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VIP AUDIO 1/17 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Greatest Wrestler Ever conversation with Case Lowe – Morton, Roderick, Gordy, Bret & Owen, and many more discussed (114 min)

January 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined once again by Case Lowe for some detailed discussion on our Greatest Wrestler Ever progress. The focus is mainly Stateside […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – Everything with Rich Fann and host Wade Keller: Charlotte lashes out at criticism, Drew announces COVID, Billie, WM announcements, Bayley’s interview with Austin, Impact Hard to Kill with Omega, Go Shiozaki vs. Kazuyuki Fujita (69 min)

January 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this, the third-ever episode of the new VIP-exclusive weekly series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: Impact Wrestling “Hard to Kill” thoughts including whether […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – WKH – 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines + Smackdown Ratings: Raw review and News Update on fallout from Edge-Lita “Live Sex Show” on Raw, Sting conference call, Batista, Angle, Dawn Marie, Styles, more (73 min)

January 17, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to two Wade Keller Hotlines from 15 years ago today plus a look at Smackdown’s overnight ratings from last night. The 15 […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells and Stoup cover NXT from 1-16-13 featuring Adrian Neville’s debut, Big E’s first championship defense, thoughts on favorite Blaxploitation/Soul Cinema films, more (45 min)

January 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 1-16-13 featuring Adrian Neville’s debut, Big E’s first championship defense, thoughts on favorite Blaxploitation/Soul Cinema films, and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Rhett Titus talks about his long career, formation of The Foundation, more, plus Ryan and Tyler’s 2020 ROH Best of Awards and more (97 min)

January 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage talk to ROH Legend and member of The Foundation Rhett Titus. Rhett talks about his long career, the formation of The Foundation, and his match this […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Definition disaster – Analyzing the artistry of Ric Flair, Charlotte, and Lacey Evans from Monday Night Raw (50 min)

January 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 AUDIO 1/16 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Big returns for Owens and Triple H, WWF’s Fully Loaded 2000 PPV, and would WCW still be around if Bischoff had been able to buy it (66 min)

January 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati cover big returns for Kevin Owens and Triple H, WWF’s Fully Loaded 2000 PPV, and would WCW still […]

VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #638 (January 27, 2001): Keller’s epitaph for ECW, Royal Rumble coverage, Goldberg upset with line of questions in Torch Talk part 2, more

January 16, 2021

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 1/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Reigns-Pearce contract signing ends with a twist, Bayley’s new talk show debuts, Big E lounges on a couch, Bryan vs. Cesaro, Natalya vs. Liv, more (21 min)

January 16, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Adam Pearce being tormented but ultimately outsmarting Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro, the debut […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Zack Heydorn co-hosts to talk 2011 and 2020 Rumbles, Nexus, Punk, Del Rio, WWE in transition in 2011, Baszler, McIntyre, upcoming Rumble without fans, more (145 min)

January 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani and PWTorch Assistant Editor Zack Heydorn discuss the 2011 Royal Rumble and the highlights of the 2020 edition. 2011’s event includes Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler for the World Heavyweight […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – WKH – A Walk Through 2020 – Q4: Looking at and reflecting on the headlines in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter every week in the fourth quarter of 2020 including Draft, G1, Brodie Lee, Patterson, more (21 min)

January 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a walk through 2020, part four, looking at and reflecting on the headlines in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter every […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Olympic Auditorium book review, Mailbag on ranking last ten WrestleManias, Jay White gimmick in WWE, in-character podcast interviews pros and cons, Triple H 2001 injury, defending Hogan, more (103 min)

January 15, 2021

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, Todd begins with […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Drew announces COVID diagnosis, Jericho and Nick Jackson COVID, Nakamura in Gauntlet, reviews of Raw, NXT, Smackdown, Dynamite, plus NJPW and UFC (94 min)

January 14, 2021

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 Drew […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Post Wrestle Kingdom depth chart analysis and NJPW Strong resumes (41 min)

January 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado go over NJPW’s talent roster and where they rank on the depth chart. They also cover NJPW Strong and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (7/11/1993): Keller & Schire joined by Scott Hudson to tear into WCW mini-movie skits, columnist Chris Zavisa talks about Japan wrestling scene, plus Grand Slam II with Sabu, Hawk (134 min)

January 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the July 11, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire with a number of special guests including wrestling announcer Scott Hudson venting about the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1703 (January 14, 2021): Drew and Jericho talk COVID positives, Greg Parks annual Parksy Awards, Keller’s New Year’s Smash coverage, Newswire, more

January 14, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1703 Cover-dated January 14, 2021 LINK: 1703 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 1/13 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk the state of the United States after insurrection week, Jericho admits he had COVID in September, New Japan, Dynamite, NXT, more (153 min)

January 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are here again for VIP continuing their discussion on the state of the United States after insurrection week. A twice-impeached president. Chris Jericho admits he had COVID back in September. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/13 – East Coast Cast #535 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Drew McIntyre’s positive COVID results and the common sense precautions being taken before Rumble, WWE’s flawless booking of gauntlet matches, more (100 min)

January 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode the guys discuss Drew McIntyre’s positive COVID test results and the common sense precautions being taken before the Royal Rumble. WWE’s flawless booking of gauntlet matches. Why Shinsuke Nakamura shouldn’t […]

VIP AUDIO 1/13 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Darby defending against Brian Cage, The Elite in action with The Good Brothers showing up, Kingston vs. Pac, Deeb vs. Conti, more (26 min)

January 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Darby Allin defending the TNT Title against Brian Cage, The Elite in action […]

VIP AUDIO 1/12 – WKH – The News: Raw rating, NXT vs. AEW Dynamite preview, details on Omega on Impact tonight, NXT-AEW ratings from last week, New Japan Cup, Flair, PWTorch VIP now on Apple Podcasts, more (16 min)

January 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including last night’s WWE Raw rating, NXT vs. AEW Dynamite preview, details on Kenny Omega on […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including McIntyre addressing his COVID positive status, Triple H vs. Orton, Bliss’s fireball, Lashley vs. Riddle, Charlotte vs. Lacey with Ric Flair, more (33 min)

January 12, 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 Drew McIntyre addressing his COVID positive status, Triple H vs. […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1702 (January 11, 2021): Counihan’s Cover Story on Wrestle Kingdom 15, Parks reviews Young Bucks autobiography, Radican’s WK15 match reports and star ratings, TV reports

January 11, 2021

PWTorch Newsletter #1702 Cover-dated January 11, 2021 LINK: 1702 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 1/10 – WKH – A Walk Through 2020 – Q3: Looking at and reflecting on the headlines in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter every week in the third quarter of 2020 including eye extractions and Reigns returns (17 min)

January 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a walk through 2020, part three, looking at and reflecting on the headlines in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter every […]

VIP AUDIO 1/10 – Everything with Rich Fann and host Wade Keller: Nick Jackson’s COVID experience, Nakamura and Pearce gauntlet match, Mecha Mummy, MLW King of Colosseum, Jay White’s future, NFL on Nickelodeon (102 min)

January 11, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In this, the second-ever episode of the new VIP-exclusive weekly series “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss these topics: Should pro wrestling emulate what the NFL did […]