VIP Exclusive Alerts

VIP AUDIO 10/1 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at NXT Takeover 31 (49 min)

October 1, 2020

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 […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Reigns and other various wrestling topics, “Threadbare” by Andrew Seiple, non-alcoholic beer commercials, more (116 min)

October 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back on VIP talking about the last week in wrestling. Roman Reigns, the king of sploosh. Various wrestling topics. Travis introduces Rich to “Threadbare” by Andrew Seiple, and they […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – East Coast Cast #521 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Reigns putting a beatdown on Jey Uso, Orton using tactical gear to strike back at enemies, Ricochet’s contact status with WWE, more (120 min)

October 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav discuss your tribal chief, Roman Reigns, putting a beatdown on Jey Uso at Night of Champions. They marvel in the flawless execution of the angle leading up to […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Mox vs. Mystery Opponent, Hangman crushed by Omega decision, Cody’s return, MJF-Jericho, Darby vs. Starks, more (25 min)

October 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Jon Moxley vs. Mystery Opponent of Eddie Kingston’s choice, Hangman Page crushed by […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – WKH – The News: Rock’s endorsement, AEW vs. NXT preview, Raw rating, Daniels laments 2020, Lawler 50th Anniversary Celebration event (16 min)

September 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the following items: The Rock’s endorsement of Joe Biden, AEW vs. NXT preview, WWE Raw […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1688 (September 29, 2020): Keller’s WWE Clash PPV Report, NJPW G1 Nights 3-5, Parks column on last week’s Raw disaster, more

September 29, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1688 Cover-dated September 29, 2020 LINK: 1688 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2019 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Flair, Christian, Big Show, Michaels, plus Drew vs. Roode, Mandy & Dana, Mysterio Family Drama, more (29 min)

September 29, 2020

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 Ric Flair, Christian, Big Show, Shawn Michaels, plus Drew vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – WKH – WWE Clash of Champions PPV Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Reigns-Jey, Drew-Orton, Hardy-Styles-Sami, Asuka-Vega, more (29 min)

September 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full rundown and analysis of WWE Clash of Champions including Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre vs. Randy […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – WWE Clash of Champions PPV Audio Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of Reigns vs. Jey Uso, Drew vs. Orton, Hardy vs. Styles vs. Sami in ladder match (73 min)

September 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell with full analysis of the entire show beginning with Roman Reigns […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier and Bethany: Review of G1 Climax 30 nights 3-5, preview of nights 6-8 (84 min)

September 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Bethany Rupil and Javier Machado continue their G1 coverage, going over the September 23rd, 24th, and 27th G1 Climax 30 events including Jay White […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A comprehensive look at 2020 Dragon Gate following their great Dangerous Gate PPV, with DG expert Mike Spears (103 min)

September 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Open the Voice Gate’s Mike Spears to talk everything you need to know about recent Dragon Gate. It’s arguably […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Special Edition – A conversation with independent wrestling star Ben Carter (41 min)

September 27, 2020

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 […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – WKH – 10 & 15 Yrs Ago Hotlines + SD Viewership Analysis: Ten Rules Bookers Shouldn’t Break, Jericho written off Raw, Punk’s WWE start, Raw review, more (138 min)

September 27, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to one WKH from 15 years ago this week and six WKH’s from 10 years ago this week… 9/22/2005 – Wade Keller […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Jacqui Pratt: COVID-19 outbreaks, WWE Clash of Champions preview, strong Reigns-Uso character work, more (85 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and Jacqui Pratt cover COVID-19 outbreaks, a WWE Clash of Champions preview, strong Reigns-Uso character work, Variety’s WWE business article, Chris Jericho […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 9-26-12 with Bo Dallas vs. Michael McGillicutty, Steamboat vs. Ohno, Ryback handicap match near height of his popularity, more (51 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 9-26-12 with Bo Dallas vs. Michael McGillicutty, Steamboat vs. Ohno, Ryback handicap match near the height of […]

VIP 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #622 (September 30, 2000): Cover Story on how Nitro barely dented Raw’s ratings despite fear in WWF that network switch would cost them big-time viewership, Keller’s editorial stating “It’s time for Christian, Edge, and Hardys to slow down,” WWF Unforgiven coverage, more

September 26, 2020

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 9/25 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Reigns explains his “look” to Jey Uso, Bliss goes into another trance, Styles vs. Hardy vs. Sami, Riddle vs. Corbin, final Clash hype (23 min)

September 26, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Roman Reigns explaining his “look” to Jey Uso, Alexa Bliss going into […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – NJPW G1 Climax 30 Nights 1-3 Roundtable (w/Radican, Wells, and Heydorn): Overall thoughts on the tournament, in-depth look at the big matches from each show, thoughts on the tournament going forward, more (94 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch specialist Kelly Wells and PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn for an NJPW roundtable looking at nights 1-3 of the G1 Climax 30 tournament. The show begins […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: A full retrospective on the life and career of Road Warrior Animal (93 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Columnist Zack Heydorn, they take a look at the life and career of Road Warrior Animal with specific discussion points including […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – WKH – The News: COVID-19 outbreaks, NXT vs. AEW ratings, Kimmel and Colbert use WWE in jokes tonight, Naomi surgery, Takeover developments, more (25 min)

September 25, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the COVID-19 outbreaks in NXT and AEW this month, why it’s happening, how the odds […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Austin’s WM17 heel turn, early UFC memories, Orange Cassidy, what if pro wrestling criticism went away, favorite old movies, more (61 min)

September 25, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Andre biography book review, New Japan G1 first four shows, Raw, Smackdown, NXT, AEW, UFC, Clash of Champions PPV Preview, Animal’s death (163 min)

September 24, 2020

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they open with […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (3/14/1993): Journalists Roundtable with Keller, Schire, Arezzi, Gill discussing current events in wrestling including Dino Bravo’s death, Yokozuna, Sting’s WCW Title win (104 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the March 14, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost George Schire along with New York radio show host John Arezzi and PWTorch Newsletter columnist Carlie […]

VIP AUDIO 9/24 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: Week two of Pure Wrestling Tournament, preview of next week’s matches, AEW being aggressive signing talent ROH should have been looking at, more (65 min)

September 24, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan and Tyler break down week two of the Pure Wrestling Tournament. They preview next week’s two matches as well. They also introduce a new segment, and talk AEW being aggressive with signing […]