Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
1,128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 751 ratings30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160
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WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin review Jimmy-Mandy-Naomi, Balor taking Braun place, NXT, Impact, Takeover, more (1-17-19)
January 17, 2019 06:31 - 1 hour - 70.1 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. They discuss the top talking points from Raw and Smackdown including the Jimmy Uso-Mandy Rose-Naomi hotel room segment, Finn Balor replacing Braun Strowman against Brock Lesnar and whether Balor fans should be hopeful for a win, John Cena's endorsement of Balor, Ronda Rousey-Nikki Bella, and much more. Also, thoughts on the Nigel spec...
WKPWP - Mailbag Friday - Keller & Powell answer questions on AEW's future, Tony Khan-Dixie Carter comparisons, more (1-11-19)
January 11, 2019 06:45 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Mailbag Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. 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.
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell discuss AEW Rally & Rumors, WWE Women's Division, Raw & SD highs and lows (1-10-19)
January 10, 2019 05:14 - 1 hour - 105 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. 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 continued WWE ratings woes, and more.
WKPWP - Interview Friday: "Mean" Gene Okerlund's understudy and replacement in the AWA and WWF, Ken Resnick, gives insights on Gene (1-4-19)
January 04, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" with 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 later. Ken also tells what is known as ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Top 10 Stories of 2018 w/Keller & Parks incl. Saudi Arabia, Fox TV deal, Rousey, All In & AEW, Reigns (1-3-19)
January 03, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 100 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with 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 Rousey, All In & AEW, Roman Reigns cancer announ...
WKPWP - Mailbag Saturday - Keller & Martin answer questions on reasons for Vince's vision of pro wrestling, WWE PPV format, more (12-29-18)
December 29, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Mailbag Saturday bonus edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." In this episode, they answer questions on these topics: Big Show, predicting New Japan's foreign stars in three years, All Elite roster depth challenge, video game suggestions, Daniel Bryan, Raw/Nitro viewing habits, reasons for Vince McMahon's vision of pro wrestling, is Okada's IWGP Title run best ever an...
WKPWP - Interview Friday: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates tells how Triple H ended up with original World Title in 2002 (12-28-18)
December 28, 2018 06:05 - 2 hours - 127 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a truly fascinating "Interview Friday" with 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 and Batista's pu...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin discuss Christmas Raw & Smackdown, Jon Jones controversy, UFC 232 preview, NXT (12-27-18)
December 27, 2018 07:35 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They discuss Raw including Todd trying to talk Wade into being more on board and at peace with Daniel Bryan's anti-consumerism/pro-environment heel character, the strength of the Ronda Rousey-Natalya match, Vince McMahon's discomfiting on-air performances, Andrade Cien Almas's lack of push, Mustafa Ali...
WKPWP - Mailbag Saturday - Keller & Powell answer questions on WM35 top match predictions, is Seth really a top guy, more (12-21-18)
December 21, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Mailbag Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. 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, did Smackdown really need changes, can Rusev have an important U.S. Title run, how...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell discuss Vince McMahon's "shake-up" and why so many are let down by it, NXT call-ups (12-20-18)
December 20, 2018 06:13 - 1 hour - 103 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. 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 Rousey, WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar, and more.
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show Analysis w/Keller & Fairplay (pt. 2 of 2): On-Site Correspondent, Mailbag, In-Person Spoiler Report (12-18-18)
December 18, 2018 21:41 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Jonny Fairplay to discuss WWE Monday Night Raw from Sacramento, Calif. including an on-site correspondent, mailbag, and in-person spoiler report on next week's episode. This is part two. Find part one on the red-brand Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show by searching "Wade Keller" in your podcast app which features the live caller portion recorded right after Raw ended.
WKPWP - Mailbag Saturday: Keller & Fann answer questions on Nia Jax, Asuka, Kurt Angle, Ruby-Natalya, WrestleKingdom line-up (12-15-18)
December 15, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Rich Fann from the PWTorch Livecast "Deep Dive with Rich Fann." They begin with a discussion on the full New Japan WrestleKingdom line-up being announced and some recommendations on the New Japan Tag League that just wrapped up with recommended matches to seek out. Then they answer mailbag questions on these topics: Asuka's presentation, Kurt Angle's future, Nia Jax prom...
WKPWP - Interview Friday: WWE TLC preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy including backstage insights, anecdotes (12-14-18)
December 14, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 110 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" with ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with a preview of 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. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fann preview WWE TLC PPV and ROH Final Battle PPV, plus talk record low ratings for Raw & SD (12-13-18)
December 13, 2018 05:51 - 1 hour - 101 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost 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 the full ROH Final Battle PPV li...
WKPWP - Interview Saturday w/Dave Lagana: Ex-WWE Creative Team member and current NWA V.P. looks ahead to 2019 changes (12-8-18)
December 08, 2018 07:34 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Saturday" with a new 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. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you get tons of VIP-exclusive podcasts daily and thousands of hours of archiv...
WKPWP - Interview Friday w/Larry Hennig, Nikita Koloff, George Schire: Hennig discusses his career and family with lots of laughs (12-7-18)
December 07, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 109 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" looking at the career of Larry "The Axe" Hennig with AWA historian and "Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling" book author George Schire providing an introductory career overview for about 45 minutes including details of his recent local gathering in his hometown that George attended with Larry and his family. Then we shift to an hour-long interview PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted this past July...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin: Career and lasting industry influence of Dynamite Kid, The New Daniel Bryan, more (12-06-18)
December 06, 2018 07:37 - 1 hour - 82.5 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. They start with an in-depth look at the career and the lasting industry influence of Dynamite Kid. Then they talk New Japan Tag League, Smackdown and Raw including The New Daniel Bryan, Becky-Charlotte-Asuka, Ronda Rousey, Dean Ambrose, Drew McIntyre-Dolph Ziggler, and more, and finally NXT talk including the finish of Lars Sullivan v...
WKPWP - Mailbag Friday w/Keller & Powell: Becky-Charlotte-Rousey options, can Cody be centerpiece star of a national company (11-30-18)
November 30, 2018 06:38 - 1 hour - 82 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Friday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell answering Mailbag questions including these topics: Becky-Charlotte-Rousey options, can Cody be centerpiece star of a national company, can Asuka be embraced by Vince McMahon as a top star, ROH post-Elite departures, and more... Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon and support Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk All Elite Wrestling's prospects and how it'll affect ROH, Impact, NJPW, NXT, more (11-8-18)
November 29, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They talk about 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.
WKPWP - Interview Friday w/"Stone Cold" Steve Austin (pt. 2 of 2): The birth of Austin 3:16 with a walk through the ups & downs (11-24-18)
November 24, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" with a flashback to five years ago this weekend with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. This is part two of two. The first half dropped yesterday. This second half of the interview includes whether WWE has reacted to his popular podcast, plus a long discussion on the birth of Austin 3:16 with a walk through the ups & downs and frustrations of the six months that followed his King of the Ring breakout promo, along with some emails on other topics ...
WKPWP - Interview Friday w/"Stone Cold" Steve Austin (pt. 1 of 2): His relationship with Hogan, will he wrestle again, more (11-23-18)
November 23, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" with a flashback to five years ago this weekend with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. This is part one of two. The second half will be available tomorrow. This two-hour-plus interview includes live callers during the first hour with a wide range of topics on current events and his career including his relationship with Hulk Hogan, will he wrestle again, the value of different body types, his impressions of entering podcasting world, his thought...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Sam Roberts on Ronda-Charlotte-Becky, their picks for the top matches at WrestleMania 35 (11-22-18)
November 22, 2018 06:14 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and WWE Kickoff Show panelist. They 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.
WKPWP - Ex-WWE Creative Team member previews Survivor Series, reacts to Becky injury, Bryan turn - Interview Friday w/Kevin Eck (11-16-18)
November 16, 2018 07:26 - 1 hour - 99 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring 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. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you get tons of VIP-exclusive podcasts daily and thousands of hours of archives at www.pwtorchvipinfo.c...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin preview Survivor Series & NXT Takeover including pros and cons of Bryan's heel turn (11-15-18)
November 15, 2018 06:41 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Smackdown wrestlers invade Raw, Becky Lynch bleeds and gets babyface pop, Braun Strowman strikes deal with Stephanie McMahon, Drew McIntyre comments on destruction of Kurt Angle last week, Dean Ambrose finally speaks, and more Survivor Series hype.
WKPWP - Mailbag Friday w/Keller & Powell: Omega take Reigns slot? If not Triple H who should Batista wrestle? Next Black Champion? (11-9-18)
November 09, 2018 06:37 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Friday Mailbag edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell answering Mailbag questions including these topics: If not Triple H who should Batista wrestle, who is candidate to be African-American WWE World Champ, Drew on verge of championship, is Triple H hurt by Crown Jewel, Hogan, Merge Title or More Titles, Becky upside, Kairi Sane, Omega fill Reigns slot. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www....
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Survivor Series hype, should Styles beat Lesnar, reshuffled Raw roster, more (11-8-18)
November 08, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest 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 U.S., and more.
WKPWP - Mailbag Special w/Keller & Fann on Crown Jewel, embarrassed to be a fan, WWE exploiting Reigns, Charlotte's moonsault (10-27-18)
November 03, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a bonus episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch Livecast host Rich Fann 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, and more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon and support Become a ...
WKPWP - Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini reviews Evolution and compares this era of women's WWE to his in 2009-'10 (11-2-18)
November 02, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring 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 about how the...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fann talk Hogan Crown Jewel news, how much praise do Cena and Bryan deserve, more (11-1-18)
November 01, 2018 05:58 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Rich Fann of the "Deep Dive" edition of the PWTorch Livecast and VIP East Coast Cast. They discuss the breaking Hulk Hogan Crown Jewel news, how much praise do John Cena and Daniel Bryan deserve this week, will Becky Lynch be hurt by the Ronda Rousey match, Cody's future, Brand Supremacy nonsense headed into Survivor Series, Evolution thoughts, and more. Support PWTorch...
WKPWP - Mailbag Special w/Keller & ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen answer listener questions on Evolution, Reigns, more (10-27-18)
October 27, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a bonus episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Jason Allen, an ex-WWE Creative Team member. They discuss the prospects of Undisputed Era getting involved with DX, the upside of Ricochet compared to Velveteeen Dream on the main roster, could Brock Lesnar beat Braun Strowman to set up a Seth Rollins WWE Title win, any chance Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch closes out Evolution, examining Roman Reigns's fan reaction compared to backstage personality, ...
WKPWP - Evolution Preview & Reigns & Saudi Arabia talk w/ex-WWE Creative Team Member Jason Allen (10-26-18)
October 26, 2018 05:43 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen previewing Evolution, reaction to Saudi Arabia news, thoughts on Roman Reigns leukemia announcement and how that affects the Raw babyface roster, and more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon and support Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you get tons of VIP-exclusive podcasts daily and thousands of hours of archive...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin: Raw's lay of the land without Reigns, DX segment, full Evolution preview, more (10-25-18)
October 25, 2018 05:48 - 1 hour - 105 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They discuss the lay of the land on Raw considering the main event scene changing without Roman Reigns. Also thoughts on the Ronda Rousey-Bellas segment, the DX segment, and a full preview of Evolution. Then they answer Mailbag questions on a range of topics including New Japan's Top Ten Heavyweights r...
WKPWP - Keller & Powell Mailbag: How damaged is ROH if Cody & Bucks leave? Why aren't Trish & Lita getting big crowd pops? More (10-20-18)
October 20, 2018 05:16 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a bonus episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They cover these topics: How damaged is ROH if Cody & Bucks leave? Why aren't Trish & Lita getting big crowd pops? Can fans make a difference by not watching Crown Jewel? Did Edge help turn fans against Becky? Renee-Dean dynamic? Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon and support Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our ...
WKPWP - Interview with Donald Trump-Vince McMahon "TrumpMania" author Lavie Margolin talking history of their relationship, more (10-19-18)
October 19, 2018 05:37 - 1 hour - 70 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring the author of "TrumpMania," Lavie Margolin, covering the entire Vince McMahon-Donald Trump relationship over the decades all the way through election night fallout with WWE talent and Linda McMahon being appointed to President Trump's cabinet. Topics include the history of their relationship dating back to the Trump Plaza hosted WrestleManias, the current Crown Jewel controversy that intertwines them again, their pro football ve...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk Crown Jewel controversy, Impact timeslot change, NWA 70th Anniversary Show, more (10-18-18)
October 18, 2018 06:16 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They start by addressing the very latest with the WWE Crown Jewel controversy regarding Saudi Arabia, the future of Impact after big drops in viewership lately and the change to a later timeslot on Pop, a preview of the NWA 70th Anniversary Show, Nick Aldis's future, and more.
WKPWP - Austin Aries talks about Johnny Impact controversy on Twitter, when does a promo get too personal, more (10-12-18)
October 12, 2018 05:56 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring veteran wrestler and current Impact World Hvt. Chamion Austin Aries who talks about Johnny Impact controversy on Twitter, when does a promo get too personal, guarding his vegan catering section, what makes a match good, his time in WWE and NXT, and more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you get tons of VIP-exclusive p...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Fairplay talk Aries-Morrison social media feud, Ronda Rousey, Lashley-Owens, Survivor, more (10-11-18)
October 11, 2018 05:23 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jonny Fairplay from the Survivor NSFW podcast discussing Johnny Impact-Austin Aries Bound for Glory main event hype including the social media battle and TV promo, John Morrison on CBS Survivor so far, ideal Ronda Rousey booking, the Bobby Lashley-Kevin Owens match on Raw, whether WrestleMania's prestige is taking a hit because Saudi Arabia is luring big stars to return...
WKPWP - WWE Interview Friday w/Hurricane Helms: All In's impact on industry, wrestler-agent/producer dynamic behind the scenes (10-5-18)
October 05, 2018 06:26 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring veteran wrestler "Hurricane" Shane Helms. They hit a wide range of topics including All In's impact on the industry, details on wrestler-agent/producer dynamic behind the scenes, fan and social media interaction, Impact, ROH, 3 Count, Tank Abbott, how today's wrestlers breaking in differ from those 25 years ago, his impression of the WWE Performance Center after his recent visit there, and more. Support PWTorch when you shop Ama...
WKPWP - WWE Super Show-down Preview with Keller & Sam Roberts on the Thursday Flagship (10-4-18)
October 04, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling podcast. This week they stick to a single theme - an in-depth preview of Saturday's Super Show-down including evaluating the hype going in, match predictions, and where things go from there including Undertaker vs. Triple H, A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe, The Shield vs. Braun Strowman & Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler, Becky Lynch vs. Ch...
WKPWP - WWE Interview Friday w/Al Snow: How young wrestlers today are different than past generations, buying OVW, more (9-28-18)
September 28, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 78 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring veteran wrestler Al Snow who has worked just about everywhere including most recently behind the scenes and on TV for Impact Wrestling. He talks about the ups and downs of Impact in recent years and Bruce Prichard's influence on the company. He also discusses purchasing OVW and what his plans are for that promotion. Also, how are young wrestlers entering the business different today than when he started. And more. Support PWTorc...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin on The Shield break-up teaser, Jon Jones reinstatement, New Japan, Ricochet-Dunne (9-27-18)
September 27, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 67 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Todd Martin who is the star of "The Fix with Todd Martin" weekly VIP podcast. They discuss Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Mae Young, and New Japan happenings, plus preview ROH's PPV this weekend, examines the controversial reinstatement of Jon Jones, and answers mailbag questions on Samoa Joe-A.J. Styles, "receipts" in wrestling rings, and more.
WKPWP - Mailbag w/Keller & Powell: Does WWE counter program NFL? Plus Evolution, Joe, Styles, Graves, Crown Jewel, more (9-21-18)
September 21, 2018 05:45 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special "Friday Mailbag" edition with guest Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They cover these topics brought up by listeners via email: Does WWE adjust based on NFL or Emmys? Did Evolution get created to combat woman-free Saudi shows? What's next for Shelton? Can WWE gets fans focused on product instead of booking? Will A.J. Styles break C.M. Punk's record and will Samoa Joe fall back in the pack? Which past color commentators is Corey Graves inspired ...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Powell talk about the frustrating Reigns push and speculate on All In's impact (9-20-18)
September 20, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They discuss the frustrating push of Roman Reigns and speculate on the long-term impact of All In. There's also some MLW conversation and other topics.
WKPWP - WWE Hell in a Cell preview w/Ex-Creative Team member Kevin Eck plus other WWE topics (9-14-18)
September 14, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck previewing Hell in a Cell from top to bottom including extended discussions on Becky Lynch's character, Braun Strowman's heel turn, Asuka's portrayal, the pros and cons of a long title reign for Samoa Joe or A.J. Styles after HIAC, and more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our podcasts go ad-free plus you ge...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship w/Keller & Fairplay: HIAC hype, Joe storytime, All In, Renee, Reigns WrestleMania opponent, Becky Lynch (9-13-18)
September 13, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jonny Fairplay. They discuss WWE's overwhelming number of events they're promoting at once, the latest on Becky Lynch's character and whether she's an anti-hero, whether Samoa Joe's storytime worked, Roman Reigns' possible WrestleMania opponents, All In and what lessons it offers the larger wrestling industry, where NXT fits into the landscape, Renee Young on commentary...
WKPWP - Mailbag Special w/Keller & Powell: Becky-Charlotte, Strowman, Survivor Series, All In, Trish, more (9-11-18)
September 12, 2018 00:04 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special "Mailbag" with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answer email questions on these topics: Becky-Charlotte storyline, Strowman-Wyatt-Harper, Survivor Series brand vs. brand, what if All In disappointed, Trish Stratus return hype compared to Triple H-Undertaker match hype, Trish or the Bella Twins a bigger deal in WWE history, and more. NOTE: This show was originally scheduled to be posted on Aug. 31, but due to a technical issue...
WKPWP - Interview Friday: Justin Roberts talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend a favorite weekend (9-7-18)
September 07, 2018 05:05 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" featuring Justin Roberts who talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend his favorite weekend as a fan or ring announcer in the wrestling business. What was different from WWE in terms of the mood among wrestlers and the buzz among fans? What did he think at ringside as time was running out on the main event? What is next for everyone involved in All In? How did Starrcast compare to WWE Fan Axxess events he was part of? A...
WKPWP - Thursday Roundtable - All In & Starrcast conversation w/Keller & Heydorn & Harrington (9-6-18)
September 06, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special "Thursday Roundtable" edition of the WKPWP Flagship with guest analysts Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com and Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics radio. They delve into the Business side and Artistic side of the All In and Starrcast weekend, evaluating the success of the show in both categories, including some considerable overlapping. What's next for Cody and The Young Bucks? Is the WGN rating a good sign or not? Did the production values send a cert...
WKPWP - Thursday Flagship w/Keller & Powell: All In, Owens, Braun, Cody & Bucks & Omega future, HIAC (8-30-18)
August 30, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the "Thursday Flagship" with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss the top stories of the week including big developments with Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman, what are the odds of Cody, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega ending up on WrestleMania next year, thoughts on what's at stake at All In on Saturday night, is Brie Bella hurting Daniel Bryan's popularity, Hell in a Cell developments including Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy, and much ...
WKPWP - Sam Roberts talks Summerslam Fallout and NXT Takeover with Wade on Interview Friday (8-24-18)
August 24, 2018 06:32 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents "Interview Friday" with Sam Roberts from the NXT and WWE Kickoff Shows and the "Not Sam Wrestling Podcast" as they discuss Summerslam Fallout and talk NXT Takeover including what's next for The Shield and whether some good moves were made this past weekend, Charlotte-Becky Lynch, Adam Cole-Ricochet, Velveteen Dream-EC3, and much more. Support PWTorch when you shop Amazon by starting at www.pwtorch.com/amazon. Become a PWTorch VIP member where all of our pod...