DIGITAL DABBLINGS #7 – WrestleMania Week & Marathons End
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? Well, maybe for some. For me as a WWE fan the weekly shows between the last PPV and ‘Mania are pretty much a bust; you […]
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VIP AUDIO 3/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag including Lesnar legacy, Matt Riddle, Top WM World Title matches, what pro wrestling can learn from McGregor, Bella Twins IQ, Shane, Reigns (79 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they dive into the Fix Mailbag with a wide range of topics from […]
VIP AUDIO 3/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag including Lesnar legacy, Matt Riddle, Top WM World Title matches, what pro wrestling can learn from McGregor, Bella Twins IQ, Shane, Reigns (79 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they dive into the Fix Mailbag with a wide range of topics from […]
VIP 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #433 (Mar. 29, 1997): WrestleMania 13 coverage including Bret Hart’s full-fledged heel turn, more
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 […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – WKH – Ask the Editor: 20 Years Ago This Week happenings in WWE, WCW, ECW including WM13 hype, Five Potential Week One Changes to mark new WWE era (31 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest 20 Years Ago Back Issue with WrestleMania 13 developments, the rise of Steve Austin as he prepared […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – WKH – Ask the Editor: 20 Years Ago This Week happenings in WWE, WCW, ECW including WM13 hype, Five Potential Week One Changes to mark new WWE era (31 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest 20 Years Ago Back Issue with WrestleMania 13 developments, the rise of Steve Austin as he prepared […]
VIP 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #428 (Feb. 22, 1997): Shawn Michaels forfeits his World Title, WWF In Your House Final Four PPV coverage, more
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 […]
VIP AUDIO 1/26 – VIP Aftershow with Steve Austin talking about the botched Rumble finish he was involved in, idea for Joe to win Rumble, Shinsuke, Sami, Styles, how is Rumble orchestrated (55 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Steve Austin. This is the VIP Aftershow portion of the interview, the final 55 minutes of the program including these topics: Detailed on the botched finish where he was […]
VIP AUDIO 1/26 – VIP Aftershow with Steve Austin talking about the botched Rumble finish he was involved in, idea for Joe to win Rumble, Shinsuke, Sami, Styles, how is Rumble orchestrated (55 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Steve Austin. This is the VIP Aftershow portion of the interview, the final 55 minutes of the program including these topics: Detailed on the botched finish where he was […]
VIP AUDIO 1/25 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): 16 Mailbag Questions from Wrestling Mt. Rushmore to Rooster/Perfect to Laurinaitis Era to Steph, Tito-Chael, UFC preview (98 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer 16 Mailbag Questions on a wide, wide of topics including Flair-Styles, Stephanie, […]
VIP AUDIO 1/25 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): 16 Mailbag Questions from Wrestling Mt. Rushmore to Rooster/Perfect to Laurinaitis Era to Steph, Tito-Chael, UFC preview (98 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s edition of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer 16 Mailbag Questions on a wide, wide of topics including Flair-Styles, Stephanie, […]
VIP AUDIO 1/14 – Wayback Playback #123 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: The 1997 WWF Royal Rumble Match (80 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: When AAA brings a trios match to WWF pay-per-view, can the announcers tell the difference between Heavy Metal & Jerry Estrada? Who will win the 1997 Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania? Will it be […]
VIP AUDIO 1/14 – Wayback Playback #123 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: The 1997 WWF Royal Rumble Match (80 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: When AAA brings a trios match to WWF pay-per-view, can the announcers tell the difference between Heavy Metal & Jerry Estrada? Who will win the 1997 Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania? Will it be […]
VIP AUDIO 1/8 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Dissecting “Bring it to the Table” and whether WWE did harm or good, plus Heyman, JBL, Rosenberg analysis (60 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2), hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss in-depth the “Bring it to the Table” topical roundtable show that aired on WWE […]
VIP AUDIO 1/8 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Dissecting “Bring it to the Table” and whether WWE did harm or good, plus Heyman, JBL, Rosenberg analysis (60 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2), hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss in-depth the “Bring it to the Table” topical roundtable show that aired on WWE […]
PPV LOOKBACK: What is the legacy of the In Your House 16 “Canadian Stampede” including Mankind vs. Hunter, Undertaker vs. Vader, loaded ten-main main event
Two weeks ago, I tackled the beast that is King of the Ring ’95, and followed with a soothing tonic known as Royal Rumble 2000. Tonight I take on a show in between those two, […]
WWE NETWORK PICK OF THE WEEK: “The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak & Triumph”
Hello and thank you for stopping by to check out the newest addition to PWTorch.com’s growing online Specialists Section! If you’re reading this, then chances are, you’re an avid pro wrestling fan who probably also […]
PPV LOOKBACK – What is the legacy of the WWE King of the Ring 1995 with Diesel & Bigelow vs. Sid & Tatanka, Bret, Michaels, Holly, Undertaker
Cheers, gang. Like most of you, I’m a lifelong fan of wrestling. Like some, I’m obsessed. Like a few, I have spreadsheets dedicated to the history of the WWE. When I first subscribed to the […]
20 YRS AGO: KELLER’S WWF RAW REPORT: Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart, Terry Gordy, Jose Lothario apologizes to Shawn Michaels, Hunter, Rocky, Gunn
The following my WWF Monday Night Raw report from 20 years ago this week, originally published in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter cover-dated Nov. 30, 1996, issue #417. VIP members now have access to the entire issue in […]
20 YRS AGO: WWE live event in London with Austin vs. Sid, JBL vs. Rock, Bret vs. Vader, Undertaker vs. Mankind
The following is a WWF live event report from 20 years ago, originally published in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter cover-dated Dec. 7, 1996, issue #418. VIP members gained access to the entire issue in PDF […]
VIP 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #418 (Dec. 7, 1996): Is ECW too controversial to debut on PPV, Bret Hart’s disappointing return to Raw, more
We are now posting PWTorch Digital Newsletter PDFs for the year 1996 for the first time ever. These issues from 1996 have never been made available in their original format since their original printing press […]
VIP AUDIO 11/26 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #152 (04/05/1992): WrestleMania 8 instant review with Keller, Meltzer, Beverly reacting to Savage beating Flair for title, Hogan vs. Sid
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Apr. 5, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#152) hosted by John Arezzi. He is joined by a panel of pro wrestling journalists including PWTorch editor […]
VIP AUDIO 11/26 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #152 (04/05/1992): WrestleMania 8 instant review with Keller, Meltzer, Beverly reacting to Savage beating Flair for title, Hogan vs. Sid
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Apr. 5, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#152) hosted by John Arezzi. He is joined by a panel of pro wrestling journalists including PWTorch editor […]
20 YRS AGO: WWF announces Shawn Michaels intent to challenge WWF Champion at Royal Rumble in his hometown’s Alamo Dome
Twenty years ago this week, WWE was preparing to bring the Royal Rumble to San Antonio, Tex. at the Alamo Dome. WWE held a press conference to build anticipation by announcing major news. The following […]