Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati. They start with a lengthy discussion on the new presentation of Austin Theory and whether it seems promising or doomed, what's working and not working so far, and where patience is called for but what needs to happen quickly, plus could Theory be a double-agent for Seth Rollins and he's come out of this a babyface sooner than later. A...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-23-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover heavy promotion for New Year’s Evil, Christmas with the Garganos, the Velveteen Dream problem, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-p...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-23-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol (circa 1990) and PWTorch contributor Joshua Chambers to analyze AEW Dynamite with live callers. They discuss The Acclaimed challenging The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team Titles, the Kenny Omega and D...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown including a look at Cody Rhodes's character and whether his comments and actions are laying groundwork for a change in his character and perhaps a heel turn or strengthening his babyface persona to stand up for itself more. Also, thoughts on the Cody Rhodes-John Cena podcast and fascinating insights int...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-18-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair. They discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown on FS1 with callers including the final TLC hype, big Roman Reigns-Kevin Owens focus, Bianca Belair loses, Otis beats Shinsuke Nakamura clean in three minutes, Carmella cuts a signature in...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's J.D. Buhagiar to discuss the Dec. 17 edition of AEW Dynamite including analysis of MJF's return, thoughts on him adding himself to the Worlds End main event AEW World Title match, his new look, and his promo style. They also discussed the Continental Classic, The Elite vs. The Don Callis Family, and much more with live caller and chat interactions...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ryan Sullivan of the “Podcast of Honor” VIP podcast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Randy Orton trying to immolate Bray Wyatt in final hype for the Orton-Fiend match at TLC, Miz and Morrison make clear they’re ai...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kurt Cadet with an early special appearance by Sean from Tennessee. They first discuss the Austin Theory reveal and where it might be going, whether Theory has failed so far or WWE has failed him, and more thoughts on the decision. Then lots of talk about Gunther's gloating promo, the finish of John Cena vs. Gunther at SNME including whether Cena s...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-16-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Kyle O’Reilly becoming no. 1 contender, Tyler Rust’s breakout performance, hype for New Year’s Evil, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-ke...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-16-2020), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch Contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls. Discussion points include the Kenny Omega vs. Joey Janela main event, Omega’s continued heel...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown including over an hour of conversation at the start analyzing John Cena's final match hype and dissecting some of his public comments this week. Should Gunther have been more of a focus in the final build? What will the outcome be? Will there be interference? Also, Oba Femi's face-off with Cody Rhodes and the...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Frank Peteani. They discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox with callers and emails including Paul Heyman uping his role and was it a sign of something, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella headlines in a non-title match, Otis-Gable workout, TLC hype, a...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester to discuss the Dec. 10 edition of AEW Dynamite including Wade proposing this might have been the most "perfect" Dynamite episode to date, and just because of Speedball's stellar upset win over Kyle Fletcher. Lots of good and an absence of bad added up to a formula that could work every week with this crew. Also, an on-site report that i...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-7-2020), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and host of the “MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans” Dailycast, Robert Vallejos, to talk WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points included the success of Randy Orton vs. The Fien...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle to discuss the Dec. 8 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix with thoughts on whether any public version of John Cena is a window into the authentic Cena, did the Brons show they don't even like Logan Paul thus Paul Heyman's apology for liking him, what's going to happen on Saturday with Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi and will Cena beat Gunther, and m...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-9-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discussing Ember Moon vs. Raquel Gonzales, Pete Dunn vs. Killian Dain, The Garganos, Ciampa vs. Grimes, Grizzled Young Vets vs. Imperium vs. Ever Rise, Swerve vs. Jake Atlas and the fallout from NXT Takeover...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Joel Dehnel to analyze AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They discuss Sting’s talk with Tony Schiavone and Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega & Don Callis rationalizing their win last week and downplaying the Impact involvement, the Inner Circ...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Gunther vs. L.A Knight main event, the Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre angle, Cody vs. NXT Champ next week, Carmelo Hayes challenges Ilja Dragunov, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support .

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-4-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers. They discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox with callers and emails including more Roman Reigns brilliance with the strong supporting cast of Jey Uso and Paul Heyman, Kevin Owens shining when called upon, the flop of a segment betw...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Darrin Lilly to discuss the Dec. 3 edition of AEW Dynamite including reaction to Claudio Castagnoli's upset win over Jon Moxley and the other Continental Classic matches, plus a Trios Title match, Eddie Kingston-Samoa Joe verbal exchange, Joe's explanation for the Hook storyline, Don Callis's TV time, and more including an early discussion on TNA's...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (11-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Tom Stoup of the PWTorch Dailycast “PWT Talks NXT” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talk about the many moving parts in the Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Miz & Morrison main event, Lana pinning Shayna Baszl...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Kurt Cadet to discuss the Dec. 1 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix with thoughts on the Survivor Series follow-up including Bron Breakker's officially designated "breakout promo," Liv Morgan's central role in her return, Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa surpassing expectations, Dom's rise and future, and much more with live caller and chat interaction throughout...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-2-2020), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover final hype for WarGames, a Pat Patterson tribute, an abundance of heel tag teams, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-p...

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to analyze AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They discuss Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW Title with a big angle involving Don Callis with an Impact Wrestling tie-in, Sting debuts and Tony Schiavone goes abso...

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including thoughts on whether WarGames needs to have clear stakes laid out ahead of time and an argument that the marketing of the violence in matches is a crutch for bad booking or a continuation of a bad habit. Also, did L.A. Knight come off as hellish, is Jade Cargill at risk of being cheered given how she'...