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VIP AUDIO 8/23 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – McNeill’s Hot Five Stories of the Week including Lesnar’s chances to make the Vikings, early Cena drawing power, Rock’s dabbling in politics, WWE’s sinking ratings (18 min.)

August 23, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 14, 2004 podcast by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill titled “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring his Hot Five Stories of […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Gargano makes surprise appearance, Dexter abducts Miz, Edge vs. Priest, Trish Stratus, Women’s Tag Tournament, more (23 min.)

August 23, 2022

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 Johnny Gargano’s surprise appearance, Dexter Lumis abducts Miz, Edge vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – The Fix Flashback (7-8-2015): Raw analysis including positioning of Cena-Cesaro, return of Lesnar, should “Beast in the East” become regular events, Tough Enough Week 3, Impact, TUF & UFC 189 preview, more (71 min.)

August 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin we jump back just over seven years to the July 8, 2015 episode. This episode was guest-hosted by PWTorch assistant editor James […]

VIP AUDIO 8/21 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Keller hosts Roundtable discussing TNA perhaps moving away from weekly PPV concept, ROH producing too many DVDs, top WWE Developmental prospects, more (57 min.)

August 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 8, 2014 VIP Roundtable. PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts a discussion with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell covering various […]

VIP AUDIO 8/21 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Summerslam 1997 review including Helmsley vs. Mankind, Austin vs. Owen, Bret vs. Taker, more (51 min.)

August 21, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Frank goes solo to review Summerslam 1997 from the Continental Airlines Arena. He runs down the entire card, which features pre-DX Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Mankind in a steel cage, the infamous match […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sami gets wildly cheered in standout five-way match for IC Title match, Reigns-McIntyre face-to-face, Rousey shows up despite suspension, more (35 min.)

August 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Sami Zayn gets wildly cheered in standout five-way match for IC […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado: G1 Climax 32 Semi-final & Finals (19 min.)

August 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: On this G1 Special episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado concludes his coverage of the NJPW G1 Climax 32 tournament where A Block winner Kazuchika Okada faced B Block winner […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: The C.M. Punk flight risk and the changing shape of wrestling in Europe (55 min.)

August 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue go in-depth on the C.M. Punk flight risk and the changing shape of wrestling in Europe. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 8-21-14 including Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, announcement of Takeover Fatal Four Way, Renny Harlin’s films, more (65 min.)

August 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from August 21, 2014 including Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, announcement of Takeover Fatal Four Way, Renny Harlin’s films, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #721 (September 7, 2002): 2002 Torch Draft – which wrestlers readers and staff would build a promotion around with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, Powell, plus news/features

August 20, 2022

SUMMARY of #721 cover-dated September 7, 2002: This issue feature the 2002 Torch Draft featuring the Top 50 Reader Votes, Keller’s analysis, and feature draft-themed columns from Pat McNeill, Jason Powell, and Bruce Mitchell… Plus […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Best Friends try to advance in Trios Tournament, Jade and Athena advance their story, Hook tries to remain undefeated, more (17 min.)

August 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Tyler Sage breaks down the key matches on this week’s Rampage. The Best Friends try to advance in the Trios Tournament, Jade and Athena advance their story, and Hook tries to remain undefeated. […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – NJPW G1 Climax 32 Audio Roundtable – Radican & Fann & Wells: In-depth look at final three nights of tournament, thoughts on setup for fall, Okada’s win and what it means going forward, more (81 min.)

August 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells for the NJPW G1 Climax 32 Roundtable looking at the final three nights of the tournament. The […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag – Was Ventura the first heel commentator? Was Ole justified in predicting Mark Calaway would never be a draw? Plus Gewirtz, Lucha Underground, Summerslam 1992, Rock-Reigns WM, more (90 min.)

August 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Is AEW TV beginning to look […]

VIP AUDIO 8/18 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 3): Analysis of why WWE business is up this year, Drew-KO exchange, NJPW G1 conclusion, Levesque booking so far, NXT Heat Wave, Raw, SD, Heat Wave (113 min.)

August 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Overall thoughts on Paul Levesque’s booking […]

VIP AUDIO 8/18 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 3): AEW Dynamite analysis including reports Punk went unscripted on Hangman, Punk-Moxley exchange, Kenny’s return, and more plus full Rampage review (67 min.)

August 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they present AEW Dynamite analysis including reports C.M. Punk went […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk new “Predator” movie, a fun episode of AEW Dynamite, memories of “Sealab 2021,” more (133 min.)

August 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back for VIP talking the new “Predator” movie. Travis accuses the movie studio of deceptive marketing. Rich recaps a very fun episode of AEW Dynamite, which featured the return […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – East Coast Cast #590 (NSFW): Trav & Cam discuss who might be next to show up in WWE, Bray Wyatt speculation, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Gunther, A.J. Styles vs. Bobby Lashley, more (92 min.)

August 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss who might be next to show up in WWE in the A.V. (After Vince) Era. A gloved hand waving in the background during a backstage brawl […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review including a standout Punk-Moxley verbal exchange, big title match announcement, Omega’s return, Christian-Jungle Boy, Garcia vs. Danielson, more (35 min.)

August 18, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite including the standout Jon Moxley-C.M. Punk segment, the major announcement of the unification match next week and speculation […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (3/27/1993): Cactus Jack, Nikolai (52 min.)

August 17, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack and Nikolai. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1786 (August 17, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on Levesque’s booking vision beginning to take shape, Parks looks at wish lists for new-era WWE, Keller’s Raw & SD TV reports, Newswire, more

August 17, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1786 Cover-dated August 17, 2022 LINK: 1786 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 8/17 – Torch Talk with Brian Gewirtz: Former head WWE writer talks about Levesque replacing McMahon, evolution of writing process in WWE, wrestler’s court, more (74 min.)

August 17, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this special Torch Talk, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz about his 15 years writing WWE alongside Vince McMahon, his new book titled “There’s Just One Problem…: […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Peteani & Mezzera review 1992 Summerslam including Michaels vs. Martel, Warrior vs. Savage, Bulldog vs. Bret, more (146 min.)

August 17, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Long-time PWTorch contributor Jon Mezzera returns to discuss the 1992 edition of Summerslam from Wembley Stadium, as well as current events. Peteani and Mezzera open the show talking about what they want to […]

VIP AUDIO 8/16 – Everything with Rich & Wade: WWE Financials, Vince McMahon mentions, Levesque booking analysis, Riddle, McIntyre, AEW Dynamite, should Khan adjust to new-look WWE, more (112 min.)

August 16, 2022

NOTE: This episode of Everything is also being simulcast as this week’s Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast Flagship episode. SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episodes of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich […]

VIP AUDIO 8/16 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado: G1 Climax 32 Night 18 (26 min.)

August 16, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: On this G1 Special episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado covers Night 18 of the NJPW G1 Climax 32 tournament where Block competition wraps up and the Block winners are […]