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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
The naming of Nick Khan, Brad Blum, and Stephanie McMahon as officers not sued as mentioned in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon.The potential impact and politics of Mercedes Monet in AEW.The first week of Okada in AEW as a full-time wrestler and some discussion of his reported salary and storyline direction.Bryan Danielson's comments about AEW's approach not needing any changes of significance and Tony Khan's comments about the booking team overall.The Rock & Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre stories on the Road to WrestleMania on Smackdown last week and Raw this week.John Cena's Oscars appearance and thoughts on his personality outside of WWE in movies, TV shows, and talk shows.Some praise for Batista's acting.The Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley situation and the Gauntlet match on Raw to earn the IC Title match against Gunther.And more sprinkled in throughout. -
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.
Customer Reviews
We Dislike Wrestling Podcast
Welcome to the “We Dislike Wrestling Podcast” (apologies to Mike McCarthy for stealing his gimmick). I was a PW Torch VIP subscriber for years, and then I just started to dislike wrestling. So I canceled my sub and to my surprise my enjoyment of wrestling came back. I started to listen to this podcast and realized that the conversation, while journalistic and professional, was mostly geared toward the negative elements of the wrestling genre. I’d advise mixing in something like Sam Roberts “Notsam Wrestling” if you plan to make this one part of your regular rotation.
Triple H stooges
Don’t expect any integrity from these senior citizens. They’ve been getting scoops from Papa H for decades.
Ads Everywhere, Horrendous Callers
The show is all ads. I’ve never seen a podcast so incessant on annoying their free listener so much with the intent of getting them to pay for VIP.
Each podcast opens with 6-7 minutes of ads. I’d wager 45-50 minutes of each show is ads. There are ways to get people to subscribe to your Patreon or subscription service without such a antiquated strategy. It’s off putting. This goes without mentioning how often Wade refers to free listeners as “free loaders.” If there’s so much dislike for your non-paying listener, just make a full paywall. That would seem to satisfy everyone.
Wade is obviously knowledgeable about the industry and does have various co-hosts who are interesting. But it can often be very dry. Any kind of interesting conversation of the day is withheld from show reviews - so on days of major stories cracking, we’re subject to just hearing about every Raw segment in order. There is more analysis on the “blue” show (why does he separate them?), but again, it can range from mildly interesting to a complete bore. Callers are all old, so as someone in my 20s, I don’t feel I belong here whatsoever.
Lastly - I’m over Wade peddling neoliberal hot takes in Summer 2022. Every podcast is referring to Russia as a war state, discussing a “coup,” etc etc. It’s misinformation - if you want to be political, discuss the warmongerers at NATO. Discuss the billions and billions of dollars of American taxpayer money going to a war regime in Ukraine while Americans can’t fill their gas tank or buy groceries. Maybe instead of focusing on the last president who wasn’t in office - focus on the current president who doesn’t wield power in any way, and who has subsequently chosen not to defend abortion rights. Maybe read about the deal he’s struck with Mitch McConnell. Which many should find as a betrayal. Wade is very “vote blue no matter who” which at this point is the blue equivalent to a red MAGA hat. I’m just tired of it. You’d think someone who fancies themselves as a history buff in their own industry like Wade does would surely understand the complexities of these complexes more than what Stephen King or Palmer Report tweets. I’m sorry, at a point, it’s just off putting and shows your complete lack of knowledge on the world around you. So don’t discuss it.