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PWTorch editor Wade Keller brings you post-show coverage following WWE Raw and Smackdown with a rotation of guest cohosts from the wrestling journalism and podcast field, plus live on-site correspondents from the arenas, live callers, and mailbag segments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite 2 Yrs Ago: (10-9-19) Jericho hits home run on promo, Moxley vs. Spears, Bucks vs. Party, callers, on-site correspondent
With AEW Dynamite moved to Saturday night this week, we jump back two years to the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show episode immediately following the second-ever episode of AEW Dynamite. After a new introduction by host Wade Keller discussing today's news from Tony Khan about a potential streaming network along with Wade's updated thoughts on the Rampage vs. Smackdown battle this Friday. Then the Oct. 9, 2019 post-show features PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Joel Dehnel who discuss AEW Dynamite on TNT with live callers and mailbag questions, plus an on-site correspondent from Boston. They discuss Chris Jericho’s stellar in-ring promo establishing his Inner Circle faction and shouting down “We The People” chants, Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears (w/Tully Blanchard), Young Bucks vs. Private Party, Jericho & Sammy Guevara vs. Dustin Rhodes & Adam Page, and more. Should Moxley and Kenny Omega have cut signature promos by now? Is the roster diversified enough in terms of size? Are there too many snide insider references? Could AEW beat Raw or Smackdown in the ratings?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:13:0514/10/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Hazelwood react to women's tag, Big E-Drew, King and Queen, on-site report, was anyone likable on Raw
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss the hodgepodge of unsatisfying endings and predictable sequences throughout the show, how few wrestlers were positioned to be likable and admirable, the King and Queen tournament matches, and more segment and match analysis. Topics include Jimmy Smith's continued struggles with English language, Bobby Lashley's standout mic work, Bianca Belair showing how to be cool and side with fairness and against cheating, the stench of Crown Jewel on everything, and more. The show includes live callers and emails, plus an on-site correspondent joins who attended in San Francisco to talk about the in-arena experience and crowd reactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:32:3012/10/2021
WKPWP - Post-show Flashbacks (5 Yrs Ago - 10-10-16): Keller & Parks with Raw & SD post-shows talking 3 HIAC matches, Lesnar-Goldberg hype
In the first of a double-header Post-show Flashback five years ago (10-10-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air and talked with callers about all of the news coming out of the show including all of the Hell in a Cell matches announced because three is always better than one, how they bungled the announcement of the Women’s Title HIAC match, the Brock Lesnar-Goldberg hype including Paul Heyman, the mess of a set-up for the mixed tag match, and more with callers.Then in the second podcast from five years ago (10-11-16), Wade went live right after WWE Smackdown Live with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing the show with callers. They cover No Mercy fallout, big Survivor Series developments, the celebrations by Dolph Ziggler and A.J. Styles, Becky Lynch, looking ahead to Nov. 8 Smackdown, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:33:2311/10/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Heydorn & McDonald: King of the Ring and Queen's Crown begin, Edge picks HIAC for Seth match, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor, Alex McDonald, to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent. Discussion points include the success and failures of the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournament matches, the weak depth in the mid-card of the Smackdown women's division, all the nuance between Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, Reigns getting a babyface reaction in the building, Edge vs. Seth inside Hell in a Cell taking place at Crown Jewel, and more. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:37:0409/10/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Krol: On-site report, live callers, emails talking Hangman's return, Punk promo, TBS Title, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss the 2nd anniversary episode of AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent, Patrick Moynahan from Philadelphia, Pa. They discuss the return of Hangman Page, the Sammy Guevera defense of the TNT Title against Bobby Fish making his AEW debut, the revealing of the TBS Title and Britt Baker's response, the C.M. Punk promo and his impact on ratings and PPV buys so far, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:29:4207/10/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & LeClair: Reaction to Draft, is Becky already shifting away from heel, Goldberg vowing death to Lashley
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss the latest WWE Draft picks and also how WWE missed some opportunities to make the draft execution more special. They also talk about the content of Raw in the ring and on the mic including the debut of Austin Theory, whether Becky Lynch is shifting away from trying to get booed already, Big E-Drew McIntyre segment, Goldberg doubling down on death threats against Bobby Lashley, whether Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch should appear together on TV, Shayna Baszler's trajectory, the weak Smackdown main event men's depth chart, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:27:5305/10/2021
WKPWP - Post-show Flashbacks (5 Yrs Ago - 10-3-16): Cena-Styles-Ambrose closing segment, Miz-Ziggler, Corbin-Swagger, Ashton Kuchner, more
In a podcast from five years ago (10-3-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Smackdown Live with PWTorch senior editor Bruce Mitchell discussing the show with callers. They begin with a spirited pro and con discussion on the merits of the closing segment with A.J. Styles, Dean Ambrose, and John Cena. Then they take calls on that topics, the Miz-Dolph Ziggler storyline, the Baron Corbin-Jack Swagger finish, and more in the lead-up to No Mercy. At the end of the show they hear from a fan who attended Smackdown in person in San Diego with some off-air news and observations.Then, a bonus episode from the prior night when PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill went live right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air and discussed this episode with callers for an hour including the latest on the Cruiserweight Division, the Women’s Title change, the latest with Seth Rollins, Ashton Kutcher’s involvement, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:08:2803/10/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Chiari: WWE Draft analysis, on-site correspondents, Seth invading Edge home, Lesnar-Reigns, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and on-site correspondents to discuss the WWE Draft's first night in great depth, including assessing the order, what fresh match-ups could occur, and who might be next to be drafted on Monday. They also discuss the Roman Reigns-Brock Lesnar angle, the Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair match, the Seth Rollins home invasion of Edge and Beth Phoenix's house, Crown Jewel's line-up and hype, the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournaments, and more. They also talk with three on-site correspondents with details on what happened off live TV, crowd reactions, and the live show experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:44:3102/10/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Heydorn & Dehnel: Sammy Guevara wins TNT Championship in main event, Jungle Boy vs. Adam Cole, more
PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Joel Dehnel of PWTorch.com to discuss AEW Dynamite with an onsite correspondent, callers, and emails. Discussion points include Sammy Guevara as TNT Championship, Guevara's future as a babyface, Miro's ceiling in AEW, Arn Anderson's promo on Cody Rhodes, Cody as a heel, Jungle Boy vs. Adam Cole, "Rhodes to the Top" reality show, pros and cons of going with Danielson vs. Omega at Full Gear, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:14:4830/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Vallejos talk Big E vs. Lashley twice, Drew surprise, Goldberg wants to kill Lashley, Baszler-Eva, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com's Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss a pre-draft "lame duck" episode storyline-wise and try to make sense of what happened and determine what matters and ultimately doesn't matter, including cross-signals and head-scratching women's segments throughout. Also, was it bait and switch or a bonus to have Big E vs. Bobby Lashley twice, thoughts on the reuniting of Hurt Business, what Drew McIntyre's appearance might be about, the standout A.J. Styles vs. Riddle and Sheamus vs. Damian Priest matches, plus Goldberg's boneheaded statement that he hopes to murder Bobby Lashley in Saudi Arabia and is Vince McMahon on the verge of outright cutting Karrion Kross. Oh, some Jimmy Smith bashing and sympathy for Corey Graves holding it together as well as he does each week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:16:0528/09/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 9-26-16): Caldwell's farewell show with Keller talking Raw, impact of Trump-Clinton, more
In a podcast from five years ago (9-26-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air and was joined by James Caldwell, his last appearance on the Livecast as assistant editor of the Torch. They talked about Raw and the progression of key storylines coming out of the Clash. They also talked with callers about their opinions on the Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump debate. They also shared memories of James’s time with the Torch.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:17:1626/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Meyers: Final Extreme Rules hype, Reigns vs. Montez Ford, Belair-Lynch segment a setback, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails discussing the final Extreme Rules hype including Roman Reigns vs. Montez Ford with The Demon showing up, a Bianca Belair-Becky Lynch segment which was a setback for Belair, Liv Morgan's stale cliche ring entrance routine, Happy Corbin, and more with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:15:0025/09/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Sage: On-site reports, Cody booed, Omega vs. Danielson, Baker vs. Soho, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and on-site correspondents from Queens, N.Y. They discuss Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson, Cody Rhodes being booed against Malakai Black, the return of Brandi Rhodes, are Cody and Brandi self-aware of why fans are booing them, Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho, MJF vs. Brian Pilllman Jr., C.M. Punk addresses Happy Punk criticism, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:47:0323/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Barnett: Reigns vs. Big E vs. Lashley, Fairplay on-site report, Charlotte-Bliss, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. But first, they start with an on-site report from Jonny Fairplay. Then callers and emails discussing key happenings on the show including having Roman Reigns wrestle twice, the A.J.Styles vs. Randy Orton match, the Women's Tag Team Title change, the Charlotte-Alexa Bliss exchange, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:52:2321/09/2021
WKPWP - 5 Yrs Ago Raw Post-show (9-19-16): Keller & Dehnel talk Seth saving Roman, Owens vs. Roman in cage, Cruiserweights debut, more
In a podcast from five years ago (9-19-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Joel Dehnel right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air to discuss Seth Rollins saving Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens vs. Reigns in cage, Cruiserweights debut, plus LuchaU and NXT talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:55:5219/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & McDonald: On-site reports, Big E, Reigns-Heyman dynamic, Becky-Belair interaction, Rey-Dominik
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus two on-site correspondents who attended in Knoxville, Tenn. They discuss whether Vince McMahon is showing he's shaken by AEW beating Raw in demographic ratings two weeks in a row, Big E appearing in the ring with Reigns as a possible Survivor Series preview, the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman dynamic, how Becky Lynch's attempt to get booed is coming along and what could be next for her after the Bianca Belair feud, Rey Mysterio as the too-intense little league dad, Seth Rollins, Boogs, Extreme Rules hype, the lay of the land for Reigns with three future opponents discussed, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:40:5018/09/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & LeClair: Will Dynamite beat Raw next week with Omega-Danielson, on-site report, Punk commentary
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from New Jersey. They discuss the major match announced for next week between Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson and whether that will be enough to come close to beating Raw in total viewership and assure them more demo wins again. Also, C.M. Punk on commentary, Jon Moxley's current place in the hierarchy, did Dynamite veer too far into an infomercial for next week, Adam Cole's debut and post-match promo, and much more with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:59:0316/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Heydorn & Lindberg: Big E cashes in MITB and wins WWE Championship, Priest vs. Hardy, Alexa gifts Charlotte doll
PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by the host of "PWT Talks NXT" on the PWTorch Dailycast, Nate Lindberg, to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls, an on-site correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the future of Monday Night Raw with Big E as WWE Champion, the pros and cons of hot-shotting the win with limited hype, how far can Alexa Bliss go with her current gimmick, Damian Priest as one of the most protected acts in WWE, Karrion Kross's promo time, and much more. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:45:5414/09/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 9-12-16): Keller hosts post-shows after Raw & Smackdown with live callers talking Cena-Ambrose, more
In the first of our weekend double-header from five years ago, PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air and led caller discussions on the Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens main event, Seth Rollins’s babyface journey, Cruiserweights, Women’s Division, WrestleMania speculation, and more.Then Wade went live right after WWE Smackdown Live with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell for 10 minutes of instant analysis followed by an in-depth conversation with PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant and callers discussing John Cena’s return, the intriguing crowd reaction at the end after Dean Ambrose attacked Cena, and more Backlash fallout with callers throughout. The show ends with a lengthy conversation about what WWE can do to take back control of crowd reactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:00:3012/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Lilly: On-site report from MSG talking latest with Reigns-Heyman-Lesnar, Belair-Becky, The Demon
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in New York City, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden. They discuss whether Bianca Belair's push is going to last, the merits of Becky Lynch's heel turn now compared how we were feeling a few weeks ago, the new version of Brock Lesnar, where Paul Heyman and Reigns are heading with tension and distrust brewing, whether some wrestlers were left off the show who should have been on it, the return of the Demon and whether it's a bummer he's likely going to lose to Reigns, and more from Smackdown. Also, a trouble-maker brings up the latest Jimmy Smith indiscretions from Raw on Monday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:56:0911/09/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Heydorn & Krol: On-site reports, reaction to Cole and Danielson angles, Moxley vs. Suzuki, Punk-Taz, Ruby
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, Moxley vs. Suzuki in the main event, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:56:2009/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Hazelwood: Tag Team Turmoil, Charlotte-Jax rematch, AEW comparisons, NXT rebrand, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It includes 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, Doudrop, Drew McIntyre, Reggie, Riddle, Charlotte-Jax, Nikki, Shayna Baszler's trajectory, and more. They also talk about the upcoming refresh and rebranding of NXT.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:18:3807/09/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 9-6-16): Keller & Powell talk C.M. Punk, RIcochet's future, Owens' Universal Title win, Nikki, more
In the first of our weekend double-header from five years ago, PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after WWE Smackdown Live on Sept. 6, 2016 with PWTorch East Coast Cast audio host Travis Bryant. They covered the final hype for the Backlash PPV, the women’s title match, a show-closing angle with A.J. Styles and Dean Ambrose, and the tag title tournament semi-finals. There are a variety of callers including some first-time callers throughout the hour.Then PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell for the weekly Flagship as they discuss with callers and emails hot topics of the week including C.M. Punk’s UFC debut this Saturday, Backlash on Sunday, follow-up to the big angle leading to Kevin Owens’s Universal Title win last week, Ricochet’s future, and much more. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss a ton of topics including Backlash preview, ROH World Title match announcement, Damien Sandow in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:26:0105/09/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Heydorn & Meyers: Reigns vs. Balor Universal Title, Belair confrontation, Rollins attacks Cesaro, more
PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Mike Meyers to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Jacksonville, Fla. Discussion points include 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:51:2904/09/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Dehnel: On-site report, Punk, All Out hype, Baker's tease, Elite cage angle, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Chicago, Ill. They discuss 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.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:36:2502/09/2021
WKPWP 5 Yrs Ago Flashbacks: Raw & Smackdown Post-show with Keller, Parks, McNeill, on-site report for Kevin Owens WWE Title, roster split
SHOW SUMMARY: In a podcast from five years ago (8-29-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller went live right after Monday Night Raw ended and Kevin Owens was celebrating with his WWE Title belt. Wade was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks for a half hour and then PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell who was on-site for Raw in Houston giving an in person report. Tons of analysis and caller input on an eventful conclusion to Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:45:2401/09/2021
WKPWP Raw Post-Show: Keller & Machado: On-site correspondents, Priest pins McIntyre, Jax pins Charlotte, live callers (136 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Podast host 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 detail what happened off-air and crowd reactions. Topics with callers and emails include 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/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:16:3831/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Hazelwood & McDonald: On-site report, live callers, emails talking Becky, Heyman-Reigns intrigue
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is 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 a semi-long-term deal, the debut of Happy Corbin, the rise of Boogs, the Street Profits, Kevin Owens on commentary, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:47:3928/08/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w//Heydorn & Barnett: On-site correspondent for CM Punk's Dynamite debut, Malaki vs. Brock, Jericho challenge
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is 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, Malaki Black's run to this point, hype for Christian Cage vs. Kenny Omega, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:02:1126/08/2021
WKPWP - Raw Post-Show: Keller & Vallejos: On-site correspondent, R-K-Bro, Logan Paul, Kross, Bliss, live callers, emails
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Dailycast host 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 this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:12:0024/08/2021
WKPWP - 5 Yrs Ago Flashbacks (8-23-16): Smackdown review on Orton-Lesnar, Styles vs. Ziggler, new belts + Mid-Week Flagship with Radican
In a podcast from ten years ago (8-23-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Bruce Mitchell right as Smackdown ended with analysis of the program and live callers discussing the Randy Orton follow-up to the Brock Lesnar beatdown at Summerslam, the A.J. Styles-Dolph Ziggler match, and much more. Then on the next day's Mid-Week Flagship, PWTorch columnist Sean Radican joins Wade to talk about the Daniel Bryan-Miz promo on Talking Smack that got personal, Smackdown roster depth issue, Radican picks his future stars from indy scene, Samoa Joe-Shinsuke Nakamura, Cody Rhodes’s Evolve debut last weekend, and more with live callers throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:00:5522/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Barbati: Punk live-watch, Reigns-Cena, Edge, on-site report
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the attendance, crowd chants, t-shirts, fan signs leading to near violence, what Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman did during that long commercial, fan response to various wrestlers, and more. Wade and Brandom talk with callers about what worked and didn’t work with the Reigns-Cena segment, Sasha Banks suddenly having friends who were just her rivals, Shinsuke Nakamura’s IC Title reign, the feather-son dissension brewing with Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins’ promo on Edge, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:41:3721/08/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Moynahan: On-site report, MJF tapping out Jericho, C.M. Punk teasers, Sting, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Patrick Moynahan to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Houston, Tex.. They discuss MJF beating Chris Jericho by tapout, Jon Moxley's noteworthy promo, Nick Jackson really shining lately, the buzz and hints about C.M. Punk, the latest with the AEW Women's Division, Sting's return to the ring, the Rampage line-up, Miro's promo, Tony Khan's popularity growing, and more with live callers and emails. In a VIP Extra, a segment discussing the point of the segment with Dan Lambert and the former MMA champions and a few other topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:40:5719/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Hawkins: Summerslam hype, Goldberg-Lashley face-off, R-K-Bro reunites, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It includes analysis of the latest Summerslam developments including the Goldberg-Bobby Lashley face-to-face segment, the hype for the Raw Women's Title match, R-K-Bro reuniting, where Omos is heading, Drew McIntyre off course, Raw's weak announcing, the repetitiveness of the Raw format, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:16:0717/08/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 8-15-16): Keller & Powell talk Summerslam hype and predictions, Ambrose-Austin dynamic, Adam Cole
In a podcast from ten years ago (8-15-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They take live callers and talk Summerslam hype, match order, main event predictions, Dolph Ziggler-Dean Ambrose segment, the Alberto Del Rio suspension, Cruiserweights on Raw, and much more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss a ton of topics including Aron Rex’s debut on Impact Wrestling last week and whether fans will miss the Damien Sandow persona, Billy Corgan’s new title and influence on the Impact product, the Dean Ambrose-Steve Austin podcast dynamic, Ambrose calling Brock Lesnar lazy, Cody Rhodes and Evolve this weekend, an ROH PPV preview with a focus on Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole, a preview of NXT Takeover and Summerslam including whether Randy Orton or Brock Lesnar should go over, Robert Roode’s NXT upside, and Booker T’s comment about Apollo Crews/Creed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:00:0515/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & LeClair: On-site report from Tulsa, Cena-Reigns pros and cons, McAfee brilliance, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the attendance, crowd chants, t-shirts, fan signs leading to near violence, what Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman did during that long commercial, fan response to various wrestlers, and more. Wade and Brandon talk with callers about what worked and didn't work with the Reigns-Cena segment, Sasha Banks suddenly having friends who were just her rivals, Shinsuke Nakamura's IC Title reign, the father-son dissension brewing with Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins' promo on Edge, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:02:3814/08/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Krol: Omega-Christian, what about Punk, Rampage hype, Britt's pop, Cody & Brandi, live calls, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Pittsburgh. They discuss the big crowd response for Britt Baker and her rise to a top tier star on Dynamite, the Kenny Omega vs. Christian match set up for Rampage for the Impact Title, thoughts on overall hype for Rampage, Chris Jericho vs. Wardlow, MJF's final Labour of Jericho, Malakai Black's promo, the Cody & Brandi Rhodes reality show teaser, and more including live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:51:4412/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Hazelwood: On-site correspondent including off-air details, Orton returns, Lilly winks, callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Orlando, Fla. They discuss the return of Randy Orton and the Riddle thread throughout the show, Elias being reset, Lilly's wink, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Omos, and much more with live callers and emails. The on-site correspondent details crowd reactions and what happened off-air before, during, and after Raw including John Cena.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:35:1510/08/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (10 Yrs Ago - 8-9-11): Keller & Powell: Analysis of this week's Raw with Cena-Punk contract signing, WWE cutbacks
In a podcast from ten years ago (8-9-11), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss last night's Raw including a focus in particular on the John Cena-C.M. Punk-Triple H contract signing segment at the end, plus WWE's cutbacks, Gail Kim's failed attempt to quit, Summerslam's mere four match line-up so far, TNA Hardcore Justice, and more including a VIP Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:15:1008/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Peteani: On-site report including hilarious Shotzi tank story, NXT cuts analysis, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tampa, Fla. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including a hilarious story about Shotzi's tank. Topics include Sasha Banks returning to form in front of fans, the teases of Rey-Dominik dissension, the lack of a John Cena save for Finn Balor, the Seth Rollins-Edge historical references, and more. They also talk quite a bit about the NXT roster cuts that occurred earlier in the evening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:53:4507/08/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Heydorn & Dehnel: Cody vs. Malakai Black in main event and teasing retirement, Page-Omega, more
PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls, an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the Cody Rhodes retirement angle, whether or not Cody is turning heel, the presentation of Malakai Black, Black’s definitive win and corresponding crowd reaction, Jericho vs. Guerrera, Christian Cage’s momentum, possible All Out opponents for the Young Bucks, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:40:3005/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Fann talking Goldberg-Lashley, Lee pinning Kross, Nikki pinning Charlotte, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Rich Fann to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls throughout. They discussed Nikki's push and win over Charlotte, Keith Lee pinning Karrion Kross in a rematch, Omos pinning Riddle, Reggie getting another win over a credible wrestler, Jimmy Smith's progress and lack of progress as an announcer so far, the crowd reaction to Goldberg and the inclusion of his son Gage in the storyline with Bobby Lashley, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:51:4703/08/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 8-2-16): Keller & Parks talk Raw from night before, Brand Split week one, Roman's new look, more
In a podcast from five years ago (8-2-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They fielded live callers and dive into Raw analysis including Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown, evaluating the first week of the brand split, and more with live callers. After that, a bonus flashback show featuring Parks hosting the Smackdown Post-Game Show with live calls breaking down Week 2 of the Smackdown Live Era, plus look-ahead to Summerslam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:53:4701/08/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Heydorn & Barnett: Reigns vs. Cena made official for Summerslam, Sasha returns and takes out Bianca, more
PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Jake Barnett to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and Wade Keller as the on-site correspondent. Discussion points include the impact of Cena vs. Reigns at Summerslam coming together the way it did within the contract snafu, Cena’s level of over, grading the Reigns character and work in front of the live audience, exploring the opportunities for a returning Sasha Banks as a heel, possible outcomes of Belair vs. Banks 2 at Summerslam, the hot Minnesota audience, and more. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:33:0031/07/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Parks & 4 On-Site Correspondents: C.M. Punk hints, Nick Gage, Cody booed, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Greg Parks from the "Wrestling Night in America" PWTorch Dailycast to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers and four on-site correspondents. They discuss the C.M. Punk hints, the United Center announcement, and how Punk might be utilized. Also, "Hangman" Adam Page's failure to secure an AEW Title shot and what that means, Cody Rhodes being booed against Malikay Black, the wild ten-man tag match opening, the injury to Cash Wilder, the latest with Brit Baker's character and future title defenses, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
03:06:4029/07/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Machado with on-site correspondent: Lashley addresses Goldberg, Kross beats Lee, Charlotte-Nikki, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails, plus an on-site correspondent who attended Raw in Kansas City, Mo. They discuss Bobby Lashley's response to Goldberg, Nikki's first week as Raw Champion, Charlotte's heel work, Karrion Kross beating Keith Lee and what to read into what it means for both wrestlers, Drew McIntyre, Riddle, A.J. Styles, and much more. A broader topic includes whether AEW Dynamite can overtake Raw within the next year in total viewership given the current trajectory of both shows, and what could Vince McMahon do to turn things around. It's a fun dynamic series of conversations with callers followed by a spirited mailbag segment to close out the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:31:2827/07/2021
WKPWP - Flagship Flashback (5 Yrs Ago - 7-26-16): Keller & Powell talk about Balor's Raw debut against Reigns, Braun's future, more
In a podcast from five years ago (7-26-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell to discuss in depth last night’s excellent and newsworthy Raw from various angles including topics and questions from callers and emailers including Finn Balor's debut on Raw and his victory over Roman Reigns. Also, a look ahead to Smackdown and whether it can deliver tonight a show that competes with Raw. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer email questions on a range of topics including the new-look Raw, Finn Balor’s potential of winning the Universal Title at Summerslam, a prediction that Braun Strowman wouldn't be in WWE in five years, what’s the deal with Sasha Banks beating Charlotte for the title so quickly, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:25:2825/07/2021
WKPWP - WWE Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Meyers, On-site correspondents talking Reigns, Cena, Balor, Edge, Rolling Loud, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails and two on-site correspondents from Cleveland, Ohio. They discuss what happened in Cleveland in the arena when the two matches aired from Rolling Loud, the dark match where Reigns and Cena faced off in a tag match, crowd reactions, and more with on-site correspondents. They also discuss with callers and react to emails all the key angles, promos, and matches with Roman Reigns, John Cena, Finn Balor, and Edge, the intriguing relationship with Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin and what the upside could be, the continued developing chemistry with Michael Cole and Pat McAfee, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:50:2924/07/2021
WKPWP - AEW Dynamite Post-Show w/Keller & Sage: Moxley vs. Archer, Nick Gage, Chavo Guererro, on-site correspondent, live callers, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tyler Sage from PWTorch.com and the "Podcast of Honor" PWTorch Dailycast to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent. They discuss the Lance Archer victory over Jon Moxley, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose, MJF bringing Nick Gage to challenge "The Painmaker" Chris Jericho, Chavo Guerrero being paired with Andrade El Idolo, the enthusiasm of AEW crowds, whether AEW can overtake Raw in the weekly ratings battle, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:49:0022/07/2021
WKPWP - WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Vallejos: Nikki cashes in, Kross loses to Hardy, Cena challenges Reigns, Goldberg, live callers, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Robert Vallejos of the "MMATalk for Pro Wrestling Fans" PWTorch Dailycast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers including three fans who attended in Dallas tonight and shared in-person details on being at the event. Topics include John Cena's show opening promo, Karrion Kross's shocking loss to Jeff Hardy in Kross's Raw debut, Goldberg's anticipated return, Keith Lee's return and loss, Nikki A.S.H.'s cashing in and winning the Raw Title, and more. Javier Machado joins at the end for a show-closing Roundtable as usual.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:35:2020/07/2021