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VIP AUDIO 3/3 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: This week’s World Title and Tag Team Title matches, missteps in booking, Lashley becoming WWE Champion, more (74 min)

March 4, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler break down the World Title and Tag Team Title matches on this week’s episode of TV. They also discuss the missteps in booking the past month and if […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Castle Attack review, title unification, New Japan Cup 2021, and Moxley vs. Kenta (72 min)

March 4, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this jam-packed episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado and Bethany Rupil cover the long-awaited Moxley-Kenta title match on Strong, as well as two nights of Castle Attack. Also, we […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich speculate on final episode of WandaVision, Trav reviews “Headshot Online” trilogy and book one of “Emerilia,” Rich runs down Dynamite and NXT (144 min)

March 4, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Back for VIP, Trav and Rich talk more WandaVision. They speculate on the final episode and who will be the big reveal. How the heck are they going to introduce mutants? Travis recaps […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – East Coast Cast #541 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Lashley beats Miz to become WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan in great spoiler spot, Belair chooses Banks as WM opponent, more (95 min)

March 4, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of the ECC, Trav and Cam discuss the happenings of the last week of wrestling TV. Bobby Lashley beat Miz on Raw this past Monday to become the new […]

VIP AUDIO 3/3 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shaq & Jade vs. Cody & Velvet, Sting-Starks, Paul Wight’s big tease, Bucks strong promo, Revolution hype, no Omega or Mox (36 min)

March 4, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including final Revolution hype sans Kenny Omega or Jon Moxley promos, Shaq & Jade […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1710 (March 3, 2021): Keller’s cover story on Lashley WWE Title win and impact on WrestleMania, Parks on WWE Network legacy, Fann on fourth-wall, more

March 3, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1710 Cover-dated March 3, 2021 LINK: 1710 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 3/2 – WKH – The News: NXT perhaps moving nights, AEW and NXT previews, Lashley-Lesnar WM speculation, NWA Power headed to Fite TV, Raw ratings, Austin interviews on WWE Network, more (17 min)

March 3, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including reports of NXT perhaps moving to Tuesday nights, AEW and NXT previews, the latest insider […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Bruce Hazelwood cohosts to talk No Way Out 2005 and current storylines – Eddie & Rey vs. Bashams for Tag Titles, Divas, Booker T vs. Heidenreich, more (143 min)

March 2, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: “Doc” Bruce Hazelwood, author of the “Raw Alt Perspective” report, joins Frank to discuss No Way Out 2005 as well as current events. They discuss Bruce’s appreciation for the Ruthless Aggression era, and […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Lashley beating Miz on third try, Drew vs. Sheamus, weird Shane-Braun segment, Elias vs. Priest lasts forever, more (31 min)

March 2, 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 Bobby Lashley’s win over The Miz to become WWE Champion, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/1 – NJPW Strong & Castle Attack Nights 1 & 2 Roundtable (w/Radican, Samsa, and Wells): In-depth coverage of Moxley vs. Kenta on NJPW Strong, Castle Attack Night 1 and 2 PPVs, preview of Anniversary Show and NJPW Cup, more (78 min)

March 1, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by NJPW English statistician Chris Samsa and PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells for a NJPW roundtable looking at NJPW Strong, with a focus on Jon Moxley defending the […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What are various possibilities for WWE Title scenarios going into WrestleMania? Could AEW have spent money on Big Show a better way? Which WWE wrestlers are more valuable than Big Show? (20 min)

February 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers mailbag questions from VIP members for the “Ask the Editor” format. Topics include: What are various possibilities for WWE Title […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Greatest Wrestler Ever chat focusing on Cesaro, Gran Hamada, Garvin, Valentine, Shirai, Martel, more (109 min)

February 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined once again by Case Lowe and Mike Spears for our latest round of Greatest Wrestler Ever discussion. Candidates looked at […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Everything with Rich Fann & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): AEW Revolution prospects, latest WWE PC signees including Steiner’s son and Booker T school standout, two book reviews, Vachon-Blackwell 1983 Death Match (89 min)

February 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of new VIP-exclusive series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: An overview of AEW Revolution and where it […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Everything with Rich Fann & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Belair and Edge choose WrestleMania opponents, WWE Title situation with Miz, Lashley, and Drew, Scurll, Big Show in AEW, Moxley vs. Kenta, Lesnar, more (71 min)

February 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of new VIP-exclusive series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: Jon Moxley vs. Kenta in a U.S. Title match at New […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Rock-Cena promo battles, has TNA made wrestling industry better, Sting’s return to TNA, Lawler vs. Cole, Michaels talks about his rep, more (135 min)

February 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, a week’s worth of Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago. Details follow: •Feb. 22, 2011 episode features a look at the latest news including […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Walking the fine line – Frank Peteani joins the show for a frame-by-frame artistic breakdown of Johnny Gargano vs. Kushida from NXT Takeover Vengeance Day (74 min)

February 27, 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 AUDIO 2/27 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Fighting champions and underdogs as warm-up acts at WM, roles of Miz and Edge, Austin vs. The Rock at WM 17 (69 min)

February 27, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati look at the traps the WWE set for themselves in booking fighting champions and underdogs as the warm-up […]

VIP AUDIO 2/27 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 2-27-13 featuring a main event with multiple screwjobs, Emma’s evolving awkward character, favorite Spaghetti Westerns, more (41 min)

February 27, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 2-27-13 featuring a main event with multiple screwjobs, Emma’s evolving awkward character, favorite Spaghetti Westerns, and more. […]

VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #644 (March 10, 2001): Paul Heyman signs with WWF, Roundtable analysis of news, more details on WCW buyout mess, Mitchell’s feature column on Triple H, more

February 27, 2021

SUMMARY of #644 cover-dated March 10, 2001: This issue includes a Cover Story on Paul Heyman signing with the WWF and a Torch Roundtable analysis of the move… WWF Newswire details the Stacy firing and […]

VIP AUDIO 2/26 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Elimination Chamber follow-up, Bryan confronts Reigns, Bryan vs. Uso, Edge not pleased, Belair makes her decision (24 min)

February 27, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the fallout from Elimination Chamber, Daniel Bryan shaming Roman Reigns for how he defended his […]

VIP AUDIO 2/26 – VIP Podcast Vault – Wade Keller Hotline #6 (June 4, 2003): Thoughts on Cena’s brand new main event push, Foley to be special ref at HIAC, Vince going to house shows, controversial Raw finish (29 min)

February 26, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the VIP Podcast Vault is the sixth-ever Wade Keller Hotline recorded for the PWTorch VIP website. It includes a rundown of the latest news including these topics: Mick Foley to […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – WKH – AEW-NXT Ratings & NXT on USA Review: Full results and analysis of Cole’s explanation for turning on O’Reilly, Kross vs. Escobar, Gargano vs. Lumis, more (28 min)

February 26, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a breakdown of the AEW-NXT ratings and then a full NXT on USA review including analysis of Adam Cole’s explanation […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Hardy-Page deconstruction, What if’s on Lesnar-Taker and Punk, AEW cleaning up sloppy segments, Sting-Darby, more (58 min)

February 26, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2 of The Fix) with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they address the following questions and […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Analysis of Paul Wight signing, reviews of Dynamite, Raw, NXT, SD, New Japan, Blood Sport, UFC (113 min)

February 26, 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: The signing of Paul Wight by AEW, whether it’s a worthwhile signing, […]