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Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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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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St Paul, MN

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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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English


Episodes
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INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): Jim Ross on Punk's WWE future, whether Lesnar beating Taker was the right call, did he always know finishes

5/11/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present the third and final installment of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. In this third and final installment, he gives his thoughts on the finish of Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar including a big teaser about a bombshell Shawn Michaels will reveal next week about that match, plus did he always know the finishes of matches ahead of time when he called them. Also, these other big topics are covered: Should WWE give wrestlers systematic time off, how should WWE handle the changing revenue stream with PPVs and WWE Network when it comes to wrestler payoffs, stories about dealing with wrestlers upset with pay, how he handled payroll for wrestlers when he was in charge, what big change he'd make in the structure of WWE, and more.

Duration:01:22:25

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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in horror movie on Raw, fallout from Extreme Rules, more

5/10/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-6-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in a horror movie on Raw, all the fallout from Extreme Rules, looking ahead into the summer, and more including live calls and emails on the Livecast and VIP Aftershow.

Duration:02:00:01

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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Gable Steveson, Becky's crowd response, Heyman's revelation, is TNA or NXT a better show now, more

5/10/2024
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics:

Duration:02:16:30

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jim Ross on what bugs him about "This is awesome!" Chants, what WWE alternatives are getting wrong, Bryan's push, more

5/8/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part two of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Adjusting to life being away from WWE, the relief he felt leaving the WWE HQs for the first time, what he misses most, major health changes he made this year and why, why he believes he understands the business, the danger of wrestling promotions getting away from fundamentals, what bugs him about the "This is awesome!" chants by fans, what WWE alternative groups are getting wrong, what about ROH impresses him but what he really wishes was different, the art of wrestling announcing, his view on the push of Daniel Bryan, and much more.

Duration:01:39:14

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): Jim Ross says Lawler is a top ten all-time wrestler, talks about Benoit's son getting into wrestling, more

5/7/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part one of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Jerry Lawler's place in history as a wrestler, Chris Benoit's son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humiliating request, how does he feel about his role in presenting the impostor Undertaker and Razor Ramon, and many other topics with live callers throughout.

Duration:01:31:40

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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk final Extreme Rules hype on Raw incl. Cena-Bray, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized

5/5/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-29-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss last night's hype for Extreme Rules on Raw including Cena-Bray Wyatt hype, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized by Kane, WWE Network hype, and more regarding Raw. Also, TNA is discussed including Eric Young's title reign.

Duration:02:00:20

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Court Bauer, former WWE Creative and MLW promoter, talks AEW's place in mark, YouTube, MLW expansion, WWE health

5/4/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2019), Wade Keller interviews Court Bauer, current MLW promoter, ex-WWE Creative Team member, and Podcast Network leader discussing a wide array of topics including YouTube’s value to wrestlers and promoters, MLW’s ongoing expansion, WWE’s shrinking ratings and overall financial health, Vince McMahon, the XFL, AEW’s place in market, and much more.

Duration:01:39:36

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5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & ex-WWE Creative Jason Allen talk WWE p.r. issue with return to Saudi Arabia, new Roman same as old Roman, more

5/2/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-2-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Allen, a former WWE Creative Team member. They talk about WWE’s p.r. challenges with their announced return to Saudi Arabia, how Vince McMahon might react to falling ratings, are falling ratings and Saudi Arabia trips related, could the Women’s Evolution be hurting WWE ratings, and more. Plus Mailbag topics on whether the MITB winner should choose to cash in at WrestleMania, should WWE overhaul their production crew and vision for presenting WWE, is Ricochet worse off after the Superstar Shake-up, and more.

Duration:02:05:00

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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell look at post-WWE Draft roster depth and match-ups, Tony Khan in neck brace, Backlash, Patrick Mahomes, more

4/30/2024
SHOW SUMMARY: 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 cover these topics:

Duration:02:07:03

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC (5-2-2014): Jim Ross talks with Keller & Mitchell about life after WWE, WWE Network, Benoit’s son, imposter Taker & Razor

4/28/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Jim Ross, who covered a wide range of topics such as life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Chris Benoit’s son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humiliating request, how does he feel about his role in presenting the impostor Undertaker and Razor Ramon, and many other topics. This is the first installment of a three-part, four hour interview session.

Duration:01:31:40

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5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell talk AEW's target demo and rating, Rousey departure, envisioning Triple H running WWE, NXT roster, more

4/27/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-26-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: Ronda Rousey’s departure, Shayna Baszler’s progress, Triple H running WWE compared to Vince McMahon, Post-Shake-up NXT roster evaluated, Undertaker-Starrcast controversy, Shinsuke Nakamura, Smackdown rating, Robert Roode makeover, Roman Reigns-Kofi Kingston dynamic, A.J. Styles on Raw, AEW target demo and rating, and much more.

Duration:01:22:08

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5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk New Bray, AEW Double or Nothing, Reigns lack of reboot, sloppy Shake-up execution, Dustin-Cody, MLW

4/25/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-25-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the New Bray Wyatt, AEW Double or Nothing, the lack of a reboot for Roman Reigns post-WM, sloppy Superstar Shake-up execution, Dustin Rhodes-Cody Rhodes build, MLW’s progress, YouTube viewership comparisons for AEW-MLW-Impact, Crockett Cup thoughts, and more.

Duration:01:49:38

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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss Raw incl. Bryan appearing while mourning death of father, Ultimate Warrior Week on WWE Network

4/24/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-22-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the previous night's Raw including Daniel Bryan appearing while mourning death of his father, Ultimate Warrior Week on WWE Network, future of Cesaro-Paul Heyman-Brock Lesnar, why didn't anyone help Bryan, and much more including live callers and email topics.

Duration:01:54:15

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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann talk Becky's title win, the AEW conundrum with Swerve and Ospreay, Gunther, WWE cuts, Omega opens up, Nyla Rose

4/23/2024
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:

Duration:01:51:58

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INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Justin Credible & Ex-WWE Creative Court Bauer: Ultimate Warrior stories, Extreme Rules line-up, TNA's Eric Young decision

4/22/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-18-2019), Wade Keller interviews former ECW Champion Justin Credible and former MLW promoter and WWE creative team member Court Bauer discussing a wide range of topics including Ultimate Warrior stories, ROH's new PPV deal, Extreme Rules line-up, Daniel Bryan's prospects as champion, TNA's Eric Young decision, looking at WWE's WM30 PPV figures and Network subscriptions, and more.

Duration:02:25:09

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5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: WWE women’s division post shake-up including Sasha, Becky, Lacey, plus 205 Live call-ups, how Reigns on SD affects Kofi

4/20/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss these topics: The state of WWE’s women’s division post shake-up including Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Lacey Evans, Asuka & Kairi Sane with Page, plus 205 Live call-ups, how Reigns on SD affects Kofi, wrestling reporting changes over the decades, whether AEW should scoop up departing and disgruntled WWE wrestlers, and more.

Duration:01:59:57

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NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin preview AEW Dynasty, review big Bloodline angle, Moxley's IWGP Title win, full Windy City Riot review, UFC 300

4/19/2024
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics:

Duration:02:13:08

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5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin review Superstar Shake-up and Raw & SD new depth-charts, plus Viking Experience, UFC

4/16/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-18-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller.” They talk in-depth about the Superstar Shake-up’s major moves and analyze the depth chart on Raw and Smackdown on the heel and babyface sides of the rosters. They also walk through Raw and Smackdown segment by segment, plus close with some UFC analysis after a couple stand-out fights last weekend.

Duration:01:43:14

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10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell break down headlines coming out of Raw including Bryan's PPV positioning, return of Evolution, more

4/14/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-15-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to break down headlines coming out of Raw including Daniel Bryan's PPV positioning, return of Evolution, John Cena's odd promo, plus digesting WrestleMania butyrate info just released, and more with live callers. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch All-Star Panelist Jim Valley replaces Powell as co-host to tackle email questions with a discussion about Undertaker's Streak at the end.

Duration:02:05:31

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5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss title feud options for Becky, Seth, Kofi, plus in-person WM Weekend highlights, more

4/10/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-11-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Rich Fann of “The Deep Dive with Rich Fann” PWTorch Dailycast and the PWTorch East Coast Cast VIP version. They talk in-depth about the first title feud options for Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston. Also, Rich’s in-person WrestleMania Weekend highlights from MLW, NJPW-ROH, and more, plus NXT Call-up options and more.

Duration:01:51:11