PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Stephanie Chase from the Stephanie Chase YouTube Channel and Substack. They discuss these topics: Should Forbidden Door even be an annual event given the decline of New Japan Pro Wrestling? Is this year's line-up essentially a one-match show in terms of big mainstream appeal to potential customers? Why is AEW viewership in decline when WWE's viewership is increasing? What ...
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr 48 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller conducted a two-and-a-half-hour-plus interview with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part two of two. Topics included his thoughts on his place in history with is controversial past, TNA's future and ring, does he watch back his own matches, Punk's silence, does Ruthless Aggression actually exist behind the scenes, what did he see in Reigns early on and what was he like behind the scenes, and more. B...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller conducted a two-and-a-half-hour-plus interview with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part one of two. Topics included his WWE career and what he's up to these days, plus current events such as when John Cena might turn heel, reaction to Undertaker's streak ending, why Waltman was first to pitch Reigns as top prospect, reaction to C.M. Punk's silence, and much much more. Live callers and email questio...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Today we flash back five years (6-21-2019) 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 preview WWE Stomping Grounds. They discuss what’s at stake in each match, the pros and cons of outcomes, wide-ranging Baron Corbin special ref speculation, the viability of the roster split in this Wildcard Rules era, why 205 Live should be on your radar, and much more. Become a suppo...
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 7 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-17-2014), Travis Bryant filled in for Wade and was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to talk about Raw from the night before and other hot topics in the news including these topics: What has Roman Reigns done to earn being the Face of WWE, the Cody Rhodes & Goldust team, Legends House, Rusev and Lana, the TV future of TNA, ideas for Daniel Bryan matches in WWE, Kevin Hart on Ra...
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 7 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics: Did Saturday's angle at Clash at the Castle effectively make a case for C.M. Punk being the heel and Drew McIntyre being the babyface in their feud? (This 12 minute segment that starts today's Flagship was also presented a "12 Minute Hot Take" on our YouTube Channel, so search "pwtorch" to watch that p...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 47 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show discussing early ECW days, why he left wrestling in the mid-'90s, his diverse involvement in wrestling over the years, and much more with 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, 2024•1 hr 21 min
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member.LIST OF TOPICS COVERED... As a professional stand-up comedian, he evaluates R-Truth's 24/7 Title reign and ideas for others with the 24/7 Title including Bob Backlund. What's not working for him with the Bray Wyatt's "Firefly Funhouse." The sloppy narrative structure of WWE including a story ...
Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 47 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-13-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They compare short-term and long-term value of 34 year olds Drew McIntyre and Jon Moxley, evaluate the post-Ronda Rousey WWE Women’s Division, the implications of the AEW PPV buyrate and the growing signs of synergy with Warner Media, the latest Firefly Funhouse, WWE back to celebrati...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 44 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: A change in WWE locker room culture when it comes to locker room contract renewals, the change in the pace of re-signing wrestler, and how wrestlers are showing how aware they are of the money WWE is raking in these days. Clash at the Castle hype analysis and show predictions including extended discussions on C...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 56 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-10-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss in-depth the follow-up to the breakup of The Shield, a better promo approach for Seth Rollins fresh off of his heel turn, possible Shield replacement members, how Daniel Bryan was cheated out of something most injured babyfaces get, MITB thoughts, and much more with live calls and emails fro...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Today we flash back five years (6-7-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They answer mailbag questions on these topics: Ricochet and Aleister Black, NXT UK, Austin Aries-AEW, 24/7 Title, Fox debut championship picture, Jon Moxley interview talking points, Brock Lesnar bait and switch, WWE frustrations, pros and cons of various non-WWE alternative weekly TV shows, Bray Wyatt’...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-6-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They preview WWE Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia, review NXT Takeover, speculate on the main roster potential for key NXT takes, discuss AEW potential signings, reaction to the Jon Moxley interview revelations, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...
Jun 08, 2024•2 hr 2 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a special Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Jon Moxley (f/k/a Dean Ambrose). This was Mox’s second long-form interview and the first he recorded since his AEW surprise debut last Saturday night at “AEW Double or Nothing” in Las Vegas. This was, by design, a follow-up to his first interview earlier that week with Chris Jericho on his podcast which has been the talk of the pro wrestling industry for several days, so we didn't cover the same territory but...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-6-2014), PWTorch editor interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member John Piermarini. They go in-depth with reaction to the Seth Rollins turn, Money in the Bank and Summerslam speculation, lots of backstage insights from his days on writing team, and much more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Jun 05, 2024•1 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, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics: Pat McAfee controversy The choice Tony Khan for the AEW World Title this summer with Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, and MJF, among others The possible paths the Raw-based WWE Hvt. Title could take this summer including Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, C.M. Punk, and Gunther. The Liv Morgan-Dominik Myster...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 18 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-3-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the pros and cons of the Seth Rollins heel turn, whether Roman Reigns was the best choice to push to top, and Money in the Bank possibilities with live callers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Jun 04, 2024•2 hr 6 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-1-2014), PWTorch editor is joined by guest Jon Moxley (f/k/a Dean Ambrose). This is Mox’s second long-form interview and the first he recorded since his AEW surprise debut last Saturday night at “AEW Double or Nothing” in Las Vegas. This is by design a follow-up to his first interview earlier this week with Chris Jericho on his podcast which has been the talk of the pro wrestling industry for several days, so we’re not covering the s...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 30 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: Becky Lynch's last match in WWE in a while, it appears, and what her future could be in either WWE or AEW Thoughts on the latest in AEW's TV negotiations A look at the rebound in Dynamite ratings this week A look at the pre-PLE episode of WWE Smackdown A review of this week's Raw includi...
May 31, 2024•2 hr 6 min
In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-30-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Greg Parks, the host of the “Wrestling Night in America” PWTorch Dailycast and columnist for the PWTorch Newsletter. They answer a strong diverse mix of mailbag questions from all over the world on these topics: Jon Moxley on the Chris Jericho podcast, AEW’s potential effect on NXT, ROH, WWE, plus AEW Double or Nothing pre-show issues, AEW in ...
May 30, 2024•2 hr 18 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-27-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw, final hype for the WWE Payback event, Daniel Bryan's situation, is Zeb overshadowing Swagger, Bo Dallas's debut, Alicia Fox, and more including live calls and emails questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-w...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 38 min
In this week’s 5 Years Ago Flashback episode (5-24-2019), Wade Keller was joined by Sam Roberts. They previewed the first AEW Double or Nothing including the price point and roster depth and mainstream buzz. They also discussed the new WWE 24/7 Title, NXT Takeover XXV line-up, the state of the WWE Women’s Division since WrestleMania, Super Showdown, Dolph Ziggler’s noteworthy return, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast-...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 58 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-16-2014), PWTorch editor is joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Matt McCarthy who talks about being part of the build-up to WrestleMania 12, being backstage at the actual event, and being around for the big Brock Lesnar return afterward, plus Undertaker, Bryan, Punk, Network, Shield, and many more current events discussed with live calls and email questions including a VIP Exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
May 25, 2024•2 hr 27 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss that week's Raw, options if Daniel Bryan is stripped, what ROH should do next to take advantage of momentum, WWE stock's collapse, and much more with live callers and email questions in the VIP Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 49 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-23-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the importance of Double or Nothing to AEW’s future, the decline in Being the Elite viewership in the last year, the introduction of the 24/7 Title, Dolph Ziggler’s return, Super Showdown controversy and what WWE should do about it, and has Vince McMahon benefited more from lu...
May 23, 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 Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics: A preview of the entire WWE King & Queen of the Ring line-up with an evaluation of the tournaments so far and what the booking of outcomes and finishes has told us about the winners and the losers so far. A preview of AEW Double or Nothing along with thoughts on other AEW topics in the news. Mailbag topics ...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 15 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-13-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Daniel Bryan's injury and the ramifications of it on WWE this summer, live calls on Raw, TNA, ROH, New Japan, Evolution, Bray's future, and more. And in the VIP Aftershow, discussion on Jeff Jarrett's GFW start-up, TNA's future, C.M. Punk being a savior, and more. Become a supporter of this ...
May 20, 2024•2 hr 14 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin for a special Wildcard Edition including analysis of Raw and Smackdown, what the XFL TV deal means to its future, NXT TV including Kushida, NJPW’s Dontaku events the previous weekend, and the latest event analysis and previews from UFC and Bellator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Today we flash back five years (5-17-2019) 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 discuss these topics: Firefly Funhouse, Reigns overexposure already, AEW-TNT, WWE ratings, Mid-Card Storylines, MITB cash-in rules, Courting non-fans, jobbers, and more. Then a bonus podcast follows the Mailbag as we present “Alan 4L’s ProWres Paradise” with Alan Counihan, usually a VIP-excl...
May 18, 2024•2 hr 27 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-16-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the breaking news of TNT announcing that they have partnered with AEW to “begin airing weekly matches later this year,” what was learned, what can be parsed from the press release, and more about AEW’s prospects and the challenges they face. Al...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 54 min
