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VIP AUDIO 5/21 – WKH – The News: NXT and AEW ratings from last night, thoughts on Owen Hart “Dark Side of the Ring” and Undertaker WWE Network docu-series, more (23 min)

May 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at a few topics including the NXT and AEW ratings from last night, thoughts on Owen Hart “Dark Side of […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – AEW Double or Nothing PPV Preview Roundtable w/Keller, Krol, Parks: Pros and cons of various match outcomes, did AEW do enough to sell fans on this show, Moxley vs. Brodie, Cody vs. Archer, Stadium Stampede (67 min)

May 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this special PPV Preview Roundtable Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by current Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist and PWTorch Dailycast host Greg Parks and former Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on Worst Gimmick Matches, Undertaker on Mount Rushmore, Yokozuna, Heyman’s best run, Austin & Hunter, Bret’s legal options when Vince threatened to break his contract, more (62 min)

May 22, 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, Todd answers […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Owen Hart “Dark Side of the Ring” documentary, AEW Dynamite review and Double or Nothing preview, reviews of Smackdown, Raw, NXT, UFC (112 min)

May 21, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (11/1/1992): Keller & Schire review results of Halloween Havoc, the push of Erik Watts as “the rookie sensation,” is $16 too steep a price for a wrestling ticket, and more (85 min)

May 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the November 1, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire discussing the week in wrestling with live callers including the results of Halloween Havoc, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Head Ring of Honor referee Todd Sinclair discusses long tenure with ROH, funny stories inside and outside the ring, insight on creative process between talent and referees (56 min)

May 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk with head Ring of Honor referee Todd Sinclair. Todd discusses his long tenure with ROH. Plus funny stories inside and outside the ring, as well as some […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1669 (May 21, 2020): Keller’s cover story on AEW’s PPV tough-sell, Mitchell column on Best Wrestling Match claim, Parks on wrestlers getting more TV time lately, more

May 21, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1669 Cover-dated May 21, 2020 LINK: 1669 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 5/21 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at AEW Double or Nothing 2020 (59 min)

May 21, 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 5/20 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Farming Simulator 19, Rich gives a detailed analysis of AEW Dynamite and NXT TV, Travis makes Double or Nothing predictions, more (102 min)

May 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back for another VIP. This week, the pair talk about Farming Simulator 19, Travis’ newest obsession. Rich pretends to be interested. Rich then gives a detailed analysis on AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – East Coast Cast #502 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss the unfortunate death of former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard, where the women’s division goes without Becky, Jake Roberts getting himself over, more (100 min)

May 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav discuss the unfortunate death of former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard who drowned in the ocean after making sure his son was safe. Wrestlers and fans paid their respects. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – WKH – AEW Dynamite TV Review: Final Double or Nothing hype, Moxley-Brodie, MJF vs. Marko, Hardy vs. Sammy, return of Hangman Page and Young Bucks, Arn-Jake (31 min)

May 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the final Double or Nothing PPV hype, the returns of Hangman Page and the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – WKH – The News: Previews of NXT and AEW, is Vince McMahon going to buy the XFL and restart it again, Carnyland episode one review, Raw rating, more (15 min)

May 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a range of news topics including previews of NXT and AEW, is Vince McMahon going to buy the XFL and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – WKPWP VIP Aftershow: Keller & Powell answer emails on whether AEW’s PPV should be free on TNT, Lashley’s build to title shot, Tony Khan honeymoon period with fans, mystery hacker, impact of Becky’s hiatus, more (48 min)

May 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the VIP Aftershow portion of a special Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 5/18 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Edge-Orton, Axe throwing, Drew vs. Corbin, Theory joins Seth, return of KO Show, more (34 min)

May 19, 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 Seth Rollins recruiting Austin Theory, the state of Raw’s Women’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/18 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: New Japan “Best of the Super Junior” classics. Kanemoto, Liger, Devitt, Hiromu, Milano, and more! (100 min)

May 18, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Sarah Flann for the first in a series of Best of the Super Junior retrospective podcasts. This is the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/17 – WKH – The News: The controversial call-up it’s time to make, thoughts on Gulak’s release and Thatcher’s emergence, NXT TV thoughts including standout performances, Smackdown rating, Raw preview (24 min)

May 18, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at a lot of news including the controversial call-up from NXT it’s time to make, thoughts on Drew […]

VIP AUDIO 5/17 – NJPW Rewind with Radican & Co. (w/Martin & Wells): G1 Climax 23: Night 3 reviewed in depth, thoughts on the pacing of the card, comparisons between current G1 format and format of G1 Climax 23, more! (41 min)

May 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the third episode of the NJPW Rewind Podcast with Radican & Co. These podcasts will be “retro” style reviews looking back at some of NJPW’s best shows and tournaments of the past […]

VIP AUDIO 5/16 – WKH – News & 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Cody disses Christman, Ted DiBiase reacts to McMahon’s criticism of Cody, Benoit’s dad on Linda’s senate run, Cena’s emergence, Nash Torch Talk, more (115 min)

May 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to one Wade Keller Hotline from 15 years ago this week followed by five WKH’s from 10 years ago this week. The […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #601 (May 6, 2000): Cover Story on David Arquette winning WCW Title, Keller’s End Notes examining Vince Russo’s controversial decision and flippant comments about title belts, Coverage of WWF Backlash, more

May 16, 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 5/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Intercontinental Title Tournament begins, Bryan vs. Gulak, Corbin vs. Elias, plus Otis & Braun vs. Miz & Morrison, Sonya gives fiery promo, Charlotte confronts Bayley, more (27 min)

May 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including the start of the Intercontinental Title Tournament, Otis & Braun Strowman vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/15 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Caprice Coleman talks about his in-ring career, his current role on the ROH announce team, and his life outside the ring, plus discussion of latest in ROH news (68 min)

May 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk with Caprice Coleman about his in-ring career, his current role on the ROH announce team, and his life outside the ring. They also discuss the latest in […]

VIP AUDIO 5/15 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: A career examination of Mark Henry, the significance of heel NWA heavyweight champions in the ’70s and ’80s, and the future of the WWE women’s division given the departure of Becky Lynch (66 min)

May 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Contributor Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: A career examination of Mark Henry, the significance of heel […]

VIP AUDIO 5/14 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could Vince be ignoring Reigns to try to help him get cheered when he returns? Will Asuka be a serious champion now? Are rosters being remixed or blended? Are pre-taped segments giving away surprises? (16 min)

May 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller first covers some news including the Raw rating and the announced matches for AEW Dynamite and NXT on USA. Then he […]

VIP AUDIO 5/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on Tyson, Benoit and Guerrero, Huracanranas, New Japan wrestlers to WWE, Oliver Luck-Vince lawsuit, Lou Thesz, Six-Sided Ring, Brock, much more (70 min)

May 14, 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, Todd answers […]