Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 6/22 – WKH: Sean Waltman joins Keller & Powell for special 10 Yrs Ago Hotline breaking down Raw for 90 minutes, plus reason Trump angle was dropped after a week (109 min)

June 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to a pair of Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in June 2009: 6/23 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: […]

VIP AUDIO 6/20 – WKH – The News: Lars update, UK viewership news for both WWE and AEW, what WWE’s top stars named in press release might indicate, Raw and Smackdown ratings, ROH, Nikki update (17 min)

June 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news this week including a Lars Sullivan injury update, UK viewership news for both WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 6/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could NXT go head-to-head with AEW? Should AEW run stadium show opposite WrestleMania? Shouldn’t WWE just merge titles now? Could Asuka unseat Shayna Baszler? (18 min)

June 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could NXT go head-to-head with AEW? Should AEW run stadium show opposite WrestleMania? Shouldn’t […]

VIP AUDIO 6/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth & Kofi vs. KO & Sami, Miz & Truth team again, Bryan on commentary, Bayley on A Moment of Bliss, Stomping Grounds hype (22 min)

June 19, 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 & Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Miz & […]

VIP AUDIO 6/17 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Stomping Grounds hype, Firefly Funhouse, Seth bashing people with chairs, Bryan vs. Seth, New Day visit, Corbin’s special ref (40 min)

June 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Stomping Grounds PPV hype, a new significant Firefly Funhouse, Seth Rollins bashing people […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could Matt Hardy be a good 24/7 champion after R-Truth? Does WWE have an effective heel for Reigns to beat to become champion? How long would Raw need to be great to bring viewers back? (18 min)

June 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could Matt Hardy be a good 24/7 champion after R-Truth? Does WWE have an […]

VIP AUDIO 6/15 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Donald Trump buys Raw, WWE stock takes a hit, Misawa death fan reaction, Jeff Hardy on Twitter, Hogan family circus, Ratings, Gerald Brisco health scare (68 min)

June 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 the third week of June 2009: 6/15 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP AUDIO 6/14 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Can WWE ratings ever rebound? What would it take for viewers to return to WWE? Is AEW going to help or hurt WWE’s attempts to regain lost viewers? (24 min)

June 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Can WWE ratings ever rebound? What would it take for viewers to return to […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE have more structure to whether wrestlers move up or down the card? Did Moxley’s savvy exit from WWE stem from his indy experience? Next NXT female heel after Baszler? (26 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Should WWE have more structure to whether wrestlers move up or down the card? […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings near lowest ever, Batista criticizes WWE creative process and talks Triple H and non-wrestler influence behind the scenes, Crusher statue, AEW, MLW, ROH Best in the World (21 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news this week including Raw and Smackdown ratings near lowest ever, reaction to an interview […]

VIP AUDIO 6/11 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Miz running a gauntlet to get to Shane, Truth locked in a crate headed to L.A., New Day back together in action, Bayley vs. Nikki, more (24 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Miz running a gauntlet to get to Shane McMahon, R-Truth locked in a […]

VIP AUDIO 6/10 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shane celebration, Revival tag title win, Firefly Funhouse, Heyman insinuates or doesn’t insinuate, 24/7 Elevator Bonding (39 min)

June 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Shane McMahon’s celebration, The Revival tag title win, Firefly Funhouse, Paul Heyman insinuates […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is it time for Undertaker to retire? Is Shane McMahon on course to win a World Title this year? Can statistics really work in pro wrestling? How did Vince overlook Tyler Breeze so long? (18 min)

June 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Is it time for Undertaker to retire? Is Shane McMahon on course to win […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw Review, what WWE’s top Raw priority should be that summer, Punk, Batista, Foley, Undertaker, Hogan, Ratings, Raw Ratings, more (84 min)

June 9, 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 the second week of June 2009: 6/8 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – WKH – PPV Review: WWE Super Showdown full detailed rundown, star ratings, analysis including Goldberg-Undertaker, 50 Man Battle Royal, Kofi-Ziggler, Lesnar’s MITB run-in, more (34 min)

June 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his detailed report on WWE Super Showdown which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and streamed on WWE Network. He […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings for Goldberg, Taker, Lesnar cash-in tease, plus Eli Drake announcement, Bully Ray controversy, Impact special this weekend, Moxley, more (21 min)

June 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news this week including Raw and Smackdown ratings for Goldberg, Undertaker, and Brock Lesnar cash-in […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What is AEW’s ceiling and could it overtake WWE on the horizon? Does AEW need announcing that calls the innovative and newer moves by their names? What was up with Jericho’s physique? (23 min)

June 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: What is AEW’s ceiling and could it overtake WWE on the horizon? Does AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Undertaker-Goldberg face-off, Kofi-Ziggler, Shane-Reigns, 24/7 Title change under the ring, Bliss, more (31 min)

June 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Undertaker-Goldberg face-off, Kofi Kingston-Dolph Ziggler, Shane McMahon-Roman Reigns, the 24/7 Title change under […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final Super Showdown hype, Undertaker promo, Lesnar bait & switch and Seth beatdown, 24/7 shenanigans, Triple H-Orton, Lashley-Braun (31 min)

June 4, 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 Super Showdown hype, Undertaker promo, another Brock Lesnar bait & switch […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – WKH – The News: Full NXT Takeover review with star ratings, on-site report from Bridgeport, Heyman’s Lesnar cash-in announcement tweet, Raw six-man tag, Moxley podcast rankings (38 min)

June 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at weekend happenings and news including a full NXT Takeover review with star ratings, an NXT on-site report […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw Review, Smackdown Review, Funk’s critique of Michaels-Undertaker, Hardy, Hall, Mir takes dig at Lesnar, Obama talks wrestling, Ratings, Flair’s WWE future, more (77 min)

June 2, 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 the first week of June 2009: 6/1 Wade Keller Hotline: This […]

VIP AUDIO 5/31 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Can AEW bring back lapsed fans? Why storyline-wise would someone want 24/7 Title? Why not have Charlotte and Lacey feuding now? How revealing was Austin-Ambrose podcast in retrospect? (22 min)

June 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Can AEW bring back lapsed fans? Why storyline-wise would someone want 24/7 Title? Why not […]

VIP AUDIO 5/30 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Smackdown going to lose some younger viewers by airing Friday nights? Did Vince pick Roman over Ambrose because he’s more go-along get-along? Isn’t BTE content a vital part of AEW’s branding? More (22 min)

May 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Did Vince pick Roman over Ambrose because Roman is so chill about politics and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – WKH – The News: Key takeaways from Moxley/Ambrose interview on Jericho’s podcast, two Moxley matches announced in two promotions, Raw ratings good and bad, more (27 min)

May 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his key takeaways from the Jon Moxley/Dean Ambrose interview on Chris Jericho’s podcast, two Moxley matches announced in two promotions, […]