FREE PODCAST 9/16 – WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Martin on NXT 2.0 debut, Big E’s WWE Title win, Reigns-Lesnar in Saudi Arabia, AEW’s ratings, ROH, G1, more (149 min.)

September 16, 2026

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (9-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They covered these topics:

Todd’s in–perspective perspective from the premiere of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday at the P.C.
Full review of NXT 2.0 including the NXT Title situation and the wedding
Full review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite
Thoughts on next week’s big line-up at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
Reaction to Big E’s WWE Title win and various scenarios for him going forward
A review of the ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV
A New Japan G1 Tournament Preview
Previews of UFC and Bellator cards this weekend
Reaction to Andrew Yang’s stance against WWE classifying wrestlers as independent contractors
How might Tony Khan feel about Yang’s campaign against independent contractor status
Reaction to WWE’s sheepish announcement that Brock Lesnar will face Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel