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VIP AUDIO 9/18 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 9-18-13 including genius tag work by Tyler Breeze, another standout Bo Dallas segment, the highs and lows of movie posters, more (88 min)

September 18, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from September 18, 2013 including genius tag work by Tyler Breeze, another standout Bo Dallas segment, the highs and lows of movie posters, and more. DIRECT […]

VIP AUDIO 9/18 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: How to rescue Raw, the booking for the women’s divisions, the next big names to come up (62 min)

September 18, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: The future of the WWE is on the table today as Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss how to rescue Raw, the booking for the women’s divisions, and the next big names to come […]

VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #673 (October 6, 2001): Irked Angle sends RVD hard message in ring, Torch staff witnesses UFC’s disaster in Vegas, Terry Taylor Torch Talk on final months of WCW, Tough Enough

September 18, 2021

SUMMARY of #673 cover-dated October 6, 2001: This issue includes a cover story on the disappointing UFC debut in Las Vegas with the entire Torch staff on hand in person providing their perspect on the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/17 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Big E brings his WWE Title to Smackdown, Becky interrupts Belair’s homecoming, Heyman tries to win Reigns’s trust, Crown Jewel main event announced, Balor explains Demon, more (21 min.)

September 18, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Big E brings his WWE Title to Smackdown, Becky Lynch interrupts Bianca Belair’s homecoming, Paul Heyman […]

VIP AUDIO 9/17 – AEW Rampage Post-show: Sage and Radican discuss Ruby Soho and Britt Baker’s in-ring verbal altercation, Lucha Bros defending Tag Team Titles, Miro defending TNT title, more (66 min)

September 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Sean Radican joins the show to discuss Ruby Soho and Britt Baker’s in-ring verbal altercation, The Lucha Bros defending the Tag Team Titles, Miro defending the TNT title, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK […]

VIP AUDIO 9/17 – Everything Mailbag w/Rich Fann & Zack Heydorn: Punk vs. Cody possibilities, favorite/least favorite themes of all time, Mox in NJPW, Dark Side of the Ring reactions, potential for Triple H resurgence, more (55 min)

September 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Zack and Rich return to answer questions on how AEW, Impact, and WWE continue to employ some of the principals in the “Plane Ride from Hell,” Punk vs. Cody as a viable feud, favorite […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – WKH – The News: Lesnar vs. Reigns announcement, Dynamite beats Raw in several key demos, Dan Lambert discusses AEW compared to WWE, WWE books Long Island just before AEW, MVP injury, Garganos (23 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns announcement, Dynamite beats Raw in several key demos, Dan […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Punk-Ospreay, Danielson or Punk a better role model, ROH Mount Rushmore, Wight’s critique of AEW in-ring style, Damien Priest, Hangman, Becky, Reigns-Heyman, AEW managers, more (68 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller address the following questions and topics submitted by listeners: Is Becky Lynch’s heel turn not only a […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Big E wins WWE, Reigns-Lesnar in Saudi Arabia, AEW’s ratings growth, AEW’s big week ahead, Todd’s in-perspective on NXT 2.0 debut, ROH PPV review, NJPW G1 preview, TV reviews, UFC, more (128 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover the following topics: Todd’s in–perspective perspective from the premiere of […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado & Eric Krol: All New Japan Strong Edition (pt. 2 of 2) (56 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier covers Strong’s BBQ Brawl and LA Dojo Showcase 2 and is joined by Eric Krol to run down the upcoming Autumn Attack cards and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Discussion of Fann’s column on Big E winning WWE Championship on Raw, thoughts on Dynamite, Arthur Ashe Grand Slam lineup, more (70 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with Radican and Fann giving their in-depth thoughts on Dynamite last night and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich gush over the video game Divinity: Original Sin 2, talk Big E title win, fantasy book the Mysterios’ eventual feud, more (129 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On VIP this week, Rich and Trav start out drooling and gushing over the video game Divinity: Original Sin 2. They spend the first 15 minutes talking RPG minutia. Finally, they move on to […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – East Coast Cast #569 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Big E crowned new WWE champion, NXT 2.0 debut, calls, emails, more (88 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, the guys talk WWE’s response to the momentum AEW has by crowning Big E as the new WWE champion this week. The universal praise and congratulations Big E received was very cool. […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Omega vs. Danielson announced, Punk on commentary, Jericho, Moxley, MJF, Adam Cole, tons of news on Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium (32 min)

September 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full rundown and analysis of AEW Dynamite including Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson announcement, C.M. Punk on commentary, Chris Jericho, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (3/22/1992): John Arezzi & Gary Michael Capetta talk Flair joining the WWF, Hogan leaving the WWF, WrestleMania 8 speculation, plus Marcus Bagwell interview (52 min)

September 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Mar. 22, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#150) hosted by John Arezzi who is joined by longtime WCW ring announcer Gary Michael Capetta. They talk about […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Hidden Gems of the G1 Climax, vol. 1. Styles, Kojima, Ishii, Shibata, Ibushi, more (76 min)

September 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Music of the Mat host Andrew Rich for the first in a series of shows looking at the Hidden Gems […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado & Eric Krol: NJPW G1 Climax 31 Special (pt. 1 of 2) (53 min)

September 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, it’s an all-G1 Special as Eric Krol joins Javier Machado to go over NJPW G1 Climax 31 Tournament that runs from September 18 to October […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1740 (Sept. 15, 2021): Keller’s cover story on NXT 2.0, Fann’s column on historic Big E title win, Parks looks at possible AEW to WWE jumps, Keller’s TV reports, more

September 15, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1740 Cover-dated September 15, 2021 LINK: 1740 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2020 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – WKH – The News: Full review of NXT 2.0 with the full brand refresh and new talent, Indi-Dexter wedding, Raw rating, Gargano and Dunne contract status updates, more (33 min)

September 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest headlines including the contract status of Pete Dunne and Johnny Gargano, the NXT Title situation with Samoa Joe, the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Big E cashes in MITB briefcase after Lashley vs. Orton match for WWE Title, Charlotte vs. Baszler, Priest vs. Hardy, Doudrop vs. Eva Marie (36 min)

September 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw including Big E capturing the WWE Title after cashing in against Bobby […]

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – WKH – 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines including reviews of two episodes of Raw, WWE ratings, John Cena’s future, a fire at TNA event, more (89 min)

September 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This edition of the Wade Keller Hotline features a week of vintage Wade Keller Hotlines from 15 years ago this month including reviews of two episodes of Raw, WWE ratings, John Cena’s future, a […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Matt Hardy’s online suicide threat stunt, Triple H-Punk segment, Angle DUI, full Raw review with Punk, what do wrestling fans fans, more (140 min)

September 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This edition of the Wade Keller Hotline features a week of vintage Wade Keller Hotlines from 10 years ago this month. Details follow: •The Aug. 30, 2011 episode features a look at two topics: […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Rampage & Smackdown reviews including Game of Thrones comparison to Reigns-Heyman-Lesnar, Belair-Becky, Punk, Cole, Danielson, Naomi, more (104 min)

September 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s new VIP-exclusive series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade cover these topics: AEW Rampage and WWE Smackdown reviews including Rich’s brilliant “Game of Thrones” comparison to […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 9-11-13 including Xavier Woods vs. Leo Kruger, Sasha Banks with her first heel turn, thoughts on Diane Keaton and Kevin Smith, more (62 min)

September 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from September 11, 2013 including Xavier Woods vs. Leo Kruger, Sasha Banks with her first heel turn, thoughts on Diane Keaton and Kevin Smith, and more. […]