Wade Keller Hotline

VIP AUDIO 5/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would Backlash have been that bad if it was a stand-alone PPV and not Network special? Was Nia Jax promo among worst ever? What was Lashley sit-down interview supposed to accomplish? Comic book/video game generation? (18 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Ask the Editor – Would Backlash have been that bad if it was a stand-alone PPV and not Network special? Was […]

VIP AUDIO 5/9 – WKH – The News: Raw and SD ratings, on-site Backlash report detailing the crowd turning on the event, Charlotte and Alexa updates, Total Divas renewals, Bryan on Jericho podcast (18 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including Raw and Smackdown ratings, on-site Backlash report detailing the crowd turning on the event, Charlotte and Alexa […]

VIP AUDIO 5/8 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Backlash fallout, Money in the Bank qualifiers, Bryan takes a loss against Rusev, Hardy and Miz in strong opener, more (17 min)

May 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including Backlash fallout, Money in the Bank qualifiers, Daniel Bryan takes a loss against Rusev, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/7 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of Raw including weird Lashley sibling memories, fans erupt with “Yes!” chant when lead babyface gets stomped down by two opponents, MITB qualifiers, Mojo’s best match (29 min)

May 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis including weird Bobby Lashley sibling memories, fans erupt with “Yes!” chant when lead […]

VIP AUDIO 5/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor – WWE Backlash PPV Edition: Exasperation and frustration at aspects of the show expressed in emails, plus Lashley-Braun, match order, Styles-Nakamura, Reigns push, more (41 min)

May 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Ask the Editor – WWE Backlash PPV Edition with exasperation and frustration at aspects of the show expressed in emails, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 5/5 – WKH – WWE Backlash PPV Preview: What can go right and what can go wrong for each of the wrestlers on Sunday’s night’s live show from Reigns to Bryan to Cass to Charlotte (27 min)

May 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a WWE Backlash PPV Preview. What can go right and what can go wrong for each of the wrestlers on Sunday’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/4 – WKH – Ask the Editor: When did Reigns and Strowman make up after last year’s intense feud? Do TV ratings still matter to WWE? Is tag team wrestling being featured more now in WWE? Theory on Reigns lately, more (28 min)

May 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: When did Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman make up after last year’s intense feud? […]

VIP AUDIO 5/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What advice would you have to make it seem like Roman is having a good time at his job? Is Seth better off having watched Roman’s struggles and going through his own? How about all-women’s show to counter Saudi backlash? (28 min)

May 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: What advice would you have to make it seem like Roman is having a […]

VIP AUDIO 5/2 – WKH – The News: Raw and SD ratings, new NXT signings from Indy scene, how Ricochet is doing in NXT so far behind the scenes, Cena-Rock, Luger on Liz death, more (19 min)

May 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including Raw and Smackdown ratings, new NXT signings from Indy scene, how Ricochet is doing in NXT so […]

VIP AUDIO 5/1 – WKH – Smackdown Review: WWE Backlash hype and new matches added, women’s tag match main event, Styles and Cass promos, Miz TV segment, more (24 min)

May 2, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including the final WWE Backlash hype and new matches added, a women’s tag match […]

VIP AUDIO 4/30 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of Raw including Backlash hype, Greatest Royal Rumble fallout, Seth takes command of crowd, Reigns booed as loudly as ever, Rousey runs fast, more (28 min)

May 1, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish including final WWE Backlash hype, Greatest Royal Rumble fallout, Seth Rollins takes command of crowd and perhaps the […]

VIP AUDIO 4/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Does going to Saudi Arabia in the name of profit exempt WWE from criticism? Should Titus be rebranded as new Shockmaster? Should Jinder buy Titus dinner for overshadowing his miscue? Why doesn’t Roman get a new look? (25 min)

April 30, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: Does going to Saudi Arabia in the name of profit exempt WWE from criticism? […]

VIP AUDIO 4/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Was Greatest Royal Rumble good enough for the regular January PPV? Has Vince finally given up on Reigns as top face? Did Titus plan to fall like that? Was GRR announcing listless? More (19 min)

April 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: Was Greatest Royal Rumble good enough for the regular January PPV? Has Vince finally […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – WKH – Greatest Royal Rumble Review: Full rundown of Saudi Arabia show including Lesnar-Reigns, Undertaker-Rusev, Styles-Nakamura, 50-man Rumble, Cena-Hunter, more title matches (44 min)

April 27, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full rundown of the Greatest Royal Rumble Review in Saudi Arabia show including Lesnar-Reigns, Undertaker-Rusev, Styles-Nakamura, 50-man Rumble, Cena-Hunter, and more […]

VIP AUDIO 4/26 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Bryan going to feud with Cass and Miz at same time? Could Reigns beat Lesnar without a pin or submission? Why not Finn? Will pro-Roman crowd manipulation continue? Heyman stale? (21 min)

April 27, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: Is Daniel Bryan going to feud with Big Cass and The Miz at same […]

VIP AUDIO 4/25 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings after the WrestleMania and Shake-up boosts, who makes sense to win the Greatest Royal Rumble, Triple H rationalizes decision to accept Saudi Arabia no-women wrestlers rule (34 min)

April 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including Raw and Smackdown ratings after the WrestleMania and Shake-up boosts, who makes sense to win the Greatest […]

VIP AUDIO 4/24 – WKH – Smackdown Review: First post-Shake-up edition with Charlotte-Carmella contract signing, Big Cass’s breakout return promo, Styles teams against with Gallows & Anderson, Nakamura’s new music (22 min)

April 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including a look at the first post-Shake-up edition with Charlotte-Carmella contract signing, Big Cass’s […]

VIP AUDIO 4/23 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of new-look Raw with Rousey, Lashley & Strowman, the Kevin & Sami Show, Corbin-No Way Jose angle, Ziggler & Drew, more (30 min)

April 24, 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 new-look Raw with Ronda Rousey, Bobby Lashley & Braun Strowman, the Kevin […]

VIP AUDIO 4/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why aren’t former NXT Champs getting rematches? Was Lynch held back to protect Rousey? Does Aleister Black have something Reigns is missing? How about Reigns & Heyman together? (20 min)

April 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers a VIP member question on these topics: Why aren’t former NXT Champs getting rematches? Was Lynch held back to protect Rousey? […]

VIP AUDIO 4/21 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What is the short list for WrestleMania 35 potential main events? Is Seth Rollins a legit candidate to be Vince’s top-top babyface? Why didn’t Becky Lynch get the WM battle royal win? Did the Paige-Angle trades make any sense? (18 min)

April 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP member questions covering these topics: What is the short list for WrestleMania 35 potential main events? Is Seth Rollins a […]

VIP AUDIO 4/20 – WKH – Full In-depth Assessment of Raw & Smackdown after Superstar Shake-up with all possible feuds, depth of heels, faces, tag teams, women and men (34 min)

April 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full in-depth assessment of Raw and Smackdown after the Superstar Shake-up with all possible feuds, depth of heels, faces, tag […]

VIP AUDIO 4/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: More Superstar Shake-up analysis including did Vince load up Smackdown for episode 1,000? 3MB or American Alpha reuniting? Jordan return idea? Is SD’s tag division stacked? What can rebuild U.S. Title? (22 min)

April 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP member questions with more Superstar Shake-up analysis including did Vince load up Smackdown for episode 1,000? 3MB or American Alpha […]

VIP AUDIO 4/18 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings with key metrics for the Superstar Shake-up editions, thoughts on whether Vince McMahon consciously favored Smackdown, NXT, GLOW, more (18 min)

April 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including Raw and Smackdown ratings with key metrics for the Superstar Shake-up editions, thoughts on whether Vince McMahon […]

VIP AUDIO 4/17 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Superstar Shake-up, night two, with a full rundown of new arrivals, big announcements, more surprises (18 min)

April 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including a look at the Superstar Shake-up, night two, with a full rundown of […]