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VIP AUDIO 7/31 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Naomi’s first arc ending, The Orville book by Dark Horse Comics, some Spider-Man movie spoilers, who is trying to kill Roman Reigns, more (86 min)

August 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: The VIP portion brings us Rich and Trav talking Naomi’s first arc ending, The Orville book by Dark Horse Comics. Travis finally saw the new Spider-Man movie, so some Far From Home story […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – East Coast Cast #461 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss how WWE has not learned from Becky Lynch or Daniel Bryan’s rise to stardom, Lesnar beating down Rollins after Vince’s “blood and guts” accusations of AEW, Kofi winning streak, another Uso D.U.I., more (143 min)

August 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s conversations lead us to watching Becky Lynch’s WWE 24 special and reflecting on her rise in the past three years. How WWE have not learned from her or Daniel Bryan’s organic […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – WKH – The News: McMahon acknowledges AEW and hopes TNT doesn’t embrace blood and guts aspect of product and touts Fox’s cross-promotion, Raw rating below pre-Reunion levels, AEW on TNT matches announced (21 min)

August 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including Vince McMahon acknowledges AEW and hopes TNT doesn’t embrace blood and […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw review including Lesnar-Seth angle, Gauntlet, 24/7 Title changes, plus AEW, Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Weekend, WWE finances, Vince reacts to AEW, more (58 min)

August 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce reviews WWE Raw including the Brock Lesnar-Seth Rollins angle, U.S. Title Contender Gauntlet, 24/7 Title changes, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Omega-Okada historical placement, Rude in DX, Khan overpaying AEW wrestlers, Elias or MJF, Slaughter WrestleMania claim, Punk-AEW comments, Moxley-G1, PWG, 24/7, more (83 min)

July 31, 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 Mailbag […]

VIP AUDIO 7/31 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Reviews of Raw and Smackdown including the latest Summerslam developments with Reigns, KO, Trish, Seth-Lesnar, plus New Japan G1 through Night 11, latest from UFC (92 min)

July 31, 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 discusses last week’s Smackdown, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1628 (July 31, 2019): Keller’s cover story on Vince McMahon’s comments on Investor Conference call about Fox and AEW, Parks reviews Al Snow’s book, Keller’s Raw & SD reports, G1 coverage

July 31, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1628 Cover-dated July 31, 2019 LINK: 1628 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 7/30 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Orton’s promo and what Kofi should say next week in response, corny Reigns angle at end, Moon and Bayley, Kofi vs. Styles (36 min)

July 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Randy Orton’s promo and what Kofi Kingston should say next week in response, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/30 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Analysis of Dragon Gate’s biggest show ever and a look at the state of Japan’s unquestionable number two promotion with Mike Spears (94 min)

July 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Mike Spears as the dust has settled on Dragon Gate’s company-defining show from Kobe World Hall last week. Mike […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Lesnar attacking Seth, Maria pinning Mike to become pregnant 24/7 Champion, more Summerslam hype (27 min)

July 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Brock Lesnar attacking Seth Rollins, Maria pinning Mike Kanellis to become pregnant 24/7 […]

VIP AUDIO 7/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How about a 205 Live & NXT block on FS1 up against AEW on TNT? Is Kofi going to job to Brock at Survivor Series? What’s up with Sasha Banks? Would Fiend vs. Demon at Summerslam be too soon? (26 min)

July 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: How about a 205 Live & NXT block on FS1 up against AEW on TNT? […]

VIP AUDIO 7/28 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Breaking Glass – Dissecting the artistry of Stone Cold Steve Austin (50 min)

July 28, 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 7/28 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann and Alan4L): NJPW G1 Climax 29 nights 5-8 in-depth, Beyond Wrestling Americanrana 19 discussion, Alan4L’s thoughts on nights 5-7 in Korakuen Hall (47 min)

July 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Rich Fann for an in-depth look at NJPW’s G1 Climax 29: Nights 5-8. They look at each show in-depth and discuss the big storylines […]

VIP AUDIO 7/27 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw review with Shaq as guest host, Flair assesses Bret’s career, Kendrick released, Sharmell, all-women’s show prospects, Japan strong style (64 min)

July 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late July 2009: 7/27 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw Analysis: […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #559 (July 31, 1999): Cover Story on Vince talking about Owen tragedy on TSN, Keller’s “End Notes” examining veracity of McMahon’s comments, Letters to the Editor featuring lively discussion regarding Jesse Ventura’s hypocrisy, more

July 27, 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 7/26 – WKH – Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend Friday notes from Waterloo including Bruce joining Wade for a preview of our must-listen two-plus hour Sgt. Slaughter interview (17 min)

July 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest Bruce Mitchell discuss the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame from Waterloo with a focus on previewing of our must-listen two-plus […]

VIP AUDIO 7/26 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: WXW music changes, PROGRESS and RevPro woes, Takeover Cardiff lineup, Fighting Spirit Magazine, Pete Dunne vs. A Kid, much more (96 min)

July 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns to look at the decision of WXW to start using in-house music and what it means for the future, PROGRESS struggling at the box office and creatively, RevPro’s tag team […]

VIP AUDIO 7/26 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Caitlin: Drug trafficking, bananas aren’t berries, JR takes exception, Warlord eats cake, the significance of Art of Wrestling (102 min)

July 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush and Caitlin Lavelle discuss drug trafficking, bananas aren’t berries, JR takes exception, Warlord eats cake, and the significance of Art of […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Time for WWE to consolidate Women’s Titles into one single champion? Isn’t NXT head-to-head with AEW on cable a good thing for both companies? Should WWE incorporate legends more regularly? (17 min)

July 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Time for WWE to consolidate Women’s Titles into one single champion? Isn’t NXT head-to-head with […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/23/1992): Keller’s interview with new WCW Executive V.P. Kip Frey taking live calls, talking steroid policy, updating changes he planned to make in WCW, plus drug search update (39 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus is from Jan. 23, 1992. This segment includes Keller’s insider news update and an exclusive interview with new WCW Executive Vice President Kip Allen Frey, who replaced […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Journey feat. LJ Cleary, Michael May, and Darren Kearney (47 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Journey features PWTorch columnist Alan4L in a sit-down interview with three up-and-coming young wrestlers as we document the early days of their careers. LJ Cleary, Michael May, and Darren […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Wonder Twins, prepping for HBO’s His Dark Materials, Powers of X, Rich and Melissa’s visit to Austin, more (101 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich talk Wonder Twins and the deep questions the wildest DC comic is asking, prepping for HBO’s His Dark Materials series, and Rich gushes over Powers of X (no […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – East Coast Cast #460 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss whatever that Raw reunion show was, why showcasing older stars does more damage than it helps, AEW debut announcement, more (155 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On tonight’s episode, Trav and Cam discuss whatever that Raw reunion show was. A show that got a significant ratings boost that we predict will not come close to holding. Why showcasing older […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – WKH – The News: AEW and TNT make night and location official for premier episode, ROH-NWA part ways, Raw Reunion & SD ratings key metrics, Moxley’s next non-AEW match, more (19 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including AEW and TNT make the night and location official for premier […]