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VIP AUDIO 11/28 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk RiRi Williams and new Ironheart series, Weapon Hex not being as awesome a read as a concept, Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax on the mic, Red Dead Redemption 2 (102 min)

November 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich discuss RiRi Williams and her new Ironheart series written by Eve L. Ewing, Weapon Hex not being as awesome a read as it is a concept, Ronda Rousey vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 11/28 – East Coast Cast #426 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss fans claiming Raw this week signals death of pro wrestling, Baron Corbin getting lots of air time, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch potential, more (204 min)

November 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week wrestling fans let hyperbole win out over common sense again when claiming Raw this week signals the “death of pro wrestling,” of course not adding the next night’s Smackdown was pretty damn […]

VIP AUDIO 11/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: How bad was Raw and what happens if they dip below 1.0 in 2019? Was ECW on TNN harder to watch than WCW Thunder? Will Fox succeed in getting Vince to change vibe of Smackdown? Plus Styles, Corbin-Bliss (21 min)

November 29, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Was ECW on TNN harder to sit through than Thunder? How will Vince McMahon react if […]

VIP AUDIO 11/29 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: WWE Rumble and WrestleMania speculation, WWE’s new UK talent restrictions, Ventura, WWE TLC line-up, Women of Wrestling on AXS, Starrcade and value of such live event specials, more (30 min)

November 28, 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 11/28 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag edition including advice for AEW launch, is Velveteen Dream paying tribute to Hogan, how many of today’s WWE roster makes HOF, Cena backstage rep, Rousey, Sunny legacy, much more (82 min)

November 28, 2018

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 11/28 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz, UFC review and four-event weekend UFC/Bellator preview, Starrcade thoughts, reviews of Raw and Smackdown (79 min)

November 28, 2018

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 start with a look at […]

VIP AUDIO 11/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: WWE’s strategy and Europe and what it says about their global brand and how it is similar and different to territory expansion in U.S. in 1980s, plus Raw analysis (68 min)

November 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade discuss WWE’s strategy and Europe and what it says about their global brand and how it is […]

VIP AUDIO 11/27 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky’s return to live TV, big TLC developments with Women’s Title situation, A.J. Styles responds to Bryan turn, Orton-Rey, more (23 min)

November 28, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Becky Lynch’s return to live TV, big TLC developments with Women’s Title […]

VIP AUDIO 11/26 – WKH – Raw Review: Baron Corbin on a power trip, Bliss gets new gig, Rousey confronts Jax, Dean and Braun talk from doctor’s offices, Seth issues IC Title Open Challenge, more (33 min)

November 27, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including Baron Corbin on a power trip and a new assignment for Alexa Bliss, Finn Balor […]

VIP AUDIO 11/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Becky vs. Ronda vs. Charlotte more appealing now for WM, is ROH in danger if New Japan deal falls through and All Elite begins, how can WWE avoid screwing up Drew, which WWE mid-carders could benefit from New Japan stint (23 min)

November 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Is Triple Threat match with Becky vs. Ronda vs. Charlotte more appealing now for WrestleMania than […]

VIP AUDIO 11/25 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Back from WrestleCade Weekend with tons of stories and observations, Post-Survivor Series Smackdown including Bryan and Charlotte promos, Liddell-Ortiz thoughts (51 min)

November 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce is back from WrestleCade Weekend with tons of stories and observations, plus thoughts on the post-Survivor Series Smackdown including […]

VIP AUDIO 11/25 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 1 of 2): All Elite Wrestling, is it going to happen, what was the buzz on it at WrestleCade weekend, plus remembering Larry Matysik of St. Louis Wrestling (57 min)

November 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce talks about All Elite Wrestling from a number of angles: Is it going to happen? How might it […]

VIP AUDIO 11/24 – WKH – The News: Starrcade report including surprise return and face/heel alignment updates, two Raw matches announced, another Takeover special added, Roman Reigns public appearance (10 min)

November 25, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including a full detailed Starrcade report with a notable surprise return and face/heel alignment updates, […]

VIP AUDIO 11/24 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast: Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe talk about the weirdest Blue Chew ads of the week, knowing too much about Angelina Love’s kid, and Nita Strauss doing every show ever (99 min)

November 24, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Caitlin Lavelle, and Joe Aguinaldo talk about the weirdest Blue Chew ads of the week, knowing too much about Angelina Love’s […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #522 (November 28, 1998): WCW World War III PPV coverage, Cover Story detailing Hulk Hogan’s “retirement” from WCW, Keller editorial on the games being played by his heir apparent Kevin Nash, more

November 24, 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 11/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: More on Becky Lynch, Charlotte, and Ronda Rousey including whether the L.A. crowd reaction should be disregarded somewhat, should Ronda have sold her Charlotte beatdown more (23 min)

November 23, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: More on Becky Lynch, Charlotte, and Ronda Rousey including whether the L.A. crowd reaction should be […]

VIP AUDIO 11/23 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: Ursin and co-host CJ Goodspeed take you match by match through NJPW World Tag League 2018 Nights 1-4! (101 min)

November 23, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: This week it’s the NJPW Thanksgiving tradition World Tag League! Ursin continues his epic 2018 NJPW tournament coverage with a match by match […]

VIP AUDIO 11/23 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Special guest Rich Fann joins the show for a full breakdown and analysis of Lesnar vs. Bryan from Survivor Series (62 min)

November 23, 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 11/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Undertaker’s WrestleMania best options, why NXT Takeover matches are better than main roster and whether excessive risks are taken, another reason some turns are rejected, more (23 min)

November 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Undertaker’s WrestleMania best options, why NXT Takeover matches are better than main roster and whether excessive […]

VIP AUDIO 11/22 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Impact Wrestling/TNA historian Garrett Kidney discusses great times in company history (82 min)

November 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Garret Kidney of Impact Wrestling for a special Thanksgiving edition of the show. Nobody appreciates their favourite wrestling promotion like […]

VIP AUDIO 11/21 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk ShuRiri and Ghost Panther, Daniel Bryan’s explanation promo, Thanksgiving meme greatness via Charlotte Flair, more (117 min)

November 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week it’s Thanksgiving Eve with Trav and Rich as they discuss the amazing ShuRiri and Ghost Panther, Daniel Bryan’s explanation promo, Thanksgiving meme greatness via Charlotte Flair, the top stories coming out of […]

VIP AUDIO 11/21 – East Coast Cast #425 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss NXT Takeover and how Survivor Series kept pace, Velveteen Dream ready for prime time, the pending Lars Sullivan call-up, Becky Lynch putting Ronda Rousey’s social media prowess to shame, more (193 min)

November 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav talk about another stellar NXT Takeover show and how Survivor Series the next night did a decent job of keeping pace. Velveteen Dream is ready for prime time, […]

VIP AUDIO 11/21 – WKH – The News: Lesnar’s UFC and WWE future, All Elite Wrestling trademarks, Raw and Smackdown ratings, WWE Fan Survey questions, Cena’s return to WWE details, WrestleKingdom, more (16 min)

November 22, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller takes a look at the latest news including Brock Lesnar’s UFC and WWE future, All Elite Wrestling trademarks, Raw and Smackdown ratings, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1591 (November 21, 2018) – Keller’s reports on Survivor Series, NXT Takeover, Raw, Smackdown, plus Parks column on WWE’s babyface challenges, Mitchell column on Rousey

November 22, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1591 Cover-dated November 21, 2018 LINK: 1591 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 reports […]