VIP Newsletters

VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #738 (January 4, 2003): 2002 Awards Issue – MVP, Best Wrestler, Best Babyface, Best Heel, Best Promos, Worst Promos, Rising Star, Tailspin, more

December 17, 2022

SUMMARY of #738 cover-dated January 4, 2003: This issue features the complete 2002 Torch Awards with staff picks by Bruce Mitchell, Pat McNeill, Jason Powell, and Wade Keller in all 15 categories including MVP, Best […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1803 (Dec. 14, 2022): Radican’s ROH Final Battle PPV report, Keller’s NXT Deadline PLE report, Parks reviews WWE concept match history, more

December 14, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1803 Cover-dated December 14, 2022 LINK: 1803 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #737 (December 28, 2002): Hulk Hogan Torch Talk on Randy Savage relationship, McNeill rates Best Five Raw Episodes, WWE cancels shows due to low presales

December 10, 2022

SUMMARY of #737 cover-dated December 28, 2002: This issue opens with a cover story titled “As 2002 ends, changes are needed for wrestling’s survival”… The Top Five Stories includes a report on Golberg acknowledging WWE […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1802 (Dec. 6, 2022): Radican’s New Japan Roster Evaluation with tiers and analysis pt. 1, Parks on Teddy Hart documentary, Keller’s cover story on AEW ratings 2022 vs. 2021, more

December 7, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1802 Cover-dated December 6, 2022 LINK: 1802 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #736 (December 21, 2002): Hulk Hogan tells Keller he is responsible for Vince McMahon not spending 17 years in prison, Smackdown Roster Evaluation

December 3, 2022

SUMMARY of #736 cover-dated December 21, 2002: This issue opens with a headline story on WWE targetting Goldberg to help boost WrestleMania business… The Top Five Stories includes the end of a three decade tradition […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1801 (Nov. 30, 2022): Keller’s WWE Survivor Series PPV report and Staff Roundtable Reviews, Parks column on trajectory of current WWE champions, more

December 1, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1801 Cover-dated November 30, 2022 LINK: 1801 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 #1800 (Nov. 23, 2022): Keller’s AEW Full Gear PPV Report, PPV Roundtable Reviews, Keller’s TV reports, Parks column on what’s next for MJF, more

November 28, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1800 Cover-dated November 23, 2022 LINK: 1800 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #735 (December 14, 2002): Keller’s WWE In-Depth Roster Evaluation, Hogan Torch Talk expands on Montreal Screwjob, Chyna and Piper book reviews

November 26, 2022

SUMMARY of #735 cover-dated December 14, 2002: This issue opens with a headline story on Roddy Piper’s surprise appearance for TNA, debating Vince Russo over the death of Owen Hart… The Top Five Stories looks […]

VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #734 (December 7, 2002): Hulk Hogan reveals to Wade Keller his thoughts on Bret Hart Montreal Screwjob in this Torch Talk, plus Austin-WWE negotiations

November 19, 2022

SUMMARY of #734 cover-dated December 7, 2002: This issue opens with a headline about WWE shifting attention overseas as they often have when domestic business drops… Top Stories of the Week includes the latest on […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1799 (Nov. 16, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on the Mox-MJF match possibilities, Counihan column on Kingston-Akiyama, Parks column looking at last year’s WWE cutbacks, more

November 16, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1799 Cover-dated November 16, 2022 LINK: 1799 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #733 (November 30, 2002): Wade Keller’s Torch Talk with Hulk Hogan begins, Mitchell and Keller review Hogan Book, Powell’s Turkey Awards, McNeill on Russo

November 12, 2022

SUMMARY of #733 cover-dated November 30, 2002: This issue opens the first installment of the historic “Torch Talk” with Hulk Hogan, his first-ever and to-date-only extensive insider interview. It is accompanied by feature columns by […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1798 (Nov. 9, 2022): Keller’s WWE Crown Jewel Report & Staff Roundtable Reviews & Scores, Kelly Wells’ thorough NXT Roster Evaluation with tiers and analysis, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

November 9, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1798 Cover-dated November 9, 2022 LINK: 1798 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #732 (November 23, 2002): Survivor Series ’02 coverage including backstage details on controversial politicking, Waltman Torch Talk on unpopularity of his friends

November 5, 2022

SUMMARY of #732 cover-dated November 23, 2002: This issue opens a cover story on the Survivor Series results, plus Keller’s Survivor Series report with star ratings for each match, Torch staff Roundtable Reviews, Reader Reax, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1797 (Nov. 3, 2022): Keller’s cover story on WWE Q3 financials and McMahon investigation ending, Parks and Fann columns, Newswire, more

November 3, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1797 Cover-dated November 3, 2022 LINK: 1797 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #731 (November 16, 2002): Mitchell on the Russo-McMahon dynamic, Waltman Torch Talk on Bret-Vince relationship, Keller’s key ways to revitalize WWE

October 29, 2022

SUMMARY of #731 cover-dated November 16, 2002: This issue opens a cover story on whether Big Show and HBK are strong enough to build a PPV around… The Top Five Stories includes an update on […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1796 (Oct. 25, 2022): Keller’s major cover story on C.M. Punk-AEW relationship, Parks column on Bray Wyatt return, Keller’s TV reports on Raw, SD

October 26, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1796 Cover-dated October 25, 2022 LINK: 1796 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #730 (November 9, 2002): Panda Energy buys majority interest of TNA, Keller on new TV presentation, Torch Talk with Sean Waltman – why NWO return failed

October 22, 2022

SUMMARY of #730 cover-dated November 9, 2002: This issue opens a cover story on Panda Energy purchasing majority interest in TNA from the Jarretts… Jason Powell’s “On Topic” features the October Hitlist… Wade Keller’s “This […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1795 (Oct. 18, 2022): Keller’s cover story on Hangman Page injury, Parks reviews Tales from the Territories series, Keller’s TV reports on Raw, SD, Dynamite

October 20, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1795 Cover-dated October 18, 2022 LINK: 1795 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #729 (November 2, 2002): Russo in & Jarrett out in TNA Powerplay, Sean Waltman Talk on major figure in WWE no one respects, Powell on Ailing Raw

October 15, 2022

SUMMARY of #729 cover-dated November 2, 2002: This issue opens a cover story on a major powerplay in TNA leading to Vince Russo in power and Jerry Jarrett out… Jason Powell offers advice for a […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1794 (Oct. 11, 2022): Keller’s WWE Extreme Rules report & Staff Roundtable Reviews, Parks column on WWE announcing shake-up, Newswire, Keller’s TV reports

October 11, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1794 Cover-dated October 11, 2022 LINK: 1794 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #728 (October 26, 2002): Reaction to the Katie Vick necrophilia skit, Torch Talk with Sean Waltman pt. 4, columns by Keller, Powell, McNeill

October 8, 2022

SUMMARY of #728 cover-dated October 26, 2002: This issue opens a cover story WWE’s necrophelia angle with Triple H and Katie Vick… Jason Powell’s feature column looks at XPW… Pat McNeill on bookers who book […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1793 (Oct. 5, 2022): Keller’s cover story on Antonio Inoki, Parks on AEW’s attempt at wrestler rankings, Keller’s TV reports, Newswire

October 5, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1793 Cover-dated October 5, 2022 LINK: 1793 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 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #727 (October 19, 2002): McMahon treats writers better than wrestlers, Torch Talk with Sean Waltman, WWE goes all Soap Opera on fans, Keller on Heenan book

October 1, 2022

SUMMARY of #727 cover-dated October 19, 2002: This issue opens with a cover story on the WWE No Mercy PPV hype reaching a new level of soap opera… Jason Powell, in his “On Topic” column, […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1792 (Sept. 28, 2022): Keller’s cover story on expansion of Bloodline and big Smackdown rating, Counihan on The American Dragongate, Parks reviews WOW revival, more

September 28, 2022

PWTorch Newsletter #1792 Cover-dated September 28, 2022 LINK: 1792 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 […]