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VIP AUDIO 10/14 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Latest on WWE-Saudi Arabia situation, how is locker room reacting, will Kane as mayor be affected, did Miz-Bryan end so quickly for time reasons, shouldn’t WWE explain Carmella’s personality change (21 min)

October 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: The latest on WWE-Saudi Arabia situation, how is locker room reacting, will Kane as mayor be […]

VIP AUDIO 10/14 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: What does WWE stand to gain and lose if they go through Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia or if they move show? Plus twist in the futures of Cody & Omega & Bucks, Don Leo Jonathan, Impact’s move (107 min)

October 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade discuss the following topics: What does WWE stand to gain and lose if they go through […]

VIP AUDIO 10/13 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What kind of pressure would it take to get WWE to cancel Saudi Arabia show? Is Bryan vs. Michaels the singular top option for an HBK comeback? Should Michaels wear a mask? Why not truly separate hands-off brands in WWE? (29 min)

October 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic: What kind of pressure would it take to get WWE to cancel Saudi Arabia show? […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #517 (October 24, 1998): WWF Judgment Day PPV coverage, Cover Story previewing Survivor Series, analysis of Raw hostage angle, more

October 13, 2018

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 10/12 – WKH – The News: Four U.S. senators speak about WWE’s Saudi Arabia deal, Owens out with knee injury, Impact moving time slots and announces new distribution partnership, Smackdown 1000 notes, Ed Nordholm talks, MLW (22 min)

October 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at a busy day of news including these topics: Four U.S. senators speak about WWE’s Saudi Arabia deal, Owens […]

VIP AUDIO 10/12 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast: Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe discuss Paige’s comments on Riott Squad, Matt Hardy talking in a normal voice, Russo’s fondness for NYC, Hulk and Warrior’s sleepover (84 min)

October 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Caitlin Lavelle, and Joe Aguinaldo discuss Paige’s comments on the Riott Squad, Matt Hardy talking in a normal voice, Russo’s fondness for NYC, and […]

VIP AUDIO 10/12 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Examining the art behind the rare “double turn” between Bobby Lashley and Kevin Owens from Monday Night Raw (56 min)

October 12, 2018

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 10/11 – WKH – The News: Saudi Arabia alliance with WWE under growing scrutiny amidst growing coverage of missing journalist, media coverage intensifies, Crown Jewel not inevitable, WWE monitoring situation (27 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the the Saudi Arabia alliance with WWE under growing scrutiny amidst growing coverage of missing journalist, media coverage […]

VIP AUDIO 10/11 – Mae Young Podcast: Kaitlyn vs. Mia Yim, Nicole Matthews, Io Shirai vs. Kairi Sane, match lengths, results being spoiled (70 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “Bad Hand! Bad Hand!” This week Harley R. Pageot, Bridget Clark, and Cat Moore discuss the second half of the second round of the 2018 Mae Young Classic including talk about celebrity encounters, moonsaults, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk X-Men: Black, Infinity Wars insanity, Domino’s brilliance, this week’s NXT, Mae Young Classic, the return of D-X to WWE, more (98 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis and Rich discuss the hilarious mirror of the comic-gate dude-bros portrayed in X-Men: Black, the insanity that is continuing in Infinity Wars, and Domino’s continued brilliance. They then settle in for […]

VIP AUDIO 10/11 – East Coast Cast #419 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Super Show-Down, whose haircut was more surprising, what happened to Trish Stratus’ charisma, Rousey and Bella, Becky and Charlotte, more (181 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, on the heels of Super Show-Down, Trav and Cam talk about two old men headlining a major WWE show which is the set-up for four old men to headline another major show in […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is a recent article about WWE stock having peaked an accurate assessment of WWE’s financial status considering new TV deals, key attendance, social, media, and ratings metrics? (27 min)

October 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on this single topic: Is a recent article about WWE stock having peaked an accurate assessment of WWE’s financial […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Bound for Glory preview, Aries-Johnny Impact rivalry analysis, NJPW King of Pro Wrestling full review and heaps of praise, Bellator previews, Lesnar-UFC, Mailbag (69 min)

October 10, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they preview Bound for Glory and […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): In-depth review of Raw and Smackdown including Lashley-Owens, English-Rusev-Lana, plus NXT TV and Mae Young Tournament analysis (71 min)

October 10, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd provides an in-depth review of […]

VIP AUDIO 10/4 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: Ursin and co-host CJ Goodspeed review NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2018, match by match analysis, the direction of NJPW, Omega to WWE, big angles featuring Jericho, Okada, and Jay White, looking ahead to Super Jr. Tag League, more! (101 min)

October 10, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: Ursin and CJ give a match by match breakdown of NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2018 including the EVIL and Chris Jericho angle, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/10 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Wrap-up discussion on a wild weekend in Germany at wXw World Tag Team League! Pentagon, Fenix, Ringkampf, CCK, Hashimoto, Satomura, Dragunov, and many more! (59 min)

October 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L wraps up a wild weekend in Oberhausen, Germany for wXw’s World Tag Team League. Two members of the Irish contingent, Johnny and Gary, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1585 (October 10, 2018) – Keller’s WWE Super Show-down PPV Report. PPV Review Roundtable, Keller’s Raw & SD reports, Parks on SD’s talent rotation, more

October 10, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1585 Cover-dated October 10, 2018 LINK: 1585 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 10/10 – Elite Repeat Podcast: Roundtable discussion of Being the Elite episodes 36-39 and the history of PWG (63 min)

October 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “Guerrilla Warfare.” Every few weeks the co-hosts of Talking Honor, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear, are joined by pro wrestler Tempest as they re-watch and annotate The Young Bucks’ popular YouTube series Being […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the One Night in Milwaukee payoff with Lana, Rusev, and Aiden, plus Miz TV with Bryan & Styles, return of Big Show, World Cup matches (21 min)

October 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including the Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte rematch to kick off the show, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw Analysis including DX announcement, Lashley & Lio’s turn, Bellas turning on Rousey, Heyman promo, hype for Evolution and Crown Jewel, Trish & Lita (51 min)

October 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade analyze Raw including the DX return announcement, Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush’s turn, the Bellas turning […]

VIP AUDIO 10/8 – WKH – Raw Review: Michaels comes out of retirement, Bellas attack Rousey, Lashley & Lio in apparent double-turn with Owens, Trish & Lita, SSD rematches, more (35 min)

October 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish rundown and analysis of show including several turns and a lot of angles plus Super Show-down […]

VIP AUDIO 10/7 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why exactly did Asuka’s streak end? Is Charlotte right that face/heel dynamic is less important than getting a reaction? Did WWE exaggerate 70K attendance at SSD? More on Becky and IIconics (20 min)

October 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Why exactly did Asuka’s streak end? Is Charlotte right that face/heel dynamic is less important than […]

VIP AUDIO 10/7 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: How is the push and path of Charlotte similar to and different from Reigns? Is Rock vs. HBK at WM a good option? Plus Art Barr’s death and Jim Barnett’s influence on expansion (36 min)

October 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: How is the push and path of Charlotte similar to and different from Reigns? Is Rock […]

VIP AUDIO 10/7 – WWE Super Show-down Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of Undertaker vs. Triple H, Becky vs. Charlotte, Styles vs. Joe, The Shield vs. Braun & Dolph & Drew, Cedric vs. Murphy (59 min)

October 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to analyze Super Show-down from Melbourne, Australia including Undertaker vs. Triple H, […]