Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 2/8 – WKH – The News: WWE’s top execs reveal some insights on how they view the value of NXT, future of stadium shows overseas, WWE Network strategies, AEW launch, new streaming competition (32 min)

February 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers more details of the WWE financials this week for Q4 2018 and all of 2018, with a focus today on what […]

VIP AUDIO 2/7 – WKH – The News: AEW press event including Kenny Omega announcing he’s full-time and done with Japan, Double or Nothing matches, WWE 2018 Q4 Financials including Vince comments analysis (34 min)

February 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers two key top happenings today – AEW’s second press event and WWE’s Q4 2018 financial report and investor conference call. This […]

VIP AUDIO 2/6 – WKH – The News: Trump smacks down WWE ratings, Styles comments on his status, Balor trolls WWE, Fox exec with cryptic comments on Smackdown, Sting and Bret Hart at Starrcast, Joey Mercury update (19 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including these topics: President Trump smacks down WWE ratings, A.J. Styles comments on his status, Finn Balor trolls […]

VIP AUDIO 2/5 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky slapping Triple H, Charlotte cementing heel turn, Bryan’s heel act evolves in front of home state fans, Elimination Chamber developments (24 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Becky Lynch slapping Triple H, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/4 – WKH – Raw Review: EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky attacks Stephanie, Angle teases retirement and then wrestles, Rousey wins two matches, Balor vs. Lio Rush, more Elimination Chamber developments (35 min)

February 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed review of WWE Raw start to finish including EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch attacks Stephanie McMahon, Kurt Angle […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? How concerned are they with AEW? Is ESPN or Turner a better fit for AEW? Angle retirement tour? (23 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? Are moves reserved for main event wrestlers that undercard wrestlers can’t use? More (17 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could AEW utilize Austin & Ross as match analysts before and after matches? Is A.J. Styles starting to show his age and fall just below expectations? What is rationale for adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky? (25 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could AEW utilize Steve Austin & Jim Ross as match analysts before and after matches? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK fans in addition to US fans? Why was Asuka ignored? Does WWE know I’m cheering Bryan’s message? (18 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – WKH – Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results for biggest Rumble surprise, new producers in WWE and backstory on their hirings, Raw & SD ratings, more (25 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including these topics: Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WKH – More Dean Notes and Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, Becky-Charlotte confrontation, Miz and Shane celebrate, U.S. Title change, more (26 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Daniel Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WKH – Raw Review: More on Dean Ambrose leaving WWE including analysis of early speculation on what’s next plus a detailed full Raw Review and analysis including Rousey-Becky, Seth-Dean, Drew-Strowman, more (51 min)

January 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discussing the breaking news about Dean Ambrose informing WWE his intent to leave WWE at the end of his current contract in […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WKH – WWE Royal Rumble Edition: Match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor mailbag with rants and questions from VIP members including Shane holding his shirt during Cesaro Swing, Becky, Balor, Length (47 min)

January 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the WWE Royal Rumble Edition with match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review: Full show rundown and analysis including star ratings, detail work evident throughout, what could have been edited from the matches, announcing, and post-match off-TV scene (30 min)

January 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of NXT Takeover including star ratings, detail work evident throughout, what could have been edited from […]

VIP AUDIO 1/25 – WKH – The News: Ronda Rousey’s rollercoaster of a day regarding her professional and personal future, analysis of the final episode of NXT before Takeover (26 min)

January 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including Ronda Rousey’s rollercoaster of a day regarding her professional and personal future with thoughts on where she was […]

VIP AUDIO 1/24 – WKH – Ask the Editor: A case for Lacey Evans to win the Rumble? Which match should go last at Rumble on Sunday? Can tag teams go singles without breaking up? Should Daniel Bryan be entertaining as a heel? Production weaknesses? (27 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Which match should end the Royal Rumble PPV on Sunday? Can a good case be made […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – WKH – The News: Raw ratings drop alarmingly from last week and during show, updates on rumors regarding Ziggler, Velveteen Dream, others, plus Triple H media conference notes on AEW, more (24 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including Raw ratings drop alarmingly from last week and during show, updates on rumors regarding Dolph Ziggler, Velveteen […]

VIP AUDIO 1/22 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Orton’s return, Becky-Asuka-Charlotte, Bryan-Vince-Styles, Rey vs. Andrade, Joe vs. Ali, Naomi vs. Mandy, Miz vs. Cesaro (25 min)

January 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Randy Orton’s return, Becky-Asuka-Charlotte, Daniel Bryan-Vince McMahon-A.J. Styles, Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/21 – WKH – Raw Review: Final Rumble hype including Lesnar-Strowman-Balor, Seth’s lead babyface promo to remember, Sasha pushes Rousey’s buttons, Heavy Machinery, more (38 min)

January 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including the final Royal Rumble hype including Brock Lesnar-Braun Strowman-Finn Balor, Seth Rollins presents a lead […]

VIP AUDIO 1/20 – WKH – The News: Cody, Nick, and Matt give additional insights into AEW’s future, pace of news, TV deal options, booking philosophy, and more, plus Kevin Owens mixed signals and WWE live event results (27 min)

January 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including Cody, Nick, and Matt give additional insights into AEW’s future, pace of news, TV deal options, booking philosophy, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Two dark horse candidates under WWE contract to win the Rumble and face Daniel Bryan at WM, should WWE switch Universal Title to Seth before WM, AEW-OVW relationship (18 min)

January 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Two dark horse candidates under WWE contract to win the Rumble and face Daniel Bryan at […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What if Triple H is almost as old as Vince when Vince finally steps down from head of WWE creative? Is Raw & SD salacious content a tie in with Temptation Island? How is there a “bottleneck” of talent in WWE? (23 min)

January 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What if Triple H is almost as old as Vince when Vince finally steps down from […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – WKH – Raw & Smackdown ratings with key metrics and perspective, NXT Takeover line-up and review of last night’s TV show hyping the top matches (18 min)

January 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including Raw and Smackdown ratings with key metrics and perspective, plus the current NXT Takeover line-up and a review […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Can a case be made that the best place for Kenny Omega is WWE for AEW’s long-term success? Where is Lars Sullivan? Shouldn’t Joe have made a statement against EC3? WWE roster logjam helping AEW? (19 min)

January 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Can a case be made that the best place for Kenny Omega is WWE for AEW’s […]