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VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #535 (February 13, 1999): Cover Story looking at Kevin Nash’s first month or so as head of WCW booking, Keller’s “End Notes” suggests what Nash’s agenda should be to improve product, detailed look at Mick Foley’s “On the Record” TV show interview in Canada, more

February 23, 2019

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 […]

5 YRS AGO – ROH 12th Anniversary Show in Philadelphia, Pa.: Tomasso Ciampa, Adam Cole, A.J. Styles, Kevin Steen (Owens), Briscoe, Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno), Lethal, Rowe, Hanson, O’Reilly, Fish, Jacobs

February 23, 2019

The following report was originally published on PWTorch.com five years ago this week… ROH 12th Anniversary show results February 21, 2014 Philadelphia, Pa. Est. Attendance: 600-700 Results submitted by Chris of PWPonderings.com Top News: Adam […]

15 YRS AGO – ROH in Braintree, Mass.: C.M. Punk vs. A.J. Styles, plus Samoa Joe, Briscoes, Christopher Daniels, Low Ki, B.J. Whitmer

February 23, 2019

The following report was originally published 15 years ago this week… Ring of Honor February 14, 2004 Braintree, Mass. Report by Steve Montana, PWTorch.com reader The show started right on time as always with ROH […]

11 YRS AGO – ROH 6th Anniversary Report in New York City, N.Y.: Bryan vs. Nigel, plus Kevin Steen (Owens), El Generico (Sami Zayn), Tyler Black (Seth Rollins), Jimmy Jacobs, Sweeney, Aries, Strong

February 23, 2019

The following report was originally published ten years ago on PWTorch.com… Ring of Honor event February 23, 2008 New York City, N.Y. Report by Cal Henderson, PWTorch reader I went to the ROH show at […]

MOVIE REVIEW – “Fighting With My Family” (2nd Review): Inspired performances, but wrestling fans will roll their eyes at how fans are portrayed and continuity breaks

February 23, 2019

I just returned from my local theater after seeing “Fighting With My Family.” (Spoilers ahead, so please avoid if you don’t want to know specific plot details before seeing the film.) I’ve been cautiously optimistic […]

1/20 WWE Main Event TV Report: No Way Jose vs. Rezar, Tyler Breeze & B-Team vs. Jinder Mahal & The Singh Brothers

February 23, 2019

WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 2019 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Renee Young, Byron Saxton, Percy Watson REASONS TO WATCH… – …are few and far between. (1) NO […]

VIP AUDIO 2/22 – WKH – Ask the Editor: WWE roster cutbacks reaction, could AEW be better off on a streaming network instead of national cable, what about Raw’s first hour being a pre-show with NXT in the mix (18 min)

February 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: WWE roster cutbacks reaction, could AEW be better off on a streaming network instead of national […]

FREE PODCAST 2/23 – WKPWP Saturday Mailbag w/Keller & Powell: Becky-Austin, Raw vs. Smackdown, NXT appearances, lack of returning big name stars for WrestleMania, more (79 min)

February 23, 2019

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Mailbag Saturday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast. They talk about the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1604 (February 20, 2019) – Keller’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV, Raw, Smackdown, and NXT TV reports, plus Greg Parks on Jarrett-HOF, PPV Roundtable, Newswire

February 22, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1604 Cover-dated February 20, 2019 LINK: 1604 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 Wade Keller’s cover […]

FREE PODCAST 2/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (2-22-14) RVD Interview Classic – Shane McMahon using his moves, ECW memories, Heyman thoughts, his dynamic with Triple H, TLC concept credit (95 min)

February 22, 2019

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back to March 16, 2017 and features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Rob Van Dam of ECW and WWE fame on a wide array of topics […]

WWE News: Corino’s role in WWE expands, now working a variety of roles on the main roster

February 22, 2019

PWTorch sources have confirmed that Steve Corino, who was serving as a producer at NXT as well as booking the live events on the Florida loop, has been moved up to work behind the scenes […]

WWE announces release of three wrestlers, plus a longtime producer/agent has also left WWE

February 22, 2019

WWE has announced the releases of T.J. Perkins, Hideo Itami, and Tye Dillinger. Longtime producer/agent Arn Anderson is also no longer with WWE, but WWE hasn’t officially announced it. With the NXT call-ups, and some […]

RVD and Sabu featured on Impact Wrestling’s “United We Stand” iPPV on April 4 against The Lucha Brothers in Extreme Dream Match

February 22, 2019

RVD and Sabu are featured performers on Impact Wrestling’s “United We Stand” iPPV on April 4. They will face The Lucha Brothers in Extreme Dream Match. The following are full details issued to PWTorch.com today… […]

2/19 WWE 205 Live Report: Big WrestleMania announcement, TJP vs. Carrillo, Alexander vs. Kanellis, and more

February 22, 2019

WWE 205 LIVE FEBRUARY 19, 2019 ON WWE NETWORK NEW ORLEANS, LA REPORT BY ZACK HEYDORN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Vic Joseph, Aiden English, and Nigel McGuiness -The show began with the usual opening video that […]

MOVIE REVIEW: “Fighting With My Family” gets a strong thumbs up from pro wrestling fan

February 22, 2019

PWTorch reader Ryan Carls in Illinois sent the following review of “Fighting With My Family.” If you see the movie and would like to submit a review, please sent to pwtorch@pwtorch.com. I have been a […]

FREE PODCAST 2/22 – WKPWP Interview Friday w/Rob Van Dam: Concussion issues and chairshots to the head, venturing into stand-up comedy, his future in pro wrestling, wrestlers on social media, WWE wrestlers who want to leave but don’t (94 min)

February 22, 2019

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an “Interview Friday” edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with Rob Van Dam, a former top star with WWE, ECW, and WCW. In this interview, he […]

VIP AUDIO 2/21 – WKH – The News: Latest on NXT wrestlers on main roster, Roman Reigns returning to Raw next week, Smackdown ratings compared to Fox now, Miz & Mrs, Paige, ROH, more (21 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers a variety of topics in the news including the latest on the NXT wrestler appearances on Raw and Smackdown and how […]

COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: The Sudden Surge of Sin Cara

February 21, 2019

If you’ve ever wandered into the toy aisle at your local big box retailer to check out the wrestling figures, you’ve probably seen plenty of Sin Cara action figures hanging on the pegs. He’s been […]

WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 2/19: Miz recaps Shane storyline, Kofi celebrates with pancakes, Asuka vs. Mandy, DIY vs. The Bar, Charlotte’s promo, Black vs. Andrade

February 21, 2019

Opening Segment – MISS: This Miss is mostly for The Miz’s long emotional apology to Shane McMahon for losing the Smackdown Tag Team Championship to the Usos at Elimination Chamber. I just don’t care. It […]

VIP AUDIO 2/21 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (11/3/1991): The late PWTorch columnist Bill Kunkel breaking down WCW Halloween Havoc and interview with 19 year old Sean Waltman (36 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from 20 years ago (Nov. 3, 1991) hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. includes guest analyst Bill Kunkel, a columnist […]

Roman Reigns returning to Raw next week to update his fight against leukemia, first WWE appearance since last October

February 21, 2019

Roman Reigns will return to Monday Night Raw this coming Monday to update his fight against leukemia, according to a media alert WWE just issued. Reigns, a top star in WWE in recent years, announced he […]

VIP AUDIO 2/20 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk the new Wonder Twins book, Self/Made, general comics fun on streaming services, NXT, more (88 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis introduces Rich to the new Wonder Twins book, the duo catch up on Self/Made, general comics fun on the streaming services after diving headlong into the week of wrestling, especially where […]

2/9 STARDOM NEW YEARS STARS results: Oedo Tai vs. Queen’s Quest and Stars vs. JAN in trios matches, Hana Kimura vs. Konami

February 21, 2019

STARDOM NEW YEARS STARS FEBRUARY 9, 2019 TOKYO, JAPAN AT SHIN-KIBA 1ST RING AIRED ON STARDOM WORLD REPORT BY HARLEY R. PAGEOT, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR The twins said they want to win. JAN were joined by […]

VIP AUDIO 2/20 – East Coast Cast #438 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss Elimination Chamber fallout including the decision to bring up four NXT mainstays, Kofi Kingston love, online ticket retailers ripping people off, more (208 min)

February 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Elimination Chamber fallout is the main subject on this here episode, including the odd decision to bring up four NXT mainstays – Aleister Black, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, and Ricochet. The NXT call-up choice […]