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VIP AUDIO 6/3 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk more about the nation’s current struggles, AEW Dynamite and NXT, upcoming NXT Takeover, more (107 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav bring more conversation to VIP about the events the nation has struggled through the past week. Why some people have decided to be quiet, listen, and amplify the voices that […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – East Coast Cast #504 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss the strife plaguing the country in the past week including Cam’s protest experiences and which wrestlers showed their true colors, plus talk of Rey Mysterio, Dominick Mysterio, and Nia Jax (115 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav speak on some of the obvious strife plaguing the country in the past week. Cam relays his protest experiences from this past weekend. Who kept it peaceful – […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – WKH – AEW Dynamite TV Review: Cody vs. Jungle Boy for TNT Title, Omega & Page vs. Havoc & Sabian for tag titles, Jericho vs. Colt, Britt Baker rehabs, more (24 min)

June 4, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including the FTR sitdown interview with Tony Schiavone, Cody vs. Jungle Boy for the TNT […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – WKH – The News: Wednesday preview of NXT and AEW, Raw and Smackdown ratings, Khan bans Linda Hogan, WWE issues statement on racial injustice, more (15 min)

June 3, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at a few topics including a preview of NXT on USA and AEW Dynamite, the latest Raw and Smackdown ratings, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, the current relationship between ROH and NWA, more (66 min)

June 2, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk with 1/2 of The Bouncers, “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas. Brian talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth-Rey, Lashley-MVP-Lana, Garza-Caruso, KO-Apollo, Charlotte-Asuka, Nia-Kairi, Orton promo (26 min)

June 2, 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 the Rey Mysterio retirement storyline with Seth Rollins, Angel Garza’s […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: More of New Japan’s “Best of the Super Junior” classics. WH Park joins the show as we discuss Shelley, O’Reilly, AKIRA, Ibushi, and more! (107 min)

June 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great WH Park for our latest edition of Super Junior classics. This week, we have two technical classics […]

VIP AUDIO 5/31 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Full rundown including Riddle vs. Thatcher in a Pit Fight match, Drake vs. Kushida vs. Atlas for chance at Cruiserweight Tournament finals, Lee & Yim spoof Dinner with Garganos (29 min)

June 1, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed walk through the latest episode of NXT on USA, including Matt Riddle vs. Timothy Thatcher in a Pit […]

VIP AUDIO 5/30 – WKH – News & 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Flair boasts TNA will catch Raw in ratings, Mr. McMahon returns to Raw, Ross re-signs with WWE, Waltman update, full Raw review with Bret Hart, Cornette on Batista, Linda senate run (119 min)

May 31, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to a full week of seven WKH’s from 10 years ago his week. The summaries of each follow… 5/26 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP AUDIO 5/30 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: It’s all about tone – Artistic analysis on the cage fight between Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher from this week’s NXT (49 min)

May 30, 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 2000 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #603 (May 20, 2000): Cover Story on Ric Flair’s collapse in ring during Nitro, Part three of Lance Storm “Torch Talk” with his explanation for why he decided to quit ECW, Coverage of ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV, more

May 30, 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 5/29 – WKH – Smackdown Review: IC Title shake-up after hit and run angle with Elias and Jeff Hardy, Mandy Rose and Otis make out in a pool, Angle previews arrival of Matt Riddle, Sasha vs. Bliss, more (24 min)

May 30, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown start to finish including Kurt Angle previewing the arrival of Matt Riddle, the Elias hit & […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag on Omega-Nakamura comparison, Riddle-Fiend comparison, MTV’s The Challenge, Hawk, G1, Bret underrated, Jon Jones, Undertaker’s motivations, more (82 min)

May 29, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Heydorn: An epic career examination of the Andersons with added detail on Four Horsemen and Jim Barnett, and who is top defining act of post-John Cena, pre-Covid-19 era in wrestling from 2015-2020 (89 min)

May 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch Contributor Zack Heydorn, they dive into the mailbag including these topics: An epic career examination of the Andersons with added detail […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: The Quarantine Files #2 – Shawn Michaels 1996 (61 min)

May 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is not your standard On the Canvas, but a special edition. The Quarantine Files. In this series of shows, amidst quarantine, Zack Heydorn examines a year’s worth of PPV matches from a […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are pro wrestlers hypocrites for speaking out against bullying when there’s so many insults on promos? Was it wrong call to change AEW Women’s Title? Kurt Angle in AEW? WWE Women’s Tag Titles poorly featured? More (18 min)

May 29, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the AEW-NXT ratings and then answers mailbag questions on these topics: Are pro wrestlers hypocrites for speaking […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 3): In-depth review of new book on Ken Shamrock that lands in Todd’s top tier of pro wrestling/MMA books including UFC and WWE behind the scenes details (59 min)

May 29, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 3): Critique of AEW’s use of Mike Tyson, Charlotte, Riddle vs. Thatcher Pit Fight, Cruiserweight Tournament, Apollo’s win, full Raw, SD, NXT, AEW reviews (82 min)

May 29, 2020

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

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – Radican’s Guide to the Highspots Wrestling Network (w/Fann): PWG BOLA 2018: Final Stage review, a look at the roster and where they are now, overall thoughts on the tournament, more (43 min)

May 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the third episode of the new Radican’s Guide to the Highspots Wrestling Network podcast. Each episode will look at a show or group of shows that people should watch while they’re […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (11/7/1992): Wade Keller talks insider wrestling news with callers including the Road Warriors breaking up, the Steiners’ contract dispute with WCW, the Michaels-Jannetty feud (59 min)

May 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the November 7, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller talking insider wrestling news with callers including the Road Warriors breaking up, the Steiners’ contract dispute with WCW, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/28 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Casual Conversations #1 – Securing the casual fan point of view regarding AEW’s Double or Nothing event with Zack’s better half Kerri Gravlin as a special guest (55 min)

May 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, it’s not your standard On the Canvas, but a special edition. Casual Conversations. In this series of shows, Zack Heydorn discusses the artistry of current event-based wrestling with the casual viewer. […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1670 (May 28, 2020): Keller’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV report, PPV Roundtable reviews, Parks on AEW adjusting to roster limitations in pandemic

May 28, 2020

PWTorch Newsletter #1670 Cover-dated May 28, 2020 LINK: 1670 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 5/27 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Vegas memories from a year ago, tonight’s Dynamite and NXT, the signing of Brian Cage, more (124 min)

May 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Rich and Trav discuss Vegas memories from a year ago. Craig thinks magicians are doing sorcery! Rich gives a detailed recap of both AEW Dynamite and NXT from tonight. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/27 – East Coast Cast #503 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss the death of Hana Kimora, AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV, Vitor Belfor and Mike Tyson in AEW, more (99 min)

May 28, 2020

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Trav and Cam start another episode talking about the death of a young person. This time it is Hana Kimora, who is being remembered after taking her own life. The […]