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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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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...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (5-10-2018): Keller & Powell talk whether Cody is proving WWE underutilized him, Styles-Nakamura potential

May 15, 2023 18:40 - 2 hours - 131 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-10-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss whether Daniel Bryan’s push is going well since his return, what stood out about latest WWE financials and ratings, New Japan, whether Shinsuke Nakamura-A.J. Styles will ever reach original high expectations, various concerns with the WWE Women’s Division, and more. Then, in t...

WKPWP Interview Classic with Scott Hall (10 Yrs Ago): Does anyone tell Triple H what he needs to hear, which wrestler could smoke near Vince

May 13, 2023 17:05 - 3 hours - 172 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-3-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Scott Hall (a/k/a Razor Ramon). The first 90 minutes consists largely of phone calls from all around the world on a wide array of subjects and an update on Hall's surgery and sobriety. Then, in the 65 minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow he gives his thoughts on WrestleMania 29, should Rock and Undertaker return for WM30, The Clique's controversial reputation, Ziggler's future, w...

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk AEW's new TV deal concerns, is it time for Bucks to up their game, more

May 12, 2023 05:56 - 2 hours - 127 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discuss these topics: Analysis of AEW adding a new TV show and reason to be concerned. What AEW should and should not do with this extra prime time TV show. How important is it for the new AEW TV show to be live? Is it time for the Young Bucks to step up their game or is criticism of them unfounded or unfair? Reviews of Rampag...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (5-9-2013): Heyman and Lesnar invade WWE HQs, notable Cena promo, TNA, callers, emails

May 10, 2023 05:33 - 2 hours - 127 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-9-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including thoughts on the Brock Lesnar/Paul Heyman invasion of WWE headquarters, the latest hype for Extreme Rules, a notable John Cena promo, and more. Also, several callers and topics related to the latest in TNA. In the VIP Aftershow, email questions on a wide range...

WKPWP - Interview Classic from 5 Yrs Ago (4-20-2018): Ex-WWE Creative Court Bauer compares Vince to Triple H, reaction to WWE Draft, more

May 08, 2023 05:31 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-20-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with ex-WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer who compared Vince McMahon to Triple H behind the scenes, WWE Superstar Shake-up reaction, details on his new MLW TV premiere tonight and his vision for the upstart company, plus a VIP Exclusive bonus section with his take on the Wrestling Podcast boom period we’re in and the new Bruce P...

WKPWP - Interview Classic from 5 Yrs Ago: Bruno Sammartino career retrospective with Bill Apter and George Schire

May 06, 2023 22:57 - 3 hours - 175 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-27-2018 and 5-4-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a show dedicated to remembering Bruno Sammartino with guests photographer and magazine writer Bill Apter and historian and book author George Schire looking at Bruno’s first title reign for the WWWF from his victory to become champion to the stunning title loss to Ivan Koloff. Bill Apter was there for all of Brunos’ big career mome...

WKPWP - WWE Backlash 2023 Preview with Keller & Parks: Bad Bunny vs. Priest, Bloodline vs. Sami & KO & Riddle, Cody vs. Lesnar, more

May 05, 2023 04:30 - 2 hours - 141 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, who also hosts the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" podcasts, to preview WWE Backlash. They look at how the WWE Draft affects who is likely to win certain matches, whether certain match outcomes or match content could portend what's coming at Night of Champions and beyond, and much more.

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-3-2013): Cena segment with kids illustrates value, will WWE wrestler come out as gay

May 02, 2023 19:54 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-30-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including praise for the John Cena segment with kids, frustration with show otherwise, will WWE have a wrestler come out soon as the NBA did, does Vince McMahon watch TNA at all, and many more subjects brought up by callers and emailers.

WKPWP Interview Classic with Blue Meanie (10 Yrs Ago): Reaction to new ECW documentary “Barbed Wire City,” ECW backstage stories, more

April 30, 2023 06:02 - 3 hours - 176 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews The Blue Meanie (Brian Heffron) for two hours and forty-five minutes with a wide of subjects spanning from his thoughts on new ECW documentary "Barbed Wire City," reminiscing about ECW, New Jack-Erich Kulas incident, Blue World Order, his WWF stint, his roles in various indy movies, his future, and much more. Live calls throughout the first hour and then emails and other discussions ...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-19-2018): Keller & Powell dissect the 2018 WWE Draft Shake-up including new potential feuds, more

April 29, 2023 01:20 - 2 hours - 126 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-19-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net as guest co-host to discuss the Superstar Shake-up including how it sets up Raw and Smackdown for rest of year, plus Bruno Sammartino, a preview of Sunday’s Impact PPV, and Mailbag on Chad Gable, execution of Shake-up, Finn Balor’s “all inclusive” character, women’s scene on Raw, the future of the Univers...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-23-2013): Potential Cena replacements, Undertaker return, Chikara, Foley-Ryback, more

April 28, 2023 03:18 - 2 hours - 128 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-23-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to review the previous night's WWE Raw including Undertaker's return, John Cena's potential replacements, R-Truth's renewed push, Mick Foley-Ryback, and more, along with other topics such as Chikara and TNA Impact.

WKPWP - Interview Classic from 5 Yrs Ago (4-13-2018): Ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck reacts to WrestleMania 34, Bryan return, Rousey debut, more

April 27, 2023 02:19 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-13-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Kevin Eck who reacts to WrestleMania 34, Daniel Bryan’s return, Roman Reigns’s future, John Cena-Undertaker storyline and match, behind the scenes on Undertaker streak ending, Braun Strowman’s upside, Shinsuke Nakamura’s turn, and more. Then in a VIP Extra segment, Eck reviews Ronda Rousey’s debut and analyzes h...

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss new WWE Title belt, Punk visit to Raw, new AEW Saturday weekly series, Wembley show, more

April 26, 2023 01:28 - 2 hours - 148 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: Extensive analysis of the latest twist with C.M. Punk visiting WWE Raw in person after his weekend summit meeting with Chris Jericho and FTR. What's the fallout? Is it a shoulder-shrug no biggie or Punk self-sabotaging progress or otherwise? Thoughts on the new AEW Saturd...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-12-2018): Keller & Jason Australia talk WrestleMania 34 fallout incl. whether Cena has checked out, more

April 24, 2023 19:43 - 2 hours - 118 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-12-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason from Australia as guest co-host to discuss WrestleMania 34 fallout including what’s next for Roman Reigns, match-ups for heel Shinsuke Nakamura, Superstar Shake-up ideas, Ronda Rousey’s week, Saudi Arabia show controversy, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, additional emails and topics including how Johnny Ga...

WKPWP Interview Classic with Nikita Koloff (10 Yrs Ago): Great stories and insight from late 1980s top WCW star in Jim Crockett Promotions

April 23, 2023 01:03 - 2 hours - 135 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Nikita Koloff featuring great stories and insight from late 1980s top WCW star in Jim Crockett Promotions, opponents of Ric Flair, Magnum T.A., the Road Warriors, Rick Steamboat, and Dusty Rhodes. He talks about his new reality series on Lifetime titled "Preachers Daughters," his steroid use, his turn to religion after his wrestling career, why Vader apologized to h...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-16-2013): WrestleMania 29, crazy Raw After Mania crowd, what's next for Punk, more

April 22, 2023 01:57 - 2 hours - 119 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-16-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers WrestleMania 29 and Raw the previous night with a particular focus on the crazy crowd. Did the raucous crowd help or hurt WWE's mission? Also, what's next for C.M. Punk, The Rock, Dolph Ziggler, Undertaker, and all other angles of WrestleMania 29 fallout. Tons of live calls and email topics in the p...

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini talks WrestleMania 29, raucous crowd at Raw, a look back Legacy, more

April 20, 2023 21:56 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former WWE creative team member John Piermarini discussing WrestleMania 29 and the raucous crowd at Raw, plus a look back Legacy, a look ahead to WM30, and more with live calls and emails.

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Parks discuss WWE Draft, Punk-AEW situation, Cody post-WM, MJF vs. Other Pillars, AEW Women's Division

April 19, 2023 03:52 - 2 hours - 135 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Greg Parks, host of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" and columnist for the PWTorch Newsletter. They discuss these topics: The latest with Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar, plus overall thoughts reflecting pros and cons of Cody not beating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania a few weeks later. The latest thoughts and backstage insights on the C.M. Punk-Elite s...

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative Court Bauer & Alex Greenfield with discussion on who is real Mr. WrestleMania, more

April 18, 2023 02:14 - 3 hours - 166 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by two former WWE creative team members Court Bauer and Alex Greenfield with a wide-ranging in-depth discussion of WrestleMania 29 hype, WM29 predictions, WM29 aftermath, and who is the real Mr. WrestleMania.

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (4-6-2018): Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCarthy joins Wade to preview WrestleMania 24, share Vince stories, more

April 16, 2023 21:08 - 2 hours - 155 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ex-WWE Creative Team Member Matt McCarthy who talked about that year’s line-up, his weekend plans, and stories from his time working with Vince McMahon. They discussed the mysterious John Cena-Undertaker situation, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, Charlotte vs. Asuka, the return of Daniel Bryan, and everything else on Sunday’s big event. Th...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Mitchell (4-5-2018): WrestleMania 34 preview incl. Rousey & Angle vs. Stephanie & Triple H, more

April 15, 2023 21:03 - 2 hours - 153 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-5-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell for an Official WrestleMania 34 Preview including every announced match from Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar to Charlotte vs. Asuka to Daniel Bryan’s return with Shane McMahon, the Ronda Rousey mixed tag with Kurt Angle against Stephanie McMahon & Triple H, and the rest. Then in a bonus segment, we fol...

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk possible Punk return, Cody-Lesnar follow-up, NJPW Sakura Genesis, Impact PPV preview, more

April 14, 2023 04:11 - 2 hours - 137 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 WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the follow-up on Cody Rhodes-Brock Lesnar angle and Trish's turn Review of NXT and Todd's overall thoughts on the NXT brand lately Review of New Japan's newsworthy Sakura Genesis event Reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Battle of the Belts, and AEW Dynamite including...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-9-2013): WrestleMania 29, crazy Raw After Mania crowd, what's next for Punk, more

April 12, 2023 07:06 - 3 hours - 177 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-9-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell discussing with live callers WrestleMania 29 and Raw last night with a particular focus on the crazy crowd. Did the raucous crowd help or hurt WWE's mission last night? Also, what's next for Punk, Rock, Dolph, Taker, and all other angles of WrestleMania 29 fallout. Tons of live calls, plus tons of email topics in the VIP Aftershow.

WKPWP Interview Classic: (5 Yrs Ago) Wade Keller and Sam Roberts discuss WrestleManias 18-33

April 11, 2023 01:04 - 2 hours - 137 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to Wade and Sam Roberts from WWE’s Kickoff Shows and the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast discussing WrestleManias 18 through 33, one at a time, looking at the final match on each card and deciding if it was the right match to conclude each show or if there were other better or viable candidates. The first installment of this conversation covering WrestleManias 1-17 was posted on March 30 on this podcast feed.

VIP AUDIO 4/10 – WKPWP Interview Classic: (5 Yrs Ago) Wade Keller and Sam Roberts discuss WrestleManias 18-33

April 11, 2023 01:04 - 2 hours - 137 MB

In this week’s Interview Classic episode, we jump back five years to Wade and Sam Roberts from WWE’s Kickoff Shows and the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast discussing WrestleManias 18 through 33, one at a time, looking at the final match on each card and deciding if it was the right match to conclude each show or if there were other better or viable candidates. The first installment of this conversation covering WrestleManias 1-17 was posted on March 30 on this podcast feed.

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (4-2-2013): Final WM 29 hype including Rock-Cena, Punk-Taker angle with Paul Bearer's urn

April 08, 2023 20:39 - 2 hours - 162 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-2-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the final WrestleMania 29 hype on Raw, the final WM29 line-up, predictions for PPV matches, could the C.M.Punk-Undertaker angle turn people off, might John Cena turn heel, and much more. Besides live calls, there are a variety of email questions tackled in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Scott Hall & Sean Waltman talk little known Vince rules for wrestlers, wrestler's drug dealers, more

April 07, 2023 05:44 - 2 hours - 156 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-22-2013) to part two of Wade Keller's interview with Scott Hall and Sean Waltman. In this 142-minute second portion of the interview, they talk about: Bully Ray's rant at a fan at ringside Curt Hennig as a mentor early in Hall's career. Largely unknown Vince McMahon rules for pro wrestlers Scott Hall's son Cody's upstart career. The Outsiders invasion. Whether it took a while for Hulk Hogan to fit in with Hall & Nash. ...

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss sale of WWE, Vince McMahon reasserting creative power, WrestleMania 29, Punk-Moxley, more

April 05, 2023 06:43 - 2 hours - 136 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 sale of WWE and the immediate reassertion of influence over WWE Creative at Raw on Monday. Review of last night's Raw including the WrestleMania fallout with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, Triple H's speech and his odd assurances that WWE isn't going anywhere when no o...

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Scott Hall & Sean Waltman mega-interview talking Razor gimmick, Vince-Bischoff comparison, more

April 03, 2023 00:02 - 2 hours - 144 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-22-2013) to part one of Wade Keller's interview with Scott Hall. The interview lasted four-and-a-half hours live. An hour in, Sean Waltman joined the conversation and was around for more than three-and-a-half hours. During this Livecast portion of the program, Hall takes live phone calls and email questions including an explanation for the fund raising for his surgeries, his thoughts on today's WWE, comparing Eric Bischoff to...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-26-2013): WrestleMania 29 hype with Rock-Cena exchange, Jerry Lynn retirement show

March 31, 2023 23:11 - 2 hours - 140 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-26-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the Jerry Lynn Retirement Show, Sean Waltman's scary injury, analysis of Rock-Cena Q&A on Raw, WrestleMania 29 undercard developments, Bully Ray's performance on Impact, and more.

WKPWP Interview Classics (5 Yrs Ago): Should past WrestleManias have ended with a different match? Wade Keller and Sam Roberts talk WMs 1-17

March 30, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from five years ago. First up is Wade's discussion with Sam Roberts from WWE’s Kickoff Shows and the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast and then Robbie E from Impact Wrestling and the new “Why It Ended” podcast. Wade and Sam talk about WrestleManias 1 through 17, one at a time, looking at the final match on each card and deciding if it was the right match to conclude each show or if there were other better or viable candidat...

WKPWP - WrestleMania 39 Preview: Keller & Fann discuss pros/cons of various outcomes from Reigns-Cena to Charlotte-Ripley to Cena-Theory

March 30, 2023 01:07 - 2 hours - 116 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WrestleMania 29 PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They preview WrestleMania 39 with a look at each match, evaluating the hype, looking at pros and cons of various directions they could go with the booking, and other thoughts on the event this year.

WKPWP - Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann look at Punk-Moxley controversy from both of their perspectives and Tony Khan's, more

March 29, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 105 MB

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss Jon Moxley revealing he worked without contract this past summer and then analyze the C.M. Punk-AEW drama reigniting and Tony Khan's leadership role in all of it. It's a single-topic deep dive into the locker room turmoil and public statements from last summer through today. Tomorrow, a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcas...

WKPWP - Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-22-2018): Bryan's possible opponents after comeback, Ultimate Deletion, WM 34 preview 3

March 25, 2023 19:45 - 2 hours - 132 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-22-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss these topics: Daniel Bryan’s possible opponents, WrestleMania match order, New Japan Cup, Reigns, Fabulous Moolah, Ultimate Deletion, and much more including Mailbag questions plus some NFL quarterback talk. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss these topics: Which match ...

WKPWP - Thursday Flagship - Keller & Martin talk Reigns-Cody and Sami-KO reunion, Omega vs. Vinkingo, UFC, NXT, Raw, SD, Rampage, Dynamite

March 24, 2023 06:27 - 2 hours - 113 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 the latest WrestleMania build with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens agreeing to team with Sami Zayn, the IC Title set-up, Dominik-Rey, and more. Review of NXT including a very strange segment. Review of New Japan Cup's final week. Reviews of AEW Rampage and D...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-19-2013): WrestleMania 29 build incl. Rock-Cena, Bully Ray's anti-gay comment, more

March 22, 2023 01:58 - 2 hours - 162 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-19-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night's flat WWE Raw episode including Paul Bearer's death integrated more, Triple H beats down Paul Heyman, the boorish length and cadence of Triple H's talking segment, plus Bully Ray caught spewing anti-gay epithets and how DIxie Carter should and will likely hanlde it, Raw ratings, ...

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Ed Ferrara talks Attitude Era, TNA, WCW, Oklahoma character, plus Shark Boy interview

March 20, 2023 22:33 - 3 hours - 170 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back ten years (3-15-2013) to Wade Keller's interview with Ed Ferrara, a former WWE, WCW, TNA creative team member. Ferrara discusses the Attitude Era, WrestleMania 29 hype, TNA experience and growth, WCW frustrations, the Oklahoma character, and more. They take live calls and answer emails for 65 minutes. Then Keller reacts more to last night's TNA Impact episode and the absence of Jeff Hardy from the Lockdown PPV fallout episode. Then in a ...

WKPWP Interview Classics (10 Yrs Ago): Jake Roberts talks recovery, John Piermarini talks Vince-to-Triple H power transition behind scenes

March 18, 2023 18:48 - 2 hours - 164 MB

In this week's Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from ten years ago (3-1-2013). First up is Wade Keller's interview with Jake "The Snake" Roberts and then Wade's interview with ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini. Jake detailed his road to recovery at DDP's house, detailed how Scott Hall was doing in his recovery, and reflected on his bad choices and his dreams for the future. A remarkably frank telling of his road to DDP's "accountability house" including why...

WKPWP - Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (3-12-2013): Did WWE handle Paul Bearer's death well or did they cross a line? More

March 16, 2023 20:54 - 2 hours - 152 MB

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-12-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss with live callers mostly last night's Raw and TNA Lockdown including these topics: Did WWE handle Paul Bearer's death well or did they cross a line? What was going in that Miz/Jericho segment? Plus much more on both WWE and TNA with live caller questions and a VIP Aftershow with email questions and more on Triple H-B...

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