Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and respond to listener emails. They began with a reaction to the heavily-hyped main event tag match featuring the return of John Cena and the latest dynamic within The Bloodline. Then they talk with two on-site correspondents who attended in Tampa, Fla. and convey the electric atmosphere in the packed arena for John Cena and the surprise return of Charlotte. They talk with other callers about other key segments and eventually are joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado who breaks down the Bray Wyatt character's history and his assessment of this chapter in his career.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (12-29-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to talk about WWE Smackdown including the latest with Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon, the A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens main event, the U.S. Title tournament’s first two matches, Tye Dilinger's awful promo, Chad Gable's promise, and much more, including email questions and PWTorch.com and MMATorch.com contributor Zack Heydorn’s on-site report from Chicago’s Allstate Arena.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They start with thoughts on match six in the Elite vs. Death Triangle series and whether this is setting up Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks for a more valuable role in 2023. Then they talk about every other segment including Samoa Joe vs. Wardlow, the Ricky Starks promo, the Acclaimed video, and more.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (12-25-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Pat McNeill to discuss the Christmas night Raw from Chicago including John Cena vs. Elias, Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe for IC Title, Alexa Bliss reacts to Women’s Rumble, New Tag Team Champions, and more. Plus, an on-site correspondent from the area and some emails. Also, who could be the Braun of 2017 – the unexpected breakout star in WWE?Then, in the second segment, that night's VIP Wade Keller Hotline featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewing Raw start to finish including details and analysis of John Cena vs. Elias, Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan vs. The Bar, Alexa Bliss talks Women’s Royal Rumble and Asuka steps up, and more.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (12-19-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to talk about WWE Smackdown with a look at Clash of Champions fallout including Charlotte’s response to Women’s Rumble, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon talk out their issues, Dolph Ziggler’s U.S.Title victory speech with a surprise ending, Rusev Day mania, and more including Mailbag and an on-site correspondent from Newark.

PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown with callers and emailers. Discussion points include grading the final hype for John Cena's appearance next week, Raquel Rodriguez as a challenger to Ronda Rousey, women's division depth, Christmas Street Fight silliness, holiday episode expectations, Bray Wyatt, and more. Enjoy!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They start with thoughts on the TV main event of Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida. Then they discuss the rest of the show with live callers and react to emails, plus PWTorch contributor Javier Machado joins early for a roundtable segment. Topics include the awful Swerve Strickland-Keith Lee segment, RIcky Starks shining again, Bryan Danielson addressing William Regal situation, the latest Elite-Death Triangle match, and more. Some specific questions include whether Mox is wrestling too much on TV and if all Trios Title matches should be a Best of Seven series.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (12-18-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jonny Fairplay of Survivor and TNA fame to discuss Monday Night Raw including Stephanie McMahon’s announcement of the Women’s Royal Rumble, Brock vs. Braun vs. Kane is set up, and more. They also talk to an on site correspondent from Providence, and then answer Mailbag questions. Wade and Jonny answer more emails in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net. They started with discussion on the Usos losing to Kevin Owens & Seth Rollins in the main event. They talked with callers and responded to emails on other topics from Raw including the Miz vs. Dexter Lumis ladder match, the return of Bronson Reed,the Alexa Bliss attack on Bianca Belair, the follow up to Bobby Lashley being fired by Adam Pearce last week including MVP getting involved, and much more. PWTorch contributor Javier Machado joins for a Roundtable segment to close the episode.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (12-12-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to talk about Smackdown including the final push for the Clash of Champions event with the majority of the hook being the dynamic among Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, and Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. Also, an angle with A.J. Styles and Jinder Mahal, a screaming jobber, and more. Also, an on-site correspondent from Cincinnati and Mailbag questions including the banter between Bryan and Byron Saxton during the main event.Then, in part two, the complete Wade Keller Hotline reviewing this episode of Smackdown start-to-finish, a previously VIP-exclusive podcast. This episode includes the final push for the Clash of Champions, Jinder Mahal-A.J. Styles angle, big Daniel Bryan announcement in reaction to Shane McMahon as special referee, the "Yep Movement," and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and respond to listener emails. They started with thoughts on John Cena's appearance to set up the Kevin Owens & Cena vs. Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn tag match in two weeks. Then they discuss the standout match between Gunther and Ricochet with a red-hot crowd, the Bray Wyatt-L.A. Knight segment with Uncle Howdy's appearance, Damage CTRL, Hit Row's win and botched spot, and more.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (12-4-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw including the Braun vs. Kane match and the ramifications with Brock Lesnar, Woken Matt and Bray Wyatt vignette, Absolution and Asuka, plus a talk with an on-site correspondent in Cleveland detailing off-air happenings, and then Mailbag to close out the show on a variety of Raw-related topics. Hawkins talks about how women in WWE are only presented in a multidimensional way when they are portrayed as having a crush on someone.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tyler Sage from PWTorch.com to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They start with reaction to the MJF vs. Ricky Starks AEW World Title match and the overall assessment that this was a rebound effort for AEW overall. Then they discuss the Action Andretti upset win over Chris Jericho, Death Triangle vs. The Elite, Jungle Boy vs. Brian Cage, ROH Honor Club, and much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Rich Fann. They started with discussion on the suspension of Bobby Lashley and what's next for him. Then they responded to listener emails on a wide range of Raw topics, some "state of and future of brand split" talk, Alexa Bliss's character development, Asuka's refresh, the annoying Dolph Ziggler promo, and more.Then, in a bonus segment, the Wade Keller Hotline reviewing Raw ten years ago this week including Cody Rhodes on Miz TV, John Cena being annoying, and more.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (12-6-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host Mike McMahon to discuss WWE Smackdown including Shane McMahon’s big announcement about Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn’s future, the added matches to the Clash of Champions line-up, WWE Math strikes again, Shane-Bryan theories, and more. Plus they answer Mailbag Questions about Smackdown, and then get an on-site report from San Diego regarding what happened at Smackdown plus a full report on the Tribute to Troops taping earlier in the day.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" on the PWTorch Dailycast line-up to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and respond to listener emails. They started with thoughts on the Kurt Angle birthday bash. They talked with callers about the rest of the show including the Usos defending against Sheamus & Butch, the latest with Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler, the Ricochet-Gunther contract signing, the cringy New Day joke, and much more with live callers, emails, and an appearance by PWTorch's Javier Machado.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They start with reaction to Ricky Starks's standout promo with MJF after winning the battle royal. Then they talk with callers on an array of topics from potential of Sasha Banks in AEW to the weird William Regal promo and Mox's non-reaction to the hard-hitting Samoa Joe vs. Darby Allin match it to the state of the Women's Division, and much more with live callers and emails. They close with some talk about the Acclaimed vs. FTR main event.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tom Stoup from PWTorch. They started with discussion on the women's Triple Threat matches and whether the outcomes surprised us. They then were joined by an on-site correspondent talking about what it was like in the arena. They talked with callers and read emails on other topics including the perplexing Dolph Ziggler interference in the U.S. Title match between Austin Theory and Mustafa Ali, the latest with Sami Zayn and The Bloodline, the Seth Rollins-Bobby Lashley segment, the JBL poker game skits, and more.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (12-4-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Rich Fann to review WWE Monday Night Raw including the return of Broken (Woken) Matt Hardy, the Roman Reigns-Jason Jordan-Samoa Joe dynamic, Paige, Asuka, and more with an on-site correspondent from Staples Center sharing some off-TV happenings and mailbag including different viewpoints on Roman Reigns and Jason Jordan this week.

PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown. Discussion points include the World Cup final between Ricochet and Santos Escobar, what are their futures on SD, Gunther's status as the show's top regularly appearing champion, Women's Division depth problems, Bray Wyatt analysis, Bloodline story developments, Sami Zayn vs. Sheamus, and more.