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VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #778 (October 4, 2003): Rock distances himself from wrestling, Keller’s WM20 Dream Card, Mitchell feature on McMahons failing fans, Raven Torch Talk pt. 5

September 30, 2023

SUMMARY of #778 cover-dated October 4, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story titled: The Rock begins to distance himself from pro wrestling… The Top Five Stories of the Week begins with the box […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1843 (Sept. 29, 2023): Cover Story on WWE signing Jade Cargill, Torch Newswire on Smackdown’s move from Fox, Parks evaluates WWE roster cuts, Keller TV reports

September 30, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1843 Cover-dated September 29, 2023 LINK: 1843 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2021 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – The Fix Flashback (9-7-2016): KO’s Universal Title win follow-up, Steph-Foley, Charlotte-Bayley, Cesaro-Sheamus, UFC 203 preview including Punk vs. Gall, Smackdown’s final Backlash hype, BOLA, more (143 min.)

September 30, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Sept. 7, 2016 episode covering these topics: Breaking down Raw, Kevin […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 9-30-15 including tag debut of the IIconics, early WWE matches for Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, plus thoughts on Nicole Kidman movies, more (76 min.)

September 30, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup covers NXT from September 30, 2015, including the tag debut of the IIconics, early WWE matches for Johnny Gargano and Tommaso […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (9-30-2005): Myth vs. Reality regarding Ultimate Warrior, did he really draw, who pulled strings in Warrior-McMahon dynamic, plus Samoa Joe, Spike-WWE, UFC (78 min.)

September 30, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 30, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They cover these topics: The first […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Cena gets his partner to face The Bloodline, Rey defends against Escobar, Profits try to impress Lashley, Charlotte vs. Bayley, more (18 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including John Cena gets his partner to face The Bloodline, Rey Mysterio defends […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 21 – “Macho Man” Randy Savage (148 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the twenty-first edition of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Throughout 2023 we have continued […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now: Peteani & Girardi review WCW Fall Brawl 1998 & WWF SummerSlam 1998. Team WCW vs. NWO Wolfpac vs. NWO Black & White in WarGames, Triple H vs. Rock, Austin vs. Undertaker, more (143 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Frank’s longtime friend Justin Girardi returns to absolutely lash out at the debacle that was WCW Fall Brawl 1998. They compare it to Summerslam 1998, which was a much better show a few weeks […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk WWE/UFC merger, will AEW aim to sign any of the released stars, Jade Cargill signs with WWE, books, more (91 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Travis Bryant and Rich Fann are back this week talking about some of the more noteworthy topics from the past three weeks. The WWE/UFC merger has gone through, and a huge wave of talent […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – Radican Worldwide – Interview with “Headlocked” creator Mike Kingston: Background on “Headlocked” comics, collaborating with wrestlers, promoting comics in current climate, Kickstarter for “Tales From the Road Vol. 3,” more (24 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by “Headlocked” and “Tales From the Road” creator Mike Kingston to talk about his latest Kickstarter project for “Tales From the Road Vol. 3,” which features stories from […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-28-2005): Insider details on Spike TV censors battling WWE during last live airing of Raw, who was upset, plus backstage news on TNA’s first Spike TV tapings (35 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 28, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast features insider details on what went down between Spike TV and WWE on Monday night. What […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – The Fix Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Any hope for AEW to improve its course? Is Darby headed toward Dynamite Kid’s sad ending? Will Smackdown become the B-show again? Who will be face of WWE after Roman? Much more (61 min.)

September 29, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they address the following topics from the Fix Mailbag… Is […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): WrestleDream preview, Adam Cole, Jade Cargill, Matt Riddle, No Mercy preview, New Japan Destruction review, TV reviews, UFC (98 min.)

September 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: Reaction to how WWE has touted […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Christian-Darby sitdown exchange, MJF and White spar verbally, Julia vs. Willow, WrestleDream hype, more (31 min.)

September 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Sept. 27 edition of AEW Dynamite start to finish including a show-closing contract signing with “Hangman” Page and Swerve […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-27-2005) – Caldwell Audio Show: How Edge’s promo killed Smackdown, Spike TV’s petty censorship, bad X Division execution, Bound for Glory, Raw legends sends wrong message, Mexicools, more (37 min.)

September 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 27, 2005 episode of The James Caldwell Audio Show. He covers these topics: The Spike TV censorship, who was petty and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – Greg Parks Outloud! A look at the WWE cutbacks including Ziggler, Elias, Mustafa Ali, Emma, Shelton, Dana Brooke, more (25 min.)

September 27, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter. The topic of this episode is the WWE cutbacks with thoughts on the releases […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-23-2005): Nash agreeing to terms with TNA, latest on Waltman, Dixie Carter speaks about Spike deal, Raw Exposed notes, Bound for Glory line-up, Raw’s imminent switch (31 min.)

September 27, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 23, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: A look at the announced matches for TNA Bound for Glory and the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Jade Cargill, AEW Women’s Division, Heels series cancelled, WrestleDream, Seth-Nakamura build, Dragon Lee-Dominic, Impact 1000 (102 min.)

September 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich cover these topics: Jade Cargill and AEW’s Women’s Division “Heels” series cancelled End of writers’ strike affect on […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – The Fix Flashback (8-31-2016): Punk-UFC hype, Owens wins Universal Title where things might be headed, Miz-Bryan, Vince-Triple H, Interim Titles, Nikki Bella’s return, more GSP (117 min.)

September 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Aug. 31, 2016 episode covering these topics: Analysis of the final […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (9-26-2005): Flair-Carlito series and Flair’s WWE future, Vince’s latest big announcement teaser, Nash-TNA, state of ROH and Bryan’s reign, comedy in wrestling (114 min.)

September 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 26, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They cover these topics: Analysis of […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: KO & Sami challenge Balor & Priest, Dom vs. Dragon Lee, Miz TV with Drew, Otis vs. Bronson, Cody addresses Jey situation, more (23 min.)

September 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish including Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn challenging Finn Balor & Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-24-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories of the Week, which babyface star will TNA be built around, A.J. Styles headlining big show in UK, Matt Hardy’s future, shoot DVDs, more (30 min.)

September 25, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 24, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring these topics: The big ROH and IWA shows that weekend, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – Everything Mailbag w/Fann & Mustacchio: WWE Raw contract options, Stephanie return percentages, AEW TV contracts, more (56 min.)

September 24, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio return for the Everything Mailbag. This week’s topics include: Vince McMahon’s legacy Endeavor’s potential plans for streaming Stephanie’s potential to return to WWE WWE’s role in TKO A follow […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (9-22-2005): Why TNA shouldn’t draw line between hardcore fans and mainstream fans, Jarrett’s role in TNA in Spike era, Raven’s reaction to losing NWA Title, Waltman update (31 min.)

September 24, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 22, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Why TNA shouldn’t draw a line between what “hardcore fans” want and what […]