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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Zilla Fatu’s contract signing, Shiloh Hill vs. Jackson Drake, Lexis King vs. Lucien Price, WrenQCC vs. Kelani Jordan & Kali Armstrong, Thea Hail vs. Nattie, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: On the tenth edition of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar preview the card for TNA’s Lockdown PPV and its legacy as a brand, discuss the issues with booking of the Knockouts TV Title tournament, check in on the Jason Hotch push as International Champion, and give thoughts on the return of Trey Miguel and his ceiling going forward. Also, the VIP-exclusive Aftershow where Zac and JB analyze the recent developments in the Omega-Ospreay feud, assess Adam Copeland’s run in AEW, and book a hypothetical Cody Rhodes departure from WWE/return to AEW. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 27 edition of WWE Raw featuring the final Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins face-to-face, Oba Feni eats up cops just because, the mid-card delivers the basics effectively with actual desired crowd investment and responses, Danhausen and Joe Hendry in concert deliver a cringy segment that leads to added stip at Summerslam, Sol Ruca botchfest with Raquel Rodriguez for IC Title, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brian Zilem to discuss in-depth AEW Redemption, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all ten matches on the card, looking ahead to where the booking may go leading into All In next month. Parks and Zilem also discuss Will Ospreay’s turn on the Death Riders and whether or not Omega’s actions after the main event will lead to a full heel turn heading into his All In match against Ospreay. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering the AEW Redemption PPV event, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch VIP analysts Todd Martin and Rich Fann. They review the event start to finish including Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight for the AEW World Title, Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women’s Title, Kyle Fletcher vs. Bandido, Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Pac for the AEW Tag Team Titles, and more including a show-closing angle with Ospreay, Omega, and Moxley. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-28-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers and four on-site correspondents. They discuss the C.M. Punk hints, the United Center announcement, and how Punk might be utilized. Also, “Hangman” Adam Page’s failure to secure an AEW Title shot and what that means, Cody Rhodes being booed against Malikay Black, the wild ten-man tag match opening, the injury to Cash Wilder, the latest with Britt Baker’s character and future title defenses, and much more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (7-26-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell, they discuss in-depth last night’s excellent and newsworthy Raw from various angles including topics and questions from callers and emailers. Also, a look ahead to Smackdown and whether it can deliver a show that competes with Raw. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email questions on a range of topics including the new-look Raw, Finn Balor’s potential of winning the Universal Title at Summerslam, what’s the deal with Sasha Banks beating Charlotte for the title so quickly, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the July 21, 2021 episode of the All Elite Aftershow with PWTorch’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about the potential of both CM Punk and Daniel Bryan signing soon with AEW. What could the plans be for them once they debut? Who is the bigger signing? There’s so much to discuss. Then they talk about that week’s jammed edition of Dynamite. Then in the July 28, 2021 episode, Mike and Andrew review the wild main event between Nick Gage and Chris Jericho, attacking the match from all angles. Then, they hit the Twitch chat and mailbag to break down more topics including CM Punk and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great Joe Gagne for a look back on the history of Osaka Pro Wrestling. From its inception as a breakaway from Michinoku Pro in 1999 through spinoffs, closures, and rebirths, Osaka Pro has always provided a charming alternative form of wrestling molded by the vision of founder Super Delfin. Staying true to its local roots all the way, the promotion spawned a flavor of wrestling which was uniquely its own but would inspire companies and wrestlers worldwide, most notably Chikara Pro. Alan and Joe discuss the many staple Osaka Pro characters from mascots Ebessan and Kuishinbo Kamen to heel linchpins Dick Togo and Big Boss Magma, and all the colorful characters along the way. There aren’t many promotions where you could have seen a diminutive kickboxer have a four-star match with a baseball playing buffalo, but if that’s what you needed in your wrestling diet, Osaka was the place to go. And if you want to hear all the stories and get match recommendations aplenty, then “Joesaka Holiday Paradise” is the episode of this podcast for you! DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-27-2021), PWTorch’s Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup – with Kelly Wells joining later in the show – discuss Dakota Kai turning on Raquel Gonzalez, Samoa Joe’s return to the active roster, Timothy Thatcher & Tommaso Ciampa vs. Oney Lorcan & Pete Dunne, Josh Briggs vs. Cameron Hayes, Hit Row vs. Imperium, LA Knight and Cameron Grimes on the Golf Course, Adam Cole vs. Bronson Reed, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic podcast, we jump back to 15 years ago this week (7-7-2011) for PWTorch editor Wade Keller interview with Wade Keller and former WWE Creative Team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They took calls for an hour on a wide variety of subjects with tremendous backstage insight from Piermarini on the creative process. Topics included C.M. Punk, how promos are presented to wrestlers and practiced, does Vince McMahon care about TNA or ROH, importance of Divas’s wrestling ability, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, he presented his “Last Bullet in the Chamber” ideas for WWE with Keller’s analysis and alternative variations on the idea. Also, at the end, a discussion on the process for wrestlers being assigned intro music. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner preview Sunday’s AEW Redemption PPV and reflect back on the build from the July 22nd edition of AEW Dynamite from Nashville, Tenn. Additionally, they discuss WWE’s counter-programming for All Out in Chicago, Tony Khan’s media call, and upcoming shows. All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach. And then in a bonus segment, Tony Khan’s media Q&A from Thursday focusing primarily on the AEW Redemption PPV this Sunday. PWTorch’s Sean Radican is among those asking TK questions. He asked about the challenges of fitting hype for a new PPV into the build for next month’s AEW All In PPV. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected] For more, check out Gregg’s Dynamite Hits & Misses column on PWTorch.com DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Nick Barbati takes a long-term look at WWE’s championship picture on this week’s The Nicky’s Club, mapping out where he thinks the men’s world titles should head on the road to WrestleMania next year. Nick also breaks down the state of the WWE Women’s Championship following the announcement of the Interim Championship match and what it means for the division moving forward. Plus, Nick begins the search for a high-quality replica championship title to add to his collection and previews the latest wave of WWE action figures set to be unveiled at Comic-Con, highlighting the must-have collectibles for wrestling fans. Join the conversation inside The Nicky’s Club—where wrestling feels like the coolest club in town. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" });

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 24 edition of WWE Smackdown including the Gunther-Nick Aldis contract signing, a Cody Rhodes-CM Punk face to face, Sami Zayn lobbying for and getting a match booked for Summerslam, Charlotte vs. Nia Jax, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Josh White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with a thorough discussion on the CM Punk-Cody Rhodes contract signing segment and how they showed how to build a match without cheap shots and meta nonsense. Also, Sami Zayn gets a Summerslam match, Nick Aldis and Gunther have a heated contract signing, and more with live callers and chat interactions throughout. Late in the show, they predict which matches will go on ESPN’s basic cable channel in first hours and which matches will go on which might. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 8 and 11, 2011. On the July 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers Impact positives & absurd items from Thursday’s show, Destination X hype and potential 1-7 line-up, TNA on the road, Smackdown tonight, lack of consequences to actions in TV storylines, promoters not knowing how to promote different weight or size wrestlers, historical cage matches on WWE’s DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they look at a 20-years-ago PWTorch Newsletter on steroids, Ric Flair leaving WCW for WWF with the Big Gold Belt, Mark Madden column, Global, ESPN’s tape libraries, and more. Then on the July 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for tonight’s Raw before the show, the follow-up on John Cena-CM Punk-Vince McMahon, day-after TNA’s Destination X PPV evaluation, what worked and didn’t work at the PPV, issues on Smackdown and how to fix them plugging in different stars at the #1 slot, whether wrestling should go all the way pulling back the curtain vs. pulling it closer and telling the stories without “worked shoots,” Rey Mysterio defying the “cruiserweight” stigma, how to market Cruiserweights, Sting as a Joker-esque character in TNA, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" });

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #397 of the PWTorch including WWF granting Sean Waltman his release while extending Hunter Hearst Helmsley, the fallout from the NWO angle, new WWF talent starting soon, WCW Hog Wild card taking shape, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected]. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-23-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch contributor Mike Meyers discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails and two on-site correspondents from Cleveland, Ohio. They discuss what happened in Cleveland in the arena when the two matches aired from Rolling Loud, the dark match where Roman Reigns and John Cena faced off in a tag match, crowd reactions, and more with on-site correspondents. They also discuss with callers and react to emails all the key angles, promos, and matches with Reigns, Jon Cena, Finn Balor, and Edge, the intriguing relationship with Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin and what the upside could be, the continued developing chemistry with Michael Cole and Pat McAfee, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... 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: What’s a good place to start if you want to catch on TNA starting with the high points? Why is Vince Russo criticize dfor his TNA work? Was creative better under someone else at TNA? When “Dark Side of the Ring” talked about big names wrestlers who didn’t deliver for TNA, they cut to Kevin Nash. Is that fair, and what about Scott Steiner, RVD, Booker T, Sting, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, and Jeff Hardy? Why didn’t James Storm make it big outside of TNA? Who else seemed like they’d thrive outside of TNA and never did? Is there any good argument to turn babyface such as Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes given how difficult it is to establish popular faces with fans these days? Exploring the wisdom and execution and results of TNA going head-to-head with Raw in both January and then full-time for a little while a couple months later, including whether TNA quit Mondays just a bit too soon Thoughts on the weekly AAA series Should Shota Umino have been replaced in the G1 after being ruled out due to concussion? Thoughts on how New Japan handles concussions Are slow Summerslam ticket sales in part a regular of WWE management’s amoral, avaricious natures showing their inability to portray wrestlers on TV that regular fans connect with? Are slow Summerslam ticket sales the canary in the coal mine? Thoughts on TNA airing a commercial recorded a while back talking about an MJF-Kenny Omega match at Retribution Shouldn’t Kazuchika Okada have been forced into a role in AEW that could have helped him contribute more to the product in a serious way? Thoughts on whether Tony Khan understands how to promote and not just present good matches Are Otis & Tozawa going to take Bron Breakker down a notch or more through this feud? Does WWE risk embarrassment by drawing poorly with AAA and NXT events up against AEW PPVs? Thoughts on JP Morgan’s analysis of WWE creative complaints, Summerslam ticket sales, TKO boxing getting off to a weak star, and UFC overspending at the White House event Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE: https://vip.pwtorch.com/vip-sections/todd-martin-collection/ Visit Todd Martin’s YouTube page for his “Wrestling Through the Years” series: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingthroughyears Visit and support Todd Martin’s Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wrestlingthroughtheyears DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: The latest news on the Paramount bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery Reviews of AEW Collision (where a lot happened, but nothing of much important) and AEW Dynamite (with a big push for AEW Redemption) followed by a preview of the PPV An update on the New Japan G1 so far Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and WWE Raw including reaction to the involvement of the New York Knicks top players on SNME, the latest Summerslam development, and lots and lots of Danhausen A review of the latest NXT TV show A review of UFC Fight Night and look ahead to this weekend’s event View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE: https://vip.pwtorch.com/vip-sections/todd-martin-collection/ Visit Todd Martin’s YouTube page for his “Wrestling Through the Years” series: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingthroughyears Visit and support Todd Martin’s Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wrestlingthroughtheyears DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 5, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill talked with live callers for an hour on a variety of subjects including John Cena-Vince McMahon-CM Punk, WWE’s writing process, women’s divisions, Destination X favorites, Mark Henry’s push and lack of credit for job well done, Triple H’s potential influence as talent scout, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered VIP member questions on a wide range of topics. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW’s Life of a Boss, a disappointing show highlighting many of the problems currently plaguing GCW, like an over-abundance of heel faction VNDL48, no significant baby faces to challenge them, and some really uncomfortable angles. We also talk about the untapped potential of the Savage Gnomes, why shopping after Atticus Cogar could be perilous, the disappointing finish to the well-built Bustah and the Brain vs. K.J. Orso & Sam Stackhouse tag title match, and more. For VIP, we cover the finals of the annual Scenic City Invitational, a wrestling tradition unlike any other. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 22 episode of AEW Dynamite start to finish including Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega & Jon Moxley vs. Don Callis Family, Kyle Fletcher-Kazuchika Okada-Kevin Knight tensions, Mick Foley hosts Thekla-Willow face-to-face, Kevin Knight defends against Darby Allin, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Flagship” episode (7-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discussed the puzzling booking decisions made on Raw including Karrion Kross’s loss to Jeff Hardy and Keith Lee losing decisively in his first match back. Then they read a bunch of emails about the previous night’s newsworthy Raw including Nikki’s MITB cash-in and Goldberg’s return. They also discuss Charlotte’s short title reigns, the return of crowds, AEW Dynamite’s booking resurgence, AEW’s women’s division, Jay White showing up on Impact’s Slammiversary PPV, who Kenny Omega would eventually lose the Impact Title to, ROH’s PPV main event and weak title change booking, Smackdown, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L flies solo to discuss the early days of the G1 Climax, New Japan’s frustrating attitude when it comes to fan service on the back of the Shota Umino withdrawal, and Dragongate’s Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival, which featured the crowning of a new Dream Gate champion, and a trios match that pushed boundaries in all the best ways. Over an hour of passionate Japanese wrestling analysis. Check it out! DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-20-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Robert Vallejos of the “MMATalk for Pro Wrestling Fans” PWTorch Dailycast to review WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers including three fans who attended in Dallas tonight and shared in-person details on being at the event. Topics include John Cena’s show opening promo, Karrion Kross’s shocking loss to Jeff Hardy in Kross’s Raw debut, Goldberg’s anticipated return, Keith Lee’s return and loss, Nikki A.S.H.’s cashing in and winning the Raw Title, and more. Javier Machado joins at the end for a show-closing Roundtable as usual. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 21 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Gunther & Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes & CM Punk, Karl-Anthony Towns coming to Danhausen’s aid, Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley, Fatal Influence challenging Paige & Brie Bella for the Women’s Tag Team Titles, and a big segment at the end with Roman Reigns, Jalen Brunson, and Seth Rollins. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss these topics: LeBron James destination talk Saturday Night’s Main Event closing segment with the New York Knicks players and various reactions to it, including Paul Levesque’s reaction to criticism Thoughts on the SNME card overall A sidebar on Bayley’s future and Becky Lynch’s recent advice to women wrestlers Stephanie McMahon’s peculiarly awful analysis on the mini-panel with Joe Tessitore after the Nick Aldis-Gunther angle on SNME Sammy Guevara hints at an end to his AEW run on social media and whether he’d potentially thrive under Shawn Michaels’ mentorship in NXT since there are parallels between each of them The latest potential hiccup with the Paramount-WBD merger Pro wrestling’s need to better calculate when to be epic, using The Rock’s movie career as a template A preview of AEW Dynamite and a look at the AEW Top 15 Male Wrestlers poll on PWTorch DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly 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: WWE Summerslam ticket sales issues including the latest $25 ticket offer (and who is Justin Jefferson, anyway?) John Cena’s teaser for WWE Unreal acting like CM Punk touched his heart earlier this year with a “real” comment and insider insights on the way Cena manages the preseitation of his public image The latest hype for Summerslam including the bickering now with Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, and are any top WWE male wrestlers consistently likeable? AEW Retribution line-up and why it looks like a really good show on paper in terms of in-ring potential, but not particularly relevant to key storylines or top feuds Analysis of the PWTorch Poll on the Top 15 Male Wrestlers Tony Khan should focus on Saturday Night’s Main Event and the inclusion of so much New York Knicks content Mailbag Topic: A look at the top names not on the Summerslam line-up and who would be inexcusable to leave off the final line-up? VIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOW Mailbag: Rank the reasons Summerslam tickets are selling slowly WWE infatuation with celebrity culture Mailbag: Is Oba Femi hurt by participating in comedy bits with The Judgment Day Lamenting Dominik Mysterio being Miz-i-fied with lower-card comedy bits rather than protecting him as a potential future main event wrestler DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar critique the booking of young talent, the continued push of The System, and the current Knockouts World Championship predicament, and give general thoughts on the “Dark Side of the Ring” episodes on TNA. In the VIP-exclusive aftershow, they discuss different topics including the rumored retirement and legacy of Keith Lee, and the under-utilization of wrestlers like Jordynn Grace. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 27 edition of WWE Raw featuring LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu in the main event, Austin Theory & Bron Breakker vs. Je’Von Evans & Dragon Lee in an exciting athletic opener, a Paul Heyman promo hyping Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, matches added to Summerslam and next week’s Raw, a top Minnesota Viking announcing deeply discounted Summerslam tickets, Solo Sikoa making an offer to Seth Rollins, more with Danhausen and The Judgment Day, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Derrick Hubbard to discuss Raw with live chat and live caller interaction throughout. They began by discussing whether WWE is even trying to get a certain crowd response anymore out of main event storylines, plus a contrast regarding how well the mid-card and lower-card stories worked with the live audience. They talked with an on-site correspondent in the last 20 minutes or so who gave his perspective on the crowd responses throughout the night. Plus Big Cass, Iyo Sky, Chad Gable, Austin Theory, Je’Von Evans, LA Knight, the Usos, Oba Femi, Paul Heyman, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 5, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and prowrestling.net’s Jason Powell. They discuss discuss Vince McMahon-John Cena angle on Raw, Cruiserweight Division, R-Truth, The Miz, TNA Impact, Forgotten Storyline Cliffhangers, and more. They take live calls for most of the first hour, then go in-depth on Raw and Impact in the 28-minute previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled “Worse or Better,” Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today’s pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is… worse or better. In this mini episode, Adam Kidd joins Josh to cover wrestling in general over the last year, from big summer show to big summer show. They start by comparing the cards of Summerslam and All In to last year’s iteration and discussing the booking and storylines leading into each. Making worse or better rulings along the way, they cover the star power at the top of the card, rising younger stars, match quality, production, commentary, and the attendance for both Summerslam and All In. Josh and Adam round out the episode by deciding how each company has fared over the past year and determine if wrestling as a whole is doing worse or better. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the July 19, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviewing the WWE Money in the Bank PPV with callers and emailers. They also discuss the Impact Slammiversary PPV from Saturday night. Among the topics: Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte and the crowd reaction to the match, John Cena’s return, Peacock’s issues, Impact featuring other company stars over its own, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is back with another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with Radican breaking down the top news stories of the week including the following topics: C.M. Punk tells ESPN why he took time off Shota Umino out of NJPW G1 Climax 36 Radican’s review of NJPW G1 Climax 36: Night 1 in Chicago on July 11 Radican is then joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for the “Go-home” segment of the show. PWTorch editor put up a poll on the website this week that allowed readers to rank the top 15 male wrestlers that AEW booker and COO Tony Khan should prioritize pushing and promoting. Radican and Fann each give their top 15 male wrestlers that Khan should prioritize pushing and promoting while giving an in-depth explanation as to why they slotted each wrestler where they did on the list. Download this show now! DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-20-2021), PWTorch’s Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup covered the Karrion Kross-Samoa Joe feud and Raw’s impact, Kyle O’Reilly tweaks, Xia Li’s scary moment, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 17 edition of WWE Smackdown including Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther, big new stipulation for SNME with Summerslam implications, a Rhea Ripley injury and title-status update, a Ladder Match announcement for Summerslam with qualifying matches, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 1 and 4, 2011. On the July 1, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by former WWE creative team member (2009-2010) John Piermarini. They discussed the C.M. Punk promo in-depth with insight from a former writer who has worked with Punk and Vince McMahon. They also take live calls mostly on the Punk promo, but other topics too. They also react to the new Sting character in TNA, plus Keller opens with a commentary on last night’s Impact. Then on the July 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for tonight’s pre-taped Raw, the fall-out from Punk and John Cena last week, Punk’s homophobic slur in Australia, corporate wrestling in 2011, McMahon’s re-involvement in storylines and where it could be headed, macro booking issues in WWE & TNA evident over the past week of TV, Randy Savage’s cause of death, where John Morrison fits in on Raw, potential FCW call-ups, and more topics. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #396 of the PWTorch including the full breakdown of Hogan’s heel turn and the formation of the NWO, Bash at the Beach 1996 review, WWF suspends Ultimate Warrior, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected]. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-16-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch contributor Brandon LeClair from PWTorch discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails with a focus on the return of fans in the stands and thoughts on how they were received. Also, final Money in the Bank, the return of Finn Balor, Bianca Belair defending against Carmella, and more. They were joined by former PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell who talked about what it was like in the arena in Houston as the first on-site correspondent of the post-ThunderDome era. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... 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: What does Vince McMahon actually do to fill his days these days? In the age of guaranteed revenue, wrestler don’t really need to be draws anymore, so who is getting a push who wouldn’t have made the cut in the territory days? What was going on with Roman Reigns on Monday that led to fans giving him the “What!?” Chant How does WWE wants us to actually feel about so many of their key top mostly babyface acts who are all acting in contradictory ways and undercutting and demeaning each other? Thoughts on the legacy and impact of Don Frye in MMA and pro wrestling, plus Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama reminiscing Is TKO corporate ownership contributing to the staleness of WWE storylines, such as creating pressure to keep top names on top of the card? Why did Vince McMahon choose to book Buff Bagwell vs. Boker T for Tacoma, Wash. instead of waiting a week until they were in Atlanta, Ga. (Plus some fun Buff Bagwell reminiscent including all his tag team partners and team names, comparing him to some current AEW wrestlers, and where would he land on Todd’s Top 15 AEW Wrestlers list? Where do the Road Warriors rank among all time tag teams? Thoughts on their WWE run? Conor McGregor conspiracy theory pushed by a Fox Sports person Which wrestlers today come across as the most authentic and how important is that? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE: https://vip.pwtorch.com/vip-sections/todd-martin-collection/ Visit Todd Martin’s YouTube page for his “Wrestling Through the Years” series: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingthroughyears Visit and support Todd Martin’s Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wrestlingthroughtheyears DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the June 30, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers a ton of topics including CM Punk’s promo and reach this week, follow-up being key to MITB PPV buyrate, Randy Orton’s radio interview and potential WWE fallout or punishment, Randy Savage cause of death news, insight on Vince McMahon through Bloomberg interview and whether McMahon is showing cracks, Hulk Hogan vs. Sting potential for TNA and whether it will be Hogan’s last match, plus a lot more topics. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they took bonus calls covering MITB PPV predictions for Raw’s match, break down PWTorch poll results on the match, and discuss why WWE is pushing out a Bret Hart/Shawn Michael DVD, plus more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reaction to Conor McGregor’s early-fight injury and the fallout and conspiracy theories, plus a full rundown of the strong UFC fight card last Saturday A review of night one of the New Japan G1 tournament in Chicago A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest build with CM Punk-Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins Assessing sluggish Summerslam ticket sales A review of NXT including what was “most NXT” about this week’s episode A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including “Hangman” Adam Page and Willow Nightingale’s weird in-ring promos and the Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay build Todd’s list in order of the Top 15 Male Wrestlers in AEW that Tony Khan should prioritize promoting and pushing View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE: https://vip.pwtorch.com/vip-sections/todd-martin-collection/ Visit Todd Martin’s YouTube page for his “Wrestling Through the Years” series: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingthroughyears Visit and support Todd Martin’s Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wrestlingthroughtheyears DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This week on The Nicky’s Club, Nick Barbati puts on the booker’s hat and takes a closer look at several of WWE’s brightest rising stars, sharing how he would handle their creative direction to elevate each of them into true main event players. Which superstars are one storyline away from breaking through, and what would it take to get them there? Plus, Nick examines the conversation surrounding Summerslam’s sagging ticket sales, previews the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event, and breaks down the latest headlines from around WWE in another packed episode. Join the conversation inside The Nicky’s Club—where wrestling feels like the coolest club in town. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" });

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review last week’s Wrestling Open with the highly anticipated Street Fight between Steven Stetson and Danny Miles, plus the breakup of another group – Big Business – and the ensuing fallout between former friends Brad Hollister and T.J. Crawford, Sammy Diaz vs. Dustin “Flash” Waller, and more. We also go over the strengths of Wrestling Open – strong focus on storytelling, good character development – and some weaknesses, but overall this remains a jewel in the indy wrestling world. For VIP listeners, it’s back to GCW where Bear Bronson battles the (presumably) departing Richard Holiday, and Bustah and the Brain defend the tag titles against Star Struck. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss these topics: Kenny Omega as AEW Champion and Will Ospreay as his challenger Seth Rollins as Roman Reigns’s challenger at Summerslam and their interactions so far Jeff Jarrett played the producers of “Dark Side of the Ring” to put together basically a propaganda piece on TNA history Thekla’s promo on Willow Nightingale and how unproductive it was Big Cass vignette and whether WWE is starting to look like the non-WWE companies that so often signed WWE castoffs Mike Santana’s latest video WWE is getting into the micro-drama business and what it means DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 15 episode of AEW Dynamite start to finish including the Kenny Omega celebration with Will Ospreay and Kevin Knight interactions, plus some intriguing Jon Moxley comments, Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. Wheeler Yuta & DanieL Garcia in an AEW Tag Team Title match, a six-woman tag match in the main event slot, Darby Allin vs. Brian Cage, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Adams review AEW Dynamite with chat, caller, and email interactions throughout. They start with analysis of the Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay exchange and evaluate Kevin Knight’s role. They also discuss Andrade, Darby Allin, the main event six-woman tag match, the return of the Rainmaker, and more. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Flagship Flashback edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They begin with thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s angle at the end of Raw on Monday and what it meant. Then they discussed Paul Orndorff’s career. Other topics included AEW viewership last week when they returned to the road, the importance of WWE correcting course and sparking interest in upcoming weeks back on the road, ROH’s PPV and the way the ROH Title changed hands, what could spark NXT, and a full Money in the Bank PPV preview. DIRECT LINK:  VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING