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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Kellerwww.pwtorch.com
30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160

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Episodes

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WWE Network hype, Summerslam developments, Steph-Brie, TNA's future, live calls, emails

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-5-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss WWE Network hype on Raw, question whether WWE Network will air PPVs next year, Summerslam developments on Raw, disappointing turn in the Steph-Brie storyline, TNA's future, GFW announcements, and more including live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Aug 06, 20242 hr 6 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Hernandez provides amazing insights into frustration with how TNA operated, his odd way of being released, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-4-2014), Wade Keller interviews Shawn Hernandez, formerly of TNA from 2006 through 2014. He provides amazing insights into frustration with how TNA has operated over the last eight years, his odd and disheartening way of being released, backstage stories, and much more with live callers and emails in the mix. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Aug 03, 20242 hr 18 min

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Parks talk AEW mystery team, Becky’s push, creation of wrestler names, TNA-AEW comparison, 24/7 Title, a WWE G1

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-2-2019) with guest cohost Jonny Fairplay, one-time TNA on-air manager, long-time indy manager, one-time personal manager for the late Roddy Piper, former Survivor contestant, and host of the Survivor NSFW podcast, they answer questions on these topics: AEW’s Chris Jericho mystery partners Becky Lynch’s push The creation of wrestler names TNA-AEW comparison Storyline-wise why do wrestlers even want the 24...

Aug 03, 20241 hr 42 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk NXT potential head-to-head with AEW, AEW’s announced matches for TNT, Summerslam hype, G1, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-1-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Greg Parks, a PWTorch Newsletter columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycast “Wrestling Night in America” podcast every Sunday. Wade and Greg discuss AEW announcing a tag team match with mystery partners with Chris Jericho for their debut on TNT on Oct. 2, they analyze some of the top Summerslam developments on Raw and Smackdown this week, the...

Aug 01, 20242 hr 9 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks discuss Blood & Guts going too far, Summerslam build, Joe Hendry, new TNA Champ, G1 surprises, ROH, Mailbag

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics: AEW going too far with stupid fire threat finish to Blood & Guts and the controversial unprotected chairshot to the head AEW Collision residence in Arlington, Tex., week two, and whether the format is a sign Tony Khan is giving up on the brand or just resigning himself to the reality of t...

Jul 31, 20242 hr 15 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Cody's direction, Ventura defamation trial victory, Reigns or Bryan to headline WM31, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-29-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the Jesse Ventura defamation trial victory, the TNA-Spike situation, should Roman Reigns or Daniel Bryan headline WM31, should Taker return, WWE Network predictions, Raw reax, and more with a mix of live calls and emails. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supp...

Jul 30, 20242 hr 30 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Sgt. Slaughter talks with Keller & Mitchell about his entire career from Vince Jr. run-ins, Vince Sr., Verne Gagne, Dusty

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-27-2019), Wade Keller and guest cohost Bruce Mitchell interviewed with Sgt. Slaughter. Sarge has not done many interviews before, and none of this length and scope and depth. It took place in front of a live audience on July 26, 2019 at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame event at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. In this interview, Slaughter walks through his career from the start, going territory to t...

Jul 27, 20242 hr 21 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk CM Punk’s return to Starrcast and potential in AEW, Moxley’s New Japan G1 performances, Raw Reunion

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-25-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin.” Todd and Wade discuss C.M. Punk’s return to Starrcast and potential in AEW, Jon Moxley’s New Japan G1 performances so far, a detailed review of the WWE Raw Reunion, WWE’s decision to begin featuring Hulk Hogan again, plus NXT, UFC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 35 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Booker T talks Punk's WWE departure, the new New Day gimmick, biggest regret, Triple H 2003 angle, Reigns's push, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-25-2014), Wade Keller interviews Booker T for the second time. He discussed a wide array of topics including those presented by live callers and email questions. Touting his first Internet PPV on Sunday night broadcasting his Reality of Wrestling event being taped Saturday night with his trainees and special guest stars. The 2003 angle with Triple H His biggest regret of his professional career. The hot topic of racism in wrestling a...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 38 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Blood & Guts, Summerslam line-up, AEW's TV situation, Collision's new setting, Lashley's non-WWE future

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: AEW's TV situation and Collision's new setting Summerslam's line-up and the match build so far AEW Dynamite preview including Blood & Guts Bobby Lashley's non-WWE future TNA Slammiversary Various Mailbag topics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Jul 24, 20242 hr 18 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Lana controversy, Jesse Ventura trial, TNA Impact in NYC, Summerslam line-up, Angle's future

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-22-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss last night's Raw, Lana controversy, Jesse Ventura trial, TNA Impact in New York City, SDW indy show headlined by Cabana vs. Pearce, Summerslam line-up, Kurt Angle's future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--30769...

Jul 21, 20242 hr 2 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Brother Devon talks about his return to TNA TV, HOF induction, lots of TNA questions addressed, his future

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-18-2014), special guest host Jim Valley interviewed TNA wrestler Brother Devon fresh off his TNA TV return on Thursday night, plus a discussion of his "Hope for a Single Mom" wrestling show in Florida, tons of TNA questions addressed. And in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Devon talks about his future in pro wrestling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076...

Jul 20, 20241 hr 36 min

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell cover these topics: Reigns passion and heel turn, Bryan’s announcement, Kofi vs. Orton, Nakamura’s push

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-19-2019) with cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss Shinsuke Nakamura’s new push, Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt, whether Roman Reigns is passionate enough about his job, is Corey Graves overexposed, is AEW going to hurt Impact, ROH, and other indies, Daniel Bryan’s announcement, shouldn’t WWE be judged as a TV show and not a sporting e...

Jul 20, 20241 hr 43 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk AEW’s highs and lows so far, Brock cashing in, NJPW G1 so far, KO-Shane feud, Evolve, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-18-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk AEW’s highs and lows so far, Brock Lesnar cashing in, NJPW G1 so far, Kevin Owens-Shane McMahon feud, Evolve’s anniversary special, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Jul 19, 20242 hr 5 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Summerslam line-up taking shape, AEW 250, Cody reveals issue with Bucks, Vaquer, AEW-TV deal developments

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: Is Summerslam turning into a deep ensemble-style show or is there a clear main event or two? Analysis of the build and speculation on the direction of key Summerslam matches including Wyatt Sicks, C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins, Damien Priest-Gunther, Bron Breakker-Sami Zayn-Ilja Dragunov, and mor...

Jul 17, 20242 hr 9 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss if Reigns is as bad of a friend as Cena, odd Paul Heyman absence from Cesaro match, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-15-2014), guest host Bruce Mitchell was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw, the odd Paul Heyman absence from Cesaro match, Battleground hype, is Roman Reigns as bad of a friend as John Cena, what was up with all those Network plugs, and much more with live callers. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter o...

Jul 16, 20242 hr 15 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks predict Dynamite's first TNT rating, WWE Extreme Rules, AEW Fight for the Fallen, New Japan G1 in Dallas

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-12-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Greg Parks, a PWTorch columnist and host of Wrestling Night in America. They discuss these topics: Analysis of the build for WWE Extreme Rules with match order and match outcome predictions Analysis of AEW Fight for the Fallen with match predictions New Japan G1 from Dallas AEW viewership prediction for TNT debut And more! Become a sup...

Jul 15, 20242 hr 14 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Drew McIntyre discusses his WWE release, reaction to Taker's WM30 loss to Lesnar, locker room reaction to Punk, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-11-2014), Wade Keller interviews Drew McIntyre (Andrew Galloway) over two hours including the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow portion featuring these topics: His take on being released last month by WWE What the next stage of his pro wrestling career is going to look like If he hopes to return to WWE, whether he thinks he did anything wrong to cause his release C.M. Punk's departure, Undertaker's locker room leadership Reaction to...

Jul 14, 20242 hr 23 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WWE already calling Cena the greatest ever, which Shield member had improved the most, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-8-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw, which Shield member had improved the most, were signs pointing to Punk return, had WWE discarded Daniel Bryan from their plans, why was WWE calling John Cena greatest ever, and much more with live callers and then email questions in the previously VIP-exclusive Af...

Jul 13, 20242 hr 29 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Mitchell talk WWE Extreme Rules hype, Bischoff & Heyman smokescreen, AEW Fight for the Fallen, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Bruce Mitchell, the PWTorch senior columnist and host of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show. They discuss these topics: WWE Extreme Rules hype and the fiasco that was the Cedric Alexander angle on Raw and the Undertaker & Roman tag team hype Why Bruce thinks the Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman positions are a smokescreen The history of Vince McM...

Jul 11, 20242 hr 33 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell react to Emma's arrest and other happenings on Raw, Kurt Angle's new role, live callers, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-1-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to break down all the happenings on the previous night's WWE Raw plus react to Emma's arrest, Kurt Angle's new role, react to live World Cup action, take calls, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Jul 10, 20241 hr 49 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Cena's possible final opponents, MJF's turn and promo, Punk-Seth, Rhea-Dom, Britt-Mone, Ethan Page, more

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics: John Cena's ideal final opponent at WrestleMania and a list of other wrestlers he might face on tour MJF's heel turn and subsequent noteworthy promo on Collision including whether it got too lost in the weeds of star ratings vs. TV ratings instead of legacy-building and power-grabbing through...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 53 min

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Fairplay: Can AEW find its groove with competing visions? Why did Vince choose Bischoff & Heyman? More

In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-7-2019) with guest cohost Jonny Fairplay, one-time TNA on-air manager, long-time indy manager, one-time personal manager for the late Roddy Piper, former Survivor contestant, and host of the Survivor NSFW podcast, they answer questions on these topics: Why does Vince McMahon even have creative team if he overrides others? Is AEW getting the portrayal of women right so far? Who’s good fit for Aleister Bla...

Jul 06, 20241 hr 26 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk AEW Fyter Fest, Heyman & Bischoff Executive Director news, ROH Best in the World, Impact, Raw, SD

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin.” Todd and Wade reviewed AEW Fyter Fest special event, the ROH Best in the World PPV, a review of the last two NXT TV episodes including the Io Shirai turn and the start of the Breakout Tournament, a preview of Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary PPV event, New Japan’s latest even...

Jul 05, 20242 hr 12 min

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WWE Money in the Bank hype, Wyatt Sicks, AEW Forbidden Door fallout, Heyman attacked by Bloodline, more

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 talk WWE Money in the Bank hype, Wyatt Sicks, AEW Forbidden Door fallout, Heyman attacked by Bloodline, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Jul 03, 20242 hr

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell talk Vince hiring Bischoff and Heyman as executive directors, Reigns heel turn timing, Mailbag topics

In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast to discuss the following topics: Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman returning to power in WWE as Executive Directors of Smackdown and Raw. Seth Rollins going off on Twitter and what the strategy might be and analysis of whether it’s working. Two-out-of-Three falls matches Drew Mc...

Jun 30, 20242 hr 8 min

INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): One-legged wrestler Zack Gowen and ex-creative member Alex Greenfield discuss backstage Vince stories, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-27-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed one-legged ex-WWE wrestler Zach Gowen and ex-Creative Team member Alex Greenfield discussing Money in the Bank favorites, SummerSlam and WrestleMania 31 speculation, backstage Vince McMahon stories, the original shocking plan for the Brock Lesnar-Zach Gowen angle, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076...

Jun 29, 20241 hr 46 min

NEW PPV PREVIEW: AEW Forbidden Door thorough preview with Keller & Krol + Tony Khan Media Q&A

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a thorough preview of the entire AEW Forbidden Door PPV line-up with an evaluation of the hype and a match-by-match preview and predictions with an initial focus at the start on Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay. Did AEW tip their hand on what the story of the outcome of that match will be? Did AEW do enough to sell this show to people on the fence? Should the IWGP Title match get short-changed or is there good reason to downplay it? Will the PPV buys total d...

Jun 28, 20242 hr 49 min

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Seth Rollins’ Twitter strategy this week, preview AEW Fyter Fest & ROH Best in the World, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss Seth Rollins’ Twitter strategy this week, a preview of AEW Fyter Fest and ROH Best in the World, predictions for AEW debut viewership on TNT, NXT’s Breakout Tournament prospects, the breaking news of the Evolve vs. AEW head-to-head battle in July, Kenny Omega’...

Jun 28, 20242 hr 5 min

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Seth, Ambrose, and Reigns comparisons, ROH's Sunday night live PPV debut, MITB hype, Lashley's TNA Title win, callers

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-24-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss ROH's Sunday night live PPV debut, Raw's hype for Money in the Bank, Bobby Lashley's TNA Title win, and more with live phone calls and VIP Aftershow emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....

Jun 27, 20242 hr 2 min
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