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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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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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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 ...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - Worst John Cena promo ever, Bryan written out of WWE Title picture, Big Show-Authority summit, more

November 07, 2023 23:38 - 2 hours - 121 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the following topics: Raw analysis including Big Show-Triple H/Steph legal summit, Bryan written out of WWE Title picture, worst John Cena promo ever on SD, TNA, Hogan, and more including email questions and live caller questions.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Authors of “Mad Dogs, Midgets, and Screwjobs” discussing Andre, Hogan, Rougeau-Dynamite Kid fight, Bret Screwjob, more

November 06, 2023 01:56 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (11-1-2013), Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert, authors of “Mad Dogs, Midgets, and Screwjobs,” who discuss Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Rougeau-Dynamite Kid fight, Bret Hart Screwjob, the process of writing their book, and more.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Hogan Crown Jewel news, how much praise do Cena and Bryan deserve, will Becky be hurt by Rousey match

November 03, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (11-1-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by 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 tho...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini: Learning about Vince McMahon's booking techniques first-hand, more

November 02, 2023 23:47 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-25-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini examines the hype for Hell in a Cell, Orton vs. Bryan, looking ahead to WrestleMania 30 and Royal Rumble, Undertaker’s opponent, behind the scenes stores on working with Vince McMahon, Triple H, and Michael Hayes, and much more including live callers and email questions. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with bonus topics.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann preview Crown Jewel and evaluate hype, react to MJF win over Kenny Omega, what TK's announcement should've been

November 02, 2023 03:07 - 2 hours - 117 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Wednesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: A detailed preview of WWE Crown Jewel and analysis of the hype and predictions on key matches. A look at what Tony Khan's announcement on Dynamite should have been. Does becoming viral really help pro wrestling careers? Thoughts on MJF vs. Kenny Omega Could C.M. Punk answer Shinsuke Nakamura's challenge

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - What’s next for Bryan? For Punk? For Michaels? Survivor Series predictions, Raw ratings, more

November 01, 2023 02:35 - 2 hours - 123 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-29-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discuss the following topics: What’s next for Bryan? For Punk? Survivor Series predictions, Raw ratings analysis, TNA’s potential suitors, and more with live calls and a lot of email topics in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jerry Lynn talks about art of wrestling, classics with RVD and Waltman, retirement, more + Fann interviews Counihan

October 29, 2023 21:29 - 2 hours - 144 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-18-2013) features Jerry Lynn talking with live callers about Lynn's recent retirement, life after wrestling, how he plans to remain involved in the wrestling business, the art of wrestling he learned over two decades, classic matches with RVD and Sean Waltman, and much more. Then in a bonus segment from five years ago (10-27-2018), PWTorch columnist Rich Fann interviews current PWTorch columnist and podcaster Alan Counihan (a/k/a A...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - Critique of final segment of Raw hyping HIAC and TNA's Bound for Glory PPV, live callers, emails

October 28, 2023 20:08 - 2 hours - 135 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-22-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell begin with an in-depth critique of final segment of Raw hyping HIAC and TNA's Bound for Glory PPV, and then take live caller questions. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they answer around a dozen email questions on a wide range of topics.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen talks Reigns backstage personality and reacts to leukemia announcement, more

October 26, 2023 19:48 - 2 hours - 122 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-26-2018) features 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. Then in the Mailbag section, 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 ...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk TNA name returning, WWE Women's Division, Crown Jewel line-up, Dynamite preview, MJF title reign, more

October 25, 2023 01:43 - 2 hours - 131 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: TNA name returning, WWE Women's Division, Crown Jewel line-up, Dynamite preview, MJF title reign, AEW EVPs, rising AEW stars, Drew vs. Roman eventually, and much more including some unbridled Vikings enthusiasm.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Donald Trump-Vince McMahon book “TrumpMania” author Lavie Margolin talks about history of their relationship, more

October 23, 2023 19:48 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-18-2018) features 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, the...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Matt Morgan talks about leaving TNA, possibly returning to WWE, backstage insights on Undertaker's leadership, live calls

October 21, 2023 19:24 - 2 hours - 131 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-11-2013), Matt Morgan discusses these topics: Why did he leave TNA? Will he land in WWE or TNA? Who is his dream opponent? Plus backstage stories on Undertaker's leadership backstage, and much. Live calls and email questions throughout.

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - Goldust & Cody Rhodes win WWE Tag Titles, Big Show stealing spotlight from Bryan, live callers

October 19, 2023 21:32 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-15-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell tackle these topics: Examining what it means that Goldust & Cody Rhodes won tag titles, is Big Show stealing spotlight from Bryan, did Shawn Michaels help sell HIAC main event, and much more with live callers and email questions on the live show and VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk counterproductive Copeland-Starks promo, Impact Bound for Glory preview, Cody & Jey lose titles, more

October 18, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 110 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Impact Bound for Glory PPV preview, Review of Smackdown and Raw including Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso losing the tag titles already Review of AEW Rampage and Collision including thoughts on the counterproductive Adam Copeland-RIcky Starks promo and the latest hype for Juice Robinson vs. MJF A review and preview o...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss potentials for Omega, Bucks, Hangman in WWE, Saudi Arabia controversy with WWE Crown Jewel, more

October 17, 2023 04:14 - 2 hours - 115 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-18-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by 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, ...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - Did WWE fix or repair the problems resulting from awful conclusion to Battleground? More

October 15, 2023 00:17 - 2 hours - 112 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-8-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell tackle these topics: Did WWE fix or repair the problems resulting from awful conclusion to Battleground? What does it mean that John Cena is back and facing Del Rio for World Title? And more, including live callers and, in the VIP Aftershow, answer email questions.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Austin Aries talks Johnny Impact controversy on Twitter, when does a promo get too personal, what makes a match good

October 13, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-11-2018), veteran wrestler and current Impact World Hvt. Champion Austin Aries 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.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk impact of WWE ownership change, AEW post-Punk problems, Joe vs. Strong, Jey Uso on Raw, more

October 12, 2023 02:51 - 2 hours - 118 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Wednesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: NXT vs. Dynamite ratings analysis Lengthy discussion on Juice's anti-semitic provocation of MJF, what MJF has said, is there any justification for this that holds up, what should AEW do next Max Caster's crush on MJF - the backstory and where it might be leading Toni Storm's brilliance and the injustice...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Fairplay talks Johnny Impact-Austin Aries Bound for Glory main event, John Morrison on CBS Survivor so far, more

October 11, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by 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 beca...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (pt. 2 of 2): Looking ahead to Triple H in charge of WWE, more

October 09, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wre...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (pt. 1 of 2): What Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as WWE writer, more

October 09, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-8-2013), ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (2011-2012) talks about what Vince McMahon is like to work for, life as a WWE writer, Daniel Bryan's rise, The Rock backstage's demeanor, tons more in this wide-spanning nearly three hour exclusive interview with live phone calls and email questions. PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell participates for part of the show including a discussion on comic books relation to pro wre...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Hurricane Helms talks All In’s lasting impact, Wrestler-Agent dynamic, 3 Count & Tank, ROH, Impact

October 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-5-2018) with 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.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Sam Roberts: Evaluating WWE's feuds and wrestlers and the future in context of Super Showdown line-up

October 05, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (10-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by 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 Showdown 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 ...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Adam Copeland-AEW, WWE Fastlane, Jade Cargill, WrestleDream, State of AEW, Cena, more

October 04, 2023 01:49 - 2 hours - 144 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: Adam Copeland (Edge) signing with AEW, a preview of WWE Fastlane, Jade Cargill hype, WrestleDream reflections, State of AEW, John Cena's impact, Nick Wayne the next Dominik Mysterio, and more.

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Did Raw's final angle help or hurt Bryan? How about Orton? Did Triple H & Steph have best night yet? More

October 02, 2023 18:04 - 2 hours - 121 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-1-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Travis Bryant cover a range of topics from Raw including did Raw's final angle help or hurt Bryan? How about Orton? Did Triple H & Steph have best night yet? What about Heyman-Ryback and El Torito? Live calls and emails on Raw and much more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Al Snow talks about how young wrestlers today are different than past generations, OVW, Impact, Prichard, more

September 30, 2023 18:56 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-28-2018) features 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.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin: WrestleDream preview, Adam Cole, Jade Cargill, Matt Riddle, No Mercy preview, New Japan Destruction review

September 29, 2023 03:49 - 2 hours - 110 MB

In this week's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast's Weekly Flagship episode, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss these topics: Reaction to how WWE has touted the Jade Cargill signing What is Matt Riddle’s future? Reviews of AEW Rampage’s “Grand Slam 2,” Collision, and Dynamite including the Adam Cole announcement, the Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson match, the MJF-Jay White exchange, and more A preview of AEW WrestleDream A review of New Japan Dest...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative member Alex Greenfield with backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Orton really like

September 27, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-27-2013) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Alex Greenfield, Alex provides backstage insight into Stephanie-Triple H dynamic, what's Randy Orton really like, why did Vince McMahon pick on Jim Ross, thoughts on today's WWE storylines, what TNA needs to do to get ahead, what he would do next with the Wyatt Family, is Kevin Dunn good or bad for Vince McMahon, how is a WWE script written, and so much more. Live phone calls and email que...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell reviewing Raw with live callers and email questions including logic of 11-on-3, Hulk Hogan's future

September 26, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-24-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell discussed the 11-on-3 Raw main event, the latest in Triple H & Stephanie's Power Trip, Big Show punching The Miz, Hulk Hogan's future, Stephanie's character, Mickie James's future, and more. As always, live callers and email questions.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell - The frustrating push of Reigns and speculation on the long-term impact of All In, Impact and ROH, more

September 24, 2023 01:23 - 2 hours - 117 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast and ProWrestling.net. They discussed 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. In a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss whether ROH and Impact are primed to grow and reach new heigh...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jerry Jarrett: Historical insight into transition from territories to national plus Dixie Carter and the state of TNA

September 23, 2023 02:50 - 1 hour - 94 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode is from ten years ago (9-20-2013), with Jerry Jarrett as the special guest. The discussion was, in effect, a companion conversation to the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic documentaries - historical insight into transition from territories to national promotions plus in the VIP exclusive Aftershow, insight on Dixie Carter and the state of TNA, how would Vince McMahon have been affected if Hulk Hogan had not been available to him, what kind of a difference would...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell on whether Bryan's eventual title win mean much, new Heyman Guy, Raw and Night of Champions fallout

September 21, 2023 03:00 - 2 hours - 163 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell including WWE Raw and Night of Champions fallout, will Bryan's eventual title win mean much, will TNA go back to Impact Zone, will there be a new Heyman Guy featuring live calls and emails.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Rock on Smackdown, Jade Cargill, Judgment Day-Bloodline, Becky on NXT, WWE ownership change, more

September 20, 2023 05:55 - 2 hours - 122 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from the "Everything with Rich & Wade" podcast. They discuss these topics: The Rock's appearance on Smackdown, social media and cable metrics, should he wrestle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania next year instead of Cody Rhodes Becky Lynch's impact on NXT ratings last week The changing dynamic with Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including ratings and format ch...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative member Kevin Eck talks about prospects of Reigns as a heel, will fans cheer Becky or Charlotte, more

September 18, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-14-2018) with ex-WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck, he previews Hell in a Cell from top to bottom including extended discussions on Becky Lynch’s character, Braun Strowman’s heel turn, the prospects of Roman Reigns as a babyface, Asuka’s portrayal, the pros and cons of a long title reign for Samoa Joe or A.J. Styles after HIAC, insight into Vince McMahon's approach to booking certain characters, and more.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: WWE's overwhelming number of events it's hyping, Becky anti-hero character, Samoa JOe, Reigns, NXT, Renee on commentary

September 16, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jonny Fairplay. They discussed 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’s possible WrestleMania opponents, All In and what lessons it offers the larger wrestling industry, where NXT fits into the l...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk the return of Goldust, viewership analysis, Triple H's digs at Edge not drawing a dime, more

September 15, 2023 03:46 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net with live callers and email questions the previous night's Raw including the final Night of Champions hype, the return of Goldust, viewership analysis, Triple H's digs at Edge not drawing a dime, Bryan vs. Ambrose, live calls, emails, and even a little NFL talk at the end.

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk impact of WWE ownership change, AEW post-Punk problems, Joe vs. Strong, Jey Uso on Raw, more

September 13, 2023 03:22 - 2 hours - 141 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 impact the WWE ownership change could have on the product that will be welcome and unwelcome by fans The post-C.M. Punk AEW and how the Elite have handled things AEW spreading themselves thin with too much content leading to viewership, attendance, and booking concer...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Roberts talks to Keller about what made All In and Starrcast weekend his favorite weekend as fan or ring announcer

September 11, 2023 20:31 - 2 hours - 133 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (9-7-2018), Justin Roberts 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 o...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Credible reacts to Triple H Power Trip angle, why he was a Clique pledge for a while, revamping TNA, more

September 09, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-8-2013), former ECW Champ Justin Credible gives his thoughts on Triple H Power Trip angle, why he was a Clique pledge for a while, revamping TNA, which ECW originals he'd like to wrestle, and more with live phone calls and emails questions.

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Money in the Bank
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