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VIP PODCAST 7/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “What’s on the Telly?” Can Jimmy Hart be trusted in 1984 Memphis? Who is the Higher Power on 1999 Raw? (197 min.)

Yesterday at 7:56 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great Matt Feuerstein of ThROH The Years for the June edition (a day late but no dollars short!) of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his guest will each pick an episode of wrestling TV from that month in the past and break it down. We’re answering questions this month on the show, as it’s the height of Vince Russo’s WWF run, and we fin...

VIP PODCAST 6/30 – WKH – WWE Raw review: Evolution takes shape, New Day defend against JD & Balor, Gunther talks Goldberg match, Sheamus vs. Rusev, more (25 min.)

Yesterday at 6:07 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the June 30 edition of WWE Raw featuring New Day defending the World Tag Team Titles against J.D. McDonaugh & Finn Balor, Evolution developments including three matches announced, Gunther talks about Goldberg again, Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn & Penta, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/30 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Radican & Fann (AD-FREE): Levesque’s bookings, Evolution taking shape, Punk cheered, Gunther talks Goldberg, on-site report, more (120 min.)

Yesterday at 4:52 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican to discuss the June 30 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix including Paul Levesque’s frequency of face vs. face and heel vs. heel situations that can lead to tough choices for fans or even apathy during matches including the pros and cons of Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley as the announced headline match for Evolution. Also, the New Day losing the World Tag Team Titles, Sheamus vs. Rusev, C.M. Punk getting cheered despite a rough la...

VIP PODCAST 6/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (6/30/2020 & 7/5/2020) Tessa Blanchard firing, which wrestlers rose and fell in the first half of 2020, New Japan Cup 2020 (153 min.)

Yesterday at 3:30 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the June 30 and July 4, 2020 episodes of the PWTorch Dailycast.

First, on “Grit & Glitter” (6/30/2020), Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss WWE staff testing positive for COVID-19, Impact firing Tessa Blanchard, and promotions affected by the SpeakingOut accusations. Plus, J.R. Harris joins to look back at December 2019 and discuss which wrestlers have climbed the ranks and which have suffered setbacks in the first half of 2020.

Then, on “The Deep Dive” (7/4/2020), Rich Fann welcomed Chris Maitland onto the show...

VIP PODCAST 6/30 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Raw GM speculation, the art of writing a wrestler off TV, Sting-Jarrett low rating, Lesnar UFC fight (152 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 June 25 and 28, 2010.

On the June 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch’s James Caldwell and Pat McNeill discussed with live callers the previous night’s TNA Impact, Abyss’s “they” storyline, Mick Foley’s possible involvement, WWE Raw GM possibilities, analysis of some potential GMs including Shane McMahon, Steve Austin, Booker T, Batista, and others, WWE apparently trying to turn Vince McMahon face, potential Summerslam storylines, Best/Worst Examples of writing off a wrestler from TV, and more...

VIP PODCAST 6/30 – Greg Parks Outloud! New Japan’s acquisition of Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf, and how he can potentially fill the void as a main eventer that others have yet to fill (21 min.)

Last Monday at 5:53 PM

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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 features a look at New Japan’s newest signing, Aaron Wolf, and how he may eventually be able to become the main eventer to replace stars that have left, in a way that other Young Lions haven’t been able to do.

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VIP PODCAST 6/29 – WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (6-24-2020) Great American Bash Part 1, Banks-Shirai, women’s four-way, potential for Tessa Blanchard in WWE, fantasy-booking NXT vs. AEW event, more (125 min.)

Last Monday 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 (7-1-2020), we flash back to a “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring PWTorch’s Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Todd Dautel covering Great American Bash Part 1, Banks-Shirai, women’s four-way, potential for Tessa Blanchard in WWE, fantasy-booking NXT vs. AEW event, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/29 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Is Seth a weak heel champion, TNA loses “World Title status,” does TNA “deserve to survive,” the Owens interference in Cesaro-Cena (111 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 (6-30-2015), PWTorch’s Bruce Mitchel guest hosting for Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night’s WWE Raw, the awful rating, is Seth Rollins too weak of a heel champion, what’s ahead of Brock Lesnar, the state of TNA, Matt Morgan’s return, and many more topics with live callers and emails.

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VIP PODCAST 6/29 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast (AD-FREE): Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #339 (6-17-95) including WCW going head-to-head with Raw, Benoit/WWF update, Heyman Torch Talk, Great American Bash preview, more (90 min.)

Last Monday at 2:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #339 of the PWTorch including WCW’s huge announcement regarding a live two-hour show on TNT, what is known and still unknown about the show, an update on Chris Benoit in WWF, a preview of WCW Great American Bash, booking a WCW King of the Ring, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

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VIP PODCAST 6/29 – Everything Mailbag w/Fann & Mustacchio: Vince McMahon’s failed attempts to get into other businesses, John Cena’s legacy in 20 years, more (51 min.)

Last Sunday at 6:10 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann are back for some great questions in the mailbag. This time around, in addition to Josh’s thoughts on Night of Champions, they talk about:

Vince McMahon’s attempts to return to WWE, and would retaining his team prevent him eventually losing the company? Which release was more egregious – Danielson in 2010 or Ron Killings? Would WWE have been better off not going public? What are Nick Khan’s best traits and what could Tony Khan learn from him? What would Joh...

VIP POCAST 6/28 – WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Keller & Barnett talk Fyter Fest including Cody-Hager, will Kenny ever be centerpiece star, Taz’s dig at WWE (95 min.)

Last Sunday at 4:39 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net. They talked with live callers and answer emails about AEW Dynamite’s “Fyter Fest Night 1” special including whether the show felt special, which matches delivered and which seemed to come up short, whether Jake Hager stepped up for the moment, whether Kenny Omega will ever be the central star fans of his anticipated when AEW launched, tag wrestlers who coul...

VIP PODCAST 6/28 – WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago) (AD-FREE): Taz discussing his unlikely career journey, comparisons to Lesnar’s suplex-based style, NXT as a training ground, Tough Enough reaction, more (93 min.)

Last Sunday at 2:33 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-25-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Taz who discussed his unlikely career journey, comparisons to Brock Lesnar’s suplex-based style, NXT as a training ground, Tough Enough reaction, commentating for WWE vs. TNA, switching to a podcasting career, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/28 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America – WWE Night of Champions post-show (AD-FREE): Parks & Weigle discuss Cena-Punk, Karrion Kross’s opportunity, Raquel Rodriguez’s improvement, a new U.S. champion, a debut, more (86 min.)

Last Saturday at 10:41 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In our post-PLE “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Paul Weigle to discuss in-depth the WWE Night of Champions PLE, including interaction with those VIP members joining by video call and those contributing in the chat. They break down all six matches on the card, including all the gaga in the main event, seeds for the potential babyface turn of John Cena, taking stock of Jade Cargill’s progress, and much more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/28 – WWE Night of Champions PLE Roundtable: Keller & Martin & Fann analyze Cena vs. Punk, Cody vs. Orton, Sami vs. Gunther, Jade vs. Asuka, Ripley vs. Rodriguez (63 min.)

Last Saturday at 10:03 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Night of Champions PLE, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Rich Fann and Todd Martin. They analyzed John Cena vs. C.M. Punk, Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, Sami Zayn vs. Gunther, Jade Cargill vs. Asuka, and Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez.

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VIP PODCAST 6/28 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 6-28-17 including major Asuka vs. Cross main event, Mauro Ranallo joining commentary, Itami injury altering match plans on the fly, more (91 min.)

Last Saturday at 6:24 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from June 28, 2017, including major Asuka vs. Cross main event, Mauro Ranallo joining commentary, Itami injury altering match plans on the fly, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/27 – WKH – WWE Smackdown review: Punk responds to Cena’s Pipe Bomb with a Thugonomics spoof, Tiffany defends against Jax, Cody-Orton talk King aspirations (28 min.)

Last Saturday at 6:47 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the June 27 edition of WWE Smackdown which included C.M. Punk responding to John Cena’s Pipe Bomb with a Thugonomics spoof, Tiffany defending against Nia Jax, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton talk King aspirations, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/27 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Corbridge (AD-FREE): Punk’s attempt to spoof Cena Thugonomics, final Night of Champions hype (94 min.)

Last Saturday at 6:00 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge who talk about C.M. Punk’s attempt to fire back with a spoof of the decades-old Thugonomics version of John Cena, but was it too cringey to actually work in his favor? They also discussed the rest of the show including the state of the tag division with another awful WWE TV finish, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax, the Cody Rhodes-Randy Orton segment with a technical issue resolved creatively by the time it aired on USA...

VIP PODCAST 6/27 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Conversation Club (AD-FREE): Dehnel & Kanner discuss the latest build-up to All In (69 min.)

Last Saturday at 4:13 AM

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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:

Mercedes attacks Toni to kick off the show EVP titles on the line in Bucks vs. Swerve & Ospreay Kota Ibushi’s first ever AEW singles match MJF in a match with Mistico? Or relegated to the Casino Gauntlet? What else is on the All In show? Women’s #1 spot in the Casino Gauntlet Hangman vs. Beast Mortos Upcoming lineups Mailbag and trivia

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VIP PODCAST 6/27 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Keller & Mitchell & Hoops talk Batista’s MMA aspirations, NXT angle, Hall of Fames, Sheamus’s rise, more (152 min.)

Last Saturday 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 June 23 and 24, 2010.

On the June 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussing the NXT angle, the Raw ratings, the rise of Sheamus, the Ric Flair-Jay Lethal situation, the Mystery G.M. angle, Batista’s MMA aspirations, and more.

In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the latest comments from Jim Ross and Kurt Angle, more on Batista’s MMA aspirations, and more.

Then on th...

VIP PODCAST 6/26 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Undertaker tribute, Corbin angle, Nikki earns title shot, COVID-19 updates, live callers & mailbag (95 min.)

Last Friday at 5:50 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (6-26-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Javier Machado from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown including the Undertaker tribute, the Baron Corbin promo and main event match against Jeff Hardy, Nikki Cross earns title shot, a look at the women’s divisions in WWE without Charlotte, COVID-19 updates including masks in the audience now allowed, along with live callers and various email topics submitted by listeners.

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VIP PODCAST 6/26 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 3 of 3): Cana-Punk, Benoit and Guerrero wins at WM20, UFC fights, Kurt Angle, Ding Dongs and Hunchbacks, Vince Sr. (43 min.)

Last Friday at 3:58 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:

How WWE grants title matches Didn’t territory promoters begin infringing on each other’s space before Vincent K. McMahon (Jr.) did? Did Vince Jr’s dad know what his son was planning? Doesn’t the way John Cena treated C.M. Punk on Smackdown make WWE look bad, not just Punk? Is WWE losing goodwill with fans as bei...

VIP PODCAST 6/26 – PWTorch Dailycast – Acknowledging WWE (AD-FREE): Javier & Jorge Machado discuss Night of Champions, King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Punk’s next move, more (63 min.)

Last Friday at 3:30 AM

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

Night of Champions Queen of the Ring Final – Jade vs. Asuka Queen Jade vs. Queen Charlotte in the air? King of the Ring Final – Orton vs. Rhodes, a friendly or set up for something more? Jorge’s thoughts on the Cena Pipe Bomb What is Punk’s next move? Fatu vs. Solo; what’s up with Bloodline 2.0? With Liv down, Balor shows he can lead Ripley vs. Raquel Sami vs. Kross. Time to put up… Jav...

VIP PODCAST 6/26 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 3): Thorough review of Marc Mero’s excellent new book on Sable, Vince McMahon, Johnny B. Badd gimmick, AEW TV reviews, UFC (82 min.)

Last Friday at 3:30 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller features analysis of these topics:

Thorough review of Marc Mero’s excellent new book on Sable, Vince McMahon, Johnny B. Badd gimmick, guaranteed contracts, more. AEW Collision and Dynamite TV reviews including an especially weak Dynamite this week A review of the latest UFC event and a look ahead

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VIP PODCAST 6/26 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 3): What was that John Cena pipe bomb on Punk? Night of Champions preview, reviews of SD, Raw, NXT (83 min.)

Last Friday at 3:08 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller features analysis of these topics:

Reaction to and analysis of the John Cena Pipe Bomb aimed at C.M. Punk on Smackdown last Friday A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw A preview of Night of Champions A review of NXT

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VIP PODCAST 6/26 – WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Better Off or Worse Off theme episode for WWE and NXT wrestlers today versus one year ago (117 min.)

Last Friday 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 five years ago (6-26-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They present a special theme episode – Better Off or Worse Off, looking at WWE and NXT wrestlers today versus one year ago. Is Drew McIntyre better off or worse off? How about Braun Strowman? New Day? A.J. Styles? Dolph Ziggler? Bayley? Undisputed Era? Keith Lee? Seth Rollins? Johnny Gargano? And many many more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/26 – Catching the Culture: Cadet & Adams talk passion of Raw and Smackdown, then go dark with a discussion of Chris Benoit and the film “No Country for Old Men” (103 min.)

Last Thursday at 4:38 PM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch VIP series “Catching the Culture,” Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams discuss:

Cena’s takedown of CM Punk on a Slim Jim table The strange direction of many creative decisions The Chris Benoit murders Mental health, darkness, and “No Country for Old Men”

NOTE: Some language may be NSFW.

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VIP PODCAST 6/25 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Kuester (AD-FREE): Briscoe and Statlander wins, Okada-Takeshita exchange, Bucks EVP status, Max choking Hangman with chain (105 min.)

Last Thursday at 5:32 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Dan Kuester to discuss the June 25 edition of AEW Dynamite including whether it is needlessly and counter-productively excessive for Jon Moxley to choke “Hangman” Page with a chain, will the Young Bucks lose their storyline EVP status, should Mark Briscoe get a Jey Uso-like bigger push, does Adam Cole need a refresh (yes!), should Tony Khan invest even more in Jet Speed, is Kota Ibushi looking better than last time, praise for the Arena Mexico highlight video, and more with live...

VIP PODCAST 6/25 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: Mox chokes out Hangman with a chain, JetSpeed-Hurt Syndicate angle, Swerve & Ospreay want Bucks stripped of EVP status, more (21 min.)

Last Thursday at 4:48 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the June 25 episode of AEW Dynamite including Jon Moxley choking out “Hangman” Page with a chain, a JetSpeed-Hurt Syndicate angle, Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay want The Young Bucks stripped of EVP status, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/25 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast (AD-FREE): Maitland & McClelland on first eight months of WWEID, streaming service continued chaos, more (56 min.)

Last Thursday at 3:43 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a moment (or several moments) to assess the biggest conversation topics in Indy Wrestling in 2025. We are eight months into the WWE ID program. Has it changed indy wrestling? Ruined it? Made it better? Who are the best prospects to emerge from the program? And will the WWE ID Title Tournament ever have an ending? Plus, indy wrestling continues its game of musical chairs amongst various streaming services, some more stable than...

VIP PODCAST 6/25 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now: Peteani & Mezzera look back at the 1995 WWF King of the Ring PPV including King of the Ring tournament matches, Bret vs. Lawler, Diesel & Bam Bam vs. Sid & Tatanka, more (124 min.)

Last Thursday at 3:08 AM

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch contributor and “Raw Hits and Misses” author Jon Mezzera and Frank resume their journey reviewing 1995 WWF by breaking down the much-criticized King of the Ring PPV. They discuss the decision to have Mabel win the tournament and its opportunity cost. They run alternate scenarios not only for the King of the Ring tournament, but for the main event in which Diesel was coming off an injury. Prior to discussing the show, they talk about some happenings between In Your House and this show, which includes Chris Benoi...

VIP PODCAST 6/25 – WKPWP Mailbag from 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): (6-23-2020) Keller & Fann with a Speaking Out Special – Sammy Guevara’s suspension, promoter response, fan disenchantment, shameful past, hopeful future (76 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 (6-23-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch senior columnist Rich Fann. They answered mailbag questions dedicated to the Speaking Out movement, including Sammy Guevara’s suspension without pay, promoter response so far, fan disenchantment and how wrestling’s social media accessibility exacerbates that sense of betrayal fans feel, pro wrestling’s shameful past and why it’s different and in some ways worse now, and why there’s hope for th...

VIP PODCAST 6/25 – Collision Cafe with Brian Zilem & Amin Ajani: The success of AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Collision review, the return of Kota Ibushi, new matches confirmed for All In (70 min.)

06/25/2025

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

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:37 Highlights from the Grand Slam Mexico Show 02:33 Critique and Praise for the Show’s Execution 07:57 Collision Review: 19:57 Toni Storm’s Promo 29:54 Speculations on Future Storylines and Matches 36:58 Debating the Introduction of New Titles 38:28 Concerns About Balancing Multiple Titles 41:45 Return of Kota Ibushi and Future Matches 46:26 Christian Cage and Nick Wayne 53:04 Women’s Casino Battle Royal Speculations 01:03:34 Men’s Casino Battle Royal Speculations 01:08:58 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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VIP PODCAST 6/24 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell look at King and Queen of the Ring finals, what was point of Cena promo on Punk, AEW All In ticket sales, more (123 min.)

06/25/2025

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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 Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:

The prospects for the King of the Ring final with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton The prospects for the Queen of the Ring final with Jade Cargill vs. Asuka What was the end goal of John Cena’s bizarro Pipe Bomb promo last Friday on Smackdown? Does it harm C.M. Punk wit...

VIP PODCAST 6/24 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells & Lindberg discuss Yoshiki Inamura and Jasper Troy as strange bedfellows for Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace’s inevitable march toward the title, Stacks winning singles gold, more (49 min.)

06/25/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Yoshiki Inamura and Jasper Troy as strange bedfellows for Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace’s inevitable march toward the title, Stacks winning singles gold, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/24 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Punk-Cena dynamic, Grand Slam Mexico including big viewership, Night of Champions preview, Rich at TNA tapings, more (106 min.)

06/25/2025

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

Reaction to AEW’s successful trip to Mexico City and thoughts on the actual content of the show Analysis of the surge in viewership for last week’s Grand Slam Mexico The Mercedes Mone-Mortos political dynamic John Cena’s mirror image Pipe Bomb promo discussed and dissected, including what Cena’s goal seemed to be in embarking on it A preview of Night of Champions including why on paper it look...

VIP PODCAST 6/24 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The year 2005 in wrestling – 20 years later (Pt. 2) – ROH, WWE, Maclin’s Memphis, CZW, Chikara, Europe, more (122 min.)

06/25/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is once again joined by Josh/snowboiiii after two hours of great 2005 Japan talk, to move onto the rest of the world during that influential and exciting year. In this part, the lads talk extensively about Ring of Honor and how it feels to watch it now with 2025 eyes. What holds up better than expected and what’s not as good as it was at the time? From there, it’s a look at the...

VIP PODCAST 6/23 – WKH – WWE Raw review: Jey vs. Cody and Jade vs. Perez in tournament semi-finals, Becky vs. Bayley for IC Title, Goldberg sit-down with Cole, Gunther responds, more (19 min.)

06/24/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the June 23 edition of WWE Raw featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso and Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez in the semi-final tournament matches, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley for the IC Title, talking segments with Seth Rollins, Goldberg, and Gunther, and more.

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VIP PODCAST 6/23 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & LeClair (AD-FREE): Cody vs. Jey, Jade still rough in the ring, Goldberg interview, Punk-Cena follow-up and insights (120 min.)

06/24/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair discussing WWE Raw on Netflix. They start with a review of Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso in King of the Ring semi-final and how it succeeded as a face vs. face novelty main event. Also, concern for Jade Cargill’s wrestling progress, insights and follow-up on the John Cena tear-down of C.M. Punk last Friday, Goldberg’s sit-down and Goldberg’s fired up in-ring promo, Lyra Valkyria screwing up Bayley’s IC Title shot against Becky Lynch...

VIP PODCAST 6/23 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast (AD-FREE): (6-23-2010) Keller & Powell discuss NXT rebels beatdown of Vince McMahon, mystery G.M., TNA expansion, live callers (90 min.)

06/24/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back ten years (6-23-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they discuss last night’s Raw, the big NXT rebels beatdown of Vince McMahon, the mystery G.M. angle and speculation on candidates, the Fortune Faction in TNA, TNA expanding on Thursdays, WWE’s IC Champ rankings, and more.

Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the IC Title rankings by WWE more and also TNA surprise ideas.

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VIP PODCAST 6/23 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Cena’s comical comments in media interviews, Daniel Bryan controversy, Sheamus and Rey big title wins, Swagger’s upside (142 min.)

06/24/2025

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 18 and 21, 2010.

On the June 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch’s James Caldwell and Brian Hoops discussed with live callers the previous night’s TNA Impact, the big Jay Lethal and Ric Flair angle, TNA’s build-up to a four-way match at the next PPV vs. WWE’s build-up to the Fatal Four-Way PPV, John Cena’s almost comical comments in media interviews, why Cena is endorsing Bryan Danielson and why he didn’t endorse Mr. A...