Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 3/26 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Impact of Punk’s latest criticism of AEW top names, minute-by-minute details of Dynamite including Omega-Vi (32 min.)

March 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these AEW topics: Dynamite ratings last week including year-to-year comparisons in several demographic categories. C.M. […]

VIP AUDIO 3/24 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Rey accepts Dominik’s challenge, IC Title contract signing, KO Show with Sami, Cody vs. Kaiser, Rousey’s WrestleMania match revealed (28 min.)

March 25, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Rey Mysterio accepting Dominik’s challenge after Dominik gets his mom and sister […]

VIP AUDIO 3/22 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Omega vs. Vikingo, Callis frames Hangman, Blackpool attacks Bucks and Greyson and Omega, Sting wrestles, Adam Cole sets up next week, more (26 min.)

March 23, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo match, FTR’s challenge to The Gunns, Adam Cole being confronted by […]

VIP AUDIO 3/22 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: History of shift from 1980s syndication to 1990s cable TV as promoters’ focus, why isn’t Cody being booed, is last week’s Dynamite a case to script promos, more (43 min.)

March 22, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: History of shift from 1980s syndication to 1990s cable […]

VIP AUDIO 3/20 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody confronts Reigns and Heyman, Logan Paul talks Seth, Otis gets manicure, KO & Sami challenge Usos, Omos-Lesnar hype, more (38 min.)

March 21, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Cody confronting Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, Logan Paul talks Seth, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/20 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Comparing minute-by-minute viewership ups and downs for last two Dynamites, what demo is AEW losing since last year, Dynamite preview, more (28 min.)

March 20, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these AEW topics: Dynamite and Rampage ratings last week and what demo is sharply down […]

VIP AUDIO 3/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Kevin Owens finally swayed to team with Sami, Sheamus vs. McIntyre battle for IC Title shot at WM, Charlotte-Ripley exchange, Cody promo, more (29 min.)

March 18, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Kevin Owens finally swayed to team with Sami Zayn, Sheamus vs. Drew […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: The Four Pillars gather for long opening segment, three-way Trios Title match, Cassidy vs. Jarrett for International Title, Jade wins quickly, Valkyrie debuts, more (29 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including The Four Pillars gathering during a long opening segment, a three-way Trios Title match, Orange […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: Who could Lesnar have faced instead of Omos? Are giants in wrestling of value in 2023? Could Cody bring KO and Sami together? More (26 min.)

March 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: Do AEW and WWE think giants like Omos, Satnum […]

VIP AUDIO 3/14 – WKH – Focus On WWE: Latest on Bray, last week’s Raw minute-by-minutes including Cena and Logan Paul, WWE Fan Survey, MSG results, Bellas depart WWE, Cody talks Brandi, more (22 min.)

March 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on WWE” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including: The latest on Bray Wyatt. The Bellas departing […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody shines on mic, Owens vs. Solo, HIAC match announced, Dominik complains about BMW gift, Lesnar-Omos, more (29 min.)

March 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Cody shining on mic and a strong response from Paul Heyman, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Jey Uso explains himself, Five-Way for IC Title shot at WM, Rey announced for Hall of Fame, Raiders vs. Braun & Ricochet, more (17 min.)

March 11, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jey Uso explains himself, Five-Way for IC Title shot at WM, Rey […]

VIP AUDIO 3/8 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Wardlow vs. Hobbs, TK announcement, Revolution follow-up, three-way Trios Title match set-up, Soho explains her decision, more (26 min.)

March 9, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including Wardlow vs. Powerhouse Hobbs for the TNT Title, another Tony Khan announcement, AEW Revolution follow-up, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/8 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: Will Levesque’s vision for change be slowed because McMahon is back? Will Takeovers return? Will WWE sell underutilized tape library? Did Reigns show up Cody? Should Lashley have said no to Bray feud? (23 min.)

March 8, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: Did Roman Reigns unnecessarily bury Cody Rhodes when he […]

VIP AUDIO 3/7 – WKH – Focus On WWE: Details on Vince at Raw, Smackdown minute-by-minute peaks and valleys, Raw ratings, Rousey update, WM line-up thoughts, Cena, Cody (22 min.)

March 7, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on WWE” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including details on Vince McMahon backstage at Raw, Smackdown […]

VIP AUDIO 3/6 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cena cuts down Theory, Jey chooses family, Logan agrees to face Seth at WrestleMania, Cody shares moment with Cena and saves Sami, more (34 min.)

March 7, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring John Cena cutting down Austin Theory in an unnecessarily meta promo, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Cody and Reigns in verbal exchange mid-ring, Sami vs. Solo, Baszler vs. Tegan, IC Title developments, Lashley visits, Santos vs. Dominik, more (29 min.)

March 4, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns in a verbal exchange mid-ring, Sami Zayn […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Analysis and details on Dynamite’s viewership drop, summary and reaction to Tony Khan Media Q&A, full Media Q&A audio (78 min.)

March 2, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including analysis and details on Dynamite’s viewership drop this […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Final Revolution hype, Casino Battle Royal, strong promos from Christian, Mox, Hangman, Danielson, Riho vs. Storm, Jericho vs. Avalon, more (22 min.)

March 2, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the Final Revolution hype, a Casino Battle Royal with Danhausen & Cassidy qualifying, strong promos […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: Does AEW have a 50/50 booking problem different than WWE’s? Should WWE book Sami and Jey as “reluctant enemies” at WrestleMania? Plus revisiting Kerry Von Erich’s death (30 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: Does AEW have a 50/50 booking problem different than WWE’s […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Becky & Bayley win tag titles, Lesnar accepts Omos challenge, Cody vs. Gable, Profits vs. Uso & Solo, Heyman reacts to Cody, Otis vs. Gargano, more (23 min.)

February 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Becky Lynch & Bayley win tag titles, Brock Lesnar accepts Omos […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Dynamite minute-by-minutes including what segments lost viewers, Rampage ratings rebound, Rampage highs and lows, Dynamite line-up, more (27 min.)

February 27, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents these topics: Last week’s AEW Dynamite minute-by-minutes including what segments lost viewers and one […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sami vents to Jimmy and then Jey shows up, Rey vs. Kross, Dominik confronts Charlotte, Drew eyes Gunther’s IC Title, Firefly Funhouse returns, more (26 min.)

February 25, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Sami Zayn venting to Jimmy Uso and then Jey Uso shows up, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/24 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Omega’s contract status, does WWE value acquiring Omega compared to Cody, AEW ratings through 8 weeks compared to last year, NXT vs. AEW, more on All-Access, Rampage thoughts (22 min.)

February 24, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including Kenny Omega’s AEW contract status, does WWE value […]