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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: CM Punk WWE departure anticipation, Jericho’s future, Batista’s future, Hogan-Sting on TNA, Shane-Vince (Ad-Free – 118 min.)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:24 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 17 and 20, 2011.

On the June 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls discussing a variety of topics, plus PWTorch columnist Sean Radican calls in for the weekly independent wrestling discussion & TNA/Austin Aries talk. Topics covered with live callers including Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon, the previous night night’s TNA Impact, why Hulk Hogan-Sting did and did not work, Impact ratings, Crimson and Gunner being pushed too soon for different reasons, the Capitol Punishment PPV on Sunday, how matches are put together ahead of time, unions in wrestling, Hogan and Ultimate Warrior feud, and more.

Then on the June 20, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with live callers tonight’s three-hour Raw, WWE hurting the product with so many Raws, the previous night’s Capitol Punishment PPV, C.M. Punk’s anticipated announcement and departure, whether Undertaker would want to face Steve Austin at WrestleMania, the futures of Chris Jericho and Batista in pro wrestling, why WWE pro wrestlers are using “wrestler” on the air lately and their own view on WWE’s “labeling” of wrestling terminology (e.g. sports entertainers), plus much more.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Omega’s AEW Title defense against Jungle Boy, Konnan’s odd promo opposite Tully Blanchard, AEW’s dysfunctional announce team (Ad-Free – 119 min.)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:51 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-26-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Eric Krol, a former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist (circa 1990) to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discussed Kenny Omega’s AEW Title defense against Jungle Boy, does Jungle Boy have enough of a personality showing to grow into a top tier star, the joy of Rusev’s promos, Kris Statlander vs. Bunny, Konnan’s odd promo opposite Tully Blanchard, the always-interesting dysfunction of the AEW announce team, and more with live callers and emails.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Parks discuss pros and cons of WWE roster split, did WWE handle Roman’s suspension well, more with live callers (Ad-Free – 103 min.)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:59 +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 (6-28-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to discuss the previous night’s Raw happenings and a lot of talk about the pros and cons of the roster split and various ways it can go well and go off the rails. Did WWE handle Roman Reigns suspension well? How will fans react to Reigns when he returns? Lots of caller and email questions in the mix.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (6-29-2021) Swerve vs. Bronson Reed, Kross and Gargano’s rivalry, Thatcher & Ciampa, Grimes, Breakout Tournament (Ad-Free – 105 min.)

Sun, 28 Jun 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 (6-29-2021), Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to talk the Women Tag Team Triple Threat for the Number One Contendership, Kross and Gargano’s building rivalry, Swerve vs. Reed, MSK head to head with Thatcher and Ciampa, Atlas & Martinez vs. Tien Sha, Grimes vs. Sterling, Hale vs. Strong, the new Breakout Tournament, and more.

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WKPWP Tony Khan Media Q&A and Interview Classic with Justin Credible on Punk’s UFC 203 fight, Roman’s suspension, the Draft, Orton, more (Ad-Free – 121 min.)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:00:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-23-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with former WWE/ECW star “Justin Credible” P.J. Polaco about a wide range of topics with live callers including Roman Reigns’s suspension, The Draft, indy scene, WWE’s Cruiserweight tournament, C.M. Punk’s UFC 203 fight, the pending return of Randy Orton, and other current events with the insights of a veteran pro wrestler providing his perspective.

Then we present the Tony Khan AEW Forbidden Door media Q&A from this week discussing a range of topics including the challenge of work visas for Forbidden Door, wrestlers who are MIA, Maya World’s quick rise, Jack Perry’s contract status, injury update on Willow Nightingale, purchasing TNA potential, 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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Orton as top star on Smackdown, Tough Enough, Alex Riley, Zack Ryder, Raw analysis, TNA Impact, more (Ad-Free – 93 min.)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:59 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers indifference to WWE Raw on Monday, WWE Capitol Punishment, when WWE will be forced to change the PPV schedule, Impact tonight, old names from WCW Saturday Night, Tough Enough Andy and his future on TV or in FCW, whether Alex Riley is ready for a PPV singles match, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Zack Ryder’s following and how WWE handled it this week, Randy Orton as #1 on Smackdown, what WWE would do without Orton, how to make those mid-card stars ready for the fall, and much 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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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill talk Orton’s concussion, Tough Enough, celebrities, WWE PPV preview, Booker T, Zach Ryder, Rhino, Teddy Long, more (Ad-Free – 91 min.)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:13 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss current events in wrestling with live callers for an hour including Zach Ryder, Booker T, Rhino, Teddy Long, Randy Orton’s concussion, Tough Enough, Celebrities, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they preview Sunday’s WWE Capitol Punishment and answer VIPer questions.

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WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & JB evaluate whether AEW effectively sold Forbidden Door, some frustrations with presentation, some unexpected standout performances (Ad-Free – 129 min.)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:35:36 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Jerud “JB from Detroit” Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite with chat, caller, and email interactions throughout. They started with analysis of the closing segment hyping the 12-man tag team cage match at Forbidden Door. Then they looked at some frustrating aspects of the presentation including Claudio Castagnoli using a belt to KO Brody King and no one seeming to care including Will Ospreay, plus some standout performances, confusion over the build to Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr. again, where things seem to be going with MJF, Kenny, Andrade, and Ospreay, and much more with vibrant caller, chat, and email inspired discussions.

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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk all major companies’ positions coming out of pandemic, will Levesque take over for Vince, awkward Ember Moon promo (Ad-Free – 130 min.)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:00:09 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the state of WWE, AEW, NXT, Impact, ROH, and MLW heading into the post-pandemic era, looking at what their identities are and what they could do to come out of the gates in front of fans again with momentum. They also discuss alternative scenarios to Triple H taking over for Vince McMahon if Vince wasn’t running WWE anymore, how WWE iwass shifting priorities more than every away from loading up PPVs and actually marketing to fans instead of positioning themselves for future partners, and some NXT talk.

In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the state of women’s divisions including Ember Moon’s awkward as F promo on Tuesday, the mess of personalities and positioning of stars on Raw and Smackdown, and whether AEW is doing the right thing with Britt Baker at this point.

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WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (6-21-2021) Keller & Wells react to Money in the Bank qualifier matches, Lashley vs. Xavier in HIAC, Eva & Doudrop (Ad-Free – 125 min.)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:49 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-21-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Kelly Wells to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers. They discuss the decision to give away another Hell in a Cell match with Bobby Lashley vs. Xavier Woods, plus novel match-ups for Money in the Bank qualifiers, where Alexa Bliss’s character is going, and much more.

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WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Heydorn on pros and cons of KOTR and QOTR outcomes, AEW Forbidden Door, NXT GAB, Heyman’s quotes on Lesnar’s retirement moment, TKO’s rep, Unreal, more (Ad-Free – 130 min.)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:00:25 +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 Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:

FREE PORTION (over 100 minutes)

A response to an email about the pros and cons of each of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring finalists winning the tournament, with an extended discussion Oba Femi showing he could be the next centerpiece act that defines an era, but is WWE prepared for him?
A preview of AEW Dynamite which has a sneaky line-up in terms of providing a backdrop to promote the Forbidden Door matches
Thoughts on this mega-weekend of four big PPV and PLE cards on national TV
A look at NXT Great American Bash

VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW (nearly 30 minutes)

Paul Heyman’s quotes about his WrestleMania scene with Brock Lesnar and what his answer doesn’t address or deny
An email about Roman Reigns being handed his World Title belt every time he arrives and why WWE does that and whether Roman comes across poorly as a result
Why didn’t WWE feature a clip of Paul Levesque and Roman Reigns at the White House UFC event?
The reputation of TKO after some missteps earlier this year
Club WWE and the chance for fans to get their names on the canvas – is it too transparently a money grab by TKO?
Thoughts on the next season of WWE Unreal focused on John Cena’s retirement tour

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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Steve Austin guest hosting Raw, Piper, why Orton wasn’t succeeding as centerpiece star, Warrior Hall of Fame potential, Ryder’s lack of a push (Ad-Free – 162 min.)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:19 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 13 and 14, 2011.

On the June 13, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers last night’s TNA Slammiversary PPV and the predominant issues all captured by one anniversary show, whether dying-days-of-WCW comparisons can be found in WWE with cracks starting to show on Smackdown, tonight’s Raw episode and what to expect, issues with Sin Cara replacing Rey Mysterio, why Randy Orton wasn’t working as Smackdown’s top star, why Syfy wouldn’t move Smackdown to Thursdays, possibility of Ultimate Warrior in WWE Hall of Fame, how to fix NXT besides ending it, and more. Plus, Pat McNeill dropped in late in the show for a quick cameo.

Then on the June 14, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell took live calls for most of the live hour including a lot of discussion on the previous night’s three hour Raw with Steve Austin and Roddy Piper, plus TNA Slammiversary reaction, looking ahead to Destination X, Gunner’s push, Zach Ryder’s lack of a push, and a single call for a Powell vs. Keller match. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discussed WWE’s introduction to the Top Managers List and more on Slammiversary.

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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Radican declare that Oba is ready but wonder if now will be his time, plus Street Profits, Lyra-Bayley, more (Ad-Free – 110 min.)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:32:20 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. They open with a discussion on Oba Femi looking like he’s ready to be the centerpiece top star, but how quickly should it happen and does it seem WWE is ready to make it happen. Also, thoughts on Lyra Valkyria turning on Bayley, The Street Profits win, the latest with The Vision, Chad Gable, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: AEW Dynamite Roundtable Review of latest Friday Night Dynamite plus preview of Saturday’s Special Dynamite with Omega vs. Jungle Boy (Ad-Free – 95 min.)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:48:45 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller sets the table with some talk about AEW’s schedule and viewership numbers followed by an introduction to a special Roundtable discussion with PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn and PWTorch.com contributors Tyler Sage and Joel Dehnel. They review last Friday night’s Dynamite including Brock Anderson’s debut along with matches and segments with the Young Bucks, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Miro, and much more. They also preview this Saturday night’s prime time Dynamite special headlined by Omega’s AEW Title defense against Jungle Boy.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Valley talk Raw happenings, Ambrose as champ, Battleground main event, Roster Split, more (Ad-Free – 88 min.)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:00:14 +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 (6-21-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jim Valley to discuss the previous night’s Raw happenings including setting up the Battleground Triple Threat match, the upcoming roster split, Money in the Bank, and more with live callers questions and topics via email.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (6-22-2021) A glut of heel factions in NXT, Great American Bash getting stronger build than Takeover, Samoa Joe’s intriguing possibilities, more (Ad-Free – 98 min.)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:44:57 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-22-2021), Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg covered the glut of heel factions in NXT, Great American Bash getting stronger build than Takeover, Samoa Joe’s intriguing possibilities, and more.

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WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Keller talks with Sam Roberts about interviewing big name stars, MITB, Roster Split, Styles, Owens, Nakamura, Orton, Reigns, podcasting (Ad-Free – 91 min.)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:41 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-16-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed pro wrestling podcast host and SiriusXM Satellite prime time host Sam Roberts, formerly of the Opie & Anthony show, discussing his history and how he got into wrestling interviewing, some stories from his interviews, who he’d most like to interview in the future, and more about his career. Throughout the 100 minutes, they also previewed various aspects of Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV, look at future potential big stars, discuss Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, John Cena, New Day, Alberto Del Rio, and others in particular. Live callers, email questions, and Twitter topics are sprinkled in throughout.

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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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Kurt Angle media interview, RVD stock dropping, DGUSA marketing, Gunner pinning Sting, Beer Money as singles wrestlers, more (Ad-Free – 96 min.)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 10, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. He discussed with live callers the previous night’s TNA Impact, RVD’s stock dropping, Gunner pinning Sting, whether Beer Money is better off singles or as a tag team, whether Robert Roode or James Storm would thrive in WWE, the lewd Knockouts segments last night, Dragon Gate USA and independent promotion’s marketing, why titles have lost value in WWE, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell brought on Sean Radican to discuss independent wrestling including Dragon Gate USA, ROH, Austin Aries, and more. Caldwell then brought on Rob McNichol of the UK Sun to discuss his interview with Kurt Angle, the upcoming TNA UK tour, buzz for Angle at the Olympics, 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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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: A week of scandals with Hulk Hogan-Ultimate Warrior, Vince McMahon, The Hardys, plus Urban Wrestling Federation debut, good and bad giants, R-Truth (Ad-Free – 89 min.)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:20 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discussed with live callers various “scandals” this week – Matt & Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, and Vince McMahon’s craziness. Also, they discuss Monday’s Raw, next week’s ill-fated All-Star Raw, why WWE is promoting three-hour Raws over their next PPV, mistakes made with R-Truth, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler’s dynamic on Raw, the Urban Wrestling Federation’s debut, old-school ECW, and more topics. In the VIP Aftershow, they dove into the McNeill Mailbag for a look at questions including historical good & bad “giants” in wrestling, PPV buy calculations, and other topics.

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WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & Halley talk Ospreay-Swerve segment pros and cons, Omega-ZSJ build, MJF-Briscoe build, Mercedes vs. Hazuki (Ad-Free – 124 min.)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:25:24 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Taylor Halley to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They opened by discussing the pros and cons of the Swerve Strickland-Will Ospreay segment, the letdown of Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr., Tommaso Ciampa totally undercutting babyface Chris Jericho in his promo, Mercedes Mone vs. Hazuki, Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia vs. Brodido, and more.

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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Heydorn talk about the wake-up call in store for WWE when crowds return, AEW, Shingo, Takeover, Kross, more (Ad-Free – 97 min.)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-15-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn, PWTorch.com assistant editor. They discussed the wake-up call in store for WWE and Vince McMahon when crowds return, AEW Dynamite from last Friday and which wrestlers could get better or worse crowd responses in July, NXT Takeover and whether Karrion Kross keeping the title was a good call, the NXT and AEW women’s division, and Shingo’s IWGP Title win.

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WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss Summerslam main event options, Ospreay, Callis Family, Jericho + Gino Hernandez biography author interview (Ad-Free – 160 min.)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:31:34 +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. They discuss these topics:

A look at the potential top men’s matches at Summerslam given the King of the Ring options that still exist
Does WWE have a plan, and is it a good one, when it comes to Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and this incarnation of The Bloodline
Will Ospreay’s journey to becoming a centerpiece of AEW
Should AEW offer dark matches at Dynamite and Collision TV events to help increase attendance?
Is the Don Callis Family too big or is it kind of working because it’s so unwieldily for Callis to control?
Chris Jericho’s latest run in AEW
What’s going on with Mercedes Mone?
What to read into choices made on the Summerslam poster

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What can Paul Levesque do to make Smackdown “must-see” when it returns to the two hour format?
Is Osprey guaranteed to win AEW Title at All In?
Would Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, or CM Punk make for a better future Head of Creative?
Thoughts on the Forbidden Door
Are heel turns a crutch for bookers who just need to learn to present babyfaces better?
Jason’s Queen of the Ring prediction closes out the show

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Nick Barbati’s interview with author Lizzy Flanagan discussing her new book, “I Am Your Champion: The Life and Death of Wrestler Gino Hernandez.” Together, they take a deep dive into the fascinating and often mysterious story of one of professional wrestling’s most charismatic stars. Nick and Lizzy explore the many conspiracies and lingering questions surrounding Gino’s life and death, while also celebrating the remarkable career that made him a legend despite its tragic brevity. Whether you’re a longtime fan of World Class Championship Wrestling or discovering Gino Hernandez for the first time, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This was first offered to VIP members a week ago on the VIP podcast feed, as Nicky’s Club is a weekly VIP-exclusive WWE-centric podcast.

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WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (6-14-2021) Keller & Hazelwood with lots of rants, nobody’s likeable, final HIAC hype, Bliss wrestles, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 122 min.)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:35:06 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-14-2021), PWTorch’s Bruce Hazelwood to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed the episode featuring the final Raw-brand hype for Hell in a Cell, the follow-up to Alexa Bliss’s angle with Shayna Baszler, Eva Marie’s re-debut bait and switch, Charlotte vs. Nikki Cross, Drew McIntyre vs. A.J.Styles, Jimmy Smith’s third week evaluated, wrestlers being jerks to interviewers, Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax, how long with WWE honeymoon period be in front of fans in arenas again, and more.

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WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Weigle talk Oba Femi vs. Dominik and whether Oba winning KOTR is inevitable, Bloodline drama, LA Knight, Bron-Seth, Charlotte, more (Ad-Free – 126 min.)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:36:26 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Paul Weigle. They open with a discussion on another good week for Oba Femi, whether he is inevitably going to win KORT or could Brock Lesnar cost him the win. Also, The Bloodline drama and where things seem to be going with a breakdown of similarities and differences with this version of The Bloodline drama. Plus LA Knight, Charlotte, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Chad Gable, Rusev, and much more with live caller, email, and chat interactions throughout. Plus, at the very end, a note about WWE not even mentioning that Paul Levesque and Roman Reigns were shown at the UFC event at the White House 24 hours earlier.

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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell & Mitchell on Foley, Tough Enough, Raw, WCW vs. TNA more dysfunctional, Beer Money, Michael Cole, McMahon’s slap, Dreamer-TNA, more (Ad-Free – 168 min.)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:07:48 +0000

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

On the June 6, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed with live callers Mick Foley’s departure from TNA, whether the end of WCW or current TNA is more dysfunctional, the Tough Enough season finale following the Livecast, the upcoming Raw episode, social media & wrestling in 2011, Eric Bischoff’s ratings comments, Beer Money’s potential futures as singles wrestlers, how to make Sin Cara stand out, and more topics.

Then on the June 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell take live calls for most of the live hour including a lot of discussion on the previous night’s Raw, Mick Foley’s TNA departure, TNA vs. WWE roster strength, Tommy Dreamer’s TNA departure, the value of the belt, Vince McMahon’s slap, Michael Cole, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss Raw in great detail segment by segment. It’s the longest VIP Aftershow ever.

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WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller with AEW Double or Nothing On-Site Correspondent discussing experience for first full live crowd since pandemic (Ad-Free – 157 min.)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:45 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-14-2021), due to AEW Dynamite being moved to late Friday night again that week, we presented a very special episode featuring a new hour-plus conversation with an on-site correspondent who attended AEW Double or Nothing at Daily’s Place last week, Mitch Lamonica. Mitch talked about the experience entering the arena and the buzz among fans for the first densely packed AEW crowd since the pandemic. He also talks about the reactions wrestlers and matches received, including how fans felt about the Stadium Stampede airing on the big screen instead of in front of them.

Then we present for free for the first time ever last year’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV Roundtable podcast with Todd Martin and Bruce Mitchell joining Wade to review the PPV right after the event ended including the Stadium Stampede, Cody Rhodes vs. Lance Archer with Mike Tyson, Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer, MJF vs. Jungle Boy, Dustin Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears, Nyla Rose vs. Hikaru Shida, and more.

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WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell with Raw analysis, MITB predictions, Styles-Cena, TNA Slammiversary, Roster Split, WWE heel depth, TNA Hall of Fame (Ad-Free – 124 min.)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:00:44 +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 (6-14-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They talked about the previous night’s Raw with a focus on the Ambrose Asylum reunion of The Shield and the A.J. Styles-John Cena contract signing, plus TNA Slammiversary and TNA’s financial difficulties, MITB predictions, some Roster Split conjecture, and more.

Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email questions on a range of topics, mostly focused on the roster split in WWE, the previous night’s Raw, the MITB PPV event, predictions on TNA’s latest Hall of Fame entrant, and more.

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WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (6-13-2021) NXT Takeover In Your House including Fatal Five Way for NXT Championship, MSK & Bronson Reed vs. Legado del Fantasma, Mercedes Martinez vs. Xia Li, more (Ad-Free – 87 min.)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:55 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-13-2021), Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup took calls and dove into the mailbag to discuss NXT Takeover In Your House including the Fatal Five Way for the NXT Championship, MSK & Bronson Reed vs. Legado del Fantasma, Mercedes Martinez vs. Xia Li, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Ember Moon, Cameron Grimes vs. LA Knight, William Regal calling for a change in NXT, more.

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WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Keller & Fairplay talk NXT Takeover, Roster Split, Brock Lesnar in UFC again, Mr. Anderson, Finn Balor, American Alpha (Ad-Free – 93 min.)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:00:11 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (6-9-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with Jonny Fairplay, a pro wrestling manager on the indy scene and also years ago with TNA, plus famous for his reality TV appearance including CBS’s “Survivor.” They talked about NXT Takeover “The End,” the pros and cons of the roster split, Brock Lesnar’s return to UFC, the career of Mr. Kennedy/Mr. Anderson, Vince Russo’s philosophies on pro wrestling, and more with live callers and emailers.

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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 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Health of wrestling in 5-10 years, Warrior-Hogan, Nash-Show-Shaq, TNA fantasy game, Disco, Raw & ratings, Spike’s view of TNA (Ad-Free – 150 min.)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:00:47 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 2 and 3, 2011.

On the June 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Monday’s Raw & TV ratings, then things get wild starting with Disco Inferno discussion, a potential Kevin Nash-Big Show match at Summerslam with Shaq involved, Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior feuding on Twitter, a full-out social media discussion, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss an oddball Spike TV press release, Eric Bischoff’s con-artistry, WWE’s new video game franchise, TNA’s new oddball fantasy game, and more.

Then on the June 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls and also brings in PWTorch columnist Sean Radican for a discussion of this weekend’s Dragon Gate USA shows and a variety of independent wrestling topics. (Radican checks in at the 30:00 mark.) With live callers, Caldwell discusses last night’s TNA Impact, one solution to fix Impact, whether Vince McMahon’s system has set up the wrestling business to be in trouble 5-to-10 years from now, and much 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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WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill discuss WM28 predictions, TNA Fantasy Wrestling League, Kharma’s controversial segment, Luger, Pirated PPV Feeds, X Division bungling, ROH, Raw (Ad-Free – 93 min.)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:00:33 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take live calls for most of the hour including TNA Fantasy Wrestling, Lex Luger and the Torture Rack, Pirated PPV Feeds, X Division Bungling by TNA, Kharma’s controversial segment on Monday, ROH’s TV clearance, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss more about Raw, make WrestleMania 28 predictions, and answer VIPer questions on a wide range of subjects.

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WKPWP after Dynamite: Keller & Griffin discuss MJF as center of attention with several challengers aiming for his title, plus Jericho-Ciampa, Callis Family, more (Ad-Free – 101 min.)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:35:43 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Griffin to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions throughout. They opened by discussing MJF’s strong heel work and so many wrestlers – a heel, a heel-going-face, and a babyface – all gunning for his title. Also, a reaction to the six-man cage match for Forbidden Door being set-up and announced. Plus dissecting the Chris Jericho-Tommaso Ciampa segment, praise for the Don Callis Family portrayal, the impact of the small crowd on the viewing experience, and much more.

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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Martin talk NXT Takeover, Ratings, Inner Circle on Dynamite, NWA’s PPV with Aldis-Murdoch, latest with Reigns, more (Ad-Free – 115 min.)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:20 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They discuss New Japan Dominion, NXT on USA on Tuesday night, Preview NXT Takeover “In Your House,” AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, NWA’s “When Our Shadows Fall” PPV, UFC results and previewing this weekend.

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