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  • WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown begin, Edge picks HIAC for Seth match, Heyman runs down Lesnar, more (Ad-Free – 132 min.)
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    SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (10-8-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Alex McDonald to break down WWE Smackdown with listener calls, emails, and an on-site correspondent. Discussion points include the success and failures of the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournament matches, the weak depth in the mid-card of the Smackdown women’s division, all the nuance between Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, Reigns getting a babyface reaction in the building, Edge vs. Seth inside Hell in a Cell taking place at Crown Jewel, and more. Enjoy!

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  • WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell talk John Cena, Miz-Truth, Vince McMahon, Foley, Jericho, Undertaker, ROH’s semi-national TV debut, more (Ad-Free – 95 min.)
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    SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 27, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they present analysis of Hell in a Cell hype on Raw, Ring of Honor’s semi-national TV debut pros and cons, John Cena, Miz-Truth, and more, plus the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with subjects including Chris Jericho, Mick Foley, Undertaker, and Vince McMahon.

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  • WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (10-6-2021) Keller & LeClair talk Austin Theory’s debut, Becky Lynch’s shift, Goldberg’s latest stupid death threat against Lashley, Baszler’s trajectory (Ad-Free – 121 min.)
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    SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live calls and emails. They discuss the latest WWE Draft picks and also how WWE missed some opportunities to make the draft execution more special. They also talk about the content of Raw in the ring and on the mic including the debut of Austin Theory, whether Becky Lynch was shifting away from trying to get booed already, Big E-Drew McIntyre segment, Goldberg doubling down on death threats against Bobby Lashley, whether Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch should appear together on TV, Shayna Baszler’s trajectory, the weak Smackdown main event men’s depth chart, and much more.

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  • WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell discuss WWE draft roster reshuffling, was Cody avoiding being the centerpiece AEW star, “Rhodes to the Top” early impressions (Ad-Free – 199 min.)
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    SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (10-5-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They covered these topics:

    • Review of the reshuffled WWE roster after the draft beginning with Raw’s men’s division, tag team division, and women’s division, then Smackdown’s mens, tag team, and women’s division. They isolate key wrestlers and look at potential opponents including Becky Lynch, Big E, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, and Bobby Lashley.
    • Did AEW Rampage’s ratings indicate it’s more of a burden already for Tony Khan than a success, and different ways to read the ratings so far with the additions of C.M. Punk, Bryan Danielson, and Adam Cole.
    • Thoughts on Impact not benefiting greatly from AEW wrestlers crossing over and some AEW Dynamite analysis in general.
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      • Could a billionaire start a third major promotion with the talent out there?
      • Is AEW booking young rising stars to have enough wins? Will WWE pay a price for not being the promotion young wrestlers aspire to work for?
      • Did AEW’s wrestler EVPs earn their executive titles and do the EVPs even get along with each other anymore?
      • Does Jason stand by his comments ten years ago about Cody Rhodes’s potential?
      • Is Cody avoiding trying to be a top wrestler in AEW for fear of failure given deep roster of top stars in AEW? Did USA Network overpay for WWE and does “Dark Side of the Ring” hurt their image to get a new TV deal?
      • Were announcers too harsh on Dana Brooke before she took a beating on Raw from Shayna Baszler?
      • Also reaction to the first episode of “Rhodes to the Top” including early impressions of Cody and Brandi and the behind the scenes look at AEW.
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      • WKPWP after Dynamite: Zilem & JB talk Grand Slam France including Ospreay vs. Okada, Darby vs. Fletcher, Samoa Joe returns, more (Ad-Free – 126 min.)
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        SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch’s Brian Zilem and Jerud “JB” Buhagiar discuss tonight’s Grand Slam Paris episode of AEW Dynamite. They begin by discussing Will Ospreay beating Kazuchika Okada in an awesome main event for the men’s world title. Was this Okada’s best match in AEW? Darby Allin vs. Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Title. Could Steven Borden turn heel on Darby? Samoa Joe returns. What’s next for Jack Perry? How should AEW book the Death Riders moving forward? Bandido retains the ROH title against Kofi. Queen Aminata vs. Mercedes Mone for the women’s world title. And they close the show by previewing the WrestleDream PPV card.

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      • WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell talk Roman-Knight and what WWE is aiming for, MITB preview, Pac tribute, Clockwork Orange, Moxley, Ospreay, TNA Bound for Glory preview (Ad-Free – 105 min.)
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        SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:

        • Evaluating the Roman Reigns-L.A. Knight face-to-face and speculation what WWE is aiming for in terms of fan response, assuming they even aim for anything anymore in these situations. Did LA Knight look like he belonged? Was Reigns remotely likable? Which of the wide array of speculation on outcomes seems viable and most intriguing or effective?
        • Some Minnesota VIkings (4-0) talk!
        • A look back at the AEW tribute show to Pac, plus Jon Moxley’s growth as a character in these circumstances.
        • How is Will Ospreay’s early title reign going, especially in the context of being the top wrestler reacting publicly to the death of a beloved colleague?
        • Initial reaction to Clockwork Orange match
        • What’s going on with Paul Heymman’s obsession/infatuation with Oba Femi, is Bron Breakker getting downgraded, is it even possible Oba will choose to align with Heyman?
        • Full preview of the Money in the Bank line-up and evaluating of some aspects of the build
        • Full preview of TNA Bound for Glory with breaking news on a shift in the start time
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        • WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Maitland talk Roman-Knight face-to-face and Knight’s inconsistency and Roman’s narcissism, plus more MITB build (Ad-Free – 107 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Chris Maitland to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout including an on-site correspondent report. They began with analysis of the Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan match and what to expect at MITB with Stephanie Vaquer. Then they delved into the Roman Reigns-LA Knight face-to-face with critiques of Knight’s changing message and Roman’s self-centered narcissism. They covered most everything else on the show, speculated on Brandon Cutler’s role with 946 (!!), and talked New York Liberty, Knicks-Timberwolves, and Jalen Brunson on SNL too.

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        • WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Parks wonder if a comic book writer would be a good fit on WWE Creative, Hogan’s fake retirement, Undertaker’s future (Ad-Free – 101 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Sept. 22, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed a wide range of topics with a whole new group of listeners chiming in with questions via email. Topics on the show include what’s next for Undertaker, Hulk Hogan’s fake retirement, would comic book writers be a good fit in WWE Creative, should WWE bring back nostalgic stars such as Hurricane or MVP, and more. Also in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss Raw, the Bound for Glory line-up, and Mick Foley.

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        • WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Krol talk about CM Punk’s impact so far, Hangman’s return, Britt Baker, on-site report (Ad-Free – 123 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (10-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former PWTorch Newsletter columnist Eric Krol to discuss the 2nd anniversary episode of AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent, Patrick Moynahan from Philadelphia, Pa. They discuss the return of Hangman Page, the Sammy Guevera defense of the TNT Title against Bobby Fish making his AEW debut, the revealing of the TBS Title and Britt Baker’s response, the C.M. Punk promo and his impact on ratings and PPV buys so far, and much more.

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        • WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Arezzi talk prospects of Goldberg-Lesnar, changes in delivery of shows to fans over decades, more (Ad-Free – 78 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-5-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost John Arezzi, longtime pro wrestling radio host and ringside photographer going back to the 1970s WWWF MSG glory years. They talked in-depth right at the start of the show the reported Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar match set for Survivor Series. They also delved into the changes in how pro wrestling delivers its product to fans over the decades. They took live calls on a range of current events stemming from Raw and Smackdown this week, also.

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          1 hr 19 min