Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

SHOW SUMMARY: In this five years ago flashback (10-31-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Zack Heydorn to discuss WWE Smackdown with a really good caller segment and a lot of good emails in the mailbag segment, plus our on-site correspondent from Atlanta talking A.J. Styles vs. Daniel Bryan, Shane McMahon’s odd added stipulation, the Becky Lynch promo about Ronda Rousey, World Cup and Crown Jewel hype, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jeff Rush from PWTorch. The show begins with Wade and Jeff discussing WWE getting more emboldened than in recent years to tout going to Saudi Arabia. They also shamed WWE for avoiding mentioning they were in Greenville, S.C. while touting Saudi Arabia. The also discussed whether Seth Rollins looked good or bad rebutting Drew McIntyre in a snotty tone, whether Cody Rhodes's character is on track, the Halloween gimmickry and what worked and didn't in that regard, Becky Lynch addressing losing the NXT Title, The Creed Brothers debut, Miz TV with Gunther, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast five years ago this week (10-30-2018) to discuss with live callers the Seth Rollins-Dean Ambrose follow-up, Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey announcement, World Cup brackets, Evolution fallout, DX-Undertaker & Kane, and more, plus an on-site report and mailbag.

PWTorch's Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss AEW Collision with live callers, including reaction to MJF's defense of the AEW World Title against Kenny Omega, Shida vs. Abadon for the AEW Women's Title, Dax vs. Ricky Starks, the latest with House of Black and an update on Bryan Danielson.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers. They discuss these topics: The L.A. Knight-Roman Reigns contract signing, Knight vs. Jimmy Uso, Bianca Belair speaks, Logan Paul attacking Rey Mysterio, Carlito in action, and more with live caller and email contributions.

Five years ago this week (10-24-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Mike McMahon from PWTorch to discuss Raw on the post-show including the disappointing final hype for Evolution, the awkward continued vague hype for Crown Jewel and the World Cup including Shane McMahon’s mysterious segment, C.M. Punk chants, a standout Miz vs. Rey Mysterio match, Roman Reigns tone deaf video recap, and more with live callers and mailbag.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Bruce Hazelwood from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite with live caller and email input. They discuss Ric Flair appearing as Tony Khan's "gift" to Sting and the match it set up, Chris Jericho's potential mystery partner, Okada in the main event, MJF beating Juice Robinson, MJF vs. Kenny Omega set up for Saturday's Collision, the latest Toni Storm silent movie, and much more from a loaded show with a ton of talking points.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing with live callers Roman Reigns’s leukemia announcement, the timing of Dean Ambrose’s heel turn, final Evolution hype, Braun Strowman-Drew McMahon angle, and more. This is part one of two with the on-site correspondent and mailbag segment.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch. The show begins with Wade and Nate discussing how Cody Rhodes is proving to be the best friend a pro wrestler can have, and whether it's pushing the limits or getting it just right. Also, Rhea Ripley being weaved into so many storylines and dynamics with men and women. They cover Logan Paul's strong segment, how Sami Zayn is being framed, the Fatal Five-way set-up, Akira Tozawa, and much more.

In this five years ago flashback (10-17-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review Smackdown 1000 including Edge’s interview with Becky Lynch, World Cup Qualifies with Rey Mysterio’s return against Shinsuke Nakamura and Miz vs. Rusev, Truth TV with Vince, Shane, and Stephanie McMahon, New Day vs. The Bar, John Cena phones it in again (this time literally), the Evolution reunion with Batista, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Triple H, plus more with a live on-site correspondent from D.C., live callers, and the mailbag segment.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Sean Radican to discuss AEW Collision with live callers and emailers. This episode, the hosts argued, illustrated a lot of the weaknesses of the AEW product at this time with poor hype and build for key matches and a clown show tenor to several segments and matches. They discussed the mess that is the Miro-C.J. Parker-Action Andretti saga, Eddie Kingston losing to Jeff Jarrett in 2023, House of Black running in on three matches, the derailing of Max Caster's character, and more. Oh, as usual, there was some good wrestling, but it wasn't enough to make up for the other shortcomings.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers. They discuss these topics: John Cena teases retirement, Paul Heyman and L.A. Knight interact, Logan Paul calls out Rey Mysterio, Bianca Belair returns, Nick Aldis kicks Pearce and Jey Uso, and more. They in particular go in-depth on the state of Smackdown's women's division and John Cena's approach lately.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing the Ronda Rousey-Bellas segment, Trish Stratus & Lita’s lack of crowd response, the Philly response to Roman Reigns, the continuation of The Shield and Braun Strowman & Dolph Ziggler & Drew McMahon feud dominating Raw, and much more with live callers, the mailbag segment, and an on-site reporter from Philadelphia.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Joel Dehnel from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite with live caller and email input along with an on-site correspondent. They lead with a discussion about Sting's big retirement announcement. From there they cover an eclectic show with a real mix of formats and tones to the matches and videos. What worked? What didn't work? Is Adam Copeland doing well? What's up with Danhausen? Is Adam Cole wrecked? Is Toni Storm or Kyle Fletcher going to have a better 2024? And much more. Plus some Minnesota Timberwolves talk at the end.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch. The show begins with Wade and Darrin discussing the surprising WWE Tag Team Title change and what it might portend. Also, thoughts on the intriguing directions of the characters of Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre. Could Sami be going heel? Might Drew end up cheered regardless of WWE's intent? Plus Bronson Reed's strong showing against Gunther, Jade Cargill appears again, Crown Jewel developments, and much more.