks WrestleMania 29, raucous crowd at Raw, a look back Legacy, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former WWE creative team member John Piermarini discussing WrestleMania 29 and the raucous crowd at Raw, plus a look back Legacy, a look ahead to WM30, and more with live calls and emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Apr 20, 20232 hr 3 min

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Parks discuss WWE Draft, Punk-AEW situation, Cody post-WM, MJF vs. Other Pillars, AEW Women's Division

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 columnist for the PWTorch Newsletter. They discuss these topics: The latest with Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar, plus overall thoughts reflecting pros and cons of Cody not beating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania a few weeks later. The latest thoughts and backstage insights on the C.M. Punk-Elite situat...

Apr 19, 20232 hr 27 min

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative Court Bauer & Alex Greenfield with discussion on who is real Mr. WrestleMania, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by two former WWE creative team members Court Bauer and Alex Greenfield with a wide-ranging in-depth discussion of WrestleMania 29 hype, WM29 predictions, WM29 aftermath, and who is the real Mr. WrestleMania. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Apr 18, 20233 hr 2 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-6-2018): Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy joins Wade to preview WrestleMania 24, share Vince stories, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Matt McCarthy who talked about that year’s line-up, his weekend plans, and stories from his time working with Vince McMahon. They discussed the mysterious John Cena-Undertaker situation, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, Charlotte vs. Asuka, the return of Daniel Bryan, and everything else on Sunday’s big event. Then i...

Apr 16, 20232 hr 49 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Mitchell (4-5-2018): WrestleMania 34 preview incl. Rousey & Angle vs. Stephanie & Triple H, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-5-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell for an Official WrestleMania 34 Preview including every announced match from Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar to Charlotte vs. Asuka to Daniel Bryan’s return with Shane McMahon, the Ronda Rousey mixed tag with Kurt Angle against Stephanie McMahon & Triple H, and the rest. Then in a bonus segment, we fol...

Apr 15, 20232 hr 47 min

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk possible Punk return, Cody-Lesnar follow-up, NJPW Sakura Genesis, Impact PPV preview, 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: Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the follow-up on Cody Rhodes-Brock Lesnar angle and Trish's turn Review of NXT and Todd's overall thoughts on the NXT brand lately Review of New Japan's newsworthy Sakura Genesis event Reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Battle of the Belts, and AEW Dynamite including the MJ...

Apr 14, 20232 hr 30 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-9-2013): WrestleMania 29, crazy Raw After Mania crowd, what's next for Punk, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-9-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing with live callers WrestleMania 29 and Raw last night with a particular focus on the crazy crowd. Did the raucous crowd help or hurt WWE's mission last night? Also, what's next for Punk, Rock, Dolph, Taker, and all other angles of WrestleMania 29 fallout. Tons of live calls, plus tons of email topics in the VIP Aftershow....

Apr 12, 20233 hr 14 min

WKPWP Interview Classic: (5 Yrs Ago) Wade Keller and Sam Roberts discuss WrestleManias 18-33

In this week’s Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to Wade and Sam Roberts from WWE’s Kickoff Shows and the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast discussing WrestleManias 18 through 33, one at a time, looking at the final match on each card and deciding if it was the right match to conclude each show or if there were other better or viable candidates. The first installment of this conversation covering WrestleManias 1-17 was posted on March 30 on this podcast feed. Become a supporter of t...

Apr 11, 20232 hr 30 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-2-2013): Final WM 29 hype including Rock-Cena, Punk-Taker angle with Paul Bearer's urn

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-2-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the final WrestleMania 29 hype on Raw, the final WM29 line-up, predictions for PPV matches, could the C.M.Punk-Undertaker angle turn people off, might John Cena turn heel, and much more. Besides live calls, there are a variety of email questions tackled in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become ...

Apr 08, 20232 hr 57 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Scott Hall & Sean Waltman talk little known Vince rules for wrestlers, wrestler's drug dealers, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-22-2013) to part two of Wade Keller's interview with Scott Hall and Sean Waltman. In this 142-minute second portion of the interview, they talk about: Bully Ray's rant at a fan at ringside Curt Hennig as a mentor early in Hall's career. Largely unknown Vince McMahon rules for pro wrestlers Scott Hall's son Cody's upstart career. The Outsiders invasion. Whether it took a while for Hulk Hogan to fit in with Hall & Nash. How th...

Apr 07, 20232 hr 50 min

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss sale of WWE, Vince McMahon reasserting creative power, WrestleMania 29, Punk-Moxley, 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 sale of WWE and the immediate reassertion of influence over WWE Creative at Raw on Monday. Review of last night's Raw including the WrestleMania fallout with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, Triple H's speech and his odd assurances that WWE isn't going anywhere when no one sa...

Apr 05, 20232 hr 29 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Scott Hall & Sean Waltman mega-interview talking Razor gimmick, Vince-Bischoff comparison, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-22-2013) to part one of Wade Keller's interview with Scott Hall. The interview lasted four-and-a-half hours live. An hour in, Sean Waltman joined the conversation and was around for more than three-and-a-half hours. During this Livecast portion of the program, Hall takes live phone calls and email questions including an explanation for the fund raising for his surgeries, his thoughts on today's WWE, comparing Eric Bischoff to Vi...

Apr 03, 20232 hr 37 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-26-2013): WrestleMania 29 hype with Rock-Cena exchange, Jerry Lynn retirement show

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-26-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the Jerry Lynn Retirement Show, Sean Waltman's scary injury, analysis of Rock-Cena Q&A on Raw, WrestleMania 29 undercard developments, Bully Ray's performance on Impact, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 33 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (5 Yrs Ago): Should past WrestleManias have ended with a different match? Wade Keller and Sam Roberts talk WMs 1-17

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from five years ago. First up is Wade's discussion with Sam Roberts from WWE’s Kickoff Shows and the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast and then Robbie E from Impact Wrestling and the new “Why It Ended” podcast. Wade and Sam talk about WrestleManias 1 through 17, one at a time, looking at the final match on each card and deciding if it was the right match to conclude each show or if there were other better or viable candidates. ...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 51 min

WKPWP - WrestleMania 39 Preview: Keller & Fann discuss pros/cons of various outcomes from Reigns-Cena to Charlotte-Ripley to Cena-Theory

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WrestleMania 29 PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They preview WrestleMania 39 with a look at each match, evaluating the hype, looking at pros and cons of various directions they could go with the booking, and other thoughts on the event this year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Mar 30, 20232 hr 7 min

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann look at Punk-Moxley controversy from both of their perspectives and Tony Khan's, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss Jon Moxley revealing he worked without contract this past summer and then analyze the C.M. Punk-AEW drama reigniting and Tony Khan's leadership role in all of it. It's a single-topic deep dive into the locker room turmoil and public statements from last summer through today. Tomorrow, a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast wi...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 55 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-22-2018): Bryan's possible opponents after comeback, Ultimate Deletion, WM 34 preview 3

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-22-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss these topics: Daniel Bryan’s possible opponents, WrestleMania match order, New Japan Cup, Reigns, Fabulous Moolah, Ultimate Deletion, and much more including Mailbag questions plus some NFL quarterback talk. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss these topics: Which match shou...

Mar 25, 20232 hr 24 min

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Reigns-Cody and Sami-KO reunion, Omega vs. Vinkingo, UFC, NXT, Raw, SD, Rampage, Dynamite

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 Smackdown and Raw including the latest WrestleMania build with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens agreeing to team with Sami Zayn, the IC Title set-up, Dominik-Rey, and more. Review of NXT including a very strange segment. Review of New Japan Cup's final week. Reviews of AEW Rampage and Dynamite...

Mar 24, 20232 hr 4 min

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-19-2013): WrestleMania 29 build incl. Rock-Cena, Bully Ray's anti-gay comment, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night's flat WWE Raw episode including Paul Bearer's death integrated more, Triple H beats down Paul Heyman, the boorish length and cadence of Triple H's talking segment, plus Bully Ray caught spewing anti-gay epithets and how DIxie Carter should and will likely hanlde it, Raw ratings, Wre...

Mar 22, 20232 hr 57 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Ed Ferrara talks Attitude Era, TNA, WCW, Oklahoma character, plus Shark Boy interview

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-15-2013) to Wade Keller's interview with Ed Ferrara, a former WWE, WCW, TNA creative team member. Ferrara discusses the Attitude Era, WrestleMania 29 hype, TNA experience and growth, WCW frustrations, the Oklahoma character, and more. They take live calls and answer emails for 65 minutes. Then Keller reacts more to last night's TNA Impact episode and the absence of Jeff Hardy from the Lockdown PPV fallout episode. Then in a bonu...

Mar 20, 20233 hr 5 min

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Jake Roberts talks recovery, John Piermarini talks Vince-to-Triple H power transition behind scenes

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from ten years ago (3-1-2013). First up is Wade Keller's interview with Jake "The Snake" Roberts and then Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini. Jake detailed his road to recovery at DDP's house, detailed how Scott Hall was doing in his recovery, and reflected on his bad choices and his dreams for the future. A remarkably frank telling of his road to DDP's "accountability house" including why DDP...

Mar 18, 20233 hr
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