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VIP AUDIO 6/10 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Ryan Anderson talks WWE from WM17 to WM20 including the intensity, the sports feel, top acts, more (62 min)

June 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cameron finds a kindred spirit in guest Ryan Anderson, as they talk about WWE from WM17 to WM20. The intensity and sports feel or the top acts is the focal point of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/10 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Fallout from C.M. Punk’s UFC fight last night, Punk’s first statement after fight, Corey Graves goes public with gripe about Punk, Punk’s future and legacy (52 min)

June 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce talks about the fallout from C.M. Punk’s UFC fight last night, Punk’s first statement after fight, Corey Graves […]

VIP AUDIO 6/9 – WKH – The News: Results of C.M. Punk’s second UFC fight, Dana White’s reaction, thought on Punk’s potential MMA and pro wrestling futures, and more (18 min)

June 10, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses the results of C.M. Punk’s second UFC fight, Dana White’s reaction, thought on Punk’s potential MMA and pro wrestling futures, and […]

VIP 1998 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #499 (June 20, 1998): Cover story on Flair’s lawsuit against WCW, Newswire features on new booker Dusty Rhodes’ plans to counter Flair lawsuit and Shawn Michaels’s return to WWF event for first time in months, coverage of WCW Great American Bash, more

June 9, 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 6/8 – NJPW Lioncast Roundtable: Ursin, JP, and Lisa take you through BOSJ Nights 9-Finals, were there too many single cam shows, Ospreay’s overall performance, Ishimori, Takahashi, a 5 star Final, more! (117 min)

June 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In Episode #5 of The PWTorch NJPW Lioncast, Ursin, JP, and Lisa take you on a ride through the final nights of the NJPW BOSJ25 tournament. All of the matches are discussed including thoughts […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Could Daniel Bryan vs. Miz for WWE Title co-headline WrestleMania next year? Does WWE change camera angles too much? Where is Neville? How about Michaels & Bryan teaming on first Fox Smackdown? (20 min)

June 9, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Could Daniel Bryan vs. Miz for WWE Title co-headline WrestleMania next year? Does WWE change camera […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – RETRO RADIO – PWSpotlight #249 (9/17/1994): Dave from the Power Twins, Meltzer (102 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This is a September 17, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Dave from the Power Twins and Dave Meltzer. The Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show debuted April 9, 1989 on WNYG […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – WKH – The News: Reaction to extensive public comments by Punk about his MMA and pro wrestling future and thoughts on trial, plus Cabana’s remarkable daily diary podcast during the trial (34 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a reaction to the extensive public comments by C.M. Punk about his MMA and pro wrestling future and thoughts on trial, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/7 – NJPW Lioncast Roundtable: Ursin, JP, Lisa, and special guest Emily Fear preview Dominion with an intense debate about the Okada-Omega main event, plus Jericho, Rey Mysterio, Young Bucks, more! (111 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In Episode #4 of The PWTorch NJPW Lioncast covering everything in the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling, host Ursin DeRoche welcomes cohosts JP Strix, Lisa Brank, and special guest Emily Fear to discuss […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1566 (June 7, 2018) – Punk & Cabana victorious over WWE doctor in court, Keller on who Michaels opponent should be if he wrestles again, Mitchell on Marks, Parks on Women’s MITB, Keller’s TV reports

June 7, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1566 Cover-dated June 7, 2018 LINK: 1566 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 6/6 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk The Expanse, answer listener questions, and cite CM Punk lawsuit as the reason Rich always puts out “the views of Travis Bryant” disclaimer for the good of the Torch (109 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is a little more streamlined (HA!), as Rich is comatose after work and Travis is the one for once in the right. The fellas talk The Expanse, answer listener questions, and cite […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – East Coast Cast #401 (NSFW): Travis Bryant & Cameron Hawkins discuss the CM Punk court verdict, Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey’s awkward exchange on Raw, Bobby Lashley’s clothes, more (183 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode the guys discuss the CM Punk court verdict. WWE not being front and center at the trial. Will the timing impact the viewers of Punk’s upcoming fight for the positive? Nia […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – WKH – The News: Punk and Cabana comment on jury decision, Michaels softens on potential return to ring, Raw & Smackdown ratings key metrics, Lio Rush, Kane, XFL odds, Miz aspirations, Jeff Hardy, more (25 min)

June 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including C.M. Punk and Colt Cabana comment on jury decision, Shawn Michaels softens stance against […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag Edition – Vince autobiography possibilities, RVD’s planned push in 2006, Foley’s impact and legacy, Austin’s “lone wolf” characteristics, Fox-NBCU, Rousey’s personality, Independent Contractors (54 min)

June 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 discuss UFC Utica first and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 3): New Japan Super Juniors final two nights, NJPW Dominion full preview, analysis of latest Raw, Smackdown, and NXT TV shows (51 min)

June 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 discuss the final two nights […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 3): In-depth discussion on Punk’s second UFC fight this Saturday, analysis of Punk/Cabana-Dr. Amann lawsuit, UFC 225 full card preview (57 min)

June 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 discuss the Washington Capitals and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Charlotte vs. Becky, Styles-Nakamura contract signing, Cass’s long promo, Carmella-Asuka angle (20 min)

June 6, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of Smackdown including Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, A.J. Styles-Shinsuke Nakamura contract signing, Big Cass’s long promo, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/5 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Reaction to jury decision and closing arguments in Dr. Amann lawsuit against Punk/Cabana, a breakdown of one of the worst Raws in a long time (61 min)

June 5, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the jury decision and closing arguments in Dr. Amann lawsuit against C.M. Punk and Colt Cabana. Then […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of show including terrible night for Rousey and Angle, inspiring multiple rants, Tacos for Everyone, Broken Ladders and Broken Logic (38 min)

June 5, 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 terrible night for Ronda Rousey, Kurt Angle, and Logic, inspiring multiple rants. […]

VIP AUDIO 6/4 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: In the aftermath of a classic BOSJ final, excitement is high! Hiromu, Ishimori, WALTER, Devlin, Shirai, YAMATO, and more (49 min)

June 4, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is an excited boy coming off a molten bout to end the Best of the Super Juniors. But the classic match between Hiromu […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Baszler defends against Dakota Kai, Nikki Cross returns, Dijak’s debut vs. Ricochet, Velveteen Dream, Aleister Black-Lars Sullivan angle for Takeover, Bianca Bellaire vignette (28 min)

June 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the latest NXT weekly TV show which included Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai for the NXT Title in the main event, […]

VIP AUDIO 6/3 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Alexis Gonzales talks finding common ground with her brother through Monday Night Wars, using wrestling as an escape, the progression of women wrestlers, the overabundance of talent during the invasion angle, more (37 min)

June 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: Alexis Gonzales, the show’s first female guest, talks about finding common ground with her brother through the Monday Night Wars, using wrestling as an escape from personal struggles, the progression from the Sables and Sunnys […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is WWE’s in-ring style getting too repetitive? Why does WWE seem so good at being classy but on the same show also revert to low-brow? Could USA Network bypass WWE and run alternative pro wrestling show? (27 min)

June 3, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Is WWE’s in-ring style getting too repetitive and is it time to shake it up? […]

VIP AUDIO 6/2 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Harley Race in WWF, WCW, and Japan, history of Blindfold Matches and the place of comedy skits in pro wrestling, Foley’s potential role in industry today, The New Breed tag team (39 min)

June 2, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses these topics: Harley Race in WWF, WCW, and Japan, history of Blindfold Matches and the place of […]