Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – The News: In-depth look at key ratings metrics with AEW vs. NXT from last night plus updated seven-day-plus viewership data, plus SD segments, ROH on WM weekend, MLW line-up (21 min)

January 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the following news topics: An in-depth look at key ratings metrics with AEW vs. NXT from last […]

VIP AUDIO 1/8 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Moxley responding to Jericho’s offer, Omega & Page vs. Private Party, Riho vs. Statlander, Cody & Dustin vs. Lucha Bros. (39 min)

January 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Jon Moxley responding to Jericho’s offer, Kenny Omega & “Hangman” Page vs. Private […]

VIP AUDIO 1/7 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings big picture to end 2019 heading into 2020, how did Big Show surprise draw, AEW vs. NXT preview, NWA Power review including Aldis-Morton exchange (32 min)

January 8, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: Raw and Smackdown ratings big picture to end 2019 heading into 2020, how did […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Lesnar and Heyman with Rumble news, Rey vs. Andrade goes 20, Drew’s new demeanor, Big Show return, Wedding Follow-up (38 min)

January 7, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman with Rumble news, Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade goes […]

VIP AUDIO 1/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why is viewership still so much higher for Raw and Smackdown than Dynamite and NXT? How do you assess Shane McMahon’s 2016-2019 run? Should Lars Sullivan be brought back? (22 min)

January 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on a variety of topics including: Why is viewership still so much higher for Raw and Smackdown than […]

VIP AUDIO 1/4 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Backstage insights on first Impact on Monday night, plus analysis of Hogan’s and JBL’s comments on Raw vs. Impact battle, full buzz in the lead-up (128 min)

January 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-December 2009 and the start of January 2010: 12/29 Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 1/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode with the returns of the Usos, Sheamus, and Morrison, plus Reigns says he’s going after title if Bryan wins it at Rumble, Dana wins, Mandy-Otis (23 min)

January 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including the returns of John Morrison, Sheamus, and the Usos to kick off 2020 with a […]

VIP AUDIO 1/2 – WKH – 2019 Year-in-Review (pt. 2 of 2): A march through each weekly cover story headline in PWTorch Newsletter from start of AEW vs. NXT battle to Rise of The Fiend to WWE Draft to Seth’s heel turn (30 min)

January 3, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a march through each weekly cover story headline in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter from the start of AEW vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including The Elite try to prove they’re still Elite in main event six-man tag, Hangman Page rebuffs celebration invite, Jericho’s offer to Mox anted up, more (41 min)

January 2, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho’s offer to Jon Moxley, Hangman Page rebuffing The Elite’s show-closing celebration, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – WKH – 2019 Year-in-Review (pt. 1 of 2): A march through each weekly cover story headline in PWTorch Newsletter from AEW launch to Becky-Ronda-Charlotte developments to Superstar Shake-up & Wildcard Rule (26 min)

January 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a march through each weekly cover story headline in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter from the AEW launch to Becky-Ronda-Charlotte […]

VIP AUDIO 12/30 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Lana-Lashley wedding, Orton injury swerve, Seth & AOP, Samoa Joe & KO, Charlotte promo, Street Profits vs. OC (38 min)

December 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including the Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding, the Randy Orton injury swerve, more with the Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 12/28 – WKH – SD Rating & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: TNA prepares to go head-to-head with Raw with Hogan and Bischoff, Mike Tyson, Bret Hart back with WWE, radical proposal for TNA, Ross update, Jericho, Flair-Hogan (130 min)

December 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-December 2009: 12/21 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Ross updates […]

VIP AUDIO 12/27 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Bryan vs. Miz vs. Corbin stretched into three segments, Rumble Fiend challenger determined, New Year’s Day Fox match announced, lots of women’s segments (23 min)

December 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan vs. Miz vs. King Corbin stretched into three segments, the Royal Rumble Fiend challenger determined, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/26 – WKH – The News: NWA Power reaction including Tim Storm’s standout promo and Nick Aldis-Nick Bockwinkel comparison, plus WWE MSG match report including surprise title change, Smackdown preview (20 min)

December 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: NWA Power reaction including Tim Storm’s standout promo and a Nick Aldis-Nick Bockwinkel comparison along with […]

VIP AUDIO 12/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Which NXT heel and which NXT babyface would be good fit for Cena at WrestleMania? Is Cena missing 2019 PPV a landmark moment? Is WWE damaging PPV equity with flat finishes? (21 min)

December 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Which NXT heel and which NXT babyface would be a good fit for Cena at WrestleMania? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – WKH – The News & NXT Review: Smackdown key demo ratings below year-ago numbers, Raw ratings for pre-taped show including Rey-Seth U.S. Title match, results and review of AEW Dark, NXT notes (20 min)

December 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: WWE Smackdown key demo ratings below year-ago numbers, Raw ratings for pre-taped show including Rey-Seth U.S. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Rey Mysterio defending against Seth, Joe stands up to AOP, Becky-Asuka, Aleister-Murphy, Drew, KO, more (34 min)

December 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Rey Mysterio defending his U.S. Title against Seth Rollins, Samoa Joe stands up […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? Should AEW follow the pattern of MASH in terms of main characters? Revisiting Becky’s Raw sit-down promo (27 min)

December 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/21 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Punk rips Hogan, rant about Dennis Miller on Raw, Slammys, most absurd Impact episode ever, digs at “the sheets,” Bret’s return to WWE, Ross-WWE, more (144 min)

December 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-December 2009: 12/14 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis including […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode with the Legos, a ham, and Lacey’s daughter snarling at Sasha, plus Bryan addresses his absence and impact of his new look, Rumble title match announcement (25 min)

December 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan addressing the crowd and teaming with The Miz, three women’s matches, a Miracle […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – WKH – The News & NXT Review: NXT pulls ahead in more ratings metrics this week, suggested changes for AEW in two weeks, full review of big NXT episode with Baszler-Ripley, Cole-Balor (29 min)

December 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at NXT pulling ahead in more ratings metrics this week, then some suggested changes for AEW in two […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. Bucks, Dark Order angle, Omega-Page tension, Statlander vs. Baker, more (31 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. The Young Bucks, a show-closing Dark […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – WKH – The News: AEW and NXT preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere of NWA Power, AEW Dark notes and critique, Raw rating, more (21 min)

December 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: AEW and NXT preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere […]

VIP AUDIO 12/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth & AOP, Styles vs. Orton, Humberto vs. Ricochet in Gauntlet Match, Lana & Lashley, Becky sit-down promo, more (28 min)

December 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Seth Rollins & AOP, A.J. Styles vs. Randy Orton, Humberto Carrillo vs. Ricochet […]