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VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): Rousey-Becky epic segment on Raw, Becky-Charlotte, Lesnar-Seth, more Raw & SD analysis, plus Bellator review of Jack Swagger’s debut, UFC preview, Kushida sendoff, NJPW (50 min)

January 30, 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 discuss the epic Ronda Rousey-Becky […]

VIP AUDIO 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 3): Dean Ambrose story including how he’d fit in with AEW, reviewing the new WWF Superstars shows from early ’90s, NXT Takeover review and NXT TV review (60 min)

January 30, 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 discuss the Dean Ambrose news […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – WKH – More Dean Notes and Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, Becky-Charlotte confrontation, Miz and Shane celebrate, U.S. Title change, more (26 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents more notes on Dean Ambrose and then a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown including Daniel Bryan’s new eco-friendly belt, […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Analysis of Dean Ambrose WWE departure news, plus tons of Raw analysis including Rousey-Becky, Seth-Triple H-Lesnar, Balor-Lashley, Angle-Corbin, more (58 min)

January 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce gives his analysis of the Dean Ambrose WWE departure news, plus tons of Raw analysis including Ronda Rousey-Becky Lynch, Seth […]

VIP AUDIO 1/29 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff and Joe: The great wrestling podcast conspiracy, goodbye Lanny, and our first double Recommend of the Week! (118 min)

January 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush and Joe Aguinaldo discuss the great wrestling podcast conspiracy, goodbye Lanny, and our first double Recommend of the Week! Shows covered: […]

VIP AUDIO 1/28 – WKH – Raw Review: More on Dean Ambrose leaving WWE including analysis of early speculation on what’s next plus a detailed full Raw Review and analysis including Rousey-Becky, Seth-Dean, Drew-Strowman, more (51 min)

January 29, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discussing the breaking news about Dean Ambrose informing WWE his intent to leave WWE at the end of his current contract in […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WKH – WWE Royal Rumble Edition: Match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor mailbag with rants and questions from VIP members including Shane holding his shirt during Cesaro Swing, Becky, Balor, Length (47 min)

January 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the WWE Royal Rumble Edition with match results and star ratings, then Ask the Editor […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – WWE Royal Rumble PPV Roundtable – Keller & Mitchell & Martin: Full analysis of long event including both Royal Rumbles, Asuka vs. Lynch, Lesnar vs. Balor, Bryan vs. Styles, Rousey vs. Banks, Shane & Miz (56 min)

January 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell to analyze the WWE Royal Rumble with full analysis of the entire […]

VIP AUDIO 1/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Ronda Rousey’s potential hiatus from WWE after WrestleMania, NXT Takeover review start to finish (57 min)

January 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss Ronda Rousey’s potential hiatus from WWE after WrestleMania, Lars Sullivan situation, and a review of NXT Takeover start […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review: Full show rundown and analysis including star ratings, detail work evident throughout, what could have been edited from the matches, announcing, and post-match off-TV scene (30 min)

January 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of NXT Takeover including star ratings, detail work evident throughout, what could have been edited from […]

VIP AUDIO 1/26 – NXT Takeover Phoenix Roundtable w/Wells, James, and Stoup: Gargano and Ricochet going for match of the year, War Raiders making their names in NXT with great match, how to proceed with Bianca Belair, more (66 min)

January 26, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On the NXT Takeover Phoenix VIP Roundtable Podcast, Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup talk Gargano and Ricochet going for match of the year, War Raiders making their names in NXT with a […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #531 (January 30, 1999): Detailed coverage of WWF’s Royal Rumble ’99 PPV, PWTorch’s annual “Most Influential List,” news of Chris Jericho and Big Show planning to jump from WCW to WWF, more

January 26, 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 1/25 – WKH – The News: Ronda Rousey’s rollercoaster of a day regarding her professional and personal future, analysis of the final episode of NXT before Takeover (26 min)

January 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers weekend headlines including Ronda Rousey’s rollercoaster of a day regarding her professional and personal future with thoughts on where she was […]

VIP AUDIO 1/18 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look at the highlight matches and moments from OTT and wXw last weekend. Starr, Absolute Andy, Dragunov, Devlin, Speedball! (61 min)

January 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Gary O’Donoghue to talk wXw Back to the Roots (which Alan attended live) and OTT Contenders: Restart (which Gary attended […]

VIP AUDIO 1/25 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: PWTorch columnist Greg Parks joins the show to give artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Royal Rumble 2019 (75 min)

January 25, 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 1/24 – WKH – Ask the Editor: A case for Lacey Evans to win the Rumble? Which match should go last at Rumble on Sunday? Can tag teams go singles without breaking up? Should Daniel Bryan be entertaining as a heel? Production weaknesses? (27 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the topics: Which match should end the Royal Rumble PPV on Sunday? Can a good case be made […]

VIP AUDIO 1/24 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: Fantasticamania 2019! All five shows covered in their entirety with match by match analysis! (181 min)

January 24, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on this show may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: Ursin DeRoche and co-host CJ Goodspeed do what no podcast has dared to attempt – all five nights of NJPW/CMLL Fantasticamania covered match […]

VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #530 (January 23, 1999): Cover Story on WCW getting raunchy just as mainstream media heat began to put pressure on WWF to tone down, inside news on Monday Night Wars, coverage of WCW Souled Out PPV featuring Goldberg vs. Scott Hall, more

January 24, 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 1/24 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (9/21/1991): Sportswriter and PWTorch columnist Mark Madden joins Keller to talk Flair’s legal problems with WCW over big gold belt appearing on WWF TV, the suspension of Ultimate Warrior, Sid Vicous’s big push, more (46 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This is the episode #6 of the Pro Wrestling Focus radio show from 20 years ago (Sept. 21, 1991) hosted by Wade Keller on KFAN radio in St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. He covers the news […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk Daniel Bryan’s social justice and “planet’s champion” promos, favorite game shows from childhood, and more, plus Travis gushes over WOW – Women of Wrestling (111 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this VIP episode, Travis gushes incessantly over WOW – Women of Wrestling’s first episode as he watches it on AXS TV. From the high quality production to the cool personalities, he is all […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – East Coast Cast #434 (NSFW): Bryant and Hawkins discuss fan predictions for Royal Rumble, AJ shows up on right-wing radio show, Resident Evil and favorite horror video games, more (170 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cam and Trav talk fan predictions for the Royal Rumble. Most people think Becky loses to Asuka only to win the Rumble later in the night. More people than expected think Finn […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – WKH – The News: Raw ratings drop alarmingly from last week and during show, updates on rumors regarding Ziggler, Velveteen Dream, others, plus Triple H media conference notes on AEW, more (24 min)

January 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including Raw ratings drop alarmingly from last week and during show, updates on rumors regarding Dolph Ziggler, Velveteen […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on EC3, Xavier Woods upside, Vince blaming Women’s Evolution, Balor vs. Brock options, Miz & Shane, NXT UK plus UFC on ESPN+ and Bellator preview (84 min)

January 23, 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 (pt. 2 of 2), Todd begins […]

VIP AUDIO 1/23 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): NXT Takeover and Royal Rumble previews, analysis of Raw and Smackdown’s final Rumble hype, NXT TV review including Riddle-Ohno praise (77 min)

January 23, 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 begin with a review of last […]