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VIP AUDIO 9/22 – Thursday Livecast – Keller catches up with Mick Karch on wide range of topics from Heenan and Bockwinkel to Reigns and Ranallo (86 min)

September 22, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Mick Karch, one of the tenured pro wrestling announcers currently active. They discuss a wide-ranging list of fascinating topics from the contributions and legacy of the late Nick Bockwinkel […]

VIP AUDIO 9/22 – Thursday Livecast – Keller catches up with Mick Karch on wide range of topics from Heenan and Bockwinkel to Reigns and Ranallo (86 min)

September 22, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Mick Karch, one of the tenured pro wrestling announcers currently active. They discuss a wide-ranging list of fascinating topics from the contributions and legacy of the late Nick Bockwinkel […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bruno Sammartino, pt. 4 of 4 (4-13-06): Why didn’t he drive with other wrestlers, various Hall of Fames, steroids, life after wrestling, Superstar Graham (17 min)

July 29, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In the fourth and final installment of Torch columnist James Caldwell’s On Point interview with legendary WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino, Bruno discusses drug use in WWE, why he would never ride in a […]

VIP AUDIO 7/29 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bruno Sammartino, pt. 4 of 4 (4-13-06): Why didn’t he drive with other wrestlers, various Hall of Fames, steroids, life after wrestling, Superstar Graham (17 min)

July 29, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In the fourth and final installment of Torch columnist James Caldwell’s On Point interview with legendary WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino, Bruno discusses drug use in WWE, why he would never ride in a […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bruno Sammartino, pt. 3 of 4 (4-13-06): Being chosen as WWWF Champ, Shea Stadium matches with Pedro and Zbyszko, Inoki-Ali, Stan Hansen, pension (21 min)

May 28, 2016

SUMMARY: In this third 21 minute installment of a 90-plus minute On Point interview with the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino, Torch columnist James Caldwell talks with Bruno about being chosen for […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bruno Sammartino, pt. 3 of 4 (4-13-06): Being chosen as WWWF Champ, Shea Stadium matches with Pedro and Zbyszko, Inoki-Ali, Stan Hansen, pension (21 min)

May 28, 2016

SUMMARY: In this third 21 minute installment of a 90-plus minute On Point interview with the top WWF star of the pre-WrestleMania era, Bruno Sammartino, Torch columnist James Caldwell talks with Bruno about being chosen for […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – 10 YRS AGO Don Muraco Interview w/James Caldwell (3-03-06): Reaction to Ortondoff’s HOF comments, value of IC Title, early WrestleManias, road schedule then vs. now, favorite matches (28 min)

March 10, 2016

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VIP AUDIO 3/10 – 10 YRS AGO Don Muraco Interview w/James Caldwell (3-03-06): Reaction to Orndoff HOF comments, value of IC Title, early Manias, road schedule then vs. now, favorite matches (28 min)

March 10, 2016

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VIP AUDIO 3/3 – 10 YRS AGO PPV Interview with announcer Chris Cruise (2-16-06): Reflecting on WCW announcing with Terry Funk, WWF rumors, Dusty, Eddie, mortgages (39 min)

March 3, 2016

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VIP AUDIO 3/3 – 10 YRS AGO PPV Interview with announcer Chris Cruise (2-16-06): Reflecting on WCW announcing with Terry Funk, WWF rumors, Dusty, Eddie, mortgages (39 min)

March 3, 2016

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VIP AUDIO 2/25 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Austin Aries (2-2-06): On Point with James Caldwell discussing TNA vs. ROH, Sting, X Division, Styles, Joe (32 min)

February 25, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell is joined by TNA and ROH wrestler Austin Aries to discuss the most recent Impact taping, recent exposure for X Division’s “second tier” wrestlers, who could be the next guy […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – 10 YRS AGO Austin Aries Interview (2-2-06): On Point w/James Caldwell discussing TNA vs. ROH, Sting, X Division, Styles, Joe (32 min)

February 25, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell is joined by TNA and ROH wrestler Austin Aries to discuss the most recent Impact taping, recent exposure for X Division’s “second tier” wrestlers, who could be the next guy […]

VIP AUDIO 2/21 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bobby Roode by Caldwell (1-20-06): Heavyweight vs. X Division, Scott D’Amore booking, Sting backstage, TV taping settings (27 min)

February 21, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell presents his “On Point” audio interview with TNA’s Bobby Roode, who talks about the heavyweight style of wrestling in TNA and how he fits in with so many X Division style […]

VIP AUDIO 2/21 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Bobby Roode by Caldwell (1-20-06): Heavyweight vs. X Division, Scott D’Amore booking, Sting backstage, TV taping settings (27 min)

February 21, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell presents his “On Point” audio interview with TNA’s Bobby Roode, who talks about the heavyweight style of wrestling in TNA and how he fits in with so many X Division style […]

VIP AUDIO 2/19 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Dory Funk Jr. by Caldwell (1-20-06): Former NWA World Champ on injury prevention in modern wrestling, Edge-Lita sex show, more (33 min)

February 19, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell debuts his “On Point” audio interview series for PWTorch VIP members today. His first guest is Dory Funk, Jr. with the “On Point” focus being training of wrestlers for today’s […]

VIP AUDIO 2/19 – 10 YRS AGO Interview with Dory Funk Jr. by Caldwell (1-20-06): Former NWA Champ on injury prevention in modern wrestling, Edge-Lita sex show, more (33 min)

February 19, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist James Caldwell debuts his “On Point” audio interview series for PWTorch VIP members today. His first guest is Dory Funk, Jr. with the “On Point” focus being training of wrestlers for today’s […]

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Results, detail, on analysis of G1 Climax 32

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August 16, 2022

8/16 NXT “HEATWAVE” REPORT: Hazelwood’s live report on themed episode with three title matches and two grudge matches including Breakker vs. McDonagh and Rose vs. Stark

August 16, 2022

8/14 WOMEN’S WRESTLING ARMY REPORT: Janai Kai vs. Gia Scott, Mazzerati vs. Tootie Lynn, Laynie Luck vs. Cosmic

August 16, 2022
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8/15 WWE RAW RESULTS: Doucette’s “alt perspective” report on Lashley vs. Styles, tag team tournament, more

August 15, 2022
Full analysis and results of this week's episode of WWE Raw

8/15 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Lashley vs. Styles, Riddle updates his future, Women’s Tag Tournament continues

August 15, 2022
Results, detail, on analysis of G1 Climax 32

7/14 NJPW G1 CLIMAX 32: NIGHT 17 REPORT: Radican’s results & analysis of Lawlor vs. Cobb, Kenta vs. Tanahashi (w/Radican’s spoiler-free viewing guide)

August 15, 2022
Results and analysis from this week's WWE Main Event

8/10 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Mustafa Ali vs. T-Bar, Alexander vs. Benjamin, more

August 14, 2022
Full AEW Rampage results and analysis

8/12 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Orange Cassidy vs. Ari Daivari, mixed tag team match, more

August 14, 2022
Analysis, detail, and results of this week's episode of AEW Dark

8/9 AEW DARK TV REPORT: Cassidy vs. Henry, Anna Jay vs. Megan Meyers, more

August 14, 2022

8/12 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report on Gunther vs. Nakamura for IC Title, Rodriguez & Aliyah vs. Xia Li & Shotzi in tournament match, Liv-Baszler contract signing

August 12, 2022

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