Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 1/25 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Final Rumble hype, Impact Wrestling calls fans “cast members,” Rock, Ross, Foley, Vince-Bret-Cena, more (73 min)

January 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-January 2010: 1/19 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: TNA […]

VIP AUDIO 1/24 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Fiend signs strap match contract in blood, Big E oddly has help oiling up his body, Lacey gets emotional, final Rumble hype and final clues and hints of possible winners (23 min)

January 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including The Fiend signing the strap match contract in blood, Big E oddly has help oiling […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – WKH – The News: Lots of AEW Dynamite vs. NXT on USA ratings notes, Raw rating, Lawler wins title this past weekend in main event, Lanny Poffo, Jake Roberts, Paul Orndorff, Tony Atlas, P.J. Black (16 min)

January 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: Lots of AEW Dynamite vs. NXT on USA ratings notes, Raw rating, Lawler wins title […]

VIP AUDIO 1/22 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Jericho Cruise episode, Pac vs. Moxley for no. 1 contendership, SCU vs. Page & Omega, Janela vs. MJF, MJF-Cody, Baker vs. Kelly, Jurassic Express vs. Jericho & Santana & Ortiz (21 min)

January 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the “Jericho Cruise” edition of AEW Dynamite start to finish including Pac vs. Jon Moxley for no. 1 contendership, SCU […]

VIP AUDIO 1/21 – WKH – The News: Punk talks Rumble on FS1 including his preference to win, Wednesday AEW vs. NXT preview and whose line-up is more compelling, ROH Las Vegas March dates, Smackdown rating (22 min)

January 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: C.M. Punk talks Royal Rumble on FS1’s “WWE Backstage” show including his preference on […]

VIP AUDIO 1/20 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Lana & Lashley vs. Rusev & Liv, Andrade vs. Mysterio in ladder match, Viking Raiders vs. Seth & Buddy, Heyman and Lesnar preview Rumble (34 min)

January 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Lana & Bobby Lashley vs. Rusev & Liv Morgan Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – WKH – The News: Should Statlander and Shida have any blame for train wreck tag last Wednesday? How about Brock wins Rumble and faces Wyatt? How about an NXT wrestler winning Rumble? AEW referee personalities? (23 min)

January 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the following news topics: Should Statlander and Shida have any blame for train wreck tag last Wednesday? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Linda says Vince may campaign for her in Senate race, TNA’s big surprise, Lashley-MMA, Triple H-Sheamus brings back Dusty Finish, Goldberg, Big Show comments on Shane (95 min)

January 18, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-January 2010: 1/14 Wade Keller Hotline – Impact Analysis: In-depth segment-by-segment […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Kane returns and interacts with Firefly Funhouse, Bryan drives Fiend under the ring, stips announced for key Rumble matches, Mandy ends up in Otis’s arms at ringside (20 min)

January 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Kane returns and interacts with Firefly Funhouse, Bryan drives Fiend under the ring, stips announced […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – WKH – The News: Options for Dark Order leader including Matt Hardy and even MJF? Could Punk’s music play at Rumble as a swerve? Should AEW introduce a secondary men’s singles title? Is Lesnar’s turning babyface? (21 min)

January 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: Options for Dark Order leader including Matt Hardy and even MJF? Could Punk’s music play […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: AEW extends TNT deal, then a full show rundown and analysis including Jericho spiking Moxley’s eye, Moxley vs. Guevara, DDP returns to the ring, terrible women’s tag, four-way tag (40 min)

January 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with the news of Rocky Johnson’s death and the AEW contract extension with TNT. Then a full show rundown and analysis […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – WKH – The News: AEW Dynamite and NXT on USA preview and ratings battle prediction, Raw ratings up against College Football Championship, analysis of key NWA Power and AEW Dark segments (24 min)

January 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the following news topics: AEW Dynamite and NXT on USA preview and ratings battle prediction, Raw ratings […]

VIP AUDIO 1/13 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including R-Truth cracks up Lesnar, Becky-Asuka hype, Seth gets a new follower, Lashley vs. Rusev, Fist Fight main event, more (33 min)

January 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including the Fist Fight main event, Buddy Murphy joining The Messiah of Raw, the […]

VIP AUDIO 1/12 – WKH – The News: Impact PPV main event results between Sami and Tessa, big ROH booking news, Marty Scurll’s future set, review of latest NXT on USA show (29 min)

January 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the following news topics: Impact Hard to Kill PPV results including the main event between Sami Calihan and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Raw vs. Impact analysis, Keller’s response to Russo’s 2,000 word essay reflecting on Raw-Impact battle, in-person report on Raw including backstage news (77 min)

January 11, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in early January 2010: 1/6 Wade Keller Hotline – More on Monday […]

VIP AUDIO 1/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sasha no-shows against Lacey, Usos and Reigns talk family, Rabbit hints at Fiend weakness, Morrison on Miz TV, Mandy apologizes to Otis, more (25 min)

January 10, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Sasha Banks no-shows against Lacey, Usos and Roman Reigns talk family, Rabbit hints at a […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – The News: In-depth look at key ratings metrics with AEW vs. NXT from last night plus updated seven-day-plus viewership data, plus SD segments, ROH on WM weekend, MLW line-up (21 min)

January 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the following news topics: An in-depth look at key ratings metrics with AEW vs. NXT from last […]

VIP AUDIO 1/8 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Moxley responding to Jericho’s offer, Omega & Page vs. Private Party, Riho vs. Statlander, Cody & Dustin vs. Lucha Bros. (39 min)

January 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Jon Moxley responding to Jericho’s offer, Kenny Omega & “Hangman” Page vs. Private […]

VIP AUDIO 1/7 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings big picture to end 2019 heading into 2020, how did Big Show surprise draw, AEW vs. NXT preview, NWA Power review including Aldis-Morton exchange (32 min)

January 8, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: Raw and Smackdown ratings big picture to end 2019 heading into 2020, how did […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Lesnar and Heyman with Rumble news, Rey vs. Andrade goes 20, Drew’s new demeanor, Big Show return, Wedding Follow-up (38 min)

January 7, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman with Rumble news, Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade goes […]

VIP AUDIO 1/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why is viewership still so much higher for Raw and Smackdown than Dynamite and NXT? How do you assess Shane McMahon’s 2016-2019 run? Should Lars Sullivan be brought back? (22 min)

January 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on a variety of topics including: Why is viewership still so much higher for Raw and Smackdown than […]

VIP AUDIO 1/4 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Backstage insights on first Impact on Monday night, plus analysis of Hogan’s and JBL’s comments on Raw vs. Impact battle, full buzz in the lead-up (128 min)

January 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-December 2009 and the start of January 2010: 12/29 Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 1/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode with the returns of the Usos, Sheamus, and Morrison, plus Reigns says he’s going after title if Bryan wins it at Rumble, Dana wins, Mandy-Otis (23 min)

January 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including the returns of John Morrison, Sheamus, and the Usos to kick off 2020 with a […]

VIP AUDIO 1/2 – WKH – 2019 Year-in-Review (pt. 2 of 2): A march through each weekly cover story headline in PWTorch Newsletter from start of AEW vs. NXT battle to Rise of The Fiend to WWE Draft to Seth’s heel turn (30 min)

January 3, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a march through each weekly cover story headline in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter from the start of AEW vs. […]