Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Keller

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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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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell & Mitchell dissect WWE Raw with calls and emails plus merits of Ultimate Warrior as a Hall of Famer

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-1-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell along with PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell with a special WrestleMania-week Triple Threat edition dissecting last night's Raw with callers and email questions plus the merits of Ultimate Warrior as a Hall of Famer and more.

1h 26m
Mar 30, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Matt McCathy - WrestleMania 35 Weekend, WWE Titan Tower memories, what should AEW's niche be, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (2-29-2019), Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy. They discuss WrestleMania 35 Weekend, key matches at WrestleMania 35 including top matches to look forward to, a professional comedian’s take on the Braun Strowman vs. Colin Jost/Michael Che saga, the prospects of AEW and what their niche ought to be compared to WWE, some Titan Tower memories as WWE prepares to move its headquarters, and more.

1h 55m
Mar 29, 2024
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Rock bloodying Cody, latest WrestleMania hype, Dynamite viewership woes, new Randy Savage book review

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: __ __

2h 18m
Mar 29, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: New WWE HOF member Scott Hall and ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph with insights on WrestleManias 21-26, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-27-2014), Wade Keller interviews that year's new WWE Hall of Fame member Scott Hall discussing when he found out about the Hall of Fame, his recovery from addiction, and more. And then in part two, ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph joins the show with fascinating backstage insights on WrestleManias 21-26 plus WM30 and WM31 predictions.

1h 21m
Mar 27, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Hawkins discuss Kofi storyline headed into WM, Charlotte’s title win, WM length, G1 Supercard MSG final line-up

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They cover these topics: The Kofi Kingston storyline headed into WrestleMania including this week’s developments, Charlotte’s surprise Smackdown Title win, the length of WrestleMania, The ROH/NJ G1 Supercard MSG final line-up, NXT Takeover New York, and more.

1h 33m
Mar 26, 2024
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype, take live calls and emails

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-25-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype and take live calls and answer email questions on all WM30 hype.

1h 37m
Mar 25, 2024
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Mitchell discuss the racist aspect of Kofi-Vince dynamic, what if Charlotte had faced Ronda at Survivor Series

Today we flash back five years (3-22-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Racist aspect of Kofi Kingston-Vince McMahon dynamic, if Becky Lynch had faced Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series would Charlotte be getting one-on-one against Ronda at WM, Walter-Pete Dunne at Takeover, is WrestleMania 35 line-up apathy deserved, are WWE storylines dragging on too long, and more.

1h 50m
Mar 22, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Announcer Mick Karch talks AWA's place in history, AWA-WWF war, Hogan in AWA, WrestleMania 30 line-up, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on the AWA to the conviction of Buck Zumhoff on sexual misconduct charges, Hulk Hogan's first top babyface run in the AWA, the AWA-WWF War in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and more.

2h 9m
Mar 21, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss latest WrestleMania developments, Styles re-signing, Miz promo, Kofi gauntlet, Ospreay, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They discuss Raw and Smackdown in-depth including the latest WrestleMania 35 developments, react to A.J. Styles re-upping with WWE, reaction to the big Johnny Gargano-Tomasso Ciampa angle on NXT TV last week and the follow-up to Ciampa’s injury regarding realigning Takeover New York, the disappointing ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard line-up taking shape, New Japan Cup update including the Will Ospreay push, the latest from Impact Wrestling including the Jonnny Impact turn and a rising star on the roster, and the latest UFC event review and preview, plus the T.J. Dillashaw news.

1h 41m
Mar 20, 2024
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Mercedes Moné in AEW and weak first rating, Cody-Rock dynamic, Gunther-Sami, Okada as heel, Becky-Jax

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. They discuss these topics:AEW FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW... __ __WWE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW __ __

1h 58m
Mar 20, 2024
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss and dissect what worked about Raw last night, WM30 developments, TNA Impact going to NYC, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

1h 46m
Mar 17, 2024
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell discuss Ronda’s heel turn, did Roman return too soon, does Kofi have to win at WM, Styles-Orton, more

Today we flash back five years (3-15-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Ronda Rousey’s heel turn, did Roman Reigns return too soon, does Kofi Kingston have to win at WM, A.J. Styles-Randy Orton, Triple H-Batista, Becky Lynch damaged in last month or two, Hall of Fame drama, who from WWE could host SNL, Hardys-Usos, Shane McMahon, and more.

1h 36m
Mar 15, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Grantland's David Shoemaker talks Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, Punk effect in Chicago, Hogan/Cena alliance, Brock-Taker

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews Grantland's David Shoemaker featuring in-depth analysis of Daniel Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, C.M. Punk effect in Chicago, Hulk Hogan/John Cena alliance, Brock Lesnar-Taker hype, and more with live caller questions and email questions.

2h 20m
Mar 14, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WrestleMania line-up depth and quality, preview of ROH Anniversary PPV, AEW TV deal speculation

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net to discuss the week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including WrestleMania’s line-up depth and quality at this stage, a preview of the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV, AEW’s TV deal speculation including the pros and cons of streaming options and how the Turner/WarnerMedia changes could affect things, Jeff Jarrett and Jim Ross status changes with WWE, and more.r fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’s future, Mojo Rawley, and more.

1h 36m
Mar 13, 2024
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss latest on McMahon lawsuit, Marcedes Monet-AEW, Road to WrestleMania, Drew, Becky, Cena at Oscars, Okada

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: __ __

2h 26m
Mar 13, 2024
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

1h 57m
Mar 10, 2024
5 YRS AGO PPV PREVIEW: Keller & Sam Roberts discuss Fastlane’s entire line-up, predict which match will go on last, evaluate the hype

Today we flash back five years (3-8-2019) to a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the “Not Sam Wrestling Podcast” and a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They previewed WWE Fastlane including the top four matches in-depth, plus an evaluation of every match on the announced line-up including the build-up for each match. They also predicted which match will go on last and look ahead a bit to WrestleMania.

1h 43m
Mar 08, 2024
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Okada aligning with Young Bucks, Rock's verging on too old for his current act, Bischoff book review

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics: __ __

2h 29m
Mar 08, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini gives backstage stories on Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, more

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle Punk-Chicago and Taker-Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestles conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions.

2h 9m
Mar 06, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fairplay discuss Rousey-Becky Twitter war, Bundy, Ciampa, AEW, Owens, Joe, The Shield, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’s future, Mojo Rawley, and more.

2h 9m
Mar 05, 2024
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WWE's strategy to deal with Punk's absence in Chicago, Lesnar-Taker hype, NXT, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-4-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed WWE's strategy to deal with C.M. Punk's absence in Chicago, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker hype, inconsistencies in Hunter/Steph on-air appearances, and much more with live callers and email questions including a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

2h 22m
Mar 03, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Roman's return, Batista's return, KO's return, Rousey-Stephanie, Riddle in NXT, Jay White in NJPW

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin, the star of the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix." They discuss Roman Reigns's return, Batista's return, Kevin Owens' return, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon, Matt Riddle in NXT, NXT TV review, latest NJPW happenings and looking ahead at Jay White's upcoming top match-ups, plus a UFC preview.

1h 55m
Mar 02, 2024
5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Mitchell discuss Kofi’s push, Vince-Triple H power dynamic, Samoa Joe, should Roman change name and look, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-1-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell for a special Mailbag Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Kofi Kingston’s push, Kevin Owens’ return, Vince McMahon-Hunter power dynamic, Samoa Joe, should Roman Reigns change name and look, The Shield, Daniel Bryan losing on TV as champion, and more.

1h 48m
Mar 01, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Matt Morgan talks why he retired, his thoughts on Punk-WWE, thoughts on future WWE stars, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-28-2014), Wade Keller interviews Matt Morgan who covers a lot of current events and WWE and TNA memories including why he retired, his thoughts on C.M. Punk-WWE, thoughts on future WWE stars including Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Cesearo, plans for him and Hulk Hogan in TNA had he not left, and much more including live calls and email questions.

1h 42m
Feb 29, 2024
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Caldwell & Powell discuss WWE Network launch, where does WWE go with transitional stars Batista, Reigns, Cesaro, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-25-2014), PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell fills in for Wade Keller as host and is joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discuss with live callers yesterday's WWE Network launch, Raw, Powell's in-person Elimination Chamber thoughts, and much more. Plus, VIP Aftershow with Mailbag questions answered from VIP members.

1h 44m
Feb 28, 2024
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell preview AEW Revolution, speculation on Rock's role at WM, reflect on Elimination Chamber, Mercedes Monet, more

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. They discuss these topics: __ __

2h 28m
Feb 28, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP MAILBAG: Keller & Fann: Becky-Austin, Raw vs. Smackdown, NXT appearances, lack of returning big name stars for WM, more

Today we flash back five years (2-25-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the NXT wrestler appearances on Raw and Smackdown, Drew McIntyre’s push, Asuka’s push, the futures of Sheamus and Cesaro, a shortage of returning legacy stars for WrestleMania season, why is Smackdown typically better than Raw, Steve Austin possibly adding to Becky Lynch's act, letting fans “vote off” a match on a PPV line-up, and more.

1h 17m
Feb 25, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Rob Van Dam talks concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-22-2019), Wade Keller interviews Rob Van Dam, a former top star with WWE, ECW, and WCW. In this interview, he talks about his new documentary “Headstrong” that came out this week. Topics include concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, his future in pro wrestling, reading people’s energy, WWE wrestlers who want to leave but don’t for some reason, how he’d handle social media if it were around when he was just getting started, why there were zero pot references in his documentary, and more.

1h 39m
Feb 24, 2024
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Kofi-Mania, AEW’s sellout, WM35 line-up options, NXT wrestlers on Raw & SD, more

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-21-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss a wide range of topics including Kofi-Mania, AEW’s sellout and their thoughts on AEW’s rollout so far, WrestleMania 35 line-up options, NXT wrestlers on Raw & Smackdown and what it means and whether it was awful or terrible or actually okay, the state of ROH and Impact early in 2019, and more.WWE, sports, combat, ufc, mma, health, fitness, mens health, mens fitness, nutrition, pro wrestling, wrestling, sports entertainment, wrestlemania, martial arts, grappling, tv sports, ratings, tours, vacations, conventions, Christmas, Christmas Eve, halloween, thanksgiving, gifts

1h 50m
Feb 23, 2024
INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Justin Credible reacts to Punk departure, Bryan's push, ECW memories, does he regret any bumps/stunts, more

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews Justin Credible who covers a lot of current events and ECW memories including his reaction to C.M. Punk's departure, Hulk Hogan's return to WWE, Elimination Chamber predictions, WrestleMania 30 scenarios, Daniel Bryan's push, Batista's flat return, ECW memories, does he regret any bumps/stunts in ECW, where does Jerry Lynn rank on list of best workers of the last 25 years, how might WWE Network affect his royalties from WWE, and more.

1h 54m
Feb 22, 2024