Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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 cover these topics: Lay of the land in the Queen of the Ring and King of the Ring tournaments including the return of AsukaGoldberg's return and being gifted a title shot against Gunther including how WWE could have made that more palatable and credibleDoes it seem C.M. Punk is flustered lately - including his interactions with John Cena on TV - with the social media backlash against him going to Saudi Arabia and are his critics relishing calling him a hypocrite?The latest with R-Truth and Ron KillingsA look at the state of TNA as Rich is heading to TNA tapings this weekendThoughts on streaming overtaking broadcast and cable as the main way people consume programming nowThe latest with WBD and the changes in the corporate structureTidbits and thoughts on recent podcast highlights with Cody Rhodes, Undertaker, and the BellasThe new AEW Unified Title and where it could all be headedA review of the Becky Lynch-Bayley exchange on Raw this weekPaul Levesque steps on rakes again when it comes to making political appearances and commentsClosing thoughts on the battle of the Mall of America compared to Canada's mega-man in Edmonton Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by columnist Todd Martin and by ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein to remember Dusty Rhodes. Goldstein discussed his time working with Dusty behind the scenes in WWE. Phone calls and emails were mixed in throughout with Dusty-related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-16-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Battleground developments including return of Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Raw ratings, and much more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Reigns-Bray angle and feud, idea for WWE women’s tournament, Sheamus’s renewed push, could Michael Elgin breakout in G1, Seth’s great acting, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-11-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed “The Patriot” Del Wilkes featuring memories of watching Dusty Rhodes who died earlier that day. Also, stories from Wiles's days in the AWA, Global, WCW, All Japan, and the WWF with live callers and email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 10 and 11, 2010. On the June 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discussed the pending Top 50 WWE Wrestlers DVD and discuss and debate who should make the list. They take live calls on the Top 50 List including Chris Benoit's merits, along with a variety of other topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss whether there will ever be another Undertaker, whether Mick Foley gets enough blame for the negatives of his legacy as a wrestler, whether Shawn Michaels could be the storyline Undertaker perpetrator, and more. Then on the June 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, poor PPV hype for RVD vs. Sting and good hype for the rest of the PPV, Dixie Carter's messages promising big changes in TNA, the NXT Invasion angle, predictions on where the angle will be going, should a "mastermind" be included, Season 2 NXT standouts, Undertaker DVD back-story on "body bag" match, WWE's weak domestic PPV numbers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more talk about the Top 50 WWE Stars, how WWE might vote the Top 10, Ric Flair-Greg Price feud over Legends Fanfest, Promolast Convention business, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to the June 12, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed the big Raw-NXT angle, reacted to the previous night's season two debut of NXT, reminisced about the WCW Robocop angle 20 years ago, and fielded live calls on a wide range of subjects. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the guest host concept on Raw, Rampage Jackson as a possible WWE wrestler, Vince McMahon's limo driver James Dudley's qualification for the Hall of Fame, the Flair-Hogan feud and why it never headlines WrestleMania, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They evaluate WWE Backlash hype, make predictions, and look at what might be next for key wrestlers, then discuss FTR in AEW, Triple H compared to Khan and Cody on Q&As with the media, Dynamite, MLW on DAZN, the Impact Slammiversary loaded main event, YouTube views for secondary tier of wrestling companies, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics: A thorough look at the participants in the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, the different paths that the tournament could take, how few seem actually realistic given the realities of deciding Summerslam main event. Who are actual realistic candidates to win or even advance? Why is it safe to eliminate quite a few wrestlers, even bigger names?Thoughts on Monday night's John Cena-C.M. Punk exchange and the undercurrents of putting Punk in position to look like a hypocrite regarding Saudi Arabia even though that's not part of storyline cannon in WWE otherwise.The developments with R-Truth over the last week including him dropping the R-Truth personal and going back to Ron KillingsThoughts on the Jey Uso-Gunther title change and what it means for both Jey and Gunther from hereAnalysis of the state of the Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada dream match for AEW going into the contract signing tomorrow nightAdditional thoughts on Dynamite and Collision this week Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 7 and 8, 2010. On the June 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Pat McNeill features live phone calls and discussion previewing that night's three-hour WWE Raw, the latest wrestling news, TNA Impact, whether Goldberg is a WWE Hall of Fame headliner, territory era memories, and more. Then on the June 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net. They talked in depth about the NXT invasion angle on Raw the previous night, including why everyone is excited but the burden and high expectations falling on the writing team in WWE to follow-up well. Plus a variety of questions on Jim Cornette, Vince McMahon's limo driver in the Hall of Fame, Rampage Jackson, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss more aspects of Raw besides the NXT angle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-9-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss with live callers Money in the Bank hype with a focus on what just isn’t clicking with some key wrestlers on the show, plus NXT Title on Raw, how Brock Lesnar might factor in, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Steve Austin-Brock Lesnar, Dolph Ziggler’s sense of humor, WWE Network free again in June, does the Pop-Up Powerbomb look too fake, Samoa Joe-Tyson Kidd, Dean Ambrose’s zany thief character, TNA Impact’s future, and more mostly from VIP member emails sent in to the show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-4-2015), in recognition of "Jerry Lawler Day," PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewed Randy Hales, a longtime Memphis Wrestling employee who wore many hats and worked closely with Lawler over several decades. He shared backstage stories from matches and interviews on the new Lawler DVD, plus live callers and email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 3 and 4, 2010. On the June 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brian Hoops of the PWTorch VIP Nostalgia Podcast taking calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including candidates for the WWE Hall of Fame in Atlanta next year (Goldberg's merits, Sting's merits, Bobby Eaton's merits, and more), Sensational Sherri's atomic drops, NXT season one and two, and more, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss wrestlers on game shows, more on NXT, and Jim Ross's decision. Then on the June 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell discussed TNA Impact including the Kaz-Flair-Styles angle, Kurt Angle-Flair, WWE's choice of wrestler names, the toughest tag teams ever, an idea for a "house show title" in TNA, how fans perceive house shows, whether Vince McMahon was wrong to keep Jim Ross off TV, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 1 and 2, 2010. On the June 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss with live callers and emailers WWE Raw from the night before, the WWE Hall of Fame, Bret Hart as G.M., Undertaker's injury, The Rock, Sting's half-assed career, and more. Then on the June 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes a discussion with live callers on the previous night's WWE NXT, the future of the Season One NXT Rookies, who might be moved to Raw and Smackdown, who benefits from WWE's roster depth issues, the ridiculous names given to some of the Season Two NXT Rookies, why WWE would saddle them with the names, and more discussion of NXT. Plus, discussion on Matt Morgan's improved promo style, the TNA Slammiversary PPV line-up, Ring of Honor's current position, would Vince Russo ever go back to WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more in-depth NXT, the TNA PPV line-up, looking ahead to the Victory Road PPV in July, Dragon Gate USA, Mickie James, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist and PWTorch Dailycast host Greg Parks. They looked in-depth at the Big Four male champions in AEW, NXT, Raw, and SD, specifically the future of the reigns of Jon Moxley, Adam Cole, Braun Strowman, and Drew McIntyre. Who will be their challengers, how long should their reigns last, pros and cons of different possible wrestlers to end their reigns. Then the Mailbag on whether Tony Khan is money mark or superfan, Undertaker doc and whether its narrative feels at all authentic, the controversial Jeff Hardy angle, social distancing on TV in AEW compared to WWE, if AEW is outdrawing NXT why should AEW clamp down on comedy ratio of its programs, is Bayley vs. Sasha Banks heading toward a major PPV showdown and is Bayley one of the wrestlers who has grown the most in the pandemic crowd-free era the most, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: Is AEW's Fyter Fest line-up strong enough for a four hour block tomorrow night?Full WWE Money in the Bank preview and some thoughts on Worlds CollideWho will be a bigger star in two years among Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, and Lyra Valkyria? And why? Is there more to be done to build on Vaquer's early popularity with fans to move her to the next level?R-Truth and how bungled his WWE status change was by everyone from WWE to Truth to the fans and fellow wrestlersIs WWE flirting with losing a lot of the goodwill they've built up?Gabe Kidd's AEW introductionOther topics from the Mailbag on WWE and AEW including Ricochet, Adam Cole, WWE's live experience for the prices they're charging, more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 25 and 26, 2010. On the May 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers about Ric Flair's comments in the news this week, Triple H's potential return, John Cena as a long-term WWE champ, Michael Cole as heel manager, the previous night's TNA Impact, strengths of Impact, improvements needed on Impact, Matt Morgan's promo on Kurt Angle, scoops on the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, WFX, Beverly Brothers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Facebook posts, why WWE wasn't drawing attention to a UFC PPV headliner on Raw, will UFC 114 outdraw WrestleMania, and more. Then on the May 31, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks featured a discussion of that night's Raw, WWE's roster depth issues, Smackdown's latest storyline developments, the direction of the C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio feud, Randy Orton's health, Undertaker's injury, John Morrison fitting it on Raw, Sting's heel turn, Hulk Hogan's first attempt to join TNA, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-2-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Elimination Chamber fallout on WWE Raw, ratings predictions for ROH the next night, Samoa Joe, Steve Austin and Paul Heyman’s podcast with live callers, among other topics. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Samoa Joe upgrading his WWE contract to a full time main roster deal, Karen Jarrett takes a dig on Twitter at a certain lady based in Nashville, Steve Austin-Brock Lesnar, Nikki’s Divas Title reign, TNA's future if they lose the Destination America timeslot, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-28-2015), we present back to back interviews. First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ROH COO Joe Koff who discussed how the ROH Destination America deal come about, was ROH interested in providing original programming for DestAm, how did TNA factor in, what is ROH all about, would ROH expand further West more often, and much more including live callers. Then, in the second part of the show, Wade was joined by Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who talked about coping with wrestler injuries during his time in WWE, Kevin Owens’s rise, Samoa Joe’s future, PWG’s rising stars, ROH-TNA situation, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics: AEW Dynamite review and analysis of the angle with Mike Tyson, with Todd's reasons for not liking how it played out, Cody's promo and what might be worth reading into, the Young Bucks & Matt Hardy team, and moreA walk through key segments of the latest episodes of WWE Smackdown (including the IC Title tournament and Bayley beating Charlotte) and Monday Night Raw (including MVP Lounge with Drew McIntyre, Apollo Crews U.S. Title win, Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Natalya, what MVP has added to Raw so far, more)Analysis of NXT on USA (including thoughts on Matt Riddle heading to the main roster, the upside of Timothy Thatcher, the finish of the Eli Drake vs. Jake Atlas vs. Kushida match, Takeover developments, more).A preview of UFC's Fight Night this coming weekendPart of his review of the new Ken Shamrock book Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 25 and 26, 2010. On the May 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell talk with callers about the previous night's WWE Raw, breaking news analysis of the Raw TV ratings, Bret Hart in a short-term Raw GM role?, Batista's strong performance on Raw, Jon Lovitz and the Raw guest-hosting concept needing to go, WWE needing to build new stars but probably going back to Vince McMahon's character, news on Carlito needing rehab, suggestions for radical changes to TNA PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell discuss NXT tonight, the next phase of the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole feud, whether NXT will continue past this season, TNA's financial and roster situation discussed in-depth, whether house shows can help boost TNA financially, when changes might be coming, and more. Then on the May 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers about the previous night's WWE NXT show, the future of NXT, the future of the Tuesday night timeslot after next week's finale, TNA giving away another PPV-caliber match on free TV this week, WWE & TNA PPV concepts/gimmicks, Jack Swagger as long-term champion, Bret Hart as long-term Raw GM, Hulk Hogan's lawsuit, a general overview of ROH TV, Sid Vicious to WWE or TNA, WWE booking title changes TNA style, TNA creating a Championship Ranking like ROH's Pick Six, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss more the TNA Rankings, Evolve trying to make wins & losses count, Caldwell's fantasy booking on creating a schedule and "season" to differentiate the product, Chris Jericho's quotes on TNA, Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Tweet last night, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (5-21-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller with Tony Schiavone from the AEW announce team. The following are the topics Wade and Tony cover in (rough) chronological order: Which match should go on last on Saturday night at Double or Nothing – the AEW World Title match or the TNT Championship match.A look at the history of when World Title matches have and haven’t gone on last as a rule.The role of a secondary title in a promotion, and some of the best examples of secondary titles and standout rivalries.Should the TNT Title in essence become a TV Title?Some thoughts on the Arn Anderson-Jake Roberts segment last night.The pros and cons of scripted promos and overly-produced announcing.A funny Young Bucks story about his first interview with them.What MJF is like behind the scenes compared to on-air.Crazy stories about Tony Khan (really!).How he has adjusted his announcing without fans in attendance.How much he knows about what’s going to happen on Dynamite when he’s announcing live.What it’s like working for Tony Khan and AEW in generalAfter that, the full Cody media conference call from earlier this afternoon covering a range of AEW Double or Nothing topics, changes AEW has made in the PPV card and in general because of the coronavirus situation, the way the TNT Title and AEW World Title will relate to the contendership rankings, MJF’s future, whether they’ll exclusively run empty-venue Dynamite shows at Daily’s Place or venture out, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

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 cover these topics: Why too much wrestling on one weekend can be a good thing rather than exhausting.AEW Double or Nothing falloutReview of key happenings at a newsworthy Saturday Night's Main Event.The new Paul Heyman faction expandingWhy The Judgment Day is the best story to follow in pro wrestling todayMoney in the Bank outlook at this pointWWE's lack of formal acknowledgment of Jim Ross's cancer diagnosisReaction to the "Dark Side of the Ring" on DaffneyMailbag on "Speedball" Mike Bayley, Kazuchikia Okada and Money in the Bank early favorites Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 20 and 21, 2010. On the May 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller had a live discussion with callers on main topics of the NXT angle with Michael Cole and Daniel Bryan, WWE insulting the audience with the angle, Vince McMahon looking for a reaction, why the angle doesn't work, plus a proposal on TNA cutting back their PPVs from 12 to 4 per year, what it would accomplish, TNA being forced to change booking, plus expected TNA roster cuts, why it might not accomplish anything, who should be cut hypothetically, and much more. Then on the May 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks includes a discussion with live callers on TNA Impact, the oddball Top 10 Rankings, X Division booking, the messy Abyss- Desmond Wolfe-Chelsea storyline, Sting's muddy character, Bret Hart as Raw GM?, what to do with U.S. Title, breaking news analysis of Carlito's release, does WWE want Mickie James back?, MVP getting a push on Smackdown, a third party to push WWE and/or TNA, what Jim Ross would do in TNA, Shelton Benjamin a centerpiece star in TNA, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Over the Limit PPV line-up match by match and talk more about Carlito's release. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-26-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss WWE Elimination Chamber, Booker T’s color commentary, NXT Takeover, Dean Ambrose push, Austin at WM32, Lana-Rusev-Dolph Ziggler, Cena, Ambrose, WWE-NXT dynamic, more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed how TNA has mishandled Destination America publicity, PPV vs. Network evolution, why doesn’t WWE end up with more black stars, Shelton Benjamin’s shortcomings, will Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns turn, should U.S. Title move to NXT, the TNA-Eric Bischoff/Jason Harvey lawsuit, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-21-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Jim Ross with his reaction to Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens appearing on NXT and Raw this week, WWE’s brand split history and future prospects, TNA-DestAmerica, his schedule these days, Jerry Lawler documentary, the Divas Division, and more with live callers and email questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Double or Nothing PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol. They begin with thoughts on the "Hangman" Page-Will Ospreay dynamic and predictions, and then march through the rest of the line-up ending with Anarchy in the Arena. After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing Double or Nothing and other AEW topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 18 and 19, 2010. On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member? Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more. Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the Undertaker documentary, the AEW Double or Nothing line-up, Drew Gulak, potential NXT call-ups including Keith Lee and Damien Priest, how Impact is doing with its TV show during the coronavirus area, and more. And then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason cover other topics including whether AEW’s PPV should be free on TNT, Bobby Lashley’s build to title shot, Tony Khan honeymoon period with fans, mystery hacker, WWE women’s reshuffling after Becky Lynch indefinite hiatus, the heavy-handed Edge-Randy Orton hype, and is Brandi Rhodes unfairly over-criticized. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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 Greg Parks. They discuss these topics: A thorough preview of AEW Double or Nothing including thoughts on the build for each of the matches starting with "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay.A thorough preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and a look at key segments and angles from Raw last night that set the stage.Mailbag topics focused on WWE's weak TV match finishes lately really stacking up and risking to greatly disengage fan investment in marquee TV matches Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 14 and 17, 2010. On the May 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Brian Hoops features calls and discussion on last night's TNA Impact, TNA booking, a caller debate on the Samoa Joe-Matt Morgan set-up, Kevin Hall & Scott Nash winning the TNA Tag Titles, WWE's line to a wrestler "creative doesn't have anything for you," history of mid-card titles, TNA needing to clean up mid-card title picture, drop Global Title and add TV Title?, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Dixie Carter shoot interview, the Sacrifice PPV line-up, Nostalgia News, and more. Then on the May 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion from calls, emails, and chat room on tonight's WWE Raw, how the Bret Hart vs. The Miz match could play out, giving away PPV matches on free TV before the PPV, what does commercial-free actually mean?, ROH as a potential challenger to WWE, what ROH needs to become a bigger player, future ROH champion, TNA budget issues, real issue with who TNA will be cutting, TNA Sacrifice review, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss finishes and angles from the PPV, where Kurt Angle fits into storylines, King of the Mountain predictions, TNA booking four weeks of TV this week, Jack Swagger vs. Big Show, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-19-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Payback fallout on Raw, Kevin Owens’s Raw debut, mysterious Bryan injury, Triple H’s NXT media conference call, Samoa Joe, and more with live callers. Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email topics on what is TNA doing well, what derailed James Storm, Lucha Underground newbie advice, will Charlotte’s looks work against her, Dean Ambrose, Tag Teams in Pods, Jerry Lawler’s shrieks, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-14-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Piermarini, a former member of WWE Creative, who discussed Payback’s Fatal Four-way, Rusev, Billy Corgan-TNA, C.M. Punk’s UFC status, how WWE can create their own Ronda Rousey, could Jon Jones type of character work in pro wrestling, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 12 and 13, 2010. On the May 12, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch's Pat McNeil took live calls on a wide array of subjects including the Eric Bischoff-Paul Heyman relationship, the previous night's NXT cuts and the future of NXT, Daniel Bryan's position in WWE, The Miz's upside as a top star, Randy Orton's journey to being a babyface, Kimbo Slice as a pro wrestler, Vickie Guerrero's return, Scott Hall's potential to contribute to Impact, and more. Then on the May 13, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Greg Parks from PWTorch talked Impact rating prediction, evaluating women wrestlers, IC Title situation, Scott Hall as a mentor, and more with live callers throughout. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 10 and 11, 2010. On the May 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they talk about whether TNA should switch to targeting kids and families as Matt Morgan just suggested, and also how they can win back fans of UFC. They field phone calls on Sting's gimmick, John Cena's popularity, PPV pricing, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about Batista's contract situation and whether he'd be a good fit with TNA, Jim Ross's options and status, and more. Then on the May 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell discussed Raw TV ratings, what the ratings indicate about the Raw brand, a review of the previous night's Raw, WWE's Raw product lacking an internal logic, Eric Bischoff's extensive interview, Gordon Solie and Jim Ross comparisons, TNA's product, their future if Thursdays don't work out again, future plans for the Raw GM role, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a review of Kurt Angle's latest quotes, Jeff Hardy's legal situation, the "rape angle" on Impact this week, Tiger Woods, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell to discuss the Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes match on NXT TV including the upside of Grimes and the value of Balor to NXT as a top star, an in-depth discussion on the career of the Road Warriors and an evaluation of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on them this week, thoughts on the NXT vs. AEW ratings this week, reaction to the Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders basketball game, AEW’s Mike Tyson announcement and the upside of how he could be utilized, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: In-depth discussion on Sabu's career and where he fits in on an ECW depth chart of biggest stars in that company's history and some personal anecdotesA look at the latest happenings in WWE after Backlash including thoughts on the state of the new Paul Heyman faction and whether Seth Rollins will sacrifice his singalongs to get actual heel heatA preview of AEW Beach Break including Samoa Joe as a challenger, the big tag match, and moreA variety of other topics related to Saturday Night's Main Event, AEW residency twice this summer for TV events, the state of TNA, and moreAnd some sidebars including Grand Old Day history in St. Paul and how it relates to pro wrestling's popularity Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 6 and 7, 2010. On the May 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops features calls on WWE's PPV business, WrestleMania PPV buys trending downward, Vince McMahon denying UFC's effect on buys, stock market reaction to WWE's financials, how WWE could change PPV promotional habits, Edge-Randy Orton hype a step in the right direction, how TNA encourages viewers not to order PPVs, TNA having the template of Samo Joe-Kurt Angle, and more. The preiously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes an overview of where WWE is business-wise and as a brand, plus Nostalgia News & Notes on Cauliflower Alley Club, the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Hoops's involvement in a DVD Roundtable, and a big-name wrestler turning down a HOF invite. Then on the May 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss the TNA ranking system and fan voting, then take calls for an hour including whether the Dan Puder-Kurt Angle shoot incident has frightened WWE management away from doing anything reality-based with NXT, extended thoughts on the approach WWE is taking with NXT, the miscasting of A.J. Styles and possible motivation for it, and many other subjects. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they talk about what TNA should do with Ric Flair and how Smackdown is shaping up post-draft. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-12-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss Daniel Bryan’s announcement, the addition of Elimination Chamber on WWE Network, Dean Ambrose’s chances, Raw’s rating, GFW latest, Billy Corgan in TNA, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed George Schire, pro wrestling author and historian, who gave eye-witness details on the emotional Verne Gagne funeral earlier this week, including details on Gene Okerland and Greg Gagne speeches, amends being made, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 4 and 5, 2010. On the May 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell talk at the start about various angles on TNA and Spike TV moving Impact back to Thursdays. Then they take calls for the rest of the show mostly about Impact, including frustrations with the previous night's show and various perspectives on their Monday run and their future. Plus other subjects including Raw are touched on. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Randy Orton-Edge segment on Raw including how well that segment worked for both characters, plus thoughts on the Chris Jericho/Miz tag team, the chances of Impact going live on Thursdays, and more. Then on the May 5, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed the TNA Title Contender polling and how it's totally messing up the prescribed narrative being pushed by the current creative and management regime. They take calls on whether a WWE poll also be that out of line with the creative team's choices, thoughts on Chris Jericho & Miz as a team, the Edge-Christian and Edge-Orton promos, ideas for undercard tag teams in WWE, Daniel Bryan's push, the pros and cons of rotating which title is defended on WWE PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions and address the potential of Rock returning to WWE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 30 and May 3, 2010. On the Apr. 30, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill interacted with phone callers, emails, and chat room questions on WWE's annual business meeting, WWE's PPV buy drop explanation, International WWE biz, the WWE Draft, PWTorch Poll on next to feud with Cena and Swagger, TNA's ratings & replay ratings, TNA's future management & on Spike TV, how Jim Ross could fit in, Awesome Kong's feud with Bubba, Kong's interview today, women's wrestling, weekend wrestling preview, and more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes a complete review of the PWTorch Poll on who should feud with Jack Swagger on Smackdown, the state of the Smackdown brand, Christian's potential push, and more. Then on the May 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net took live calls on the breaking news regarding TNA Impact moving back to Thursdays, with a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons, the possible spin, the possibility of ever getting back to Mondays, and more. Also, live calls ask about Jim Ross, TNA taking Impact on the road, The O-Zone segment, the Love Sponge-Kong controversy, and much more. In the 18 minute previously VIP-exclusive AfterShow, Powell and Keller discuss the WWE Draft results with our picks for winners and losers, possible feuds for Chris Jericho and Jack Swagger, Big Show as a PPV headlining babyface, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Today we flash back five years (5-5-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and WWE’s Kickoff shows with a discussion focused on Sunday’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV. They look at each competitor in every match and the pros and cons of each of them winning, the likelihood of various outcomes, cases for dark horse candidates, and why some obvious outcomes might not be so obvious including Men’s MITB, Women’s MITB, Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt, and the rest. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow just for members, they discuss the wild format at WWE headquarters and the range of possibilities (good and bad) for setting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

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 cover these topics: The Paul Heyman-Bron Breaker-Seth Rollins dynamicJey Uso vs. Seth RollinsSurprises on the roster cutbacks by WWE and who would and wouldn't be a good pick-up for AEWA preview of WWE BacklashA preview of AEW DynamiteThoughts on the latest developments with MJF and Hurt SyndicateThe Owen Hart Tournament going into the finalsAEW taking residence for TV this summer at 2300 Arena (formerly ECW Arena)Reaction to the new Freestyle Wrestling show with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 28 and 29, 2010. On the Apr. 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell takes phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA Impact's TV rating, TNA lacking basic pacing required for episodic TV, the NXT show, NXT competitions, where Daniel Bryan fits into WWE's plans, perhaps moving a GM to Raw with the guest hosts, and more on TNA ratings. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a discussion on whether "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero would be better off in WWE (as mid-carder with an audience) or TNA (a star without an audience), and more. Then on the Apr. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including the TNA Impact rating, Draft Fallout, Women's Wrestling, Raw's disappointing ratings, NXT's future with struggling ratings for the "reality show" concept, Jim Ross's future, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-5-2015), Wade and Jason discussed the 2.55 Raw rating, the Raw debut of Sami Zayn and whether it was a good introduction, Dean Ambrose being added to PPV line-up, GFW news, and more with live callers and various email topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon’s national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface character, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 23 and 26, 2010. On the Apr. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE roster cuts, WWE having a solid core of good wrestlers, Big Show as potential GM, African-American Four Horsemen, Edge's future, TNA's emphasis on the TNA Title, trend back to emphasizing titles, a first-time-ever-wrestling-viewer's perspective on WrestleMania 25, more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes Cauliflower Alley Club perspective, a complete rundown of the Extreme Rules PPV, potential Draft moves, potential Orton-Swagger title chase this summer, and more. Then on the Apr. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host Jason Powell of prowrestling.net, they take live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including Mickie James's release, Undertaker's future, John Cena taping Batista's legs, the lack of athleticism on Extreme Rules, the potential of Raw going to three hours, and more. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss last night's Extreme Rules PPV, an upcoming indy show with the High Flyers of the AWA making an appearance together, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the 25th Anniversary segment on Triple H with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, Velveteen Dream controversy and future, the latest AEW-NXT ratings, AEW Double or Nothing line-up speculation, Money in the Bank developments and predictions, could CGI fans work on a wrestling show, the finals set up for the TNT Championship tournament, Money in the Bank developments and early predictions, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with Mick Foley, a pioneer of early hardcore style wrestling and one of his generation’s great promo artists. In this wide-ranging interview lasting well over an hour, Foley talks about these topics: His memories of the 1997 King of the Ring match with Triple H that was highlighted on Raw last week in the Triple H Career Moment Countdown.Advice Triple H gave him about his in-ring style as a babyface.His thoughts on empty arena wrestling, his memories of Backlash 1999's Boiler Room match with Big Show and his Halftime Heat match with The Rock (including a great story on helping Rock prepare by watching the Terry Funk vs. Jerry Lawler empty arena match).The parallels of The Fiend/Bray Wyatt and Mankind/Mick Foley characters with a critique of Bray's early work.How he feels about pro wrestling still happening despite the rest of entertainment shutting down due to the coronavirus.His thoughts on Vince McMahon and how he has changed over the years.Memories of working for Joe Pedicino and his Global Wrestling Federation.NXT starting a true developmental off-shoot where wrestlers can find their voice in a smaller setting.His son working behind the scenes in NXT and where his son's passion lies.Working with Big Show on his new Netflix sitcom series.Did Big Show have the career he deserved?His kinship with Chris Jericho and thoughts on the long-lasting career he's had.A great anecdote about Japanese wrestling culture, Jericho bulking up, and Jericho's approach to t-shirts in Japan.What prompted him to compliment Samoa Joe's color commentary on Twitter.His thoughts on MVP and the new team of Cedric Alexander & Ricochet.His opinion on Drew McIntyre as a centerpiece top act in WWE.His updated thoughts on the women's division in WWE including Becky Lynch.VIP AFTERSHOW TOPICS… Any interest in writing another wrestling book and the plot idea he has in mind.Mick’s position on semi-colons and commas.Someone who betrayed his trust and how it changed his approach to interacting online.Which two or three wrestlers did he have the most fun working with.His thoughts on Undertaker breaking character and diving into social media and long-form interviews, in light of Mick’s Hall of Fame speech comment about not wanting to live in a world where Undertaker is Tweeting.What he’s doing to fill his time isolating himself during the coronavirus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: A review of Becky Lynch's explanation for turning heel and whether this turn is better than the last onePaul Levesque's scattershot introductions of key NXT women wrestlers latelyA preview of AEW Dynamite including asking the most pertinent question: Who is the weirdest and quirkiest of Kenny Omega, Speedball Mike Bayley, and Mark Briscoe including speculation on what weird thing is most likely going on Speedball's basement.Thoughts on the MJF-Hurt Syndicate storylineThe Jon Moxley-Samoa Joe match in two weeks.Adam Copeland rationalizing the hardcore gore aspects of his Moxley matchGiving Tony Khan credit for not taking the bait from Nick KhanAEW marketing the affordability of their ticket prices, a contrast to WWE's prices these daysOne specific suggestion for AEW to improve attendance and encourage repeat visits from paying customers at live eventsJoe Hendry fallout as a TNA Champion who got crushed by Randy Orton at WrestleManiaPraise for The Pat McAfee promo on RawThoughts on the disappointing start to the new Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker-Paul Heyman faction after last night's RawSome notes on Wade's 30 Years Ago Raw report including Hunter Hearst Helmsley's first segment on Raw lasting a half-secondSome TV show recommendations too somewhere in there including "Hacks," "The Pitt," and "Your Friends & Neighbors" with Jon HammVIP EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW TOPICS What WWE is paying a price for right now when it comes to crowd responses that won't be easy to fix overnight but there are obvious steps they can takeShould Seth Rollins be the lead in the new Heyman Alliance?Is there still a chance Becky Lynch joins Seth and Heyman and Breakker?Chris Jericho contract season beginsWhy there's so little buzz over WWE buying AAA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025