Current News Analysis

VIP AUDIO 1/21 – Sunday Livecast – Wrestling Night In America with Greg Parks & Co. (AD-FREE): Parks and Justin James look ahead to WWE Royal Rumble, NXT Takeover: Philadelphia, and Raw’s 25th Anniversary, and also talk Daniel Bryan in the Rumble, Shayna Baszler, TM 61, and Impact Wrestling’s Genesis show (95 min)

January 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Wrestling Night in America,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch NXT recapper and “PWT on NXT” Livecast co-host Justin James to break down the latest in NXT television, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/21 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Analyzing Raw 25 Moments fan voting, Reigns connecting with the crowd compared to Gargano and Moon, Fox-WWE talks, Tessa Blanchard’s shoot promo, more (77 min)

January 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: WWE Raw Top 25 List analyzed, Roman Reigns connecting with crowd compared to Gargano and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/21 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag: The mythical originals of WWE titles, Bret and Shawn from tags to singles journeys, Miz “This is Awesome” vs. Face/Heel Dynamic (64 min)

January 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Bruce Mitchell Mailbag, with guest host Grant Sawyer, they answer VIP members questions on these topics: “This Is Awesome” style vs. the Face/Heel dynamic in modern wrestling, the ascendency of Bret […]

VIP AUDIO 1/20 – WKH – Commentary tying together Gargano, Ngannou, Stipe, TM61, Roman Reigns, Listless Smackdown, Drew McIntyre, Roderick Strong, Mauro’s announcing, Strowman, Orton-Bray effects (30 min)

January 21, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special commentary inspired by tonight’s UFC PPV main event and the latest NXT TV show which ties together Johnny Gargano, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/20 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): OTT debuts in new venue with loaded Homecoming Dublin card next month, in-depth review of Beyond Wrestling “Heavy Lies The Crown” live streaming event, thoughts on powerbomb.tv, more (35 min)

January 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Rich Fann for another episode of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with our Tour Around The World Segment looking at OTT Wrestling’s Homecoming event on […]

VIP AUDIO 1/20 – Saturday Livecast – The Deep…Dive with Rich Fann (AD-FREE): A look at lucha libre, exoticos and their cultural and wrestling impact, is it appropriation or appreciation, more (57 min)

January 20, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s Deep Dive is a look south of the border, at the lucha style and in particular the complexity of the “exotico” – a role that bends gender, sexuality, and the pre-conceived notions […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (4/13/17) Keller interviews Justin Roberts who talks about bullying in WWE, JBL-Mauro, Kevin Dunn, Triple H, Vince McMahon, announcing Brock-Taker WM30, more (102 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: (4/13/17) PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE ring announcer and best selling author Justin Roberts who discusses bullying in WWE, the JBL-Mauro Ranallo situation, the difficulty working under Kevin Dunn and Triple H as […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – WKH – The News: Ranking the special guests at the Raw 25th Anniversary episode, Nash won’t be there, predicting Raw 25 rating, Hogan and WWE comment on potential return, Impact, Reigns (18 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including a ranking of the special guests at the Raw 25th Anniversary episode based on today’s popularity, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – WKPWP – Justin Roberts Interview headed into Raw’s 25th Anniversary with backstage stories on his years in WWE, Vince McMahon, Daniel Bryan, more Raw memories (64 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his latest interview with Justin Roberts headed into Raw’s 25th Anniversary with backstage stories on his years in WWE, insights into what Vince McMahon is like behind the scenes, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/19 – Keller’s VIP Aftershow Interview with Justin Roberts: Why Vince McMahon is fascinating, top WWE memories including Daniel Bryan’s rise, surprising rules for women wrestlers, and more (24 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Justin Roberts for Keller’s VIP Aftershow Interview. Justin talks about why Vince McMahon is fascinating, top WWE memories including Daniel Bryan’s rise, surprising rules for women wrestlers, and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What is your over/under for Raw 25 rating? Was Vince afraid of WCW wrestlers getting bigger pops than WWE? Is Roman being booed more Vince’s fault than Roman’s? (21 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP member questions on these topics: What is your over/under for Raw 25 rating? Was Vince McMahon afraid of WCW wrestlers […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – VIP Aftershow w/Mike & Andrew: Talk of new WWE signings, Paige’s injury, WrestleMania locations, more (44 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about ECIII’s prospects in WWE, as well as the signings of Ricochet and War Machine. Then they discuss Paige’s injury and potential locations for WrestleMania 35 and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – Friday Livecast – Post-Impact Wrestling w/Mike & Andrew (AD-FREE): Live commentary on Barbed Wire Massacre III and discussion of this week’s Impact Wrestling (91 min)

January 19, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about this week’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They lead the show with live commentary on Barbed Wire Massacre III as it aired on Twitch. From there they […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann discuss where WWE can go post-Rumble, reading Mr. Miracle, and Travis’s theory that hyper-realistic sex bots/dolls could be humanity’s end (138 min)

January 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich talk about the week that was in wrestling – where WWE can go post-Rumble, as well as the comic chat on 2017 sales, a return to reading Mr. Miracle. Travis gives […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17– East Coast Cast #381 (NSFW): Travis Bryant & Cameron Hawkins talk Royal Rumble, announcers using verbal sound effects, Braun Strowman and why he is still employed, more (183 min)

January 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, the fellas talk up the Royal Rumble, finalizing picks and making a few broad predictions. Are announcers using verbal sound effects to add to matches? Pow! Why is Braun Strowman still […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – Keller & Powell on WKPWP Thursday Flagship: WWE-Fox potential, Mixed Match Challenge, Lashley future, Paige, Impact and ROH changes (70 min)

January 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell for the Thursday Flagship edition of the WKPWP covering these topics: WWE-Fox rumors, Mixed Match Challenge, Lashley future, Paige, Impact and ROH changes, and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – WKH – The News: Raw’s highest rating since last summer, WWE-Fox possibilities, Reigns’s statement on steroid claim, Hogan urged to run for U.S. Senate (15 min)

January 18, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including Raw’s highest rating since last summer, WWE-Fox possibilities, Reigns’s statement on steroid claim, Hogan urged to […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – VIP Aftershow w/Keller & Powell: Reaction to Raw’s Top 25 Moments List, what’s gone wrong with Smackdown, Rousey at WM, likely Rumble Winners list, Rockstar Spud, New Day’s decline, U.S. Title idiocy (55 min)

January 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss these topics: Ronda Rousey’s potential WM role, Rockstar Spud’s WWE potential, should WWE announce no. 30 in Rumble, potential Rumble, short list […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – Wednesday Livecast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Roundtable Review of tonight’s show, plus wishlist for NXT from indy scene, enhancement wrestlers who might make splash, Aleister Black main roster potential (67 min)

January 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup discuss Roundtable Style tonight’s episode of NXT’s weekly TV show, plus their acquisition wishlist from the indies, they predict which NXT enhancement talents might […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Review of Brutus Beefcake’s salacious new autobiography plus the Mailbag including Wade vs. Todd WM All-Time Card draft competition, Elgin, Bret-Shawn, Raw 25, more (72 min)

January 17, 2018

NOTE: There is some swearing on The Fix (NSFW). SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd begins with a review of Brutus Beefcake’s salacious […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Impact changes to roster and 2018 prospects, Raw and Smackdown reaction, Curb Stomp return, UFC 220 and Bellator previews (60 min)

January 17, 2018

NOTE: There is some swearing on The Fix (NSFW). SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Impact changes to roster and […]

VIP AUDIO 1/17 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Hawkins: Review of Mixed Match Challenge’s first episode, U.S. Title Tournament semi-finals and finals, more (71 min)

January 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to talk about WWE Smackdown including the U.S. Title Tournament semi-finals and finals, the women’s tag, the selfie-promos for the […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – WKH – Smackdown Review: U.S. Title tournament semi-finals and finals, six-woman tag, Royal Rumble selfie promos, Styles’s new nickname for KO & Sami (17 min)

January 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish review of Smackdown including the U.S. Title tournament semi-finals and finals, a six-woman tag, Royal Rumble selfie […]

VIP AUDIO 1/16 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Is Goldberg getting in WWE Hall of Fame a given or controversial or both? What does it indicate about Undertaker? Plus Raw review including Strowman, Reigns, Seth-Balor, Jax-Asuka, more (45 min)

January 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss whether Goldberg getting in WWE Hall of Fame is a given or controversial or both. Plus, what […]