Wade Keller Hotline

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 […]

VIP AUDIO 4/21 – WKH – The News: The Shield Final Chapter, Roman turns down chance to address crowd, review of pros and cons of Chronicle Special on Roman, plus C.M. Punk’s incognito return to the ring (32 min)

April 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a variety of topics in the news including results and notes about “The Shield Final Chapter” special on WWE Network, […]

VIP AUDIO 4/20 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Post-Takeover reshuffling with Buddy Murphy making pitstop against Velveteen, Baszler vs. Shirai with big stip, Gargano celebrates NXT Title win (20 min)

April 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest NXT TV show start to finish including the post-Takeover reshuffling with Buddy Murphy making pitstop against Velveteen Dream, […]

VIP AUDIO 4/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Can women’s wrestling getting featured actually hurt WWE with actual wrestling fans? If women’s pro spectator sports aren’t as popular as men’s, why is WWE so invested? (23 min)

April 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic today: Can women’s wrestling getting featured actually hurt WWE with actual wrestling fans? If […]

VIP AUDIO 4/18 – WKH – The News: Viewership for Superstar Shake-up Raw & SD compared to NBA and past years, more viewership notes on Viceland, MLW, Miz & Mrs., plus The Shield’s finale, ROH G1 surprises updated, more (16 min)

April 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a variety of topics in the news including the viewership for WWE Superstar Shake-up Raw & Smackdown compared to NBA […]

VIP AUDIO 4/17 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE abandon live format? Is Roman on Smackdown purely to headline Smackdown on Fox? Should Bayley go heel? Are Saturday PPVs better for AEW? (16 min)

April 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should WWE abandon live format? Is Roman on Smackdown purely to headline Smackdown on Fox? […]

VIP AUDIO 4/16 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Roman Reigns Balor, and Elias among the moves to Smackdown, KO joins New Day in Montreal, more (23 min)

April 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of the Superstar Shake-up including Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, and Elias among the moves […]