Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (10-13-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Scott Hudson, former WCW announcer with stints with WWE and TNA also. He reminisces about the Monday Night War era, calling Nitros, the backstage atmosphere as the WCW era came to a close, his thoughts on the rise of Goldberg and predictions on the difference he’ll make in his return, the art of wrestling announcing changing over the decades, and more, including live caller questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 29 and Oct. 3, 2011.On the Sept. 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the Uso arrest and how it could impact their push, Shawn Michaels returning to a Smackdown taping and what it says about WWE's view of Smackdown right now, Hulk Hogan's GMA interview no-selling TNA and Hogan appearing to have checked out, a long discussion of WWE TV Network pros and cons of being on cable vs. trying new media, Hell in a Cell PPV predictions starting in the Livecast and finishing in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, and a final discussion of tonight's Impact Wrestling to conclude the show.Then on the Oct. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers what to expect on Raw following the Hell in a Cell PPV, issues with Sin Cara's character after the HIAC PPV match disaster, the rise of Mark Henry and whether it's tied to Smackdown's ratings success, Jim Ross's PPV return and having to battle awful color commentary, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they present analysis of Hell in a Cell hype on Raw, Ring of Honor's semi-national TV debut pros and cons, John Cena, Miz-Truth, and more, plus the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with subjects including Chris Jericho, Mick Foley, Undertaker, and Vince McMahon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (10-5-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They covered these topics:Review of the reshuffled WWE roster after the draft beginning with Raw’s men’s division, tag team division, and women’s division, then Smackdown’s mens, tag team, and women’s division. They isolate key wrestlers and look at potential opponents including Becky Lynch, Big E, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, and Bobby Lashley.Did AEW Rampage’s ratings indicate it’s more of a burden already for Tony Khan than a success, and different ways to read the ratings so far with the additions of C.M. Punk, Bryan Danielson, and Adam Cole.Thoughts on Impact not benefiting greatly from AEW wrestlers crossing over and some AEW Dynamite analysis in general.BONUS MAILBAG:Could a billionaire start a third major promotion with the talent out there?Is AEW booking young rising stars to have enough wins? Will WWE pay a price for not being the promotion young wrestlers aspire to work for?Did AEW’s wrestler EVPs earn their executive titles and do the EVPs even get along with each other anymore?Does Jason stand by his comments ten years ago about Cody Rhodes’s potential?Is Cody avoiding trying to be a top wrestler in AEW for fear of failure given deep roster of top stars in AEW? Did USA Network overpay for WWE and does “Dark Side of the Ring” hurt their image to get a new TV deal?Were announcers too harsh on Dana Brooke before she took a beating on Raw from Shayna Baszler?Also reaction to the first episode of “Rhodes to the Top” including early impressions of Cody and Brandi and the behind the scenes look at AEW.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:Evaluating the Roman Reigns-L.A. Knight face-to-face and speculation what WWE is aiming for in terms of fan response, assuming they even aim for anything anymore in these situations. Did LA Knight look like he belonged? Was Reigns remotely likable? Which of the wide array of speculation on outcomes seems viable and most intriguing or effective?Some Minnesota VIkings (4-0) talk!A look back at the AEW tribute show to Pac, plus Jon Moxley's growth as a character in these circumstances.How is Will Ospreay's early title reign going, especially in the context of being the top wrestler reacting publicly to the death of a beloved colleague?Initial reaction to Clockwork Orange matchWhat's going on with Paul Heymman's obsession/infatuation with Oba Femi, is Bron Breakker getting downgraded, is it even possible Oba will choose to align with Heyman?Full preview of the Money in the Bank line-up and evaluating of some aspects of the buildFull preview of TNA Bound for Glory with breaking news on a shift in the start timeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.