Current News Analysis

VIP AUDIO 12/7 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Will Cooling of PWTorch’s British Wrestling Report joins to review the impact and influence of SCHADENFREUDE on Fight Club Pro pre- and post-Project Mayhem 8 and other promotions in Europe, the group’s founding and key members, more (105 min)

December 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Will Cooling returns to chat about the stable Schadenfreude (who are certainly NOT A CULT) – how they formed, the key members and their stories leading into September’s Fight Club Pro […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – WKH – Smackdown Review: The episode where a Grown Man spanked another Grown Man and Grown Men spread Dog Food on another Grown Man to hype TLC (26 min)

December 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown start to finish including Dog Food Humiliation by Baron Corbin & Co. against Roman Reigns, The Fiend’s new TLC […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Hawkins (AD-FREE): Dog Food Humiliation, Fiend’s new TLC opponent, Lacey the Marine and Mom, Man Spanks Man mid-ring, live callers and mailbag (104 min)

December 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins of the PWTorch East Coast Cast to discuss WWE Smackdown with the fallout from Survivor Series with live callers, an on-site correspondent, and mailbag […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Open mic sound off – Dissecting criticism around what makes a good wrestling match in 2019 (42 min)

December 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Top Five U.S. MOTYC, thoughts on AEW Dynamite and what might be contributing to them behind the scenes, SI article on Kelly Klein concussion, ACH speaks out against Lethal on Twitter for abuse (74 min)

December 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor and Dailycast host Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at Radican and Fann’s top five […]

VIP AUDIO 12/6 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (12-3-14) Kyle O’Reilly Interview talking about why he’s happy his wife isn’t involved in wrestling, ROH Final Battle, New Japan, Changing Finishes, more + VIP Aftershow (87 min)

December 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Dec. 3, 2014 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Kyle O’Reilly with live calls and emails discussing ROH Final […]

VIP AUDIO 12/5 – WKH – NXT vs. AEW Ratings Update, plus review and commentary on NXT on USA episode including announcement of Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 NXT Title related main events (26 min)

December 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives an NXT vs. AEW Ratings Update, plus review and commentary on NXT on USA episode including announcement of Dec. 11 […]

VIP AUDIO 12/5 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell talk AEW’s strengths & weaknesses after ten shows, NXT’s groove, SD doldrums, Raw’s rebound, NWA, ROH (139 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast talking AEW’s strengths & […]

VIP AUDIO 12/5 – The Fix w/Todd Martin: Harsh criticism of AEW’s recent programs, plus reviews of Raw, Smackdown, NXT on USA, UFC preview, Mailbag, review of revealed XFL uniforms (130 min)

December 5, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd presents harsh criticism […]

VIP AUDIO 12/5 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Aftershow (AD-FREE): McMahon and Soucek react to AEW Dynamite including Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody Rhodes’ promo, the opening match with Young Bucks, Dustin Rhodes, and The Inner Circle, more (65 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite, including Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody Rhodes’ promo, and the opening match with the Young Bucks, Dustin Rhodes, and The Inner Circle. They […]

VIP AUDIO 12/4 – East Coast Cast #479 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss NWA again shooting themselves in the foot, reasons AEW’s women’s division shouldn’t be as bad as it is, Bray Wyatt custom title belt, more (96 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav catch up on some of the big stories of the week including the NWA again shooting themselves in the foot. Did bad choices cost them a major bag? […]

VIP AUDIO 12/4 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho’s Lexicon of Le Champion, Moxley vs. Janela, Cody addressing MJF, more (30 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Chris Jericho’s Lexicon of Le Champion, Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody addressing […]

VIP AUDIO 12/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells, Stoup, and Lindberg cover Keith Lee’s rising stock, Dakota Kai’s next heel steps, NXT loading up the December 18 show, more (101 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Keith Lee’s rising stock, Dakota Kai’s next heel steps, NXT loading up the December 18 show, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK […]

VIP AUDIO 12/4 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Mitchell (AD-FREE): Jericho’s Lexicon of Le Champion, Mox-Janela, Cody addresses MJF, live callers, on-site correspondent, mailbag (112 min)

December 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Pro Wrestling Torch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to discuss the AEW Dynamite episode on TNT with live callers and mailbag questions, plus an on-site correspondent from […]

VIP AUDIO 12/3 – WKH – The News: Key new information on NXT vs. AEW viewership last week that virtually closes the viewership gap, preview of NXT Dynamite and NXT on USA this week, AEW PPV deal details, SD viewership, more (20 min)

December 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news focused on these topics: NXT vs. AEW viewership last week that virtually closes the viewership […]

VIP AUDIO 12/3 – WKPWP Tuesday Mailbag (AD-FREE): Keller & Mitchell talk AEW vs. NXT, Lashley-Rusev-Lana, Road Warriors, JCP, Arn, marketing women for their looks, more (130 min)

December 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an “Open Phone Line Tuesday” edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost Bruce Mitchell, the PWTorch Newsletter senior columnist the last 29 years and […]

VIP AUDIO 12/3 – PWTorch Dailycast – Grit & Glitter (AD-FREE): Pageot & Fear announce a year-end award show, discuss things they’re grateful for, Kris Statlander, Hazuki, Allie, Lulupencil (68 min)

December 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: “What If We Start Climbing and Never Stop Climbing?” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss things they’re grateful for in 2019, Kris Statlander being everywhere, Hazuki retiring, Allie bringing The […]

VIP AUDIO 12/2 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Orton-Drew exchange, Seth’s apology and KO’s skepticism, Charlotte vs. Kabuki Warriors, five enhancement matches (27 min)

December 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown including a noteworthy Randy Orton-Drew McIntyre exchange, Seth Rollins’ apology and KO’s skepticism, Charlotte vs. Kabuki […]

VIP AUDIO 12/2 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Heydorn (AD-FREE): Owens-Seth, Orton-Drew, Joe on commentary, Charlotte-Warriors, callers, on-site report (89 min)

December 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch contributor Zack Heydorn to review WWE Raw with live callers and mailbag questions. They discuss the Kevin Owens-Seth Rollins segment, Randy Orton-Drew McIntyre segment, Samoa […]

VIP AUDIO 12/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans (AD-FREE): Vallejos and Monsey preview UFC DC, react to booking of Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, discuss immediate future of Justin Gaethje, more (52 min)

December 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey wake from their Thanksgiving slumber to preview UFC DC. Rick and Robert react to the booking of […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – WKPWP Justin Credible Interview Classic (AD-FREE): (12-5-14) Dissecting C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon podcasts; what does former colleague of Punk and employee of McMahon think of their controversial comments (67 min)

December 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic episode from five years ago this week (12-5-2014) featuring Keller interviewing Justin Credible who dissected and reacted to C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon podcast interviews. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – WKH – The News: Full review and analysis of NXT on USA including Balor vs. Ciampa and Survivor Series and Takeover fallout, plus Smackdown viewership numbers from Friday (18 min)

December 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full review and analysis of NXT on USA including Balor vs. Ciampa and Survivor Series and Takeover fallout, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America w/Greg Parks (AD-FREE): Jon Mezzera joins Greg to recap the latest week in wrestling TV including WWE, AEW, NXT, and more! (95 min)

December 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to discuss the latest happenings on Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and Dynamite. They also take […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – The Fix w/Todd Martin: Reviews of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, Smackdown, including Fiend-Bryan, Survivor Series follow-up, Jericho Celebration, plus Mailbag on Jake’s cobra bite, best eras (78 min)

December 1, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd reviews AEW Dynamite, […]