Wade Keller Podcast - Post-Smackdown

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati on WrestleMania 37 follow-up including Belair celebration, Reigns gloats, UFO sightings, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 113 min.)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:46 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-16-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including WrestleMania follow-up with Bianca Belair’s celebration, Roman Reigns gloating, UFO sightings, and more with live callers.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKH – WWE Smackdown review: McAfee calls Punk a sloppy fat bag-of-bones and offers 25 percent discount for WM, Sky vs. Jade, fans turn on Sami, Danhausen vs. Kit (32 min.)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:45:21 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Apr. 10 edition of WWE Smackdown including the doubling-down on the at McAfee angle last week with McAfee tearing down C.M. Punk as a fraud and a sloppy fat bag-of-bones and said Cody Rhodes is a Paul Levesque kiss-ass. He also offered a 25 percent discount on night one of WrestleMania to see him. Also, Iyo Sky vs. Jade Cargill, Kit Wilson vs. Danhausen, fans turn against Sami Zayn as he tries to get at least some cheers, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado explain why McAfee angle is counter-productive hack nonsense, what’s going on with Sami, more (Ad-Free – 145 min.)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:01:49 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout. The show opens with a lengthy discussion on WWE doubling down on the Pat McAfee nonsense and explain why it’s counter-productive hack content usually reserved for dying pro wrestling companies, plus what not to get distracted by (such as whether McAfee landed some blows to C.M. Punk facade) and where to focus (top execs with conflicts of interest pushing this narrative nonsense). Also, what’s going on with Sami Zayn and was he really trying to get fans to cheer him and what does it say there were so few? Also, thoughts on other aspects of the show as WrestleMania 42 nears.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Meyers on Edge’s follow-up on turn prior week, Sami with Logan Paul, Bryan-Jey street fight, Seth-Cesaro exchange (Ad-Free – 137 min.)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:41 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-9-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Javier Machado to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the stellar pillar promos from Daniel Bryan, Edge, and Roman Reigns, plus strong hype for several other WrestleMania matches, the Andre the Giant battle royal is in the books, and much more with live callers and emails.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Corbridge react with mega-rant at start to McAfee-Orton-Cody angle, plus Sami-Trick mixed signals, WrestleMania developments (Ad-Free – 140 min.)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:04:06 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout. The show opens with an epic rant by Wade about the utter nonsense that was that opening segment with Pat McAfee turning on Cody Rhodes and aligning with Randy Orton. On so many levels, it was drivel and symptomatic of so many misguided overreactions and bankrupt creative philosophies. They also talk about the pros and cons of the Sami Zayn-Trick Williams situation and whether Carmelo Hayes will still be involved, Danhausen’s curse on the referee, and much more from a newsworthy show.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Meyers on Edge’s follow-up on turn prior week, Sami with Logan Paul, Bryan-Jey street fight, Seth-Cesaro exchange (Ad-Free – 118 min.)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:59 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-2-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including Edge’s show-opening promo addressing his actions last week, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso in a street fight, Cesaro-Seth Rollins exchange, Sami Zayn brings Logan Paul, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk Sami going to Mania, lots of Jelly Roll, Orton getting cheered, Rhea-Jade effective build, Danhausen compared to R-Truth (Ad-Free – 137 min.)

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:53 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling’net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout. They discuss every segment on the show beginning with Sami Zayn’s big U.S. Title win punch his ticket to WrestleMania (or will he lose before WrestleMania and thus lose that slot?) Also, Randy Orton still being cheered, is Cody Rhodes’ character clicking still, why Rhea Ripley-Jade Cargill works regardless of “reality” or social media spat knowledge, Danhausen compared to R-Truth, Jacob Fatu-Drew McIntyre, Kill Tony at WrestleMania weekend, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati discuss Universal Title match set for WrestleMania, Seth vs. Nakamura, Belair-Sasha hype, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 124 min.)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:33 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-26-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the Fastlane fallout with a big development in the Universal Title match weaved throughout the show, Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, Big E & Street Profits vs. Apollo Crews & Chad Gable & Otis, and more hype for Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado react to Orton’s explanation for Cody attack, why Jade-Rhea worked, plus Danhausen, Kit Wilson, more (Ad Free – 116 min.)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:33:28 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: Is there actually any hope for Randy Orton to get booed? Is that actually the goal? And why did Jade Cargill’s heel material get the reaction heels look for more than Orton (other than the obvious)?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout. They discuss every segment on the show with an emphasis on Orton, Matt Cardona, and Jelly Roll, but also Dan house, Kit Wilson, R-Truth & Damien Priest, Ilja Dragunov suddenly wanting a U.S. Title match after all, and much more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Seth character tweaks, Edge vs. Jey Uso, Bryan and Reigns hype Fastlane match, Baszler kicks Jax, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 124 min.)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:20 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-19-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Nate Lindberg to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the reaction to Edge beating Jey Uso to become special enforcer referee, Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns hype Fastlane match, Shayna Baszler kicks Nia Jax, speculation on the Fastlane main event outcome and ramifications, reaction to Seth Rollins’ character tweaks, pros and cons of Edge so far in this WrestleMania season, and more with live callers and emails.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Corbridge talk about pros and cons of Orton turning on Cody, Drew, Jelly Roll, Jade (Ad-Free – 101 min.)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:40:44 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: Was it risky and counter to fan sentiment to turn Randy Orton heel, or can this actually work based on the dynamic with both characters and their history?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss pretty much everything on the show including Danhausen, Ilja Dragunov, Jade Cargill, Drew McIntyre, Jelly Roll, and much more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Nia Jax takes Reginald shopping, Edge-Bryan-Reigns-Jey, Big E’s return promo, Seth, Sami, live callers (Ad-Free – 119 min.)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:19 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-12-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the latest with Daniel Bryan, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso headed into Fastlane. Also, Seth Rollins-Cesaro, Nia Jax takes Reginald shopping, Big E’s big return promo, Sami Zayn, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado analyze Cody’s big win and WrestleMania ramifications, plus Jade-Ripley, Danhausen, more (Ad-Free – 119 min.)

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:57:59 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: How that Cody Rhodes beat Drew McIntyre to regain the WWE Title, what does that mean for WrestleMania? Is this match locked in now or could others be added still? What else for Drew if he’s not in the main event? Plus the highly-anticipated Rhea Ripley-Jade Cargill segment did not include exploitation or the on-line exchanges between them.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss pretty much everything on the show including Danhausen, Charlotte, Ilja Dragunov, Johnny Gargano, and a section on star ratings and why they really don’t work in the modern era and can be counter-productive in terms of creating incentives that don’t actually help business.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Bryan beats Uso to earn Universal Title match, has Edge lost all momentum, Murphy, Apollo, Reginald, AEW Mystery Star talk (Ad-Free – 108 min.)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:45 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Daniel Bryan beats Jey Uso to earn Universal Title match, Murphy returns and loses to Cesaro, Apollo Crews calls out Big E, Reginald rejected by two woman and admired by another, and more, plus some AEW Mystery Star talk.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Landell talk about pros and cons of Drew’s possible WrestleMania opponents, Sami’s trajectory, women’s WM scene, more (Ad-Free – 142 min.)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:02:17 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: Jey Uso written out of Elimination Chamber. Logan Paul written in after qualifying match. Where is all of this leading? There are so many options WWE could go with regarding Drew McIntyre’s WWE Title defense at WrestleMania.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interaction throughout. They discuss a wide array of possibilities for Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania coming out of Elimination Chamber. They also discuss the women’s scene with thoughts on Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and more. Plus Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Kit Wilson, The Mix, Oba Femi, Sami Zayn (a ton on where he might be headed!) and even more topics.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Belair announces her decision, Bryan vs. Jey with a Universal Title shot at stake, Seth makes pitch to Cesaro, more (Ad-Free – 112 min.)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:16 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-26-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair and Javier Machado to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Elimination Chamber, Daniel Bryan shaming Roman Reigns for how he defended his title last Sunday night, Bryan vs. Jey Uso with a Universal Title match on the line, Bianca Belair announces her WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins makes a pitch to Cesaro, Otis & Chad Gable get another win over the Mysterios, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk about Elimination Chamber possibilities and whether WWE should go with a surprise opponent for Drew, plus Kit Wilson, Trick, Oba, more (Ad-Free – 107 min.)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:36:37 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: This show features a fun exploration of possibilities for Drew McIntyre’s opponents at WrestleMania. Is Cody Rhodes the least compelling option? Is Trick Williams so over that WWE should consider him? Or even Je’Von? Is L.A. Knight a dark horse? Could this still be the year of Randy Orton?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout including the build for Uncle Howdy vs. Solo Sikoa, the Charlotte-Jade Cargill interaction, Kit Wilson’s gimmick and who the joke is really on, the Trick-Carmelo Hayes dynamic, Oba Femi showing more personality this week, and much more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Reigns-Edge interplay, Crews turns and injures Big E, Seth, Sasha-Reginald, Otis turns (Ad-Free – 126 min.)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:19 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-19-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including more Roman Reigns-Edge interplay, Apollo Crews turns and injures Big E, Seth Rollins reacts to last week’s segment, Sasha-Reginald dynamic explored, Six-Man Main Event, Otis turns, and more with live callers throughout.

Then, in a bonus segment, a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 21, 2020 including the Bella Twins on a Moment of Bliss, a Goldberg-Fiend angle, Otis-Mandy date follow-up, Lacey Evans sit-down interview with Renee Young, Braun Strowman & Elias vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro in a Symphony of Destruction match, Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater, Usos & New Day vs. Miz & Morrison & Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Fann & Machado react to Elimination Chamber developments, Tiffany’s act, Trick’s rise, more (Ad-Free – 113 min.)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:45:29 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: Cody Rhodes advanced, but not without chaos and controversy. Where does this leave Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn on the path to WrestleMania? Also, Tiffany Stratton is just not working as a babyface at all, Trick Williams is getting over but not as a heel.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Rich Fann and Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout the show covering the build to the Elimination Chamber, Jade Cargill’s title defense, Kit Wilson’s entertaining execution of a misguided character, and much more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Brilliant performances from Reigns, Heyman, Uso, Pearce, plus Seth’s return, Belair-Sasha (Ad-Free – 138 min.)

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:13 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-12-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Nick Barbati to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including big Elimination Chamber Universal Title developments including qualifying matches and more brilliant performances from Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jey Uso, and Adam Pearce. Also, the return of Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair interact, and more with live callers and emails.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 14, 2020 including the Mandy Rose-Otis date night, a “We Want Cowbell” chant highlights a Sami Zayn and Cesaro protest concert, The Fiend and Hulk Hogan interact, Daniel Bryan revealed as Roman Reigns Mystery Partner against Miz & Morrison, Sheamus gets cheered, Carmella challenges Bayley, more Super Showdown developments, and more in front of a hot sold-out Vancouver crowd.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Machado: Drew and Cody firing back after Punk-Reigns segment on Raw, should Chelsea get a big push (Ad-Free – 88 min.)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:36:43 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: Did Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes deliver a counter-punch to the highly-praised Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment on Raw? Should Chelsea Green get a serious singles push? Who will be Jade Cargill’s opponents at WrestleMania?

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout the show covering the Royal Rumble fallout and the pivot to Elimination Chamber qualifiers.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Royal Rumble fallout, Edge interacts with Roman, Belair celebrates, Jey Uso returns, Heyman (Ad-Free – 129 min.)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:09 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrating her win and contemplating her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Goldberg challenging The Fiend, Otis getting ready for Valentine’s Day date with Mandy, Super Showdown Saudi Arabia hype, another Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin match, a Fatal Four-way women’s match, Miz & Morrison movie spoof, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Corbridge (AD-FREE): Final Rumble speculation, a look ahead to WrestleMania season, live chat and caller interaction (99 min.)

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:14:17 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the final hype for the men’s Royal Rumble, several key scenarios that could play out regarding the winner and also other angles and surprises during the match. Then a look at the women’s Rumble, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, and A.J. Styles vs. Gunther, with all signs pointing toward a Styles retirement which makes you wonder if he won’t actually retire. Plus analysis of other Smackdown matches.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Final Rumble hype including Reigns-Owens verbal showdown, Braun returns, Raw visitors, live callers, emails (117 min.)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:57 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final Royal Rumble hype, Daniel Bryan opens with a promo declaring his dream of winning a Rumble, a Kevin Owens-Roman Reigns verbal showdown, Braun Strowman’s surprise return, other surprise guests from Raw, Bayley vs. Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks flirts with Reginald, and more with live callers and emails.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the then-year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Braun Strowman challenges Shinsuke Nakamura for IC Title, Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode in dog food match, Bayley-Naomi promo, Otis asks Mandy Rose on a date, Four-Way Tag for a Saudi Arabia title shot, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Machado (AD-FREE): Cody-Fatu segment and whether Cody is showing signs of going heel, Rumble speculation, SNME preview, Sami’s run-in (96 min.)

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:29:30 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Jacob Fatu confrontation and whether Cody crossed a line with the prison reference and was a prick, and does that indicate he’s turning heel? Plus A.J. Styles, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Royal Rumble speculation, Saturday Night’s Main Event preview, U.S. Title Open Challenge at WrestleMania, and much more with live chat interactions throughout.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Decoding Rumble clues, plus Reigns, Heyman, Owens, Pearce, Charlotte, Big E, Dominic, Billie Kaye, live callers, emails (134 min.)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:56 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Tom Stoup, cohost of the “PWT Talks NXT” PWTorch Dailycast and VIP podcast “8 Years Back” to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Adam Pearce, and Kevin Owens, plus Charlotte & Asuka vs. Riott Squad with the latest Billie Kay development, Royal Rumble talk including a lot of potential winners on and off the current TV roster, Sasha Banks vs. Reginald, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the IC Title, Dominic Mysterio vs. King Corbin, and more. Stoup, as usual, brings his expertise on NXT to the conversation for various related sidebars about NXT-related topics coming out of Smackdown.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 24, 2020 start to finish including The Fiend signing the strap match contract in blood, Big E oddly has help oiling up his body, Lacey gets emotional talking about being a role model, John Morrison vs. Kofi Kingston, and more including the final Royal Rumble hype and final clues and hints regarding possible winners including dissecting Corey Graves comment about Kofi Kingston.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Maitland (AD-FREE): Drew’s gloating, Cody’s coping, the Fatal Four-way set, another strong U.S. Title Open Challenge, Cardona, more (99 min.)

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:10:05 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: 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.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Pearce outsmarts Reigns to set up Rumble match, Crews meets with Reigns, Bryan vs. Cesaro, live callers (105 min.)

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:56 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: 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.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Lansdell & Machado (AD-FREE): Drew beats Cody, should Cody get belt back and turn heel, plus full show analysis with callers, chat (110 min.)

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:29:59 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: 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.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Gauntlet Match for Universal Championship shot at Rumble, Roode & Ziggler win tag titles, Nakamura babyface turn (116 min.)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:25 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: 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.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Corbridge (AD-FREE): So many gunning for Cody’s WWE Title including Randy, Sami, and Trick, plus Ambulance match, U.S. Title defense, more (89 min.)

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:41:50 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: 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.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Owens vs. Jey, Reigns-Owens angle, Sonya Deville returns, odd Otis-Bryan workout, live callers (114 min.)

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:43 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers. They discussed that night’s episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens, Big E vs. Baron Corbin, Carmella & Bayley vs. Bianca Belair & Sasha Banks, more Luke Harper/Brodie Lee references, and more with live callers.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 3, 2020 start to finish including the returns of John Morrison, Sheamus, and the Usos to kick off 2020 with a bang, The Fiend attacks Daniel Bryan, a surprise win for Dana Brooke in a women’s tag match, Mandy Rose-Otis courtship, the Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan exchange regarding the WWE Title and the Rumble and WrestleMania, and much more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Machado (AD-FREE): Might Drew end Cody’s reign, Carmelo’s big win, Theory’s push, Joe Hendry (116 min.)

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:02:08 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including a reaction to the Drew McIntyre announcement of his match against Cody Rhodes on Jan. 9. What kind of chance is there that Drew will beat Cody for the title? Thoughts also on Aleister Black’s vignette, Solo Sikoa’s current presentation, Charlotte’s big year, of course Carmelo Hayes’s big win and the story arc for both him and Ilja Dragunov, and more. Also, a sidebar on Austin Theory’s new role. Live chat comments are sprinkled in throughout.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Reigns vs. Owens in a cage, Sami vs. Big E for IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka defend, Bryan vs. Jey Uso, Seth Rollins future (122 min.)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:36 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-25-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Nick Barbati. They discussed the Christmas night episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a cage for the Universal Title, Sami Zayn vs. Big E for the IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka defend in a triple threat tag match, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso, and the first official Royal Rumble entry declaration. A spirited discussion and speculation about where Seth Rollins fits in when he returns, the pros and cons of various potential Reigns opponents at WrestleMania, our weekly pros and cons on Sasha Banks’s presentation and her role in that, and more with live callers.

Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan vs. Miz vs. King Corbin stretched into three segments, the Royal Rumble Fiend challenger determined, New Year’s Day Fox match announced, lots of women’s segments with Carmela, Lacey Evans, Moment of Bliss, Sonya Deville, and more, plus an Ali vignette and Sami returns to action.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Barnett (AD-FREE): Is Cody straying too much from his core character, Cody-Cena podcast analysis, full show analysis (118 min.)

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:45:51 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown including a look at Cody Rhodes’s character and whether his comments and actions are laying groundwork for a change in his character and perhaps a heel turn or strengthening his babyface persona to stand up for itself more. Also, thoughts on the Cody Rhodes-John Cena podcast and fascinating insights into how they approach their babyface roles differently and what it says about Cena’s success and its lack of transference to others. They also discussed the other segments and matches on the show and other tangents with chat interactions throughout.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Reigns-Kevin Owens build, Bianca Belair’s loss, Otis beats Shinsuke clean in three minutes, Carmella shines on mic (121 min.)

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:22 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-18-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair. They discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown on FS1 with callers including the final TLC hype, big Roman Reigns-Kevin Owens focus, Bianca Belair loses, Otis beats Shinsuke Nakamura clean in three minutes, Carmella cuts a signature in-ring promo to build her match with Sasha Banks, with other topics provided by live callers.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Lansdell (AD-FREE): Big dose of Cena conversation, plus Oba Femi-Cody Rhodes segment, Dragunov-Ciampa, more (119 min.)

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:21:41 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Chris Lansdell to review WWE Smackdown including over an hour of conversation at the start analyzing John Cena’s final match hype and dissecting some of his public comments this week. Should Gunther have been more of a focus in the final build? What will the outcome be? Will there be interference? Also, Oba Femi’s face-off with Cody Rhodes and the pros and cons of Oba’s “first impression” for a lot of Smackdown viewers. Also, was Ilja Dragunov vs. Tomasso Ciampa better than “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Kyle Fletcher, The Wyatt Sicks flailing in their segment, plus Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Mia, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Paul Heyman increases his role, Sasha vs. Carmella headlines, Otis-Gable workout, live callers and emails (116 min.)

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:19 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-11-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Frank Peteani. They discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox with callers and emails including Paul Heyman uping his role and was it a sign of something, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella headlines in a non-title match, Otis-Gable workout, TLC hype, and more with live callers.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & White (AD-FREE): Gunther vs. Knight, Cody-Drew angle, Cody vs. NXT Champ next week, Carmelo challenges Dragunov, more (81 min.)

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:40:25 +0000

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Gunther vs. L.A Knight main event, the Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre angle, Cody vs. NXT Champ next week, Carmelo Hayes challenges Ilja Dragunov, and more.

DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK

NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

OTHER LINKS…

Or support us on Patreon…

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…

freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" });

Emails…