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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. 640160Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-21-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and host the PWTorch East Coast Cast Travis Bryant talk Cruiserweights, New Day, John Cena, Jack Swagger, Trump/Clinton vs. Raw, and much more with callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week’s Interview Classic from ten years ago (9-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Mick Karch, one of the tenured pro wrestling announcers currently active. They discuss a wide-ranging list of fascinating topics from the contributions and legacy of the late Nick Bockwinkel and how he is underappreciated by today’s fanbase, to Bobby Heenan’s continued active appearance schedule and what made him so great, to a discussion the state of wrestling announcing and how it could improve and why it’s faltered over the last 10-20 years, have crowds in past generations dating back to the 1970s ever rejected babyfaces and cheered heels at the rate they do today and is it a solvable problem, to the changes in the attitudes and approaches of indy wrestlers today compared to 30 years ago, and much more. The scope of this discussion is vast, and Karch brings insights and anecdotes few others today can provide based on his decades of experience active in pro wrestling, which includes a continued busy schedule in Minnesota and the East Coast, along with his current viewing of the WWE product weekly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost John Piermarini, an ex-WWE Creative Team member. They discussed with live callers a wide range of topics including the WWE Raw Supershow from earlier that week, Triple H-CM Punk-Kevin Nash, and more with live callers. This includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 29 and 30, 2011.On the Aug. 29, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers expectations for Raw, whether this week's Raw pre-NFL Week 1 or live Super Smackdown is more important this week, more stories from Hulk Hogan live in front of 300 people Friday night, handling of Sin Cara, inconsistency in pro wrestling storytelling, fall of Drew McIntyre, Zack Ryder in the right role on TV or could WWE be doing more?, ideal role for Hogan and Ric Flair in wrestling in 2011, Daniel Bryan's push - above or below expectations?, why Jim Ross is mistreated today, Owen Hart in the WWE Hall of Fame with or without Martha's blessing?, and much more.Then on the Aug. 30, 2011 episode, Wade was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. They discussed the fallout from a newsworthy Raw Supershow including Triple H's announced return to the ring. Also, live calls most of the hour covering more subjects including Smackdown going live, the NWO reforming, Dolph Ziggler's showing against Randy Orton, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they delved more into Raw and also last week's TNA Impact.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics:Todd’s in–perspective perspective from the premiere of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday at the P.C.Full review of NXT 2.0 including the NXT Title situation and the weddingFull review of AEW Rampage and AEW DynamiteThoughts on next week’s big line-up at Arthur Ashe StadiumReviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE RawReaction to Big E’s WWE Title win and various scenarios for him going forwardA review of the ROH Death Before Dishonor PPVA New Japan G1 Tournament PreviewPreviews of UFC and Bellator cards this weekendReaction to Andrew Yang’s stance against WWE classifying wrestlers as independent contractorsHow might Tony Khan feel about Yang’s campaign against independent contractor statusReaction to WWE’s sheepish announcement that Brock Lesnar will face Roman Reigns at Crown JewelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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 discuss these topics:MAIN FREE PORTION TOPICSA pop quiz for Jason Powell: What was the main event the last time Raw was in Mexico City 15 years ago?Evaluating the magic of Roman Reigns vs. Penta and how of what worked can be a template for domestic shows and feuds and big match-ups?Some early NFL talk focused on that amazing Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers gameA look at the rest of Raw including Chad Gable vs. Dragon LeeMailbag topics include Reigns-Penta, will Penta get a boost from Monday, moreWill Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley and how Dynamite six-man tag match should tell us a lot about Moxley's character going forwardNick Wayne vs. Chris Jericho previewLooking back at how AEW deftly handled the planned Rebel return on Dynamite with news of The Butcher's deathVIP EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWThe state of TNA heading into Bound for Glory and whether TNA would be better off without names who reached their peaks years ago in other national companiesSome thoughts on Bill DundeeDoes Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee show that the IC Title could be build partially around face vs. face match-ups?Backlash against Pat McAfee's prominence on ESPN's NFL Monday Night Football coverageWhy has El Grande Americano worked out so well?Is there anything from AAA that the main brand WWE product could benefit from emulatingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 24, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Raw's struggling ratings, frustration with Impact Wrestling, Kevin Nash's hair, and move with live callers throughout the live hour. Then in the VIP Aftershow, they answer a wide array of VIP member questions from the Pat McNeill Zone and also reflect on Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-14-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and veteran PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discuss A.J. Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic final four tonight, and more with callers & email topics.Then, in a bonus segment, Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant two days later give their take on similar topics with live callers including the terrific execution of the Cruiserweight tournament, top stories from Raw and Smackdown, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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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. 640160Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
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