Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

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. 640160Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Episodes(40 episodes)

5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 27 hype on Raw, Christian’s future, Orton’s bus, Mick Foley, Jeff Hardy
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss Raw from the night before and take live calls for an hour including questions on the Hall of Fame, Vince McMahon’s attitude toward Eric Bischoff and WCW, Mick Foley, Randy Orton’s bus, Christian’s future, ROH, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss TNA Impact and Jeff Hardy in-depth, plus DGUSA’s move to Internet PPVs.Become a supporter of this podca...
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 1h 51m 31s
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell on WrestleMania line-up so far, Swerve-Omega, impact of Toni Storm absence, Sid Hall of Fame, Midnight Express
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:Analysis of Randy Orton's follow-up on turn against Cody Rhodes and whether he cemented himself being cheeredSwerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega with no. 1 contendership stakesIs the Tony Khan "fictional character in charge of AEW" a truly awful human being (or just a non-confrontational forgiving person to a fault)?Who can step up in AEW Women's Division with Toni Storm out of action rest of yearThe...
Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 1h 53m 22s
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Fascinating look at whether a new no. 2 could emerge in 10-15 years and did AEW check predicted boxes, plus WM27 talk
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 18 and 21, 2011.On the Mar. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing a variety of macro and micro topics for a very expansive episode, including breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact last night, WWE's reactive response to GLAAD, the potential for Jim Ross to call a match or matches at WrestleMania 27, The Rock appearing on Raw before Mania, how WWE is using the mid-card roster at WrestleMania, Superstars's future or non-future, whether the wrestling business has benefited 30...
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 2h 20m 36s
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell analysis of puzzling and preposterous penultimate episode of Raw before WM32, Shane McMahon push, more
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night’s puzzling and preposterous penultimate episode of Raw before WrestleMania 32.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw and WrestleMania 32, plus some reaction to the departures of Eric Young and Robert Roode from TNA.Be...
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 2h 20m 54s
INTERVIEW CLASSIC - WrestleMania 32 hype, Shane-Taker, Brock-Dean, Roderick Strong’s slur, PWG, Reigns’s Tweet response
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-17-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked with ex-WWE writer Matt McCarthy about these topics: WrestleMania 32 hype, Shane McMahon-Undertaker, Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose, Roderick Strong’s slur, PWG, Roman Reigns’s Tweet response to a critical fan, and more with live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 1h 33m 18s
15 YRS AGO: Parks & Caldwell talk WrestleMania DVD, Hall of Fame, WWE Roast, Jericho & Cena & Rey Tweets, Hardy-TNA, Cody, WM27 line-up
Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 17, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the "True Story of WrestleMania" DVD after Parks viewed the documentary, Monday's Raw, potential Hall of Fame last-minute add-ins, who should induct current HOF inductees, a hypothetical WWE Roast and who would make good roast candidates, recent Chris Jericho & Rey Mysterio & John Cena Tweets of significance, Jeff Hardy-TNA situation, how TNA will handle it on Impact tonight, and much more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the quality...
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 14s
15 YRS AGO: Keller & McNeill discuss Greatest Tag Teams Ever, Miz-Rock-Cena, WrestleMania DVD, Jeff Hardy situation, Sin Cara's debut
Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls for an hour including early reviews for the WrestleMania DVD, the Jeff Hardy situation, the Miz-Rock-Cena developments, Sin Cara's potential debut, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions including a long discussion on greatest tag team eras, Randy Orton's future after WrestleMania, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 1h 43m 18s
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks talk Most Influential List, WrestleMania’s lack of special attractions, AEW Revolution fallout, more
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss the latest WrestleMania line-up and how few “special attractions” there are this year compared to prior years. They evaluate the tip matches so far including evaluating Drew McIntyre challenging Bobby Lashley and the pros and cons of the course they’ve taken so far with the title situation.They also talk abo...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 1h 58m 36s
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Fann on Ronda Rousey-AEW and social media reaction, Orton's turn, Ospreay's return, Reigns-Punk, Ricochet apology
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.Ronda Rousey's debut for AEW at Revolution on Sunday, the social media reaction, Rousey's baggage, and her potential to help AEW (and Toni Storm, in particular)More social media controversies regarding WWE assigning people to watch AEW, Ricochet's comment to a detractor regarding his MS, and Britt Baker on her AEW statusThe Randy Orton appearance on Raw and thoughts on his turn on Cody Rhodes and the story they're tellingThe latest with C.M. Punk...
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 1h 59m 53s
15 YRS AGO: Keller & Powell discuss main event mess with Sting vs. Jeff Harty, WrestleMania 27 hype, Raw analysis
Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell. They took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including a focus on Sunday night's TNA Victory Road main event mess with Jeff Hardy vs. Sting, the previous night's Raw including the latest WrestleMania hype, and a variety of other subjects brought up by callers.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed in-depth most segments of Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 1h 44m 2s
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Shane-Vince-Undertaker Raw summit, return of Reigns, Roadblock analysis, Brock, Bray, Triple H
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-15-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at preview night’s Raw, Roadblock, the Vince-Shane-Undertaker summit, the Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose hype, Triple H’s chance of turning babyface soon, and much more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw, Roadblock, WrestleMania 32, and beyond WrestleMania 32, plus ROH and...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 2h 47m 49s
INTERVIEW CLASSIC - Vince McMahon Interviewer Brian Fritz with insight into interviewing Vince, WrestleMania 33 line-up speculation, more
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-10-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes Brian Fritz, who interviewed Vince McMahon this week at the press conference announcing WrestleMania was coming back to Orlando, Fla. next week. He talks about his history in wrestling reporting, his approach to interviewing Vince McMahon, in person impressions of Vince at age 70, Roman Reigns’s push, the video game/pro wrestling connection, and speculation on the WM33 line-up and where various returning injured names might land, who among the new crop could be featured, and what...
Published: Mar 15, 2026Duration: 2h 19m 11s
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Rock-Cena, Hogan's eroding marketability, NXT, Triple H-Undertaker stip, WM27 match order, TNA Victory Road, more
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 11 and 14, 2011.On the Mar. 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact, the hype for Victory Road, Mr. Anderson's promos on Impact vs. Before the Bell, Bully Ray's strong character definition, TNA overall lacking a foundation for their characters, a potential WrestleMania 27 line-up from top to bottom, the WM27 opening match, plus a good amount of ROH talk covering the State of ROH.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss...
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 2h 34m 34s
AEW REVOLUTION PPV PREVIEW + TONY KHAN MEDIA Q&A: Stephanie Chase joins Wade to preview MJF-Hangman, Moxley-Takeshita, Thekla-Statlander
PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents our AEW Revolution PPV Preview episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. Wade is joined by independent pro wrestling reporter and analyst Stephanie Chase to preview the entire line-up. They begin with an assessment of AEW overall during the first ten weeks of 2026 and then march through the card starting with MJF vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita. They also discuss the state of the Women's Division, Brody King's push, and more.After that, we present the Tony Khan media Q&A from Thursday discussing primarily AEW Revolution.<...
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 2h 26m 16s
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Cena's latest Rock response, Steve Austin, Dolph, TNA, WM27 buys, Smackdown taping, TNA PPV, NXT5, Shelton's future
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill...
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 3h 3m 37s
5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Peacock-WWE transition, AEW’s spin on Death Match finish, NXT announcements, Christian’s AEW arrival, Braun-Shane, more
In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the NXT announcements including the pros and cons of a two-night Takeover, the latest on the transition from WWE Network to Peacock, the state of the WrestleMania line-up and whether it can come together as a WM-worthy show, evaluating the latest angles with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan and Edge, the rise of Bobby Lashley to WWE Title holder in WM...
Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 2h 7m 35s
NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Parks on Oba-Brock, whether Cody should turn heel, Punk-Reigns, Ripley-Jade, AEW Revolution line-up, AJ Lee, more
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:The likelihood of Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, how the match could go and the pros and cons of different pathsWho will be a bigger star in 2-3 years - Bron Breaker and Oba FemiAEW Revolution preview including thoughts on PPV length and whether a shorter PPV this time or next time could win over some WWE fans looking for a happy medium between WWE's ESPN...
Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 1h 40m 37s
15 YRS AGO LIVECASTS: Sting in TNA, how will Cena respond to The Rock, how important was Vince McMahon to Stone Cold's success, WWE HOF
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Mar. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers last night's TNA Impact in-depth, breaking news analysis of Impact ratings & quarter-hour ratings, Impact looking big-league in an arena setting, Sting's return and evaluating him as TNA champion, Kurt Angle with an ax, the value of mid-card titles in 2011, plus tons of nostalgia topics including early '90s WWF scandals and Hulk Hogan in WCW. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down...
Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 2h 36m 0s
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talks final hype for Roadblock, will it shake up WM32, Ambrose-Hunter, Shane-Vince, WM32 developments
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-8-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night’s Raw, the hype for Roadblock, and how this all affects WrestleMania 32, plus some notes on WrestleMania 33’s host city announcement.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including the UFC women’s division, more on the hype for a poss...
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 1h 59m 57s
INTERVIEW CLASSIC - Funnest matches of career, Shane’s return, early analysis of Becky, Bayley, Sasha, new development in Vince relationship
In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-3-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed Mick Foley back to the show to discuss his WrestleMania Dream Vacation content, stories from the road, his funnest matches pre-WWF and during his WWF run, in-depth on the WWE women’s division including Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Bayley, thoughts on Shane McMahon’s return, new developments in his relationship with Vince McMahon, thoughts on his run as a color commentator, what he’s going to volunteer to do for Vince McMahon right after the show, an...
Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 2h 11m 53s