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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 28 and 31, 2011. On the Jan. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, they discuss with live callers a big weekend calendar including detailed previews of ROH & PWG in LA, DGUSA’s three shows, Royal Rumble in Boston that Sean will be attending live, plus Royal Rumble winner and booking predictions, potential Rumble surprises, how WWE might get from the Rumble through Elimination Chamber to WrestleMania, potential WrestleMania main events from both brands, plus lots of TNA talk on their strong ratings, angles on the show, hype for Feb. 3., the issue of how women are portrayed in TNA and WWE, and much more. Then on the Jan. 31, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Kevin Nash and Booker T returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble and how it affects TNA’s Main Event Mafia angle, whether Nash and Booker T broke their word to TNA, the anticipated Royal Rumble fall-out on Raw, Alberto Del Rio winning the Rumble, pros and cons of the Rumble match, whether cute spots during the Rumble took away from Del Rio’s win, the booking of Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Randy Orton-John Cena staredown that generated no reaction, and more.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics: (00:00) Friday morning greeting – Joel and Greg catch up on the week with typical routine status updates. (00:52) Super Bowl week Radio Row (07:50) AJ Styles speculation (14:42) Chris Jericho update (15:30) Tommaso Ciampa defeats Mark Briscoe for TNT title (18:42) AEW’s improved booking unpredictability – Andrade beating Kenny, Brody King getting strong showings, not predictable outcomes; Continental Classic upsets built other stars; keeps audiences guessing instead of ceiling limitations. (20:44) Don Callis Family vs Death Riders (25:58) Will Ospreay injury update video package (27:36) Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm mixed tag continuation (29:44) Gabe Kidd body bag attack production truck angle (36:24) Hangman vs Mark Davis (38:33) Andrade beats Kenny Omega after distraction (42:51) Women’s tag title match eliminator (44:16) Ricochet defeats Jack Perry (45:43) Brody King quick finish title eliminator vs MJF (59:56) Upcoming shows (01:04:36) Emails and Trivia Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected]

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each: SUNDAY – JANUARY 20 (TNA Impact reax, ratings news, Brock Lesnar) MONDAY – JANUARY 21 (Raw Reax, HD and new set debut) TUESDAY – JANUARY 22 (News News News and ECW TV Reax) WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 23 (Ask the Editor on Triple H-Hunter, Foley, Tomko) THURSDAY – JANUARY 24 (Ultimate Warrior, Impact Analysis) This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Feb. 6 edition of WWE Smackdown including Royal Rumble fallout, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes responding to the Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk promo on Raw on Monday. Also, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodrigues react to Rumble happenings, two Elimination Chamber qualifiers plus more announced, Mix vs. Carmelo Hayes, and more.

SHOW SUMMARY: Did Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes deliver a counter-punch to the highly-praised Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment on Raw? Should Chelsea Green get a serious singles push? Who will be Jade Cargill’s opponents at WrestleMania? PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout the show covering the Royal Rumble fallout and the pivot to Elimination Chamber qualifiers.

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 26 and 27, 2011. On the Jan. 26, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked with ten callers on a wide range of subjects including the new Wade Barrett faction on Smackdown, a potential feud for C.M. Punk, ROH’s TV future, Tough Enough battling the PG rating and Ultimate Fighter with Brock Lesnar, Awesome Kong, Mark Henry’s push, Ted DiBiase’s burial, Eric Bischoff-Torch exchanges, Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton, Linda McMahon’s campaign, WWE dropping the HD price, and more. Plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they run down various Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania scenarios including potential Rumble surprises. Then on the Jan. 27, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the Royal Rumble with callers for much of the show including various potential scenarios for the 40-man Rumble and title matches. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussed Smackdown in-depth including the Teddy Long angle, Dolph Ziggler’s upside, The Corre, Smackdown’s Rumble PPV hype, and more.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: - What is the motivation for pro wrestling bookers relying on non-clean finishes so often? - Has Roman Reigns cooled off in recent years? - What’s with all the positivity regarding Tommaso Ciampa goiava sng to AEW? - Should TNA have signed Brock Lesnar in 2007 even if they had to match Kurt Angle’s pay? - Did Roman Reigns give his best pro wrestling promo of his career on Monday? - Is WWE going to turn C.M. Punk heel before the Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania? - What did Paul Levesque mean when he said in the Royal Rumble intro video that the winner is “a decision.” - Does Michael Cole create resentment when he christens people future WrestleMania main eveners? - Comparing Je’Von Evans and Bianca Belair in terms of their upside after being called up - Are there any female MMA fighters who didn’t win titles who could be considered for Hall of Fame? - Remembering The Great Mephisto - Is Andrade impressing enough early in AEW to perhaps deserve an AEW World Title run? - Will Rock actually advertise his final match? Would it have worked to have Reigns pick The Final Boss as his WrestleMania opponent after winning the Rumble? - Thoughts on “Hangman” Page choosing to take a photo with Marty Scurll and how he handled the criticism afterward - Who have Wade and Todd met in person from the PWTorch staff? - Disagreement with Wade’s criticism of the MJF vs. Brody King short main event on Dynamite - Was there a better way to take Bron Breakker out of the Royal Rumble than the rehash the Austin Theory/Seth Rollins angle? - Is it worth pushing Finn Balor at a world title level again? - Is AEW making its world title scene too cluttered? - Should Brody King and AEW in general lean into the crowd chanting “F— ice!” on Dynamite? - What is the morality of following a booker’s decision if a wrestler disagrees with it? - How does the current United States administration end? - What is the difference between Velveteen Dream and Gable Steveson in terms of what they’ve been accused of? - Should AEW move away from building stories that only pay off on PPV when TV revenue is such a dominant source of its revenue? - What makes Bron Breakker an actual prospect to be a WrestleMania main evener? - What is holding Montez Ford back? Email: [email protected]

SHOW SUMMARY: Nick Barbati returns to a solo edition of The Nicky’s Club to break down the Royal Rumble and all the fallout from WWE’s latest major event. Nick digs into the impact of big shows airing live from Saudi Arabia, takes stock of how the road to WrestleMania is shaping up, and reacts to the must-see Raw promo featuring Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk. As a bonus, the previous VIP-exclusive episode of The Nicky’s Club is included. In that episode, Sean Plichta joined Nick to deliver a full preview of the Royal Rumble, complete with in-depth predictions and breakdowns of what to expect. Plus, Nick welcomed special guest predictions from Cousin Rocco and Triv, adding even more voices and fun to one of WWE’s biggest events of the year. Join the conversation inside The Nicky’s Club—where wrestling feels like the coolest club in town.

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines from Jan. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2008. The following are the updates and the theme of each: TUESDAY – JANUARY 15 (ECW Analysis, News & Notes) WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 16 (Audio Ask the Torch, Big Show’s Return) THURSDAY – JANUARY 17 (News Bits, Audio Ask the Torch) FRIDAY – JANUARY 18 (Smackdown Analysis – Flair/MVP fun, Coach on color) SATURDAY – JANUARY 19 (Wrestling’s Most Influential List Dissected) This is another episode in our VIP Podcast Vault series going back to our earliest podcasts. We will continue to present VIP Podcasts from 18 years ago exclusively for PWTorch VIP members on our VIP Podcast Feed.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-5-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Rumble fallout. That included Edge interacting with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and returning Jey Uso. Also, Bianca Belair celebrating her win and contemplating her big decision. Also, Big E vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sami Zayn for the IC Title, and much more with live callers and mailbag. Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Goldberg challenging The Fiend, Otis getting ready for Valentine’s Day date with Mandy, Super Showdown Saudi Arabia hype, another Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin match, a Fatal Four-way women’s match, Miz & Morrison movie spoof, and more.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the new Wade Keller Audio News Bulletin, he covers these topics: - MAIN STORY: Reigns vs. Punk: A worthy WM main event; two popular legacy acts pulled from history but refrained from trendy meta tropes - NEWS & NOTES: TNA Impact viewership not what it first appeared; the “F— Ice!” chants on Dynamite subject of news coverage on Thursday - END NOTES: The case against the way the MJF vs. Brody King match played out on Wednesday EMAILS… [email protected] for general feedback and inquiries [email protected] with questions for Wade Keller Hotline “Ask the Editor” episodes [email protected] for any news tips for a future Wade Keller Audio News Bulletin [email protected] for any email directly related to Raw, Dynamite, or Smackdown written the night of the show as it airs [email protected] for any questions for the weekly Wade Keller Podcast Flagship episodes, so this is more topical in-the-news questions that cover the current scene [email protected] for any questions for a future VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Ask the Editor podcast with more general topics, historical, philosophical, whimsical, etc. that isn’t necessarily tied to just that week’s top stories (although they can be!)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-4-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix.” They discuss the appearance of Kenta on AEW Dynamite last night and how to interpret what it means for AEW and New Japan working together. Also a full rundown of AEW Dynamite, a full review of NXT on USA, a review of last week’s Smackdown, a full review of Monday Night Raw, a review of New Japan New Beginning happenings, and a preview of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night.

SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: - The big media reaction to the “F— Ice!” Chant at Dynamite last night - A review of a strong Collision including Tommaso Ciampa’s TNT Title win - A review of AEW Dynamite including MJF vs. Brody King - A review of last weekend’s UFC event and a look ahead - A review of last Friday’s WWE Smackdown before the Royal Rumble - A review of WWE Raw including the big Roman Reigns-C.M Punk segment - A review of NXT - Notes on TNA Impact’s third AMC episode with the Feast or Fired reveal

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Feb. 4 episode of AEW Dynamite start to finish including MJF vs. Brody King in an Eliminator match, Kenny Omega vs. Andrade, hype for Grand Slam Australia, Darby Allin being abducted in a trunk and left to die in a desert as the show just continued on, and more.

SHOW SUMMARY: Did the angle that substituted for the advertised main event between MJF and Brody King with a cartoonish sleeper KO finish and chaos afterward thwart AEW’s recent momentum. Also, what’s with the nonsense that doesn’t fit in a pro wrestling narrative with Darby Allin and the War Dogs in the desert. PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Taylor Halley discuss just about everything else discussed from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout with differing points of view presented on many segments including what AEW’s doing really well lately. Topics include Kenny Omega’s presentation, Kris Statlander’s struggles on the mic, “Hangman” Page turning it up to 12 needlessly way too often, Andrade’s effective presentation this time around, Tommaso Ciampa’s impact upon arrival, and more.