DIGITAL DABBLINGS #17 – Women’s Division Brings the Heat
First up, I’d like to say a few things about the passing of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Many younger viewers of WWE might not truly understand the legend that was the Weasel, but for those […]
September 2017
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers share Bobby Heenan memories including chemistry with Monsoon and memorable one-liners
If you have fond memories of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan you’d like to share, send them to kellerwade@pwtorch.com for possible publication this week. I got into wrestling in the late-’80s and my parents were kind enough […]
MONDAY NIGHT REIGNS-O-METER #36: Tracking Roman Raeigns’s ability to beat the odds and come out on top
Roman Reigns is one of the most divisive and talked about WWE performers in history. The company makes desperate play after desperate play to make him their number one star – thus far to no […]
ROH HITS & MISSES 9/16: Cody’s Ring of Honor, Whitmer & Riccaboni on commentary, Briscoes vs. Kingdom, more
HITS Ian Riccaboni and BJ Whitmer on Commentary: I say it every week and I will say it again this week. I think the versatility of Ian Riccaboni on commentary has become a big asset […]
10 YRS AGO – KELLER’S SMACKDOWN REPORT (9-21-2007): The season premiere features Teddy Long’s wedding with Krystal that ends in tragedy
The following is Wade Keller’s detailed report on the Sept. 21, 2007 edition of WWE Smackdown, originally published in PWTorch Newsletter #992 (cover-dated Sept. 29, 2007). VIP members have access to the Torch’s reports on […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 9/19: Shane seeks retribution as Styles and Corbin clash for the U.S., Natalya’s “Celebration of Women”
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 OAKLAND, CALIF. AT THE ORACLE By Joey Galizia (@RamJam89), PWTORCH SPECIALIST ANNOUNCED BY WWE… A.J. Styles defends the U.S. Championship against Baron Corbin Natalya holds a ceremonious “Celebration of […]
RADICAN UNBOXES – August 2017 Wrestle Crate – Headlocked Mini Comic, Roddy Piper, Matt Riddle, Seth Rolins (w/video & coupon code)
The latest unboxing video for features an unboxing of the August 2017 Wrestle Crate. Wrestle Crate is under new ownership, so things have changed since the last time I unboxed a Wrestle Crate. There are […]
FREE PODCAST 9/19 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Jason D. from Australia: Bobby Heenan memories, Reigns’s solo promo, Brock-Braun, two on-site correspondents & mailbag (107 min)
TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason D. from Australia for his second WKPWP appearance analyzing Raw. They discuss Bobby Heenan memories and WWE’s tribute to him, Roman Reigns’s solo promo, […]
VIP AUDIO 9/19 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Jason D. from Australia: Bobby Heenan memories, Reigns’s solo promo, Brock-Braun, two on-site correspondents & mailbag (107 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason D. from Australia for his second WKPWP appearance analyzing Raw. They discuss Bobby Heenan memories and WWE’s tribute to him, Roman Reigns’s solo promo, the Brock-Braun […]
VIP AUDIO 9/18 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish review including Heenan tributes, Reigns rare solo promo mid-ring, Heyman/Brock-Strowman, Miz-Jordan (33 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Monday Night Raw start to finish including the Bobby Heenan tributes, a rare Roman Reigns solo promo, Miz-Jason Jordan angle, and much more […]
VIP AUDIO 9/18 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Bobby Heenan’s life and career from his start to his rise in the AWA to his runs in the WWF and WCW (66 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce talks all about Bobby Heenan’s career from his start to his rise to main events in the AWA to […]
FREE PODCAST 9/18 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans w/Grocke & Co.: Grocke, Vallejos, and Ennis pay tribute to Bobby Heenan, review UFC Fight Night 116 main card, discuss ramifications of Jon Jones’s positive drug test being confirmed, more (80 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Michael Grocke, Robert Vallejos, and Shawn Ennis pay tribute to pro wrestling legend Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. The guys review the UFC […]
VIP AUDIO 9/18 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans w/Grocke & Co. (AD-FREE): Grocke, Vallejos, and Ennis pay tribute to Bobby Heenan, review UFC Fight Night 116 main card, discuss ramifications of Jon Jones’s positive drug test being confirmed, more (75 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Michael Grocke, Robert Vallejos, and Shawn Ennis pay tribute to pro wrestling legend Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. The guys review the UFC […]
KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT 9/18: Final No Mercy hype including interviews with Lesnar and Strowman
KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 SAN JOSE, CALIF. AT THE POND AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Booker T [HOUR ONE] -The screen showed a photo of Bobby “The […]
PARKS’S TAKE: With WWE finally utilizing Starrcade name, what other WCW PPV monikers could be next?
After much speculation and prodding from fans over the years, WWE has finally decided to use the “Starrcade” name, one of the trademarks WWE acquired in the purchase of WCW in 2001. It was announced […]
RAW PRIMER 9/18: Braun looks to send The Beast a final message before their showdown at No Mercy
RAW PREVIEW SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 SAN JOSE, CALIF. By Joey Galizia (@RamJam89), PWTorch contributor ANNOUNCED BY WWE… Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss (Non-title match) Not confirmed, but according to WWE.COM , another Reigns/Cena promo session. […]
Impact Wrestling announces annual marquee Bound for Glory PPV to take place in Ottawa, Ontario at Aberdeen Pavilion, oldest standing Stanley Cup site
GFW Impact Wrestling announced their annual “Bound for Glory” PPV on Nov. 5 will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the Aberdeen Pavilion. The Pavilion was built in 1898. Ottawa’s official website states: “The […]
20 YRS AGO – KELLER’S RAW REPORT (9-21-1997): Michaels to Taker: “Unless you are a real hot mama, which you ain’t, I do not lay down for anybody.”
The following is Wade Keller’s detailed report on the Sept. 21, 1997 edition of Monday Night Raw, originally published in PWTorch Newsletter #459 (cover-dated Sept. 27, 1997. VIP members have access to the Torch’s reports […]
VIP AUDIO 9/17 – WKH – Bobby Heenan: Remembering the greatest and explaining why he is widely regarded as the greatest at what he did (24 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller talks about Bobby “The Brain” Heenan – why he was the greatest and explaining why he is widely regarded as the greatest pro wrestling […]
FREE PODCAST 9/17 – Sunday Livecast – Wrestling Night In America w/Pat & Greg: Guest Ian Riccaboni joins in the discussion of Bobby Heenan, ROH PPV in Vegas, McMahon-Owens, NXT Women’s Title, more (93 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks bring you “Wrestling Night In America” on the Sunday Livecast with live calls and emails, with ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni as their special guest. They talk about […]
VIP AUDIO 9/17 – Sunday Livecast – Wrestling Night In America w/Pat & Greg (AD-FREE): Guest Ian Riccaboni joins in the discussion of Bobby Heenan, ROH PPV in Vegas, McMahon-Owens, NXT Women’s Title, more (87 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks bring you “Wrestling Night In America” on the Sunday Livecast with live calls and emails, with ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni as their special guest. They talk about […]
Bobby Heenan, greatest pro wrestling manager of all-time, dead at age 72 after long battle with throat cancer
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, whom fans and rivals taunted with chants of “Weasel! Weasel!”, died on Sunday at age 72. Heenan had long battled throat cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2002. Despite valiant […]
VIP AUDIO 9/17 – Bruce Mitchell Special Audio Talk with Pat Laprade, co-author of “Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women’s Wrestling” – the real history from Moolah to Chyna to Rousey (72 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Bruce Mitchell Special VIP Audio Discussion, Bruce talks at length with co-author of “Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women’s Wrestling” Pat Laprade. They discuss the history of […]
VIP AUDIO 9/17 – Wayback Playback #158 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger at NWA Starrcade 1988! (71 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: After a year of feuding, will Lex Luger finally defeat Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title? And, in honor of the Mae Young Classic, what happens when Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone […]