The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Ten years ago this week, PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interviewed longtime pro wrestling announcer Jim Ross including Ross’s point of view on today’s WWE struggles, how fans can make a difference, what would help Roman Reigns, and so much more. Live callers and email questions were weaved throughout the conversation. 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 Dec. 9, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers the Nexus group and the future of the group, where John Cena fits into a potential Nexus split, John Cena as Kanye West at the Slammys?, why no one was discussing the Slammys on Raw, Raw GM, TNA's handling of Jeff Hardy at Final Resolution, Chris Jericho's future, TNA build for Jeff Jarrett, origins of ring ropes, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a question on Lay-Cool allowed back on Raw springs a discussion on logic holes and storyline gaps in pro wrestling, plus an in-depth discussion of Final Resolution and a vigorous debate on how to evaluate and rate a TNA PPV, especially when the company's product seems to be irrelevant. 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 Dec. 11, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, who discussed Samoa Joe's future, WWE-UFC, Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler, NXT season four premiere (including Jason Bateman, R-Truth, Byron Saxton, and Brodus Clay), Triple H's return, 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 (12-8-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presented a special Top Guy Tuesday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host PWTorch's Rich Fann. They review in depth the top World Championship reigns on WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown, AEW Dynamite, and New Japan with a lengthy focus on Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns, Kenny Omega, and Tetsuya Naito including a discussion on their strengths and weaknesses that could determine whether they hold the titles well into 2021, and if they didn't, who were the top options to take the titles from them. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed NXT, MLW, Impact, and ROH. 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: What does WWE have in mind for Oba Femi vs. Cody Rhodes at SNME? What now for Ricky Saints after losing the NXT Title? Is it worth John Cena "giving back" if the dominant narrative in WWE and NXT is how awesome Cena is at giving back? Gunther vs. Cena possibilities Is the masked guy Austin Theory? Or Chris Jericho? TNA's new deal with AMC and where TNA fits into the landscape The L.A. Knight beatdown that felt like him being written off TV MAILBAG Comparing Eddie Kingston to Austin Theory in terms of their nearly opposite strengths and weaknesses Are the multi-person and multi-team feuds another weakness of Paul Levesque's booking scheme because, frankly, it just makes fans have to think too hard weighing who to root for? 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 Dec. 6 and 7, 2010. On the Dec. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers last night's TNA Final Resolution PPV, the Jeff Hardy situation, TNA's lack of responsibility and accountability, Samoa Joe's contract status and whether he'll turn up in WWE, tonight's Raw and which of the plotlines will receive the most attention, when the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame inductees might be announced, why Shawn Michaels might receive main event HOF induction status this coming year, Jeff Jarrett vs. Triple H in a big foot contest, a tribute to "Dandy" Don Meredith with Bruce singing!, and more. Then on the Dec. 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and Jason Powell, they discussed the Raw main event featuring Miz vs. Jerry Lawler, plus the King of the Ring tournament, C.M. Punk on commentary, TNA Impact Thanksgiving ratings, Jeff Jarrett's MMA spoof and latest push, and more during the Livecast. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Rock's "Faster" movie which Jason saw and go more in-depth on Raw analysis of other subjects. 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 (12-8-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell took calls and vent with callers once again over the decline of Monday Night Raw, the wretched final segment with Sheamus and Roman Reigns, the ridiculous USA Network commercials with Reigns and Wyatt Family, and more with a ton of caller interaction and no shortage of passionate rants. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they continued their discussion on Raw including whether Roman Reigns would even be good at being a heel if he turned, plus email questions from listeners. 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're jumping back to two interviews. Ten years ago this week, we published a PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with former ECW World Hvt. Champion Justin Credible who discussed his decision to retire and what it felt like wrestling his last match, what he plans to do with his life now, his critique of the current wrestling scene, and some late 1990s stories of being roommates with Triple H for six months and his thoughts on his ascension. Live callers contribute questions throughout the show. Then we present the Dec. 9, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast when PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill welcomed the All-Star Panel of Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic lucha libre and wrestling interviewer Scott Fishman breaking some news and talking about the the latest happenings with live calls and emails. 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 Dec. 2 and 3, 2010. On the Dec. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the breaking news on MVP's release and cover the news from all angles for the first 30 minutes of the show, then discuss how WWE has handled Alex Riley's DUI, The Miz's first week as WWE Champion, whether WWE's announcers could be shifted around as a result of the Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole feud, C.M. Punk's work on commentary, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they attempt to look at a question on what wrestling might look like today if WCW bought WWE, plus discuss Miz's ESPN interview and how he's presenting himself as champion, the NXT Season 4 cast, TNA's Final Resolution PPV on Sunday, and more. Then on the Dec. 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell, he discusses with live callers breaking news of TNA's Impact ratings, analysis of the ratings trend, TNA's final hype for Final Resolution, the state of wrestling announcing in WWE & TNA, Smackdown woes and how to improve the show, Top 3 shake-ups on Raw, why some listeners are hopeful for Raw going forward, direction of Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler, whether and when WWE will reveal the Raw GM, 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 Dec. 1, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they talked more about the Jerry Lawler WWE Title shot on Monday, whether an entertaining heel is good or bad for business, season four of NXT and who is included and excluded and perhaps why, the McNeill Event Center segment, and in the VIP Aftershow a discussion on how to best push Daniel Bryan, among other subjects. 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 (12-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the pros and cons of various paths for the AEW Title after Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega, comparing Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre as co-top-acts for WWE, a preview of NXT Takeover, evaluating the strengths of ROH’s weekly TV show, the return of MLW, grading how Impact has used the wrestlers who debuted months ago at Slammiversary, NXT vs. AEW ratings last week and predictions for this week, where Adam Pearce came from and why he’s ascended to his current position, Retribution and Hurt Business, the shocking Jimmy Rave amputation story, Rhea Ripley’s frustrating journey, the Randy Orton-Fiend feud, 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 columnist and PWTorch podcast host Greg Parks. They discuss these topics: In-depth analysis of the TNA-AMC TV deal, what it means and what it doesn't mean, the use of legacy stars vs. finding younger or lesser-known wrestlers to push, the state of the TNA Knockouts division, the WWE relationship's pro and cons, Santana, Leon Slater, the effect on AEW, more The announcement last night of Bron Breakker getting a World Title match against C.M. Punk at the Netflix Raw anniversary show, plus who would be next if Punk wins or if Breakker wins The Last Time Is Now Tournament finals and what happens if L.A. Knight actually wins? Plus, has the Cena Retirement Tour been an overall success? AEW Continental Classic early results and various scenarios going forward 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. 30, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed the Raw main event featuring Miz vs. Jerry Lawler, plus the King of the Ring tournament, C.M. Punk on commentary, TNA Impact Thanksgiving ratings, Jeff Jarrett's MMA spoof and latest push, and more during the Livecast. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss Rock's "Faster" movie which Jason saw and go more in-depth on Raw analysis of other subjects. 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 (12-1-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to vent with callers over the decline of WWE Monday Night Raw, Sheamus's second week as champion, the formation of the League of Nations, and more. There are few passionate rants from Keller and calmer words of wisdom from Powell throughout. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Divas on Raw, Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, Sheamus, Roman Reigns, NXT, 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 podcasts, we're jumping back to two interviews - one from Paul Heyman and another from Bob Roop. Ten years ago this week, we published a PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with Paul Heyman from 1992 that aired live on his KFAN Pro Wrestling Focus radio show. In this interview, Heyman predicts super-stardom for Steve Austin and explains why he never paid for a wrestling ticket. This show also includes news coverage at the start of the and live callers. Then we present the Dec. 2, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast when Pat McNeill interviewed Bob Roop, a territory veteran wrestler who reacted to Raw from earlier in the week, his thoughts on the terms "jobber" and "enhancement talent," who was the most over-pushed wrestler in WCW, the Authority taking up so much TV time, WWE asking which other TV shows fans watch, Charlotte mentioning the death or Reid on the air, 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 Nov. 26 and 29, 2010. On the Nov. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the product being stale & irrelevant, the next young WWE star to hold a major title, Randy Orton heel turn?, Daniel Bryan's standing in WWE and going forward, The Miz's WWE Title win and whether it was the right move, Robert Roode staying flat over a six-year period, how to use veterans in TNA, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more discussion of the QOTD on next young champ, including Del Rio and Morrison, Bobby Heenan, Nostalgia News & Notes, plus 20 years ago Torch Newsletter Flashback breaking down a poor time for wrestling in 1990s and big news of the day. Then on the Nov. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers tonight's three-hour WWE Raw, predictions for who wins King of the Ring, WWE's business taking another hit with the October PPV buys announced, TNA Impact and the overall state of TNA, Miz's first night as WWE champion on Raw, the Juan Cena gimmick, whether Owen Hart and/or Eric Bischoff will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Leslie Nielsen, 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 Nov. 22 and 25, 2010. On the Nov. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers Survivor Series last night, fall-out from John Cena's "firing," how to book the follow-up on Raw, the "swerve" of Randy Orton retaining the WWE Title, when The Miz could cash in MITB (no one thought tonight on Raw!), WWE's main event style, Edge not being a PG character, is PG to blame for WWE's business woes?, Randy Orton as WWE champion, will Vince McMahon return to TV?, and more. Then on the Nov. 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller took live phone calls for the first 15 covering the headline news of the day on "Juan Cena," plus other WWE topics and The Miz's title reign, promo styles in WWE vs. TNA, and other subjects. The last portion of the Thanksgiving special included a Vintage Audio Torch Roundtable from 1991 discussing the Survivor Series PPV. 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 (11-26-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a very special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade reunited with former longtime PWTorch assistant editor and PWTorch podcast host James Caldwell. They haven’t done a podcast together in more than four years. James talks about his decision to leave the Torch, how he’s kept up with pro wrestling since, and what it’s like shopping for a job when your resume says your last job was working for a pro wrestling newsletter and podcast company. Then they talk about James’s thoughts on changes in the industry since he was immersed in it covering it full time through 2016, including his impressions of Roman Reigns as a heel, the big surprise rise of AEW over the last year or so, the Chris Jericho-MJF skit, what John Cena’s legacy is likely to be, what happens next with Vince McMahon – does he keep going as he is or sell the company with a big cash-out, 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 Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist An overview of the AEW Continental Classic, the politics involving New Japan that could create consternation with the booking, matches to look forward to, and more Reaction to Samoa Joe beating "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW Title at Full Gear, where things go from here, whether Hook was a worthwhile cause of the title change, and how Samoa Joe and Kazarian compare to each other with surprise title wins in recent weeks More thoughts on key happenings at Full Gear A recap and reaction to Ricochet and Jim Cornette having a verbal spat online over injuries Brock Lesnar's big fall on Raw Preview of the dynamics within each team in the men's and women's War Games matches, plus what exactly is at stake in these matches John Cea vs. Dominik Mysterio The latest on the tournament to determine Cena's final opponent, the story that might come out of the Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa match, and Penta's latest social media post 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 Nov. 18 and 19, 2010. On the Nov. 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops discuss the WWE Top 50 Superstars List, Goldberg's Hall of Fame credentials, Hulk Hogan's A&E special, more including a phone call from Sean Waltman! Then on the Nov. 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers WWE's six releases announced today, TNA Impact highlights, Impact ratings and the red flag ratings pattern, why a change was needed for TNA, WWE's Top 50 list that Parks wrote a column about in the PWTorch Newsletter, the perception TNA creates when they take wrestlers released by WWE, and more. Then i the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Survivor Series, predictions for the Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett with John Cena as ref title match, Kane vs. Edge, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.