Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Did WWE make a mistake moving Becky to Raw after the Rock segment on Smackdown? How could Sheamus be best utilized now? Cody video a good sign? Can studio wrestling like the NWA be sustainable? (25 min)

October 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Did WWE make a mistake moving Becky to Raw after the Rock segment on Smackdown? How […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – WKH – News & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Smackdown viewership takes another big drop, then flashback WKH’s on Shane WWE departure, Bubba-Sabin incident, Nash, Booker T, Waltman, more (93 min)

October 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-October 2009: 10/20 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Shane McMahon […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bayley & Sasha on Miz TV, Reigns vs. Nakamura for IC Title, Shorty Gable’s newest name, Crown Jewel hype, Hogan appears (24 min)

October 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Bayley & Sasha Banks on Miz TV, Roman Reigns vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – WKH – The News: Wednesday night ratings including demographics and where they compare to other cable shows now, Smackdown IC Title match, Seth pulled from Crown Jewel match, Graves, Stardom (18 min)

October 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including the AEW vs. NXT Wednesday night ratings including tons of demographic details and where they […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Jericho vs. Darby Allin, Omega & Page vs. Mox & Pac, Riho vs. Britt Baker, Tag Tournament (28 min)

October 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full start-to-finish show rundown and analysis including Jericho vs. Darby Allin, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – WKH – The News: Bischoff out and Prichard in, Raw ratings good and bad including where AEW’s premiere outdrew them, AEW Dynamite’s announced main event tag, Crown Jewel line-up, WWE trade (19 min)

October 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including these topics: Eric Bischoff out and Bruce Prichard in as Smackdown Executive Director, the good […]

VIP AUDIO 10/14 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth burning down Firefly Funhouse, Draft Night 2, Becky vs. Charlotte, Roode & Ziggler vs. Viking Raiders, Fury-Strowman contract signing (36 min)

October 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Seth Rollins burning down the Firefly Funhouse, Draft Night 2 results including NBC […]

VIP AUDIO 10/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Isn’t it good NXT and AEW haven’t leaned on talking segments? Isn’t Jericho’s “bad creative” line too Russo-esque? Will WWE do brand-specific PPVs again? Reaction to Otto Wanz AWA Title win? (24 min)

October 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Isn’t it good NXT and AEW haven’t leaned on talking segments? Isn’t Jericho’s “bad creative” […]

VIP AUDIO 10/12 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Reviews of Raw and Impact, plus death of Capt. Lou Albano, WWE survey, Foley’s new venture, Cornette critiques Russo, Kennedy, Nash, Flair, more (75 min)

October 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-October 2009: 10/12 Wade Keller Hotline – Impact Analysis: Repetitive Finishes, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/11 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Draft announcements by Stephanie with cartoonish War Room celebrations, Bayley snaps, Reigns vs. Seth, Lesnar & Heyman, more (24 min)

October 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the WWF Draft announcements by Stephanie McMahon with cartoonish War Room celebrations, Bayley […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – WKH – The News: WWE Draft details released, AEW vs. NXT Week 2 ratings battle perspective, NXT TV review, NXT’s strategy so far and suggestion on augmenting it (41 min)

October 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news with a preview of the WWE Draft including lots of details released by WWE today, tons […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Jericho establishing his Inner Circle faction, Darby vs. Havoc for a title shot, Bucks vs. Private Party in tourney match, Mox vs. Spears (35 min)

October 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full start-to-finish show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho establishing his Inner Circle faction, Darby Allin vs. Jimmy Havoc […]

VIP AUDIO 10/8 – WKH – The News: First impressions of two new Tuesday debuts for AEW Dark and NWA Power studio show, plus Raw ratings, reason to expect AEW to increase lead over NXT this week, Dynamite and NXT previews (30 min)

October 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news with first impressions of the two new Tuesday night series debuts for AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 10/7 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Tyson Fury-Braun Strowman angle, Lana gets in bed with Lashley, Hell in a Cell fallout, Crown Jewel hype, Miz TV with Becky & Charlotte (31 min)

October 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the Tyson Fury-Braun Strowman angle, Miz TV with Becky Lynch and Charlotte, Lana […]

VIP AUDIO 10/6 – WKH – PPV Review: WWE Hell in a Cell full results, match analysis, announcing critique, star ratings including controversial Hell in a Cell ending, two strong opening matches, mid-card filler (29 min)

October 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed rundown of WWE’s Hell in a Cell with full results, match analysis, and star ratings including controversial Hell […]

VIP AUDIO 10/5 – WKH – The News & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Smackdown Viewership, New Weekly AEW Show Announced, 205 Live Cancelled, plus three Hotline from October 2009 on Raw, Smackdown, TNA (68 min)

October 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-September 2009: 10/2 Wade Keller Hotline – TNA Impact: Analysis of […]

VIP AUDIO 10/4 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Brock-Kofi, Velasquez, Becky-Rock-Corbin, Legends in Attendance, new look and feel, new announce team, Bray-Seth, more (33 min)

October 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including The Rock-Baron Corbin-Becky Lynch, the quick finish of Brock Lesnar vs. Kofi Kingston, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – WKH – The News: AEW vs. NXT Ratings Battle Week One Results with tons of fascinating metrics also comparing AEW to SD and Raw in key demos, plus NXT on USA review (34 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news with a big focus on the AEW vs. NXT Ratings Battle Week One Results with […]

VIP AUDIO 10/2 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the surprise debut at the end, the production values, crowd energy, booking strategy, first impressions, match quality, more (39 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full start-to-finish show rundown and analysis including the surprise debut at the end of Jake Hager, the production values, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/01 – WKH – The News: Thoughts on today’s Tony Kahn interview and Cody’s media conference call, The Rock’s affect on SD tickets, NXT on USA preview, Total Bellas season premiere with Ronda, Sonya, Nia, Carmella, more (38 min.)

October 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including my thoughts on my two-and-a-half hour Tony Khan interview, a walk through […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Flair and Hogan on Miz TV, Lashley makes out Lana in front of Rusev, Lesnar beats down Rey and Dominick, more (40 min.)

October 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the introduction of Vic Joseph, Did Maddin, and Jerry Lawler as an announce […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – WKH – The News: Setting the table for the week ahead, is Punk a dark horse to steal headlines, Brandi and Cody talk social media, African-American representation, and women in executive roles, more (30 min)

September 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including setting the table for the week ahead, is Punk a dark horse […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Raw review with Triple H making fun of comic book readers, Jericho pointing out three young WWE wrestlers needing to step it up, Cena on Bryan, Raw Rating, Rock, more (67 min)

September 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-September 2009: 9/28 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: Final hype for […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should Cruiserweight Title and 205 Live wrestlers be merged into NXT? Can wrestlers help elevate each other with matches anymore? What is best case scenario for Kofi-Lesnar next Friday and beyond? AEW streaming service? (20 min)

September 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should Cruiserweight Title and 205 Live wrestlers be merged into NXT? Can wrestlers help elevate […]