Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 1/4 – WKH – Non-spoiler WrestleKingdom 13 news including on-site correspondent notes and 2019 dates, Hogan’s return to Raw scheduled, Raw 2018 Ratings Report Card, more (22 min)

January 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including non-spoiler info from WrestleKingdom 13 with big news on 2019 dates in the U.S. and U.K. and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/3 – WKH – All Elite Wrestling kicks off 2019 with big developments and a ballsy rally next Tuesday – tons of facts, thoughts, and speculation about what’s next for this start-up (26 min)

January 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses the big week of news including today’s announcement regarding All Elite Wrestling. What do we know? What has AEW announced? How […]

VIP AUDIO 1/2 – WKH – Greg Parks joins Wade to discuss the Top Stories of 2018 that didn’t make their top ten list including NJPW, ROH, NXT, Bruno, Lesnar, XFL, Hogan, Michaels, Moolah, and more (44 min)

January 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Greg Parks to discuss the Top Stories of 2018 that didn’t make their top ten list including NJPW, ROH, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – Smackdown Review: John Cena returns for segment with Becky Lynch, Rumble WWE Title challenger decided, Big E in a diaper, more with Heydorn plus 5 Yrs Ago Flashback (64 min)

January 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Zack Heydorn for coverage of the Jan. 1 episode of WWE Smackdown including a full detailed rundown and […]

VIP AUDIO 12/31 – WKH – Raw Review + Bonus Add-On: Rousey & Natalya headline, Seth gets Ruthless Aggression pep talk from Triple H, Bliss’s next gig + Bonus 5 Yrs Ago Mitchell & Madden Raw Review Livecast (113 min)

January 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Ronda Rousey & Natalya vs. Tamina & Nia Jax in the main event tag match, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/30 – WKH – The News: Cena and Bray work house shows, Braun and Styles miss shows, Bryan-Cena cage match, women’s matches highlight WWE live events (18 min)

December 31, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a busy week of WWE live events including John Cena and Bray Wyatt working house shows, Braun Strowman and A.J. Styles […]

VIP AUDIO 12/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why does WrestleKingdom get a pass for four hour length but WWE and ROH take heat? Why does WWE offer free Network sub to house show attendees? AWA Twin Wars ’90? (17 min)

December 30, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Why does WrestleKingdom get a pass for four hour length but WWE and ROH take heat? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/28 – WKH – NXT TV review including Heavy Machinery’s farewell NXT Tag Title match against Undisputed Era, Lacey Evans’ last chance at title match, Gargano vs. Black in cage (21 min)

December 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest two NXT TV shows start to finish including Heavy Machinery’s farewell NXT Tag Title match against Undisputed Era, Lacey […]

VIP AUDIO 12/27 – WKH – Christmas Eve Raw ratings with perspective on prior years’ Christmas week drops and NFL comparisons, detailed MSG report with Vince and Cena from a long-time fan’s first time at venue (26 min)

December 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics: Christmas Eve Raw ratings with perspective on prior years’ Christmas week drops and NFL comparisons and a detailed MSG […]

VIP AUDIO 12/26 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is WWE like a snow globe? Is introducing all six NXT call-ups at once a bad idea? Could NXT pay visits to main roster before permanent call-ups? Give changes a chance? (22 min)

December 27, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is WWE like a snow globe? Is introducing all six NXT call-ups at once a bad […]

VIP AUDIO 12/25 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Vince McMahon slaps A.J. Styles in strange show-closing segment, Rusev captures U.S. Title, Miz plays to Shane’s dad issues, more (37 min)

December 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown (Not) Live start to finish including Vince McMahon slapping A.J. Styles in a strange show-closing segment, Rusev captures U.S. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – WKH – Raw Review: Vince makes news with three announcements, Christmas themed show, Rousey vs. Natalya for Raw Title and Roode & Gable vs. Revival for Raw Tag Titles, more (41 min)

December 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Christmas themed episode of WWE Raw start to finish including Vince McMahon making news with three announcements, Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Asuka a priority or doomed to be lost in the shuffle without worthy challengers? Why can’t WWE just hold themselves to higher standards of decency? Will WWE make surprise roster cuts like Orton, Nakamura, Ziggler? (20 min)

December 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is Asuka a priority or doomed to be lost in the shuffle without worthy challengers? Why […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is the Open Challenge concept being overdone by WWE? Did NXT do Tyler Breeze surprise better than WWE? How long should a feud last and how do promoters plan for an end point? (17 min)

December 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is the Open Challenge concept being overdone by WWE? Did NXT do Tyler Breeze surprise better […]

VIP AUDIO 12/21 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What’s relevance of Impact on an even smaller network now? How about Paige replace Corey Graves on Smackdown? Will Becky and Seth get rematches? (18 min)

December 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What’s relevance of Impact on an even smaller network now? How about Paige replace Corey Graves […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – WKH – End of 2018 Ratings Report: Detailed key metrics on this week’s moderate rebound, perspective on full year comparisons for 2017 and 2016, where WWE ranks on cable overall (23 min)

December 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides an End of 2018 Ratings Report with detailed key metrics on this week’s moderate rebound for Raw and Smackdown after TLC […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Was WWE announcing matches ahead of time a new policy or circumstantial this week? Are NXT call-ups a substitute for improving booking? Should Roman show up at WM if Seth beats Brock? (21 min)

December 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Was WWE announcing matches ahead of time a new policy or circumstantial this week? Are NXT […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shane’s pep talk to the wrestlers, Mustafa Ali’s big win, Becky responds to Rousey interference, Miz-Vince interaction (27 min)

December 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Shane McMahon’s pep talk to the wrestlers, Mustafa Ali’s big win, Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – WKH – Raw Review: Vince McMahon joined by Shane, Stephanie, and Triple H to shake things up, plus Women’s Gauntlet, TLC fallout (40 min)

December 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Vince McMahon joined by Shane, Stephanie, and Triple H to shake things up, plus Women’s Gauntlet match […]

VIP AUDIO 12/16 – WKH – WWE TLC PPV Review & Mailbag: Match results and analysis with star ratings plus Mailbag questions on Seth, Becky, Selling, more (38 min)

December 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller runs down the results of the WWE TLC PPV match including analysis with star ratings plus Mailbag questions on Seth Rollins, Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 12/15 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What should Vince McMahon say on Monday? Why are wrestlers portrayed as subservient to management? Should storylines talk about ratings incentives? Will WWE exploit Vince’s death? (26 min)

December 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What should Vince McMahon say on Monday? Why are wrestlers portrayed as subservient to management? Should […]

VIP AUDIO 12/14 – WKH – ROH Final Battle PPV Review: Lethal vs. Cody for ROH World Title, Ladder Wars with Briscoes, Bucks, So Cal Uncensored, plus such more including Sandman, Nick Aldis (16 min)

December 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller runs down the results of ROH Final Battle 2018 with some perspective from the website reports from Sean Radican and Harley Pageot […]

VIP AUDIO 12/13 – WKH – Detailed key metrics and perspective on sharp declines in recent weeks for Raw and Smackdown, Seth and ex-WWE Creative Team members react on Twitter (20 min)

December 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides detailed key metrics and perspective on sharp declines in recent weeks for WWE Raw and Smackdown, plus thoughts on the reactions […]

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Cena a hypocrite for what he said about Rock now that he’s in Hollywood more than WWE? Is Vince McMahon as out of touch as it seems? Why exploit death of Jim Neidhart? Punk vs. Stone Cold? (22 min)

December 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Cena a hypocrite for what he said about Rock now that he’s in Hollywood […]