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VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #776 (September 20, 2003): Keller looks at futures of Rock and Triple H in movies plus how Austin was derailed from early opportunity, more must-read Torch Talk with Raven on ECW, McNeill on MLW

September 16, 2023

SUMMARY of #776 cover-dated September 20, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Rock and Triple H’s movie action-star career progress… On Topic with Jason Powell: Make today matter more by talking about […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1841 (Sept. 13, 2023): Cover Story on WWE ownership transition with TKO, Parks looks at Gunther’s future, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

September 13, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1841 Cover-dated September 13, 2023 LINK: 1841 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 #775 (September 13, 2003): McMahon stops match mid-stream, 2003 Draft Issue with theme columns ranking wrestlers staff value most in building a promotion from scratch

September 9, 2023

SUMMARY of #775 cover-dated September 13, 2003: This issue features the annual Torch Fantasy Draft beginning with a Cover Story on the 2003 draft results along with the Top 50 Draft Picks… Jason Powell, Bruce […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1840 (Sept. 6, 2023): Cover Story on AEW firing Punk, Keller’s reports on WWE Payback and AEW All Out with star ratings, Roundtable Reviews of Payback, Parks feature column on Punk

September 6, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1840 Cover-dated September 6, 2023 LINK: 1840 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 #1839 (Aug. 30, 2023): Cover Story on Bray Wyatt, Keller’s All In PPV report with star ratings, Parks column on Funk and Bray, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

September 2, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1839 Cover-dated August 30, 2023 LINK: 1839 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 #774 (September 6, 2003): Raw and Smackdown go in two different directions, Coach-Ross backstage situation, who the locker room was siding with between Hunter and Goldberg

September 2, 2023

SUMMARY of #774 cover-dated September 6, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Raw and Smackdown going in two different directions… This Week with Wade Keller: Kurt Angle – Creative License or Crappy […]

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #773 (August 30, 2003): Keller’s SummerSlam report with Staff Roundtable Reviews, Keller calls for McMahons to get off TV, Torch Talk with Raven pt. 2, Powell says Goldberg should be WWE Champ

August 26, 2023

SUMMARY of #773 cover-dated August 30, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Kurt Angle and Triple H retaining their titles at SummerSlam, plus in-depth coverage of SummerSlam including Keller’s match report and […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1838 (Aug. 23, 2023): Cover Story on Terry Funk, Parks on L.A. Knight’s future, Counihan on Naito’s journey, Keler’s TV reports, Newswire, more

August 24, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1838 Cover-dated August 23, 2023 LINK: 1838 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 #772 (August 23, 2003): Cover story on Low Ki’s week of highs & lows, WWE implies rape & killing of cat on Raw, Waltman-Chyna, Hogan-Russo suit, Raven Torch Talk

August 19, 2023

SUMMARY of #772 cover-dated August 23, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Low Ki’s rise as an indy standout presenting a fresh style and unique personality… On Topic with Jason Powell: RVD […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1837 (Aug. 16, 2023): Radican’s cover story on NJPW G1 Tournament, Greg Parks feature column on G1 Tournament, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

August 16, 2023

PWTorch Newsletter #1837 Cover-dated August 16, 2023 LINK: 1837 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 #771 (August 16, 2003): Cover Story on ROH’s emergence as underground favorite, Powell on whether WWE turned Brock too soon, Mitchell on Angle-Lesnar-McMahon, Torch Talk with Konnan, more

August 12, 2023

SUMMARY of #771 cover-dated August 16, 2003: This issue begins with a cover story on Ring of Honor moving to a new stage as an underground favorite… On Topic with Jason Powell: Did WWE turn […]

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 […]