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VIP AUDIO 2/3 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Is Punk hurt by UFC stint if he returned to pro wrestling? Was Iron Sheik being the one to lose WWE Title to Hogan happenstance of timing or planned? Did Hogan almost wrestle at Starracde ’83? (28 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Was Iron Sheik being the one to lose to Hogan for WWF Title happenstance of timing or […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Pros and cons of adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky at WM, is WWE barely affected by Ambrose leaving, have Bryan and WWE thought through his gimmick fully (103 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the pros and cons of adding Charlotte to Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch match at WrestleMania, is WWE barely […]

VIP AUDIO 2/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? Are moves reserved for main event wrestlers that undercard wrestlers can’t use? More (17 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #532 (February 3, 1999): First part of the PWTorch 1998 Awards including MVP, Best Wrestler, Match of the Year, Heel of the Year, and more, plus a mid-week Newswire briefing

February 2, 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 2/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could AEW utilize Austin & Ross as match analysts before and after matches? Is A.J. Styles starting to show his age and fall just below expectations? What is rationale for adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky? (25 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could AEW utilize Steve Austin & Jim Ross as match analysts before and after matches? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A celebration of the great career of KUSHIDA as he departs Japan for pastures new (67 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Joey Bay for a sad but ultimately happy chat about the great career of one of our favourites – KUSHIDA! […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: An in-depth analysis on the art within the Ronda Rousey/Becky Lynch confrontation from this week’s Raw (47 min)

February 1, 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 1/31 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK fans in addition to US fans? Why was Asuka ignored? Does WWE know I’m cheering Bryan’s message? (18 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche & CJ Goodspeed: NJPW Road to the New Beginning nights 1-4, Kushida’s final matches, Barreta and Chuckie T out of NJPW, New Beginning in the USA, Jay White attacks, and more! (152 min)

January 31, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch professional Professional Wrestling Critic Ursin DeRoche is joined once again by co-host CJ Goodspeed for the gold standard of New Japan Pro […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (10/19/1991): Bruce Mitchell & John Arezzi on mainstream media coverage of pro wrestling, plus Chris Zavisa on Japanese pro wrestling scene (73 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from October 19, 1991, hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. He covers the news of the week and then is joined […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): AEW Double or Nothing ticket announcement party, who owns All In footage, Riccaboni signs new deal with ROH, new producers added to WWE main roster shows from Impact, NJPW visa issues, KUSHIDA-Tanahashi, more! (34 min)

January 31, 2019

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

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – East Coast Cast #435 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss Dean Ambrose not renewing his contract, Royal Rumble and Takeover: Phoenix fallout, Becky Lynch continuing to own Ronda Rousey, inter-gender matches, more (208 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, with so much to talk about, Trav and Cam get into the news that Dean Ambrose will not renew his contract. WWE confirming PWTorch’s story is news of its own. Where […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1601 (January 30, 2019) – Keller’s Royal Rumble and NXT Takeover reports, Keller’s Raw Report, Dean Ambrose news, 20 Years Ago HBK announcement

January 31, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1601 Cover-dated January 30, 2019 LINK: 1601 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 1/30 – WKH – Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results for biggest Rumble surprise, new producers in WWE and backstory on their hirings, Raw & SD ratings, more (25 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including these topics: Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Predicting the top WrestleMania matches, where WWE might be headed with Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, more (20 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the VIP Aftershow, taped right after the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Thursday Flagship.” Only PWTorch VIP members and ProWrestling.net members have […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag on WWE wrestlers heading to AEW, submissions in wrestling, Montreal Screwjob, Angle’s future, women driving men away from WWE, Ohno, Fight Pass top fights, Jericho’s greatness, more (80 min)

January 30, 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 (pt. 3 of 3), Todd tackles a […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): Rousey-Becky epic segment on Raw, Becky-Charlotte, Lesnar-Seth, more Raw & SD analysis, plus Bellator review of Jack Swagger’s debut, UFC preview, Kushida sendoff, NJPW (50 min)

January 30, 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, they discuss the epic Ronda Rousey-Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 3): Dean Ambrose story including how he’d fit in with AEW, reviewing the new WWF Superstars shows from early ’90s, NXT Takeover review and NXT TV review (60 min)

January 30, 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, they discuss the Dean Ambrose news […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WKH – More Dean Notes and Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, Becky-Charlotte confrontation, Miz and Shane celebrate, U.S. Title change, more (26 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Daniel Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Analysis of Dean Ambrose WWE departure news, plus tons of Raw analysis including Rousey-Becky, Seth-Triple H-Lesnar, Balor-Lashley, Angle-Corbin, more (58 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce gives his analysis of the Dean Ambrose WWE departure news, plus tons of Raw analysis including Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch, Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Joe: The great wrestling podcast conspiracy, goodbye Lanny, and our first double Recommend of the Week! (118 min)

January 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush and Joe Aguinaldo discuss the great wrestling podcast conspiracy, goodbye Lanny, and our first double Recommend of the Week! Shows covered: […]

VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WKH – Raw Review: More on Dean Ambrose leaving WWE including analysis of early speculation on what’s next plus a detailed full Raw Review and analysis including Rousey-Becky, Seth-Dean, Drew-Strowman, more (51 min)

January 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discussing the breaking news about Dean Ambrose informing WWE his intent to leave WWE at the end of his current contract in […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WKH – WWE Royal Rumble Edition: Match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor mailbag with rants and questions from VIP members including Shane holding his shirt during Cesaro Swing, Becky, Balor, Length (47 min)

January 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the WWE Royal Rumble Edition with match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Lynch, Lesnar vs. Balor, Bryan vs. Styles, Rousey vs. Banks, Shane & Miz (56 min)

January 28, 2019

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 to analyze the WWE Royal Rumble with full analysis of the entire […]