Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (7-25-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Bruce Mitchell and Greg Parks. They discuss Monday Night Raw in-depth including analysis of the outcome of the Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman match, the Big Show vs. Big Cass main event, the Miz TV segment with Jason Jordan, speculation on what the Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar fight could mean to Summerslam and WrestleMania plans, and much more from this episode of Raw. Also in-person correspondent reports from Pittsburgh including PWTorch’s own Rich Fann. They also answer a variety of email topics from listeners related to Raw.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and an on-site correspondent from Atlanta, Ga. The on-site report includes details on what happened before and after the Smackdown TV show, crowd responses in the arena, off-air happenings, and more. They look at the show that was built largely around two long matches and two in-ring segments. They attempt to decipher changes Levesque has made and wonder about what changes will be next. Also, could Sasha Banks factor into Summerslam plans? And much more.

First, on the Smackdown Post-show from five years ago (7-26-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Livecast host Rich Fann to break down the week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live in Richmond, Va. They began in segment one talking about the John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match being booked for next week’s Smackdown, acknowledging the backlash against it but considering the possible positives that could result. Also, Chris Jericho’s return and the U.S. Title situation tonight, next week, and at Summerslam. In segment 2, they talk to two correspondents who were on site in Richmond who give their in-person perspective on crowd reaction, the pace of the show, attendance, and other observations. And in segment 3, they answer mailbag questions focused largely on Cena-Nakamura, the U.S. Title situation, and the prospects of Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon, but a few other topics, too.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to review AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent. They begin with a discussion about whether a second generation of Four Pillars emerge on this episode? They talk to an on-site correspondent who relayed how Ricky Starks primed the crowd off-air to cheer him during his on-air promo, plus Tony Khan's speech to fans off-air, and more in-person observations. PWTorch VIP member Javier Machado joined the show early to give his viewpoint. They also talk with other live callers about a wide array of topics on this show including Jungle Boy's longest promo to date, Jon Moxley vs. Rush, Daniel Garcia upsetting Bryan Danielson, Hook's FTW Title win, and more.In the nearly 40 minute VIP Aftershow, they read more emails and react to a variety of AEW-related topics including whether Tony Khan should be preparing to shift strategy now that his competition has a new booker and whether Drew McIntyre should get another run

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails plus an on-site correspondent from MSG. They open by discussing whether this Raw was too conventional given all the buzz about Vince McMahon's retirement and might have left viewers feeling flat. Then they moved on to evaluating Summerslam hype, whether Becky Lynch should be turned babyface and if that could be a big statement move from Hunter early, how Roman Reigns towers over the rest of the roster, what Triple H might and might not bring to Raw and Smackdown from his time running NXT, and more with live callers and emails.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (7-25-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by reality TV star and former TNA manager Jonny Fairplay for a detailed analysis of Monday Night Raw. First, they break down the top story from Raw focused on the Fatal Four-way for Summerslam becoming official. Then in segment two, they talk to two correspondents who attended Raw in D.C. to give an in-person perspective. They close with an extended segment answering email questions from listeners on a variety of segments on Raw including Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, Jason Jordan’s Raw singles debut, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Chiari from Bleacher Report and Ring Rust Radio to discuss the massive news from earlier in the day of the retirement of Vince McMahon and WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and an on-site correspondent who attended in Boston. Wade and Mike analyze the Vince McMahon retirement most of the show with callers looking at a variety of angles. Wade shares his insights from his sources in the wrestling business including backstage reactions already. Also, the odd Brock Lesnar situation, Drew McIntyre-Sheamus hype, Ronda Rousey-Liv Morgan hype, the Adam Pearce-Sonya Deville saga, and so much more.

On the Smackdown Post-show from five years ago (7-19-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast to discuss Smackdown. They begin covering the Randy Orton-Jinder Mahal segment, John Cena-Rusev angle, main event tag match, and Breezango X Files spoof. Then they talk to a correspondent on site in Birmingham, Ala. for Smackdown. And then they answer a ton of email questions all on various aspects of Smackdown.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to talk with callers about AEW Dynamite. They started with a discussion on the bloody and sloppy and angle-filled main event barbed wire match between Eddie Kingston and Chris Jericho. They also covered FTR's emotional promo, Luchasaurus's apparent turn back babyface, ROH PPV hype, "Hangman" Page's current role, Brody King destroying Darby Allin, and more with live callers and emails. Javier Machado joins the show late for a Roundtable discussion on Dynamite.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents part two of a two part Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:- The line-up for the "Ric Flair's Final Match" event on Summerslam weekend.- Titus O'Neil's weird opening speech and how it might play with different audiences.- Reaction to the fallout so far from the Wall Street Journal articles on Vince McMahon's payments to women and what will and won't lead to major fallout.- A preview of AEW Dynamite's Fyter Fest week two special episode- The diminishing returns on AEW and NXT "themed" episodes and the poor naming of some.- A mailbag question asking where is the best place for Kenny Omega to drop into the AEW roster when he returns? As a face or a heel? With or without Don Callous? Should he be booked differently than before?- A preview of the ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV this coming weekend.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails plus an on-site correspondent from Tampa, Fla. They open by discussing the Logan Paul crowd reaction and Miz TV segment. They also hear from an on-site correspondent to add in-person perspective to Logan Paul and everything else on Raw, plus details on what happened before and after Raw. They discuss Theory's push, the Bianca Belair-Becky Lynch hype, the odd Titus O'Neil opening segment, Dominik Mysterio's progress and possible turn, the odd booking of Angelo Dawkins vs. Omos, Kevin Owen's best case that Elias and Ezekiel are different people, and more.

In today's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show flashback, we jump back five years to the July 17, 2017 episode where PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss the July 17, 2017 episode of Monday Night Raw. They discuss the Kurt Angle mystery reveal, Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe, and the rest of the show. They also talk to a correspondent who was live in Nashville in the arena for the event and answer emails questions from listeners about Raw.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and an on-site correspondent from Orlando, Fla. The on-site report includes details on darkness during commercial breaks, the dark main event after Smackdown ended, who did and didn't get best crowd reactions, and more. Other topics include Jeff Jarrett as special referee for the Usos vs. Street Profits, the lack of value wrestlers placed on actually winning matches on this show, New Day, Paul Heyman, Ronda Rousey, Liv Morgan, Theory, Summerslam line-up, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Javier Machado to talk AEW Dynamite with live callers and respond to emails. They begin with talk about the main event three-way tag match and some pros and cons about the finish and the booking. They then drift into some talk related to National French Fry Day and the best types of fries. From there, live callers and emails steer the conversation to different segments including Orange Cassidy, All-Atlantic Title clip, the House of Black, Taz and William Regal not being at ringside for their wrestlers, Takashita vs. Jon Moxley, Claudio vs. Jake Hager, "Hangman" Page, ThunderStorm, and more.

First, on the Smackdown Post-show from five years ago (7-11-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes calls and answers emails from listeners about Smackdown including John Cena vs. A.J. Styles almost happening and leading to the main event tag match, Shane McMahon’s decision about the Women’s Title situation, the Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin match that also merely almost happened, and more.Then, PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Impact Wrestling from file years ago (7-13-17) with callers. Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about the Alberto El Patron situation and how GFW handled the fallout. They also talk about Jeff Jarrett’s conference call, and several topics he covered. Then the focus shifts to this week’s episode of Impact and the the Top 3 topic this week is the top-three matches in Samoa Joe’s TNA run.

PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Raw with callers and emails. Specific discussion points include Theory's night as a whole and his future on Raw, Brock Lesnar being a stale act, theories as to Becky Lynch's future, Logan Paul, Bianca Belair status as champion, and more. Enjoy!

In today's Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show flashback, we jump back five years to the July 10, 2017 episode where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed an eventful episode of Monday Night Raw including some theories on the Kurt Angle mystery, evaluating the Samoa Joe-Brock Lesnar-Paul Heyman-Roman Reigns segment, the Seth Rollins-Dean Ambrose dynamic, and much more from Raw including emails and live callers. Also, throughout the show, big announcements regarding the future of the PWTorch Livecast including new shows replacing some existing shows. And someone gets FIRED!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" VIP podcast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers. They begin with a discussion on the Roman Reigns & Paul Heyman promo hyping their Summerslam match with Brock Lesnar. Then they discuss the Vince McMahon scandal developments and what it could lead to in the short-run and long-run. They talk with callers about Theory, Liv Morgan, Ronda Rousey, Drew McIntyre, and more. They also talk with an on-site correspondent and learn what happened before and after Smackdown and other in-arena details. And Nick gives his take on the Maximum Male Models.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tyler Sage from PWTorch.com who talk with callers about AEW Dynamite. Topics range from the Christian-Matt Hardy segment incorporating Jeff Hardy's DUI to Danhausen's comedic role to the break-up of The Acclaimed and Gunn Club to Jon Moxley as a main eventer and everything else in between.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (7-4-2017), PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill fills in as guest host for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks for the WWE Smackdown Post-show. They incorporated live calls and emails as they discussed the main event battle royal for the United States Title shot, John Cena’s return to WWE television and interaction with the returning Rusev, Wale hosting the rap battle between The Usos and The New Day, and more. Pat & Greg also talk about upcoming WWE PPVs this month.In a bonus show, PWTorch’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They began by discussing Slammiversary including whether booking a World Title rematch on this show was the right move. Then they broke down the show segment by segment, including looking at the announcing, the Super X Cup, and more. They also take calls on what Impact’s future could hold with Jarrett’s 3-5 year plan.