In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Todd Martin from "The Fix with Todd Martin" weekly VIP podcast. Todd and Wade first react to the drop in AEW viewership to close the year while NXT holds its ground and takes over in the young demos AEW had dominated. What is AEW doing wrong and what aren't they doing enough of that they have the resources and talent to accomplish? How conc...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 23 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: A review of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event including thoughts on Jesse Ventura Reaction to the SNME ratings including a key demo rating that stood out Gunther's character since losing to Cody Rhodes The Seth Rollins-C.M. Punk exchange on Raw last night Hype for Netflix debut ...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 12 min
In this week's 15 Years Ago Flashback episode (12-28-2009 & 12-29-2009), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discuss with callers Bret Hart's return to the WWF, a review of Raw, a look at the WWF's top ten wrestlers of all-time, and more. This includes the FIRST-EVER episode of the PWTorch Dailycast on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 and then the SECOND-EVER episode right afterward from Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 56 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-16-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with callers the Chris Jericho-hosted Raw with Brock Lesnar’s return, John Cena-Seth Rollins, TLC fallout, Rumble hype, Brass Rings, Stephanie McMahon’s ad, and more, plus the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with topics including TNA, GFW, the Big Show-Roman Reigns incident on Raw, and more. Becom...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Today we jump back ten years (12-14-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks covering that night's WWE TLC PPV with live callers. They also take a broader overview of WWE's broken writing system and how one PPV captured years of mounting problems. The line-up included Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt in a TLC match, John Cena vs. Seth Rollins with Cena's no. 1 contenders at stake, Rusev vs. Jack Swagger, Miz & Mildew vs. The Usos, Nikki Bella vs. A.J. Lee, and more...
Dec 15, 2024•2 hr 17 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-12-2014), Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Member John Piermarini & MMATorch editor Jamie Penick about the prospects of C.M. Punk in UFC and possibility of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC, plus NXT Takeover, Roman Reigns, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our WWE SNME Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann from the VIP podcast, "Everything with Rich & Wade." They look at each of the matches on the show, evaluate the hype, look at the pros and cons of various possible outcomes, and predict finishes including Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, the Women's U.S. Title Final, Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky, and Gunther vs. Damien Pri...
Dec 13, 2024•2 hr 24 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-12-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Rich Fann. They began with an in-depth preview of WWE TLC with a look at key wrestlers on the show and where they are headed after Sunday based on possible outcomes including WrestleMania ideas for Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, more. Then they cover the AEW-NXT fan divide, AEW and NXT strengths and weaknesses, the NWA including the wr...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 15 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Reaction to WWE looking into expanding the two-night PLE formula to more events The influence of the expanded women's roster in WWE on the expansion to two-night events Does the expansion of WWE content on weekend especially hurt AEW Reaction to initial All In Texas ticket sales based on the $1 million in ti...
Dec 11, 2024•3 hr 6 min
Today we jump back ten years (12-11-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks discussing with live callers big topics from WWE, TNA, Lucha Underground, UFC/Punk, ROH/Alberto Del Rio, the shifting 2015 landscape, the Vince McMahon-Triple H dynamic, can anyone push WWE in 2015, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-9-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with callers Reigns winning Superstar of Year, Punk signing with UFC, Vince’s comments last week conflicting with Raw this week, TLC hype, and more. They also tackle a bunch of email topics in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 18 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-3-2014), Pat McNeill interviewed ROH tag champion/PWG champion Kyle O'Reilly with live calls and emails. O'Reilly talked about whether he ever was in a situation where a finish to match changed during a match, how many hours should a wrestlers train per week when going to a wrestling school, a match that he was disappointed in, his goal to improve his character and promos after focusing primarily on being skilled from bell to bell, ...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 39 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-5-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Justin Credible who dissected and reacted to C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon podcast interview. What does former colleague of Punk and employee of McMahon think of their controversial comments. Calls and emails as usual were weaved into the discussion. Then in a bonus second segment, we jump back four days before (12-1-2014) to Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant discussing with live callers & emailers ...
Dec 07, 2024•2 hr 16 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-5-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast talking AEW’s strengths & weaknesses after ten shows, NXT’s groove, Smackdown doldrums, Raw’s rebound, Wednesday’s razor thin ratings difference in recent weeks, NWA Power, State of ROH, Mauro Ranallo-Corey Graves, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...
Dec 06, 2024•2 hr 40 min
In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell. They talked with live callers and answered email questions on a wide range of topics including pro wrestling history and current events including Bruce discussing recently hosting the Arn Anderson, Crockett Brothers, and World Class panel discussions in front of live audiences at wrestling conventions, the AEW vs. NXT ratings panic in some circle...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 21 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: Thoughts on the New Day 10th Anniversary Celebration and double-turn twist with Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods tearing into Big E Thoughts on WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event line-up so far Looking at the fallout from Survivor Series on last night's Raw Analysis of the AEW Continental Classic so far ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 50 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Dec. 4, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with Greg Parks & James Caldwell discussing part two of C.M. Punk's podcast interview with Colt Cabana in-depth, plus other WWE, TNA, and ROH topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 9 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-2-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who discuss with callers Vince McMahon’s live interview with Steve Austin, C.M. Punk Podcast fallout, last night’s Raw, and more with live callers and some VIP Aftershow email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 31 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Nov. 28, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with Greg Parks & James Caldwell discussing the C.M. Punk podcast in-depth - will this affect WWE business, their approach, or anything about how the company does business, or simply be an account of what happened that everyone moves on from over time? And, what would lead to it truly making an impact on how WWE does business? Become...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Today we flash back five years (11-28-2019) to a Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss in depth last week’s Smackdown, this week’s improved episode of Raw, NXT Takeover, the Steve Austin interview with Undertaker, the Corey Graves-Mauro Ranallo situation, who were biggest winners from NXT of brand warfare, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-pod...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-26-2019) with guest cohost Greg Parks from the PWTorch Dailycast “Wrestling Night in America” podcast and the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter. They answered mailbag questions from listeners on these topics: The Fiend, Seth Rollins as heel, AEW Women’s Division, C.M. Punk, Jerry Lawler’s sexist commentary, were too many first-time potential dream match-ups given away during Survivor Series month, should w...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 54 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to walk through the entire WWE Survivor Series 2024 line-up with analysis of the hype, thoughts on possible outcomes, predictions on what will happen, and more. After that, we bring you the previously VIP-exclusive WWE Survivor Series 2023 Post-Event Roundtable. Wade was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch Dailycast podcaster Ni...
Nov 28, 2024•2 hr 34 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: AEW Continental Classic leagues and predictions on who will shine and potentially win, plus building a completely different 12-man tournament line-up out of who isn't included AEW Australia ticket sales concerns AEW Full Gear thoughts including Orange Cassidy's build Thoughts ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Nov. 23, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with WWE Survivor Series call-in post-show with Greg Parks & James Caldwell discussing Team Cena vs. Team Authority, Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Amrose, Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-25-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who discuss with callers Survivor Series fallout, The Authority's exit, Daniel Bryan's return, the Anonymous G.M. punchline, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed a possible Brock Lesnar return to MMA, ROH's PPVs, TNA's relaunch in January, and more. Become a supporter of ...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 15 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-21-2014), Wade Keller interviewed Lucha Underground Exec Producer Chris DeJoseph who talked about the first four weeks of groundbreaking El Rey Network series, how it compares to WWE creative process, the show’s future, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In this week's 10 Yrs Ago Weekend Flashback episode on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast feed, we present the Nov. 20, 2014 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast with Greg Parks & James Caldwell discussing with live callers WWE Survivor Series on Sunday, TNA's TV future, Lucha Underground, Global Force, Randy Savage for the Hall of Fame, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 52 min
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by PWTorch contributor Eric Krol to walk through the entire line-up with analysis of the hype, thoughts on possible outcomes, predictions on what will happen, and more including some big picture thoughts on the state of AEW and how to put them on a path to growth during the term of this new TV rights deal. From there, the full Tony Khan media Q&A from earlier today discu...
Nov 22, 2024•2 hr 9 min
Today we flash back five years (11-21-2019) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Flagship with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast and WWE Kickoff Show panel. They previewed WWE Survivor Series and NXT Takeover with predictions for match outcomes and surprises, plus analysis of the build-up and some sidebars on C.M. Punk and other topics including some listener emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-w...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 16 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 and Sports Illustrated. They discuss these topics: The decision by WWE to have two WarGames matches and when it makes sense and doesn't make sense to do so. The teams and the set-up for the women's WarGames match, plus thoughts on how Nia Jax is doing in her top heel role. The men's WarGames match and will the fifth man for sure be Seth R...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 5 min
