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VIP AUDIO 6/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE have more structure to whether wrestlers move up or down the card? Did Moxley’s savvy exit from WWE stem from his indy experience? Next NXT female heel after Baszler? (26 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Should WWE have more structure to whether wrestlers move up or down the card? […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (1/26/1992): Jim Cornette interview with Wade Keller including surprise phone call by Eric Bischoff, Cornette defends Hogan, makes a case for return of territory wrestling, live calls, more (46 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of Pro Wrestling Focus is from Jan. 26, 1992. PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jim Cornette, who makes his case before Smoky Mountain Wrestling existed why he thought […]

VIP AUDIO 6/13 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: Los Ingobernables in the UK, Ospreay in Japan, PROGRESS Natural Selection Progression Tournament Lineup, WWE UK’s latest blunder, Wrestle Queendom lineup thoughts, three live event reviews, more (147 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns after a few weeks away to break down the announced line-ups for Revolution Pro-Wrestling’s crossover show with Los Ingobernables and PROGRESS’s Natural Progression Series one-day tournament, Will Ospreay’s decision to […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk issue 3 of Bad Luck Chuck, what it means to live in a technological sweet spot, the definition of “anachronism,” more (104 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich and Trav discuss issue 3 of Bad Luck Chuck. They agree it is the best so far. What does it mean to live in a technological sweet spot? The definition […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – East Coast Cast #454 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Natalya and Alexa Bliss not getting to wrestle on the Saudi show, Stephanie’s propaganda video, Kofi Kingston’s continuing winning streak, more (173 min)

June 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s episode focuses on how there wasn’t one giant, glaring story of the week, but a bunch of smaller happenings. Natalya and Alexa Bliss did not get to wrestle on the Saudi […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings near lowest ever, Batista criticizes WWE creative process and talks Triple H and non-wrestler influence behind the scenes, Crusher statue, AEW, MLW, ROH Best in the World (21 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news this week including Raw and Smackdown ratings near lowest ever, reaction to an interview […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 3 of 3): Moxley’s upside, the worst aspect of the WWE-Saudi Arabia relationship, Matt Riddle trolling Goldberg, Gewirtz’s rep, Sid’s potential WCW Title run, blind commentator, much more (71 min)

June 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 Mailbag […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): Vader book review including his travels to various countries and working with a diverse mix of top promoters and wrestlers including the WWF, WCW, UWFI, AWA, more (39 min)

June 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 reviews the Vader autobiography including […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 3): Review of NJPW Dominion, WWE Super Showdown in Saudi Arabia, Raw, Smackdown, NXT TV, UFC 238, Bellator preview with Machida vs. Sonnen (52 min)

June 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 reviews New Japan Dominion, WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Part 3 of the 4L Japan Diary. Ultimo Dragon, Dragon Gate, Osaka, Universal Studios, and more (40 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L comes to you with the final update on the gift that just kept on giving – the 2019 Japan wrestling adventure. Dragon […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): NJPW BOSJ Finals show review, Moxley NJPW in-ring debut, Ospreay-Shingo classic, Alan4L’s live thoughts, more! (49 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show features an in-depth look at the top matches from the BOSJ Finals. […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1620 (June 12, 2019) – Keller’s WWE Super Showdown Report & Staff Roundtable Reviews, Radican’s NJPW Dominion Report, Parks column on WWE Network specials, Keller’s Raw & SD reports, Newswire

June 12, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1620 Cover-dated June 12, 2019 LINK: 1620 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 […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Joe, and James: Cornette’s version of an apology, Russo’s version of a guest host, and Artem’s version of Bella Brains (136 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and James Hayes discuss Cornette’s version of an apology, Russo’s version of a guest host, and Artem’s version of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/11 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Miz running a gauntlet to get to Shane, Truth locked in a crate headed to L.A., New Day back together in action, Bayley vs. Nikki, more (24 min)

June 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Miz running a gauntlet to get to Shane McMahon, R-Truth locked in a […]

VIP AUDIO 6/10 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shane celebration, Revival tag title win, Firefly Funhouse, Heyman insinuates or doesn’t insinuate, 24/7 Elevator Bonding (39 min)

June 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Shane McMahon’s celebration, The Revival tag title win, Firefly Funhouse, Paul Heyman insinuates […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is it time for Undertaker to retire? Is Shane McMahon on course to win a World Title this year? Can statistics really work in pro wrestling? How did Vince overlook Tyler Breeze so long? (18 min)

June 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Is it time for Undertaker to retire? Is Shane McMahon on course to win […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast w/Keller: Does WWE see Conrad as a threat? Jericho Starrcast no-show justified? Could Richter have been the female Hogan? Cornette prior to SMW era? WWE Network follow Disney with edits? (57 min)

June 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they dive into the Mailbag covering these topics: Does WWE see Conrad Thompson as a threat? Was Chris […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Full Super Showdown report with expanded analysis of Goldberg-Undertaker, Bully Ray fan incident in ROH, Ambrose podcast reaction (65 min)

June 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they review the WWE Super Showdown event held in Saudi Arabia with expanded analysis of Goldberg-Undertaker including Goldberg’s Tweet […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – NJPW Dominion 2019 Roundtable w/Radican, Kuester, and Alan4L: In-depth look at top matches on the show, thoughts on the undercard, analysis of Moxley’s promo, more! (59 min)

June 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Dan Kuester for the NJPW Dominion 2019 audio roundtable. The show starts with a look at the top matches on the show, starting […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Setting a tone – Full analysis on the artistry of Jon Moxley’s Death Rider character in New Japan Pro Wrestling (51 min)

June 9, 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 6/8 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including Raw Review, what WWE’s top Raw priority should be that summer, Punk, Batista, Foley, Undertaker, Hogan, Ratings, Raw Ratings, more (84 min)

June 9, 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 the second week of June 2009: 6/8 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #552 (June 12, 1999): Cover Story on Hart family and WWF clashing over usage of funeral footage of Owen Hart, second Cover Story on Sable’s $110 million lawsuit against WWF, Newswire covering Goldberg, Dennis Rodman, New Jack, more

June 8, 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 6/7 – WKH – PPV Review: WWE Super Showdown full detailed rundown, star ratings, analysis including Goldberg-Undertaker, 50 Man Battle Royal, Kofi-Ziggler, Lesnar’s MITB run-in, more (34 min)

June 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his detailed report on WWE Super Showdown which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and streamed on WWE Network. He […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Part 2 of the 4L Japan Diary. J-Stage, Stonghearts, Irie, Disney, Wrestling stores highs and lows! (50 min)

June 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L comes to you once again from Japan, but this time from Osaka! Having left Tokyo with a week of fun behind them, […]