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VIP AUDIO 6/7 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Peteani & Parks look back at WWF Backlash 2000. Edge & Christian vs. X-Pac & Road Dogg, Guerrero vs. Rios, Rock vs. Triple H, more (119 min.)

June 7, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Greg Parks returns to Pro Wrestling Then and Now to look back at Backlash 2000. Greg and Frank open the show discussing what was happening at the time with WCW and their […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody-Seth follow-up with big angle, major development with The Judgment Day, Fatal Four-way for title shot against Belair at Money in the Bank, more (34 min.)

June 6, 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 including Cody-Seth Rollins follow-up with a big angle, a major development with […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Justin Shapiro is back again with our quarterly run-down of all things AEW. Punk’s injury, Goto, TK’s booking, Rush, and of course MJF (141 min.)

June 6, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by somewhat of a regular recently, our good pal Justin Shapiro. Alan and Justin somehow manage to find a few tidbits […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 6-5-14 including Bayley vs. Charlotte, debut of Tyler Breeze’s music video, favorite dark fantasy movies, more (76 min.)

June 6, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from June 5, 2014 including Bayley vs. Charlotte, the debut of Tyler Breeze’s music video, favorite dark fantasy movies, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – WWE Hell in a Cell PLE Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Fann: Cody injury analysis, sidebar analysis of Punk injury, relative impacts of Cody and Punk injuries, plus full event review (64 min.)

June 5, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch columnist Rich Fann with full analysis of the WWE Hell in a Cell PLE. They actually […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – PWT Impact Pod: Ross & Darrin discuss recent live wrestling experiences, latest Impact news, future challengers for world champion, more (52 min.)

June 5, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Ross Leslie and Darrin Lilly are back after a week off due to conflicts including a milestone birthday for Darrin (wish him happy birthday on social media). We talk about what wrestling we have […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – NXT In Your House PLE Audio Roundtable – Lindberg & Hazelwood & Covington: Breakker vs. Gacy, Legado del Fantasma vs. The Family, Grimes vs. Hayes, more (96 min.)

June 5, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Nate Lindberg, Bruce Hazelwood, and MMATorch.com’s Sean Covington break down NXT’s In Your House Premium Live Event including Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy, Legado del Fantasma vs. The Family, Cameron Grimes vs. Carmelo Hayes, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Tyler Sage breaks down Punk’s injury announcement, the three matches on the show, the rare squash/promo package, more (30 min.)

June 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Tyler Sage breaks down C.M. Punk’s injury announcement, how AEW handled it, and what could have been done differently then and in the future. Tyler also breaks down the three matches on the […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Hell in a Cell 2022 (45 min.)

June 4, 2022

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 attention. […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: WWE Hell in a Cell 2022 predictions (59 min.)

June 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down all of their predictions for WWE Hell in a Cell 2022. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #710 (June 23, 2002): Coverage of TNA’s first-ever PPV, WWF buries Steve Austin on TV, Torch Talk with Jarrett including whether TNA was created to push Jeff

June 4, 2022

SUMMARY of #710 cover-dated June 23, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story on the WWF burying Steve Austin on television including harsh words from good friend Jim Ross… In-depth coverage of the first […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Breaking Punk injury news, then full rundown including Rousey’s next opponent, Madcap drops suspenders, Sami helps Usos, Riddle & Nakamura vs. Usos, more (24 min.)

June 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with the breaking C.M. Punk injury news and how it affects his AEW Title status. Then a full rundown of WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – Everything Mailbag w/Fann & Heydorn: Forbidden Door/Chicago sights and sounds, best random feuds with great chemistry, game-planning post-Vince WWE, a what-if featuring Scott Hall, more (41 min.)

June 3, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: The Midwest Express are back! Rich Fann and Zack Heydorn chat about things to do and eat in Chicago if you’re in town for Forbidden Door at the end of the month, some Triple […]

VIP AUDIO 5/5 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Lots of MJF questions from many fascinating angles, Cornette-AEW, Malikai Black, Forbidden Door announce team, Jericho’s political views, AEW vs. WWE coverage, more (76 min.)

June 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: Is Wade unfairly soft […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Making sense of the MJF promo and weekend events, WWE HIAC preview, review of Dynamite, Smackdown, Raw, Rampage, NXT, IYH preview, NJPW (130 min.)

June 2, 2022

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: Lengthy analysis of the MJF promo on […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Next day reaction and theories about the MJF promo on Dynamite, WWE Hell in a Cell preview (43 min.)

June 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade provide their next day reaction and theories about the MJF promo on Dynamite and then a preview of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – East Coast Cast #583 (NSFW): Trav & Cam discuss AEW Double or Nothing including show length, Punk’s world title win fallout speculation, Jurassic Express, MJF, more (94 min.)

June 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the live ECC, Trav and Cam talk AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view results. Why is AEW putting on near five hour shows in 2022? There is enough data and fan consensus […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review starting with a lengthy MJF commentary, then a rundown of Punk’s first night as champ, Tanahashi, Wardlow, Mox vs. Garcia, Blood & Guts set-up, more (47 min.)

June 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite beginning with a lengthy MJF commentary examining whether Tony Khan was the big loser already in how this played […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (2/20/1993): Kerry Von Erich’s suicide, Cactus Jack (55 min.)

June 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 20, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode includes discussion of Kerry Von Erich’s […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1776 (June 1, 2022): Keller’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV report & Roundtable Reviews, Keller’s TV reports, MJF talk of the weekend

June 1, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1776 Cover-dated June 1, 2022 LINK: 1776 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 5/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Month-end catch-up looking at the top bouts from Best of the Super Juniors, King of Gate, All Japan, Gleat, and Takeshita’s instant impact in AEW (44 min.)

May 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you up to speed on what’s been impressing him in the squared circle during the month of May, which has been one […]

VIP AUDIO 5/31 – Everything with Rich & Wade: MJF-AEW update, AEW PPV media Q&A notes including Khan’s passion about Punk, WWE fan reaction to Cody, more (80 min.)

May 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss the MJF-AEW situation progression since Sunday, thoughts on how this situation could play out, how social media […]

VIP AUDIO 5/30 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody-Seth exchange, Becky-Asuka-Belair promo, Riddle & Nakamura vs. Usos, Theory vs. Ali for U.S. Title, KO obsesses about Ezekiel, MVP-Lashley exchange, more (27 min.)

May 31, 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 including a Cody Rhodes-Seth Rollins exchange, Becky Lynch-Asuka-BIanca Belair promo, Riddle & […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – AEW Double or Nothing PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Fann: In-depth dissection of MJF controversy, plus full analysis of entire card headlined by Hangman vs. Punk (97 min.)

May 30, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch columnist Rich Fann with full analysis of the AEW Double or Nothing PPV including Hangman Page […]