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VIP AUDIO 8/15 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Various theories on Heyman/Lesnar angle with Reigns, if there are any surprises twists, what the note might have said, could someone else be working with Heyman, and more (20 min)

August 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions with various theories on the Paul Heyman/Brock Lesnar angle with Roman Reigns, if there are any surprises twists, what […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1577 (August 15, 2018) – Counihan’s cover story on G1 Climax conclusion, Keller on ROH/NJ MSG sellout, Mitchell on attending Raw, Parks on G1 Climax, Newswire, Ringside Beat, Keller’s Raw & SD reports

August 16, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1577 Cover-dated August 15, 2018 LINK: 1577 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 Alan Counihan’s […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Nakamura translated book recap and review, NXT Takeover preview, Mailbag on what constitutes charisma in pro wrestling, comedy in pro wrestling, over-reliance on finishers, Lesnar’s future (80 min)

August 15, 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 begin with a preview of […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1): G1 Climax Tournament final week analysis, Summerslam preview, Reigns-Heyman/Lesnar, Dean’s return, Styles-Joe, Miz-Bryan, Ronda-Bliss, Becky-Charlotte, dynamic, more (94 min)

August 15, 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 begin with Todd’s take on […]

VIP AUDIO 8/15 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: G1 Climax 28 Night 12-Final full match by match review, Omega-Ibushi, Okada-Tanahashi, Tanahashi-Ibushi, BCOG’s, more! (142 min)

August 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: Ursin DeRoche and co-hosts JP Strix and Lisa Brank take you through G1 Climax 28 Night 12 through to the final match in Budokan! Match by match breakdown, analysis, star ratings, predictions, and more! […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Miz-Bryan three part video series, Joe reads letter to Styles with surprise ending, Charlotte-Becky-Carmella, more (25 min)

August 15, 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 Miz-Daniel Bryan three part video series, Samoa Joe reads letter […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: In-depth Raw analysis including an epic heated discussion about the Heyman-Reigns-Lesnar payoff, plus Dean’s return, Rousey-Bliss, in-person experience at Raw, more (77 min)

August 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade get into a heated discussion about the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman-Brock Lesnar three week story arc. Bruce […]

VIP AUDIO 8/14 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: OTT WrestleRama and Contenders previewed – Devlin, WALTER, Ishii, Robinson, KUSHIDA, Toni Storm, and more! (78 min)

August 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Dave Ryan from Link to the Cast to preview a huge weekend on the Irish (and European) wrestling calendar. OTT […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including final Summerslam angles with Heyman-Reigns-Lesnar, Rousey-Bliss, Seth-Ziggler with return of Team, Owens-Strowman (35 min)

August 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including final Summerslam angles with Paul Heyman-Roman Reigns-Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey-Alexa […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Has John Cena done enough to pass the torch as he phases himself out of the mix? Are the Bischoff and Prichard podcasts adding legitimate perspectives and information to wrestling history (37 min)

August 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Has John Cena done enough to pass the torch as he phases himself out of […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would it be a waste if Charlotte & Becky face Sasha & Bayley at Evolution for new tag titles? Is Miz-Bryan as hot as it should be? Do wrestlers resent Reigns’s push? More (18 min)

August 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Would it be a waste if Charlotte & Becky face Sasha & Bayley at Evolution […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Heyman’s extra snippet about Reigns-Lesnar, Colt suing Punk, ramifications of ROH/NJPW selling out, G1 Finals, Ciampa’s post-title win promo, Keith Lee’s debut EC3-Dream, Smackdown analysis (97 min)

August 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses Paul Heyman’s extra snippet about Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Colt Cabana suing C.M. Punk, ramifications of ROH/NJPW […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Derrell Freeman talks early 2000s WWE, Michaels’ second go-round, Batista as the complete package, the appeal of Jeff Hardy as world title contender, more (48 min)

August 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cameron and guest Derrell Freeman jump around a few time periods, but talk mostly about early 2000s WWE. Shawn Michaels’ second go-round, Batista as the complete package, and the appeal of Jeff […]

VIP AUDIO 8/12 – NJPW G1 Climax 28 Roundtable w/Radican, Fann, and Alan4L: In-depth analysis of Ibushi-Tanahashi finals, thoughts on Ibushi vs. Omega and Tanahashi vs. Okada matches to determine A and B block winners, wrestlers that saw their stock rise and fall, a look ahead, more! (58 min)

August 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican hosts the final G1 Climax audio roundtable alongside PWTorch columnist Alan Counihan and PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann. The show begins with an in-depth look at the all-time classic […]

VIP AUDIO 8/11 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should fans be skeptical that ROH wasn’t a bigger part of All In all along after the Honor Club streaming announcement? Should fans lose faith in Triple H because of the Ciampa-Gargano feud dragging on? (23 min)

August 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Should fans be skeptical that ROH wasn’t a bigger part of All In all along […]

VIP AUDIO 8/11 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: From the vault – Artistic analysis with special guest Robert Vallejos of the PWTorch Livecast on Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock from WrestleMania 17 (68 min)

August 11, 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 attention. […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #508 (August 22, 1998): Cover story on Ultimate Warrior making WCW debut, Chris Zavisa article on the politics Hogan played in WCW, full reports on WWF Raw, WCW Nitro, WWF Heat, WCW Thunder, ECW TV, and Power Pro Wrestling, plus more

August 11, 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 8/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): MgGregor UFC fight announcement, UFC PPV review, Mailbag on G1, Lesnar, Keith Lee’s NXT debut, Summersalm’s main event, Ambrose’s return, Demetrious Johnson, Women’s Rumble, Ambrose (40 min)

August 11, 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 begin with Todd’s take on […]

VIP AUDIO 8/10 – WKH – NXT’s March to Takeover Brooklyn: Rundown of last three weeks of TV and thoughts on every match and promo and vignette including EC3-Velveteen Dream, Black vs. Ciampa title match, Baszler’s progress (42 min)

August 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the march to NXT Takeover Brooklyn including a rundown of last three weeks of TV with thoughts on every […]

VIP AUDIO 8/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1): Cabana suing Punk, ROH/NJ sellout of MSG, New Japan G1 match reviews and booking analysis, NXT TV last two weeks, Raw and Smackdown, Aries-Edwards and Tessa Blanchard (94 min)

August 11, 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 begin with Todd’s take on […]

VIP AUDIO 8/9 – WKH – The News: ROH/New Japan MSG ticket sales off to magnificent start, Cabana sues C.M. Punk for $1.2 million, Aleister Black, Mae Young/Evolution announcing, Sami Zayn, more (23 min)

August 10, 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: ROH/New Japan MSG ticket sales off to magnificent start, Colt Cabana sues C.M. […]

VIP AUDIO 8/9 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The history of KENTA & Marufuji. Great partners turned great rivals! (64 min)

August 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Tanner from Place2BeNation’s Match of the Week podcast to look at the great history of KENTA (Hideo Itami) and Naomichi […]

VIP AUDIO 8/9 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #258 (11/27/1994): Public Enemy, death of Art Barr (96 min)

August 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This is an November 27, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Public Enemy and the death of Art Barr. The Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show debuted April 9, 1989 on WNYG […]

VIP AUDIO 8/8 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk WWE HD hosiery, Fantastic Four #1, the strangeness of Johnny Storm’s singing, more (107 min)

August 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich chat about WWE HD hosiery, Fantastic Four #1, the strangeness of Johnny Storm’s singing, the Paul Heyman promo, and why replacing Brock as a client with Roman could be […]