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VIP AUDIO 12/14 – Ten Pounds of Talk: Wells, Harris, and Taylor roundtable discussion on NWA Into the Fire, including Storm vs. Aldis, Cabana vs. Starks vs. Stevens, surprise debuts, and more (65 min)

December 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the newest of PWTorch VIP’s exclusive podcast line-up, “Ten Pounds of Talk,” Kelly Wells, J.R. Harris, and Michael Taylor discuss NWA Into the Fire, including Storm vs. Aldis, Cabana […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #579 (December 11, 1999): Cover Story evaluating true numbers of Russo’s first eight weeks in charge of WCW, Cover Sidebar detailing roller coaster week for WWF, Keller editorial examining early signs of stagnation of Goldberg, more

December 14, 2019

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 12/13 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode where Monroe’s crib filled with Firefly Funhouse dolls, plus more TLC hype, Corbin vs. Kofi, Heavy Machinery vs. Nakamura & Cesaro, more (23 min)

December 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including the hype for TLC including Roman Reigns “unleashed,” Baron Corbin vs. Kofi Kingston for the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE TLC 2019 (49 min)

December 13, 2019

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 NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1647 (Dec. 13, 2019): Keller’s Cover Story on AEW vs. NXT rating race, Mitchell on Rusev-Lana, Parks book reviews, TV reports on AEW, Smackdown, Raw, NXT

December 13, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1647 Cover-dated December 13, 2019 LINK: 1647 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 includes Keller’s cover […]

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – WKH – The News: AEW and NXT tie in total viewership, making sense of caveats, demos, and a deep look at minute-by-minute trends, plus review of NXT TV results (19 min)

December 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: AEW and NXT tie in total viewership, making sense […]

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Should AEW have a single booker? Is NXT ready to tour outside of Full Sail? Which Macho Man outfit was best? Plus WWE releases, Statlander, Yoshi Hashi, Undertaker, Lesnar (30 min)

December 12, 2019

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

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): TLC preview along with reviews of the build on Raw and Smackdown, plus AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, UFC review & preview, NJPW preview, ROH PPV preview, NWA (108 min)

December 12, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd begins with reviews […]

VIP AUDIO 12/12 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (6/7/1992): Keller interviews new WCW V.P. Bill Watts about changes he was implementing in his first days on the job, including controversial ban of top rope moves, live calls (69 min)

December 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the June 7, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with new WCW V.P. Bill Watts who talks about changes he was implementing in his first days […]

VIP AUDIO 12/11 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Rich breaks down AEW Dynamite, Travis raves about NXT’s TV formula, they discuss alternate names for New Day, more (72 min)

December 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s VIP, Rich breaks down what he enjoyed about tonight’s AEW Dynamite. Chris Statlander gets a win and Big Swole debuted, plus a couple of standout matches and promos. Travis watched […]

VIP AUDIO 12/11 – East Coast Cast #480 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss why NXT is the style of pro wrestling TV they want, Rollins back to being full-blown heel, Cody and MJF promo exchange, more (80 min)

December 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the ECC, Cam binge-watched a week’s worth of wrestling while Travis hasn’t watched any wrestling outside of NXT in weeks. Why NXT is the exact style of professional wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 12/11 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Santana & Ortiz vs. Bucks, Jericho’s offer to Mox, MJF promo, Omega & Page tension, Swole debut, Darby helps Cody, more (33 min)

December 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Santana & Ortiz vs. The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho’s offer to Mox, MJF […]

VIP AUDIO 12/11 – Ten Pounds of Talk: Wells, Harris, and Taylor preview Into the Fire, talk about NWA’s unique look and feel, and more (62 min)

December 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In the newest of PWTorch VIP’s exclusive podcast line-up, “Ten Pounds of Talk,” Kelly Wells, J.R. Harris, and Michael Taylor discuss the latest happenings from the NWA including a review of the NWA […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #578 (December 4, 1999): Cover Story on WWF’s decision to tone down the raunch, Cover Sidebar including update on Steve Austin’s neck and future in ring, Mitchell column featuring proposals for several WWF books, more

December 11, 2019

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 12/10 – WKH – The News: Cody interview highlights, Raw and SD ratings, Wellness Policy suspensions, Wednesday night AEW and NXT previews, MJF promo and other AEW Dark thoughts (18 min)

December 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: Cody interview highlights, Raw and SD ratings, Wellness Policy suspensions, Wednesday […]

VIP AUDIO 12/9 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Rusev-Lana divorce segment, Rey vs. Styles, Becky and Charlotte agree to team, Seth officially turns on KO (33 min)

December 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown including the Rusev-Lana-Bobby Lashley divorce segment, Seth Rollins reveals his AOP alliance and attacks Kevin Owens, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/9 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Interview with former ROH World Champion Matt Taven and Preview of ROH’s Final Battle PPV (59 min)

December 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage preview the Final Battle PPV. They also interview former world champion Matt Taven. In the interview, Taven discusses his upcoming match against Vincent and where he goes next […]

VIP AUDIO 12/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE hold social media training for all personnel after a bad few months? How about Ciampa win the 24/7 Title? How can Smackdown & Raw beat NXT & AEW in ratings? Angle claims? (26 min)

December 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should WWE hold social media training for all personnel after a bad few months? How […]

VIP AUDIO 12/8 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Bray Wyatt-Miz build and fallout from Bryan angle, Keith Lee’s rise, Drake-Elias, Lacey-Sasha, more SD and NXT analysis, Luke Harper, ratings (91 min)

December 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting, Bruce and Wade discuss the Bray Wyatt-Miz build and fallout from Daniel Bryan angle, Keith Lee’s rise, Drake […]

VIP AUDIO 12/7 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Mitchell joins Keller to analyze breaking news of Hogan announcing that TNA would go head-to-head with Raw, Umaga’s death, Raw review, more news (110 min)

December 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to two Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in early-December 2009: 12/3 Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Ventura […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode where a Grown Man spanked another Grown Man and Grown Men spread Dog Food on another Grown Man to hype TLC (26 min)

December 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Dog Food Humiliation by Baron Corbin & Co. against Roman Reigns, The Fiend’s new TLC […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Open mic sound off – Dissecting criticism around what makes a good wrestling match in 2019 (42 min)

December 6, 2019

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 12/6 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Top Five U.S. MOTYC, thoughts on AEW Dynamite and what might be contributing to them behind the scenes, SI article on Kelly Klein concussion, ACH speaks out against Lethal on Twitter for abuse (74 min)

December 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor and Dailycast host Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at Radican and Fann’s top five […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1646 (Dec. 5, 2019): Keller’s reports on NXT, AEW, Smackdown, Raw including post-Survivor Series happenings, plus Starrcade 2019, Newswire

December 6, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1646 Cover-dated December 5, 2019 LINK: 1646 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 includes Wade […]