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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 […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is Bischoff moving to Stamford indicative that he’ll have real power? Is Triple H frustrated enough to quit? Shouldn’t WWE advertise TV main events? Is Shane overexposed? (18 min)

July 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is Bischoff moving to Stamford indicative that he’ll have real power? Is Triple H frustrated […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): A lot of AEW emails regarding early shortcomings or warning signs at Fyter Fest, AEW’s post-show media strategy, can MLW be major league, IWGP/G1 history (39 min)

July 4, 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 […]

VIP AUDIO 7/3 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Fyter Fest, ROH Best in the World, Heyman & Bischoff named as Executive Directors, Impact Slammiversary preview, Raw & SD & NXT reviews, UFC, NJPW (109 min)

July 4, 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 AEW Fyter Fest […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1623 (July 3, 2019): AEW Fyter Fest coverage including Keller report and Roundtable Reviews, Parks and Keller on Bischoff & Heyman hires, Raw & SD reports

July 3, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1623 Cover-dated July 3, 2019 LINK: 1623 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 7/3 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Joe, and Caitlin: JR settles up with Vince, Barry Horowitz puts Bruiser Brody in his place, and, at last, some closure to the Rollins-Ospreay saga (134 min)

July 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and Caitlin Lavelle discuss JR settling up with Vince, Barry Horowitz putting Bruiser Brody in his place, and, at […]

VIP AUDIO 7/2 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Samoa Joe-Kofi Kingston segment, Nikki hosts A Moment of Bliss, KO-Ziggler dissension, no sign of Bischoff or his influence (21 min)

July 3, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including a strong Samoa Joe-Kofi Kingston segment, Nikki Cross hosts A Moment of Bliss, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Paul Heyman’s fingerprints on some positive changes, Styles heel turn, Becky & Seth interact as a couple, Lashley-Braun big angle, Maria & Mike, more (39 min)

July 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Paul Heyman’s fingerprints on some positive changes, A.J. Styles heel turn, Becky Lynch […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Review of AEW Fyter Fest including the controversial chairshot, Moxley’s in-ring AEW debut, pre-show tone, Hangman, Omega, Nyla Rose (77 min)

July 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, he reviews AEW Fyter Fest including the controversial chairshot, Jon Moxley’s in-ring AEW debut, the tone of the pre-show, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: FFPW and OTT live reviews, and a look at the landscape of the US and European indy scene heading into the second half of 2019 (77 min)

July 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L flies solo with reviews of OTT’s WrestleRama featuring the much hyped latest bout in the WALTER vs. David Starr series, and Fight […]

VIP AUDIO 6/30 – Torch Talk w/Eric Bischoff 2009 (pt. 2 of 2): Controversial relationships with Austin, Flair, Russo, blunt opinion on Dunn, the WCW decision he’d most take back, all-time top five wrestlers he’d draft, Billy & Chuck wedding (195 min)

July 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This special Torch Talk Flashback features part two of Wade Keller’s 2009 interview with Eric Bischoff, who as of this posting was just named Executive Director of WWE Smackdown starting this coming week. This […]

VIP AUDIO 6/30 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is AEW turning off fans with the hokey pre-show content? Why isn’t now the best time for Triple H to be Executive Director of Raw and Smackdown? Is Seth expressing true feelings or is this a strategy? (19 min)

July 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Is AEW turning off fans with the hokey pre-show content? Why isn’t now the best […]