Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
1,128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 751 ratings30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week. 640160
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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 MBThis 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of t...
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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podca...
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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
FLAGSHIP - Keller & Martin talk post-Punk AEW including Collision and Dynamite, plus WWE TV reviews, UFC, remembering Adnan El Kassey, more
September 08, 2023 05:31 - 2 hours - 147 MBPWTorch 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: Early discussion points on C.M. Punk including what might be next for him in pro wrestling WWE Smackdown review WWE Raw review NXT review AEW Rampage review AEW Collision review AEW Dynamite review UFC Fight Night review and UFC Australia preview Review of the Gene Kiniski book Remembering Sheik Adna...
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: All In and Starrcast Roundtable Special looking at business & artistic side, long-term impact, futures of Cody and Bucks
September 06, 2023 00:33 - 2 hours - 149 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presented a special “Thursday Roundtable” edition of the WKPWP Flagship with guest analysts Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com and Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics radio. They delve into the Business side and Artistic side of the All In and Starrcast weekend, evaluating the success of the show in both categories, including some considerable overlapping. W...
10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & McNeill assess Triple H Power Trip angle dominating Raw & SD, where do Bryan, Orton, Big Show, go from here
September 03, 2023 03:01 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-5-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to discuss the Triple H Power Trip angle dominating Raw & Smackdown, where do Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Big Show, and others go from here, and live calls and emails on a range of topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: All In preview, future of Cody & Omega & Bucks, Owens quitting, Braun’s apparent heel turn, more
September 01, 2023 03:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-30-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss the top stories of the week including big developments with Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman, what are the odds of Cody, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega ending up on WrestleMania next year, thoughts on what’s at stake at All In on Saturday night, is Brie Bella hurting Daniel Bry...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Canadian wrestling historian Greg Oliver: Bret Hart's pettiness, historical art of being a heel, Benoit impact, more
August 31, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-30-2013) features Canadian wrestling historian Greg Oliver who discusses Bret Hart's pettiness, the historical art of being a heel, recollections of interviewing many wrestling greats, Chris Benoit tragedy impact, Canada wrestling over the years, the evolution of wrestling media coverage, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Hausman: Keller & Hausman talking Punk-Perry backstage fallout, Fastlane preview, state of All Out, L.A. Knight-Miz
August 30, 2023 01:51 - 1 hour - 99 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Nick Hausman of the Haus of Wrestling. They discuss these topics: C.M. Punk-Jack Perry backstage incident and ramifications Preview of WWE Fastlane State of AEW All Out with a thin line-up and maybe no Punk in Chicago Bray Wyatt's legacy John Cena's returning, but what will he do? MJF vs. Adam Cole and where it goes from here Effy seeking Dennis Rodman Become a ...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Sean Waltman talks WWE without Cena, Jericho sandbagging Ryback, his biggest paydays and years, more
August 27, 2023 06:20 - 2 hours - 163 MBIn this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-23-2013), with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, hosted by Wade Keller, they tackle these topics: WWE without John Cena, Jericho sandbagging Ryback, his biggest paydays and years, Curtis Axel progress, Triple H-Wade Keller controversy, Scott Hall, Steve Austin, A.J. Styles dilemma, Samoa Joe, the state of industry, and much much more. It's always a great show full of insight when Waltman is a guest on the Livecast, one of the listeners' favor...
10 YRS AGO - FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Summerslam and Raw fallout including babyface depth without Cena, too much of the McMahons, more
August 25, 2023 03:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBIn this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-20-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net as they discuss Summerslam and Raw fallout including babyface depth without John Cena, the RVD & Ricardo pairing, too much of the McMahons, Darren Young's push, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell (pt. 2 of 2): Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, WWE factions + Tony Khan Media Q&A
August 24, 2023 02:23 - 1 hour - 108 MBPWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of 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. In this episode, they focus on various WWE topics including the WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, WWE factions headed into fall, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, L.A. Knight, Dominik compared to Chad Gable, and more. Then they also talk Impact, the Frasier reboot, the Dexter reboot, and mo...
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell (pt. 1 of 2): All In preview & mystery card shuffling, reaction to Tony Khan media call today, AEW announcing
August 23, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBPWTorch 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 in part one today: All In preview and mystery late All In card shuffling TK alluded to on his media call earlier today, more reaction to the Tony Khan media call, AEW announcing as it pertains to Ian Riccaboni finding a weekly slot, and more. In part two tomorrow, they focu...
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Tommy Young: Top NWA referee in the 1970s and '80s shares stories about Flair, Dusty, Crockett, Mulligan, more
August 21, 2023 21:10 - 2 hours - 138 MBIn this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-16-2013), with Tommy Young, a top NWA referee in the 1970s and '80s, shares stories about Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Crockett, Blackjack Mulligan, Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, getting kicked out of a WWE event, art of refereeing, and more. He also details the career-ending spinal injury and how he coped with the premature end of his refereeing career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-...
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 MBIn 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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978...
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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--...
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 MBThis 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...
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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller...
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 MBPWTorch 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
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 MBIn 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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Bloodline storyline, Collision ratings after four weeks, Summerslam main events, Slammiversary, MJF-Cole
July 12, 2023 04:21 - 2 hours - 128 MBPWTorch 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: AEW Collision so far including ratings and the different pace of the show C.M. Punk vs. Samoa Joe and general thoughts on Punk's performance so far Bloodline saga including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso at Summerslam The Judgment Day growing into a compelling faction More f...
Interview Classic: Jerry Lawler, Scott Bowden talks about Jackie Fargo, Memphis wrestling with Keller & Mitchell
July 08, 2023 23:06 - 2 hours - 154 MBIn 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 MBPWTorch 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 MBIn 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 MBIn 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 MBPWTorch 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 Become a supporter of this podca...