Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 5/15 – WKH – The News: AEW-TNT announcement, reaction to comments from Tony Kahn, Jim Ross, and Cody, plus Raw & SD ratings analysis, Lars Sullivan fine and backstage rep (32 min)

May 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses the AEW-TNT announcement, reaction to comments from Tony Kahn, Jim Ross, and Cody, plus Raw & Smackdown ratings analysis, the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/14 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the final hype for Money in the Bank, Owens-Kofi, Reigns-Elias, Shane scoring the pin, Lars intimidating Kayla, more (19 min)

May 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of Smackdown including the final hype for Money in the Bank, the Kevin Owens-Kofi Kingston […]

VIP AUDIO 5/13 – WKH – Raw Review: Full rundown and analysis of Firefly Funhouse reveal, Money in the Bank developments, Reigns on Miz TV, Becky-Charlotte-Lacey segment, more (35 min)

May 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of Monday Night Raw including the Firefly Funhouse reveal, Money in the Bank developments, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should AEW start their cable show with champions already crowned? Should WWE utilize the “influencer culture” to become more cool? Was Ross leaving WCW in 1993 a big deal at the time? More (24 min)

May 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Should AEW start their cable show with champions crowned or determine that on the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/11 – WKH: Silver King and Wildcard Rule news, then 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw review with Batista-Orton hype, ratings, Undertaker’s future, post-WM experiment idea, Mickey Rourke’s paranoia at WM, more (50 min)

May 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses a couple of news items on the death of Silver King in the ring and the Wildcard Rule and who […]

VIP AUDIO 5/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What could WWE do to give a fresh look to show instantly? How could WWE fix the gap between ring entrances and bell ringing after commercial? Is Dana the women’s version of Corbin? (16 min)

May 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: What could WWE do to give a fresh look to show instantly? How could WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 5/9 – WKH – The News: AEW reportedly headed to TNT in the fall, Raw and Smackdown ratings assessment during Wildcard Rule week, plus Jerry Lynn, Viceland, Takeover (33 min)

May 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including AEW reportedly headed to TNT in the fall, Raw and Smackdown ratings assessment […]

VIP AUDIO 5/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What should Bray do differently in the ring with his new character? Can Impact’s TV show be seen other than on Pursuit? Why did Vince promise change and not delivery? Would signing Punk and Lesnar be wise? (19 min)

May 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: What should Bray do differently in the ring with his new character? Can Impact’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/7 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Wildcard Rules get more confusing, Kofi defends again, Smackdown Tag Champs decided, Roman video package, KO run-in (25 min)

May 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of Smackdown including the Wildcard Rules get more confusing, Kofi Kingston defends again, Smackdown […]

VIP AUDIO 5/6 – WKH – Raw Review: Full rundown and analysis of Vince McMahon’s Wildcard Rule, Reigns vs. Drew rematch, Bryan returns for rematch vs. Kofi, Ucey Hot skit with Revival, Seth-Styles dissension (44 min)

May 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of Monday Night Raw including Vince McMahon’s Wildcard Rule, Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre […]

VIP AUDIO 5/5 – WKH – The News: Roman Reigns might be on Raw again, NJPW notes, Smackdown Tag Title situation, review and analysis of last two NXT TV shows including Kushida vs. Ohno (24 min)

May 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including that Roman Reigns might be on Raw again, NJPW notes, Smackdown Tag Title […]

VIP AUDIO 5/4 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw review with Super-Shane-O-Mac beating up three top Raw heels, Raw ratings decline after Draft, key WWE business metrics, Punk, Ross, Carter (56 min)

May 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week with Hotlines from May 2, 2009, May 4, 2009, and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Isn’t it time WWE looks at the quantity of high-quality wrestling and how it’s framed as a cause of lost viewers? Who could be good fits as new Heyman Guys? Are The Revival too damaged for AEW? (18 min)

May 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Isn’t it time WWE looks at the quantity of high-quality wrestling and how it’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Will Becky Lynch get blamed for sharp slide in ratings? What is causing ratings slide for WWE? What is number one Vince bad touch for you? Plus Usos, Crockett Cup (22 min)

May 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic today: Will Becky Lynch get blamed for sharp slide in ratings? What is causing ratings […]

VIP AUDIO 5/1 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown’s bad ratings week in-depth, Dean Ambrose’s new Mox video, NXT announcing, Saudi Arabia news, Lesnar, more (20 min)

May 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Raw and Smackdown’s bad ratings week in-depth, Dean Ambrose’s new Mox video, NXT […]

VIP AUDIO 4/30 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Kofi reacting to KO’s turn, Becky vs. Bayley, Reigns vs. B-Team, Jeff Hardy announces he’ll be out with surgery (25 min)

May 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of Smackdown including Kofi Kingston reacting to KO’s turn, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, Roman […]

VIP AUDIO 4/29 – WKH – Raw Review: Full rundown and analysis of Styles-Seth contract signing, Becky-Lacey, Back Shaving Angle, MITB competitors announced, Miz-Shane, Firefly Funhouse episode two (26 min)

April 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of Monday Night Raw including the A.J. Styles-Seth Rollins contract signing, Becky Lynch-Lacey Evans, […]

VIP AUDIO 4/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who should represent men and women from Raw and Smackdown in the MITB matches? Was Vince contradicting himself when explaining away ratings and attendance? Ricochet jobbing out? (20 min)

April 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic today: Who should represent men and women from Raw and Smackdown in the MITB […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – WKH – Flashback: Ten years ago WWE Roster Shuffle Analysis, new roster leads to more time for Miz, MVP, Cody, plus Vince Financial Q&A Analysis, Mr. Kennedy’s prospects drop, more (56 min)

April 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week with Hotlines from Apr. 27, 2009, Apr. 29, 2009, and […]

VIP AUDIO 4/26 – WKH – The News: WWE Q1 Financial Analysis, WWE attributes injuries for sharp drop-offs in live attendance, merchandise, and TV ratings in Q1, more key takeaways (23 min)

April 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the WWE Q1 financial release and their spin on it as WWE blames injuries for sharp drop-offs […]

VIP AUDIO 4/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Lars a babyface for stopping a Jinder match? What’s up with Jordan? Did Roode not get over? Why Charlotte vs. Becky yet again? Has Vince forgotten he vowed to reimagine house shows? (19 min)

April 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic today: Is Lars Sullivan a babyface for stopping a Jinder Mahal match? What’s up […]

VIP AUDIO 4/24 – WKH – The News: Overview of Superstar Shake-up with key fresh match-ups, new male and female and tag team depth charts, plus Raw vs. Smackdown ratings and the gap closing already (28 min)

April 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an overview of Superstar Shake-up with key fresh match-ups, new male and female and tag team depth charts, plus Raw […]

VIP AUDIO 4/23 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including KO’s turn on Kofi and Xavier, Reigns confronts Shane, Money in the Bank matches set-up, more (30 min)

April 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Kevin Owens’ turn on Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, Roman Reigns confronts Shane […]

VIP AUDIO 4/22 – WKH – Raw Review: Full rundown and analysis of Bray Wyatt’s reboot revealed, Money in the Bank developments including Universal Title match (35 min)

April 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of Monday Night Raw including Bray Wyatt’s reboot revealed, Money in the Bank developments […]