Episodes
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester to discuss AEW Dynamite including Kenny Omega's memorable promo and subsequent Elite attack, Swerve Strickland-Christian Cage angle, hints of Adam Copeland's slow change, and much more with live callers and emails.
Published 05/02/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch. They dissect the Draft including reading into the politics and prudence of order and what the new lay of the land offers in terms of key matches for key wrestlers. Also, the odd participation of Patrick Mahomes in Logan Paul's chicanery, the final hype for Backlash France, and more.
Published 04/30/24
Five years ago this week (4-30-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Zack Heydorn. They begin talking about the back-shaving storyline with The Usos and The Revival, then talk with callers about various topics from Raw, talk to an on-site correspondent who attended Raw in Lexington, Ky., and then answer Mailbag questions from listeners. They talk about Becky Lynch-Lacey Evans, A.J. Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows, Seth Rollins, Firefly Playhouse episode 2, the Money in the...
Published 04/29/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch. They present a recap and extended analysis of Night 1 of the WWE Draft including the choice they made storyline-wise regarding the order and who was picked and how few switches from brand to brand there were. Also, thoughts on the Cody Rhodes-A.J. Styles hype, the Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton match, Carmelo Hayes losing to Cody right after being drafted, and more with live callers and emails.
Published 04/27/24
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-24-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss Kevin Owens’ turn on New Day, the Roman Reigns-Shane McMahon/Elias angle, Bray’s Playhouse vignette, Becky Two Belts defending both at Money in the Bank, more Superstar Shake-up fallout and aftershocks, and more.
Published 04/26/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite including follow-up to Dynasty, the Tony Khan-Jack Perry and Elite angle, Mercedes Moné-Willow Nightingale-Kris Statlander, audio issues, and Mailbag topics. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss the Chris Jericho segment, Toni Storm, Powerhouse Hobbs knee injury, Swerve Strickland, Kyle Fletcher, Kenny Omega's return next week, and more.
Published 04/25/24
In this Raw Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show from five years ago (4-23-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Bruce Mitchell. They began by taking live calls with a lot of initial reaction to the Bray Wyatt character reboot, plus Money in the Bank developments, the Superstar Shake-up continues without explanation, Cesaro beating Cedric Alexander and Robert Roode beating Ricochet, plus much more. Also, they talk with an on-site correspondent from Des...
Published 04/24/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch. They discuss the Women's Battle Royal, Gunther's return, the Imperium break-up, Chad Gable and the state of Alpha Academy, Damien Priest-Jey Uso exchange, Drew McIntyre insulting Sheamus, New Day, Pat McAfee, and more including live callers and emails.
Published 04/23/24
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-17-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, who also hosts the “Wrestling Night in America” podcast in the PWTorch Dailycast line-up. They discussed Roman Reigns being moved to Smackdown in the Superstar Shake-up and the ramifications for him, possible opponents, and whether it’s good or bad for Kofi and whether it’s good or bad for him in terms of getting cheered and...
Published 04/22/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net. They begin with thoughts on the latest Bloodline developments including Solo Sikoa taking on an expanded role and chants of "We Want Roman." They also discuss what WWE is doing well and whether they're winning over AEW fans as part of their growth lately. Then they cover the rest of the show with caller interaction including WWE Draft talk, the new tag belts, Cody Rhodes's upcoming challenge as champion compared to...
Published 04/20/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair to discuss AEW Dynamite including the final AEW Dynasty PPV hype and whether Swerve Strickland's push is being hampered by the big splash Will Ospreay has made so far, reaction to the return of Jon Moxley with the IWGP Title, the Samoa Joe-Swerve Strickland hype, Mercedes Moné so far, reaction to no C.M. Punk-Jack Perry follow-up, The Young Bucks EVP characters, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ospreay, and more.
Published 04/18/24
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-16-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Montreal. Topics including the Superstar Shake-up night one, rants about the Viking Experience name, and more.
Published 04/17/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mauricio Pomarez from PWTorch. They talk about Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable with the turn afterward, the disappointing news about Rhea Ripley and the falllout, the future of The Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes's multi-topic promo, and much more with live callers.
Published 04/16/24
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-10-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Solomon from the Solomonster Sounds Off podcast to discuss the post-WrestleMania edition of WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center (PWTorch.com’s own Frank Petiani), followed by a mailbag segment. They talk about Kofi Kingston’s celebration, Becky Lynch’s celebration and angle with Lacey...
Published 04/13/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch. They begin with thoughts on a major Bloodline development and the debut of Tama Tongo. They also discuss the Cody Rhodes opening promo as champion, Bayley's celebration promo, two Triple Threat matches to determine challenger for Cody at Backlash, and more with live callers including Jason Australia. They talk with two on-site correspondents. They also look at why WWE is on such a hot streak.
Published 04/13/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Joel Dehnel from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite including the C.M. Punk-Jack Perry backstage scuffle and The Young Bucks framing of it, Will Ospreay taking a shot at Triple H, Mercedes Moné stiff delivery in her sit-down promo, Swerve Strickland attacks Samoa Joe, Dustin Rhodes vs. Joe, and much more with live callers, emails, and an-site correspondent with details on Julia Hart's injury, Tony Khan's speech to fans, Punk chants multiple times, and more.
Published 04/11/24
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They took live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent who travelled from Japan to New York for WrestleMania Weekend and attended WrestleMania and Raw, among other shows. Topics including the crowd turning against WWE with The Bar run-in, the return of...
Published 04/10/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media. They talk about Cody Rhodes's title celebration with Paul Levesque and his shared ring time with The Rock, what's next for Damien Priest, the WWF Draft announcement, Sami Zayn's win, and much more with live callers throughout.
Published 04/09/24
In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show from five years ago (4-3-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Baltimore, followed by a mailbag segment. Topics included Kofi Kingston’s spirited closing promo opposite of Daniel Bryan, Miz’s passionate promo headed into WrestleMania against Shane McMahon, A.J. Styles and Randy Orton’s buzzworthy...
Published 04/07/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Goodspeed from PWTorch. They begin with thoughts on the final angle and promo from Cody Rhodes to end the show. They march through the entire episode's final hype setting the stage for WrestleMania weekend. There are some sidebar discussions including whether Seth Rollins should turn heel nor anytime soon and if the tag belts should be separated by brand. They also close with some NXT Stand & Delivery talk.
Published 04/06/24
In this episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show from five years ago (4-4-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com to discuss Raw. They took live calls, answered mailbag questions, and talked with an on-site correspondent from D.C. Topics included the campiness of the Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch-Charlotte Flair angle, whether events on the show indicated Seth Rollins is less likely to beat Brock Lesnar, the flat ending to the program with Rey...
Published 04/05/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Eric Krol from to discuss AEW Dynamite including Adam Copeland's response to C.M. Punk's interview, Swerve Strickland-Samoa Joe signing, Billy Gunn toying with Jay White, Chris Jericho being booed, Toni Storm's commentary, and much more.
Published 04/04/24
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Darrin Lilly. They talk about The Rock and Roman Reigns opening promo, Seth Rollins vs. Solo Sikoa with the Seth and Cody Rhodes run-ins, the Chad Gable-Sami Zayn-Gunther situation, other WrestleMania developments, and looking ahead past WM40 with live callers and emails and an on-site report.
Published 04/02/24
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 was joined by cohost PWTorch columnist Greg Parks as they discussed WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Uncasville, Conn. followed by a mailbag segment. They talk about Charlotte winning the Smackdown Title in a big surprise and what it means for WrestleMania, New Day run gauntlet for Kofi Kingston, Miz and Shane...
Published 03/31/24