Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including The Elite try to prove they’re still Elite in main event six-man tag, Hangman Page rebuffs celebration invite, Jericho’s offer to Mox anted up, more (41 min)

January 2, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho’s offer to Jon Moxley, Hangman Page rebuffing The Elite’s show-closing celebration, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – WKH – 2019 Year-in-Review (pt. 1 of 2): A march through each weekly cover story headline in PWTorch Newsletter from AEW launch to Becky-Ronda-Charlotte developments to Superstar Shake-up & Wildcard Rule (26 min)

January 1, 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 AEW launch to Becky-Ronda-Charlotte […]

VIP AUDIO 12/30 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Lana-Lashley wedding, Orton injury swerve, Seth & AOP, Samoa Joe & KO, Charlotte promo, Street Profits vs. OC (38 min)

December 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including the Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding, the Randy Orton injury swerve, more with the Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 12/28 – WKH – SD Rating & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: TNA prepares to go head-to-head with Raw with Hogan and Bischoff, Mike Tyson, Bret Hart back with WWE, radical proposal for TNA, Ross update, Jericho, Flair-Hogan (130 min)

December 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-December 2009: 12/21 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Ross updates […]

VIP AUDIO 12/27 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Bryan vs. Miz vs. Corbin stretched into three segments, Rumble Fiend challenger determined, New Year’s Day Fox match announced, lots of women’s segments (23 min)

December 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan vs. Miz vs. King Corbin stretched into three segments, the Royal Rumble Fiend challenger determined, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/26 – WKH – The News: NWA Power reaction including Tim Storm’s standout promo and Nick Aldis-Nick Bockwinkel comparison, plus WWE MSG match report including surprise title change, Smackdown preview (20 min)

December 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: NWA Power reaction including Tim Storm’s standout promo and a Nick Aldis-Nick Bockwinkel comparison along with […]

VIP AUDIO 12/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Which NXT heel and which NXT babyface would be good fit for Cena at WrestleMania? Is Cena missing 2019 PPV a landmark moment? Is WWE damaging PPV equity with flat finishes? (21 min)

December 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Which NXT heel and which NXT babyface would be a good fit for Cena at WrestleMania? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – WKH – The News & NXT Review: Smackdown key demo ratings below year-ago numbers, Raw ratings for pre-taped show including Rey-Seth U.S. Title match, results and review of AEW Dark, NXT notes (20 min)

December 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: WWE Smackdown key demo ratings below year-ago numbers, Raw ratings for pre-taped show including Rey-Seth U.S. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Rey Mysterio defending against Seth, Joe stands up to AOP, Becky-Asuka, Aleister-Murphy, Drew, KO, more (34 min)

December 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Rey Mysterio defending his U.S. Title against Seth Rollins, Samoa Joe stands up […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? Should AEW follow the pattern of MASH in terms of main characters? Revisiting Becky’s Raw sit-down promo (27 min)

December 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/21 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Punk rips Hogan, rant about Dennis Miller on Raw, Slammys, most absurd Impact episode ever, digs at “the sheets,” Bret’s return to WWE, Ross-WWE, more (144 min)

December 22, 2019

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-December 2009: 12/14 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis including […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode with the Legos, a ham, and Lacey’s daughter snarling at Sasha, plus Bryan addresses his absence and impact of his new look, Rumble title match announcement (25 min)

December 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan addressing the crowd and teaming with The Miz, three women’s matches, a Miracle […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – WKH – The News & NXT Review: NXT pulls ahead in more ratings metrics this week, suggested changes for AEW in two weeks, full review of big NXT episode with Baszler-Ripley, Cole-Balor (29 min)

December 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at NXT pulling ahead in more ratings metrics this week, then some suggested changes for AEW in two […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. Bucks, Dark Order angle, Omega-Page tension, Statlander vs. Baker, more (31 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. The Young Bucks, a show-closing Dark […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – WKH – The News: AEW and NXT preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere of NWA Power, AEW Dark notes and critique, Raw rating, more (21 min)

December 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: AEW and NXT preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere […]

VIP AUDIO 12/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth & AOP, Styles vs. Orton, Humberto vs. Ricochet in Gauntlet Match, Lana & Lashley, Becky sit-down promo, more (28 min)

December 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Seth Rollins & AOP, A.J. Styles vs. Randy Orton, Humberto Carrillo vs. Ricochet […]

VIP AUDIO 12/15 – WKH – On-Site WWE TLC PPV Review: Full results and in-person observations including Bryan’s return, Reigns-Corbin, New Day-Revival, Black-Murphy, Charlotte & Becky-Kabuki Warriors, Miz-Bray (46 min)

December 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an on-site WWE TLC PPV Review including full results and in-person observations for Daniel Bryan’s return, Roman Reigns-Baron Corbin, New […]

VIP AUDIO 12/14 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Hogan’s bold prediction on Impact vs. Raw battle on Monday, DX-JeriShow hype, Raw review, Lashley and Lesnar MMA news, much more (84 min)

December 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to two Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-December 2009: 12/7 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis: Thoughts on […]

VIP AUDIO 12/13 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode where Monroe’s crib filled with Firefly Funhouse dolls, plus more TLC hype, Corbin vs. Kofi, Heavy Machinery vs. Nakamura & Cesaro, more (23 min)

December 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including the hype for TLC including Roman Reigns “unleashed,” Baron Corbin vs. Kofi Kingston for the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – WKH – The News: AEW and NXT tie in total viewership, making sense of caveats, demos, and a deep look at minute-by-minute trends, plus review of NXT TV results (19 min)

December 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: AEW and NXT tie in total viewership, making sense […]

VIP AUDIO 12/11 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Santana & Ortiz vs. Bucks, Jericho’s offer to Mox, MJF promo, Omega & Page tension, Swole debut, Darby helps Cody, more (33 min)

December 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Santana & Ortiz vs. The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho’s offer to Mox, MJF […]

VIP AUDIO 12/10 – WKH – The News: Cody interview highlights, Raw and SD ratings, Wellness Policy suspensions, Wednesday night AEW and NXT previews, MJF promo and other AEW Dark thoughts (18 min)

December 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: Cody interview highlights, Raw and SD ratings, Wellness Policy suspensions, Wednesday […]

VIP AUDIO 12/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Rusev-Lana divorce segment, Rey vs. Styles, Becky and Charlotte agree to team, Seth officially turns on KO (33 min)

December 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown including the Rusev-Lana-Bobby Lashley divorce segment, Seth Rollins reveals his AOP alliance and attacks Kevin Owens, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE hold social media training for all personnel after a bad few months? How about Ciampa win the 24/7 Title? How can Smackdown & Raw beat NXT & AEW in ratings? Angle claims? (26 min)

December 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should WWE hold social media training for all personnel after a bad few months? How […]