Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Jerud "JB" Buhagiar to review AEW Dynamite with chat and live caller interactions. They start with a look at Darby Allin's latest AEW Title defense and broaden the topic out to whether this title reign has been handled well and ultimately was worth it. Also, MJF successfully leaning into effective heel traits with discipline and focus is paying off. Also, Willow Nightingale news and how it affects the Owen Hart Cup Tournament, the Death Rider-Will Ospreay story, Swerve Strickland, the level of blood and violence on this show, and more. Plus, in the final stretch, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair joins as an on-site correspondent with a ton of off-air happenings (including Scotty Too Hotty and a Tony Khan speech) and analysis.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-17-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch's Cameron Hawkins to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed Kofi Kingston scoring two big wins over Randy Orton and Bobby Lashley in one night, and what it is supposed to mean and whether it can work. They also discuss the latest with Riddle & Orton, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte vs. Asuka, Rhea Ripley, John Morrison commenting on zombies, Adnan Virk, and much more with live callers and emails including songs about U.S. States.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Paul Weigle. They discuss the Brock Lesnar surprise return and how the "retirement" moment after losing to Oba Femi can be made into total storyline canon that doesn't frame the retirement as a misdirection swerve that people should be angry about. Also, a look at where this Brock-Oba situation could be headed, thoughts on Austin Theory in the main even against Seth, Becky Lynch and Sol Ruca, various ways the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu-Usos could be brilliant storytelling that all works out or bankrupt storytelling that is a manifestation of flaws in WWE's booking mindset. All mixed with live caller and chat interactions throughout, plus French Fries as the Analogy of the Night.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-17-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by Tyler Sage from the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor” to discuss AEW Dynamite with listener calls and emails. Discussion points included the futures of the Young Bucks and Jon Moxley after their tag team match at Double or Nothing, Cody vs. Anthony Agogo and the type of match they need to have at Double or Nothing, issues with the Shida vs. Baker build, Christian as a heel or just a cold act, whether or not it’s time to peel Darby Allin away from Sting, and more. Sage and Heydorn also discuss AEW adding a new show in August. Enjoy!

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-18-2021), Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Bronson Reed’s North American Championship win, Sarray’s apathy, Hit Row’s growing act, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout, plus PWTorch's Joshua White joins the show as an on-site correspondent. They begin discussing what worked with the Gunther-Royce Keys match and the state of Cody Rhodes as a babyface regaining traction, plus Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, and more. Jason D from Australia was back as a caller after time away, too.

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-14-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Kelly Wells to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the final WWE Backlash PPV hype, Jimmy Uso confronts Roman Reigns again, Jimmy faces Cesaro, Natalya & Tamina capture Smackdown Tag Team Titles from Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler, King Corbin vs. King of Strong Style, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, speculation on Rey & Dominik’s future as a team, speculation on the Sonya Deville-Adam Pearce dynamic, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Christopher Adams to review AEW Dynamite with chat and email interactions. They start with Darby Allin's title defense against Konosuke Takeshita and discuss whether Darby is putting his body at too much risk in these rapid-fire defenses week after week. Also, reaction to the MJF-Darby contract signing at the very end. In between, lots of email, chat, and caller contributions discussing other elements of the show including the Owen Hart Tournament brackets, the Will Ospreay-Dark Rider dynamic, and more. Plus, Josh White joins the show early with his on-site report from attending.

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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (5-10-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and was joined by Jonny Fairplay of TNA and Survivor fame to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discussed Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre, the scary finish for Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus, Charlotte’s revival with her reinvented character, Shelton Benjamin vs. Cedric Alexander, the Riddle-Randy Orton pairing, some funny lines from John Morrison, Sheamus, and A.J. Styles, the announcing of Adnan Virk, and more.

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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland. They discuss the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu fallout from Backlash, the "Fatu!" Chants before "OTC!" chants and how this feud is illustrative of a need for patience but also weaknesses in WWE's culture of presentation and structure that undercuts the stories they intend to tell with their top stars too often. They also talk with an on-site correspondent who attended in Knoxville and relays crowd reactions and also non-Raw matches. They also have chat and live caller interactions throughout the show exploring various key matches and segments and themes.

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