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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: Summerslam fallout, latest Shield reunion, Steph-Rousey, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag

August 19, 2023 17:38 - 2 hours - 122 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-21-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Zack Heydorn, a PWTorch contributor, to discuss an eventful Summerslam fallout edition of Raw including Roman Reigns as champion, Reigns vs. Finn Balor for the Universal Title, the latest Shield reunion, the Stephanie McMahon-Ronda Rousey angle, Triple H’s promo for Undertaker, and much more including live callers, on-site correspo...

FLAGSHIP - Keller & Martin talk latest C.M. Punk controversies, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Bloodline angle, G1 conclusion, NXT, Collision, Raw

August 18, 2023 05:41 - 2 hours - 132 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 a controversial episode of AEW Dynamite including the Texas Chainsaw Massacre match Reviews of AEW Rampage Reaction to the latest C.M. Punk controversies with him exerting powers behind the scenes Review of AEW Collison Review of the conclusion of the New Japan G1 Tournament Review of WWE Sma...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Bob Holly: Comparing Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage behind the scenes and in the ring, why Flair was so good, more

August 16, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-9-2013), "Hardcore" Bob Holly, author of "The Hardcore Truth," who joined the show for a second time, took live caller and email questions on a range of topics including: Elaborating on his stance that Trish Stratus and Lita are overrated Details on how Wrestlers' Court worked Thoughts on Kurt Angle's DWI arrest and checking into treatment More heavy praise for Shawn Michaels and also Triple H as great workers What he has to ...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Total Divas, thoughts on Raw, Sid-Warrior, TNA, Bryan, Sabin, live callers, emails

August 14, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-30-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net with live callers and email questions about Total Divas including what came off as staged and orchestrated and what worked, plus thoughts on Raw, Sid-Warrior, Sabin, TNA, Daniel Bryan, and more.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini: Deconstructing Total Divas premiere, working with McMahon on creative, more

August 12, 2023 01:12 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-2-2013), Wade Keller talks with John Piermarini including deconstructing the Total Divas premiere from someone who has worked on reality TV shows and in pro wrestling, more insight in working with Vince McMahon on creative including advice on presenting ideas, how WWE has changed from his perspective since he was there in 2009-2010, WrestleMania 29 buyrate reaction, looking ahead to WM30, and much more including live calls and ema...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: All In line-up takes shape and distribution expands, Reigns-Lesnar-Heyman possibilities, Miz & Mrs, Mailbag, more

August 10, 2023 22:25 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-9-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast and ProWrestling.net. They discuss the All In line-up and distribution channels, does it matter to fans how involved ROH is, where might the Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman saga be headed, early thoughts on the Summerslam and Takeover line-ups, Miz & Mrs thoughts, and the M...

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Did WWE set up post-Summerslam landscape, MJF-Cole, L.A. Knight, The Elite needing to step up, Becky, Punk-Starks

August 09, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 108 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist and host of the PWTorch Dailycasts's "Wrestling Night in America." They discuss these topics: Is WWE about to have a steep dropoff after Summerslam? Some really low-IQ booking in the C.M. Punk-Ricky Starks match with Ricky Steamboat The L.A. Knight and Miz exchange - was it counterproductive or brilliant? The El...

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Lesnar-Reigns scenarios at Summerslam, NXT Takeover taking shape, New Japan G1, “Nitro” book review, Mailbag, more

August 08, 2023 01:59 - 2 hours - 120 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-2-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Greg Parks, host of the PWTorch Livecast “Wrestling Night in America” and PWTorch Newsletter columnist. They discuss these topics: Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns scenarios at Summerslam, NXT Takeover taking shape, New Japan G1 analysis, “Nitro” book review, Cedric Alexander & Tye Dillinger apologies for old tasteless Tweets, and fin...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: DDP talks to Keller about his WWE Performance Center visit including Cain Velasquez, Shawn Michaels, William Regal, more

August 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-27-2018), Wade talked with “Diamond” Dallas Page about his WWE Performance Center visit the prior week including Cain Velasquez, Shawn Michaels, William Regal, and more. He also compares the Performance Center to the 1990s WCW Power Plant and how young wrestlers today are different and similar to young wrestlers in the 1990s.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member Dan Madigan talks WrestleMania 20 booking, backstage quirks of Vince, the crazy burrito story

August 04, 2023 05:45 - 2 hours - 140 MB

This week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-26-2013) features Dan Madigan, a former WWE Creative Team member in 2004 and 2005 who was around for WrestleMania 20. He talks about his first time meeting Vince McMahon, odd McMahon quirks, the crazy Vince "burrito story," what Triple H's interpersonal skills were like, how Vince reacted to his pitch for a Nazi character for John Heidenreich, the process of writing "See No Evil" for WWE Films, what he thinks WWE did wrong in their a...

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Bloodline storyline, Collision ratings after four weeks, Summerslam main events, Slammiversary, MJF-Cole

August 02, 2023 07:07 - 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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: Gable Steveson’s shaky start on Sunday Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith MJF and Adam Cole pop a rating for Collision C.M. Punk’s cryptic comments on Collision and whether it’s a key part of his act to say stuff like that Thoughts on the Cody R...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Daniel Bryan's showcase, Raw happenings, TNA, Warrior in Hall of Fame, Chris Sabin, live callers

July 29, 2023 07:18 - 2 hours - 152 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-23-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers and email questions Monday Night Raw, Daniel Bryan's showcase, a ton of TNA discussion including Chris Sabin, a commentary against Ultimate Warrior headlining the WWE Hall of Fame, and much more.

FLAGSHIP - Keller & Martin talk Gable Steveson, Willow vs. Athena, New Japan G1, MJF & Cole, Bash preview, ROH PPV review, TV reviews, more

July 28, 2023 07:10 - 2 hours - 148 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: Willow Nightingale vs. Athena Full ROH PPV review Review of past week of NJPW G1 matches AEW Rampage AEW Collision AEW Dynamite WWE Smackdown WWE Raw Cody's media tour NXT TV Preview of Great American Bash preview UFC Fight Night review and PPV preview

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Hogan’s return to WWE and locker room visit, MSG hosting ROH/New Japan Show WrestleMania weekend, more

July 27, 2023 06:15 - 2 hours - 110 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-19-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host. They discuss these topics: Hulk Hogan’s return to WWE and locker room visit, MSG hosting ROH/New Japan Show WrestleMania weekend, SummerSlam Universal Title situation, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer Mailbag questions and discuss Daniel Bryan’s futu...

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Bryan awarded title match against Cena, Summerslam hype, MITB fallout, live callers, emails

July 26, 2023 00:43 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-16-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell with live callers and email questions about Monday Night Raw, Daniel Bryan awarded WWE Title match at SummerSlam, MITB fallout, and much more including a VIP Exclusive Aftershow with a variety of topics.

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (pt. 2 of 2): Why he decided to join the WWF, Million Dollar Man creation story, more

July 24, 2023 01:37 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-14-2013), with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, hosted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell, DiBiase covers these topics: Why he decided to join the WWF initially, a detailed account of the Million Dollar Man character creation, his regrets, Eric Bischoff, Andre the Giant, the NWA World Title, switching from a babyface to a heel, what WWF could learn from Mid-South, and much more. This is part two of a three hour interview. This...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (pt. 1 of 2): He tears into Ultimate Warrior and his place in history, Mid-South stories

July 22, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-14-2013), with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, hosted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell, DiBiase honestly but harshly says what Ultimate Warrior's place in history is and why he wasn't respected by his peers, great Mid-South stories in The Gorilla Story and The Greatest Stipulation Match ever, his son's lack of WWE push and how the family is reacting, Bill Watts stories, and much more.

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Lesnar WWE-UFC, Cody's potential WWE return, NJPW Cow Palace special, WWE Women's Division, Dojo Pro TV series, more

July 21, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-12-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Rich Fann from “The Deep Dive” PWTorch Livecast and East Coast Cast VIP edition. In this episode, they discuss these topics: Brock Lesnar’s Universal Title reign and UFC/WWE situation, Jim Ross’s New Japan injury controversy, NJPW Cow Palace special on AXS, Cody’s potential return to WWE, the scary Takahashi injury, and more. Then in the ...

NEW FLAGSHIP + TONY KHAN MEDIA Q&A: Summerslam's robust line-up, Collision, Bloodline, G1, Nick Wayne debut, Aldis's potential in AEW, more

July 19, 2023 06:04 - 2 hours - 163 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann from PWTorch and the "Everything with Rich & Wade" podcast. They discuss these topics: AEW Collision's viewership, the different tone than Dynamite, the 58 minute tag match, C.M. Punk lately, and more. New Japan G1 thoughts so far. AEW's announce team comparisons. Raw thoughts including Titus O'Neal's hilarious line, Ronda Rousey-Shayna Baszler, Shinsuke N...

10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Pros and Cons of Bray Wyatt's debut, how unlikable are the McMahons, does Henry deserve title run

July 17, 2023 01:34 - 2 hours - 138 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-9-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell filling in for Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers last night's WWE Raw in-depth, the pros & cons of how the Wyatts debuted, whether Mark Henry "deserves" a WWE Title run, the McMahons being perhaps the least likable TV stars on any TV program right now, Ultimate Warrior, R...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Cody Rhodes talks with Wade about All In, his blunt comment to the Young Bucks, Vince, more + Impact Post-show Flashback

July 15, 2023 04:25 - 3 hours - 170 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (7-6-2018), Cody Rhodes discusses facing Kenny Omega this Saturday night live on New Japan’s event in San Francisco at the Cow Palace airing live on AXS TV, will there be an All In 2, will he return to WWE, how has he adjusted to being a promoter, his thoughts on Vince McMahon and Triple H, the blunt thing he told the Young Bucks about their ring style, building a fan base outside of WWE, and much more. Then in a bonus segment from...

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: J.J. Dillon talks death of WCW, managing Four Horsemen, being V.P. of Talent Relations in WWE

July 14, 2023 06:10 - 3 hours - 166 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-12-2013), with J.J. Dillon, the Four Horsemen manager, WWF '90s V.P. of Talent Relations, WCW exec in WCW's final days provides insight all stages of his vast spanning career on and off camera, in and out of the ring.

Interview Classic: Jerry Lawler, Scott Bowden talks about Jackie Fargo, Memphis wrestling with Keller & Mitchell

July 08, 2023 23:06 - 2 hours - 154 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-28-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interview WWE Raw TV announcer Jerry Lawler about Jackie Fargo and Memphis wrestling for the first hour, then Memphis wrestling expert Scott Bowden joins for the second-half of the show. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, VIP members get access to PWTorch reader Scotty Campbell discussing his backstage perspective from Monday's Raw TV episode.

NEW: Flagship w/Keller & Martin: Is Collision doomed? Is MJF-Cole comedy an example of flawed AEW identity? Plus Week-in-Review

July 07, 2023 05:27 - 2 hours - 131 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: Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including latest with The Bloodline, the latest with The Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes and autographs, and more. Review of NXT on USA post-Gold Rush including NXT Underground. Reaction to the Collision episode 3 ratings and what it indicates. Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and ...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): History of World Titles in Pro Wrestling with historian and author George Schire w/Keller & Mitchell

July 05, 2023 03:51 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-5-2013), historian and author George Schire joined host Wade Keller and guest cohost Bruce Mitchell to go in-depth on the history of various World Titles with a fascinating march through title politics of 1950s-2010s inspired by Raw's World Champ vs. WWE Champ main event.

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Former Creative Team Member DeJoseph talks planning Rated R Superstar sex show with Edge & Lita, more

July 04, 2023 03:28 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-21-2013), with ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph (a/k/a Big Dick Johnson) who talked about current events in WWE including Daniel Bryan's push, Mark Henry behind the scenes, the Prime Time Players, Miz's awful persona right now, the weird McMahon family drama on TV, the USA Network-WWE dynamic, Daniel Bryan, and much more. Also, insight into the planning and execution of the Rated R Superstar sex show with Edge and Lita.

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (7-2-2013): MITB hype, World Champ vs. WWE Champ on Raw, TNA thoughts, live calls, emails

July 01, 2023 20:31 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-2-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers and email questions discussing Monday Night Raw including World Champ vs. WWE Champ hype, TNA thoughts, MITB hype, and more.

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Mick Karch talks Hennig family legacy, how close he came to joining the WWF, his stint with the AWA

June 30, 2023 03:15 - 2 hours - 122 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-14-2013), with longtime wrestling announcer Mick Karch who covers these subjects: The Hennig family legacy, how close he came to getting an announcing job in the WWF, his stint with the AWA, Buck Zumhoffe's meltdown, and much more including callers and email questions.

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (6-28-2018): Keller & Powell discuss WWE's list of Pop Culture Icons in press release on new TV deal, more

June 29, 2023 05:11 - 2 hours - 143 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-28-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host. They evaluate WWE’s list of their Pop-Culture Icons in their press releases on the new TV deals this week. Does Triple H belong? How about the Bellas? Who was left off? Plus Extreme Rules developments and a look at the line-up, plus a preview of ROH’s PPV this Friday. Then, in the Mailb...

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Machado preview Money in the Bank, talk Collision week two rating dropoff, Forbidden Door controversies

June 28, 2023 05:50 - 2 hours - 149 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Javier Machado from PWTorch. They discuss these topics: The big viewership drop for the second edition of AEW Collision C.M. Punk's fiery personality since his return Detailed WWE Money in the Bank preview including how many winners can be ruled in as almost for sure Thoughts on the top controversies coming out of AEW Forbidden Door

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (6-26-2018): Keller & Parks discuss Bryan's rising popularity, Styles defending against Rusev, more

June 26, 2023 18:47 - 2 hours - 115 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-26-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist and PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks. They dive into the topic of Greg’s feature column in this week’s PWTorch Newsletter looking at the path to Summerslam for the top two men’s titles on Raw and Smackdown. They begin looking at the surprise Rusev vs. A.J. Styles title match at Extreme Rules and then what the o...

WKPWP - Tony Khan's Forbidden Door Media Q&A + Post-Forbidden Door 2022 Roundtable with Keller, Radican, Martin

June 23, 2023 06:15 - 3 hours - 169 MB

In this special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, it's a Forbidden Door special episode. First, the Tony Khan Media Q&A from earlier today discussing this year's Forbidden Door and other various topics. Then last year's 90-plus minute Forbidden Door Post-PPV Roundtable, previously VIP-exclusive, featuring Wade Keller, Todd Martin, and Sean Radican. Go VIP to hear this Sunday night's Roundtable Podcast reviewing this year's Forbidden Door.

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (6-11-2013): Daniel Bryan's breakout summer, McMahon family skits, Raw review, live calls

June 22, 2023 01:58 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-11-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to evaluate WWE Raw's final hype for Payback PPV on Sunday, Rampage Jackson signing with TNA, Daniel Bryan's rise, the McMahon family skits, and much more. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with the Mailbag segment.

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss Punk's return, Bloodline break-up, Money in the Bank, Collision's first episode, more

June 21, 2023 03:34 - 2 hours - 154 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: C.M. Punk's return on the mic and in the ring, what opponents seemed lined up for him, whether a heel run soon or eventually makes sense, and the dynamic with him and locker room rivals. The strengths and weaknesses of the debut episode of Collision, the lack of hype for ...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Diamond Dallas Page talks Jake Roberts and Scott Hall, WCW memories, wrestling Hardcore Holly, more

June 17, 2023 19:15 - 2 hours - 117 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-7-2013), with "Diamond" Dallas Page featuring updates on Jake Roberts and Scott Hall, WCW memories, wrestling Hardcore Holly, Austin wrestling the Invisible Man, Jericho on DDP Yoga, and much more including live callers and email questions.

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk the crowd booing Punk in D.C. and other on-site observations from Dynamite, more

June 16, 2023 04:54 - 2 hours - 147 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: Todd's observations from attending Dynamite in person last night in D.C. including the negative response to C.M. Punk's vignette. Off-air happenings including Kenny Omega's speech to the crowd along with the very late ROH taping. A discussion about the build for Collision including quite a bit about Punk's ...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): "Hardcore" Bob Holly delves into hot topics from autobiography including Clique criticism, Cody, more

June 14, 2023 01:53 - 2 hours - 118 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-31-2013), with "Hardcore" Bob Holly. Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell covered hot topics from his autobiography including Clique criticism, steroids, Vince McMahon as boss, Cody Rhodes denying a story he told in his book, and much much more, including live caller questions and emails.

WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative Team member Jason Allen talks writer lifestyle and etiqutte, McMahon stories, more

June 12, 2023 05:27 - 2 hours - 131 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (6-1-2018 & 6-8-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team Member Jason Allen on the tenth anniversary of his time with WWE in 2008 talking about these topics: Life as a writer, how he got his job, what it was like on the first day, how he adapted to the lifestyle, why it came to an end, and various fascinating anecdotes about the creative process and big names he worked with. When he realized life as a WWE...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Sean "X-Pac" Waltman talks The Shield, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Curtis Axel, reacts to Bob Holly book, more

June 09, 2023 05:54 - 2 hours - 127 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-24-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. Sean was a great friend of late "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig and he gave his thoughts on introduction of Curtis Axel, plus The Shield, Daniel Bryan, his team with Kane, concussions, WWE schedule, Austin Aries-Christy Hemme controversy, and more including live callers and email questions. This includes the Livecast and a 30 minutes previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell talk Bloodline developments, should Punk acknowledge behind the scenes controversies on Collision

June 07, 2023 00:16 - 2 hours - 151 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 latest with The Bloodline and what's next. Is The Bloodline the best faction in pro wrestling history? Cody Rhodes's journey including Brock Lesnar, Dominik Mysterio, and eventually Roman Reigns, plus a potential heel turn down the line. C.M. Punk's return at Collisi...

WKPWP Interview Classic with Mick Foley (5 Yrs Ago): Advice for Reigns, why Terry Funk would mess up moves on purpose, Rousey vs. Goldberg

June 05, 2023 18:18 - 2 hours - 142 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Mick Foley. This features both parts that ran a week apart originally. In the first segment, Foley discussed the parallels between how he approaches his current career doing one-man stand-up shows and pro wrestling in terms of pacing and playing to the crowd. Also, he talks about the Women’s Revolution, Ronda Rousey compared to Bill Goldberg, Kurt Angle’s drive, how he’s feeling better physica...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (5-31-2018): Keller & Powell dissect 2018 WWE Draft Shake-up incl. new potential feuds, roster balance, more

June 03, 2023 20:23 - 2 hours - 140 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-31-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss the impact of the Fox-WWE Smackdown deal on WWE, Impact, Indy Scene, plus Roman Reigns taking the week off, Roseanne controversy affected WWE’s scripted promos and social media, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive bonus segment, the VIP Aftershow, they discuss thes...

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Punk announcement, WWE Night of Champions fallout, AEW Double or Nothing, NXT Battleground

June 02, 2023 04:56 - 2 hours - 152 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: Thoughts on CM Punk officially announced for the premiere episode of AEW Collision Review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw Reviews of NXT Battleground and NXT on USA New Japan Best of the Super Juniors analysis Review of "Katie Bar the Door," a book on the Portland-bas...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (5-28-2013): Jericho challenges Punk but is Punk really coming back, Curtis Axel week two

May 30, 2023 17:45 - 2 hours - 124 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-28-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to review the previous night's WWE Raw including Curtis Axel week two assessment, Jericho challenges Punk but is Punk really coming back, is this new talent initiative the start of a new boom, and much more with live calls during the Livecast and great email topics covered during the VIP Aftershow including Adam Pearce, Dixie C...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (5-21-2013): Heyman introduced Curtis Axel, Triple H health angle, huge pop for Bryan

May 28, 2023 18:17 - 2 hours - 121 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-21-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to review the previous night's WWE Raw including thoughts on the introduction of Curtis Axel by Paul Heyman, Ryback's promo on ambulance, the Triple H health angle, the huge pop for Bryan, and much more. There were live calls throughout and then email questions in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – WKPWP: TK Media Q&A regarding Double or Nothing & Collision + Conrad Thompson interview from 5 Yrs Ago after All In sellout

May 26, 2023 18:57 - 2 hours - 132 MB

In this special two-segment episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, first up is Tony Khan's complete media Q&A from earlier today talking about AEW Double or Nothing, the latest with Collision, and more. Then, an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-17-2023) with Conrad Thompson discussing All In's sellout in Chicago, his Starrcast convention, the rise of Pro Wrestling Podcasts and will they last, is anything really wrong with Roman Reigns, and more.

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann discuss latest with CM Punk, preview AEW Double or Nothing and WWE Night of Champions, NXT call-ups

May 24, 2023 06:19 - 1 hour - 106 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They discuss these topics: More talk about the pros and cons and risks and rewards that AEW and Tony Khan are facing regarding the latest C.M. Punk controversy with the stakes high regarding the success of the new Saturday weekly series, AEW Collision. A preview of AEW Double or Nothing. A look at the latest news regardin...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Former WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein talks McMahon, Cena, squash matches, WWE roster cuts

May 21, 2023 03:55 - 2 hours - 139 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-17-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein. They discussed Extreme Rules predictions, Fandango, WWE cutbacks, Gimmick Matches, Squash Matches, John Cena, road stories, WWE's top brawlers list, Vince McMahon, and more including live calls and email questions.

WKPWP Interview Classic with Mickie James (10 Yrs Ago): WWE and TNA wrestling career, country music album, "Piggy James" angle, more

May 19, 2023 01:07 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-10-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Mickie James, former WWE Diva and current TNA Knockout whose country music album "Somebody's Gonna Pay" just dropped this month in iTunes and CD stores, among other places. She begins by talking about her burgeoning country music career, her history in WWE, her thoughts on TNA, and many other topics relating to her experiences as a woman in wrestling including the John Cena angle, th...

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss AEW's challenges with new expanded TV schedule, Cody, Bloodline, new WWE World Title, more

May 17, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 134 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 65+ minutes is dedicated to AEW's new TV deal with Warner Media, the added revenue and the challenges that come with it, especially creating two new weekly hours of A-show content. Will this new TV deal be so big that Tony Khan will think he can do no wrong and dig hi...

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