Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on factions and teams being drafted as a package rather than being split up as WWE had been hyping as a hook fo the Draft. Then analysis of the Raw and Smackdown picks so far, special presenters, and the format overall. What have we learned about the futures of Roman Reigns and the new World Hvt. Title based on the first night picks? Also, the Usos come up short against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn while Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa remain mysterious in their actions and intentions. All that and more with contributions from the mailbag and live callers.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (4-25-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist and PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks as they discuss the post-Shake-up edition of Smackdown including live callers, mailbag, and on-site correspondent from Louisville. Topics include Big Cass’s big promo, unfulfilled advertised dark matches continues, Saudi Arabia controversy with no women on the show, and much more. Then, a VIP-exclusive bonus segment with Keller & Parks breaking down the Smackdown Depth Chart post-Shake-up including the imbalance on the heel and babyface singles men’s roster and ways that might be addressed.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage to discuss Dynamite with callers and email contributions, plus Javier Machado and his brother Jorge provide an on-site report including details on what Kenny Omega said after Dynamite went off the air. Topics include the latest MJF-Pillars storyline development, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy's latest defense, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Javier Machado from PWTorch. They start with a discussion about Triple H introducing a new WWE World Title with a champion determined at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. Lots of emails from listeners reacting to the new title and a Twitter poll with a snapshot of the initial reaction. They also talk about Bad Bunny, the Sami Zayn-Kevin Owens-Usos dynamic, Trish Stratus's latest heel promo, the Mustafa Ali character, Seth Rollins's promo about the new title, and much more with live callers and emails throughout. They also talk about C.M. Punk showing up backstage at Raw.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s East Coast Cast host Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Raw including the first post-Shake-up edition with analysis of Ronda Rousey, Bobby Lashley, Booker T, Drew McIntyre, and much more, plus a live on-site correspondent from St. Louis, live callers, and emails.Then a bonus 2014 Keller interview with Drew McIntyre shortly after he was released from WWE where he talks about his surprise at being released and his plans to work his way back to WWE someday.Then a bonus segment featuring that night's previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline duriing which PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviewed Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of new-look Raw with Ronda Rousey, Bobby Lashley & Braun Strowman, the Kevin & Sami Show, Baron Corbin-No Way Jose angle, Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on the Solo Sikoa vs. Matt Riddle main event and whether Solo is likely to be a sustained top tier player for WWE for years to come. We talked with two on-site correspondents including one who went with several kids and shared their reactions and perspectives. Caller and email interaction included thoughts on the Draft, Sami Zayn since Montreal, the Women's Tag Team Title match, the IC Title match including what could be coming up next for Gunther, the Karrion Kross-Shinsuke Nakamura build, and more.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (4-18-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Solomon from the “Solomonster Sounds Off” podcast to break down the completed Superstar Shake-up. Which show came out better, which wrestlers stand to benefit, plus live callers, an on-site correspondent from Providence, and mailbag questions and comments from listeners. Then at the end in a Bonus Add-On, a review of Daniel Bryan’s autobiography recorded two summers ago on a VIP Bruce Mitchell Audio Show hosted by Wade Keller.Then in a bonus segment, Wade Keller's analysis of the 2017 Superstar Shake-up Draft.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Frank Peteani to discuss Dynamite with callers and email contributions. They start by trying to figure out what the story was with MJF and Sammy Guevara during the show and reacting to the latest developments with the Four Pillars storyline heading into Double or Nothing. Also, the latest thoughts on The Elite feud with the BCC with Don Callis and Takeshita in the mix, the Britt Baker-Adam Cole angle with Chris Jericho and The Outcasts, the TNT Title change with Wardlow and Powerhouse Hobbs, Arn Anderson being added to the mix, the return of Shawn Spears, the curious use of Jay White, and more with live callers, emails, an on-site correspondent, and a roundtable segment with PWTorch's Javier Machado.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Darrin Lilly from PWTorch. They start with a discussion about Trish Stratus's heel promo and explanation for her turn on Becky Lynch last week. Then they discuss the Bloodline-Judgment Day alliance, hype for WWE Draft, the future of the LWO, the future of Damage CTRL, Miz's strong performance against Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio's frequent losses, Matt Riddle's trajectory, Bronson Reed's "Mr. Nice Guy" gimmick, and more with live callers and emails adding to the conversation.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant discussing the start of the WWE Draft, dubbed the Superstar Shake-up, on Raw with an evaluation of the talent that moved and potential fresh match-ups, plus an on-site correspondent, callers, and emails.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Alex McDonald of the PWTorch Dailycast's "'90s Pastcast" and the PWTorch.com Smackdown TV reports to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on the latest with The Bloodline coming out of tonight's happenings with Solo Sikoa vs. Matt Riddle in the main event, Paul Heyman's intriguing comments about who Roman Reigns is losing patience with, and Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens talking about the tag titles and their fate in the WWE Draft. They also discuss the awkward Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez segment, the return of Shinksuke Nakamura, and more. Live callers and mailbag contributions add to the conversation. They also talk with an on-site correspondent. Late in the show, they compare Dominik Mysterio and Austin Theory.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (4-11-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pat McNeill to analyze the post-WrestleMania 34 edition of WWE Smackdown including the MITB cash-in, more debuts, Daniel Bryan vs. A.J. Styles, Backlash developments, and more + Bonus 2017 Superstar Shake-Up Analysis.Then in a bonus segment, Wade Keller's analysis of the 2017 Superstar Shake-up Draft.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Brandon LeClair to discuss Dynamite with callers and email contributions. They open with analysis of the standout Darby Allin vs. Swerve Strickland match and subsequent major talking segment with Darby, Sting, and MJF. They also discuss Kenny Omega's standout promo, the wisdom of bringing Jeff Hardy back again, the Outcasts, Orange Cassidy's continued impressive International Title run, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Robert Vallejos from the "MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans" PWTorch Dailycast. They start with a discussion about Cody's centerpiece promo and how it seems he's feeling more comfortable as fans continue to embrace him. But did Cody respond logically to Roman Reigns cheating to beat him and Brock Lesnar brutally attacking him? Also, thoughts on the Trish Stratus turn and other developments and matches on this show. They talk with an on-site correspondent and take live calls and read emails about Raw.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Zack Heydorn to discuss the Raw After WrestleMania, as it’s now known, with extended analysis trying to make sense of Vince McMahon’s latest desperate attempt to get Roman Reigns over and why this chapter made less than zero sense. Plus tons of news including Paige retiring, the Greatest Rumble Ever line-up, Superstar Shake-up announcement, returns and debuts galore including Jeff Hardy, Ember Moon, Bobby Lashley, No Way Jose, Authors of Pain, and more. There are live callers, Rich Fann joins us from New Orleans on-site, and we answer email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from the "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" PWTorch Dailycast to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown beginning with thoughts on the latest Bloodline developments including Jey Uso seeming conflicted but still siding with Bloodline against Sami. Then thoughts on Triple H's announcement of a WWE Draft soon, and analysis of the rest of the episode including the massive heat Dominik receive. They also talked with an on-site correspondent who talked about off-air matches and happenings and crowd reactions. They took live calls and read listener emails too.

On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (4-6-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jonny Fairplay to review the final WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania 34 including the return of Shane McMahon. They talk to live callers, get a report from an on-site correspondent in Nashville, and answer email questions.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage to discuss Dynamite with callers and email contributions plus two on-site correspondents including Frank Peteani from PWTorch. They start with talk about Jay White arriving in AEW officially, MJF's singing performance on MJF Day on Long Island, Bryan Danielson explains why he's a heel and jabs Hangman with a screwdriver, FTR beats The Gunns for the AEW Tag Team Titles, Jamie Hayter vs. Riho, and more.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss whether this Raw After Mania was a letdown. Is it a mistake to advertise a big tag match and not deliver even if a big angle results? Did Cody react to his loss at WrestleMania effectively? Other topics include Bad Bunny, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, and more. They talk early in the show with an on-site correspondent who attended the event and then discuss the show with callers and react to emails.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by guest cohost Matt Koon, a pro wrestling podcaster from many shows including Dutch Mantel, Madusa, Robbie E, and Jonny Fairplay, to discuss the final Raw before WrestleMania 34 including Stephanie slamming Ronda Rousey through a table, Undertaker not appearing after all, and everything else with live callers. Then they talk to an on-site correspondent from Atlanta and close out with the Mailbag segment.