In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay from the Survivor NSFW podcast discussing Johnny Impact-Austin Aries Bound for Glory main event hype including the social media battle and TV promo, John Morrison on CBS Survivor so far, ideal Ronda Rousey booking, the Bobby Lashley-Kevin Owens match on Raw, whether WrestleMania’s prestige is taking a hit because...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestl...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wrestl...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 35 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-5-2018) with veteran wrestler “Hurricane” Shane Helms. They hit a wide range of topics including All In’s impact on the industry, details on wrestler-agent/producer dynamic behind the scenes, fan and social media interaction, Impact, ROH, 3 Count, Tank Abbott, how today’s wrestlers breaking in differ from those 25 years ago, his impression of the WWE Performance Center after his recent visit there, and more. Become a supporter of t...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast. This week they stick to a single theme – an in-depth preview of Saturday’s Super Showdown including evaluating the hype going in, match predictions, and where things go from there including Undertaker vs. Triple H, A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe, The Shield vs. Braun Strowman & Drew...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 50 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: Adam Copeland (Edge) signing with AEW, a preview of WWE Fastlane, Jade Cargill hype, WrestleDream reflections, State of AEW, John Cena's impact, Nick Wayne the next Dominik Mysterio, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro...
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 37 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-1-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Travis Bryant cover a range of topics from Raw including did Raw's final angle help or hurt Bryan? How about Orton? Did Triple H & Steph have best night yet? What about Heyman-Ryback and El Torito? Live calls and emails on Raw and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-pod...
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 11 min
This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-28-2018) features veteran wrestler Al Snow who has worked just about everywhere including most recently behind the scenes and on TV for Impact Wrestling. He talks about the ups and downs of Impact in recent years and Bruce Prichard’s influence on the company. He also discusses purchasing OVW and what his plans are for that promotion. Also, how are young wrestlers entering the business different today than when he started. And more. Beco...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this week's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast's Weekly Flagship episode, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss these topics: Reaction to how WWE has touted the Jade Cargill signing What is Matt Riddle’s future? Reviews of AEW Rampage’s “Grand Slam 2,” Collision, and Dynamite including the Adam Cole announcement, the Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson match, the MJF-Jay White exchange, and more A preview of AEW WrestleDream A review of New Japan Destruction ...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 1 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-27-2013) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Alex Greenfield, Alex provides backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Randy Orton really like, why did Vince McMahon pick on Jim Ross, thoughts on today's WWE storylines, what TNA needs to do to get ahead, what he would do next with the Wyatt Family, is Kevin Dunn good or bad for Vince McMahon, how is a WWE script written, and so much more. Live phone calls and email questi...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 18 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-24-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the 11-on-3 Raw main event, the latest in Triple H & Stephanie's Power Trip, Big Show punching The Miz, Hulk Hogan's future, Stephanie's character, Mickie James's future, and more. As always, live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-p...
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 22 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They discussed the frustrating push of Roman Reigns and speculate on the long-term impact of All In. There’s also some MLW conversation and other topics. In a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss whether ROH and Impact are primed to grow and reach new heights ...
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 8 min
This week's Interview Classic episode is from ten years ago (9-20-2013), with Jerry Jarrett as the special guest. The discussion was, in effect, a companion conversation to the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic documentaries - historical insight into transition from territories to national promotions plus in the VIP exclusive Aftershow, insight on Dixie Carter and the state of TNA, how would Vince McMahon have been affected if Hulk Hogan had not been available to him, what kind of a difference would a ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell including WWE Raw and Night of Champions fallout, will Bryan's eventual title win mean much, will TNA go back to Impact Zone, will there be a new Heyman Guy featuring live calls and emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 57 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 "Everything with Rich & Wade" podcast. They discuss these topics: The Rock's appearance on Smackdown, social media and cable metrics, should he wrestle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania next year instead of Cody Rhodes Becky Lynch's impact on NXT ratings last week The changing dynamic with Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including ratings and format chan...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 14 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-14-2018) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck, he previews Hell in a Cell from top to bottom including extended discussions on Becky Lynch’s character, Braun Strowman’s heel turn, the prospects of Roman Reigns as a babyface, Asuka’s portrayal, the pros and cons of a long title reign for Samoa Joe or A.J. Styles after HIAC, insight into Vince McMahon's approach to booking certain characters, and more. Become a supporter of this ...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 45 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jonny Fairplay. They discussed WWE’s overwhelming number of events they’re promoting at once, the latest on Becky Lynch’s character and whether she’s an anti-hero, whether Samoa Joe’s storytime worked, Roman Reigns’s possible WrestleMania opponents, All In and what lessons it offers the larger wrestling industry, where NXT fits into the land...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net with live callers and email questions the previous night's Raw including the final Night of Champions hype, the return of Goldust, viewership analysis, Triple H's digs at Edge not drawing a dime, Bryan vs. Ambrose, live calls, emails, and even a little NFL talk at the end. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 3 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 impact the WWE ownership change could have on the product that will be welcome and unwelcome by fans The post-C.M. Punk AEW and how the Elite have handled things AEW spreading themselves thin with too much content leading to viewership, attendance, and booking concerns The...
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 33 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (9-7-2018), Justin Roberts talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend his favorite weekend as a fan or ring announcer in the wrestling business. What was different from WWE in terms of the mood among wrestlers and the buzz among fans? What did he think at ringside as time was running out on the main event? What is next for everyone involved in All In? How did Starrcast compare to WWE Fan Axxess events he was part of? ...
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 25 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-8-2013), former ECW Champ Justin Credible gives his thoughts on Triple H Power Trip angle, why he was a Clique pledge for a while, revamping TNA, which ECW originals he'd like to wrestle, and more with live phone calls and emails questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 55 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: Early discussion points on C.M. Punk including what might be next for him in pro wrestling WWE Smackdown review WWE Raw review NXT review AEW Rampage review AEW Collision review AEW Dynamite review UFC Fight Night review and UFC Australia preview Review of the Gene Kiniski book Remembering Sheik Adnan El Kaissey ...
Sep 08, 2023•2 hr 40 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presented a special “Thursday Roundtable” edition of the WKPWP Flagship with guest analysts Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com and Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics radio. They delve into the Business side and Artistic side of the All In and Starrcast weekend, evaluating the success of the show in both categories, including some considerable overlapping. What...
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 43 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to discuss the Triple H Power Trip angle dominating Raw & Smackdown, where do Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Big Show, and others go from here, and live calls and emails on a range of topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Sep 03, 2023•2 hr 8 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-30-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss the top stories of the week including big developments with Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman, what are the odds of Cody, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega ending up on WrestleMania next year, thoughts on what’s at stake at All In on Saturday night, is Brie Bella hurting Daniel Bryan’...
Sep 01, 2023•2 hr 22 min
This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-30-2013) features Canadian wrestling historian Greg Oliver who discusses Bret Hart's pettiness, the historical art of being a heel, recollections of interviewing many wrestling greats, Chris Benoit tragedy impact, Canada wrestling over the years, the evolution of wrestling media coverage, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 42 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Nick Hausman of the Haus of Wrestling. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk-Jack Perry backstage incident and ramifications Preview of WWE Fastlane State of AEW All Out with a thin line-up and maybe no Punk in Chicago Bray Wyatt's legacy John Cena's returning, but what will he do? MJF vs. Adam Cole and where it goes from here Effy seeking Dennis Rodman Become a supporter o...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-23-2013), with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, hosted by Wade Keller, they tackle these topics: WWE without John Cena, Jericho sandbagging Ryback, his biggest paydays and years, Curtis Axel progress, Triple H-Wade Keller controversy, Scott Hall, Steve Austin, A.J. Styles dilemma, Samoa Joe, the state of industry, and much much more. It's always a great show full of insight when Waltman is a guest on the Livecast, one of the listeners' favorite...
Aug 27, 2023•2 hr 58 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-20-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net as they discuss Summerslam and Raw fallout including babyface depth without John Cena, the RVD & Ricardo pairing, too much of the McMahons, Darren Young's push, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 22 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of 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. In this episode, they focus on various WWE topics including the WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, WWE factions headed into fall, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, L.A. Knight, Dominik compared to Chad Gable, and more. Then they also talk Impact, the Frasier reboot, the Dexter reboot, and more....
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 58 min
