H – VIP Exclusive Alerts

VIP AUDIO 4/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on WWF 1993 including Savage, Bret, Adam Bomb Beverly Brothers, plus WWE marketing to kids, ROH 2002-2008 with Joe and Punk, Bully Ray-Dixie, more (55 min)

April 30, 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 4/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Triple H 25th Anniversary segment, Bubbly Bunch, Apollo, Jinder, Candice LeRae, TNT Title semi-finals, Drake Maverick, MITB, Drew, more (74 min)

April 30, 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 review […]

VIP AUDIO 4/30 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (10/11/1992): Keller interviews Nick Bockwinkel, then Mike Tenay and Bruce Mitchell to discuss current events including the State of WWF (91 min)

April 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the October 11, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller first interviewing Nick Bockwinkel, at the time an event coordinator for WCW. Then Keller leads a roundtable discussion […]

VIP AUDIO 4/30 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: “The Last Real Man” Silas Young talks about his ROH career, plus discussion on latest ROH news and events (51 min)

April 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Podcast of Honor, Ryan and Tyler talk with “The Last Real Man” Silas Young about his ROH career. They also discuss the latest in ROH news and events. DIRECT […]

VIP AUDIO 4/29 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk the latest on AEW Dynamite and NXT including big matches and title retentions, Austin Theory working hard for LGBTQIA acceptance, more (142 min)

April 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In VIP, Trav and Rich talk about the happenings of the last week in wrestling and culture. The latest on AEW Dynamite and NXT. Big matches and title retentions. Austin Theory working hard […]

VIP AUDIO 4/29 – East Coast Cast #499 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss John Stossel getting paid to fake pain and Doctor D ruining his career, speculation on WWE being sold to Disney or 21st Century, Triple H and Stephanie, more (72 min)

April 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Trav and Cam discuss John Stossel getting paid to fake pain and Doctor D, David Schultz, ruining his career to protect a business that would spit him out without a […]

VIP AUDIO 4/29 – WKH – AEW Dynamite TV Review: Dustin vs. Archer and Cody vs. Darby in TNT Title semi-finals, third Bubbly Bunch, Marko vs. Brodie Lee, Britt Baker in dentist office, hardcore tag, more (27 min)

April 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the TNT Championship finals being set after Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer and Darby Allin vs. Cody […]

VIP AUDIO 4/28 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Bizarre Triple H 25th Anniversary segment, Gerald Briscoe and Cain Velasquez releases, WWE financials, Velveteen Dream controversy, Jericho commentary, Drake Maverick, more (84 min)

April 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin by talking about Gerald Brisco being furloughed by WWE after decades with the company with an […]

VIP AUDIO 4/28 – WKH – The News: Michaels opens up about joy he’s experiencing in NXT, cryptic comments about Triple H 25th Anniversary celebration, heaps of praise for Drew, more with Renee Young, plus ratings, NXT & AEW previews (26 min)

April 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at a ton of news including details of the Shawn Michaels interview on “WWE Backstage” tonight on FS1 conducted […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1666 (April 29, 2020): Keller’s cover story on WWE’s financials leading to stock price increasing, Parks takes a look at untapped potential of more WWE releases, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

April 28, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1666 Cover-dated April 29, 2020 LINK: 1666 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 4/27 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Drew-Seth contract signing, Triple H Top Ten, Apollo Crews’ push, the toned down Street Profits, Jax tosses around Baszler and Asuka, more (26 min)

April 28, 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 Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins contract signing, Triple H Top Ten, […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Lucha Libre week on the show, four matches revisited – La Familia de Tijuana, Rey Misterio Jr., Sombra, Valiente, Ricky Marvin, Gran Apache, and many more! (93 min)

April 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L dives into the wonderful world of Lucha Libre for a look back at four matches which showcase all that makes that scene […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – Radican’s Guide to the Highspots Wrestling Network (w/Fann): Debut episode looking at PWG BOLA 2018: Night 1 in-depth, where are the wrestlers in the tournament now in their careers, a look ahead to night 2 of BOLA 2018 (49 min)

April 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the first episode of the new Radican’s Guide to the Highspots Wrestling Network podcast. Each episode will feature a look at a show or group of shows that people should watch […]

VIP AUDIO 4/26 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Full rundown of well-received episode including unexpected Dexter Lumis role, tremendous Gargano-LeRae segment, good Cruiserweight matches, Charlotte-Mia Yim set-up (29 min)

April 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed walk through the latest episode of NXT on USA, which has been well received, including unexpected Dexter Lumis role, […]

VIP AUDIO 4/26 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: Whatever Happened To British Strong Style? (115 min)

April 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In a change to our scheduled programming, Will Cooling and POST Wrestling’s Jamesie get together to discuss British Strong Style. We look back at how Pete Dunne, Trent Seven, and Tyler Bate come […]

VIP AUDIO 4/25 – WKH – News & 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines: WWE hotel brawl, Ross talks about his WWE status, fun Foley story, changes to WWE writing team, Dixie Carter’s TNA locker room speech, more (76 min)

April 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we present two Hotlines from 15 years ago this week featuring a ton of insider news and then two Hotlines from 10 years ago this […]

VIP AUDIO 4/25 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Embracing the times – Dissecting the artistry of Drew McIntyre as WWE Champion on Monday Night Raw (50 min)

April 25, 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 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #598 (April 15, 2000): Cover Story on relaunch of Nitro after a week off with Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff in charge, Cover Sidebar reports on ECW Champion Mike Awesome’s attempt to jump to WCW without dropping ECW Title first, Part one of Torch Talk with Lance Storm, more

April 25, 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 4/24 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Triple H “tribute” turns into a roast with HBK, Vince, Stephanie, Flair plus two MITB qualifiers, tag title defense, Lucha House Party wins, Braun-Bray and Jeff Hardy videos (22 min)

April 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including a Triple H “tribute” that turned into a roast with HBK, Vince […]

VIP AUDIO 4/24 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: Ron Simmons world championship run, where does Gedo land in terms of all-time great bookers throughout history of pro wrestling, how has Conrad Thompson influenced wrestling throughout last five years (84 min)

April 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch Contributor Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: Ron Simmons’s run as the World Heavyweight Champion, where does […]

VIP AUDIO 4/23 – WKH – The News: Top takeaways and business figures from WWE 2020 Q1 financials and the Vince McMahon-led investor Q&A call, plus AEW retakes lead over NXT in total viewers (23 min)

April 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at a ton of news including the top takeaways and business figures from WWE 2020 Q1 financials and the […]

VIP AUDIO 4/23 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on most influential new acts of last 20 years, most tasteless Vince decision, WWE UK future, WM27 revisited, when and how will Reigns return, Omega heading heel, more (71 min)

April 24, 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 4/23 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Jim Ross book review, WWE financials, detailed reviews of Raw, Smackdown, AEW, NXT, thoughts on new MITB concept at WWE HQs, more (123 min)

April 23, 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 4/23 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (10/3/1992): Wade Keller hosts a mega-roundtable with Bruce Mitchell, George Schire, Chris Zavisa discussing new Razor Ramon character, chances of territory wrestling returning (41 min)

April 23, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the October 3, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting a mega-roundtable with PWTorch Newsletter columnists Bruce Mitchell and Chris Zavisa along with historian and cohost George […]