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VIP AUDIO 6/9 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Assessing Triple H’s run in charge of NXT since USA clearance, whether it seems he’s lost favor with Vince, plus Backlash preview, Dynamite thoughts (71 min)

June 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce assesses Triple H’s run in charge of NXT since USA clearance, whether it seems he’s lost favor […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Asuka vs. Charlotte, Christian interviewing Edge, the Decathlon competition, latest Drew-Lashley hype, more (32 min)

June 9, 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 an Asuka vs. Charlotte main event, Christian interviewing Edge, the […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Final edition of “Best of the Super Junior” classics. Robin Reid joins the show as we discuss El Samurai, Ohtani, Ospreay, and the baby versions of Tajiri & Nakajima (78 min)

June 8, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by VOW’s Quizmaster Robin Reid to finish out our Best of the Super Junior retro series. In this episode we […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1671 (June 8, 2020): Keller’s NXT Takeover In Your House report, Keller’s NXT on USA reports, Newswire, Raw ratings now vs. 20 Years ago

June 8, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1671 Cover-dated June 8, 2020 LINK: 1671 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 6/7 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review: Full rundown including Cole vs. Dream, Charlotte vs. Ripley vs. Shira, Gargano vs. Lee, Ciampa vs. Kross (25 min)

June 8, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed walk through the entire NXT Takeover “In Your House” event on WWE Network including Adam Cole vs. Velveteen […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – NXT Takeover “In Your House” Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of every match including Cole vs. Dream, Charlotte vs. Ripley vs. Shirai, Gargano vs. Lee, Ciampa vs. Kross (59 min)

June 8, 2020

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 review the NXT Takeover “In Your House” live special on […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – Radican Worldwide: Interview with Matt Charlton – in-depth discussion on “J-Crowned (Vol. 1),” how Charlton got into Japanese wrestling, thoughts on his brother Chris Chartlon in NJPW, more! (34 min)

June 7, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by author and illustrator Matt Charlton to discuss his new book “J-Crowned,” which puts each major champion in context and captures their likeness with a drawing. Charlton […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – WKH – News & 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Insider details on Punk, Joe, Bryan futures, Edge’s retirement talk, Cena reacting to boos, Linda campaign scrutiny, Jericho, full Raw review, more (147 min)

June 7, 2020

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

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #604 (May 27, 2000): Detailed coverage of Judgment Day 2000 including Rock vs. Triple H in a 60 minute Iron Man match, Final installment of Lance Storm “Torch Talk” with his thoughts on various ECW colleagues, more

June 6, 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 6/5 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Jeff Hardy explains what happened last week, Bryan and Styles debate handouts, Women’s Tag Title main event, Miz & Morrison prank Braun, more (21 min)

June 6, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Jeff Hardy explaining his memory of last week, Daniel Bryan and A.J. […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – NJPW Rewind with Radican & Co. (w/Fann & Samsa): In-depth look at incredible G1 Climax 23: Night 4 event, comparison of where wrestlers were in 2013 compared to today, more! (51 min)

June 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: The NJPW Rewind with Radican & Co. podcast is a new series of podcasts for PWTorch VIP members. These will be “retro” style reviews looking back at some of NJPW’s best shows and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: Has AEW succeeded in introducing big-men wrestlers like Brodie Lee and Lance Archer to their roster, the historical significance of the new era in the USWA, and why WWE continues to feature Rey Mysterio in retirement angles (73 min)

June 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Contributor Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: Analysis on whether or not AEW has succeeded in introducing […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – WKH – NXT TV Review: NXT vs. AEW ratings report, then full rundown including Drake Maverick storyline hitting climax in Cruiserweight Tourney final against Fantasma, plus final Takeover hype (29 min)

June 5, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the AEW vs. NXT ratings on Wednesday night followed by a detailed walk through the latest episode […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Is Sting in the same category as Undertaker and Hogan? Will AEW ever truly showcase Omega? Which New Japan wrestlers would have most impact in AEW? Owen HOF? Retirements? More (77 min)

June 5, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): NXT Takeover Preview, reviews of Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, UFC (101 min)

June 4, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (11/14/1992): Wade Keller & George Schire talk about Ultimate Warrior departing the WWF, Jake Roberts departs the WWF with drug problems, George Steele, Hawk (51 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the November 14, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire discussing insider news in pro wrestling including Ultimate Warrior departing the WWF, eyewitness report […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at NXT TakeOver In Your House 2020 (52 min)

June 4, 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 6/3 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk more about the nation’s current struggles, AEW Dynamite and NXT, upcoming NXT Takeover, more (107 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav bring more conversation to VIP about the events the nation has struggled through the past week. Why some people have decided to be quiet, listen, and amplify the voices that […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – East Coast Cast #504 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss the strife plaguing the country in the past week including Cam’s protest experiences and which wrestlers showed their true colors, plus talk of Rey Mysterio, Dominick Mysterio, and Nia Jax (115 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav speak on some of the obvious strife plaguing the country in the past week. Cam relays his protest experiences from this past weekend. Who kept it peaceful – […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – WKH – AEW Dynamite TV Review: Cody vs. Jungle Boy for TNT Title, Omega & Page vs. Havoc & Sabian for tag titles, Jericho vs. Colt, Britt Baker rehabs, more (24 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the FTR sitdown interview with Tony Schiavone, Cody vs. Jungle Boy for the TNT […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – WKH – The News: Wednesday preview of NXT and AEW, Raw and Smackdown ratings, Khan bans Linda Hogan, WWE issues statement on racial injustice, more (15 min)

June 3, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at a few topics including a preview of NXT on USA and AEW Dynamite, the latest Raw and Smackdown ratings, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, the current relationship between ROH and NWA, more (66 min)

June 2, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk with 1/2 of The Bouncers, “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas. Brian talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth-Rey, Lashley-MVP-Lana, Garza-Caruso, KO-Apollo, Charlotte-Asuka, Nia-Kairi, Orton promo (26 min)

June 2, 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 Rey Mysterio retirement storyline with Seth Rollins, Angel Garza’s […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: More of New Japan’s “Best of the Super Junior” classics. WH Park joins the show as we discuss Shelley, O’Reilly, AKIRA, Ibushi, and more! (107 min)

June 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great WH Park for our latest edition of Super Junior classics. This week, we have two technical classics […]