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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

1,058 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★ - 749 ratings

30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC: A.J. Styles tells all about his future, what went wrong in TNA negotiations, is Magnus (Nick Aldis) ready to be top guy

January 19, 2024 00:10 - 2 hours - 143 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-18-2014), Wade Keller interviews A.J. Styles who tells all about his future, what went wrong in TNA negotiations, whether Magnus is ready to be top guy, thoughts on Hogan & Bischoff, TNA's missed opportunities, his favorite opponents so far and his dream opponents for the future, and so much. This interview spans his entire career from his decision to not sign with WWE Developmental 12 years ago to the odds he returns to TNA. This...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk potential Seth injury ramifications, Jericho, Ziggler, Von Erich movie, Undisputed Kingdom, WM scenarios

January 17, 2024 01:44 - 2 hours - 126 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics: Potential Seth Rollins injury ramifications WrestleMania main event scenarios with Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, The Rock more AEW Battle of the Belts Chris Jericho avoiding crowd taunts Dolph Ziggler's prospects in TNA and New Japan Undisputed Kingdom faction Who from NXT will have big impact in 2024 on...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Bryan's split with the Wyatts, Ultimate Warrior's Hall of Fame worthiness, more

January 13, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 152 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago this week (1-14-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss Daniel Bryan's split with Wyatts, Ultimate Warrior's Hall of Fame worthiness, John Cena-Randy Orton hype, Brock Lesnar and Undertaker possible WrestleMania 30 opponents, and much more including live phone calls early in the show and email questions in the VIP Aftershow.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Bloodline's response to Rock, Punk's presentation in WWE so far, Young Bucks as Sting's final opponent

January 12, 2024 05:46 - 2 hours - 122 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: A review of AEW's week of TV including Rampage, Collision, Dynamite with expanded conversation about how AEW followed up on the Continental Classic on Collision with a bad habit and whether The Young Bucks are a good pick to be Sting's final opponent. A review of WWE's week of TV including Smackdown, Raw, an...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jake "The Snake" Roberts details his visit to Raw that week and memories plus bonus Joel Gertner interview talking ECW

January 09, 2024 23:41 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-10-2014), Wade Keller was joined by Jake "The Snake" Roberts who gave his thoughts on his return to WWE the previous Monday on Raw, which top wrestler he thinks he could help, a Royal Rumble update, latest on his sobriety, his relationship with Vince McMahon, old WWF, Mid-South, and Stampede memories, and much more including live phone calls and email questions. Then in a bonus interview conducted by Pat McNeill, Joel Gertner fro...

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell - AEW’s future, Tony Khan-Dixie Carter comparisons, Undertaker’s in-ring future, Hogan on Raw, more

January 07, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss these topics: AEW’s future, Tony Khan-Dixie Carter comparisons, Undertaker’s in-ring future, Hulk Hogan on Raw, Braun Strowman’s downward spiral, unscripted promos in WWE, Kushida’s future, and more.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - AEW Rally and latest rumors, WWE Women’s Division headed into Rumble, Smackdown and Raw highs and lows

January 06, 2024 21:15 - 2 hours - 123 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-10-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They discuss AEW Rally and the latest rumors and facts on their future, thoughts on the WWE Women’s Division headed into the Royal Rumble and beyond, Smackdown and Raw highs and lows, Impact Homecoming, Hulk Hogan’s return to Raw, the hype for the NXT call-ups, the con...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Old School Raw, the return of Jake Roberts, did Roman pass his latest big test, more

January 05, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-7-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the previous night's Old School Raw, the return of Jake Roberts, did Roman Reigns pass his latest big test, Daniel Bryan's debut as Wyatt member, and much more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Gene Okerlund understudy and replacement in AWA and WWF, Ken Resnick, gives insights on Gene the person and professional

January 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (1-4-2019), Wade Keller interviews Ken Resnick. Ken was Gene’s understudy in the AWA who eventually would replace him as the main interviewer when Gene left for the WWF. Resnick would later follow Okerlund to the WWF. Resnick talks about learning from Gene by observing him and receiving advice. He also talks about what it was like in the AWA when Okerlund left, and how Okerlund received Ken when he arrived in the WWF a few years lat...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss Rock's return and prospects for Reigns match, how Rock affects CM Punks and Cody, Von Erich movie, more

January 03, 2024 04:53 - 3 hours - 166 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and podcaster Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: The Rock's return and prospects for Roman Reigns match How Rock affects C.M. Punk's and Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania journey Mercedes Monet/Sasha Banks as a free agent player in early 2024 and where she best fits in The Damien Priest tease of a Money in the Bank cash-in at the end of Seth Rollins vs....

INTERVIEW CLASSIC (pt. 2): Ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy & Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and look to 2014

January 01, 2024 19:40 - 1 hour - 94 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, and more. This is part two of two and was originally VIP-exclusive.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy & Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 & looking ahead to 2014

December 31, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-3-2014), Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team members Matt McCarthy and Andrew Goldstein and Justin Credible reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to 2014 including bold predictions, WM30 line-up options, 2013 busts, WWE Network thoughts, TNA's future, and more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Mitchell & Madden: What more did Daniel Bryan need to do to win over WWE management, looking ahead to Rumble, callers

December 30, 2023 03:13 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-31-2013), PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell filled in for Wade Keller and was joined by former PWTorch columnist Mark Madden for a "Rockin' New Year's Eve" special. They discussed with live callers what more Daniel Bryan has to do to get in favor with WWE management, last night's Raw, the Rumble, radio and announcing stories, reality TV, and much more.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Top 10 Stories of 2018 with Keller & Parks including Saudi Arabia, Fox TV deal, Rousey, All In & AEW, Reigns cancer

December 29, 2023 00:17 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Greg Parks, a longtime PWTorch Newsletter columnist and host of Wrestling Night in America. They present their respective Top Ten Stories of 2018 Lists and compare their similarities and differences, discussing in-depth each story and why it ranked as high as it did including these topics: Saudi Arabia, Fox TV deal, Ronda Rous...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Diamond Dallas Page updates on Jake Roberts and Scott Hall, WCW Power Plant vs. WWE Performance Center, live calls, more

December 28, 2023 01:54 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago today (12-27-2013), Wade Keller interviews former WCW World Champion Diamond Dallas Page. In this interview DDP talks about the progress of DDP Yoga and new technologies he's working with, the backstage politics of WCW when he won Battle Bowl, the prospects and interest level he has had over the years in matches against Randy Orton or Undertaker at a WrestleMania, an update on the lives of former housemates Jake Roberts and Scott Hal...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell preview AEW Worlds End, examine Continental Classic, look ahead of WWE's first shows of 2024, CM Punk, Cody

December 27, 2023 02:12 - 2 hours - 142 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics: Preview AEW Worlds End Some changes in AEW's approach in 2024 that could amplify what they are doing well Examine the Continental Classic so far and what's still to come Look ahead of WWE's first shows of 2024 Discuss the paths C.M. Punk and Cody Rhodes are on Some Minnesota Vikings talk also, of cours...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell respond to emails on WM35 top match predictions, is Seth really a top guy, retro Raw format, more

December 25, 2023 02:26 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-21-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They begin with their predictions and choices for the four major singles matches (men’s & women’s) at WrestleMania 35, is Seth Rollins really a top top act after latest performances on mic and in the ring, are the McMahons going to be on TV every week now...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates with account of what was originally planned for the "new" World Hvt. Title in 2002

December 23, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-20-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates who discusses in great depth and detail the original plans for the revamped World Hvt. Title in 2002, who was originally supposed to get the title, and how it ended up around the waist of Triple H, and what was supposed to happen then that didn't. Plus early Brock Lesnar stories and speculation on whether had he stuck around it would have affected John Cena's...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Continental Classic, Omega, Charlotte, final UFC of year, ROH Final Battle PPV, reviews of WWE and AEW TV

December 22, 2023 07:19 - 2 hours - 127 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: A review of AEW's Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite from the last week including many Continental Classic Tournament matches. A review of WWE's Smackdown and Raw including the C.M. Punk-Seth Rollins exchange and the U.S. Title contendership tournament starting. A review of NXT Deadline and the follow-up NXT ...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Vince McMahon’s “shake-up” and why so many are so let down by it, NXT call-ups, ROH roster changes

December 21, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They begin with a discussion on Vince McMahon’s “shake-up” and why so many are so let down by it, and then discuss the announced NXT call-ups, the ROH roster changes headed into 2019, and more current topics including Daniel Bryan, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rous...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: WWE Network thoughts, Punk-Michaels segment, Bryan vs. Orton on Raw, rise of tag teams, TV deals, AJ Styles, more

December 20, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss WWE Raw from the night before including the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton main event, the C.M. Punk-Shawn Michaels segment, the rise of tag teams, and A.J. Styles's future, plus an in-depth on the WWE Network and TV deals and how TNA could be affected.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Sean "X-Pac" Waltman: Impact of WWE Network on fans and wrestlers' PPV bonuses, Stephanie and Punk dynamic, Hall health

December 18, 2023 23:10 - 2 hours - 115 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-13-2013), Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part two of two. The following topics were covered in part two: An in-depth discussion on major WWE changes. How will wrestlers deal with PPV bonus changes? Scott Hall health update and DDP's role in helping wrestlers Stephanie McMahon and C.M. Punk being chummy in the ring after Raw. WrestleMania 30 line-up thoughts. Could New Japan make inroads into the U.S. m...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Sean "X-Pac" Waltman: Might Shawn Michaels return at WM30 against Bryan, details on different wrestling ring construction

December 17, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-13-2013), Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. This is part one of two. The following topics were covered in part one: Might Shawn Michaels return at WM30 against Bryan. Details on different wrestling ring construction. Three hour Raw from wrestler's perspective. The WWE Performance Center. And more!

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy shares backstage insights and anecdotes on Vince McMahon, evaluates WWE TLC hype

December 16, 2023 21:03 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-14-2018), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a preview of that Sunday’s WWE TLC event including Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, and more including backstage insights and anecdotes on the WWE creative process and Vince McMahon in particular.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss WWE seemingly unravelling creatively, Wrestle Kingdom line-up, ROH Final Battle preview, more

December 15, 2023 19:12 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (12-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Rich Fann from the PWTorch Livecast “Deep Dive with Rich Fann.” They begin with a discussion on industry reaction to record low Raw and Smackdown ratings including how fans who are critical are sometimes getting blamed for speaking out and not understanding the process, then a full preview of the WWE TLC PPV line-up and then a preview of...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: AJ Styles's TNA future, crowd reaction to Daniel Bryan, Raw review, WWE Network plans, live callers, more

December 15, 2023 00:19 - 2 hours - 118 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss Raw with a focus on the final hype for TLC, the crowd reaction for Daniel Bryan, A.J. Styles's TNA future, WWE Network plans, and more with live callers and email topics.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann analyze CM Punk ratings, storylines, backstage demeanor, Seth-Hangman comparison + full Tony Khan ROH Media Q&A

December 13, 2023 03:23 - 2 hours - 147 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk ratings, storylines, backstage demeanor, and more Comparing how Seth Rollins is handling his feelings about Punk compared to how "Hangman" Page handled them Thoughts on AEW's Continental Classic so far including Swerve Strickland, Daniel Garcia, Bryan Danielson A strong Swerve Strickland promo this we...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Dave Lagana reacts to AEW announcement, talks NWA, ROH signings, WWE ratings, Dynamite Kid memories, more

December 10, 2023 21:14 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This Interview Classic episode from five years ago (12-8-2018) features an interview with former WWE Creative Team member Dave Lagana who looks ahead to 2019 changes with All Elite Wrestling, the latest on the NWA, ROH signings, declining WWE ratings, Dynamite Kid memories, more. Then in a bonus segment from five years ago (12-8-2018), Rich Fann's "Deep Dive" features Zack Heydorn as they delve into the world of entrances for wrestlers. In addition to the skeleton of an entrance, Zack and Ri...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph on how Triple H differs from Vince creatively, Benoit conspiracies, more

December 09, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (12-6-2013), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team Member Chris DeJoseph discussing WWE Network plans, WrestleMania 30 line-up, Chris Benoit conspiracies, Stephanie McMahon's new title, how Triple H differs from Vince McMahon creatively, and more.

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Could Hunter really walk out of TLC as Unified Champ? Could AAA make it big in the U.S.? What's with Steph's new title?

December 08, 2023 02:32 - 2 hours - 134 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted solo talking with live calls and answering email questions on a wide range of topics including TLC's main event and whether Triple H could walk out of TLC as the Unified Champion, WWE Network, could Magnus (Nick Aldis) be a good heel for TNA, Stephanie McMahon's new corporate title, could AAA be a big success in the U.S., and more. Then a bonus ...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Raw reaction, TLC main event scenarios, Unified vs. Undisputed, TNA's Thanksgiving Impact "offering," TNA for sale

December 07, 2023 05:24 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-3-2013), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell guest hosted for Wade Keller with usual cohost Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers that week's Raw, TLC main event scenarios, Undisputed vs. Unified, TNA's Thanksgiving Impact "offering," and much more. Plus, in bonus time with live calls & emails, Jason provides an update on TNA's for-sale situation, plus more ...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss CM Punk's first 10 days back in WWE, AEW Continental Classic, Swerve, Orton, MJF, Ric Flair, TNA, more

December 06, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 108 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk's first 10 days back in WWE AEW Continental Classic so far plus predictions and options Swerve Strickland's upside Randy Orton's return. MJF - keep the title on on him or time to move on? Ric Flair in AEW TNA All In 2024 Wembley ticket sales Josh Dobbs and the Minnesota Vikings

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell discuss whether Cody could be centerpiece star of a national company, Becky-Charlotte-Rousey, more

December 05, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 84 MB

In this week's Mailbag Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-30-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to answer Mailbag questions including these topics: Becky-Charlotte-Rousey options, can Cody Rhodes be centerpiece star of a national company, can Asuka be embraced by Vince McMahon as a top star, ROH post-Elite departures, and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Matt Hardy and John Piermarini discuss merits of WWE writers as part of current TV writing process, more

December 03, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-29-2013), Wade Keller interviews first Matt Hardy who previews his main event match at WrestleCade tomorrow night in Winston-Salem, N.C. against Carlito in the main event, with a phone call run-in from Carlito’s manager, Johnny Fairplay. Hardy also discusses the merits of WWE Writers as part of the current TV writing process. Ex-WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini then joins the show to speak about the value WWE ...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss birth of AEW as a brand and potential impact on industry, Starrcade, Ventura Presidential tease

December 02, 2023 19:36 - 1 hour - 94 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-29-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the new All Elite Wrestling’s prospects and how it’ll affect ROH, Impact, NJPW, NXT, plus ROH’s Final Battle PPV line-up and how ROH is set-up for 2019 with so many top stars departing and additions that could make up some of the losses. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they t...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Punk's promo on Raw, Orton's return, Continental Classic, MJF-Samoa Joe, Christian-Copeland, Mailbag

December 01, 2023 08:41 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: A review of last weekend's AEW Rampage and AEW Collision including more Continental Classic tournament matches. A review of last night's AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Samoa Joe segment, Adam Copeland-Christian Cage, and more Continental Classic matches. A review of Tuesday's NXT episode. A review of last ...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Caldwell & Powell - To unify or Not Unify in the Cena-Orton TLC PPV main event, plus WM30 part-timers, TNA discussion

November 29, 2023 03:32 - 2 hours - 134 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-26-2013), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell guest hosting with Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers all of the angles from John Cena vs. Randy Orton at TLC - to unify or not unify, screwy finish or clean finish, will it do business or flop, how will it affect the Rumble, WM30, more? Plus, more discussion from Monday's Raw, including the aggravating "varie...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Steve Austin walks through six months after famous Austin 3:16 King of Ring promo, Cena heel potential, more

November 26, 2023 23:33 - 2 hours - 131 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-22-2013), Wade Keller interviews former “Stone Cold” Steve Austin including live callers during the first hour with a wide range of topics on current events and his career, then a full hour of a VIP Aftershow with email topics and a long discussion walking through the six months after his famous Austin 3:16 King of Ring promo and the roller coaster ride when he really began to take off. Topics include a potential John Cena heel t...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell: Was that an actual serious effort on Raw to promote Survivor Series or is WWE just taking PPVs? More

November 25, 2023 01:28 - 2 hours - 135 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the following topics: WWE Raw with live callers including discussing the final hype for Survivor Series and whether that was an actual honest effort to promote the PPV or further evidence WWE is tanking PPVs on purpose at this point. Will Big E. be a breakout star? What’s next for Miz, Ryback, and Paul Heym...

5 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Sam Roberts go in-depth on Rousey-Charlotte-Lynch situation, picks for top matches at WM 35, Bryan heel turn

November 23, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-22-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and WWE Kickoff Show panelist discuss the major happenings with Ronda Rousey-Charlotte-Becky Lynch this last week, Daniel Bryan’s heel turn, and their picks for the top matches at WrestleMania 35 for the major titles with a look at various realistic and wildcard options, and more.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann preview Survivor Series, discuss McIntyre, Drew, Bayley, Becky, TK's money where your mouth is comment, more

November 22, 2023 04:34 - 2 hours - 119 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: Preview of WWE Survivor Series including sidebar explorations on the trajectories of Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Becky Lynch, Bayley, Miz, and more Tony Khan's comments after Full Gear telling fans to "put their money where their mouth is" regarding tuning into the Continental Classic What we know and don't know...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Credible gives wrestler’s perspective comparing Ryback to Goldberg, how are rookies different today vs. early '90s

November 20, 2023 03:58 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-18-2013) features Wade Keller's interview with former ECW World Champion Justin Credible who provided a wrestler’s perspective comparing Ryback to Goldberg, how were rookies different then compared to the early 1990s, details on working with Terry Funk the prior week, WWE analysis, and much more.

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - Direction of Punk and Bryan, The Shield, The Wyatts, Survivor Series, Shawn Michaels, more

November 18, 2023 19:09 - 2 hours - 127 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the following topics: WWE Raw with live callers including discussing the direction of Punk and Bryan, The Shield, The Wyatts, Survivor Series, Shawn Michaels, plus a VIP Aftershow with a wide array of email topics.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck reacts to Becky Lynch injury, Bryan’s heel turn, Lesnar-Bryan prospects, more

November 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (11-16-2018) features ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck who previews Survivor Series, reacts to Becky Lynch injury, Charlotte-Rousey, Bryan’s heel turn, Lesnar-Bryan prospects, and backstage insights.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Book author David Shoemaker discusses evolution of mainstream coverage of wrestling, Triple H interview, Unionizing, more

November 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-15-2013), Wade Keller interviewed ESPN’s Grantland.com wrestling columnist and new book author David Shoemaker discussing evolution of mainstream coverage of wrestling, Triple H interview, Unionizing, racism in wrestling, writing his book, the lack of a Vince McMahon biography, Chris Benoit, and much more.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk AEW's Continental Classic, AEW Full Gear, Flair signing, review top WWE happenings with WarGames, more

November 15, 2023 02:58 - 2 hours - 135 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: The AEW Continental Classic round-robin tournament from several angles including the format, the participants, the possibility of a women's version, more AEW Collision's new viewership low for a show not opposed by a WWE PLE the same day WWE WarGames build, Drew McIntyre...

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller, Powell, Fann including whether Omega could replace Reigns as WWE top star, Crown Jewel controversy, more

November 13, 2023 07:02 - 2 hours - 143 MB

In this week's special Mailbag double-header episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-3-2018 and 11-9-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was first joined by PWTorch Livecast host Rich Fann on Nov. 3, 2018 answering Mailbag questions including these topics: Crown Jewel controversy, being embarrassed to be a wrestling fan, WWE exploiting Roman Reigns' diagnosis, Charlotte’s moonsault, Beer Money in WWE, Becky Lynch, Braun-Brock, Women’s Tag Division, Luke Harper, ...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini reviews Evolution and compares this era of WWE women’s wrestling to his

November 11, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (11-2-2018) features ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini with a 100 percent focus on women’s wrestling in WWE. First, he provides behind the scenes insights on the time he worked behind the scenes in WWE for a couple years in the 2009-2010 area which included Mickie James, Alicia Fox, the Bellas, Beth Phoenix, Eve, Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, among others. He talks about the attitude towards women’s wrestling then and how women felt...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk NXT to The CW, top possible successors to MJF as AEW Champion, New Japan Power Struggle, TV show analysis

November 10, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 109 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Reaction to and analysis of NXT heading to The CW next October Review of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite. Thoughts on each of the top possible successors to MJF as AEW Champion Review of NJPW Power Struggle Review of NXT Review of Smackdown before Crown Jewel and Raw after Crown Jewel A review of U...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss futures of the Bucks, Cody, Omega, is there room for new no. 2, should Styles beat Lesnar, more

November 09, 2023 02:00 - 2 hours - 125 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They talk Survivor Series line-up taking shape, should A.J. Styles beat Brock Lesnar, a reshuffled Raw roster without Roman Reigns and with several turns, the futures of the Young Bucks, Cody, and Kenny Omega and whether there’s room for a new number two in the ...

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