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VIP AUDIO 9/27 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Special Edition – A conversation with independent wrestling star Ben Carter (41 min)

September 27, 2020

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 9/26 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines + SD Viewership Analysis: Ten Rules Bookers Shouldn’t Break, Jericho written off Raw, Punk’s WWE start, Raw review, more (138 min)

September 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to one WKH from 15 years ago this week and six WKH’s from 10 years ago this week… 9/22/2005 – Wade Keller […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: COVID-19 outbreaks, WWE Clash of Champions preview, strong Reigns-Uso character work, more (85 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt cover COVID-19 outbreaks, a WWE Clash of Champions preview, strong Reigns-Uso character work, Variety’s WWE business article, Chris Jericho […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 9-26-12 with Bo Dallas vs. Michael McGillicutty, Steamboat vs. Ohno, Ryback handicap match near height of his popularity, more (51 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 9-26-12 with Bo Dallas vs. Michael McGillicutty, Steamboat vs. Ohno, Ryback handicap match near the height of […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #622 (September 30, 2000): Cover Story on how Nitro barely dented Raw’s ratings despite fear in WWF that network switch would cost them big-time viewership, Keller’s editorial stating “It’s time for Christian, Edge, and Hardys to slow down,” WWF Unforgiven coverage, more

September 26, 2020

We are now posting PWTorch Digital Newsletter PDFs for the year 1997 for the first time ever. These issues from 1997 have never been made available in their original format since their original printing press […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Reigns explains his “look” to Jey Uso, Bliss goes into another trance, Styles vs. Hardy vs. Sami, Riddle vs. Corbin, final Clash hype (23 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Roman Reigns explaining his “look” to Jey Uso, Alexa Bliss going into […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – NJPW G1 Climax 30 Nights 1-3 Roundtable (w/Radican, Wells, and Heydorn): Overall thoughts on the tournament, in-depth look at the big matches from each show, thoughts on the tournament going forward, more (94 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch specialist Kelly Wells and PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn for an NJPW roundtable looking at nights 1-3 of the G1 Climax 30 tournament. The show begins […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: A full retrospective on the life and career of Road Warrior Animal (93 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they take a look at the life and career of Road Warrior Animal with specific discussion points including […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – WKH – The News: COVID-19 outbreaks, NXT vs. AEW ratings, Kimmel and Colbert use WWE in jokes tonight, Naomi surgery, Takeover developments, more (25 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the COVID-19 outbreaks in NXT and AEW this month, why it’s happening, how the odds […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Austin’s WM17 heel turn, early UFC memories, Orange Cassidy, what if pro wrestling criticism went away, favorite old movies, more (61 min)

September 25, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Andre biography book review, New Japan G1 first four shows, Raw, Smackdown, NXT, AEW, UFC, Clash of Champions PPV Preview, Animal’s death (163 min)

September 24, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they open with […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (3/14/1993): Journalists Roundtable with Keller, Schire, Arezzi, Gill discussing current events in wrestling including Dino Bravo’s death, Yokozuna, Sting’s WCW Title win (104 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the March 14, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire along with New York radio show host John Arezzi and PWTorch Newsletter columnist Carlie […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Week two of Pure Wrestling Tournament, preview of next week’s matches, AEW being aggressive signing talent ROH should have been looking at, more (65 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan and Tyler break down week two of the Pure Wrestling Tournament. They preview next week’s two matches as well. They also introduce a new segment, and talk AEW being aggressive with signing […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Clash of Champions 2020 (66 min)

September 24, 2020

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 9/23 – East Coast Cast #520 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Cena’s new comic book role, Lance Archer tests positive for COVID-19, Road Warrior Animal dies, more (101 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Cam celebrate 10 years of East Coast Cast broadcasts on BlogTalk Radio! The duo discuss the week in wrestling TV. A brief preview of the Clash of Champions PPV […]

VIP AUDIO 9/23 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Brodie Lee vs. Orange Cassidy, Moxley vs. Kingston, Cody’s return, Kenny on commentary, Jericho-MJF (31 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Brodie Lee vs. Orange Cassidy for the TNT Title, Jon Moxley vs. Eddie […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1687 (September 23, 2020): New Japan G1 first weekend coverage from Counihan and Radican, Parks column on tag wrestlers in WWE, Keller’s TV reports and news, more

September 23, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1687 Cover-dated September 23, 2020 LINK: 1687 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2019 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features […]

VIP AUDIO 9/22 – WKH – The News: AEW Late Night Dynamite, Raw Rating, Smackdown Rating Notes, Hardy VLOG, NXT and AEW Wednesday preview, G1 Night 3 Preview (14 min.)

September 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the results of AEW Late Night Dynamite, Raw rating, Smackdown rating details, Hardy VLOG, NXT […]

VIP AUDIO 9/21 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Braun vs. Dabba-Kato at Raw Underground, Retribution officially added to roster, Drew-Orton angle to hype Clash, more (29 min)

September 22, 2020

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 Retribution’s first official match against Hurt Business, Drew McIntyre-Randy Orton […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – WKH – The News: G1 Night 1 results and reaction, possible finishes for Drew vs. Lee and Braun vs. Dabba-Kato on Raw, AEW ticket sales, Dynamite, WWE DVD (16 min.)

September 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including G1 Night One results and thoughts, various possible finishes for Drew vs. Lee and Braun […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Review of G1 Climax 30 nights 1 and 2, preview of nights 3, 4, and 5 (87 min)

September 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado begin their G1 coverage going over the first two nights of G1 Climax action including Okada vs. Ibushi and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: AEW Dynamite’s new storylines and hooks for next week, Hangman’s nuances, Jey Uso’s star quality, Heyman’s video, Reigns character, Miz nonsense, Otis and Mandy, Sasha-Bayley (84 min)

September 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt cover a strong AEW with new programs, strong matches and hooks for next week, Adam Page nuances, Jey Uso […]

VIP AUDIO 9/19 – WKH – 15 & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: How Edge-Lita-Hardy coexisting backstage, WWE Independent Classification review, Jeff Hardy crying out for time off, Raw’s lowest rating in decade, Michaels on retirement (130 min)

September 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to one WKH from 15 years ago and six WKH’s from 10 years ago this week… 9/15/2005 Wade Keller Hotline – Early […]

VIP AUDIO 9/19 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A trip to the movies pro wrestling style – Tanahashi in “My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler” and Bautista’s “My Spy” (130 min)

September 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L takes a break from action inside the ring (sort of!) and looks to the big screen, as we go to the movies […]