In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-14-2013), with longtime wrestling announcer Mick Karch who covers these subjects: The Hennig family legacy, how close he came to getting an announcing job in the WWF, his stint with the AWA, Buck Zumhoffe's meltdown, and much more including callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Jun 30, 2023•2 hr 13 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-28-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host. They evaluate WWE’s list of their Pop-Culture Icons in their press releases on the new TV deals this week. Does Triple H belong? How about the Bellas? Who was left off? Plus Extreme Rules developments and a look at the line-up, plus a preview of ROH’s PPV this Friday. Then, in the Mailbag s...
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 36 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Javier Machado from PWTorch. They discuss these topics: The big viewership drop for the second edition of AEW Collision C.M. Punk's fiery personality since his return Detailed WWE Money in the Bank preview including how many winners can be ruled in as almost for sure Thoughts on the top controversies coming out of AEW Forbidden Door Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
Jun 28, 2023•2 hr 42 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-26-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist and PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks. They dive into the topic of Greg’s feature column in this week’s PWTorch Newsletter looking at the path to Summerslam for the top two men’s titles on Raw and Smackdown. They begin looking at the surprise Rusev vs. A.J. Styles title match at Extreme Rules and then what the opti...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 6 min
In this special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, it's a Forbidden Door special episode. First, the Tony Khan Media Q&A from earlier today discussing this year's Forbidden Door and other various topics. Then last year's 90-plus minute Forbidden Door Post-PPV Roundtable, previously VIP-exclusive, featuring Wade Keller, Todd Martin, and Sean Radican. Go VIP to hear this Sunday night's Roundtable Podcast reviewing this year's Forbidden Door. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...
Jun 23, 2023•3 hr 5 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-11-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to evaluate WWE Raw's final hype for Payback PPV on Sunday, Rampage Jackson signing with TNA, Daniel Bryan's rise, the McMahon family skits, and much more. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with the Mailbag segment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-po...
Jun 22, 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 these topics: C.M. Punk's return on the mic and in the ring, what opponents seemed lined up for him, whether a heel run soon or eventually makes sense, and the dynamic with him and locker room rivals. The strengths and weaknesses of the debut episode of Collision, the lack of hype for the s...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 49 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-7-2013), with "Diamond" Dallas Page featuring updates on Jake Roberts and Scott Hall, WCW memories, wrestling Hardcore Holly, Austin wrestling the Invisible Man, Jericho on DDP Yoga, and much 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 ....
Jun 17, 2023•2 hr 8 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: Todd's observations from attending Dynamite in person last night in D.C. including the negative response to C.M. Punk's vignette. Off-air happenings including Kenny Omega's speech to the crowd along with the very late ROH taping. A discussion about the build for Collision including quite a bit about Punk's role a...
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 40 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-31-2013), with "Hardcore" Bob Holly. Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell covered hot topics from his autobiography including Clique criticism, steroids, Vince McMahon as boss, Cody Rhodes denying a story he told in his book, and much much more, including live caller questions and emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 8 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (6-1-2018 & 6-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member Jason Allen on the tenth anniversary of his time with WWE in 2008 talking about these topics: Life as a writer, how he got his job, what it was like on the first day, how he adapted to the lifestyle, why it came to an end, and various fascinating anecdotes about the creative process and big names he worked with. When he realized life as a WWE ...
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 23 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-24-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. Sean was a great friend of late "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig and he gave his thoughts on introduction of Curtis Axel, plus The Shield, Daniel Bryan, his team with Kane, concussions, WWE schedule, Austin Aries-Christy Hemme controversy, and more including live callers and email questions. This includes the Livecast and a 30 minutes previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. B...
Jun 09, 2023•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 these topics: The latest with The Bloodline and what's next. Is The Bloodline the best faction in pro wrestling history? Cody Rhodes's journey including Brock Lesnar, Dominik Mysterio, and eventually Roman Reigns, plus a potential heel turn down the line. C.M. Punk's return at Collision and...
Jun 07, 2023•2 hr 44 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Mick Foley. This features both parts that ran a week apart originally. In the first segment, Foley discussed the parallels between how he approaches his current career doing one-man stand-up shows and pro wrestling in terms of pacing and playing to the crowd. Also, he talks about the Women’s Revolution, Ronda Rousey compared to Bill Goldberg, Kurt Angle’s drive, how he’s feeling better physically ...
Jun 05, 2023•2 hr 35 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-31-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss the impact of the Fox-WWE Smackdown deal on WWE, Impact, Indy Scene, plus Roman Reigns taking the week off, Roseanne controversy affected WWE’s scripted promos and social media, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive bonus segment, the VIP Aftershow, they discuss these to...
Jun 03, 2023•2 hr 33 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: Thoughts on CM Punk officially announced for the premiere episode of AEW Collision Review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw Reviews of NXT Battleground and NXT on USA New Japan Best of the Super Juniors analysis Review of "Katie Bar the Door," a book on the Portland-based wrestl...
Jun 02, 2023•2 hr 46 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-28-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to review the previous night's WWE Raw including Curtis Axel week two assessment, Jericho challenges Punk but is Punk really coming back, is this new talent initiative the start of a new boom, and much more with live calls during the Livecast and great email topics covered during the VIP Aftershow including Adam Pearce, Dixie Cart...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 16 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-21-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to review the previous night's WWE Raw including thoughts on the introduction of Curtis Axel by Paul Heyman, Ryback's promo on ambulance, the Triple H health angle, the huge pop for Bryan, and much more. There were live calls throughout and then email questions in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this ...
May 28, 2023•2 hr 12 min
In this special two-segment episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first up is Tony Khan's complete media Q&A from earlier today talking about AEW Double or Nothing, the latest with Collision, and more. Then, an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-17-2023) with Conrad Thompson discussing All In's sellout in Chicago, his Starrcast convention, the rise of Pro Wrestling Podcasts and will they last, is anything really wrong with Roman Reigns, and more. Become a supporter of this ...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 25 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They discuss these topics: More talk about the pros and cons and risks and rewards that AEW and Tony Khan are facing regarding the latest C.M. Punk controversy with the stakes high regarding the success of the new Saturday weekly series, AEW Collision. A preview of AEW Double or Nothing. A look at the latest news regarding the ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 56 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein. They discussed Extreme Rules predictions, Fandango, WWE cutbacks, Gimmick Matches, Squash Matches, John Cena, road stories, WWE's top brawlers list, Vince McMahon, and more including live calls and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 21, 2023•2 hr 31 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Mickie James, former WWE Diva and current TNA Knockout whose country music album "Somebody's Gonna Pay" just dropped this month in iTunes and CD stores, among other places. She begins by talking about her burgeoning country music career, her history in WWE, her thoughts on TNA, and many other topics relating to her experiences as a woman in wrestling including the John Cena angle, the "...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 43 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: The 65+ minutes is dedicated to AEW's new TV deal with Warner Media, the added revenue and the challenges that come with it, especially creating two new weekly hours of A-show content. Will this new TV deal be so big that Tony Khan will think he can do no wrong and dig his hee...
May 17, 2023•2 hr 26 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-10-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss whether Daniel Bryan’s push is going well since his return, what stood out about latest WWE financials and ratings, New Japan, whether Shinsuke Nakamura-A.J. Styles will ever reach original high expectations, various concerns with the WWE Women’s Division, and more. Then, in the p...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 23 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-3-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Scott Hall (a/k/a Razor Ramon). The first 90 minutes consists largely of phone calls from all around the world on a wide array of subjects and an update on Hall's surgery and sobriety. Then, in the 65 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow he gives his thoughts on WrestleMania 29, should Rock and Undertaker return for WM30, The Clique's controversial reputation, Ziggler's future, why ...
May 13, 2023•3 hr 8 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: Analysis of AEW adding a new TV show and reason to be concerned. What AEW should and should not do with this extra prime time TV show. How important is it for the new AEW TV show to be live? Is it time for the Young Bucks to step up their game or is criticism of them unfounded or unfair? Reviews of Rampage and Dy...
May 12, 2023•2 hr 19 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-9-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including thoughts on the Brock Lesnar/Paul Heyman invasion of WWE headquarters, the latest hype for Extreme Rules, a notable John Cena promo, and more. Also, several callers and topics related to the latest in TNA. In the VIP Aftershow, email questions on a wide range of...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 19 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with ex-WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer who compared Vince McMahon to Triple H behind the scenes, WWE Superstar Shake-up reaction, details on his new MLW TV premiere tonight and his vision for the upstart company, plus a VIP Exclusive bonus section with his take on the Wrestling Podcast boom period we’re in and the new Bruce Pric...
May 08, 2023•2 hr 3 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-27-2018 and 5-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a show dedicated to remembering Bruno Sammartino with guests photographer and magazine writer Bill Apter and historian and book author George Schire looking at Bruno’s first title reign for the WWWF from his victory to become champion to the stunning title loss to Ivan Koloff. Bill Apter was there for all of Brunos’ big career moments...
May 06, 2023•3 hr 11 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, who also hosts the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" podcasts, to preview WWE Backlash. They look at how the WWE Draft affects who is likely to win certain matches, whether certain match outcomes or match content could portend what's coming at Night of Champions and beyond, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 05, 2023•2 hr 34 min
