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VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1580 (September 7, 2018) – Keller’s All In & Starrcast cover story, Radican’s All In match report with star ratings, Parks’s feature column on All In, Newswire, WWE in Shanghai, Raw & SD reports

September 7, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1580 Cover-dated September 7, 2018 LINK: 1580 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 […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – On the Canvas w/Zack Heydorn: The artistry of All In weekend (58 min)

September 7, 2018

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 attention. […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Are the Bellas actually crossover stars? Did Vince or Hunter likely watch All In? Wasn’t the All In Zero Hour viewership number great? How bad was the arrest angle on Raw? Hardy’s Swanton-HIAC goal? (21 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on these topics: Are the Bellas actually crossover stars? Did Vince or Hunter likely watch All In? Wasn’t the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #262 (1/8/1995): Paul E, Eddie Guerrero (75 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This is a January 8, 1995 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Paul E and Eddie Guerrero. (Note: End of episode is missing.) The Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show debuted April 9, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – Mae Young Podcast: Meiko Satomura vs. Killer Kelly, Michael Cole’s commentary, wrestler comparisons, in-arena perspective (69 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “Wrestling AF.” This week Bridget Clark, Harley R. Pageot, and Cat Moore discuss the first four opening round matches including Meiko Satomura vs. Killer Kelly. Plus thoughts on who stood out the most, the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin – Special Edition: The History of Pride Fighting Championship in Japan including Coleman, Silva, Sakuraba, Takada, Bob Sapp, Rampage, Fedor, Kerr, Cro Cop (93 min)

September 6, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this special episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd covers the entire history […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk Rich’s experience at All In, Tekken and Travis’ aversion to fighting games, the opening bracket of round one of The Mae Young Classic, more (131 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Trav and Rich talk about Rich’s experience at All In, Tekken and Travis’ aversion to fighting games, the opening bracket of round one of The Mae Young Classic tournament, letting fans enjoy […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – East Coast Cast #414 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss The Shield taking multiple butt kickings, All In, Michaels and Undertaker still being able to sell a match, why Rousey doesn’t need to pay some make-believe “due,” more (172 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the show, The Shield regrouped after taking a butt kicking last week only to be arrested by local authorities for inciting a riot after a pull-apart brawl. They somehow posted bond […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – The Fix w/Todd Martin: Mailbag Edition on Most Important Traits for a Wrestler, EC3-Cena comparison, Triple H reconditioning WWF fans, Jay White’s G1 promos, Gargano, Corbin, Russo, more (46 min)

September 6, 2018

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch columnist Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer Mailbag questions including these […]

VIP AUDIO 9/6 – WKPWP Thursday Roundtable VIP Extra – All In & Starrcast conversation w/Keller & Heydorn & Harrington: Conclusion of show discussing business and artistic aspects of mega-weekend in Chicago (65 min)

September 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special VIP-exclusive “Thursday Roundtable” edition of the WKPWP Flagship with guest analysts Zack Heydorn from PWTorch.com and Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics radio. They continue their conversation from the […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – NJPW Lioncast w/Ursin DeRoche: ALL NJPW Review Special including match-by-match analysis of the entire ALL IN card, Omega vs. Pentagon, Okada vs. Scurll, Cody vs. Aldis for NWA Heavyweight Title, more! (93 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On episode #16 the Lioncast goes ALL NJPW as host Ursin DeRoche (@UrsinDeroche) and co-host JP Strix (@JP_Strix) give in-depth analysis of the ALL IN PPV including all of your NJPW favorites and more! […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – WKH – The News: All In rating on WGN with key demo metrics, Raw ratings on Labor Day, updated line-ups for Evolution and Super Showdown, Mixed Match Challenge, NWA Gold video, more (23 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including these topics: All In rating on WGN with key demo metrics, Raw ratings on […]

VIP AUDIO 9/5 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Starrcast Special – Reflecting on four days at the podcast convention in Chicago including Four-Star Summit, observations of fans and wrestlers interacting (76 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade discuss in-depth their experiences at Starrcast weekend in Chicago including the Four-Star Summit, organization of event, […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including R-Truth main eventing, Brie & Bryan and Miz & Maryse, Charlotte-Becky, Tag Title Contendership, more (23 min)

September 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including R-Truth main eventing, Brie & Bryan and Miz & Maryse weaved […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw Analysis including Michaels-Undertaker segment, Shield arrest and return, Braun’s chemistry with Drew & Dolph, Bellas return, Finn’s loss, Drake Maverick-AOP (40 min)

September 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade analyze Raw including Shawn Michaels-Undertaker segment, The Shield arrest and return, Braun Strowman’s chemistry with Drew McIntyre […]

VIP AUDIO 9/4 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look at ALL IN’s breakout new stars. Grace, Janela, Bandido, Stunt, and more. Plus wXw and PROGRESS in Germany (55 min)

September 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L hops on the ALL IN discussion train with a bit of a different talking point: the breakout new stars who seized their opportunities […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including Undertaker-Michaels face-off, Balor vs. Braun in main event, Shield arrested, Bellas return to action (39 min)

September 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis of show including Undertaker-Shawn Michaels face-off, Finn Balor vs. Braun Strowman in […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: All In in-depth chronological rundown and analysis including Cody’s big NWA Title win to Joey Ryan’s parade to crowd reactions and more (128 min)

September 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade get into an in-depth discussion and analysis of All In, going through the event in chronological […]

VIP AUDIO 9/3 – Special Audio Feature: Four-Star Summit at Starrcast w/Keller, Mitchell, Alvarez, Meltzer first-time ever together talking All In weekend, Q&A with live audience in Chicago (90 min)

September 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In special audio feature, VIP members can listen to the Four-Star Summit at Starrcast taped on Friday, August 31 featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell together on stage with […]

VIP AUDIO 9/2 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 4: Starrcast on-site details including big drama at end, reflections on All In day after, how game-changing could All In be? (52 min)

September 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 4: Starrcast on-site details including big drama at end, reflections on All […]

VIP AUDIO 9/1 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 3: Review of All In from in-arena perspective and behind the scenes conversations with wrestlers and promoters before and after (32 min)

September 2, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 3: Review of All In from in-arena perspective and behind the scenes […]

VIP AUDIO 9/1 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: On-site at Starrcast with live audience, Conrad Thompson and Matt Koon stop by, All In ramifications discussions, Trish and Bellas historical importance, Daniel Bryan, more (89 min)

September 1, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce and Wade kicked off Starrcast weekend at the Hyatt Regency Shaumberg hotel lobby right at the entrance to […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #511 (September 12, 1998): Cover story on legal situation between Flair and WCW that fueled animosity between Flair and Bischoff, plus expanded WCW Newswire and WWF Newswire sections, more

September 1, 2018

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 8/31 – WKH – Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 2: Details on All In weigh-in behind the scenes, Four Star Summit, AAW indy show in Chicago, interactions (55 min)

September 1, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Starrcast & All In Weekend Daily Diary – Day 2. Details on Day Two of huge pro wrestling convention run by […]