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 Flagship Flashback: (1-13-15) Keller & Powell discuss with callers Reigns’s odd promos, Bryan-Rumble, Vince’s future
January 19, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this Flagship Flashback from five years ago (1-13-15), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with callers Roman Reigns’s odd promos, Daniel Bryan’s declaration he’ll win Rumble, TNA’s live debut, WWE Network, Vince McMahon’s future as Head of Creative, and much more with a mix of live calls and email questions including the VIP Aftershow examining the Seth Rollins-Brock Lesnar-John Cena hype. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk AEW TV extension, Moxley, Cody, Marty Scurll, Tessa Blanchard, Triple H-Paige (1-16-20)
January 17, 2020 04:58 - 2 hours - 127 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast talking AEW’s TV extension and new hour of TV, Jon Moxley, Cody’s promo, Marty Scurll re-signing with ROH and becoming head booker, state of ROH in 2020, Tessa Blanchard title win and preceding controversy, Triple H-Paige comment and apology, Brian Cage potential in AEW, Royal Rumble hype, Drew McInty...
WKPWP - WWE 2020 Royal Rumble Early Preview plus 2019 Rumble Roundtable and 2010 Rumble Roundtable flashback podcasts
January 15, 2020 02:43 - 2 hours - 154 MBThis is a special Royal Rumble-themed episode of the Tuesday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. In this episode, we present for free to the general public for the first time two previously VIP-exclusive podcasts - the one-hour 2010 Royal Rumble post-event Roundtable and the one-hour 2019 Royal Rumble post-event Roundtable. First, though, the host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Deep Dive" podcast Rich Fann joins Wade to take an early somewhat in-depth look at the favorites for thi...
WKPWP - Keller interviews Lanny Poffo (1-16-15): "Macho Man" Randy Savage's brother details how he finally got into the Hall of Fame
January 13, 2020 04:26 - 2 hours - 125 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (1-16-2020) featuring an interview with “Leaping” Lanny Poffo discussing his brother “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s Hall of Fame induction, details on how it finally happened, thoughts of Hulk Hogan giving the intro speech, some great Savage family stories, and much more with live callers and email questions. He also reads a poem in the VIP Aftershow and answers some email questions on Savage and his ca...
WKPWP - WWE Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin on Wrestle Kingdom, Rocky Johnson autobiography, Raw, Smackdown, AEW, NXT (1-9-20)
January 10, 2020 05:17 - 2 hours - 127 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the PPV Preview and Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin from "The Fix with Todd Martin" weekly VIP podcast. First Todd gives his impressions of attending Wrestle Kingdom in person last weekend in Japan and reviews the matches, the finishes, and the big Kenta angle. Then they discuss Smackdown, Raw, NXT, and AEW followed by an in-depth overview and analysis of the new autobiography by the father of...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag & Flagship Flashback: AEW, Wrestle Kingdom, Royal Rumble emails, plus Keller & Powell 5 Years Ago Flagship Episode
January 08, 2020 06:25 - 2 hours - 149 MBIn this double-feature edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with a Mailbag segment discussing a range of topics including Wrestle Kingdom, AEW maybe over-relying on the New Japan formula to get wrestlers over, and the prospects and upside of an unexpected winner at the Royal Rumble. After that, a flashback Tuesday Flagship episode from Jan. 5, 2015 with Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussing the dreadful execution of WW...
WKPWP - Keller interviews TNA Impact President Dixie Carter: (1-9-15) Talking Hogan, Heyman, Taz, Impact's move to new station, more
January 06, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (1-9-15) featuring TNA Impact president Dixie Carter reacting to Impact’s move to Destination America, first ratings, changes in 2015, would she consider hiring Paul Heyman, the current creative writing staff, and other thoughts on Hulk Hogan, Josh Matthews, Taz, and more including live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Mitchell talk Lana-Lashley wedding and online fallout with historical context, AEW Dynamite (1-2-19)
January 03, 2020 07:24 - 2 hours - 151 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding from a variety of perspectives including whether it intended to be harmless ephemeral fun or promote a match and build the personalities involved for future storylines and matches. Also, a history of wrestling presenting silly skits and why the motivations to do so have changed. How it com...
WKPWP - Lana-Lashley Wedding On-Site Report & Mailbag Reaction: Details from attendee in Hartford plus Mailbag and more (12-31-19)
January 01, 2020 06:51 - 1 hour - 73 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. First, Wade and cohost Tom Stoup talk with an on-site correspondent in Hartford, Conn. about the crowd reaction for the wedding and comprehensive account of how crowd reacted to other segments, what happened before and after the live Raw aired and during commercials. Then Wade answers Mailbag questions and reads social media reactions to the Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding segment along with p...
WKPWP - Keller interviews Jeff Jarrett: (1-2-15) New Japan Wrestle Kingdom, Ross, Bullet Club, TNA history, NWA, A.J. Styles journey
December 29, 2019 00:39 - 1 hour - 87 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (1-2-2015) featuring Jeff Jarrett talking about his involvement in the New Japan Wrestle Kingdom telecast in the U.S., Jim Ross calling the action, Bullet Club, Global Force Wrestling formation and future, TNA history, the NWA, A.J. Styles journey, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Raw's rebound in late 2019, Lesnar opponents in 2020, AEW wishlist, more (12-26-19)
December 27, 2019 05:32 - 2 hours - 115 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast talking WWE Monday Night Raw's rebound in late 2019, potential Brock Lesnar opponents in 2020, our AEW wishlist for new year, a review of key points in the Christmas NXT episode, WWE Smackdown mediocrity since moving to Fox, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag & Flagship Flashback - Keller talks AEW broken promises, Bryan-Fiend-Reigns, plus 1st Livecast 10 yrs ago (12-24-19)
December 25, 2019 06:58 - 2 hours - 129 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast answering questions from podcast listeners regarding AEW's bravado and broken promises, how truly known AEW's top stars are, Bryan-Fiend-Reigns options, and more. Also, the five-years ago live caller edition of the PWTorch Livecast on Christmas Day 2014 and finally the first-ever PWTorch Livecast 10 years ago this week with Wade and cohost Bruce Mitchell previewing the big January 2010 WWE...
WKPWP - WWE Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin assessment of AEW as viewership decline continues, plus Dynamite, NXT, Raw, more (12-19-19)
December 20, 2019 06:16 - 2 hours - 128 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the PPV Preview and Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin from "The Fix with Todd Martin" weekly VIP podcast. Todd and Wade first react to the drop in AEW viewership to close the year while NXT holds its ground and takes over in the young demos AEW had dominated. What is AEW doing wrong and what aren't they doing enough of that they have the resources and talent to accomplish? How concerned should A...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag & Flagship Flashback - Keller talks Black-Murphy future, whether Wyatt is Face of WWE already, more (12-17-19)
December 18, 2019 07:07 - 2 hours - 150 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast answering questions from podcast listeners regarding a potential Aleister Black & Buddy Murphy tag team, whether Bray Wyatt is the Face of WWE already and whether it's a coincidence wrestlers who lose to him go back to their past, could Samoa Joe lead the charge against Seth Rollins & AOP, should Jim Ross be critical of AEW's ring style on air, should AEW have a developmental system to hel...
WKPWP - Keller interviews Jim Ross (12-19-14): Was McMahon right about MIllennials, plus Triple H, NXT, Neville/Pac, TLC, NJPW
December 15, 2019 05:43 - 1 hour - 108 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (12-19-2014) featuring Jim Ross talking with Wade about upcoming New Japan Tokyo Dome PPV, teaming with Matt Striker, was Vince McMahon right about Millennials, TLC, Ziggler, Neville, Triple H, NXT, and more with a mix of live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - WWE TLC PPV Preview & Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fann talk WM potential matches, NWA, AEW-NXT fan divide, NWO-HOF (12-12-19)
December 13, 2019 03:34 - 2 hours - 122 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the PPV Preview and Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Rich Fann from the PWTorch East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow and the PWTorch Dailycast's "Deep Dive." They begin with an in-depth preview of WWE TLC with a look at key wrestlers on the show and where they are headed after Sunday based on possible outcomes including WrestleMania ideas for Reigns, Wyatt, more. Then they cover the AEW-NXT fan divide, AEW and NX...
WKPWP - Interview Tuesday: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini gives impressions of WWE, AEW, NXT, picks future stars (12-10-19)
December 11, 2019 00:19 - 2 hours - 140 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an "Interview Tuesday" edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini. He gives his impressions of where WWE, AEW, NXT stand after watching latest TV shows after not being an ardent viewer of the product for a while. He gives his take on last night's Raw including the Rusev-Lana divorce angle, Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, Aleister Black, and more. He also evaluates the presentation and vibe of AEW Dynamite...
WKPWP - Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini & MMATorch analyst Jamie Penick about Punk in UFC, NXT Takeover, more (12-12-14)
December 08, 2019 05:43 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (12-12-2014) featuring ex-WWE Creative Member John Piermarini & MMATorch editor Jamie Penick discussing the prospects of C.M. Punk in UFC and possibility of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC, plus NXT Takeover, does Vince McMahon watch NXT, Roman Reigns, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk AEW's strengths & weaknesses after ten shows, NXT's groove, SD doldrums, Raw rebound, more
December 06, 2019 06:14 - 2 hours - 145 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast talking AEW's strengths & weaknesses after ten shows, NXT's groove, Smackdown doldrums, Raw's rebound, Wednesday's razor thin ratings difference in recent weeks, NWA Power, State of ROH, Mauro Ranallo-Corey Graves, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wa...
WKPWP - Open Phone Line Tuesday - Keller & Mitchell take calls and answer emails on AEW vs. NXT, Lashley-Rusev-Lana, JCP, more (12-3-19)
December 04, 2019 06:44 - 2 hours - 135 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an "Open Phone Line Tuesday" edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell, the PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist the last 29 years and star of the VIP podcast "The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show" the last 15 years. They take questions from live callers and answer email questions on a wide range of topics including pro wrestling history and current events including Bruce discussing recently hosting the Arn Anderson, Crockett...
WKPWP - Keller interviews Justin Credible: Dissecting C.M. Punk & Vince McMahon podcasts, what he thinks of controversial comments (12-5-14)
December 02, 2019 05:29 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (12-5-2014) featuring Keller interviewing Justin Credible who dissected and reacted to C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon podcast interviews. What does a former colleague of Punk and wrestler for McMahon think of their controversial comments? They incorporate calls and emails as usual into the discussion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcas...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Austin's Undertaker interview, Graves-Mauro, NXT wrestlers who benefited from SS hype, Raw
November 29, 2019 21:38 - 1 hour - 99 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss in depth last week's Smackdown, this week's improved episode of Raw, NXT Takeover, the Steve Austin interview with Undertaker, the Corey Graves-Mauro Ranallo situation, who were biggest winners from NXT of brand warfare, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag - Keller & Parks talk Fiend, Seth as heel, AEW Women's Division, Punk, Lawler, Dream Matches given away (11-26-19)
November 27, 2019 04:39 - 1 hour - 107 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Greg Parks from the PWTorch Dailycast "Wrestling Night in America" podcast and the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter. They answer mailbag questions from listeners on these topics: The Fiend, Seth Rollins as heel, AEW Women's Division, C.M. Punk, Jerry Lawler's sexist commentary, were too many first-time potential dream match-ups given away during Survivor Series month, shoul...
WKPWP - Double-Header: Lucha Underground Producer/Ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph Interview Classic + Wayback Playback (11-21-14)
November 24, 2019 06:24 - 2 hours - 150 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special double-header this weekend including our Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (11-21-2014) featuring Ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph discussing Lucha Underground to talk about the first four weeks of groundbreaking El Rey Network series, how it compares to WWE creative process, the show’s future, and much more. Then a special episode of the VIP "Wayback Playback" with Pat McNeill & Jim Valley looking back at the secon...
WKPWP PPV Preview w/Sam Roberts: WWE Survivor Series and NXT WarGames - Predicting outcomes and surprises, analyzing hype (11-21-19)
November 22, 2019 05:17 - 2 hours - 125 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast and WWE Kickoff Show panel. They preview WWE Survivor Series and NXT Takeover with predictions for match outcomes and surprises, plus analysis of the build-up and some sidebars on C.M. Punk and other topics including some listener emails. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestli...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Mitchell talk in-depth about C.M. Punk's return to WWE TV and where he goes from here, more (11-19-19)
November 20, 2019 02:22 - 2 hours - 120 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss in-depth C.M. Punk's return to WWE TV and where he goes from here and where he'd best fit in with WWE and even potentially AEW including ideal opponents. Plus conversation about the latest episodes of WWE Raw, Smackdown, AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, and NWA Power. In particular, they talk about ratings for Smackdown and ...
WKPWP - Matt Hardy Interview Classic: Predicting C.M. Punk's potential return, WWE Network wrestler rev-sharing, future of TNA (11-13-14)
November 18, 2019 05:23 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (11-13-2014) featuring Matt Hardy as Wade's guest including his C.M. Punk return prediction, will the Hardys resurface at a WrestleMania, what is future of TNA, what’s Matt’s ROH relationship, WWE Network payoffs for talent, and much more including live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk AEW vs. NXT ratings, standout moments from Wednesday, Seth's problem (11-14-19)
November 15, 2019 05:52 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho and MJF arguing, Jon Moxley’s next opponent, Kenny Omega reacts to Moxley loss, Tag Team Title match, Awesome Kong, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - DDP Interview Classic: Jericho, Scott Hall, Jake Roberts, WCW and AWA memories, strategy for babyfaces, callers & emails (11-7-14)
November 12, 2019 07:47 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (11-7-2014) featuring Diamond Dallas Page who talks about how wrestlers today can get over as babyface using strategies he used in WCW, would he do anything different with Scott Hall and Jake Roberts, some WCW and AWA memories, an update on DDP Yoga’s growth, Chris Jericho, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk merits of Cody push, AEW-NXT ratings stalemate, NXT-Raw-SD invasions, NJPW, more (11-07-19)
November 08, 2019 06:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP podcaster Todd Martin. Todd reacts to this week's ratings tie between AEW and NXT, evaluates AEW's Full Gear hype plus provides a full PPV preview, declares his point of view about the push of Cody, reacts to NXT being invaded by The O.C., reviews Raw and NJPW Power Struggle, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wad...
WKPWP New Mailbag + Interview Classic w/Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini: Inside booking meetings with Vince McMahon, more (11-4-14)
November 06, 2019 04:31 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a new Mailbag on the latest happenings in WWE, AEW, and NXT, plus a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (11-4-2014) featuring John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who takes listeners inside booking meetings with Vince McMahon, plus how are expenses covered for writers on the road, Bray Wyatt angle analysis, and more with live callers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro...
WKPWP - Thursday Open Phone Lines - Keller & Wells talk Crown Jewel results, Finn Balor NXT promo, AEW modeling New Japan, more (10-31-19)
November 01, 2019 04:39 - 2 hours - 148 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Open Phone Lines Thursday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Kelly Wells from the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Dailycast and PWTorch.com's NXT TV reporter. They discuss the following topics including many provided by listener calls and listener emails: WWE Crown Jewel results, what now for both Bray Wyatt and Seth Rollins, the first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia, Finn Balor's first heel NXT promo, AEW Dynamite stren...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag - Keller & Hawkins discuss Jordan Myles t-shirt, discontentment with WWE, can Seth be salvaged, more (10-29-19)
October 30, 2019 04:04 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They discuss the following topics including many provided by listener emails: The ACH/Jordan Myles t-shirt controversy, growing discontentment with WWE, who on Team Hogan would Hulk allow to date Brooke, is Cody pro wrestling's top babyface, can Seth Rollins be salvaged at this point, will AEW successfully complete an interv...
WKPWP - Sean "X-Pac" Waltman Interview Classic: What if Hunter took over for Vince? Early Rock Memories, Shane-Vince dynamic (10-24-14)
October 26, 2019 22:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (10-24-2014) featuring Sean "X-Pac" Waltman who discusses early Rock memories, will C.M. Punk return, Lucha Underground thoughts, what would WWE look like with Hunter not Vince in charge, Shane McMahon update, NXT, scripting promos, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, and much more with email questions and live callers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fann + Cody Media Conference: Fann's on-site experience last night, AEW-USA ratings, more (10-24-19)
October 25, 2019 06:23 - 2 hours - 164 MBIn this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including the AEW vs. NXT Wednesday night ratings week four has good news and bad news for both brands, WWE Smackdown to air Sunday on Fox and replay Friday night, Finn Balor angle analysis, NWA Power vs. AEW Dark stats, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag - Keller & Powell discuss Raw post-draft, Darby Allin, Rusev-Lana-Lashley, new announcing line-ups, more (10-22-19)
October 23, 2019 05:44 - 2 hours - 112 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Tuesday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They answer questions from listeners on a variety of topics including the state of Raw post-draft, Darby Allin's push, the Rusev-Lana-Bobby Lashley storyline, are AEW wrestlers shortening their careers by going too hardcore, comparing the four shows' new announcer line-ups, will AEW's early shortcomings ...
WKPWP - Rob Van Dam Interview Classic: Fascinating insights, memories, opinions spanning his entire career in ECW, WCW, WWE, more (10-17-14)
October 20, 2019 04:17 - 2 hours - 112 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (10-17-2014) featuring Rob Van Dam, a first-time Livecast guest, who presents fascinating insights, memories, and opinions spanning his entire career in ECW, WCW, WWE, plus opinions on C.M. Punk's disappearance, Undertaker's Streak ending, the prospects of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose in ECW and as future stars, PPV payoffs in the Network era, and more. Live callers and email questions spri...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin review of AEW Dynamite including areas of concerns by some, NXT on USA review, more (10-17-19)
October 18, 2019 05:14 - 2 hours - 144 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin with Todd's review of AEW Dynamite including his agreements and disagreements regarding early criticism of show, NXT on USA review, thoughts on the viewership trends so far, WWE Draft reaction, reviews of Raw and Smackdown including latest with Seth Rollins and The Fiend, Impact Bound for Glory PPV preview, Stardom news, NJPW review, and ...
WKPWP - WWE Draft Special - Keller & Sam Roberts review new Raw and SD rosters, evaluate potential top match-ups, dark horses (10-15-19)
October 16, 2019 03:06 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Draft Special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast. They discuss the lay of the land after the WWE Draft including the babyface and heel depth charts for both Raw and Smackdown, potential World Title level match-ups for both rosters as now assembled, where the Universal Title and WWE Title might be headed between now and WrestleMania, who are some candidates to benefit from the new alig...
WKPWP - Interview Classic w/Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy on whether Vince even likes wrestling, how to best push Dean, more (10-10-14)
October 14, 2019 03:44 - 2 hours - 113 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (10-10-2014) featuring an interview with Matt McCarthy discussing why NXT is his favorite wrestling show, Lesnar's future, how to push Ambrose and Rollins, insights from days in WWE, does Vince McMahon even like pro wrestling, some roster split pros and cons talk, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Mitchell talk NXT vs. AEW Ratings Week 2, Jericho's promo, Smackdown on Fox, NWA Power debut (10-10-19)
October 11, 2019 03:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the AEW and NXT second week ratings with predictions and then real-time reaction to the ratings when they came in. They also talk about the content on both NXT and AEW including a look at Chris Jericho's promo, the WWE Raw reaction to the Hell in a Cell controversy, the debut of NWA Power, last week's Frid...
WKPWP - Tuesday Mailbag - Keller & Parks review a wild Premiere Week including Lesnar-Kofi finish, Fiend-Seth finish, more (10-8-19)
October 09, 2019 01:30 - 2 hours - 114 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Greg Parks, a PWTorch Newsletter columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycast's Sunday show, "Wrestling Night in America." They answer questions from listeners on a wild "Premiere Week" including a controversial Brock Lesnar-Kofi Kingston quick finish, a rejected Hell in a Cell Fiend vs. Seth Rollins finish and where this leaves Seth and Fiend going forward, the highs an...
WKPWP - Interview Classic w/Eddie Sharkey, a trainer of many of pro wrestling's top stars including Road Warriors shares stories (10-3-14)
October 07, 2019 20:16 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (10-3-2014) featuring an interview with Eddie Sharkey, a former wrestler and referee and indy promoter who is best known as the trainer of the Road Warriors, Rick Rude, Jesse Ventura, Bob Backlund, The Berzerker (John Nord), Nikita Koloff, Austin Aries, Paul Ellering, ODB, Tom Zenk, Jerry Lynn, Alundra Blayze/Madusa, and many others. He shares stories from his decades in the industry from Lo...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk AEW vs. NXT first week ratings, comparing two shows, previewing SD on Fox, Lana (10-3-19)
October 03, 2019 23:07 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss AEW vs. NXT first week ratings, comparing two shows on a number of levels, which roster is stronger, WWE's statement about AEW, previewing Smackdown on Fox and what the Brock Lesnar-Rey Mysterio angle might be leading to, Lana-Bobby Lashley, announcing changes, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...
WKPWP - AEW President Tony Khan for 2.5 hours talks in-depth about launch of AEW Dynamite on TNT, booking philosophy, Attitude Era influence
October 01, 2019 23:05 - 2 hours - 82.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special “Interview Tuesday” episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with AEW President Tony Khan who talks about tomorrow’s AEW Dynamite launch and may other topics including: -WWE/NXT competition -What defines success -International TV controversy -Booking process and philosophy -Kenny Omega’s presentation -Future of house shows and PPVs -Social media presentation of wrestlers and staying in character -What translates today from the Atti...
WKPWP - John Morrison talks about his time in WWE in this Interview Classic from 2012, including issues with JBL, Ziggler success (9-28-12)
September 28, 2019 00:45 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from Sept. 28, 2012 with John Morrison who has reportedly re-signed with WWE this month. In this interview, he talks about his upcoming JCW live event next month, his backstage issues with JBL, his favorite in-ring wrestling moments, the psychology of being a babyface or a heel, how he feels about Dolph Zigger's success, his reaction to Joey Mercury's face being bashed in by the ladder, the opponent he most wishes he cou...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk WWE announcing changes, NXT's second week on USA, AEW Plus, ROH PPV Preview, NJPW (9-12-19)
September 27, 2019 05:55 - 1 hour - 95 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP Analyst from "The Fix" podcast. They discuss the latest episodes of NXT on USA, WWE's announcing changes, AEW Plus TV reaction, Raw, and Smackdown, plus a preview this Friday's ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV, an assessment of the importance of Impact's new Tuesday AXS timeslot, the latest on New Japan, UFC, and Bellator, plus a few scattered ot...
WKPWP - Ex-WWE Creative Justin Credible breaks down Reigns crowd response compared to Cena, language barrier between wrestlers (9-25-14)
September 23, 2019 21:24 - 2 hours - 111 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (9-19-2014) featuring an interview with Justin Credible (P.J. Polaco) covering a wide array of topics including live callers and email topics. Subjects include: What's gone wrong with WWE lately, is Hideo Itami/KENTA doomed, pros and cons of Reigns's push, first-hand comparisons between being ECW and WWE wrestler, language barrier between wrestlers in ring, Ryback, Lesnar's conditioning, is S...
WKPWP - Interview Friday: Triple H Q&A after NXT's USA Network debut, Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore talks training Cena and Lesnar, more (9-20-19)
September 21, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the a special Interview Friday with three distinct segments with Triple H, Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore, and Beth Phoenix. -The first segment features Triple H's media conference call after NXT's debut on USA Network. He talked about the thought process that went into what to feature on the USA Network debut, Vince McMahon's involvement and reaction, whether the Full Sail venue is sufficient in the long-run for a national cable show setting, how the show was str...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fairplay talk Brock vs. Kofi on Oct. 4, Seth vs. Fiend at HIAC, NXT's debut on USA, Omega (9-19-19)
September 19, 2019 22:43 - 2 hours - 121 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jonnny Fairplay, a former personal assistant to Roddy Piper, standout personality from CBS "Survivor," former TNA manager, and current podcaster on "Survivor." They discuss key topics of the week and answer listener questions from the Mailbag including these topics: The NXT premiere on USA Network and what NXT's prospects now are to compete with AEW, Kenny Omega's sting...