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August 27, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the outcome and presentation of the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight with some sharp disagreement over how […]

VIP AUDIO 8/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): McGregor-Mayweather reaction, GFW Impact storyline analysis, Watts and Flair as WCW bookers, Baron’s goose step, Arn-Flair issue (68 min)

August 27, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the outcome and presentation of the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight with some sharp disagreement over how […]

VIP AUDIO 8/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Summerslam & Takeover preview & predictions, plus Mailbag on Bischoff-Fusient, Heyman-TNA, Watts-WCW, Lesnar-Orton last year, stereotypes, Corbin (58 min)

August 16, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd calls from both Japan and The Future to give his preview and predictions […]

VIP AUDIO 8/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Summerslam & Takeover preview & predictions, plus Mailbag on Bischoff-Fusient, Heyman-TNA, Watts-WCW, Lesnar-Orton last year, stereotypes, Corbin (58 min)

August 16, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd calls from both Japan and The Future to give his preview and predictions […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – VIP Exclusive Steve Austin interview with Keller: Evaluating Backlash including Jinder’s push to top, Breezango-Usos, Harper-Rowan, Sami-Corbin, best Canada memories, WCW (20 min)

May 25, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: VIP Exclusive portion of today’s Livecast interview with Steve Austin conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title win, the progress of Baron Corbin as a main event big man […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – VIP Exclusive Steve Austin interview with Keller: Evaluating Backlash including Jinder’s push to top, Breezango-Usos, Harper-Rowan, Sami-Corbin, best Canada memories, WCW (20 min)

May 25, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: VIP Exclusive portion of today’s Livecast interview with Steve Austin conducted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title win, the progress of Baron Corbin as a main event big man […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 3 of 3): How Ziggler-Nakamura should go, who should win Six-Pack Challenge, Charlotte’s direction, NWA-UWF merger, WCW-WWF Invasion angle (67 min)

May 20, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they continue the discussion about Backlash with a look at Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler, the women’s three-on-three tag and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 3 of 3): How Ziggler-Nakamura should go, who should win Six-Pack Challenge, Charlotte’s direction, NWA-UWF merger, WCW-WWF Invasion angle (67 min)

May 20, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they continue the discussion about Backlash with a look at Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler, the women’s three-on-three tag and […]

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March 9, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Jim Ross, former WWE and WCW lead announcer and now play-by-play announcer for AXS TV’s New Japan series. They discuss WrestleMania hot topics including Lesnar vs. Goldberg, the use […]

VIP AUDIO 3/9 – Jim Ross w/Keller on Interview Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – WrestleMania 33 talk regarding Lesnar, Goldberg, Styles, Undertaker, plus Angle’s future, Josh Matthews, more (101 min)

March 9, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Jim Ross, former WWE and WCW lead announcer and now play-by-play announcer for AXS TV’s New Japan series. They discuss WrestleMania hot topics including Lesnar vs. Goldberg, the use […]

VIP AUDIO 2/8 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): ESPN documentary on XFL, WrestleMania Dallas documentary, NJPW New Beginning Sapporo, Impact 2017, Bill Watts-WCW, Netflix (67 min)

February 8, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered: ESPN’s documentary on the XFL, WWE Network’s Wrestlemania […]

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February 8, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered: ESPN’s documentary on the XFL, WWE Network’s Wrestlemania […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #161 (06/20/1992): Mick Foley and Dave Meltzer talk about the just-completed WCW Beach Bash PPV and answer caller questions (48 min)

January 26, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the June 20, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#161) hosted by John Arezzi, the first Saturday night edition of the program with an instant review of that […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #161 (06/20/1992): Mick Foley and Dave Meltzer talk about the just-completed WCW Beach Bash PPV and answer caller questions (48 min)

January 26, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the June 20, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#161) hosted by John Arezzi, the first Saturday night edition of the program with an instant review of that […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – Saturday Morning Wrestling w/Jim Valley (AD-FREE): Jim talks with “Crying Wrestling Fan” Dave Wills (74 min)

November 12, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: “It’s still real to me, dammit!” With those words Dave Wills became Internet famous and forever known as the ‘Crying Wrestling Fan.’ This week Jim Valley interviews this longtime wrestling fan. They talk about […]

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November 12, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: “It’s still real to me, dammit!” With those words Dave Wills became Internet famous and forever known as the ‘Crying Wrestling Fan.’ This week Jim Valley interviews this longtime wrestling fan. They talk about […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Raw vs. Smackdown at S.Series, TNA ownership, can anyone topple WWE ever, UWF reset episode (57 min)

October 16, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Survivor Series “Raw vs. Smackdown” formula and why it’s awful, more Raw and Smackdown rapid-fire thoughts including the […]

VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Raw vs. Smackdown at S.Series, TNA ownership, can anyone topple WWE ever, UWF reset episode (57 min)

October 16, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Survivor Series “Raw vs. Smackdown” formula and why it’s awful, more Raw and Smackdown rapid-fire thoughts including the […]

25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 16 (2005): Dusty Rhodes autobiography review

October 16, 2015

This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]

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January 13, 2021

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January 13, 2021

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January 13, 2021

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January 13, 2021

1/13 NXT ON USA TV REPORT: Hustwaite’s “alt-perspective” report on Undisputed Era vs. Breezango and Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Ever Rise in first round ‘Dusty Classic’ tournament matches, Candice LeRae vs. Shotzi Blackheart, more

January 13, 2021

1/11 BEING THE ELITE REPORT: “Bullet Club” reunited, Hardy talks business with Private Party, Statlander abducts Garrison, and more

January 13, 2021

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