H – VIP Exclusive Alerts

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1677 (July 15, 2020): Counihan’s cover story on Evil’s big weekend for NJPW, Radican’s Dominion report, Parks previewing Slammiversary, Keller on AEW-NXT battle

July 15, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1677 Cover-dated July 15, 2020 LINK: 1677 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 7/14 – WKH – The News: Raw hits all-time low, is C.M. Punk a potential savior, Cody talks Punk negotiations, quarter hours for AEW vs. NXT last week, Wednesday AEW-NXT preview, more (22 min)

July 15, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including WWE Raw hits all-time low rating, is C.M. Punk a potential savior, Cody talks about […]

VIP AUDIO 7/13 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including returns of Baszler and Belair, more Eye for an Eye hype, standout Orton and Flair promos, Asuka & Kairi vs. Sasha & Bayley, more (28 min)

July 14, 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 Sasha Banks & Bayley vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane, the […]

VIP AUDIO 7/13 – NJPW PPV Roundtable (w/Radican & Samsa): Dominion 2020 in depth, thoughts on Evil’s big push to end the NJPW Cup leading into Dominion, look ahead to NJPW’s next event, more! (59 min)

July 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by NJPW World statistician Chris Samsa for the NJPW Dominion PPV roundtable. Radican and Samsa discuss the show in depth, starting with the IWGP IC and IWGP […]

VIP AUDIO 7/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would WWE hand over Raw or SD to a “guest director” from Hollywood for a new vision? Could Otis cash in MITB at Swamp Match? Should Moxley-Cage end clean? More (25 min)

July 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format with the following listener-submitted topics: Would WWE hand over Raw or Smackdown to a “guest […]

VIP AUDIO 7/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look around the Japanese landscape as we enter the next stage of COVID-era wrestling in that country. NOAH, AJPW, DDT, and Dragon Gate, plus reaction to EVIL & Dick Togo angle in NJPW (99 min)

July 13, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by JoJo Remy to talk about wrestling in Japan as we start seeing shows with crowds resuming and the marquee […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines + SD Rating: Matt Hardy chooses WWE over TNA, Michaels heel promo, Jericho-Carlito mic battle, Lesnar-Carwin, Mystery G.M., Bryan speaks (158 min)

July 12, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – 2020 NJPW CUP Finals PPV Roundtable (w/Radican & Fann): In-depth look at top matches on card, Dominion preview, more! (44 min)

July 12, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for the 2020 NJPW Cup Finals PPV roundtable. They look at the entire card in depth, beginning with a very newsworthy […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #609 (July 1, 2000): Cover Story on WWF’s cable shows moving from USA to TNN, Keller editorial suggesting how WWF can react to growing concern product getting stale, King of the Ring PPV coverage, more

July 11, 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 7/11 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells and Stoup cover NXT from 7-11-12 including Tyson Kidd vs. Camacho in a standout opener, Bray Wyatt’s debut vs. Aiden English, more (45 min)

July 11, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from July 11, 2012, including Tyson Kidd vs. Camacho in a standout opener, Bray Wyatt’s debut vs. Aiden […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Karaoke with Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke, Naomi, Tamina, plus New Day vs. Cesaro & Nakamura, Miz vs. Hardy, more (14 min)

July 11, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including karaoke with Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke, Naomi, Tamina, plus New Day vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): NJPW Cup 2020 in depth, pushes of Sho and Hiromu Takahashi, thoughts on Okada’s new finisher, best matches, more! (58 min)

July 10, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. This show is dedicated to an in-depth overview of the 2020 NJPW Cup tournament. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: The history on the art of a pro wrestling pin, a career examination of Mando Guerrero, Bruce’s NWA Champion Mount Rushmore, 1996 WCW and stars sacrificed for the NWO (81 min)

July 10, 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: The history behind the art of a pro wrestling pin, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: Spirited debate over inter-gender wrestling, men punching women, men’s and women’s divisions, more (130 min)

July 10, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and cohost Jacqui Pratt battle it out over the issues inherent in inter-gender and men and women’s divisions in […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1676 (July 7, 2020): Keller cover story on Bash vs. Fyter Fest, Keller’s End Notes breaking down NXT’s biggest viewership win, Parks looks at WWE wins & losses, New Japan Cup

July 10, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1676 Cover-dated July 7, 2020 LINK: 1676 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 7/9 – WKH – The News: Bash vs. Fyter Fest ratings analysis after two weeks, Tony Khan makes his case for AEW winning, detailed minute-by-minute breakdown of turning point two weeks ago that gave NXT an edge (19 min)

July 10, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at last night’s NXT Great American Bash vs. AEW Fyter Fest ratings analysis after two weeks. Also, Tony Khan makes […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2): Worst finishers, best and worst live WM music performances, Khan and Jericho on Twitter, Steve Austin with a longer career, who will next champs be, much more (54 min)

July 9, 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 7/9 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1): New Japan Cup, UFC 251 preview, Jericho vs. Cassidy, Riddle’s barefoot promo, Keith Lee’s big night, Eye for an Eye stip, more (63 min)

July 9, 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 discuss […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: 2019 Top Prospect tournament winner Dak Draper talks amateur wrestling background, his start at NXT, and his future with ROH (64 min)

July 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk to 2019 Top Prospect tournament winner Dak Draper. Dak talks about his amateur wrestling background, his start at NXT, and his future with ROH. Ryan and Tyler […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: For the Cup – Artistic analysis of the 2020 New Japan Cup tournament (54 min)

July 9, 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 7/8 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk “Life Reset” LitRPG series, Keith Lee, Chris Jericho, mystery opponents, more (112 min)

July 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Tonight, Rich and Trav jump right into book club with an in-depth conversation of Shemer Kuznits’ “Life Reset” LitRPG series. Travis also read a very raunchy, trashy romance novel-esque LitRPG that left the […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – East Coast Cast #509 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss AEW and NXT ratings, PWI 500 with women in the mix compared to PWI 100 featuring all women, Matt Riddle, more (85 min)

July 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss the wrestling happenings of the last seven days. Some talk of ratings when discussing AEW Dynamite and NXT’s brand named shows from last week. Can both […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (12/29/1992): Special WCW Starrcade post-game show including Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Mark Madden with a Roundtable Review of the PPV (29 min)

July 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the December 29, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting a special WCW Starrcade post-game episode on a weekday night. First, though, chat with the hosts on […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – WKH – AEW Dynamite TV Review: Fyter Fest Night 2 including Jericho vs. Cassidy, Taz reveals surprise, Nyla Rose announcement, FTR & Bucks vs. Lucha Bros. & Butcher & Blade, more (19 min)

July 9, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite “Fyter Fest Night 2” start to finish including Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, Taz reveals surprise, Nyla Rose […]