Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review AEW Dynamite with praise for how gave fans an outlet to pay tribute to Rebel and learn about how beloved The Butch (Andy Williams) was among his peers. Then they discussed other aspects of the show including whether the Mercedes Mone-Thekla-Willow Nightingale dynamic is undercutting the momentum of everyone involved, a compelling and grown-up Ospreay face-to-face with Jon Moxley backstage, what's next for The Death Riders and United Empire, and much more with chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It included analysis of the Raw Tag Team Turmoil storyline including Jimmy Smith’s choice of words when New Day were eliminated, comparisons to AEW’s tag team division and some star rating talk (with Jonny Fairplay, who did a run-in on the show), how Omos is coming along, and the possibility of Randy Orton challenging Bobby Lashley for the WWE Title. Also...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the show-closing angle with Royce Keys setting the Usos SUV on fire. Also, Bronson Reed's strong showing so far as a potential leader of The Vision, and thoughts on Bron Breakker perhaps departing The Vision. Also, MITB qualifiers, Funko Pop humor, Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Solo Sikoa-LA Knight dynamic, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-8-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Eric Krol of PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, callers, and emails. Discussion points include whether or not this show was a success coming off the momentum of All Out, Bryan Danielson in AEW, C.M. Punk not playing wrestler and being a wrestler, Punk vs. Team Taz possibilities, MJF’s Cincinnati promo, Jon Moxley vs. Suzuki in the main event, and more.Become a su...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-7-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover MSK vs. Burch & Lorcan leading to the latter’s exit from their faction, The Creed Brothers in their first excellent enhancement match, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and more.Then, in a bonus show, a special Podcast of Honor episode Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage break down the huge ROH Glory by Honor event and were joined by the winner of the epic cage match that headlined the event, ROH star Vincent. He talked about how he...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Johnny Gargano rising finally and getting a WWE Title match against CM Punk, the latest Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes segment, the Tatum Paxley-Charlotte dynamic, Kyoti with Shinsuke Nakamura, the Gunther-Danhausen segment, and more including Kelly's reaction to NXT roster cuts tonight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (9-3-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor Mike Meyers to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Jacksonville, Fla. Discussion points included the Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor main event for the Universal Title, nuances in the Reigns/Lesnar/Heyman story brewing, Bianca Belair matching Becky Lynch’s promo, Lynch as a heel, what happens when Sasha Banks returns, Dominik Mysterio as a heel, and more.Be...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline to review AEW Dynamite with an early focus on how Will Ospreay did his first week as champion with his promo and also how the booking treated him with a parade of people talking about him as champ and wanting to face him. Also, is Thekla breaking out as a star, did Mercedes Mone needlessly generate cheers at the start of her promo, how will AEW hype the Jon Moxley vs. Ospreay match for All Out, how are The New Level doing so far in AEW, does Steve Borden need...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-30-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Javier Machado to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and two on-site correspondents from Oklahoma City, Okla. The on-site correspondents detailed what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails included Damian Priest pinning Drew McIntyre, Nia Jax pinning Charlotte, reshuffled line-up including no Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus match as advertised, Doudrop vs. Eva Marie, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the silliness of the supposed "edgy" angle at the start of the show that was farcically presented as "live" despite obvious post-production. They discuss why this is stupid and overwrought, but also how it's symptomatic of something fundamental to the presentation of pro wrestling that WWE has lost sight of internally. They also discuss the brilliant Paul Heyman promo for Oba Femi-Bron Breakker match, the Becky Lynch-Stephanie Vaquer exchange, Roman Reigns's character at its core...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Chicago, Ill. They discussed C.M. Punk’s latest promo and the subsequent angle, The Elite beating down their challengers in a cage at the end of the show, Britt Baker’s free agent (Adam Cole) tease, MJF and Chris Jericho promos, Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Brian Cage, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-31-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg talk about that night's NXT on USA telecast including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Ridge Holland and Johnny Gargano vs. L.A. Knight. They also assessed the real, perceived, and expected changes to NXT so far and what to expect next, plus an overview of the Breakout Star tournament wrestlers and predict who will stick around a while. Kelly also talks about his surprising encounter with the daughter of a famous wrestler earlier in the day.Become a...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to Sami Zayn on a rampage leading to yet another WWE man event without a finish, Randy Orton tries to get Cody Rhodes to snap with personal digs at loved ones, Kevin Owens gets giddy that Orton agreed with him, should wrestlers sing to their own songs, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Hazelwood and Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in North Little Rock, Ark. The conversations include analysis of Becky Lynch’s return mission statement and is she a heel or a babyface, how disrespected were Bianca Belair fans, the intrigue over where Paul Heyman fits in with Roman Reigns and the Usos now that Brock Lesnar has been signed to...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to review AEW Dynamite which included a final promo from Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone attacking Willow Nightingale, but not much else pushing hard the top PPV matches. That said, Wade defends the approach and compliments the show-closing video package on Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and explains why there wasn't much to gain from Kenny on this show. Also, analysis of the Continental tournament semi-finals, the joy of watching Christian Cage, and more with live caller, email, and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails and an on-site correspondent from San Diego, Calif. with details on what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails include R-K-Bro, Charlotte-Bliss set-up, Damian Priest’s move up to the roster, Miz-Morrison break-up, Rhea Ripley and Nikki pairing, Karrion Kross-Ricochet, the shirtless guy who ran out at the end of the 24/7 skit, and more.Become a supporter of...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the Bron Breakker-Oba Femi contract signing, what it told us and what it didn't about the Paul Heyman role, and different directions or landing places for this angle. Did Oba Femi shine? Did Bron Breakker deliver on the mic? Then they discuss the new faction led by Royce Keys and speculate on where it could go from here. Also, LA Knight-Solo Sikoa chemistry, Stephanie Vaquer-Becky Lynch dynamic, and more.Become a supporter of...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-25-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the C.M. Punk debut on Dynamite, Punk’s success or failure in hyping his match with Darby Allin, what else needs to be done to get their feud hotter, the pros and cons of going to Jericho vs. MJF for a fourth time, Malakai Black’s run to this point, hype for...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-24-2021), PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, Kay Lee Ray’s debut in NXT, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens main event including whether the finish was something to be upset about or the price you pay to get a free Punk-KO match on Smackdown? Also, did Cody Rhodes just tease turning heel and aligning with Paul Heyman? Could that factor into the finish of Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi? Also, other topics included Chelsea Green, Blake Monroe, Hiromu Takahashi, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...