Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How long will 24/7 Title last? Can NXT compete against AEW with its current format? Does today’s wrestling need more Jesse Ventura-types? Plus Jericho, The Fiend (24 min)

September 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: If AEW succeeds, is Chris Jericho in the conversation for Greatest Of All-Time? Is The […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final hype for Clash of Champions, Kofi-Orton brawl, Reigns-Rowan brawl, the Destruction of KO’s character, Undertaker, more (33 min)

September 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the final hype for Clash of Champions, a Kofi Kingston-Randy Orton brawl, a […]

VIP AUDIO 9/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Stone Cold’s return to MSG for Seth-Braun contract signing, Charlotte & Becky vs. Bayley & Sasha, Cedric’s big night, Corbin-Joe-Ricochet (33 min)

September 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s return to MSG for Seth Rollins-Braun Strowman contract signing, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should NXT or AEW stay away from squash matches or embrace them? What can the NWA weekly studio show to stand out? Should Impact strictly enforce contracts? (25 min)

September 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should NXT or AEW stay away from squash matches or embrace them? What can the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Bob Barker on Raw, Punk-Lita romance, Mr. Kennedy free agent, O’Haire arrested, Hogan & Bischoff’s next project, Triple H, more (73 min)

September 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late September 2009: 9/7 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: Bob […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Cody getting AEW Title shot an ominous sign or logical next move? Should Excalibur keep wearing a mask on TNT? Should NXT reintroduce all its characters on USA? Plus Rousey, Jungle Boy, Bayley-Sasha (23 min)

September 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is Cody getting AEW Title shot an ominous sign or logical next move? Should Excalibur […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Does Andrade have a higher ceiling than Alberto Del Rio? Will NXT vs. AEW lead to expanded fanbase overall? Was Pac best replacement for Mox at All Out? Burnout? (22 min)

September 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Does Andrade have a higher ceiling than Alberto Del Rio? Will NXT vs. AEW lead […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – WKH – The News: Next Roster Draft expected in October, Creative Team Assignment Changes headed into October, Moxley vs. Omega official, Starrcast IV set, ratings news on Raw, AEW, Austin, more (19 min)

September 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including the expected hard roster split for WWE in October, WWE Creative Team assignment […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s first heel promo, Orton-Kofi angle, Rowan-Bryan-Roman development, King of the Ring surprise, women’s tag, more (23 min)

September 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s first heel promo, the latest Randy Orton-Kofi Kingston angle, a major Erick […]

VIP AUDIO 9/2 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s heel turn, Austin’s MSG appearance announced, Bray issues big challenge, King of the Ring controversy, more (28 min)

September 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s heel turn, Steve Austin’s MSG appearance announced, Bray Wyatt issues big challenge, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/1 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: WWE signs Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, Howard Stern rips on Kurt Angle, was Goldberg a sustainable top star for WCW, Hogan’s Torch Talk, Ole-Flair animosity, more (68 min)

September 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late September 2009: 9/2 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: […]

VIP AUDIO 8/31 – WKH – Punk Q&A: Single topic in-depth analysis of Punk’s Starrcast III interview earlier today including his opening the door a crack for a return to WWE (30 min)

September 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including the Raw and Smackdown ratings this week and a larger single […]

VIP AUDIO 8/30 – WKH – The News: Malenko health update, WWE’s Smackdown on Fox campaign details, Shamrock, Dustin, Street Profits NXT Tag Team Title defense, full NXT TV review (20 min)

August 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including a Dean Malenko health update, WWE’s Smackdown on Fox campaign details […]

VIP AUDIO 8/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should AEW add any other titles? Should WWE shift wrestlers around to NXT UK and NXT on USA? Is Nakamura going to bring prestige back to IC Title workrate? The Fiend vs. Legends? (22 min)

August 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should AEW add any other titles? Should WWE shift wrestlers around to NXT UK and […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings and end-of-summer assessment, Steve Austin and Miz viewership this week, AEW announcing assignments at All Out and details on Schiavone (15 min)

August 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including the Raw and Smackdown ratings this week and a larger perspective at […]

VIP AUDIO 8/27 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the fanatically bad payoff to Reigns whodunit mystery, King of the Ring, Lacey vs. Bayley, Clash hype, more (24 min)

August 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the fanatically bad payoff to the Roman Reigns whodunit mystery, two more King […]

VIP AUDIO 8/26 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Sasha’s standout heel promo, King of the Ring including analysis of Drew’s loss, Braun vs. Seth set for Clash, more (32 min)

August 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Sasha Bank’s standout heel promo, the latest King of the Ring results including […]

VIP AUDIO 8/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How will Vince react if NXT does similar viewership to Smackdown and Raw? Should newly signed wrestlers still start in NXT and get “called up” later? Undisputed Era with a woman champ? (21 min)

August 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: How will Vince McMahon react if NXT does similar viewership of Smackdown and Raw? Should […]

VIP AUDIO 8/24 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Rey Mysterio suspended and Vince not happy, Raw analysis and ratings, nasty Hogan divorce, Impact TV review, more (87 min)

August 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week the end of August 2009: 8/27 Wade Keller Hotline – The […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – WKH – The News: Moxley out of All Out and scheduled for surgery, analysis of Road to All Out hype includes interviews with Adam Page, Kenny, Bucks, plus Raw & SD ratings, Corino, Ricochet, Aries, more (21 min)

August 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including the breaking news of Jon Moxley out of All Out and […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Will the attention Vince gives the XFL help WWE? Is Bayley’s heel turn more likely to succeed than the attempt to turn Becky heel a year ago? Will NXT matches now have commercial breaks in the middle? (20 min.)

August 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Will the attention Vince gives the XFL help WWE? Is Bayley’s heel turn more likely […]

VIP AUDIO 8/21 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Which Raw & SD wrestlers could shift to NXT now to be better utilized? Is Fox getting screwed over? How will NXT on USA affect WWE Network? Could wrestlers take false credit for Reigns attacks? (26 min.)

August 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Which wrestlers from Raw and Smackdown could move over to NXT and help its roster […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – WKH – NXT News details plus Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan culprit reveal, Sami-Nakamura pairing, King of the Ring matches, more (34 min.)

August 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full Smackdown rundown and analysis and also presents details on the breaking news of NXT moving to USA Network with […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including noting the non-flashy ways Raw is suddenly a better show, plus King of the Ring starts, Raw Tag Team Title change, more (33 min.)

August 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including noting a number of improvements in character presentation, addition by subtraction as Raw shows […]