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VIP AUDIO 9/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The Rock appears in opening segment, Cena on Waller Effect, more Bloodline-Judgment Day developments, Knight vs. Miz, more (20 min.)

September 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including The Rock appearing in the opening segment, John Cena on The Grayson […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-10-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories of the Week, Sapolsky’s TV deal, Friday Smackdown, WWE going after trademark infringers, Listener Mail on TNA’s move to Spike, Mr. Kennedy (27 min.)

September 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 10, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring these topics: Gabe Sapolsky getting a television deal Friday Night Smackdown […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – The Fix Mailbag (pt. 3 of 3): Should MJF be AEW Champion, does Vince McMahon have real power, are fans turning against Cody, how did Grand Slam tournament competitors get selected, Heyman’s next act, more (106 min.)

September 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. Has C.M. Punk become everything that Bret Hart […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “What’s on the Telly?” September edition – MSG becomes The Warzone for first time and 2004 Dragon Gate brings the fun in early days of the promotion (189 min.)

September 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Kieran Lefort of the Must See Matches podcast for “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 3): Jimmy Uso’s character makes no sense, Becky pops a big rating, Nia Jax returns, the awkward handshake, Raw, Smackdown, NXT, UFC (81 min.)

September 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw, why Jimmy Uso’s character […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 3): Jade Cargill news, a better approach to granting title matches than Open Challenges, Grand Slam tournament, reviews of Rampage, Collision, Dynamite (62 min.)

September 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Jade Cargill news and the Grand Slam tournament, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Strong vs. Samoa Joe for shot at MJF, Jericho-Guevara segment, Callis reveals next Takeshita target, Mox vs. Big Bill, more (22 min.)

September 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Sept. 13 edition of AEW Dynamite start to finish including Roderick Strong vs. Samoa Joe for a shot at MJF […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1841 (Sept. 13, 2023): Cover Story on WWE ownership transition with TKO, Parks looks at Gunther’s future, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

September 13, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1841 Cover-dated September 13, 2023 LINK: 1841 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2021 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – The Fix Flashback (8-17-2016): Review of Jeanie Clark’s book on her life married to Steve Austin and Chris Adams with World Class insights, Punk FS1 documentary, Funk documentary, G1, Raw, Smackdown, Billy Corgan (160 min.)

September 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 17, 2016 episodes covering these topics: In part one of […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – Greg Parks Outloud! What the C.M. Punk firing means for AEW, Tony Khan, and Punk himself (37 min.)

September 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter. The topic of this episode looks at the C.M. Punk firing and what it […]

VIP AUDIO 9/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (9-9-2005): WWE’s early attitude toward UFC and UFC’s potential impact on WWE and early mistakes, TNA’s move to Spike, more (65 min.)

September 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 9, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the New Fall Season 2005 […]

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – WKH – Focus On WWE: New WWE ownership becomes official, Raw draws lowest non-holiday rating ever, Stratton vs. Lynch, Drew, Riddle, more (27 min.)

September 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on WWE” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers these topics: A look at the new WWE ownership situation becoming official this week and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – PWT Impact Pod: Lilly & Laslo discuss the go-home show featuring Lio Rush vs. Kevin Knight and a contract signing, review Victory Road, more (63 min.)

September 12, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly and John Laslo discuss a loaded week in Impact Wrestling. The go-home TV show featured an excellent Lio Rush vs. Kevin Knight match and a contract signing. They also review Victory Road, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/12 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-8-2005) – Caldwell Audio Show: Raw after Hurricane Katrina, WWE’s challenge with so many new names at top of card, HBK’s diminished role, TNA (24 min.)

September 12, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 8, 2005 episode of The James Caldwell Audio Show. This was a post-Raw edition with a discussion of Hurricane Katrina, the latest […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Nia Jax returns, Jey vs. Drew set up for next week, Judgment Day try to recruit Jey, Ripley defends against Rodriguez, more (32 min.)

September 12, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish including the surprise return of Nia Jax, Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre set up for next week, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-3-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories of the Week including WWE’s need to bolster tag division, Foley and Dusty signings by WWE, Indy Line-up of Week with Samoa Joe vs. Rhino, more (28 min.)

September 11, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Sept. 3, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring these topics: Details on the FIP anniversary show Pat attended in […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – WKH – AEW Collision review: Grand Slam tournament semi-finals with Strong vs. Darby and Joe vs. Penta, plus Moxley vs. Andretti, Danielson announces his in-ring time is limited (20 min.)

September 10, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the September 9 episode of AEW Collision including the Grand Slam tournament semi-finals with Roderick Strong vs. Darby Allin and Samoa […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (9-2-2005): Smackdown’s move to Fridays, Mick Foley chooses WWE over TNA, wrestlers’ soft spot for Vince, more (130 min.)

September 10, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the September 2, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller covering these topics: Smackdown’s move to […]

VIP AUDIO 9/10 – Everything Mailbag w/Fann & Mustacchio: WWE/Endeavor and ESPN/Disney scheduling, C.M. Punk and Nolan Ryan comparisons, favorite announcers, more (66 min.)

September 10, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, VIP listeners wanted to know about ESPN/Disney and WWE, WWE hiring non-fans/experts changing any time soon and will the merger change the hierarchy of hiring/firings, thoughts on IWCCW, XWF, and American Wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 9/9 – NXT Eight Years Back: Kelly Wells covers NXT from 9-7-15 including more of the Dusty Classic, Peyton Royce’s first match under her most known name, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” more (46 min.)

September 9, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells covers NXT from September 7, 2015, including more of the Dusty Classic, Peyton Royce’s first match under her most known name, “My Big Fat […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #775 (September 13, 2003): McMahon stops match mid-stream, 2003 Draft Issue with theme columns ranking wrestlers staff value most in building a promotion from scratch

September 9, 2023

SUMMARY of #775 cover-dated September 13, 2003: This issue features the annual Torch Fantasy Draft beginning with a Cover Story on the 2003 draft results along with the Top 50 Draft Picks… Jason Powell, Bruce […]

VIP AUDIO 9/8 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Styles vs. Jimmy, Knight crosses paths with Heyman, Jimmy wants back in the Bloodline, Knight vs. Theory, more (17 min.)

September 8, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jimmy Uso wanting back into The Bloodline, L.A. Knight interacts with Paul […]

VIP AUDIO 9/8 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (8-30-2005): Jericho’s future in pro wrestling including clearing up rumors, WWE bringing back Jamie Noble and Kendrick, why Trish Stratus hasn’t been on TV and scenario for return (22 min.)

September 8, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 30, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Notes on Hurricane Katrina affecting Heidenreich as he tries to touch base with […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – The Fix Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Lots of Punk-related topics, has TK lost goodwill with fans, should Jey Uso beat Gunther, Michaels-Bret in a social media era, 1993 WCW, 1995 WWF, UFC (120 min.)

September 7, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. Is it most likely C.M. Punk wrestles at […]