
WKPWP
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WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk WrestleMania 27 hype on Raw, Christian’s future, Orton’s bus, Mick Foley, Jeff Hardy (Ad-Free – 98 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net to discuss Raw from the night before and take live calls for an hour including questions on the Hall of Fame, Vince McMahon’s attitude toward Eric Bischoff and WCW, Mick Foley, Randy Orton’s bus, Christian’s future, ROH, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss TNA Impact and Jeff Hardy in-depth, plus DGUSA’s move to Internet PPVs. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (3-22-2021) Charlotte tests positive for COVID, Ripley debut, Hogan as host, Fiend returns, Hurt Business, Shane McMahon-Braun Strowman (Ad-Free – 95 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 (3-22-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the return of The Fiend in an angle with Randy Orton, the roller coaster with Bobby Lashley and Hurt Business, the arrival of Rhea Ripley and the Charlotte COVID news, Hulk Hogan as WrestleMania host, WWE’s lack of a quick WrestleMania sellout, Shane accepts Braun’s challenge, and more with live callers and emails. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Powell on WrestleMania line-up so far, Swerve-Omega, impact of Toni Storm absence, Sid Hall of Fame, Midnight Express (Ad-Free – 117 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... 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: Analysis of Randy Orton’s follow-up on turn against Cody Rhodes and whether he cemented himself being cheered Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega with no. 1 contendership stakes Is the Tony Khan “fictional character in charge of AEW” a truly awful human being (or just a non-confrontational forgiving person to a fault)? Who can step up in AEW Women’s Division with Toni Storm out of action rest of year The overall WrestleMania line-up landscape and how it’s taking shape C.M. Punk and Roman Reigns (and a case for banning the term “old school” in certain contexts) Would this have been a good year to push some younger stars against Roman and Punk and Cody and Drew and Orton instead (and why bookers are scared to do it too early)? Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi Damien Priest and R-Truth as tag champs and WWE’s overall tag division push VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW Drew McIntyre’s issues with Jacob Fatu and Nick Aldis Sid’s career pros and cons as he gets inducted into WWE Hall of Fame The Midnight Express DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP after Raw: Keller & White talk Punk-Reigns “old” theme and family in-fighting, WrestleMania angst, Lesnar selling for Oba, more (Ad-Free – 147 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Joshua White. They discuss at length the fourth C.M. Punk-Roman Reigns face-to-face and the “old” theme and family drama aspects. Is WWE flailing to get people to care about this without leaning into why fans should like either of them and what the actual stakes are in the actual match? Also, general WrestleMania line-up and build angst and what is and isn’t justified. Plus a look at the Brock Lesnar-Oba Femi follow-up, Paul Heyman-Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch-A.J. Lee, Dominik-Penta, and more with live chat and live caller contributions throughout. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Fascinating look at whether a new no. 2 could emerge in 10-15 years and did AEW check the predicted boxes, plus WM27 talk Rock, Jericho (Ad-Free – 127 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 18 and 21, 2011. On the Mar. 18, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing a variety of macro and micro topics for a very expansive episode, including breaking news analysis of Impact ratings, Impact last night, WWE’s reactive response to GLAAD, the potential for Jim Ross to call a match or matches at WrestleMania 27, The Rock appearing on Raw before Mania, how WWE is using the mid-card roster at WrestleMania, Superstars’s future or non-future, whether the wrestling business has benefited 30 years removed from WrestleMania by going national with Pros & Cons discussed, the future of wrestling 10-15 years from now and how much a shallow talent pool could affect that, whether a new big player will step up to be a #2 competing against WWE, the four keys to a big player competing vs. WWE, and more. Then on the Mar. 21, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers that night’s Raw, live comments on Chris Jericho on “Dancing with the Stars,” who calls WrestleMania 27, whether Shawn Michaels will have a role at WrestleMania, Triple H’s conditioning, live report from a caller who attended Saturday’s Raw house show at MSG, history of masked wrestlers and why Abdullah the Butcher never went to WWE, and much more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (3-24-2021) NXT Takeover hype, a main event angle between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly, HBK’s silent but very effective short appearance, more (Ad-Free – 86 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 (3-24-2021), we flash back to the “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg covering a show heavy on Takeover hype, a main event angle between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly, HBK’s silent but very effective short appearance, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell analysis of puzzling and preposterous penultimate episode of Raw before WM32, Shane McMahon’s push, Undertaker’s future, Cena, Rock, Austin, Lesnar (Ad-Free – 127 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-22-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at the previous night’s puzzling and preposterous penultimate episode of Raw before WrestleMania 32. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw and WrestleMania 32, plus some reaction to the departures of Eric Young and Robert Roode from TNA. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Cody & Brandi’s reality show, Darby vs. Silver, Kenny & Callis, Q.T. Marshall, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 132 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 (3-24-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller WAS joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joshua Chambers to discuss AEW Dynamite. They discussed the announcement of a new Cody & Brandi reality show, Darby Allin vs. John Silver for the TNT Title, Kenny Omega & Don Callis, Q.T. Marshall getting extended mic time, Lance Archer’s promo about Sting, and much more with live callers and emails. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Matt McCarthy talks WrestleMania 32 hype, Shane-Taker, Brock-Dean, Roderick Strong’s slur, PWG, Reigns’s Tweet response (Ad-Free – 82 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcasts, we jump back to ten years ago this week (3-17-2016) when PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked with ex-WWE writer Matt McCarthy about these topics: WrestleMania 32 hype, Shane McMahon-Undertaker, Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose, Roderick Strong’s slur, PWG, Roman Reigns’s Tweet response to a critical fan, and more with live callers and email questions. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

Wade Keller Post-Show – WWE Smackdown: Keller & Machado react to Orton’s explanation for Cody attack, why Jade-Rhea worked, plus Danhausen, Kit Wilson, more (Ad Free – 116 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Is there actually any hope for Randy Orton to get booed? Is that actually the goal? And why did Jade Cargill’s heel material get the reaction heels look for more than Orton (other than the obvious)? PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat interactions throughout. They discuss every segment on the show with an emphasis on Orton, Matt Cardona, and Jelly Roll, but also Dan house, Kit Wilson, R-Truth & Damien Priest, Ilja Dragunov suddenly wanting a U.S. Title match after all, and much more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Parks & Caldwell talk WrestleMania DVD, Hall of Fame, WWE Roast, Jericho & Cena & Rey Tweets, Hardy-TNA, Cody, WM27 line-up (Ad-Free – 82 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 17, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the “True Story of WrestleMania” DVD after Parks viewed the documentary, Monday’s Raw, potential Hall of Fame last-minute add-ins, who should induct current HOF inductees, a hypothetical WWE Roast and who would make good roast candidates, recent Chris Jericho & Rey Mysterio & John Cena Tweets of significance, Jeff Hardy-TNA situation, how TNA will handle it on Impact tonight, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the quality vs. quantity of wrestling on TV, State of Smackdown, potential WrestleMania match involving The Corre, potential WM27 opening match, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Seth character tweaks, Edge vs. Jey Uso, Bryan and Reigns hype Fastlane match, Baszler kicks Jax, live callers, emails (Ad-Free – 124 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (3-19-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Nate Lindberg to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including the reaction to Edge beating Jey Uso to become special enforcer referee, Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns hype Fastlane match, Shayna Baszler kicks Nia Jax, speculation on the Fastlane main event outcome and ramifications, reaction to Seth Rollins’ character tweaks, pros and cons of Edge so far in this WrestleMania season, and more with live callers and emails. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & McNeill discuss Greatest Tag Teams Ever, Miz-Rock-Cena, WrestleMania DVD, Jeff Hardy situation, Sin Cara’s debut (Ad-Free – 90 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls for an hour including early reviews for the WrestleMania DVD, the Jeff Hardy situation, the Miz-Rock-Cena developments, Sin Cara’s potential debut, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions including a long discussion on greatest tag team eras, Randy Orton’s future after WrestleMania, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP after Dynamite: Darby in an actual car crash angle, tons of Revolution fallout, Swerve wants Kenny’s EVP status, Mina upsets Shafir, more (Ad-Free – 105 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: A lot of developments coming out of AEW Revolution including MJF gloating about beating “Hangman” Adam Page, but the show will remembered for Darby Allin crashing and flipping a car he was driving with Gabe Kidd locked in the trunk. Plus, Kenny Omega wants Swerve Strickland’s no. 1 contendership status and Swerve wants Kenny’s EVP title in exchange. Plus Adam Copeland & Christian, a Toni Storm attacker mystery, a Scooby Doo style bus adventure for Luchasaurus and Jack Perry, and more. PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Christopher Adams to discuss just about everything else from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout and a closing email from J.B.! DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Parks talk Most Influential List, WrestleMania’s lack of special attractions, AEW Revolution fallout, Braun-Shane, Edge losing momentum, Peacock transition (Ad-Free – 105 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-11-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Pro Wrestling Torch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss the latest WrestleMania line-up and how few “special attractions” there are this year compared to prior years. They evaluate the tip matches so far including evaluating Drew McIntyre challenging Bobby Lashley and the pros and cons of the course they’ve taken so far with the title situation. They also talk about whether we’re headed toward a Braun Strowman-Shane McMahon cinematic match at WrestleMania now that their first match has been scheduled for Fastlane. Also, is Edge losing momentum and should Danel Bryan be involved in the match at WrestleMania to give it more star power and a wrestler who’s actually wrestling regularly. They discuss the women’s title matches at WrestleMania and the Raw Tag Team Title news. Then they shift to some talk about the WWE Network transition to Peacock, AEW Revolution fallout including the Inner Circle-MJF angle and the signing of Christian, assessing the AEW-NXT Wednesday battle after 18 months, whether Impact has benefited from the AEW relationship, is Tony Khan in danger of going down the path of other executives who get infatuated with being on-air characters, and finally a look at Pro Wrestling Most Influential People starting with Vince McMahon and Tony Khan. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (3-15-2021) Shane slimes Strowman, final hype for Fastlane, Drew declared as challenger to Lashley at WM, Lashley-Sheamus, tag team title match, more (Ad-Free – 121 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 (3-15-2021), PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and host of the “MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans” Dailycast, Robert Vallejos, to talk WWE Monday Night Raw with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the weak hype for Fastlane, WrestleMania overshadowing Fastlane promotion, pros and cons of declaring Drew McIntyre as the number one contender to Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania, problems with Shane vs. Strowman, next steps for the Raw women’s division, how to better use the three-hour Raw format, and more. Enjoy! DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Fann on Ronda Rousey-AEW and social media reaction, Orton’s turn, Ospreay’s return, Reigns-Punk, Ricochet apology, Oba-Brock, more (Ad-Free – 124 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. Ronda Rousey’s debut for AEW at Revolution on Sunday, the social media reaction, Rousey’s baggage, and her potential to help AEW (and Toni Storm, in particular) More social media controversies regarding WWE assigning people to watch AEW, Ricochet’s comment to a detractor regarding his MS, and Britt Baker on her AEW status The Randy Orton appearance on Raw and thoughts on his turn on Cody Rhodes and the story they’re telling The latest with C.M. Punk and Roman Reigns on Raw, and in particular points that were scored by each More WWE notes on AAA relationship, Dominik benefiting from AAA, Penta, Judgment Day, and Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar-Paul Heyman-Seth Rollins Will Ospreay’s return to action on AEW Dynamite tomorrow A preview of Dynamite announced matches Overall thoughts on AEW Revolution MAILBAG Was AEW a big moment of growth for them compared to WWE given the energy in the building and the big surprises and just how much more of an event it felt like compared to WWE PLEs? VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW… MORE MAILBAG Is AEW falling behind WWE on black representation in main events and is there a pipeline of talent avaiable to change that? Is Roman Reigns making a poor case for his part time schedule, and is it hurting WWE or WrestleMania? DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP after Raw: Keller & Barbati talk Roman-CM Punk face-to-face including the “You’re old” comment, plus Oba-Lesnar, Danhausen, more (Ad-Free – 117 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Nick Barbati from the VIP Podcast “The Nicky’s Club” covering WWE each week. They discuss at length the third face-to-face segment in the build to WrestleMania between Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk, plus Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar-Seth Rollins, why Danhausen works and who he compares to in pop culture historically, and much more with live caller and chat interactions throughout. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: Keller & Powell discuss main event mess with Sting vs. Jeff Hardy, WrestleMania 27 hype, Raw analysis (Ad-Free – 91 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 15, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net’s Jason Powell. They took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including a focus on Sunday night’s TNA Victory Road main event mess with Jeff Hardy vs. Sting, the previous night’s Raw including the latest WrestleMania hype, and a variety of other subjects brought up by callers. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed in-depth most segments of Raw. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (3-17-2021) Austin Theory vs. Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai vs. Zoey Stark, LA Knight’s in-ring debut and his ceiling, more (Ad-Free – 102 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 (3-17-2021), we flash back to the “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discussing Austin Theory vs. Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai vs. Zoey Stark, LA Knight’s in-ring debut and his ceiling, Ciampa vs. Marthel Barthel, Walter’s return, the Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly feud, Finn Balor & Karrion Kross vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch, Raquel Gonzalez’s new championship contract, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk Shane-Vince-Undertaker Raw summit, return of Reigns, Roadblock analysis, Brock, Bray, Triple H, WrestleMania 32, beyond WM32 (Ad-Free – 152 min.)
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (3-15-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for their weekly live discussion with caller, email, and Twitter contributions looking at preview night’s Raw, Roadblock, the Vince-Shane-Undertaker summit, the Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose hype, Triple H’s chance of turning babyface soon, and much more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discussed a range of topics suggested by emails from listeners including more on Raw, Roadblock, WrestleMania 32, and beyond WrestleMania 32, plus ROH and TNA topics. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING