VIP Newsletters

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1836 (Aug. 9, 2023): Keller’s WWE Summerslam report and PPV Roundtable Reviews, Parks column on what’s next after Summerslam for four titles, more

August 9, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1836 Cover-dated August 9, 2023 LINK: 1836 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #770 (August 9, 2003): SummerSlam’s Triple H vs. Goldberg main event changed, Mitchell proposes Eddie Guerrero’s main event push, Torch Talk with Foley regarding Russo’s booking, more

August 5, 2023

SUMMARY of #770 cover-dated August 9, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on the Goldberg vs. Triple H SummerSlam headliner called off and replaced with a six-man tag… Jason Powell’s feature column asks […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1835 (Aug. 3, 2023): Cover Story on Gable Steveson debut, new Vince McMahon legal trouble, Greg Parks column on WWE live event, Keller TV reports, Newswire

August 4, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1835 Cover-dated August 3, 2023 LINK: 1835 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #769 (August 2, 2003): Angle wins fourth WWE Title, McMahon interview highlights, Torch Talk with Konnan, Keller’s WWE Vengeance PPV Report & Roundtable, Russo explains TNA creative process

July 29, 2023

SUMMARY of #769 cover-dated August 2, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Kurt Angle winning his fourth WWE Title at Vengeance… WWE Newswire compares the rating for Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1834 (July 26, 2023): Athena vs. Willow at ROH PPV makes history and draws praise, Keller’s TV reports, Torch Newswire, more

July 27, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1834 Cover-dated July 26, 2023 LINK: 1834 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #768 (July 26, 2003): Kane damaged by implausible stunt booking including setting Ross on fire, Torch Talk with Foley includes reaction to critics of having kids see him take chairshots

July 22, 2023

SUMMARY of #768 cover-dated July 26, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on the lazy, implausible booking that destroyed the intent of the Kane character transformation including setting Jim Ross on fire… Jason […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1833 (July 19, 2023): Slammiversary PPV report, Parks looks at whether Bullet Club has overstayed its value as a faction, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

July 19, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1833 Cover-dated July 19, 2023 LINK: 1833 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 Darrin […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #767 (July 19, 2003): Foley tells Keller whether he regrets HIAC bumps & his ideas for industry, lack of attention to detail hurting Kane, Mitchell column, G.M. history

July 15, 2023

SUMMARY of #767 cover-dated July 19, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on WWE’s lack of attention to detail regarding the Kane transformation storyline… The WWF Newswire includes Bret Hart commenting on the […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1832 (July 12, 2023): Keller’s Cover Story on Collision’s first four weeks, Parks column on what he most likes about pro wrestling these days, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

July 14, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1832 Cover-dated July 12, 2023 LINK: 1832 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #766 (July 12, 2003): Mitchell’s “Culture of Death” cover story, Keller on drug problem in wrestling, Torch Talk with Foley, Powell on Raw improvements, McNeill on men hitting women in wrestling

July 8, 2023

SUMMARY of #766 cover-dated July 12, 2003: This issue begins with a feature column by Bruce Mitchell titled “The Culture of Death” detailing the arguments powerbrokers in the industry use to defend the lack of […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1831 (July 4, 2023): Keller’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV Report with star ratings, PPV Roundtable Reviews, Parks column on big pro wrestling events since Reigns last lost, more

July 4, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1831 Cover-dated July 4, 2023 LINK: 1831 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #765 (July 4, 2003): Insider details on Hogan/WWE parting ways, HBK DVD review, Mitchell 10 Qs for VKM, Keller on Piper & Hogan leaving, Torch Talk Mick Foley

July 1, 2023

SUMMARY of #765 cover-dated July 4, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Hulk Hogan and WWE parting ways over ‘”creative differences” with the inside story on the way it played out… Jason […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1830 (June 28, 2023): Keller’s AEW Forbidden Door PPV Report with star ratings, PPV Roundtable Reviews, Parks column reviewing Steve Keirn’s new book, Keller’s TV reviews

June 30, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1830 Cover-dated June 28, 2023 LINK: 1830 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #764 (June 28, 2003): Foley Torch Talk, Konnan Torch Talk, Keller Reviews Foley novel & HBO story on wrestling drug deaths, Powell on TNA’s future

June 24, 2023

SUMMARY of #764 cover-dated June 28, 2003: This issue includes part two of a major Torch Talk series with Mick Foley where he talks about how his experience being part of wrestlers being cast in […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1829 (June 21, 2023): Keller’s cover story on Collision debut, Keller’s TV reports on Collision, Dynamite, Smackdown, Raw, plus Newswire, more

June 21, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1829 Cover-dated June 21, 2023 LINK: 1829 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #763 (June 21, 2003): Mick Foley Torch Talk Begins, Powell on TNA’s 1st Year, Keller’s WWE PPV Report, Roundtable, McNeill PPV at the Bar for Badd Blood

June 17, 2023

SUMMARY of #763 cover-dated June 21, 2003: This issue includes part one of a major Torch Talk series with Mick Foley. As part of publicity tour to promote his first novel, Foley agreed to his […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1828 (June 14, 2023): Keller’s cover story on Punk and Collision, Counihan’s column on great matches he’s seen this year, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire, more

June 14, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1828 Cover-dated June 14, 2023 LINK: 1828 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 […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #762 (June 14, 2003): Winners & Losers of historical Cruiserweight Title match, Konnan Torch Talk, Mitchell’s Memo on Foley and Blassie, Rey DVD review

June 10, 2023

SUMMARY of #762 cover-dated June 14, 2003: This issue includes a cover story on Rey Mysterio winning the Cruiserweight Title in a TV main event, the first for the most often underutilized, demeaned belt and […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1827 (June 7, 2023): Radican’s NJPW Dominion PPV report, PPV Roundtable Reviews of WWE Night of Champions and AEW Double or Nothing, Keller’s TV reports

June 7, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1827 Cover-dated June 7, 2023 LINK: 1827 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 Sean […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #761 (June 7, 2003): Freddie Blassie obit, Torch Talk with Konnan, columns from Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, Powell, news, top five stories, more

June 3, 2023

SUMMARY of #761 cover-dated June 7, 2003: This issue includes a cover story on the death of “Classy” Freddie Blassie… Part one of the Torch Talk with the always-controversially blunt Konnan… Jason Powell looks at […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1826 (May 31, 2023): Keller’s AEW Double or Nothing report, Rich Fann’s PPV review, Keller’s Dynamite TV reports, NXT Battleground, more

June 1, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1826 Cover-dated May 31, 2023 LINK: 1826 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 NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1825 (May 30, 2023): Keller’s WWE Night of Champions report, Keller’s TV reports on Raw and Smackdown, Parks column on WWE finding a groove with PLEs

May 31, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1825 Cover-dated May 30, 2023 LINK: 1825 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 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #760 (May 31, 2003): Mitchell Feature on Vince McMahon’s Homecoming, One Year of TNA, Torch Talk w/Amazing Red, McNeill on potential turnaround

May 27, 2023

SUMMARY of #760 cover-dated May 31, 2003: This issue includes a cover story on TNA’s one year anniversary and their lack of identity… Jason Powell’s May Hitlist… Part four of the Amazing Red Torch Talk […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #759 (May 24, 2003): WWE misuses Confidential footage, Keller says it’s time for WWE to get serious about new stars, WWE PPV Report & Roundtable

May 20, 2023

SUMMARY of #759 cover-dated May 24, 2003: This issue includes a cover story on the sagging PPV buyrates related to mundane cards and increased price tags… WWE Judgment Day PPV coverage including Keller’s report with […]