Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

In this flashback episode in lieu of Dynamite being delayed until Friday this week, we flash back to the Oct. 3, 2019 WKPWP Post-Show as PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Zack Heydorn to discuss AEW’s debut live episode on TNT with live callers and mailbag questions. They discuss the production values, the strengths and weaknesses of the booking, the key happenings including the surprise appearance of Jake Hager, what seemed missing, the announcing, and much more. They first talk with callers, then an on-site correspondent who conveys the vibe before, during, and after the show with tons of granular details and off-air happenings, and finally a diverse mix of opinions and observations in our mailbag segment.

PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor Bruce Hazelwood to break down Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the state of the Raw women’s division, Rhea Ripley’s shortcomings, Charlotte’s influence on Ripley, directions for Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston to go after next week, the tone of a wrestling-heavy episode of Monday Night Raw, the start of a new Shayna Baszler character, clues on who Alexa Bliss is targeting, and more. Enjoy!

In a podcast from five years ago (5-17-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pat McNeill to discuss the previous night’s Raw and look ahead to Extreme Rules. Topics include comparing Roman Reigns in 2016 to John Cena in 2006, plus Alex Greenfield’s perhaps more apt comparison of Reigns of 2016 to Batista of 2006. Also, the misuse of Anderson & Gallows, fears of how Bailey might be used, the Raw closing segment with Ric Flair, Steph, Shane, Charlotte, and Nattie, the promos of A.J. Styles so far, prospects of a John Cena vs. Reigns match, ROH’s booking situation and the criticism of it this year including at the latest tapings, and more with live callers and email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including Apollo Crews defending the Intercontinental Title against Big E, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bianca Belair, a "Parade of Champions," and Aleister Black attacks Big E, and a lot of excitement over WWE announcing tour dates again.

PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Tyler Sage from the PWTorch VIP podcast "Podcast of Honor" to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the futures of the Young Bucks and Jon Moxley after their tag team match at Double or Nothing, Cody vs. Anthony Agogo and the type of match they need to have at Double or Nothing, issues with the Shida vs. Baker build, Christian as a heel or just a cold act, whether or not it’s time to peel Darby Allin away from Sting, and more. Sage and Heydorn also discuss AEW adding a new show in August. Enjoy!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Kofi Kingston scoring two big wins over Randy Orton and Bobby Lashley in one night, and what it is supposed to mean and whether it can work. They also discuss the latest with Riddle & Orton, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripley, John Morrison commenting on zombies, Adnan Virk, and much more with live callers and emails including songs about U.S. States.

In a podcast from five years ago (5-10-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jim Valley to talk about last night’s Raw, the Extreme Rules developments, the latest with Stephanie and Shane, A.J. Styles and Roman Reigns, The Club vs. The Family, and more about Raw. Plus non-Raw topics on NXT and more provided by live callers and email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Kelly Wells from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the final WWE Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso confronts Roman Reigns again, Jimmy faces Cesaro, Natalya & Tamina capture Smackdown Tag Team Titles from Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler, King Corbin vs. King of Strong Style, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, speculation on Rey & Dominik's future as a team, speculation on the Sonya Deville-Adam Pearce dynamic, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss WrestleMania Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso's return, Orange Cassidy vs. Pac as the top contenders' match, NXT's current lack of buzz, current strengths and weaknesses of Impact, the state of ROH, changes in fans over decades, and Mailbag topics from listeners.

In a podcast from five years ago (5-3-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant, host of the PWTorch East Coast Cast. They reflect on WWE Payback, analyze WWE Raw, discuss the pros and cons of the Ryback stance against WWE, Shane McMahon dressing and acting younger than his age, Roman Reigns, and much more with live callers and email questions throughout.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jonny Fairplay to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre, the scary finish for Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus, Charlotte's revival with her reinvented character, Shelton Benjamin vs. Cedric Alexander, the Riddle-Randy Orton pairing, some funny lines from John Morrison, Sheamus, and A.J. Styles, the announcing of Adnan Virk, and more.

In a podcast from five years ago (4-26-16), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell to discuss the final Payback hype on Raw in depth with live callers including speculation on Bullet Club, Finn Balor, and a potential brand split. Also, some NXT Title change talk.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the return of Jimmy Uso, Bianca Belair confronts Bayley in the ring, Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins, a ten-man tag, Carmella vs. Ruby Riott, Teddy Long as part of the Throwback theme, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to discuss AEW Dynamite. They begin with a discussion on the Blood & Guts match, and then bring in callers for a longer-than-usual show looking at the various strengths and weaknesses of the main event itself and other aspects of the show including Kenny Omega's most significant promo segment to date, the Orange Cassidy vs. Pac match announcement, and more. They also have an on-site caller who reveals that most of the show was actually pre-taped and played back in front of the fans in the arena, and how Tony Khan explained it to the fans who paid to be there.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani from PWTorch.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the return of A.J. Styles & Omos, another win for Riddle & Randy Orton, Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley, the return of Eva Marie, Adnan Virk's journey continues, Cedric Alexander breaks up with Shelton Benjamin, Charlotte added to PPV title match, Mansoor debuts on Raw, and more.