In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discussed Payback’s Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Billy Corgan-TNA, C.M. Punk’s UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 18, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 12 and 13, 2010. On the May 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch's Pat McNeil took live calls on a wide array of subjects including the Eric Bischoff-Paul Heyman relationship, the previous night's NXT cuts and the future of NXT, Daniel Bryan's position in WWE, The Miz's upside as a top star, Randy Orton's journey to being a babyface, Kimbo Slice as a pro wrestler, Vickie Guerrero'...
May 17, 2025•2 hr 44 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 10 and 11, 2010. On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they ...
May 16, 2025•2 hr 54 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes match on NXT TV including the upside of Grimes and the value of Balor to NXT as a top star, an in-depth discussion on the career of the Road Warriors and an evaluation of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on them this week, thoughts on the NXT vs. AEW ratings this week...
May 15, 2025•2 hr 11 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: In-depth discussion on Sabu's career and where he fits in on an ECW depth chart of biggest stars in that company's history and some personal anecdotes A look at the latest happenings in WWE after Backlash including thoughts on the state of the new Paul Heyman faction and wheth...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 10 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 6 and 7, 2010. On the May 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops features calls on WWE's PPV business, WrestleMania PPV buys trending downward, Vince McMahon denying UFC's effect on buys, stock market reaction to WWE's financials, how WWE could change PPV promotional habits, Edge-Randy Orton hype a step in the right direction, how TNA encourages viewers not to...
May 13, 2025•2 hr 41 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss Daniel Bryan’s announcement, the addition of Elimination Chamber on WWE Network, Dean Ambrose’s chances, Raw’s rating, GFW latest, Billy Corgan in TNA, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed George Schire, pro wrestling author and historian, who gave eye-witness details on the emotional Verne Gagne funeral earlier this week, including details on Gene Okerland and Greg Gagne speeches, amends being made, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 11, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 4 and 5, 2010. On the May 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell talk at the start about various angles on TNA and Spike TV moving Impact back to Thursdays. Then they take calls for the rest of the show mostly about Impact, including frustrations with the previous night's show and various perspectives on their Monday run and their future. Plus other subjects ...
May 10, 2025•2 hr 53 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 30 and May 3, 2010. On the Apr. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill interacted with phone callers, emails, and chat room questions on WWE's annual business meeting, WWE's PPV buy drop explanation, International WWE biz, the WWE Draft, PWTorch Poll on next to feud with Cena and Swagger, TNA's ratings & replay ratings, TNA's future management & on Spike TV, how Jim Ross could f...
May 09, 2025•2 hr 45 min
Today we flash back five years (5-5-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and WWE’s Kickoff shows with a discussion focused on Sunday’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV. They look at each competitor in every match and the pros and cons of each of them winning, the likelihood of various outcomes, cases for dark horse candidates, and why some obvious outcomes might not be so obvious including Men’s MITB, Women’s MITB, Drew ...
May 08, 2025•2 hr 11 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: The Paul Heyman-Bron Breaker-Seth Rollins dynamic Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins Surprises on the roster cutbacks by WWE and who would and wouldn't be a good pick-up for AEW A preview of WWE Backlash A preview of AEW Dynamite Thoughts on the latest developments with MJF and Hurt Syndicate The Owen Hart Tourna...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 28 and 29, 2010. On the Apr. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell takes phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's TV rating, TNA lacking basic pacing required for episodic TV, the NXT show, NXT competitions, where Daniel Bryan fits into WWE's plans, perhaps moving a GM to Raw with the guest hosts, and more on TNA ratings. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a discussion on w...
May 06, 2025•2 hr 17 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-5-2015), Wade and Jason discussed the 2.55 Raw rating, the Raw debut of Sami Zayn and whether it was a good introduction, Dean Ambrose being added to PPV line-up, GFW news, and more with live callers and various email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
May 05, 2025•1 hr 42 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon’s national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface chara...
May 04, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 23 and 26, 2010. On the Apr. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE roster cuts, WWE having a solid core of good wrestlers, Big Show as potential GM, African-American Four Horsemen, Edge's future, TNA's emphasis on the TNA Title, trend back to emphasizing titles, a first-time-ever-wrestling-vie...
May 03, 2025•2 hr 36 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the 25th Anniversary segment on Triple H with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, Velveteen Dream controversy and future, the latest AEW-NXT ratings, AEW Double or Nothing line-up speculation, Money in the Bank developments and predictions, could CGI fans work ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 44 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with Mick Foley, a pioneer of early hardcore style wrestling and one of his generation’s great promo artists. In this wide-ranging interview lasting well over an hour, Foley talks about these topics: His memories of the 1997 King of the Ring match with Triple H that was highlighted on Raw last week in the Triple H Career Moment Countdown. Advice Triple H gave him about his i...
May 01, 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 Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: A review of Becky Lynch's explanation for turning heel and whether this turn is better than the last one Paul Levesque's scattershot introductions of key NXT women wrestlers lately A preview of AEW Dynamite including asking the most pertinent question: Who is the weirdest and ...
Apr 30, 2025•2 hr
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 21 and 22, 2010. On the Apr. 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls on various subjects including R-Truth being blown up, the MacGruber cast being in-character on Raw, TNA's plans to institute a contenders ranking system, Jim Ross's prospects of going to TNA or staying in WWE, Triple H's win on Raw on Monday, the WWE Draft, and more. In the VIP ...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr 54 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-28-2015), Wade and Jason answered member email questions on a range of topics including whether Attitude Era approach could work today, did Reigns benefit from Big Show match, ROH in Sinclair era, plus Billy Corgan joining TNA’s creative team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 5 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-23-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Justin Credible. In this interview, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, these are topics discussed: Is the Curb Stomp dangerous or too controversial? What did Sabu mean that Taz was exposed in WWE? How has WWE Network affected his royalties? And much more with live callers and email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 19 and 20, 2010. On the Apr. 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they take live calls for 60 minutes including the ramifications of the Raw roster being stuck in Europe, the role of the TNA Knockouts since Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff arrived, why women aren't portrayed better with Dixie Carter and Stephanie McMahon in positions of power, WWE Draft possibiliti...
Apr 26, 2025•2 hr 52 min
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-23-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by special guest Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics.com and the Wrestlenomics Podcast. Thurston has focused for years on WWE’s finances, and today was perhaps the most anticipated and consequential financial release day for WWE for a wide array of reasons. They discuss COVID-19 ramifications, key metrics on WrestleMania when it comes to WWE Ne...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 49 min
In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-21-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They answer mailbag questions about a wide array of topics along with analysis of key current events including the dropping ratings, how are Drew McIntyre and Jon Moxley performing as new centerpiece champions during a difficult time, ideas for a new presentation of Raw and Smackdown, can the MITB “Climbing the Cor...
Apr 24, 2025•2 hr 2 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: The Rock on the Pat McAfee Show, the transparent politics and self-aggrandizing weaved throughout, what likely inspired his McAfee appearance, and what did and mostly didn't make sense The new behind the scenes WWE Netflix series and a key reason (or at least a benefit) of Paul Levesque's creative proce...
Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 15 and 16, 2010. On the Apr. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brian Hoops takes calls for 60 minutes on topics including Larry Zbyszko as AWA Champion, The Miz as an all-time great talker already, Jack Swagger and Randy Orton possibly feuding on Smackdown, Jim Cornette's career-damaging rant against Vince Russo, Coliseum Home Videos, Jim Ross's future, Paul Heyman and TNA, and mor...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 55 min
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican who discuss the final Raw hype for Extreme Rules PPV including Kane’s new role, future of IC Title, GFW, New Japan, Indys, and more with live callers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support ....
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 38 min
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-16-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Sean “X-Pac” Waltman. It includes Waltman diagnosing what was right and wrong with Roman Reigns’s push so far and what is his future, break down how Sting was impressed and overwhelmed at WrestleMania, why Shawn Michaels was in trouble with WWE management after the Hall of Fame, Chyna’s reaction to news of Curt Hennig’s death, and many more topics with one of the best Livecast regulars...
Apr 20, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 13 and 14, 2010. On the Apr. 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA president Dixie Carter's Q&A, TNA's product and why it wasn't working, Carter and Hulk Hogan saying the right things, but not understanding why the TNA product doesn't work, breaking news analysis on WWE Raw and TNA Impact ratings, The Miz becoming a top st...
Apr 19, 2025•2 hr 56 min
