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'''Wade Keller''' (born May 22, 1971) is a wrestling columnist. He runs the '''Pro Wrestling Torch''' newsletter, widely regarded as one of the most influential newsletters in [[professional wrestling]], along with [[Dave Meltzer]]'s ''Wrestling Observer'' newsletter and [[Bryan Alvarez]]'s ''Figure Four Weekly''.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} |
'''Wade Keller''' (born May 22, 1971) is a [[bisexual]] wrestling columnist. He runs the '''Pro Wrestling Torch''' newsletter, widely regarded as one of the most influential newsletters in [[professional wrestling]], along with [[Dave Meltzer]]'s ''Wrestling Observer'' newsletter and [[Bryan Alvarez]]'s ''Figure Four Weekly''.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} |
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Keller founded [[Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter|Pro Wrestling Torch]] (a/k/a PWTorch, or simply "The Torch") in October 1987, when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his home office in [[Minnesota]], as well as a website, [http://www.pwtorch.com PWTorch.com], which was launched in 1999. PWTorch.com is regarded as part of the "Big 3" of wrestling news sites (Wrestling Observer/F4W and ProWrestling.net are the other 2). 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. |
Keller founded [[Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter|Pro Wrestling Torch]] (a/k/a PWTorch, or simply "The Torch") in October 1987, when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his home office in [[Minnesota]], as well as a website, [http://www.pwtorch.com PWTorch.com], which was launched in 1999. PWTorch.com is regarded as part of the "Big 3" of wrestling news sites (Wrestling Observer/F4W and ProWrestling.net are the other 2). 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. |
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Wade Keller (born May 22, 1971) is a bisexual wrestling columnist. He runs the Pro Wrestling Torch newsletter, widely regarded as one of the most influential newsletters in professional wrestling, along with Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer newsletter and Bryan Alvarez's Figure Four Weekly.[citation needed]
Keller founded Pro Wrestling Torch (a/k/a PWTorch, or simply "The Torch") in October 1987, when he was a junior in high school. The newsletter is published weekly from his home office in Minnesota, as well as a website, PWTorch.com, which was launched in 1999. PWTorch.com is regarded as part of the "Big 3" of wrestling news sites (Wrestling Observer/F4W and ProWrestling.net are the other 2). 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.
One of Keller's yearly features is the Torch Talk, in which he conducts interviews with wrestlers. It is rare, in modern days, for Keller to have access to WWE contracted employees. However, it was not uncommon for Keller to feature interviews with wrestlers under WWE contract. For example, Keller interviewed The Rock in 2000, while he was under WWE contract. Several recent Torch Talks include Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Sean Waltman, and Molly Holly. 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 the WWE and WCW, while the second edition was conducted with Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy.
Current Torch staff members, as of July 2008, include Pat McNeill, Bruce Mitchell, James Caldwell, and Sean Radican.
Wade Keller also created and currently oversees a website devoted to the world of Mixed Martial Arts in the form of the MMATorch.com website and exclusive phone application for the iPhone. The MMA Torch website has been around since 1993 and was one of the very first sites to ever devote coverage to the world of Mixed Martial Arts. 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 very first UFC pay-per-view. The site provides news, interviews, analysis, and opinions as well as a message board feature. MMATorch also offers a VIP version that is ad-free and features exclusive daily audio updates by Jamie Penick, the main editor of the site, along with exclusive articles.