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VIP AUDIO 6/17 – WKH – The News: Tony Khan opens up about father funding AEW’s start and first ECW show as a kid, Raw and NXT ratings updates, Moose status, former Darren Young update, ROH Philly, AEW NYC, ACH, more (27 min)

June 18, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Tony Khan opens up about father funding AEW’s start and first ECW show […]

VIP AUDIO 6/17 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Todd accepts challenge to design storyline where Q.T. Marshall beats Omega for AEW Title, can signature moves be patented, WWE’s 50+ demo Triple H media call, more (81 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix (pt. 2 of 2), PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller address the following questions and topics submitted by listeners: How good of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/17 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Reviews of NXT Takeover, NXT on USA, Raw, Smackdown, AEW Dynamite, UFC, Bellator, HIAC preview (88 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss: NXT Takeover “In Your House” NXT on USA AEW Dynamite WWE Smackdown […]

VIP AUDIO 6/17 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Stardom’s Tokyo Dream, Cinderella Tournament, and King of DDT discussion including Kamitani, Syuri, Hayashishita, Takeshita, Akiyama, more (131 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined for the first time by Japanese wrestling expert Robert McCauley for an in-depth look at two of the hottest promotions […]

VIP AUDIO 6/17 – VIP Podcast Vault – Keller Hotline (9-4-2003): The backstage story on Vince McMahon stopping Rhyno vs. Tajiri match mid-stream during live event, Vince dismisses logic in Kane-Shane McMahon angle (22 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an early Wade Keller Hotline from September 4, 2003 covering the following topics: The backstage story on Vince McMahon stopping Rhyno vs. Tajiri […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk “Loki” and the future of the MCU, Tian Sha and Xia Li, Rich’s thoughts on NXT In Your House and “Dungeon Crawler Carl,” more (119 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav spend the first few minutes of VIP giddy over the newest episode of “Loki” and speculate on the future of the MCU. Travis had to get over his sour mood […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – East Coast Cast #556 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss NXT In Your House results and fallout from NXT TV, Cam’s eventful weekend in Houston, more (118 min)

June 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this edition of the ECC, Cam and Trav talk NXT In Your House results, as well as the fallout from NXT TV. Karrion Kross is unfortunately still NXT champion. Samoa Joe refuses […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Hogan-Warrior going at it with drug and sex claims, Poffo adds details about Randy Savage’s death, Raw review with Austin and Piper, Best Broadcast Teams ever, more (165 min)

June 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This edition of the Wade Keller Hotline features a week of vintage Wade Keller Hotlines from 10 years ago this month. Details follow: •The June 7, 2011 episode features a look at the […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – VIP Podcast Vault – Keller leads Roundtable discussion: Should Eddie or Orton get a bigger push? Was Styles vs. Raven the best Raven match ever? Is McMahon determined to replace J.R.? Kane-Shane dumpster fire (60 min)

June 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an early Current Event Roundtable podcast from August 31, 2003. Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell to […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (11/17/1991): Dave Meltzer joins John Arezzi to talk with callers about news of the week on Hall, Hogan, Warrior, Raven, DDP (22 min)

June 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the November 17, 1991 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#135) hosted by John Arezzi featuring analysis of the news of the week with guest Dave Meltzer of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/16 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: The artistry of deathmatch wrestling – A deathmatch wrestling conversation with G-Raver (63 min)

June 16, 2021

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 NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1726 (June 16, 2021): Keller’s NXT Takeover report, Parks looks at future of WWE releases, Keller’s reports on NXT, Dynamite, Raw, SD, more

June 16, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1726 Cover-dated June 16, 2021 LINK: 1726 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2020 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 6/15 – WKH – The News: Raw ratings details, Samoa Joe returns to NXT, Moxley and Renee announce birth of daughter, Don West’s health battle (20 min)

June 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Raw ratings details, Samoa Joe returns to NXT, a rundown of key happenings […]

VIP AUDIO 6/14 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Lots of rants about Raw’s final Hell in a Cell hype, Nikki vs. Charlotte, Alexa vs. Jax, Eva Marie returns, Drew vs. Styles, Morrison vs. Hardy, more (35 min)

June 15, 2021

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 lots of rants about Raw’s final Hell in a Cell […]

VIP AUDIO 6/14 – Impact Against All Odds PPV Roundtable (w/Radican, Fann, and Lilly): Thoughts on Omega-Moose main event, solid undercard, direction of Impact going into Slammiversary (46 min)

June 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Darrin Lilly for the Impact Against All Odds PPV roundtable. The show begins with an in-depth look at the […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review: Kross defends against four challengers, Grimes battles Knight for Million Dollar Title, Gonzalez defends against Moon, In Your House theme (21 min)

June 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full rundown and analysis of NXT Takeover “In Your House” featuring Karrion Kross defending against Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Nick Gage-Matt Cardona feud, Brock Anderson, Darby not wanting partner, Rey-Reigns, Seth/Bayley dynamic, Triple H media call, Meiko, Dynamite Kid Dark Side doc, Bockwinkel-Brody (125 min)

June 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: The rise of Nick Gage in 2021 and the latest chapter in his Matt […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Tyler Sage co-hosts to talk Hell in a Cell 2009 and preview 2021 edition. Undertaker vs. Punk, Cena vs. Orton, DX vs. Legacy, more (102 min)

June 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch contributor Tyler Sage from the VIP show “Podcast of Honor” and the author of the AEW Dynamite “Alt Perspective” report joins Frank to reflect back on the first Hell in a Cell […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: A big comeback episode including strong psychology in Miro-Uno match, Pinnacle copes with big Stadium Stampede loss, Bucks continue to shine, more (46 min)

June 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller provides a full rundown and analysis of AEW Dynamite which was a big comeback episode after last week’s weak offering including […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 6-12-13 including a major title change and new era in NXT, Bayley’s first televised match in her enduring face persona, favorite Disney movies, more (77 min)

June 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from June 12, 2013 including a major title change and new era in NXT, Bayley’s first televised match in her enduring face persona, favorite Disney movies, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Equality within WWE, recent releases, Rey Mysterio excitement, NXT In Your House 2021 preview (82 min)

June 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Opening with a talk about equality within the WWE, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue cover recent releases in a lot of detail, get excited about Rey Mysterio, and preview the upcoming NXT In […]

VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #659 (June 30, 2001): Keller Cover Story says WWE violence level risky and unnecessary, Booker T’s bad initial impression made on WWE management, Torch Talk with Lawler, WCW-WWF

June 12, 2021

SUMMARY of #659 cover-dated June 30, 2001: This issue begins with a cover story titled “Increased violence in WWF unnecessary and risky,” an editorial declaration that preceded years of avoidable lost time for wrestlers from […]

VIP AUDIO 6/11 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Rey challenges Reigns to HIAC match, Reigns mind games continue, Seth and Bayley cackle, Otis shows up sans beard, Liv vs. Carmella, more (24 min)

June 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including follow-up and a major Hell in a Cell development with Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor & Levesque Media Q&A: What is best way for NXT roster to change over time compared to Raw & Smackdown? Who will next three AEW World Champs be? What is Michael Cole’s rep and legacy going to be? More (53 min)

June 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format followed by the full Paul “Triple H” Levesque media Q&A from earlier in the day. […]