In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-17-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin with Todd’s review of AEW Dynamite including his agreements and disagreements regarding early criticism of show, NXT on USA review, thoughts on the viewership trends so far, WWE Draft reaction, reviews of Raw and Smackdown including latest with Seth Rollins and The Fiend, Impact Bound for Glory P...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 37 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 Cody Rhodes-Gunther match at Crown Jewel and expectations for match quality and the finish. Jon Moxley's AEW World Title win, his list of potential opponents, and whether he'll be a long-term champion. Bryan Danielson's loss, his future, his health, his career. AEW's TV de...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 48 min
In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-15-2019), Wade was joined by Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast and WWE Kickoff shows. They discussed the lay of the land after the WWE Draft including the babyface and heel depth charts for both Raw and Smackdown, potential World Title level match-ups for both rosters as now assembled, where the Universal Title and WWE Title might be headed between now and WrestleMania, who are some candidates to b...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 34 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's WWE Raw including glaring absence of World Champ Brock Lesnar, Hell in a Cell developments, Rusev vs. Big Show, the shift away from dumb comedy, more Hall of Fame talk, TNA Bound for Glory, and much more including emails questions and live callers. Become a supporter of this p...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 21 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-10-2014), Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member (2011-2012) Matt McCarthy discussing why NXT is his favorite wrestling show, Brock Lesnar's future, how to push Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, insights from days in WWE, does Vince McMahon even like pro wrestling, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 59 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Oct. 9, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch All-Star Panelist Jim Valley discussing the week in pro wrestling including 15 Years of Smackdown, is Rock vs. Triple H at WrestleMania 31 in the cards, the future of TNA, Total Divas, credit to Seth Rollins, Edge's unlikely climb to main events and whether he belongs in the Observer Hall of F...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 44 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special PPV Preview Roundtable episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by PWTorch's Eric Krol and wrestling reporter Stephanie Chase with a match-by-match preview with predictions and analysis of the build to each match and a look at possible surprises and a big picture discussion about this event's place within AEW.Then around the two hour mark, we shift to the full Tony Khan Media Q&A from earlier today discussing WrestleDream ...
Oct 11, 2024•3 hr 4 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Wednesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They discuss these topics: AEW Dynamite getting crushed on Tuesday in a different timeslot opposite of NXT on The CW A review of AEW Dynamite featuring the final hype for WrestleDream, a Don Callis-Will Ospreay segment, Darby's promo with Brodie King, Daniel Garcia announcing he's staying in AEW, ...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 25 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-10-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the AEW and NXT second week ratings with predictions and then real-time reaction to the ratings when they came in. They also talk about the content on both NXT and AEW including a look at Chris Jericho’s promo, the WWE Raw reaction to the Hell in a Cell controvers...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 49 min
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-8-2019) with cohost Greg Parks, a PWTorch Newsletter columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycast’s Sunday show, “Wrestling Night in America.” They answered questions from listeners on a wild “Premiere Week” including a controversial Brock Lesnar-Kofi Kingston quick finish, a rejected Hell in a Cell Fiend vs. Seth Rollins finish and where this leaves Seth and Fiend going forward, the highs and lows of AE...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-7-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss the previous night's Raw, Raw's ratings collapse, how to start fixing Raw, Kathie Lee & Hoada, is Triple H part of the problem, is Sting a Hall of Famer, and more including emails questions and live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Chris Jericho's self-boastin...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 25 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-26-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Eddie Sharkey, a trainer of Road Warriors, Rick Rude, Jesse Ventura, and many others. Also a longtime AWA wrestler and indy promoter including shows featuring early-career matches with Jerry Lynn and Sean Waltman ("Lightning Kid," "1-2-3 Kid"). He shares stories from his decades in the industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--30...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 38 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Oct. 2, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with Greg Parks & James Caldwell with live callers. Topics discussed with live callers included... The big picture of the state and future of WWE & TNA Why NXT seems to be better written than Raw Much more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Oct 05, 2024•2 hr 5 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discussed AEW vs. NXT first week ratings, comparing two shows on a number of levels, which roster is stronger, WWE’s statement about AEW, previewing Smackdown on Fox and what the Brock Lesnar-Rey Mysterio angle might be leading to, Lana-Bobby Lashley, announcing changes, Miz TV with Hulk ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-2-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his nearly two-and-a-half hour interview from five years ago with Tony Khan on the eve of the first-ever episode of AEW Dynamite. This is the second half; the first half was posted earlier this week. PART TWO What translates today from the Attitude Era? What doesn’t? What are his influences from watching wrestling over the decades? Is he nervous about the debut show on Wednesday? Will all...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 33 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: Extension discussion on the Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix including the portrayal of McMahon's relationship with Shane and Stephanie, what topics were missing or glossed over that belonged in the documentary, and much more. AEW's late announcement of the 5th Anniversary Dynamite featuring Bryan D...
Oct 02, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his nearly two-and-a-half hour interview from five years ago with Tony Khan on the eve of the first-ever episode of AEW Dynamite. This is the first half and the second half will be posted Wednesday night this week.PART ONE: The launch of AEW Dynamite the next night WWE/NXT competition What defines success International TV controversy Booking process and philosophy Kenny Omega’s presentati...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 34 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-30-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss the previous night's Raw, Hell in a Cell not taking shape, green slime and gators, will Triple H be any better than Vince McMahon, Total Divas vs. Raw, flag controversy, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/suppo...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 49 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Sept. 26, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with Greg Parks & James Caldwell with live callers. Topics discussed with live callers included... Brock Lesnar's lost aura How $9.99 price point for WWE Network was backfiring Potential NXT call-ups Summerslam buys And much more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-25-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Justin Credible (P.J. Polaco) covering a wide array of topics with live callers and emails. Subjects included: What's gone wrong with WWE lately, is Hideo Itami/Kenta doomed, pros and cons of Reigns's push, first-hand comparisons between being ECW and WWE wrestler, language barrier between wrestlers in ring, Ryback, Lesnar's conditioning, is Sami Zayn too much like Daniel Bryan, and much more. The VI...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 58 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-26-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP Analyst from “The Fix” podcast. They discuss the latest episodes of NXT on USA, WWE’s announcing changes, AEW Plus TV reaction, Raw, and Smackdown, plus a preview this Friday’s ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV, an assessment of the importance of Impact’s new Tuesday AXS timeslot, the latest on New Japan, ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 42 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: What to expect and not expect from the Netflix docu-series on Vince McMahon, what to make of Vince's statement yesterday cautioning viewers about it presenting things out of context, and Janel Grant's attorney's media Q&A last week. Thoughts on Mick Foley and others have t...
Sep 24, 2024•2 hr 28 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-23-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss last night's Raw with a focus on the shift from Roman Reigns to Dean Ambrose, Cena's under-reaction to losing chance to beat Lesnar, praise for Seth Rollins, the latest Nikki-Brie stuff, would it be good for NXT to become a new WCW, and more including lots of live callers and emails in the VIP Aftersh...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 3 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Sept. 18, 2014 episode of "James Caldwell Talks Wrestling." Topics discussed with live callers included: WWE Night of Champions predictions TNA Impact ratings Should WWE introduce a Network Title Should Roman Reigns's big victory come at WM32 (or Summerslam 2015) instead of WM31 to take the pressure off And much more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Friday with three distinct segments with Triple H, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore, and Beth Phoenix. -The first segment features Triple H’s media conference call after NXT’s debut on USA Network. He talked about the thought process that went into what to feature on the USA Network debut, Vince McMahon’s involvement and reaction, whether the Full Sail venue is sufficient in the...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Johnny Fairplay, a former personal assistant to Roddy Piper, standout personality from CBS “Survivor,” former TNA manager, and current podcaster on “Survivor.” They discuss key topics of the week and answer listener questions from the Mailbag including these topics: The NXT premiere on USA Network and what NXT’s prospects now ar...
Sep 19, 2024•2 hr 12 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-18-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Chris DeJoseph, ex-WWE creative team member now exec producer of Mark Burnett's Lucha Underground debuting nationally Oct. 8 on El Rey Network starring John Morrison, plus WWE insider stories on John Cena's rise in mid-2000s, prospects of each Shield member, how to handle Cena-Lesnar on Sunday, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-po...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media. They discuss these topics: The latest on AEW's imminent new TV deal with WBD and ramifications of possible changes The return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC quarterly specials including first date announced TNA Victory Road including JBL, Nic Nemeth, crowd size, more The state of The Bloodline and The Wyatt Sicks The Grand Sla...
Sep 17, 2024•2 hr 9 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-16-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed the previous night's Raw with a focus on concern over whether Roman Reign was getting over like he should, the odd show formatting, Paul Heyman-John Cena, Dixie Carter's new interview on TNA's future, and more with live calls and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 7 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-13-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a focus primarily on previewing the WWE Clash of Champions PPV line-up, with an examination and critique of the storylines building up the matches. Matt also goes behind the scenes to how Vince McMahon operates when it comes to developing, augmenting, and stubbornly sticking to certain storylines. They also answer Mailbag questions and look ahead to the A...
Sep 14, 2024•2 hr 19 min
