In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (1-4-2019), Wade Keller interviews Ken Resnick. Ken was Gene’s understudy in the AWA who eventually would replace him as the main interviewer when Gene left for the WWF. Resnick would later follow Okerlund to the WWF. Resnick talks about learning from Gene by observing him and receiving advice. He also talks about what it was like in the AWA when Okerlund left, and how Okerlund received Ken when he arrived in the WWF a few years later....
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and podcaster Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: The Rock's return and prospects for Roman Reigns match How Rock affects C.M. Punk's and Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania journey Mercedes Monet/Sasha Banks as a free agent player in early 2024 and where she best fits in The Damien Priest tease of a Money in the Bank cash-in at the end of Seth Rollins vs. Drew M...
Jan 03, 2024•3 hr 1 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, and more. This is part two of two and was originally VIP-exclusive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 42 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-31-2013), PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell filled in for Wade Keller and was joined by former PWTorch columnist Mark Madden for a "Rockin' New Year's Eve" special. They discussed with live callers what more Daniel Bryan has to do to get in favor with WWE management, last night's Raw, the Rumble, radio and announcing stories, reality TV, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Greg Parks, a longtime PWTorch Newsletter columnist and host of Wrestling Night in America. They present their respective Top Ten Stories of 2018 Lists and compare their similarities and differences, discussing in-depth each story and why it ranked as high as it did including these topics: Saudi Arabia, Fox TV deal, Ronda Rousey,...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago today (12-27-2013), Wade Keller interviews former WCW World Champion Diamond Dallas Page. In this interview DDP talks about the progress of DDP Yoga and new technologies he's working with, the backstage politics of WCW when he won Battle Bowl, the prospects and interest level he has had over the years in matches against Randy Orton or Undertaker at a WrestleMania, an update on the lives of former housemates Jake Roberts and Scott Hall, ...
Dec 28, 2023•2 hr
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. They discuss these topics: Preview AEW Worlds End Some changes in AEW's approach in 2024 that could amplify what they are doing well Examine the Continental Classic so far and what's still to come Look ahead of WWE's first shows of 2024 Discuss the paths C.M. Punk and Cody Rhodes are on Some Minnesota Vikings talk also, of course! Become...
Dec 27, 2023•2 hr 35 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-21-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They begin with their predictions and choices for the four major singles matches (men’s & women’s) at WrestleMania 35, is Seth Rollins really a top top act after latest performances on mic and in the ring, are the McMahons going to be on TV every week no...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-20-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates who discusses in great depth and detail the original plans for the revamped World Hvt. Title in 2002, who was originally supposed to get the title, and how it ended up around the waist of Triple H, and what was supposed to happen then that didn't. Plus early Brock Lesnar stories and speculation on whether had he stuck around it would have affected John Cena's an...
Dec 23, 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: A review of AEW's Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite from the last week including many Continental Classic Tournament matches. A review of WWE's Smackdown and Raw including the C.M. Punk-Seth Rollins exchange and the U.S. Title contendership tournament starting. A review of NXT Deadline and the follow-up NXT TV sho...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 18 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They begin with a discussion on Vince McMahon’s “shake-up” and why so many are so let down by it, and then discuss the announced NXT call-ups, the ROH roster changes headed into 2019, and more current topics including Daniel Bryan, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey,...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss WWE Raw from the night before including the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton main event, the C.M. Punk-Shawn Michaels segment, the rise of tag teams, and A.J. Styles's future, plus an in-depth on the WWE Network and TV deals and how TNA could be affected. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 56 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-13-2013), Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part two of two. The following topics were covered in part two: An in-depth discussion on major WWE changes. How will wrestlers deal with PPV bonus changes? Scott Hall health update and DDP's role in helping wrestlers Stephanie McMahon and C.M. Punk being chummy in the ring after Raw. WrestleMania 30 line-up thoughts. Could New Japan make inroads into the U.S. market. A ...
Dec 18, 2023•2 hr 5 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-13-2013), Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part one of two. The following topics were covered in part one: Might Shawn Michaels return at WM30 against Bryan. Details on different wrestling ring construction. Three hour Raw from wrestler's perspective. The WWE Performance Center. And more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-14-2018), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a preview of that Sunday’s WWE TLC event including Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, and more including backstage insights and anecdotes on the WWE creative process and Vince McMahon in particular. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestlin...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 10 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Rich Fann from the PWTorch Livecast “Deep Dive with Rich Fann.” They begin with a discussion on industry reaction to record low Raw and Smackdown ratings including how fans who are critical are sometimes getting blamed for speaking out and not understanding the process, then a full preview of the WWE TLC PPV line-up and then a preview of th...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss Raw with a focus on the final hype for TLC, the crowd reaction for Daniel Bryan, A.J. Styles's TNA future, WWE Network plans, and more with live callers and email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 8 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk ratings, storylines, backstage demeanor, and more Comparing how Seth Rollins is handling his feelings about Punk compared to how "Hangman" Page handled them Thoughts on AEW's Continental Classic so far including Swerve Strickland, Daniel Garcia, Bryan Danielson A strong Swerve Strickland promo this week The ...
Dec 13, 2023•2 hr 40 min
This Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-8-2018) features an interview with former WWE Creative Team member Dave Lagana who looks ahead to 2019 changes with All Elite Wrestling, the latest on the NWA, ROH signings, declining WWE ratings, Dynamite Kid memories, more. Then in a bonus segment from five years ago (12-8-2018), Rich Fann's "Deep Dive" features Zack Heydorn as they delve into the world of entrances for wrestlers. In addition to the skeleton of an entrance, Zack and Rich d...
Dec 10, 2023•2 hr 15 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-6-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph discussing WWE Network plans, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Chris Benoit conspiracies, Stephanie McMahon's new title, how Triple H differs from Vince McMahon creatively, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted solo talking with live calls and answering email questions on a wide range of topics including TLC's main event and whether Triple H could walk out of TLC as the Unified Champion, WWE Network, could Magnus (Nick Aldis) be a good heel for TNA, Stephanie McMahon's new corporate title, could AAA be a big success in the U.S., and more. Then a bonus epis...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 25 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-3-2013), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell guest hosted for Wade Keller with usual cohost Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers that week's Raw, TLC main event scenarios, Undisputed vs. Unified, TNA's Thanksgiving Impact "offering," and much more. Plus, in bonus time with live calls & emails, Jason provides an update on TNA's for-sale situation, plus more...
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 9 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. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk's first 10 days back in WWE AEW Continental Classic so far plus predictions and options Swerve Strickland's upside Randy Orton's return. MJF - keep the title on on him or time to move on? Ric Flair in AEW TNA All In 2024 Wembley ticket sales Josh Dobbs and the Minnesota Vikings Become a supporter of t...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-30-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to answer Mailbag questions including these topics: Becky-Charlotte-Rousey options, can Cody Rhodes be centerpiece star of a national company, can Asuka be embraced by Vince McMahon as a top star, ROH post-Elite departures, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-29-2013), Wade Keller interviews first Matt Hardy who previews his main event match at WrestleCade tomorrow night in Winston-Salem, N.C. against Carlito in the main event, with a phone call run-in from Carlito’s manager, Johnny Fairplay. Hardy also discusses the merits of WWE Writers as part of the current TV writing process. Ex-WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini then joins the show to speak about the value WWE wri...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-29-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the new All Elite Wrestling’s prospects and how it’ll affect ROH, Impact, NJPW, NXT, plus ROH’s Final Battle PPV line-up and how ROH is set-up for 2019 with so many top stars departing and additions that could make up some of the losses. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk ...
Dec 02, 2023•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 VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: A review of last weekend's AEW Rampage and AEW Collision including more Continental Classic tournament matches. A review of last night's AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Samoa Joe segment, Adam Copeland-Christian Cage, and more Continental Classic matches. A review of Tuesday's NXT episode. A review of last week's ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 45 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-26-2013), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell guest hosting with Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers all of the angles from John Cena vs. Randy Orton at TLC - to unify or not unify, screwy finish or clean finish, will it do business or flop, how will it affect the Rumble, WM30, more? Plus, more discussion from Monday's Raw, including the aggravating "variety ...
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 25 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-22-2013), Wade Keller interviews former “Stone Cold” Steve Austin including live callers during the first hour with a wide range of topics on current events and his career, then a full hour of a VIP Aftershow with email topics and a long discussion walking through the six months after his famous Austin 3:16 King of Ring promo and the roller coaster ride when he really began to take off. Topics include a potential John Cena heel turn...
Nov 26, 2023•2 hr 23 min
