Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 16 and Feb. 17, 2010. On the Feb. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch's Travis Bryant joined Wade Keller on the show. They took phone calls, answered emails, and responded to live chat room questions on topics in the news including the previous night's Raw, the Bret Hart car angle, the flat Elimination Chamber hype, whether Raw's 3.6 cable rating was a sign of success or failure, some notes on TNA booking, and more....
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 40 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-17-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed the pros and cons of the Daniel Bryan-Roman Reigns dynamic leading into Fastlane, Brock Lesnar's future, Rusev-John Cena, Samoa Joe-TNA, and much more with live callers. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed whether whether Triple H was sneakily angling for cheers against St...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 7 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked current WWE happenings with ex-WWE announcer (late 2000s) Jack Korpela and ex-Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio host John Arezzi (late-1900s through mid-2000s) including the Daniel Bryan-Roman Reigns dilemma, NXT Takeover’s main event, Brock Lesnar’s value to WWE, how WWE reacts to crowds behind the scenes, and more.Then in a bonus interview from earlier in the month (2-4-2015), Pat McNeill int...
Feb 16, 2025•2 hr 45 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-13-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They begin with a review of week one of the XFL and the positives coming out of the weekend, then a review of Raw, a review of NXT on USA, and a preview of Sunday’s NXT Takeover Portland live event. Then the show concludes with a bonus Triple H Media Q&A from earlier th...
Feb 15, 2025•2 hr 23 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 2010. On the Feb. 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell joined Wade Keller on the show. They took phone calls, answered emails, and responded to live chat room questions on topics in the news including highlights from WWE's quarterly earnings report, the end of the Survivor Series brand name PPV, potential replacements, how to incorporate old-school WCW PPV names if at all, whether a K...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 31 min
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They answered mailbag questions on Shayna biting Becky, Drew McIntyre’s rising star, Fake Razor & Diesel, Montez Ford’s upside, Triple Threat match rules, NXT’s demographic challenge and the idea of a college tour to fix it, WWE Network subscriber level if major PPVs were removed, Jerry Lawler’s current day commentary, NXT a...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 46 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: AEW Grand Slam line-up thoughts with extended opening discussion on strengths and weaknesses of the Toni Storm-Mariah May story A look at Jey Uso's Royal Rumble win and fallout, crowd reactions, is WWE pushing it with time dedicated to his entrances on TV, is Michael Cole at risk of ruini...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, 2010.On the Feb. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell joined PWTorch editor Wade Keller to take caller and email questions discussing the previous night's Raw, the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon angle, Undertaker's streak, TNA Impact ratings, TNA on Mondays, being critical of friends in wrestling, and more. Plus, in the 15 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer e...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 43 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-10-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed the ramifications of the Seth Rollins nude photo controversy, the Daniel Bryan-Roman Reigns dynamic furthered, why characters come across so much better on Total Divas and NXT than on Raw, Raw feeling much too long the night before, and much more with live callers throughout show.Then in the previou...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 5 and Feb. 8, 2010. On the Feb. 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell joined PWTorch editor Wade Keller to take caller and email questions, analyze Impact, discuss WWE Hall of Fame candidates, delve into the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon relationship, remembering Jack Brisco, Triple H, and more. Then on the Feb. 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks joined Wade to take caller and email...
Feb 09, 2025•2 hr 31 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-6-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked in-depth with ex-WWF and AWA announcer Ken Resnick featuring memories of interviewing Hulk Hogan, the Road Warriors, Bobby Heenan, and many other top stars, plus insights into the marathon WWF tapings, backstage at AWA tapings in the mid-‘80s, Heenan backstage ribs, the hilarious Wally Karbo, Road Warriors off-air stories, anecdotes about Hogan, Roddy Piper, Gorilla Monsoon, the grind of loc...
Feb 08, 2025•2 hr 31 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, 2010.On the Feb. 3 episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill joined Wade taking live calls, email questions, and chat room questions on a variety of topics including Vince McMahon announcing the end of the ECW brand, the future of that show rebranded, the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match (spoilers), The Miz's future, the potential of another WWE PPV based out of the UK, and more.Then on the F...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr 45 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-6-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed possible “transformative” changes in WWE Network and PPVs, Drew McIntyre’s rising stock, AEW’s quality control issues, comparing AEW to NXT star power, how would NXT playing bigger arenas work, fan reaction complicating Hangman Page heel turn, XFL anticipati...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 41 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: Jey Uso's memorable celebration on Raw of being the 2025 Royal Rumble winner What Raw indicates about the Rumble favorites who didn't win in terms of their WrestleMania options The latest with Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and the Don Callis Family A preview of Dynamite including who Callis's mystery oppon...
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr
Today we jump back 15 years to the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 2, 2010. Wade Keller hosted and was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They talked with live callers, answered email questions, and interacted with that chat room on a variety of topics with a primary focus on WrestleMania 26's line-up taking shape, WWE Monday Night Raw, Bret Hart, the future of ECW, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, they talked about the Raw Hits & Misses. Become a supporter of this podcas...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 29 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-3-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who discuss with live callers the Triple H interview with Steve Austin and last night’s episode of Raw including the big changes setting up Fast Lane’s main event, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they tackle email questions on WWE’s Road to WrestleMania and all of the post-Rumble chang...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 14 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked in-depth with WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who provides his analysis and insights on a crazy week for WWE and Roman Reigns, plus behind the scenes machinations of WWE with travel, producers, script checklists. Live callers throughout add their points of view and ask questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast-...
Feb 02, 2025•2 hr 5 min
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-28-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to answer listener questions on these topics: Edge’s top potential opponents The pace of Edge-Randy Orton storyline Who should win Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre If Lesnar only jobs to one wrestler in the next 18 months who should it be Is C.M. Punk vs. Lesnar a dream match still Charlotte’s WrestleMania options including NXT ...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 40 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Todd Martin. Topics include: Analysis of Friday Night Smackdown The post-Rumble episode of WWE Monday Night Raw NXT on USA episode and the NXT Takeover Worlds Collide event AEW Dynamite including a rant by Todd about a particular segment NWA Hard Times including an extended discussion on Nick Aldis's best place other than the NWA i...
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr 28 min
Today we flash back five years (1-23-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Flagship with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast including an in-depth detailed preview of the men’s Royal Rumble match including an exhaustive look at Brock Lesnar scenarios and other possible winners. Then they discuss the Women’s Rumble possibilities and the full supporting card led by Daniel Bryan challenging The Fiend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 49 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 the latest Royal Rumble winner possibilities for men and women with pros and cons for various options. What possible WrestleMania line-ups can result from various Rumble scenarios. Also, analysis of the Cody Rhodes-C.M. Punk exchange at the end of Raw. From there, some TNA and NXT topics in...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 46 min
Today we jump back 15 years to the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 1, 2010. Wade Keller hosted and was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They fielded ten phones calls and several email questions revolving around the previous night's WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Edge's surprising win, scenarios for WrestleMania for Edge and John Cena, R-Truth's seeming increased push, storylines that weren't played out fully during the Rumble, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 32 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-27-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who discuss the Royal Rumble fallout including a unique and successful reformatted Raw, plus WWE Network hits 1 million subscribers, and a wide range of topics thanks to live callers and emails questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 30 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked in-depth with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for over two hours on a wide array of topics including: Was Roman Reigns ready and the right choice for the big push he seemed to be on the verge of getting going into the 2015 Royal Rumble? Big praise for Sami Zayn's upside as a potential top tier star Hulk Hogan shining against Nick Bockwinkel and how he compared at a similar stage to Reigns How Aus...
Jan 26, 2025•2 hr 23 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-23-2015), PWTorch's Jim Valley talked live with former WWE/ECW wrestler Stevie Richards. They discussed ECW, WWE Network, social media's impact on pro wrestling, and more. Plus, Richards admitted he only was doing the interview to "avoid getting fined" and kind just stopped answering questions at one point. From there, Jim took phone calls from listeners on various topics. In the VIP Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Today we jump back to the Jan. 29, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the possibility of TNA going to Monday nights as soon as March 1 including the mixed signals regarding whether it's final yet. Also, Vince Russo makes news with his comments again, plus reaction to last night's Impact including content analysis and ratings analysis, Royal Rumble talk, and a variety of questions from listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They discussed with live callers current key topics in pro wrestling including various Royal Rumble scenarios with likely winners, dark horses, unlikely winners, and how Brock Lesnar could be used in various ways. Also, Tessa Blanchard, the seven-person suplex spot in AEW Dynamite’s opening tag match last week, Io S...
Jan 23, 2025•2 hr 26 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: Joe Hendry's TNA World Title win over Nic Nemeth, what Hendry's prospects are in WWE in terms of how he'd be utilized and where his ceiling likely is there if WWE were to utilize him full time at some point. Tessa Blanchard's return and the crowd chants during the match that showed fans have not yet "moved o...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Today we jump back to two early episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from 15 Years Ago. First, on the Jan. 27, 2010 episode, Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Pat McNeill talk about the breaking news of TNA Impact going back to Monday nights on March 1. How will WWE react? How should they react? Plus a wide variety of caller questions including a discussion about the merits of casting wrestlers as babyfaces and heels instead of tweeners. Then up next on the Jan. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's Brian H...
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 31 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-20-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell who discuss the final Raw before the Royal Rumble, is Brock now a babyface, many various WrestleMania 31 line-up scenarios, various possible Rumble outcomes, and more with many live callers. In the VIP Aftershow, Sting’s role in WWE is discussed plus a wide range of questions via email. Become a supporter of ...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 20 min
