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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.
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Angle picks Corbin, Seth vs. Drew, Batista rips on Hunter, Ronda with Travis, live callers, mailbag, more
Five years ago this week (3-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Chicago. They talk about Batista’s remote interview with Michael Cole explaining why he hates Triple H, Kurt Angle’s choice of Baron Corbin, Ronda Rousey with her husband Travis Browne, Seth Rollins heating up his match with Brock Lesnar, Beth Phoenix challenging Sasha Banks & Bayley, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:07:0618/03/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (3/15): Keller & McDonald: Is Rock undercutting WM40 storyline and being self-indulgent, Bailey-Dakota, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch. They begin by analyzing The Rock's segment and explore whether Rock is undercutting the main WM40 storyline and being self-indulgent by playing to the crowd and not really talking about The Bloodline and being a part of it. They also discuss the Bailey vs. Dakota Kai match and the build for Bailey vs. Iyo Sky, Logan Paul facing both Randy Orton and Kevin Owens at WrestleMania, the Tag Qualifiers brackets, and more with caller and email contributions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:00:3116/03/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (3/13): Keller & Krol: Mercedes Mone debuts, Joe defends against Wardlow, Ospreay high energy promo, on-site report
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Eric Krol from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite including a lot of talk about the Mercedes Mone debut, Samoa Joe defends the AEW World Title against Wardlow, Will Ospreay delivers a high energy, enthusiastic promo, Chris Jericho & Hook team together, and more discussed with live callers emails. They also talk with an on-site correspondent with details on what it was like in the arena.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:33:0014/03/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Vince gives Kofi opportunity, Shane explains, Styles-Orton heats up, on-site correspondent, more
In this five years ago flashback (3-13-2019), 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 Dayton, Ohio, followed by a mailbag segment. They talk about Vince McMahon giving Kofi an opportunity, Shane McMahon explains his motivations, A.J. Styles and Randy Orton make people care about their match, Becky Lynch verbally spars with Charlotte and takes digs at Ronda Rousey, and more Fastlane fallout and WrestleMania developments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:54:0713/03/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (3/11): Keller & Lilly: Cole grills Cody, Gauntlet match for IC Title shot against Gunther, Becky vs. Live, on-site report
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Darrin Lilly. They talk about the very good lengthy Gauntlet main event match that came down to Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable, plus Drew McIntyre's latest delightful promo segment with Seth Rollins, Michael Cole's grilling of Cody Rhodes, and more including caller and email contributions. They also talk with an on-site correspondent who attended Raw and shares off-air happenings such as the crowd response to Becky Lynch compared to Rhea Ripley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:33:3812/03/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Batista seems to forget everything on live TV, Ronda’s heel promo, Shield farewell, live callers, mailbag, more
Five years ago this week (3-12-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Pittsburgh. They talk about how Batista seemed to forget everything on live TV, Ronda Rousey’s heel promo, The Shield farewell, Drew McIntyre set up to face Roman Reigns, Kurt Angle retirement announcement, Braun Strowman destroys a car, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:58:3711/03/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (3/8): Wells & Lindberg: Rushed final segment, hype for Orton-Paul, Bayley-Sky, and Styles-Knight, callers, mailbag
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg fill in for Wade Keller to cover a light episode on the road to WrestleMania with a rushed final segment, hype for Orton-Paul, Bayley-Sky, and Styles-Knight, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:14:3509/03/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (3/6): Keller & Dehnel: Okada debuts, The Bucks fire and suspend two big names, Darby says he might die soon, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Joel Dehnel from PWTorch to discuss one of the best episodes of AEW Dynamite ever including the debut of Kazuchika Okada and a big angle with him and The Young Bucks, the Bucks suspend and fire two big names, Darby Allin reacts to Sting retirement and says his last match might be next week, Will Ospreay dazzles against Kyle Fletcher, Swerve Strickland reacts to Revolution match, and so much more. They talk with live callers and respond to emails, plus on-site report from the arena with off-air happenings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:22:0207/03/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Samoa Joe’s big U.S. Title win, Becky-Charlotte, Owens as a babyface, no New Day, on-site correspondent
In this five years ago flashback (3-6-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Sean Radican as they discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Wilkes Barre, Pa. followed by a mailbag segment. They talk about Kevin Owens as babyface and whether it’s working, The New Day being advertised but not appearing and how that affected the crowd, what the U.S. Title win by Samoa Joe could mean for his future including a potential big WrestleMania match, the latest with Charlotte and Becky Lynch, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:04:5806/03/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (3/4): Keller & Pomares: Cody and Seth respond to Rock's tag match challenge, Gunther vs. Dom, Drew vs. Jey, Becky vs. Nia
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Mauricio Pomares. They talk about Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins responding to The Rock's challenge including a new nickname introduced for The Rock. Other topics include the heel vs. heel match-ups, the IC Title gauntlet contenders, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax, Bloodline interference against Jey Uso again, and more. The show, as usual, includes live caller and email contributions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:47:2005/03/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Ronda snaps, Shield reunites, Hunter says his stuff’s real, live callers, mailbag, on-site correspondent
Five years ago this week (3-5-2019), 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 Philadelphia. They discuss Ronda Rousey snapping, The Shield reuniting, Hunter saying his stuff’s real, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:06:3204/03/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (3/1): Keller & Goodspeed: Rock's counter offer to Cody, Reigns demands Rock acknowledge him, Dakota turns on Bayley
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Goodspeed from PWTorch. They talk about The Rock rejecting Cody Rhodes's challenge for a singles match and countering with a stipulation-rich tag team match for night one of WrestleMania. Jason Australia is among the callers, Also, Brian from Phoenix chimes in with an on-site report. Live callers and emailers express their opinions on The Rock this season, plus Dakota Kai turns on Bayley and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:10:0202/03/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (2/28): Keller & Donofrio: Sting repels from rafters, Hangman swerves Swerve, Nick Wayne shines against Cassidy, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tony Donofrio from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite including the show-closing angle with Sting & Darby vs. The Young Bucks, Hangman Page swerves Swerve Strickland with a fake injury in the opening segment, BCC vs. FTR & Eddie Kingston, Chris Jericho vs. Atlantis Jr. and more including email and caller input.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:51:1229/02/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Kevin Owens returns, Vince screws Kofi, Hardys reunite, on-site correspondent, live callers
In this five years ago flashback (2-27-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist and PWTorch Dailycast host Greg Parks to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Charlotte, N.C. followed by a mailbag segment. They talk about Kevin Owens returning, Vince McMahon screwing Kofi Kingston, The Hardys reunite, Charlotte’s heel promo, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:08:5728/02/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW (2/26): Keller & Lindberg: Drew and Seth chat about Bloodline and WrestleMania, Priest confronts Waller, Sami's WM journey
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nate Lindberg from the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Dailycast. They talk about Cody Rhodes challenging The Rock becoming a central focus of multiple wrestlers and storylines including a conversation between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre. They talk with callers and answer Mailbag questions about Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley, Drew-Seth, New Day vs. Imperium, Gunther's WM match possibilities, Rock-Cody prospects, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:57:3427/02/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Reigns in remission, Triple H makes Flair’s birthday bash about him, Rousey-Becky, live callers, mailbag, more
Five years ago this week (2-26-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Rich Fann from the “Deep Dive with Rich Fann” PWTorch Dailycast to review Monday Night Raw. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk with an on-site correspondent from Atlanta, Ga. They discuss Roman Reigns announcing he is in remission, Triple H managing to make Ric Flair’s birthday bash about him in a big angle to set up a presumed WrestleMania top match, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon exchange, Becky Lynch arrested, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:33:2326/02/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (2/23): Keller & Jason Australia: Final Elimination Chamber hype, Dakota gains Bayley's trust, Profits vs. AOP, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Australia from his hometown of Perth, Australia. They talk WWE Smackdown, Elimination Chamber, and the Road to WrestleMania including the final Elimination Chamber hype, Dakota Kai gaining Bayley's trust with an apparent injury, The Street Profits vs. AOP, Roman Reigns chats with Greyson Waller, and much more. Other topics include the ride of Cody Rhodes, the upside of Logan Paul, the renewed Drew McIntyre, the future of Damian Priest, and the return of The Rock. Also, first-hand details on the buzz in Perth headed into the event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:45:3324/02/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (2/21): Keller & Kuester: Flair hints at siding against Sting, Swerve-Joe-Hangman cross paths in main event, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite including Ric Flair suggesting he's craving attention and might side with The Young Bucks against Sting. Also, a memorable promo from Darby and Sting. Then a discussion of the awkward but purposeful main event six-man tag with RVD & Hook & Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe & Brian Cage & Swerve Strickland, Moxley & Claudio vs. FTR, a scary botch in Madison Rayne vs. Deonna Purrazzo, and more including a lot of listener emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:02:3722/02/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Kofi awarded WWE Title match against Bryan, second day of four NXT wrestlers on main roster, more
In this five years ago flashback (2-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Solomon from the Solomonster Sounds Off podcast to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from New Orleans, La. They discuss Kofi Kingston being awarded the WWE Title match at Fastlane and whether he’s a good choice to face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania, who is more likely to turn between Shane McMahon and Miz, the second day of four NXT wrestlers beating main roster wrestlers for no apparent reason, and more. The on-site correspondent talks about crowd reactions including Corey Graves, Shane and Miz, NXT wrestlers, Asuka, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:20:2721/02/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW: Elimination Chamber hype, Drew vs. Cody, Gunther vs. Jey, Women's Battle Royal, on-site reporter attends first WWE show
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media to review WWE Monday Night Raw. They begin with their thoughts on whether WWE helped promote Elimination Chamber in a concrete way to motivate anyone to watch who wasn't planning to already. They discussed Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes, Gunther vs. Jey Uso, the Women's Battle Royal, and more with a wide array of Mailbag topics from listeners including Pat McAfee, R-Truth, and more. They were also joined by an on-site correspondent who attended his first live WWE event after being a fan for 15 years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:00:4220/02/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Four NXT debuts on one show, Riott gets rematch, live callers, mailbag, on-site correspondent
Five years ago this week (2-19-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They talked with live callers about Monday Night Raw featuring the debuts of four NXT wrestlers out of nowhere, Ruby Riott getting the least deserved rematch for a title in history, no Becky Lynch or Brock Lesnar in the arena, and more. They take live calls, answer mailbag questions, and talk to two on-site correspondents from Lafayette, La.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:10:0019/02/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (2/16): Is The Rock overshadowing Reigns and hurting Cody's story, men's Elimination Chamber set, Logan vs. Miz
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland to discuss WWE Smackdown including The Rock cutting a heel promo on Cody Rhodes, the fans, and Utah, but is he overshadowing Roman Reigns in the process? What will Rock be doing at WrestleMania? Also, the men's Elimination Chamber is set, Logan Paul wrestled Miz on Smackdown, Dakota Kai urges Bayley to forgive her and trust her, and more topics covered with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:44:4517/02/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (2/14): Keller & Machado: Joe-Swerve-Hangman, Cassidy vs. Taven in Texas Death match, on-site report, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite including the Texas Death match main event between Orange Cassidy and Matt Taven, the Samoa Joe-Hangman Page-Swerve Strickland segment, The Young Bucks wrestle in blood-stained suits, Toni Storm's latest movie furthers her back story, and much more with live callers, emails, and on-site correspondents including a run-in from Cameron Hawkins!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:55:0915/02/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Final Rumble Hype, Bryan, Vince, Becky, Mandy, Orton, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag
In this five years ago flashback (2-13-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Toledo, Ohio, and then later answering Mailbag questions. They discussed Kofi Kingston’s big night, Charlotte gloating in a heel promo, final Elimination Chamber hype, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:46:5014/02/2024
WWE Raw Post-show: Cody and Seth react to last week's events, Becky addresses WrestleMania aspirations, WrestleMania 40 scenarios, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch to review WWE Monday Night Raw. They begin with their thoughts on the intriguing focus on Sami Zayn in recent weeks and where that could end up as it relates to Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. Then they talk with callers with a lot of WrestleMania 40 scenarios, is there any buyer's regret over the shift from Rock to Cody as Roman's opponent, will there be a night one tag match, is Elimination Chamber shaping up to be a disappointment, who is the true leader of WWE, was the Kickoff event a bit of a mess in retrospect, will Rock vs. Reigns ever happen, and more. Thoughts and reactions to other segments on Raw throughout, too.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:01:1713/02/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Rants and near riots with callers and emailers discussing Becky-Ronda angle at end, plus on-site correspondent
Five years ago this week (2-12-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Zack Heydorn. They talked with live callers about Monday Night Raw featuring Becky Lynch being cornered into apologizing to Stephanie McMahon and Triple H only to have Vince McMahon overrule everything and suspend her past WrestleMania and insert Charlotte into the match. Rants and near riots with live callers and later the mailbag. Frustrated fans who aren’t buying that this is the right way to tell whatever story they’re telling and landing wherever they’re landing. Plus a dozen or two other things WWE’s creative team should be, well, ashamed of as it was amateur hour several times during this episode. They also talk with an on-site correspondent to detail what happened before and after Raw plus during commercials and other crowd details.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:23:2412/02/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (2/9): WrestleMania XL Kickoff fallout, Levesque promo, Chamber qualifiers, Bayley addresses Damage CTRL, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Travis Bryant to discuss WWE Smackdown including the follow-up on the WrestleMania XL Kickoff event the night before with a pivot to Elimination Chamber qualifying matches - Drew McIntyre vs. A.J. Styles and Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn. Also, Bayley addresses the break-up of Damage CTRL, Paul Levesque addresses the Kickoff Show happenings, and more. They are joined by live callers and an on-site correspondent who detailed crowd reactions and three non-televised matches including Gable Steveson vs. Cameron Grimes before Smackdown and Cody in the finale including addressing the fans afterward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:58:3010/02/2024
5 YRS AGO - SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Bryan returns home, Becky slaps Triple H, on-site correspondents, live callers, mailbag
Five years ago this week (2-6-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Mike Chiari from the Ring Rust Radio podcast and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Everett, Wash., and then later answering Mailbag questions.They discuss Becky Lynch-Triple H segment, Charlotte as a definitive heel, the latest chapter in Daniel Bryan’s heel character with his return to his home state, the latest Elimination Chamber PPV developments, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:01:3609/02/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (2/7): Keller & Krol: Mercedes Monet in Boston teaser, Swerve-Hangman opener, Sting & Darby tag title match, emails
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite including Sting & Darby capturing the AEW Tag Team Titles from Big Bill & Ricky Starks, the Tony Khan hyped announcement revealing Mercedes Monet set up to debut next month in Boston, the Swerve Strickland-Hangman Page ongoing double-turn, CMLL vs. BCC, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:28:4708/02/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW: Fans chant "Rocky sucks," announcers tout fan passion regarding Cody-Rock situation, will WWE change course, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch to review WWE Monday Night Raw. The primary focus of the show is the ongoing fallout from the controversial decision to have Cody Rhodes had over his earned WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns to The Rock. Might WWE change their mind? Is Rock regretting this due to the crowd booing him on Raw and lashing out on social media? Did the announcers strikes the right tone in hyping the WrestleMania press conference and making it seem like Roman vs. Rock isn't locked in yet? Is Rock the bad guy in this or an innocent victim of a difficult situation? And so much more with diverse and passionate views from callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:22:1106/02/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Becky attacks Stephanie, Angle teases retirement, Rousey gets two wins, Jarrett vs. Elias, on-site correspondent
Five years ago this week (1-29-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins. They talked with live callers about Monday Night Raw featuring Becky Lynch attacking Stephanie McMahon, Ronda Rousey scores two victories, Kurt Angle teases retirement, Jeff Jarrett wrestles Elias in his first match on Raw in nearly 20 years, and much more. They welcomed an on-site correspondent from Portland for details on what happened off TV and to break down crowd responses. Finally, they answer Mailbag questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:16:5405/02/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (2/2): The Rock shows up and Cody cedes his WrestleMania slot to him plus more Rumble fallout with live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's and ProWrestling.net's Tony Donofrio to discuss the bombshell conclusion to Smackdown with The Rock showing up and Cody Rhodes announcing he is ceding his WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns to The Rock. Wade and Tony talk with callers primarily about the Cody-Reigns-Rock situation, pro and con. They also discuss Bayley and the whole WrestleMania lay of the land for the women's division in WWE.IMPORTANT NOTE: This post-show ran nearly three hours, so it was broken into two installments so the file size wasn't enormous. As a result, part two will be featured Saturday on our Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "blue logo" podcast feed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:46:3703/02/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (1/31): Keller & Barnett: Swerve-Hangman feud, Bucks confront Darby, Rankings return, on-site correspondent, callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite including the closing angle to build next week's big main event with Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page, hype for the tag title match with a sitdown segment with Sting & Darby vs. Big Bill & Ricky Starks, "lax" rules for Jeff Hardy vs. Jon Moxley, and more. They talk with an on-site correspondent sharing in-person details, plus live callers and emails bringing up various related topics. Wade and Jake also react to the initial return of the AEW Rankings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:18:1201/02/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: More Becky-Mania, Bryan’s new Hemp WWE Title belt, on-site correspondents, live callers, mailbag
In this five years ago flashback (1-30-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Solomon from the Solomonster Sounds Off podcast to discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, then an on-site correspondent from Phoenix, and then later answering Mailbag questions followed by a second on-site correspondent segment. They discuss Becky Lynch-Charlotte, Daniel Bryan’s new Sustainable Hemp WWE Title belt, Shane McMahon and Miz celebrating their WWE Smackdown Tag Team Title victory, big Elimination Chamber news, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:30:4431/01/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW: Punk addresses injury and missing WrestleMania, Seth pitches Cody to pick him, WrestleMania reshuffling options, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mauricio Pomarez from PWTorch to review WWE Monday Night Raw. They begin with their evaluation of C.M. Punk's promo addressing his injury and then Drew McIntyre's awesome heel promo interrupting him. From there they discuss Seth Rollins pitching that Cody Rhodes pick him with some pros and cons to that approach in general from Seth and the prospects of it actually happening now that Punk is out of the picture. Also, lots of WrestleMania scenarios for men and women, tag team division talk, Kofi Kingston's strong showing against Gunther, options for Gunther at WrestleMania without Brock Lesnar necessarily in the mix, and much more with a robust string of strong caller contributions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:15:3030/01/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Dean Ambrose turns down WWE offer, Rumble fallout including Seth-Brock, Rousey-Becky, on-site reports, more
Five years ago this week (1-29-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Rich Fann from the PWTorch Dailycast. They talk with live callers about Monday Night Raw’s episode following the Royal Rumble including Seth Rollins-Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch, and everything else from a newsworthy episode. They welcome two on-site correspondents for details on what happened off TV and to break down crowd responses in Phoenix. Finally, they answer Mailbag questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:27:5729/01/2024
BREAKING NEWS: VINCE MCMAHON RESIGNS + WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (1/26): Reaction and reflection on Vince scandals plus final Rumble hype
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Alex McDonald to discuss the breaking news of Vince McMahon's resignation plus WWE Friday Night Smackdown. They discuss many aspects of the Vince McMahon lawsuit that dropped Thursday and resignation from TKO/WWE right before Smackdown including how his legacy will be reframed as a result, how this affects WWE and its fans, and many other aspects and angles. Then they dive into Smackdown analysis including final Royal Rumble hype and the Women's Tag Team Title change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:32:1127/01/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (1/24): Keller & Dehnel: Sting & Darby, Copeland vs. Suzuki, AEW Women's Division depth, Hook-Joe angle, live callers
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite including the set-up for Sting & Darby Allin getting a shot at the AEW Tag Team Titles in two weeks, the Samoa Joe-Hook angle, Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki, AEW Women's Division depth, the small crowd hurting the atmosphere of the show, and much more with live callers and emails thorough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:25:2225/01/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW: Seth updates his injury, Punk and Cody go face-to-face for nearly 20 minutes, Drew vs. Priest, Gunther, Rumble talk, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch to review WWE Monday Night Raw. They begin with their praise for the lengthy Cody Rhodes-C.M. Punk segment. They they cover the Seth Rollins injury update and confrontation with Gunther. They discuss with callers and emailers various other topics including Royal Rumble and WrestleMania scenarios, Brock Lesnar's possible role, Nia Jax's effectiveness, and much more. At the end, Darrin shares notes on attending AEW Collision last Saturday and his reaction to the newly rebranded and reinvigorated TNA including the arrival of Nic Nemeth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:52:1523/01/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Final Rumble hype, Brock, Braun, Balor, Drew, Seth, Ronda, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag
Five years ago this week (1-22-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason (From) Australia. They talk with live callers about Monday Night Raw’s last episode before the Royal Rumble with a focus on the anchor segments with Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Ronda Rousey, Sasha Banks, and more. Also other segments including Apollo Crews, Zack Ryder, Heavy Machinery. They welcome an on-site correspondent for details on what happened off TV and to break down crowd responses. Finally, they answer Mailbag questions and also get into why Jason took some time off late in 2018 from watching WWE and what brought him back to the product.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:17:3422/01/2024
AEW COLLISION POST-SHOW: Kingston & Ortiz vs. Danielson & Claudio, Bullet Club Gold agree to unite with The Acclaimed, Copeland vs. Dante
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Patrick Moynahan to discuss AEW Collision. Topics include the announcement of a six-man cage match next week with FTR & Danny Garcia vs. House of Black next Saturday night, Garcia vs. Buddy Murphy, Shane Taylor vs. Jon Moxley, Thunder Rosa vs. Queen Aminata, Claudio & Bryan Danielson vs. Eddie Kingston & Ortiz, Bullet Club Gold agreeing to unite with The Acclaimed, the announcement of the return of AEW Rankings and how to better execute it, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:54:2221/01/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (1/19): Contract signings for Reigns vs. Orton vs. Knight vs. Styles, Logan Paul on The KO Show, Rumble speculation
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jason Goodspeed to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown. They discuss the contract signing segment for the Roman Reigns vs. L.A. Knight vs. A.J. Styles vs. Randy Orton match at the Royal Rumble, The KO Show with Logan Paul, speculation on the Royal Rumble matches, and much more with live callers and mailbag. Then in a bonus segment, the Wade Keller Hotline from ten years ago this week reviewing the Jan. 20, 2014 episode of WWE Raw with hype for that year's Royal Rumble.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:01:3420/01/2024
5 YRS AGO - RAW POST-SHOW: Vince shakes up Universal Title picture, Lashley’s big win, NXT call-ups, on-site correspondent, live callers
Five years ago this week (1-15-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing WWE Monday Night Raw from Memphis, Tenn. including discussions with live callers, an on-site reporter from Memphis, and mailbag feedback. Topics include Vince McMahon shaking up Universal Title picture, Bobby Lashley winning the IC Title, Nikki Cross makes her in-ring debut, Heavy Machinery makes a cameo, Paul Heyman interviewed on "A Moment of Bliss," and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:04:1919/01/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (1/17): Keller & Kuester: Samoa Joe vs. Hook succeeds, Young Bucks introduce new characters, on-site report, mailbag
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester to discuss AEW Dynamite including the Samoa Joe vs. Hook main event, Christian Cage's defense against Dustin Rhodes, the introduction of the new Young Bucks characters, and much more with live callers and emails, plus an on-site correspondent detailing the in-person experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:09:5118/01/2024
WWE RAW POST-SHOW: Seth legit injured, breaking backstage updates during show, plus analysis of Drew-Cody, Becky-Rhea, Jinder, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch to review WWE Monday Night Raw. They begin with a reaction to the Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal main event and the legitimate injury suffered by Seth late in the match. Wade provides real-time backstage updates on Seth's situation after the match and they proposed various scenarios for WWE if Seth ends up needing extended time off. They talk about other aspects of Raw including standout exchanges with Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley and Drew McIntyre-Cody Rhodes, plus thoughts on the Women's Tag Team Division, the return of Gunther, and more with caller and email interaction.Then in bonus segments, we jump back 10 and 15 years to Wade Keller's reports covering the Jan. 13, 2014 and Jan. 12, 2009 episodes of WWE Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:44:5616/01/2024
5 YRS AGO: WWE Smackdown Post-show: Does Vince think more sexual content is key, on-site correspondent from Birmingham, Becky-Asuka, more
In this five years ago flashback (1-16-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett as they discuss WWE Smackdown with live callers first, an on-site correspondent from Birmingham, and then later answering email questions. Topics covered: Becky Lynch and Asuka hype, Miz’s birthday party for Shane McMahon, Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade, Mandy seduces Jimmy with all kinds of cameras filming it, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:07:1415/01/2024
AEW COLLISION & BATTLE OF THE BELTS POST-SHOW: Guevara leaps off truss 25 feet above stage, FTR & Garcia vs. House of Black, Hook, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss AEW Collision with live caller and email contributions. They discuss the 25 foot leap by Sammy Guevara off a truss onto the stage with a crash landing in the AEW Tag Team Title street fight. Also, Hook's win and overall hype for his title match against Samoa Joe, Julia Hart vs. Anna Jay, FTR & Danny Garcia vs. House of Black, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:43:1414/01/2024
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW: Orton & Knight & Styles vs. Solo & Jimmy, Carmelo-Theory match stopped early, Bayley frustrated, live callers, more
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati of PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown. They discuss Randy Orton & L.A. Knight & A.J. Styles vs. Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Uso after Paul Heyman fails to secure third person for team, Carmelo Hayes-Austin Theory match stopped early after bad landing, Bayley frustrated with Damage CTRL cohorts not helping, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits further feud with Karrion Kross & AOP, Kevin Patrick as announcer now without Michael Cole, Bianca Belair, and more topics with live callers and mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:42:2313/01/2024
AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (1/10): Keller & Soucek: Young Bucks return, Sting & Darby vs. Takeshita & Hobbs, Samoa Joe confronted by Swerve
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Andrew Soucek to discuss AEW Dynamite including reaction to Sting's big stunt off the stage and the dangerous landing, the return of The Young Buck, Samoa Joe's first live in-ring promo as champion being interrupted by Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and Hook, plus some Toni Storm praise, Adam Cole faction disappointment, and more with live caller and email contributions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
01:56:3011/01/2024
5 YRS AGO: AEW Rally & WWE Smackdown Post-show: On-site reports from AEW Rally and Smackdown, Shane-Miz storyline, Becky-Charlotte-Carmella
In this five years ago flashback (1-9-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks as they discuss the AEW Rally and WWE Smackdown with live callers first, on-site correspondents from both Smackdown and the AEW Rally, and then later answering email questions. This show features topics such as the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte vs. Carmella main event, the Shane McMahon-Miz storyline, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
02:15:5410/01/2024