Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – WKH – The News: Shawn Michaels DVD features lots of unreleased 1990s marquee match-ups, Raw and Smackdown ratings, ROH’s Joe Kofi talks about MSG event, Teddy Long, Head Bangers Elgin, War Games, SD dark match advertisement (19 min)

September 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including details on an upcoming Shawn Michaels DVD featuring a lot of unreleased 1990s marquee […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final HIAC hype built around heels getting heat from Orton to Joe to Miz & Maryse to Becky Lynch (22 min)

September 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including the final Hell in a Cell PPV hype built around heels […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Triple H’s latest promo about Undertaker, Rousey in tag match, Owens explains his return, Foley returns (33 min)

September 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including Triple H’s latest promo about Undertaker, Ronda Rousey in […]

VIP AUDIO 9/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why doesn’t WWE welcome Batista back when he says he misses pro wrestling? What does the NWA consist of now and what could become of it after All In? Plus thoughts on Being the Elite’s recap of All In weekend (28 min)

September 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Why doesn’t WWE welcome Batista back when he says he misses pro wrestling? What does the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/8 – WKH – 20 Yrs Ago Lookback: The story behind Flair’s controversial and unexpected return to WCW amidst ongoing lawsuits, Bischoff and McMahon quotes on the red-hot Monday Night War, Sting contract info (26 min)

September 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the 20 Years Ago back issue of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter with thoughts on the top stories of the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Daniel Bryan signs WWE extension and why he might have mixed feelings after All In, what are the benefits of WWE’s scripted promos, how does WWE know whose most valuable (28 min)

September 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Daniel Bryan signs WWE extension and why he might have mixed feelings after All In, what […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are the Bellas actually crossover stars? Did Vince or Hunter likely watch All In? Wasn’t the All In Zero Hour viewership number great? How bad was the arrest angle on Raw? Hardy’s Swanton-HIAC goal? (21 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Are the Bellas actually crossover stars? Did Vince or Hunter likely watch All In? Wasn’t the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – WKH – The News: All In rating on WGN with key demo metrics, Raw ratings on Labor Day, updated line-ups for Evolution and Super Showdown, Mixed Match Challenge, NWA Gold video, more (23 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including these topics: All In rating on WGN with key demo metrics, Raw ratings on […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including R-Truth main eventing, Brie & Bryan and Miz & Maryse, Charlotte-Becky, Tag Title Contendership, more (23 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including R-Truth main eventing, Brie & Bryan and Miz & Maryse weaved […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Undertaker-Michaels face-off, Balor vs. Braun in main event, Shield arrested, Bellas return to action (39 min)

September 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including Undertaker-Shawn Michaels face-off, Finn Balor vs. Braun Strowman in […]

VIP AUDIO 9/2 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 4: Starrcast on-site details including big drama at end, reflections on All In day after, how game-changing could All In be? (52 min)

September 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 4: Starrcast on-site details including big drama at end, reflections on All […]

VIP AUDIO 9/1 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 3: Review of All In from in-arena perspective and behind the scenes conversations with wrestlers and promoters before and after (32 min)

September 2, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 3: Review of All In from in-arena perspective and behind the scenes […]

VIP AUDIO 8/31 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 2: Details on All In weigh-in behind the scenes, Four Star Summit, AAW indy show in Chicago, interactions (55 min)

September 1, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 2. Details on Day Two of huge pro wrestling convention run by […]

VIP AUDIO 8/30 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 1: Details on Day One of huge pro wrestling convention run by Conrad Thompson in Chicago including podcast celebrities, interactions, more (20 min)

August 31, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 1. Details on Day One of huge pro wrestling convention run by […]

VIP AUDIO 8/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: WWE Network assessment so far, Smackdown’s long commercials mid-match, Brock’s title run a missed opportunity, Nash on Raw, Terry Taylor, NXT’s status as a brand (18 min)

August 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: WWE Network assessment so far, Smackdown’s long commercials mid-match, Brock’s title run a missed opportunity, Nash […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the next step in the Becky-Charlotte feud, Carmella’s rematch, New Day celebrate with King Booker, Bryan vs. Almas, Hardy promo (20 min)

August 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including the next step in the Becky Lynch-Charlotte feud, Carmella’s rematch, New […]

VIP AUDIO 8/27 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Braun’s apparent heel turn, Trish’s return to TV, Triple H-Taker video packages, Kevin Owens quitting, and more (32 min)

August 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw from start to finish including Braun Strowman’s apparent heel turn, Trish Stratus’s return to TV, Triple H-Taker video packages, Kevin […]

VIP AUDIO 8/26 – WKH – Retro: Reexamining two Vince McMahon interviews from 20 years ago about Raw-Nitro battle and non-PG aspects of WWF, plus Brawl for All finals and the fallout and behind the scenes notes (21 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks back at the Aug. 29, 1998 edition of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter with a focus on the Brawl for All […]

VIP AUDIO 8/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should Heyman manage Lashley? Would Braun benefit or be hurt by teaming with Luke Harper and Bray Wyatt? What should Dean’s reason be if he turns heel? Was handcuff use by Gargano a mistake? (21 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should Heyman manage Lashley? Would Braun benefit or be hurt by teaming with Luke Harper and […]

VIP AUDIO 8/24 – WKH – The News: Analysis of Triple H’s NXT post-Takeover media conference, matches announced for the next three WWE events, NWA 70th Anniversary announced, Raw & Smackdown ratings (25 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including these topics: Analysis of Triple H’s NXT post-Takeover media conference, matches announced for the next three […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Did announcers miss a lot at end of Styles-Joe and hurt the match? Should Braun recruit these two available partners to battle The Shield? Could Triple H’s comment about an Era foreshadow a big angle? More (18 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Did announcers miss a lot at end of Styles-Joe and hurt the match? Should Braun recruit […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Isn’t now the time to tweak Reigns’s on-air persona to be more likable? Isn’t Braun the heel in The Shield return angle? What did Triple H mean when he talked about Velveteen’s tights? (24 min)

August 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Isn’t now the time to tweak Reigns’s on-air persona to be more likable? Isn’t Braun the […]

VIP AUDIO 8/21 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky’s first so-called heel promo and fans cheering anyway, New Day vs. Bludgeons for belts, AJ-Joe angle, Orton vs. Hardy (20 min)

August 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including Becky Lynch’s first so-called heel promo and fans cheering anyway, New […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Reigns as Universal Champ, Rousey-Stephanie angle, Dean back in action, Triple H promotes Undertaker match, more (41 min)

August 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including Roman Reigns as Universal Champ, Ronda Rousey-Stephanie McMahon angle, Dean […]