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VIP AUDIO 12/23 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: It’s a Christmas Family Reunion / Party / Homecoming / Good Ol’ Audio Time – Justin Shapiro guests for a wild chat about a silly spread of topics! Jerry Lawler goes home and the eYada thoughts of the day, Queen Sherri, problematic legends, a classic ’80s movie, Quicksilver (PWG or Marvel?), Judge Todd Martin, more (97 min)

December 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L returns for some absolutely silly Christmas fun with our old pal Justin Shapiro! It’s Alan and Justin’s tenth year of doing Christmas […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? Should AEW follow the pattern of MASH in terms of main characters? Revisiting Becky’s Raw sit-down promo (27 min)

December 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Do early ticket sales for WM next year indicate the WrestleMania brand has been damaged? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Finding an artistic fix – The artistry of AEW Dynamite (47 min)

December 22, 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 12/21 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Punk rips Hogan, rant about Dennis Miller on Raw, Slammys, most absurd Impact episode ever, digs at “the sheets,” Bret’s return to WWE, Ross-WWE, more (144 min)

December 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to six Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-December 2009: 12/14 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis including […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #580 (December 18, 1999): Cover Stories on Miss Kitty exposing her breasts on WWE PPV and Roddy Piper dropping his pants on an ABC talk show, coverage of WWE Armageddon ’99 including Vince McMahon vs. Triple H, more

December 21, 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 12/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode with the Legos, a ham, and Lacey’s daughter snarling at Sasha, plus Bryan addresses his absence and impact of his new look, Rumble title match announcement (25 min)

December 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan addressing the crowd and teaming with The Miz, three women’s matches, a Miracle […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1648 (Dec. 19, 2019): WWE TLC PPV report, TV reports on Raw, SD, AEW, NXT, Greg Parks column on return of enhancement matches on Raw

December 20, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1648 Cover-dated December 19, 2019 LINK: 1648 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 […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – WKH – The News & NXT Review: NXT pulls ahead in more ratings metrics this week, suggested changes for AEW in two weeks, full review of big NXT episode with Baszler-Ripley, Cole-Balor (29 min)

December 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at NXT pulling ahead in more ratings metrics this week, then some suggested changes for AEW in two […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Are we finding out Kenny Omega is overrated? Aren’t people way overrating The Fiend act? Is Dark Order worth the investment? Plus Ross, Lawler, Miyahara, AEW refs, Tough Enough, more (42 min)

December 19, 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 12/19 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): How concerned should AEW be about dropping viewership? Full reviews of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, Smackdown, Raw, ROH Final Battle, NWA Into the Fire, UFC, Bellator (117 min)

December 19, 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 and Wade first […]

VIP AUDIO 12/19 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (6/7/1992): Wade Keller with columnist Chris Zavisa and Jason Powell discussing Watts interview, increased frequency of PPV events, future of indy scene, Cornette’s SMW (45 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is part two of the two-and-a-half hour June 7, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Chris Zavisa discussing the just-completed Bill Watts interview in the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Rich gives thoughts on AEW Dynamite, Trav talks tremendous episode of NXT, plus Dakota Kai turning into solid heel, Kris Statlander working her way to number one contender, more (83 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are byke for VIP! Rich gives his thoughts on AEW Dynamite and a brief rundown of that show. Trav talks about a tremendous episode of NXT, bookended by two great […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – East Coast Cast #481 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss fallout of the TLC PPV including Charlotte Flair and Kairi Sane, women’s Royal Rumble predictions, new WWE contracts for New Day, more (93 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s live show, Cam and Trav get into the fallout of the TLC PPV. Charlotte Flair treated Kairi Sane unprofessionally, and injury may have resulted. Travis is still only watching NXT, […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. Bucks, Dark Order angle, Omega-Page tension, Statlander vs. Baker, more (31 min)

December 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, SCU vs. The Young Bucks, a show-closing Dark […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Recaps of Final Battle PPV and Final Battle: Fallout (70 min)

December 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage preview the Final Battle PPV, as well as Final Battle: Fallout. Each match from the weekend is analyzed and discussed. Will the show and weekend be a thumbs […]

VIP AUDIO 12/18 – Ten Pounds of Talk: Wells, Harris, and Taylor cover a busy and frenetic episode of Powerrr, with TV title implications, Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson No DQ, and more (68 min)

December 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells, J.R. Harris, and Michael Taylor cover a very busy and frenetic episode of Powerrr, with TV title implications, Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson No DQ, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – WKH – The News: AEW and NXT preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere of NWA Power, AEW Dark notes and critique, Raw rating, more (21 min)

December 18, 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 preview, lots of thoughts on season two premiere […]

VIP AUDIO 12/17 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Fann’s NJPW experience at Charra Expo, ROH Final Battle 2019 review, Fann’s interview with Rocky Romero, more! (82 min)

December 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Rich Fann for the latest blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with Fann talking about his experience seeing the NJPW LA Dojo […]

VIP AUDIO 12/16 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth & AOP, Styles vs. Orton, Humberto vs. Ricochet in Gauntlet Match, Lana & Lashley, Becky sit-down promo, more (28 min)

December 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Seth Rollins & AOP, A.J. Styles vs. Randy Orton, Humberto Carrillo vs. Ricochet […]

VIP AUDIO 12/15 – WKH – On-Site WWE TLC PPV Review: Full results and in-person observations including Bryan’s return, Reigns-Corbin, New Day-Revival, Black-Murphy, Charlotte & Becky-Kabuki Warriors, Miz-Bray (46 min)

December 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an on-site WWE TLC PPV Review including full results and in-person observations for Daniel Bryan’s return, Roman Reigns-Baron Corbin, New […]

VIP AUDIO 12/15 – WWE TLC PPV Audio Roundtable – Heydorn & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of every match including Kabuki Warriors vs. Becky Lynch & Charlotte, Bray Wyatt vs. The Miz, Rusev vs. Lashley, Reigns vs. Corbin, New Day vs. Revival, more (60 min)

December 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, guest host Zack Heydorn is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin to review the WWE TLC 2019 PPV with analysis […]

VIP AUDIO 12/14 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Hogan’s bold prediction on Impact vs. Raw battle on Monday, DX-JeriShow hype, Raw review, Lashley and Lesnar MMA news, much more (84 min)

December 14, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to two Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in mid-December 2009: 12/7 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis: Thoughts on […]

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 […]