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VIP AUDIO 8/20 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Summerslam preview, AEW inviting fans back, Takeover preview, Velveteen Dream, Renee, reviews of Raw, SD, NXT (88 min)

August 21, 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 begin by […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Greg Parks joins to help give artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Summerslam 2020 (80 min)

August 20, 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 8/20 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: ROH tapings preview, Pure Wrestling tournament predictions, thoughts on Takeover, Summerslam, and Dynamite (78 min)

August 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler cover the entire wrestling landscape. They preview the upcoming Ring of Honor tapings, predict who will win the Pure Wrestling tournament, and give their thoughts on NXT Takeover, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/7/1993): Mike Tenay joins Keller & Mitchell & Schire for roundtable discussion on Hogan’s WWF future, Ric Flair returning to WCW, Sting-Vader feud, Bill Watts’s management (100 min)

August 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the February 7, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting and George Schire cohosting with a special Roundtable discussion with then-radio show host Mike Tenay and PWTorch […]

VIP AUDIO 8/20 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The story of the 1991 G1 Climax. The rise of The Three Musketeers, the fall of Choshu, and the multi-layered success of a famous week in New Japan history (117 min)

August 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L sits down to tell the tale of one of the most incredible weeks in New Japan Pro Wrestling history. We may be […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk WWE’s “Thunderdome” concept, “Eden’s Gate” series, NXT missing an opportunity, more (160 min)

August 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav get into a conversation about WWE’s “Thunderdome” virtual fan concept. How will this thing sound to people watching? How a virtual meet-and-greet could go badly, quickly! Both fellas gush over […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – East Coast Cast #515 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Sonya Deville’s encounter with stalker, WWE Network showing independent wrestling shows, Triple H and the Velveteen allegations, more (120 min)

August 20, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Cam discuss the disturbing news of Sonya Deville’s scary in-home encounter with her stalker. Taking precautions as a public figure. WWE Network now showing independent wrestling shows, highlighting their […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – WKH – NXT on USA Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final Takeover hype, Lee-Kross video, McAfee-Cole verbal exchange, Dream vs. Balor (28 min)

August 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of AEW Dynamite including the final Takeover 30 hype, the last two slots in ladder match […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Second round of NJPW Cup US in the books, King of Pro Wrestling 2020 tournament finalized and voting begins on stipulations, more (79 min)

August 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado continue their coverage of the NJPW Strong show and the second round of the New Japan Cup 2020 USA, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1682 (August 19, 2020): WWE introducing ThunderDome set for TV, Parks on Tessa Blanchard, Radican on NJPW G1 favorites, Keller’s TV reports, more

August 19, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1682 Cover-dated August 19, 2020 LINK: 1682 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 8/18 – WKH – The News: Triple H comments on Velveteen Dream’s return, Deville house invasion details, NXT preview, Raw ratings, more (24 min)

August 19, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including Triple H commenting on Velveteen Dream’s return, Sonya Deville house invasion details, NXT on USA […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including final Summerslam hype with Michaels, Mysterio, Drew-Orton angle, Ford poisoning culprit revealed, Retribution, Raw Underground (42 min)

August 18, 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 final Summerslam hype with Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Drew […]

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): “Murder in the Woods” review, NJPW Strong in depth, ROH returns to action, more (64 min)

August 17, 2020

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 review of “Murder in the Woods” starring Danny Trejo, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/16 – WKH – The News: A look ahead to the big week including NXT’s line-up without Dynamite as competition, death of former ROH Champion Xavier, Sonya’s near miss, Smackdown overnight rating, more (14 min.)

August 17, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including AEW vs. NXT ratings, a Johnny Gargano injury scare, a NJPW show cancelled due to […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Bliss confronts Braun in the ring, Styles mocks analytics, Retribution cause more chaos, Sonya-Mandy hair match scheduled, Triple Brand Battle Royal (36 min)

August 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Alexa Bliss confronts Braun Strowman in the ring, A.J.Styles mocks analytics, Retribution […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: AEW’s Orange Cassidy story in depth, Scorpio Sky, Retribution, AEW Promises, Velveteen Dream (82 min)

August 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt discuss AEW’s Orange Cassidy story in depth, Scorpio Sky, Retribution, AEW Promises, Velveteen Dream, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: Remembering Kamala with full career retrospective, nuances and historical significance of Ric Flair’s appearance on Raw, effectiveness of tag team appreciation night segment on Dynamite (100 min)

August 15, 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: remembering Kamala with a full career retrospective including specific discussion […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – NXT Eight Years Back – Special Watch-Along Edition: Stoup covers NXT from 8-15-12 including Gold Rush semifinals including McGillicutty vs. Rollins, Kruger’s demented promo, Slater open challenge, more (54 min)

August 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this Special Watch-Along Edition of NXT Eight Years Back for NXT from August 15, 2012, Tom Stoup covers Gold Rush semifinals including McGillicutty vs. Rollins, Kruger’s demented promo, Slater open challenge, and […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Raw and Smackdown reviews headed into Summerslam 2010, Linda McMahon senate run, Bischoff reveals TNA commitment, WWE PG rating, Batista, more (138 min)

August 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to a full week of WKH’s from 10 years ago this week. The summaries of each follow in the order they play […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – Torch Talk w/Ex-WWE Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph: Exclusive backstage details on WWE adjusting to pandemic, Vince McMahon interaction, Bruce Prichard, Cinematic Matches, Creative Process, more (90 min)

August 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In his first interview since departing WWE earlier this summer, former WWE Producer and Creative Team member Chris DeJoseph discusses a wide range of topics over the course of an hour-and-a-half. The following […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – WKH – The News: AEW vs. NXT ratings, Gargano injury, NJPW show cancelled, Summerslam site rumor, Takeover line-up, Dynamite line-up, new Torch Talk notes (14 min)

August 14, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including AEW vs. NXT ratings, a Johnny Gargano injury scare, a NJPW show cancelled due to […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Talent on display – Breaking down the success of the Ric Flair and Randy Orton angle from this week’s Monday Night Raw (58 min)

August 13, 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 8/13 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): The most promising careers cut short? Five best Taker matches? Dropkick physics? Jericho-Sturgis controversy? More (94 min)

August 13, 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, they answer […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Kamala, Tito Santana new autobiography review, Orton-Flair angle analyzed in depth, plus more on Raw, SD, AEW, NXT, Impact, ROH, NJPW (94 min)

August 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 begin with […]