Current News Analysis

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show Raw Flashback (AD-FREE): (5-18-14) Five years ago live call-in show with Powell discussing final hype for the Payback event, Bryan’s situation, is Zeb overshadowing Swagger, Bo Dallas’s debut, Alicia Fox, live calls and emails (90 min)

May 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this Raw Post-Show Five Years Ago Flashback, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss the previous night’s episode of WWE Raw (5-26-14) including the final hype for […]

VIP AUDIO 5/24 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (5-23-2014) Intersection of Comics and Pro Wrestling – Mitchell’s interview with Andre the Giant graphic novel creator and artist Box Brown (90 min)

May 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to May 23, 2014 featuring PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell’s interview with comic/graphic artist Box Brown discussing the intersection of pro wrestling and comics, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/24 – WKPWP Interview Friday (AD-FREE): Sam Roberts joins Keller to preview AEW Double or Nothing, 24/7, NXT Takeover XXV, WWE Women’s Division, more (102 min)

May 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Interview Friday edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts. They preview AEW Double or Nothing including the price point and roster depth and mainstream buzz, the new […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Would people watch old WWE Smackdown reruns on Fox or FS1 this fall? Is WWE trolling wrestlers with changes in booking? Plus Roman, Kofi, Bray (17 min)

May 24, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers Mailbag questions on the following topics: Would people watch old WWE Smackdown reruns on Fox or FS1 this fall? Is […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: Hangman in the UK, WWE leaving SKY Sports, El Phantasmo and BOSJ, more (75 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns with a breakdown of the strange situation surrounding PAC vs. Hangman Page before looking at positive signs for AEW and ITV’s relationship, the possible end of WWE and SKY Sport’s […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells and Stoup cover the rushed TakeOver hype, the beginning of Mansoor’s push, Tyler Breeze’s return to NXT, more (59 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the rushed TakeOver hype, the beginning of Mansoor’s push, Tyler Breeze’s return to NXT, and more. NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant & Fann talk the GOT finale, His Dark Materials preview, how will WWE book a serious Bayley character, more (71 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich is on assignment in Vegas ahead of Travis’ arrival, so it’s the Midwest/West Coast Cast in full effect! Rich and Travis discuss the finale of GOT, His Dark Materials preview […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – East Coast Cast #451 (NSFW): Bryant & Hawkins discuss Lesnar’s surprise Money in the Bank win, gearing up for AEW’s Double or Nothing and Vegas, the new 24/7 championship, more (174 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss Brock Lesnar’s surprise Money in the Bank win. Why Brock holding that briefcase could be the best option WWE has against football. AEW’s Double or Nothing […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – WKH – The News: Raw & Smackdown ratings coming out of MITB with Lesnar’s return and new 24/7 Title, AEW announces how its first champ will be crowned, backstage details on MITB including Lesnar win, Australia-WWE, more (17 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller discusses Raw & Smackdown ratings coming out of MITB with Brock Lesnar’s return and the new 24/7 Title to spark viewership, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/23 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell talk importance of Double or Nothing to AEW’s future, 24/7 Title, Ziggler’s return, Super Showdown controversy, McMahon’s business luck (83 min)

May 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell. They discuss the importance of Double or Nothing to […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 2 of 2): Mailbag on Goldberg-Taker, Tessa Blanchard-Gail Kim, AEW’s business model and media relations, New Japan starting point for a new fan, 24/7 Title, much more (84 min)

May 22, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd answers mailbag questions on […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 1 of 2): AEW Double or Nothing preview, Becky’s post-MITB portrayal, review of “Eggshells” on history of pro wrestling at Tokyo Dome, Raw and Smackdown analysis, UFC (92 min)

May 22, 2019

NOTE: Some of the language on The Fix may be NSFW. SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Todd provides his take on […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Radican Worldwide (w/Fann): AEW TV deal, Hangman Page vs. PAC removed from Double or Nothing, in-depth preview of Double or Nothing PPV card, look at Starrcast II streaming events on Fite.tv, more (59 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Rich Fann for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at AEW’s TV/streaming deal with Warnermedia. Radican and Fann […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Spirited discussion on the booking of Lesnar to win MITB and whether there was costly collateral damage, plus 24/7 Title, and key Raw talking points (70 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they have a spirited discussion on the booking of Brock Lesnar to win Money in the Bank and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Talking Honor (AD-FREE): Emily & Charlie discuss different types of heels, matches without context, Paul Turner to AEW, Kenny King’s charade, more (53 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: “Heel Heat.” This week, Emily Fear and Charlie Patrick discuss Matt Taven resorting to old tactics, the limited range of heel archetypes presented in ROH, matches presented on television with no context or […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – The Pull Apart – The Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast with Jeff, Joe, and Andrew: What Vince McMahon does in his car, underestimating the Bellas Podcast, the Lil’ Naitch-Gorgeous George 5-star classic (120 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of The Pull Apart: Pro Wrestling Podcast Podcast, Jeff Rush, Joe Aguinaldo, and Andrew Soucek discuss what Vince McMahon does in his car, underestimating the Bellas Podcast, and the Lil’ Naitch-Gorgeous […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Ziggler’s return, R-Truth in a wig defending 24/7 Title, Elias vs. Reigns, Becky & Bayley vs. Charlotte & Lacey (24 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis of Smackdown including Dolph Ziggler’s return, R-Truth in a wig defending the 24/7 Title, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & LeClair (AD-FREE): Ziggler returns, 24/7 zaniness, Big E returns, Reigns-Elias, live callers and mailbag (135 min)

May 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Brandon LeClair to review Smackdown with live callers and then answer email questions. They discuss Dolph Ziggler’s return, the continuation of the 24/7 Title zaniness, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – PWTorch Dailycast – Elite Major Impact (AD-FREE): McMahon and Soucek discuss AEW’s television deal with Turner, Impact roster topics including two wrestlers asking for releases and another finally inking a contract, more (68 min)

May 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW, MLW, and Impact Wrestling. This week they open discussing AEW’s television deal with Turner and what it could mean for the company. They examine […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including the Money in the Bank fallout, Lesnar’s return with the briefcase, Foley introduces new 24/7 title, Becky reacts to losing a belt, more (36 min)

May 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller gives a full show rundown and analysis including the Money in the Bank fallout, Brock Lesnar’s return with the briefcase, Mick […]

VIP AUDIO 5/21 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Hawkins (AD-FREE): Lesnar returns, 24/7 Title introduced, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag (107 min)

May 21, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to review Raw with live callers, on-site correspondent details from Albany, and emails. They talk about the return […]

VIP AUDIO 5/20 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans (AD-FREE): Vallejos and Hiscoe review WWE Money in the Bank and UFC Rochester, discuss Tyron Woodley’s fight withdrawal and Rashad Evan’s inclusion into UFC Hall of Fame, more (88 min)

May 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Mike Hiscoe review WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV, including Brock Lesnar’s return. They also review UFC Rochester. […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America (AD-FREE): WWE Money in the Bank post-show, including Brock Lesnar’s return, Bayley’s big evening, live perspective from a caller, more! (96 min)

May 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, Money in the Bank from all angles. Included are discussions of Brock Lesnar’s surprise return, Bayley’s briefcase […]

VIP AUDIO 5/19 – WKH – MITB Review: Full rundown and analysis of entire PPV card plus Ask the Editor topics related to MITB booking (42 min)

May 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed full rundown and analysis of entire Money in the Bank PPV card plus Ask the Editor topics related […]