Wade Keller Podcast - Post-Smackdown

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati live-watch CM Punk’s return on AEW Rampage, plus Reigns-Cena, Edge’s emotions, on-site report, live callers (Ad-Free – 137 min.)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:59 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Nick Barbati live-watch CM Punk’s return on AEW Rampage and react to it. (Note: We moved that discussion to the end of this audio file since it technically was a Smackdown post-show.) Then they discussed Smackdown including Roman Reigns-John Cena, Edge’s emotions, and more with an on-site report, live callers, and email topics.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk latest Punk-Owens gripe-fest pulling from their past, Chelsea’s spirited case to not be stripped of title, Cody-Orton, more (Ad-Free – 120 min.)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:23:21 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to the CM Punk-Kevin Owens segment. Is this more of the overdone face-face bickering that’s permitting WWE main event scene? Was it at the same time a riveting dream battle on the mic between two rivals who share a huge overlapping fanbase? Plus psychoanalysis of CM Punk and Owens, since they went there in their barbs at each other. Also, Cody Rhodes psychoanalysis and a defense of what he’s had to overcome to stay at the top, Chelsea Green’s star-boosting performance, and much more with live chat interactions throughout.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & LeClair analyze Cena-Reigns exchange, off-air details on Heyman and Reigns during commercial break, Sasha, Nakamura, Seth on Edge, more (Ad-Free – 159 min.)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:38 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-13-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tulsa, Okla. on the last 20 minutes of the show. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including the attendance, crowd chants, t-shirts, fan signs leading to near violence, what Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman did during that long commercial, fan response to various wrestlers, and more. Wade and Brandon talk with callers about what worked and didn’t work with the Reigns-Cena segment, Sasha Banks suddenly having friends who were just her rivals, Shinsuke Nakamura’s IC Title reign, the father-son dissension brewing with Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins’ promo on Edge, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Hubbard react to Summerslam Fallout including Cody-Orton, Punk-KO, plus Charlotte vs. Jade, Corbin vs. Trick, more (Ad-Free – 143 min.)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:09:37 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Derrick Hubbard to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout reacting to the Summerslam fallout with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, CM Punk and Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, and more plus Charlotte vs. Jade Cargill in the main event, Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin in a US Title rematch, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: On-site report including hilarious Shotzi tank story, NXT cuts analysis, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 152 min.)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:48 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Frank Peteani from PWTorch discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails plus an on-site correspondent who attended in Tampa, Fla. The on-site correspondent includes details of what happened off-air including a hilarious story about Shotzi’s tank. Topics include Sasha Banks returning to form in front of fans, the teases of Rey-Dominik dissension, the lack of a John Cena save for Finn Balor, the Seth Rollins-Edge historical references, and more. They also talk quite a bit about the NXT roster cuts that occurred earlier in the evening.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado discuss what happens after Summerslam depending on various outcomes, plus final preview (Ad-Free – 159 min.)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:36:32 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with a thorough discussion on the CM Punk-Cody Rhodes exchange and why it seemed effective and disciplined, but was the crowd engaged or slightly bored? Also, Nick Aldis shows fire and fight and he shares his story of going from pro wrestler to GM. Plus is Chelsea Green the dark horse to become Interim Champ? Are the Tongans with Haku too badass to be successful as heels? A full preview of the entire Summerslam line-up with thoughts on what happens afterward including potentially Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, or Drew McIntyre being a big part of the next few months.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Reigns vs. Cena made official for Summerslam, Sasha Banks returns and takes out Bianca Belair, Rollins and Edge story progresses, more (Ad-Free – 127 min.)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:52 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-30-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and Wade Keller as the on-site correspondent. Discussion points included the impact of John Cena vs. Roman Reigns at Summerslam coming together the way it did within the contract signing, Cena’s level of being over, grading the Reigns character and work in front of the live audience, exploring the opportunities for a returning Sasha Banks as a heel, possible outcomes of Bianca Belair vs. Banks 2 at Summerslam, the hot Minnesota audience, and more. Enjoy!

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & White talk Punk-Cody show how to sell face-face main event, Sami getting a match, Summerslam match order, Aldis-Gunther contract signing (Ad-Free – 124 min.)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:44:58 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Josh White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with a thorough discussion on the CM Punk-Cody Rhodes contract signing segment and how they showed how to build a match without cheap shots and meta nonsense. Also, Sami Zayn gets a Summerslam match, Nick Aldis and Gunther have a heated contract signing, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout. Late in the show, they predict which matches will go on ESPN’s basic cable channel in first hours and which matches will go on which might.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Michael Cole-Pat McAfee chemistry, KO-Corbin dynamic, on-site reports, Reigns, Cena, Balor, Edge, more (Ad-Free – 149 min.)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:51:25 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch contributor Mike Meyers discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails and two on-site correspondents from Cleveland, Ohio. They discuss what happened in Cleveland in the arena when the two matches aired from Rolling Loud, the dark match where Roman Reigns and John Cena faced off in a tag match, crowd reactions, and more with on-site correspondents. They also discuss with callers and react to emails all the key angles, promos, and matches with Reigns, Jon Cena, Finn Balor, and Edge, the intriguing relationship with Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin and what the upside could be, the continued developing chemistry with Michael Cole and Pat McAfee, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Corbridge talk big SNME stip added, what’s next for Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley announcement, more (Ad-Free – 117 min.)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:32:06 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including a reaction to the big Saturday Night’s Main Event stipulation added that could affect the CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes match at Summerslam. Also, the big Rhea Ripley announcement, what’s next for Sami Zayn, and more with live caller and chat comments throughout.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: The return of fans to the arenas after COVID, on-site report, Balor returns, Belair-Carmella (Ad-Free – 147 min.)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:52 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch contributor Brandon LeClair from PWTorch discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails with a focus on the return of fans in the stands and thoughts on how they were received. Also, final Money in the Bank, the return of Finn Balor, Bianca Belair defending against Carmella, and more. They were joined by former PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell who talked about what it was like in the arena in Houston as the first on-site correspondent of the post-ThunderDome era.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Wells & Barnett discuss finally getting a main event for Saturday Night’s Main Event, Punk and Cody set up Summerslam match, Baron Corbin returns to ruin a match, more (Ad-Free – 43 min.)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:45:16 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Jake Barnett of prowrestling.net discuss finally getting a main event for Saturday Night’s Main Event, Punk and Cody setting up a Summerslam match in a flat segment by their standards, Baron Corbin returning to ruin a match, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Shinsuke and Seth qualify for MITB ladder match, Edge calls out Reigns, NXT main roster debuts, more (Ad-Free – 142 min.)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:11:36 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-7-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch contributor and host of “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the main roster debuts of Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart, Bayley’s injury, Carmella as Bianca Belair’s next challenger for the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship, the prospects of Seth Rollins as the MITB winner, a debate on whether or not Edge was working as a character opposite Roman Reigns, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado react to Sami Zayn’s first Smackdown as champ, Pearce booking defense for Raw, Trick-Hayes interaction, more (Ad-Free – 118 min.)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:06:03 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including a reaction to Sami Zayn’s reaction to winning the WWE Title, Adam Pearce forcing him into a rapid title defense on his show (Raw) already, and the Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso match to determine his opponent. Also, thoughts on the heelish Trick Williams demeanor in segment with Carmelo Hayes, Danhausen laboratory skits and how it’s presentation is symptomatic of a lack of consideration to a consistent narrative structure and why it matters, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Corbin’s emotional turmoil, Reigns no-shows Jimmy, Edge promo, Otis dominance, Sami-KO, Sonya, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 122 min.)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:11 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-2-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails discussing Edge’s promo, Roman Reigns no-shows Jimmy Uso’s confrontation with Edge, Otis getting a big push, Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens standout match, Sonya Deville’s MITB qualifier logic, Baron Corbin’s emotional distress, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & White wrap up Night of Champions hype plus talk Oba, Reigns, Sami, Tiffany, Danhausen, KO, more (Ad-Free – 102 min.)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:35:18 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including analysis of the closing segment that introduced six possibilities for Summerslam’s WWE Title match. They also talked about whether LA Knight making the case that Roman Reigns should be booed is an actual attempt by WWE to get Reigns booed. Plus, Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, Solo Sikoa, Oba Femi, Kevin Owens, Danhausen, Tiffany Stratton, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Edge returns to ruin the Universal Championship address by Roman Reigns, Big E qualifies for Money in the Bank, Bayley pins Bianca Belair, more (Ad-Free – 104 min.)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:06 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-25-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include Edge’s return, the prospects of a Reigns vs. Edge match, whether or not Edge should have been brought back as a heel, the future of Roman Reigns, is the person who will eventually beat Reigns on the roster right now, the inconsistent and shallow women’s division on Smackdown, Big E’s chances at winning the MITB ladder match, and more. Enjoy!

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Corbridge talk Cody vs. Gunther with Sami as ref, Charlotte vs. Liv, Jey vs. Je’Von, Night of Champions line-up, Solo (Ad-Free – 128 min.)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:14:36 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout beginning with analysis of the Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther match for the WWE Title with Sami Zayn as special referee, with thoughts on the restart and the no contest finish, and then the follow-up throughout the show setting the Night of Champion Triple Threat. Lots of praise for Sami. Also, the Charlotte vs. Liv Morgan and Je’Von Evans vs. Jey Uso matches were discussed with questions about Jey’s inconsistency as a character. Plus Danhausen, Solo Sikoa, Matt Cardona, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati talk WWE oddly moving Reigns vs. Rey in a Hell in a Cell match, Corbin-Nakamura, Otis’s beard (Ad-Free – 116 min.)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:40:34 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers including reaction to the last-second move of the Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio match to Smackdown and some speculation on the reason why, Commander Azeez’s in-ring debut, a brawl with Bayley and Bianca Belair, a debate about a beard-less Otis, a Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn match added to Sunday’s PPV, and more with live callers throughout.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado talk Sami-Cody, Jey advancing in KOTR, is Roman a heel or a face, botched spots in QOTR four-way, Royce Keys, Knight, more (Ad-Free – 135 min.)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:24:18 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with thoughts on Jey Uso advancing to the King of the Ring semi-final and how KOTR could play out from here. A lot of talk about the dynamic with the Bloodline and Bloodline-adjacent wrestlers interacting in ambiguous, intriguing ways and whether it will pay off or end up softening fan passion for a certain outcome. Also, a lot of praise for the Sami Zayn-Cody Rhodes dynamic, the messy and convoluted women’s match (and the ridiculous “This is awesome!” chant from the crowd), LA Knight’s hot streak on the mic (with a couple misspeaks tonight), Jade Cargill’s preoccupation with her wig coming loose, Royce Keys-Solo Sikoa intrigue, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Meyers talk Reigns-Rey, Reigns-Usos, Seth and Bayley, Otis’s beard, more with live callers & emails (Ad-Free – 119 min.)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:53 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including follow-up and a major Hell in a Cell development with Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio, more Reigns-Usos drama, “Ding Dong, Hello!” returns with Seth Rollins as Bayley’s guest, Chad Gable vs. Montez Ford, Otis debuts sans beard, another Baron Corbin vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Parks discuss latest King and Queen of the Ring outcomes, Gunther-Cody-Sami, Gable’s return to SD, more (Ad-Free – 97 min.)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:40:21 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Greg Parks to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with thoughts on Dominik Mysterio’s King of the Ring opening round win and prospects for him against Oba Femi, plus a look at the other side of the bracket and its possibilities. Also, Queen of the Ring possibilities with Iyo Sky vs. Raquel Rodriguez now set in the semis. Also, Gunther gets to pick a stip for a rematch against Cody Rhodes, and how might Sami Zayn get involved. Plus, Chad Gable, Blake Monroe, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Usos vs. Mysterios with Reigns angle at end, Crews vs. Owens, Hell in a Cell speculation, live callers & emails (Ad-Free – 97 min.)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:13 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Frank Peteani from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including The Usos challenging The Mysterios for the Smackdown Tag Team Titles twice, plus a Roman Reigns angle at end, Apollo Crews vs. Kevin Owens for the IC Title, and reaction to Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Sami Zayn, Hell in a Cell speculation, and more with live callers and emails.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk Cody-Gunther, Chelsea Green, Jade shining, Tag Division, KORT & QOTR, more (Ad-Free – 103 min.)

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:25:16 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with analysis of the effectiveness of the Cody Rhodes-Gunther segment and whether Gunther might end Cody’s reign on Sunday. Also, Jade Cargill getting more comfortable, Rhea Ripley sharing her insecurities and anxiety off-air, Danhausen, the tag division, Sami Zayn’s character, Trick Willams-Carmelo Hayes-Ricky Saints dynamic, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: The Usos vs. Street Profits, Natalya & Tamina vs. Riott Squad, Rollins’s direction, more with live callers (Ad-Free – 86 min.)

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:13 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-28-2021), PWTorch’s Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss The Usos vs. Street Profits, Natalya & Tamina vs. Riott Squad, Bianca Belair vs. Carmella, Kevin Owens vs. Apollo Crews, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Chad Gable, Dominik & Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode, Seth Rollins’s direction, Roman Reigns’s grasp over his cousins, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & White talk Cody vs. Sami, Barrett’s comment on Lesnar retirement, Keys-Priest, Ripley-Charlotte, more (Ad-Free – 96 min.)

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:26:19 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including the great job Sami Zayn is doing with his current story and how Cody Rhodes is finding the right way to play off of him. Also, the Damien Priest-Royce Keys dynamic, Charlotte Flair-Rhea Ripley tension, Wade Barrett’s comment about Brock Lesnar’s retirement, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Barbati talk Crews vs. Big E vs. Owens vs. Sami for IC Title, more Reigns Bloodline Drama, live callers & emails (Ad-Free – 143 min.)

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:22 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-21-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including Apollo Crews defending the Intercontinental Title against Big E, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bianca Belair, a “Parade of Champions,” and Aleister Black attacks Big E, and a lot of excitement over WWE announcing tour dates again.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado talk Gunther vs. Keys, Cody’s popularity, Trick-Miz, more, plus on-site correspondent (Ad-Free – 79 min.)

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:27:48 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout, plus PWTorch’s Joshua White joins the show as an on-site correspondent. They begin discussing what worked with the Gunther-Royce Keys match and the state of Cody Rhodes as a babyface regaining traction, plus Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, and more. Jason D from Australia was back as a caller after time away, too.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Wells talk Rey and Dom, Jimmy confronts Roman, Sonya-Pearce dynamic (Ad-Free – 133 min.)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-14-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Kelly Wells to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the final WWE Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso confronts Roman Reigns again, Jimmy faces Cesaro, Natalya & Tamina capture Smackdown Tag Team Titles from Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler, King Corbin vs. King of Strong Style, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, speculation on Rey & Dominik’s future as a team, speculation on the Sonya Deville-Adam Pearce dynamic, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Corbridge discuss whether WWE made the Gingerbread Man funeral actually work, Reigns-Fatu finish theory, more (Ad-Free – 101 min.)

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:53:46 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout. They began with analysis of the Jacob Fatu closing hype for his match against Roman Reigns, plus Cody Rhodes-Gunther-Paul Heymaan, of course the Gingerbread Man funeral, and much more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Jimmy Uso returns, Cesaro vs. Seth, Bayley-Belair interaction, Throwback theme, live callers & emails (Ad-Free – 121 min.)

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:38 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-7-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the return of Jimmy Uso, Bianca Belair confronts Bayley in the ring, Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins, a ten-man tag, Carmella vs. Ruby Riott, Teddy Long as part of the Throwback theme, and more.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Barnett talk Ricky Saints debut pros and cons, Gingerbread Man comedy story, Fatu-Solo-Usos drama, more (Ad-Free – 95 min.)

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:49:19 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWresting.net’s Jake Barnett to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions plus an on-site report with off-air notes and happenings. They begin by looking at the plethora of comedic segments and characters on the show, with a focus on Gingerbread Man and whether it could undercut Trick Williams’s cool factor, plus is Danhausen being overused and poorly written? Then, Ricky Saints’ puzzling debut loss to Cody Rhodes, the Jacob Fatu-Solo Siko-Usos developments, the tag title matches, Royce Keys, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Bryan’s future, Reigns-Bryan-Cesaro, Bayley-Belair, McAfee, Sami’s dance, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 141 min.)

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:14 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-30-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the Roman Reigns defense of the Universal Title against Daniel Bryan with high stakes, Big E challenging Apollo Crews, The Street Profits & Bianca Belair vs. Bayley & Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler, and more. Plus, Brandon details what the process was like being “in the Thunderdome crowd” tonight.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado talk Roster Cuts, Jacob Fatu, Cody promo, Jacey Jayne, Danhausen-Miz, more (Ad-Free – 125 min.)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:18:57 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout. They begin with analysis of the Jacob Fatu developments. Then they dive into roster cuts and insight into some of the more perplexing ones along with the doors it opened with new call-ups including Ricky Saints, Blake Monroe, and Fatal Influence with a heated debut. Also, analysis of Cody Rhodes’s promo and the journey he’s on, the Danhausen-Miz skits, and more.

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WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Bryan’s future, Reigns-Bryan-Cesaro, Bayley-Belair, McAfee, Sami’s dance, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 112 min.)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:21 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-23-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan-Cesaro developments, Bayley interacting with Bianca Belair, Pat McAfee’s second week on commentary, Sami Zayn’s dance over Kevin Owens, Sonya Deville’s trajectory, Apollo Crews and Commander Aziz, and more with live callers and emails.

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Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & White discuss show-closing hug with Cody and Punk, overview of WrestleMania 42 build (Ad-Free – 111 min.)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:35:26 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout. They initially talk about the Cody Rhodes-C.M. Punk kumbaya moment to end the WrestleMania build and if it was inspired out of a defiance for the toxic Pat McAfee nonsense. Also, an overview of whether the build to WrestleMania was awful, really good, or mostly somewhere in between. Plus Royce Keys winning the Andre battle royal, and much more.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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