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VIP AUDIO 10/23 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: What does Chris Jericho’s run as a veteran in AEW do for his legacy, what differences will Triple H bring to the table if he ever gets control of WWE, and the best and worst heel turns in history (61 min)

October 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: What does Chris Jericho’s run as a veteran in AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – WKH – The News: Ratings update and key stats on AEW vs. NXT, season premieres of Raw & SD, plus NXT TV review (19 min.)

October 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a ratings update plus a full detailed NXT on USA rundown and analysis including Ridge Holland’s injury, Takeover fallout, Ember […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Jericho and MJF’s song and dance, McAfee reveal, Omega’s new entrance, Drake & Dain team, Cody, Ciampa, Theory (50 min)

October 22, 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 last […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): New Japan G1 final week, Sasha-Bayley disappointment, Reigns-Jey, New Day farewell, Retribution, Bound for Glory, UFC, more (91 min)

October 22, 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 10/22 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 (49 min)

October 22, 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 10/22 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: Talking Ospreay, coronavirus, Britwres is dead, and podcasting with Benno (185 min)

October 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns, this time with special guest Benno from Grappl Spotlight and Post Wrestling. They talk all the latest news surrounding Will Ospreay, both inside and outside the ring, before looking at […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (4/11/1993): WrestleMania 9 analysis including Hulk Hogan’s WWF Title win and a lack of clean finishes, then live interviews with Terry Funk and Sean Waltman (65 min)

October 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the April 11, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire with WrestleMania 9 analysis at the start including Hulk Hogan’s WWF Title win and […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk AEW’s musical number, Seth finally wrestling for Smackdown, Darby Allin, Asuka and Lana, more (123 min)

October 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the VIP, Rich and Trav talk some of the major happenings on TV the past week or two. Travis learns on-air about – and sees a clip of – […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including stand-out Moxley-Kingston promos, polarizing Jericho and MJF song and dance routine, tournament matches (33 min.)

October 22, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including stand-out Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston promos, a polarizing and remarkably unexpected Chris […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – WKH – The News: Post-Draft Raw and Smackdown numbers, AEW vs. NXT preview, AEW Dark notes, Impact BFG line-up, more (12 min.)

October 21, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including some random notes on AEW Dark, previews of AEW Dynamite and NXT on USA, the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1691 (October 21, 2020): New Japan G1 Final Week results, match analysis, big picture overview team coverage, plus Keller’s reports on NXT, AEW, Raw, SD, Parks column on Draft winners and losers, more

October 21, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1691 Cover-dated October 21, 2020 LINK: 1691 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2019 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Fiend & Bliss, Retribution vs. Hurt Business, Riddle vs. Styles, Asuka vs. Lana, Braun vs. Lee (37 min.)

October 20, 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 The Fiend & Alexa Bliss, Retribution vs. Hurt Business, Matt […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: G1 Climax 30 final nights review and overall thoughts (77 min)

October 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado finish up their G1 coverage, going over the October 16th, 17th, and 18th G1 Climax 30 events including Jay […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Ricochet really getting buried or is it something else? Is Sister Abigail well executed? Are ratings demos the be all end all? (26 min.)

October 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Ask the Editor edition covering these listener-submitted topics: Is Ricochet really getting buried as he seems to think or […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Linda’s senate run media coverage, Ross talks HBK-Styles, MVP on rock star lifestyle in WWE, Raw review, Hardy released, Heyman as WWE booker, more (110 min)

October 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six WKH’s from 10 years ago this week… 10 YEARS AGO HOTLINES… 10/13/10 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Raw Ratings […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2020 ballot analysis, part two (107 min)

October 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they take a look at the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2020 ballot and begin analysis. Discussion points […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 10-17-12 with Steamboat & Usos vs. Ohno & Ascension, Riley vs. Mahal, a tangential discussion on favorite directors, more (57 min)

October 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 10-17-12 with Steamboat & Usos vs. Ohno & Ascension, Riley vs. Mahal, a tangential discussion on favorite […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #625 (October 28, 2000): Cover Story on lack of resolve to WCW ownership situation, Newswire on Yokozuna’s death, Coverage of WWE No Mercy headlined by Angle vs. Rock, more

October 17, 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 10/16 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Season Premiere, Stephanie & Hunter introduce show, Reigns vs. Braun for Universal Title, Jey Uso, Sasha-Bayley contract signing, New Day farewell, Lars vs. Hardy (25 min)

October 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Season Premiere of WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Fox start to finish including Stephanie & Triple H introducing the […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Breakdown of week five of Pure Wrestling Tournament, Josh “The Goods” Woods joins to talk ROH Bubble and his tournament matches, more (81 min)

October 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan and Tyler break down week five of the Pure Wrestling Tournament. Big picture thoughts on the past five weeks of ROH TV, and what is to come with the rest of the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1690 (October 15, 2020): Keller’s WWE Draft cover story, Keller’s newsletter-exclusive NXT report, team coverage of every G1 Climax match with star ratings, more

October 16, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1690 Cover-dated October 15, 2020 LINK: 1690 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2019 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – WKH – The News: Moxley talks his future and gushes about Khan, Cody talks one year of AEW, Cena married, AEW tourney picks, ratings, more (15 min.)

October 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including highlights of Jon Moxley talking about his future and gushing about working with Tony Khan, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Review of G1 Climax 30 nights 14-16, preview of nights 17-18 (68 min)

October 16, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado continue their G1 coverage, going over the October 11th, 13th, and 14th G1 Climax 30 events including Evil vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Game changing talent – Artistic analysis of GCW’s The Collective with special guest Tyler Sage (67 min)

October 16, 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 […]