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WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-16-2021) Keller & Hawkins talk Summerslam ’21 hype, Goldberg-Lashley face-off, R-K-Bro reunites, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 112 min.)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:47 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. It includes analysis of the latest Summerslam developments including the Goldberg-Bobby Lashley face-to-face segment, the hype for the Raw Women’s Title match, R-K-Bro reuniting, where Omos is heading, Drew McIntyre off course, Raw’s weak announcing, the repetitiveness of the Raw format, and more.

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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Maitland talk Solo striking Roman, is Roman officially a heel, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, Rey-Gable, Evans-Cass (Ad-Free – 135 min.)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:33:36 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the major angle with The Bloodline that closed the show. Is Roman officially a heel now or will he somehow be a blurry character next week again? Is Solo shining in this role? What’s next for everyone involved? Should Roman lose the title before winning it back and facing Oba next year? If so, to whom? Also, the intriguing Paul Heyman-Oba Femi-Bron Breakker situation, Liv Morgan-Stephanie Vaquer-Becky Lynch, Je’Von Evans-Big Cass, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout. Plus some New York Knicks, LeBron James, Timberwolves, NBA talk.

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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill talk Summerslam ’91, Jim Ross’s return, clean match finishes, Raw ratings, live callers (Ad-Free – 107 min.)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:00:41 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss the Raw ratings and take over a dozen live calls for nearly 90 minutes on a variety of current events in pro wrestling including Jim Ross’s return, SummerSlam, Clean Finishes, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: MJF tapping out Jericho, Sting returns to ring, CM Punk teasers, TK’s popularity, on-site report (Ad-Free – 168 min.)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:54 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-18-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Patrick Moynahan to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Houston, Tex.. They discuss MJF beating Chris Jericho by tapout, Jon Moxley’s noteworthy promo, Nick Jackson really shining lately, the buzz and hints about C.M. Punk, the latest with the AEW Women’s Division, Sting’s return to the ring, the Rampage line-up, Miro’s promo, Tony Khan’s popularity growing, and more with live callers and emails. In a VIP Extra, a segment discussing the point of the segment with Dan Lambert and the former MMA champions and a few other topics.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk Moxley calling Lesnar lazy, Damien Sandow’s transition to Impact, Corgan as TNA Prez, Cody Rhodes, weekend previews, more (Ad-Free – 154 min.)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:00:34 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-17-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net discuss with live callers and talk Summerslam hype, match order, main event predictions, the Dolph Ziggler-Dean Ambrose segment, the Alberto Del Rio suspension, Cruiserweights on Raw, and much more.

Then in the previously VIP-exclusive portion, Wade and Jason continue with a ton of topics including Aron Rex’s debut on Impact Wrestling last week and whether fans will miss the Damien Sandow persona, Billy Corgan’s new title and influence on the Impact product, the Dean Ambrose-Steve Austin podcast dynamic, Ambrose calling Brock Lesnar lazy, Cody Rhodes and Evolve this weekend, an ROH PPV preview with a focus on Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole, a preview of NXT Takeover and Summerslam including whether Randy Orton or Brock Lesnar should go over, Robert Roode’s NXT upside, and Booker T’s comment about Apollo Crews/Creed.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-17-2021) NXT Takeover 36 build analysis for Samoa Joe vs. Karrion Cross, Kyle O’Reilly vs. Adam Cole (Ad-Free – 119 min.)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:13 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-17-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss the go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, Robert Stone Brand vs. InDex, and Grimes vs. Briggs, as well as the builds to Kai vs. Gonzales, KOR vs. Cole and Samoa Joe vs. Kross at Takeover.

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WKPWP Interview Classic: 1991 Jim Ross interview on WWF Summerslam and Flair-WCW fallout + 2016 Matt Morgan interview on Summerslam, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Reigns push, more (Ad-Free – 167 min.)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:00:18 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we first present PWTorch editor Wade Keller talking live with Matt Morgan about Summerslam, NXT Takeover, Ambrose on Stone Cold Podcast, Roman Reigns’s push, life after wrestling, and more, including a mix of live callers and email questions. This originally live streams on Aug. 18, 2016.

Then we jump back 35 years to an interview John Arezzi conducted with Jim Ross 35 years ago on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show. This includes a discussion of Ric Flair’s WCW contract expiring and joining the WWF, the just-completed WWF Summerslam event which headlined with Hulk Hogan & Ultimate Warrior vs. St. Slaughter & Gen. Adnan & Col. Mustafa plus Bret Hart vs. “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig in an unusually long match for the WWF at that time at 18 minutes. Ross had some harsh words by Ross on the style of wrestling presented, and more including live caller questions. There are also some new live calls at the start of the show.

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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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell discuss whether CM Punk’s return was rushed, WWE announcing situation, Bryan, Tag Team Division, more (Ad-Free – 91 min.)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:00:39 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 26, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net where they discussed with live callers Monday’s Raw episode in-depth including holes in the booking that were exposed by two title matches and rushing C.M. Punk back, where they go at Summerslam, the WWE announcing situation with Jim Ross apparently back, state of WWE tag division, Dave Lagana’s blog on C.M. Punk 2006-2007, Daniel Bryan’s WM28 tease, and much more.

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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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WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini talks Punk-Cena, Triple H-McMahon, Gewirtz-Patterson, tons of insider insight into inner workings of WWE (Ad-Free – 111 min.)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:00:51 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (7-22-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the C.M. Punk-John Cena match at Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan’s surprise Money in the Bank win including who in particular in power likely pushed for his win, the Triple H-Vince McMahon angle on Raw and where it might lead, and more including live calls on a variety of subjects including what changes Triple H make say, R-Truth’s push, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, must-listen insight into life after TV tapings and the how the writers, producers, and wrestlers do and don’t intermingle, and whether the mood is different after good or bad PPVs and TVs. And finally, fascinating insight into the relationship former WWE booker Pat Patterson has with Raw’s lead writer Brian Gewirtz and other WWE creative team members.

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WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & JB discuss strengths and weaknesses of Omega-Ospreay so far and what’s next, New Day hints, Perry’s best match yet, Foley, Paul Wight (Ad-Free – 88 min.)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:46:53 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Jerud Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite which included the latest Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega promo segment with Don Callis. What worked and what didn’t, what did Callis add, and what should they do the next two weeks in the All In home stretch. Also, perhaps a hint at a New Day slot, MJF’s latest work, Jon Moxley brought out the best match Jack Perry has had yet, Kris Statlander wins a squash, Paul Wight delivers the right tone on commentary, Tony Schiavone’s good week, Mick Foley so far as an interviewer, Kyle Fletcher-Don Callis-Kazuchika Okada dynamic, Darby Allin growing into a veteran voice, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell discuss the risks and potential of AEW Rampage, CM Punk, Bray, NXT cuts, Summerslam line-up, Cody-Malakai Black (Ad-Free – 134 min.)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (8-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast discussed the upcoming debut of AEW Rampage (announce team overexposure risks, format ideas), C.M. Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT cuts and the odd Vince McMahon treatment of NXT lately, Karrion Kross, Summerslam line-up, Drew McIntyre’s current situation, Bianca Belair’s upside as a centerpiece top star, Sasha Banks’s return, Charlotte’s improvements, John Cena’s return, Cody-Malikay Black angle, and some fun mailbag topics including which AEW wrestlers would Vince McMahon most covet.

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WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-9-2021) Keller & Hazelwood on whether Orton RKOing Riddle counted as a heel turn, Elias reset, on-site report including Cena appearance (Ad-Free – 128 min.)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:24 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-9-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Orlando, Fla. They discuss the return of Randy Orton and the Riddle thread throughout the show, Elias being reset, Lilly’s wink, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Omos, and much more with live callers and emails. The on-site correspondent details crowd reactions and what happened off-air before, during, and after Raw including John Cena.

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Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Might Cody go back to AEW? Big Cass, Chad Gable, Becky Lynch, WWE Unreal, Bron-Oba, WWE booking (66 min.)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:46:31 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Aftershow, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell continue their discussion from the Wade Keller Podcast Flagship covering these topics exclusively for VIP members…

Thoughts on Jason and Wade on the Minnesota Vikings prospects and breaking news on the starting quarterback being named
Chad Gable over-the-head clap routine resembling the SKOL chant and a key part of Gable’s background WWE is entirely skipping and how it could help him as he struggles to get a strong crowd reaction these days
Big Cass’s presentation so far
What’s intriguing about the Bron Breakker-Oba Femi situation but a key aspect that is being downplayed and how it could benefit the story
Becky Lynch’s return and the continuation of face-face bickering and conflict with Stephanie Vaquer
Is WWE going to pay a bigger and bigger price if they stay on this course of booking their top acts lately
Thoughts on WWE Unreal including Paul Levesque vetoing John Cena’s idea to have boring, bad matches on purpose
Other thoughts on this season of WWE Unreal and will there be another given the lack of top ten rankings on Netflix this season
The Rock going into music now and whether it’s something to mock or applaud?
Closing thoughts on The Bloodline situation and the murky muddled interactions between all of the players
It’s time for WWE to go back to some of the fundamentals that make pro wrestling work rather than trying to produce “cinema” and ambiguous contradictory personalities bickering with bad finishes to key matches that seem more focused on “moments” and “merch” than pulling viewers into compelling stories and battles that they have a rooting interest in.
Could Cody Rhodes go back to AEW? A compelling case for why he might want to and how it has a possibility of happenings

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WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell talk AEW All In line-up so far including Ospreay’s progress, Owens-Punk tops to stay away from, Trick losing US Title, Lashley compared to Oba Femi (Ad-Free – 175 min.)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:21:18 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast.

AEW ALL IN EARLY PREVIEW

A deep dive into AEW All In’s top three title matches and Casino Gauntlet match with an assessment of the growth of Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega, progress with Willow Nightingale’s work on promos, improvement lately with Mercedes Mone, and the framework and significance of Christian & Copeland vs. The Young Bucks

MAILBAG TOPICS

Match lengths in WWE following a predictable and sometimes frustrating pattern
Thoughts on WWE’s Luchador Tournament and the pros and considerable cons to how they’re featuring it so far and has the blending of WWE and AAA gone too far
CM Punk and Kevin Owens are wasting their time talking about ancient history and old grudges when there’s so much fresher material to work with from their time in WWE
Did Bobby Lashley deserve the push Oba Femi is getting
Does WWE taking the US Title off of Trick Williams so quickly hurt him or indicate they’re losing faith in him
Is Tony Khan’s success as a booker indicative of how easy it to actually book or is TK especially qualified with his background as a passionate fan
Should AEW cut back on the length of their so-called two-and-a-half hour Dynamites?

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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: CM Punk-Triple H ComicCon angle, Orton as a heel and Sheamus as a face, TNA live experience, more (Ad-Free – 121 min.)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:40:35 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 21, and 25, 2011.

On the July 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican discussed with live callers C.M. Punk crashing Comic-Con and starting a program with Triple H, what WWE is aiming for with the Punk angle off TV, potential directions for Summerslam, where Punk might show up next, current independent news, and much more.

Then on the July 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for Monday’s WWE Raw and the Raw rating, how WWE could stretch out C.M. Punk’s return (with ideas that lasted all of two hours), Bruce’s TNA live event experience over the weekend, why WWE has Sheamus playing face right now, possibility of Orton playing heel on Smackdown, plus a Torch correspondent at Sunday’s Smackdown house show calls in for additional perspective, and much more.

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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Machado discuss Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline storyline, Breakker-Oba-Heyman, LA Knight’s course, Lucha Tournament, more (Ad-Free – 91 min.)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:39:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing the crowd reactions to the Usos and Solo this week and how it’s part of an ongoing issue with WWE storytelling that feel consistent with how AI might write storylines by default. Also, what happens next with Solo? Does he join? Will that be entertaining or feel like a rerun or a poor derivative version of Sami Zayn’s story? They also discuss the Bron Breakker-Paul Heyman-Oba Femi saga, the Lucha Tournament, LA Knight’s course, and more.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Krol talk Omega-Christian, what about Punk, Rampage hype, Britt’s pop, Cody & Brandi, on-site correspondent (Ad-Free – 148 min.)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:20 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Eric Krol to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Pittsburgh. They discuss the big crowd response for Britt Baker and her rise to a top tier star on Dynamite, the Kenny Omega vs. Christian match set up for Rampage for the Impact Title, thoughts on overall hype for Rampage, Chris Jericho vs. Wardlow, MJF’s final Labour of Jericho, Malakai Black’s promo, the Cody & Brandi Rhodes reality show teaser, and more including live callers and emails.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown (Ad-Free – 128 min.)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:00:53 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-9-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discussed the previous night’s Raw in detail including the Demon/Finn Balor teasers, Seth Rollins’ promo, the Randy Orton-Brock Lesnar segment, Mick Foley and Daniel Bryan, Enzo, and much more with live callers and email topics.

Also, a bonus podcast from that night with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the WWE Smackdown Post-Game Show discussing Week 3 of the New Era for Smackdown with live callers, plus Summerslam build-up, should there be Smackdown roster moves, and more.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-10-2021) LA Knight, Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Dakota Kai, Ilja Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Mailbag on NXT rumors (Ad-Free – 110 min.)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:09 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-10-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup kick the show off with the mailbag, answering your questions on the latest NXT rumors. Then they open the phone lines to discuss Dunne vs. Dragunov, Kai vs. Sarray, Boa vs. Maverick, Baxter vs. Jones, Dolan vs. Miller, Chase vs. Knight, KOR and Cole facing off, and more.

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WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Keller & Mitchell interview Bob Backlund & Iron Sheik in person in front of studio audience (Ad-Free – 159 min.)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:00:27 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to 10 years ago this week (8-4-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell interviewing Bob Backlund and Iron Sheik live in front of a studio audience at the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum in Waterloo, Iowa on July 23, 2016. They discussed their transition from amateur to professional wrestling, their relationships with Vincent J. McMahon and Vincent K. McMahon, and much more.

In our second Interview Classic selection, we jump back ten years (7-30-2016) to PWTorch contributor Jim Valley’s interview with Magnum T.A., plus live calls, nostalgia, 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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Where was WWE headed going into Summerslam, CM Punk’s future opponents, Edge, Goldberg, McMahon (Ad-Free – 87 min.)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:00:24 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 20, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers 1,001 different possible directions WWE could go on next week’s Raw, plus how WWE could answer the big question of what do they do at Summerslam to top MITB’s John Cena-CM Punk match, possible PPVs for a Hunter-Punk match, Edge’s possible re-involvement in Christian’s storyline, Goldberg coming to WWE and why it didn’t work out, Punk’s future, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dove into the McNeill Mailbag for a look at tournament history, 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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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell & Mitchell on Cena’s apology to Rock, Money in the Bank fallout, Bryan to break a streak, CM Punk and TNA, Sin Cara’s suspension (Ad-Free – 146 min.)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:00:13 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from August 6 and 7, 2011.

On the Aug. 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed the fallout from Sunday night’s Money in the Bank and the news of the day including Sin Cara’s suspension and John Cena’s apology to The Rock. Live callers bring up subjects ranging from whether C.M. Punk could show up in TNA to whether Daniel Bryan will end the MITB streak or the injuries on the PPV and much more.

Then on the Aug. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net discussed with live callers the fall-out from Money in the Bank on Raw, how McMahon, Punk, Hunter, and Cena all fit into the picture, some early predictions on where the top angle on Raw could go with Hunter in power and McMahon perhaps taking a reduced role, Raw ratings and what it says about the impact of the angle, Sin Cara’s WWE status following his suspension, Keller & Powell preview the big Smackdown taping following MITB they attended right after the Livecast, and much more.

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WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & Halley talk Night of 1,000 Highspots, great Arena Mexico crowd, MJF’s return, All In line-up thoughts (Ad-Free – 93 min.)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:18:38 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Taylor Halley to review AEW Dynamite which emanated from Arena Mexico with an enthusiastic crowd watching 1,000 highspots in nearly three hours (and a crotch grab). They discussed MJF’s return, the developing All In line-up, Willow scoring a pin in Mercedes Mone, Tommaso Ciampa’s inappropriate photo opp, and so much more with email, caller, and chat reaction throughout.

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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Martin talk Bobby Eaton, Bray Wyatt’s WWE departure and potential in AEW, Adam Cole in AEW, Ric Flair, United Center sellout, TV reviews (Ad-Free – 138 min.)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:00:39 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (8-5-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin covered the following topics: Remembering Bobby Eaton… Bray Wyatt’s WWE departure and potential in AEW… Adam Cole in AEW and should he disrupt prior plans… Ric Flair’s WWE departure and value to AEW… AEW United Center sellout… Reviews of last two AEW Dynamite episodes including Nick Gage, Juventud Guerrera, Cody-Malakai angle… Review of Smackdown including Roman Reigns-Finn Balor, contract signing with Baron Corbin and John Cena… Review of NXT including Dexter Lumis vs. Johnny Gargano with romance with Indi Hartwell at stake… And more…

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Keller & Fann VIP Aftershow: Could Reigns turn heel and actually get booed, insights into each Shield member behind the scenes, is Royce Keys cooked, is Guilia in trouble (47 min.)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:38:47 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Aftershow, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Rich Fann continue their discussion from the Wade Keller Podcast Flagship covering these topics exclusively for VIP members…

An email from a listener making a case for Roman Reigns absolutely can become a booed heel in WWE, with Wade assessing whether Reigns could mean more as a heel the next three years than as a babyface
The ridiculousness of the presentation of Roman Reigns from one segment to another over the course of Raw on Monday
Was Monday’s Raw main event a sign of Royce Keys being written off or is this a key chapter in the start of a big push?
Thoughts on people (over)reacting to Roman Reigns speaking some truth about the dynamic with his Shield stablemates
Wade provides insight on the differences in how Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose approach their careers and frame their backstage reputations and approach very differently
What did Guilia say online and could there be backlash from WWE management?

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WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann on Lesnar’s retirement, remembering Dory Funk Jr., Chelsea’s big win, AEW Continental Cup, WWE returns, more (Ad-Free – 133 min.)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:42:42 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist.

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A career assessment of Brock Lesnar on the day he formally announced his retirement
A conversation about Dory Funk Jr. and his career and place in pro wrestling history
The perfect storm for Chelsea Green as Interim Champion
AEW’s Continental Cup with a look at the participants, the format, and predictions and possibilities
Thoughts on the returns of Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Baron Corbin, and Big Cass
The end of the FCW era and the last Jim Ross recruiting class
WWE is undervaluing Ethan Page
The p.r. battle to mitigate disappointment or having (weak) bragging points when it comes to AEW’s attendance at All In compared to WWE’s attendance at US Bank Stadium
Thoughts on the New Japan G1 and the Five-Star Grand Prix tournaments
An email on the Will Ospreay-Kenny Omega segment on Dynamite and also “Hangman” Adam Page now adding himself to the mix
Is there a potential bright side to WrestleMania being in Saudi Arabia next year?

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WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-2-2021) Keller & Fann talk Goldberg-Lashley, Lee pinning Kross, Nikki pinning Charlotte, live callers (Ad-Free – 147 min.)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-2-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Rich Fann to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls throughout. They discussed Nikki’s push and win over Charlotte, Keith Lee pinning Karrion Kross in a rematch, Omos pinning Riddle, Reggie getting another win over a credible wrestler, Jimmy Smith’s progress and lack of progress as an announcer so far, the crowd reaction to Goldberg and the inclusion of his son Gage in the storyline with Bobby Lashley, and much more.

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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & White discuss Roman’s clear heel turn tonight and why he’s still not actually a heel, plus Fatu, Bron-Oba, Becky’s return (Ad-Free – 140 min.)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:38:02 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They begin by discussing Roman Reigns’s clear-cut heel turn tonight but why he’s also of course not actually a heel, and how the goal to be “cinema” and focus on “moments” is undercutting so much of what they could doing right now. Also, what’s up with Jacob Fatu’s actions? Should Becky Lynch explain her change of heart? Should Sol Ruca even be on TV at this point? Is Chad Gable miscast at this point?

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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller talked with ex-WWE Creative John Piermarini with insider analysis of the Rock and Cena situation, why did the Raw ratings bomb for Punk-Cena-Vince angle, more (Ad-Free – 110 min.)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:00:27 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller who was joined by former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the news of the week with live callers including Money in the Bank predictions, C.M. Punk-John Cena ratings analysis, Rock’s role in WWE, and more. In the VIP Aftershow they go in-depth trying to break down what’s going on with Rock and Cena in this war of words, plus Piermarini makes Summerslam predictions with a scoop on a special type of match and who might be involved from the roster.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Cody vs. Malakai Black in main event and teasing retirement, continuation of Page-Omega, Jericho-Guerrera, Christian Cage named number one contender, more (Ad-Free – 140 min.)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:41 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-4-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls, an onsite correspondent, and emails. Discussion points include the Cody Rhodes retirement angle, whether or not Cody is turning heel, the presentation of Malakai Black, Black’s definitive win and corresponding crowd reaction, Jericho vs. Guerrera, Christian Cage’s momentum, possible All Out opponents for the Young Bucks, and more.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Parks talk Finn Balor’s push, Roman’s new look, Enzo-Jericho, Rusev’s upside, Squash matches, Smackdown (Ad-Free – 80 min.)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:00:46 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-2-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They field live callers and dive into Raw analysis including Finn Balor’s push, Roman Reigns’s new look, Enzo-Chris Jericho, Rusev’s upside, squash matches, Smackdown, and more with live callers.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (8-3-2021) Wells & Stoup cover Dexter Lumis fighting for Indi Hartwell’s love, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai at a Japanese restaurant, Dakota Kai’s excellent promo, more (Ad-Free – 97 min.)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:20 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-3-2021), PWTorch’s Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Dexter Lumis fighting for Indi Hartwell’s love, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai at a Japanese restaurant, Dakota Kai’s excellent promo, and more.

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WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Keller interviews Jim Ross regarding Mid-South days, WWE roster split, announcing changes, his One Man Shows, SMW, Benjamin, more (Ad-Free – 100 min.)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:00:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to ten years ago this week (7-28-2016) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Jim Ross to discuss recent happenings in WWE including an evaluation of the roster split. He also addresses Jerry Lawler’s role being shifted from the main shows on color commentary to panel pre-shows. There are live callers throughout the show with a range of questions and topics dating back to his days announcing Mid-South Wrestling and Smoky Mountain Wrestling through his AXS TV show and One Man Shows.

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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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: CM Punk-Cena headlined WWE Money in the Bank preview and post-show with live callers (Ad-Free – 176 min.)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:00:57 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 14 and 17, 2011.

On the July 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast, host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican at the beginning of the show to discuss Radican’s latest reviews & DVD coverage, plus discuss the potential finish of John Cena-CM Punk at MITB. Caldwell then discusses with live callers every angle of the Cena-Punk match, potential outcomes, how they get to WrestleMania, The Rock’s promo on Wednesday, whether Cena turns heel short or long-term at any point before or after WrestleMania, the talent pool dry for WWE within their own company due to booking issues and outside of WWE, why WWE needs a different creative approach, and much more.

Then on the July 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the immediately-concluded Money in the Bank PPV from all angles including the epic Cena-Punk match, where they go from here, why the match worked, why WWE could set up a bigger angle or pull the rug out from under viewers on Raw, a potential end-game for Punk at WrestleMania (vs. Austin?), the Randy Orton vs. Christian match and State of Smackdown following a strong night, MITB match highlights, the overall PPV, and much more.

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