Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Jonny Fairplay to discuss Monday Night Raw including discussing whether Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at Summerslam is now an inevitability. Full review of post-Extreme Rules episode with callers, emails, and on-site correspondent. Plus Fairplay dishes on the “cease and desist” order he received from CBS about his podcast, why it probably happened, and what’s next for his Survivor NSWF program.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester from PWTorch to discuss the third episode of AEW Collision with caller input from listeners. They begin with a conversation about the classic FTR vs. Jay White & Juice Robinson match. Then they cover the Owen Cup Finals with C.M. Punk vs. Ricky Starks and Willow Nightingale vs. Ruby Soho, plus overall thoughts on Collision and viewership predictions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa confronting Paul Heyman, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair, Grayson Waller calls out The Rock, Johnny Fairplay and Jesse from Survivor as on-site correspondents, live callers, and more.

In this five years ago flashback (7-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss WWE Smackdown which included final hype for Extreme Rules. They begin with some comments about how “lite” and “amusing” the tone of the show was without a sense of gravity that what was happening on Sunday had important ramifications. The first half of the show features live callers commenting on Smackdown and then the next segment features the Mailbag. Greg also comments on his three most recent columns and updates whether anything has changed regarding his viewpoints on New Japan in the U.S., Summerslam WWE Title and Universal Title scenarios, and whether GLOW season one seemed built around there being a second season or it was self-contained and thus season two felt like it was a whole new idea. Plus Greg gives his predictions on every Extreme Rules match.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch to discuss Dynamite with caller and email input from listeners. They begin with thoughts on the Blood & Guts mystery partner reveals at the end of the show. Then they talk about the Chris Jericho-Don Callis storyline, Nick Wayne's debut, Harley Cameron's rap video, Swerve Strickland's role, the MJF-Adam Cole saga, and more with caller and email interaction.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mauricio Pomares from PWTorch.com. They begin with contrasting opinions on Cody Rhodes's promo about Brock Lesnar. Then they talk with callers and an on-site correspondent about other aspects of the show including The Judgment Day dynamic, Zoey Stark beating Becky Lynch, the Logan Paul-Ricochet segment, the Gable Academy comedy segment, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss Monday Night Raw including the Roman Reigns-Bobby Lashley pull-apart brawl, the lack of Brock Lesnar references, the Sasha Banks-Bayley counseling sessions week two, Coach’s dig at Jim Ross’s rib injury, and more. They also take live calls and answer mailbag questions and speak in-depth to an on-site correspondent in Boston.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Bruce Hazelwood from PWTorch to discuss the fourth episode of AEW Collision with caller and email input from listeners. They begin with thoughts on the overall different pacing and vibe to the show compared to Dynamite. Then Javier Machado calls in to rant about the finish of Samoa Joe vs. C.M. Punk. The show continues with discussion on every segment and match including FTR vs. Juice Robinson & Jay White, Julia Hart's win, Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Ricky Starks and the angle afterward with Marshall, the promos with Andrade, Miro, and Malakai Black, and more. Also, should Rampage become a women's division show to give it an identity and give women more time to shine and develop storylines?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Trial of the Tribal Chief, Edge as guest on The Grayson Waller Effect followed by a match between them, Sheamus challenging Austin Theory for the U.S. Title, and A.J. Styles vs. Karrion Kross.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to discuss Smackdown five years ago this week (7-4-2023). Topics included Daniel Bryan bringing up his rocky past with Kane, the next step in the Rusev-A.J. Styles build, James Ellsworth vs. Asuka in an inter-gender match, and more including theories on why Smackdown is better than Raw. The show features live callers, mailbag, and an on-site correspondent detailing what happened off-air in Omaha.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tyler Sage from PWTorch to discuss Dynamite with caller and email input from listeners. They begin with thoughts on the latest chapter in the Adam Cole-MJF buddy storyline. Then they talk with live callers about a range of topics from the show, the potential oversaturation already because of Collision, the Blind Elimination Tag Team Tournament developments, Kenny Omega vs. Wheeler Yuta, the apparent babyface turn of Chris Jericho, where things are headed for Bloods & Guts, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch. They begin by talking about Dominik Mysterio headlining Raw against Seth Rollins and then some significant developments with The Judgment Day faction and what it means. They talk to a car full of on-site correspondents including two girls ages 8 and 12 with their takes on Cody Rhodes, Ronda, Drew McIntyre, Dominik, and more including Riddick Moss's new presentation and attitude. Then they delve into Shayna Baszler's explanation for turning on Rousey - her delivery and the content. And much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by cohost Matt Koon to discuss Monday Night Raw including Braun Strowman-Kevin Owens port-a-potty angle, Roman Reign’s lack of likability being a potential heel turn in progress, Drew McIntyre’s upside and lack of acknowledgment of his NXT stint, and more. They are joined by an on-site correspondent from Sioux Falls, S.D., they talk with live callers, and they answer mailbag questions and read listener rants about Raw.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Keuster from PWTorch to discuss the third episode of AEW Collision with caller and email input from listeners. They begin with thoughts on the Owen Hart Tournament matches including Powerhouse Hobbs advancing over Dustin Rhodes and Samoa Joe advancing over Roderick Strong, C.M. Punk on commentary, Andrade's promo, Miro's squash win, Jay White shining on the mic, current Bullet Club Gold configuration, Kris Statlander, MJF defending his title against Ethan Page, Ethan's promo, Kevin Kelly's commentary, and more including Dan's movie theater experience watching Forbidden Door.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final Money in the Bank hype, a mess of a match with Charlotte vs. Asuka with a bad finish with Bianca Belair, L.A. Knight interrupts The Grayson Waller Effect with Logan Paul, Sami Zayn & KO vs. Pretty Deadly, the Bloodline brawl, and more.