Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 10/25 – WKH – The News: WWE announces it will run Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia afterward, won’t explain decision-making process, media including CBS Sports and Forbes tear into them, Kane taking heat (27 min)

October 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the WWE announcing it will run Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia afterward, including that they won’t explain the […]

VIP AUDIO 10/24 – WKH – Ask the Editor: With such a bad month for WWE, is Vince McMahon at risk? Is WWE on verge of having a popular cheered top babyface for first time in 15 years? What’s a viable alternative to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel? (20 min)

October 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: With such a bad month for WWE, is Vince McMahon at risk? Is WWE on verge […]

VIP AUDIO 10/23 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including tone-deaf aspect of Roman recap, final Evolution hype, Crown Jewel awkwardness, Shane’s odd in-ring segment, Miz-Rey, Orton-Hardy, Kofi-Show, more (29 min)

October 24, 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 a tone-deaf aspect of Roman Reigns recap, the final Evolution hype, Crown […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – WKH – Raw Review: Backstage details on devastating and shocking moment on Raw as Reigns announces his leukemia is out of remission, plus full rundown and analysis of show start to finish (51 min)

October 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish with a focus on the shocking and sad Roman Reigns announcement, with details on backstage reaction. […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – WKH – Review of Cody vs. Nick Aldis rematch for the NWA Title tonight at NWA 70th Anniversary PPV, plus Ask the Editor on Crown Jewel-Saudi Arabia controversy (24 min)

October 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Cody vs. Nick Aldis rematch for the NWA Title tonight at NWA 70th Anniversary PPV, plus an Ask the Editor […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – WKH – The News: Jarrett comments on Cody-Aldis headlined NWA 70th Anniversary, latest on Saudi Arabia-Crown Jewel, Reigns no-shows and Braun plays face role, Evolution legends, Mauro (21 min)

October 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the following topics: Jeff Jarrett comments on Cody vs. Nick Aldis headlined NWA 70th Anniversary event in Nashville, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – WKH – The News: Prospects of the new potential pro wrestling start-up with Ross, Jericho, and NFL owner investment, plus latest on Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, Impact viewership, Roman, weekend schedule (25 min)

October 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the following topics: Prospects of the new potential pro wrestling start-up with Ross, Jericho, and NFL owner investment, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What can fans upset with Crown Jewel do to send WWE a message? Doesn’t WWE have to be considerate of Linda McMahon’s role in the White House if they cancel event? Why is The Rock under fire? (25 min)

October 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What can fans upset with Crown Jewel do to send WWE a message? Doesn’t WWE have […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – WKH – The News: Smackdown 1000 rating, WWE lists location for Crown Jewel, Orton and Nash comment on Saudi Arabia, NWA 70th Anniversary show, Owens knee surgery (20 min)

October 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the following topics: Smackdown 1000 rating, WWE lists location for Crown Jewel, Randy Orton and Kevin Nash comment […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – WKH – Smackdown 1000 Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Vince, Stephanie, and Shane on Truth TV, Rey vs. Nakamura, Edge interviews Becky, Fans Boo Crown Jewel mention by Undertaker, Tag Title Change (25 min)

October 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown 1000 including Vince, Stephanie, and Shane McMahon on Truth TV, Rey Mysterio vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – WKH – Raw Review: Rousey and Bellas verbal exchange, more Shield vs. Braun & Drew & Dolph, Trish & Lita greeted by silence, more Crown Jewel and Evolution hype, no Saudi Arabia mentions (36 min)

October 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including several Ronda Rousey and the Bellas verbal exchange, more Shield […]

VIP AUDIO 10/14 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Latest on WWE-Saudi Arabia situation, how is locker room reacting, will Kane as mayor be affected, did Miz-Bryan end so quickly for time reasons, shouldn’t WWE explain Carmella’s personality change (21 min)

October 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: The latest on WWE-Saudi Arabia situation, how is locker room reacting, will Kane as mayor be […]

VIP AUDIO 10/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What kind of pressure would it take to get WWE to cancel Saudi Arabia show? Is Bryan vs. Michaels the singular top option for an HBK comeback? Should Michaels wear a mask? Why not truly separate hands-off brands in WWE? (29 min)

October 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic: What kind of pressure would it take to get WWE to cancel Saudi Arabia show? […]

VIP AUDIO 10/12 – WKH – The News: Four U.S. senators speak about WWE’s Saudi Arabia deal, Owens out with knee injury, Impact moving time slots and announces new distribution partnership, Smackdown 1000 notes, Ed Nordholm talks, MLW (22 min)

October 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at a busy day of news including these topics: Four U.S. senators speak about WWE’s Saudi Arabia deal, Owens […]

VIP AUDIO 10/11 – WKH – The News: Saudi Arabia alliance with WWE under growing scrutiny amidst growing coverage of missing journalist, media coverage intensifies, Crown Jewel not inevitable, WWE monitoring situation (27 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the the Saudi Arabia alliance with WWE under growing scrutiny amidst growing coverage of missing journalist, media coverage […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is a recent article about WWE stock having peaked an accurate assessment of WWE’s financial status considering new TV deals, key attendance, social, media, and ratings metrics? (27 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic: Is a recent article about WWE stock having peaked an accurate assessment of WWE’s financial […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the One Night in Milwaukee payoff with Lana, Rusev, and Aiden, plus Miz TV with Bryan & Styles, return of Big Show, World Cup matches (21 min)

October 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte rematch to kick off the show, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/8 – WKH – Raw Review: Michaels comes out of retirement, Bellas attack Rousey, Lashley & Lio in apparent double-turn with Owens, Trish & Lita, SSD rematches, more (35 min)

October 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish rundown and analysis of show including several turns and a lot of angles plus Super Show-down […]

VIP AUDIO 10/7 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why exactly did Asuka’s streak end? Is Charlotte right that face/heel dynamic is less important than getting a reaction? Did WWE exaggerate 70K attendance at SSD? More on Becky and IIconics (20 min)

October 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Why exactly did Asuka’s streak end? Is Charlotte right that face/heel dynamic is less important than […]

VIP AUDIO 10/6 – WKH – WWE Super Show-down Review: Full results and analysis of Undertaker vs. Triple H with Michaels taking all the bumps while otherwise acting ridiculous, Becky-Charlotte, AJ-Joe, more (45 min)

October 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the Super Show-down featuring Undertaker vs. Triple H with Shawn Michaels taking all the bumps while otherwise acting […]

VIP AUDIO 10/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How long will it be or ought it be before Baszler debuts on a main roster? Was Becky intentionally excluded from Super Show-down poster that she complained about? Inter-gender matches in WWE? (24 min)

October 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: How long will it be or ought it be before Shayna Baszler debuts on a main […]

VIP AUDIO 10/4 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why is Brie taking more heat than, say, Seth did for injuring opponents? Are Raw and SD ratings declining due to alternative viewing methods not being tracked? (26 min)

October 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Why is Brie taking more heat than, say, Seth did for injuring opponents? Are Raw and […]

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – WKH – The News: Raw’s latest record low rating with alarming third hour data, Smackdown ratings key metrics, Undertaker speaks on young wrestler mistakes, Smackdown 1000 Evolution reunion, Mysterio return, more (26 min)

October 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including Raw’s latest record low rating with alarming third hour data, Smackdown ratings key metrics, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/2 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final Super Show-down hype including Becky-Charlotte angle, Joe follow-up, New Day cooking segment, Aiden’s Milwaukee video, more (28 min)

October 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including Becky Lynch-Charlotte angle, Samoa Joe follow-up, New Day cooking segment, Aiden […]