Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Jerud "J.B. from Detroit" Buhagiar to discuss the Jan. 21 edition of AEW Dynamite including praise for the show centering around MJF as World Champion and multiple challengers lining up. Also, Kenny Omega seeming revitalized, but should he freshen up his act by dumping the closing lines he's been doing for years? Also, what's going on with The Death Riders, especially Marina Shafir? Plus Kevin Knight, Speedball, Taz back on commentary, Fan Sign of the Night, and much more with live caller and chat interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ryan Sullivan from the PWTorch VIP podcast focused on ROH, “Podcast of Honor,” to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about the Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka headline match, Miz & Morrison welcome the return of Gillberg after advertising Goldberg, A.J. Styles vs. Ricochet shine in the ring, the Charlotte-Ric-Lacey storyline moves forward after an awkward Charlotte vs. Peyton Royce match, and more with callers and emails.Then in a bonus section, the one-year ago Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the Jan. 20, 2020 episode of Raw start-to-finish including Lana & Bobby Lashley vs. Rusev & Liv Morgan Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in ladder match for the U.S. Title, Viking Raiders vs. Seth Rollins & Buddy Murphy, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar preview Rumble with a Ricochet interruption, Becky Lynch vs. Kairi Sane, Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton, a

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Nick Barbati. They start with a look at A.J. Styles agreeing to put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble and whether this could already be the end for Styles in his retirement year. Also, could C.M. Punk's destiny at WrestleMania be a defense against Roman Reigns? Did Finn Balor shine and carry Punk in the Raw main event? Should Drew McIntyre headline WrestleMania or is he not quite at that level? And much more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-20-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg cover Tomasso Ciampa vs. Timothy Thatcher in the Fight Pit, commencement of the women’s Dusty Classic, email on why NXT was better in the past, 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 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Joshua Chambers to discuss AEW Dynamite. It was an uneven show with a lot of weaknesses in AEW’s presentation on any given week manifesting in a larger way throughout the show, but with some standout performances mixed throughout. They discuss the cost-benefit of Jim Ross’s commentary warts and Chris Jericho’s social media and podcast political views. They try to figure out what’s going on with Jade Cargill and Cody and Shaq, whether the Young Bucks are on the right path regarding Don Callis and Kenny Omega trying to con them, Private Party turning to the dark side with Matt Hardy, how “Hangman” Page handled saying no to Dark Order, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Christopher Maitland to review WWE Smackdown including Drew McIntyre's gloating, Cody Rhodes's coping, the Fatal Four-way set, another strong U.S. Title Open Challenge with Carmelo Hayes vs. Leon Slater, Matt Cardona's upside now, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.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 (1-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Adam Pearce being tormented but ultimately outsmarting Reigns, Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro, the debut of Bayley’s new talk show “Ding Dong, Hello!” with Bianca Belair, Baron Corbin vs. Rey Mysterio, Sami Zayn vs. Apollo Crews with Big E at ringside, and more with live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Darrin Lilly to discuss the MJF vs. Bandido main event for the AEW World Title, Darby Allin vs. Pac and the lack of an angle afterward, the Hangman-Swerve-Kenny Omega segment, Doyle & Davis, Kevin Knight, and much more with live caller, chat, and email interactions throughout. They also preview TNA Impact Wrestling's debut on AMC tomorrow night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani from PWTorch.com to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talk about Triple H replacing Drew McIntyre against Randy Orton, Drew talks COVID positive test, Alexa Bliss shows a fireball, Bobby Lashley vs. Riddle for the U.S. Title, and much more with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Sean Radican. They start with a look at the finish of the A.J. Styles vs. Gunther main event including the tap out that didn't count. They also delve into the Adam Pearce-Bron Breakker angle, Je'Von Evans's presentation and whether Michael Cole is going to ruin it, the Women's Tag Team situation, Finn Balor stepping up to challenge C.M. Punk, 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 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-13-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover the debut of the team formerly known as the Rascalz, Dusty Classic overload, the continuing Finn Balor-Kyle O’Reilly saga, 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 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-13-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite “New Year’s Smash – Week II” featuring Darby Allin defending the TNT Title against Brian Cage, Cody on “The Waiting Room” with Britt Baker, The Elite in action with a big angle with The Good Brothers and The Young Bucks, Eddie Kingston vs. Pac, Inner Circle’s New Year’s Resolutions, Serena Deeb vs. Tay Condi, Chuck Taylor vs. Miro, and more.Then, a bonus Wade Keller Hotline from one year earlier reviewing AEW Dynamite (1-15-20 edition) start to finish, plus the breaking news of AEW’s renewal with TNT and the death of Rocky Johnson. The episode featured Jon Moxley vs. Sammy Guevara and Pac vs. Darby Allin in high-stakes matches, Chris Jericho spiking Mox in the eye, Cody accepting MJF’s stipulations, a truly awful women’s tag match, another Dark Order vignette, a wild four-way opening tag match, and the return of DDP to the rin

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell and Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including a lot of conversation about Drew McIntyre beating Cody Rhodes after surprising interference from Jacob Fatu. Also, should WWE go back to Cody as a lead babyface champion, have him turn heel, or otherwise? What about Sami Zayn's trajectory? Plus thoughts on the rest of the show with live caller and chat interaction throughout.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 (1-8-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and Smackdown alternative perspective reporter Brandon LeClair to talk WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the number one contender Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Adam Pearce, Roman’s continued run as a heel, nuances of the heel act that take the act to the next level, Adam Pearce’s role moving forward, Shinsuke Nakamura’s babyface turn, Big E’s first night as Intercontinental Champion, the pros and cons of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler as tag team champions, the state of the Smackdown women’s division, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline discuss whether the main event went on so long that the violence felt belabored, as Jim Ross seemed to indicate was how he felt. A lot of talk about Ross's commentary throughout the show. Also, did Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin go too long without a backstory or a clear heel-face dynamic, did it take Bandido too long to beat Sammy Guevara in his first Dynamite match in 14 months, what is up with Brody King's promo about aiming for gold, the Hiroshi Tanahashi acknowledgment, Marina Shafir vs. Toni Storm, 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 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Goldberg’s return at the top of the show and track our poll on how excited viewers are (or aren’t) about his return. They explore how the match with Drew McIntyre should go and what his strength and weaknesses were and if they still are today. They also talk about the odd Charlotte-Ric Flair angle, the over-the-top jovial New Day-Miz & Morrison angle, Keith Lee challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title, the use of the Legends throughout, the latest with Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss, and much more.Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they delve more into Hulk Hogan’s prominent place on this show, WWE announcing (and some fun old Michael Cole-out-in-public stories), the prudence of having Legends hanging out together without masks right after

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin. They start with an evaluation of the C.M. Punk vs. Bron Breakker main event for the World Title. From there, a discussion on WWE Unreal, and why the fact that fans will enjoy watching it doesn't mean it's a good idea for WWE to produce. Also, is the Maxxine Dupri gimmick working and should she have already lost, what's up with the Iyo Sky-Rhea Ripley dynamite and should they have won the tag titles, are the Usos going to actually stay together in harmony as a team, could Gunther or Sami Zayn win the Royal Rumble this year, and more. Live caller and live chat comments are mixed in throughout the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-6-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani breaking down NXT New Year’s Evil, including Kyle O’Reilly vs. Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Xia Li & Boa’s debut, The Gargano Way, Gran Metalik vs. Santos Escobar, Damian Priest vs. Karrion Kross, 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 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite “New Year’s Smash” featuring Kenny Omega vs. Fenix for the AEW World Title followed by a big angle with Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows and The Young Bucks, Hikaru Shida vs. Abadon with an AEW World Title match, Wardlow vs. Jake Hager, Jon Moxley speaks, Sting aligns further with Darby Allin against Team Taz, Young Bucks & SCU vs. The Acclaimed & TH2, Cody Rhodes vs. Matt Sydal with a top rope splash by Snoop Dogg, and more with live callers and emails.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including thoughts on the return of Randy Orton, the Ambulance Match, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, everyone aiming for Cody, Cody's strong face promo and Drew McIntyre's strong heel promo, Carmelo Hayes vs. Johnny Gargano, the success this week of filling three hours well, Matt Cardona coming to Smackdown, and much more with live chat and caller interaction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.