Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 15 and 16, 2010. On the Sept. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on Tuesday night's NXT, Michael Cole conspiracy theories on why he could be the Raw GM and/or the Nexus leader, why the logic could fall apart on Cole, the future of NXT, the NXT Gong, Chris Jericho's future, Matt Hardy's situation, whether TNA would put the TNA Title on Jeff Hardy with his legal issue, a theory on why TNA might have stretched out the TNA Title tournament, Kevin Nash's TNA future, independent contractor vs. employee latest, The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan being the top feud going into Night of Champions, why the Hell in a Cell PPV could be a factor in the NOC PPV booking and outcomes, and much more. Then in the previously VIP Aftershow, they discussed NXT's future and whether it will continue past the final week on Syfy, Kane vs. Undertaker build-up and likely NOC and HIAC outcomes, a bio review of Mike Shaw, the 1990s WWF characters, plus the weekly 20-years-ago Torch Newsletter Flashback review of a potential WWF-Fox TV deal, USWA, and Herb Abrams's UWF. With that, Fun With Herb playing Beach Brawl '91 PPV trivia, and more. On the Sept. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on TNA Impact tonight, the TNA Title tournament and RVD's first promo tonight on Impact since the storyline write-off, WWE's Wellness Policy change this week with in-depth discussion on whether it addresses the real issue, the Night of Champions PPV, and many more topics covered. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss in-depth whether WWE, TNA, and ROH are better off/worse off compared to five years ago. Also, how to rebuild the WWE tag division. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night’s Raw including the lack of follow-up on Chris Jericho-Roman Reigns/Dean Ambrose, the Undertaker-Brock Lesnar announcement, Kane’s multiple personalities, Paige’s turn, and much more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss JBL’s Eric Bischoff interview, would Steve Austin talk to Brock Lesnar about WM32 possible match, Sami Zayn’s future, Cesaro as a more intriguing opponent than Big Show, an odd Lesnar-Taker announcement, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-17-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page regarding the new “Resurrection of Jake the Snake Roberts” documentary along with other topics with live callers throughout. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 14, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss the previous night's Raw and take live calls for most of the show on a variety of subjects including Matt Hardy's status, Davey Richards remaining in ROH, the Linda campaign polls, grading wrestling announcers, why MVP, Kofi, and Christian seem stuck in the mid-card, special match stips, and much more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the TNA "They" surprise, Dixie Carter's on-air role, TNA's crowd at the Impact Zone, pro wrestling's rulebook, whether WWE's treatment of wrestlers could change, or more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW All Out PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They look at the entire announced line-up with a mix of predictions and analysis of the build plus thoughts on the current state of AEW. After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily All Out but also other topics including potential counter-programming WrestleMania in 2027 when WWE's top annual event is in Saudi Arabia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined Todd Martin from the VIP podcast "The Fix with Todd Martin." They opened with some conversation about the latest in New Japan including a curious pick many are making for the G1 Climax winner, then move on to a review of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, and a comparison of the two shows this week. Then Todd reviews the return of ROH with first-run content on TV with their Pure Title. From there, reviews of top happenings on Smackdown and Raw, plus coverage of last weekend's UFC and Bellator events, plus a preview of this weekend's fights. And finally, an in-depth review of Al Snow's biography that came out last year full of wild and funny behind the scenes stories about his decades in pro wrestling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch columnist and PWTorch podcast host Kelly Wells. They discuss these topics: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 10 and 13, 2010. On the Sept. 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers on the independent contractor vs. employee classification in WWE, whether there will be reform, how much responsibility talent shares with promoters, Kevin Nash's drunk Tweets on TNA, Dixie Carter's Q&A with the "big change" advertised for October 7, ROH vs. TNA PPV match promotion, Jay Lethal booking, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Jim Ross's broadcasting future, Chris Jericho's WWE future, whether Triple H will be like Vince McMahon, 20 years ago Newsletter Flashback putting the era in context, and more. On the Sept. 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night's Raw, the "season premiere" theme, Matt Hardy's situation in the U.K. and what's really going on with him, Chris Jericho's future and predictions on whether he's inserted into the Night of Champions Six-Pack Challenge, Tyler Black in WWE, why WWE doesn't bring "independent wrestlers" to the forefront until they pass certain tests, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-15-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discussed the previous night’s dismal Raw with equally awful ratings, is a John Cena heel turn more likely, Bella heel/face nonsense, ROH PPV preview, and much more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Divas "Beat the Clock Challenge," why not Charlotte Flair, ROH-New Japan dynamic, NXT Takeover Wednesday edition, Cody’s future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-10-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with Scott Hall and Justin Credible. Hall talks about latest strides plus Jake’s movie and then Justin talks about state of WWE, need to tiptoe around management, rolling with Lesnar, and more with live callers for over an hour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 8 and 9, 2010. On the Sept. 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell includes discussion with live callers on last night's NXT Season 3 premiere, Chris Jericho's historical booking and comments on "needing to push the young stars" in WWE, Linda McMahon's U.S. Senate campaign, responsibility on WWE's part for wrestler health issues from the past, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more in-depth WWE's lack of Wellness Policy transparency, media coverage in Connecticut, and more. On the Sept. 9, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and special guest co-host ROH producer/writer Dave Lagana included discussion with live callers on Ring of Honor's Saturday PPV, the direction of the company, ROH stars leaving for WWE & TNA, the origins of Miz & Morrison with Lagana's insight of how they came about, unique insight on Triple H and strengths as a WWE executive, TNA's storylines, TV champion in TNA vs. ROH, NXT Season 3, why WWE is giving away Cena vs. Orton on Raw, the watering down of PPVs, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Kaval vs. Daniel Bryan in WWE, ROH's booking change from Adam Pearce to Delirious, working with Jim Cornette in ROH, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 7, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they take calls for an hour looking at last night's Raw, Sunday night's TNA No Surrender PPV, and TNA Impact tapings, plus NXT season 3, Chris Jericho's future, the Raw G.M., Orton-Cena, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they talk about TNA Bound for Glory, Dixie's next surprise, EV2's status, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-10-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman dynamic, Finn Balor beating Adam Cole for the NXT Title, the AEW Dynamite rating, Kenny Omega and Adam Page, Impact Wrestling, WWE restricting wrestlers making money on the side playing video games, and more current events. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly 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: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 27 and 30, 2010. On the Aug. 27, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the deaths of Luna Vachon, Tony Borne, and 21-year-old wrestling student Jeremy Wood. Also, live calls on last night's TNA Impact, Dixie Carter moving more into a character role on TV, the entire promotion now built around keeping Dixie interested, the confusing and silly and counter-productive Impact feuds with EV2.0 vs. Fortune vs. Sting & Nash vs. Hogan & Jarrett vs. TNA Title competitors, Reacting making things more confusing, the lack of emphasis on quests for championships and over-use of verbiage on "building the company up," Paul Heyman's role in the wrestler health issue of today from his time running ECW, Kurt Angle's future in TNA or WWE, WWE wrestlers getting paid if they're sent down to FCW, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Magnus & Desmond Wolfe, the lack of value of any title in TNA, how insane the booking is in terms of titles, Smackdown tonight with a disagreeable Summerslam re-match & the Dolph Ziggler-Kofi Kingston feud, a big Nostalgia interview next week, Ric Flair's interview on ESPN and where he is in TNA, plus much more. On the Aug. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell previewed Raw episode #900 and took live phone calls discussing the Top Stars of the Raw Era, starting with Steve Austin at #1, then discussed who falls in line after Austin. Where do Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, The Rock, John Cena, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H fit in? And, a TNA phone call at the end. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-8-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to discuss the previous night’s Raw with Summer Rae-Dolph Ziggler-Rusev, Sting taunting Seth Rollins, Paige vs. Sasha Banks, Cena & Prime Time vs. New Day & Seth, and more. Then, on the previously VIP-exclusive segment, they discussed Edge & Christian on Stone Cold Podcast, Daniel Bryan’s future, Bret Hart on Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper, the future of three hour Raws and of TNA on Destination America, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-3-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with former WWE writer Matt McCarthy discussing a wide range of topics with live callers including Summerslam, Daniel Bryan, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 26, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell. They discussed the WWE comments in the New York Times reacting to Chris Nowinski's comments on WWE's initial response to Lance Cade's death. They discussed the history of WWE's addressing of the working conditions and drug use of wrestlers, which WWE statements did and didn't stand up to truth, the timing of the steps WWE had taken and what motivated those steps, and much more on this topics, plus WrestleMania 27 talk, Smackdown on SyFy roster moves, Billy Gunn's failure to become top tier, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-3-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosted an AEW All Out PPV Preview episode with former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol and PWTorch.com AEW contributor Joshua Chambers. They discussed the entire line-up, evaluated the hype, and made predictions. They also discussed whether broadly this was a strong line-up for a signature PPV event. Then the full Tony Khan Media Conference Call from earlier that day with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican participating, with a range of topics regarding All Out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (9-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. They talked about the new Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman alliance, New Japan G1 contenders, Naito’s double-title win over Evil, Jon Moxley-MJF build, Brock Lesnar’s future, pros and cons of various NXT Title match winners, Big E defending his comedic presentation now that he’s singles wrestler, AEW vs. NXT so far, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.