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VIP AUDIO 2/6 – WKH – The News: Trump smacks down WWE ratings, Styles comments on his status, Balor trolls WWE, Fox exec with cryptic comments on Smackdown, Sting and Bret Hart at Starrcast, Joey Mercury update (19 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including these topics: President Trump smacks down WWE ratings, A.J. Styles comments on his status, Finn Balor trolls […]

VIP AUDIO 2/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on Ambrose, Ibushi, MSG, AEW concerns after first rally, Becky-Stone Cold, Gina Carano, Halftime Heat, Christopher Daniels, Konnan’s legacy, new producers, more (63 min)

February 6, 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 (pt. 2 of 2), Todd tackles a […]

VIP AUDIO 2/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Halftime Heat, Worlds Collide, ROH’s booking vision taking shape, assessing AEW’s rollout, Becky-Steph, Dean-ECW, Raw & SD analysis, UFC PPV preview, NJPW New Beginnings (81 min)

February 6, 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, they discuss Halftime Heat and the […]

VIP AUDIO 2/6 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: WWE Raw analysis including Becky Lynch-Stephanie, EC3-Ambrose, Elias vs. Jarrett, more (33 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce’s provides WWE Raw analysis including Becky Lynch-Stephanie McMahon, EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Elias vs. Jeff Jarrett, and more. NOT VIP? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/5 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky slapping Triple H, Charlotte cementing heel turn, Bryan’s heel act evolves in front of home state fans, Elimination Chamber developments (24 min)

February 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Becky Lynch slapping Triple H, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/5 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Joe: Andrew Soucek joins to discuss what Russo could learn from Prichard and Bischoff, X-Pac & Friends, Vince McMahon: Cool Dad, and a Gorilla Monsoon tear jerker (119 min)

February 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and Andrew Soucek discuss what Russo could learn from Prichard and Bischoff, X-Pac & Friends, Vince McMahon: Cool Dad, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/4 – WKH – Raw Review: EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky attacks Stephanie, Angle teases retirement and then wrestles, Rousey wins two matches, Balor vs. Lio Rush, more Elimination Chamber developments (35 min)

February 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed review of WWE Raw start to finish including EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch attacks Stephanie McMahon, Kurt Angle […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? How concerned are they with AEW? Is ESPN or Turner a better fit for AEW? Angle retirement tour? (23 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Are Fox and USA getting nervous about changes in WWE talent and ratings since signing deals? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Is Punk hurt by UFC stint if he returned to pro wrestling? Was Iron Sheik being the one to lose WWE Title to Hogan happenstance of timing or planned? Did Hogan almost wrestle at Starracde ’83? (28 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Was Iron Sheik being the one to lose to Hogan for WWF Title happenstance of timing or […]

VIP AUDIO 2/3 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Pros and cons of adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky at WM, is WWE barely affected by Ambrose leaving, have Bryan and WWE thought through his gimmick fully (103 min)

February 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the pros and cons of adding Charlotte to Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch match at WrestleMania, is WWE barely […]

VIP AUDIO 2/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? Are moves reserved for main event wrestlers that undercard wrestlers can’t use? More (17 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who will face Asuka at WrestleMania? Where is Miz-Shane storyline going and could Vince get involved? […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #532 (February 3, 1999): First part of the PWTorch 1998 Awards including MVP, Best Wrestler, Match of the Year, Heel of the Year, and more, plus a mid-week Newswire briefing

February 2, 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 2/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could AEW utilize Austin & Ross as match analysts before and after matches? Is A.J. Styles starting to show his age and fall just below expectations? What is rationale for adding Charlotte to Rousey-Becky? (25 min)

February 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could AEW utilize Steve Austin & Jim Ross as match analysts before and after matches? […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A celebration of the great career of KUSHIDA as he departs Japan for pastures new (67 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Joey Bay for a sad but ultimately happy chat about the great career of one of our favourites – KUSHIDA! […]

VIP AUDIO 2/1 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: An in-depth analysis on the art within the Ronda Rousey/Becky Lynch confrontation from this week’s Raw (47 min)

February 1, 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 1/31 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK fans in addition to US fans? Why was Asuka ignored? Does WWE know I’m cheering Bryan’s message? (18 min)

February 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Gargano vs. Ciampa brilliance not getting enough credit? Why not start PPVs earlier for UK […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche & CJ Goodspeed: NJPW Road to the New Beginning nights 1-4, Kushida’s final matches, Barreta and Chuckie T out of NJPW, New Beginning in the USA, Jay White attacks, and more! (152 min)

January 31, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch professional Professional Wrestling Critic Ursin DeRoche is joined once again by co-host CJ Goodspeed for the gold standard of New Japan Pro […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (10/19/1991): Bruce Mitchell & John Arezzi on mainstream media coverage of pro wrestling, plus Chris Zavisa on Japanese pro wrestling scene (73 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from October 19, 1991, hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. He covers the news of the week and then is joined […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): AEW Double or Nothing ticket announcement party, who owns All In footage, Riccaboni signs new deal with ROH, new producers added to WWE main roster shows from Impact, NJPW visa issues, KUSHIDA-Tanahashi, more! (34 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at AEW’s Double or Nothing ticket announcement party and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – East Coast Cast #435 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss Dean Ambrose not renewing his contract, Royal Rumble and Takeover: Phoenix fallout, Becky Lynch continuing to own Ronda Rousey, inter-gender matches, more (208 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, with so much to talk about, Trav and Cam get into the news that Dean Ambrose will not renew his contract. WWE confirming PWTorch’s story is news of its own. Where […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1601 (January 30, 2019) – Keller’s Royal Rumble and NXT Takeover reports, Keller’s Raw Report, Dean Ambrose news, 20 Years Ago HBK announcement

January 31, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1601 Cover-dated January 30, 2019 LINK: 1601 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 WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – WKH – Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results for biggest Rumble surprise, new producers in WWE and backstory on their hirings, Raw & SD ratings, more (25 min)

January 31, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including these topics: Two finishes taped to a big match at tonight’s NXT TV taping, WWE Fan Survey results […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Predicting the top WrestleMania matches, where WWE might be headed with Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, more (20 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the VIP Aftershow, taped right after the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Thursday Flagship.” Only PWTorch VIP members and ProWrestling.net members have […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag on WWE wrestlers heading to AEW, submissions in wrestling, Montreal Screwjob, Angle’s future, women driving men away from WWE, Ohno, Fight Pass top fights, Jericho’s greatness, more (80 min)

January 30, 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 (pt. 3 of 3), Todd tackles a […]