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VIP PODCAST 8/15 – WKH – WWE Smackdown review: Drew justifies his attack on Cody, Sami and Jacob build trust, Sami sets sights on Solo’s U.S. Title as he shifts to Smackdown, DIY vs. Profits, more (13 min.)

Today at 4:46 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the August 15 edition of WWE Smackdown including Sami Zayn & Jacob Fatu & Jimmy Uso vs. Solo Sikoa & Tonga Loa & J.C. Matao, Piper Niven vs. Alexa Bliss, DIY vs. Street Profits, Drew McIntyre addressing his attack on Cody Rhodes last week, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/15 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Barnett (AD-FREE): Drew-Cody follow-up, Sami switching shows and merits of strong brand split, Tiffany-Jade, more (91 min.)

Today at 4:21 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net to review WWE Smackdown including Drew McIntyre’s follow-up to attacking Cody Rhodes last week, Sami Zayn shifting focus to U.S. Title held by Solo Sikoa and news that he’s switched from Raw to Smackdown officially, a conversation about the brand split being dropped or firmed up, the Tiffany Stratton-Jade Cargill dynamic, the state of the tag division, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/15 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell react to inexcusable use of Tommy Dreamer’s daughters on TNA Judgment Day PPV, final Summerslam 2010 hype, WWE announcers (89 min.)

Today at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the Aug. 10, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they discuss the TNA Hardcore Justice PPV including the outrageous disrespect toward dead ECW wrestlers with content on the show and the inexcusable use of Tommy Dreamer’s young daughters, plus lots of discussion WWE Raw’s final hype for Summerslam with live calls for an hour.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss whether WWE should stop telling announcers outcom...

VIP PODCAST 8/15 – PWTorch Dailycast – Acknowledging WWE (AD-FREE): Javier & Jorge Machado talk Fatal Four-Way set for Clash, Rhodes and McIntyre feud, stale booking and lack of match finishes, more (45 min.)

Today at 2:48 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series “Acknowledging WWE,” Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:

Pearce gives everyone a shot at a World Championship, except Sami Zayn LA Knight has a point while Punk makes excuses Fatal Four-Way set for Clash in Paris Naomi not medically cleared; possibilities if she can’t make Clash Rhodes and McIntyre begin their feud Frustrations with stale booking and lack of match finishes The perfect use of Bronson Reed Bayley’s weird segment Lyra falling off Can we get Bloodsport Natalia…...

VIP PODCAST 8/15 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (8-3-2007): Keller & Mitchell on best celebrities ever in pro wrestling, Dusty-Flair backstage relationship, Bischoff rips on wrestling media, more (109 min.)

Yesterday at 7:57 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the August 3 & 4, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:

TOPICS IN THE NEWS

The Kurt Angle family storyline that too closely resembled Chris Benoit’s family The hiring of Test The Pacman Jones controversy Eric Bischoff’s blog ripping on the wrestling media for their handling of the Benoit coverage Raw’s ratings drop over the past month Ideas for Vince McMahon’s return to TV

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VIP PODCAST 8/15 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now: Peteani & Mezzera look back at WWF In Your House II and Summerslam ’95 including Michaels vs. Jarrett, Diesel vs. Sid, Bret vs. Yankem, Razor vs. Michaels, more (179 min.)

Yesterday at 7:00 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch contributor and “Raw Hits and Misses” author Jon Mezzera and Frank Peteani resume their journey reviewing 1995 WWF by breaking both the In Your House II and Summerslam PPVs. In Your House II features a great Intercontinental Championship match between Shawn Michaels and Jarrett. Summerslam features the eventual Kane’s debut as Isaac Yankem, DDS. vs. Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Razor Ramon challenging Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship, and Diesel defending the WWF Championship against King Mabel. Many topics are discussed including:

Brief thoughts on Hulk Hogan’...

VIP PODCAST 8/14 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): House of Torture, McMahon & Hogan, best territory of ’60s-’70s, ZSJ-AEW, Cena’s treatment of Cody, Dreamer-Heyman, more (121 min.)

Yesterday at 4:46 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

Which local pro sports team would Todd and Wade pick to win a championship House of Torture Forbidden Door concept no long applying WWE’s transparency in bringing Brock Lesnar back without addressing any of the controversies he’s part of Why did it take so long to come up with a name for the Seth Rollins/Paul He...

VIP PODCAST 8/14 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Karrion Kross comes across perplexing in new autobiography, UFC-Paramount deal, G1 latest, TV reviews (92 min.)

Yesterday at 4:04 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered:

Full analysis and framing of the new UFC deal with Paramount+ A review and commentary on the last week of New Japan G1 tournament developments Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT including John Cena’s post-title-loss promo on Smackdown A review and preview of UFC events A review of Karri...

VIP PODCAST 8/14 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Fiend-Bliss-Braun angle, Retribution storyline advances, Styles mocks contender ratings, Battle Royal (96 min.)

Yesterday at 3:30 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (8-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers, Brandon LeClair, and Javier Machado for a multi-perspective discussion on the top angles from the show including The Fiend-Alexa Bliss-Braun Strowman, the latest developments with Retribution and how Big E might fit into it, A.J. Styles mocking the AEW Champion Contendership rankings and starting a feud wtih Jeff Hardy, a Triple Brand Battle Royal with an Asuk...

VIP PODCAST 8/14 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Analysis of TNA’s ECW-themed PPV and all that went wrong, Angle’s criticism of John Cena’s movie, Parade of Champions history (136 min.)

Yesterday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 6 and 9, 2010.

On the Aug. 6, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on WWE acknowledging TNA’s ECW-themed PPV, whether anything will come of it, WWE’s two potential courses of action, last night’s Impact, TNA throwing everything against the wall, Ric Flair reduced to a cartoon, the Hardcore Justice PPV and whether the audience will order the event, the Im...

VIP PODCAST 8/14 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast (AD-FREE): Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #346 (7-31-95) including news on Jarrett and Roadie quitting, Wade compares WCW and WWF, Owen fined, more (80 min.)

Yesterday at 1:47 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #346 of the PWTorch including all the news from JJ and Roadie quitting WWF and how Vince reacted, various news and notes including Owen getting fined, whether Jarrett is in the top ten of ‘95 wrestlers, how Wade compares WCW vs. WWF, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

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VIP PODCAST 8/14 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (8-2-2007): McNeill talks WWE Raw ratings plummeting, TNA’s ladder match, ROH’s West Coast debut, Jeff Hardy, Lashley (26 min.)

Last Thursday at 6:11 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 2, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics:

WWE Raw ratings plummet TNA puts a big ladder match on television We have a Bull Buchanan sighting ROH announces its debut on the West Coast WWE shuffles its house show lineups due to the loss of Jeff Hardy and Bobby Lashley A former TNA wrestler might have just screwed up his chance to sign with WWE

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VIP PODCAST 8/13 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Forbidden Door developments including Ospreay, Omega, Ibushi, Christian, Copeland, more (19 min.)

Last Thursday at 5:15 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the August 13 episode of AEW Dynamite start to finish including several key Forbidden Door developments including Christian Cage and Adam Copeland hugging and then being booked against Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian, plus a big Lights Out Cage match with the returning Kenny Omega & Kota Kobushi. Also, an effective comedy match with Copeland vs. Stokely Hathway, a key development with MJF and Hangman Page, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/13 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Kuester (AD-FREE): Christian-Copeland, Forbidden Door developments and whether concept is broken, more (110 min.)

Last Thursday at 4:49 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Dan Kuester to discuss the August 13 edition of AEW Dynamite including Christian and Adam Copeland hugging it out, the hilarious “Fight Forever” chant for Stokely vs. Copeland, the latest additions to the Forbidden Door, AEW’s PPV future in streaming landscape (Dan is a college Econ Professor who does sports media classes), the main event they didn’t advertise ahead of time, and much more with chat and email interactions throughout.

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VIP PODCAST 8/13 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast (AD-FREE): Maitland & McClelland live report from Wrestling Revolver’s Jerry Lynn Invitational, more (74 min.)

Last Thursday at 3:30 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give a special live report from Wrestling Revolver’s Jerry Lynn Invitational with the semi-finals and finals of the first ever tournament featuring Ninja Mack, Rich Swann, Zachary Wentz, and Alan Angels, plus Myron Reed defends the Revolver World Title against Jake Crist, Gringo Loco and Brick Savage (who delivers a star making performance), Ace Austin and Damian Chambers have a great but scary last man standing match, and more. We also talk ab...

VIP PODCAST 8/13 – WKPWP Mailbag from 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (8-11-2020) Keller & Heydorn discuss where Raw Underground is heading, should AEW cancel Jericho-Cassidy, Aleister, Scorpio Sky (142 min.)

Last Thursday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (8-11-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Zack Heydorn. They talk Raw Underground and ideas where it’s headed and the best and worst case scenarios of how it might play out. Also, The Rock’s purchase of the XFL, Shayna Baszler’s push, Daniel Bryan’s future and whether he’s better off in NXT, WWE, AEW, or otherwise in coming years, Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin and th...

VIP PODCAST 8/13 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 12: The Nitro era with Guy Evans, author of definitive “Nitro” book, pt. 3 of 3 (60 min.)

Last Thursday at 1:32 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller continues the Hulk Hogan-themed episodes with a three-part, nearly three-hour series on Hulk Hogan’s WCW Nitro era from start to finish.

Wade discusses those years with the author of the definitive book on the WCW Nitro years, aptly called “Nitro.” (Order a copy HERE.)

This conclusion to the three-part series concludes with a look at WCW Nitro’s decline as WWE was catching fire, the expectations from corporate that exacerbated the mount...

VIP PODCAST 8/13 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (Mid-August 2007): Wade Keller Hotlines featuring news items including a silly WWE boast, Smackdown and Impact analysis, Pacman Jones (57 min.)

Last Wednesday at 10:05 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 10, 11, and 12. The following are the updates and the theme of each:

-FRIDAY – AUGUST 10 (Various News Items including a ridiculous brag by WWE, TNA Impact Analysis)

-SATURDAY – AUGUST 11 (Various News Items, Smackdown Analysis)

-SUNDAY – AUGUST 12 (Pacman Jones Publicity, TNA Rant)

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VIP PODCAST 8/13 – Collision Cafe with Brian Zilem & Amin Ajani: What Lesnar’s return means for WWE company perception to fans and public, how media relationship changes, WWE going head-to-head with AEW All Out, more (97 min.)

Last Wednesday at 6:34 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Collision Cafe,” Brian Zilem and Amin Ajani discuss the following:

01:34 Brock Lesnar’s Return: Initial Reactions 06:06 Moral and Ethical Implications 12:10 Impact on WWE’s Culture and Talent 29:44 WWE’s PR Strategy 37:18 Criticism of WWE’s Media Relations 46:04 Bill Simmons’ Controversial Stance 50:10 WWE’s Counter-Programming Tactics 01:03:57 AEW Collision Review 01:22:23 Max Caster’s Babyface Turn 01:25:04 Previewing Upcoming AEW Events 01:34:59 Final Thoughts

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VIP PODCAST 8/12 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 11: The Nitro era with Guy Evans, author of definitive “Nitro” book, pt. 2 of 3 (56 min.)

Last Wednesday at 5:44 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller continues the Hulk Hogan-themed episodes with a three-part, nearly three-hour series on Hulk Hogan’s WCW Nitro era from start to finish.

Wade discusses those years with the author of the definitive book on the WCW Nitro years, aptly called “Nitro.” (Order a copy HERE.)

Part two of this conversation looks at the lead-up to and execution of the Hulk Hogan heel turn, the follow-up and why it worked so well, the che...

VIP PODCAST 8/12 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells & Lindberg discuss DarkState vs. Femi & Williams & Evans & Moose, Lash Legend vs. Nia Jax, Tyra Mae Steele getting the call to NXT, more (51 min.)

Last Wednesday at 4:39 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss DarkState vs. Femi & Williams & Evans & Moose in a chaotic main event, Lash Legend vs. Nia Jax, Tyra Mae Steele getting the call to NXT, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/12 – WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (8-10-2020) Week two of Raw Underground and Retribution, Seth’s social media habits, Seth-Dominik Mysterio, Orton-Flair angle (111 min.)

Last Wednesday at 4:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-10-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch East Coast Cast cohost Cameron Hawkins to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw including week two of Raw Underground and Retribution, a big Randy Orton-Ric Flair angle, a big Seth Rollins-Dominic angle, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks, more with MVP and Apollo Crews, Natalya and Lana show up, and more. They incorporate live callers and emails into the mix which included an in-depth di...

VIP PODCAST 8/12 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship (AD-FREE): Keller & Heydorn talk new TKO media deals, Hangman-MJF, WWE Unreal, Lesnar’s return, Brodido-Bucks, more (131 min.)

Last Wednesday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:

TKO’s new media deals and how it will affect the presentation of major UFC events and how the motivations for both WWE and UFC are changing based on the revenue platforms they’re on now How TKO’s executives show no passion for pro wrestling as an art form and merely see it as a p...

VIP PODCAST 8/12 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (Early August 2007): Wade Keller Hotlines including latest on Congress investigating WWE, Jeff Hardy, more (81 min.)

Last Tuesday at 6:50 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for August 7-9. The following are the updates and the theme of each:

-TUESDAY – AUGUST 7 (Various News Items including the latest on congresses investigation into WWE after Benoit Family Tragedy, Jeff Hardy news, a reference to MySpace, and more)

-WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 8 (Guest Marc Warzecha: WWE comedy evaluated)

-THURSDAY – AUGUST 9 (Guest Marc Warzecha: TNA comedy evaluated)

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VIP PODCAST 8/11 – WKH – WWE Raw review: Breakker & Reed vs. Punk & Knight, Knight confronts Punk over last week’s run-in, Sky vs. Perez, Rusev vs. Sami, more (35 min.)

Last Tuesday at 6:13 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the August 11 edition of WWE Raw featuring L.A. Knight confronting C.M. Punk over his run-in last week costing him a chance to beat Seth Rollins, a four-way main event for Clash in Paris with Seth defending against three babyface (who surely will bicker and make themselves unlikable and undercut any of their chances to unseat Seth), another non-finish to a Raw main event, Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri, Iyo Sky vs. Roxanne P...

VIP PODCAST 8/11 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Adams (AD-FREE): Yet another non-finish in a WWE TV main event, Knight-Punk exchange, Noami, Four-way for Clash (120 min.)

Last Tuesday at 5:33 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Christopher Adams to discuss the August 11 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix including another non-finish in a WWE TV main event and why it’s going to cost WWE, a compelling L.A. Knight-C.M. Punk exchange covering the issues they had with each other after last week, Naomi situation, a four-way WWE Title match announced for the Clash in Parison, some Seth Rollins fake injury storyline talk at the end, and more with live caller, mailbag, and chat...

VIP PODCAST 8/11 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (8-6-2020) Mike & Andrew talk Raw Underground, AEW women’s tag tournament, MJF in main event, Jericho, more (133 min.)

Last Tuesday at 4:28 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the August 6 and 13 episodes of “All Elite Aftershow” with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek.

First, they discuss a wide range of topics this week, including RAW Underground, AEW women’s tag tournament, MJF in the main event, Darby Allin, the new AEW Heel Club, and a lot more including some Impact topics on the Wrestle House. They also take listener emails. It’s another jam-packed show as always!

Second, they discussed Orange Cassidy, Chris Jericho, cards being su...

VIP PODCAST 8/11 – Greg Parks Outloud! Where the four main men’s and women’s titles could be headed leading up to Survivor Series in November (21 min.)

Last Tuesday at 4:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter column. This week’s show looks at the four major champions on the men’s and women’s side coming out of Summerslam, and potential opponents they could face in the lead-up to Survivor Series.

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VIP PODCAST 8/11 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): WWE PPV buyrate drops, TNA wrestlers upset with ECW emphasis, Samoa Joe, Goldust, Raven, Jim Ross, HOF (157 min.)

Last Tuesday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 4 and 5, 2010.

On the Aug. 4, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell (on-location from Memphis!) and co-host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers on awful NXT angle the previous night, Samoa Joe situation in TNA, Hardcore Justice PPV, what to expect at ECW-themed PPV, whether some TNA wrestlers are disgruntled with ECW emphasis, how Wilpon Family alleged start-up promotion affects TNA locker room, Randy Savage and Bob Backlund as potential...

VIP PODCAST 8/11 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 10: The Nitro era with Guy Evans, author of definitive “Nitro” book, pt. 1 of 3 (65 min.)

Last Tuesday at 1:02 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller continues the Hulk Hogan-themed episodes with a three-part, nearly three hour series on Hulk Hogan’s WCW Nitro era from start to finish.

Wade discusses those years with the author of the definitive book on the WCW Nitro years, aptly called “Nitro.” (Order a copy HERE.)

The series begins with a look at Hogan’s arrival in WCW and how he was received and the difference he made. Then topics include his impor...

VIP PODCAST 8/11 – Everything with Rich & Wade: TKO’s WWE-ESPN and UFC-Paramount+ ramifications, Nick Khan’s corporate culture, Cody feeling disrespected, more (65 min.)

Last Tuesday at 12:40 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss these topics:

TKO’s WWE-ESPN and UFC-Parmaount+ ramifications Nick Khan’s corporate culture Paul Heyman’s defense of rehiring Brock Lesnar Paul Levesque lacking media relations savvy Cody saying he felt disrespected in AEW leading to departure AEW viewership boost last week and perspective on where it fits into the overall state and future of AEW

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VIP PODCAST 8/10 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (8-10-2015) WWE Raw Post-show including WWE Title match, a sense of weakness in Summerslam build, live callers (74 min.)

Last Monday at 3:30 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back ten years to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting a Raw post-show including a WWE Title match, a sense of weakness in Summerslam build, and more with live caller and email interactions.

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VIP PODCAST 8/10 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Lesnar-Undertaker video, NXT’s Barclay’s sellout, Sting vs. Taker possibilities, Daniel Bryan’s book, ROH feeding WWE stars (106 min.)

Last Monday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-11-2015), PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell guest hosted for Wade and was joined by ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell. They discussed with live callers Raw, Summerslam hype, the Brock Lesnar-Undertaker video, NXT’s Barclay’s sellout, Sting vs. Taker possibilities, Daniel Bryan’s book, and more.

Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talked about Matt Striker’s announcing, prospects of NXT specials, could Daniel Bryan...

VIP POCAST 8/9 – WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Keller & Sage discuss whether MJF’s promo worst of year? Did Cassidy gain from his loss? Is Cody self-aware? (97 min.)

Last Sunday at 4:45 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (8-12-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Tyler Sage to discuss AEW Dynamite including the Orange Cassidy-Chris Jericho rematch, Cody defending against Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Page & Kenny Omega vs. Jurassic Express, a Tag Team Appreciation theme with a segment involving FTR, The Young Bucks, The Rock & Roll Express, and Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson. Talking points include discussing the disappointing MJF promo and one line in particular that stood out, fea...

VIP PODCAST 8/9 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast (AD-FREE): Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #345 (7-28-95) including In Your House 2, Jarrett “sings,” JJ and Roadie walk out, WWF layoffs, more (154 min.)

Last Sunday at 3:40 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #345 of the PWTorch including a great In Your House PPV, JJ performs “With My Baby Tonight,” wrestles a MOTY candidate, then walks out on the WWF, massive layoffs in WWF, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

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VIP PODCAST 8/9 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell & Mitchell talk Nexus angle, Raw GM, Summerslam, would Jericho work as a face, Goldberg’s WWE push, more (147 min.)

Last Sunday at 3:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Aug. 2 and 3, 2010.

On the Aug. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers on that night’s WWE Raw, non-Spoiler preview and discussion, how long the Nexus storyline could play out, where Triple H fits into the picture, potential babyface turns from Chris Jericho and Edge and when those might occur, whether Jericho will renew his WWE contract, the role of WWE agents, no...

VIP PODCAST 8/9 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 8-9-17 including Strong interrupting McIntyre and Roode, Vega managing Almas, Metro Brothers vs. Street Profits (68 min.)

08/09/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from August 9, 2017, including Strong interrupting McIntyre and Roode, Vega managing Almas, Metro Brothers vs. Street Profits, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/8 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Machado (AD-FREE): Cena ignores that Cody beat him and that he lost WWE Title, Drew up next for Cody, Charlotte-Alexa (92 min.)

08/09/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown including a high-energy feel-good celebration by John Cena in which he largely ignored he lost the top WWE Title and that Cody Rhodes beat him in a classic, and instead decided to talk about the Montreal Screwjob and management fearing certain crowd reactions. Then a pivot for Cody Rhodes to Drew McIntyre after an unannounced main event of Cody & Cena vs. Drew & Logan Paul. With live callers and live chat interaction, they al...

VIP PODCAST 8/8 – WKH – WWE Smackdown review: Cena basks in cheers and addresses Lesnar attack, Logan & Drew vs. Cody & Cena headlines, plus Charlotte-Alexa dolls and cake (19 min.)

08/09/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the August 8 edition of WWE Smackdown including John Cena basking in cheering and addressing Brock Lesnar, but ungraciously completely ignoring that Cody Rhodes beat him for the WWE Title in a hard-fought classic battle. The show featured Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes & John Cena, plus a Charlotte-Alexa segment with birthday cake and dolls, Sami Zayn vs. Solo in his home market of Montreal, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 8/8 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Conversation Club (AD-FREE): Dehnel & Kanner talk MJF in “Happy Gilmore 2,” MJF set up as next World Title challenger, Brodido upsets Young Bucks, more (96 min.)

08/09/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:

MJF in “Happy Gilmore 2” World title picture Brodido upsets The Young Bucks Christian and Cope still feel like there is a long way to go Jon Moxley vs. Speedball Darby lays out challenge for Moxley Reports of The Hurt Syndicate “rubbing people the wrong way backstage” Alex Windsor added to the TBS Championship match and Athena bests Toni Storm Swerve promo on Okada Kyle Fletcher TNT Championsh...