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VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #884 (October 22, 2005): Jeff Hardy tells Torch he wishes Matt joined TNA instead of WWE, inside story on Austin and Foley returns, McNeill reviews Matt in ROH

October 25, 2025

SUMMARY of #884 cover-dated October 22, 2005: The cover story features Wade Keller’s in-depth expanded cover story looking at the Taboo Tuesday PPV and the two biggest stories of the in-ring returns of Steve Austin and […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #883 (October 15, 2005): Ross pulled from Raw, Keller interviews his near-replacement Mike Goldberg of UFC on his turning down WWE offer, Mitchell on Brock, more

October 18, 2025

SUMMARY of #883 cover-dated October 15, 2005: The cover story features Wade Keller’s in-depth expanded two-page cover story on the Jim Ross announcing mess. Also, a three page in-depth exclusive Torch Talk interview with Mike Goldberg, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1942 (Oct. 15, 2025): Keller’s WWE Crown Jewel Report and PPV Roundtable Reviews, Parks column on TNA Bound for Glory

October 15, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1942 Cover-dated October 15, 2025 LINK: 1942 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 WWE Crown Jewel Report […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1941 (Oct. 9, 2025): Keller’s AEW WrestleDream preview, Parks column on Don Callis Family, Keller’s TV reports

October 15, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1941 Cover-dated October 9, 2025 LINK: 1941 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 cover story with an […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #882 (October 8, 2005): Mitchell Feature on Mr. First Amendment Vince McMahon, Keller on Impact’s Spike debut, Jeff Hardy Torch Talk, Hogan challenges Austin

October 11, 2025

SUMMARY of #882 cover-dated October 8, 2005: The cover story features Wade Keller’s analysis of the newsworthy WWE Homecoming edition of Raw… Pat McNeill looks at the growing trend of indy promotions offering their weekly shows […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #881 (October 1, 2005): Keller and Mitchell on the New Monday Night War including the breakdown of the relationship between WWE and Spike TV, more

October 4, 2025

SUMMARY of #881 cover-dated October 1, 2005: The cover story features Wade Keller’s analysis of the pissing contest between WWE and Spike TV on the final edition of Raw on Spike TV, why things went bad […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1940 (Oct. 1, 2025): Parks column on Jericho’s future, Ricky Saints wins NXT Title, WrestlePalooza PPV Roundtable

October 2, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1940 Cover-dated October 1, 2025 LINK: 1940 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 coverage of NXT No Mercy featuring […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #880 (September 24, 2005): Jeff Hardy Torch Talk with revealing details on Edge-Lita-Matt controversy, politics of giving Jarrett the TNA Title back, WWE PPV report

September 27, 2025

SUMMARY of #880 cover-dated September 24, 2005: The cover story looks at TNA’s decision to give the NWA World Title belt back to Jeff Jarrett just before the Spike TV debut… Promoter Gabe Sapolsky tells the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1939 (Sept. 24, 2025): AEW All Out and WWE Wrestlepalooza coverage, Parks column on AEW’s chance to create their own Wrestlemania weekend, TV reports

September 24, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1939 Cover-dated September 24, 2025 LINK: 1939 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 reports on WWE Wrestlepalooza […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #879 (September 17, 2005): WWE and UFC go to war on Monday night, Molly Holly Torch Talk, Daniel Puder insider news, Hardy-Lita-Edge updates, TNA PPV report

September 20, 2025

SUMMARY of #879 cover-dated September 17, 2005: The expanded cover story looks at the major developments in the WWE-UFC and USA-Spike TV war over Monday night, Oct. 3 with analysis of the long-term prospects of […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1938 (Sept. 17, 2025): Cover Story on WrestleMania going to Saudi Arabia, Parks on Real American Freestyle, World Collide report

September 17, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1938 Cover-dated September 17, 2025 LINK: 1938 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 Cover Story on WrestleMania […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #878 (September 10, 2005): WWE’s Hurricane Katrina callousness, backstage news on Matt Hardy-Lita drama, WWE issues legal order to Dudleys

September 13, 2025

SUMMARY of #878 cover-dated September 10, 2005: The cover story details the new fall season for pro wrestling including new competition and challenges for WWE and how they’re reacting internally to those new foes… Nora […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1937 (Sept. 10, 2025): Radican reflects on New Japan G1, Keller’s TNA TV taping observations, Parks on AEW babyface depth issues

September 10, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1937 Cover-dated September 10, 2025 LINK: 1937 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 cover story recapping and […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #877 (September 3, 2005): Jericho details his reasons for leaving WWE, Molly Holly Torch Talk on frustrations with WWE dress code, Caldwell on Cena’s struggles

September 6, 2025

SUMMARY of #877 cover-dated September 3, 2005: The cover story details Chris Jericho’s explanation for leaving pro wrestling for now. Wade Keller’s “End Notes” analyzes his decision… Part three of the Torch Talk with Nora […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1936 (Sept. 5, 2025): WWE Clash in Paris Report & Staff Roundtable, Parks looks at concerning crowd reactions, more

September 5, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1936 Cover-dated September 5, 2025 LINK: 1936 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 WWE Clash in Paris […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #876 (August 27, 2005): Hogan-Michaels Summerslam insider info, Matt Hardy’s below-expected push, Summerslam coverage, Molly Holly Torch Talk

August 30, 2025

SUMMARY of #876 cover-dated August 27, 2005: The cover story presents details of the negotiations between Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan regarding how their match would go on Sunday at Summerslam and the reason the proposed rematch […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1935 (Aug. 26, 2025): AEW Forbidden Door Report & Roundtable Reviews, Parks looks at top news out of New Japan G1, more

August 27, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1935 Cover-dated August 26, 2025 LINK: 1935 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 Forbidden Door Report […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #875 (August 20, 2005): Backstage games leading to Hogan vs. Michaels at Summerslam, Molly Holly Torch Talk, Mitchell seeks one Jarrett fan

August 23, 2025

SUMMARY of #875 cover-dated August 20, 2005: The cover story looks at the final hype for the Shawn Michaels vs. Hulk Hogan match and the potential directions the match could go based on backstage happenings […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1934 (Aug. 20, 2025): WWE strikes massive PLE deal with ESPN, Summerslam fallout, AEW Forbidden Door takes shape

August 20, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1934 Cover-dated August 20, 2025 LINK: 1934 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 cover story on the […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #874 (August 13, 2005): Bret Hart returns to WWE, Keller proposes WWE present a more decent (PG) product, Kevin Nash Torch Talk Finale, Top Ten Summerslam Moments, more

August 16, 2025

SUMMARY of #874 cover-dated August 13, 2005: The cover story looks at Bret Hart’s return to WWE, the scope of it, and where it could lead… Wade Keller’s feature column looks at the potential for […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1933 (Aug. 6, 2025): Summerslam coverage, Parks column reviewing WWE Unreal, Radican’s Summerslam review, more

August 11, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1933 Cover-dated August 6, 2025 LINK: 1933 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 WWE Summerslam PLE report… […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #873 (August 6, 2005): Hogan rips Austin and Rock, Brock Lesnar turns down WWE return, Jericho’s plans to leave WWE, Keller challenges HBK to show up Hogan on PPV

August 9, 2025

SUMMARY of #873 cover-dated August 6, 2005: The cover story looks at Chris Jericho’s future in pro wrestling now that he’s finishing up with WWE after Summerslam… Part 16 (out of 17) with Kevin Nash […]

VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #872 (July 30, 2005): End of Hassan, Keller on HBK’s Pseudo-Shoot, Nash Torch Talk on Foley, Mitchell on WWE.com, Powell on how WWE can crush TNA out of the gate

August 2, 2025

SUMMARY of #872 cover-dated July 30, 2005: The cover story presents an overview of the media barrage that led to the end of the Muhammad Hassan character… Detailed Great American Bash coverage including Keller’s match […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1932 (July 30, 2025): Keller’s Cover Story on Hulk Hogan’s career, Keller’s End Notes with personal notes on Hogan, Parks on WWE Women’s Division

July 30, 2025

PWTorch Newsletter #1932 Cover-dated July 30, 2025 LINK: 1932 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 Cover Story on Hulk […]