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VIP AUDIO 1/16 – East Coast Cast #433 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss Balor getting some TV spotlight after winning number one contenders match, Becky Lynch drinking your milkshake, WWE getting raunchy and suggestive on TV this week, more (206 min)

January 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Finn Balor gets some TV spotlight after winning a number one contenders match after Braun was stripped of the distinction. What are Finn’s chances against Lesnar at the Rumble? Did Braun’s character […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1599 (January 16, 2019) – Cover Story on WWE’s 2019 shake-up on TV so far, Mitchell reviews new ROH roster additions, Parks on Nigel and Styles specials, Counihan’s UK Takeover review, more

January 16, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1599 Cover-dated January 16, 2019 LINK: 1599 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 1/16 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Can a case be made that the best place for Kenny Omega is WWE for AEW’s long-term success? Where is Lars Sullivan? Shouldn’t Joe have made a statement against EC3? WWE roster logjam helping AEW? (19 min)

January 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Can a case be made that the best place for Kenny Omega is WWE for AEW’s […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag including Cena’s speech about Austin-Rock-Brock, AEW’s women’s division, Omega or Reigns, Hardy-Taker 2002, Mae Young topless, Priscilla Kelly, Jan. 4, Konnan-Low Ki stabbing (82 min)

January 16, 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 answer mailbag questions on these […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Jimmy-Mandy-Naomi hotel room segment, Balor taking Braun place, UK Takeover, NXT TV, Impact on Pursuit, Nigel special, UFC preview (63 min)

January 16, 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 the top talking points from Raw […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Miz’s birthday party for Shane McMahon, Becky and Asuka hype their title match, Rey vs. Andrade in a showcase, Mandy seduces Jimmy (24 min)

January 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Miz’s birthday party for Shane McMahon, Becky Lynch and Asuka hype their […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw analysis including Braun, Balor, Lesnar, Heyman, Rousey, Seth, Dean, Lashley, plus in-person review of ROH’s new wrestlers, Trevor Lee’s WWE announcement (65 min)

January 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses last night’s Monday Night Raw including Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Ronda Rousey, Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 1/15 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe: Marty & Sarah getting a guest, Bruce & Conrad getting progressive, and JR getting his spots (119 min)

January 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Caitlin Lavelle, and Joe Aguinaldo discuss Marty & Sarah getting a guest, Bruce & Conrad getting progressive, and JR getting his […]

VIP AUDIO 1/14 – WKH – Raw Review: Balor makes a believer out of Cena, Bliss caught undressed in locker room, odd ECW camera, Heavy Machinery interrupt Bliss and Heyman, Lashley’s improved push continues (26 min)

January 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Finn Balor makes a believer out of John Cena, Alexa Bliss caught undressed in locker […]

VIP AUDIO 1/13 – WKH – Weekend headlines including Cena’s return to house shows, Flip Gordon match cut short after apparent knee injury, ROH new signings in action, Total Bellas premieres, Nikita Koloff at Minnesota indy show (9 min)

January 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including John Cena’s return to house shows, Flip Gordon match cut short after apparent knee injury, ROH new signings […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #529 (January 16, 1999): Expanded WCW Newswire and WWF Newswire articles, Cover Story on ECW’s PPV, Keller’s in-depth annual ECW Roster Evaluation, more

January 13, 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 1/12 – WKH – Flashback (13 Yrs Ago This Weekend): Details on WWE fan backlash for sex skit on Raw, Raw ratings, Edge-Lita update, Dawn Marie suing, Sting press conference, Joey Styles heat, Batista injury, Angle as champ (42 min)

January 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a flashback edition of his news update from 13 years ago this weekend (Jan. 11, 2009) with these topics: WWE fan […]

VIP AUDIO 1/12 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: A MUST-LISTEN episode with a special guest host with insights on AEW, Jacksonville Rally, AEW-New Japan, more (83 min)

January 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, a MUST-LISTEN episode with a special guest host with insights on AWE, the Jacksonville Really, the AEW-New Japan dynamic going forward, and more. NOT VIP? […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – WKH – The News: Lars Sullivan no-showing and his WrestleMania plans, ad-libbing on Raw, 14 years ago flashback to backstage news Hotline on WM21, Taker, Hogan, RVD, Chyna, Flair blow-up, more (28 min)

January 12, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents some info on the Lars Sullivan situation after he no-showed TV appearances this week, John Cena WrestleMania plans, and info on […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Closing the book on 2018 with the year-end Capsule Compilation! All of the highlights that the year will be remembered for. Golden Lovers, Robinson, Satomura, MTH, Strong Hearts, and more! (45 min)

January 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L puts a lid on 2018 with his annual year-end Capsule Compilation. In the style of the comps we used to trade in the […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: The artistry of All Elite Wrestling (61 min)

January 11, 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 1/10 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is of more concern than in past (12 min)

January 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is […]

VIP AUDIO 1/10 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (9/7/1991): Mark Madden takes calls about WCW Clash, Van Hammer’s debut match, predictions on how the WWF will use Flair, more (38 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is episode #4 of the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from 20 years ago (Sept. 7, 1991) hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. He covers the news of […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk AEW and the healthcare potential, Daniel Bryan’s great Smackdown promo, plans for Double or Nothing, more (102 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Travis and Rich talk this week’s events, notably AEW and the healthcare potential, as well as discussing Daniel Bryan’s great Smackdown promo, plans for Double or Nothing, Rich’s upper respiratory infection keeping him from […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – East Coast Cast #432 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss the continued formation and talent acquisitions of AEW including Chris Jericho and Pac (Neville), Cody Rhodes on wrestler healthcare needs being met, why people protect the status quo by all means, more (173 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, our hosts couldn’t talk enough about the continued formation and talent acquisitions of AEW. Chris Jericho and Pac (Neville) announce they are signed to All Elite Wrestling during the live press conference. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have 205 Live colleagues congratulating Ali on making it to Smackdown? How about Becky & Conor at WM? (15 min)

January 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag including Omega-WWE, Vince McMahon stories, Tyson-WWE, Steiner Royal Rumble ’93, Teddy Hart, Michaels-Attitude Era, NWA in WWF in ’97, Tanahashi, Jim Ross, Tampons vs. Lollypops, more (90 min)

January 9, 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 answer mailbag questions on these […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Rally the good and the bad, New Japan news, Impact Homecoming PPV review, Lesnar-Braun, Rousey-Becky, Cena-Drew, Bryan-Styles, more (61 min)

January 9, 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 the good and the bad […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: WrestleKingdom 13 review plus New Year Dash review! Ursin and co-host CJ Goodspeed give match-by-match reviews with thoughts, opinions, and analysis of Naito-Jericho, White-Okada, Omega-Tanahashi, and more! (171 min)

January 9, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: Ursin is joined by co-host CJ as they take you through the cards for WK13 in the Tokyo Dome and New Year Dash […]