VIP Exclusive Alerts

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Closing the book on 2018 with the year-end Capsule Compilation! All of the highlights that the year will be remembered for. Golden Lovers, Robinson, Satomura, MTH, Strong Hearts, and more! (45 min)

January 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L puts a lid on 2018 with his annual year-end Capsule Compilation. In the style of the comps we used to trade in the […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: The artistry of All Elite Wrestling (61 min)

January 11, 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 1/10 – WKH – The News: Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is of more concern than in past (12 min)

January 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Raw and Smackdown ratings report card to start 2019 with key metrics to put in perspective why this drop-off is […]

VIP AUDIO 1/10 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (9/7/1991): Mark Madden takes calls about WCW Clash, Van Hammer’s debut match, predictions on how the WWF will use Flair, more (38 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is episode #4 of the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from 20 years ago (Sept. 7, 1991) hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. He covers the news of […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk AEW and the healthcare potential, Daniel Bryan’s great Smackdown promo, plans for Double or Nothing, more (102 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Travis and Rich talk this week’s events, notably AEW and the healthcare potential, as well as discussing Daniel Bryan’s great Smackdown promo, plans for Double or Nothing, Rich’s upper respiratory infection keeping him from […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – East Coast Cast #432 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss the continued formation and talent acquisitions of AEW including Chris Jericho and Pac (Neville), Cody Rhodes on wrestler healthcare needs being met, why people protect the status quo by all means, more (173 min)

January 10, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, our hosts couldn’t talk enough about the continued formation and talent acquisitions of AEW. Chris Jericho and Pac (Neville) announce they are signed to All Elite Wrestling during the live press conference. […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have 205 Live colleagues congratulating Ali on making it to Smackdown? How about Becky & Conor at WM? (15 min)

January 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Who are dark horse male and female winners of Rumble? Is it a mistake to have […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag including Omega-WWE, Vince McMahon stories, Tyson-WWE, Steiner Royal Rumble ’93, Teddy Hart, Michaels-Attitude Era, NWA in WWF in ’97, Tanahashi, Jim Ross, Tampons vs. Lollypops, more (90 min)

January 9, 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, they answer mailbag questions on these […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Rally the good and the bad, New Japan news, Impact Homecoming PPV review, Lesnar-Braun, Rousey-Becky, Cena-Drew, Bryan-Styles, more (61 min)

January 9, 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 discusses the good and the bad […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: WrestleKingdom 13 review plus New Year Dash review! Ursin and co-host CJ Goodspeed give match-by-match reviews with thoughts, opinions, and analysis of Naito-Jericho, White-Okada, Omega-Tanahashi, and more! (171 min)

January 9, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: Ursin is joined by co-host CJ as they take you through the cards for WK13 in the Tokyo Dome and New Year Dash […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1598 (January 9, 2019) – Cover Story on AEW Rally and Jericho, Mitchell and Keller columns on AEW’s Rally developments, WK13 and Impact Homecoming, Parksy Awards, more

January 9, 2019

PWTorch Newsletter #1598 Cover-dated January 9, 2019 LINK: 1598 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 Wade Keller’s Cover […]

VIP AUDIO 1/9 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Becky vs. Charlotte vs. Carmella, Miz and Shane developments, Bryan finds his character’s sweet spot, more (20 min)

January 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella, Miz and Shane McMahon developments, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/8 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: AWE rally with Chris Jericho, Cody, Bucks, MJF, Vegas MGM announcement, plus Raw review including Hogan, Cena, Brock-Braun, Ronda, more (53 min)

January 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses his take on the AWE rally with Chris Jericho, Cody, Bucks, MJF, the Las Vegas MGM announcement, plus […]

VIP AUDIO 1/8 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): Breaking news audio on AEW’s Double or Nothing rally, show announced for May at MGM Grand in Vegas, Jericho signed to AEW, PAC challenges Page, several top independent stars revealed, more! (30 min)

January 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch audio contributor Rich Fann for a breaking news audio on AEW’s Double or Nothing rally in Jacksonville. They talk about the big news from the […]

VIP AUDIO 1/8 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Caitlin, and Joe: Mean Gene-O-Mania, Pastamania, and the greatness of Legends House (115 min)

January 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Caitlin Lavelle, and Joe Aguinaldo discuss Mean Gene-O-Mania, Pastamania, and the greatness of Legends House. Shows covered: Heated Conversations with Booker […]

VIP AUDIO 1/7 – WKH – Raw Review: Hogan returns to Raw to pay tribute to Okerlund, Cena’s return to Raw, Seth vs. Dean in Falls Count Anywhere IC Title match, Rousey on Bliss show, Sasha gets a boost, more (29 min)

January 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish including John Cena’s return to Raw, Hulk Hogan’s return to Raw to pay tribute to “Mean” […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: What if HBK didn’t miss core years of Attitude Era? Are wrestlers peaking as draws at older ages these days? Will fans rebel if Cody and the Bucks push themselves too hard in AEW? (22 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: What if HBK didn’t miss core years of Attitude Era? Are wrestlers peaking as draws at […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 PPV Roundtable w/Radican, Kuester, and DeRoche: In-depth review of show, match-by-match analysis, thoughts on Tanahashi vs. Omega main event (94 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch specialists Dan Kuester and Ursin DeRoche for the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 audio roundtable. The show begins with a look at the top three matches, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): AEW in-depth including strengths and weaknesses out of the gate and next big moves, Hogan’s Raw return, WK13, Jeff Hardy concert review, Raw & SD reax (75 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce gives his in-depth expansive thoughts on All Elite Wrestling including strengths and weaknesses out of the gate and what […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 1 of 2): A march through Gene Okerlund’s career, his chemistry with Hogan and others, WWF transition, the WCW 900 scams, plus AEW-Pro Wrestling Media rumors and dynamic (93 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce presents a detailed march through Gene Okerlund’s career, his chemistry with Hulk Hogan and others, WWF transition, the WCW […]

VIP AUDIO 1/6 – Elite Repeat Podcast: Roundtable discussion of Being the Elite episodes 50-52 and a history of Bullet Club departures (57 min)

January 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: “A Villain.” On the season finale of Elite Repeat, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and pro wrestler Tempest re-watch and annotate episodes 50-52 of The Young Bucks’ popular YouTube series Being the Elite. Plus: […]

VIP AUDIO 1/5 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are there too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to AWE’s creative direction? Is it time to ban super kicks for a year because of how realistic the selling has become? (27 min)

January 5, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Are there too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to AWE’s creative direction? Is […]

VIP AUDIO 1/5 – The Fix w/Todd Martin: WrestleKingdom 13 full show review plus reaction to big announcements, New Year’s Dash, Impact Homecoming preview, Raw & SD reviews including Cena-Becky, UFC, Rizin, PFL, Okerlund (98 min)

January 5, 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 presents his full WrestleKingdom 13 […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #528 (January 9, 1999): Cover Story on Nash laying down and losing the WCW Title to Hogan voluntarily, Reaction to Schiavone revealing on Nitro the Foley WWF Title change on Raw, Keller’s annual WCW Roster Evaluation, more

January 5, 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 […]