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VIP AUDIO 5/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The 4Ls are going to Japan! BJW, WRESTLE-1 Grand Prix, BOSJ, Dragon Gate, and more on the horizon (33 min)

May 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is all set for Japan 2019! On the eve of a two week stay in wrestling heaven, we take a look at […]

VIP AUDIO 5/27 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Sami Zayn “Electric Chair” segment with AEW mention, Lesnar learns MITB rules, Super Showdown hype, more (40 min)

May 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the Sami Zayn “Electric Chair” segment with AEW mention, Brock Lesnar learns MITB […]

VIP AUDIO 5/27 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Starrcast panel thoughts, Dustin Rhodes Starrcast panel review, AEW Double or Nothing review, Jon Moxley signs with AEW and announces NJPW debut, Tony Khan’s post Double or Nothing comments, more! (115 min)

May 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide looking at AEW’s Double or Nothing weekend. The show begins with a look at […]

VIP AUDIO 5/26 – WKH – The News: Analysis of Tony Khan’s press Q&A after Double or Nothing, comparisons to other WWE competitors since WCW and what’s different now, more AEW fallout (52 min)

May 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an analysis of Tony Khan’s press Q&A after Double or Nothing, comparisons to other WWE competitors since WCW and what’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw review and what bad ratings could mean, details on Mr. Kennedy’s WWE release, Ross on Flair, Lashely’s dig at being forced out of WWE, Ross on Flair, Taker, more (69 min)

May 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week with Hotlines from May 25, 2009, May 26, 2009, May 28, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/26 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Balancing act – Discussing the artistic high highs and low lows from the Double or Nothing press conference (48 min)

May 26, 2019

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 5/25 – AEW Double or Nothing PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Martin & Mitchell: Full analysis of every match including Omega vs. Jericho, Moxley debut, Bret surprise, Dustin-Cody (117 min.)

May 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin to review the AEW debut event, Double or Nothing, which took place […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #550 (May 29, 1999): Cover Story on death of Owen Hart at WWF’s “Over the Edge” PPV, match-by-match coverage of the PPV, Mitchell’s column looking at how WWE handled the Owen Hart situation and circumstances that led to it happening, more

May 25, 2019

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 5/24 – WKH – Ask the Editor: If WWE cut off Saudi Arabia relationship, would it even redeem them at this point? What kind of payday is Kevin Owens giving up not going to Saudi Arabia? Plus Owen Hart, Charlotte, more (20 min)

May 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: If WWE cut off Saudi Arabia relationship, would it even redeem them at this […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would people watch old WWE Smackdown reruns on Fox or FS1 this fall? Is WWE trolling wrestlers with changes in booking? Plus Roman, Kofi, Bray (17 min)

May 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Would people watch old WWE Smackdown reruns on Fox or FS1 this fall? Is […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: Hangman in the UK, WWE leaving SKY Sports, El Phantasmo and BOSJ, more (75 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns with a breakdown of the strange situation surrounding PAC vs. Hangman Page before looking at positive signs for AEW and ITV’s relationship, the possible end of WWE and SKY Sport’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (1/12/1992) (Pt. 2 of 2): Interview with “Dr. D” David Schults who talks about John Stossel “20/20” slap, Hogan introducing him to steroids; plus NY Post columnist Phil Mushnick on WWF criticism (51 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This the Jan. 12, 1992 episode of the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. Wade Keller interviews “Dr. D” David Shults, one-time AWA […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk the GOT finale, His Dark Materials preview, how will WWE book a serious Bayley character, more (71 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich is on assignment in Vegas ahead of Travis’ arrival, so it’s the Midwest/West Coast Cast in full effect! Rich and Travis discuss the finale of GOT, His Dark Materials preview […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – East Coast Cast #451 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Lesnar’s surprise Money in the Bank win, gearing up for AEW’s Double or Nothing and Vegas, the new 24/7 championship, more (174 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss Brock Lesnar’s surprise Money in the Bank win. Why Brock holding that briefcase could be the best option WWE has against football. AEW’s Double or Nothing […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1617 (May 22, 2019) – Keller’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV Report & Staff Roundtable Reviews, Parks drafts NXT talent to main roster, Newswire, Keller’s Raw & SD reports

May 23, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1617 Cover-dated May 22, 2019 LINK: 1617 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2017 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter includes Wade Keller’s WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – WKH – The News: Raw & Smackdown ratings coming out of MITB with Lesnar’s return and new 24/7 Title, AEW announces how its first champ will be crowned, backstage details on MITB including Lesnar win, Australia-WWE, more (17 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses Raw & Smackdown ratings coming out of MITB with Brock Lesnar’s return and the new 24/7 Title to spark viewership, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on Goldberg-Taker, Tessa Blanchard-Gail Kim, AEW’s business model and media relations, New Japan starting point for a new fan, 24/7 Title, much more (84 min)

May 22, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd answers mailbag questions on […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Double or Nothing preview, Becky’s post-MITB portrayal, review of “Eggshells” on history of pro wrestling at Tokyo Dome, Raw and Smackdown analysis, UFC (92 min)

May 22, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd provides his take on […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): AEW TV deal, Hangman Page vs. PAC removed from Double or Nothing, in-depth preview of Double or Nothing PPV card, look at Starrcast II streaming events on Fite.tv, more (59 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at AEW’s TV/streaming deal with Warnermedia. Radican and Fann […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Spirited discussion on the booking of Lesnar to win MITB and whether there was costly collateral damage, plus 24/7 Title, and key Raw talking points (70 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they have a spirited discussion on the booking of Brock Lesnar to win Money in the Bank and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Joe, and Andrew: What Vince McMahon does in his car, underestimating the Bellas Podcast, the Lil’ Naitch-Gorgeous George 5-star classic (120 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and Andrew Soucek discuss what Vince McMahon does in his car, underestimating the Bellas Podcast, and the Lil’ Naitch-Gorgeous […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Ziggler’s return, R-Truth in a wig defending 24/7 Title, Elias vs. Reigns, Becky & Bayley vs. Charlotte & Lacey (24 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of Smackdown including Dolph Ziggler’s return, R-Truth in a wig defending the 24/7 Title, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Money in the Bank fallout, Lesnar’s return with the briefcase, Foley introduces new 24/7 title, Becky reacts to losing a belt, more (36 min)

May 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the Money in the Bank fallout, Brock Lesnar’s return with the briefcase, Mick […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – WKH – MITB Review: Full rundown and analysis of entire PPV card plus Ask the Editor topics related to MITB booking (42 min)

May 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of entire Money in the Bank PPV card plus Ask the Editor topics related […]