• VIP Login
  • VIP Info
    • VIP BENEFITS
    • VIP SIGN UP FORM
    • VIP TESTIMONIALS
    • EX-VIP MEMBER RENEWALS
    • VIP AUDIO RSS FEEDS
  • Paper Copy Sub Info
  • Lost Password?
  • Staff & Contact Info
  • Live Post-shows
  • TWITTER – PWTORCH
  • TWITTER – WADE KELLER
  • FACEBOOK – PWTORCH
  • FACEBOOK – WADE KELLER
  • YOU TUBE – PWTORCH
  • WKPWP – APPLE PODCASTS
  • WK POST-SHOWS – APPLE PODCASTS
  • DAILYCASTS – APPLE PODCASTS
Pro Wrestling Torch
  • Home
    • All Articles
  • News
    • WWE News
    • NXT News
    • AEW News
    • ROH News
    • Impact News
    • Japan News
    • MLW News
    • ETC News
    • Interview Highlights
  • TV & PPVs
    • WWE TV & PPV Reports
      • WWE PPVs
      • WWE Monday Night Raw
      • WWE Smackdown
      • WWE Main Event
      • WWE Network Specials
    • AEW TV & PPV Reports
      • AEW Dynamite
      • AEW Rampage
      • AEW PPVs & Specials
      • AEW Dark
      • Being the Elite
      • AEW Road To
    • NXT TV & Specials
      • NXT ON USA
      • NXT Takeovers
    • Impact TV & PPV Reports
      • Impact PPVs
    • New Japan Events
      • New Japan G1 Coverage
      • NJPW on AXS
    • ROH TV & PPV Reports
      • ROH PPVs
  • Live Event Reports
  • Opinion
    • Torch Polls
    • Hits & Misses
    • Staff Takes
      • Keller’s Take
      • Radican’s Take
      • Heydorn’s Take
    • Guest Editorials
  • Special Features
    • Roster Depth Charts
    • TV & PPV Primers
      • Raw Primer
      • Smackdown Primer
      • NXT Primer
      • AEW Dynamite Primer
      • PPV Primer
    • Torch Flashbacks
  • Podcasts
    • Wade Keller Podcasts
    • Wade Keller Post-Shows
    • PWTorch Dailycasts
  • VIP Exclusives
    • Login to VIP Site
    • VIP Podcasts
    • VIP Newsletters
    • VIP Audio RSS Feeds & Compatible Apps
News Ticker
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] AEW Dynamite Ratings Report: Viewership down, cable ranking in key demo behind only NBA, 7-day viewrship totals AEW News
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] FOCO announces new bobbleheads for Goldberg and Cody Rhodes Pro Wrestling News
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] 2K releases WWE 2K23 footage featuring first look at new WarGames mode Pro Wrestling News
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] Lanny Poffo dead at 68 Pro Wrestling News
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] AEW reportedly looking at streaming service AEW News
  • [ February 2, 2023 ] WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Full Match Card Pro Wrestling News

nitro

VIP 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #451 (August 2, 1997): Raw vs. Nitro ratings battle, UFC 14 feat. Maurice Smith vs. Mark Coleman, more

July 22, 2017

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 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #450 (July 26, 1997): UFC’s fight for industry acceptance, expansion plans for WCW and WWF, Rude turns heel, more

July 15, 2017

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 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #447 (July 5, 1997): Paul Bearer reveals Undertaker’s secret, Raven and Hennig debut on Nitro, Cornette appears at ECW Arena event, more

June 28, 2017

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 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #430 (Mar. 8, 1997): Nitro slams Raw in ratings despite WM buzz, Hogan sex assault lawsuit, Piper fiasco, Jerry Jarrett Torch Talk, more

February 25, 2017

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 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #427 (Feb. 15, 1997): Nitro ratings surge, WWF reevaulates Shotgun Saturday Night value, part four of Joey Styles Torch Talk, more

February 4, 2017

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 1997 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #426 (Feb. 8, 1997): Expanded Raw format closes ratings gap with Nitro, part three of Joey Styles Torch Talk, more

January 28, 2017

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 10/20 – Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews DDP about Goldberg’s return, Goldberg early memories, new DDP DVD, Rumble & WM appearances (57 min)

October 20, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Diamond Dallas Page, including his thoughts on Goldberg’s appearance on Raw on Monday, early Goldberg memories, the making of his new DDP DVD, Jake Roberts, his favorite […]

VIP AUDIO 10/20 – Thursday Livecast (AD-FREE) – Keller interviews DDP about Goldberg’s return, Goldberg early memories, new DDP DVD, Rumble & WM appearances (57 min)

October 20, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Diamond Dallas Page, including his thoughts on Goldberg’s appearance on Raw on Monday, early Goldberg memories, the making of his new DDP DVD, Jake Roberts, his favorite […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – Saturday Morning Wrestling AD-FREE: Pat McNeill interviews The Stro about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, first WCW appearances, current TV/film projects (46 min)

October 15, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill guest hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” PWTorch Livecast with his guest, former WCW wrestler The Stro. They focus on Stro’s run in Smoky Mountain Wrestling as Robbie Eagle, plus his […]

VIP AUDIO 10/15 – Saturday Morning Wrestling AD-FREE: Pat McNeill interviews The Stro about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, first WCW appearances, current TV/film projects (46 min)

October 15, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill guest hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” PWTorch Livecast with his guest, former WCW wrestler The Stro. They focus on Stro’s run in Smoky Mountain Wrestling as Robbie Eagle, plus his […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – Thursday Livecast – Kevin Nash talks with Keller about Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, PG rating, Shinsuke, new WWE belts, Donald Trump, more (65 min)

September 15, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Kevin Nash about C.M. Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, WWE’s PG rating problem, Shinsuke Nakamura’s upside on the main roster, updated thoughts on Kevin Owens, the rise […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – Thursday Livecast – Kevin Nash talks with Keller about Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, PG rating, Shinsuke, new WWE belts, Donald Trump, more (65 min)

September 15, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks live with Kevin Nash about C.M. Punk in UFC, Baron Corbin, Raw rating, WWE’s PG rating problem, Shinsuke Nakamura’s upside on the main roster, updated thoughts on Kevin Owens, the rise of […]

VIP 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #399 (August 6, 1996): The bizarre death of the outlandish promoter Herb Abrams, Mitchell on ECW’s “Extreme Problem,” Zavisa’s review of Baba’s need to change booking, Spicolli Torch Talk

August 12, 2016

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 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #393 (June 22): WCW Great American Bash PPV Keller Match Report & Roundtable Reviews, Murdoch dies, Ultimate Warrior vs. Vader semi-shoot, Pillman press conference, Konnan-Tijuana

July 18, 2016

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 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #391 (June 15): World Peace Festival in L.A., Hall previews Nash, Bulldog gives notice, New Jack-Pillman, Torch Talk w/Spicolli

July 16, 2016

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 […]

The “Nights of Nitro” Issue #2 – Eaton Reviews The Night After The Bash – WCW reacts to Hogan turning heel & forming NWO 20 years ago today

July 8, 2016

Retrospective of the Common Fan “Nights of Nitro” Issue #2 This week is a big one. We’re taking a look at WCW Nitro from Disney’s MGM Studios on July 8, 1996 (Nitro #43 on the […]

VIP 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #390 (June 8): Scott Hall invades Nitro with Keller’s initial reaction, WWE In Your House PPV blackout, Clique-MSG Curtain Call fallout

July 8, 2016

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 3/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Stan Hansen’s impact on industry and relationship with WWE and AWA Title controversy, 20 Yrs Ago Back Issue Review, CWF, Roode/Young, Freebirds (94 min)

March 27, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, joined by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, discuss a wide range of topics including the main event with Trevor Lee at the CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling show last night, quick thoughts on […]

VIP AUDIO 3/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Stan Hansen’s impact on industry and relationship with WWE and AWA Title controversy, 20 Yrs Ago Back Issue Review, CWF, Roode/Young, Freebirds (94 min)

March 27, 2016

SUMMARY: PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, joined by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, discuss a wide range of topics including the main event with Trevor Lee at the CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling show last night, quick thoughts on […]

Magic, Memories & Mania – Five To Watch on WWE Network

January 6, 2016

PWTorch specialist Shawn Valentino kicks off a new review series looking at “Five WWE Shows to watch on WWE Network” that have interesting significance or importance. MAGIC, MEMORIES, AND MANIA: Five Shows to Watch on […]

25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 7 (1996): Wrestlers Jumping Between Raw and Nitro

October 7, 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, […]

VOTE IN OUR POLLS

Who would you most like to see Roman Reigns face at WrestleMania this year?
 
pollcode.com free polls
Grade Paul "Triple H" Levesque since taking over for Vince McMahon
 
pollcode.com free polls

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

LATEST TV & PPV REPORTS

  • 2/1 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Darby Allin vs. Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley vs. Adam Page, More.

    February 1, 2023
  • 2/1 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Hangman vs. Moxley, Darby vs. Samoa Joe for TNT Title, Danielson vs. Thatcher, Jade vs. Velvet for TBS Title

    February 1, 2023
  • Full NXT preview

    1/31 NXT REPORT: Wells’s live report on Creed Brothers vs. Indus Sher, Enofe & Blade vs. The Dyad vs. Chase U, final Vengeance Day hype, more

    January 31, 2023
  • Full analysis and results of this week's episode of WWE Raw

    1/30 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable

    January 30, 2023
  • WWE Royal Rumble 2023 analysis

    1/28 WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2023 KICKOFF SHOW REPORT: Final hype for Royal Rumble, more

    January 30, 2023
  • WWE Royal Rumble 2023 analysis

    LECLAIR’S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2023 REPORT: Alt perspective, detailed coverage of men’s and women’s Rumble matches, Reigns vs. Owens, more

    January 28, 2023
  • WWE Royal Rumble 2023 analysis

    1/28 WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PLE RESULTS: Keller’s detailed report and analysis including Reigns vs. Owens, Pitch Black match, Belair vs. Bliss

    January 28, 2023
  • Full AEW Rampage results and analysis

    1/27 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Adam Page vs. Wheeler Yuta, Hayter vs. Sakura, more

    January 28, 2023
  • 1/27 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Sikoa vs. Owens, Kross vs. Mysterio, Smackdown Tag Team Tournament Semi-Finals

    January 27, 2023
  • 1/27 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report on final Royal Rumble hype, Rey vs. Kross, Owens vs. Solo, Tag Team Tournament Semi-Finals

    January 27, 2023
  • Full results and analysis of this week's Impact Wrestling

    1/26 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Golden Six Shooter match, Miguel vs. Jackson, more

    January 27, 2023
  • WWE Main Event results and analysis

    1/25 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Bronson Reed vs. Akira Tozawa, Cross vs. Brooke, more

    January 27, 2023
  • 1/25 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal, Darby Allin vs. Buddy Matthews, More.

    January 25, 2023
  • 1/25 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal, Jericho & Guevera vs. Starks & Andretti, Ethan & Hardy vs. Hook & Perry, Danielson vs. Cage

    January 25, 2023

EVEN MORE TV REPORTS AVAILABLE…

  • CLICK HERE FOR FULL TV REPORTS LISTING

BECOME A PWTORCH VIP MEMBER TODAY

Now with three payment method options… Pay Pal… Directly with your Credit or Debit Card… Or with Patreon. 60 second express sign up form.


EXCLUSIVE VIP BENEFITS INCLUDE…

•Wade Keller Podcasts & PWTorch Dailycasts with Ads and Plugs removed


•Around 75 monthly VIP-exclusive podcasts (Phone Podcast App Compatible!)


•Library of around 10,000 podcasts (circa 2004-today) & 100s of retro radio shows (circa 1990s)


•Over 1,600 Newsletter Back Issues: Late 1980s thru today (PDF & Text Versions)


•New Weekly PWTorch Newsletter w/exclusive articles (PDF & Text Versions)


•An ad-free version of PWTorch website with added VIP-Member-Only articles each week

–JUMP RIGHT TO EXPRESS SIGN-UP FORM

–OR READ A DETAILED LIST OF VIP BENEFITS

BECOME A PWTORCH PATREON SUPPORTER

Become a PWTorch Patreon Supporter and get all of our free podcasts (WKPWPs & Dailycasts) with ads and plugs removed for just $4.99 a month. CLICK HERE

CHECK OUT THE PRO WRESTLING BOOM PODCAST WITH JASON POWELL

PWTORCH PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

RSS PROWRESTLING.NET NEWS

  • 2/2 WWE Conference Call report: WWE executives Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, and Frank Riddick discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2002 financial report
  • WWE releases fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial report
  • AEW Dynamite rating for the show featuring Darby Allin vs. Samoa Joe in a No Holds Barred match for the TNT Title
  • Kenny Jay dead at age 85
  • Lanny Poffo dead at age 68
  • WWE NXT media call: Live notes on Shawn Michaels speaking with the pro wrestling media ahead of Saturday’s NXT Vengeance Day
  • WWE Main Event TV taping results (spoilers)
  • MLW Fusion preview: The lineup for tonight’s Pro Wrestling TV show

CLICK HERE TO VISIT PROWRESTLING.NET

TAKE YOUR FANDOM TO THE NEXT LEVEL

EXCLUSIVE VIP BENEFITS INCLUDE…

•Wade Keller Podcasts & PWTorch Dailycasts with Ads and Plugs removed


•Around 75 monthly VIP-exclusive podcasts (Phone Podcast App Compatible!)


•Library of around 10,000 podcasts (circa 2004-today) & 100s of retro radio shows (circa 1990s)


•Over 1,600 Newsletter Back Issues: Late 1980s thru today (PDF & Text Versions)


•New Weekly PWTorch Newsletter w/exclusive articles (PDF & Text Versions)


•An ad-free version of PWTorch website with added VIP-Member-Only articles each week


Now with three payment method options… Pay Pal… Directly with your Credit or Debit Card… Or with Patreon…

–JUMP RIGHT TO EXPRESS SIGN-UP FORM

–OR READ A DETAILED LIST OF VIP BENEFITS

LATEST FREE PODCASTS

FREE PODCAST 2/2 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship: Parks & Fann discuss Royal Rumble, Bloodline fallout, Raw follow-up, WWE quarterly conference call takeaways, AEW Dynamite, more (140 min.)

February 2, 2023

FREE PODCAST 2/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast: Maitland & McClelland review first live NWA Powerrr (71 min.)

February 2, 2023

FREE PODCAST 2/1 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Machado: On-site notes, reaction to TNT Title change, Hangman-Mox match and fallout, mailbag (144 min.)

February 2, 2023

FREE PODCAST 2/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT: Lindberg & Hazelwood discuss Nikkita Lyons injury angle, Dyad vs. Chase U vs. Enofe & Blade, Stevie Turner’s in-ring debut, more (123 min.)

February 1, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/31 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Aftershow: McMahon & Soucek discuss the Royal Rumble, what would Cody be doing if still in AEW, Dynamite, more (111 min.)

February 1, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/31 – WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Soucek: Royal Rumble fallout, Cena vs. Balor, Rousey, Braun-Kane, on-site correspondent, mailbag (146 min.)

January 31, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/31 – WKPWP Interview Classics: (5 Yrs Ago) Inside story on how Royal Rumble is booked from ex-Creative Team Member, more insights (157 min.)

January 31, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/30 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Heydorn & Stoup: Royal Rumble fallout, Cody Rhodes return singles match, Elimination Chamber qualifiers, more (150 min.)

January 31, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos & Monsey review WWE Royal Rumble, discuss “problem” WWE had going into Mania season, Bellator debut on CBS, more (83 min.)

January 30, 2023

FREE PODCAST 1/29 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (1-23-2018) Keller & Barnett talk final Rumble hype, Styles vs. Sami and Owens, Charlotte, Bryan-Shane, more (119 min.)

January 29, 2023

CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ALL FREE PODCASTS

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

VOTE IN OUR POLLS

Who would you most like to see Roman Reigns face at WrestleMania this year?
 
pollcode.com free polls
Grade Paul "Triple H" Levesque since taking over for Vince McMahon
 
pollcode.com free polls

NEW WADE KELLER PRO WRESTLING PODCAST

Subscribe in Apple Podcasts or any podcast app. Just search "wade keller" or play show below...

WADE KELLER PODCAST – 2022