Wade Keller Hotline

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 […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Miz’s birthday party for Shane McMahon, Becky and Asuka hype their title match, Rey vs. Andrade in a showcase, Mandy seduces Jimmy (24 min)

January 16, 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 Miz’s birthday party for Shane McMahon, Becky Lynch and Asuka hype their […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – WKH – Raw Review: Balor makes a believer out of Cena, Bliss caught undressed in locker room, odd ECW camera, Heavy Machinery interrupt Bliss and Heyman, Lashley’s improved push continues (26 min)

January 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Finn Balor makes a believer out of John Cena, Alexa Bliss caught undressed in locker […]

VIP AUDIO 1/13 – WKH – Weekend headlines including Cena’s return to house shows, Flip Gordon match cut short after apparent knee injury, ROH new signings in action, Total Bellas premieres, Nikita Koloff at Minnesota indy show (9 min)

January 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including John Cena’s return to house shows, Flip Gordon match cut short after apparent knee injury, ROH new signings […]

VIP AUDIO 1/12 – WKH – Flashback (13 Yrs Ago This Weekend): Details on WWE fan backlash for sex skit on Raw, Raw ratings, Edge-Lita update, Dawn Marie suing, Sting press conference, Joey Styles heat, Batista injury, Angle as champ (42 min)

January 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a flashback edition of his news update from 13 years ago this weekend (Jan. 11, 2009) with these topics: WWE fan […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – WKH – The News: Lars Sullivan no-showing and his WrestleMania plans, ad-libbing on Raw, 14 years ago flashback to backstage news Hotline on WM21, Taker, Hogan, RVD, Chyna, Flair blow-up, more (28 min)

January 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents some info on the Lars Sullivan situation after he no-showed TV appearances this week, John Cena WrestleMania plans, and info on […]

VIP AUDIO 1/10 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is of more concern than in past (12 min)

January 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have 205 Live colleagues congratulating Ali on making it to Smackdown? How about Becky & Conor at WM? (15 min)

January 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky vs. Charlotte vs. Carmella, Miz and Shane developments, Bryan finds his character’s sweet spot, more (20 min)

January 9, 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 Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella, Miz and Shane McMahon developments, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/7 – WKH – Raw Review: Hogan returns to Raw to pay tribute to Okerlund, Cena’s return to Raw, Seth vs. Dean in Falls Count Anywhere IC Title match, Rousey on Bliss show, Sasha gets a boost, more (29 min)

January 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including John Cena’s return to Raw, Hulk Hogan’s return to Raw to pay tribute to “Mean” […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What if HBK didn’t miss core years of Attitude Era? Are wrestlers peaking as draws at older ages these days? Will fans rebel if Cody and the Bucks push themselves too hard in AEW? (22 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What if HBK didn’t miss core years of Attitude Era? Are wrestlers peaking as draws at […]

VIP AUDIO 1/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are there too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to AWE’s creative direction? Is it time to ban super kicks for a year because of how realistic the selling has become? (27 min)

January 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Are there too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to AWE’s creative direction? Is […]

VIP AUDIO 1/4 – WKH – Non-spoiler WrestleKingdom 13 news including on-site correspondent notes and 2019 dates, Hogan’s return to Raw scheduled, Raw 2018 Ratings Report Card, more (22 min)

January 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including non-spoiler info from WrestleKingdom 13 with big news on 2019 dates in the U.S. and U.K. and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/3 – WKH – All Elite Wrestling kicks off 2019 with big developments and a ballsy rally next Tuesday – tons of facts, thoughts, and speculation about what’s next for this start-up (26 min)

January 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses the big week of news including today’s announcement regarding All Elite Wrestling. What do we know? What has AEW announced? How […]