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VIP AUDIO 11/16 – Elite Repeat Podcast: Roundtable discussion of Being the Elite episodes 40-44 and a Young Bucks trivia segment (59 min)

November 16, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: “Fired.” Every few weeks the co-hosts of Talking Honor, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear, are joined by pro wrestler Tempest as they re-watch […]

VIP AUDIO 11/16 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Artistic grades and analysis for the build to every match at WWE Survivor Series 2018 (62 min)

November 16, 2018

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 attention. […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1590 (November 14, 2018) – Keller’s cover story on major Becky and Bryan developments, Keller’s editorial on Bryan’s heel turn, Parks column on 2019’s potential new start-up, Mitchell, more

November 16, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1590 Cover-dated November 14, 2018 LINK: 1590 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 cover […]

VIP AUDIO 11/15 – WKH – The News: Becky goes after Nia and Ronda on social media, Nia addresses injuring Becky, Cody matched against Jay Lethal at ROH Final Battle, Punk speaks about chants, ratings, more (21 min)

November 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including Becky Lynch goes after Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey on social media, Nia Jax […]

VIP AUDIO 11/15 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: World Tag League 2018 Preview, news items of the week, plus a look ahead to the matches already booked for WrestleKingdom 13 on Jan 4, more! (127 min)

November 15, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: On Episode #26 of the PWTorch NJPW Lioncast, host Ursin DeRoche and co-host CJ Goodspeed discuss all fourteen teams assembled for this year’s […]

VIP AUDIO 11/15 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Reviews & Previews! Okabayashi, Sekimoto vs. Suzuki, Takeda vs. Takahashi, OTT, CMLL, Joey Janela’s L.A. Confidential, and more! (62 min)

November 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Manu Romero to discuss the huge Big Japan show at Sumo Hall – their biggest event of 2018. BJW presented […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk Infinity Warps and Nick Spencer writing Spider-Man, preview NXT Takeover and Survivor Series, more (111 min)

November 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis and Rich cover Infinity Warps, Nick Spencer writing Spider-Man, preview NXT Takeover and Survivor Series, talk about The Man Becky Lynch, Daniel Bryan, and of course the Brian Alston VIP mailbag […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – East Coast Cast #424 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Becky Lynch’s career-making week, Daniel Bryan turning heel, The Usos, Ronda Rousey on social media, more (192 min)

November 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, no one can stop talking about Becky Lynch and how her career was made this week! Broken-faced and pulled from the biggest match of her life, Becky still managed to solidify herself […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Will Nia Jax get heat and does she deserve heat for hitting Becky? Is Bryan’s heel turn a result of failing to take advantage of his comeback as a babyface? Is Bryan being punished? More (18 min)

November 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Will Nia Jax get heat and does she deserve heat for hitting Becky? Is Bryan’s heel […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag including change in how Vince creatively deals with top stars since Attitude Era, best promos ever, what went wrong with Sid, Roman-Styles, Batista-Rock, Nia, top commentary teams (70 min)

November 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd answers mailbag questions on these topics: Changes in how Vince McMahon creatively deals with top […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): Survivor Series full card preview including the worst and best case scenarios for Bryan vs. Lesnar, full NXT Takeover preview, UFC Denver, Impact thoughts, more (52 min)

November 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd gives his Survivor Series full card preview including the worst and best case scenarios for […]

VIP AUDIO 11/14 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 3): In-depth analysis of Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey-Charlotte situation from several dozen angles, plus initial reaction to Bryan her turn (64 min)

November 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they analyze in-depth the Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey-Charlotte situation from several dozen angles, plus Todd’s initial reaction […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan winning WWE Title after turning heel against Styles, Becky picking her replacement, more Survivor Series developments (26 min)

November 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Daniel Bryan winning WWE Title after turning heel against A.J. Styles, Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 11/13 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw Analysis including Becky-Rousey dynamic, Braun-Stephanie, Drew’s heel promo, Dean speaks, and more, plus remembering Stan Lee (62 min)

November 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade analyze Raw including the Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey dynamic, Braun Strowman-Stephanie interaction, Drew McIntyre”s heel promo, Dean […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – WKH – Raw Review: Smackdown wrestlers invade Raw, Becky bleeds and gets babyface pop, Strowman strikes deal with Stephanie, Drew comments on Angle destruction, Dean finally speaks, more Survivor Series hype (38 min)

November 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Smackdown wrestlers invade Raw, Becky Lynch bleeds and gets babyface pop, Braun Strowman strikes deal […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – WKH – The News: Cody getting MRI on knee and misses ROH Global Wars, Punk’s next MMA gig, Raw shortened, Impact TV taping results, Impact viewership update, Smackdown rating, future WWE line-ups, more (16 min)

November 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including Cody getting MRI on knee and misses ROH Global Wars, C.M. Punk’s next MMA […]

VIP AUDIO 11/11 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Thoughts on Bruce Prichard disputing that Jerry Jarrett was chosen by Vince McMahon to run WWE in case he went to prison, plus B.S. meter on Prichard podcasts (76 min)

November 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce gives his thoughts on Bruce Prichard disputing that Jerry Jarrett was chosen by Vince McMahon to run WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 11/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should Raw and Smackdown trade Bryan for Balor soon? Why is Shane even wrestling? Ranking Jericho, Angle, Hunter, Taker? Should blame on Becky and Charlotte celebrating together at Evolution be on them? (23 min)

November 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Should Raw and Smackdown trade Daniel Bryan for Finn Balor soon? Why is Shane McMahon even […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #520 (November 14, 1998): Cover story on first major signs of WCW spiralling downward, Mitchell coverage of Jesse Ventura election, Keller updates on real-life tension between Austin and Vince McMahon, internal WCW document revealing salaries and priorities, more

November 10, 2018

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 11/09 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Pros and cons of a couple ideas on how to book the finish of Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey to protect both women at Survivor Series, plus are crowds less enthusiastic, sloppy moments (23 min)

November 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Pros and cons of a couple ideas on how to book the finish of Becky Lynch […]

VIP AUDIO 11/9 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Breaking down Lio Rush’s defining old school promo from 205 Live (52 min)

November 9, 2018

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 11/3 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast: Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe discover 52 wrestlers held the Hardcore Title, MVP didn’t like his ring attire either, everybody cruised with Jericho, more (114 min)

November 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe discover 52 wrestlers held the Hardcore Title, MVP didn’t like his ring attire either, everybody cruised with Jericho, and […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1589 (November 8, 2018) – Keller’s Crown Jewel report, Parks on WWE reshuffling without Reigns, Keller editorial on WWE-Saudi dilemma post-Crown Jewel, Keller’s Raw & SD reports, Newswire

November 9, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1589 Cover-dated November 8, 2018 LINK: 1589 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 Crown […]

VIP AUDIO 11/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Was Crown Jewel worst WWE special event ever? What’s the best defense for Survivor Series “brand supremacy” set-up? What are the possible reasons Shane was booed for winning World Cup? (16 min)

November 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Was Crown Jewel worst WWE special event ever? What’s the best defense for Survivor Series “brand […]