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VIP AUDIO 12/24 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Original reviews of Raws from 10 and 15 years ago this week, plus a week of news updates from December 2010 plus AEW-NXT ratings from last night (169 min)

December 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to one Wade Keller Hotline from 15 years ago and seven WKH’s from 10 years ago this week. First up, though, is […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Best 1970s and ’80 territory to watch, Midnight Express underappreciated by modern fans, Callis & Kenny staying in character on Jericho podcast, 1980s WWF wrestlers in 2021, Steiners-WWF, more (85 min)

December 25, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (6/17/1993): Jerry Lawler and Jesse Ventura join Keller & Schire to discuss King of the Ring and Clash of Champions, plus Mitchell, Madden, Marvez, Nulty add analysis (84 min)

December 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the June 17, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire with a special late-night weeknight post-event show reviewing the WCW Clash of Champions events […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Orton-Fiend TLC follow-up, remembering Kevin Greene, ROH Final Battle review, Bucks vs. Acclaimed, UFC review, Raw, NXT, AEW, SD, more (107 min)

December 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 discuss the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk a very Gargano Xmas episode of NXT, WWE now supporting “Indy Wrestling,” AEW getting bumped for opening night basketball, more (86 min)

December 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are here for another VIP, and the pair discuss a very Gargano Xmas episode of NXT. WWE now supports “Indy Wrestling!” AEW got bumped two hours for opening night basketball […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – East Coast Cast #532 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Inferno match between The Fiend and Randy Orton at TLC, Royal Rumble speculation, Charlotte Flair’s return, more (96 min)

December 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s show, the fellas talk about the over-the-top “Inferno” match between The Fiend and Randy Orton at TLC. Randy set Bray on fire, ostensibly killing him, and no authorities were notified. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Schiavone’s interview with Sting, Young Bucks defend against The Acclaimed, MJF & Jericho vs. Top Flight, Omega & Callis (27 min)

December 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including The Young Bucks defending against The Acclaimed in the main event, a new […]

VIP AUDIO 12/23 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Let the narrative burn – Analyzing the artistry and future impact of Randy Orton vs. The Fiend in the Firefly Inferno Match at WWE TLC 2020 (58 min)

December 23, 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 12/22 – WKH – The News: Thoughts on Austin’s interview with McIntyre, Raw rating including 20 years ago comparisons, AEW and NXT previews, Kaz-Daniels segment on Dark, Excalibur gives Taz a hard time (21 min)

December 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including thoughts on Steve Austin’s new interview with Drew McIntyre, Raw rating including 20 years ago […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1700 (December 22, 2020): WWE TLC PPV Roundtable Review & Keller match report, Parks looks at WWE women’s wrestler heel turns, Keller’s Raw & SD & Dynamite reports, ROH Final Battle

December 22, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1700 Cover-dated December 22, 2020 LINK: 1700 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 […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The annual Joe Gagne Christmas Draft! 1992-1994 Business in the Toilet American Wrestling! (159 min)

December 22, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on this episode may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings the band back together to once again break out the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/21 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including TLC fallout with Orton and Bliss, Charlotte & Asuka and Hurt Business celebrate, Drew plays peacemaker, Miz makes his case to get his case back (35 min)

December 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 Randy Orton’s response to beating Fiend in the Inferno match […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – WKH – WWE TLC PPV Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Inferno match between Orton and Fiend, Charlotte’s return, Reigns-Owens, McIntyre-Styles, Sasha-Carmella, more (39 min)

December 21, 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 the Inferno match between Randy Orton and The Fiend, Charlotte’s […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – WWE TLC PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of Inferno match, Charlotte’s return, Reigns vs. Owens, Banks vs. Carmella, McIntyre vs. Styles (64 min)

December 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell with full analysis of the WWE TLC PPV start to finish […]

VIP AUDIO 12/20 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells and Stoup cover NXT from 12-19-12 featuring Big Show and other main roster talents dominating airtime, Corey Graves setting up for a title shot, thoughts on Director’s Cuts, more (49 min)

December 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 12-19-12 featuring Big Show and other main roster talents dominating airtime, Corey Graves setting up for a […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Tim White’s apparent suicide angle, contrasting morale in WWE vs. TNA locker rooms, Raw, Smackdown, Tribute to the Troops, Slammys, Impact, news (183 min)

December 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to two Wade Keller Hotlines from 15 years and seven WKH’s from 10 years ago this week… 15 YEARS AGO HOTLINES… 12/21/2005: […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – ROH Final Battle 2020 PPV Roundtable (w/Radican, Sage, and Sullivan): In-depth analysis of show from top to bottom, Foundation push, a look ahead to ROH in 2021, more (53 min)

December 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributors and co-hosts of “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage and Ryan Sullivan, for the ROH Final Battle 2020 audio roundtable. The show begins with […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: Why did Rapid Ricky Romero’s sons go by Youngblood instead of popular Romero name, has Tony Khan been successful in building a diverse AEW roster as promised, is blurring lines of good vs. evil in AEW hurting product, more (61 min)

December 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: why Rapid Ricky Romero’s sons used the Youngblood name instead […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #634 (December 30, 2000): Part one of Torch 2000 Awards including MVP, Best Wrestler, Best Heel, Best Babyface, and Best TV Show, Keller’s End Notes on WCW decision to fire Madden, more

December 19, 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 12/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Final TLC hype, a 2020 vs. 2021 CGI battle, Reigns beat up Owens over and over, Belair loses, Profits vs. Ziggler & Roode, more (20 min)

December 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final TLC hype, a 2020 vs. 2021 CGI battle, Roman Reigns beat up Kevin […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – WKH – The News: Key factors that completely change conventional interpretation of NXT’s rise and AEW’s drop in viewers this week, key demos, metrics, rankings, historical perspective (23 min)

December 18, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including key factors that completely change conventional interpretation of NXT’s rise and AEW’s drop in viewers […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Has Vince lost confidence in Triple H? Does AEW get enough credit for diverse roster? Under-recognized tag teams of the 1980s? Best wrestling books? Giant Gonzales? More (76 min)

December 18, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Lowest rated Raw ever, AEW loses most gained viewers, TripleMania review, New Japan Budokan and Super J Cup, TLC preview, ROH PPV preview, more (97 min)

December 18, 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 discuss the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (6/13/1993): Keller & Schire preview WWE King of the Ring, WCW Clash, discuss McMahon’s choice between Bret Hart or Hulk Hogan as top babyface, Nash’s WWF debut (100 min)

December 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the June 13, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire previewing WCW Clash of Champions and WWF King of the Ring with a discussion […]