Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 7/21 – WKH – NXT TV Reviews: Mustache Mountain vs. Undisputed Era in great TV main event for tag titles, new no. 1 contender determined for Women’s Title, strong vignettes and video packages, Black-Chiampa hype (29 min)

July 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest two episodes of NXT TV including Mustache Mountain vs. Undisputed Era in great TV main event for tag titles, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/20 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is 205 Live opening with the G.M. recapping and previewing key storylines a good formula? Can you recapture innocence and get completely immersed today? Should WWE look outside U.S. for more compliant crowds? (26 min)

July 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Is the new format on 205 Live of opening with a G.M. recapping and previewing […]

VIP AUDIO 7/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How might Smackdown change on Fox and could it become more sports-like? Have there been a ton of WWE Network cancelations because of Hogan? Crowd muting? Reigns smirk? (26 min)

July 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: How might Smackdown change on Fox and could it become more sports-like? Have there been […]

VIP AUDIO 7/18 – WKH – The News: New Day and Titus speak out firmly and directly about Hulk Hogan’s locker room visit and WWE reinstatement, Charlotte’s return date and embarrassment, HBK, Styles, Rousey on Shark Week, Ratings (26 min)

July 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller look at the latest news including these topics: New Day and Titus speak out firmly and directly about Hulk Hogan’s locker room […]

VIP AUDIO 7/17 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Nakamura vs. Hardy rematch, Styles vs. Almas for the first time, Becky makes her case for title shot, Joe crushes Tye, Miz-Bryan (21 min)

July 18, 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 Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy rematch, A.J. Styles vs. Andrade Cien […]

VIP AUDIO 7/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including final Extreme Rules follow-up, the Road to Summerslam begins, two triple threat matches, Bayley-Sasha saga, Ziggler and Bliss gloat (27 min)

July 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including final Extreme Rules follow-up, the Road to Summerslam begins, two […]

VIP AUDIO 7/15 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What’s the Smackdown men’s title picture now look like? Does this set up Seth for the Lesnar match at Summerslam? Is Carmella too awful to continue pushing? Plus Almas/Vega, Hogan chants (19 min)

July 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: What’s the Smackdown men’s title picture now look like headed into Summerslam? Does this set […]

VIP AUDIO 7/14 – WKH – PPV Preview: What does each possible outcome in every match at WWE Extreme Rules mean? What if Styles loses? What of Owens wins? What if Reigns loses? What if Sanity loses? What if Corbin wins? (23 min)

July 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a preview of WWE Extreme Rules looking at what each possible outcome in every match means? What if Styles loses? What […]

VIP AUDIO 7/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Does Strowman have to be involved in Lesnar Summerslam defense, a case for Lashley being considered a headliner of WM33 after all, why are WWE programs worth more with lower ratings, more (20 min)

July 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Does Strowman have to be involved in Lesnar Summerslam defense? Can a case be made […]

VIP AUDIO 7/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Have you ever thought of writing a wrestling book and what would it be on? Did Lashley really “headline” a WrestleMania? How about Seth creating an “Anti-Brock” title belt? Was Lesnar-Cormier too “fake”? (21 min)

July 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Have you ever thought of writing a wrestling book and what would it be on? […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings and poll results, Tessa Blanchard, Kaitlyn, Ross health update, Kevin Kelly on calling NJPW live, Total Bellas rating, PCO vs. Homicide at MLW, more (17 min)

July 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including these topics: Raw and Smackdown ratings and poll results, Tessa Blanchard, Kaitlyn, Ross health update, Kevin Kelly […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final Extreme Rules hype, Rusev on commentary, Ellsworth vs. Asuka, Kane’s ‘N Sync fandom, Miz-Bryan heats up (17 min)

July 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 final Extreme Rules hype, Rusev on commentary, James Ellsworth vs. Asuka, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including final Extreme Rules hype with a focus on Ziggler-Seth for IC Title and Lashley-Reigns grudge match, plus more Sasha-Bayley therapy (25 min)

July 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including final Extreme Rules hype with a focus on Dolph Ziggler […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – WKH – The News: In-depth on Lesnar-Cormier situation including what Dana White said about timeline, Cormier’s press conference comments, WWE’s public reaction, more (25 min)

July 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks in-depth at the Brock Lesnar-Daniel Cormier situation including what Dana White said about timeline, Daniel Cormier’s press conference comments, WWE’s public […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – WKH – New Japan at Cow Palace: Omega vs. Cody caps off three stellar main event matches, full results and analysis and star ratings for each match (49 min)

July 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the New Japan G1 Special that aired live on AXS TV from San Francisco, Calif. at the Cow Palace headlined by […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Gargano vs. EC3 headlines, plus Velveteen Dream vs. Dijak, Shayna Baszler in-ring promo, NXT Title defense by Black in three weeks (21 min)

July 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Johnny Gargano vs. EC3 headlines, plus Velveteen Dream vs. Chris Dijak, Shayna Baszler in-ring promo, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/5 – WKH – The News: Concerning ratings patterns this week for Raw and Smackdown, Lethal accused of sabotaging push of Hendrix, Impact PPV on Fite, Bray update, Ruby Riott update (18 min)

July 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including these topics: Concerning ratings patterns this week for Raw and Smackdown, Lethal accused of sabotaging push of […]

VIP AUDIO 7/4 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Which male heel, male babyface, and female wrestler would benefit from a mid-year Superstar Shake-up? Which shows are booked the best today? Smaller venues for WWE TV? (21 min)

July 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Which male heel, male babyface, and female wrestler would benefit from a mid-year Superstar Shake-up? […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan and Kane working out their differences, Team Hell No vs. The Usos, Asuka vs. Ellsworth, Pancake Contest, more (22 min)

July 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including Daniel Bryan and Kane working out their differences, Team Hell No vs. The […]

VIP AUDIO 7/2 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including a lot of Roman Reigns, Strowman tips over Owens in a port-a-potty, Sasha-Bayley meet with Dr. Shelby (31 min)

July 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including a lot of Roman Reigns, Strowman tips over Owens in […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could Smackdown be on right after the Super Bowl in 2020 and who would WWE feature if they were? Could Miz be “Face of Smackdown” on Fox? Comparing Rusev and Rousey title opportunities (19 min)

July 2, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could Smackdown be on right after the Super Bowl in 2020 and who would WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 6/30 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Full detailed rundown and analysis of first episode of post-Takeover TV taping including Gargano promo, Ciampa calling out Aleister for NXT Title, Undisputed Era strike back (17 min)

July 1, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full detailed rundown and analysis of latest episode NXT, the first of the post-Takeover TV taping including a Johnny Gargano […]

VIP AUDIO 6/29 – WKH – ROH PPV Review: Results and analysis of Best in the World event including Dalton vs. Cody vs. Scurll for ROH World Title, Briscoes vs. Young Bucks for ROH Tag Titles, plus Impact Champ and NWA Champ involved (38 min)

June 30, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the ROH Best in the World PPV event including Dalton Castle vs. Cody vs. Marty Scurll for ROH World Title, The Briscoes […]

VIP AUDIO 6/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Bayley ordered to counseling sexist of WWE? Why can’t Lashley also do his spear? Is Vince booking ambiguous characters to muddle Reigns crowd response? More (18 min)

June 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Is Bayley ordered to counseling sexist of WWE? Why can’t Lashley also do his spear? Is […]