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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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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Feb. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers TNA's "they" revelation on Impact, how the angle played out and how it could play out in future episodes, crowd reactions in the Impact Zone, an exclusive health update on Sir Oliver Humperdink from Brian, potential booking at Elimination Chamber leading to WrestleMania, how Mistico will fit in WWE, whether Alberto Del Rio's post-Rumble decision was announced too early, historically bad marquee matches at WrestleMania, role of managers in 2011, Lex Luger's ill-fated match to Summerslam '93, and other Nostalgia questions. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss two 20-years ago Torch Newsletters from the Flashback Series looking at WWF & WCW's business during war-time, WCW switching the World Title from Sting to Ric Flair, ol' Herb Abrams, Jeff Jarrett, and more.Then on the Feb. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Raw, Vince McMahon's potential short-term & long-term role, the CZW-Chikara viral video, Super Bowl and pro wrestling, Tough Enough, the direction of announcing, Michael Cole, Booker T on Smackdown commentary, Ric Flair, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Kelly Wells from the PWTorch Dailycast’s “PWT Talks NXT” program and PWTorch.com. They discuss the state of NXT heading into Takeover, Edge’s Royal Rumble win, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, NJPW-AEW potential, and some Mailbag questions on Cameron Grimes, Karion Kross, NXT in need of a reset, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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:A look at WrestleMania 42 ticket sales struggles, resale prices dipping below face value, ticket prices this year compared to last year, TKO arrogance or aggressiveness backfiringWrestleMania 42 line-up, from the strong C.M. Punk-Roman Reigns start to a potential drop-off afterward to load up night 1 and the rest of night 2 with WM-worthy match-upsSpeculation on where the mystery attack in all black attacking The Vision is goingAEW Dynamite and AEW Grand Slam previewAnti-ICE chants at Dynamite and where it could go from here, and should billionaires be excused from taking a strong public stand because they have "so much to lose"?TNA Impact after a month on AMCAnd more including some Super Bowl talkBecome 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 Feb. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Feb. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers a possible Undertaker-Sting match at WrestleMania, whether Sting will end up in TNA, "they" reveal on Thursday's Impact (non-spoiler discussion), WrestleMania 27 possible main events, hypothetical Kevin Nash Mania match, federal government's PPV piracy crack down, Miz-Morrison as a possible WrestleMania match, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dip into the McNeill Mailbag for questions on historical TNA heel stables, historical falls from grace for top stars, Bobby Heenan, and much more.Then on the Feb. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and columnist Greg Parks take phone calls on a variety of topics including more on WrestleMania's possibilities, Sting speculation, Daniel Bryan, Money in the Bank, and more. Plus at PWTorch Livecast callers also MMA fans? And in the VIP Aftershow, a review of a strong Smackdown last week and a review of the Top Ten WWE Misses of 2010 from Jon Mezzera's newsletter article.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-9-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell talked primarily on Daniel Bryan’s memorable retirement speech and his future.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason answered a range of email topics with even more angles on Daniel Bryan’s career and retirement and future. Also, a video breakdown of the seemingly odd Vince McMahon moment after the gathering for Daniel Bryan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (2-4-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former ECW Champion and long-time WWF wrestler Justin Credible (P.J. Polaco) regarding how WrestleMania 32 is shaping up, some thoughts on alternative universe version of WrestleMania 32, the long list of recent injuries, and more with live callers and email questions.Then, another interview from that week (2-3-2016), PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed back former WWE tag champion Trevor Murdoch for a live interview with calls & emails. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell broke down the news, events, and 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 two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 28 and 31, 2011.On the Jan. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, they discuss with live callers a big weekend calendar including detailed previews of ROH & PWG in LA, DGUSA's three shows, Royal Rumble in Boston that Sean will be attending live, plus Royal Rumble winner and booking predictions, potential Rumble surprises, how WWE might get from the Rumble through Elimination Chamber to WrestleMania, potential WrestleMania main events from both brands, plus lots of TNA talk on their strong ratings, angles on the show, hype for Feb. 3., the issue of how women are portrayed in TNA and WWE, and much more.Then on the Jan. 31, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Kevin Nash and Booker T returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble and how it affects TNA's Main Event Mafia angle, whether Nash and Booker T broke their word to TNA, the anticipated Royal Rumble fall-out on Raw, Alberto Del Rio winning the Rumble, pros and cons of the Rumble match, whether cute spots during the Rumble took away from Del Rio's win, the booking of Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Randy Orton-John Cena staredown that generated no reaction, and 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 two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 26 and 27, 2011.On the Jan. 26, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked with ten callers on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the Royal Rumble with callers for much of the show including various potential scenarios for the 40-man Rumble and title matches. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussed Smackdown in-depth including the Teddy Long angle, Dolph Ziggler's upside, The Corre, Smackdown's Rumble PPV hype, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix.” They discuss the appearance of Kenta on AEW Dynamite last night and how to interpret what it means for AEW and New Japan working together. Also a full rundown of AEW Dynamite, a full review of NXT on USA, a review of last week’s Smackdown, a full review of Monday Night Raw, a review of New Japan New Beginning happenings, and a preview of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night.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 Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics:Dissecting the Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment that closed out Raw last night. What could have been left out, what was essential, and did this segment cement this as the right choice to headline WrestleMania?Related listeners emailers including whether Cody Rhodes cost himself a chance to headline night 2 and what possible other headline matches did this displaceLiv Morgan's win, the pros and cons of other possible winners, the latest on Bianca Belair, and the overall Women's RumbleA.J. Styles removing his gloves and then putting them back on, and whether he'll be a good fit in AEW after the strong showings from Andrade and Tomasso Ciampa so farAEW Dynamite's momentum with a viewership boost last week and the general momentum with new stars, the returns of Kenny Omega and MJF, and overall bookingTNA Impact's week three viewership increase and overall product directionAva's immediate anti-ICE comments after leaving WWE"Hangman" Adam Page clearing up the details and content of photo with Marty ScurllThe latest New Japan roster departure and state of the companyListener email frustrated with lack of clean finishes in WWE TV main eventsBecome 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 Jan. 25, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took calls on the Royal Rumble and the previous night's Raw, Shawn Michaels Hall of Fame inductor candidates, and more with live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed TNA and Triple H.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (2-2-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell talked about WWE Raw, Fastlane, WrestleMania, NXT, the Hall of Fame, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed whether John Cena should try to wrestle at WrestleMania 32 even if he’s not 100 percent, is Cena too into his muscles like a cat lady who’s too into her cats, is Mark Henry a Hall of Famer, was A.J. Styles destined for MITB at WM, 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 two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 21 and 24, 2011.On the Jan. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops, they discussed with live callers TNA Impact from the previous night, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact storyline logic holes, WWE Hall of Fame, wide variety of Nostalgia questions on no. of promotions on TV 30 years ago, Rick Rude jumping from WWF to WCW, Ahmed Johnson, Midnight Express's recognition, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more Hall of Fame topics and dive into two Torch 20 years ago Newsletter Flashbacks covering big stories from early 1991.Then on the Jan. 24, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers that night's Raw, the WWE business downturn WWE revealed on Friday, storyline & creative & marketing & promotion issues WWE was faced with, changes to WWE's business model, former WWE writer John Piermarini's Torch Talk and how his comments on WWE's week-to-week approach was played out on WWE TV right now, potential Royal Rumble surprise entrants, Triple H, booking Edge vs. Miz on Raw, almost all of WWE's current champions babyfaces, plus PWTorch editor Wade Keller calls in for a quick bonus chat around the 40:00 mark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-28-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the WWE Network’s move to Peacock, is Impact better with Kenny Omega on the show regularly, the Cody-Shaq storyline, NXT and AEW’s relative strengths and weaknesses and the latest ratings analyzed, a look at the top tier of wrestlers in AEW’s ensemble stage, Royal Rumble predictions, options for Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, ROH’s early 2021 shows, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a bonus episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast previewing that Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble with Sam Roberts from the WWE Kickoff shows and the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast and Sirius XM radio. They discuss first at great length the men’s Royal Rumble match and the top tier possible winners, second-tier possibilities, and long-shots, with the pros and cons of various options as they relate to WrestleMania. Then they breakdown the women’s Rumble match and the three announced title matches including Goldberg challenging Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens challenging Roman Reigns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In a special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-26-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics who broke down the Peacock-WWE Network deal including how it would affect WWE’s business and WWE’s fans. Also, an overview of the WWE business model, how the pandemic has changed it, and where it could end up in five years based on the changing media landscape and various competing media empires who will vie for WWE’s product and fanbase. Plus, was WWE Network a success or not? Was the Wall Street Journal correct that this Peacock deal shows how tough it is for an independent streaming entity to succeed? What does this mean for non-U.S.-based fans? And more.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 PWTorch contributor and podcast host Kelly Wells. They discuss these topics:The Royal Rumble's format and structural changes over the decades regarding the build, the format, and the executionEvaluating possible outcomes this year for the men's and women's Rumble, plus dark horses, mid-match ideas, and moreEvolveThe journeys of Swerve Strickland and Andrade since NXT on the eve of their match on DynamiteNew Japan's 2026 and the Evil-WWE newsThe state of NXT in 2026 and suggested changesBecome 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 Jan. 19 and 20, 2011.On the Jan. 19, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Pat McNeill, they take ten calls on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH's TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry's push, Ted DiBiase's burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon's campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the VIP Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises.Then on the Jan. 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers Linda McMahon's potential 2012 Senate campaign, a lot of time spent discussing in-depth the various WWE, TNA, and independent wrestling styles, whether TNA can grow being a mix of old & new styles, the 2011 Hall of Fame, whether Eric Bischoff gets more flack than Vince McMahon for "stealing stars" in the 1990s vs. McMahon in the 1980s, Koko B. Ware in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (1-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell focused on the previous night’s Raw, the Fastlane main event, Royal Rumble fallout, and WrestleMania 32 scenarios and speculation, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed the pros and cons of The Rock’s segment and whether it was too long, too familiar, or too controversial. Also, looking at both sides of the A.J. Styles-TNA dispute, did Triple H give a babyface promo on Raw, and other questions from the mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (1-28-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed former WWF, WCW, and TNA creative team writer Ed Ferrara. He talks about stories working with Vince McMahon during the Attitude Era, the Survivor Series ’98 Rock turn, his transition to WCW and why it didn’t work out, working with A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe in TNA and thoughts on them in WWE/NXT, and passionate thoughts on NXT’s current product and why he’s such a fan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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Comments (34)

Rolando Alvarez

That was not the real Chris Benoit who killed his family, according to the autopsy he's brain was damaged from the concussions he suffered, so he wasn't sane of mind when he committed those horrible crimes

Sep 7th
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Bill Franco

I’m looking forward to the G1 this year should be great

Sep 16th
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Mc B

I can't listen to any podcast with clown Roberts

Aug 19th
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Greg Roark

Martin is in a pissy mood. Not very entertaining.

Nov 11th
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Jordan D

WHY IN THE HELL WOULD YOU SELECT FAIRPLAY AS A CO HOST??? CREDIBILITY G O N E..... OUT THA WINDOW.....

Jul 24th
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Avz1

The wrestling show I used to listen to where they would ask for monthly subscriptions for…. exclusive interviews and deep dives. Youtube has all the deep dives and wrestling news one would want. The monthly subscription model, to hear others talk about a scripted show , does not seem like a viable business model. This is just my opinion.

Jul 15th
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Mc B

It's so hard to listen to Bruce Mitchell talk sometimes with all the excessive Umms.

Jul 15th
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Sean Browne

kind of bad taste to put so many ads on then ask to pay them to take off the ads

Jul 6th
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paul doherty

The commercials would put you off. But I'm not paying money.

Jun 6th
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Ryan Campbell

over 45 commercials including commercials to get rid of the commercials, pretty bad.

Jun 5th
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Jean Michael Edwards

WAY too long to start! WAY TOO LONG

Jun 5th
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Peja

I just subscribed to this podcast, it seems like every episode is nothing but a 40-minute commercial for the podcast, if this doesn't change I'll be unsubscribing real soon. I don't have time in my life to listen to a 40 minute commercial

Jun 4th
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Justin Wiseman

wow. way to many commercials. in the first 22 minutes of the podcast only 7 minutes of it was the actual interview

Jun 4th
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Nick Shwartz

I'll read the highlights elsewhere holy shit. more ads than the fucking Superbowl.

Jun 4th
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Michael Noe

Just skip ahead to 17:36.

Jun 4th
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AR

Actual interview starts at time 14:30.

Jun 4th
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AR

The actual interview starts at time 11:20.

Jun 3rd
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Josue Llamas

this thing had more commercials than a 3 hr ep of raw. and it's the same ones over and over and it takes u 20 min to get to the interview. I was here just for ambrose not ur podcast.

Jun 3rd
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Chris Jones

way too many commercials. would never pay extra just to get rid of them. i just fast fwd.

Jun 3rd
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travis rodesiler

soooooooooooo many commercials

Jun 3rd
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