VIP Newsletters

VIP 2004 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #794 (January 24, 2004): Details on Vince McMahon’s all-talent meetings and style changes he proposed, 2003 Awards Results, Torch Talk with Jonny Fairplay, Mitchell’s Flair DVD liner notes

January 20, 2024

SUMMARY of #794 cover-dated January 24, 2004: This week’s “Cover Story” and “WWE Newswire” features even more unreported details and reactions to Vince McMahon’s all-talent, all-staff meetings over the past couple weeks. Also, it features […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1859 (Jan. 17, 2023): TNA Hard To Kill PPV report, Greg Parks’s 2023 Parksy Awards, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

January 17, 2024

PWTorch Newsletter #1859 Cover-dated January 17, 2024 LINK: 1859 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Darrin Lilly’s TNA Hard To Kill […]

VIP 2004 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #793 (January 17, 2004): Torch Newswire with insider news, Hogan future, McNeill’s 2003 Timeline, more PWTorch Awards including Match of the Year, Rising Star, Tailspin, Best Team

January 13, 2024

SUMMARY of #793 cover-dated January 17, 2004: This week’s Torch Newsletter features Pat McNeill’s annual “Timeline” article, a humorous look at the year 2003 in pro wrestling. Also, part two of the Torch Year-End Awards […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1858 (Jan. 10, 2023): Radican’s New Japan WrestleKingdom report and star ratings, Parks reviews Von Erich “Iron Claw” movie, Keller’s TV reports, more

January 10, 2024

PWTorch Newsletter #1858 Cover-dated January 10, 2024 LINK: 1858 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Sean Radican’s New Japan WrestleKingdom report […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #792 (January 10, 2004): 2003 Torch Awards, backstage news from WWE Raw, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, Goldberg’s future, Nash’s future, Angle’s future, roster cutbacks

January 6, 2024

SUMMARY of #792 cover-dated January 10, 2004: This issue features the 2003 Torch Awards including MVP of the Year, Best Wrestler, Best Heel, Best Babyface, Best PPV, Best Feud, and Best TV Series. Also, the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1857 (Jan. 2, 2024): Keller’s AEW Worlds Collide PPV report & PPV Roundtable Reviews, Greg Parks column on Continental Classic, Newswire, more

January 2, 2024

PWTorch Newsletter #1857 Cover-dated January 2, 2024 LINK: 1857 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade Keller’s AEW Worlds Collide […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #791 (January 3, 2004): Mitchell column on Flair-Steamboat feud, Bill Apter Torch Talk, Jonny Fairplay Torch Talk, Top 50 Stories of 2003, Powell’s Hitlist, Greatest Moments in Wrestling That Never Happened

December 30, 2023

SUMMARY of #791 cover-dated January 3, 2003: This issue begins with a Cover Story on the Top 50 Stories of 2003… Pat McNeill’s part two of “It’s a Wonderful Life, Jeff Jarrett,” taking a look […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1856 (Dec. 28, 2023): Keller’s review of Von Erich movie, Rich Fann column on Von Erich movie, Parks looks at Breakout Star predictions, Alan Counihan on Naito’s last stand

December 29, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1856 Cover-dated December 28, 2023 LINK: 1856 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #790 (December 27, 2003): Extensive insider details on Goldberg’s WWE relationship disintegrating sourced by more than ten insiders, Powell tells TNA to go after WWE, Keller on WWE’s Top 50

December 23, 2023

SUMMARY of #790 cover-dated December 27, 2003: This issue begins with a Cover Story headlined: Goldberg’s WWE days likely numbered, WM match in doubt… On Topic with Jason Powell: It’s time for TNA to show […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1855 (Dec. 20, 2023): Parks’s ROH Final Battle PPV Report, Parks column on Brock Lesnar’s possible return, Torch Newswire, Keller TV reports, more

December 23, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1855 Cover-dated December 20, 2023 LINK: 1855 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 Greg […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #789 (December 20, 2003): Keller’s WWE Roster Evaluation, Torch Talk with Bill Apter part two, Evolution’s big PPV night with a title sweep, Powell on Rock-Cena prospects, Mitchell on Flair DVD

December 16, 2023

SUMMARY of #789 cover-dated December 20, 2003: This issue includes Keller’s WWE Roster Evaluation… Torch Talk with Bill Apter part two… Evolution’s big PPV night with a title sweep… Powell on Rock-Cena prospects… Mitchell on […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1854 (Dec. 13, 2023): NXT Deadline report, Parks column on potential free agent moves, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

December 14, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1854 Cover-dated December 13, 2023 LINK: 1854 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #788 (December 13, 2003): The Rock to return to WWE, Bruce Mitchell on Fairplay, Bill Apter Torch Talk begins, McNeill on Hogan, Nash, and WrestleMania 20, Powell’s TNA Depth Chart

December 9, 2023

SUMMARY of #788 cover-dated December 13, 2003: This issue begins with a Cover Story headlined: The Rock returns to Raw, confirms he’ll be part of WM20… On Topic with Jason Powell: TNA Depth Chart: Which […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1853 (Dec. 6, 2023): Keller’s Cover Story on Punk’s initial impact on Raw ratings, Parks feature column on return of Punk, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

December 6, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1853 Cover-dated December 6, 2023 LINK: 1853 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #787 (December 6, 2003): Moondog Spot dies in ring, McNeill reviews new Dusty Rhodes DVD, Mitchell reviews Ric Flair DVD, Keller’s TNA Roster Evaluation, Torch Talk, News, Results

December 2, 2023

SUMMARY of #787 cover-dated December 6, 2003: This issue begins with a Cover Story on the death of Moondog Spot dying during a match in Memphis… This Week with Wade Keller: Annual Roster Rankings – […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1852 (Nov. 29, 2023): Keller’s Cover Story on return of CM Punk to WWE, Rich Fann’s column on Punk’s return, Parks’s Awards Show for last two weeks of pro wrestling, Newswire, more

November 29, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1852 Cover-dated November 29, 2023 LINK: 1852 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #786 (November 29, 2003): Early look at WrestleMania 20 possibilities, McNeill on Cena’s ascension, Mitchell on Ultimate Ric Flair Collection DVD, Torch Talk w/Dutt

November 25, 2023

SUMMARY of #786 cover-dated November 29, 2003: This issue begins with a Cover Story titled: WrestleMania XX approaching, an early look at potential matches… On Topic with Jason Powell: Bad Reception, Great Promos: A Stroll […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1851 (Nov. 22, 2023): Keller’s AEW Full Gear PPV Report, PPV Rountdable Reviews, Keller’s TV Reports, more

November 24, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1851 Cover-dated November 22, 2023 LINK: 1851 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #785 (November 22, 2003): Luger’s first match since Elizabeth’s death, Keller’s Survivor Series report plus Roundtable, Mitchell on Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Convention, Torch Talk with Sonjay Dutt

November 18, 2023

SUMMARY of #785 cover-dated November 22, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story headlined: “Lex Luger returning to ring for first time since death of Liz”… This Week with Wade Keller: Luger, Duggan, Rick […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1850 (Nov. 15, 2023): Keller’s Cover Story on the AEW Collision Classic, Parks on Cena’s potential retirement match options, Newswire, Keller’s TV Reports, more

November 15, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1850 Cover-dated November 15, 2023 LINK: 1850 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #784 (November 15, 2003): TNA stirs controversy with decision to bring Luger back to ring for first time since Elizabeth’s death, Crash Holly dies, Keller on Cena’s babyface turn, Raven Torch Talk

November 11, 2023

SUMMARY of #784 cover-dated November 15, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story headlined: “Lex Luger returning to ring for first time since death of Liz”… This Week with Wade Keller: Luger, Duggan, Rick […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1849 (Nov. 9, 2023): Keller’s Cover Story on NXT heading to The CW, New Japan Power Struggle Report, Keller’s AEW TV Report, Newswire

November 8, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1849 Cover-dated November 9, 2023 LINK: 1849 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 NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1848 (Nov. 6, 2023): Keller’s WWE Crown Jewel report, Greg Parks column looking ahead to Survivor Series, Keller’s TV reports, Torch Newswire

November 6, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1848 Cover-dated November 6, 2023 LINK: 1848 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #783 (November 8, 2003): WWE mortgages PPV buy rates to draw better TV ratings, Torch Talk with Raven, Mitchell reviews book “Chokehold,” Powell’s October Hitlist, McNeill on learning from history

November 4, 2023

SUMMARY of #783 cover-dated November 8, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story headlined: “WWE mortgages PPV buyrates to draw better TV ratings”:… On Topic with Jason Powell: “October Hitlist: Heyman, OVW, McMahon, Hayes, […]