In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (2-29-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy. They discuss WrestleMania 35 Weekend, key matches at WrestleMania 35 including top matches to look forward to, a professional comedian’s take on the Braun Strowman vs. Colin Jost/Michael Che saga, the prospects of AEW and what their niche ought to be compared to WWE, some Titan Tower memories as WWE prepares to move its headquarters, and more. Become a suppo...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 55 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: Analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns face-to-face on Smackdown and Rock bloodying Cody on Raw. A full review of Smackdown and then Raw including the C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley segments. A rundown of NXT from Tuesday A reaction to AEW Dynamite havi...
Mar 29, 2024•2 hr 19 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-27-2014), Wade Keller interviews that year's new WWE Hall of Fame member Scott Hall discussing when he found out about the Hall of Fame, his recovery from addiction, and more. And then in part two, ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph joins the show with fascinating backstage insights on WrestleManias 21-26 plus WM30 and WM31 predictions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrest...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They cover these topics: The Kofi Kingston storyline headed into WrestleMania including this week’s developments, Charlotte’s surprise Smackdown Title win, the length of WrestleMania, The ROH/NJ G1 Supercard MSG final line-up, NXT Takeover New York, and more. Become a supporter of t...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-25-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype and take live calls and answer email questions on all WM30 hype. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Today we flash back five years (3-22-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Racist aspect of Kofi Kingston-Vince McMahon dynamic, if Becky Lynch had faced Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series would Charlotte be getting one-on-one against Ronda at WM, Walter-Pete Dunne at Takeover, is WrestleMania 35 line-up apathy deserved, are WWE storylines dragging on too long, and more. Be...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on the ...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 10 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They discuss Raw and Smackdown in-depth including the latest WrestleMania 35 developments, react to A.J. Styles re-upping with WWE, reaction to the big Johnny Gargano-Tomasso Ciampa angle on NXT TV last week and the follow-up to Ciampa’s injury regarding...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 41 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:AEW FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW... Mercedes Moné's AEW debut, the weak first rating and what it means, the state of the AEW Women's Division Kazuchika Okada as a heel with The Young Bucks and whether it'd have been better for Will Ospreay to be a heel and Okada the face Preview of this week's Dynamite dissect...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 59 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Today we flash back five years (3-15-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Ronda Rousey’s heel turn, did Roman Reigns return too soon, does Kofi Kingston have to win at WM, A.J. Styles-Randy Orton, Triple H-Batista, Becky Lynch damaged in last month or two, Hall of Fame drama, who from WWE could host SNL, Hardys-Usos, Shane McMahon, and more. Become a...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 37 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews Grantland's David Shoemaker featuring in-depth analysis of Daniel Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, C.M. Punk effect in Chicago, Hulk Hogan/John Cena alliance, Brock Lesnar-Taker hype, and more with live caller questions and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Mar 14, 2024•2 hr 20 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net to discuss the week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including WrestleMania’s line-up depth and quality at this stage, a preview of the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV, AEW’s TV deal speculation including the pros and cons of streaming options and how the Turner/WarnerMedia changes could affect things, Jeff...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 36 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: The naming of Nick Khan, Brad Blum, and Stephanie McMahon as officers not sued as mentioned in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon. The potential impact and politics of Mercedes Monet in AEW. The first week of Okada in AEW as a full-time wrestler and some discussion of his reported salary and storyline ...
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 27 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Today we flash back five years (3-8-2019) to a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the “Not Sam Wrestling Podcast” and a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They previewed WWE Fastlane including the top four matches in-depth, plus an evaluation of every match on the announced line-up including the build-up for each match. They also predicted which match will go on last and look ahead a bit to WrestleMania. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 43 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: Review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite including Todd's take on Okada aligning with The Young Bucks and where the AEW World Title situation seems to be heading Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT including an observation that Rock appears to be on the verge of bein...
Mar 08, 2024•2 hr 29 min
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle Punk-Chicago and Taker-Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestles conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions. Become a ...
Mar 06, 2024•2 hr 10 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’s f...
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr 10 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-4-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed WWE's strategy to deal with C.M. Punk's absence in Chicago, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker hype, inconsistencies in Hunter/Steph on-air appearances, and much more with live callers and email questions including a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...
Mar 03, 2024•2 hr 22 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin, the star of the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix." They discuss Roman Reigns's return, Batista's return, Kevin Owens' return, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon, Matt Riddle in NXT, NXT TV review, latest NJPW happenings and looking ahead at Jay White's upcoming top match-ups, plus a UFC preview. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 55 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-1-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell for a special Mailbag Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Kofi Kingston’s push, Kevin Owens’ return, Vince McMahon-Hunter power dynamic, Samoa Joe, should Roman Reigns change name and look, The Shield, Daniel Bryan losing on TV as champi...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 49 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-28-2014), Wade Keller interviews Matt Morgan who covers a lot of current events and WWE and TNA memories including why he retired, his thoughts on C.M. Punk-WWE, thoughts on future WWE stars including Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Cesearo, plans for him and Hulk Hogan in TNA had he not left, and much more including live calls and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-w...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 43 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-25-2014), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell fills in for Wade Keller as host and is joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers yesterday's WWE Network launch, Raw, Powell's in-person Elimination Chamber thoughts, and much more. Plus, VIP Aftershow with Mailbag questions answered from VIP members. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 45 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: Is it becoming more clear what Rock's role at WrestleMania will be? What options exist? What are the pros and cons of those options? Reflecting on the Elimination Chamber including whether WWE intentionally made the event more predictable and less news-worthy to avoid fans in North America resenting the time sl...
Feb 28, 2024•2 hr 29 min
Today we flash back five years (2-25-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the NXT wrestler appearances on Raw and Smackdown, Drew McIntyre’s push, Asuka’s push, the futures of Sheamus and Cesaro, a shortage of returning legacy stars for WrestleMania season, why is Smackdown typically better than Raw, Steve Austin possibly adding to Becky Lynch's act, le...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2019), Wade Keller interviews Rob Van Dam, a former top star with WWE, ECW, and WCW. In this interview, he talks about his new documentary “Headstrong” that came out this week. Topics include concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, his future in pro wrestling, reading people’s energy, WWE wrestlers who want to leave but don’t for some reason, how he’d handle social media if it were around when...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 39 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-21-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss a wide range of topics including Kofi-Mania, AEW’s sellout and their thoughts on AEW’s rollout so far, WrestleMania 35 line-up options, NXT wrestlers on Raw & Smackdown and what it means and whether it was awful or terrible or actually okay, the state of ROH and Impact early in 2019, and more....
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 51 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews Justin Credible who covers a lot of current events and ECW memories including his reaction to C.M. Punk's departure, Hulk Hogan's return to WWE, Elimination Chamber predictions, WrestleMania 30 scenarios, Daniel Bryan's push, Batista's flat return, ECW memories, does he regret any bumps/stunts in ECW, where does Jerry Lynn rank on list of best workers of the last 25 years, how might WWE Network affect...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 54 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: The last week of WWE happenings with The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre Reaction to more key segments and matches on Smackdown and Raw. A preview the Elimination Chamber with predictions plus evaluating the line-up and hype Some talk about the latest WWE production innovations with AEW planning some changes next. Do...
Feb 21, 2024•2 hr 10 min
