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May 04, 2025 VIP AUDIO 5/3 – WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): TNT Championship finals set after Dustin-Archer and Darby-Cody, plus Moxley, MJF, Baker, Bubbly Bunch vignettes, live callers, mailbag (91 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (4-29-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and emails. They discuss the TNT Championship finals being set after Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer and Darby Allin vs. Cody Rhodes, plus video segments with Jon Moxley, MJF, Britt Baker Baker, and Bubbly Bunch. Also, Mark Stunt vs. Brodie Lee, Wardlow and Shawn Spears matches, a hardcore style tag match, and more. The mailbag includes a question on whether EC3, who is reinventing himself on social media, would be a worthy signing for AEW. Then in the VIP Aftershow, they close with analysis of next week’s announced line-up as they return to live TV and Chris Jericho’s color commentary and how it compares to what Mick Foley said he likes about Samoa Joe’s color commentary in his interview with Wade Keller this week. Should Jericho continue with color commentary or is it time to move on?
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May 04, 2025 VIP PODCAST 5/3 – WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago) (AD-FREE): Legacy of Verne Gagne discussed with announcer Mick Karch & wrestler Kenny Jay – Highs and lows of his career as top wrestler and promoter, launching Hulkamania (107 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon’s national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface character, and more.
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May 03, 2025 VIP PODCAST 5/2 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Narayanan (AD-FREE): Orton says Cena was never sincere, Aleister shines, Jacob Fatu, Chelsea, Zelina, Tag Division (120 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Tej Narayanan to analyze WWE Smackdown including Randy Orton saying he never thought John Cena was sincere and now he’s been proven right. Does that go too far where Cena can’t turn babyface again or, even worse, doesn’t ring true at all? Also, Aleister Black, the WWE Tag Division, Zelina Vega’s push, U.S. Title drama, and more with live callers and chat interaction throughout.
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May 03, 2025 VIP PODCAST 5/2 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): WWE roster cuts including Mickie James, Undertaker’s future, Raw potentially expanding to 3 hours, Edge’s future (144 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 23 and 26, 2010.
On the Apr. 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch’s James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops took phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on WWE roster cuts, WWE having a solid core of good wrestlers, Big Show as potential GM, African-American Four Horsemen, Edge’s future, TNA’s emphasis on the TNA Title, trend back to emphasizing titles, a first-time-ever-wrestling-viewer’s perspective on WrestleMania 25, more. The previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussion includes Cauliflower Alley Club perspective, a complete rundown of the Extreme Rules PPV, potential Draft moves, potential Orton-Swagger title chase this summer, and more.
Then on the Apr. 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and co-host Jason Powell of prowrestling.net, they take live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including Mickie James’s release, Undertaker’s future, John Cena taping Batista’s legs, the lack of athleticism on Extreme Rules, the potential of Raw going to three hours, and more. Also, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss last night’s Extreme Rules PPV, an upcoming indy show with the High Flyers of the AWA making an appearance together, and more.
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2 hr 24 min
May 02, 2025 VIP PODCAST 5/1 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Otis vs. Ziggler headlines, Mandy vs. Carmella, Firefly Funhouse, Bryan vs. Corbin, live callers & mailbag (114 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (5-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch Travis Bryant to discuss WWE Smackdown including Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler headlining, plus Mandy Rose vs. Carmella, Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin, Firefly Funhouse during a Braun Strowman segment, and more with live callers & mailbag. Co-host Bryant hadn’t watched Smackdown since last November and hadn’t seen a full empty-venue TV show yet, so he provides a fresh and different perspective.
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1 hr 55 min
May 02, 2025 VIP PODCAST 5/1 – WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell talk Triple H-Michaels-Vince segment, Velveteen Dream, AEW-NXT ratings, MITB, CGI fans, TNT tourney, MITB, more (88 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss the 25th Anniversary segment on Triple H with Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, Velveteen Dream controversy and future, the latest AEW-NXT ratings, AEW Double or Nothing line-up speculation, Money in the Bank developments and predictions, could CGI fans work on a wrestling show, the finals set up for the TNT Championship tournament, Money in the Bank developments and early predictions, and much more.
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1 hr 29 min
May 01, 2025 VIP PODCAST 4/30 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Kuester (AD-FREE): MJF-Hurt Syndicate storyline progress, Speedball’s charm, Omega-Okada face-off, Owen Tournament, more (98 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester to discuss the Apr. 30 edition of AEW Dynamite including Bobby Lashley giving MJF another thumbs down, but also a task to maybe win him over. Is this storyline going on too long or is it paced well with a payoff that will make it worth it? Also, Kenny Omega and Okada face off in an AEW match, the charm of “Speedball” Mike Bayley (but what’s in his basement?!?), Toni Storm-Mercedes Moné, the wild eight-man opener, the stellar Hangman Page vs. Kyle Fletcher main event, The Opps with Will Hobbs, and more.
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1 hr 39 min
May 01, 2025VIP PODCAST 4/30 – WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago) (AD-FREE): Mick Foley talks King of the Ring 1997 vs. Triple H, Taker breaking character, Fiend-Mankind parallels, Samoa Joe, more (90 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-17-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with Mick Foley, a pioneer of early hardcore style wrestling and one of his generation’s great promo artists. In this wide-ranging interview lasting well over an hour, Foley talks about these topics:
His memories of the 1997 King of the Ring match with Triple H that was highlighted on Raw last week in the Triple H Career Moment Countdown.
Advice Triple H gave him about his in-ring style as a babyface.
His thoughts on empty arena wrestling, his memories of Backlash 1999’s Boiler Room match with Big Show and his Halftime Heat match with The Rock (including a great story on helping Rock prepare by watching the Terry Funk vs. Jerry Lawler empty arena match).
The parallels of The Fiend/Bray Wyatt and Mankind/Mick Foley characters with a critique of Bray’s early work.
How he feels about pro wrestling still happening despite the rest of entertainment shutting down due to the coronavirus.
His thoughts on Vince McMahon and how he has changed over the years.
Memories of working for Joe Pedicino and his Global Wrestling Federation.
NXT starting a true developmental off-shoot where wrestlers can find their voice in a smaller setting.
His son working behind the scenes in NXT and where his son’s passion lies.
Working with Big Show on his new Netflix sitcom series.
Did Big Show have the career he deserved?
His kinship with Chris Jericho and thoughts on the long-lasting career he’s had.
A great anecdote about Japanese wrestling culture, Jericho bulking up, and Jericho’s approach to t-shirts in Japan.
What prompted him to compliment Samoa Joe’s color commentary on Twitter.
His thoughts on MVP and the new team of Cedric Alexander & Ricochet.
His opinion on Drew McIntyre as a centerpiece top act in WWE.
His updated thoughts on the women’s division in WWE including Becky Lynch.
VIP AFTERSHOW TOPICS…
Any interest in writing another wrestling book and the plot idea he has in mind.
Mick’s position on semi-colons and commas.
Someone who betrayed his trust and how it changed his approach to interacting online.
Which two or three wrestlers did he have the most fun working with.
His thoughts on Undertaker breaking character and diving into social media and long-form interviews, in light of Mick’s Hall of Fame speech comment about not wanting to live in a world where Undertaker is Tweeting.
What he’s doing to fill his time isolating himself during the coronavirus.
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1 hr 31 min
April 30, 2025 VIP PODCAST 4/29 – WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (4-27-2020) Drew-Seth contract signing, Triple H Top Ten, Baszler’s disappointing push, Liv, Profits, Crews, more (120 min.)
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (4-27-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Tom Stoup to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They evaluate the Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins contract signing, Triple H Top Ten, Apollo Crews’s push, the toned down Street Profits, what Liv Morgan meant in her promo, the alarming use of Shayna Baszler so far, the triple threat being called off so quickly, and more with live callers and emails.
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2 hr 1 min
April 30, 2025VIP PODCAST 4/29 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell review Becky’s heel promo, NXT women introduced half-heartedly, Ticket Prices, Joe Hendry, McAfee promo, Mox-Joe, Heyman-Seth-Breakker concerns (126 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 and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:
A review of Becky Lynch’s explanation for turning heel and whether this turn is better than the last one
Paul Levesque’s scattershot introductions of key NXT women wrestlers lately
A preview of AEW Dynamite including asking the most pertinent question: Who is the weirdest and quirkiest of Kenny Omega, Speedball Mike Bayley, and Mark Briscoe including speculation on what weird thing is most likely going on Speedball’s basement.
Thoughts on the MJF-Hurt Syndicate storyline
The Jon Moxley-Samoa Joe match in two weeks.
Adam Copeland rationalizing the hardcore gore aspects of his Moxley match
Giving Tony Khan credit for not taking the bait from Nick Khan
AEW marketing the affordability of their ticket prices, a contrast to WWE’s prices these days
One specific suggestion for AEW to improve attendance and encourage repeat visits from paying customers at live events
Joe Hendry fallout as a TNA Champion who got crushed by Randy Orton at WrestleMania
Praise for The Pat McAfee promo on Raw
Thoughts on the disappointing start to the new Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker-Paul Heyman faction after last night’s Raw
Some notes on Wade’s 30 Years Ago Raw report including Hunter Hearst Helmsley’s first segment on Raw lasting a half-second
Some TV show recommendations too somewhere in there including “Hacks,” “The Pitt,” and “Your Friends & Neighbors” with Jon Hamm
VIP EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW TOPICS
What WWE is paying a price for right now when it comes to crowd responses that won’t be easy to fix overnight but there are obvious steps they can take
Should Seth Rollins be the lead in the new Heyman Alliance?
Is there still a chance Becky Lynch joins Seth and Heyman and Breakker?
Chris Jericho contract season begins
Why there’s so little buzz over WWE buying AAA
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