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VIP AUDIO 6/30 – Torch Talk w/Eric Bischoff 2009 (pt. 1 of 2): WCW’s rise and fall, any regrets, how his role misunderstood, top WCW controversies, impression of working with Vince McMahon in WWE, more (126 min)

June 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This special Torch Talk Flashback features part one of Wade Keller’s 2009 interview with Eric Bischoff, who as of this posting was just named Executive Director of WWE Smackdown starting this coming week. […]

VIP AUDIO 6/30 – AEW Fyter Fest Roundtable w/Radican, Soucek, and McMahon: Thoughts on card from start to finish including production, announcing, and look of event, Tony Khan and The Young Bucks comment on Spears chairshot on Cody, Moxley vs. Janela unsanctioned main event (79 min)

June 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributors Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek for the PWTorch VIP AEW Fyter Fest audio roundtable. The show begins with a look at the pre-show. Radican, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/29 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including review of Raw, analysis of 15 WWE talent trades, Cena says he wants to be doing same thing in 10 years, rant about Impact (72 min)

June 30, 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 third week of June 2009: 6/29 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP AUDIO 6/29 – ROH Best in the World PPV Roundtable w/Radican, Fann, and Sage: In-depth look at the event from start to finish, questionable booking decisions throughout the show, focus on short Taven vs. Cobb ROH World Title main event (60 min)

June 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican hosts the ROH Best in the World PPV roundtable and is joined by his co-hosts PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Tyler Sage. The show begins with […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #555 (July 3, 1999): Keller dissects Hogan’s interview on Larry King Live, Cover Story details WWF embarrassing WCW in its home market, Cover Sidebar looks at Vince McMahon’s first TV interview since Owen Hart’s death, more

June 29, 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 6/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Bischoff and Heyman from various angles including whether AEW was a factor, viewer reaction, WWE’s framing of it, where it could go from here, various power sharing options (21 min)

June 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman news from various angles including whether AEW was a factor, viewer […]

VIP AUDIO 6/28 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: It’s a love story – Full analysis of the artistry within the on-screen relationship presentation of Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch (56 min)

June 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 6/27 – WKH – The News: Bischoff and Heyman hired, analysis and insider insights from many angles including reasons for optimism and skepticism, Vince’s history with creative hires, Triple H’s place, and more (29 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at today’s breaking news in depth with a look at the hiring of Paul Heyman to run Raw […]

VIP AUDIO 6/27 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/2/1992): Wade Keller interviews trainer of 1980s stars Eddie Sharkey, plus PWTorch columnist Chris Zavisa joins the show to take live caller questions on current news (45 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of Pro Wrestling Focus from Feb. 2, 1992, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews trainer of 1980s stars such as Jesse Ventura, The Road Warriors, Bob Backlund, and many others Eddie […]

VIP AUDIO 6/27 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Joe, and James: The Austin-Moxley Bromance, Jake Hager’s swagger, Triple C’s humility, and a very Canadian finish (158 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and James Hayes discuss the Austin-Moxley Bromance, Jake Hager’s swagger, Triple C’s humility, and a very Canadian finish. Shows […]

VIP AUDIO 6/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Breaking News on Heyman & Bischoff put in new executive roles with Raw & SD – analysis, insider insight, historical perspective, plus Seth’s social media surge (87 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the breaking news today on Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff put in new executive roles with Raw […]

VIP AUDIO 6/26 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk more about wrestler shoot-week, who will be Aleister Black’s first feud on Smackdown, Firefly Funhouse puppets’ live show debut, Dem debate, more (106 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Wrestler shoot-week convo continues a bit more with Trav and Rich. Who will be Aleister Black’s first feud on Smackdown? Who is going to Chicago for AEW’s All Out show is still up […]

VIP AUDIO 6/26 – East Coast Cast #456 (NSFW): Bryant, Hawkins, and Fann discuss this week’s Twitter action including Joey Janela, Drake Maverick, Kenny Omega, and Rollins and Ospreay, plus Stomping Grounds, return of The Undertaker, more (171 min)

June 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam, Rich, and Trav discuss how it was shoot-week on wrestling Twitter and so many got in on the action. From Joey Janela to Drake Maverick, everyone had a hot take […]

VIP AUDIO 6/26 – WKH – The News: Seth-Ospreay go at it on Twitter and Ospreay cashes in, Seth reacts to Ambrose podcasts, Omega fires back at WWE for scheduling Network special opposite AEW show, Raw & SD ratings (41 min)

June 27, 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 the Seth Rollins-WIll Ospreay exchanges on Twitter followed by Will Ospreay […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1622 (June 26, 2019) – Mitchell on Seth’s Twitter strategy, Parks column on Kofi and Seth challenger options, Stomping Grounds PPV Roundtable & Keller Report, more

June 26, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1622 Cover-dated June 26, 2019 LINK: 1622 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 6/26 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Michaels addresses Saudi Arabia comeback, Seth on Twitter, New Japan too formulaic, This Is Your Life, WCW ’99 vs. WWE ’19, Triple H wrestling in NXT, AEW, Storm (59 min)

June 26, 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 6/26 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Fyter Fest and ROH Best in the World preview, Kenny Omega’s response to Evolve vs. AEW Fight for the Fallen, Raw & SD analysis, Bellator, UFC, New Japan (64 min)

June 26, 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 previews AEW Fyter Fest and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/25 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Dolph Ziggler’s new opportunity at a title match, Nakamura steps up for IC Title match, Nikki Cross secures Bliss a rematch, Shane is pissed (23 min)

June 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Dolph Ziggler’s new opportunity at a title match, Shinsuke Nakamura steps up for […]

VIP AUDIO 6/24 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Undertaker’s surprise return, Seth & Becky put both belts up at Extreme Rules, noticeable changes in the culture of presentation of show, more (40 min)

June 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, a full show rundown and analysis including Stomping Grounds PPV fallout including Undertaker’s surprise return, Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch put […]

VIP AUDIO 6/23 – WKH – PPV Review: Details and analysis on entire WWE Stomping Grounds PPV card including Corbin’s secret ref reveal, a bunch of title matches, Reigns vs. Drew, more (38 min)

June 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed walk through and analysis of the entire WWE Stomping Grounds PPV card including Baron Corbin’s secret ref reveal, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/23 – WWE Stomping Grounds PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of every match including Seth vs. Corbin with special guest referee, Reigns vs. Drew, Becky vs. Lacey (52 min)

June 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin to review WWE Stomping Grounds PPV event from Tacoma, Wash. with […]

VIP AUDIO 6/22 – WKH: Sean Waltman joins Keller & Powell for special 10 Yrs Ago Hotline breaking down Raw for 90 minutes, plus reason Trump angle was dropped after a week (109 min)

June 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to a pair of Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in June 2009: 6/23 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #554 (June 26, 1999): Cover Story detailing Rena Mero’s anti-WWF media tour including USA Today, Mitchell’s feature column on Kevin Nash’s influence on destroying WCW, reader reflections on Owen Hart tragedy, more

June 22, 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 6/21 – WKH – The News: More on WWE & AEW TV moves in the UK, NXT TV review including Breakout Tournament announcement, 24/7 Title change at a wedding, Total Bellas renewal, more (25 min)

June 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including more on WWE and AEW TV moves in the UK, NXT TV review […]