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VIP AUDIO 10/23 – WKPWP Interview Classic (5 Yrs Ago) (AD-FREE): Donald Trump-Vince McMahon book “TrumpMania” author Lavie Margolin talks about history of their relationship, their early deals, commonalities and differences, Ventura factor + Bonus Mailbag (121 min.)

October 23, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from five years ago (10-18-2018) features the author of “TrumpMania,” Lavie Margolin, covering the entire Vince McMahon-Donald Trump relationship over the decades all the way through election night […]

VIP AUDIO 10/23 – The Fix Flashback (10-5-2016): Goldberg-Lesnar talk, plus in-depth Raw & Smackdown analysis including Charlotte-Banks and Styles-Dean-Cena, No Mercy Preview, ROH ASE review, Dusty Classic, what if Flair went to WWE earlier, UFC 204 preview (134 min.)

October 23, 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 Oct. 5, 2016 episode covering these topics: The Brock Lesnar vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Batista, Vince, Rey, Edge, Truth TV, Tag Title Change, Cena, on-site report, live callers (98 min.)

October 23, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this five years ago flashback (10-17-2018), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to review Smackdown 1000 including Edge’s interview with Becky Lynch, World Cup Qualifies with Rey Mysterio’s return […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America (AD-FREE): John Laslo joins Greg for a rundown of Impact/TNA Bound for Glory, plus discussion of L.A. Knight, Undertaker’s new venture, more (99 min.)

October 23, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor John Laslo for a match-by-match breakdown of the Bound for Glory PPV. They also take phone calls […]

VIP AUDIO 10/22 – Everything Mailbag w/Fann & Mustacchio: Vince ousted thoughts, Levesque next moves, Ricky and Bill as HBK & Diesel, more (50 min)

October 22, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio are back for the Everything Mailbag. This week, they chat about: Thoughts on Endeavor giving full creative control to Paul Levesque and how that plays out going into […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – WKH – AEW Collision review: Big Bill & Starks vs. Yuta & Danielson, House of Black return and interfere over and over, Danielson vs. Andrade, Jarrett vs. Kingston (20 min.)

October 22, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the October 21 episode of AEW Collision including Big Bill & Ricky Starks vs. Wheeler Yuta & Bryan Danielson, House of […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Collision w/Keller & Radican (AD-FREE): A mess of a show illustrates AEW’s weaknesses, House of Black return, Jarrett pins Kingston, live callers, emails (100 min.)

October 21, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Sean Radican to discuss AEW Collision with live callers and emailers. This episode, the hosts argued, illustrated a lot of the weaknesses of the AEW product […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – PWTorch Dailycast – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure (AD-FREE): Nick & Tom discuss World Champion back-up players on the cusp of greatness or slipping just short + Bound for Glory 2013 post-show (104 min.)

October 21, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring a discussion of World Championship backup players, including players on the cusp of greatness and talent that has just slipped from […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago) (AD-FREE): Matt Morgan talks about leaving TNA, possibly returning to WWE, backstage insights on Undertaker’s leadership, live callers, emails (128 min.)

October 21, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (10-11-2013), Matt Morgan discusses these topics: Why did he leave TNA? Will he land in WWE or TNA? Who is his dream opponent? Plus […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 10-21-15 including Baron Corbin vs. Rhyno, James Storm debuts to an adoring crowd, plus best film sequels in history, more (100 min.)

October 21, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from October 21, 2015, including Baron Corbin vs. Rhyno, James Storm debuts to an adoring crowd, best film sequels […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sky vs. Charlotte, KO talks about being moved to Smackdown, Logan-Rey, Heyman-Knight, Cena teases retirement, more (19 min.)

October 20, 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 Charlotte challenges Iyo Sky for the Women’s Title, John Cena teases retirement, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & LeClair (AD-FREE): Cena teases retirement, Heyman and Knight interact, Logan calls out Rey, Belair returns, Nick Aldis kicks Pearce and Jey out (96 min.)

October 20, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Brandon LeClair from PWTorch to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers. They discuss these topics: John Cena teases retirement, Paul Heyman and L.A. Knight interact, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast (AD-FREE): Moynahan & McDonald discuss issue #248 (10-16-93) of the PWTorch including UWFI PPV debut, “Mr. Nanny” at the box office, Savage wins USWA Title, more (111 min.)

October 20, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #248 of the PWTorch including the debut of UWFI on PPV in the U.S., Bret Hart on WCW […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A recap of Q3 in CMLL and AEW with renowned lucha expert TheCubsFan (153 min.)

October 20, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the second part of our series closing the books on Q3 2023, looking at the best matches and wrestlers of the […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (10-16-2018) (AD-FREE): Ronda-Bellas segment, Philly response to Roman, lack of Saudi Arabia mentions, Evolution hype, on-site correspondent, callers, emails (106 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by cohost Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing the Ronda Rousey-Bellas segment, Trish Stratus & Lita’s lack of crowd response, the Philly response to Roman […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast (AD-FREE): Maitland & McClelland review New Texas Pro Fifth Anniversary Show including Keith vs. Thatcher, Moriarty vs. Blackwood, more (94 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review New Texas Pro Wrestling’s Fifth Anniversary show, featuring Dailycast favorites Bryan Keith and Timothy Thatcher battling for the NTP […]

VIP AUDIO 10/19 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell (AD-FREE): (10-15-2013) Goldust & Cody Rhodes win WWE Tag Titles, Big Show stealing spotlight from Bryan, did Shawn Michaels help sell HIAC main event, live callers (123 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (10-15-2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell tackle these topics: Examining what it means that […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Sting’s retirement announcement, Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal, Omega vs. Fletcher, Jay vs. Penta, Ross interview with Nick and Nick’s mom, Toni Storm movie, more (27 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Oct. 18 edition of AEW Dynamite featuring Sting’s retirement announcement, the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal, Kenny Omega vs. Kyle […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Aftershow (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek discuss Tony Khan and his Twitter/X activity, this week’s Dynamite, emails, more (106 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s All Elite Aftershow begins with a discussion on Tony Khan and his Twitter/X use last week, including why Tony spends so much time on the platform. Should he worry more about his […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Dehnel (AD-FREE): Sting’s retirement announcement, Kenny wants the title, Toni Storm and Fletcher shine, Cole doesn’t, on-site report (121 min.)

October 19, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Joel Dehnel from PWTorch to discuss AEW Dynamite with live caller and email input along with an on-site correspondent. They lead with a discussion about Sting’s big […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Adam Copeland and Ricky Starks getting under each other’s skin, Vince McMahon losing creative input, who killed Travis’ plant, more (113 min.)

October 18, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the show, Rich and Trav discuss new drama in AEW, this time featuring the freshly debuted Adam Copeland and Ricky Starks getting under each other’s skin during a promo exchange. Is […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – The Fix Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Does Cargill or Copeland feel like a bigger star now? Why isn’t NXT producing male stars? Logan Paul-Dillon Danis appeal? Would more AEW Title changes help? WWF 1987 house show, more (104 min.)

October 18, 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. Vague reporting on C.M. Punk Why isn’t NXT […]

VIP AUDIO 10/18 – PWT Impact Pod: Lilly & Laslo discuss Rascalz vs. Rich Swann & Sami Callihan, Frankie Kazarian vs. Eddie Edwards, preview Bound for Glory, more (51 min.)

October 18, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly and John Laslo discuss a loaded Impact Wrestling TV episode that featured a Rascalz vs. Rich Swann & Sami Callihan tag team title match plus an epic Frankie Kazarian vs. Eddie Edwards […]

VIP AUDIO 10/17 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells, Lindberg, and Hazelwood discuss Jade Cargill in NXT, Carmelo Hayes vs. Dijak vs. Baron Corbin in #1 Contender match, Shotzi vs. Kiana James, Lyra Valkyria vs. Tegan Nox, Women’s Breakout Tournament, more (109 min.)

October 18, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Jade Cargill in NXT, Carmelo Hayes vs. Dijak vs. Baron Corbin in a #1 Contender match, Shotzi vs. Kiana James, Lyra […]