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VIP AUDIO 11/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Orton defending against McIntyre, New Day defending against Hurt Business, Bray vs. Miz, Firefly Funhouse, Survivor Series changes (28 min)

November 17, 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 defending against Drew McIntyre, New Day defending against […]

VIP AUDIO 11/15 – WKH – NXT on USA Review: Details and reaction to Gargano’s surprise loss to Leon Ruff, latest Pat McAfee promo, Tag Title match, Shirai-Ripley hype, Lumis vs. Thatcher, Grimes’s character, more (25 min)

November 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest episode of NXT on USA including details and reaction to Johnny Gargano’s surprise loss to Leon Ruff, latest […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Old School Raw, J.R.’s surprise return, Hogan-TNA ratings, Vince’s erratic behavior, Austin reacts to Taker-Lesnar angle, Raw and SD reviews, more (166 min)

November 15, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: Zelina Vega, WWE, Twitch, Screen Actors Guild, strong Jade Cargill debut, Tony Khan over-promises, Reigns misses with a good line, more (84 min)

November 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt discuss Zelina Vega, WWE, Twitch, The Screen Actors Guild, strong Jade Cargill debut, Tony Khan over-promises, Reigns misses with […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 11-14-12 featuring tweaks to Roman Reigns, Jinder Mahal vs. Bo Dallas, a long tangent on James Bond, more (62 min)

November 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the 11-14-12 episode of NXT featuring tweaks to Roman Reigns, Jinder Mahal vs. Bo Dallas, a long tangent on […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #629 (November 25, 2000): Keller interviews Vince McMahon regarding negotiations to purchase WCW, Gov. Ventura announced as new XFL announcer, Torch Talk with Vic Grimes pt. 1, more

November 14, 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 11/13 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Drew pays a visit and confronts Roman, Drew vs. Jey, Carmella attacks Sasha, Gable offers to train Otis, Seth vs. Rey, Murphy shows whose side he’s on, more (23 min)

November 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox start to finish including Drew McIntyre pays a visit and confronts Roman Reigns which […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Power Struggle review, Best of Super Jr. 27 and World Tag League 2020 previews (72 min)

November 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado cover the Power Struggle show including the controversial Ibushi vs. White ending. Also previews for the start of the […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: A career retrospective of Tony Halme, history of wrestling in Chicago territory in the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at WM 13, Rita Chatterton rape allegations against Vince McMahon (67 min)

November 13, 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: a career retrospective of Tony Halme, the history of wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: This week’s episode of ROH TV, announcement of Final Battle 2020, Ryan and Tyler’s wrestler trade, more (57 min)

November 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage discuss this week’s episode of ROH TV, as well as the announcement of Final Battle 2020. They also trade one member of ROH/AEW/WWE/NXT to a new location that […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – WKH – The News: AEW-NXT ratings news including recent seven-day totals, NXT TV reaction, Total Bellas, Jade Gargill, Tribute to Troops (17 min)

November 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the following items: AEW-NXT ratings news including recent seven-day totals, reaction to the NXT TV […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller: All-time Survivor Series heel vs. face team, three favorite years in pro wrestling, is Michael Cole a very good announcer, Murphy, Jericho-MJF, more (73 min)

November 13, 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 11/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): NJPW Power Struggle, WrestleKingdom developments, AEW Dynamite’s Full Gear fallout, NXT’s surprise title change, Raw, Smackdown, UFC, more (85 min)

November 13, 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 a […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (5/9/1993): Hogan calls WWF Title a toy, huge crowds in Mexico and Japan, comments on emerging star Steve Austin, second generation wrestlers, Lighting Kid joins WWF (68 min)

November 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the May 9, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire discussing the week in pro wrestling with live callers including Hulk Hogan calls WWF […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Two to tango – Frame-by-frame artistic analysis of Darby Allin vs. Cody Rhodes for the AEW TNT Championship at AEW Full Gear 2020 (59 min)

November 12, 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 11/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Kick-off of Greatest Wrestler Ever project with a look at rising stars of last five years, falling stock wrestlers, and what it takes to make top 100 (150 min)

November 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Case Lowe to kick off their 2021 Greatest Wrestler Ever project which will lead to top 100 lists come […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Full Gear, Dynamite, and NXT, PS5 and video games, books including “Binding Words,” more (131 min)

November 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back for VIP conversing about AEW’s Full Gear show. Rich gives his thoughts on match finishes and quality. Tonight’s AEW Dynamite and NXT shows are reviewed. Rich gives thumbs […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – East Coast Cast #526 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss AEW Full Gear PPV, Jey Uso doing Roman’s dirty work, Sasha Banks gets her title defense, more (96 min)

November 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav give AEW’s Full Gear PPV its due and run down the results and opine on match outcomes and finishes. They discuss how set up AEW TV is for […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Inner Circle ceremony to induct MJF and Wardlow, Pac returns, Penta vs. Fenix, Sydal vs. Cage, Cody addresses loss, more (32 min)

November 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Inner Circle ceremony to induct MJF and Wardlow, Pac returns, Penta vs. Rey […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1694 (November 11, 2020): Keller’s AEW Full Gear cover story and match analysis with star ratings, Parks column on Raw Underground and Retribution, PPV Roundtable, more

November 11, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1694 Cover-dated November 11, 2020 LINK: 1694 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 11/10 – WKH – The News: NXT vs. AEW preview, Raw and SD ratings, Full Gear media scrum news on Bucks and Moxley, Wrestle Kingdom news, AEW video games, plus bonus Halloween Havoc review (35 min)

November 11, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the following items: NXT vs. AEW preview, Raw and Smackdown ratings, AEW Full Gear media […]

VIP AUDIO 11/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including two big matches announced for next week, Drew & New Day vs. Orton & Miz & Morrison, Asuka vs. Jax, Styles tries to unite his team (26 min)

November 10, 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 two big matches announced for next week that could affect […]

VIP AUDIO 11/9 – NJPW Power Struggle 2020 PPV Roundtable (w/Radican, Fann, and Wells): In-depth look at NJPW main event picture headed into Wrestle Kingdom, analysis of entire card, more (56 min)

November 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio specialists Rich Fann and Kelly Wells for the NJPW Power Struggle 2020 PPV roundtable. The show begins with a look at the semi-main event […]

VIP AUDIO 11/8 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Coach-Ross controversy, Linda’s senate campaign results, Austin, Rock, old school Raw, Foley, TNA bans chairshots to head, more (143 min)

November 8, 2020

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