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VIP AUDIO 3/6 – PWT Impact Pod: Darrin Lilly & John Laslo discuss follow-up from No Surrender, a new challenger for Mickie James, a major title change, more (30 min.)

March 6, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly and John Laslo (new Impact “Hits & Misses” contributor for the PWTorch) review this week’s Impact TV, which included the follow-up from No Surrender, a new challenger for Mickie James, and a […]

VIP AUDIO 3/5 – AEW Revolution PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Fann: Full review of MJF-Danielson, Hangman-Mox, Elite-House of Black, Starks-Jericho, more (70 min.)

March 6, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for full analysis of AEW Revolutiona including the MJF vs. Bryan Danielson “60 […]

VIP AUDIO 3/5 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (2-23-2005): Raw’s disappointing 4.0 rating, Ultimate Fighter success after Raw, McMahon missing events, more (21 min.)

March 5, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 23, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: The ratings for Raw, and why there’s reason for disappointment and satisfaction with […]

VIP AUDIO 3/4 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Post-PPV Roundtable on WWE No Way Out (2-20-2005): Keller, Powell, McNeill, Roe rate and review event including Cena-Angle, Undertaker-Reigns, Booker-Heidenrich, more (58 min.)

March 4, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 20, 2005 WWE No Way Out PPV post-shows. First up is Rapid-Fire Analysis with Wade Keller & Jason Powell reacting to Undertaker […]

VIP AUDIO 3/4 – NXT Eight Years Back: Tom Stoup covers NXT from 3-4-15 including Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte, further Kevin Owens/Alex Riley drama, Solomon Crowe’s first NXT TV match, more (67 min.)

March 4, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Tom Stoup covers NXT from March 4, 2015 including the excellent storytelling building toward Kevin Owens vs. Alex Riley, Adam Rose vs. Tyler Breeze including select […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #749 (March 15, 2003): Angle to wrestle at WM24 despite neck MRI, columns from Keller, McNeill, Powell, Torch Talk w/Justin Credible, TNA PPV report

March 4, 2023

SUMMARY of #749 cover-dated March 15, 2003: This issue features a cover story on the bad news regarding Kurt Angle’s neck, but the decision to have him wrestle at WrestleMania anyway… Part three of the […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Cody and Reigns in verbal exchange mid-ring, Sami vs. Solo, Baszler vs. Tegan, IC Title developments, Lashley visits, Santos vs. Dominik, more (29 min.)

March 4, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns in a verbal exchange mid-ring, Sami Zayn […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-19-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories of the Week including TNA fans breaking kayfabe at Orlando tapings, ROH Anniversary weekend, John Laurinatis, more (26 min.)

March 4, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the February 19, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring the return of “Real Deal Reactions,” Indy Lineup of the Week, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Huge AEW Revolution preview featuring the cast of The Elite Beat podcast (160 min.)

March 3, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by… sorry… taken over by the cast of The Elite Beat podcast as we bring to you a mammoth AEW Revolution […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Overhauling Smackdown, evaluating rising star Cena’s mega-push, Rock’s WWE relationship, grading Batista’s push, state of announcing, Lesnar’s value (84 min.)

March 3, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Bruce explains why […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Analysis and details on Dynamite’s viewership drop, summary and reaction to Tony Khan Media Q&A, full Media Q&A audio (78 min.)

March 2, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including analysis and details on Dynamite’s viewership drop this […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Dynamite ratings drop, latest WrestleMania developments, AEW Revolution PPV preview, Jon Jones’s return to UFC, more (76 min.)

March 2, 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 cover these topics: Reaction to AEW Dynamite ratings dropping […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – PWT Impact Pod: Darrin Lilly discusses go-home show, a brutal X Division Monster’s Ball match, No Surrender, more (21 min.)

March 2, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly looks at the week in Impact, which included a go-home show, a brutal X Division Monster’s Ball match, and the first Impact Plus special of the year, No Surrender. Darrin discusses the […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Final Revolution hype, Casino Battle Royal, strong promos from Christian, Mox, Hangman, Danielson, Riho vs. Storm, Jericho vs. Avalon, more (22 min.)

March 2, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the Final Revolution hype, a Casino Battle Royal with Danhausen & Cassidy qualifying, strong promos […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (11/27/1993): John Arezzi announces final show (51 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This is a November 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features John Arezzi’s surprise announcement that this will be his final show (though he eventually returns in 1994). DIRECT LINK: VIP […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: Does AEW have a 50/50 booking problem different than WWE’s? Should WWE book Sami and Jey as “reluctant enemies” at WrestleMania? Plus revisiting Kerry Von Erich’s death (30 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: Does AEW have a 50/50 booking problem different than WWE’s […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1813 (March 1, 2023): Impact PPV Report, Heydorn column on WWE house show, Parks column on WWE Tag Teams under Levesque, more

March 1, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1813 Cover-dated March 1, 2023 LINK: 1813 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 a […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (2-17-2005): Dusty Rhodes’s morale-busting speech to TNA locker room, details on Triple H taking over for Vince during his injury absence, Batista, Gilbert, more (33 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 17, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: The speech Dusty Rhodes gave to the entire TNA locker room before Sunday’s […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – The Fix Flashback (2-10-2016): Reaction to Bryan Danielson’s WWE retirement speech, Punk’s latest setback, Titus-Vince McMahon incident, Lesnar-Ambrose, ECW’s legacy, more (132 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 10, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: In-depth on Daniel […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Would Omega thrive in WWE and should he start in NXT? Reaction to Mark Henry and Omega talking Punk incident, AEW PPV preview, WWE Raw reaction (90 min.)

March 1, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss a variety of topics: Would Omega thrive in WWE and should he start in NXT? Reaction to […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “What’s on the Telly?” Episode 2 – Failing to escape Bully Ray! Aces & Eights, Sabin & Hardy, and a trip back to 1974(!) for some Grand Prix wrestling featuring Montreal’s finest (147 min.)

February 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Eddie Sideburns for episode 2 of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and a guest will each […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Becky & Bayley win tag titles, Lesnar accepts Omos challenge, Cody vs. Gable, Profits vs. Uso & Solo, Heyman reacts to Cody, Otis vs. Gargano, more (23 min.)

February 28, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Becky Lynch & Bayley win tag titles, Brock Lesnar accepts Omos […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – WKH – Focus On AEW: Dynamite minute-by-minutes including what segments lost viewers, Rampage ratings rebound, Rampage highs and lows, Dynamite line-up, more (27 min.)

February 27, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on AEW” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents these topics: Last week’s AEW Dynamite minute-by-minutes including what segments lost viewers and one […]

VIP AUDIO 2/26 – Bonus Point w/Tom Stoup: Karl Fredericks debuts as Eddy Thorpe, “Trickin’ Ain’t Easy” episodes 2-4, Lola Vice progress report, more (43 min.)

February 26, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Bonus Point, Tom Stoup covers February 2023 in WWE Developmental news and analysis including: Black History Month community outreach Next-In-Line signees at the Royal Rumble Reviews of episodes 2, 3, […]