Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Keller

30+ year veteran Hall of Fame pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller from Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and PWTorch.com discusses the top stories of the week in pro wrestling with top-level guest cohosts and interviews pro wrestling's newsmakers each week.

  • 2 hours 34 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: "Hardcore" Bob Holly: How stiff is RVD, how he'd react to change in PPV bonus payoff structure, top rope headbutt dangers
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-9-2014), Wade Keller interviewed longtime WWF/WWF veteran "Hardcore" Bob Holly for two-and-a-half hours. He covered a wide array of topics including: How stiff is RVD, how would he react to change in PPV bonus payoff structure, how would he improve Tough Enough, did he face Southern stereotypes in WWE, current TNA, top rope headbutt dangers, and much much more in this expansive interview with live callers and email topics.
    13 May 2024, 4:12 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs. Ago): Jim Ross on Punk's WWE future, whether Lesnar beating Taker was the right call, did he always know finishes
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present the third and final installment of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. In this third and final installment, he gives his thoughts on the finish of Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar including a big teaser about a bombshell Shawn Michaels will reveal next week about that match, plus did he always know the finishes of matches ahead of time when he called them. Also, these other big topics are covered: Should WWE give wrestlers systematic time off, how should WWE handle the changing revenue stream with PPVs and WWE Network when it comes to wrestler payoffs, stories about dealing with wrestlers upset with pay, how he handled payroll for wrestlers when he was in charge, what big change he'd make in the structure of WWE, and more.
    11 May 2024, 8:11 pm
  • 2 hours 1 second
    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in horror movie on Raw, fallout from Extreme Rules, more
    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-6-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Kane, Stephanie, Bryan, and Brie starring in a horror movie on Raw, all the fallout from Extreme Rules, looking ahead into the summer, and more including live calls and emails on the Livecast and VIP Aftershow.
    10 May 2024, 9:19 pm
  • 2 hours 16 minutes
    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Martin discuss Gable Steveson, Becky's crowd response, Heyman's revelation, is TNA or NXT a better show now, more
    PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin from the weekly PWTorch VIP Podcast "The Fix." They discuss these topics:
    • The end of Gable Steveson in WWE
    • Quick thoughts on WWE financials
    • Review of last night's AEW Dynamite
    • Review of New Japan's Dontaku events
    • Thoughts on the state of TNA these days
    • A review of this week's NXT TV show
    • Comparing the quality of the shows and rosters between NXT and TNA Impact? Which show is better, more relevant, features the best talent, and other factors.
    • A review of last week's WWE Smackdown including Paul Heyman's big reveal that he hasn't talked to Roman Reigns since WrestleMania
    • A review of this week's WWE Raw including the start of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, plus C.M. Punk's worst WWE promo.
    • Extended talk about what going on with fan reaction to Becky Lynch and if she can recapture the magic with the fans she had a few years ago, and historically how this type of thing happens.
    • Ilja Dragonov's range of upside and downside
    • A review of last weekend's UFC 301 PPV
    10 May 2024, 4:43 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Jim Ross on what bugs him about "This is awesome!" Chants, what WWE alternatives are getting wrong, Bryan's push, more
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part two of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Adjusting to life being away from WWE, the relief he felt leaving the WWE HQs for the first time, what he misses most, major health changes he made this year and why, why he believes he understands the business, the danger of wrestling promotions getting away from fundamentals, what bugs him about the "This is awesome!" chants by fans, what WWE alternative groups are getting wrong, what about ROH impresses him but what he really wishes was different, the art of wrestling announcing, his view on the push of Daniel Bryan, and much more.
    9 May 2024, 1:41 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): Jim Ross says Lawler is a top ten all-time wrestler, talks about Benoit's son getting into wrestling, more
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), we present part one of a four hour interview with Jim Ross conducted by Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell. He covers a wide range of topics including: Life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Jerry Lawler's place in history as a wrestler, Chris Benoit's son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humiliating request, how does he feel about his role in presenting the impostor Undertaker and Razor Ramon, and many other topics with live callers throughout.
    8 May 2024, 12:06 am
  • 2 hours 20 seconds
    10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk final Extreme Rules hype on Raw incl. Cena-Bray, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized
    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-29-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss last night's hype for Extreme Rules on Raw including Cena-Bray Wyatt hype, Flair's return to Raw, Bryan and Brie terrorized by Kane, WWE Network hype, and more regarding Raw. Also, TNA is discussed including Eric Young's title reign.
    6 May 2024, 2:37 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC: Court Bauer, former WWE Creative and MLW promoter, talks AEW's place in mark, YouTube, MLW expansion, WWE health
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2019), Wade Keller interviews Court Bauer, current MLW promoter, ex-WWE Creative Team member, and Podcast Network leader discussing a wide array of topics including YouTube’s value to wrestlers and promoters, MLW’s ongoing expansion, WWE’s shrinking ratings and overall financial health, Vince McMahon, the XFL, AEW’s place in market, and much more.
    4 May 2024, 9:09 pm
  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    5 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & ex-WWE Creative Jason Allen talk WWE p.r. issue with return to Saudi Arabia, new Roman same as old Roman, more
    In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (5-2-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Allen, a former WWE Creative Team member. They talk about WWE’s p.r. challenges with their announced return to Saudi Arabia, how Vince McMahon might react to falling ratings, are falling ratings and Saudi Arabia trips related, could the Women’s Evolution be hurting WWE ratings, and more. Plus Mailbag topics on whether the MITB winner should choose to cash in at WrestleMania, should WWE overhaul their production crew and vision for presenting WWE, is Ricochet worse off after the Superstar Shake-up, and more.
    2 May 2024, 8:01 pm
  • 2 hours 7 minutes
    NEW FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell look at post-WWE Draft roster depth and match-ups, Tony Khan in neck brace, Backlash, Patrick Mahomes, more
    SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They cover these topics:
    • Evaluating the format and presentation of the WWE Draft
    • Looking at the post-draft Raw and Smackdown roster depths including top tier heels and babyfaces in both men's and women's divisions
    • Tony Khan angle on Dynamite and his appearance NFL Draft weekend wearing a neck brace
    • The Jack Perry presentation and whether key aspects of missing or even unfixable for both casual and ardent AEW fans
    • Swerve Strickland's presentation as AEW World Champion so far
    • A preview of WWE Backlash including match predictions
    • Mailbag focused on various aspects of the WWE Draft presentation and whether it should continue on with this format or be changed
    • Some Patrick Mahomes-Logan Paul talk
    1 May 2024, 12:15 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    INTERVIEW CLASSIC (5-2-2014): Jim Ross talks with Keller & Mitchell about life after WWE, WWE Network, Benoit’s son, imposter Taker & Razor
    In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-2-2014), Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell interview Jim Ross, who covered a wide range of topics such as life after WWE including his new live Q&A shows at theaters, WWE Network discussion, Chris Benoit’s son getting into wrestling, does Chris Benoit belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, did he ever say no to a controversial angle or humiliating request, how does he feel about his role in presenting the impostor Undertaker and Razor Ramon, and many other topics. This is the first installment of a three-part, four hour interview session.
    29 April 2024, 2:08 am
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