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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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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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5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss title feud options for Becky, Seth, Kofi, plus in-person WM Weekend highlights, more

April 11, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Rich Fann of “The Deep Dive with Rich Fann” PWTorch Dailycast and the PWTorch East Coast Cast VIP version. They talk in-depth about the first title feud options for Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston. Also, Rich’s in-person WrestleMania Weekend highlights from MLW, NJPW-ROH, and more, plus NXT Call-up options and more.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Cody title win fallout, Rock, Levesque Era, Punk-Perry footage on Dynamite, AEW viewership, WWE Draft

April 10, 2024 02:36 - 1 hour - 108 MB

SHOW SUMMARY: 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. They discuss: AEW's reported decision to air the C.M. Punk-Jack Perry scuffle footage from backstage at All In, what the footage actually shows, and what it says that AEW is apparently doing this WWE pushing so hard the New Era of WWE with Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes and has the message landed and thus it's time to p...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with his thoughts on WrestleMania 30, backstage perspective on Ultimate Warrior and Mr. T, more

April 09, 2024 00:17 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-10-2014), Wade Keller interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin who gives his thoughts on WrestleMania 30, provides backstage perspective on Ultimate Warrior and Mr. T this weekend, reveals if his Hulk Hogan "Whoop Ass" line scripted, reaction to C.M. Punk's departure and Daniel Bryan's run, does he endorse Roman Reigns and Cesaro, and much more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk about huge post-WM30 Raw with new talent on way in, Heyman's remarkable stellar promo, Bryan, more

April 07, 2024 00:20 - 2 hours - 125 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-8-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to talk about the huge post-WrestleMania 30 Raw with new NXT talent on way in, Paul Heyman's remarkable stellar promo, Daniel Bryan's title celebration, WWE Network subscriptions announcement, Jeff Jarrett's announcement of the GFW, and more.

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell cover WrestleMania 35 topics including high-stakes for Roman, does Kofi have to win + Tony Khan Media Q&A

April 06, 2024 04:34 - 2 hours - 121 MB

In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-5-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics: Why does Vince McMahon favor Raw over Smackdown so much headed into WrestleMania? Does Rousey-Becky-Charlotte angle with police differ in a key way from Beer Truck with Stone Cold? Should Kofi Kingston be handed Daniel Bryan’s hemp and wood title belt? What’s at stake for Roman R...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WM35, John Oliver on HBO, Ross-AEW, Superstar Shake-up, Ronda legacy, XFL, Triple H, Batista

April 05, 2024 02:35 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: WrestleMania 35, John Oliver on HBO, Jim Ross-AEW, Superstar Shake-up, Ronda Rousey’s WWE legacy, XFL odds post-AAF, Batista, Triple H, and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: One-legged WWE wrestler Zack Gowen discusses horrible rep backstage among peers, early Cena and Lesnar impressions, more

April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-4-2014), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE wrestler Zack Gowen, known best for having only one leg, but also notorious for how much he was despised by his WWE colleagues in the locker room in 2003. In this nearly two hour interview, he discusses his mistakes in 2003, the new documentary on his life including his rehab and recovery in recent years from drug addiction, and much more including early impressions of Brock Lesnar and John C...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann present thorough Bray Wyatt documentary review, preview WM and assess the night 1 vs. night 2 match distribution

April 03, 2024 06:24 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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: Analyze the match distribution between night 1 and night 2 and assess whether each is a WrestleMania-caliber stand-alone event. Match-by-match previews, predictions, evaluations of the hype, and a look at the ramifications. Also, thoughts on match quality potential. A thorough review of the new Br...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell & Mitchell dissect WWE Raw with calls and emails plus merits of Ultimate Warrior as a Hall of Famer

March 30, 2024 18:39 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-1-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell along with PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell with a special WrestleMania-week Triple Threat edition dissecting last night's Raw with callers and email questions plus the merits of Ultimate Warrior as a Hall of Famer and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCathy - WrestleMania 35 Weekend, WWE Titan Tower memories, what should AEW's niche be, more

March 29, 2024 19:07 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (2-29-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy. They discuss WrestleMania 35 Weekend, key matches at WrestleMania 35 including top matches to look forward to, a professional comedian’s take on the Braun Strowman vs. Colin Jost/Michael Che saga, the prospects of AEW and what their niche ought to be compared to WWE, some Titan Tower memories as WWE prepares to move its headquarters, and more.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Rock bloodying Cody, latest WrestleMania hype, Dynamite viewership woes, new Randy Savage book review

March 29, 2024 04:42 - 2 hours - 127 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: Analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns face-to-face on Smackdown and Rock bloodying Cody on Raw. A full review of Smackdown and then Raw including the C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley segments. A rundown of NXT from Tuesday A reaction to AEW Dynami...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: New WWE HOF member Scott Hall and ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph with insights on WrestleManias 21-26, more

March 27, 2024 22:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-27-2014), Wade Keller interviews that year's new WWE Hall of Fame member Scott Hall discussing when he found out about the Hall of Fame, his recovery from addiction, and more. And then in part two, ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph joins the show with fascinating backstage insights on WrestleManias 21-26 plus WM30 and WM31 predictions.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Hawkins discuss Kofi storyline headed into WM, Charlotte’s title win, WM length, G1 Supercard MSG final line-up

March 26, 2024 21:26 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They cover these topics: The Kofi Kingston storyline headed into WrestleMania including this week’s developments, Charlotte’s surprise Smackdown Title win, the length of WrestleMania, The ROH/NJ G1 Supercard MSG final line-up, NXT Takeover New York, and more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype, take live calls and emails

March 25, 2024 17:41 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-25-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype and take live calls and answer email questions on all WM30 hype.

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Mitchell discuss the racist aspect of Kofi-Vince dynamic, what if Charlotte had faced Ronda at Survivor Series

March 22, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Today we flash back five years (3-22-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Racist aspect of Kofi Kingston-Vince McMahon dynamic, if Becky Lynch had faced Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series would Charlotte be getting one-on-one against Ronda at WM, Walter-Pete Dunne at Takeover, is WrestleMania 35 line-up apathy deserved, are WWE storylines dragging on too long, and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Announcer Mick Karch talks AWA's place in history, AWA-WWF war, Hogan in AWA, WrestleMania 30 line-up, more

March 21, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on t...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss latest WrestleMania developments, Styles re-signing, Miz promo, Kofi gauntlet, Ospreay, more

March 20, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They discuss Raw and Smackdown in-depth including the latest WrestleMania 35 developments, react to A.J. Styles re-upping with WWE, reaction to the big Johnny Gargano-Tomasso Ciampa angle on NXT TV last week and the follow-up to Ciampa’s injury regard...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Mercedes Moné in AEW and weak first rating, Cody-Rock dynamic, Gunther-Sami, Okada as heel, Becky-Jax

March 20, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour - 109 MB

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. They discuss these topics:AEW FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW... Mercedes Moné's AEW debut, the weak first rating and what it means, the state of the AEW Women's Division Kazuchika Okada as a heel with The Young Bucks and whether it'd have been better for Will Ospreay to be a heel and Okada the face Preview of this week's Dynamite d...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss and dissect what worked about Raw last night, WM30 developments, TNA Impact going to NYC, more

March 17, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell discuss Ronda’s heel turn, did Roman return too soon, does Kofi have to win at WM, Styles-Orton, more

March 15, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Today we flash back five years (3-15-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Ronda Rousey’s heel turn, did Roman Reigns return too soon, does Kofi Kingston have to win at WM, A.J. Styles-Randy Orton, Triple H-Batista, Becky Lynch damaged in last month or two, Hall of Fame drama, who from WWE could host SNL, Hardys-Usos, Shane McMahon, and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Grantland's David Shoemaker talks Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, Punk effect in Chicago, Hogan/Cena alliance, Brock-Taker

March 14, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews Grantland's David Shoemaker featuring in-depth analysis of Daniel Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, C.M. Punk effect in Chicago, Hulk Hogan/John Cena alliance, Brock Lesnar-Taker hype, and more with live caller questions and email questions.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WrestleMania line-up depth and quality, preview of ROH Anniversary PPV, AEW TV deal speculation

March 13, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net to discuss the week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including WrestleMania’s line-up depth and quality at this stage, a preview of the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV, AEW’s TV deal speculation including the pros and cons of streaming options and how the Turner/WarnerMedia changes could affect things, J...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss latest on McMahon lawsuit, Marcedes Monet-AEW, Road to WrestleMania, Drew, Becky, Cena at Oscars, Okada

March 13, 2024 04:31 - 2 hours - 135 MB

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 discuss these topics: The naming of Nick Khan, Brad Blum, and Stephanie McMahon as officers not sued as mentioned in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon. The potential impact and politics of Mercedes Monet in AEW. The first week of Okada in AEW as a full-time wrestler and some discussion of his reported salary and stor...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, more

March 10, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

5 YRS AGO PPV PREVIEW: Keller & Sam Roberts discuss Fastlane’s entire line-up, predict which match will go on last, evaluate the hype

March 08, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Today we flash back five years (3-8-2019) to a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the “Not Sam Wrestling Podcast” and a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They previewed WWE Fastlane including the top four matches in-depth, plus an evaluation of every match on the announced line-up including the build-up for each match. They also predicted which match will go on last and look ahead a bit to WrestleMania.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Okada aligning with Young Bucks, Rock's verging on too old for his current act, Bischoff book review

March 08, 2024 06:17 - 2 hours - 137 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: Review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite including Todd's take on Okada aligning with The Young Bucks and where the AEW World Title situation seems to be heading Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT including an observation that Rock appears to be on the verge of...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini gives backstage stories on Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, more

March 06, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle Punk-Chicago and Taker-Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestles conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fairplay discuss Rousey-Becky Twitter war, Bundy, Ciampa, AEW, Owens, Joe, The Shield, more

March 05, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WWE's strategy to deal with Punk's absence in Chicago, Lesnar-Taker hype, NXT, more

March 03, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-4-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed WWE's strategy to deal with C.M. Punk's absence in Chicago, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker hype, inconsistencies in Hunter/Steph on-air appearances, and much more with live callers and email questions including a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Roman's return, Batista's return, KO's return, Rousey-Stephanie, Riddle in NXT, Jay White in NJPW

March 02, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin, the star of the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix." They discuss Roman Reigns's return, Batista's return, Kevin Owens' return, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon, Matt Riddle in NXT, NXT TV review, latest NJPW happenings and looking ahead at Jay White's upcoming top match-ups, plus a UFC preview.

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Mitchell discuss Kofi’s push, Vince-Triple H power dynamic, Samoa Joe, should Roman change name and look, more

March 01, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-1-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell for a special Mailbag Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Kofi Kingston’s push, Kevin Owens’ return, Vince McMahon-Hunter power dynamic, Samoa Joe, should Roman Reigns change name and look, The Shield, Daniel Bryan losing on TV as cha...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Matt Morgan talks why he retired, his thoughts on Punk-WWE, thoughts on future WWE stars, more

February 29, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-28-2014), Wade Keller interviews Matt Morgan who covers a lot of current events and WWE and TNA memories including why he retired, his thoughts on C.M. Punk-WWE, thoughts on future WWE stars including Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Cesearo, plans for him and Hulk Hogan in TNA had he not left, and much more including live calls and email questions.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Caldwell & Powell discuss WWE Network launch, where does WWE go with transitional stars Batista, Reigns, Cesaro, more

February 28, 2024 21:47 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-25-2014), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell fills in for Wade Keller as host and is joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers yesterday's WWE Network launch, Raw, Powell's in-person Elimination Chamber thoughts, and much more. Plus, VIP Aftershow with Mailbag questions answered from VIP members.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell preview AEW Revolution, speculation on Rock's role at WM, reflect on Elimination Chamber, Mercedes Monet, more

February 28, 2024 03:18 - 2 hours - 137 MB

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. They discuss these topics: Is it becoming more clear what Rock's role at WrestleMania will be? What options exist? What are the pros and cons of those options? Reflecting on the Elimination Chamber including whether WWE intentionally made the event more predictable and less news-worthy to avoid fans in North America resenting the ti...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP MAILBAG: Keller & Fann: Becky-Austin, Raw vs. Smackdown, NXT appearances, lack of returning big name stars for WM, more

February 25, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Today we flash back five years (2-25-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the NXT wrestler appearances on Raw and Smackdown, Drew McIntyre’s push, Asuka’s push, the futures of Sheamus and Cesaro, a shortage of returning legacy stars for WrestleMania season, why is Smackdown typically better than Raw, Steve Austin possibly adding to Becky Lynch's act,...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Rob Van Dam talks concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, more

February 24, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2019), Wade Keller interviews Rob Van Dam, a former top star with WWE, ECW, and WCW. In this interview, he talks about his new documentary “Headstrong” that came out this week. Topics include concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, his future in pro wrestling, reading people’s energy, WWE wrestlers who want to leave but don’t for some reason, how he’d handle social media if it were around w...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Kofi-Mania, AEW’s sellout, WM35 line-up options, NXT wrestlers on Raw & SD, more

February 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-21-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss a wide range of topics including Kofi-Mania, AEW’s sellout and their thoughts on AEW’s rollout so far, WrestleMania 35 line-up options, NXT wrestlers on Raw & Smackdown and what it means and whether it was awful or terrible or actually okay, the state of ROH and Impact early in 2019, and more.W...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Justin Credible reacts to Punk departure, Bryan's push, ECW memories, does he regret any bumps/stunts, more

February 22, 2024 02:22 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews Justin Credible who covers a lot of current events and ECW memories including his reaction to C.M. Punk's departure, Hulk Hogan's return to WWE, Elimination Chamber predictions, WrestleMania 30 scenarios, Daniel Bryan's push, Batista's flat return, ECW memories, does he regret any bumps/stunts in ECW, where does Jerry Lynn rank on list of best workers of the last 25 years, how might WWE Network aff...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Rock's Smackdown promo, do 2K24 wrestler scores belong on WWE TV, Elimination Chamber preview, Shotzi, more

February 21, 2024 04:55 - 2 hours - 120 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: The last week of WWE happenings with The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre Reaction to more key segments and matches on Smackdown and Raw. A preview the Elimination Chamber with predictions plus evaluating the line-up and hype Some talk about the latest WWE production innovations with AEW planning some changes n...

5 YRS AGO PPV PREVIEW: Keller & Fairplay preview Elimination Chamber 2019 playing out scenarios for various winners in title matches, more

February 20, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-15-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame, TNA fame, and wrestling podcast fame to preview the Elimination Chamber PPV. They marched through Sunday’s event match by match, playing out scenarios for various winners in title matches including each wrestler or team in the Elimination Chambers, plus evaluate hype going into event.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Ex-WWE Creative Jason Allen discuss Charlotte-Becky-Ronda-Vince drama, would WWE or AEW trade Seth and Kenny

February 19, 2024 02:04 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen to discuss the Charlotte-Becky-Ronda-Vince drama this week, would WWE or AEW trade Seth and Kenny, can WWE heat up Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania, Mailbag questions, and more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 30 taking shape, Steve Austin's interview with Cena, Chamber hype, Cesaro's push

February 17, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discuss the previous night's Raw, Elimination Chamber hype, WWE Network, WrestleMania 30, Cesaro's push, John Cena interviewed by Steve Austin on WWE Network, and more with live callers and email questions.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk WWE WrestleMania Kickoff show follow-up on SD & Raw, New Japan New Beginnings review, Madusa book review

February 16, 2024 04:19 - 1 hour - 103 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite Review of New Japan's New Beginnings and a State of New Japan's Future Address Review of UFC Fight Night and preview of this weekend's UFC PPV and a big series of shows in a row leading to UFC 300 A thorough review of M...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jonny Fairplay with CM Punk stories, ever-told stories on what went wrong during TNA stint, Heenan's big compliment, more

February 14, 2024 23:43 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews former TNA personality/Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay featuring never-before-told stories on what went wrong in TNA ten years ago, Bobby Heenan's big compliment, CBS "Survivor" insights, does he have any regrets, his hope to return to wrestling, and much more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: First Raw after Punk walked out on WWE, latest on WrestleMania 30, Elimination Chamber, NXT's future, WWE Network, more

February 13, 2024 22:04 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the first Raw since C.M. Punk's walkout, will Vince McMahon fly out to Chicago to talk Punk into returning, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up and what are the odds of it changing, prospects of Sting signing with WWE and how to use him, and more with live calls and email questions. Plus, a ha...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP MAILBAG: Keller & Fann: Becky and Rousey's war of words on social media, Kurt Angle-Jason Jordan, Cena-Bryan WM prospects

February 12, 2024 04:39 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-8-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Rich Fann from the “Deep Dive with Rich Fann” weekly podcast on the PWTorch Dailycast line-up. They answered questions on these topics: Charlotte-Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35, Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch social media battles, Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan, John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan prospects for WM, justifying Triple H’s multipl...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Court Bauer talks Punk walking out on WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, prospective WM30 line-ups

February 10, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer featuring his take on C.M. Punk's future with WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, prospective WrestleMania 30 line-ups, WWE Network chances, and more including live callers and email questions.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: First Raw since Punk's walkout, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up, prospects of Sting signing with WWE, more

February 08, 2024 21:26 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-4-2014), guest host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discuss the first Raw since C.M. Punk's walkout, will Vince McMahon fly out to Chicago to talk Punk into returning, lame sounding WrestleMania 30 line-up and what are the odds of it changing, prospects of Sting signing with WWE and how to use him, and more with live calls and email questions.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk fan rebellion against Rock, Cody's mindset, Tony Khan's announcement, Vince resignation, Dynamite preview

February 07, 2024 03:27 - 2 hours - 139 MB

In this week's Flagship episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the fan rebellion against The Rock and analyze why WWE is likely playing into it, how Cody Rhodes is dealing with it and evaluating his public comments and body language, and where Paul Heyman, Roman, Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre do or don't fit into the eventual WrestleMania world title main events. Could The Rock and Brian Gewirtz succee...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini talks Punk's WWE departure, Daniel Bryan's popularity, Lesnar-UFC, Batista's

February 06, 2024 01:03 - 2 hours - 149 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-31-2014), Wade Keller interviews John Piermarini, a former WWE Creative Team Member (2009-2010), who gives his take on the C.M. Punk-WWE departure, Daniel Bryan fan support, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Batista's return, and more with live callers questions. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, John gives his take on the potential return of Brock Lesnar to UFC, will Bryan be better off because of last five months, is Batis...

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