VIP Newsletters

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #710 (June 23, 2002): Coverage of TNA’s first-ever PPV, WWF buries Steve Austin on TV, Torch Talk with Jarrett including whether TNA was created to push Jeff

June 4, 2022

SUMMARY of #710 cover-dated June 23, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story on the WWF burying Steve Austin on television including harsh words from good friend Jim Ross… In-depth coverage of the first […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1776 (June 1, 2022): Keller’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV report & Roundtable Reviews, Keller’s TV reports, MJF talk of the weekend

June 1, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1776 Cover-dated June 1, 2022 LINK: 1776 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #709 (June 16, 2002): TNA sends mixed messages headed into first PPV, Powell evaluates TNA’s opening night roster, Torch Talk with Jarrett on TNA finding fans

May 28, 2022

SUMMARY of #709 cover-dated June 16, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story titled “TNA sending mixed messages headed into first PPV”… Also, Jason Powell’s evaluates TNA’s first roster and Jerry Jarrett, in part […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1775 (May 25, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on AEW’s choice between Punk and Hangman, Fann on Sasha & Bianca, Parks on Double or Nothing’s missing stars, more

May 25, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1775 Cover-dated May 25, 2022 LINK: 1775 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #708 (June 9, 2002): Cover Story declares official end of boom period and start of recession in industry, Torch Talk with Jarrett about TNA, McNeill on TNA

May 21, 2022

SUMMARY of #708 cover-dated June 9, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story titled “It’s Official: Wrestling in Midst of Recession” with a case being made for the official end of the wrestling boom […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1774 (May 18, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on Sasha & Naomi walk-out, MJF-AEW tension, Counihan column on Ibushi, Parks column on NXT 2.0 prospects, more

May 18, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1774 Cover-dated May 18, 2022 LINK: 1774 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #707 (June 1, 2002): Shawn Michaels finally admits he knew about Bret Screwjob, Jarrett Torch Talk on TNA launch, Keller on WWE Confidential show, Mitchell column

May 14, 2022

SUMMARY of #707 cover-dated June 1, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story on Shawn Michaels admitting he knew about the Bret Hart Survivor Series Swerve… Bruce Mitchell’s feature column breaks down the politics […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1773 (May 11, 2022): Keller’s WWE Backlash report & Staff Roundtable Reviews & Scores, Parks looks at Freddie Prinze Jr.’s start-up, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

May 11, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1773 Cover-dated May 11, 2022 LINK: 1773 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #706 (May 25, 2002): British Bulldog dies, WWF Judgment Day PPV Report & Roundtable, Jarrett Torch Talk on TNA launch and Russo, Keller on Brand Split Issues

May 7, 2022

SUMMARY of #706 cover-dated May 25, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story on the death of “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith… Plus Torch Talk with Jerry Jarrett, pt. 2, with his preview of […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1772 (May 4, 2022): Parks evaluates latest WWE/NXT cuts, NXT Spring Breakin’ report, Keller’s reports on Rampage, Dynamite, SD, Raw

May 4, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1772 Cover-dated May 4, 2022 LINK: 1772 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 Kelly […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #705 (May 18, 2002): Hall & Hennig ousted from WWE, Jarrett Torch Talk on upstart TNA project’s chances, Torch Roundtable opinions on TNA’s chances of success

April 30, 2022

SUMMARY of #705 cover-dated May 18, 2002: This issue’s cover story details WWE’s decision to oust Scott Hall and Curt Hennig after fear of their company’s image taking a hit… An exclusive “Torch Talk” with […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1771 (April 27, 2022): Radican’s cover story on AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door PPV event, Parks looks at post-WM landscape in WWE, more

April 27, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1771 Cover-dated April 27, 2022 LINK: 1771 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 Sean […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #704 (May 11, 2002): WWF forced to change name to WWE, A.J. Styles Torch Talk, Goldberg Finally Becomes Free Agent, Keller editorial on TNA’s chances

April 23, 2022

SUMMARY of #704 cover-dated May 11, 2002: This issue’s cover story reports the details on the WWF being forced to change its name to WWE… A cover sidebar reports on Bill Goldberg finally becoming a […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1770 (April 20, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on Cody’s drawing power so far for WWE, Parks reevaluates WWE’s 2021 Draft, Keller’s TV reports, more

April 20, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1770 Cover-dated April 20, 2022 LINK: 1770 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #703 (March 4, 2002): Lou Thesz dies at 86, McNeill on Austin’s Groove, McMahon Interview Breakdown, Torch Talk with Jimmy Hart, Powell spoofs Hogan reality show

April 16, 2022

SUMMARY of #703 cover-dated May 4, 2002: This issue’s cover story detailed the life and career of Lou Thesz, who died at age 86… Pat McNeill’s feature column looks at how Steve Austin got his […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1769 (April 13, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on AEW Dynamite averaging 1 million in Q1, Parks lists favorite matches from WM weekend events, Keller’s TV reports, more

April 13, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1769 Cover-dated April 13, 2022 LINK: 1769 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #702 (April 27, 2002): Rock’s departure from WWF puts future of WWF in doubt, Jimmy Hart Torch Talk on working with Hogan, Backlash PPV Roundtable Reviews

April 9, 2022

SUMMARY of #702 cover-dated April 27, 2002: This issue’s cover story adds further details to the potential impact of Rock leaving the WWF for movies could have on the WWF… In-depth WWF Backlash PPV coverage […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1768 (April 7, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on Cody Rhodes’s first appearances with WWE after leaving AEW, Parks column on WrestleMania line-up, Radican’s ROH PPV report, Keller’s TV reports

April 7, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1768 Cover-dated April 7, 2022 LINK: 1768 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 #1767 (April 5, 2022): Keller’s WrestleMania 38 match report with star ratings and analysis, Staff Roundtable Reviews and Scores of WM38, Parks’s annual WM fashion report

April 7, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1767 Cover-dated April 5, 2022 LINK: 1767 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 thorough […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #701 (April 20, 2002): Rock has to choose between WWF or Hollywood, Keller editorial on Triple H vs. Hogan feud, Keller reviews Tough Enough 2, Jimmy Hart Torch Talk

April 2, 2022

SUMMARY of #701 cover-dated April 20, 2002: This issue’s cover story examines the Rock at a career crossroads with movie offers coming in and making his WWF future doubtful… Wade Keller’s in-depth review of Tough […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #700 (April 13, 2002): Benefits of roster split apparent after one week, Mitchell’s Book Reviews, Jimmy Hart Torch Talk begins, Keller’s King of Ring forecast

March 26, 2022

SUMMARY of #700 cover-dated April 13, 2002: This issue’s cover story looks at the benefits of the new brand split beginning to take shape… Part one of the Jimmy Hart “Torch Talk,” with interjections from […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1766 (March 23, 2022): Cover Story updating ROH under Tony Khan ownership, Parks column on his first AEW event, Keller’s TV Reports, Newswire

March 23, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1766 Cover-dated March 23, 2022 LINK: 1766 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 Sean […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #699 (April 6, 2002): New Raw set but same stale format post-roster split, Torch Roundtable on who will benefit most from roster split, how Michaels almost joined NWO, Austin no-shows

March 19, 2022

SUMMARY of #699 cover-dated April 6, 2002: This issue begins with an analysis of the revamped Raw with the new set and logo and roster split… A special Torch Roundtable features anlaysis of who will […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1765 (March 16, 2022): Keller’s cover story on death of Scott Hall, Keller’s TV Reports, Newswire

March 16, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1765 Cover-dated March 16, 2022 LINK: 1765 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 […]