Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – WKH – The News: Announcing shake-ups on Raw and Smackdown, NXT on USA ratings in week two with key comparisons and metrics, season finale ratings for Raw and Smackdown, Cereal Boxes, more (21 min)

September 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including announcing shake-ups on Raw and Smackdown, NXT on USA ratings in week […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – WKH – NXT Review: Full show rundown and analysis of live USA Network show including Riddle vs. Dane for title shot next week, Kushida mystery partners, Keith Lee vs. Dijakovic (22 min)

September 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of USA Network including Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dane for an NXT Title shot […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including McMahon-Owens legal summit, Roman bonds with Bryan, Sasha attacks Becky, Kofi Kingston talks Brock, more (20 min)

September 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the Shane McMahon-Kevin Owens legal summit, Roman Reigns bonds with Daniel Bryan, Sasha […]

VIP AUDIO 9/23 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including The Fiend, Seth vs. Braun, Gable vs. Corbin in KOTR rematch, Hogan getting booed, Fatal Five-way, Becky speaks about Sasha in HIAC, more (31 min)

September 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including a lot more of The Fiend, Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman, Chad Gable […]

VIP AUDIO 9/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Antonio Brown an XFL candidate? Why are WWE wrestlers so formulaically nicknamed? Is advertising the legends for Smackdown on Fox going to backfire? Are wrestling belts getting worse? Fiend as Champ? (18 min)

September 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is Antonio Brown an XFL candidate? Why are WWE wrestlers so formulaically nicknamed? Is advertising the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/21 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Raw review with Cedric the Entertainer, Cena talks about men in underwear, Ed Ferrara replaces Cornette in TNA, Colt’s tryout, Bret’s potential return, Linda campaign (69 min)

September 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-September 2009: 9/21 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Review: So […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Pros and cons of NXT switching hour two into the USA Network slot? What was best and worst aspect of NXT’s two hour debut? How about New Day turning heel on Brock on Oct. 4? (22 min)

September 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Pros and cons of NXT switching hour two into the USA Network slot? What was […]

VIP AUDIO 9/19 – WKH – The News: Key details in NXT on USA initial rating, Raw & SD ratings, Omega says NXT guys are dark match guys on AEW, latest on AEW Dynamite and hype (29 min)

September 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including key details in NXT on USA initial rating, Raw and Smackdown ratings, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/18 – WKH – NXT Review: Full show rundown and analysis of USA Network live premiere including Velveteen vs. Roderick, Riddle vs. Dane, what did we learn about NXT’s strategy and booking DNA (39 min)

September 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of USA Network live premiere including Velveteen Dream vs. Roderick Strong, Matt Riddle vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 9/17 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Brock shows up and challenges Kofi, Bryan addresses Rowan situation, KO sues Shane, Charlotte vs. Sasha (21 min)

September 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Brock Lesnar shows up and challenges Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan addresses Erick Rowan […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including King of the Ring finals, another legend taken out by The Fiend, R-Truth gets tour from Jacobs, Seth vs. Roode, more (25 min)

September 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the King of the Ring finals between Chad Gable and Baron Corbin, another […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – WKH – PPV Review: Clash of Champions full results, match analysis, announcing critique, star ratings including Seth-Braun, Bayley-Charlotte, Becky-Sasha, Kofi-Orton, Roman-Rowan, more (29 min)

September 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed rundown of WWE’s Clash of Champions PPV including match details and finishes, plus critiques of the content of […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Goldberg disses Hogan, Linda for Senate, Cena finds stride in his promos, Trush returns, Batista’s big announcement, Jericho, Bischoff, Hogan, Styles, Hardys (77 min)

September 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-September 2009: 9/14 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: Batista’s big […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – WKH – PPV Preview: Clash of Champions match by match preview with a look at options for finishes, the pros and cons of various outcomes, and what will be revealed by the actual outcomes (32 min)

September 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an in-depth preview of WCW Clash of Champions, walking through it match by match with a look at options for […]

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – WKH – The News: Impact upgrading to AXS TV next month, Raw & SD ratings and comparisons to Fox’s current viewership, AEW’s Instagram follower tracking and what it indicates if anything (24 min)

September 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including Impact moving to AXS TV next month, Raw & SD ratings and comparisons […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How long will 24/7 Title last? Can NXT compete against AEW with its current format? Does today’s wrestling need more Jesse Ventura-types? Plus Jericho, The Fiend (24 min)

September 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: If AEW succeeds, is Chris Jericho in the conversation for Greatest Of All-Time? Is The […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final hype for Clash of Champions, Kofi-Orton brawl, Reigns-Rowan brawl, the Destruction of KO’s character, Undertaker, more (33 min)

September 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the final hype for Clash of Champions, a Kofi Kingston-Randy Orton brawl, a […]

VIP AUDIO 9/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Stone Cold’s return to MSG for Seth-Braun contract signing, Charlotte & Becky vs. Bayley & Sasha, Cedric’s big night, Corbin-Joe-Ricochet (33 min)

September 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s return to MSG for Seth Rollins-Braun Strowman contract signing, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should NXT or AEW stay away from squash matches or embrace them? What can the NWA weekly studio show to stand out? Should Impact strictly enforce contracts? (25 min)

September 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should NXT or AEW stay away from squash matches or embrace them? What can the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Bob Barker on Raw, Punk-Lita romance, Mr. Kennedy free agent, O’Haire arrested, Hogan & Bischoff’s next project, Triple H, more (73 min)

September 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late September 2009: 9/7 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: Bob […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Cody getting AEW Title shot an ominous sign or logical next move? Should Excalibur keep wearing a mask on TNT? Should NXT reintroduce all its characters on USA? Plus Rousey, Jungle Boy, Bayley-Sasha (23 min)

September 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is Cody getting AEW Title shot an ominous sign or logical next move? Should Excalibur […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Does Andrade have a higher ceiling than Alberto Del Rio? Will NXT vs. AEW lead to expanded fanbase overall? Was Pac best replacement for Mox at All Out? Burnout? (22 min)

September 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Does Andrade have a higher ceiling than Alberto Del Rio? Will NXT vs. AEW lead […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – WKH – The News: Next Roster Draft expected in October, Creative Team Assignment Changes headed into October, Moxley vs. Omega official, Starrcast IV set, ratings news on Raw, AEW, Austin, more (19 min)

September 4, 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 expected hard roster split for WWE in October, WWE Creative Team assignment […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s first heel promo, Orton-Kofi angle, Rowan-Bryan-Roman development, King of the Ring surprise, women’s tag, more (23 min)

September 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Bayley’s first heel promo, the latest Randy Orton-Kofi Kingston angle, a major Erick […]