Stay ConnectedPWTorch editor Wade Keller brings you post-show coverage following WWE Raw and Smackdown with a rotation of guest cohosts from the wrestling journalism and podcast field, plus live on-site correspondents from the arenas, live callers, and mailbag segments.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell and Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including a lot of conversation about Drew McIntyre beating Cody Rhodes after surprising interference from Jacob Fatu. Also, should WWE go back to Cody as a lead babyface champion, have him turn heel, or otherwise? What about Sami Zayn's trajectory? Plus thoughts on the rest of the show with live caller and chat interaction throughout.
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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-8-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and Smackdown alternative perspective reporter Brandon LeClair to talk WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the number one contender Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Adam Pearce, Roman’s continued run as a heel, nuances of the heel act that take the act to the next level, Adam Pearce’s role moving forward, Shinsuke Nakamura’s babyface turn, Big E’s first night as Intercontinental Champion, the pros and cons of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler as tag team champions, the state of the Smackdown women’s division, and much more.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline discuss whether the main event went on so long that the violence felt belabored, as Jim Ross seemed to indicate was how he felt. A lot of talk about Ross's commentary throughout the show. Also, did Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin go too long without a backstory or a clear heel-face dynamic, did it take Bandido too long to beat Sammy Guevara in his first Dynamite match in 14 months, what is up with Brody King's promo about aiming for gold, the Hiroshi Tanahashi acknowledgment, Marina Shafir vs. Toni Storm, and more.
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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They talked about Goldberg’s return at the top of the show and track our poll on how excited viewers are (or aren’t) about his return. They explore how the match with Drew McIntyre should go and what his strength and weaknesses were and if they still are today. They also talk about the odd Charlotte-Ric Flair angle, the over-the-top jovial New Day-Miz & Morrison angle, Keith Lee challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title, the use of the Legends throughout, the latest with Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss, and much more.
Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they delve more into Hulk Hogan’s prominent place on this show, WWE announcing (and some fun old Michael Cole-out-in-public stories), the prudence of having Legends hanging out together without masks right after the holidays, and more.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Griffin. They start with an evaluation of the C.M. Punk vs. Bron Breakker main event for the World Title. From there, a discussion on WWE Unreal, and why the fact that fans will enjoy watching it doesn't mean it's a good idea for WWE to produce. Also, is the Maxxine Dupri gimmick working and should she have already lost, what's up with the Iyo Sky-Rhea Ripley dynamite and should they have won the tag titles, are the Usos going to actually stay together in harmony as a team, could Gunther or Sami Zayn win the Royal Rumble this year, and more. Live caller and live chat comments are mixed in throughout the show.
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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-6-2021), we flash back to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring PWTorch's Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani breaking down NXT New Year’s Evil, including Kyle O’Reilly vs. Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Xia Li & Boa’s debut, The Gargano Way, Gran Metalik vs. Santos Escobar, Damian Priest vs. Karrion Kross, and more.
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In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (1-6-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite “New Year’s Smash” featuring Kenny Omega vs. Fenix for the AEW World Title followed by a big angle with Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows and The Young Bucks, Hikaru Shida vs. Abadon with an AEW World Title match, Wardlow vs. Jake Hager, Jon Moxley speaks, Sting aligns further with Darby Allin against Team Taz, Young Bucks & SCU vs. The Acclaimed & TH2, Cody Rhodes vs. Matt Sydal with a top rope splash by Snoop Dogg, and more with live callers and emails.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including thoughts on the return of Randy Orton, the Ambulance Match, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, everyone aiming for Cody, Cody's strong face promo and Drew McIntyre's strong heel promo, Carmelo Hayes vs. Johnny Gargano, the success this week of filling three hours well, Matt Cardona coming to Smackdown, and much more with live chat and caller interaction.
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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-1-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers. They discussed that night's episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens, Big E vs. Baron Corbin, Carmella & Bayley vs. Bianca Belair & Sasha Banks, more Luke Harper/Brodie Lee references, and more with live callers.
Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 3, 2020 start to finish including the returns of John Morrison, Sheamus, and the Usos to kick off 2020 with a bang, The Fiend attacks Daniel Bryan, a surprise win for Dana Brooke in a women’s tag match, Mandy Rose-Otis courtship, the Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan exchange regarding the WWE Title and the Rumble and WrestleMania, and much more.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams to discuss MJF's victory promo and the list of all the challengers presenting themselves already, Willow Nightingale's big show-closing title win over Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley's fan support and where this is likely heading with the Death Riders, and everything in between plus some Signature Sidebars with live chat interactions throughout.
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