Wade Keller

Wade Keller is a prominent professional wrestling journalist and publisher who founded the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter in 1987. He is considered one of the pioneering voices in wrestling journalism alongside Dave Meltzer, having covered the industry for over three decades. Keller's written work and radio appearances have provided extensive analysis of professional wrestling business trends, backstage developments, and match reviews. The Pro Wrestling Torch website and newsletter, under his leadership, became known for investigative reporting and critical commentary on major wrestling promotions including WWE, WCW, and various independent organizations. Through his radio shows and podcasts, Keller has conducted interviews with numerous wrestling personalities and maintains regular coverage of industry news. His work is frequently cited by mainstream media outlets when covering professional wrestling stories and developments. Keller has also authored several books about professional wrestling and contributed chapters to various wrestling-related publications. His analytical approach to covering wrestling as both a business and an art form has influenced how the industry is reported on by modern wrestling media.

Reviews indicate Keller gained respect as a pro wrestling journalist and newsletter writer through factual reporting and industry analysis. His Wrestling Observer Newsletter competitor Dave Meltzer describes Keller as thorough and detail-oriented. Readers appreciate: - In-depth research and historical documentation - Balanced coverage of controversies - Clear writing style for complex business topics - Insider interviews and sources - Minimal sensationalism Common criticisms: - Premium content pricing seen as expensive - Website navigation and search functionality - Less frequent updates compared to competitors - Focus on business over in-ring coverage - Occasional editorial views in news reporting No formal ratings exist on Goodreads or Amazon since most content is through his newsletter subscription service (PWTorch). Forum discussions and social media indicate readers view him as reliable but not as influential as Meltzer. Subscribers frequently cite his radio shows and columns as valuable companion coverage to televised wrestling.

Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter (1987-present) Weekly newsletter covering news, analysis, and reviews of professional wrestling events and industry developments.

PWTorch VIP Website Articles (2003-present) Collection of online articles providing backstage news, interview transcripts, and industry analysis for subscribers.

The Death of WCW (2004, co-authored with Bryan Alvarez) Chronological examination of the business decisions and events that led to World Championship Wrestling's downfall and eventual sale to WWE.

Monday Night Wars: A Fan's Side of the Story (2000) Historical account of the television ratings battle between WWF Raw and WCW Nitro during the late 1990s.

Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insider Collection (1998) Compilation of interviews with wrestling personalities and behind-the-scenes stories from the professional wrestling industry.