Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Daniel Bryan beats Jey Uso to earn Universal Title match, Murphy returns and loses to Cesaro, Apollo Crews calls out Big E, Reginald rejected by two woman and admired by another, and more, plus some AEW Mystery Star talk.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joshua Chambers to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss Shaq & Jade Gargill vs. Cody & Red Velvet and whether they exceeded low expectations and whether it ultimately served any purpose, the former "Big Show" Paul Wight appearance and speculation on what big signing he's going to announce on Sunday, the final hype for Revolution and a key piece that was missing, the best night for The Young Bucks as characters to date, Sting being utilized well, the women's tournament finals, Shawn Spears return, ideas for the Four Horsemen in AEW, and much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani of the PWTorch VIP podcast "WWE Then and Now" and the PWTorch.com Raw and Smackdown primers to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Bobby Lashley's win over The Miz to become WWE Champion, Braun-Shane weirdness, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus, Charlotte vs. Shayna Baszler, Elias vs. Damien Priest for 15 minutes, and much more with live callers and emails.

In a podcast from five years ago (3-1-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with callers and emails discussing Raw from the night before and other current events topics such as the addition of WWE Roadblock to the schedule, Undertaker’s promo with Vince McMahon, Stephanie’s follow-up to Shane, Y2AJ, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, topics include Dean Ambrose, ROH’s PPV and roster depth, Lucha Underground’s new distribution deal, TNA Impact and the EC3-Matt Hardy feud, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair and Javier Machado to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Elimination Chamber, Daniel Bryan shaming Roman Reigns for how he defended his title last Sunday night, Bryan vs. Jey Uso with a Universal Title match on the line, Bianca Belair announces her WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins makes a pitch to Cesaro, Otis & Chad Gable get another win over the Mysterios, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss the signing of "Big Show" Paul Wight and how he could be best utilized by AEW and whether it's a big deal or not. Then they delve into the matches and angles on Dynamite hyping Revolution including Jon Moxley's promo, Kenny Omega's segment, the Shaq-Cody video package, the Young Bucks angle with their dad and MJF and Chris Jericho, the Lance Archer-Rey Fenix main event, Nyla Rose vs. Britt Baker, Miro, Sting & Darby vs. Team Tez, and more with live callers and emails.

PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor Tom Stoup to talk WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include Bobby Lashley’s win over Strowman, outcomes for next week’s Lashley vs. Miz match, whether or not Lashley is a heel or babyface, Miz’s first night as WWE Champion, Rhea Ripley’s hyped and upcoming Raw debut, the state of the Raw women’s division, Charlotte’s emotional promo with her Dad, more from Bad Bunny, and more. Enjoy!

In a podcast from five years ago (2-23-16), 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 Monday Night Raw including Shane McMahon’s return, the Roman Reigns-Hunter angle, WrestleMania 32 speculation, Raw & Fastlane talk with callers, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer a range of email topics largely centered around Shane McMahon, Undertaker, and other Fastlane, Raw, and WrestleMania 32 topics. A look at the on-air and behind-the-scenes angles on Shane’s return plus some Raw ratings analysis.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including more Roman Reigns-Edge interplay, Apollo Crews turns and injures Big E, Seth Rollins reacts to last week's segment, Sasha-Reginald dynamic explored, Six-Man Main Event, Otis turns, and more with live callers throughout.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 21, 2020 including the Bella Twins on a Moment of Bliss, a Goldberg-Fiend angle, Otis-Mandy date follow-up, Lacey Evans sit-down interview with Renee Young, Braun Strowman & Elias vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro in a Symphony of Destruction match, Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater, Usos & New Day vs. Miz & Morrison & Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler, and more.

PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch Contributor and author of the AEW Dynamite Hits & Misses column for PWTorch.com, Joel Dehnel, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the announcement of the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match, what it means for Moxley and Omega, whether or not the match is too violent, and is it time for a match like this given where the feud between Omega and Moxley is. Other discussion points include the effectiveness of Adam Page working with Dark Order, Riho vs. Serena Deeb, whether or not the angle with Inner Circle worked as a follow-up to Sammy Guevara walking out of the group last week, Cody’s status on the show, and more. Enjoy!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Robert Vallejos of the PWTorch Dailycast's "MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans" to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the Gauntlet Match booking and performance in particular by Drew McIntyre, the Lacey Evans pregnancy announcement, Randy Orton-Alexa Bliss, bad Matt Riddle President's Day humor, Xavier's trombone playing, Braun Strowman making threats when talking about Shane McMahon, the Miz vs. Kofi Kingston qualifier, the absence of Keith Lee and John Morrison, and more.

In a podcast from five years ago (2-16-16), 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 Monday Night Raw, the Big Show vs. Braun Strowman main event, latest developments in Fastlane hype including the Roman Reigns-Dean Ambrose dynamic, WrestleMania 32 speculation, and more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer a range of email topics and other big subjects including WWE Financials, why Vince McMahon has picked Roman Reigns over Dean Ambrose, the resurgence of TNA Impact Wrestling, ROH’s contracts and whether their booking and TV shows are where they should be, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including big Elimination Chamber Universal Title developments including qualifying matches and more brilliant performances from Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jey Uso, and Adam Pearce. Also, the return of Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair interact, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 14, 2020 including the Mandy Rose-Otis date night, a “We Want Cowbell” chant highlights a Sami Zayn and Cesaro protest concert, The Fiend and Hulk Hogan interact, Daniel Bryan revealed as Roman Reigns Mystery Partner against Miz & Morrison, Sheamus gets cheered, Carmella challenges Bayley, more Super Showdown developments, and more in front of a hot sold-out Vancouver crowd.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discuss the main event of Kenny Omega & Kenta vs. Jon Moxley & Lance Archer, Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela, Sammy Guevara quitting Inner Circle, "Hangman" Page outsmarting Matt Hardy's con, too many hangers-on populating the roster, Pac vs. Ryan Nemeth, and more with live callers and emails.Then a bonus flashback to the Wade Keller Hotline one year ago this week reviewing AEW Dynamite start to finish.This episode might have been the episode that marked the series really finding its groove with most consistently good start-to-finish episode yet. It included Revolution PPV developments, the Jeff Cobb debut, Dustin Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara, Riho vs. Nyla Rose, Jon Moxley vs. Santana, MJF vs. Jungle Boy, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. SCU, another Britt Baker heel promo with Tony Schiavone, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Bruce Hazelwood of PWTorch.com and DailyDDT.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Shane McMahon's appearance and what it meant (if anything), the Elimination Chamber twist with Drew McIntyre being put in it rather than facing Sheamus one-on-one, Charlotte Flair vs. Lacey Evans, Nia Jax vs. Lana, Drew vs. Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, Edge, and more.

In a podcast from five years ago (2-9-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions. They talk about Daniel Bryan’s memorable retirement speech and his future. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer a range of email topics with even more angles on Bryan’s career and retirement and future. Also, a video breakdown of the seemingly odd Vince McMahon moment after the gathering for Bryan.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrates her win and contemplates her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Goldberg challenging The Fiend, Otis getting ready for Valentine’s Day date with Mandy, Super Showdown Saudi Arabia hype, another Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin match, a Fatal Four-way women’s match, Miz & Morrison movie spoof, and more.

PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch Contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast "Podcast of Honor," Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls. Discussion points include the appearance of Kenta, what a New Japan partnership with AEW means, how Kenta fits with Moxley in AEW outside of the New Japan story, pluses and minuses of the the current talent swaps in AEW, the Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford wedding angle, in-depth discussion on Britt Baker as a heel champion down the road, Inner Circle drama, and more. Enjoy!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talk about Bad Bunny giving a celebrity rub to Damien Priest's Raw debut, Sheamus turning on Drew McIntyre, the latest with Charlotte, Lacey Evans, Ric Flair, and Asuka, an Edge vs. Randy Orton main event, more special effects and edits with Alexa Bliss, Lana & Naomi succeed as a new team, Riddle destroyed by Bobby Lashley, and more.Then in a bonus section, the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the Feb. 3, 2020 episode of Raw start-to-finish including Randy Orton addressing last week’s Edge attack, a big Charlotte-Ripley angle, Drew McMahon shows confidence about beating Brock Lesnar, Ricochet earns shot at Lesnar in the main event, and much more.

In a podcast from five years ago (2-2-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions. They talk about Raw from the night before, the WWE Fastlane line-up, WrestleMania, NXT, the Hall of Fame, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason continue their discussion of stories not covered on the preceding PWTorch Livecast Tuesday including whether John Cena should try to wrestle at WM32 even if he’s not 100 percent, is Cena too into his muscles like a cat lady who’s too into her cats, is Mark Henry a Hall of Famer, is A.J. Styles destined for MITB at WM, and much more.