Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Today we jump back 15 years to the Nov. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed last night's Raw including the return of The Rock, the final hype for Survivor Series, the Michael Cole Challenge with Jim Ross, the return of Mick Foley with a "This Is Your Life" John Cena segment, and more from Raw, plus other topics, a lot of live callers, and a lot of email 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 the Nov. 11, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers a ton of topics including TNA's new developmental partnership with OVW, that night's TNA Impact and whether TNA can sell the hosts on a Livecast Sunday for the Turning Point PPV, Kevin Nash's promo on Raw, whether the Kliq is coming back to WWE TV, a lot of discussion on John Cena from a variety of angles, Teddy Long as an authority figure vs. other authority figures and why he works in his role, a look ahead to possible 2012 WWE Hall of Fame candidates, whether Rock and Randy Savage will co-headline the HOF, why Sid Vicious isn't in the Hall of Fame, and other topics.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked at The Undertaker's potential Hall of Fame speech and/or presentation, whether Taker would get more or less of a send-off compared to Ric Flair, C.M. Punk's standing after the Summer of Punk, whether Mark Henry was nearing the end of his career after this current run, Caldwell makes a case for Jake Roberts's DDT being the no. 1 finisher, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Today we flash back five years (11-9-2021) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, a AEW Full Gear PPV Preview Roundtable with guest co-hosts Tyler Sage and Eric Krol from PWTorch. They march through the card beginning with the Kenny Omega vs. “Hangman” Adam Page main event for the AEW World Title and discuss the pros and cons of various outcomes. They discuss the hype for C.M. Punk vs. Eddie Kingston so far, and likely outcome and match quality of the rest of the match with predictions.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 cover the following topics:The Crown Jewel situation including the bombings, Adam Pearce on social media, Bronson Reed held over with medical issues, and the suspect timing of Gunther's dark match loss on Raw last nightReaction to breaking news on Kirk Cousins returning to the Minnesota VikingsThe John Cena Classic and ideas for potential matches that make senseEthan Page's new bravado after his IC Title win including models with himTeam Mexico vs. Team USA and whether it ought to be more than just a straight-forward novelty match with a nostalgic format (Mailbag topic)The 946 and The Bloodline with the return of Jacob Fatu and what worked and what seemed missingA look at last week's AEW Blood & Guts episode of Dynamite including the key matches and other segments (Mailbag topics)A look at this Saturday's AEW Full Gear PPVThe latest on the AEW-Sundance dynamicBecome 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 Nov. 9, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, McNeill interviewing DGUSA executive Gabe Sapolsky about this weekend's triple shot iPPVs with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican also on the show. Sapolsky also talks about branding DGUSA, going head-to-head vs. TNA's PPV on Sunday, current state of independents, and more. Plus, in the VIP Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joins the show for an in-depth discussion of the independent scene, Live Events Center, and VIP Mailbag on topics of the week.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 (11-8-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net. They talked about the latest Survivor Series hype, the big Cruiserweight announcement, 205 Live’s prospects, where NXT fits into the landscape, the prospects of a Shane McMahon-Brock Lesnar match at WrestleMania, Shane being added to Survivor Series, and more with caller and email contributions.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed a wide range of topics including TNA seeming to have a future and why Fight Network was providing it, would Hulk Hogan or C.M. Punk returning make a difference, latest thoughts on FloSlam, why is there a four man Smackdown announce team, who are the next prospects from NXT to make it big on the main roster, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (11-7-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Gabe Sapolsky for the first 30 minutes and then Steve Austin for the next 75 minutes.Sapolsky, VIP of Talent Relations and Creative for EVOLVE and WNN, discusses the FloSlam streaming affiliation and what it means to indy wrestling and the development of talent, WWE’s reaction, who his top stars are, what the marketing will be, and more.Then Steve Austin joins Wade to talk a lot of current events including evaluating the main event programs and wrestlers in WWE and what is working and not working, plus Goldberg’s return, the awkward Dean Ambrose interview on WWE Network, the prospects of a Shawn Michaels vs. A.J. Styles, thoughts on Charlotte, and then some UFC talk about Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey at the end. Plus, he gets listeners ready for CMT’s “Broken Skull Challenge” that starts up again with new episodes on CMT on Nov. 13.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 Nov. 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell, they discuss last night's Raw and the possible reasons for the drastic drop in the rating this week. They take live calls, answer email questions, and then in the VIP Aftershow tackle last week's TNA Impact show, Chris Jericho's future, 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 the Nov. 3, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers the WWE financials reported today, specifically focusing on WWE Network plans, WWE Studios issues, and PPV buyrates. Specific to PPV business, did WWE leave money on the table by rushing C.M. Punk back to TV, or was WWE justified in their decision-making? Also, discussion of John Cena on top in WWE and whether he was hurting other wrestlers or whether it was Creative issues, discussion of The Rock's Raw promo and the material he has to work with, and more. In the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they addressed listener email questions regarding wrestlers at NFL games, whether there were plans for a Hulk Hogan-Shane McMahon match after WM19, how long Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Vince Russo might last in TNA, and James Caldwell played the Name the TNA PPV on the Monthly Calendar Game.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 (11-2-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host PWTorch VIP analyst Rich Fann. They discuss these topics:The improvement in Raw since the draft kicked in and what stood out this week.Becky Lynch continues to strive to get booed while being cheered, is Seth the answer?Cody Rhodes attempting to get cheeredReflecting “Rhodes to the Top”C.M. Punk “disappointed” in Eddie Kingston’s behavior – is that cringy?Bryan Danielson shining in AEW so far, where does Kingston match rankThe Halloween themed matches on AEW and WWE TVROH’s announcement that they’re going on hiatus after Final BattleMLW changes and can they fill in gap left by ROHT-Bar vs. Damien Priest on Raw in a hard-hitting match, can T-Bar be saved?Paul Heyman’s interview with Kayla Braxton on Smackdown about Brock-ReignsBron Breakker progress and upside based on NXT 2.0 work so farBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.