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- WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (12-28-2020) Cliffhanger with Orton, Bliss, gasoline, and matches to end a strange year, plus Drew growing into lead babyface role (119 min.)SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-28-2020), PTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Robert Vallejos to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about the cliffhanger ending with Alexa Bliss, Randy Orton, gasoline, and matches, and look ahead to where the Orton-Fiend feud could go from there and the long-term future of Orton. They also talked about Keith Lee vs. Sheamus, Drew McIntyre growing into his lead babyface champion character, the Ricochet-Retribution saga and various options for it, and more with live callers throughout.
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly 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:
- Jon Moxley’s Continental Classic win and where his character and The Death Riders go from here
- A mailbag question on MJF and whether, at age 29, he has peaked or needs a character refresh now that AEW is likely to build around him in 2026.
- The scary landing by Kyle Fletcher in his PPV match against Jon Moxley
- William Regal’s comment urging wrestlers to take care of their necks and the online backlash against it
- Bron Breakker’s push and the problem with the meta-aspects that make him seem like he’s auctioning to be validated by fans and media as a main event act
- Austin Theory’s new push so far including what isn’t working and what is puzzling, plus where is his character headed
- How will NXT adjust to losing up to four or five male wrestlers to the main roster in early 2026, and who can fill the open spots, plus ideas for who to bring from the main roster to NXT and how to do it
- Thoughts on Logan Paul fitting in with The Vision
- A Mailbag questions on whether Cody Rhodes should consider 2025 a good year given expectations and possibilities at the end of 2024?
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- Raw’s first year on Netflix and whether it has been disappointing in terms of viewership and also who was pushed
- Changes in how pro wrestling promotions process viewership due to changes in platforms and methodology
- The WWE-ESPN relationship
- The Sports Illustrated awards and Tony Khan’s excitement about the results
- Grading Paul Levesque’s booking of WWE in 2025
- Would there be fewer injuries if wrestlers worked more house shows to keep their timing and overall fitness higher?
- A look at TNA’s 2026 possibilities as they move to a better cable channel next month
- Would the Continental Classic be better another time of the year?
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" });THANK YOU FOR VISITING2 hr 23 min - Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Weigle (AD-FREE): Usos win but will Jey stay in a funk, is Theory fitting in, Breakker’s “shiny new toy” line, Becky-Dupri exchange (106 min.)SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Paul Weigle. They start with a reaction to The Usos winning the World Tag Team Titles and discuss how if might affect the “Jey Uso in a funk” storyline. Then analysis of Austin Theory’s presentation this week and early poll results on his push, should Bron Breakker keep acting like he’s auditioning to be a “top guy” rather than just being one, is C.M. Punk shining right now, is Maxine Dupri’s makeover actually kinda working, and much more with live chat interaction and an on-site correspondent with a perspective from inside the arena.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Dec. 23, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican with a rare show dedicated primarily to looking at ROH and DGUSA as 2010 comes to a close including the fallout from the Final Battle 2010 PPV, Kevin Steens’ future, Kaval’s WWE release, top prospects on the indy scene, the differences between ROH and DGUSA, and much more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed potential hires by WWE or TNA from the alternative wrestling scene, and the other three big indy groups – Evolve, PWG, and Chikara.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-30-2020), we flash back to the “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup covering the death of Jon Huber, the NXT Year End Awards, Swerve Strickland vs. Bronson Reed, Breezango vs. Grizzled Young Veterans, Mercedes Martinez in Action, Roderick Strong vs. Pete Dunne, Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano, the build to New Years Evil, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (12-29-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell take calls and review Raw including a major Vince McMahon angle and announcement, John Cena’s return against Alberto Del Rio, and more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason continued their discussion on Raw including John Cena’s handling of the Brooklyn crowd throwing his t-shirt back at him, plus a wide array of email topics including Daniel Bryan’s contract, a U.S. Title Open Challenge at WrestleMania, bad writing on Raw, WrestleMania 21 ideas for top stars, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to discuss AEW Dynamite’s Brodie Lee tribute with live callers. The show gets much deserved praise for so many facets that conveyed how loved and adored Brodie Lee was by his colleagues, special moments for his son, and lots of small gestures and symbolism paying tribute to him. There’s also some talk about the future of Dark Order, Jim Ross’s commentary about the Young Bucks’ style, and next week’s line-up.
Then, a bonus segment featuring the Wade Keller Hotline from Jan. 1, 2020, previously VIP-exclusive, with a full review and analysis of AEW Dynamite just over one year ago.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 21 and 22, 2010.
On the Dec. 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, discussed the previous night’s episode of Raw and the fallout from TLC, and then took calls for most of the hour on a wide range of topics including Randy Orton, John Cena, WWE booking now versus a year ago, and more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about the dynamic between Raw and Smackdown headed into that night’s live Smackdown and Eric Bischoff, Desmond Wolfe, and more.
Then on the Dec. 22, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the first week of build-up for C.M. Punk and John Cena – where is it leading to?, WWE’s presentation of Vickie Guerrero, John Cena joining the “fat jokes” routine, Nexus’s future, the TLC PPV crowd responses, whether Bryan-Regal was a one-off or the start of a program, Edge-Kane continued, and more.
In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed what the Top 5 stories of 2010 are, plus take listener questions on really bad Christmas-themed storylines.
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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including a reaction to the Drew McIntyre announcement of his match against Cody Rhodes on Jan. 9. What kind of chance is there that Drew will beat Cody for the title? Thoughts also on Aleister Black’s vignette, Solo Sikoa’s current presentation, Charlotte’s big year, of course Carmelo Hayes’s big win and the story arc for both him and Ilja Dragunov, and more. Also, a sidebar on Austin Theory’s new role. Live chat comments are sprinkled in throughout.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 17 and 20, 2010.
On the Dec. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers news of Samoa Joe re-signing with TNA, the TLC PPV on Sunday, The Miz everywhere with discussion of his interviews & character & booking him to WrestleMania 27 as champion, John Cena and Nexus’s future after TLC, and Sean Radican calls in at the beginning of the show to discuss ROH Final Battle 2010 on Saturday, ROH in general, and Dragon Gate USA.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Hoops discuss the TLC PPV in-depth, whether WWE will put the World Title on Alberto Del Rio, marketability of stars in pro wrestling and MMA, and 20 years ago Torch Newsletter Flashback discussion of the AWA’s imminent demise.
Then on the Dec. 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers the previous night’s TLC PPV in-depth, the state of WWE business, live crowd reactions at TLC & how the overall audience is taking the product, tonight’s Raw and where they go from here with John Cena (as accurately predicted by Mitchell) and the Nexus group, Eric Bischoff’s weekend debate, if there’s ever a place for chairshots to the head, and more.
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