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{{short description|American wrestling journalist}}
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| birth_place = [[Bloomington, Minnesota]], U.S.<ref name=kellerkel></ref>
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| occupation = Professional wrestling journalist
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| period = 1987–present
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| subject = [[Professional wrestling]]<br>[[Mixed martial arts]]
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== ''Pro Wrestling Torch'' ==
== ''Pro Wrestling Torch'' ==
Keller founded ''Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2002/09/12/wrestlers-going-to-the-mat-for-gay-rights-not-exactly/bff0e5e7-2c9c-40aa-aeb1-bb48639e3437/|title=Wrestlers Going to the Mat For Gay Rights? Not Exactly.|first=Hank|last=Stuever|date=September 12, 2002|access-date=December 29, 2017|via=www.WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> (aka ''PWTorch'', or simply ''The Torch'') in October 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itsalljournalism.com/262-30-years-of-wrestling-coverage-from-diy-newsletter-to-podcast-pro/|title=#262—Wade Keller: 30 years of wrestling journalism|date=July 20, 2017|website=ItsAllJournalism.com|access-date=December 29, 2017}}</ref> when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his [[Minnesota]] home, with the content also published to an accompanying website which was launched in 1999. Keller's work includes weekly columns, news reporting and analysis, as well as interviews in both print and audio format. He works closely with wrestlers, promoters and wrestling fans to gather the information for his features. The ''Pro Wrestling Torch Livecast'' was broadcast via [[BlogTalkRadio]] until 2017.
Keller founded ''Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2002/09/12/wrestlers-going-to-the-mat-for-gay-rights-not-exactly/bff0e5e7-2c9c-40aa-aeb1-bb48639e3437/|title=Wrestlers Going to the Mat For Gay Rights? Not Exactly.|first=Hank|last=Stuever|date=September 12, 2002|access-date=December 29, 2017|newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> (aka ''PWTorch'', or simply ''The Torch'') in October 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itsalljournalism.com/262-30-years-of-wrestling-coverage-from-diy-newsletter-to-podcast-pro/|title=#262—Wade Keller: 30 years of wrestling journalism|date=July 20, 2017|website=ItsAllJournalism.com|access-date=December 29, 2017}}</ref> when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his [[Minnesota]] home, with the content also published to an accompanying website which was launched in 1999. Keller's work includes weekly columns, news reporting and analysis, as well as interviews in both print and audio format. He works closely with wrestlers, promoters and wrestling fans to gather the information for his features. The ''Pro Wrestling Torch Livecast'' was broadcast via [[BlogTalkRadio]] until 2017.


One of Keller's yearly features is the ''Torch Talk'', in which he conducts interviews with wrestlers. Keller is also the host of ''Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders'', a series of interviews with prominent wrestling personalities that are released on [[DVD]]. The first edition featured [[Vince Russo]] and [[Ed Ferrara]], former writers for [[WWE]] and [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]], while the second edition was conducted with [[Jeff Hardy|Jeff]] [[The Hardy Boyz|and]] [[Matt Hardy]]. Another was conducted with [[Extreme Championship Wrestling|ECW]] and [[Xtreme Pro Wrestling|XPW]] wrestler [[New Jack]].
One of the first Keller's yearly features is the ''Torch Talk'', in which he conducts interviews with wrestlers. Keller is also the host of ''Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders'', a series of interviews with prominent wrestling personalities that are released on [[DVD]]. The first edition featured [[Vince Russo]] and [[Ed Ferrara]], former writers for [[WWE]] and [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]], while the second edition was conducted with [[Jeff Hardy|Jeff]] [[The Hardy Boyz|and]] [[Matt Hardy]]. Another was conducted with [[Extreme Championship Wrestling|ECW]] and [[Xtreme Pro Wrestling|XPW]] wrestler [[New Jack]].

Keller fired longtime ''PWTorch'' journalist and personal friend Bruce Mitchell in December 2020, after Mitchell penned a controversial, now-deleted article about the death of wrestler [[Brodie Lee]]. Mitchell reportedly suggested that Lee had died from [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]], and that his wife and employer, [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), had covered up the truth to allow AEW broadcasting to continue without scrutiny.<ref>https://archive.vn/sIjpi</ref><ref>https://superluchas.com/no-brodie-lee-no-murio-por-covid-19-pwtorch-elimina-columna/</ref> Mitchell refused to apologize and stood by his piece,<ref>https://twitter.com/mitchellpwtorch/status/1343728661527146502</ref> while Keller apologized to Lee's family for the column.<ref>https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/29/editors-note-concerning-a-published-column-regarding-the-death-of-jon-huber/</ref>


== ''MMA Torch'' ==
== ''MMA Torch'' ==
Wade Keller also created and oversees ''MMA Torch'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com|title=Home|website=MMATorch|access-date=December 29, 2017}}</ref> a website devoted to the world of [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA). The site has been around since the early 2000s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/About_Us_29/article_4959.shtml|title=About Us: Our history, our staff, our exclusive features, what sets us apart from the rest|work=MMA Torch|date=April 17, 2009|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref> and was one of the first sites to ever devote coverage to the world of MMA. He has interviewed [[Dana White]], original [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] matchmaker [[Art Davie]] and UFC announcer [[Mike Goldberg]]. Before the ''MMA Torch'' website was launched, Keller's MMA coverage was included in the pages of the ''Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter'', including coverage of the very [[UFC 1|first UFC pay-per-view]]. The site provides news, interviews, analysis and opinions as well as a message board feature.
Wade Keller also created and oversees ''MMA Torch'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com|title=Home|website=MMATorch|access-date=December 29, 2017}}</ref> a website devoted to the world of [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA). The site has been around since the early 2000s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/About_Us_29/article_4959.shtml|title=About Us: Our history, our staff, our exclusive features, what sets us apart from the rest|work=MMA Torch|date=April 17, 2009|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref> and was one of the first sites to ever devote coverage to the world of MMA. He has interviewed [[Dana White]], original [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] matchmaker [[Art Davie]] and UFC announcer [[Mike Goldberg]]. Before the ''MMA Torch'' website was launched, Keller's MMA coverage was included in the pages of the ''Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter'', including coverage of the [[UFC 1|first UFC pay-per-view]]. The site provides news, interviews, analysis and opinions as well as a message board feature.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 24 September 2024

Wade Keller
Born (1971-05-22) May 22, 1971 (age 53)
Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.[1]
OccupationProfessional wrestling journalist
Period1987–present
SubjectProfessional wrestling
Mixed martial arts
Notable worksThe Pro Wrestling Torch
Children1

Wade Keller (born May 22, 1971) is an American professional wrestling journalist who runs the Pro Wrestling Torch newsletter. Keller has hosted The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast on PodcastOne since 2017.[2]

Pro Wrestling Torch

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Keller founded Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter[3] (aka PWTorch, or simply The Torch) in October 1987,[4] when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his Minnesota home, with the content also published to an accompanying website which was launched in 1999. Keller's work includes weekly columns, news reporting and analysis, as well as interviews in both print and audio format. He works closely with wrestlers, promoters and wrestling fans to gather the information for his features. The Pro Wrestling Torch Livecast was broadcast via BlogTalkRadio until 2017.

One of the first Keller's yearly features is the Torch Talk, in which he conducts interviews with wrestlers. Keller is also the host of Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders, a series of interviews with prominent wrestling personalities that are released on DVD. The first edition featured Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara, former writers for WWE and WCW, while the second edition was conducted with Jeff and Matt Hardy. Another was conducted with ECW and XPW wrestler New Jack.

MMA Torch

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Wade Keller also created and oversees MMA Torch,[5] a website devoted to the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). The site has been around since the early 2000s[6] and was one of the first sites to ever devote coverage to the world of MMA. He has interviewed Dana White, original UFC matchmaker Art Davie and UFC announcer Mike Goldberg. Before the MMA Torch website was launched, Keller's MMA coverage was included in the pages of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter, including coverage of the first UFC pay-per-view. The site provides news, interviews, analysis and opinions as well as a message board feature.

Personal life

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Keller is openly gay.[7] He and longtime partner Cory have a son named Bowie.[1] Keller is also a lifelong practitioner of martial arts.[7]

Awards and accomplishments

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Aaron Rupar (April 2, 2014). "Wade Keller: The man holding up the Pro Wrestling Torch". City Pages. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. ^ "The first Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast on Podcast One with Dot Net's Jason Powell as a guest". ProWrestling.net. July 18, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. ^ Stuever, Hank (September 12, 2002). "Wrestlers Going to the Mat For Gay Rights? Not Exactly". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ^ "#262—Wade Keller: 30 years of wrestling journalism". ItsAllJournalism.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. ^ "Home". MMATorch. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. ^ "About Us: Our history, our staff, our exclusive features, what sets us apart from the rest". MMA Torch. April 17, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Bixenspan, David (April 16, 2017). "Vince Russo, One Of Pro Wrestling's Biggest Bullshit Artists, Is Back Where He Started". Deadspin. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "HOF news: PWTorch editor Wade Keller to receive Jim Melby award at National Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend". Pro Wrestling Torch. February 3, 2015. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  9. ^ Shelley Bonin Melby (July 13, 2015). "Torch's Wade Keller worthy of Melby Award". SLAM! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
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