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VIP AUDIO 7/26 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Caitlin: Drug trafficking, bananas aren’t berries, JR takes exception, Warlord eats cake, the significance of Art of Wrestling (102 min)

July 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush and Caitlin Lavelle discuss drug trafficking, bananas aren’t berries, JR takes exception, Warlord eats cake, and the significance of Art of […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Time for WWE to consolidate Women’s Titles into one single champion? Isn’t NXT head-to-head with AEW on cable a good thing for both companies? Should WWE incorporate legends more regularly? (17 min)

July 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Time for WWE to consolidate Women’s Titles into one single champion? Isn’t NXT head-to-head with […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/23/1992): Keller’s interview with new WCW Executive V.P. Kip Frey taking live calls, talking steroid policy, updating changes he planned to make in WCW, plus drug search update (39 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus is from Jan. 23, 1992. This segment includes Keller’s insider news update and an exclusive interview with new WCW Executive Vice President Kip Allen Frey, who replaced […]

VIP AUDIO 7/25 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Journey feat. LJ Cleary, Michael May, and Darren Kearney (47 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Journey features PWTorch columnist Alan4L in a sit-down interview with three up-and-coming young wrestlers as we document the early days of their careers. LJ Cleary, Michael May, and Darren […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Wonder Twins, prepping for HBO’s His Dark Materials, Powers of X, Rich and Melissa’s visit to Austin, more (101 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich talk Wonder Twins and the deep questions the wildest DC comic is asking, prepping for HBO’s His Dark Materials series, and Rich gushes over Powers of X (no […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – East Coast Cast #460 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss whatever that Raw reunion show was, why showcasing older stars does more damage than it helps, AEW debut announcement, more (155 min)

July 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On tonight’s episode, Trav and Cam discuss whatever that Raw reunion show was. A show that got a significant ratings boost that we predict will not come close to holding. Why showcasing older […]

VIP AUDIO 7/24 – WKH – The News: AEW and TNT make night and location official for premier episode, ROH-NWA part ways, Raw Reunion & SD ratings key metrics, Moxley’s next non-AEW match, more (19 min)

July 25, 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 AEW and TNT make the night and location official for premier […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1627 (July 24, 2019): Keller’s cover story on C.M. Punk’s move and potential next move, Radican & Alan4L’s NJPW G1 coverage, Mitchell book review, Parks column, Keller’s Raw & SD reports, more

July 25, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1627 Cover-dated July 24, 2019 LINK: 1627 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 7/24 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Mailbag (pt. 2 of 2): Should Cena’s absence be talked about more as reason for WWE ratings and attendance declines? Lesnar, Ross, Heyman, AEW You Tube hype, Bischoff, Corbin, Evans, New Japan (25 min)

July 24, 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 7/24 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): C.M. Punk headed to Starrcast and impact if AEW is next, New Japan G1 weekend review, Raw Reunion analysis, NXT TV review, UFC (78 min)

July 24, 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 discuses C.M. Punk heading to […]

VIP AUDIO 7/23 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Shawn Michaels-Ziggler angle, lots of Summerslam developments, Kofi-Orton cover their history, KO-Shane heats up, Nakamura-Crews, more (31 min)

July 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including a Shawn Michaels-Dolph Ziggler angle, lots of Summerslam developments, Kof Kingstoni-Randy Orton cover […]

VIP AUDIO 7/22 – WKH – Raw Review: Full Reunion show rundown and analysis including Austin, Hogan, Cena, Foley, Bray, Reigns-Joe, Seth-Heyman, 24/7 Title shenanigans, and much more (37 min)

July 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Mick Foley, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns-Samoa Joe, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/21 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Does Moxley need a MOTY candidate in G1 to prove WWE held him back (and has he already)? Could Ziggler be repackaged and become more effective in WWE still? What is upside of Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy? (20 min)

July 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Does Moxley need a Match of the Year candidate in G1 to prove WWE held […]

VIP AUDIO 7/21 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/K.C. O’Conner (Pt. 2 of 2): Special Watch Along for the seminal 1986 first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (94 min)

July 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and his special guest K.C. O’Conner host a special MULTI-PART Watch Along for the seminal 1986 first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup […]

VIP AUDIO 7/21 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/K.C. O’Conner (Pt. 1 of 2): Special Watch Along for the seminal 1986 first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (165 min)

July 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce Mitchell and his special guest K.C. O’Conner host a special MULTI-PART Watch Along for the seminal 1986 first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup […]

VIP AUDIO 7/21 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: Tournament pageantry – artistic analysis of New Japan’s 2019 G1 tournament (53 min)

July 21, 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 7/20 – WKH: 10 Yrs Ago Hotlines Heyman as candidate to take over TNA, Flair rips on Bret, Hogan ranks himself compared to Austin and Rock, wrester salaries over years, full Raw review, more (83 min)

July 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, we flash back to four Wade Keller Hotlines from ten years ago this week in late July 2009: 7/20 Wade Keller Hotline – Jarrett-Angle Story […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #558 (July 24, 1999): Coverage of Gov. Jesse Ventura’s appearance as centerpiece of Summerslam ’99 press conference including Keller’s Special Report detailing confronting Ventura, ECW Heat Wave coverage, more

July 20, 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 7/19 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Big time preview of the biggest Dragon Gate show ever! Ultimo Dragon, Toryumon & DG history, PAC vs. Ben-K, and much more with Case Lowe (141 min)

July 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Case Lowe for over two hours of Dragon Gate talk ahead of this weekend’s huge Kobe World show available […]

VIP AUDIO 7/19 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Signs of too many cooks in the AEW kitchen? How does AEW buzz compare to early TNA buzz? If not Bischoff and Heyman, who else could be WWE Executive Director? (21 min)

July 19, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Signs of too many cooks in the AEW kitchen? How does AEW buzz compare to […]

VIP AUDIO 7/18 – WKH – The News: C.M. Punk signed for Starrcast II, Raw and Smackdown ratings rebounding, items on Michaels, Braun, Tully, Takeover, G1 Night 5, more (19 min)

July 19, 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 C.M. Punk returning to the pro wrestling stage at Starrcast II […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1626 (July 19, 2019): New Japan G1 Climax tournament through first four nights, Evolve 10th Anniversary, Parks column on Extreme Rules, AEW Roundtable, Extreme Rules Roundtable

July 19, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1626 Cover-dated July 19, 2019 LINK: 1626 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 NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1625 (July 17, 2019): WWE Extreme Rules report including Lesnar’s MITB cash-in, AEW Fight for the Fallen with Cody & Dustin vs. Young Bucks, Keller’s Raw & SD report

July 19, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1625 Cover-dated July 17, 2019 LINK: 1625 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 7/18 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (2/16/1992): Wade Keller and Dave Meltzer discuss the DEA drug raid of WWF locker room, JYD and Valentine sign with WCW, what steroids do for wrestlers, V.P. Kip Frey’s initiative to improve WCW (45 min)

July 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This episode of Pro Wrestling Focus is from Jan. 26, 1992. This show includes Wade Keller joined by guest analyst Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer to discuss the potential end of the WWF, […]