Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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

  1. 15 YRS AGO: CM Punk Pipe-Bomb Promo Pros and Cons with Caldwell & McNeill including its potential end-game, Pillman-Punk comparisons, more

    1h ago

    15 YRS AGO: CM Punk Pipe-Bomb Promo Pros and Cons with Caldwell & McNeill including its potential end-game, Pillman-Punk comparisons, more

    Today we jump back 15 years to the June 29, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers C.M. Punk's promo on Raw and Caldwell's concerns with the promo in and of itself and what it says about WWE business as a whole, the potential end-game for Punk-Cena (McMahon involvement?) that could work in the long-term or not work a la Nexus, Randy Orton's radio interview this week and surprises from his comments, whether Linda Hogan's book comments about Hulk will affect him, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dive into the McNeill Mailbag for more questions on Punk, plus tattoos in wrestling, memorable Chavo moments, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    1h 37m
  2. 10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Radican preview Cruiserweight Classic, Final Deletion follow-up, Vince-Steph-Shane, Draft, NJPW G1, live calls

    1d ago

    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Radican preview Cruiserweight Classic, Final Deletion follow-up, Vince-Steph-Shane, Draft, NJPW G1, live calls

    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-12-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, who specializes in covering the Indy scene, ROH, and New Japan for PWTorch. They discuss the Cruiserweight Classic brackets with predictions and background on key wrestlers in the tournament. They also talk about the Final Deletion and what TNA should do as a follow-up, plus comparing New Day-Wyatts to Final Deletion. Also, reaction to Raw including the naming of Commissioners and the addition of G.M.s yet to come. Some New Japan G1 Climax talk and other indy topics, too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    1h 48m
  3. WKPWP - Interview w/former WWE Creative Matt McCarthy on Lesnar-Orton prospects, pros and cons of Roster Split, Final Deletion, TNA Impact

    1d ago

    WKPWP - Interview w/former WWE Creative Matt McCarthy on Lesnar-Orton prospects, pros and cons of Roster Split, Final Deletion, TNA Impact

    In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-7-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller's live interview with former WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy, who is a professional standup comedian and massive pro wrestling fan who hosts the weekly We Watch Wrestling podcast. They go in-depth in examining The Final Deletion segments on Impact Wrestling this week from a wide array of angles, plus prospects of Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton, thoughts on the pros and cons of the WWE Roster Split, and much more including a funny story from McCarthy’s days as a WWE writer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    2h 39m
  4. 15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell's initial reaction to CM Punk "Pipe Bomb" promo, plus the Raw Roulette Wheel, more

    2d ago

    15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell's initial reaction to CM Punk "Pipe Bomb" promo, plus the Raw Roulette Wheel, more

    Today we jump back 15 years to the June 28, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed the bombshell historical C.M. Punk promo in great depth for virtually the full hour including many callers adding their input. In the VIP Aftershow, they delve into other aspects of Raw including the Roulette Wheel, Shawn Michaels, and Mark Henry and then close with a discussion on TNA Impact and the Ultimate X PPV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    1h 55m
  5. 15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Sting-Hogan, Raw pre-game show problem, Hogan and Dusty egos, top five wrestling families, more

    4d ago

    15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Sting-Hogan, Raw pre-game show problem, Hogan and Dusty egos, top five wrestling families, more

    Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 24 and 27, 2011. On the June 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the weird main event picture that made no sense involving Abyss and Sting and Mr. Anderson and no Gunner, potential for Sting in WWE, whether Sting and Hulk Hogan could pull off a match in 2011, the X Division either being re-started or shut down after Destination X, over-arching booking issues in WWE & TNA prevalent on both shows this week, WWE potentially having a pre-game before Raw and why WWE would have to completely change their writing approach, plus a preview of the Top 5 Families on the Gonzo & The Greg this weekend. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell fumbles his own Top 5 list, and they discuss the Impact ratings for last night's show. Then on the June 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they took live calls on a variety of subjects including: C.M. Punk storyline, Dusty Rhodes and Hulk Hogan egos, TNA-Sting, ROH iPPV, Davey Richards, TNA Impact, Tag Teams, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    2h 25m
  6. 5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Hangman-Dark Order, Malakai Black debut, true heels in 2021, Cena-Rock, more + 2011 Flagship Flashback

    5d ago

    5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Hangman-Dark Order, Malakai Black debut, true heels in 2021, Cena-Rock, more + 2011 Flagship Flashback

    In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-8-2021) PWTorch editor Wade Keller reads and responds to new Mailbag questions on "Hangman" Adam Page and Dark Order, the debut of Malakai Black in AEW, was it possible to have true heels in 2021, and more. Then, in a podcast from ten years earlier (7-5-11), Wade was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss the Vince McMahon-John Cena angle on Raw, the Cruiserweight Division, the prospects of Cena vs. Rock, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Storyline Cliffhangers, Eric Bischoff and Dixie Carter, and more including a running bit on Canada Day vs. The Fourth of July. They take live calls for most of the first hour, then go in-depth on Raw and Impact in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    2h 16m
  7. NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell ask if WWE blew it with Punk title win, Summerslam ticket sales, MJF vs. Omega preview, Seth's dreadful promo

    6d ago

    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell ask if WWE blew it with Punk title win, Summerslam ticket sales, MJF vs. Omega preview, Seth's dreadful promo

    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: Reaction to CM Punk win over Sami Zayn for the WWE Title including whether it could affect Punk if fans are kind of bummed out Sami's reign was booked to be so shortOba Femi-Brock Lesnar build and how The Vision could play a role in the outcome or falloutWhat is Seth Rollins trying to do with these dreadful long-winded hack meta promos?Preview of AEW Dynamite including the MJF vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW TitleMAILBAG Why are some fans into CM Punk's Pipe Bomb promo but against current meta-style promos and storylines?Should WWE have saved Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk one-on-one for WrestleMania and is Saudi Arabia still a factor in booking?VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW What can MJF do to take things to the next level of superstardom?Should WWE be held to higher standards for storylines because they've floated wanting get Emmy consideration? Should AEW be held to a higher standard for in-ring wrestling because of their motto?Does it do damage to the prestige of the WWE Title to have Oba Femi bypass his opportunity to wrestle for it at Summerslam? Did Oba's decision also hurt the King of the Ring concept? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    2h 16m
  8. 15 YRS AGO: Backstage insights on Punk and Cena from former WWE Creative John Piermarini, McMahon slapping Andy Levine, HBK, Miz

    Jul 7

    15 YRS AGO: Backstage insights on Punk and Cena from former WWE Creative John Piermarini, McMahon slapping Andy Levine, HBK, Miz

    Today we jump back 15 years to the June 23, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini take live phone calls and discuss the current state of WWE creative, with a brief look at TNA, for two full hours. He offered insight into which wrestlers John Cena is a booster for, what he likes about Miz and Alex Riley from working with them behind the scenes, the issues holding Jack Swagger back, his opinion on Vince McMahon slapping Andy Levine, why he's not a fan of Shawn Michaels, and much much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

    2h 13m
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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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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