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VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #751 (March 29, 2003): Keller’s WM19 preview, Mitchell on “High-Tech Lynching of Booker T,” Hardys book review, Justin Credible Torch Talk

March 18, 2023

SUMMARY of #751 cover-dated March 29, 2003: This issue features a cover story previewing WrestleMania and making a case why Raw the next day is more relevant… Pat McNeill reviews the history of the King […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Doesn’t Cody need to win? Should Khan assign Punk to lead ROH? How good were the High Flyers? Fighting in the NHL? More (88 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these Mailbag topics: Should AEW be more diligent about […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now (Pt. 2 of 2): Peteani & McMahon review WWF WrestleMania 14 from 1998. Owen vs. Triple H, Rock vs. Shamrock, Undertaker vs. Kane, Austin vs. Michaels with Tyson as enforcer, more (97 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of a special two-part episode of Pro Wrestling Then and Now, PWTorch Dailycast “All Elite Aftershow” co-host Mike McMahon joins Frank to look back on WrestleMania 14 from the Fleet Center […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Review of Jey Uso addressing turning on Sami, the Four Pillars segment on Dynamite, New Japan Cup, NXT, UFC, more (78 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now (Pt. 1 of 2): Peteani & McMahon review WWE Raw overall from 1993-1997 (76 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of a special two-part episode of Pro Wrestling Then and Now, PWTorch Dailycast “All Elite Aftershow” co-host Mike McMahon joins Frank Peteani for the first time to discuss his personal journey […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: The Four Pillars gather for long opening segment, three-way Trios Title match, Cassidy vs. Jarrett for International Title, Jade wins quickly, Valkyrie debuts, more (29 min.)

March 16, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including The Four Pillars gathering during a long opening segment, a three-way Trios Title match, Orange […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (9/4/1994): Paul Heyman, Dennis Coralluzzo, and Shane Douglas talk controversial ECW/NWA split (54 min.)

March 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This is a September 4, 1994 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Paul E, Coralluzzo, and Douglas (ECW/NWA split). (NOTE: The very end of show is missing.) DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – WKH – Ask Wade Keller: Who could Lesnar have faced instead of Omos? Are giants in wrestling of value in 2023? Could Cody bring KO and Sami together? More (26 min.)

March 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of an “Ask Wade Keller” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers email questions on these topics: Do AEW and WWE think giants like Omos, Satnum […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-12-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories, Jannetty, ROH roster moves, Raw/Smackdown super-show, Surreal Life scoop, Destination X (22 min.)

March 15, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 12, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring an exclusive scoop on the next indy promotion to invade the […]

VIP AUDIO 3/14 – WKH – Focus On WWE: Latest on Bray, last week’s Raw minute-by-minutes including Cena and Logan Paul, WWE Fan Survey, MSG results, Bellas depart WWE, Cody talks Brandi, more (22 min.)

March 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of a “Focus on WWE” edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at various news stories including: The latest on Bray Wyatt. The Bellas departing […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1815 (March 15, 2023): Keller’s cover story on WrestleMania 39 line-up so far, Fann column on Slap Fight, Parks column on Michaels-era NXT, AEW Revolution Roundtable reviews

March 14, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1815 Cover-dated March 15, 2023 LINK: 1815 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2021 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 3/14 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Crowd reaction to Batista live, WM21 hype analysis, is Cena’s character progressing positively, crowds heckling Edge and Lita, Undertaker’s Dirty Harry spoof (72 min.)

March 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Crowd reaction to […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody shines on mic, Owens vs. Solo, HIAC match announced, Dominik complains about BMW gift, Lesnar-Omos, more (29 min.)

March 14, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Cody shining on mic and a strong response from Paul Heyman, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Merits of another hour of AEW on cable, Q.T. Marshall and Hobbs respond to criticism of TNT Title finish, Vince backstage again, Bloodline, Dana White (79 min.)

March 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss a variety of topics: Merits of another hour of AEW on cable TV Q.T. Marshall and Powerhouse […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (3-8-2005): More backstage details on fallout from Lita-Matt Hardy-Edge controversy and where does Vince McMahon fit into situation during his absence due to injury (24 min.)

March 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 8, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Tons more details on Matt Hardy, Lita, and Edge. Who did management meet […]

VIP AUDIO 3/13 – PWT Impact Pod: Lilly & Laslo discuss Jonathan Gresham vs. Kushida, a Knockouts Title match, matches added to Sacrifice and Multiverse United shows, more (42 min.)

March 13, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly and John Laslo review this week’s Impact TV, which featured an excellent Jonathan Gresham vs. Kushida match and a Knockouts Title match in the main event. They also discuss new matches added […]

VIP AUDIO 3/12 – The Fix Flashback (2-17-2016): WM23 developments, WWE financials, Impact, Kevin Randleman’s death, Kimbo Slice, Barrett, more (145 min.)

March 12, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 17, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: A full WWE […]

VIP AUDIO 3/12 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (3-6-2005): Backstage details with Vince McMahon not around, Edge-Lita-Hardy controversy, a Smackdown segment that was redone because of controversy, more (20 min.)

March 12, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 6, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: The latest buzz on the Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation including notes on backstage reaction, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/11 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (3-5-2005) – The Real Deal: Hot Five Stories of the Week, what’s next for Matt Hardy after Lita-Edge controversy, Road to WM21, Q of Week on Foley, Batista’s push, Styles (19 min.)

March 11, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the March 5, 2005 episode of “The Real Deal with Pat McNeill” featuring the latest on matches and stuff added to WrestleMania… Thoughts on […]

VIP AUDIO 3/11 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 3-11-15 including Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella, Hideo Itami’s already floundering push, the competent but predictable work of Owen and Luke Wilson, more (87 min.)

March 11, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from March 11, 2015 including Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella, Hideo Itami’s already floundering push, the competent but predictable work […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #750 (March 22, 2003): Angle says he’ll wrestle until he loses WWE Title despite health, McNeill on Angle, Keller says Austin should be on SD

March 11, 2023

SUMMARY of #750 cover-dated March 22, 2003: This issue features a cover story on Kurt Angle saying he will wrestle until he loses his WWE Title… Part four of the Torch Talk with Justin Credible… […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Jey Uso explains himself, Five-Way for IC Title shot at WM, Rey announced for Hall of Fame, Raiders vs. Braun & Ricochet, more (17 min.)

March 11, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Jey Uso explains himself, Five-Way for IC Title shot at WM, Rey […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Reigns or Moxley for Wrestler of Year, Mutoh retirement, strange David Arquette moment on Thunder, wrestler/bodyguard combos, Cena’s Theory promo, more (59 min.)

March 10, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics… Thoughts on the PSVR2 launch, and could a decent […]

VIP AUDIO 3/10 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (3-4-2005): Hardy-Lita break-up over Edge goes public, Cena & JBL out-promo Triple H & Batista, analysis of WWE’s stances on Rock, Goldberg, and Brock, McMahon empathy (29 min.)

March 10, 2023

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 4, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: How JBL and John Cena surprised everyone by out-promo’ing Batista and Triple H […]