Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
1,128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 751 ratings30+ 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 MAILBAG: Keller & Fairplay: Can AEW find its groove with competing visions? Why did Vince choose Bischoff & Heyman? More
July 06, 2024 19:41 - 1 hour - 79 MBIn a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-7-2019) with guest cohost Jonny Fairplay, one-time TNA on-air manager, long-time indy manager, one-time personal manager for the late Roddy Piper, former Survivor contestant, and host of the Survivor NSFW podcast, they answer questions on these topics: Why does Vince McMahon even have creative team if he overrides others? Is AEW getting the portrayal of women right so far? Who’s good fit for Aleiste...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk AEW Fyter Fest, Heyman & Bischoff Executive Director news, ROH Best in the World, Impact, Raw, SD
July 05, 2024 00:50 - 2 hours - 121 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin.” Todd and Wade reviewed AEW Fyter Fest special event, the ROH Best in the World PPV, a review of the last two NXT TV episodes including the Io Shirai turn and the start of the Breakout Tournament, a preview of Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary PPV event, New Japan’s latest e...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WWE Money in the Bank hype, Wyatt Sicks, AEW Forbidden Door fallout, Heyman attacked by Bloodline, more
July 03, 2024 06:46 - 2 hours - 111 MBPWTorch 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 talk WWE Money in the Bank hype, Wyatt Sicks, AEW Forbidden Door fallout, Heyman attacked by Bloodline, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell talk Vince hiring Bischoff and Heyman as executive directors, Reigns heel turn timing, Mailbag topics
June 30, 2024 19:33 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast to discuss the following topics: Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman returning to power in WWE as Executive Directors of Smackdown and Raw. Seth Rollins going off on Twitter and what the strategy might be and analysis of whether it’s working. Two-out-of-Three falls matches ...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): One-legged wrestler Zack Gowen and ex-creative member Alex Greenfield discuss backstage Vince stories, more
June 29, 2024 22:02 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-27-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed one-legged ex-WWE wrestler Zach Gowen and ex-Creative Team member Alex Greenfield discussing Money in the Bank favorites, SummerSlam and WrestleMania 31 speculation, backstage Vince McMahon stories, the original shocking plan for the Brock Lesnar-Zach Gowen angle, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--...
NEW PPV PREVIEW: AEW Forbidden Door thorough preview with Keller & Krol + Tony Khan Media Q&A
June 28, 2024 23:34 - 2 hours - 155 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a thorough preview of the entire AEW Forbidden Door PPV line-up with an evaluation of the hype and a match-by-match preview and predictions with an initial focus at the start on Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay. Did AEW tip their hand on what the story of the outcome of that match will be? Did AEW do enough to sell this show to people on the fence? Should the IWGP Title match get short-changed or is there good reason to downplay it? Will the PPV buys tota...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Seth Rollins’ Twitter strategy this week, preview AEW Fyter Fest & ROH Best in the World, more
June 28, 2024 03:01 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss Seth Rollins’ Twitter strategy this week, a preview of AEW Fyter Fest and ROH Best in the World, predictions for AEW debut viewership on TNT, NXT’s Breakout Tournament prospects, the breaking news of the Evolve vs. AEW head-to-head battle in July, Kenny Ome...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Seth, Ambrose, and Reigns comparisons, ROH's Sunday night live PPV debut, MITB hype, Lashley's TNA Title win, callers
June 27, 2024 03:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-24-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss ROH's Sunday night live PPV debut, Raw's hype for Money in the Bank, Bobby Lashley's TNA Title win, and more with live phone calls and VIP Aftershow emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Stephanie Chase look AEW's decline and why people aren't watching, Liv-Dom, Drew-Punk-Gunther, Wyatt Sicks, more
June 26, 2024 03:54 - 2 hours - 154 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Stephanie Chase from the Stephanie Chase YouTube Channel and Substack. They discuss these topics: Should Forbidden Door even be an annual event given the decline of New Japan Pro Wrestling? Is this year's line-up essentially a one-match show in terms of big mainstream appeal to potential customers? Why is AEW viewership in decline when WWE's viewership is increasing? ...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): Sean Waltman (pt. 2 of 2): His thoughts on his place in history, does he watch back his own matches, more
June 24, 2024 01:57 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller conducted a two-and-a-half-hour-plus interview with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part two of two. Topics included his thoughts on his place in history with is controversial past, TNA's future and ring, does he watch back his own matches, Punk's silence, does Ruthless Aggression actually exist behind the scenes, what did he see in Reigns early on and what was he like behind the scenes, and more...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): Sean Waltman (pt. 1 of 2): When Cena might turn heel, reaction to Taker's Streak ending, more
June 23, 2024 03:37 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller conducted a two-and-a-half-hour-plus interview with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part one of two. Topics included his WWE career and what he's up to these days, plus current events such as when John Cena might turn heel, reaction to Undertaker's streak ending, why Waltman was first to pitch Reigns as top prospect, reaction to C.M. Punk's silence, and much much more. Live callers and email ques...
5 YRS AGO PPV PREVIEW: Sam Roberts joins Wade to preview Stomping Grounds, what’s at stake, pros & cons of outcomes, roster split viability
June 20, 2024 21:14 - 2 hours - 117 MBToday we flash back five years (6-21-2019) 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 preview WWE Stomping Grounds. They discuss what’s at stake in each match, the pros and cons of outcomes, wide-ranging Baron Corbin special ref speculation, the viability of the roster split in this Wildcard Rules era, why 205 Live should be on your radar, and much more. Become a s...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: What did Roman do to earn Face of WWE status, Cody & Goldust team, Legends House, Rusev & Lana, Daniel Bryan, more
June 19, 2024 21:23 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-17-2014), Travis Bryant filled in for Wade and was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to talk about Raw from the night before and other hot topics in the news including these topics: What has Roman Reigns done to earn being the Face of WWE, the Cody Rhodes & Goldust team, Legends House, Rusev and Lana, the TV future of TNA, ideas for Daniel Bryan matches in WWE, Kevin Hart on Raw...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks discuss The Wyatt Sicks massacre, Drew-Punk, Priest-Seth, Swerve-Ospreay, Forbidden Door, Cody, MJF, more
June 19, 2024 03:38 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics: Did Saturday's angle at Clash at the Castle effectively make a case for C.M. Punk being the heel and Drew McIntyre being the babyface in their feud? (This 12 minute segment that starts today's Flagship was also presented a "12 Minute Hot Take" on our YouTube Channel, so search "pwtorch" to watch th...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show talking early ECW days, why he left wrestling in mid-'90s
June 17, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show discussing early ECW days, why he left wrestling in the mid-'90s, his diverse involvement in wrestling over the years, and much more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy reacts to Moxley and Batista comments on WWE writers, Vince and Triple H backstage stories
June 15, 2024 03:00 - 2 hours - 153 MBSHOW SUMMARY: In this Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member.LIST OF TOPICS COVERED... As a professional stand-up comedian, he evaluates R-Truth's 24/7 Title reign and ideas for others with the 24/7 Title including Bob Backlund. What's not working for him with the Bray Wyatt's "Firefly Funhouse." The sloppy narrative structure of WWE including a ...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Mitchell compare value of McIntyre to Moxley, Post-Rousey WWE Women’s Div, AEW PPV Buyrate, Firefly Funhouse
June 14, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-13-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They compare short-term and long-term value of 34 year olds Drew McIntyre and Jon Moxley, evaluate the post-Ronda Rousey WWE Women’s Division, the implications of the AEW PPV buyrate and the growing signs of synergy with Warner Media, the latest Firefly Funhouse, WWE back to celebr...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk about change in WWE locker room culture with contract renewals, Clash at the Castle, Forbidden Door, MJF
June 12, 2024 00:45 - 1 hour - 107 MBPWTorch 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: A change in WWE locker room culture when it comes to locker room contract renewals, the change in the pace of re-signing wrestler, and how wrestlers are showing how aware they are of the money WWE is raking in these days. Clash at the Castle hype analysis and show predictions including extended discussions...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss the follow-up to the breakup of The Shield, how Bryan was cheated out of something, live calls
June 11, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-10-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss in-depth the follow-up to the breakup of The Shield, a better promo approach for Seth Rollins fresh off of his heel turn, possible Shield replacement members, how Daniel Bryan was cheated out of something most injured babyfaces get, MITB thoughts, and much more with live calls and emails ...
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell talk Ricochet and Aleister Black, NXT UK, Austin Aries-AEW, 24/7 Title, Fox debut championship picture
June 09, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBToday we flash back five years (6-7-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They answer mailbag questions on these topics: Ricochet and Aleister Black, NXT UK, Austin Aries-AEW, 24/7 Title, Fox debut championship picture, Jon Moxley interview talking points, Brock Lesnar bait and switch, WWE frustrations, pros and cons of various non-WWE alternative weekly TV shows, Bray Wya...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk AEW roster expansion potential, preview Super Showdown, review NXT Takeover, react to Mox interview
June 08, 2024 02:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-6-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They preview WWE Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia, review NXT Takeover, speculate on the main roster potential for key NXT takes, discuss AEW potential signings, reaction to the Jon Moxley interview revelations, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jon Moxley (pt. 2 of 2): The story behind Lesnar WrestleMania match frustrations, awkward Stone Cold podcast, more
June 06, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a special Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Jon Moxley (f/k/a Dean Ambrose). This was Mox’s second long-form interview and the first he recorded since his AEW surprise debut last Saturday night at “AEW Double or Nothing” in Las Vegas. This was, by design, a follow-up to his first interview earlier that week with Chris Jericho on his podcast which has been the talk of the pro wrestling industry for several days, so we didn't cover the same territory ...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini with backstage insights from his days on writing team, Seth's turn, more
June 05, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-6-2014), PWTorch editor interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member John Piermarini. They go in-depth with reaction to the Seth Rollins turn, Money in the Bank and Summerslam speculation, lots of backstage insights from his days on writing team, and much more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss Liv-Dom, Alpha Academy, McAfee controversy, paths of AEW World Title and WWE Hvt Title this summer, more
June 05, 2024 03:44 - 2 hours - 126 MBPWTorch 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: Pat McAfee controversy The choice Tony Khan for the AEW World Title this summer with Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, and MJF, among others The possible paths the Raw-based WWE Hvt. Title could take this summer including Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, C.M. Punk, and Gunther. The Liv Morgan-Dominik...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk pros and cons of Seth Rollins heel turn, is Reigns best choice to push to top, MITB possibilities
June 04, 2024 02:29 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-3-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the pros and cons of the Seth Rollins heel turn, whether Roman Reigns was the best choice to push to top, and Money in the Bank possibilities with live callers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (5 Yrs. Ago): Jon Moxley after AEW debut talks WWE creative process problems, Vince interactions, Roman crowd reactions
June 02, 2024 07:38 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-1-2014), PWTorch editor is joined by guest Jon Moxley (f/k/a Dean Ambrose). This is Mox’s second long-form interview and the first he recorded since his AEW surprise debut last Saturday night at “AEW Double or Nothing” in Las Vegas. This is by design a follow-up to his first interview earlier this week with Chris Jericho on his podcast which has been the talk of the pro wrestling industry for several days, so we’re not covering th...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Becky's future, Ospreay earning AEW Title match, AEW TV rights situation, review of latest TV shows, more with Keller & Martin
May 31, 2024 05:14 - 2 hours - 116 MBPWTorch 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: Becky Lynch's last match in WWE in a while, it appears, and what her future could be in either WWE or AEW Thoughts on the latest in AEW's TV negotiations A look at the rebound in Dynamite ratings this week A look at the pre-PLE episode of WWE Smackdown A review of this week's Raw...
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Parks talk Moxley on Jericho podcast, AEW’s potential effect on NXT, ROH, WWE, plus AEW pre-show issues, more
May 30, 2024 05:17 - 2 hours - 127 MBIn this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-30-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Greg Parks, the host of the “Wrestling Night in America” PWTorch Dailycast and columnist for the PWTorch Newsletter. They answer a strong diverse mix of mailbag questions from all over the world on these topics: Jon Moxley on the Chris Jericho podcast, AEW’s potential effect on NXT, ROH, WWE, plus AEW Double or Nothing pre-show issues, AEW ...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discussed Bo Dallas's debut, Daniel Bryan's situation, is Zeb overshadowing Swagger, Alicia Fox, more
May 28, 2024 19:42 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-27-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw, final hype for the WWE Payback event, Daniel Bryan's situation, is Zeb overshadowing Swagger, Bo Dallas's debut, Alicia Fox, and more including live calls and emails questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-p...
5 YRS AGO: Sam Roberts joined Wade to preview the first AEW Double or Nothing, 24/7, NXT Takeover XXV, WWE Women’s Division, more
May 27, 2024 06:08 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this week’s 5 Years Ago Flashback episode (5-24-2019), Wade Keller was joined by Sam Roberts. They previewed the first AEW Double or Nothing including the price point and roster depth and mainstream buzz. They also discussed the new WWE 24/7 Title, NXT Takeover XXV line-up, the state of the WWE Women’s Division since WrestleMania, Super Showdown, Dolph Ziggler’s noteworthy return, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podc...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy: Being part of build-up to WM 12, the actual event, and Lesnar angle afterward
May 25, 2024 19:53 - 2 hours - 135 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-16-2014), PWTorch editor is joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Matt McCarthy who talks about being part of the build-up to WrestleMania 12, being backstage at the actual event, and being around for the big Brock Lesnar return afterward, plus Undertaker, Bryan, Punk, Network, Shield, and many more current events discussed with live calls and email questions including a VIP Exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss options if Bryan is stripped, what ROH should do next to take advantage of momentum, WWE stock
May 24, 2024 05:57 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-20-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss that week's Raw, options if Daniel Bryan is stripped, what ROH should do next to take advantage of momentum, WWE stock's collapse, and much more with live callers and email questions in the VIP Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Mitchell talk importance of Double or Nothing to AEW future, 24/7 Title, Ziggler’s return, Super Showdown, more
May 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-23-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the importance of Double or Nothing to AEW’s future, the decline in Being the Elite viewership in the last year, the introduction of the 24/7 Title, Dolph Ziggler’s return, Super Showdown controversy and what WWE should do about it, and has Vince McMahon benefited more from...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell preview AEW Double or Nothing, WWE King & Queen of the Ring, NXT going to The CW, AEW politics, Valkyria
May 22, 2024 03:33 - 2 hours - 124 MBPWTorch 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: A preview of the entire WWE King & Queen of the Ring line-up with an evaluation of the tournaments so far and what the booking of outcomes and finishes has told us about the winners and the losers so far. A preview of AEW Double or Nothing along with thoughts on other AEW topics in the news. Mailbag topic...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Daniel Bryan's injury and the ramifications of it on WWE this summer, live calls on Raw, more
May 20, 2024 23:01 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-13-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Daniel Bryan's injury and the ramifications of it on WWE this summer, live calls on Raw, TNA, ROH, New Japan, Evolution, Bray's future, and more. And in the VIP Aftershow, discussion on Jeff Jarrett's GFW start-up, TNA's future, C.M. Punk being a savior, and more. Become a supporter of t...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin review Wildcard Rules, Kofi’s week, XFL, Kushida, NJPW Dontaku, UFC
May 19, 2024 06:48 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin for a special Wildcard Edition including analysis of Raw and Smackdown, what the XFL TV deal means to its future, NXT TV including Kushida, NJPW’s Dontaku events the previous weekend, and the latest event analysis and previews from UFC and Bellator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell talk AEW-TNT TV deal, Firefly Funhouse, Reigns overexposure, WWE ratings, Mid-Card Storylines, more
May 18, 2024 05:27 - 2 hours - 135 MBToday we flash back five years (5-17-2019) 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 discuss these topics: Firefly Funhouse, Reigns overexposure already, AEW-TNT, WWE ratings, Mid-Card Storylines, MITB cash-in rules, Courting non-fans, jobbers, and more. Then a bonus podcast follows the Mailbag as we present “Alan 4L’s ProWres Paradise” with Alan Counihan, usually a VIP-e...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell analyze breaking AEW-TNT news, MITB, Goldberg vs. Undertaker, WWE’s lack of attention to detail, more
May 16, 2024 19:19 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-16-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the breaking news of TNT announcing that they have partnered with AEW to “begin airing weekly matches later this year,” what was learned, what can be parsed from the press release, and more about AEW’s prospects and the challenges they face....
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks discuss the Swerve or Ospreay AEW dilemma, what we've learned from King and Queen tourneys so far, more
May 15, 2024 03:58 - 2 hours - 118 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, a PWTorch columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America." They cover these topics: They start with a nearly one hour discussion on AEW with a focus on the Double or Nothing line-up so far. Is Swerve Strickland going to get a fair chance to be centerpiece babyface with emergence of new signing Will Ospreay making such a great imp...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Hardcore" Bob Holly: How stiff is RVD, how he'd react to change in PPV bonus payoff structure, top rope headbutt dangers
May 13, 2024 04:12 - 2 hours - 142 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-9-2014), Wade Keller interviewed longtime WWF/WWF veteran "Hardcore" Bob Holly for two-and-a-half hours. He covered a wide array of topics including: How stiff is RVD, how would he react to change in PPV bonus payoff structure, how would he improve Tough Enough, did he face Southern stereotypes in WWE, current TNA, top rope headbutt dangers, and much much more in this expansive interview with live callers and email topics. Become...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): Jim Ross on Punk's WWE future, whether Lesnar beating Taker was the right call, did he always know finishes
May 11, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present the third and final installment of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. In this third and final installment, he gives his thoughts on the finish of Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar including a big teaser about a bombshell Shawn Michaels will reveal next week about that match, plus did he always know the finishes of matches ahead of time when he called them. Also, these oth...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in horror movie on Raw, fallout from Extreme Rules, more
May 10, 2024 21:19 - 2 hours - 110 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-6-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in a horror movie on Raw, all the fallout from Extreme Rules, looking ahead into the summer, and more including live calls and emails on the Livecast and VIP Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-kell...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Gable Steveson, Becky's crowd response, Heyman's revelation, is TNA or NXT a better show now, more
May 10, 2024 04:43 - 2 hours - 125 MBPWTorch 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: The end of Gable Steveson in WWE Quick thoughts on WWE financials Review of last night's AEW Dynamite Review of New Japan's Dontaku events Thoughts on the state of TNA these days A review of this week's NXT TV show Comparing the quality of the shows and rosters between NXT and ...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jim Ross on what bugs him about "This is awesome!" Chants, what WWE alternatives are getting wrong, Bryan's push, more
May 09, 2024 01:41 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part two of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Adjusting to life being away from WWE, the relief he felt leaving the WWE HQs for the first time, what he misses most, major health changes he made this year and why, why he believes he understands the business, the danger of wrestling promotions getting away from fundamentals...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): Jim Ross says Lawler is a top ten all-time wrestler, talks about Benoit's son getting into wrestling, more
May 08, 2024 00:06 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part one of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Jerry Lawler's place in history as a wrestler, Chris Benoit's son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humil...
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk final Extreme Rules hype on Raw incl. Cena-Bray, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized
May 06, 2024 02:37 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-29-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss last night's hype for Extreme Rules on Raw including Cena-Bray Wyatt hype, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized by Kane, WWE Network hype, and more regarding Raw. Also, TNA is discussed including Eric Young's title reign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Court Bauer, former WWE Creative and MLW promoter, talks AEW's place in mark, YouTube, MLW expansion, WWE health
May 04, 2024 21:09 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2019), Wade Keller interviews Court Bauer, current MLW promoter, ex-WWE Creative Team member, and Podcast Network leader discussing a wide array of topics including YouTube’s value to wrestlers and promoters, MLW’s ongoing expansion, WWE’s shrinking ratings and overall financial health, Vince McMahon, the XFL, AEW’s place in market, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & ex-WWE Creative Jason Allen talk WWE p.r. issue with return to Saudi Arabia, new Roman same as old Roman, more
May 02, 2024 20:01 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-2-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Allen, a former WWE Creative Team member. They talk about WWE’s p.r. challenges with their announced return to Saudi Arabia, how Vince McMahon might react to falling ratings, are falling ratings and Saudi Arabia trips related, could the Women’s Evolution be hurting WWE ratings, and more. Plus Mailbag topics on whether the MITB winner ...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell look at post-WWE Draft roster depth and match-ups, Tony Khan in neck brace, Backlash, Patrick Mahomes, more
May 01, 2024 00:15 - 2 hours - 117 MBSHOW 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 cover these topics: Evaluating the format and presentation of the WWE Draft Looking at the post-draft Raw and Smackdown roster depths including top tier heels and babyfaces in both men's and women's divisions Tony Khan angle on Dynamite and his appearance NFL Draft weekend wearing a neck brace The Jack Perry pre...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (5-2-2014): Jim Ross talks with Keller & Mitchell about life after WWE, WWE Network, Benoit’s son, imposter Taker & Razor
April 29, 2024 02:08 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Jim Ross, who covered a wide range of topics such as life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Chris Benoit’s son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humiliating request, how does he feel about his role in presenting the impostor Undertaker and Razor Ramon...