Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Robert Vallejos from the PWTorch Dailycast's "MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans." They discuss the dead crowd and its effect on the show, Austin Theory cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase for the U.S. Title, Johnny Gargano proves his story was correct with a hidden camera, Mia Yim joins The O.C. to battle Rhea Ripley, Usos & Solo Sikoa vs. New Day & Riddle, and more with live callers and emails.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (11-6-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and editor of PWPodcasts.com, Andrew Soucek, to analyze WWE Raw from a variety of angles, look ahead to Survivor Series, talk to an on-site correspondent from Manchester, answer mailbag questions about Raw, and also get in some Chris Jericho-New Japan and Impact Bound for Glory talk. Topics include: What will Roman Reigns’s role be at Survivor Series and how does Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose losing the tag team title factor into that? Will Kurt Angle regret the Jason Jordan decision? Did the Under Siege II teaser by New Day work? Why did WWE give away the tag team title change in a notification alert to WWE App users hours before Raw aired? And much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails. They start with praise for the standout Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio main event for the IC Title. They talk with live callers on other topics including L.A. Knight's potential, Ricochet's upside as a heel, Sami Zayn-Usos interactions, the Logan brothers and who's a bigger douchebag, Shayna Baszler benefiting from Ronda Rousey alliance, acknowledgment of NXT during Smackdown, Liv Morgan's abrasive persona, and more. PWTorch contributor Javier Machado joins for a Roundtable discussion late, also.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (11-1-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant. They review Smackdown’s top happenings in segment one including the hype for the Raw vs. Smackdown format of Survivor Series and Shane McMahon's role. Then they talk to two on-site correspondents from Norfolk, Va. They close with an extended mailbag segment with a broad range of Smackdown-related and Survivor Series-related topics including whether New Day would be better off breaking up since they'd accomplished everything as a team already.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist and PWTorch contributor Eric Krol to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They start with a discussion on Jeff Jarrett's AEW debut including a Twitter poll on how fans feel about it. Also, the latest Elite teaser and where it could be headed and will it backfire, Shibata set for match against Orange Cassidy this week, Billy Gunn's birthday bash with The Acclaimed, Colt Cabana returns to Dynamite as former ROH champion against Chris Jericho, and much more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch. They discuss Roman Reigns punching out Miz and hyping the Logan Paul match, a Women's Tag Team Title match headlines the show, Johnny Gargano reveals Dexter-Miz situation in "60 Minutes" spoof, Otis gets RKO'd by Riddle with a pumpkin on his head, plus Mustafa Ali, JBL-Corbin, Austin Theory vs. Seth, Bray Wyatt, Paul Levesque booking, and more with live callers and emails.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (10-30-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill to talk about the Oct. 30, 2017 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. They discuss the return of Stephanie McMahon, Daniel Bryan paying a visit, the show-closing angle with Miztourage and Braun Strowman’s return, and more. Then they talk to an on-site correspondent. And finally, they answer emails and read rants from frustrated viewers of Raw looking for more attention to detail and professional respect for the viewers in that regard.Bonus Segment: In a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow of the Livecast hosted by PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek, they discuss the ridiculous booking of Finn Balor this week, where he beats A.J. Styles and loses to Kane. They also look at the Smackdown invasion of Raw, why it’s a dumb idea, and how it was a breaking point for Andrew when it came to his streak of watching Smackdown.

PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown. Discussion points include The Bloodline clicking on all cylinders, Sami Zayn cracking the group, future of Roman Reigns as champion, Ronda Rousey analysis, deep Bray Wyatt discussion, and more. Enjoy!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Dailycast host Mike McMahon to review AEW Dynamite with live callers. They start with a discussion on what appeared to be MJF solidifying his babyface turn with a big show-closing angle. Then extensive talk about the teaser for the return of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks including how they can best be presented and utilized when they return. Also, should the Bucks and Kenny lose their EVP status in real life? Plus most other segments on the show are covered with live callers and emails.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (10-25-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cam Hawkins. They review Smackdown’s top happenings in segment one focused on the follow-up to the big Under Siege angle. Then they talk to an on-site correspondent from Milwaukee. And they close with an extended mailbag segment with a broad range of Smackdown-related and Survivor Series-related topics including Daniel Bryan, Sin Cara, Charlotte, Sami Zayn, and many more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tom Stoup from PWTorch. They discuss the return of Nikki Cross at the end of the Bianca Belair vs. Bayley main event, JBL dissing Johnny Gargano and NXT and indy wrestling, is Gargano's character a bust so far, and much more with live callers and emails, plus an on-site report from the arena including off-air happenings.

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (9-26-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Ring Rust Radio cohost Mike Chiari to discuss the Oct. 23 episode of WWE Raw. They discuss Under Seige and the utter ridiculousness of the whole closing scene, an on-site report from PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel who attended TLC in Minneapolis, and finally a Mailbag on Paul Heyman’s Jinder Mahal promo, Asuka vs. Emma again, A.J. Styles on Raw, the Survivor Series champions vs. champions line-up, Kane beating Finn Balor, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails. They start with analysis of the Logan Paul performance including his promo and knocking out Jey Uso with move love for Sami Zayn. Then they take live calls and discuss the Ronda Rousey heel turn, Liv Morgan's new look, Shotzi's upside, and of course the latest Bray Wyatt promo. PWTorch contributor Javier Machado also joins the conversation to talk about the latest twists and hints with Bray's character.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (10-18-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks reviewed Smackdown’s top happenings in segment one including Jinder Mahal’s challenge of Brock Lesnar and Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens berating Daniel Bryan. Then in segment two they have three conversations with on-site correspondents in Seattle including the first female correspondent. And in the final segment, they answer email questions including Robert Roode-Dolph Ziggler.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann to review AEW Dynamite with live callers and an on-site correspondent from Cincinatti. They started with analysis of the serious legitimate injury to "Hangman" Adam Page in the midst of his AEW Title match against Jon Moxley including updates during the show on the situation. They also discuss the major lengthy MJF-William Regal promo segment, the tease of an MJF chip cash-in, the Chris Jericho vs. Dalton Castle ROH Title match, a strong women's match and post-match angle, Bryan Danielson upsetting Wheeler Yuta as he addresses Daniel Garcia's decision, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net. They discuss the Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle main event with involvement from the returning Elias and also Mustafa Ali. Other topics including Dexter-Miz angle, Bobby Lashley-Brock Lesnar angle, Bayley, Dominik beating A.J. Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a special bonus segment, Wade Keller's VIP Hotline review of WWE Raw from 15 years ago this week!

On the Raw Post-show from five years ago (9-26-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host Rich Fann to discuss the Oct. 16 episode of WWE Raw. They discuss Kane’s return, the TLC main event hype, the Finn Balor-Bray Wyatt supernatural special effects, and more. Also, they talk with two on-site correspondents in attendance in Portland and then answer email questions about a wide array of Raw-related topics.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails. They start with a thorough discussion of the Bray Wyatt return to the ring. They bring Javier Machado into the conversation early to give his analysis of a character he has followed closely all along. Then they talk to an on-site correspondent who attended in New Orleans relaying the mood of the crowd for Bray and other observations including off-air happenings. They wrap up with live callers and emails on a range of topics including Rey Mysterio's move to Smackdown, Roxanne's Smackdown appearance, Usos-New Day, and more.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (10-11-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Livecast host and PWTorch Impact Wrestling TV reporter Mike McMahon to dissect and analyze a newsworthy edition of Smackdown, following up on the Hell in a Cell PPV. In segment one, they talk about Baron Corbin beating A.J. Styles in the main event to retain the U.S. Title and Sami Zayn’s first heel promo, along with a few other topics. Then in segment two they talk to an on-site correspondent who attended Smackdown in Grand Rapids, Mich. given us an in person perspective on what happened off air, crowd response, and 205 Live happenings. Then in segment three, they answer email topics on a wide array of primary and secondary topics from Smackdown.In the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they debate whether Corey Graves was correct in saying Byron Saxton should be euthanized because his jokes aren't funny, plus more on Sami Zayn, the counter-productive booking of Shinsuke Nakamura, and sh

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Eric Krol to review AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Toronto. They started with analysis of the "Hangman" Page-Jon Moxley segment and whether the involvement of MJF undercut it too much. They talked with callers about many other aspects of the show including Bryan Danielson challenging Chris Jericho for the ROH Title, MJF's character, and more.