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VIP AUDIO 10/3 – WKH – The News: AEW vs. NXT Ratings Battle Week One Results with tons of fascinating metrics also comparing AEW to SD and Raw in key demos, plus NXT on USA review (34 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news with a big focus on the AEW vs. NXT Ratings Battle Week One Results with […]

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Should gap close between G1 and WrestleKingdom? Velveteen Dream’s upside? NXT pay structure? Who else from WWE could star in sitcom? How did NWA work in ’80s? War Games? More (41 min)

October 3, 2019

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

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): On-site AEW report, ratings reaction, reviews of Raw, Dynamite, NXT TVs, HIAC preview, ROH PPV review, Jake Hager, Bellator, UFC (122 min)

October 3, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd provides an on-site […]

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (4/12/1992): WrestleMania 8 post-event discussion including Hulk Hogan vs. Sid in the main event, plus Mick Karch talks about end of wrestling TV show block in Minnesota (64 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus aired originally on KFAN Apr. 12, 1992. It features former AWA wrestling announcer and TV wrestling block host Mick Karch talking about the future of his show and regional pro […]

VIP AUDIO 10/3 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): AEW Dynamite debut episode, ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV review, NJPW Destruction in Kobe review, more (74 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with an in-depth look at AEW Dynamite’s debut episode on TV […]

VIP AUDIO 10/2 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk the AEW debut on TNT including what they enjoyed most, what AEW can do to improve, toned-down aspects, announcing crew, more (79 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich spend most of the show detailing the AEW debut on TNT. What they enjoyed most and what AEW can do to improve going forward. Travis demanded AEW make stars and […]

VIP AUDIO 10/2 – East Coast Cast #470 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss the week TV wrestling changes forever, including Raw, AEW, NXT, Impact, WOW, and more (83 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: The week TV wrestling changed forever is finally upon us! A season premiere and new set for Monday Night Raw, and also a stacked lineup full of championship matches. The first Tuesday in […]

VIP AUDIO 10/2 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the surprise debut at the end, the production values, crowd energy, booking strategy, first impressions, match quality, more (39 min)

October 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full start-to-finish show rundown and analysis including the surprise debut at the end of Jake Hager, the production values, […]

VIP AUDIO 10/01 – WKH – The News: Thoughts on today’s Tony Kahn interview and Cody’s media conference call, The Rock’s affect on SD tickets, NXT on USA preview, Total Bellas season premiere with Ronda, Sonya, Nia, Carmella, more (38 min.)

October 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including my thoughts on my two-and-a-half hour Tony Khan interview, a walk through […]

VIP AUDIO 9/30 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Flair and Hogan on Miz TV, Lashley makes out Lana in front of Rusev, Lesnar beats down Rey and Dominick, more (40 min.)

October 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the introduction of Vic Joseph, Did Maddin, and Jerry Lawler as an announce […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – WKH – The News: Setting the table for the week ahead, is Punk a dark horse to steal headlines, Brandi and Cody talk social media, African-American representation, and women in executive roles, more (30 min)

September 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including setting the table for the week ahead, is Punk a dark horse […]

VIP AUDIO 9/29 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Beyond Wrestling’s Drew Cordeiro discussing Uncharted Territory and the fun and challenges of being an independent wrestling promoter (63 min)

September 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L returns for an interview with Drew Cordeiro, the man behind Beyond Wrestling. Ahead of the premiere of Uncharted Territory season 2, Drew […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – WKH – 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines: Raw review with Triple H making fun of comic book readers, Jericho pointing out three young WWE wrestlers needing to step it up, Cena on Bryan, Raw Rating, Rock, more (67 min)

September 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flashback to three Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late-September 2009: 9/28 Wade Keller Hotline – Raw: Final hype for […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Fox Smackdown preview, Seth’s Twitter blow-up with Sasha, C.M. Punk, AEW hiring Impact’s production team, announcer shake-up, The Draft, Pyro, The Fiend, Morrison’s return (70 min)

September 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting, in the second installment of two, Bruce and Wade preview WWE’s debut episode of Smackdown on Fox including […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 1 of 2): Preview of AEW’s first Dynamite show on TNT, NXT’s first two USA Network shows and the sustainability of a show with so little talking (70 min)

September 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosting, in the first installment of two, Bruce and Wade discuss the lack of promos on NXT TV on […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #568 (October 2, 1999): Cover Story titled “Nitro ratings sink lower, but morale is up,” Cover Sidebar titled “Lawler indicted before election,” full coverage of WWF Unforgiven PPV, more

September 28, 2019

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 9/27 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should Cruiserweight Title and 205 Live wrestlers be merged into NXT? Can wrestlers help elevate each other with matches anymore? What is best case scenario for Kofi-Lesnar next Friday and beyond? AEW streaming service? (20 min)

September 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Should Cruiserweight Title and 205 Live wrestlers be merged into NXT? Can wrestlers help elevate […]

VIP AUDIO 9/27 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: The war is on – Artistic analysis of the upcoming 2019 wrestling war (65 min)

September 27, 2019

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 – The News: Announcing shake-ups on Raw and Smackdown, NXT on USA ratings in week two with key comparisons and metrics, season finale ratings for Raw and Smackdown, Cereal Boxes, more (21 min)

September 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at at the latest news including announcing shake-ups on Raw and Smackdown, NXT on USA ratings in week […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Who would you snap from history? Most untrustworthy? When did we first find out wrestling wasn’t legit? Plus Christian, Cody, Warrior, Ratings, AOP, Hogan (54 min)

September 26, 2019

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

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Reviews of NXT on USA, Raw, Smackdown, preview of ROH PPV, latest on NJPW, UFC, Bellator (81 min)

September 26, 2019

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

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1636 (Sept. 26, 2019): Keller’s cover story on AEW vs. NXT battle, Parks on Bryan’s return to ring so far, Mitchell’s Viewing Guide Pt. 3, Counihan’s Hospital Watch List

September 26, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1636 Cover-dated September 26, 2019 LINK: 1636 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 includes […]

VIP AUDIO 9/26 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (4/5/1992): WM8 Preview Show plus former female WWF ref accuses Vince McMahon of sexual harassment, would WWF scandals lead to this being final Mania ever? (46 min)

September 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus, from Apr. 5, 1992, aired originally on KFAN the morning of WrestleMania 8 and the week of various mainstream media stories covering the ongoing scandalous allegations against the WWF […]

VIP AUDIO 9/25 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk the NXT/AEW competition, articles of impeachment and the insanity of the last 72 hours in politics, what AEW can do to differentiate themselves, more (123 min)

September 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich talk about the NXT/AEW competition, what that could mean for NXT Takeovers, and the potential for over-saturation of the product. Rich and Trav then talk articles of impeachment, […]