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VIP AUDIO 7/12 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Extreme Rules 2019 (63 min)

July 12, 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 7/11 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could Bischoff revive EC3 career? Is there any point to Survivor Series with Wildcard Rule in effect? How about G1 style tournament in WWE? Triple H & Steph vs Seth & Becky? Kane, Show, more (21 min)

July 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Could Bischoff revive EC3 career? Is there any point to Survivor Series with Wildcard Rule […]

VIP AUDIO 7/11 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/16/1992): Wade Keller with guest Freddie Fargo talks about the Global Wrestling Federation and takes live calls for over an hour including listener wish-lists for Vince McMahon (73 min)

July 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus is from Jan. 26, 1992. This show includes Wade Keller’s insider news update, an interview about ESPN’s Global Wrestling Federation with Freddie Fargo, and an hour of […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – East Coast Cast #458 (NSFW): Bryant, Hawkins, and Fann discuss the odds that Becky and Seth lose their titles this weekend, whether there is any juice left in teasing a Lesnar appearance, Heyman flat-out saying he might be lying, more (142 min)

July 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis and Cameron are joined mid-show by Rich to talk the last week in pro wrestling and wrestling TV. What are the odds that Becky and Seth lose their titles this […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1624 (July 10, 2019): NJPW G1 in Dallas, MLW Kings of Colloseum, Impact Slammiversary, Keller’s Raw, SD, NXT reports, Mitchell book review

July 11, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1624 Cover-dated July 10, 2019 LINK: 1624 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2017 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter includes […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is AEW obligated to do intergender wrestling? Is WWE totally blowing it with Roode? How can quality drop in Raw this week be explained? Why did WWE have Rey lose to Lashley? (18 min)

July 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is AEW obligated to do intergender wrestling? Is WWE totally blowing it with Roode? How […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Owens a breakout babyface star? Alternatives to a big Luger push in ’93? G1 sleeper matches? Rock or Austin in AEW? Is Hangman Page already too damaged by AEW booking? Much more (91 min)

July 10, 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 Mailbag covering […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): NJPW G1 in Dallas on AXS review, Impact Slammiversary review, AEW preview, Raw & SD review including Cedric surprise, Extreme Rules preview, UFC (100 min)

July 10, 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 NJPW G1 event […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Brit Whitmire: Watch-along for “The Great American Bash” from July 26, 1986 including Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Title, analyzing strengths and weaknesses of Dusty’s booking (168 min)

July 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by Britt Whitmire (from the “Katie Vick is ALIVE! ALIVE!” Podcast) joins Bruce as they do a watch-along podcast covering The Great American […]

VIP AUDIO 7/10 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Joe: The anguish of Bluetista, the origin of Little Jimmy, so much El Gigante, and the easy way to remember Kevin Owens’ age (109 min)

July 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush and Joe Aguinaldo discuss the anguish of Bluetista, the origin of Little Jimmy, so much El Gigante, and the easy way […]

VIP AUDIO 7/9 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including KO’s Pipe Bomb moment, Aleister Black’s challenger revealed, Samoa Joe promo, Reigns vs. Ziggler, more Extreme Rules hype (27 min)

July 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Kevin Owens’ Pipe Bomb moment, Aleister Black’s challenger revealed as Cesaro, Samoa Joe […]

VIP AUDIO 7/8 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including a parade of “Best of the Worst of Raw” segments including a dumbfounding finish to the mystery partner main event tag (30 min)

July 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including a parade of “Best of the Worst of Raw” segments including a dumbfounding […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is the PG era over and what price would WWE pay to switch to TV14? How about rounds to solve WWE commercial break issue? Is there reason to be down on AEW already? Is Nyla Rose dangerous territory for AEW? (21 min)

July 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is the PG era over and what price would WWE pay to switch to TV14? […]

VIP AUDIO 7/7 – Radican Worldwide (w/Alan4L): In-depth preview of NJPW’s G1 Climax 29, overview of entire tournament, Alan’s guide on how to watch the tournament for new viewers, big matches to look forward to, Radican’s focus on Cobb and Moxley, predictions, and more! (62 min)

July 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Alan4L for an in-depth preview of NJPW’s G1 Climax 29. The show begins with an overview of each block. Alan then gives his in-depth […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines including reaction to Brock’s UFC win, review of Raw, Orton’s transition to new phase, Lawler for Mayor, did Hogan really say that, Jericho vs. Steamboat in Japan, Angle, DiBiase, more (108 min)

July 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to five Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week the first week of July 2009: 7/6 Wade Keller Hotline – […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – NJPW G1 Climax 29: Night 1 Roundtable w/Radican, Fann, Wells, and Kuester: Thoughts on block matches, crowd atmosphere in Dallas, production, Okada vs. Tanahashi main event, and more (81 min)

July 7, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributors Rich Fann, Kelly Wells, and Dan Kuester for the NJPW G1 Climax 29: Night 1 roundtable, which aired live on AXS TV. The show […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #556 (July 10, 1999): Details on Jericho’s decision to jump from WCW to WWF, Cover Story featuring extensive exclusive quotes from Heyman on ECW clearing timeslot on TNN that week, Keller’s review of Jesse Ventura’s autobiography, more

July 6, 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 7/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: All AEW topics including whether there’s too much early enthusiasm given early signs their style might turn off a lot of fans, is early AEW success in great part built on anti-WWE sentiment (19 min)

July 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions focused on AEW including whether there’s too much early enthusiasm given early signs their style might turn off […]

VIP AUDIO 7/5 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Go big or go home – analyzing the artistic highs and lows from the Strowman/Lashley explosion spot on Monday Night Raw (44 min)

July 5, 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 7/5 – WKH – The News: Seth apologizes and Ospreay accepts, how Smackdown is doing compared to current Fox Friday shows, Raw rating and ranking, NXT Breakout tournament and other NXT TV thoughts (22 min)

July 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at some news stories this week including Seth Rollins apologizing to Will Ospreay and Ospreay accepting it, how […]

VIP AUDIO 7/4 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/9/1992): Wade Keller with guest analyst Mike Tenay discuss current events in pro wrestling including mysterious Royal Rumble edit with Hogan-Sid, Vinnie Vegas, Papa Shango, Rockers break-up (72 min)

July 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of Pro Wrestling Focus from Feb. 9, 1992, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Mike Tenay, who at the time hosted the nationally syndicated Wrestling Insider radio show. Keller and Tenay […]

VIP AUDIO 7/4 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Reviews of Raw and Smackdown this week including Heyman touches, Maria angle, Seth & Becky, Styles, turn, plus NXT (103 min)

July 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce reviews WWE Raw and Smackdown this week including Paul Heyman early touches, the Maria Kanellis angle, Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk Bad Luck Chuck, Travis’ PEEP SQUAD, MCU Phase 4 guesses, AEW’s diversity, more (152 min)

July 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich return for a pre-Fourth of July chat of Bad Luck Chuck, Travis’ PEEP SQUAD, MCU Phase 4 guesses (no Spider-man Spoilers here!), AEW’s diversity, Paul Heyman presents Raw thoughts, and […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – East Coast Cast #457 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss WWE hiring Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff, AEW’s Fyter Fest, heel AJ Styles, more (177 min)

July 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss the last week in wrestling, including WWE hiring Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff as execs to help run Raw and Smackdown’s creative team, respectively. Have some […]