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Kota Ibushi’s self-declared free agency takes a strange twist as he debuts as Tiger Mask W in New Japan after entering Dusty Classic (w/Radican’s Analysis)

October 10, 2016

Kota Ibushi’s strange 2016 continued at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “King of Pro Wrestling” PPV today. Ibushi, who chose not to sign with NJPW earlier this year and became a free agent, returned to the company […]

WWE Network may undergo changes with tiered pricing options – details on four tiers (w/Keller’s Analysis)

October 8, 2016

WWE has sent a survey to members of their Fan Council email list asking which “plan” would best suit their preferences. It includes: -Watching all video clips, less than five minutes each -Watch live pay-per-view […]

MITCHELL’S TAKE: Pro Wrestling For Losers – All the proof you need was on TV last month

October 4, 2016

If there’s a line I’ve run into the ground on PWTorch audio (okay, there are several), it’s that I can’t imagine the late, great Bruiser Brody allowing himself to be talked to the way WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 9/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could pro wrestling ever attract higher brow sponsors? Why can’t WWE promote PPVs well anymore? (25 min)

September 23, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format covering the following topics: Could pro wrestling be presented more seriously and more like a sport and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could pro wrestling ever attract higher brow sponsors? Why can’t WWE promote PPVs well anymore? (25 min)

September 23, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format covering the following topics: Could pro wrestling be presented more seriously and more like a sport and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – WKH – The News: Cruiserweight Classic Finals review and keys to success of division on Raw, Impact ratings meaning (38 min.)

September 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller starts with a few minutes of putting in perspective the increase in TNA Impact Wrestling viewership this week, then goes in-depth with thoughts […]

VIP AUDIO 9/16 – WKH – The News: Cruiserweight Classic Finals review and keys to success of division on Raw, Impact ratings meaning (38 min.)

September 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller starts with a few minutes of putting in perspective the increase in TNA Impact Wrestling viewership this week, then goes in-depth with thoughts […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – Wed. PWTorch Livecast w/Keller & McNeill: Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic, more with callers & email topics (77 min)

September 14, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast VIP Aftershow, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and veteran PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discuss A.J. Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic final four tonight, and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/14 – Wed. PWTorch Livecast w/Keller & McNeill: Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic, more with callers & email topics (77 min)

September 14, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast VIP Aftershow, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and veteran PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discuss A.J. Styles’s first show as champ, sinking Raw rating, Cruiserweight Classic final four tonight, and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Bayley & New Day, how bad has Titus vs. Young been, Kendrick’s future, CWC thoughts, plus what if Flair jumped to WWF in 1988? (60 min)

September 4, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Kelle (pt. 2 of 2) they discuss Bayley and New Day, how awful the Titus O’Neal vs. Darren Young feud has […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Bayley & New Day, how bad has Titus vs. Young been, Kendrick’s future, CWC thoughts, plus what if Flair jumped to WWF in 1988? (60 min)

September 4, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Kelle (pt. 2 of 2) they discuss Bayley and New Day, how awful the Titus O’Neal vs. Darren Young feud has […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1470 (August 18, 2016) – Omega wins G1 Climax, Keller’s Raw & SD & CWC TV reports, Mitchell on Corgan-TNA, Parks on 50/50 booking

August 17, 2016

PWTorch Newsletter #1470 Cover-dated August 18, 2016 –PWTORCH NEWSLETTER #1470 PDF LINK –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS SUMMARY: This week’s newsletter begins with a cover story by Sean Radican on the conclusion of the G1 Climax Tournament and Kenny Omega’s big victory… […]

7/13 WWE Cruiserweight Results – CALDWELL’S Week 1 Report on Ibushi, Cedric Alexander, more

July 13, 2016

WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Report July 13, 2016 – Week 1/10 Taped at Full Sail University Aired on WWE Network Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor The first episode of the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight tournament […]

Updated WWE Cruiserweight Tournament Bracket following Week 1 debut show

July 13, 2016

WWE aired the first four matches of the Cruiserweight tournament Wednesday night on WWE Network. Included was Kota Ibushi defeating Sean Maluta in a First Round match. First Round matches continue on next week’s second […]

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