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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WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Full Gear, Reigns-Big E, KO's turn, Omega-Hangman contract, NJPW Power Struggle, NXT 2.0
November 12, 2021 06:34 - 2 hours - 124 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. This is a simulcast of part of this week's PWTorch VIP podcast, "The Fix with Todd & Wade," which they do roughly every three weeks. They begin with a review of AEW Rampage including the stellar C.M. Punk-Eddie Kingston exchange with a lengthy discussion about whether Punk's tone and overall sanctimonious demeanor is detrimental in ...
WKPWP - AEW Full Gear PPV Preview Roundtable with Keller & Sage & Krol: Omega vs. Hangman, Kingston vs. Punk, Baker vs. Conti, MJF vs. Darby
November 10, 2021 06:18 - 2 hours - 118 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special AEW Full Gear PPV Preview Roundtable on this Tuesday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-hosts Tyler Sage and Eric Krol. They march through the card beginning with the Kenny Omega vs. "Hangman" Adam Page main event for the AEW World Title and discuss the pros and cons of various outcomes. They discuss the hype for C.M. Punk vs. Eddie Kingston so far, and likely outcome and match quality of the rest of the match with pred...
WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Keller talks with Steve Austin about what Seth was missing, more, plus Gabe Sapolsky talks Evolve
November 06, 2021 18:50 - 2 hours - 114 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (11-3-2016). He interviews Gabe Sapolsky for the first 30 minutes and then Steve Austin for the next 75 minutes. Sapolsky, VIP of Talent Relations and Creative for EVOLVE and WNN, discusses the FloSlam streaming affiliation and what it means to indy wrestling and the development of talent, WWE’s reaction, who his top stars are, what the marketing will be, and more. Then Steve Austin joins Wade to talk a lot of curren...
WKPWP Interview: Vince McMahon Steroid Trial insights as Keller talks with John Arezzi about "Dark Side of the Ring" and covering 1994 trial
November 05, 2021 05:45 - 2 hours - 128 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a new Interview with Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio host and book author John Arezzi. Both Wade and John covered the Vince McMahon Steroid Trial in person in New York in 1994. They discuss the "Dark Side of the Ring" documentary last week dedicated to the McMahon Trial, including what they thought of the editorial choices on how to tell the story and what to include and exclude. John talks about that frightening visit to his house covered in the documentary ...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Fann: Raw is better, Punk-Kingston exchange, Halloween-themed matches, Rhodes to the Top reflections
November 03, 2021 03:49 - 1 hour - 109 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics: The improvement in Raw since the draft kicked in and what stood out this week. Becky Lynch continues to strive to get booed while being cheered, is Seth the answer? Cody Rhodes attempting to get cheered Reflecting "Rhodes to the Top" C.M. Punk "disappointed" in Eddie Kingston's behavior - is that cringy? Bryan Da...
WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Keller talks with Colt Cabana talks ROH and podcasting plus Dave Millican on creating wrestling belts
October 30, 2021 21:21 - 2 hours - 157 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (10-27-2016) with Colt Cabana talking about his new documentary, “The Wrestling Road Diaries 3: Comedy Equals Money,” the making of it and the previous two including the filming process and editing progress, the rise of wrestler-hosted podcasts and his influence as a pioneer in that category, his finding of a balance between comedy and serious wrestling when he works indy shows, looking back at ROH and why his return...
WKPWP - WWE Raw & Smackdown Post-Shows - 5 Yrs Ago (10-24-2016): Foley-Charlotte-Sasha segment hyping HIAC, Heyman/Lesnar segment goes wrong
October 29, 2021 06:24 - 2 hours - 141 MBIn this special Thursday Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we jump back to two episodes from five years ago this week - one covering Raw and the other covering Smackdown. In the first episode from Oct. 24, 2016, PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air and was joined by Pat McNeill a lot of callers to talk about Monday Night Raw including the final push for Hell in a Cell with a memorable Mick Foley segment with Charlott...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell dive into "Rhodes to the Top" season finale, Becky-Charlotte dust-up, WWE post-draft, more
October 27, 2021 02:37 - 2 hours - 131 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 dive into the season finale of "Rhodes to the Top" with thoughts on Cody coping with being booed, impressions of Brandi, and Arn Anderson seemingly thinking Aleister Black is some unknown upstart kid getting a big rub from Cody. They also cover the Charlotte-Becky Lynch dust-up with an attempt to understand Charlotte's perspectiv...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (10-25-2011): Cena, Hogan, James Storm, WWE PPV fallout, Punk-Laurinaitis, more w/callers
October 26, 2021 01:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-25-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discuss the previous night's Raw including the fallout from Vengeance, Triple H vs. Kevin Nash feud, C.M. Punk standing up to Laurinaitis, John Cena's potential heel turn and signs of it, Hulk Hogan's babyface turn, James Storm's title win, ratings upticks for all three major shows, and live calls and email questions. Also, in the...
WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Keller talks with DDP about Goldberg’s return, Goldberg memories + bonus Justin Credible SD analysis
October 23, 2021 23:42 - 2 hours - 153 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (10-20-2016) with Diamond Dallas Page, including his thoughts on Goldberg’s appearance on Raw on Monday, early Goldberg memories, the making of his new DDP DVD, Jake Roberts, his favorite two matches of his career, and more including live callers and email questions. Then in a bonus segment, former WWF wrestler and ECW Champion Justin Credible joins Wade to discuss the Oct. 18, 2021 Smackdown with callers including ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk gaping logic gap in Lesnar-Reigns finish, Crown Jewel review, AEW-WWE war of words, NJPW G1
October 22, 2021 06:11 - 2 hours - 156 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. This is a simulcast of the first part of this week's PWTorch VIP podcast, "The Fix with Todd & Wade," which they do roughly every three weeks. The following topics are covered in roughly this order: A full review of WWE Crown Jewel including the gaping logic gap stemming from the finish of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar that lingers ...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (10-18-2011): Keller & Powell talk Raw in Mexico City, TNA Impact locker room politics
October 21, 2021 02:38 - 2 hours - 135 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-18-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discuss the previous night's Raw including the final hype for Vengeance and the Mexico City setting with Jim Ross and Michael Cole in the main event. Also a lot of talk of the politics going into and coming out of Bound for Glory including Robert Roode, A.J. Styles, and Hulk Hogan. Plus live calls, email topics, and more. In the p...
WKPWP - Wildcard Tuesday - WWE Crown Jewel preview with Mailbag & Live Callers + 10 Years Ago episode on Hogan-TNA politics, Bound for Glory
October 20, 2021 02:23 - 2 hours - 128 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with a mix of four formats - Mailbag, Live Callers, a PPV Preview, and a 10 Years Ago Flashback! First up is the WWE Crown Jewel preview with cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast with a mix of Crown Jewel-related calls and emails. They discuss the pros and cons of various possible outcomes for all of the announced matches from Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar to Edge vs. Set...
WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Keller interviews ex-WCW announcer Scott Hudson with fascinating insights on Goldberg’s rise and return
October 16, 2021 19:12 - 1 hour - 104 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (10-13-2016) with Scott Hudson, former WCW announcer with stints with WWE and TNA also. He reminisces about the Monday Night War era, calling Nitros, the backstage atmosphere as the WCW era came to a close, his thoughts on the rise of Goldberg and predictions on the difference he’ll make in his return, the final Nitro, Mauro Ranallo's announcing and the art of wrestling announcing changing over the decades, and more,...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell 10 Yrs Ago Flagship (10-11-2011): Venting about a bad episode of Raw, can Hogan-Sting help Bound for Glory buyrate
October 15, 2021 05:13 - 2 hours - 140 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-11-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They tackle the previous night's odd Raw and field upset callers and emails reacting to the show. Many other subjects include TNA Bound for Glory, Brock Lesnar, the IC Title, Jim Ross's treatment, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they break down the Raw quarter hour ratings, preview Bound for Glory, analyze ROH ...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship with Keller & Fann - Tony Khan hypes Rampage vs. SD this Friday, King & Queen tourney predictions, GCW Mox-Gage
October 13, 2021 00:47 - 2 hours - 122 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, PWTorch columnist. They open with a conversation about whether Tony Khan is setting himself and AEW fans up for disappointment by building up Friday's battle between Rampage and Smackdown, and also what's going on with Rampage viewership continuing to drop despite C.M. Punk wrestling last Friday. They assess the progress and predict the futures of WWE's King ...
WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Radio host and author John Arezzi talks with Wade about Lesnar-Goldberg report, live calls, more
October 09, 2021 22:02 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (10-5-2016) with long-time pro wrestling radio show host and book author John Arezzi about the reported Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar match set for Survivor Series and the prospects of Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks in a Hell in a Cell match. They also delve into the changes in how pro wrestling delivers its product to fans over the decades to put in perspective WWE Network in its early stages. They also take live calls on a ...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (10-4-2011): WWE Hell in a Cell fallout, the big walk out angle with Triple H, more
October 08, 2021 05:16 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-4-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They present analysis of WWE Hell in a Cell fallout on Raw, the big Walk Out angle with Triple H, and much more including live calls and interactive emails. Also in the VIP Aftershow they debate whether Bobby Roode is a good top star for TNA going forward, is Hurricane Helms's charity event in bad taste, and more from Raw. Become a sup...
WKPWP Bonus Mailbag w/Keller & Powell: Reaction to "Rhodes to the Top," AEW EVP issues, was Graves too harsh on Dana, WWE losing leverage
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Bonus Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. Mailbag questions include: Could a billionaire start a third major promotion with the talent out there? Is AEW booking young rising stars to have enough wins? Will WWE pay a price for not being the promotion young wrestlers aspire to work for? Did AEW's wrestler EVPs earn their executive titles and do the EVPs even get along with each oth...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell thoroughly dive into new Raw and SD rosters after Draft, is AEW Rampage a success or burden, more
October 06, 2021 03:12 - 2 hours - 145 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 thoroughly review the reshuffled WWE roster after the draft beginning with Raw's men's division, tag team division, and women's division, then Smackdown's mens, tag team, and women's division. They isolate key wrestlers and look at potential opponents including Becky Lynch, Big E, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, and Bobby Lashley. T...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck (5 Yrs Ago): Predicting whether Vince would hire & push McIntyre, Lashley, EC3, more
October 02, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (9-29-2016) with Kevin Eck, former WWE creative team member from 2011-2014 and also a long-time journalist who currently writes a popular blog on pro wrestling. Keller begins with an update on TNA’s ownership situation with developments ongoing during the show, then gets insights from Kevin on how WWE management is likely to evaluate TNA wrestlers should WWE acquire TNA or that talent become available to sign, includ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin blunt review of the premiere of "Rhodes to the Top," Big E so far as champ, Guevara's win, more
October 01, 2021 05:32 - 3 hours - 166 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. This is a simulcast of this week's PWTorch VIP podcast, "The Fix with Todd & Wade," which we do roughly every three weeks. The following topics are covered in roughly this order: - A review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including thoughts on Sammy Guevara's TNT Title win and Miro's future, MJF's harsh promo on Darby Allin, C.M. Pu...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (9-27-2011): How does Punk rub people the wrong way backstage, HIAC hype on Raw, more
September 30, 2021 04:59 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-27-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They present analysis of what about C.M. Punk rubs people the wrong way behind the scenes and on camera, WWE Hell in a Cell hype on Raw, Ring of Honor's semi-national TV debut pros and cons, Cena, Miz-Truth, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, subjects subjects include Chris Jericho, Mick Foley, Undertaker, and Vin...
WKPWP - WWE Draft Special - Keller & Barbati predict how Raw & SD men's and women's rosters will be redistributed, plus 2011 Draft Analysis
September 29, 2021 04:59 - 2 hours - 124 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WWE Draft Special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Nick Barbati from the PWTorch VIP podcast "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" and PWTorch.com's Smackdown Hits & Misses column. They predict how Raw and Smackdown men's and women's rosters will be redistributed in the draft and make their cases for some potential surprises in terms of heel/face turns and brand placement. Also, a jump back to Wade's 2011 Dra...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (9-20-2011): Analysis of post-PPV Raw, Cena's title win, Henry's title win, Sting vs. Flair
September 27, 2021 02:37 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-20-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discuss Raw featuring the follow-up to the Night of Champions PPV and the announcement of two Hell in a Cell PPV main events. They take live calls on a range of subjects and then in the VIP Aftershow they talk Night of Champions top to bottom, ROH's new TV show and potential growth, Matt Hardy's latest headlines, and Sting vs. Flai...
WKPWP Interview Classic with Mick Karch (5 Yrs Ago): Reigns dilemma, history of crowds booing babyface acts, announcers, Heenan & Bockwinkel
September 25, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 104 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (9-22-2016) with Mick Karch, longtime wrestling ring announcer and play-by-play commentator, one-time fan club president of the Nick Bockwinkel Fan Club. They discuss a wide-ranging list of fascinating topics from the contributions and legacy of the late Nick Bockwinkel and how he is underappreciated by today’s fanbase, to Bobby Heenan’s continued active appearance schedule and what made him so great, to a discussion...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Heydorn discuss Dynamite ratings, Cody being booed, Becky-Belair, Dark Side of the Ring controversy
September 24, 2021 08:30 - 2 hours - 155 MBSHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch assistant editor. They answer a lot of Mailbag questions on Dynamite last night, the dynamic with Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch so far, optimism about a best-case scenario for NXT 2.0, reaction to the AEW Dynamite ratings just as they came in during the recording session, the controversies coming out of Vice’s “Dark Side of the Ring”...
WKPWP PPV Preview - Former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy joins Wade to talk WWE Extreme Rules, Vince backstage stories, NXT changes
September 22, 2021 04:44 - 2 hours - 124 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Extreme Rules PPV preview with two-time former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy. Matt and Wade discuss the full announced line-up, plus plenty of tangents including some great Vince McMahon behind the scenes stories, Michael Hayes, John Laurinaitis, Roman Reigns, Triple H, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP Interview Classic with Kevin Nash (5 Yrs Ago): Punk in UFC, Styles push, KO, Baron Corbin, Nakamura, Donald Trump, more
September 18, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (9-15-2016) with Kevin Nash, former WWE, WCW, and TNA main event wrestler and behind the scenes force. Topics include C.M. Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, WWE’s PG rating problem, Shinsuke Nakamura’s upside on the main roster, updated thoughts on Kevin Owens, the rise of A.J. Styles in WWE, Raven, the new WWE belts, Donald Trump, and much more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Big E win, Reigns-Lesnar in Saudi Arabia, AEW's ratings, AEW line-up in NYC, NXT 2.0, more
September 17, 2021 04:25 - 2 hours - 147 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. This is a simulcast of this week's PWTorch VIP podcast, "The Fix with Todd & Wade," which we do roughly every 3-4 weeks. The following topics are covered in roughly this order: Todd's in--perspective perspective from the premiere of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday at the P.C. Full review of NXT 2.0 including the NXT Title situation and the weddi...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (9-13-2011): Dissecting Triple H-Punk segment including fatal flaws, Miz and Morrison, more
September 16, 2021 04:21 - 2 hours - 127 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-13-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. First, they dissect the Triple H-C.M. Punk segment on Raw including its strengths and some fatal flaws. Also, some talk about Miz and Morrison, WWE Network speculation, and New Day's questionable caricatures. They take live calls for an hour, then go into the VIP Aftershow with more thoughts on Raw, TNA, and the Raw ratings. Become a s...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (9-7-2011) talking C.M. Punk-Triple H segment, Kevin Nash text twist, Angle's DUI, callers
September 15, 2021 05:24 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-7-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They break down the previous night's Raw. Jason gave it a big thumbs down. Find out why. They analyze the Kevin Nash text twist, the Triple H-C.M. Punk stips, and more. They take live calls for an hour mostly centered around Raw happenings and WWE network. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Kurt Angle's DUI and wheth...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ring announcer Justin Roberts (5 Yrs Ago): Punk insights, how Triple H & Kevin Dunn treat people behind scenes
September 11, 2021 19:18 - 2 hours - 113 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago with ex-WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts who talks about his decade-plus experience in WWE, highs and lows, including insight into Kevin Dunn and Triple H and how they treat people behind the scenes, John Cena as a leader, C.M. Punk 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/supp...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fann ask whether Cole and Omega can coexist, when should Reigns fight Lesnar, KO, Triple H health, more
September 10, 2021 04:17 - 2 hours - 132 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from the "Everything with Rich Fann" VIP podcast, the PWTorch Dailycasts's Deep Dive, and the PWTorch East Coast Cast VIP edition. They begin with a look at the AEW ratings this week and an overview of C.M. Punk's influence so far, they ask whether Adam Cole and Kenny Omega can or should coexist, is The Elite too big and how would it be best pruned, the prosp...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (8-30-2011) talking Punk's big promo fail, NWO reforming, Triple H returning to ring, more
September 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-30-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discuss the fallout from a newsworthy Raw Supershow including Triple H's announced return to the ring. Also, live calls most of the hour covering more subjects including Smackdown going live, a major uncool moment for C.M. Punk with his gag promo, the NWO reforming, Dolph Ziggler's showing against Randy Orton, and more. In the prev...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (8-23-2011) talking Smackdown going live, John Laurinatis as an on-air figure, Hardys, more
September 08, 2021 02:52 - 2 hours - 122 MBIn this Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-23-2011), Wade is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. First, they took over an hour of phone calls reacting to the previous night's Raw, plus Sin Cara, Five-Star Match Ratings, Rey Mysterio, Smackdown Going Live, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they react to the latest Matt Hardy happenings, Jeff Hardy's self-declared pending return to TNA Impact Wrestling, and a ...
WKPWP Interview Classics with Matt McCarthy and ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni (10 Yrs Ago): Current events, Last Battle of Atlanta, more
September 04, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents two Interview Classics from ten years ago. First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks with ex-WWE Creative Writer Matt McCarthy regarding a variety of current events on Miz-Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, and more, plus some 2011-2012 Daniel Bryan backstage stories and memories of Mr. Fuji. Then, in a bonus interview, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with special guest ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni discussi...
WKPWP - Tony Khan Q&A + AEW All Out PPV Preview Roundtable: Keller & Krol & Moynahan preview All Out line-up then Khan answers questions
September 03, 2021 05:56 - 3 hours - 174 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special AEW All Out PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. First up is over an hour and a half of a thorough preview of AEW All Out with some sidebar discussions including the ratings performance of C.M. Punk so far and the impact of "Hangman" Page being subtracted from the line-up. They discuss the pros and cons of going with certain matches in a certain order including the final match of the night. They discuss each match and vari...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Adam Cole's AEW prospects, Lesnar, Becky, AEW All Out preview, Punk's trajectory, more
September 01, 2021 00:15 - 2 hours - 148 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 Adam Cole's AEW prospects, Brock Lesnar's future opponents, promo ability, and role as a face or heel, Becky Lynch's character, AEW All Out preview, C.M. Punk's trajectory and AEW ratings since his debut, Happy Corbin, a weird Raw, the reboot of NXT, and more including listener emails. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
VIP AUDIO 8/28 – WKPWP Interview Classics with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman (10 Yrs Ago): Lesnar-Orton, death of Chyna, Reigns, Ambrose, Nakamura
August 28, 2021 21:03 - 2 hours - 124 MBSHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents this weekend’s Interview Classics from ten years ago with “X-Pac” Sean Waltman who talks about the Miz-Daniel Bryan segment on Talking Smack, NXT Takeover with a focus on Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar conclusion at Summerslam, fans booing Roman Reigns, the awkward Steve Austin interview with Dean Ambrose, the death of Chyna, and much more including live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this po...
WKPWP - Thursday Flaghsip - Keller & Martin talk Punk's AEW debut & ratings, NXT Takeover 36, Summerslam fallout, Raw, more
August 27, 2021 08:28 - 2 hours - 129 MBSHOW SUMMARY: 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 and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover the following topics: Extensive C.M. Punk discussion including thoughts on ratings for him so far and his first two promos... AEW Rampage episode two review including Jon Moxley vs. Danny Garcia... AEW Dynamite review including Chris Jericho's challenge to MJF and All Out de...
WKPWP - New Mailbag & 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: Emails on Bianca-Becky, C.M. Punk, Tony vs. Nick Khan, AEW Tag Division + Summerslam 2011 review
August 25, 2021 02:50 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn our Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first PWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to Mailbag topics including the Becky Lynch-Bianca Belair situation, reviewing AEW's commitment to tag team wrestling, C.M. Punk's impact, the contrast between Nick Khan and Tony Khan, how will R-K-Bro end, is Nikki A.S.H. a failure, and more. Then in a 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback from Aug. 16, 2011, Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They d...
WKPWP Interview Classics with Conrad Thompson and Matt Morgan (10 Yrs Ago): Morgan talks SSlam, more, Conrad talks podcasting with Flair
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents two Interview Classics from ten years ago. The first is his interview with former WWE and TNA wrestler Matt Morgan who talks about Summerslam, NXT Takeover, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Roman Reigns’s push, life after wrestling, and more, including a mix of live callers and email questions. Then, in a bonus interview, we present Jim Valley's interview with Conrad Thompson talking about working with Ric Flair on his podcast, Flair’s career, Mid-Atlantic Wr...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Heydorn talk Punk hype, possible matches, long-term AEW fit, more, plus SSlam preview, Takeover preview
August 20, 2021 04:04 - 2 hours - 157 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, the PWTorch assistant editor. They discuss C.M. Punk extensively from a variety of angles including the pros and cons of the hype so far in the form of hints, possible matches for him, whether there are any reasons for concern about his long-term AEW fit, and more. Also, a variety of Mailbag topics, a Summerslam preview, and a Takeover preview. Become a ...
WKPWP - Summerslam PPV Preview - Sam Roberts joins Wade to preview Summerslam line-up beginning with Reigns-Cena hype and possible outcomes
August 18, 2021 03:22 - 2 hours - 128 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WWE Summerslam PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast. They actually begin with some talk about the importance of passion, authenticity, and the joy of performance for anyone on air from wrestlers to WWE announcers, with Pat McAfee winning people over as particularly applicable example. Then they preview the Smackdown matches at Summerslam first beginning with an evalu...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini (10 Yrs Ago): Evaluating Summerslam build with Cena vs. Punk, more
August 14, 2021 19:12 - 2 hours - 113 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from ten years ago with former WWE creative team member John Piermarini. They discuss the final hype for Summerslam on Raw, the fact that only four matches have been announced, predictions for the show, and more related to Sunday's PPV, plus they take live calls for an hour. In the 30-minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss whether there's any sense of real heat between WWE regulars (Punk, Orton, Cena) and The Rock based ...
WKPWP - New Mailbag & 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: Cody & Brandi reality show, Damian Priest, Jungle Boy-Christian, Kross, plus Keller & McNeill
August 13, 2021 04:51 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn our Wildcard Thursday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first PWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to Mailbag topics including Karrion Kross's Raw appearances, Nikki A.S.H., Cody & Brandi's reality show, the AEW-Impact relationship, Damien Priest, Christian-Jungle Boy, and more. Then in a 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback from Aug. 10, 2011, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to discuss Summerslam, pros and cons on the timing of a John Cena heel ...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk AEW Rampage, Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT cuts, Kross, Summerslam line-up, McIntyre, Belair-Sasha
August 11, 2021 02:17 - 2 hours - 144 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 discuss the upcoming debut of AEW Rampage (announce team overexposure risks, format ideas), C.M. Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT cuts and the odd Vince McMahon treatment of NXT lately, Karrion Kross, Summerslam line-up, Drew McIntyre's current situation, Bianca Belair's upside as a centerpiece top star, S...
WKPWP Interview Classic with Bob Backlund & Iron Sheik + Magnum T.A.: Former WWE champs interview at HOF weekend, plus Magnum T.A. bonus
August 07, 2021 18:42 - 2 hours - 129 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago. This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewing Bob Backlund and Iron Sheik regarding their transition from amateur to professional wrestling, their relationships with Vincent J. McMahon and Vincent K. McMahon, and much more. This interview was conducted live in front of a studio audience at the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum in Waterloo, Iowa on July 23, 2016...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Bobby Eaton, Bray's WWE departure and potential in AEW, Adam Cole in AEW, Ric Flair, more
August 06, 2021 04:24 - 2 hours - 147 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They cover the following topics: Remembering Bobby Eaton... Bray Wyatt's WWE departure and potential in AEW... Adam Cole in AEW and should he disrupt prior plans... Ric Flair's WWE departure and value to AEW... AEW United Center sellout... Reviews of last two AEW Dynamite episodes including Nick Gage, Juventud, Cody-Malakai angle... ...