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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

Language:

English


Episodes

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Rock bloodying Cody, latest WrestleMania hype, Dynamite viewership woes, new Randy Savage book review

3/29/2024
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:02:18:44

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: New WWE HOF member Scott Hall and ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph with insights on WrestleManias 21-26, more

3/27/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-27-2014), Wade Keller interviews that year's new WWE Hall of Fame member Scott Hall discussing when he found out about the Hall of Fame, his recovery from addiction, and more. And then in part two, ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph joins the show with fascinating backstage insights on WrestleManias 21-26 plus WM30 and WM31 predictions.

Duration:01:21:17

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Hawkins discuss Kofi storyline headed into WM, Charlotte’s title win, WM length, G1 Supercard MSG final line-up

3/26/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They cover these topics: The Kofi Kingston storyline headed into WrestleMania including this week’s developments, Charlotte’s surprise Smackdown Title win, the length of WrestleMania, The ROH/NJ G1 Supercard MSG final line-up, NXT Takeover New York, and more.

Duration:01:33:51

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype, take live calls and emails

3/25/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-25-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They wonder what WWE has been thinking when it comes to Lesnar-Undertaker hype and take live calls and answer email questions on all WM30 hype.

Duration:01:37:00

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Mitchell discuss the racist aspect of Kofi-Vince dynamic, what if Charlotte had faced Ronda at Survivor Series

3/22/2024
Today we flash back five years (3-22-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Racist aspect of Kofi Kingston-Vince McMahon dynamic, if Becky Lynch had faced Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series would Charlotte be getting one-on-one against Ronda at WM, Walter-Pete Dunne at Takeover, is WrestleMania 35 line-up apathy deserved, are WWE storylines dragging on too long, and more.

Duration:01:50:55

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: (10 Yrs Ago) Announcer Mick Karch talks AWA's place in history, AWA-WWF war, Hogan in AWA, WrestleMania 30 line-up, more

3/21/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on the AWA to the conviction of Buck Zumhoff on sexual misconduct charges, Hulk Hogan's first top babyface run in the AWA, the AWA-WWF War in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and more.

Duration:02:09:40

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss latest WrestleMania developments, Styles re-signing, Miz promo, Kofi gauntlet, Ospreay, more

3/20/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast, “The Fix with Todd Martin.” They discuss Raw and Smackdown in-depth including the latest WrestleMania 35 developments, react to A.J. Styles re-upping with WWE, reaction to the big Johnny Gargano-Tomasso Ciampa angle on NXT TV last week and the follow-up to Ciampa’s injury regarding realigning Takeover New York, the disappointing ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard line-up taking shape, New Japan Cup update including the Will Ospreay push, the latest from Impact Wrestling including the Jonnny Impact turn and a rising star on the roster, and the latest UFC event review and preview, plus the T.J. Dillashaw news.

Duration:01:41:02

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Mercedes Moné in AEW and weak first rating, Cody-Rock dynamic, Gunther-Sami, Okada as heel, Becky-Jax

3/20/2024
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:AEW FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW... WWE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW

Duration:01:58:49

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss and dissect what worked about Raw last night, WM30 developments, TNA Impact going to NYC, more

3/17/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-18-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

Duration:01:46:11

5 YRS AGO MAILBAG: Keller & Powell discuss Ronda’s heel turn, did Roman return too soon, does Kofi have to win at WM, Styles-Orton, more

3/15/2024
Today we flash back five years (3-15-2019) to a Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They answer questions from listeners on these topics: Ronda Rousey’s heel turn, did Roman Reigns return too soon, does Kofi Kingston have to win at WM, A.J. Styles-Randy Orton, Triple H-Batista, Becky Lynch damaged in last month or two, Hall of Fame drama, who from WWE could host SNL, Hardys-Usos, Shane McMahon, and more.

Duration:01:36:32

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Grantland's David Shoemaker talks Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, Punk effect in Chicago, Hogan/Cena alliance, Brock-Taker

3/14/2024
In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-14-2014), Wade Keller interviews Grantland's David Shoemaker featuring in-depth analysis of Daniel Bryan-Hunter angle on Raw, C.M. Punk effect in Chicago, Hulk Hogan/John Cena alliance, Brock Lesnar-Taker hype, and more with live caller questions and email questions.

Duration:02:20:16

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WrestleMania line-up depth and quality, preview of ROH Anniversary PPV, AEW TV deal speculation

3/13/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-14-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net to discuss the week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including WrestleMania’s line-up depth and quality at this stage, a preview of the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV, AEW’s TV deal speculation including the pros and cons of streaming options and how the Turner/WarnerMedia changes could affect things, Jeff Jarrett and Jim Ross status changes with WWE, and more.r fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’s future, Mojo Rawley, and more.

Duration:01:36:02

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann discuss latest on McMahon lawsuit, Marcedes Monet-AEW, Road to WrestleMania, Drew, Becky, Cena at Oscars, Okada

3/13/2024
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 discuss these topics:

Duration:02:26:46

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, more

3/10/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed big developments for WrestleMania 30 with Bryan added to potential title mix, Hulk Hogan and John Cena side by side, Undertaker-Paul Heyman promo, and more with a lot of callers plus email topics in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

Duration:01:57:58

5 YRS AGO PPV PREVIEW: Keller & Sam Roberts discuss Fastlane’s entire line-up, predict which match will go on last, evaluate the hype

3/8/2024
Today we flash back five years (3-8-2019) to a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the “Not Sam Wrestling Podcast” and a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They previewed WWE Fastlane including the top four matches in-depth, plus an evaluation of every match on the announced line-up including the build-up for each match. They also predicted which match will go on last and look ahead a bit to WrestleMania.

Duration:01:43:04

NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Okada aligning with Young Bucks, Rock's verging on too old for his current act, Bischoff book review

3/8/2024
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:02:29:16

INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Ex-WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini gives backstage stories on Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, more

3/6/2024
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-7-2014), Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member John Piermarini who gives eyewitness backstage stories on the Bret-Shawn reconciliation in 2010, how did WWE handle Punk-Chicago and Taker-Lesnar on Monday, looking ahead with Bryan after WrestleMania 30, how should wrestles conduct themselves on social media and talk shows regarding protecting their character, and much more including calls and email questions.

Duration:02:09:34

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fairplay discuss Rousey-Becky Twitter war, Bundy, Ciampa, AEW, Owens, Joe, The Shield, more

3/5/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-7-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame to discuss this week’s hot topics in pro wrestling including the fascinating Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch Twitter war, King Kong Bundy, the Tomasso Ciampa injury, AEW’s latest YouTube numbers and TV prospects, Kevin Owens as a babyface, Samoa Joe’s U.S. Title win, The Shield reunion and Dean Ambrose’s future, Mojo Rawley, and more.

Duration:02:09:43

10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell discuss WWE's strategy to deal with Punk's absence in Chicago, Lesnar-Taker hype, NXT, more

3/3/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-4-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net. They discussed WWE's strategy to deal with C.M. Punk's absence in Chicago, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker hype, inconsistencies in Hunter/Steph on-air appearances, and much more with live callers and email questions including a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

Duration:02:22:00

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin talk Roman's return, Batista's return, KO's return, Rousey-Stephanie, Riddle in NXT, Jay White in NJPW

3/2/2024
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-28-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Todd Martin, the star of the weekly PWTorch VIP podcast "The Fix." They discuss Roman Reigns's return, Batista's return, Kevin Owens' return, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon, Matt Riddle in NXT, NXT TV review, latest NJPW happenings and looking ahead at Jay White's upcoming top match-ups, plus a UFC preview.

Duration:01:55:17