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RECAP AND REVIEW: Notsam Wrestling Podcast with Wade Keller on the history of Survivor Series, the predatory moves used by the WWF, the origins of the Pro Wrestling Torch, why an interview with Vince McMahon fell through

November 29, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Notsam Wrestling Podcast Episode 213: Wade Keller talks Wrestling Newsletter History, Survivor Series, Release Date: November 22nd, 2018 Recap by: James Hayes DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD From New York, Sam Roberts welcome you to the show! Sam wishes all of us a Happy Thanksgiving! On the show today is Wade Keller. Wade gets into several things like Vince McMahon, how […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Truth and Consequences – The Dirt Sheets vs. Vince Russo on what Vince finds unethical about wrestling journalists, how he defines a mark, Dixie Carter offering a “bounty” for a mole, how he could take WWE’s ratings back to Attitude Era levels

November 27, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Truth with Consequences – The Dirt Sheets Vs. Vince Russo Release date: November 25, 2018 Recap by: Caitlin Lavelle DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN DOWNLOAD In this episode of Truth With Consequences, Matt Koon & Vince Russo attempt to dissect the reasons behind and history of Russo’s conflicts with ‘dirt sheet writers’, including Dave Meltzer, Wade Keller, Bryan Alvarez & Bruce […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Interview Friday with Kevin Eck on why Zack Ryder’s push didn’t last, Vince McMahon’s heel-face philosophy and who he blamed SummerSlam 2013 on, WrestleMania card predictions

November 25, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Release Date: November 16, 2018 Recap by: Caitlin Lavelle DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Kevin Eck wrote for WWE for about three years, from the Summer of 2011 to the Summer of 2014. He says some of the most memorable storylines that he was part of were the rise of CM Punk, the rise of […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday with Austin Aries on his promos leading up to Bound for Glory, what makes a match good, a definitive moment early in his career, his WWE run, the promoter who owes him $200

October 18, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Interview Friday Release Date: 10/12/18 Run Time: 1:09:10 Recap By: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Intro: Austin Aries just before BFG. Opponent will be Johnny Impact and they got into an exchange that got heated. Johnny Impact vs. Aries and crossing a line Wade says the hype for Austin vs. Impact has been fun […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast: Interview Friday with Shane Helms on All In’s lasting impact, how he got started as an agent, who the heel and face agents were in WWE, 3-Count’s massive heat and working with Tank Abbott

October 15, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: 10/05/18 Run Time: 1:33:28 Recap By: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Thoughts on All-In Shane thinks All-In was an awesome and monumental event. It shows what can be done when people work hard, think outside the box and bust their a**es. He takes his hats of to the Bucks […]

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Wade Keller on wrestling journalism, how to make Nakamura vs. A.J. STyles feel like a dream match, The Fabulous Moolah controversy, what match should main event WrestleMania? (Ep. 177)

March 15, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: March 15, 2018 Guest: Wade Keller Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Wade wants to see more about Asuka and Nakamura’s personalities. Sam thinks Cena vs Undertaker should main event WrestleMania 34. Wade thinks WWE stepped in it by creating the Fabulous Moolah battle royal. Sam is excited […]

QUICK QUOTES: Problematic booking on Smackdown discussed on the WKPWP

January 24, 2018 Jeff Rush

On today’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett joined Wade in breaking down last night’s episode of Smackdown Live. The two opened the show by taking Smackdown’s writers to task for what they perceive as confusing, ineffectual booking of the main event angle: WK: “How were we supposed to feel about AJ Styles, Kevin Owens […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Wade Keller and Konnan on the difficulty of working as a babyface today, where Rey Mysterio Jr. ranks for greatest Luchadores, what it’s been like at recent Impact tapings, Clash of Champions recap

December 22, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Ross Report Release Date: December 20, 2017 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro This week, Wade Keller from the Pro Wrestling Torch will be on to discuss the Clash Of Champions, the ROH pay per view and noteworthy news. Additionally, Konnan will be on the show, who Jim calls one of the most creative […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast w/ James Storm on his 15 year run in TNA, his memories of being in WCW, the advice Curt Hennig gave him, the one fault of A.J. Styles (Part 1)

December 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Release Date: December 1, 2017 Guest: James Storm Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: James Storm was in WCW Before his run in WCW, James installed security systems for Brinks Home Security. James once cut the Undertakers lawn The belt EC3 used to whip James Storm was Jeff Jarrett’s James […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast w/ X-Pac (Pt. 2) on his Montreal Screwjob conspiracy theory, if The Undertaker should wrestle again, how involved is Vince McMahon with the current product?

November 30, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – “X-Pac” Sean Waltman Release Date: November 24th, 2017 Guest: “X-Pac” Sean Waltman Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: The Montreal Screwjob was 20 years ago this week. Sean’s comments about the Survivor Series Montreal Screwjob “It turned Bret into a Martyr.” With Brian James taking over Smackdown Live! There are […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday w/ Sean Waltman (Part 1) on the WWE style, working safely, how wrestling fans have evolved and more

November 21, 2017 Jeff Rush

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: November 17, 2017 Guest: “X-Pac” Sean Waltman Recap by: Jason “Mr. Wheenus” Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: Sean’s favorite performer right now is Kazuchika Okada. Sean just put out an interview on his podcast “X-Pac 123” with Billy Corgan. Sean still wrestles regularly, just had a match in […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday w/ Dave Lagana (Part 2) on what will separate the NWA from WWE, their business model and goals, his experience in TNA

November 13, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: November 10, 2017 Guest: Dave Lagana Recap by: Jason “Mr. Wheenus” Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: Vince McMahon gave his blessings for the Jericho v. Omega match happening in NJPW. Dave wants everything “from the ropes out” in the NWA to be real, he would consider that a […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Big Cass and Wade Keller: when Cass will return, what he wants to accomplish, State of Wrestling on Emma in the indy scene, Under Siege, Shane turning? (Ep. 158)

November 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast (Ep. 158) Release Date: November 2, 2017 Guest: Big Cass and Wade Keller Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Big Cass is training with John Cena’s trainer. Big Cass believes he will return after WrestleMania 34. Sam and Wade think Emma will do well on the independent scene. Wade hated […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast w/ Ted DiBiase on his new documentary, the grueling life of being a wrestler on the road, why his son left the business

October 31, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: October 27, 2017 Guest: “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: The Price of Fame will begin showing Nov. 7th, 2017. The company that made God’s not Dead I & II helped with Ted DiBiase’s movie. Ted says JBL was just a […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast w/ Jim Ross on the differences between WWE and NJPW announcing, his thoughts on Sting’s full potential, classic Road Warrior Hawk interview

October 24, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: October 20, 2017 Guest: Jim Ross Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: Jim calls out Bill Watts for not being open and honest with talent or members of his staff during the late ’80s, Vince McMahon being the complete opposite. One night after Raw, Vince said […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast: Interview Friday w/ Jim Ross on his new book, how announcing has evolved over the years, working with a blind color commentator

October 15, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: October 13, 2017 Guest: Jim Ross Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: JR did not take an advance from the publishers on the book, he wanted a bigger share of the profit on the sales because he believes so much in his book. Quotes from Slobberknocker […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Raven Effect on drinking before matches in ECW, John Candy: good midcarder, classic Bobby Heenan story, the strange situation where Sandman was pondering quantum physics

August 8, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Raven Effect Air date: 08/7/17 Recap By: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Specialist DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Noteworthy items: – Discussion on Jerry Lawler getting weirder over the years. – Raven discussing drug and drinking culture in ECW. – Classic Bobby Heenan story involving public exposure. – Chad Damiani reflects on his relationship with Lee Marshall. – Crazy anecdotes ABOUT sandman’s […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Interview Friday w/ Stan Hansen and J.J. Dillon – How Hansen found wrestling, meeting Bruiser Brody, working in Japan, refusing to drop the AWA Title

August 2, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Air date: July 28, 2017 Recap by: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Specialist DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories – The deal Stan made with himself when he decided to get into wrestling. – The first time Hansen met Bruiser Brody. – Hilarious story of Bruiser Brody pretending to be a model employee when breaking into […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Raven Effect w/ Wade Keller: Wade discusses his relationship with Dave Meltzer, Jerry Lawler’s Legacy, Raven’s MMA ambition, Hansen-Vader, Tango & Cash

August 1, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Raven Effect Air date: 07/31/17 Recap By: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Specialist DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: -Raven thinks Jerry Lawler is the greatest worker of all-time. -Raven was once pulled over while in a car with Lawler. The cop let them go as soon as he saw Lawler. -The biggest compliment Raven has received is when people would […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Wade Keller on why the Jason Jordan storyline could be a good thing, if Brock Lesnar should return to UFC, is it time for a Shield reunion? (Ep. 143)

July 22, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: July 20, 2017 Guest: Wade Keller Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Sam Roberts will be part of the Battleground Kick Off Show. Wade Keller believes Samoa Joe’s booking has been a summer highlight. Wade believes the Jason Jordan angle could be good for him. Sam believes cancelling Talking Smack is […]

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