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VIP AUDIO 7/12 – ROH Best in the World 2021 PPV Roundtable (w/Radican, Fann, and Sage): In-depth review of show, thoughts on booking and pacing of the eleven-match card, look ahead to future big ROH shows, more (84 min)

July 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Tyler Sage for a roundtable review of Ring of Honor’s Best in the World 2021. The show features an […]

VIP AUDIO 7/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Review of AAW United We Stand, Marufuji vs. Sugiura in Pro Wrestling NOAH, King of DDT, more (59 min)

July 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L takes a look at one of the independent wrestling promotions worth following closely as we move out of the pandemic era – […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11- WKH – ROH PPV Thoughts & Ask the Editor: Did Grimes or Knight gain more from Million Dollar Belt feud, why criticize DiBiase’s iconic laugh, is Big E next up for Lashley on Raw (22 min.)

July 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides his thoughts on the ROH World Title change and the atmosphere at the ROH Best in the World PPV tonight. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – Everything with Rich & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Malikay Black’s debut, Baker mentions Saudi Arabia, Bayley’s injury, Jimmy Uso remains on Smackdown, AEW announce team, ROH PPV attendance (73 min)

July 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: Malikay Black’s AEW debut, Black explaining his gimmick on Twitch. AEW’s unconventional announce team […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – Everything with Rich & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Is Khan-led AEW on course to overtake WWE, Triple H not the future, Bryan’s future, McGregor-Poirier reaction, UEFA Euro finals, HBO Succession (70 min)

July 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s new VIP-exclusive series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: UEFA Euro finals Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier reaction Daniel Bryan’s future, pros and cons […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado: Summer Struggle in Sapporo and Road to Tag Team Turbulence (33 min)

July 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado covers the two nights of Summer Struggle in Sapporo including El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship and […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including analysis of Punk-Cena-McMahon segment, sinking SD ratings, GLADD reacts to Punk controversy, Cena’s Wrestling IQ, 2011 MITB hype, more (212 min)

July 10, 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 July 5, 2011 episode features a look at the […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Jimmy Uso’s DUI, Bayley’s nine-month injury layoff, a problem both Edge and Drew McIntyre are facing (71 min)

July 10, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss Jimmy Uso’s DUI and Bayley’s nine-month injury layoff. They also give an in-depth examination of a problem […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at ROH Best in the World 2021 (72 min)

July 10, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 7-10-13 including Charlotte’s first ever appearance, Neville & Graves & Regal vs. The Wyatt Family, best and worst Batman movies, more (76 min)

July 10, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from July 10, 2013 including Charlotte’s first ever appearance, Neville & Graves & Regal vs. The Wyatt Family, best and worst Batman movies, and more. DIRECT […]

VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #663 (July 28, 2001): Austin turns heel, WWF Invasion PPV, Bruce Mitchell feature column on Freebirds, Jerry Lawler Torch Talk, Austin neck update, WCW relaunch plans

July 10, 2021

SUMMARY of #663 cover-dated July 28, 2001: This issue includes in-depth coverage of the WWF Invasion PPV with Keller’s match report with star ratings, Roundtable Reviews, Reader Reax, Poll Results, and a Cover Story overview… […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – WKH – WWE Smackdown Review including three NXT wrestlers arriving, Jimmy Uso still on the show, Bayley injury fallout, final MITB qualifiers (40 min)

July 10, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Bayley’s injury, the continued presence of Jimmy Uso despite the DUI earlier […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2): Debating Heenan’s “which side is he on” comment before Hogan’s turn, are Jericho’s self-boasts grounded in reality, rep of Cena vs. Ryker, Zelina a sellout, more (106 min)

July 9, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix (pt. 2), PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller address the following questions and topics submitted by listeners: What are UFC’s long-term prospects […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – WKH – The News: Ratings for Dynamite, NXT Great American Bash, Raw, and Smackdown, plus Killian Dane talks about WWE release (20 min)

July 9, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including ratings for AEW Dynamite, NXT Great American Bash, WWE Raw, and Smackdown, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1): McGregor-Poirier UFC preview, Del Wikes, ROH PPV preview, NXT, AEW, Raw, SD reviews, Randy Hales book (132 min)

July 9, 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 begin by discussing the big UFC PPV this weekend (headlined […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – Everything Mailbag w/Rich Fann & Zack Heydorn: AEW All Out ticket sales so far, live audiences in NXT and AEW, Lio Rush, Adam Cole, more (63 min)

July 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s mailbag opens with the strong AEW All Out ticket sales so far, and then Rich and Zack jump into the week of live audiences in NXT and AEW – and the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1729 (July 8, 2021): Counihan’s column on Japan’s latest new promotion, Parks on WWE cutbacks, Keller cover story on Jimmy Uso arrest, Keller’s NXT Bash report, more

July 8, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1729 Cover-dated July 8, 2021 LINK: 1729 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 7/7 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk Jimmy Uso, Triple H answering stupid questions with dumber answers, “Loki” and the MCU, more (172 min)

July 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are back on VIP discussing the Jimmy Uso news. Should Jey be dragged into his brother’s mess because of a similar past? Triple H answering stupid questions with even dumber […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – East Coast Cast #559 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Jimmy Uso getting third DUI in decade, this week’s good TV matches, last week’s Dynamite, more (90 min)

July 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Trav and Cam share their thoughts and feelings on Jimmy Uso getting his third DUI in a decade. What does that mean for his career? Will WWE take drastic measures? […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Former Aleister Black debuts, Bucks vs. Penta & Kingston, Cody vs. Marshall, Andrade’s debut, MJF-Jericho, more (39 min)

July 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full rundown and analysis of AEW Dynamite headlined by The Young Bucks vs. Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (12/8/1991): Cornette and Wade Keller join John Arezzi to discuss state of wrestling industry after This Tuesday in Texas, plus early Vince Russo appearance (91 min)

July 7, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the December 8, 1991 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#137) hosted by John Arezzi featuring Jim Cornette’s take on the state of the wrestling industry along with […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – WKH – The News: NXT Great American Bash full review, Jimmy Uso’s DUI, Dynamite preview, ROH PPV line-up preview, Smackdown viewership (33 min.)

July 7, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including a full rundown and analysis of NXT Great American Bash, Jimmy Uso’s DUI, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Ramifications of Jimmy Uso’s DUI arrest, anticipating end of Pandemic Era, Raw & SD analysis, injury protocol, Cena’s post-WWE success, Del Wilkes (105 min)

July 6, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: The eve of the end of the Pandemic Era of pro wrestling and what we’re most […]

VIP AUDIO 7/5 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: New Day vs. MVP & Lashley, Mansoor vs. Ali, Lucha House Party vs. T-Bar & Mace, Miz TV, MITB hype (29 min)

July 6, 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 New Day vs. MVP & Lashley, Mansoor vs. Ali, Lucha […]