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 - New Mailbag & 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: Keller & Powell talk Jericho's shot at Punk on social media, Punk-Cena on Raw, more with callers
August 04, 2021 06:01 - 2 hours - 142 MBIn our Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first PWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to Mailbag topics about Joe-Kross, Goldberg-Lashley, Triple H-Vince McMahon, Nikki Kross, and more. Then in a 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback from Aug. 2, 2011, Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net to discuss the previous night's WWE Raw from dozens of angles along with taking live calls most of the hour centered mostly around Raw and where Summers...
WKPWP Interview Classic with Jim Ross: (7-28-16) Live calls talking WWE roster split, announcing changes with Lawler, his One Man Shows, SMW
July 31, 2021 17:27 - 2 hours - 119 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (7-28-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Jim Ross discussing recent happenings in WWE including an evaluation of the roster split. He also addresses Jerry Lawler’s role being shifted from the main shows on color commentary to panel pre-shows. There are live callers throughout the show with a range of questions and topics dating back to his days announcing Mid-South Wres...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Wells talk whether AEW is too gory, Punk, Danielson, Karrion, Nick Gage-Jericho, Tanahashi-AEW, more
July 30, 2021 04:53 - 2 hours - 124 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Kelly Wells from PWTorch.com and the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Dailycast and the VIP podcast "NXT Eight Years Back." They first discuss whether AEW is going too far with the blood and weapons gore fests including several emails from listeners about that topics. They also respond to other emails on various topics including Wade Barrett's announcing and the AEW-New Japan d...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: Keller & Powell talk about Punk's return, Jim Ross back on Raw, ex-WWE writer talks Punk, Bryan's WM28 tease
July 28, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn our Flagship Flashback this week, we jump back to July 26, 2011 when Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss with live callers Monday's Raw episode in-depth including holes in the booking that were exposed by two title matches and rushing C.M. Punk back, where they go at Summerslam, the WWE announcing situation with Jim Ross apparently back, state of WWE tag division, Dave Lagana's blog on C.M. Punk 2006-2007, Daniel Bryan's WM28 tease, and much more. Become a...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini: (7-14-16) Writer-Wrestler dynamic after hours, Punk-Cena at MITB, more
July 25, 2021 02:43 - 2 hours - 127 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (7-14-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discuss the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan's surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McMahon angle on Raw and where it might lead, and more including live calls ...
WKPWP - Wildcard Thursday: Vintage Keller interview with Orndorff, Alan4L's Orndorff tribute, plus Keller & Powell Flagship Flashback
July 23, 2021 05:32 - 2 hours - 159 MBIn this "Wildcard Thursday" episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, there are three distinct segments: -First up is the Flagship podcast from ten years ago (7-19-11) with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell who discuss with live callers the fall-out from Money in the Bank on Raw, how McMahon, Punk, Hunter, and Cena all fit into the picture, some early predictions on where the top angle on Raw could go with Hunter in power and McMahon perhaps taking a redu...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Kross losing on Raw, crowds returning, Raw & SD ratings, Omega in Impact, Nikki's win, more
July 21, 2021 01:12 - 2 hours - 161 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 puzzling booking decisions made on Raw including Karrion Kross's loss to Jeff Hardy and Keith Lee losing decisively in his first match back. Then they read a bunch of emails about last night's newsworthy Raw including Nikki's MITB cash-in and Goldberg's return. They also discuss Char...
WKPWP Interview Classic with Dutch Mantel: (7-14-16) The moment he gave Trump idea for his Presidential campaign pitch, Zeb Colter character
July 17, 2021 19:02 - 2 hours - 126 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (7-14-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with “Dirty” Dutch Mantell, most recently known as Zeb Colter in WWE. In his first post-WWE interview, he explains the origins and intent of the Colter character, TNA memories, Final Deletion reaction, thoughts on Vince Russo, Memphis and Puerto Rico road stories, state of industry, and much more. Live caller questions and emails thro...
WKPWP - Thursday PPV Preview & Flashback - Nick & Tom Preview MITB this Sunday plus MITB 2011 Post-Show Flashback with Punk-Cena
July 16, 2021 06:28 - 2 hours - 154 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. First up, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue from "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure," a weekly VIP exclusive podcast, step in to preview this year's Money in the Bank card from top to bottom with their usual entertaining banter. Then a flashback to Wade Keller hosting the 2011 WWE Money in the Bank PPV Post-Show Roundtable which included a surprising and big Daniel Bryan win a...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Parks talk Orndorff, Money in the Bank preview, Lashley on Raw, impact of crowds returning, ROH PPV, NXT
July 14, 2021 03:51 - 2 hours - 129 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, a long-time Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" Sunday show. They begin with thoughts on Bobby Lashley's angle at the end of Raw on Monday and what it means. Then they discuss Paul Orndorff's career. Other topics include AEW viewership last week when they returned to the road, the im...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy: (7-7-16) Funny story from days as WWE writer, prospects of Orton-Lesnar, more
July 10, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 159 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (7-7-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy, who is a professional standup comedian and massive pro wrestling fan who hosts the weekly "We Watch Wrestling" podcast. They go in-depth in examining The Final Deletion segments on Impact Wrestling this week from a wide array of angles, plus prospects of Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton, ...
WKPWP - New Mailbag & Keller & Powell Flagship Flashback (10 Yrs Ago - 7-5-11): Hangman-Dark Order, Malakai Black debut, true heels in 2021
July 09, 2021 07:29 - 2 hours - 131 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to new Mailbag questions on Hangman Page and Dark Order, the debut of Malakai Black, is it possible to have true heels in 2021, and more. Then, in a podcast from ten years ago (7-5-11), Wade was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to discuss the Vince McMahon-John Cena angle on Raw, the Cruiserweight Division, the prospects of Cena vs. Rock, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Storyline Cliffhangers, Eric Bischoff and Dixie Carter, and m...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Fann talk Jimmy Uso's DUI arrest, end of Pandemic Era, Raw & SD analysis, Cena's post-WWE success, more
July 07, 2021 02:50 - 2 hours - 122 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They begin by talking about the eve of the end of the Pandemic Era of pro wrestling and what we're most looking forward to and what potential ominous feedback looms for some wrestlers and promoters once fans return. Also, a review of key segments on last night's Raw including Drew McIntyre's Loch Ness monster promo, New Day vs. Bobby Lashley & MVP, and mo...
WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck: (6-30-16) Vince's inner circle, Triple H & Stephanie, early Shield perceptions, more
July 03, 2021 17:23 - 2 hours - 133 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-30-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck (2011-2014) discussing hot topics in pro wrestling right now including Roster Split insights, backstage details on how Smackdown is written, Stephanie McMahon’s self-awareness and involvement in her own presentation on TV, Roman Reigns suspension, origins and evolution of The Shield’s per...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Cole not being called up yet, WWE roster cuts, Omega vs. Jungle Boy, AEW, Raw, SD, NXT
July 02, 2021 05:35 - 2 hours - 158 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin with a thorough review of AEW Dynamite from Saturday night headlined by Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy, then a review of last night's AEW Dynamite, followed by reviews of Smackdown, Raw, and NXT. In there is a discussion on Adam Cole not getting called up four years after signing with WWE, plus reaction to the roster cuts. Become a supporter ...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship Flashback (10 Yrs Ago - 6-28-11): Keller & Powell react to C.M. Punk's pipe bomb promo day after it aired
June 30, 2021 20:56 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn a podcast from ten years ago (6-28-11), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to discuss the C.M. Punk promo in great depth for virtually the full hour including many callers adding their input. In the VIP Aftershow, they delve into other aspects of Raw including the Roulette Wheel, Shawn Michaels, and Mark Henry and then close with a discussion on TNA Impact and the Ultimate X PPV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Flagship Flashback (10 Yrs Ago - 6-21-11): Punk's big news, Hogan vs. Austin talk, Sting-Hogan on Impact, more
June 28, 2021 20:44 - 2 hours - 119 MBe calls for most of the live hour including talk about the three-hour Raw, the "Power to the People" theme, C.M. Punk's newsworthy promo, and much more. Then, in a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they further break down Raw and also look at last week's newsworthy Impact including the BFG Series, X Division returns, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP Interview Classic: (6-26-16) Interview with "All Ego" Ethan Page and former ECW Champion Justin Credible on Punk’s UFC debut, more
June 26, 2021 17:28 - 2 hours - 132 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-23-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE/ECW star “Justin Credible” P.J. Polaco about a wide range of topics with live callers including Roman Reigns’s suspension, The Draft, indy scene, WWE’s Cruiserweight tournament, C.M. Punk’s UFC 203 fight, the pending return of Randy Orton, and other current events with the insights of a veteran pro wrestler providing h...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk all major companies position coming out of pandemic, will Hunter take over for Vince, more
June 25, 2021 07:15 - 2 hours - 136 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday 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 state of WWE, AEW, NXT, Impact, ROH, and MLW heading into the post-pandemic era, looking at what their identities are and what they can do to come out of the gates in front of fans again with momentum. They also discuss alternative scenarios to Triple H taking over for Vince McMahon i...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (6-14-11) Keller & Powell talk Austin hosting Raw, WWE website article that led to a Wade rant, TNA talk, more
June 23, 2021 05:05 - 2 hours - 122 MBIn a podcast from ten years ago (6-14-11), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to take calls for most of the live hour including a lot of discussion on the previous night's three-hour Raw with Steve Austin and Roddy Piper, plus TNA Slammiversary reaction, looking ahead to Destination X, Gunner's push, Zach Ryder's lack of a push, and a single call for a Powell vs. Keller match. Then, in a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss WWE's introduction ...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (6-16-16) Keller interviews Sam Roberts about upside of Nakamura, New Day, KO, Alberto, Reigns
June 19, 2021 18:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-16-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with pro wrestling podcast host and SiriusXM Satellite prime time host Sam Roberts, formerly of the Opie & Anthony show, discussing his history and how he got into wrestling interviewing, some stories from his interviews, who he’d most like to interview in the future, and more about his career. Throughout the 100 minutes, they also pr...
WKPWP - WWE Hell in a Cell Preview & NXT Takeover On-Site Perspective - Sam Roberts joins Wade to preview PPV and review Takeover
June 18, 2021 03:46 - 2 hours - 119 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Sam Roberts for a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They discuss the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV line-up and the hype going into it including Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio, Alexa Bliss vs. Shayna Baszler, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte, and Bianca Belair vs. Bayley. Sam also gives an in-person perspective on last Sunday's NXT Takeover "In Your House" including the reactions of the largest crowd in Capit...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Heydorn talk about wake-up call in store for WWE when crowds return, AEW, Shingo, Takeover, Kross, more
June 16, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 107 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch.com assistant editor. They discuss the wake-up call in store for WWE and Vince McMahon when crowds return, AEW Dynamite from last Friday and which wrestlers could get better or worse crowd responses in July, NXT Takeover and whether Karrion Kross keeping the title was a good call, the NXT and AEW women's division, and Shingo's IWGP Title win. Beco...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (6-9-16) Keller talks with Jonny Fairplay about NXT Takeover, Roster Split, Brock Lesnar in UFC again, more
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-9-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Jonny Fairplay, a pro wrestling manager on the indy scene and also years ago with TNA, plus famous for his reality TV appearances including on CBS’s "Survivor." They talk about NXT Takeover “The End,” the pros and cons of the roster split, Brock Lesnar’s return to UFC, the career of Mr. Kennedy/Mr. Anderson, Vince Russo’s philosop...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk NXT Takeover, Ratings, Inner Circle on Dynamite, NWA's PPV with Aldis-Murdoch, more
June 11, 2021 06:18 - 2 hours - 132 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They discuss New Japan Dominion, NXT on USA on Tuesday night, Preview NXT Takeover "In Your House," AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, NWA's "When Our Shadows Fall" PPV, UFC results and previewing this weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - New Keller Mailbag & 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: Should AEW be more serious, last night's Raw, Vince slaps Tough Enough winner
June 09, 2021 01:33 - 2 hours - 150 MBIn this Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with a 30-minute new Mailbag segment including whether AEW would benefit from a more serious product and less "wink & nod" and slapstick humor, thoughts on last night's Raw, and Tony Khan hyping his shows. Then a flashback to the Flagship episode from ten years ago this week with Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell on June 7, 2011. They take live calls for most of the live...
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Roundtable w/Keller & Dehnel & Sage: Analysis of Double or Nothing fallout, Inner Circle celebration, Britt celebration
June 07, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour - 101 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Joel Dehnel and Tyler Sage for a special Roundtable podcast discussing last Friday night's episode of AEW Dynamite in a late night timeslot. They cover the highs and lows from the Inner Circle celebration to Britt Baker's celebration to the debut of Andrade with Vickie Guerrero to Dustin Rhodes vs. Nick Comoroto to the Bunny vs. Red Velvet match and much more. This essentially replaces the usual Dynamite Post-show, but rather than streamin...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (7-1-11) Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini talks Punk's Pipe Bomb Promo in-depth, Sting's new character, more
June 05, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from ten years ago (7-1-2011). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini who discusses the C.M. Punk promo in-depth with insight from a former writer who has worked with Punk and Vince McMahon. They also take live calls mostly on the Punk promo, but other topics too. They also react to the new Sting character in TNA, plus Keller opens with a co...
WKPWP - Flagship - Keller & Powell talk WWE roster cuts, will Vince sell, Lana-Miro, Cody's trajectory, Kross-Adam Cole segment, Jimmy Smith
June 04, 2021 05:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday 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 WWE cutbacks, the prospects of Vince McMahon selling WWE, TV ratings and whether WWE is in a holding pattern creatively until mid-July, the lack of rule enforcement in Young Bucks tag matches, the five-way main event at the next Takeover, the Adam Cole-Karrion Kross segment this week,...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (5-31-11) Lesnar, Mystery GM, Draft Fallout, Hogan & Bischoff in TNA, Kharma announcement on Raw, more
June 02, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn this 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode (5-31-11) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net take live calls for most of the live hour including discussion on last night's Raw, the post-draft WWE fallout, Kharma's newsworthy promo, Tough Enough, and more. In the VIP Aftershow they discuss Brock Lesnar's surgery, an anonymous G.M. theory, Zach Ryder's cameos, the state of the Diva Division, WrestleMania's buyrate, and more. Become a su...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (5-24-11) Randy Savage's and WWE Hall of Fame politics, Alex Riley, Miz, Punk with callers & emails
May 31, 2021 19:37 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode (5-24-11) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast,Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net take calls for an hour discussing Randy Savage and WWE Hall of Fame politics, Miz's character, Alex Riley's potential, C.M. Punk's discontent with the WWE schedule, the previous night's Raw, and in the VIP Aftershow, they discuss the TNA Wrestling Matters campaign, last week's Impact, Christian's character developments, and more. Become a suppo...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (5-26-16) Jim Ross talks Cody's future, Reigns conundrum, Ryback issues, SD going live, Brand Split do's and don'ts
May 29, 2021 19:39 - 2 hours - 145 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-26-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Jim Ross with a predominant focus on WWE’s announcement that Smackdown goes live on Tuesdays in July and will include a distinct roster from Raw. Ross dissects the possible benefits and pitfalls of such a major change in WWE’s structure, looks back at the prior brand split and what is different today, his preference for how the s...
WKPWP - Cody Conference + Keller's AEW Double or Nothing PPV Roundtable Preview: Will there be a big surprise? Full card predictions, more
May 28, 2021 05:29 - 3 hours - 177 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special PPV Preview Roundtable edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist (circa 1990) Eric Kroll and PWTorch.com contributor and VIP podcast host Tyler Sage looking ahead to Sunday's AEW Double or Nothing PPV. They look at possible big surprises and the wisdom of AEW not hyping that ahead of time if there is one. Which match is the actual main attraction and what are the pros and cons of various matches clo...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Parks talk Virk departure, Ultimate Warrior documentary, WWE returning to fans in stands, AEW PPV, Punk
May 26, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, columnist for the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America." They discuss Adnan Virk's departure including why he was hired and what caused his departure, extensive thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of A&E's Ultimate Warrior documentary and how they feel about Warrior's "redemption story," WW...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (5-19-16) Kevin Nash in wide-ranging interview on Reigns, NXT, Styles, Monday Night War, NWO comeback in 2002, more
May 22, 2021 20:35 - 2 hours - 148 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-19-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Kevin Nash, former WWF and WCW champion, former NWO and Outsider member, former WCW booker, and TNA wrestler. They cover a wide range of topics from his days as WWF Champion, the Monday Night War, the rise of the NWO, the NWO comeback in 2002, his time in TNA, A.J. Styles, Roman Reigns, NXT, and more. Become a supporter of this ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Velveteen Dream cut, New Jack's career, Will Ospreay, Dynamite's move to TBS in 2022, more
May 21, 2021 06:43 - 2 hours - 137 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin by discussing some key headlines including Will Ospreay being stripped of his IWGP Title due to injury, Velveteen Dream being released by NXT, and the death of New Jack. Then they review AEW Dynamite and talk about the move to TBS next year and the addition of quarterly TNT live specials. From there, they review NXT on USA, Smackdown, and ...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (5-17-11) Keller and Powell talk Miz-Cena, Tawdry tone of TNA, Hogan & Bischoff running TNA, Tough Enough, more
May 19, 2021 06:01 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn this 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode (5-17-11) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first a new introduction reacting to Miz's injury and how WWE might fill his TV time with NXT call-up ideas. Then a flash back ten years this week to Wade Keller and Jason Powell of prowrestling.net taking calls for an hour discussing mostly Raw and Tough Enough including Over the Limit hype, the Miz-John Cena feud, Kharma's future. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dissect the "W...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (5-17-11) Keller and Powell talk Christian's future, Angle's mistress, Cole-Lawler Mother's Day angle, Cena-Miz
May 17, 2021 05:05 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode (5-10-11) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Wade Keller and Jason Powell of prowrestling.net discuss last night's Raw and take live phone calls. Subjects include the Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler angle and Mother's Day references, TNA's name, Chyna in TNA, Christian's future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP Interview Classic: (5-12-16) Ex-WWE writer Alex Greenfield insights into Vince, Shane, Steph plus Brand Split, Reigns push, more
May 15, 2021 20:43 - 3 hours - 173 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-12-2016). This Interview Classic features ex-WWE creative team member Alex Greenfield who talks about his time on WWE’s Creative Team in 2005-2006, thoughts on the brand split and first-hand stories of why it never reached its potential, plus fascinating insights into the McMahon Family with blunt comments on Shane, funny stories on Vince McMahon (including what he believes Vince would have done if he weren’t a pr...
WKPWP - WWE WrestleMania Backlash Preview: Sam Roberts talks Reigns-Cesaro, Belair-Bayley, Lashley-Drew-Braun, Ripley-Charlotte-Asuka
May 13, 2021 19:53 - 2 hours - 115 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WWE WrestleMania Backlash preview episode with special guest Sam Roberts from WWE's Kickoff Shows and his Not Sam Wrestling Podcasts. They'll talk Roman Reigns defending against Cesaro and reaction to the return of Jimmy Uso, Bianca Belair defending against Bayley, Bobby Lashley defending against Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre, Rhea Riplley defending against Charlotte and Asuka, Miz vs. Damien Priest with the pros and cons of Miz and John Morris...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso's return, Cassidy vs. Pac, NXT, Impact, ROH, Mailbag, more
May 12, 2021 03:03 - 2 hours - 138 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special 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 WrestleMania Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso's return, Orange Cassidy vs. Pac as the top contenders' match, NXT's current lack of buzz, current strengths and weaknesses of Impact, the state of ROH, changes in fans over decades, and Mailbag topics from listeners. Become a supporter of...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (5-5-16) Ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck talks working backstage 2011-2014 with Punk, Vince, Reigns, Bryan, more
May 08, 2021 21:11 - 2 hours - 150 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-5-2016). This Interview Classic features ex-WWE creative team member Kevin Eck who talks about his years from 2011 to 2014 with WWE, with a wide range of topics, insights, and behind-the-scenes details on what aired on WWE television during that time period. He has expansive thoughts on C.M. Punk, Daniel Bryan, Damien Sandow, Brian Gewirtz, Vince McMahon, Roman Reigns, and so many others, including first-hand inte...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Heydorn talk Blood & Guts, Reigns vs. Bryan, NXT needing a spark, Kenny's top contenders, more
May 07, 2021 05:03 - 2 hours - 131 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch.com assistant editor. They discuss Blood & Guts from a lot of angles, then move on to Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan and then Cesaro stepping up as the next challenger, evaluating Orange Cassidy and Pac as the top contenders for Kenny Omega's AEW Title, why NXT needs a spark and some options WWE has, the Rhea Ripley-Asuka-Charlotte situation, break...
WKPWP - 10 Yrs Ago Flagship: (5-3-11) Rock's birthday party on Raw, Booker T's commentary, Cena-Rock segment, Cole, WWE's name change, more
May 05, 2021 05:08 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback episode (5-3-11) of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss current events in pro wrestling with callers for one hour live including Rock's Birthday Party, Raw Analysis, Booker T's commentary, Mason Ryan's new push, Cena-Rock segment, Cole, Ratings, Bullying, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Triple H's defense of the WWE name change, Vince McMahon's investor ...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (4-28-16) Matt Morgan tells Keller about interactions with Chyna, defines Big Man Style, more with live callers
May 01, 2021 23:17 - 1 hour - 104 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller’s latest Interview Classic features an interview with “Blueprint” Matt Morgan from April 28, 2016, five years ago this week. He discusses his interactions with Chyna over the years, advice for how to wrestle as a bigger wrestler, thoughts on the current WWE roster and some critiques of their wrestling styles, thoughts on NXT, and more including a mix of live callers and email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-p...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk AEW and NXT viewership drops, Omega as Impact Champ, Pinnacle-Inner Circle, UFC 261, more
April 30, 2021 04:59 - 2 hours - 111 MBPWTorch 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 begin with reaction to the drop in viewership for both NXT and AEW this week. Then they discuss NXT from Tuesday night and AEW Dynamite from last night. From there, a review of Impact's Rebellion PPV including Kenny Omega beating Rich Swann for the Impact Title and thoughts on where the Omega tit...
WKPWP - WWE Wildcard Thursday: Wade's four trades he'd make if there was a WWE Draft this month, plus Wade & Jason review the 2011 WWE Draft
April 28, 2021 04:38 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn this Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Wade lists the four trades he'd make between Raw and Smackdown if WWE had a post-WrestleMania draft this year like they have in past years. He makes his case for why the moves make sense for the wrestlers including the fresh match-ups that would result. He trades two top singles wrestlers, two second tier singles wrestlers, two tag teams, and two main event women wrestlers. Then in a 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback fr...
WKPWP Interview Classic: (4-21-16) Jim Ross talks two hours with Keller about Chyna, Lesnar, Reigns, Samoa Joe, live callers, emails
April 24, 2021 20:50 - 2 hours - 136 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (4-21-2016). On this episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Jim Ross who shares some insights on recent conversations he had with Chyna plus what it was like dealing with her as her boss in the WWF during the Attitude Era, why she left, why she’s not in the Hall of Fame, and more. Then, around the 30 minute mark, he spends another 90 minutes talking current events in WWE, Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns...
WKPWP - WWE Wildcard Thursday: New Mailbag on WWE roster depth post-Pandemic, 10 Yrs Ago Flagship, NXT 8 Years Back VIP free sample
April 22, 2021 18:27 - 3 hours - 176 MBFirst up is a Mailbag segment with questions about WWE shallow roster depth on Raw and Smackdown and if that's a big part of the staleness of the programs, and would it make sense for wrestlers to skip NXT and go right from the Performance Center to Raw and Smackdown in certain instances since NXT isn't a developmental show anymore the way it once was. Then in a 10 Years Ago Flagship Flashback from Apr. 21, 2011, Wade Keller and James Caldwell discuss TNA's plans to run outdoor house shows t...
WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Omega-Swann on Impact PPV, Adnan Virk, Cesaro, Kross, Seth & Roman, Cesaro, AEW viewership
April 21, 2021 04:34 - 2 hours - 113 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special 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 Kenny Omega vs. Rich Swann on Impact 's PPV this weekend and preview the key matches, evaluate Adnan Virk as the new Raw commentator, MLW's Vice announcement, NXT not taking advantage of potential new viewers on Tuesdays, Cesaro's push, Karrion Kross, Cesaro, and more, plus Mailbag...