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VIP AUDIO 8/29 – East Coast Cast #413 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Strowman’s apparent heel turn, the crowd refusing to boo Becky Lynch, the upcoming All In show, more (168 min)

August 30, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, the lead story is Braun Strowman’s apparent heel turn in joining forces with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre to put a beating on The Shield. Is Strowman a bad guy or […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1579 (August 29, 2018) – All In full card preview, Mitchell on Starrcast, Parks evaluates NXT callups, NXT UK tapings, Summerslam & Takeover Roundtable Reviews, Keller’s Raw and SD reports, more

August 30, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1579 Cover-dated August 29, 2018 LINK: 1579 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 Sean Radican’s […]

VIP AUDIO 8/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: WWE Network assessment so far, Smackdown’s long commercials mid-match, Brock’s title run a missed opportunity, Nash on Raw, Terry Taylor, NXT’s status as a brand (18 min)

August 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: WWE Network assessment so far, Smackdown’s long commercials mid-match, Brock’s title run a missed opportunity, Nash […]

VIP AUDIO 8/30 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Wade Barrett, Triple H’s NXT media call, Impact angle with kid hit by car, Neville’s future, Hogan’s reaction to locker room speech pushback (38 min)

August 29, 2018

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 8/29 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: Host Ursin (@UrsinDeroche) and co-host JP Strix (@JP_Strix) give news, opinions, notes, and predictions on ALL IN including Okada vs. Scurll, Omega vs. Pentagon, The Young Bucks, and more! (60 min)

August 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On Episode 15 the NJPW Lioncast goes ALL NJPW as the guys take a look at the ALL IN PPV, the NJPW talent involved, and give their hot takes and bold predictions. A fun […]

VIP AUDIO 8/29 – The Fix with Todd Martin and special guest host Alan4L: The rise of PWG in mid-to-late 2000 with Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan, Super Dragon, The Young Bucks, El Generico (Sami Zayn), and more! (117 min)

August 29, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW SHOW SUMMARY: Alan4L takes Wade Keller’s chair for a special edition of The Fix with Todd Martin looking at Todd’s memories of attending Pro Wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw Analysis including what WWE is doing with Strowman and if crowds are tilting toward Reigns, the Owens situation, and more from Raw, plus All In & Starrcast talk (42 min)

August 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade analyze Raw including what WWE is doing with Braun Strowman and if crowds are tilting toward Roman […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the next step in the Becky-Charlotte feud, Carmella’s rematch, New Day celebrate with King Booker, Bryan vs. Almas, Hardy promo (20 min)

August 29, 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 next step in the Becky Lynch-Charlotte feud, Carmella’s rematch, New […]

VIP AUDIO 8/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Why is the wrestling world abuzz about Neville’s release? PAC memories, potential dream matches, and more! (90 min)

August 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Case Lowe to discuss why we are so excited about Neville’s release from WWE and the potential return of PAC […]

VIP AUDIO 8/27 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Braun’s apparent heel turn, Trish’s return to TV, Triple H-Taker video packages, Kevin Owens quitting, and more (32 min)

August 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw from start to finish including Braun Strowman’s apparent heel turn, Trish Stratus’s return to TV, Triple H-Taker video packages, Kevin […]

VIP AUDIO 8/27 – Mae Young Podcast: Bios for all 32 tournament competitors, final four predictions, 2017 MYC recap (79 min)

August 27, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “32 Competitors.” It’s the debut of a new weekly podcast covering the 2018 Mae Young Classic! On this episode Harley R. Pageot, Cat Moore, and Bridget Clark recap the 2017 MYC, provide bios for […]

VIP AUDIO 8/26 – WKH – Retro: Reexamining two Vince McMahon interviews from 20 years ago about Raw-Nitro battle and non-PG aspects of WWF, plus Brawl for All finals and the fallout and behind the scenes notes (21 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks back at the Aug. 29, 1998 edition of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter with a focus on the Brawl for All […]

VIP AUDIO 8/26 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Why has All In and Starrcast been such a success where others have failed? Will there be a gap in rising indy talent coming up? Is today’s WWE/NXT roster better than WCW Nitro era? Mr. Rogers of Wrestling? (44 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Why has All In and Starrcast been such a success where others have failed? Will […]

VIP AUDIO 8/26 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Impact Wrestling’s angle with kid being run over, Starrcast and All In, remembering Jim Neidhart, Chris Champion, Steve Muslin (68 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses the Impact Wrestling angle with the kid getting run over and some of the violence at TripleMania […]

VIP AUDIO 8/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should Heyman manage Lashley? Would Braun benefit or be hurt by teaming with Luke Harper and Bray Wyatt? What should Dean’s reason be if he turns heel? Was handcuff use by Gargano a mistake? (21 min)

August 26, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should Heyman manage Lashley? Would Braun benefit or be hurt by teaming with Luke Harper and […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #510 (September 5, 1998): Full coverage of Summerslam ’98, Letters to the Editor on Ultimate Warrior’s WCW return, Full results of ECW Arena featuring Dudleys, Sabu, RVD, and more

August 25, 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 8/24 – WKH – The News: Analysis of Triple H’s NXT post-Takeover media conference, matches announced for the next three WWE events, NWA 70th Anniversary announced, Raw & Smackdown ratings (25 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including these topics: Analysis of Triple H’s NXT post-Takeover media conference, matches announced for the next three […]

VIP AUDIO 8/24 – Elite Repeat Podcast: Roundtable discussion of Being the Elite episodes 28-30 and the history of the Broken Hardys (58 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “A Broken Christmas.” Every two weeks Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and GWA wrestler Tempest go back in time to re-watch old episodes of The Young Bucks’ popular YouTube series Being the Elite. On […]

VIP AUDIO 8/24 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: A deep look at Adam Cole vs. Ricochet, the true artistic gem of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 (58 min)

August 24, 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 8/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Did announcers miss a lot at end of Styles-Joe and hurt the match? Should Braun recruit these two available partners to battle The Shield? Could Triple H’s comment about an Era foreshadow a big angle? More (18 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Did announcers miss a lot at end of Styles-Joe and hurt the match? Should Braun recruit […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: Listener Q&A, What to watch on NJPWWORLD, Ishii as IWGP Champion, Sellout at the Walter Pyramid, more! (63 min)

August 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: Host Ursin DeRoche (@UrsinDeroche) and co-host JP Strix (@JP_Strix) take listener questions from Twitter in this Q&A episode of the Lioncast! NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #260 (12/11/1994): Mikey Whipwreck, Tommy Dreamer (49 min)

August 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This is an December 11, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Mikey Whipwreck and Tommy Dreamer. The Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show debuted April 9, 1989 on WNYG and went off […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk Becky/Charlotte, Rich’s glee over Becky’s first interview post “turn,” the Shield as tweener gangsters, weird Coach facts ignored, more (145 min)

August 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich talk the week in bad storytelling vis-à-vis Becky/Charlotte, Rich’s glee over Becky’s first interview post “turn,” the Shield as tweener gangsters, weird Coach facts ignored, NXT and Summerslam fallout, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/22 – East Coast Cast #412 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Takeover and Summerslam fallout including plenty of title changes, a surprising heel turn, a surprising faction reformation, more (174 min)

August 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4 and Summerslam fallout, which means plenty of title changes, a surprising (for the bad) heel turn, and a surprising faction reformation. Down goes Lesnar! Finally Brock drops […]