Wade Keller Podcast – Interviews

VIP AUDIO 6/15 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – McNeill interviews Impact Wrestling agent/manager Hurricane Helms regarding Hardys, Slammiversary, cruiserweights, ladder matches, Trevor Lee, Scott Steiner, wearing a mask, more (72 min)

June 15, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill guest hosts and interviews Impact Wrestling’s Hurricane Helms regarding the Hardys leaving Impact Wrestling, his appearance on this month’s TNA pay-per-view, Impact Wrestling’s recent tapings from India, next month’s […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Alex Greenfield regarding Jinder, Reigns, Nakamura, Bayley, first-hand account of Vince-Candice kissing scene, Enzo-Cass mystery, Angle-Graves texts, more (89 min)

June 8, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Alex Greenfield regarding Jinder Mahal, Roman Reigns, Shinsuke Nakamura, a fascinating and detailed first-hand account of the Vince McMahon-Candice Michelle kissing scene, the state […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Interview Thursday (AD-FREE): Keller interviews Justin Credible about gimmick matches from a wrestler’s perspective, X Factor backstage stories, his personal struggles (67 min)

June 1, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews Justin Credible about gimmick matches from a wrestler’s perspective, X Factor backstage stories, his recent personal struggles, the toll pro wrestling has taken on his body and brain and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – VIP Exclusive Steve Austin interview with Keller: Evaluating Backlash including Jinder’s push to top, Breezango-Usos, Harper-Rowan, Sami-Corbin, best Canada memories, WCW (20 min)

May 25, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: VIP Exclusive portion of today’s Livecast interview with Steve Austin conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title win, the progress of Baron Corbin as a main event big man […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE): Keller interviews Steve Austin about NXT Takeover, 20 years ago on Raw when he and HBK won tag titles, assessing Reigns and Seth progress, Nakamura, Dunne-Bate, DIY (61 min)

May 25, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews “Stone Cold” Steve Austin getting his thoughts on NXT Takeover with a focus on the DIY breakup and the ladder match that preceded it with some compliments and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/18 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Writer Kevin Eck about Orton’s comments on Indy Styles, Rejected Storyline ideas, Reigns, Vince, writing process, Sasha, ROH (75 min)

May 18, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck who discusses Randy Orton’s comments critical of Indy Style wrestling, a list of rejected storylines, details on the writing process, Roman […]

VIP AUDIO 5/11 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews Sean “X-Pac” Waltman about hazing & bullying in WWE, The Rock for president, Vince McMahon in 70s compared to 50s, Reigns, Nakamura, more (69 min)

May 11, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews Sean “X-Pac” Waltman talks about the prospects of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson running for president and if he thinks Rock showed traits consistent with a potential president during […]

VIP AUDIO 5/4 – VIP Aftershow Thursday Livecast: Keller interviews Seth Mates regarding Heyman-Steph dynamic, Rock backstage, Katie Vick, Hogan (56 min)

May 5, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates who talks about his 2002 stint during the transition from the Attitude Era to the Cena Generation. In the VIP-exclusive portion, Seth answers […]

VIP AUDIO 5/4 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE): Keller interviews early 2000s ex-WWE Creative Team member Seth Mates about transition from Attitude Era to Cena Era, backstage insights (97 min)

May 5, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews ex-WWE Creative Team Member Seth Mates who talks about his time in WWE during the transition from the Attitude Era to the John Cena Era with insights […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE): Keller interviews Mick Karch about Vince McMahon biopic, the role Hulk Hogan plays in McMahon’s journey, could the Gagnes have competed with the WWF if Hogan stayed, Hennig’s upside (116 min)

April 27, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews interviews Mick Karch regarding newly announced Vince McMahon biopic, the role Hulk Hogan played in McMahon’s journey, could the Verne & Greg Gagne have competed with the WWF if […]

VIP AUDIO 4/20 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE): Keller interviews ex-WWE Writer Matt McCarthy about Shake-up and how it affects creative, political correctness in stand-up vs. wrestling, protecting characters in stand-up vs. wrestling (98 min)

April 20, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE creative team writer Matt McCarthy. Topics are wide-ranging including how the Superstar Shake-up affects the creative process in WWE and how wrestlers are linked with writers and […]

VIP AUDIO 4/13 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews Justin Roberts who talks about bullying in WWE, JBL-Mauro, Kevin Dunn, Triple H, Vince McMahon, announcing Brock-Taker WM30, more (101 min)

April 13, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE ring announcer and best selling author Justin Roberts who discusses bullying in WWE, the JBL-Mauro Ranallo situation, the difficulty working under Kevin Dunn and Triple H as […]

VIP AUDIO 4/6 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews JTG of Cryme Tyme with locker room stories regarding unwritten rules and getting heat, WM33 weekend, Cena, Jericho, Punk, his future (75 min)

April 6, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE wrestler JTG of Cryme Tyme. He talks about his books on getting heat in the locker room and dealing with politics, tells stories in both categories including […]

VIP AUDIO 3/30 – Interview Thursday: WWE Hall of Famer inductee Rick Rude (from 1991) and “Hardcore” Bob Holly (2013) discussing his fascinating autobiography on his WWE career (125 min)

March 30, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents two interviews from the PWTorch Vault. First a special interview from 1991 with Rick Rude, who will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame tomorrow. This interview was […]

VIP AUDIO 3/23 – Ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck w/Keller on Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – WM33 evaluation plus tons of insights into how WWE operates, Vince’s mentality, writing process, Reigns turn, more (115 min)

March 23, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck who at the top of the show evaluates the WrestleMania 33 line-up with specific thoughts on the top several matches. Then they […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – RVD w/Keller on Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – ECW memories, WWE Hall of Fame aspirations, update on what he’s doing now, Triple H, Sabu, Taz, TLC, Shane (89 min)

March 16, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Rob Van Dam of ECW and WWE fame on a wide array of topics including contributions from emails and callers. Topics include what he’s doing these days, ECW memories, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/9 – Jim Ross w/Keller on Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – WrestleMania 33 talk regarding Lesnar, Goldberg, Styles, Undertaker, plus Angle’s future, Josh Matthews, more (101 min)

March 9, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Jim Ross, former WWE and WCW lead announcer and now play-by-play announcer for AXS TV’s New Japan series. They discuss WrestleMania hot topics including Lesnar vs. Goldberg, the use […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – DDP on Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Detailing how he received news of being in 2017 WWE Hall of Fame, WCW Nitro 20 yrs ago memory, wrestlers on DDP Yoga, Jake and Scott updates, more (82 min)

March 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews 2017 WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page. DDP talks about how he received the news of being chosen for this year’s HOF, the story about how the Diamond […]

VIP AUDIO 2/23 – Interview Thursday Livecast with Disco Inferno (AD-FREE) – Roddy Piper-Nitro story, assessing TNA’s future & Jeff Jarrett as leader, WCW locker room room, WWE’s Cruiserweight Division problems, Breezango, Aron Rex (73 min)

February 23, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-TNA Creative Team member and WCW wrestler Disco Inferno discussing these topics: A Roddy Piper-Nitro backstage story, assessing TNA’s future & Jeff Jarrett as a leader, WCW locker room […]

VIP AUDIO 2/16 – Interview Thursday Livecast w/Matt McCarthy (AD-FREE) – Festival of Friendship segment, Orton’s backstage demeanor and approach to work, Orton-Wyatt saga, NJ World, email & callers (99 min)

February 16, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy for over and hour and a half discussing first in-depth the Randy Orton-Bray Wyatt saga including Orton’s Rumble win and Wyatt’s Chamber win. […]

VIP AUDIO 2/2 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Drew Galloway talks about his future, life outside of WWE, Cena vs. Styles, Aron Rex transformation, Seth injury, different crowds (70 min)

February 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Drew Galloway. In this hour-long interview, he talks about his current contract status with TNA, the change in ownership, life outside of WWE as a pro wrestler working a […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Steve Austin talks Rumble, Reigns as a heel, Strowan’s push, Samoa Joe-Rumble, Bobby Eaton story, more (67 min)

January 26, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Steve Austin. This is the first hour of a two hour interview. The second hour is posted as the VIP Aftershow. In this first hour Steve talks about this […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – VIP Aftershow with Steve Austin talking about the botched Rumble finish he was involved in, idea for Joe to win Rumble, Shinsuke, Sami, Styles, how is Rumble orchestrated (55 min)