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May 26 Episode
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is back on the “Steve Austin Show” podcast, this time the “Unleashed” adult version of the show.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wade Keller joins Steve to talk about the WWE brand split and Smackdown’s move to live TV on Tuesday nights. What will each show look like? Which talent will headline which show, who will be featured where, what does this mean for the NXT roster, and how will the announcing teams play into the new programming?? Plus, they discuss the timing of Cody Rhodes release and what his future may hold, AJ Style’s lack of wins, Sasha Banks’ concussion, Ric Flair & Charlotte’s awkward promo on RAW, Bray Wyatt, and the plight of Roman Reigns.
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May 3 Episode
Wade Keller returned to the “Steve Austin Show” podcast discussing WWE’s Payback PPV following WrestleMania.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wade Keller returns to break down the WWE “Payback” PPV with Steve, and wow! This analysis and review just might surprise you! First up, Enzo & Big Cass and the latest on Enzo’s concussion injury! Steve spoke to him after it happened, and you’ll hear what Enzo told him. Then, it’s on to Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Did they really have a main event worthy match in the second position on the card? And what about Charlotte and Natalya, and Ric Flair and Bret Hart?! Music speaks almost as loudly as these two women did in the match! Skills. Chris Jericho & Dean Ambrose delivered the unexpected, and maybe just maybe, The Miz laid down one the best matches of his career. You’ll also get some thoughts on the McMahon show down, Ziggler’s job, and the match between A.J. Styles and Roman Reigns.
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March 15
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is back on the “Steve Austin Show” podcast discussing the “Roadblock” WWE Network special.
FULL PODCAST RECAP AT PWPODCASTS.COM
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wade Keller & Steve Austin have plenty to say about the WWE “Roadblock” PPV. They’re breaking down the matches, and offering up commentary on what worked (Chris Jericho’s promo) and what didn’t (New Day’s “Booty-O’s” cereal); what they really liked (Triple H vs. Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn’s entrance music) and what they thought was just okay (Natalya’s submission hold). They’re also talking production value, the importance of the referee, the art of selling and good storytelling, and why all the young wrestlers in the back shoulda been taking copious notes during the Triple H clinic.
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February 23
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is back on the “Steve Austin Show” podcast discussing the Fast Lane PPV.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wade Keller is back to dissect the Fastlane PPV with Steve, and there seems to be a theme to this one, but not necessarily one that WWE was going for… can you say #NoSell? What about #CuriousFinish? Or maybe #QuestionableFiller? How ’bout a plain ole #WTF? There were some high notes too, a favorite match, some damn fine mic work, and a definite #POP in the building. But who are all the favorable comments for? Dean Ambrose? Roman Reigns? Chris Jericho? Brock Lesnar? The Wyatt Family? Edge and Christian? Sasha Banks? Charlotte and Ric Flair? Goldust and R-Truth?
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February 16
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is back on the “Steve Austin Show” podcast discussing hot topics in wrestling.
– FULL RECAP of the episode at PWPodcasts.com.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wade Keller returns to talk about Daniel Bryan’s retirement, Titus O’Neil’s suspension and whether or not race had anything to do with the decision, the debut & subsequent booking of A.J. Styles, and all the injuries that have decimated the WWE lineup, and what it means for the road to WrestleMania 32 in Texas. Who will take on Triple H? Will it be Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, or Brock Lesnar? And what about The Undertaker? What does The Rock’s return mean for Roman Reigns, and how should Kevin Owens be utilized? And then there’s the whole question of “Baywatch” and someone falling off a surfboard, and being eaten by a Great White shark… what?!?
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December Appearance – Official Episode Description: Wade Keller of PWTorch.com fame breaks down the WWE “TLC” Pay-Per-View with Steve Austin. Hear their take on the Usos opening match, Lana & Rusev, Ryback, Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger, the eight-man tag team elimination match & why Bubba Ray Dudley was the key to it all, Ric Flair’s appearance, Charlotte & Paige, and Sheamus vs Roman Reigns. Steve also has a special shout-out for Triple H & Stephanie McMahon, and a prediction for what might happen at WrestleMania 32 in Texas.
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NOVEMBER 25
PWTorch editor Wade Keller returned to the “Steve Austin Show” podcast this week for a discussion of Survivor Series, WWE injuries, and big picture topics in pro wrestling. The episode was recorded for the “Unleashed” adult version of Austin’s podcast.
The Official Episode Description: Wade Keller of PWTorch joins Steve Austin to talk pro-wrestling” and “sports entertainment.” They’re also discussing Survivor Series, the “this is awesome” chant, the art & selling of cheating, who was “guilty of OC” on Sunday night, Cesaro’s injury, Bray Wyatt’s promo style, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Sasha Banks, and the suspension of disbelief!
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NOVEMBER 12
PWTorch editor Wade Keller returned to the “Steve Austin Show” for a “State of the Union” on pro wrestling. This time, Austin and Keller were “Unleashed” in the adult version of Austin’s podcast at PodcastOne.com.
The Official Episode Description: “Wade Keller from PWTorch.com returns to do a “State Of The Pro-Wrestling Nation” with Steve Austin! They’re covering Seth Rollins’s injury & the impact it’ll have on the Royal Rumble and WM32; John Cena’s time off from WWE; Alberto Del Rio’s return & angle with Zeb Colter; Raw’s recent ratings; and the overall presentation of the pro-wrestling product. They’re also talking Ronda Rousey’s upcoming fight vs. Holly Holm!”
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