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VIP AUDIO 5/17 – NJPW Lioncast Roundtable #1: Ursin, J.P., Lisa preview Best of the Super Juniors 25 with a walk through each block’s contenders, plus should all wrestlers have perms, pedicures, and much more (96 min)

May 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this premiere episode of the PWTorch Lioncast covering New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ursin DeRoche introduces a new weekly show with his cohosts J.P. Strix and Lisa Brank. They discuss the week in New […]

VIP AUDIO 5/17 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Asuka’s push since WrestleMania, Jax-Rousey match, Lesnar-Michaels potential, booing Vince, Bryan’s push, Nakamura’s promos, Charlotte, more (36 min)

May 17, 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 (pt. 2 of 2), Todd answers […]

VIP AUDIO 5/16 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk Rich’s forgotten comics, whether Tom King can get Travis to enjoy Batman, The Hollywood Reporter report that WWE will be making three times their contract on the RAW deal, more (126 min)

May 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich is on assignment in Tampa with family. Travis decides to put Dre’s business in the streets, Rich’s forgotten comics, can Tom King get Travis to enjoy Batman? And of course at […]

VIP AUDIO 5/16 – East Coast Cast #398 (NSFW): Travis Bryant & Cameron Hawkins discuss Rousey’s quick ascension to title contention, how long the A.J./Shinsuke feud will go, when will the revamped Smackdown tag division get revved up, more (197 min)

May 17, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week Ronda Rousey’s extremely quick ascension to title contention is focused on and discussed. It is clear some wrestling fans don’t understand the history or business side of pro wrestling and why having […]

VIP AUDIO 5/16 – WKH – Ask the Editor: In-person report on Mick Foley’s “20 Years of Hell” stand-up show and then mailbag on Roman Reigns’s latest interview, TV industry buzz about Raw and Smackdown TV deal, WWE All In reaction (19 min)

May 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives an in-person report on Mick Foley’s “20 Years of Hell” stand-up show tonight at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/16 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): Reaction to All In sellout and where Cody & Bucks might go next with concept, does it affect Bryan or Punk, analysis of Raw and Smackdown including big rant about Bryan-Cass, plus latest MMA (54 min)

May 16, 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 discuss these topics: Reaction to […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1563 (May 16, 2018) – All In Sellout Cover Story & Keller Analysis, Mitchell on Rousey-Jax, Parks on MLW TV series, NXT & ROH TV tapings, Newswire, more

May 16, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1563 Cover-dated May 16, 2018 LINK: 1563 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 5/15 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Conrad Thompson joins show to talk about All In sellout and Starrcast convention, then Bruce reacts to All In sellout and what it means, plus Raw analysis (56 min)

May 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Conrad Thompson joins the show to talk about All In sellout and Starrcast convention ticket sales launch, then Bruce reacts […]

VIP AUDIO 5/15 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Bryan shows fire and determination and sets sights on WWE Title, Nakamura vs. Styles with high stakes, Carmella celebrates and finds out next challenger, more (23 min)

May 16, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including Daniel Bryan shows fire and determination and sets sights on WWE Title, Shinsuke […]

VIP AUDIO 5/14 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of Raw including answer to why Lashley talked about his sisters, Rousey-Jax angle, Reigns booed a lot, Seth vs. Owens, MITB developments (30 min)

May 15, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw start to finish with rundown and analysis including an answer to why Lashley talked about his sisters, Ronda Rousey-Nia Jax […]

VIP AUDIO 5/13 – WKH – The News: All In sells out in an hour, what does it mean to industry, to WWE, to ROH, to Bryan, to Punk, to Cody & The Bucks, and what comes next – single topic in-depth analysis (25 min)

May 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an in-depth reaction to what it means that the All In event in Chicago sold out today in an hour. What […]

VIP AUDIO 5/13 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Following the biggest weekend in Irish wrestling history, we discuss the highlights of OTT ScrapperMania and Contenders 9! (56 min)

May 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L talks to Gary O’Donaghue following an incredible weekend of wrestling in Dublin. OTT’s ScrapperMania featuring Minoru Suzuki, Matt Riddle, Will Ospreay, and a […]

VIP AUDIO 5/13 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Was there a feud that elevated a star more than Bret-Austin? Does WWE have another black World Champion on horizon? Which NWA history books are best? WM2 extra ref? Comparing comic and wrestling fans (30 min)

May 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Weekend Mailbag podcast, they cover these topics: Was there a feud that elevated a star to the next level more than Bret Hart-Steve Austin? Does WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 5/13 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Jeff Jones talks early ROH including Low Ki as great example of ROH’s serious nature and hard-hitting style, Xavier, Jinder Mahal, Jay Lethal, Samoa Joe, more (61 min)

May 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: Jeff Jones, longtime PWTorch VIP member and South Kongress listener, fills Cameron in on early Ring of Honor, from 2002-2006. Low Ki, as both a talent and employee, is a focal point of the […]

VIP AUDIO 5/12 – WKH – The News: WWE Europe live event details, big summer event preview with ticket launches this weekend including All In, ROH War of the Worlds notes, Impact viewership trends 2018 vs. 2017 (24 min)

May 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including WWE Europe live event details, big summer event preview with ticket launches this weekend including All In […]

VIP AUDIO 5/12 – ROH War of the Worlds 2018: Lowell & Toronto Roundtable (w/Radican & Mills & DeRoche) – complete breakdown of the events, a look at the booking decisions and match quality throughout both shows, must-see match suggestions, more! (92 min)

May 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican hosts the ROH War of the Worlds 2018: Lowell & Toronto audio roundtable with PWTorch ROH TV Hits and Misses specialist Mike Mills and PWTorch NJPW and ROH specialist […]

VIP AUDIO 5/12 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: All In tickets on sale this weekend and what first-day ticket sales will tell us, Starrcast ’18 and Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend details, where WWE analysts have been wrong about big picture (82 min)

May 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss All In tickets on sale this weekend and what first-day ticket sales will tell us, some perspective […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #495 (May 23, 1998): Cover story on Bischoff’s top assistant defecting to WWF, WWF Newswire detailing on-air feud between Steve Austin and Vince McMahon, WCW Slammiversary PPV coverage, more

May 12, 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 5/11 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Will Vince change if there aren’t any verified consequences to pushing Reigns? Should Cass be in trouble for changing plans on live TV? Women’s Tag Titles? More (19 min)

May 11, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Ask the Editor – Should Big Cass be in trouble for breaking from script? Would fans who are truly sick of […]

VIP AUDIO 5/10 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #245 (11/27/1993): John Arezzi announces final show (51 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This is a November 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features John Arezzi’s surprise announcement that this will be his final show (though he eventually returns in 1994). The Pro Wrestling […]

VIP AUDIO 5/10 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would Backlash have been that bad if it was a stand-alone PPV and not Network special? Was Nia Jax promo among worst ever? What was Lashley sit-down interview supposed to accomplish? Comic book/video game generation? (18 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents Ask the Editor – Would Backlash have been that bad if it was a stand-alone PPV and not Network special? Was […]

VIP AUDIO 5/9 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann discuss the Sixers’ loss to the Boston Celtics, Daniel Bryan, The Expanse and Shohreh Aghdashloo, janky chain Roman, more (88 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis opens lamenting the Sixers’ loss to the questionable Boston Celtics, then he and Rich talk Daniel Bryan, The Expanse and if Shohreh Aghdashloo’s a problem, janky chain Roman, plus, as always, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/9 – East Coast Cast #397 (NSFW): Travis Bryant & Cameron Hawkins discuss whether or not Reigns is poised to turn heel, WWE Backlash fallout, Styles and Nakamura, when will the “demon” show up for Balor, more (202 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week the guys question whether Roman Reigns is poised to turn heel or nah; the signs that point to yes and the signs that contradict. WWE Backlash fallout. A.J. and Nakamura’s swollen gonads! […]

VIP AUDIO 5/9 – WKH – The News: Raw and SD ratings, on-site Backlash report detailing the crowd turning on the event, Charlotte and Alexa updates, Total Divas renewals, Bryan on Jericho podcast (18 min)

May 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the latest news including Raw and Smackdown ratings, on-site Backlash report detailing the crowd turning on the event, Charlotte and Alexa […]