Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 2/21 – WKH – The News: Latest on NXT wrestlers on main roster, Roman Reigns returning to Raw next week, Smackdown ratings compared to Fox now, Miz & Mrs, Paige, ROH, more (21 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a variety of topics in the news including the latest on the NXT wrestler appearances on Raw and Smackdown and how […]

VIP AUDIO 2/20 – WKH – The News: Why did Vince call up four NXT wrestlers and will they stay, Raw ratings top cable but sink rapidly, Hogan biopic details, AEW battle royal announced, Omega NXT vs. NJPW (28 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a variety of topics in the news including details on why Vine McMahon called up four NXT wrestlers and whether they’re […]

VIP AUDIO 2/19 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shane granting Kofi the WWE Title match against Bryan, more from Ricochet, Aleister, Gargano, Ciampa, plus Asuka returns (23 min)

February 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full rundown and analysis of WWE Smackdown Live including Shane McMahon granting Kofi Kingston the WWE Title match against Daniel […]

VIP AUDIO 2/18 – WKH – Raw Review: Ricochet, Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, Tomasso Ciampa debut without any real context or reason, Ruby Riott gets a rematch against Rousey for no reason, more unravelling (50 min)

February 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed review of WWE Raw start to finish including Ricochet, Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, Tomasso Ciampa debuting without any real […]

VIP AUDIO 2/17 – WKH – WWE Elimination Chamber Edition: Match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor mailbag with thoughts on future of Kofi and New Day, whether the middle 90 minutes was strong enough, Lacey Evans (28 min)

February 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the WWE Elimination Chamber Edition with match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor […]

VIP AUDIO 2/16 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Ricochet vs. Adam Cole main event, plus Carillo & Evrin, Dijakovic, Ohno, Baszler, Undisputed Era, Street Profits, Aliya, more (19 min)

February 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the latest episode of NXT TV including Ricochet vs. Adam Cole main event, plus Humberto […]

VIP AUDIO 2/15 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would Punk be a good fit in AEW and would they want him and who would be the top five opponents for him there? Is PG content attracting kids who don’t stay up for Raw’s third hour? Kofi as WWE Champ? Universal Title? (19 min)

February 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Would Punk be a good fit in AEW and would they want him and who would […]

VIP AUDIO 2/14 – WKH – The News: Undertaker appearing at Starrcast II, Jimmy Uso arrested, Raw & SD ratings and comparisons to other top cable shows, ROH 17th Anniversary PPV (20 min)

February 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the following news items: Undertaker’s Starrcast appearance and whether he’d be a good addition to AEW’s roster with Conrad Thompson’s statement […]

VIP AUDIO 2/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Will Vince merge men’s tag titles now that there’s going to be single women’s tag team champs? Will Dean be booked against Lesnar as part of build to Seth? Is Vince hypocritical? (20 min)

February 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Will Vince merge men’s tag titles now that there’s going to be single women’s tag team […]

VIP AUDIO 2/12 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including memorable Gauntlet match starring Kofi Kingston, Charlotte stands center ring to gloat, final Elimination Chamber hype (20 min)

February 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full rundown and analysis of WWE Smackdown Live including memorable Gauntlet match starring Kofi Kingston, Charlotte stands center ring to […]

VIP AUDIO 2/11 – WKH – Raw Review: Vince McMahon pulls rug out from under Rousey vs. Becky, The Revival capture Raw Tag Team Titles, Final Elimination Chamber hype, a show with shoddy booking throughout (34 min)

February 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed review of WWE Raw start to finish including Vince McMahon pulls rug out from under Ronda Rousey vs. Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 2/10 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Newsworthy post-Takeover Phoenix episode with Dream news, Gulak vs. Riddle in standout match, Bugenhagen makes an impression, six-woman tag main event, Ryker squash (18 min)

February 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest episode of NXT start to finish including the introduction of Drew Gulak into the mix and his standout match […]

VIP AUDIO 2/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should AEW make a play for Brock if he’s available? Why was Alexa Bliss so different on Raw? Is Becky’s drawing power hurt by not winning more big matches? Scale back WWE house shows? (26 min)

February 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Should AEW make a play for Brock if he’s available? Why was Alexa Bliss so different […]

VIP AUDIO 2/8 – WKH – The News: WWE’s top execs reveal some insights on how they view the value of NXT, future of stadium shows overseas, WWE Network strategies, AEW launch, new streaming competition (32 min)

February 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers more details of the WWE financials this week for Q4 2018 and all of 2018, with a focus today on what […]

VIP AUDIO 2/7 – WKH – The News: AEW press event including Kenny Omega announcing he’s full-time and done with Japan, Double or Nothing matches, WWE 2018 Q4 Financials including Vince comments analysis (34 min)

February 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers two key top happenings today – AEW’s second press event and WWE’s Q4 2018 financial report and investor conference call. This […]

VIP AUDIO 2/6 – WKH – The News: Trump smacks down WWE ratings, Styles comments on his status, Balor trolls WWE, Fox exec with cryptic comments on Smackdown, Sting and Bret Hart at Starrcast, Joey Mercury update (19 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including these topics: President Trump smacks down WWE ratings, A.J. Styles comments on his status, Finn Balor trolls […]

VIP AUDIO 2/5 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky slapping Triple H, Charlotte cementing heel turn, Bryan’s heel act evolves in front of home state fans, Elimination Chamber developments (24 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Becky Lynch slapping Triple H, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/4 – WKH – Raw Review: EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky attacks Stephanie, Angle teases retirement and then wrestles, Rousey wins two matches, Balor vs. Lio Rush, more Elimination Chamber developments (35 min)

February 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed review of WWE Raw start to finish including EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch attacks Stephanie McMahon, Kurt Angle […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? How concerned are they with AEW? Is ESPN or Turner a better fit for AEW? Angle retirement tour? (23 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? Are moves reserved for main event wrestlers that undercard wrestlers can’t use? More (17 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could AEW utilize Austin & Ross as match analysts before and after matches? Is A.J. Styles starting to show his age and fall just below expectations? What is rationale for adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky? (25 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could AEW utilize Steve Austin & Jim Ross as match analysts before and after matches? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK fans in addition to US fans? Why was Asuka ignored? Does WWE know I’m cheering Bryan’s message? (18 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – WKH – Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results for biggest Rumble surprise, new producers in WWE and backstory on their hirings, Raw & SD ratings, more (25 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including these topics: Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WKH – More Dean Notes and Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, Becky-Charlotte confrontation, Miz and Shane celebrate, U.S. Title change, more (26 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Daniel Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, […]