VIP Exclusive Alerts

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – Bonus Point w/Tom Stoup: Nikkita Lyons injury details, Vince McMahon’s recruitment edict, 2.0 wrestlers visit NXT UK, Coconut Loop returns, more (51 min.)

May 29, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Tom Stoup tracks the development of WWE trainees as filtered through the May 2022 episodes of NXT Level Up, plus a special focus on NXT 2.0 wrestlers visiting NXT UK including Damon Kemp, Lash […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sami and Kevin Owens reunite for the KO Show, Sami asks to join Bloodline, Drew revealed as mystery partner for New Day, Shanky dances, Rousey & Rodriguez team (34 min.)

May 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens reuniting for the KO Show, Sami asks to join Bloodline as […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Latest developments with Sasha and Naomi, normalization of Rousey (66 min.)

May 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down all the latest developments with Sasha Banks and Naomi and examine the normalization of Ronda Rousey. DIRECT LINK: VIP […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 5-30-14 including Charlotte vs. Natalya with Ric and Bret in their corners, Sami vs. Breeze, Neville vs. Tyson Kidd, more (69 min.)

May 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from May 30, 2014 including Charlotte vs. Natalya with Ric Flair and Bret Hart in their corners, Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze, Adrian Neville vs. Tyson Kidd, […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #709 (June 16, 2002): TNA sends mixed messages headed into first PPV, Powell evaluates TNA’s opening night roster, Torch Talk with Jarrett on TNA finding fans

May 28, 2022

SUMMARY of #709 cover-dated June 16, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story titled “TNA sending mixed messages headed into first PPV”… Also, Jason Powell’s evaluates TNA’s first roster and Jerry Jarrett, in part […]

VIP AUDIO 5/27 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Sage & Hazelwood break down key items on this week’s Rampage, plus Double or Nothing predictions and analysis (104 min.)

May 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Bruce Hazelwood joins Tyler Sage to break down key items on this week’s Rampage. Plus, over 90 minutes of Double or Nothing predictions and analysis. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK […]

VIP AUDIO 5/27 – Radican Worldwide with Radican & Fann: NJPW press conference on Ibushi, Tony Khan Double or Nothing PPV media call, Ric Flair wrestling at Starrcast, Jeff Jarrett hired by WWE, review of WWE 2K22 on PS5, more (71 min.)

May 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for an all new blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with an overview of Tony Khan’s Double or Nothing media call. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/26 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at AEW Double or Nothing 2022 (51 min.)

May 27, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal attention. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/26 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Several questions about AEW quality declining, MJF-WWE, Texas Death Match rules, WWE’s most successful year creatively, Punk’s t-shirt, WM7 controversy (104 min.)

May 27, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: Is it a good […]

VIP AUDIO 5/26 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Double or Nothing preview, a theory on how the Hangman-Punk will ultimately make sense, WWE Tag Title unification, NXT’s Sack of Balls, UFC, more (79 min.)

May 26, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: A review of AEW Rampage and AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk MJF’s chair shot to the head, Sasha and Naomi follow-up, Renee Dupree, new “Thor” trailer, more (141 min.)

May 26, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Back for VIP, Trav and Rich talk MJF taking a stiff, unprotected chair shot to the head. They speculate on what might have been the thought process in doing the angle. Forgoing the issues […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review including final Double or Nothing hype, Wardlow vs. Spears in a cage, Toni vs. Baker, O’Reilly vs. Joe, Hangman-Punk confrontation, more (27 min.)

May 26, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including Wardlow vs. Shawn Spears, Samoa Joe vs. Kyle O’Reilly, Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker, the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (2/13/1993): Announcement of return to WEVD, more (57 min.)

May 25, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This features the February 13, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. This episode includes an announcement of the return […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1775 (May 25, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on AEW’s choice between Punk and Hangman, Fann on Sasha & Bianca, Parks on Double or Nothing’s missing stars, more

May 25, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1775 Cover-dated May 25, 2022 LINK: 1775 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2021 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 5/24 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Sasha & Naomi fallout, industry and fan reaction, looking at wrestler and management perspectives, plus Cody, Riddle, more (95 min.)

May 24, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss at length the developments and ramification of the Sasha Banks & Naomi walkout and the reaction to […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Riddle addresses future of RK-Bro, Lashley vs. MVP, Riddle & Profits vs. Usos & Sami, Becky vs. Asuka, Lawler interviews Veer, Cody vs. Miz (32 min.)

May 24, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw including Riddle addressing the future of RK-Bro, Bobby Lashley vs. MVP, Riddle […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including a rant about perhaps worst go-home show WWE’s ever done, first reaction to Raw going three hours, Wellness Testing pros and cons, Wade’s first wrestling card memories, more (175 min.)

May 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This edition of the Wade Keller Hotline features a week of vintage Wade Keller Hotlines from 10 years ago last week. Details follow: •The May 16, 2012 episode features the Ask the Editor format […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 5-22-14 including final hype for first TakeOver, Big E vs. Bo Dallas for Bo’s NXT career, the highs of the career of Fred Ward, more (56 min.)

May 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from May 22, 2014 including final hype for the first TakeOver, Big E vs. Bo Dallas for Bo’s NXT career, the highs of the career of Fred […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – PWT Impact Pod: Ross & Darrin discuss Eric Young video package, Mia Yim’s return to Impact in-ring action, Briscoes vs. Violent By Design, more (46 min.)

May 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Ross Leslie and Darrin Lilly are back to discuss this week’s Impact Wrestling TV show, which continued the road to Slammiversary. Topics include the epic Eric Young video package, Mia Yim’s return to Impact […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #708 (June 9, 2002): Cover Story declares official end of boom period and start of recession in industry, Torch Talk with Jarrett about TNA, McNeill on TNA

May 21, 2022

SUMMARY of #708 cover-dated June 9, 2002: This issue begins with a cover story titled “It’s Official: Wrestling in Midst of Recession” with a case being made for the official end of the wrestling boom […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Usos vs. RK-Bro in Tag Team Title Unification match, Sasha & Naomi suspension announced, Sami vs. Nakamura, Butch vs. Xavier, more (24 min.)

May 21, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Usos vs. RK-Bro in Tag Team Title Unification match, Sasha Banks & Naomi suspension announced, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Tyler Sage breaks down penultimate Rampage before Double or Nothing including three well-worked matches and one dud of a segment (22 min.)

May 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Tyler Sage breaks down the penultimate Rampage before Double or Nothing, with three well-worked matches and one super dud of a segment. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – Keller’s Focus On WWE: Stephanie stepping away, Triple H’s current role, Naomi’s contract situation, NXT ratings including 7-day totals (18 min.)

May 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In today’s Wade Keller Hotline “Focus on WWE” format, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reports on these topics: Stephanie McMahon stepping away from WWE and what Triple H is doing. Naomi’s contract coming due and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Which wrestlers would Vince hire from AEW, Jey Uso’s singles potential, Punk’s impact, tag ropes, Omega update, AEW’s business model, MJF, Stephanie, more (87 min.)

May 20, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: Are Wade and Todd […]