PWTorch Dailycast: Recent Episodes
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PWTorch Dailycast features a line-up of seven weekly shows, with a new episode on each day of the week with a different focus. The lineup currently features shows dedicated to NXT, ROH, and AEW, plus MMATalk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Wrestling Night in America covering pro wrestling's biggest events including including post-WWE PPV live call-in post-shows, a weekly Deep Dive on a single topic, and our newest series looking back at a week in pro wrestling as covered in a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter back issue from 30 years ago that week.
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. Adam Kidd once again visits the show to discuss the overruns on wrestling broadcasts. Josh and Adam went over the history of the overrun, starting with the Monday Night Wars and considering the benefits and business reasons for the practice. Discussion moved to modern-day WWE with the undefined length of Raw and Smackdown's consistent end time before discussing AEW's fascination with running past the top of the hour. The show wrapped up by determining whether the state of overruns in wrestling television is currently worse or better.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner discuss the August 5th edition of AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Mexico. Second week in a row of loud and engaged crowds as they head towards All In. Also, thoughts on the Continental Cup participants and setup. All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach.
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Today we jump back five years to the Aug. 4, 2021 episode of the All Elite Aftershow with PWTorch's Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek. In this episode, Mike and Andrew talk about the Cody Rhodes-Malakai Black main event and everything else from that week’s episode of Dynamite, including Chris Jericho-Juventud Guerrera, Christian Cage in the main event of All Out, and a lot more.
Then in the August 11, 2021 episode, Mike and Andrew talk about a few of the booking decisions, including the decision to run Christian-Omega next week prior to the PPV. They also talk about Chris Jericho-MJF and what’s left for All Out, take listener emails, and a lot more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #399 of the PWTorch including the death of Herb Abrams, September In Your House main event discussion, legit backstage feud between Michaels and Cornette, Farooq injures Ahmed during his debut, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tackle Major League Wrestling and review the last two weeks of Fusion program to observe the current state of the promotion and its highs and lows, including a pretty good multi-promotional six-man, a weird split of major heel faction Contra, a lot of people trying to get the world title, and more. We also tackle news across the indy landscape, including the signing of a Wrestling Coast to Coast regular to TNA and more promotions signing with AEW. For VIP listeners, we check out the (almost) debut of Avery Styles against Marcus Mathers from GCW and our initial thoughts on this second generation wrestler.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice in an Underground match, Keanu Carver vs. E.K. Prosper, Vanity Project vs. Myles Borne & Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair vs. Zaria, Jaida Parker & Thea Hail vs. Karmen Petrovic & Nikkita Lyons, and more.
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On the eighth edition of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar run down the big stories coming out of Impact this week, with a focus on a number of developments leading to matches that will fill out the Lockdown PPV card - K.C. Navarro’s agony of defeat promo and subsequent involvement with The System, an update on the TNA Knockouts TV Title Tournament, Mara Sade’s free agent status and ongoing contract negotiations, the randomly booked TNA World Title match between Nic Nemeth and Jeff Hardy, and continued critiques of the company's use of authority figures in TNA. Also, the VIP-exclusive aftershow where JB shares some notes from his in-person experience at AEW Dynamite last week, and the guys share their thoughts on Will Ospreay as the long-term top guy, and gauge the build to the AEW All In PPV.
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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. Steph and Josh run down AEW's PPV history from the original "big four" to the current set-up of ten per year. After reliving some big moments and events they had attended, Josh and Steph considered the hallmarks of an AEW event. Conversation moved to the controversial length of AEW shows before making a determination of whether the AEW PPV format is currently worse or better.
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Nate Lindberg and Paul Weigle discuss WWE Summerslam Night Two, including the return of Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Chad Gable vs. Penta, Chelsea Green vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend, Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio, Trick Williams vs. Baron Corbin, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #398 of the PWTorch including In Your House: International Incident, Crush and Simmons debut in WWF, WCW Clash preview, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Derrick Hubbard to discuss in-depth night one of WWE Summerslam, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all six matches on the card, discussing the fallout from Randy Orton's return in the Cody Rhodes vs. C.M. Punk match, as well as the future of Oba Femi after his win against Brock Lesnar at Hell in a Cell, plus much more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner discuss the July 29th edition of AEW Dynamite from Detroit, Mich. Gregg was there in person, and a part of one of the best crowds of the year. They also give thoughts on Redemption and the build to Grand Slam Mexico. All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach.
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For more, check out Gregg's Dynamite Hits & Misses column on PWTorch.com
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Today we jump back ten years to the July 24, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's PPV post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the Battleground PPV Post-Game show breaking down WWE’s July PPV with live calls and emails, plus more Draft thoughts & talk leading into this week’s big WWE brand split including Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose in the main event, John Cena teaming with Enzo & Big Cass, New Day vs. The Wyatt Family, and more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review JCW's In Our House, with the highly anticipated JCW title match between Charles Mason and Bear Bronson...that turns out to be a complete flop, one of the great disappointments in Wrestling Coast to Coast history. We talk about some of the other matches on the show including Bustah & The Brain against Controlled Kaos and why it had a good finish that didn't work, a bizarre angle with Sledge, CPA and Amy Rose, the continuing excursion of Leedz Lewis, and more. For VIP Listeners, we take a first-time foray into Alpha-1 Wrestling to watch The Verdict against the very fun tag team of Rich Swann and Jake Crist.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss the debut of Cruz Montana, Grayson Waller's impressive opening promo, Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels, Lizzy Rain vs. Izzi Dame, BirthRight vs. OTM, Myles Borne vs. Kam Hendrix, Aalyah Mysterio's apparent WWE signing, and more.
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On Destination Impact this week, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar discuss the fallout from happenings on the latest episode of Impact including the Nic Nemeth-K.C. Navarro TNA World Title match, Righteous Deletion and the state of the TNA Tag Title Division, the decision to turn Elayna Black babyface, and using the Knockouts TV Title tournament as a backdrop for other storylines, as well as highlighting the recent Young Bucks interview regarding their time and legacy in TNA, and also weighing if Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo could be a good fit in TNA. The guys also deliver a VIP-Exclusive Aftershow covering various pro wrestling topics including highlights from the AEW Redemption PPV and their thoughts about the current Lio Rush “Blackheart” gimmick.
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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. Adam Kidd joined Josh once again to discuss the four pillars of AEW. After defining what a pillar is in a wrestling context, Josh and Adam discussed each individual wrestler and their accomplishments to determine if they are doing worse or better than in 2019, including their initial potential. They considered alternate options for pillars and then discussed who could be modern-day pillars of AEW and WWE before making a final decision on whether not the four pillars as a whole are doing worse or better.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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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.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss a strong Championship Street Fight, a stellar debut for Reina Volcan, Danhausen and a pile of teeth, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this special edition of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel gives his in-person report for AEW Brawl in the Ballpark in Minneapolis, Minn. and New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax Night 1 from Hoffman Estates, Ill. Send your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.com.
Then, as a bonus, we present the latest episode of The Nicky’s Club, where 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.
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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 torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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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.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss the July 14, 2026 edition of WWE NXT, including Lola Vice becoming the next challenger for NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey, Vanity Project continuing to dominate through strength in numbers, Zaria’s chaotic title defense, Tony D’Angelo and Naraku’s escalating rivalry, Kelani Jordan’s mounting frustration, and more.
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Following an edition of Impact that featured several championship developments, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar ponder what is next for TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside, her viable future challengers on the roster and potential new signings, the potential of Leon Slater, Ricky Sosa, and K.C. Navarro. In the VIP-exclusive aftershow, JB and Zac share thoughts on some other topics including how the AEW All-In card is coming together.
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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. This episode's topic is the biggest party of the summer: Summerslam. Despite repeatedly saying they couldn't and shouldn't discuss every single Summerslam, Josh and Steph proceeded to discuss every single Summerslam. They highlighted some of the great, ridiculous, and iconic moments and matches over the nearly forty years of history. Eventually, the conversation made its way to how Summerslam 2026 is shaping up, leaving Steph and Josh to determine whether Summerslam is currently worse or better.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of PWTorch Livecast interviews from ten years ago.
First, the June 29, 2016 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing stand-out independent wrestler “All Ego” Ethan Page with live calls on his WWNLive run, other independent appearances, future aspirations, and more.
Then the July 6, 2016 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing long-time ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta reflecting on working for WWF, WCW, AWA, and more, plus top stars he’s worked with, memories, his book “Bodyslams,” and more with live calls and emails.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the July 8th edition of AEW Dynamite Beach Break from Clearwater Beach, Fla. They review Kenny Omega winning his second AEW World Championship. All In main event is set with Omega vs. Ospreay to headline Wembley. What does this mean for MJF? Fletcher wins the International Title clean from Takeshita before he leaves for the G1 Climax. News on Jim Ross needing brain surgery. And more conversation on Brawl in the Ballpark than you will get anywhere else! All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach based on old PW Torch contributor reviews.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #395 of the PWTorch including Ultimate Warrior and WWF having issues and who may take his place, SummesSlam ‘96 lineup takes shape, more rumors on who The Outsiders’ third man is, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's Bash at the Ballpark, coming from a literal ballpark, but also kind of a transitional one-off building many angles within the promotion, featuring a battle of GCW icons Joey Janela and Nick Gage, with no build or angle, a very good build to a tag title match with Bustah & The Brain and K.J. Orso & Sam Stackhouse, plus a bevy of six-man tags. We also go over the controversy with WWEID talent getting pulled from Produce shows, the Produce promoter lashing out against WWEID, and the ensuing back and forth from multiple parties. For VIP listeners, we head to Wrestling Open to check out a couple of young wrestlers - Rain Conway and Eye Black Jack - in action, plus further build in the Danny Miles vs. Steven Stetson feud.
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Coming out of the first edition of Impact after Slammiversary, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar look at the departures of Eric Young and Mike Santana, the start of Nic Nemeth’s TNA Title reign, if there are noticeable shifts in booking philosophy, and the effective highlighting of Ricky Sosa, K.C. Navarro, and Leon Slater.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani discuss Kendal Grey vs. Nattie, two four-way matches of different quality, many suitors for the women’s title, and more.
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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 episode, Stephanie and Josh outline some early cross-promotion from WWF and WCW before touching on the invasion angle after WWF acquired WCW. The ROH and NJPW relationship come up before conversation moves to AEW and the Forbidden Door concept. Josh and Steph round out the discussion with the current relationships of WWE (with AAA and TNA) and AEW (with NJPW and CMLL), eventually determining whether the current setup is worse or better than previous times in cross-promotion.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the July 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapped up the week in wrestling with live phone calls hitting hot topics including Jerry Lawler cleared of domestic violence and reinstated by WWE, what appeared to be a re-separation of WWE’s top titles, John Cena doing a lot of outside-WWE work, and more.
Then the July 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill in the opening discussion, then live calls and emails breaking down the Fourth of July Raw, plus Battleground developments, predictions for Brock Lesnar’s Summerslam opponent, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review AEW Dynamite and Collision from San Diego, CA. They discuss the fallout from Forbidden Door, Omega challenging for the AEW title next week, Andrade turns face, Ospreay officially joins the Death Riders, and so much more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #394 of the PWTorch including King of the Ring ‘96, the birth of Austin 3:16, WWF suing WCW over Hall and Nash, Wade discusses who their third man could be, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review West Coast Pro's Cruel Summer, a more-than-pleasant experience even in the dog days of July, headlined by Vinnie Massaro defending the WCP Title against Adam Priest, Lee Moriarty and Travis Williams tear the house down in an incredible technical exhibition, Alpha Zo and Tim Bosby have a great power match, and more. Plus we talk about NWA making some big moves and Brett Lauderdale's comments about MyAEW. For VIP, we give a live report from Midwest Territories Pawcade 6, featuring Twitter's Most Wanted against the Rejects.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Tatum Paxley vs. Kelani Jordan, Mason Rook vs. Jackson Drake, Vanity Project vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. & Galeno, Jaida Parker vs. Karmen Petrovic, E.K. Prosper vs. Keanu Carver, and more.
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On this week’s episode of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar give a full review of TNA Slammiversary, discuss any signs of shifting booking philosophies, building challengers for the Knockouts Championship while also filling out the field for the newly announced TNA Knockouts Television Championship tournament. Also, in the VIP-exclusive aftershow, JB and Zac discuss more of JB’s hits & misses from the go-home episode of Impact, and they discuss TNA’s usage of cinematic style content.
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Brian Zilem and Jerud Buhagiar (JB) break down a wild AEW Forbidden Door PPV. Will Ospreay and Mercedes Moné captured the Owen Hart Cup tournaments to earn World Championship matches at All In, while Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr. delivered in a Match of the Year contender. Elsewhere on the card, Jon Moxley survived Bandido in a brutal Continental Championship defense, Jay White made his return to help Cope & Christian Cage retain the AEW World Tag Team Titles, Andrade finally turned on MJF inside the steel cage, and Thekla successfully defended the AEW Women's World Championship against Starlight Kid. We also discuss Maya World's breakout performance and Mark Briscoe earning an AEW World Championship match.
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First, in the Wrestling Night in America portion, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn for a wide-ranging discussion with callers and emailers. Among the topics: The 10th anniversary of C.M. Punk’s pipe bomb promo, WWE’s upcoming MITB PPV and adjusting to being in front of fans, Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy, the NXT Diamond Mine debut, WWE’s latest round of cuts, and more.
Then, in the All Elite Aftershow segment, Mike flew solo, as Andrew Soucek was on assignment. He talked about AEW’s ratings during the NBA playoffs in June, takes a bunch of listener emails, and then reacts live – as it happens – to the Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy match on Saturday night’s episode of Dynamite.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the final hype towards Sunday's Forbidden Door PPV in San Jose, CA. They close out with mailbag, trivia, and upcoming lineups.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #393 of the PWTorch including the Great American Bash ‘96, Misterio makes his debut against Dean Malenko, Bischoff gets attacked by Hall and Nash, Dick Murdoch dies, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are interrupted by life so bring you an abbreviated version of our usual show to run down a few news items in indy wrestling - TrillerTV has lost yet another promotion from its lineup, Produce Wrestling is making some questionable choices about the availability of its first show, and the longest match ever was just wrestled. For VIP listeners, it's a quick jaunt to Wrestling Open to witness the collapse of the Stetson Ranch, and Danny Miles facing "Wonderboy" Brian Morris. We'll be back with a regular show next week!
As a bonus this week, we're including the latest episode of VIP-exclusive podcast The Nicky's Club. It’s a major preview edition as Nick Barbati gets you ready for this weekend’s Night of Champions Premium Live Event. Is WWE ready to fast-track Oba Femi into the main event scene? Will Sami Zayn finally capture the biggest prize of his career? Nick breaks down the entire card, the key storylines, and the outcomes that could reshape WWE heading into the summer. Plus, Nick reacts to Paul Heyman’s most recent interview and what it reveals about WWE’s current direction. Looking ahead, he also begins building his ideal Summerslam card, exploring the matches and moments he’d most like to see when WWE heads to its biggest event of the summer.
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In the second installment of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar run down the TNA Slammiversary card as it stands with one episode of Impact before the PPV. The duo also take a look at the recent creative shakeup, potential new influences in the booking, and new on-screen faces, plus a VIP Aftershow where Zac and JB discuss the pros and cons of a weekly Injury Report, as well as some hopes for the Knockouts Division.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Naraku fireballing Tony D’Angelo, Shawn Spears getting kicked out of the faction he started, an Evolve Championship match, and more.
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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. Stephanie and Josh acknowledged Jack Tunney as one of the first modern authority figures and reminisced on some big moments in history that involved him. They moved on to Vince McMahon, discussing his transition to supervillain, some of the good, bad, and crazy moments, and his long-lasting impact. Josh and Steph rounded out some of the GMs from the 2000s before landing on the modern-day setup and determined whether it's currently worse or better.
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Today we jump back ten years to the June 19, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's PPV post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host with live calls breaking down WWE’s Las Vegas PPV in-depth, including the big WWE Title shift, how long will Dean Ambrose be WWE champion?, John Cena-AJ Styles I, how the Brand Split affects everything, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Sugar Land, Tex. They review Mercedes advancing to the Owen Hart Cup Final, Swerve-Ospreay confrontation, and more match-ups set for Forbidden Door. They close out with mailbag, trivia, and upcoming lineups.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #392 of the PWTorch including Brian Pillman making the jump to WWF after initially agreeing with WCW, Kevin Nash appears as Hall’s “big man” on Nitro, Jeff Jarrett and Ted DiBiases are headed to WCW while Ron Simmons signs with WWF, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland return to an old favorite when they review Wrestling Revolver's No Country for Old Mancer, but all is not well in this once cherished promotion. We look at the good (the rise of heel faction The Algorithm), the bad (tag titles defended in trios matches), and the ugly (too many chair shots to the head). Mance Warner defends the World Title against Alex Colon in a street fight. BDE defends the Remix Title in a (wait for it) Street Fight. And Ace Austin, Alan Angels, and Jeffery John have a pretty great three-way that is not a street fight! For VIP listeners, we venture to Jersey Championship Wrestling for Terry Yaki's biggest singles match to date, challenging Charles Mason for the JCW Title and a post-match angle that is TOO BIG for JCW.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Nattie vs. Jaida Parker, Vice & Grey vs. Zaria & Jordan, Naraku inviting Tony D’Angelo to a meeting, and more.
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In the debut episode of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar (JB!) discuss the latest from TNA, including a focus on Mike Santana’s reign as TNA World Champion and developments regarding his contract status with the promotion, along with news of other wrestlers’ contract statuses. Also, the duo take a look at their wish-list signings TNA could make out of the recent WWE/NXT cutbacks, and a VIP-exclusive aftershow with a "Championship Check-in" where Zac and JB evaluate all of TNA’s current Champions, their reigns, and potential successors.
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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. Stephanie and Josh started out acknowledging how difficult wrestling commentary can be before considering what makes for a good commentator. The discussion spanned four decades of commentary, highlighting key figures from the eighties through to the current crop of play-by-play and color guys. Josh and Steph recalled some classic wrestling calls and considered their favorite commentary teams before reaching a final decision on whether wrestling commentary in the present day is worse or better.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 17, 2021 episode of Podcast of Honor, Jay Lethal joined the show to discuss his time in pro wrestling over the last 18 months, what it is like to be The Man of a major company, and how he is looking forward to live fans at the Best in the World PPV. Ryan and Tyler also discuss this week in ROH media, as well as the news.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Cincinnati, Ohio. They review Swerve Strickland's win and being set to face Will Ospreay for the spot to main event All In. Speculation on what might happen at Redemption and the possibility of Omega getting back into the title picture. Follow-up on Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family and Darby returning. No World title match on Forbidden Door. Updates on AEW ticket sales for their major shows.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #391 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise on next week’s Nitro debut, WWF sending him a terse letter, British Bulldog gives 90-day notice, World Wrestling Peace Festival in LA, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Break the Walls Down, a strangely stand-alone show with a lot of big name talent and technically excellent matches, but next to nothing in the way of storylines or angles. Andrade delivers his all as a replacement for MJF to face Bobby Orlando. Gabby Forza and Megan Bayne have a real corker of a main event as we marvel at the development both have made over the past few years. Joey T becomes Justin's favorite announcer for a very specific reason. For VIP listeners, following his spectacular show debut last week, we delve deeper into the legend of Harlan Abbott by exploring more of his recent matches.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Zaria’s first championship, two #1 contender’s matches, a silly but fun “Mr. NXT” pageant, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 11, 2021 episode of The Deep Dive with Rich Fann. John Keating joined Rich to talk about his movie “The Concessionaires Must Die,” coaching actors, doing standup and writing, historic LA and eventually we get to great wrestling via the Scenic City Invitational, Apter Mags and their pull on him as a kid, lessons wrestlers can learn from the acting process, and the film “Faccia a Faccia” and how it can illustrate great complexities within wrestling when given the chance. Rich and John also talk about great shows like “The Outsider,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as guideposts to great storytelling.
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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. Stephanie and Josh discussed the optimism surrounding AEW during their initial press conference and what that might mean for the women's division. They marched through each year of the company's history, noting significant events and pivotal female wrestlers as the quality fluctuated, but the amount of time dedicated to the women remained largely the same. Upon arriving at the present day, Josh and Steph considered whether their initial optimism had faded and made a determination on whether the women's division in AEW is currently worse or better.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the June 3, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast and future PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for the Friday Livecast breaking down this week’s headlines, including A.J. Styles’s heel turn, booking scenarios for Styles-John Cena at Money in the Bank, how titles will fit into the brand split era, and much more!
Then the June 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch contributor Jim Valley's “Saturday Morning Wrestling” edition of the Livecast with live talk about Muhammad Ali and his influence on pro wrestling, culture, sports, and more, then a conversation with Steve Beverly of the late-'80s pre-Internet newsletter “Matwatch” about the history of TV Wrestling, Game Shows, Ali, and more!
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Richmond, Va. They review Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis family and defeating Mike Bailey, MJF is reportedly injured after defending the AEW World Title, and Mercedes is the wildcard in the Owen Hart Tournament. They close out with mailbag, trivia, and upcoming lineups.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #390 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise Nitro debut and how it all went down, IYH Beware of Dog 1 and 2 review and how it was affected by mother nature, King of the Ring card set, fallout from the MSG curtain call, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tell you what to expect from Expect the Unexpected Wrestling, a clunkily named promotion whose latest offering - Dead Set - is a very, very good show action-wise, but dragged down by an excess of heel triumphs and a disappointing development in the title scene. But among the good wrestling is Mike Santana defending the World Title against Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, Alec Price and Juni Underwood collide in a match where their own mothers couldn't tell them apart, the heretofore unknown Harlon Abbot tears the house down against Matt Mako, and more. Plus, will there be a match between AEW and TNA contracted talent here in the near future? For VIP listeners, it's a special angle recap covering the unfortunate disintegration of Mane Event in House of Glory Wrestling.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Tony D’Angelo vs. Kam Hendrix, Lola Vice potentially stagnating, Tony D having one of the best babyface championship reigns in recent NXT memory, and more.
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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 episode, Stephanie and Josh explored WWE's early and sporadic history with women in the '80s and early '90s before delving into the sleaze of the Attitude Era. Steph endured Josh's constant discussion of breasts as they moved through the early 2000s and into the divas era, where things started to turn around. The discussion finally made it to modern day women's wrestling, where Josh and Steph made a judgment on whether or not it's currently worse or better.
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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 WWE Clash in Italy, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all five matches on the card, plus discuss the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournament as brackets were officially announced as the recording was ongoing. They look ahead to where some of the wrestlers and feuds featured on the show may be heading leading into Summerslam in August.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 2, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch's Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW Double or Nothing with a focus on the Stadium Stampede and the AEW World Title match. They also discussed WWE’s releases and whether or not they’ll be future additions to AEW. Plus, emails and Twist listener interactions.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Sunday's super successful Double or Nothing PPV from New York. Plenty of storyline developments with Darby Allin's title run coming to an end, Kyle Fletcher returning to turn on Takeshita, Foley involved in angle with MJF, and Kevin Knight turns heel and begins story with Mike Bailey.
All this and more including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach and our awesome listeners.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #389 of the PWTorch including Slamboree 1996 and the endless BattleBowl matches, DDP’s big win one year too soon, the infamous Curtain Call at MSG, tons of emails, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover Gotham Wrestling, the newest program in the United Wrestling Network. The promotion begins its somewhat convoluted Five Borough Tournament, plus there's a multi-show angle with Pat Buck and Leo Sparrow. We also hit the big news in indy wrestling for the week, including WWEID talent using their WWE names on indy shows going forward, Mance Warner's strange weekend, and indy promotions coming to MyAEW. For VIP listeners, we review our live experiences from the past week at Jugalow Championship Wrestling and Warrior Wrestling.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Lola Vice defending the NXT Women’s Championship against Izzi Dame, DarkState resetting after kicking out Saquon Shugars, Kam Hendrix stepping into the NXT Title picture with Tony D’Angelo and Naraku looming, Romeo Moreno winning the Speed Tournament, and more.
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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. Stephanie and Josh were quick to determine that there are too many titles before moving on to discuss the difference between current-day WWE and AEW in regard to the sheer number of titles. They marched through the early days of WWE and the establishment of the Intercontinental Title, the Attitude Era and WCW during that period, and finally, the brand split, which brought on even more titles. Discussion flowed back into AEW and their obsession with titles during their short history and non-title trinkets before Josh and Steph made a final decision on whether or not the midcard title situation of today is worse or better than previous eras.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Chris Griffin to discuss in-depth AEW Double or Nothing, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all nine matches on the card, including Takeshita vs. Okada, Stadium Stampede, Owen Hart Cup Tournament matches, MJF vs. Darby Allin, plus Kevin Knight's turn, and more.
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Today we jump back 15 years (5-12-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest John Piermarini, after former WWE Creative Team member. They discussed the state of WWE after the Draft, Christian's future, Ted DiBiase Jr.'s potential, frustration with Vince McMahon, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner preview Sunday’s Double or Nothing PPV. They also discuss Tony Khan’s media call, as well as the news of Mick Foley signing with AEW. Plus thoughts on AEW’s collaboration with MLB’s Minnesota Twins for Brawl in the Ballpark.
Then in the bonus segment, we jump back five years to the previously VIP-exclusive Post-PPV Audio Roundtable from May 30, 2021. Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analysts Todd Martin and Rich Fann with full analysis of AEW Double or Nothing including the Stadium Stampede, Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston, Hikaru Shida vs. Brit Baker, Sting & Darby vs. Scorpio Sky & Ethan Page, the Casino Battle Royal, Miro vs. Lance Archer, and Hangman Page vs. Brian Cage, plus the Mark Henry announcement. Join Wade, Todd, and Rich this Sunday for the VIP-exclusive Roundtable on this year's AEW Double or Nothing.
All this and more including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach and our awesome listeners.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #388 of the PWTorch including Monday Nitro shifting to two hours and what it means for the ratings battle, Warrior discusses his new business ventures including Warrior University, Ahmed Johnson wins the first prestigious Kuwait Cup, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's WWEID Talent showcase featuring many of the WWEID signed wrestlers, main evented with Evolve Champion Aaron Rourke defending his title against Mike Cunningham, Cappuccino Jones and Sam Hardway Holloway have a great match, lots of weird naming quirks, we learn the definition of Mod, and give our thoughts on the show and where we think WWEID program is headed. For VIP listeners, we go to upstate New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling where Andrade El Idolo defends a Chilean Title against Richard Holiday and the Righteous faced the mismatched team of Wrecking Ball Legursky & Yucifer El.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Saquon Shugars getting beaten out of DarkState, Lizzy Rain’s first big test against Tatum Paxley, Romeo Moreno vs. Tristan Angels in a great match between two debuting wrestlers, and more.
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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. Stephanie and Josh read some listener emails before determining which of the two current main WWE titles is most relevant. They discussed what makes a world championship prestigious and whether having multiple versions waters down their value before considering some unworthy champions and others who may have been a world champion if there had been a second one in their day. The conversation wound around to the lineage of AEW's young title and some of the missteps along the way as they decided if the prestige of men's world titles is currently worse or better than previous eras.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #387 of the PWTorch including the death of Ray Stevens at 61, WWF continues pushing the Shawn Michaels is a womanizer angle, Dean Malenko wins WCW Cruiserweight title, trivia, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel reunites with Gregg Kanner to review the May 13th edition of AEW Dynamite from Asheville, N.C. They review the teasing of MJF going bald and feud with Darby Allin. Will Ospreay is the clear favorite to win the men's Owen Hart Cup while the women's side is a little less predictable. Kevin Knight is being elevated each week. Brian Cage has his first match back in AEW in over a year and Mark Briscoe will return to action next week.
All this and more including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach and our awesome listeners.
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Today we jump back five years to the May 16, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE WrestleMania Backlash PPV. Topics include: what’s next for some of the top stars heading into June’s Hell in a Cell PPV, how the Usos/Roman Reigns storyline may unfold, the potential for a Brock Lesnar return, and more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Focus Pro Wrestling's All the Small Things, a show which should have kept its focus on booking better finishes, but has a few good matches including Mani Ariez vs. Frankie Kazarian for the Focus Pro Title, Leroy Robinson vs. Terry Yaki in a very fun match, a death match involving a cactus, and more. We also talk about the lawsuit against Triller TV and what GCW Promotor Brett Lauderdale has to say about it. For VIP listeners, we check out a pair of matches with Wrestling Coast to Coast Faves - Bear Bronson vs. Daron Richardson and Ben Bishop vs. WWEID Prospect Mike Cunningham.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss the debut of Naraku, Mason Rook's contract signing, Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain vs. Zaria & Nikkita Lyons, BirthRight vs. Sean Legacy & Tate Wilder & E.K. Prosper, Jackson Drake vs. Noam Dar, Kelani Jordan vs. Kendall Grey, and more.
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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. This week, Chris Lansdell joined Josh to offer some expanded thoughts and different takes on music in wrestling. Chris shared some of his favorite entrance songs and music he's discovered via wrestling before jumping into purposely annoying entrance themes used for heels. The discussion covered some ROH and NJPW themes and moved on to the greatness of both black and gold NXT and Slim Jims.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the May 6, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrap up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails covering hot topics, including eight WWE roster cuts announced Friday morning and afternoon.
Then the May 9, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill at the top of the show, then live calls and emails breaking down that night's wild episode of Raw.
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Kelly Wells and Chris Lansdell discuss Jacob Fatu looking to remain in the main event scene, a post-match that looked a lot like an Asuka retirement, Bron Breakker’s best match ever(?), and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel flies solo while Gregg Kanner is out on assignment. He reviews the May 5th edition of AEW Dynamite and Collision from North Charleston, SC. He reviews the latest Darby title defense against the up and coming Kevin Knight. MJF gets his title rematch with his hair on the line. More setup for Double or Nothing that is smashing ticket sales.
All this and more including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach and our awesome listeners.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #386 of the PWTorch including In Your House 7 with an incredible main event title match, ranking Diesel’s best matches so far, someone put fecal matter in Sunny’s food, Hogan taking time off from WCW, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Create-A-Pro Wrestling's Monumental Moment, a show that's been in the center of controversy for a match that didn't happen. But the show presented turned out to be really enjoyable with a main event of Bear Bronson vs. Nic Nemeth with a great surprise finish, plus the battle of the Maxes when MJF (as a total face) fights Max Caster, show favorites the Shooter Boys take on the Verdict, and more. For VIP listeners, we check out House of Glory for a peculiar but still excellent match between Charles Mason and Jonathan Gresham, plus the final(?) fate of Mane Event.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Tony D’Angelo and his many suitors, the impending debut of Naraku (formerly Evil), a standout guerrilla segment featuring Keanu Carver, and more.
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In the PWTorch Dailycast series "Worse or Better," Joshua White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to previous eras and decide if today is... worse or better. This week's topic is a fun one: entrance music. After a brief history of the use of music in wrestling, Steph and Josh tried to determine what makes for good entrance music before discussing some of the classic songs from the early nineties. They discussed the Attitude Era and compared Jim Johnston's output to WCW at the time before moving onto more recent additions like CFO$, Def Rebel, and AEW's use of entrance music. Steph and Josh compared licensed music to original compositions and listed some of the worst and best themes before rounding it out by determining whether the current music is worse or better.
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Today we jump back 15 years (4-27-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers the fallout of the WWE Draft including Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio, C.M. Punk, Jack Swagger, Christian, plus Extreme Rules PPV predictions, McNeill's Mailbag, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the May 2, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg. They focused on the big events in pro wrestling, including AEW Blood & Guts, WWE WrestleMania Backlash, Finn Balor’s return to NXT, Daniel Bryan losing to Roman Reigns Friday on Smackdown, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to the May 1, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the WWE Payback PPV Post-Game Show with live calls and emails breaking down a claimed “New Era” for WWE with Roman Reigns vs. A.J. Styles in the main event.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #385 of the PWTorch including Brian Pillman’s serious car accident, UFC’s big Michigan event may be cancelled due to state laws, the Giant beats Flair for the WCW title, update on Hogan’s status in WCW, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover the Evolution of Evolve and, notably, how the WWEID prospects new and old are faring. Some, like Aaron Rourke and Chazz "Starboy Charlie" Hall, are making their marks, while an overload of introductions makes it hard for others to gain traction. And why no recognition of Laynie Luck's WWEID title? We also talk about the WWE main roster cuts and which newly released stars we think could make an impact on the indies and who may just fade away. For VIP Listeners, it's off to last weekend's Wrestling Revolver and the Elimination Games match between the Algorithm and Alpha Sig & BDE, plus Krule defends the Revolver title against Mance Warner.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Shiloh Hill’s biggest win, a large number of debuts from Evolve, Evil arriving from New Japan, and more.
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In the PWTorch Dailycast series "Worse or Better," Joshua 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. This week's topic concerns names in professional wrestling. Josh and Steph try to pinpoint what makes for a good or bad wrestling name and why some people in the business change their name. They discuss some famous wrestlers' real names before mocking some of the worst names through the years. Steph and Josh move on to tag team and stable names in the last few decades, with a focus on some of the truly bad ones in recent memory.
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Today we jump back five years to the Apr. 23 and 29, 2021 episodes of the All Elite Aftershow. On the Apr. 23 episode, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about WWE releases and who might be a target for AEW now or in the future. From there, they move on to listener emails, which hit on a variety of topics. They close the show with more thoughts on Tony Khan, Vince McMahon, and WWE.
On the Apr. 29 show, Mike and Andrew talk about the upcoming Blood and Guts match. From there, they enter a lengthy discussion on Turner Broadcasting reaching an agreement with the National Hockey League, and how it might affect AEW’s role on the network moving forward.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Apr. 22, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant discussing all of the big topics from a busy week in wrestling including Chyna’s death, Samoa Joe winning the NXT Title, Conor McGregor-UFC weirdness, Prince, and more, plus live phone calls on what’s next for Finn Balor on the main roster and the various WWE storyline directions available for the Bullet/Balor Club.
Then the Apr. 25, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill with live calls and emails breaking down Monday’s Raw leading into the Payback PPV.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the April 22, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite from Portland, Ore. Darby Allin continues to defy death and serious injury in a wild match with Tommaso Ciampa. Samoa Joe returns within a squash match, Will Ospreay continues to get destroyed, but is saved by the Death Riders? Double or Nothing ticket sales are very strong, and AEW may add another PPV in July.
All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach and our loyal audience.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #384 of the PWTorch including Raw hitting its best rating of all time, Bischoff talks Nash and claims he’s not joining WCW, Bret Hart on Hogan and WCW, Alex’s live reaction to the Tampa Bay Bucs first round draft pick, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review one of the many, many shows from last weekend with Coastal Championship Wrestling's High Rollers, featuring Gangrel vs. Jimmy Lloyd in the main event, plus Shotzi Blackheart vs. Izzy Moreno vs. Sammi Chaos, L.J. Cleary vs. Stallion Rogers, and more. We also talk about the news of the week including Revolver leaving TrillerTV for YouTube, NWA announces a new deal with Comet TV, and perhaps most fatefully, what happened when Justin's wife was exposed to Danhausen for the first time. For VIP listeners, we head to Joey Janela's Spring Break 10, where Effy and Allie Katch battle in a Loser Leaves GCW match and the chaotic, delightful 8-Man Grab the Brass Ring match.
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Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Kevin Cattani discuss NXT Revenge including Zaria and Sol Ruca blowing off their feud, WWE’s second ever women’s casket match, and more.
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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 previous eras and decide if today is... worse or better. This week's topic tackles the tricky inclusion of celebrities in wrestling. Steph and Josh start off looking back at celebrity involvement in the original WrestleMania and discuss some of the positives celebrities can bring to the show. They then shifted to the Attitude Era where there were some key celebrity appearances and some really bad examples that led to discussion of the negative effects celebrities can have on the product. They came back to current day to discuss the rampant celebrity participation in this year's WrestleMania, while recalling some of the worst and most embarrassing instances over time, including the era of the celebrity Raw guest host. Conversation shifted to celebrities who've performed well or been used effectively before touching on AEW's brief history with outside stars before they made a final judgment on whether things are currently worse or better regarding celebrities in wrestling.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Kelly Wells, Sean Radican, Paul Weigle, and Sean Plichta discuss in-depth night two of WWE WrestleMania including C.M. Punk vs. Roman Reigns in one of the longest WrestleMania main events ever. They also discussed Brock Lesnar's loss and retirement and everything else on the show with live chat and caller interaction throughout.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss in-depth night one of WWE WrestleMania, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all seven matches on the card, including Paige's return in the Fatal Four-Way Women's Tag Title Match, Liv Morgan's title win, the use of celebrities, the short matches, and a main even with too many twists and turns.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #383 of the PWTorch including all of the backstage news from WrestleMania 12, Warrior demanding a short match with HHH, Bret and Shawn having heat, trivia returns, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the April 15, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite from Everett, Wash. Darby Allin wins the AEW World Championship in a story weaved throughout the show. Unclear Jericho character and where it's heading. Ospreay gets back on the winning track, and it appears we will finally get Okada vs. Takeshita II at Double or Nothing in NYC. All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss one of the biggest weeks of news in Independent Wrestling in recent times. TNA pulled its wrestlers from appearing in scheduled matches with AEW talent and an uproar ensued. While much of the criticism was merited, Justin and Chris delve deeper into the topic - how it could affect indy wrestling heading forward and why everyone loves to pile on TNA. Then we go in depth with a preview of some of the biggest indy wrestling shows from the biggest weekend of the year for indy wrestling, and also talk about the murky incident with Krule and a fan that led to a facility banning all wrestling. For VIP listeners, it's a return to an old favorite, when we head to Wrestling Open for Bear Bronson vs. Eye Black Jack and Stetson Ranch vs. Waves & Curls & Ichiban.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT Revenge including Tony D’Angelo and Lola Vice’s first defenses, the beautiful weirdness of Shiloh Hill, Kali Armstrong’s debut, and more.
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In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Joshua 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. This week's topic focuses on the proliferation of older talent (henceforth, "old dudes") at the top of the card, especially heading into this year's WrestleMania. Josh and Steph run down a few stats before running through various top stars throughout the decades that were perceived as being too old for the main event scene. They compare the current product and the old dudes at the top, highlighting WrestleMania this year as well as the last four decades of WrestleMania. Steph and Josh discuss some of the reasons aging stars remain in the limelight, the pros and cons, and how they could be best utilized. Conversation shifts to the Monday Night Wars and the aging stars of WCW up against a youth movement in WWE in the Attitude Era and a quick look at AEW's short history, including how they've used older wrestlers to establish their brand and how they may be overusing some currently. It wraps up with a final discussion on whether or not the situation of old dudes on top of the industry is currently worse or better.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jerud Buhagiar ("J.B. from Detroit) to discuss in-depth the AEW Dynasty PPV, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all nine matches on the card, including Chris Jericho's return vs. Ricochet, Darby Allin setting up for a future AEW World Title challenge, the Casino Gauntlet, Will Ospreay's first big match since his return from injury, and MJF vs. Kenny Omega in the main event.
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Today we jump back five years to the Apr. 10, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America Wrestling Night in America hosted PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. He breaks down night one of WrestleMania 37 with callers and emailers. Topics include where Bad Bunny ranks for celebrity wrestlers, Ronda Rousey potentially being next for Bianca Belair and Brock Lesnar next for Lashley, and whether or not tonight’s results may affect the finish of tomorrow night’s main event. Plus, a live perspective of night one and more.
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In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Gregg Kanner previews this Sunday night's AEW Dynasty PPV with a match-by-match walk through the event along with thoughts on this week's AEW Dynamite episode.
After that, the Tony Khan media Q&A follows.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #382 of the PWTorch including WrestleMania 12, Shawn wins the WWF title after 60+ minutes, Warrior squashes HHH, Marc Mero and Sable debut, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out WrestlePro's Tenth Anniversary, which feels more like a regular show then a tenth anniversary spectacular, but features a three-way battle of the initials pitting Champion CPA against LSG & Vargas, the Acclaimed do battle in a non-AEW ring and end with some puzzling comments on their futures, Ricochet and Sidney Akeem tear the house down, and was capped off with an appearance by MJF to challenge Pat Buck. We also talk about the NWA's big break onto semi-national television and what it could mean down the line. For VIP listeners, we make a foray into the big leagues to watch one-time show favorites Swipe Right (aka the Vanity Project) on their PLE debut, and the pros and cons of how they are faring in NXT.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the main event of Stand & Deliver facing DarkState, Lola Vice’s first promo as champion, heavy promotion for two-week special “NXT Revenge,” and more.
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In this new 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. The first topic on this theme is the prestige of WrestleMania main events and whether it's in better shape today as a brand compared to 10, 20, and 30 years ago. What makes a match WrestleMania worthy, and has the prestige of main eventing WrestleMania been watered down with multiple nights? They begin with whether there really is more than one "main event" spot on WrestleMania weekend. Then they discuss the prestige associated with the show, wondering if main eventing night two is actually more prestigious than a one-night WrestleMania, whether or not the title always needs to go on last, and whether we'll see another women's match headline the show. The show wraps up by determining what factors make a match worthy of WrestleMania, reminiscing about a few matches that absolutely weren't worthy of the show, and signing off after ruling whether the current prestige of Wrestlemania is worse or better than in decades past.
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Today we jump back ten years to the April 3, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the WrestleMania post-game show for the seventh straight year taking talking WM32 with calls, live correspondence, big question marks, rants, and more immediately after the show!
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the April 1, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite from Winnipeg. Another show built around Kenny Omega that was kicked off by the return of Chris Jericho. What will he do and how will the crowd react outside of Winnipeg? Will Ospreay featured in a full-length match against Pac selling his neck in the build to Dynasty. MJF makes Mike Bailey shine in an excellent Dynamite main event.
Joel gives his in-person perspective on Collision in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including witnessing the Kyle Fletcher injury and the fantastic match between Kazuchika Okada and Kevin Knight.
All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 28, 2026 episode of Wrestling Night in America with a final evaluation of the WrestleMania 37 line-up and build. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to preview both nights of WrestleMania 37 headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka, and Randy Orton vs. The Fiend. They also take calls and emails on predicting the results of the top matches, Sting’s AEW return, county fair wrestling, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #381 of the PWTorch including WCW Uncensored, a terrible and confusing main event, the card for the next In Your House takes shape, WCW crowns its first Cruiserweight champion before the tournament even begins, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, it may be April 1, but Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland aren't fooling around with their review of United Wrestling Network's Sunday Night Slam, a new monthly big event presented by UWN and Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, main evented by Jordan Cruz against Chris Masters for the UWN World Title, plus Danny Limelight & Slice Boogie defend the tag titles against Live Danger, TJP goes full lycan as he faces Jake Redondo, and such topics as why do we need pre-shows anymore and what constitutes a hoss fight. We also discuss Krule being attacked by a fan at a show over the weekend. For VIP Listeners, we make a long awaited return to Black Label Pro, where Champ Kevin Ku defends his title against Taka Michinoku and Davey Boy Smith Jr. faces Isaiah Broner.
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Nate Lindberg and Sean Plichta discuss Lola Vice vs. Kendall Grey, OTM & Mike Santana vs. DarkState, Los Americanos vs. Birthright, Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan, Keanu Carver vs. Jasper Troy, the Men's NXT Championship Contract Signing, and more.
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Today we jump back 10 years (4-2-2016) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch contributor Jim Valley hosting Episode #10 of the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with radio host Steve Migs on-location at WrestleMania in Dallas during the first-half and then former WWF/AWA wrestler B. Brian Blair in the second-half of the show. Plus, live phone calls and nostalgia talk!
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Today we jump back ten years to the March 28, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill breaking down the final Raw before WrestleMania on the Raw post-game show, plus an appearance by PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel, live calls, tons of emails, predictions, and more!
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 25 and Apr. 1, 2021 episodes of the All Elite Aftershow.
3/25/2021: Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show joking about the Cody/Brandi Rhodes reality show. From there, they hit on a number of topics stemming out of Dynamite, including Kenny Omega, MJF and the Pinnacle, QT Marshall, and a lot more.
4/1/2026: Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about the main event match, as well as the Cody-QT Marshall angle. Then they take a bunch of listener questions on AEW.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the March 25, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite. Joel gives his in-person perspective on Swerve vs. Omega 2 and the promo with MJF that followed. Plus thoughts on the Twin Cities' anti-ICE chants and Brody King appearing off-air.
Joel and Gregg catch up after missing last week on the big takeaways from Revolution including Ospreay's return, Ronda Rousey appearing, and Hangman no longer able to challenge for the AEW World Championship. Also, they comment on news that Toni Storm will be out for the rest of 2026 and where that leaves the Women's Division missing their biggest star.
All this and more. Including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #380 of the PWTorch including tons of roster moves including WWF drawing a solid crowd at MSG, Diesel turning on Michaels before he leaves for WCW, multiple Uncensored changes, more from Marc Mero, emails, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland make a return to Long Island and House of Glory for Superclash 2026, with a main event of HOG Champ Charles Mason battling Donovan Dijak in a good match with a bad finish, Amazing Red has a high flying affair with Sammy Guevara, Mina Shirakawa faces Shotzi Blackheart and more. We talk about how this show is one of the best blends of using outside talent while also progressing storylines with promotion regulars and delve into Chris's most hated current wrestling rule. We also talk about a potential new owner of Triller TV and a new promotion started by Orange Crush and Jonathan Gresham. For VIP listeners, it's a pair of very news worthy WWEID title matches with Laynie Luck against Allie Catch and Cappuccino Jones against Starboy Charlie.
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Nate Lindberg and Sean Plichta discuss Ricky Saints vs. Tony D'Angelo, a Gauntlet Eliminator for the Number One Contender to the North American Championship, Johnny Gargano's return to NXT, Fatal Influence vs. Kendall Grey & Wren Sinclair, Sol Ruca and Zaria's in-ring face-to-face, The Culling vs. Los Americanos, and more.
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In today's special episode of the PWTorch Dailycast, it's two free samples back to back of what are typically VIP exclusive shows. First, "Greg Parks Outloud!" looks at the AEW landscape without Hangman in title picture.
Then, Alan 4L's Potpourri of What's Caught His Eye in March. It’s an eclectic array of wrestlers on tap, from youngsters like Aran Sano (22) and Callum Newman (23) to veterans Tigers Mask (49) and El Satanico (76), and there’s lots to break down. Plenty of match recs from CMLL’s Homenaje A Dos Leyendas, Osaka Pro, the New Japan Cup, and if you need AEW recs, some of them too! Plus two dips into the vault with matches from 2001 and 2012 that you need to put on your watch-list. Check it out!
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 21, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America, where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Fastlane PPV. Topics include the odds of Daniel Bryan being involved in the WM Universal Title match, the build to Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair, which matches main event which nights of Mania, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to the March 21, 2015 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down a baffling Raw that started strong before progressively falling off. Plus, live calls and emails breaking down the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania 32 including builds to A.J. Styles-Kevin Owens, Stephanie McMahon, New Day, Braun Strowman, Dean Ambrose-Brock Lesnar build, Vince McMahon announcement, and more.
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Today we jump back 15 years (3-31-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010, discussed the final hype for WrestleMania 27 among other topics with live callers.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #379 of the PWTorch including tons of roster moves including Diesel to WCW and Badd to WWF, Steiners back in WCW, Flair stopped with 20-year old, Torch Talk with Marc Mero, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are off to upstate New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling's Aftershock, featuring the TNA Champion Mike Santana vs. the MLW Champion Killer Kross vs. ACW Champ Richard Holiday in a pretty epic three-way, The Hardys face the NOW, Sent 2 Slaughter and The Righteous in a four-way, EC3 vs. Flip Gordon, and much more. For VIP, we check out GCW's So Alive from Columbus, where Violence is Forever face The Outbreak and Josh Bishop battles Ben Holloway.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Izzi Dame vs. Tatum Paxley in a steel cage, Jacy Jayne vs. Sol Ruca vs. Zaria, Hank & Tank vs. Uriah Connors & Stacks, Fallon Henley vs. Wren Sinclair, Los Americanos vs. Vanity Project, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 11 and 18, 2026 episodes of the All Elite Aftershow.
3/11/2021: What a show! Mike and Andrew begin talking about Christian signing with AEW (spoiler: they’re not fans of the way it was handled). From there, they talk about the lack of explosion in the Revolution main event, and Mike rants and raves a bit about how he’s concerned by AEW’s apparent unwillingness to be held accountable for anything. From there, they run through a bunch of emails on Dynamite and Revolution.
3/18/2021: Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about a terrific Dynamite main event between Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker. Then they get into some of Tony Khan playing a “GM” role on Dark Elevation this week, and they take listener emails touching on a bunch of different topics.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Taylor Halley, hosts of the Collision Cafe VIP podcast, discuss in-depth the AEW Revolution event. In the brutal main event, MJF defeats “Hangman” Adam Page in a Texas Death Match, leaving Hangman’s future in AEW uncertain. The show also featured FTR retaining the AEW World Tag Team Titles in an incredible opener against The Young Bucks, plus shocking returns from Cope & Christian Cage, Kenny Omega, and Will Ospreay. Elsewhere on the card, Toni Storm defeats Marina Shafir with the Big Package, while the post-match chaos raises the question: Is Ronda Rousey joining the Death Riders? They also discuss new Women’s Tag Team Champions, new Trios Champions, and the breakout performance of Konosuke Takeshita against Jon Moxley.
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Today we jump back ten years to the March 14, 2016 WWE Fastlane post-show featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and Pat McNeill with live calls going in-depth on Raw three weeks before WrestleMania including hype for Hell in a Cell with Shane McMahon and Undertaker.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (01:14) MyAEW.com web launch
* (09:10) Revolution zero hour 21-man blackjack battle royal
* (13:18) Darby & Orange & Roderick vs. War Dogs David Finlay & Clark Connors & Gabe Kidd trios match
* (25:50) Andrade El Idolo vs. Bandido
* (27:03) Don Callis family Okada & Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis trios defense vs. Jetset Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey & Mistico
* (30:33) Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir
* (31:30) FTR vs. Young Bucks personal family aspect added spin previous matches
* (34:23) Brody King vs. Swerve Strickland
* (40:00) Thekla vs. Kris Statlander best two out of three falls TBS championship
* (49:04) Babes of Wrath Harley Cameron & Willow defend tag titles vs. Megan Bayne & Lena Cross
* (56:40) Moxley vs. Takeshita continental championship no time limit rematch
* (01:04:40) Main event Texas Death Match Hangman Adam Page stipulation if loses never challenge again
* (01:20:24) Upcoming Collision card
* (01:20:48) Zach's email and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #378 of the PWTorch including a cover story previewing the Supercard Season, letters responding to Keller’s Vince McMahon interview, WWF no-shows hurting events, 1-2-3 Kid vs. Ramon and Sting vs. Flair house show reports, Torch Talk w/Konnan, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland make a long awaited return to West Coast Pro for Evil Empire, with a main event of Vinny Massaro defending the WCP Title against Labron Kozone, The Crush Boys (Titus Alexander & Starboy Charlie) defend the tag titles against Danny Orion & Shimbasi, Lee Moriarty vs. Adrian Quest, and more. For VIP listeners, it's to new promotion Pro Wrestling Junkie, where Jonathan Gresham and Tracy Williams cause us to tear up, and Miracle Generation do battle with Sinner and Saint.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Ethan Page & Ricky Saints vs. Joe Hendry & Myles Borne, Wren Sinclair vs. Thea Hail, Lainey Reid vs. Sol Ruca, Tavion Heights & Charlie Dempsey vs. Uriah Connors & Lexis King, Jasper Troy vs. Eli Knight vs. Sean Legacy, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 7, 2016 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Revolution PPV which featured Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in the infamous Exploding Barbed Wire Death match for the AEW World Title, Darvy & Sting vs. Team Taz's Brian Cage & Ricky Starks, The Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho & MJF, Rey Fenix vs. Jungle Boy, and a ladder match for the TNT Title including Cody Rhodes, Penta, Ethan Page. Topics include the post-main event dud, AEW’s women’s division, surprise appearances, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Mar. 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discussing the latest WrestleMania Season news, TNA rumors, Hayabusa’s death, and much more with live callers.
Then the Mar. 7, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down Monday’s Raw in the opening segment, then Caldwell took live phone calls on the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania.
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Today we jump back 15 years (3-10-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest cohost John Piermarini, former member of the WWE Raw writing team during 2009 and 2010. They took calls for one hour featuring Piermarini's perspective on WrestleMania 27 hype and wide array of questions including developmental talent, Daniel Bryan firing, Undertaker catching on fire, Shelton Benjamin's potential return, Hornswoggle being booked, pitching ideas to Vince McMahon, whether WWE is softening the PG rating, and more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Piermarini answered VIP member questions from the VIP Forum and email including the Piggy James angle, whether a John Cena turn might be in the cards and ever was before and how he'd turn him, plus much more.
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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:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (04:37) Don Callis Family wins the Trios Championship
* (09:41) Kevin Knight vs. MJF world title opener strong match
* (20:42) Hangman Page squash Marty Snow eleven seconds effective
* (22:27) David Finlay debuts with The Dogs
* (30:52) Bandito/Andrade backstage segment
* (33:16) Brawling Birds vs. Iinspiration squash one minute
* (35:30) Young Bucks/Stokely backstage building FTR match personal family aspect
* (36:02) Jon Moxley vs. Hechicero
* (43:03) Brody King attacks Swerve Strickland chain strangle
* (49:38) Tekla vs. Thunder Rosa
* (52:04) Ricochet/Jack Perry video package
* (53:18) Tommaso Ciampa Renee interview
* (54:46) Toni Storm camera time
* (56:14) Tony Schiavone commentary
* (01:04:47) Upcoming lineups
* (01:09:52) Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #376 of the PWTorch including Ultimate Warrior officially coming back at WrestleMania, Razor gives his notice then gets suspended, Diesel may be on his way to WCW as well, full WrestleMania XII and WCW Uncensored cards, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland double the action and the excitement with a Double Shot review of two Action Wrestling shows - Action Action and Death Valley Days, featuring Darien Bengston defending the Action Title against Channing Thomas, Slade facing Mad Dog Connelly in a crazy brawl, and Suge D vs. Alex Kane in a strap match. Plus, we ponder the mega-push for the Mad Dog, will the Good Hand/Alex Kane feud ever end, where does Tim Bosby go after losing the Action title, and more. For VIP listeners, it's a live report from Warrior Wrestling's Rumble at Rhinegeist 2, with Kommander against Gringo Loco and Mad Dog Connelly battling Joey Janela.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss a weird, intentionally bad final segment with Ricky Saints, heavy hype for Vengeance Day, Myles Borne and Ethan Page battling in dress clothes, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Feb. 26, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast hosts the Friday wrap-up in place of Bruce Mitchell with co-host Cameron Hawkins from the East Coast Cast with live calls and emails covering the week in wrestling.
Then the Feb. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. Then, live callers discussing Monday’s Raw featuring the return of The Undertaker.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 4, 2026 "The All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek ponder who would be the big surprise signing by AEW at Revolution on Sunday. They also discussed the entire Dynamite episode, including a surprising match from Shaq. Then it was time for listener emails and Revolution picks!
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Nate Lindberg, Sean Radican, and David Miller discuss WWE Elimination Chamber including the Men's and Women's Elimination Chamber matches, C.M. Punk vs. Finn Balor for the WWE Heavyweight Championship, Becky Lynch vs. A.J. Lee for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, the debut of Danhausen, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (02:04) Swerve Strickland promo
* (15:22) MJF-Hangman stipulation
* (20:54) MJF quick title loss speculation
* (26:02) Future booking scenarios Osprey wildcard
* (27:26) Penelope Ford injury moonsault accident
* (37:33) Jon Moxley vs. El Clone opening match
* (39:18) Moxley longer-term Death Riders plan
* (40:30) Gabe Kidd vs. Orange Cassidy
* (42:40) Thunder Rosa title shot
* (44:38) Kevin Knight squashes Mansoor
* (47:56) Trios division underutilized
* (49:52) Ten-man tag anarchy arena chaos spectacular
* (55:49) Okada-Fletcher-Takeshita angle progression
* (57:58) Brody King vs. Mark Davis
* (59:47) Andrade New Beginning USA IWGP Global
* (01:00:56) Upcoming AEW lineups
* (01:04:37) Bobby Lashley return news
* (01:05:42) Zach's Email and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #375 of the PWTorch including In Your House with Bret defending against Diesel in a cage, Diesel getting pulled into Hell by Undertaker, and more. They also discuss Pillman’s ECW appearance, Steve Austin called "stone cold," and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's Roseland XIII: The End, the very final show of one of our favorite and most covered promotions, a bittersweet and sometimes strange show with a main event of Prestige Champion Kevin Blackwood (also in his final match) against Judas Icarus, The Hammer Brothers challenge Midnight Heat in a never-ending Construction Sight Match, Travis Williams and Alan Angels tear the house down, plus grammar lessons, the oddities of critiquing a promotion's final show, and much more. We also talk some early indy promotions' plans for WrestleMania weekend. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin cover MJF's AEW title defense against Zilla Fatu from House of Glory, its coverage on AEW TV, and why this was important for MJF and the belt.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Ethan Page vs. Myles Borne, Zaria finally turning on Sol Ruca, two other title changes, and more.
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Today we jump back fifteen years (2-18-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers Impact ratings, a variety of issues in TNA that came together to plague last night's Impact, the Elimination Chamber PPV on Sunday, likely direction of top matches at WrestleMania, Smackdown preview for tonight's show, how often Rock will appear on WWE TV and the risk of over-exposing him like Hart-McMahon last year, difference between nostalgia in WWE and using former stars in TNA, and much more. In the bonus Livecast, they take calls on Hart & HBK at WM22, why WWE doesn't use WCW matches or brands, and more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked at Chris Jericho in the media that week, asked whether Triple H and Jericho were on similar paths, and made Chamber PPV predictions.
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Today we jump back ten years to the Feb. 21, 2016 WWE Fastlane post-show featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presenting a full break down of WWE’s second PPV of 2016, plus live calls and emails.
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Today we jump back five years to two episodes of "The All Elite Aftershow."
First, on the Feb. 18, 2021 episode, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin talking about the main event for AEW Revolution - Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega in an exploding barbed wire match. From there, they look at the rest of the Dynamite show and answer listener emails.
Second, on the Feb. 25 episode, Mike and Andrew talk about AEW signing Paul Wight as a new commentator, as well as AEW launching its new show, Dark: Elevation. From there, the guys get into the email bag, with topics on AEW, Impact, and a lot more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (04:46) Double or Nothing relocating to Queens, New York - Louis Armstrong Stadium
* (07:17) Grand Slam Australia recap six solid matches
* (17:45) Brody King national media attention
* (20:53) Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland main event
* (22:47) Swerve heel turn masterfully executed, slowly building
* (29:33) Hangman vs. MJF face-to-face Texas Death Match stipulation
* (38:21) Mark Davis vs. Jon Moxley opening match
* (42:52) Young Bucks vs. FTR tag title program established
* (47:09) Willow Nightingale vs. Mina Shirakawa vs. Marina Shafir vs. Megan Bayne TBS title
* (49:42) Kerwin Selfies tribute
* (51:01) Tomohiro Ishii hamstring injury
* (55:46) Brawling Birds Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor vs. Vivo Van & Becca
* (56:36) Thunder Rosa return
* (57:51) Kevin Knight vs. Beast Mortos
* (58:29) Ricochet/GOA backstage
* (59:13) New Japan New Beginning USA February 27 show
* (01:00:12) Hook recruiting promo
* (01:01:45) Chris Jericho
* (01:06:52) Collision card
* (01:11:18) Revolution card
* (01:13:40) Zach email and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #374 of the PWTorch including all the mostly good and some bad of WCW SuperBrawl VI featuring two cage matches, WWF files a formal FTC complaint against TBS, Flair wins the title as Miss Elizabeth turns on Savage, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the last two episodes of Reality of Wrestling Platinum, Booker T's Texas-based promotion that's been a launch pad for several notable wrestlers. We talk about the pros and cons of the promotion and cover several matches including ROW Champion Danny Limelight against Jesse Funaki, Gaspar Hernandez vs. Blake "Bulletproof" Troop, a Four-Way Tag match with one of our faves, the Mane Event, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's over to GCW for Holy Smokes and two particular matches chosen for particular reasons. First, Rey Horus battles Vengador in an epic lucha encounter, then Jordan Oliver goes one-on-one with Hammerstone in a match with an early contender for Finish of the Year.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Ethan Page vs. Shiloh Hill, the Neverending Story of Zaria and Sol Ruca, thoughts on how famous wrestlers really are, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Feb. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in pro wrestling focusing on Daniel Bryan’s retirement and Titus O’Neil’s suspension with live calls and emails.
Then the Feb. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill host the Raw post-game show breaking down the top news from Raw. Then, live calls and emails for the remainder of the show.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the "Wrestling Night in America" Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood breaking down NXT Takeover Vengeance Day including Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez, GYV vs. MSK, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Candice LaRae & Indi Hartwell, and Johnny Gargano & Kushida. Kelly Wells joins mid-show with his thoughts, and fills us in on the post-Takeover Triple H media call.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White and Brian Zilem to discuss the February 14 AEW Grand Slam Australia special Saturday night event on tape delay. They discuss the ho-hum solidness of the entire event, with some highs and lows, but mostly the expected. They also discuss the "F--- Ice!" chants including an on-site report in the chat saying they were louder in person than people were saying it sounded on TV. Will the chants help or hurt Brody King's career? Should WWE wrestlers who feel strongly speak out or be allowed to without being punished? Was L.A. Knight punished for his social media re-posts? Analysis of each match in order with chat and caller interaction throughout.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Happy Friday the 13th!
* (03:19) Tekla wins AEW Women's World Championship from Kris Statlander
* (07:59) Kyle Fletcher wins TNT title from Tommaso Ciampa
* (13:30) Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family six-man tag rematch
* (22:23) Will Ospreay injury update video package
* (27:16) Young Bucks defeat the returning Private Party and Rascalz
* (37:49) Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland promo segment and match announcement
* (45:15) Grand Slam Australia (Kudos Bank Arena Sydney) Collision/PPV
* (46:53) Orange Cassidy & Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir & Wheeler Yuta hair match strap match
* (50:52) Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale defend women's tag titles vs. Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford
* (52:02) Andrade vs. Hangman Adam Page world title number one contender
* (54:23) Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita Continental Championship match
* (56:14) Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe TNT title ladder match game seven
* (58:48) MJF vs. Brody King world title main event
* (01:01:53) Brisbane House Rules Australia
* (01:08:10) Email from Dennis
* (01:18:09) Email and trivia from Zach
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #373 of the PWTorch including potential jail time for the British Bulldog (?), WWF and WCW continue their war or words, ECW news and notes, Wade covers WWF’s formula, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Revolver's Kross Hour, with a main event of Coast to Coast All Star Bear Bronson facing Killer Kross, long time champ Myron Reed defends the World Title against Krule and Alan Angels, YouTuber stars BDE and Chris Danger make Chris and Justin feel very out of touch, plus we talk about trepidation and frustrations with Revolver heading forward. For VIP listeners, we check out JCW's J-Cup with Jonathan Gresham vs. Charles Mason in a match we can barely wrap our heads around and the finals of the tournament.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Zaria & Sol Ruca vs. Wren Sinclair & Kendall Grey, Joe Hendry defending his NXT Title against Jackson Drake, Josh Briggs vs. Eli Knight, Jaida Parker vs. Blake Monroe, Mr. Stone's performance as GM so far, which wrestling T-Shirts Nate and Kelly own, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek began by talking some Impact Wrestling news, and then they hit on AEW news and take listener emails (which mostly make fun of Mike because Tom Brady won the Super Bowl). After that, they examine the latest episode of Dynamite.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Feb. 5, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails covering WrestleMania 32, Lucha Underground, TNA, and more topics.
Then the Feb. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosted the Raw post-game show breaking down Daniel Bryan’s retirement announcement in-depth. Plus, live calls and emails on other big topics from Raw.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #372 of the PWTorch including WWF and WCW trading legal letters behind the scenes and on air, WCW finally turns a profit after seven years, Wade covers ECW’s successful formula, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Friday morning greeting - Joel and Greg catch up on the week with typical routine status updates.
* (00:52) Super Bowl week Radio Row
* (07:50) AJ Styles speculation
* (14:42) Chris Jericho update
* (15:30) Tommaso Ciampa defeats Mark Briscoe for TNT title
* (18:42) AEW's improved booking unpredictability - Andrade beating Kenny, Brody King getting strong showings, not predictable outcomes; Continental Classic upsets built other stars; keeps audiences guessing instead of ceiling limitations.
* (20:44) Don Callis Family vs Death Riders
* (25:58) Will Ospreay injury update video package
* (27:36) Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm mixed tag continuation
* (29:44) Gabe Kidd body bag attack production truck angle
* (36:24) Hangman vs Mark Davis
* (38:33) Andrade beats Kenny Omega after distraction
* (42:51) Women's tag title match eliminator
* (44:16) Ricochet defeats Jack Perry
* (45:43) Brody King quick finish title eliminator vs MJF
* (59:56) Upcoming shows
* (01:04:36) Emails and Trivia
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Nick Barbati returns to a solo edition of The Nicky’s Club to break down the Royal Rumble and all the fallout from WWE’s latest major event. Nick digs into the impact of big shows airing live from Saudi Arabia, takes stock of how the road to WrestleMania is shaping up, and reacts to the must-see Raw promo featuring Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk.
As a bonus, the previous VIP-exclusive episode of The Nicky’s Club is included. In that episode, Sean Plichta joined Nick to deliver a full preview of the Royal Rumble, complete with in-depth predictions and breakdowns of what to expect. Plus, Nick welcomed special guest predictions from Cousin Rocco and Triv, adding even more voices and fun to one of WWE’s biggest events of the year.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Orange Crush's Superpower Slam, a charity event held in conjunction with GCW and JCW to benefit Little Oaks and the neurodivergent community of New York City. It's an absolutely stacked card, with a main event of JetSpeed going against Joey Janela & Megan Bayne, plus Atticus Cogar defends the GCW World Title against Bear Bronson, Jonathan Gresham and Lee Moriarty have another technical masterpiece, and much more. For VIP listeners, we talk about PWI naming Shotzi Blackheart as the Independent Wrestler of the Year and if we think this distinction has merit.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT including a ladder match crowning a new champion, a new faction loaded with second generation stars, Robert Stone named interim GM, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who broke down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley’s future, potential triple threat matches at WrestleMania, pushing new stars, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Jan. 29, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live phone calls and emails breaking down the week in wrestling covering Raw, TNA, WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and more!
Then the Feb. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill
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PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kurt Cadet and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican for a match-by-match breakdown of the Royal Rumble. They talk about the winners of the Rumble matches and where they may be headed for WrestleMania, plus A.J. Styles's retirement - will it be from WWE or wrestling in general? They also take questions from the YouTube chat on various aspects of the PLE.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (01:51) World title picture strongest it's ever been
* (04:45) Multiple challengers make MJF championship compelling - Brody King, Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland, and Andrade
* (06:01) Andrade impresses in main event vs Swerve
* (08:19) Chemistry at all-time high in AEW matches
* (11:56) MJF maintains discipline in promo work
* (15:38) Don Callis Family storyline layering
* (19:50) El Clon TNT title match vs Mark Briscoe
* (20:46) Tommaso Ciampa All Elite debut and potential
* (29:24) Jon Moxley vs Ace Austin
* (30:40) Statlander vs Tekla good match
* (33:46) Ricochet backstage segment, Jack Perry match setup
* (34:35) Young Bucks reaffirm roots return
* (36:53) Orange Cassidy backstage promo vs Wheeler Yuta
* (41:51) Upcoming lineups
* (44:45) Zach's email and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #371 of the PWTorch including Royal Rumble 1996, Miss Elizabeth appears in WCW, Bischoff interviewed about WWF and McMahon, tons of news and notes, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Fightt Pro Wrestling's Enter the Fight Round 3. The promotion still can't spell, but does continue to present an intriguing alternative vision of pro wrestling as sport with rankings and a points system, and featuring a lot of very good technical matches, including Gia Scott vs. Serena Deeb, Rhett Titus vs. O'Shay Edwards, Ryan Mooney vs. Matt Quay, and more. We talk about the promotion's strengths and weakness, if its complicated rule set is to its advantage, and what its prospects are. We also take a look at the extremely disappointing debut of Jordan Price and Alex Price as contracted members of the AEW roster. For VIP listeners, we dip back to Beyond Wrestling for the much anticipated return of Jonathan Gresham facing Ryan Clancy in a technical masterpiece and the much-dreaded Krule vs. Gaby Forza match for the IWTV title.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss DarkState vs. OTM, Dion Lennox vs. Myles Borne, Lexis King vs. Tavion Heights, Zaria vs. Thea Hail, Keanu Carver vs. Andre Chase, Jaida Parker vs. Nikkita Lyons, predictions for the NXT Championship ladder match, NXT entrant predictions for the Royal Rumble, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "All Elite Aftershow." Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by taking listener emails and wondering why Andrew doesn’t like chocolate cake. After the food talk is over, emails take over the show for a bit, and then the guys get to their reactions from AEW Dynamite, including Shaq, Chris Jericho-MJF, and a lot more.
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Today we jump back ten years to the Jan. 24, 2016 WWE Royal Rumble post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the entire Royal Rumble PPV for two-and-a-half hours with live calls and emails, plus a live perspective from a Rumble attendee at the end. The show included a Royal Rumble that came down to Triple H and Dean Ambrose, plus Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch for the Divas Title, Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens, New Day vs. The Usos, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #370 of the PWTorch including the upcoming Royal Rumble, WWF continues attacks while WCW pulls back, various news items from WWF and WCW 900 lines, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introduction and extreme weather
* (03:40) Baron Corbin (Bishop Dyer) AEW dark match debut
* (06:17) Taz returns to commentary
* (08:11) Kenny Omega vs Josh Alexander
* (12:46) MJF promo
* (18:33) Brody King confrontation sets up title program
* (21:52) Samoa Joe vs Mike Bailey with excessive interference
* (26:44) Swerve vs Kevin Knight main event main
* (32:44) Death Riders vs Don Callis Family street fight
* (36:34) Marina Shafir effective in small segments
* (37:22) Women's tag match: Penelope Ford/Megan Bayne upset win
* (40:25) Alec Price and Jordan Oliver debut vs FTR
* (46:12) The Rascalz stoner gimmick promo criticism
* (47:37) Trey Miguel AEW released
* (55:37) Will Ospreay backstage for medical evaluation
* (58:22) Upcoming lineups
* (01:03:14) Zach's email and trivia
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Darrin Lilly to discuss the Jan. 22 edition of TNA Impact including the big angle at the end with The System resetting with a surprise turn on JDC followed by another turn with Cedric Alexander after misdirection angles earlier with Ash by Elegance and Santo's daughter Ariana Grace. Also, Santana's character establishing promo mid-ring, Feast of Famine winners and thoughts on the match format itself, and more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the Limitless Wrestling Rumble, a historic show where (we believe) for the first time both a WWE and an AEW title are defended on the same card, featuring AEW World Champion MJF against Alec Price, WWEID Women's Champion Laynie Luck vs. B3cca, another 30-man rumble, two indy regulars get AEW contracts, Justin learns the secret origin of the STO, we discuss how wise it was to have an AEW World Title defense here, and much more. For VIP listeners, we check in on the WWEID Men's Champion Cappuccino Jones defending his belt against Edge Stone in Reality of Wrestling and, from Warrior Wrestling, Jake Something goes one-on-one with Bandido.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT including another hill to climb for ZaRuca, an impressive debut for Elio LeFleur, the ladder match to crown a new NXT Champion taking shape, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Jan. 15, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in wrestling with live calls and emails talking Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, anything else that contains the letter “r,” and more!
Then the Jan. 18, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast with Pat McNeill in the opening segment of the show. Then, live calls & emails with Livecast listeners on the final Raw before the Royal Rumble.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" from Jan. 17, 2021 hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a full breakdown of the Impact Hard to Kill PPV. They also took calls and emails on the potential of a Daniel Bryan Rumble win, Dominik Mysterio in NXT, when Miz would cash in, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #369 of the PWTorch including the latest Billionaire Ted Waroom skit along with the debut of Scheme Gene, Hulk Hogan files extortion lawsuit, WCW’s latest Clash of Champions lineup, emails, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introcductions
* (01:51) Powerhouse Hobbs deal done with AEW
* (09:02) CMLL dual contracts confirmed
* (10:26) The Rascals (Desmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed, Trey Miguel) coming to AEW
* (14:51) The Butcher and The Blade return from injury
* (15:57) Mark Davis/Jake Doyle four-way tag contendership booking
* (19:34) Hangman and JetSpeed versus Opps for trios titles on Collision
* (20:42) Brody King singles push
* (22:13) Women's tag match: Statlander/Babes vs. Triangle of Madness
* (25:46) Brian Keith squashed by Hangman
* (28:59) Future World title picture
* (30:27) MJF vs. Bandido main event
* (35:22) Darby vs. PAC opening match
* (42:52) Sky Flight Group needs AEW television wins
* (49:34) MJF on indie show in Maine (Limitless Wrestling)
* (52:45) Kenny Omega vs. Josh Alexander next week in Orlando
* (55:56) Okada third-year AEW plans
* (59:32) Emails and trivia
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss the Jan. 15 edition of TNA Impact including analysis their premiere episode on AMC and how, in almost every way (but not every way), it was a swing and a miss with brand-celebrations rather than framing their top stars and building the main event, with one trope and cliche and low-rent segment after another before the main event, a list of castoffs from other companies and non-celebrities and poorly introduced TNA-originals. That said, they also discuss the positive of Santana winning the TNA Title, the strength of the Santino-Daria G.M. segment, and other strengths to build on or expand in the future. There is live chat, caller, and email interactions throughout plus Wade explains what TNA should have done in terms of the first few minutes of the show and the overall format to stand out in the crowded marketplace.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to Tennessee to check out the latest episodes of Memphis Wrestling, including the 30 Person Grind City Rumble, the saga of would-be top babyface Ray Sanders, the Battle of the Mammas, and much more. We also talk about WWE giving tryouts to a few notable indy wrestlers, some new promotions on the horizon, and more. For VIP listeners, we take a look at MJF defending the AEW World Title at Limitless Wrestling against Alec Price this weekend and whether or not we think this is a good idea for the title.
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Kelly Wells and David Miller discuss NXT including plans to crown a new NXT Champion, a powerful debut for Evolve’s Keanu Carver, Tony D’Angelo gumming up the main event, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back-to-back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Jan. 8, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrapping up a huge week in wrestling to kick off 2016 with calls and emails. (Note: background noise during the first 10 minutes that clears up for the final 60 minutes.)
Then the Jan. 12, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss the just-completed show, Royal Rumble hype, and more, plus live callers and emailers in the second-half of the show.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 10, 2021, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review both nights of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 and the fallout. They also make Royal Rumble predictions, discuss TNA Hard to Kill PPV, Jay White's future, and more. They also answer phone calls and emails on ROH, WWE’s use of the Legends on Raw, New Japan on TV in the USA, and more.
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Today, in place of "Acknowledging WWE," we bring you the latest two episodes of "The Nicky's Club" with host Nick Barbari, typically a VIP-exclusive podcast. On the Jan. 3 episode, Nick wraps up 2025 inside The Nicky’s Club with a full look back at the year in WWE, highlighting the biggest moments, matches, and stories that defined the past twelve months. Nick also shares his wishes for WWE in 2026, offers an early preview of the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, and breaks down the first major world title matches set to kick off the new year.
Then on the Jan. 8 episode Nick kicks off 2026 on The Nicky’s Club with a deep dive into the first Raw of the year, including Bron Breakker coming up short in his quest for the World Championship and what that means for his long-term trajectory. Nick also breaks down the rest of the night on Raw, reacts to some recent unflattering wrestler interviews, examines potential NXT call-ups, and covers plenty more from a busy start to the wrestling year.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (01:41) Jim Ross makes return to AEW commentary
* (07:00) Young Bucks cleared for 2026;
* (09:50) Andrade return
* (16:40) Young Bucks come full circle
* (22:30) Mercedes get humiliated
* (32:07) Moxley/Benjamin Continental title eliminator
* (36:40) MJF-Bandido build
* (45:07) Marina/Toni match awkward styles mixing
* (49:43) Darby sets up Pac match at Maximum Carnage
* (52:04) Lights Out main event
* (58:32) Hook's ceiling and upside concerns
* (01:01:44) Tanahashi retirement ceremony
* (01:31:56) Emails and Trivia
* (01:57:24) Bullet Club dissolves after 13 years
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #368 of the PWTorch including Vader in the Rumble as well as some other surprise entrants, Brian Pillman being referred to as a “loose cannon,” Wade’s take on Cactus Jack’s great ECW promos, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland kick off the new year by covering the Beyond Wrestling's New Year's Eve tradition Heavy Lies the Crown, a marathon of a show main evented with new IWTV Champion Bear Bronson battling Krule in a "fans bring the weapons" match, Donovan Dijak makes Eye Black Jack a guy to watch in 2026, and show faves collide when The Shooter Boys face Marcus Mathers & Aaron Rourke. Plus, we discuss some concerns with Beyond's booking and getting stretched thin with so many shows. We stay in the Beyond Universe for VIP listeners with some matches from the next night's Wrestling Open show, including the Finals of the IWTV Tag Team Title Tournament and Ryan Clancy's IWTV title match.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss NXT New Year's Evil including Oba Femi vacating the NXT Championship after defeating Leon Slater, Jacy Jayne vs. Kendall Grey, Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame, Thea Hail vs. Izzi Dame (yes, again), and more.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 27, 2020, a special "Deep Dive" mailbag episode with Rich Fann and Chris Maitland. Topics included the late Brodie Lee, New Japan’s changing Young Lions, could The Miz be a top star with one tweak, Stardom and what needs to be done by Bushiroad, whether the quest for five-star matches has lead to a dearth of good talkers, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Jan. 1, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast kick off 2016 with the first Friday Livecast of the new year with live calls & emails covering big topics this week in wrestling including The Rock announced for WrestleMania 32, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble booking, and much more.
Then the Jan. 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts the first Raw post-game show of 2016 while PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell is down for the count via technical difficulties. McNeill talked live with callers about the big news & events on Monday’s Raw, plus New Japan Tokyo Dome tie-ins.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #367 of the PWTorch including >Starrcade 1995, Flair winning the WCW title, Warrior and WWF update, updated Rumble participants, re-booking Diesel’s 1995 title run, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Happy New Year 2026
(02:11) Willow Nightingale wins TBS Championship
(07:25) MJF opens show with custom world championship
(10:37) Kenny Omega pursuing singles title shot
(16:27) Swerve/Hangman tagging for Lights Out match vs. Hook/Hobbs
(17:23) Six-person tag rematch: Death Riders defeat conglomeration
(20:22) Bandito beats Beast Mortos
(27:39) Jon Moxley defeats Josh Alexander
(36:54) World's End crowd analysis from Greg's in-person perspective
(46:03) Collision in Arlington for residency
(47:38) Zach's email and trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland present their 2025 year-in-review spectacular. We cover all the big stories from 2025, plus cover our favorite wrestlers, promotions, matches, breakout stars, and more, including the sudden emergence of Bear Bronson, the triumph of Mike Santana, the reign of Ryan Clancy, why Beyond and Action rule, updates to the WWEID program, and much more. For VIP listeners, we head to Wrestling Open, where Ryan Clancy defends the IWTV title match in a three-way against Bear Bronson and Marcus Mathers, plus Stetson Ranch defends the Open Tag Belts against Ichiban and Brando Lee.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Javier gives every wrestler on the Raw and Smackdown an A-F grade for 2025
* Including speculation on future feuds for Gunther and the Usos
* Overview on what 2025 should be remembered for when it comes to WWE television
* Wishing you a Happy New Year...
* ...and goodbye for now!
* ...and more
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Je’Von Evans vs. Ricky Saints, whether Evans is being called up soon, a match that ended in eight seconds, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #366 of the PWTorch including In Your House 5 and a killer main event, Jeff Jarrett returns, McMahon chats with AOL, is Ultimate Warrior on his way back to WWF, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Today we jump back five years to two episodes of the PWTorch Livecast.
First, the Dec. 23, 2015 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting the annual Wednesday Livecast Christmas Party with special guests former WWE star JTG (Jayson Paul) and former WCW star Lodi, with live calls and emails.
Then, the Dec. 28, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill breaking down the just-completed Raw episode, plus live calls. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, a three-pack of questions.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Taylor Halley to discuss in-depth the AEW Worlds Collide event with live caller and chat interactions. They discussed the conclusion of the Continental Classic, Samoa Joe vs. MJF vs. Swerve Strickland vs. "Hangman" Page, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introductions
* (03:07) Worlds End; 7,893 tickets distributed
* (10:34) Continental Classic Final Four & semifinal matchups locked
* (31:57) Mixed Nuts Mayhem (8-person tag) announced
* (36:02) Young Bucks/Kenny Omega status; Andrade non-compete resolved
* (42:57) Women's World Title
* (47:02) Darby vs. Gabe Kidd added as surprise match
* (50:35-58:54) World title four-way (Joe-Swerve-Hangman-MJF)
* (01:02:20) Zach's email and Trivia, and in-person plans
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland ring in the happiest time of the year with our merry review of Wrestling Revolver's Holiday Special, a show full of good cheer, wacky gimmicks, and even some good wrestling tossed in, main evented by a particularly goofy comedy match between all four Rascalz against Alpha Sig & BDE. Plus, friend of show Silas Mason defends the NWA title against Rich Swann, Jordan Oliver and Ace Austin have an excellent technical match, a lot of hosses throw themselves and each other around, and much more. For VIP listeners, we go to House of Glory, where the other Mason who's a world champion - Charles - defends his title against Mustafa Ali with a very newsworthy surprise appearance at the end, and the Hardys defend the HOG tag titles against Lance Anoa'i & Zilla Fatu with a very newsworthy angle at the end.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Chelsea Green vs. Sol Ruca, a comedic brawl featuring recent LFG winners, strong build for New Year’s Evil, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Dec. 14, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill host the Raw post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast including fallout from the TLC PPV. Caldwell then talked live with callers and emailers in the last three-fourths of the show.
Then the Dec. 21, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell talked with live callers about the Slammys episode of Raw.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 20, 2020 - Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down, with callers and emailers, the WWE TLC PPV. Topics included the finish of The Fiend vs. Randy Orton, Kevin Owens joining Roman Reigns’s family, Charlotte’s return, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #365 of the PWTorch including how the media is covering UFC, Jim Cornette likely joining WWF’s booking team, WCW considering a new Miss Elizabeth, Alex and Patrick consider how Vince would answer things on truth serum, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) MJF returns for Worlds End; Four-way world title match
(08:16) Dynamite Diamond Ring finals set - Ricochet vs. Bandido
(12:12) Elite vs. Don Callis Family trios match
(18:07-20:57) Eight-woman tag snd Tag championships challenge for Worlds End
(21:36) Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for Women's World Title
(26:47) FTR defeats Bang Bang Gang
(29:03) Continental Classic updates
(45:25) World's End card building
(50:52) Other AEW comments
(57:38) Zach's email & trivia
(54:26) NFL talk and Gregg attending his first PPV
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* Saturday Night's Main Event review
* NXT had a chance to impress
* The cowardly finish to Oba Femi-Cody Rhodes
* John Cena vs. Gunther and the correct finish; end of Sports Entertainment?
* John Cena officially retires
* What's next for Gunther?
* Austin Theory revealed to indeed be the masked man
* Looking at how the Vision is shaping up
* Javier criticizes Punk's promo
* Selina Vega was hit AND miss on Smackdown's main event
* Robocop
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review NWA Exodus Pro Wrestling's Journ3y, one of the stranger wrestling shows we've covered. There's a very traditional title match between Dante Casanova and Richard Holliday, but also the Holy Atonement match with PB Smooth & Pastor C-lo against the Slimeballz & Carson Drake, featuring the unleashing of Holy Chaos. There's also the Strictly Business Convoluted Independent Multi-Man match which, if nothing else, provides full truth in advertising. For VIP listeners, it's over to the more traditional Jersey Championship Wrestling with a couple of show favorites in matches - Matt Mako vs. Wrestling Coast to Coast legend Fancy Ryan Clancy and Darian Bengston vs. Eli Knight.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Leon Slater’s huge night in a very strong four-way, a bad botch leading to someone’s first gold, Ricky Saints giving his first heel promo in NXT, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to the Dec 13, 2015 WWE TLC post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed the final WWE PPV of the year headlined with Sheamus defending the World Title against Roman Reigns, Charlotte defending the WWE Divas Title against Paige, Kevin Owens defending the IC Title against Dean Ambrose, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #364 of the PWTorch including World War 3 and a ridiculous finish, Savage wins WCW title, SMW dies, Steve Austin on his way to WWF, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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PWTorch's Eric Corbridge and Brandon LeClair talk about WWE Saturday Night's Main Event including in-depth analysis of John Cena's last match against Gunther and the surprising finish, as well as Cena's subsequent send-off now that his in-ring career is over. They also discussed the specific intent of WWE to showcase young NXT talent and whether it was a success. Later, they talked with VIP member live callers about the overall impact of the show and the undercard matches, including the way forward for Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi and more with live caller, chat, and email interactions throughout.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Babes of Wrath win inaugural Women's Tag Titles
(08:27) Jack Perry replaces injured Darby Allin in Continental Classic
(11:28) Elite reunites for trios match vs. Don Callis Family at Holiday Bash in Manchester
(15:31) Speedball Mike Bailey upsets Kyle Fletcher in best Continental Classic match -
(29:45) Swerve & Hangman defeat Opps
(36:12) Eddie Kingston taps out in world title match to Samoa Joe
(45:42) Continental Classic standings and notes
(57:53) Zach's email and trivia
(01:09:21) New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 20 sold out - 50,000+ fans expected
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Cena's final match is set
* Is Gunther the next Legend Killer?
* Added drama; will Cena give up?
* What will happen after the match?
* Overall thoughts on the Last Time Is Now Tournament
* Veterans give NXT talent a chance to shine
* Sol Ruca first impressions
* What's going on with Jey Uso; WWE punts on the solo push or something more?
* RIP Mr. L.A. Knight
* Logan Paul and the Vision
* More speculation over the masked man
* Jorge on Maxxine's training vignettes
* Liv and the changing of Judgment Day dynamics
* Do we really have a brand split?
* Javier finds out live that Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are Los Americanos
* Who has more potential; MFTs or Wyatt Sicks?
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover Action Wrestling's Bangers Only 6, one of the top-to-bottom best shows of the year, featuring an epic main event with Action Champ Tim Bosby defending his title against long-time challenger Darian Bengston, IWTV Champ Ryan Clancy clashes with Adrian Alanis, we get the tag team we never knew we needed in Krule and Cody Fluffman, the Good Hand vs. Alex Kane feud rages forward, we discuss the future of BRG, and much more. For VIP listeners, we look at the top feuds in a couple of promotions and where we worry they are going astray - from GCW, new champ Atticus Cogar goes one-on-one with former champ Effy, and in ETU, top heel group The Expected battle Team ETU in an elimination match with control of the company on the line.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Je’Von Evans challenging Oba Femi, Blake Monroe’s failed open challenge, Tony D’Angelo’s tweeter character, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Dec. 4, 2015 episode with PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant discussed all the hot topics of the week in the Friday Wrap-up Edition of the PWTorch Livecast, plus live calls and emails. Topics covered include the lows & lows from Raw, WWE unloading Network content, and more.
Then the Dec. 7, 2015 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they hosted the Raw Post-Game Show, breaking down the top news and events from Raw in the first 20 minutes. Then, Caldwell took live phone calls and emails to pwtorchlivecast@gmail.com covering Raw in-depth.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #362 of the PWTorch including their thoughts on Survivor Series 1995, Bret wins the WWF title for the third time, Mr. Perfect is back, multiple talents set to depart WWF, Sabu and ECW update, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 6, 2020. Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Kelly Wells took over the Sunday Dailycast to discuss NXT Takeover WarGames including men’s and women’s WarGames matches, Triple H conference call notes, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Introductions
(02:24) Netflix purchasing a portion of WBD for $82.7 billion
(11:54) Darby Allin injured in Continental Classic match
(15:53) Okada beats PAC
(23:01) Kyle Fletcher beats Kevin Knight
(29:48) Don Callis Family vs. The Elite storyline developing; possible multi-man tag before pay-per-view
(34:08) Claudio defeats Jon Moxley in main event
(39:56) Women's Tag Tournament Finals: Timeless Love Bombs vs. Babes of Wrath at Winter is Coming
(46:28) Eddie Kingston vs. Samoa Joe for world title at Winter is Coming
(52:32) Upcoming shows: ROH Final Battle Columbus, Winter is Coming Atlanta/Cardiff, Holiday Bash in Manchester
(1:02:50) Dynamite Diamond Ring
(1:09:44) Zach's Email and Trivia
(1:14:40) Greg struggled with Bobby Eaton (Beautiful Bobby, Midnight Express tag team); needed multiple hints
(1:28:36) Sports fan tangents
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* Survivor Series: WarGames review
* The issue with scheduled gimmick matches
* Men's WarGames match; who was the masked man?
* Should Breakker win the title soon?
* What's going on with Jey?
* The glory of Roguelikes and the pain of Soulslikes
* Women's WarGames match; is the match better without the cages?
* Bayley and Lyra join the women's tag team hunt
* Dominick defeats Cena with an unnecessary Liv Morgan swerve
* Faked "real" injuries in wrestling matches
* When the reasons behind a rule are forgotten, logic issues arise
* Vaquer defeats Nikki Bella
* Finals of the Last Time Is Now Tournament set
* Is Gunther primed for a babyface run?
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, by listener request, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out Juggalo Championship Wrestling and the latest two episodes of its show Lunacy and, surprisingly, we liked it! We talk about the big angle as Violent J loses control of his own company to a mystery investor, but also some very entertaining matches with Kerry Morton being a tremendous heel, Willie Mack and Too Tough Tony battle the St. Clair Monster Corporation, a zombie vs. ventriloquist match, and more. For VIP listeners, it's more traditional fare with Wrestling Open and the long-awaited Ryan Clancy vs. Bear Bronson match, plus the Shooter Boys have a great 20-minute match against Star Struck.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Ricky Saints and Oba Femi's contract signing, Joe Hendry & Myles Borne & Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater vs. DarkState, Chase U vs. OTM, Sol Ruca & Lola Vice & Kendal Grey vs. Fatal Influence, Tavion Heights vs. Josh Briggs, The Hail vs. Arianna Grace, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Thanksgiving Recap
(02:47) Samoa Joe wins World Championship and Swerve returns
(15:10) The Elite reuniting
(18:35) Continental Classic Tournament begins
(23:23) Kyle Fletcher beats Okada
(29:59) Women's Tag Tournament: Babes of Wrath advance
(34:52) Eddie Kingston calls out Samoa Joe for world title
(43:55) Death Riders in CMLL, Claudio wins CMLL World Championship
(53:22) Email from Zach
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #361 of the PWTorch including the low morale in WWF, the rise of the Clique, first look at the In Your House 5 card, WCW rushing Sting vs. Hogan, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss in-depth the WWE Survivor Series event with live caller and chat interactions. They discussed the War Games matches, John Cena vs. Dominik for the IC Title, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella, and a variety of other topics related to the show including the mystery masked man in black.
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Today we jump back ten years to the Nov. 23 post-show after WWE Raw. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the episode with live phone calls and emails talking Raw, TLC, the Royal Rumble, and WrestleMania 32.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Javier previews WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
* Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella for the Women's World Championship
* Dominik tries to win back the IC title from Cena
* Women's WarGames match; how we got here
* How can Charlotte's reluctance and beef with Ripley affect the match?
* Men's WarGames match and a tangle of storylines
* Is this furthering the story of Jey Uso as the next tribal chief?
* Will they set up Lesnar vs. Breaker?
* Last Time is Now Tournament update
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland celebrate American Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of topics surrounding independent wrestling. We jump into the surprise GCW World Title change and discuss the pros and cons of the new champion. We discuss three independent wrestling championships that are recognized as world titles and if we think those distinctions are valid. We also take a look at the PWI Women's 250 and some notable rankings among independent stars. For VIP listeners, we check back into the NWA and the shakeups in its major title situations, with new champs crowned in both the men's and women's world championships.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the youth movement in the men’s Iron Survivor Challenge, two new women’s champions crowned, Kendal Grey gearing up for her first big NXT match, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Smackdown and Raw results and Javier's opinions on the various storylines
* Women's War Games match takes shape, but can Charlotte be trusted by her team?
* Men's War Games match takes shape, but can Jey or Punk or Lesnar be trusted by their team?
* Cena's last Raw promo cut off by Dominick
* The Last Time Is Now Tournament shapes up. Who might replace Sheamus?
* Jade and Nikki both better as heels
* Becky loses title thanks to AJ Lee; War Games their future?
* Javier missed the traditional Survivor Series style elimination match announcement
* Gunther returns with his old music
* Might Cody getting top billing on the Survivor Series poster rankle Punk?
* ...and more
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #360 of the PWTorch including Wade’s take on wrestling being oversaturated, WWF’s interest in The Public Enemy, Luger unhappy with his heel turn, an update on WWF and Jeff Jarrett, trivia returns, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss in-depth the AEW Full Gear event with live caller and chat interactions. They discuss all of the top matches including surprising finishes, lots of blood, some big decisions, and more including the decision to give Samoa Joe a big win for the AEW Title over "Hangman" Page.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Intro, Joel is back!
(03:58) Full Gear Preview
(06:38) Tailgate brawl includes Big Boom vs. Roppongi Vice, $200K four-way, CMLL trios, Hook/Eddie vs. Workhorse Men, Okada and Takeshita on pre-show
(17:14) Tag title match - FTR vs. BroDido
(25:07) Million Dollar Trios - Elite reunion setup with Kenny Omega and Young Bucks
(30:13) TNT Championship - Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe rematch with stipulation
(38:51) Darby vs. PAC and Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jon Moxley - Death Riders storyline crucial matches
(48:32) National Championship Casino Gauntlet
(53:17) Women's World Championship
(1:02:16) World Championship
(1:16:01) Zach's Email and trivia
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Today we jump back ten years to the Nov. 22, 2015 WWE Survivor Series post-show with James Caldwell & Greg Parks reviewing the event with live callers and emails. They focused on the Roman Reigns vs. Dean Amrose tournament finale for the vacant WWE Title and the Sheamus Money in the Bank cash-in afterward, plus speculation on what the match outcomes meant for WrestleMania the following year.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Novembercanrana with a main event of Ryan Clancy vs. TJ Crawford for the IWTV title, Bobby Orlando defends the Wrestling Open title against Donovan Dijak in an excellent big man/little man match, Eddie Kingston makes one of his last twelve appearances on the indy scene, Allie Katch returns from her terrible injury, and much more. For VIP listeners, we stay with Beyond and Wrestling Open for the crowning of a new WWEID Women's Champion with a six-woman qualifying match and then an elimination match to crown the champ.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss The Culling turning against Tatum Paxley, Sol Ruca and Zaria one step closer to splitting, hype for John Cena appearing next week, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, the Nov. 13, 2015 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast wrapping up the week in pro wrestling with live callers and emails.
Then the Nov. 16 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussing that night's WWE Raw, breaking down the high-points (and low-points) of Raw. Then, calls and emails discussing Raw's hot topics.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of The Deep Dive with Rich Fann from Nov. 14, 2020. Chris Maitland returned to talk with Rich about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductions of Jun Akiyama and Kenny Omega – particularly against the field of other Japanese candidates, his issues with the process, and how transparency could help some of the questions listed.
Additionally, the pair have a chat about the recent AEW Brandi Rhodes promo, which leads to a run-in from Melissa, and her thoughts on two black women code switching on television, the Kenny Omega Jordan tribute and Melissa’s feelings as a Duke alum and former cheerleader, and Melissa’s view on how the book “The Namesake” could tie into professional wrestling, particularly with the realm of language brokering as a tool of linguistics.
Rich returns and Chris finishes talking about wrestlers that he feels should have a higher profile, including Ted Turner, Don Owen, Caristico, Junkyard Dog, and Kerry Von Erich, and finish with newer inductees in 2021 that bear watching.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Gregg Kanner goes solo, talking Blood & Guts likes and dislikes using Joel's thoughts via text and Zach Barber's email.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Multiple titles change hands
* Surprise Chelsea title win; what does it mean for Giulia?
* Charlotte and Bliss dropping the titles opens up new match-ups
* The dangers of Cargill vs. Charlotte
* Worf-effect vs. kick-the-dog tropes
* What's next for Tiffany?
* Cena wins the IC title and how it might change the outcome of the Last Time Is Now Tournament
* Lackluster War Games announcements
* Jericho criticizes AEW, puts over TNA
* Women's tag team picture is looking strong
* Jorge's thoughts on titles and how they should be used
* Can Maxxine Dupri pull off an upset?
* Logan Paul x Vision
* Who really took out Jacob Fatu?
* "Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" mini review
* Jorge catches up on Bayformers
* ...and more
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #359 of the PWTorch including WCW Halloween Havoc 1995, various angles and turns, monster trucks(!), Giant falls off a building, WWF Survivor Series card, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review AAW's Defining Moment 2025, headlined by the Good Brothers facing The Wrong Ones for the AAW Tag Team Titles, Trevor Lee & Jake Something & Stallion Rogers take on Ren Jones & The Hellhounds in a brawl, The John E. Bravo family runs wild, and much more. We also go over the news of the indy world, including the closing of one critically acclaimed promotion, plans to crown a new WWEID Women's Champion, and a new WWEID signee. For VIP listeners, it's off to the Pine Tree State for a GCW/Limitless joint show where Dezmond Cole defends the Limitless title against Charles Mason, and Bustah and the Brain defend the GCW Tag belts against Starstruck.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Ricky Saints and Trick Williams in a Last Man Standing match, two Blake Monroes having a conversation, Jasper Troy’s first championship, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.
First, from Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast wrap up the week in pro wrestling with live callers and emails.
Then from Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks at the top of the show breaking down a very newsworthy U.K. Raw. Plus, live phone calls and emails in the second-half of the show.
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Today we jump back five years to our coverage of AEW Full Gear including three shows:
The Nov. 5 episode of the All Elite Aftershow as Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by talking about Impact Wrestling shooting Johnny Bravo. From there, it’s all AEW, including a breakdown of the go-home Dynamite to Full Gear. They also preview the entire Full Gear card and make predictions for the PPV on Saturday night, and they take listener emails.
Then the Nov. 7 episode of Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviewed the AEW Full Gear PPV right after it concluded with callers and emailers. Among the topics: What’s next for Cody Rhodes and Hikaru Shida, Elite Deletion and the effects on the competitors, lack of a Sting appearance, and more.
The Nov. 12 episode of the All Elite Aftershow as Mike and Andrew review AEW Full Gear, including the Elite Deletion match and why it stunk. After a full breakdown of Full Gear, they turn their attention to that week’s episode of Dynamite and what the plans were for the company moving forward. Then, of course, emails.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #358 of the PWTorch including thoughts on In Your House 4, Shawn Michaels relinquishes the IC title to Dean Douglas, whether Hogan is now a heel, the debut of Goldust, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Introductions + update on our NFL teams
* (02:45) Another new AEW belt sigh*
* (13:58) Advantage matches for Blood & Guts matches setup and poor explanation on broadcast
* (15:52) Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher TNT Championship rematch with stipulation
* (18:10) Million dollar trios match setup with Omega, Jurassic Express vs. Young Bucks angle
* (20:44) Women's Blood and Guts build
* (31:59) Men's Blood and Guts build and what comes next for Mox
* (51:45) FTR vs. BroDido tag championship build segment
* (54:05) Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe trios championship match
* (1:02:13) "This is All Elite" AEW book review
* (1:16:34) Email and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* Halloween starring Mike Meyers
* Discussing Saturday Night's Main Event
* Cody vs. Drew and how WWE (mis)uses McIntyre
* Tiffany vs. Jade; it's time for new champion Jade to sink or swim
* WarGames participants speculation
* No surprise here; Dominick retains against Rusev and Penta
* The two Mysterios face off once again
* Punk wins the vacant championship; Javier is "thrilled," Jey not so much
* Why would Punk name challengers he likely won't be facing?
* Cena in WarGames?
* The Last Time is Now tournament and possible surprises
* Crowd turning on Jey?
* Was Punk ducking Logan Paul meant to be a joke? Bad look either way
* How a Logan Paul Vision compares to a Seth Rollins Vision
* Javier continues to simp for Theory
* Is calling Breakker the future of WretleMania helping or hurting him?
* The two tattoos (and mustaches)
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the 200th episode of Wrestling Open - one of the best indy shows going - where the promotion attempts to make an '80s style Babyface Superhero in Eye Black Jack when he faces Steven Stetson, The Shooter Boys defend the Open Tag Titles against Swipe Right in a rematch of one of our favorite tag matches of the year, Bobby Orlando defends the Wrestling Open title against Christian Darling who takes time to bully the ring announcer, plus we discuss the unexpected breakthrough of Bear Bronson, some new WWEID Prospect signings, how a new title in AEW correlates to some existing indy titles, and much more! For VIP Listeners, we break out the leftover Halloween candy for a pair of the spookiest matches from Halloween and Beyond Wrestling - Krule takes on PCO in a zombie vs. Frankenstein match, and the Savage Gnomes and Slade go against the Residency in a casket match.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the main event segment featuring a AAA undercard championship, Kelani Jordan’s first big heel promo, Je’Von Evans burying DarkState, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago. First, from Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast take live phone calls and emails covering the hot topics in wrestling that week including a petition for the WWE Hall of Fame that wrestlers were participating it.
Then from Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the WWE Raw break down with Pat McNeill in the opening portion of the show, then live calls & emails in the second-half of the show. They discuss the build to Survivor Series including Team Rollins vs. Team Reigns and the return of the Usos.
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Today we jump back five years to the Nov. 1, 2020 episode of Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zach Graham for a match-by-match preview of AEW Full Gear. They take phone calls and emails on a potential faction led by Roman Reigns, Survivor Series and the lack of NXT, Sasha vs. Bayley, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #357 of the PWTorch including how Bill Watts and Vince McMahon couldn’t coexist, Shawn Michaels and others get attacked in Syracuse, WCW releases Vader, WWF’s next booker, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Halloween introduction
* (03:24) Blood and Guts announcement breakdown - men's match confirmed
* (09:12) Collision Saturday lineup vs. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
* (12:07) #1 Contender Four-way match criticism
* (20:11) Samoa Joe heel/face dynamics
* (22:22) Don Callis Family Summit
* (35:15) Blood and Guts as final Darby/Moxley blow-off speculation
* (41:55) Mercedes vs Kris Statlander continuation
* (47:22) Women's Tag Team tournament first round - Sisters of Sin upset victory
* (53:52) Four-way tag elimination match for Full Gear FTR earning title shot
* (58:13) Darby/Orange vs Garcia/Yuta opening match
* (1:02:29) Collision stacked lineup recap with ROH and CMLL title matches
* (1:04:07) Full Gear card updates
* (1:06:37) Zach Barber email and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan acknowledge:
* Kevin Duncan answers questions about producing Braun Strowman's "Everything on the Menu"
* Gladiator 2 wasn't that bad
* Saturday Night's Main Event preview
* CM Punk vs. Jey Uso; a case for both to win... and lose
* Can Jimmy get on Jey's level?
* Cody vs. Drew and Javier's disappointment
* Jade vs. Stratton; is it time for Jade?
* Where are the women babyfaces on Smackdown?
* What happens if/when Jericho returns?
* Trip's Special Triple: Dominick Mysterio vs. Rusev vs. Penta
* Pitching the Inanimate Objects Wing of the Hall of Fame
* Our ironic love for the WORST WWE storylines
* Respect for Cena's tribute to Bray (Crown Jewel Perth)
* Kevin Duncan, also a fan of Austin Theory in Evolve
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland bring all the tricks and treats when they review Jersey Championship Wrestling's Possession, a show of scares and shocks with the inaugural 12-woman Luna Vachon Invitational Tournament, along with a 13-Man Monster Mash, Nick Comoroto and Joey Janella square off against Josh Bishop and Bryan Keith in a big beefy tag, and much more. For VIP listeners, we examine Mercedes Mone's belt collectors gimmick and if we think it's really helping or hurting the indy promotions involved in it.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Ricky Saints and Trick Williams drama throughout the show, Tatum Paxley vs. Lola Vice, Axiom vs. Jasper Troy, Kendall Grey vs. Lash Legend, Myles Borne vs. Tavion Heights, Jordynne Grace vs. Kelani Jordan, and more. (Note: There are some audio issues in the first minute of the show only.)
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Today we jump back five years to the Oct. 29, 2020 episode of the All Elite Aftershow. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this show by reacting to Impact bringing back the Knockouts Tag Team Titles! Just kidding. They do talk some TNA Bound for Glory, and then a complete rundown of Dynamite, and of course, listener emails.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-25-2015) to the WWE Hell in a Cell post-show with Greg Parks and James Caldwell. They discussed the event including Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt, Charlotte vs. Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins vs. Kane, KO vs. Ryback, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introduction and NFL discussion
* (03:09) WrestleDream in St. Louis - Joel's live experience
* (09:51) Jurassic Express vs. Young Bucks
* (10:56) Statlander vs. Storm
* (12:35) Mercedes Monet open challenge
* (13:21) Bandido and Brody King vs. Okada and Takeshita
* (16:08) Hangman vs. Samoa Joe
* (17:09) Main event I Quit match - Missouri Athletic Commission restrictions
* (18:49) Sting's return
* (21:28) San Antonio Dynamite
* (24:02) Moxley's confidence crisis storyline
* (29:34) Repetitive feuds
* (32:56) Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament announced
* (36:30) Stantlander vs. Mone set for Full Gear
* (39:43) Mercedes celebration with Harley Cameron puppet
* (44:33) Okada defeats Bandido
* (49:27) Full Gear ticket sales
* (54:44) Collision line-up
* (55:26) Next Dynamite Friday in Edinburgh
* (55:40) Zach Barber email and trivia
* (1:17:52) Marko Stunt now working as car salesman
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #356 of the PWTorch including a huge Japanese interpromotional card, Bill Watts officially takes over for Pat Patterson, first preview of WCW Starrcade ‘95, Wade’s Torch Talk with Eddie Guerrero, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Jey Uso; where is his storyline going?
* Seth Rollins' injury accelerates storyline
* Jorge not sold on Bron Breakker
* Not really hyped for Jey vs. Punk
* Predicting Bron Breakker's booking trajectory
* Family boardgame night
* Might Jey join the Vision?
* Lyra and Bayley; too many odd couples?
* Where's AJ Lee?
* AJ/Lee win the Tag team titles
* Dragunov returns and wins the U.S. Title
* Speculating who will be in the War Game matches
* Fatu injured
* Helping a brother out; plugging Strowman's new food show, "Everything on the Menu"
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 12, an awesome show with one of the hottest crowds of the year, featuring a main event war between Prestige Champion Judas Icarus and Kevin Blackwood, plus Shayna Baszler makes her return to the indies facing Dani Luna, Midnight Heat defends the tag titles against the Good Brothers, and more. For VIP Listeners, we talk about the continuations of Beyond's technical tournament when Fancy Ryan Clancy goes one-on-one with Marcus Mathers for the IWTV Title in an epic match.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss the return of Broken Matt and Brother Nero, Trick Williams and Ricky Saints contract signing, Stacks vs. Leon Slater, The Culling vs. Fatal Influence, Zachary Wentz vs. Jasper Troy, Axiom vs. Sean Legacy, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-16-2015) with two PWTorch Livecasts, one right before Raw and one right after Raw.
First, the Oct. 16, 2015 episode with Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant talking with live callers about that week's hot topics including who Rock should face at WM32, Raw ratings, Sasha Banks a face or heel, and more.
Then, the Oct. 19, 2015 episode featuring James Caldwell & Greg Parks hosting the WWE Raw post-show including reviews of The Shield vs. The Wyatts, Seth Rollins vs. Ryback, Cena & Dudleys vs. The New Day, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Crown Jewel Perth results
* Bronson Reed surprises, and is Reigns actually waiting for Jey to take over?
* Vaquer is the Real Champion; what's next for Other Champion?
* Nostalgia rules in Cena vs. Styles, just two guys having fun
* Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley win, but is Sky's revenge sated?
* Seth wins (and loses) big on Crown Jewel
* Seth's Vision is murky, and the Oracle can see the future
* Javier thoroughly answers a question Wade asked on the Oct. 10 Smackdown Post-Show on how WWE finally conquered the media
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss in-depth the AEW WrestleDream event including Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin in a Death Match with the return of Sting, "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW Title, Kris Statlander vs. Toni Storm, and the rest of the show.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* (00:00) Introduction - back after week hiatus
* (01:04) Kota Ibushi injury
* (08:32) Andrade legal situation breakdown - WWE ninety-day non-compete clause dispute
* (11:16) Switchblade Jay White "ready?" tweet
* (13:07) Eddie Kingston and Orange Cassidy relegated to pre-show
* (15:12) WrestleDream ticket sales update - just over 5,500 sold in 6,000 capacity venue
* (16:51) Overall card assessment lacking major hook
* (26:18) Kenny Omega missing from card
* (30:26) Tailgate Brawl preview - Eddie Kingston and Hook vs TBA speculation
* (31:02) FTR vs Jet Speed
* (34:27) Megan Bayne character development
* (37:21) Death Riders vs. Conglomeration
* (38:05) Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe 5
* (39:29) Jamie Hayter vs Tekla
* (42:02) Mercedes Moné Wrestle appearance
* (46:13) Hurt Syndicate vs The Demand
* (48:55) Brodido defending tag titles vs Okada & Takeshita
* (55:17) Jurassic Express vs Young Bucks
* (59:16) Kenny Omega likely involvement speculation during Young Bucks match
* (1:01:19) Kris Statlander vs Toni Storm
* (1:06:01) Hangman Page vs Samoa Joe world title match
* (1:12:17) Darby Allin vs Jon Moxley I Quit match
* (1:14:53) Full year Death Riders storyline culmination discussion
* (1:16:31) Final thoughts on expecting good wrestling but lacking big moments or surprises
* (1:19:21) Zach's comments and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #355 of the PWTorch including WWF In Your House 3 including a lame main event finish, Raw beats Nitro in their second and third head-to-head showdowns, an update on Sabu’s status with WCW, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Bound for the Floor, featuring a really awesome eight-man (mostly) technical tournament with the likes of Drew Gulak, Timothy Thatcher, Fancy Ryan Clancy, Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, and other scientific wrestling masters, plus in the first ever defense of the WWEID title, Cappuccino Jones goes one-on-one with TJ Crawford. We also look at a very news-worthy week in the WWEID program and speculate what this means for the program going forward. For VIP listeners, it's a pair of matches featuring some Wrestling Coast to Coast favorites - Kevin Ku vs. Tre Lamar and Tony Deppen vs. Kevin Blackwood.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss a surprise winner of the women’s battle royal, Matt Cardona in a singles match on WWE TV, El Hijo De Dr. Wagner’s NXT debut, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-9-2015 and 10-12-2015) with two PWTorch Livecasts.
First, Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant talk with live callers about that week's hot topics, plus is there a quick fix for WWE, James Storm's future, and more.
Then, James Caldwell & Greg Parks wonder if WWE was content with phoning in Raw now, plus more hot topics with live callers.
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Today we jump back five years to the Oct. 15, 2020 episode of the All Elite Aftershow. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by reacting to AEW Dynamite’s 1st Anniversary show, including Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer for the World Title in the main event. Topics also include Cody Rhodes vs. Orange Cassidy, the opening tag team match with FTR, and a passionate and heated promo from Eddie Kingston. Oh, and they also discuss the WWE Draft, and just how ridiculous it is, as well as some of how COVID was affecting pro wrestling.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by Chris Lansdell to discuss in-depth the WWE Crown Jewel event including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, John Cena vs. AJ Styles, Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #354 of the PWTorch including WCW Fall Brawl ‘95, discussing whether War Games is a dead concept, Nitro beats Raw in their first head-to-head, Austin gets released, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* The Saudi Arabia WrestleMania
* AI in wrestling and entertainment, the ethics of resurrecting dead wrestlers for "dream matches"
* Javier remembers Peter Cushing's name this time
* Perfect Blue
* Cody vs. Seth - a champion vs. champion match with some actual intriguing build
* Vaquer vs. Tiffany - a champion vs. champion with much less intriguing build
* Styles vs. Cena - a match with some build on social media I guess???
* Cena's rumored final opponent
* Peacemaker vs. Green Arrow at WrestleMania 43
* Ripley & Iyo vs. Asuka & Kairi - the glorious soap opera
* Reigns vs. Reed, part 2
* The Jey Uso saga - a true sequel to the Bloodline story
* LA Knight is doing good for himself
* Charlotte and Bliss and the Curse of the Women's Titles
* "Police Academy" and other (sometimes inappropriate) childhood movies
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Slaughterhouse, which brings back the much-reviled Chamber of Horrors for a second go round that doesn't go much better than the original 30 years ago, plus the quarterfinals to the Opera Cup with Mistico vs. Ultimo Guerrero, Bishop Dyer vs. Satoshi Kojima, and more. We also take a deep dive into what we think MLW is trying to be, how successful it is in this mission, and ways to make a more exciting alternative promotion. For VIP listeners, Justin gives his list of the five indy wrestlers he thinks are ready for television.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT Showdown including two Survivor Series matches, a standout Ethan Page-Mustafa Ali match, badly botched Doomsday Devices and moonsaults, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-7-2015) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with Lance Hoyt/Lance Archer with live phone calls and emails. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Oct. 4, 2020 episode, a special NXT Takeover Post-Show edition of PWT Talks NXT, with Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg discussing Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly, Candice LeRae vs. Iyo Shirai, fans being back in the Performance Center, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #353 of the PWTorch including the second episode of WCW Nitro including Wade’s thoughts on Hogan vs. Luger, Wade’s reporting on Luger’s jump to WCW, Bret Hart shares his thoughts on Vince, Flair, and Hogan, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Introduction and 6-year Dynamite anniversary
(03:19) Favorite Dynamite moments
(08:04) Hangman Page vs Samoa Joe main event announcement
(12:00) WrestleDream injury-forced card reshuffling
(14:31) Andrade El Idolo return after WWE disciplinary firing
(20:54) Jurassic Express reunion and Young Bucks feud setup
(25:00) Mercedes Moné cryptic Florida challenger tease for Title Tuesday
(29:43) Toni Storm vs Kris Statlander women's title rematch confirmed
(32:19) El Clone debut pretending to be Hologram
(37:39) Okada and Takeshita tag team tease
(44:49) Kyle Fletcher vs Orange Cassidy excellent match
(46:38) Women's Tag Team Championship tournament bracket potential idea
(50:16) Darby Allin insane chair crash
(53:23) Blood and Guts women's match announcement for November Greensboro show
(56:00) Collision in Lakeland, FL card and Title Tuesday Mercedes open challenge
(58:30) Zach's comments
(1:00:51) Who Am I trivia game
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Nick Barbati dives deep in this week’s The Nicky’s Club, asking the big questions WWE fans are talking about: Do Roman Reigns’s returns even matter anymore? Which world championships carry the most weight, and how do NXT and TNA cards compare in significance? Nick also shares updated thoughts on John Cena’s farewell tour and discusses how in-ring botches impact the viewing experience.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Expect the Unexpected's I Really Mean It with a main event of The Killionaire's Club defending the Tag titles against Bang and Mathews and Latino's Most Wanted, Mike Santana defends the Key to the East belt against Josh Bishop, a really great tag team gauntlet, the Expected heel group run wild, Charles Mason makes an unlikely babyface save, and more. As expected, we liked it, and we really mean it! For VIP listeners, we talk about the current state of two prominent traveling titles - the WWEID title and IWTV title - and why we think these titles are struggling to gain traction in the current independent wrestling scene.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT and TNA colliding at the Showdown Summit, Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater vs. The Culling, Lola Vice vs. Fallon Henley, Myles Borne vs. Josh Briggs, Mustafa Ali returning to NXT for a North American Title challenge, Jaida Parker vs. Lash Legend, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Sept. 27, 2020 episode hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who breaks down WWE Clash of Champions with callers and emailers. Among the topics: the upcoming WWE Draft, what’s next for Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, the booking of the main event, when do Sasha Banks and Bayley finally tangle, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-20-2015) to the Night of Champions Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and James Caldwell discussing with live callers the PPV in-person (Caldwell) vs. WWE Network (Parks), plus in-depth, philosophical discussion including when a heel is not a heel.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #352 of the PWTorch including the very first WCW Nitro, Luger jumps to WCW, Orndorff beats up Vader, IYH 3 card takes shape, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:43) Gregg's passionate defense of AEW against violence criticism from wrestling media coverage
(14:57) Joel's analysis of AEW's core identity split between pay-per-view excellence and weekly TV inconsistency
(19:51) Darby Allin flamethrower segment
(27:00) Dynamite Pittsburgh follow-up coverage and post-All Out directions
(33:02) Women's Tag Team Championships announcement as Tony Khan's major reveal
(39:21) Orange Cassidy's return setup with Kyle Fletcher TNT title implications
(46:38) MJF's emotional promo
(52:23) Adam Copeland taking time-off following Beth attack
(54:42) Jurassic Express reunion analysis
(56:06) The Acclaimed reunion skepticism
(59:02) Kris Statlander heel turn is a missed opportunity
(1:06:00) All Out buy rate success
(1:08:16) Wrestle Dream venue
(1:09:36) Collision and Dynamite six-year anniversary show announcements
(1:12:14) Zach's email and odd man out trivia part 2
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Nick Barbati is back with a packed edition of The Nicky’s Club! This week, Nick breaks down the fallout from Wrestlepalooza, the biggest developments from Monday Night Raw, and what to expect as WWE heads toward Crown Jewel. He also reacts to the news of Stephanie McMahon’s Hall of Fame induction before taking a detour back to the Fall of 1997 - revisiting one of his favorite seasons as a fan and reflecting on what made that era so unforgettable.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland do a deep dive into the NWA with a review of the last two episodes of Powerr as the show (very belatedly) builds to a super show that happened a month ago, Bryan Idol defends his TV title against Daisy Kills, Carson Drake impresses with his unique charisma, former friend of show Silas Mason is on the hunt for the World title, plus some incomprehensible skits. We look at the pros and cons of the promotion, what it has changed for the better since we last checked it out and where there's still room for improvement. We also watch a holy grail of Wrestling Coast to Coast - the Nattie Neidhart vs. Kenzie Paige match for the NWA Women's Title. For VIP listeners, it's Wrestling Coast to Coast All Stars tag team night when we watch some of our favorites - Waves & Curls, Cappuccino Jones, High Flying Star Machine, and others in various tag action.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the TNA invasion following the Femi-Williams main event, Myles Borne vs. Lexis King in a Lights Out match, more hard sell for Lola Vice, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #351 of the PWTorch including Summerslam 1995, Razor vs. Shawn in their second classic ladder match, Sabu debuts with WCW, Luger update, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Sean Radican discuss the AEW All Out PPV. "Hangman" Adam Page retains against Kyle Fletcher for the AEW World Title, Kris Statlander becomes new Women’s Champion in the four-way clash with Toni Storm, Hayter, and Thekla, Okada retains Unified Title over Takeshita & Máscara Dorada, Brodido holds on to Tag Team gold in a wild ladder match vs. Young Bucks, JetSpeed, and others, Jon Moxley beats Darby Allin in a Coffin match, Mark Briscoe defeats MJF in a brutal Tables 'n' Thumbtacks match, Adam Copeland & Christian Cage take down FTR, plus surprise returns from Pac, Jack Perry, and Eddie Kingston, and the debut of Beth Copeland.
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Nate Lindberg, Kevin Cattani, and David Miller discuss WWE's Wrestlepalooza on ESPN including Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Iyo Sky, Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena, AJ Lee & CM Punk vs. Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins, The Usos vs. The Vision, Stephanie McMahon's induction to the 2026 Hall of Fame, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:54) Gregg's weekend plans
(02:16) HBO Max streaming test run vs traditional pay-per-view ordering debate
(03:28) WWE Wrestlepalooza counter-programming discussion and viewing strategy
(04:30) Initial All Out card reactions
(10:19) Tailgate Brawl pre-show breakdown with 8-woman tornado match featuring Harley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa and others
(17:50) Daniel Garcia vs Katsuyori Shibata
(20:30) Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs vs Workhorsemen
(25:09) Christian/Copeland vs FTR
(29:17) Hurt Syndicate vs Ricochet and Gates of Agony
(33:59) Mercedes Moné vs Riho TBS Championship
(38:34) Darby Allin vs Jon Moxley coffin match
(43:10) Eddie Kingston injury return
(48:17) Four-way ladder match for AEW World Tag Team Championships
(52:27) AEW Unified Championship three-way with Okada, Takeshita and Mascara Dorada
(56:06) Mark Briscoe vs MJF tables and tacks match as potential MJF sendoff
(59:48) Women's World Championship 4-way
(1:02:30) Hangman Page vs Kyle Fletcher main event with Don Callis family interference stipulation
(1:05:49) Post-All Out direction speculation - Kenny Omega return potential and WrestleDream booking
(1:12:02) Zach's thoughts on AEW Allout and odd man out trivia
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Nick Barbati and Sean Plichta return to preview WrestlePalooza, dig into the latest with Jey Uso, and react to growing reports of WrestleMania heading to Saudi Arabia. Plus, the duo predicts John Cena’s possible last opponent and breaks down the biggest moments from this week’s Monday Night Raw.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Maple Leaf Pro's Sacred Ground featuring an excellent technical main event between Josh Alexander and TJP, Priscilla Kelly and Giselle Shaw have an intense double title match, we talk about the enduring legacy of Billy Gunn, and more. Plus, we look at the announcement of WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia from the independent wrestling POV and if there could still be indy shows surrounding Mania. Also, one longtime favorite promotion may be closing its doors forever. For VIP listeners, we check out MLW's Fightland with a triple threat for the MLW Title with Matt Riddle vs. Donovan Dijak vs. Krule, and Templario vs. Ikuro Kwan.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss NXT Homecoming back at Full Sail Academy including Lyra Valkyria & Rhea Ripley & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Fatal Influence, a shocking NXT vs. TNA Championship match set for next week, Ethan Page vs. Tyler Breeze, Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes vs. DIY, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Culling, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Sept. 10 and 17, 2020 episodes the All Elite Aftershow. Mike and Andrew began the Sept. 10 episode reacting to some of the headlines from All Out, including a long conversation on how AEW handled the Matt Hardy injury (yeah, he was injured). Then they switched to that week’s Dynamite, including discussing a reset of sorts for AEW, with Chris Jericho & Jake Hager moving into the tag division, the Young Bucks turning heel, Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page going into singles, and a lot more.
Mike and Andrew began the Sept. 17 episode reacting to Dynamite, specifically the main event Parking Lot Brawl between the Best Friends and Santana & Ortiz. They discuss everything about that match, including the finish and the post-match comedy with Trent’s mom. They also discussed Lance Archer and Jon Moxley, the tag-team division, and take emails on an array of topics.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-11-2015) to Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant covering the big stories of the week.
Then, the following Monday's Raw post-show (9-14-2015) with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell talking with live calls about Raw and dissecting the show in-depth.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #350 of the PWTorch including Wade’s rating of where WWF and WCW rank prior to the new Monday Night era, news on the WWF status of Lex Luger and Adam Bomb, Jeff Jarrett update, New Jack on his time in SMW, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) MJF and Alicia Atout are married
(04:16) 2300 Arena residency fatigue and Bryan Danielson's permanent commentary booth upgrade
(09:24) Dynamite ratings bounce back to 584,000 viewers after last week's historic low
(11:19) Wardlow suffers torn pec injury just weeks after return from previous injury
(12:39) Kyle Fletcher proves ready for World Title shot
(16:17) MJF's "wrestling charming"
(21:28) CMLL Lightweight Title match vs Mistico day before All Out
(23:31) Christian-Copeland video package
(27:35) Mercedes-Riho tag match falls flat
(32:50) Ricochet defeats Shelton Benjamin
(40:57) Toni Storm's ECW Sandman tribute
(47:16) Willow-Statlander reunion storyline continues
(50:53) Unified Championship tournament confusion
(58:06) Young Bucks comedy segments work but approaching expiration date
(1:04:57) Daniel Garcia turns heel joining Death Riders
(1:07:41) Eddie Kingston return confirmed against Big Bill
(1:11:31) All Out card preview
(1:12:08) Zach's email on WWE ticket price increases creating AEW opportunity and complete the headline trivia
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Nick Barbati is back for a solo ride in this week’s edition of The Nicky’s Club! Nick breaks down the big news surrounding WrestleMania’s rumored move to Saudi Arabia and what that could mean for WWE’s future. He also takes a sharp look at the developing Wrestlepalooza card, gives his thoughts on AJ Lee’s much-discussed return, and closes things out with a “Sunday Dinner” style segment—offering listeners a more personal, get-to-know-you glimpse at the number one Nicky himself.
Then in a bonus segment, we jump back ten years to the Sept. 16, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with wrestling agent to the stars Bill Behrens with live phone calls and emails. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more, including perhaps the worst spoiler in TNA's history.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory Philadelphia, with a dream match of Amazing Red vs. Cedric Alexander, HOG Champ Charles Mason clashes with Rev Pro Champ Man Like DeReiss, Zilla Fatu tries to go Ultimate Warrior on Bully Ray, we discuss the pitfalls of title vs. title matches, Justin nearly sees the perfect move, and more. For VIP, we take a look at what could potentially be Adam Priest's big break against FTR, why we think they mishandled it, what could be done to save it, and more.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss heavy promotion for NXT Homecoming featuring Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton & Tyler Breeze, Je’Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Sept. 6, 2020 episode of Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down in detail, with callers and emailers, the AEW All Out PPV. Topics include what’s next for Jon Moxley, Jim Ross, blading in AEW, the company’s embrace of sports entertainment, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-9-2015) PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talked live with former WCW star Disco Inferno on a wide variety of current and WCW topics with live phone calls and emails. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #349 of the PWTorch including WCW and NJPW working to get Malenko, Benoit, Guerrero, and more from ECW, WWF tries various things to counter WCW’s momentum including turning Bulldog heel, if Luger may play a role, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Today's free Dailycast is a double-header. First up is the All Elite Conversation Club, with PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner covering these topics:
* (00:00) Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather exhibition fight announced for spring 2026
* (05:10) AEW pay-per-views finally arrive on HBO Max for $39.99 with technical debut concerns
* (11:31) All Out moved to 3pm Eastern to avoid WWE Wrestlepalooza head-to-head collision
* (17:55) Weak All Out card shaping up with no clear main event
* (20:09) Kenny Omega disputes "time off" reports
* (25:38) Babyface roster crisis with Ospreay, Swerve, and potentially Omega unavailable
* (31:36) Gabe Kidd vs Darby Allin setup could bring back Eddie Kingston storyline
* (34:47) Record-low AEW Dynamite ratings hit 472,000 viewers in regular time slot
* (38:05) 2300 Arena residency fatigue shows in crowd energy and viewership decline
* (41:10) Gabe Kidd establishment and Hook's terrible jazz music
* (46:13) Brody King and Bandido partnership continues to impress Philadelphia crowds
* (48:56) Women's division booking struggles with rushed Riho return for Mercedes match
* (53:35) Collision preview features Moxley vs Garcia and Briscoe vs Takeshita
* (57:49) Zach's email suggests women's Blood and Guts match as All Out main event and football wrestling trivia
Next is Acknowledging WWE, with Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledging the following:
* It’s obvious that AJ Lee is coming back, right?
* Clash in Paris review – PLE or glorified Raw/SD episode?
* Seth vs. Jey vs. Knight vs. Punk vs. the anticipation of interference
* Great time to bring back the mixed match challenge
* LA Knight and how he’s made the most with his opportunity
* Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed – exactly what the match needed to be
* Vidya games!
* Wyatts vs. Profits – Are the Profits heading to splitsville?
* Nikki vs. Becky
* Sheamus vs. Rusev and how the WWE is still after “moments”
* Cena vs. Logan Paul and how Logan continues to impress
* Will Sami forgoing the “big” titles for the US Championship hurt him?
* The Iyo, Rhea, Asuka love triangle
* …and more
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With "Acknowledging WWE" in hiatus as Javier Machado steps away for several weeks, we present a special new WWE-centric series in its place. After stepping away from pro wrestling podcasting in April 2024, Nick Barbati makes his long-awaited return to weekly podcasting with the launch of The Nicky’s Club.
Joining Nick for the debut episode is special guest Sean Plichta as the two dive into everything happening in WWE since Nick’s last appearance. From the ever-evolving saga of Roman Reigns, buzz-worthy updates on The Rock, speculation surrounding a possible A.J. Lee comeback, the current state of WWE’s world championships, and much more, Nick and Sean get you caught up and ready for what’s next in the world of WWE.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review one of the biggest indy shows of the summer, Beyond Wrestling's Americanrana, featuring the blow-off to the long-running Bryce Donovan and Bobby Orlando feud, an excellent tag title match between Swipe Right and the Shooters Boys, the Last Temptation of Fancy Ryan Clancy, the Savage Gnomes, and much, much more. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin talk about the AEW vs. WWE PPV head-to-head match-up and how that will positively and negatively affect indy wrestling.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss Ricky Saints & Oba Femi & Hank & Tank vs. Dark State, Lash Legend vs. Jaida Parker, Xia Brookside vs. Candice LaRae, Kali Armstrong vs. Jordynne Grace, Andre Chase vs. Josh Briggs, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Clash in Paris preview
* Three Men and a Heel: Rollins vs. Knight vs. Punk vs. Jey
* Surprisingly fun kaiju flick: Reed vs. Reigns
* The Devil Wears Wrestling Boots: Logan Paul vs. John Cena
* The Rocky movie no one liked: Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella
* Itchy and Scratchy the Movie: Sheamus vs. Rusev
* I don't have a good movie reference for this one: Wyatt Six vs. Street Profits
* And what's going on on Smackdown
* Zayn wins gold
* Orton sidetracks Drew's quest for Cody's gold
* Jade vs. Stratton is happening again
* Black and Priest promise the violence will escalate
* And more...
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by Paul Weigle to discuss in-depth the WWE Clash in Paris event including Cena vs. Logan, Roman vs. Reed, Becky vs. Nikki, Seth vs. Knight vs. Jey vs. Punk, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #348 of the PWTorch including WCW Clash of Champions 31, Bill Watts to join WWF in Patterson’s role, Jarrett and Vince speak and try to make amends, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Happy Belated Birthday to Gregg and a PSA
(02:18) Joel's reviews the AEW Skybox Metal Universe cards
(06:38) Forbidden Door 2025 review: standout moments
(12:47) Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland injury updates
(19:00) Dynamite from 2300 Arena breakdown with special Tazz tribute segment
(23:29) FTR vs. Copeland and Christian setup for All Out
(27:33) Darby Allin's incredible pain tolerance from cage spot to announce table slam
(29:17) Jon Moxley vs Daniel Garcia
(32:18) Hook's jazz music entrance
(36:57) MJF's pivots to seeking revenge on Mark Briscoe
(40:12) Hangman Page tributes Will Ospreay, Don Callis Family challenges world champion
(42:36) All-star eight-man tag shows Takeshita-Okada tension
(46:30) Mercedes Moné's nine-belt celebration
(52:21) Women's division feels stuck
(56:51) Trios Tag Team Championship match
(59:20) Hurt Syndicate backstage drama
(1:04:29) Darby Allin's crazy bump card
(1:09:26) Mark Briscoe is a lovable family man
(1:13:03) ROH Death Before Dishonor lineup
(1:16:22) Zach's thoughts and Guess the Wrestler 20 Questions
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Today we jump back ten years (8-26-2015) PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interviews with former ECW announcer Joel Gertner with live phone calls and emails on a range of topics including reflecting on Jim Ross's concern of a "lost decade" if there wasn't proper developmental systems, should Sting become WWE Champion for a month, a Jushin Liger dream match, and more. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more!
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Retaliation featuring the (possibly?) final blow-off of the Action Wrestling vs. New South Wrestling inter-promotional feud with Krule & Jaden Newman & Jameson Shook defending the honor of Action against NS's crew of Big Dave & Cabana Man Dan & Shean Christopher, plus Top Team (Terry Yaki & Jay Lucas) challenge the Good Hand (Suge D & Tyler Stevens) for the tag titles, Alex Kane's quest for vengeance against the Good Hand continues, and more. We also delve into a very news-heavy week and discuss the horrible incident between Raja Jackson and Syko Stu and what it does and doesn't say about the WWEID program, look at cuts in the WWEID program, and talk about Killer Kross's return to the indies. For VIP listeners, we explore TWE's 12th anniversary show where 4825 defend the IWTV Tag Titles against Team Hot Stuff, and Dylan Hales has a classic angle for his birthday.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Lola Vice & Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Fatal Influence, Blake Monroe vs. Kelani Jordan, Alba Fyre vs. Tyra Mae Steele, Ricky Saints vs. Josh Briggs, The Culling vs. Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair, Lexis King vs. Myles Borne, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-23-2015) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with the Summerslam post-game show including a full run-through of the card, Twitter and email questions, and more discussions on the Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar rematch, John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, and more.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to discuss in-depth the AEW Forbidden Door event from London including a wild 10-man tag team cage match main event, "Hangman" Adam Page vs. MJF for the AEW World Title, Toni Storm vs. Athena for the AEW World Title, Kazuchika Okada vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW Unified Title, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan acknowledge:
* Jimmy does not proceed with caution; Naomi takes time off
* Triplemania XXXIII highlights
* AJ hunts Dominick to Mexico
* Omos goes nose-to-nose with Microman
* R-Truth, with a bit off Killings
* Bayley splits. Will the "hugger" win?
* Is Becky imitating someone famous for her promos?
* The Steaming Wars and the WWE
* WWE Network; why the WWE got out in time
* A long conversation on movies and TV
* A very long conversation
* Too many bad finishes in the WWE? Here are the numbers
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
(00:00) Enhanced audio quality
(01:26) Gregg life updates
(02:52) Tony Khan media call highlights including WWE counter-programming response and video game admissions
(12:19) WWE Wrestlepalooza officially announced head-to-head with AEW All Out on September 20th
(19:00) Forbidden Door 2025 preview from London's O2 Arena with 17,000+ tickets distributed
(26:12) Chris Jericho exit rumors and potential WWE return speculation
(30:45) AEW Continental Championship Okada vs Swerve with injury concerns and continental rules
(38:07) Kyle Fletcher TNT Title defense against Hiromu Takahashi
(40:36) Mercedes Moné four-way TBS Championship with Alex Windsor push continuing
(43:32) Nigel McGuinness return against Zack Sabre Jr for IWGP Heavyweight Championship
(45:37) Hurt Syndicate tag title defense becomes three-way after tournament time limit draw
(51:44) Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunion got there with a nonsensical story
(58:43) Lights out steel cage match and concerns over Will Ospreay's herniated disc injury
(1:12:00) Hangman Page vs MJF world title match disappointment after storyline reversal
(1:22:08) Konosuke Takeshita's G1 Climax victory and AEW return implications
(1:26:05) Collision tapings preview include Young Bucks vs Paragon and Takeshita returning vs. Ishii
(1:28:34) Zach's email about Jericho departure and AEW feedback
(1:37:45) Trivia covering August wrestling history
(1:49:41) Closing remarks and next week preview
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #347 of the PWTorch including SMW news with Ricky Morton leaving the company after an altercation between his girlfriend and Tracy Smothers’s girlfriend, Wade previews the upcoming Clash of Champions, confirmed WWF cuts, learning some WrestleMania payouts, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out the latest show from Fightt Pro Enter the Fightt Round 2, presenting one of the most realistic visions of wrestling on today's indy scene, main evented by long-time ROH regulars Rhett Titus defending the Hybrid title against Cedric Alexander, the former Shinobi Shadow Squad explodes when World Famous CB & Ryan Mooney team to face newly minted heel Eli Isom & O'Shay Edwards, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's a quick dip in Wrestling Open where we talk about Ryan Clancy's prospects when he teams with Bear Bronson against MINT, plus the build for Marcus Mathers facing Matt Cardona at Americanrana.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss the NXT go-home show before NXT Heatwave including Je'Von Evans vs. Trick Williams, Fatal Attraction vs. The Elegance Brand, the USA/Canadian "peace treaty" between Chelsea Green & Ethan Page and Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele, Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-12-2015) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting an All-Star Extravaganza with Patrick from Tough Enough and former TNA announcer Todd Keneley. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the August 16, 2020 episode of Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch. contributor Ryan Sullivan to preview, in full, WWE Summerslam and NXT Takeover XXX. They also answer email and caller questions about Retribution, the timing of WWE’s Payback PPV, New Japan heels, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner discuss these topics:
* Aggressive competition from TKO
* WWE booking major events to compete against All Out and Worlds End
* Forbidden Door is taking shape
* Difficult to keep up with the original FB concept
* Hangman-MJF title match set
* Massive Lights Out Steel Cage match
* Copeland and Christian skip several chapters to reunite
* Women's Championship chaos
* Hiromu stepped through the Forbidden Door
* Continued build of Swerve-Okada
* Samoa Joe returns
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Pearce gives everyone a shot at a World Championship, except Sami Zayn
* LA Knight has a point while Punk makes excuses
* Fatal Four-Way set for Clash in Paris
* Naomi not medically cleared; possibilities if she can't make Clash
* Rhodes and McIntyre begin their feud
* Frustrations with stale booking and lack of match finishes
* The perfect use of Bronson Reed
* Bayley's weird segment
* Lyra falling off
* Can we get Bloodsport Natalia...please?
* Having another comapany's titles on your TV show
* Karrion Kross release - work or not?
* Where are we with Charlotte Flair?
* What's next for Jade and Stratton
* And more...
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #346 of the PWTorch including all the news from JJ and Roadie quitting WWF and how Vince reacted, various news and notes including Owen getting fined, whether Jarrett is in the top ten of ‘95 wrestlers, how Wade compares WCW vs. WWF, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give a special live report from Wrestling Revolver's Jerry Lynn Invitational with the semi-finals and finals of the first ever tournament featuring Ninja Mack, Rich Swann, Zachary Wentz, and Alan Angels, plus Myron Reed defends the Revolver World Title against Jake Crist, Gringo Loco and Brick Savage (who delivers a star making performance), Ace Austin and Damian Chambers have a great but scary last man standing match, and more. We also talk about Jonathan Gresham's health scare and the longest match ever. For VIP listeners, it's a Wrestling Coast to Coast Dream Match from Limitless Wrestling when we check out the Hardys against Swipe Right, and Channing Thomas battles Dezmond Cole.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss DarkState vs. Femi & Williams & Evans & Moose in a chaotic main event, Lash Legend vs. Nia Jax, Tyra Mae Steele getting the call to NXT, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the August 6 and 13 episodes of "All Elite Aftershow" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek.
First, they discuss a wide range of topics this week, including RAW Underground, AEW women’s tag tournament, MJF in the main event, Darby Allin, the new AEW Heel Club, and a lot more including some Impact topics on the Wrestle House. They also take listener emails. It’s another jam-packed show as always!
Second, they discussed Orange Cassidy, Chris Jericho, cards being subject to change, the push of MJF to the main event spot at All Out (and how AEW didn’t do enough to get him to this spot), as well as a lot more Dynamite topics. They also sneak in some emails on Impact and other notes, such as Raw Underground. trademarks.
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Today we jump back ten years to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting a Raw post-show including a WWE Title match, a sense of weakness in Summerslam build, and more with live caller and email interactions.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #345 of the PWTorch including a great In Your House PPV, JJ performs "With My Baby Tonight," wrestles a MOTY candidate, then walks out on the WWF, massive layoffs in WWF, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* MJF in "Happy Gilmore 2"
* World title picture
* Brodido upsets The Young Bucks
* Christian and Cope still feel like there is a long way to go
* Jon Moxley vs. Speedball
* Darby lays out challenge for Moxley
* Reports of The Hurt Syndicate "rubbing people the wrong way backstage"
* Alex Windsor added to the TBS Championship match and Athena bests Toni Storm
* Swerve promo on Okada
* Kyle Fletcher TNT Championship celebration
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* All of Summerslam including hype, or lack thereof.
* Are two night PLEs diluting the product?
* Overexplaining; problematic or necessary evil?
* Uneven Summerslam nights.
* Gunther vs. Punk; Javier celebrates a cash-in.
* Things that motivate people, whether you think them silly or not.
* Megadeth.
* Orton & Jelly Roll vs. McIntyre & Logan Paul, and celebrity matches.
* Zayn vs Kross; is Kross done?
* Queen.
* Cena vs. Cody, the turn, and Lesnar.
* Solo vs. Fatu and wasted potential.
* WWE booking for the "viral" moment.
* ...and more.
* ...much more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's WWEID Showcase, featuring at long last the finals of the WWEID tournament between Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel in an outstanding matchup, the women's WWEID champ crowned in a three-way with Kylie Rae vs. Zara Zakher vs. Zayda Steel, a lot of Vanity Project, some real bummer finishes, and more. We also talk about Colby Corino's injury, Joey Ryan booking getting shut down, adventures in watching Summerslam, and more. For VIP listeners, it's a whirlwind trip around Summerslam adjacent shows, featuring Ray Jaz against Matt Mako in a Bloodsport match and, from Emo Fight, Zachary Wentz vs. Bryan Keith.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss Sol Ruca vs. Tatum Paxley for the Women's North American Title, Lash Legend and Nia Jax brawling throughout the night, Nia Jax vs. Thea Hail, Kelani Jordan vs. Blake Monroe, what's the deal with DarkState, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting a Raw post-show including the Roddy Piper tribute, Seth Rollins's title defense, Summerslam booking scenarios, and mailbag questions.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was first joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks for a brief rundown of Summerslam Night 2 and in-depth analysis of the post-main event return angle. Later, PWTorch host and contributor Javier Machado joins Brandon to continue the discussion and break down the card match by match, including Cena-Cody, Naomi-Ripley-Sky, Lynch-Valkyria, and more. They also expand on the moral dilemma of welcoming Brock Lesnar back into the fold, what’s next for major players like Cody, Becky, and Bayley, and opinions on WWE’s match layout over the weekend and how a few swaps could’ve improved the show’s overall pacing.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair and Greg Parks, along with Sean Plichta, discuss Summerslam Night 1 including Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill, Jelly Roll & Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul, Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn, C.M. Punk challenging Gunther, and the post-match Seth Rollins cash in of the Money in the Bank briefcase.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #344 of the PWTorch including WCW’s Bash of the Beach 1995, which takes place on an actual beach, debating whether it's worse than King of the Ring, the latest on Shane Douglas and Dustin Rhodes in WWF, various notes on other promotions, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan acknowledge:
* The Judgment Day, Dominick, and how WWE time only moves when the camera is on
* Kevin at TNA Slammiversary
* Is Summerslam lacking hype?
* Summerslam preview
* Cena vs. Cody; when is/does Cena turn face?
* Reigns & Jey vs. Reed & Breaker; does Breaker break out?
* More bad finishes
* Kross vs. Sami; Kross gets on Summerslam
* Drew & Logan vs. Orton & Jelly Roll
* Punk vs. Gunther; can we get a cash-in?
* Cargill vs. Stratton
* Charlotte & Bliss vs. Raquel & Roxanne; Charlotte proves she's human?
* Naomi vs. Iyo vs. Rhea, and the obvious finish
* Lyra vs. Becky, and how does Bayley fit in?
* Heath Ledger
* "Naked Gun" and the "Scary Movie" franchise
* Dominick vs. AJ Styles, and is AJ on a low-key retirement tour?
* Does Jericho get another WWE run?
* Six Way TLC match
* Fatu vs. Solo
* Will WWE eventually acquire TNA?
* Kevin on Hogan
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Open Rhode Island's Summer Sizzler Night One, and boy have we missed this promotion! There's a tremendous eight-man tag with intersectional angles as Bobby Orlando, a mystery man, and the Shooter Boys take on Bryce Donovan, Swipe Right, and Vinny Scalice, the Open Door 6 Man War (basically a tables match to get a title shot) with super baby face Bear Bronson, Ichiban, Dustin Waller, Oxx Adams, Love Doug, and GAL, and more. For VIP wrestling, it's Sinner and Saint in singles action at Prestige's big show of the year, with Travis Williams taking on Jordan Cruz and the epic steel cage title match between Alan Angels and Judas Icarus.
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Nate Lindberg discusses Santino Marella vs. Ethan Page for the North American Championship, Jaida Parker vs. Jasmyn Nyx, Charlie Dempsey vs. Tavion Heights, Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley, Je'Von Evans vs. Wes Lee, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the July 23 and 30 episodes of "All Elite Aftershow" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek.
First, they discussed a crazy tag team match between The Young Bucks and Butcher and the Blade, as well as the main event with Jurassic Express fighting Chris Jericho and Jake Hager. Then they take emails! This week we get our long-awaited answer on the Batcave, and take emails on AEW, Brian Cage, Impact, Slammiversary, and a lot more.
Second, they discussed the Wrestle House segments from Impact Wrestling this past week. Then it was a lot of AEW-related topics and emails, including the introduction of Ariane and Matt Cardona on AEW TV, whether or not AEW should try to re-form LAX in some form, and whether or not they should target some lapsed pro wrestling trademarks.
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Today we jump back ten years to two episode of the PWTorch Livecast.
First, the July 24, 2015 episode with PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing with live callers and emailers the big topic of the day - Hulk Hogan's racist remarks from 2006 from a variety of angles and perspectives. Plus, a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow diving deeper into Hogan story.
Second, the July 29, 2015 episode with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican and former PWTorch contributor Mike Sempervive discussing New Japan's G1 Climax tournament, indies news, WWE hot topics, and more with live calls and emails.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Memories of Hulk Hogan
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Acknowledgement of Hulk Hogan passing
* AEW Wrestle Dream announced for St. Louis
* Hangman and Moxley rematch for the World title set for next week in Chicago
* Darby Allin haunting the Death Riders
* Will Ospreay announces neck injury
* MJF seemingly kicked out of the Hurt Syndicate
* AEW Tag Team Tournament with an empty bracket
* Women's world title picture
* Swerve vs. Hechicero
* Mark Briscoe's push
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #343 of the PWTorch including Kevin Sullivan becomes WCW’s new head booker, a detailed review of Bischoff’s Newsport interview including his take on “sports entertainment,” and much more. Plus, they discuss Hulk Hogan’s passing and what he meant to the industry. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Expect the Unexpected's Summer Madness 3, an unexpectedly entertaining show main evented with the surging Mike Santana squaring off against Calvin Tankman, plus Marcus Mathers, one of the most improved indy wrestlers in 2025, defends the IWTV Title against Joseph Alexander, and more. Chris also gives a live report from TNA's Slammiversary, including the debut of Zilla Fatu and the main event and how it reflected on the show as a whole. For VIP listeners, we head to GCW's Bash at the Ballpark for Jonathan Gresham against Deonna Purrazzo and GCW Champion Effy defending against Charles Mason.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Oba Femi defending in another Triple Threat match, Ethan Page’s Maple Leaf infusion of the North American Championship, Undertaker and Santino Marella in significant spots, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (7-19-2015) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks hosted the WWE Battleground PPV post-game show breaking down the pre-Summerslam PPV with live calls and emails including Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins fore the WWE World Title, John Cena vs. Kevin Owens for the U.S. Title, Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the July 19, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down, with callers and emailers, both WWE Extreme Rules and Impact Slammiversary. Topics include reaction to the Swamp Match with Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio in an eye-for-an-eye match, who could be next for Drew McIntyre after retaining the WWE Title, what will happen on Raw with Sasha Banks and Asuka, TNA's use of former WWE talent, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Rollins injury; real or fake?
* Were the Roman plans changed?
* Goldberg's final match; exactly what was expected
* Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre draw celebrity babysitting duty
* Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso; glorified filler?
* Ripley and Iyo: The Case of the Surprise Cash-In
* Naomi hater gives Naomi her flowers
* Lynch vs. Bayley vs. Valkyria
* Bayley needs to check out the Charlotte playbook
* Can Lynch pull Valyria out of the ditch she's been driven into?
* Fatal Four-Way for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
* WWE have done the impossible; they've humanized Charlotte
* James Gunn's "Superman"
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Full review of the in-person experience in Dallas, Tex.
* Experience at Starrcast
* Live perspective from Globe Life Field
* Thoughts on the All In Texas show
* Hangman's first promo as champion
* Cope provides an explanation
* Toni Storm owns the building
* Callis's Okada
* When will Moxley get a break?
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #342 of the PWTorch including Shane Douglas saying goodbye to ECW and likely headed to WWF, Eric Bischoff gives his first national interview, In Your House card takes shape, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head down to the Longhorn State for House of Glory Texas, a quasi-concept show with House of Glory mainstays taking on Texas indy stars, headlined by a main event of champion vs. champion when HOG World Champ Charles Mason clashes with Crown Jewel Champion Zilla Fatu, Amazing Red takes on VIP Champion JD Griffey, Tag Champs The Mane Event defend against Fly Def, and more. Plus Chris previews his own big wrestling weekend, Justin talks All In survival strategy, and more. For VIP listeners, it's off to another Texas show with GCW's Boss of All Bosses where we check out Matt Cardona against Shotzi Blackheart and Sam Stackhouse vs. KJ Orso in a bloody I Quit match.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss Masha Slamovich & Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Fatal Influence, Joe Hendry & Trick Williams & Mike Santana vs. DarkState, Kali Armstrong vs. Karmen Petrovic, Tony D'Angelo vs. Stacks vs. Luca Crusifino, fallout from Evolution and The Great American Bash, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #341 of the PWTorch including WWF King of the Ring 1995, Royce Gracie departing UFC due to rule changes, WCW crowns new tag champs, Austin injured in Japan, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair, Kelly Wells, and Kurt Cadet discuss in-depth the WWE Evolution event with live callers, in-person perspective, and chat interactions. They discuss the full card, including Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley in the main event, featuring a successful Money in the Bank cash-in, plus Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley and the hopes for all three going forward, improvements seen in Raquel Rodriguez and Lash Legend, and more.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican to discuss in-depth the AEW's All In Texas event including the pros and cons of the Jon Moxley vs. "Hangman" Adam Page main event including tons of violence and a reset of the AEW World Title scene. Also, Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Mone, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, The Young Bucks vs. Will Ospreay & Swerve Strickland, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:
* WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XL & Evolution previews
* Gunther vs. Goldberg; can a retiring Goldberg really win gold?
* Is there a cash-in?
* Heyman becomes the Oracle; no team name yet?
* LA Knight vs. Rollins
* Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
* Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso, and what's next for the Somoans and Tongans
* Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley; can Ripley finally win?
* Roxanne & Raquel vs. Charlotte & Alexa vs. the Kabuki Warriors vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria
* Battle Royale; who will win a title shot?
* Tiffany vs. Trish; Jorge makes a case for a cash-in
* Cargill vs. Naomi; Javier counters the cash-in
* Jorge gives his thought on Cena's movie, "Heads of State," and Hollywood Cena
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* The historical significance and achievement of All In
* What to look forward to on Collision the night before
* Potential surprises and returns
* Analysis and predictions of matches
* Significance of Okada vs. Omega V
* Moxley's reign looks to come to an end with Hangman as the right person at the right time
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland flies solo to review the two most recent episodes of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. After a lengthy hiatus, the promotion returned this year with fresh tapings, and we take a look at what they have to offer. Additionally, we preview two of the major independent wrestling shows from HOG and GCW taking place this weekend and discuss the WWE ID title tournaments finally heading to a conclusion. What draws people to independent wrestling - storylines or matches? For VIP listeners, we head off to GCW's The Top Play to check in on Masha Slamovich defending the JCW title against Tony Deppen and Richard Holiday vs. Parrow.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Hank & Tank vs. The Culling, The Women's Evolution Summit, Ricky Saints vs. The Vanity Project, the lackluster build towards Evolution, Great American Bash and Saturday Night's Main Event, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (7-6-2015) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill reviewing Raw right after it concluded discussing John Cena vs. Cesaro going 30 minutes, what's next for Cesaro, where was Roman Reigns's fire, Dolph Ziggler's future, Tough Enough, NXT trying to find its place, and more with live callers and emails throughout.
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Today we jump back five years to the July 5, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" with Greg Parks with guest cohost Tyler Sage from PWTorch. They reviewed night one of both AEW Fyter Fest and NXT Great American Bash, and also previewed night two of both shows. They also talked about Tessa Blanchard’s potential landing spots, race in AEW, Bayley and Sasha Banks, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Where things stand for All In Texas
* Main Event is now a Texas Death Match
* Mercedes adds to her great matches
* MJF is not facing Mistico at All In
* Worst build to a title match in AEW history
* Back-to back previews of what we'll see with the Young Bucks and Swerve & Ospreay
* Ads and market team-ups
* Okada vs. Ibushi + Golden Lovers reunite
* Upcoming lineups
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Jersey Championship Wrestling's recs.sports.pro.wrestling, an odd title for a fun show featuring a superlative JCW World Title Match between Masha Slamovich and Matt Mako, plus hedonism and nihilism collide when the former Warhorse Jake Parnell goes up against Charles Mason, Top Team explodes when Teri Yaki takes on his partner Jay Lucas, and more, plus we work through our grief of Goto's title loss. For VIP listeners, we head off to GCW's Take a Picture to check in on the Jimmy Lloyd and Matt Cardona feud, and also see Dan the Dad go against KJ Orso, the former Fuego Del Sol.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
* CM Punk returns Cena's Pipebomb with a Molotov Cocktail, and immolates himself
* Does overanalyzing a product hurt engagement with said product?
* How has wrestling fandom changed?
* What do "heel"and "babyface"really mean?
* What is next for Punk?
* Punk vs. Cena
* Changing idioms (and how Javier hates the current state of anime translations)
* Does Rollins cash in on Goldberg (or Gunther)?
* Javier brings up Battlestar Galactica for some reason?
* RIP Jim Shooter
* Cody vs. Randy - Could they telegraph Randy's turn any louder?
* Ripley vs. Rodriguez vs. a spent crowd
* Kross vs. Zayn, surprisingly normal
* Fatu vs. Solo, Hikuleo, now Tala Tonga debuts
* Jade vs. Asuka - time to see what you have in Jade
* Remembering Goldberg
* Late show introductions
* And more...
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #340 of the PWTorch including WCW GAB, enjoying the show without Hogan, McMahon speaks on Savage, Hogan, and WCW’s new Monday night show, preview of King of the Ring PPV, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Yoshiki Inamura vs. Jasper Troy, Joe Hendry vs. Wes Lee, Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley, Thea Hail vs. Lainey Reid, Myles Borne vs. Lexis King, Luca turning on both Tony D and Stacks, and more.
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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 to review the 2020 New Japan Cup Final. Key topics in the chat include “only my finish or bust,” the stories outside of the finalists that intrigued viewers, New Japan’s ever-expanding singles heavyweight scene, wrestlers who disappointed with imports not available, and what lied ahead for some of the younger participants – with an eye on the G-1 Climax, whenever that can occur.
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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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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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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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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...
* Javier explains (in agonizing detail) all of Kross's accomplishments since his return
* Lyra becomes the third wheel
* And more...
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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 others. Will this dust ever settle? Who's winning and losing in the streaming wars? For VIP, it's a special WWEID Showcase with the bonus feature of seeing both members of Swipe Right in singles action when Ricky Smokes battles Cappuccino Jones and Brad Baylor goes up against Sean Legacy.
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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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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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Today we jump back ten years (6-14-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosted the WWE Money in the Bank post-game show with live calls discussing Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose in a ladder match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title, Nikki Bella vs. Paige for the WWE Divas Title, John Cena vs. Kevin Owens in a U.S. Champ vs. NXT Champ match, Prime Time Players vs. New Day, Wade Barrett vs. R-Truth, Big Show vs. Ryback, and the Money in the Bank ladder match with Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado acknowledges:
* Can Punk recover from Cena's pipe bomb?
* Is this an excuse for Punk to get out of Champions?
* Goldberg returns. Is there a chance he wins the title?
* Could Gunther turn face to feud with team Rollins?
* How is the King of the Ring shaping up?
* Will Sami turn, giving Kross another victory?
* How is the Queen of the Ring shaping up?
* Is Charlotte heel or face?
* WWE match finishes by the numbers including...
* Pure finishes
* Acceptable finishes
* Bad finishes
* !@#$ finishes
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Significance of AEW running in Arena Mexico
* MJF vs. Mistico
* Hangman's Spanish promo
* 12-man tag match
* Hopeful Okada can still kick it up a notch
* The undefeated Hologram
* Mercedes-Toni angle
* Hangman-Moxley angle
* Bryan Danielson post-show appearance
* Upcoming lineups
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #338 of the PWTorch including WWF bringing in Chris Benoit and what it means for his run in ECW, NBC pulls the plug on the WM XI special, Brian Pillman arrested, an update on Dustin Rhodes’ WWF gimmick, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland go around the horn with Action Wrestling's Spin, another fine outing from one of our favorite indies, with a "Main Event" (in the opening slot) of Action Champ Tim Bosby defending the belt against beloved mainstay Adam Priest, the Good Hand vs. Alex Kane feud heats up in a big six-man match, and we give some in-depth analysis of the Action Wrestling/New South interpromotional war, and much more. For VIP, we take a trip to NWA Exodus for some shockingly good wrestling with Rachel Armstrong against Tiffany Nieves and TME (the former Main Event) & Carson Drake have a trios match against EC3 & Father C-Lo & PB Smooth.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the Jacy Jayne hype train, Blake Monroe positioned as a babyface with her first feud revealed, Yoshiki Inamura gaining a title shot but giving it away, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 14, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the WWE Backlash PPV from all angles with callers and emailers. Subjects include the aesthetics of Edge vs. Randy Orton which was billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," thoughts on cinematic wrestling in the COVID-era, what was next for Drew McIntyre, titles on the pre-show matches, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (6-17-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE Diva Melina live with John Morrison (Johnny Mundo) in the background, plus ROH announcer Kevin Kelly in the second-half of the show. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Swerve vs. Ospreay II
* Setup for Swerve & Ospreay vs. The Young Bucks
* All In Ticket update
* Omega-Okada sign the contract
* Okada aligns himself with Don Callis
* MJF using USA for heat against Mistico
* Pacing of Hangman-Moxley
* Other notes from Dynamite
* Other notes from Collision
* Upcoming lineups
* Mailbag and trivia
Send questions, comments, and feedback to allelitecc@gmail.com
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:
* Women's Money in the Bank match
* What does this mean for Naomi?
* Dominik vs. Octagon Jr.
* What may the WWE/AAA relationship look like going forward
* Becky vs. Lyra
* How does a returning Bayley fit the dynamic between Becky and Lyra?
* Men's Money in the Bank match
* Gunther beats Jey for the title; is Golberg next?
* Is Punk a hypocrite?
* Yes
* The return of Ron Killings
* Is WWE doing right by their returning wrestlers?
* Is Karrion Kross behind everything?
* And more...
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #337 of the PWTorch including the latest on ECW’s growth as well as a potential rift between Tod Gordon and Paul Heyman, Wade speaks with Heyman in the Torch Talk, WCW Great American Bash set to return, WWF King of the Ring card shaping up, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Unit3D, a combined show from Prestige Wrestling, Deadlock Pro, and West Coast Pro, with a main event of Sinner & Saint (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams) vs. Cowboy Way (One Called Manders & Thomas Shire), Cedric Alexander against Trevor Lee in a spectacular match, Alan Angels faces Jordan Oliver, and much more. For VIP listeners, we head to House of Glory for the culmination of some long-running storylines when upstart Daron Richardson defends the Cruiserweight Title against Amazing Red and Mike Santana faces Tomohiro Ishiii for the HOG World Belt.
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Nate Lindberg and David Miller discuss Oba Femi vs. Jasper Troy, Jacy Jayne vs. Lainey Reid, The D'Angelo Family vs. High Ryze, The Culling vs. Briggs & Inamura, Ethan Page vs. Sean Legacy, Mariah May's rebrand to Blake Monroe, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 7, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg filling in for Greg Parks to cover NXT Takeover “In Your House” including Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream, Charlotte vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai, Johnny Gargano vs. Keith Lee, Tomasso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross, and more. They field caller questions, answer emails, and discuss each segment in detail. Kelly Wells joins them at the end of the broadcast to cover the Triple H Media call directly after Takeover aired.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #336 of the PWTorch including Slamboree ‘95, WCW HOF, Razor wins then loses IC title, Alex explains why he dislikes Cody, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to discuss in-depth the WWE Money in the Bank PLE event. They discussed the Money in the Bank matches, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul & John Cena, the Jacob Fatu-Solo Sikoa angle, Lyra Valyria-Becky Lynch, R-Truth, Dominik vs. Octagon Jr., Paul Levesque's comments about R-Truth, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Kenny Omega vs. Okada V officially announced
* Ospreay vs. Swerve rematch happening next week at Summer Blockbuster
* Hurt Syndicate and MJF picking a fight with Mistico
* FTR clicking
* Toni and Mercedes feud
* Moxley vs. Briscoe review
* Thekla debut
* Tay Melo's return
* Komander shining again
* Kenny Omega 4-man match
* Adam Cole on the rebound
* Max Caster and Anthony Bowens
* Ratings
* Upcoming lineups
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* Money in the Bank preview
* Men's MitB lacking star power?
* Seth Rollins a foregone conclusion?
* Jacob Fatu and those catchphrases
* Worlds Collide brief overview
* Women's MitB match; Mommy in the Bank too obvious?
* Cody & Jey vs. Cena & Paul; does Seth cash in...
* ...or does Seth wait for Jey vs. Gunther on Raw?
* Can we not have a year of fake cash-ins? Thanks
* Brave booking: Let Vaquer win MitB
* Lyra vs. Becky and how Becky has helped Lyra rise
* R-Truth's surprising release, but he'll probably be back...
* ...or else AEW has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling and Ring of Honor's collaborative DEAN 2, a show with a lot of potential that ultimately paid off with very little, featuring a main event of Adam Priest vs. Mad Dog Connelly in a dog collar match, Lee Moriarty defending the ROH Pure Title against Matt Mako, a ten-man lucha cibernetico, and more. We talk about what we expected from the show and what we did and did not ultimately get from it. For VIP Listeners, it's a stop in with JCW's May Flowers for two excellent matches, with Jonathan Gresham vs. Charles Mason and Masha Slamovich vs. Timothy Thatcher.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani discuss Mariah May’s shock debut, Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana, appearances by the former Elias and Top Dolla via the TNA partnership, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the June 4, 2020 episode of "All Elite Aftershow" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about how the wrestling world – in particular WWE, AEW, and IMPACT – have reacted to the George Floyd killing last week in Minnesota. They then talk about this week’s AEW Dynamite episode, including hitting on Brian Cage, Jon Moxley, and the new structure to AEW Dark. They take emails on some Impact topics and a lot more.
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Today we jump back ten years (5-31-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast post-show after WWE Elimination Chamber with PWTorch's James Caldwell & Greg Parks. They discuss Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Title, a WWE IC Title match in the Chamber with Ryback, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, and R-Truth, Kevin Owens vs. John Cena, a tag team Chamber match, Cody Rhodes in the pre-show match as Stardust against Zack Ryder, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #335 of the PWTorch including the very first In Your House, WWF gives away a house, WCW and Steve Austin come to a compromise, WWF runs its final Boston Garden Show, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Top matches set for All In
* Hangman's win and promo
* What's next for Ospreay and Swerve
* Mercedes' win and promo
* Thekla's debut
* Thoughts on Anarchy in the Arena and follow-up 6-person on Dynamite
* Ricochet building a new group?
* Fletcher going solo or going for the tag titles
* Double or Nothing injuries
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this special Dailycast episode of the usually VIP-exlusive series “Catching the Culture,” Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams discuss:
* The big move from New Orleans to Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42
* R-Truth’s hip-hop career as Ron Killings
* The magic of films by John Hughes
* “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles'” lasting impact on buddy films
* Survivor Series’ lasting impact on the landscape of WWE
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Awesome Championship Wrestling's Aftershock with a main event of Richard Holliday vs. Matt Cardona for the ACW title, a steel cage match between the awesomely named Sent to Slaughter and the NOW, Tommy Dreamer vs. Zack Clayton, and much more, plus we ask the most important question - Was It Awesome? For VIP listeners, we watch tremendous tag teams in turmoil from a historic night for Beyond Wrestling, with Miracle Generation against the newly-formed Star Struck, and for the IWTV Tag Titles, Fresh Air takes on Jameson Shook & Jaden Newman.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss Jacy Jayne's shock win over Stephanie Vaquer to become the new NXT Women's Champion, Ethan Page vs. Ricky Saints, Dante Chen vs. Jasper Troy, Mike Santana vs. Tavion Heights, Tatum Paxley vs. Jaida Parker, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the May 28, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek having a long discussion on Mike Tyson – his brawl with Chris Jericho, the involvement of so many UFC stars, and where this angle could be headed. From there they talk about Brian Cage’s AEW debut, his match with Jon Moxley, and whether or not he should win the title. After that, the topic is the debut of FTR, formerly the Revival, and where they could be headed in AEW. Plus a LOT more, and listener emails.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch contributor Frank Peteani to discuss in-depth the AEW Double or Nothing PPV event. They discussed the Will Ospreay vs. "Hangman" Adam Page main event, Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter, Kazuchika Okada vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Anarchy in the Arena, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Ticket sales for Double or Nothing
* Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay & Harley Cameron
* Stretcher Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Ricochet
* AEW Continental Title Match: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Mike Bailey
* The Don Callis Family (Josh Alexander, Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher) (w/Don Callis) vs. Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly & Roderick Strong)
* FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) vs. Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuiness
* AEW World Tag Team Title Match: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara)
* AEW Women's World Title Match: Toni Storm (w/Luther) (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa
* Anarchy in the Arena: The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, & Marina Shafir) & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) vs. Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Kenny Omega, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata, & Willow Nightingale
* Owen Hart Foundation 2025 Women's Tournament Final Match: Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter
* Owen Hart Foundation 2025 Men's Tournament Final Match: Will Ospreay vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
* Announced matches for upcoming AEW shows
* Mailbag and trivia from Zach
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan acknowledge:
* "Everything on the Menu," the upcoming Braun Strowman food show on USA Kevin Duncan Executive Produced
* We miss Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa
* Roxanne Perez and the Judgment Day?
* Perez's sorry-looking chicken nuggets
* Reminiscing with childhood movies and games
* Has commentary inadvertently limited Fatu's coolness factor?
* New challenger: J.C. Mateo
* Austin Theory rising from the ashes?
* Kevin's back to making fun of McDonagh
* Saturday Main Event preview
* Sweeney Todd
* Karrion Kross buzz reaching a fever pitch
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's Big Time, one-half of a good show headlined by Effy defending the GCW Title against local favorite Ruckus, One Called Manders and Jonathan Gresham have a very intriguing match, Miyu Yamashita and Marcus Mathers go kick-crazy, Alec Price and Jordan Oliver have a strong tag title defense against Bang and Matthews, and the rest of the show goes careening off a cliff. For VIP listeners, it's off to Revolver Wrestling, where the angles come fast and without warning in a tag title match between Alpha Sigma Sigma and The Macabre, and Crash Jaxon defends the Remix Title against Jake Crist.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Joe Hendry and Trick Williams holding concerts to promote their match, a strong final push for Oba Femi vs. Myles Borne, the debut of LFG winner Jasper Troy, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the May 23, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who went live right after the AEW Double or Nothing PPV. He discussed the show with callers and emailers including the Stadium Stampede match and what made it different than and similar to WWE’s cinematic matches, AEW’s women’s division, elevating the mid-card, Jon Moxley's big win, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (5-17-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the Payback PPV with live callers, plus look ahead to Elimination Chamber, Money in the Bank, and Summerslam. Matchs on the PPV included a Fatal Four-way main event for the WWE Title with Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Randy Orton, plus John Cena vs. Rusev, Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt, R-Truth vs. Stardust (Cody Rhodes) and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss their memories of Sabu, plus issues #333 and #334 of the PWTorch including successful international shows in N. Korea and Japan, 123 Kid suffers a potential career ending neck injury, Steve Austin walks out of WCW tapings, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Crowd in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
* AEW World Title Steel Cage match
* Anarchy in the Arena setup
* MJF gets approved by the Hurt Syndicate
* Toni Storm's next challenger is set
* Mercedes-Hayter build
* Hangman-Ospreay build
* Zach Gowen back in the national wrestling eye
* Nigel McGuinness looks to be getting back in the ring
* AEW and Taz tribute to Sabu
* Jim Ross Diagnosed with colon cancer
* Chicago residency for Dynamite and Collision in July
* Announced matches for upcoming AEW shows
* Mailbag from Zach
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Chris Griffin acknowledge:
* Backlash results
* McAfee vs. Gunther was what it needed to be, but why?
* Cena vs. Randy Orton was what was expected
* Getting to know Chris
* Becky vs. Lyra and Becky's "I am what you say I am" follow-up promo
* Fatu wins; what is next for him?
* What's next for Priest and McIntyre for that matter?
* The Karion Kross celebration segment
* Can Rusev redeem Tozawa (or is he just a speedbump to Sheamus)?
* What do you do with Rhea next?
* Dom is the greatest Intercontinental Champ of all time?
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland go whole HOG with a double dose of House of Glory. We start with Isolation, a good show with a bad main featuring the surging Mike Santana defending the HOG World title against Konosuke Takeshita in a classic match, perennial Tag Champs Mane Event face recent Coast to Coast All Stars Sinner & Saint, Charles Mason has a fairly normal match against Trevor Lee, and more. For VIP listeners, it's even more HOG as we're off to Chicago for Waging War with Santana again, this time against the returning Cedric Alexander, and Zilla Fatu goes one-on-one with Matt Riddle in a good match with a bad finish.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace vs. Fatal Influence, Joe Hendry and Trick Williams contract signing, Myles Borne vs. Ethan Page, Oba Femi vs. Charlie Dempsey, Thea Hail vs. Tatum Paxley, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the May 10, 2020 episode of "Wresting Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the WWE Money in the Bank show from all angles with callers and emailers. Topics included the tone of the MITB match, potential cash-ins for Asuka and Otis, who is next for Drew McIntyre, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #332 of the PWTorch including Vader losing his UWFI title and how it affects WCW, Sabu continues talks with WCW, Sid joining with Ted DiBiase, Steiners heading back to WCW, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributors Javier Machado and David Miller to discuss in-depth the WWE Backlash PLE, including interaction with those joining live in the chat. They break down all five matches on the card, the quality of the match, and what could be next for those involved.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* AEW running several Dynamites and Collisions at 2300 Arena in August and September
* Thoughts on the Dynamite venue in-person and on TV
* FTR's beef with Schiavone and McGuinness
* Women's title eliminator with Megan Bayne interference
* MJF still waiting for his answer
* Rhino's AEW debut
* Awesome PWG style throwback match
* Okada remains in the first gear
* Joe chokes out Claudio and sends a message to Moxley
* Announced matches for upcoming AEW shows
* Mailbag from Dustin and Zach
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
* Heyman pleads his case (and we're sold)
* And yet more non-finishes
* Is Roxanne Perez an afterthought?
* Iyo Sky gets the limelight
* Lyra finally on the right track
* Marital problems???
* Backlash preview
* Orton vs. Cena for the last time
* Fatu vs. Knight vs. Priest vs. McIntyre
* Javier and Mike bury Fatu
* Is McAfee vs. Gunther a stepping stone?
* Dominik vs. Penta - will Americano appear?
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland return to one of their favorite promotions for Action Wrestling's Seventh Anniversary Show, a very newsworthy edition with a main event of up-and-coming heel champ Tim Bosby defending his title against Krule, Manders and Darian Bengston have a classic match for the WXW title, the Good Hand implodes, New South Wrestling invades, and a ton more in just a little over two hours. For VIP, it's one last glance back at WrestleMania week as we head to the old standby Bloodsport for another classic encounter between Zack Sabre Jr. and Jonathan Gresham in the environment they were born to wrestle in, plus Nattie Neidhart steps outside the WWE to go one on one with Miyu Yamishita.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss Jordynne Grace vs. Giulia in a Number One Contender match, a 25-man Number One Contender Battle Royal, Kelani Jordan vs. Zaria, Joe Hendry & Hank & Tank vs. DarkState, and more.
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Today we jump back 15 years (4-27-2010) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell taking phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft with analysis of the top players on each brand, future main event feuds, Batista's future, Raw top-heavy to replace HBK & Hunter & and Batista, Ric Flair trivialized on Impact, the Impact show after the hot-shot show, Bret Hart "just another guy" or featured in a good TV role, Christian on Smackdown, potential ECW Reunion in TNA, Paul Heyman, TNA roster cuts who could end up in WWE, and more.
Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussion includes a complete review of the new TNA Ranking system, why it could work & why it could fail based on TNA's track record, Jim Ross's future, analysis of Raw's average rating and TNA's bad rating, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (5-6-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Ray Rowe of ROH, now Erik of the War Raiders. They discussed his then-current ROH run, his near-death motorcycle accident, wrestling training, and more. Then PWTorch's James Caldwell joined Pat in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow covering the big news stories of the week.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* 8-man tag Match
* Okada vs. Omega
* All In card speculation
* World Title is now a steel cage match
* Christian-Nick Wayne
* Toni Storm vs. Mayu Yamashita
* MJF needs to hurt people
* Stokely-FTR package
* Fletcher vs. Hangman
* Upcoming shows
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:
* The current rash of bad match finishes
* Rollins, Breaker, and Heyman
* WWE's issue with face and heel reactions
* Cena vs. Rollins
* Who does Jorge want Cena to wrestle?
* Pat vs. Gunther
* Goldberg vs. Gunther???
* Valkyria vs. Becky
* Naomi vs. Credible Punches
* Bad Liv on Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
* Wrestlers and movies
* And more...
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss WrestleMania XI, as well as major topics from PWTorch issues #328-331 they missed during their hiatus, including WrestleMania XI fallout, Jean Paul Levesque’s new name, Flair’s return to the ring, various wrestler and staff changes in WCW, ranking WrestleManias on the ones, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, it's week two of Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland's tour of WrestleMania weekend indy shows with our review of Defy Wrestling's Living Proof featuring Chris's dream match when the Rock N Roll Express face off against Midnight Heat, plus Clark Connors defends the Defy title against El Phantasmo & Man Like DeReiss, Kenta goes one-on-one with Mance Warner, lots of multi-person matches, and more. We also continue our talk about what should be the goal of any visiting promotion during WrestleMania weekend and how to put together a good Mania weekend show. For VIP listeners, we stay in Vegas and check out Winner's Circle Wrestling with two matches from some old favorites - Jonathan Gresham vs. Alpha Zo and Slice Boogie vs. Scorpio Sky.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss Iyo Sky & Jordynne Grace vs. Giulia & Roxanne Perez, Hank & Tank vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inumura, Sol Ruca vs. Karmen Petrovic, Ricky Saints vs. Lexis King, The Undertaker approaches Oba Femi, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Apr. 30, 2020 episode of the "All Elite Aftershow" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek who begin the show talking about that week’s AEW Dynamite and then transition to talking some Impact Wrestling, including Tuesday’s Rebellion where Moose became the new TNA champion. Yep, he did. They talk a little more about a great Bubbly Bunch video and what they liked about AEW this week, and then look ahead to some emails and wrap the show talking about how annoying Vince Russo’s “marks” are.
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Today we jump back ten years (4-26-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast post-show after WWE Extreme Rules featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They talked with live callers and answered emails reacting to the just-completed WWE PPV which headlined with Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton in a cage, plus John Cena vs. Rusev, Roman Reigns vs. Big Show, and much more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner return and review the past few weeks in AEW. They cover the following topics:
* Catching up on AEW
* Arena Mexico show announced
* Men's Owen Hart Cup
* Women's Owen Hart Cup
* Master P on Dynamite
* Samoa Joe reemergence
* Is Anarchy in the Arena being setup?
* Young Bucks return to AEW programming
* MJF-Hurt Syndicate is working
* What's the deal with the FTR heel turn?
* Mariah May reportedly intends on heading to WWE
* Darby Allin Everest update
* Upcoming shows
* Notes from WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald return from a few week hiatus and discuss issue #326 of the PWTorch including Uncensored 1995, a ridiculous main event, WWF success in MSG, Dustin and others get fired from WCW, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan Acknowledge:
* In-person perspective from one of the hosts (unfortunately not Javier)
* Did the sleeper matches outdo the hyped matches?
* Did the finish of Gunther vs. Jey underdeliver?
* Did Jey celebrate enough?
* Controlled rage - Jey goes Super Saiyan for his match
* Was Dom winning our favorite Mania 41 moment?
* Who is Travis Scott?
* Why is Travis Scott?
* Charlotte vs. Tiff was stiff; teeth chipped?
* Did Iyo steal the show?
* Was Styles-Paul a glorified Raw match?
* Javier believes in Joe Hendry; Kevin believes in a concession break
* New Dangerous Alliance? Kevin's horrible pun name for them (censored)
* Lyra damaged by Becky's turn?
* Kevin finally accepts McDonagh
* And our usual foray into nerd culture
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, it's the first stop on Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland's tour of WrestleMania weekend indy shows with their review of Prestige Wrestling's Nothing To Lose, with a main event of Alan Angels vs. Calvin Tankman for the Prestige World Title, Leon Slater takes on Kevin Blackwood in a tremendous matchup, Michael Oku battles El Phantasmo, and more. We also talk about what makes a good show for WrestleMania weekend, the tightrope visiting promotions have to walk when they hold these super shows, and more thoughts about the biggest weekend on the wrestling calendar year. For VIP listeners, we head over to Joey Janela's Spring Break, where Violence Is Forever defend the tag titles against Alec Price and a mystery partner, and Sabu's retirement match in a no-rope barbed wire affair against Joey Janella.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss WrestleMania weekend implications on NXT, Noam Dar and Chase University returning, a possible murder in the desert, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (4-22-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE writer/published author Brian Solomon who had a new book, "Pro Wrestling FAQ." He shares stories about Vince McMahon and working in WWE including interviews with a ton of wrestlers during his time there including Chris Benoit speaking about his love of his family and how shocked he was at what happened later. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch's Chris Adams and an early appearance by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss in-depth the WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 2 event. They discussed the controversial match of Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena with a weird finish, the exciting Triple Threat women's opener, A.J. Styles vs. Logan Paul, a four-way for the IC Title, and more with live chat and live caller interaction throughout.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss in-depth the WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 event with live caller and chat interactions. They discuss all the top matches including a big focus on the show-closing heel turn of Seth Rollins and new alliance with Paul Heyman. They discuss the rest of the show including Gunther vs. Jey Uso, Tiffany vs. Charlotte, and more.
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In this Dailycast version of the usually VIP-exclusive "Collision Cafe," PWTorch's Brian Zilem and Chris Griffin discuss AEW Collision, a special Thursday night edition, including the current Owen Hart Cup brackets, The fallout of the Death Riders losing the trios titles, the revelation of Jon Moxley's next challenger for the AEW World Title, the much-anticipated return of Trent Beretta, the rising star power of Megan Bayne, Adam Cole TNT open challenge, Nick Wayne winning the ROH TV title, and Julia Hart & Kris Statlander defeat Harley Cameron & Mercedes Mone in the main event.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* WrestleMania 41
* All of it. The whole card. From main event Cody vs. Cena down to Viking Raiders vs. New Day
* Predictions
* Grading the builds
* A veritable WrestleMania Special
* ...And Jorge gets on the Kross bandwagon
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Dreamwave X, a heel-heavy show fronted by a steel cage match for the Dreamwave Title between Connor Hopkins and Christian Rose, Nic Nemeth and Channing Thomas have a very good match, one of the worst Money in the Bank style cash-ins ever, and much more. We also preview WrestleMania weekend and all the big indy shows surrounding it, including the opening rounds of the WWE ID Title tournament. For VIP, we give our live perspective of New Japan's Windy City Riot, wherein Chris lived his dream of seeing a Hirooki Goto IWGP Title defense.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Thea Hail vs. Karmen Petrovic, Lexis King vs. Wes Lee vs. Eddie Thorpe vs. Ethan Page, Tatum Paxley vs. Lola Vice, Hank & Tanks win in the Tag Gauntlet, and then preview NXT Stand & Deliver.
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Today we jump back five years to the Apr. 12, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair. They break down WWE’s decision to return to live tapings this week. They also talk about WrestleMania fallout from Raw and Smackdown, and answer caller and email questions about Sanada breaking free from LIJ, potential Money in the Bank winners, PWI recognizing fewer world titles, and more.
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This is the second episode of new podcast series “Catching the Culture,” hosted by Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams. This weekend the show is debuting as a Dailycast to temporarily fill in for the "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" Dailycast, but it will soon become a VIP exclusive. In this episode, Kurt and Chris continue their WrestleMania Top Ten Look Back, this time discussing their top ten WrestleMania main events of all time, including the following:
* The Miz and Cena a top ten?
* Stone Cold vs. The Great One at WrestleMania 17
* Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair tearing the house down at WrestleMania 37
* The ascendancy of the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6
* And more
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This is the first episode of new podcast series “Catching the Culture,” hosted by Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams. This weekend the show is debuting as a Dailycast to temporarily fill in for the "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" Dailycast, but it will soon become a VIP exclusive. In this episode, Kurt and Chris continue their WrestleMania Top Ten Look Back they began while guest hosting “Acknowledging WWE,” discussing their top ten WrestleManias of all time, including the following:
* The joy of WrestleMania 40
* The changing of the guard at WrestleMania 14
* Daniel Bryan's success with the YES at WrestleMania 30
* The heartache of WrestleMania 39
* And more
NOTE: Some of the language on this show is NSFW.
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With no "All Elite Conversation Club" Dailycast this week, we present in its stead an episode of the usually VIP-exclusive “Collision Cafe,” with Brian Zilem and Amin Ajani discussing the following:
* Introduction and Welcome Back
* AEW Dynasty Overview
* Time Management Issues in AEW
* Highlights and Lowlights of the Event
* Dynasty Card format and placement
* Kevin Knight’s Performance
* Trios Match and Post-Match Angle
* Main Event and Final Thoughts
* Chain Wrestling and Match Start
* Dynamite Recap and Hangman Page
* Darby Allin Amin’s choice to dethrone Moxley
* Creative Concerns with Moxley
* Owen Hart Women’s Bracket and Predictions
* Collision Preview and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan acknowledge:
* Kevin's four most anticipated Mania matches
* Cody vs. Cena speculation
* Do Seth, Roman, and Punk deserve to close one night of Mania over Jey?
* Iyo Sky’s unintentional babyface push and Bianca’s turn
* Who will Orton face now?
* A.D.D. deviation into movies (that had wrestlers in them, and more that didn't)
* Hopes for the new Superman movie
* What would Christopher Walken be like as a ring announcer?
* Could Logan and A.J. steal the show?
* Was Tiffy really ready for a Mania level match against Charlotte? Did she go too far on the mic?
* Kevin looks forward to the greatest Luchador defeating Rey at Mania
* Does WWE telegraph too much?
* Why does Finn’s voice go up 17 octaves when he’s lying?
* Javier still tries to figure out what are his top ten movies
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the current iteration of Championship Wrestling From Memphis, a decidedly old-school territory with a lot of good characterization, some wacky storylines, and some hit-or-miss wrestling. We analyze their last two episodes featuring Cappuccino Jones facing Aaron Roberts in a WWEID prospect match, GunShow defending the Heritage title against Zay Washington, the delightful antics of Momma Money and her son CJ, and more. For VIP listeners, it's a first time ever match between two of our favorite gimmicks - the zombie monster and the sociopath - when Krule faces Charles Mason, plus Swipe Right become the first WWEID Prospects to appear on NXT television when they face Nathan Frazier & Axiom.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani discuss DarkState’s first big win and next feud, many suitors for Ricky Saints, two significant botches, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Apr. 4 and 5, 2020 episodes of the PWTorch Dailycast's WrestleMania 26 post-shows.
The Apr. 4 episode features Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking WrestleMania 36 Night One! They begin the show talking about the very different boneyard match between Undertaker and A.J. Styles. Also, does anyone remember Braun Strowman winning the Universal Title tonight? We don’t think anyone will remember it. Plus, the guys take a ton of live calls reacting to a WrestleMania that most callers gave a thumbs up.
The Apr. 5 episode features PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down both nights of WrestleMania with callers and emailers. Topics include the quality of the Firefly Funhouse match, the decision to put Charlotte over Rhea Ripley, the potential of wrestlers getting more creative freedom in the current environment, and more.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by Sean Plichta to discuss in-depth the AEW Dynasty PPV including Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland, the first Owen Hart Cup Tournament matches, Toni Storm defending against Megan Bayne, Adam Cole challenging Daniel Garcia for the TNT Title, a three-way with Kenny Omega vs. "Speedball" Mike Bayley vs. Ricochet, and more.
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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 29 and 30, 2010.
On the Mar. 29, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net, they take a lot of calls almost exclusively about WrestleMania 26 including talk about match order, the quality of Michaels-Taker II versus Michaels-Taker I, Randy Orton's future as a babyface, the Bret-Vince match, and more.
Then on the Mar. 30, 2010 episode, host James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on Shawn Michaels, his career, his retirement speech on Raw, the comparisons between HBK and Bret Hart's final speeches, the sense of closure for Michaels with Bret returning, Jack Swagger winning MITB and his push on Raw, plus TNA subjects including Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Ric Flair, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell discuss more TNA topics, Michaels's entire career overview with strengths & weaknesses, "it's TNA" being the answer to all creative malaise, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Jay White injury
* Owen Hart Cup Tournament brackets
* AEW Dynasty PPV preview
* Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart
* Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight
* TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole
* Tag Team Championship: Hurt Syndicate vs. The Learning Tree
* ROH World Championship: Chris Jericho vs. Bandido
* Trios Tag Championship: Death Riders vs. Rated FTR
* International Championship: Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Mike Bailey
* Women's World Championship: Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne
* AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
* The strongest stories heading to WrestleMania
* Jey vs. Gunther gets a shot in the arm with Jimmy's sacrifice
* Tiffany/Charlotte missing the mark
* Rhea vs. Bianca vs. Iyo breaks Javier's brain
* The dissection of the Cena and Cody promo battle
* Is Reigns vs. Rollins vs. Punk just lazy booking?
* Can modern day Reigns hang with Cena in a promo battle?
* Styles and Logan
* Playing a character versus turning it up to eleven
* Acknowledging Karrion Kross
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review 4th Rope Wrestling's Heels Have Eyes Four, a star-studded event fronted with a ladder match featuring the Hardys, Violence Is Forever, and the Infantry, an unexpectedly fantastic title match between Zilla Fatu and Real1 (the former Enzo Amore), some Joe on Joe violence when Joe Hendry matches with Joe Alonzo, and much more. Chris and Justin also take a run-through of WWEID talent's activities in Evolve and the beginning of the build to the WWEID Title tournament. For VIP listeners, it's a special look at matches from the Beynefit for Bey show from Future Stars of Wrestling, highlighting Ricochet vs. Rich Swann and John Morrison vs. Ace Austin vs. Lio Rush.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss a huge night for Ricky Saints, a triple threat main event confirmed for Stand & Deliver, NXT finding another way to get a ladder match on Stand & Deliver, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 19 and 26, 2020 episodes of the PWTorch Dailycast's "All Elite Aftershow."
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the Mar. 19 show talking about the empty-arena AEW Dynamite, and how Mike might be a coronavirus survivor (no, seriously). They talk about when AEW might air again, after ominous “on the next Dynamite” ads appeared across the show, as opposed to “next week.” They also discuss the Impact Hall of Fame and Ken Shamrock, as well as Matt Hardy and Brodie Lee’s debuts with AEW on Dynamite this week, and took listener emails at the end of the show.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the Mar. 26 show talking about the absolutely ridiculous Matt Hardy-Chris Jericho segment that closed out Dynamite (it was really, really bad). They discuss how the “Broken Universe” was old in 2017, and Hardy insists on doing the same thing in 2020. From there, they break down the rest of this week’s AEW Dynamite and then take listener emails on AEW and Impact! Plus, Mike shares a story at the end of the show on the time he punched a black bear in the face (for real, though).
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Today we jump back ten years (3-29-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring James Caldwell and cohost Greg Parks hosting the WrestleMania 31 post-show with live callers. They discussed Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt, John Cena vs. Rusev, Triple H vs. Sting, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #325 of the PWTorch including how WWF will expand its PPV schedule, including two-hour shows at a lower cost, and how WCW will also expand its schedule. They also discuss a bunch of notes from recent Raw tapings as well as a reader email outlining new gimmicks for both Alex and Patrick. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Kenny Omega presentation
* Will MJF join the Hurt Syndicate?
* MVP on the mic
* Fletcher vs. King
* Hobbs vs. Davis
* Top Flight in their home state
* Swerve’s chances to win the title
* Briscoe vs. Takeshita
* Toni Storm is mega over
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE", Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams explore:
* Austin joining forces with McMahaon at WM 17
* The Heist of the Century at WM 31
* Belair and Banks making history at WM 37
* Cody finishing the story at WM 40
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Insane Wrestling Revolution 35: Vengeance, a mostly sane show headlined by Santino Marella and Rhino challenging for the Tag Titles against The Eh Team (It's a Canada pun), Silas Young defends the World Title against Madman Fulton, Sam Beale vs. Trey Miguel, and a whole lot of other matches crammed into a 90 minute runtime. In a news-heavy week, they also talk about the sad passing of two indy wrestlers, Homicide's retirement, the Benefit for Bey show and Chris Bey's special appearance at the end, and more. For VIP listeners, it's back to Wrestling Revolver and the Fall of Alpha Sigma Sigma, the Macabre, and for the World title, Myron Reed against Steve Maclin.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani discuss Stephanie Vaquer making history, more hype for Trick-Je'Von-Oba, more on Dark State, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 22, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to answer calls and emails about this unique time in pro wresting. Topics discussed include WWE’s potential post-WrestleMania taping schedule I the COVID precautions era, a possible Goldberg heel turn, Steve Keirn in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (3-25-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring host Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE tag champion Trevor Murdoch with live callers and emailers. Plus, the final discussion before WrestleMania. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest WrestleMania news, Mania Weekend events, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #324 of the PWTorch including the WM XI press conference, L.T. kisses Bigelow, how Alex and Patrick would rebook the Mania card, and Stan Hansen beats Kawada for the AJPW Triple Crown. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel covers these topics:
* 4-Way match for the AEW International #1 Contendership
* Mox vs. Cope
* Will Ospreay vs. AR Fox
* Megan Bayne vs. Toni Storm
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE", Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams explore:
* What would have happened if it was Hogan vs. Flair at WrestleMania 8
* If Bray Wyatt vs. Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 39 would have shown us Bray's Final Form
* Undertaker not losing to Brock at WrestleMania 30, but facing John Cena instead
* If a non-injured Ilja Dragunov could have taken Gunther down for WrestleMania 41
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's City of Dreamz, one of the biggest indy shows of the year thus far with a rare indy appearance by Mercedes Mone facing Indi Hartwell, Donovan Dijak against Zilla Fatu in a wild, hard-hitting match, the Mane Event put their circus-themed team on the line in a 2/3 falls match against the Cold Blooded Killers, plus news on the WWEID program, Wrestling Open, and more. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin check out Jermaine Marbury vs. Danny Miles in the somewhat confusing but creative Time Out Match and a WWE ID showcase match between Bryce Donovan and Cappuccino Jones.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss Trick Williams vs. Eddy Thorpe in an Underground match, Sol Ruca vs. Chelsea Green, Ricky Saints vs. Ridge Holland, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (3-19-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast live call-in episode hosted by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest WrestleMania build, Roman Reigns's latest interviews, what kind of match would Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt be, TNA on Destination America, ESPN, and much more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 15, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's Wresting Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch's Joel Dehnel. They discusse the potential changes afoot for WrestleMania and the ripple effects inside and outside the company due to COVID, Friday’s Smackdown from the Performance Center, taping TV from the Firefly Funhouse, and more with live callers and emails.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #323 of the PWTorch including Funk returning to ECW in an all-time angle, hyping a lame WM card, and more, plus Alex and Patrick play free agent “sign, tag, or let go,” discuss the WCW Uncensored card, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Thoughts on AEW Revolution
* Moxley vs. Cope rematch set for next week
* Megan Bayne setup as the next challenger for Toni Storm
* Speedball Mike Bailey Debut
* Kenny Omega opening Promo
* International Tournament
* Will Ospreay Promo
* Do you do Swerve or Moxley vs. Ospreay at All In?
* MJF joining The Hurt Business?
* What’s next for “Hangman”?
* Clash of styles in Hologram & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Dralistico & Brian Cage
* TBS Championship match setup for next week
* Max Caster’s horrible gimmick
* Jay White putting his hat in the ring for the world title
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag
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In this week's Acknowledging WWE Dailycast, Kurt Cadet and Chris Adams fill in for Javier Machado and present a special “WrestleMania Top 10 Look Back” episode. Topics include:
* Bam Bam Bigelow's only main event
* Daniel Bryan fighting the Authority for the gold
* Cody's rise, fall, and rise again
* Hogan, Savage, and the implosion of the powers
* What makes a WrestleMania build great
* How a build makes or breaks a match
* Women’s chamber predictions and hopes
* No Escape or Elimination Chamber?
* Will it be Seth and Roman at mania? Rock and Roman? Triple threat?
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland chase away the blues with their review of Pro Wrestling Revolver's No More Sorrow. Justin was there live while Chris watched on tape, so the gents give a live vs. tape comparison on a very fun show, headlined by Myron Reed vs. Rascalz stablemate Zachary Wentz for the Revolver World Title, Steve Maclin tangles with Gringo Loco in a number one contender's match, Alpha Sigma Sigma and Fir$t Cla$$ have a tremendously fun tag team match, plus the unexpected and unique face turn of RED, and much more. For VIP, it's a pair of fun matches with show favorites - Matt Taven vs. Jermaine Marbury from Wrestling Open and Krule against Shane Mercer from Scenic City Wrestling.
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Nate Lindberg, Kevin Cattani, and Jobin Little discuss NXT Roadblock including Stephanie Vaquer's historic win over Giulia, Oba Femi vs. Moose, Hardy Boyz vs. Fraxiom, Roxanne Perez vs. Jordynne Grace, J'Evon Evans vs. Ethan Page, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to the Mar. 12, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast, the All Elite Aftershow with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek. They begin the show talking about how the Coronavirus will affect pro wrestling as big news broke literally as they were recording. They talked about what AEW should do moving forward including the prospects of AEW running in empty arenas, and what WWE should do moving forward now that the NBA has suspended its season and the NCAA was banning fans from the NCAA Tournament. They also talked about the show, including the Inner Circle beating up Nick Jackson and more.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss in-depth the AEW Revolution PPV with live caller and chat interactions. They discuss all the top matches including Toni Storm vs. Mariah May, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher in a cage, Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland, MJF vs. Hangman Page, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #322 of the PWTorch including SuperBrawl V, Eddie Gilbert dies in Puerto Rico at 33, Muschnick rips WCW and Okerlund for the recent 900 hotline line news, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* "Queen of the Ring" movie
* Revolution ticket sales and PPV availability
* Costco Guy Pre-Show
* AEW Tag Team Championship
* AEW Continental Championship
* Ricochet vs. Swerve Strickland
* AEW TBS Championship
* Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
* AEW International Championship
* MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
* AEW Women’s World Championship
* AEW World Championship
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
* A tumultuous week of wrestling
* Drew and Priest on a collision path
* The F Bomb gets dropped
* Cena finally turned?
* Jade takes out Naomi; Belair's next?
* How do Iyo and Ripley fit in?
* Ripley's excellent post-loss interview
* Can we get Becky & Rollins vs. A.J. Lee & C.M. Punk?
* What is Roman's spot at WrestleMania?
* Is Jey and Gunther in danger of running out of steam?
* Styles, Logan, Balor, and Breakker?
* Is Kross a ghost?
* Cena must terminate R-Truth
* Randy Orton returns
* Is WrestleMania's Tiffy tale in trouble?
* ...and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the very first episode of the new WWE Evolve, main evented by WWEID prospects in a pretty good six-man match. Plus, they go over the difficulties of a first show, the pros and cons, and what they hope to see in the future. Then they check out one of their favorite promotions - Action Wrestling - with their latest show Prepare For Battle. Last time Tim Bosby was established as the promotion's monster heel. How is his presentation progressing as he defends the Action Title against Big Dave? Plus, there is Adam Priest taking on Kasey Owens in a very good technical match, Alex Kane vs. Jaden Newman in a wild brawl, and more. Chris and Justin also talk all the indy news of the week. For VIP, they sample more Limitless Wrestling's Warpath show with Donovan Dijak vs. Calvin Tankman and Alec Price against Eli Knight.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Shawn Spears capturing the North American Championship, Cora Jade’s strange injury, the odd booking of Trick Williams, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (3-4-2015) to our PWTorch Dailycast episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with Lance Hoyt with live callers talking his wrestling in Japan, being a GHC Tag Champion, WWE hot topics, House of Hardcore appearance that weekend, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #321 of the PWTorch including Wade’s fake SuperBrawl review, In High Gear tour review from Philadelphia, Alex and Patrick make a WWF/WCW trade, discussing Sting's career, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by Sean Plichta to discuss in-depth WWE's Elimination Chamber including the reveal of Rock's secret alliance with John Cena and whether it's a good spark or just a spark for WrestleMania interest with chat room interaction. They discuss the rest of the line-up including the Jade Cargill angle in the Women's Chamber.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Toni and Mariah set up the “Hollywood Ending”
* Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Keith
* Harley Cameron’s next steps
* MJF-Hangman continues to burn
* Outrunners vs. Murder Machines had no winners
* Swerve-Ricochet is working
* Mercedes vs. Momo build
* Adam Cole is in the right spot
* The world championship picture is redundant and boring
* Ryan Nemeth suing AEW, Tony Khan, and C.M. Punk
* Clark Connors and Mike Bailey headed to AEW
* Upcoming Shows
* WBD promoting AEW and other properties
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan Acknowledge:
* WWE goes full Mortal Kombat
* Is it "your soul" or just self-respect?
* Speculation on pitch meetings for craziest concepts
* Elimination Chamber predictions for the men
* What if Game of Thrones had an elimination chamber?
* What was Drew McIntyre's best year ever?
* Exploring the pandemic era creativity
* Looking at the viability of each of Cody's opponents
* Could Cody turn heel?
* What would a Cody heel turn look like?
* If it's Cena versus Cody, would Cena bury him?
* Classic WWE Memes
* Blocky pixelated glory of WWF no mercy on N64
* Elimination chamber with classic video game characters
* Derailed: Transformers, (WWE Hall of Famer) Schwarzenegger's best movie, Macho Man in Spider-man, and the unmade Spider-man movie by James Cameron
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a birthday bash for Chris and review the excellently named Freelance Wrestling’s Tope Suicida Squad, a fun if heel-heavy show with a main event of Alfonso Gonzalez vs. Koda Hernandez for the Freelance title, Bang and Matthews vs. the less than excellently named New Guys, and much more. For VIP viewers, get ready for some Oscar Talk! Plus they dip their ties into CZW’s 26th anniversary and see a WWEID showcase match between Zeyda Steel and Zara Zakher, and Marcus Mathers defends the IWTV title against Rich Swann.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss the in-ring debut of Ricky Saints, appearances by the Hardy Boyz, Santino, Moose, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven, and more.
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Today we jump back to the Feb. 16, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast, a special NXT Takeover Portland post-show. In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup took calls about the Johnny Gargano angle and strong storytelling in the women’s division. Other matches included Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair, Johnny Gargano vs. Finn Balor, Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox, and more. They also talked to on-site correspondent Brian Alston about crowd reactions and merch sellouts.
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Today we jump back ten years (2-25-2015) to our PWTorch Dailycast episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with Steve Corino, an ROH announcer and former ECW champion including live callers. Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan Acknowledge:
* Who is the best candidate to face Cody after Eimination Chamber?
* Will Punk finally get his WM main event, or is 2026 his year?
* Has Drew McIntyre cooled off?
* Women’s chamber predictions and hopes
* No Escape or Elimination Chamber?
* Will it be Seth and Roman at mania? Rock and Roman? Triple threat?
* Massive deviations into nerdiness including:
+ Nostalgic revisiting of older movies, games, and shows
+ Entertainment generated childhood traumas
+ And spoiler warning for Suikoden 1 & 2
* And more
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Review of Grand Slam Australia
* Toni Storm regains her championship
* What's the ceiling for Harley Cameron?
* More info on the Shan McMahon-Tony Khan meeting from last year
* Double or Nothing PPV coming to Glendale, AZ
* Revolution card is loaded
* Hangman-MJF epic promo battle
* Big Bill-Hobbs match
* Samoa Joe has the swag
* Ricochet improving on the mic
* Gabe Kidd AEW debut on Collision
* Who is Megan Bayne?
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #320 of the PWTorch including Sid dropping the USWA Title to Lawler in Memphis and rejoining WWF soon, the latest on the Hogan vs. Vader feud, Wade takes Okerlund to task for exploiting Jerry Blackwell’s death, 2025 updates on Rita Chatterton and Maureen Marella, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review 4th Rope Wrestling's Heels Have Eyes III: Steel Praying, a very fun show with a super hot crowd lifting the proceedings and featuring Moose vs. Zilla Fatu in a wild power brawl, Mike Santana facing Kevin Blackwood in another excellent match, and Joe Hendry against A.J. Francis. Plus they discuss the new WWEID titles, what they mean and how they could bolster the indy scene, and much more. For VIP listeners, they check out GCW Jersey J-Cup finals between Masha Slamovich and Alex Price, plus a non tournament brawl with Mance Warner and Gabe Kidd that may still be ongoing.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss TNA's X Division champion Moose confronting Oba Femi, Ricky Saints now officially in NXT, Jordynn Grace teaming up with Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer to take on Fatal Influence, the stacked women's division, a brief review of Vengeance Day, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (2-22-2015) to our WWE Fastlane post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the WWE Fast Lane PPV in-depth right after the event concluded with live callers and look ahead to WrestleMania 31. Top matches included Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan, John Cena vs. Rusev, Wade Barrett vs. Dean Ambrose, Goldust vs. Stardust in a Dustin vs. Cody battle, and more.
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Today we jump back to the Feb. 13, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "All Elite Aftershow" with Andrew Soucek and special gust cohost Greg Parks (filling in for Mike McMahon) breaking down the Feb. 13 episode of AEW Dynamite segment by segment. They also take emails on Jordynne Grace winning the Impact Knockouts Title, Killer Kross’s decision to sign with NXT, traditional babyface and heel roles in wrestling, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:
WWE releases
* Judgement Day teases new member
* Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong
* Cedric Alexander Hurt Syndicate bound?
* Blair Davenport/Bea Priestly
* Sonya Deville, Electra Lopez, Isla Dawn
* AoP
* AEW "releases"
* Starks to NXT
* Miro/Rusev
* Aleister/Malakai Black and Judgment Day? American Made? Smackdown?
* Bayley and Lyra
* WWE Music controversy
* The Jade Cargill mystery
* Women's Elimination Chamber WrestleMania implications
* McIntyre & Knight?
* Men's Elimination Chamber WrestleMania implications
* Does Randy Orton get involved?
* El Generico returning?
* And more
*As this was recorded before the Smackdown on 2/14, Javier has a lot of egg on his face as of the results of that show... But that's okay since eggs are expensive.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Departures of Ricky Starks, Miro, and Malakai Black
* Grand Slam Australia
* AEW/ROH Global Wars
* Mercedes Moné vs. Harley Cameron
* Megan Bayne-Kris Statlander
* Brisbane Brawl
* Kazuchika Okada vs. Buddy Matthews
* Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher
* Mariah May vs. Toni Storm
* MJF-Hangman Adam Page
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag & Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #319 of the PWTorch including Clash of the Champions 30 with Hogan no-selling just about everyone, Vader in dress clothes and a mask, the Monster Maniacs, Vince gives his thoughts on Hogan and Savage, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Defy Hundredth - 8th Anniversary show with a main event of Kenta defending his Defy title against Ricky Starks in the most newsworthy thing Starks did in the past week, a hot angle between Swerve Strickland and Ricochet, Nick Wayne faces Marcus Mathers in a battle of AEW vs. WWEID, plus they celebrate the IWGP title victory of Hirooki Goto - Chris's favorite wrestler! For VIP, it's to AAW where Ren Jones faces Matt Riddle for their world title, plus WWEID wrestler Cappuccino Jones expands his horizons against Isaiah Moore.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the debut of Ricky Starks, Cora Jade joining the women’s championship match, weak hype for Vengeance Day, and more.
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Today we jump back to the Feb. 8, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring "Doc Bruce" Bruce Hazelwood who discusses being an Asian-American wrestling fan for the past 25 years, his view on wrestling as a scholar and a fan, and what can be done to make things better in the landscape. Bruce and Rich also talk about Bruce’s recent article in Daily DDT, where he focuses on Mia Yim and her status as a Blasian Baddie.
Then, a Deep Dive into Women Love Wrestling with contributor Heather Bandenburg. Heather chatted about how she got into wrestling at age 21, adding it to her passions of stand-up comedy and Cher(!) – and Heather’s transformation into a wrestler herself! Heather also talks about her book, “Unladylike: A Grrrl’s Guide to Wrestling,” and the World of Wrestling Books, which chronicles her move not only into fandom, but fighting ovarian cancer, and how this journey has affected her outside of wrestling as well. We close talking the idea of masculinity and femininity and beauty in wrestling being behind the times, and conversations with Cara Noir and his journey through navigating those questions in the ring, issues with representation at wrestling shows in terms of gimmicks given, and Heather’s kiddo puts Melissa into “those were the days” nostalgia.
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Today we jump back ten years (2-9-2015 and 2-12-2015) to two PWTorch Livecasts.
First, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discuss with live callers & emailers that night's Raw, Rikishi in the WWE Hall of Fame, WrestleMania's main event, and much more.
Then, PWTorch's James Caldwell took live calls discussing the NXT special the prior night, WWE financials, comparing New Japan to NXT, the financial reason for why Raw should return to two hours, and much more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #318 of the PWTorch including Royal Rumble 1995, the Lawrence Taylor and Bam Bam Bigelow angle, Jeff Jarrett wins Intercontinental title, 123 Kid and Bob Holly win (then lose) tag titles, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* AEW vs. WWE in-person experience
* Harley Cameron's many talents
* Toni Storm's new role
* Cope vs. Moxley setup for Revolution
* Matches for Grand Slam Australia
* Okada at a low point
* Hounds of Hell lose to Callis Family
* The Gunns are back!
* Mark Davis is the newest Callis Family member
* New Japan-esque Kenny Omega promo
* A lot on MJF's plate
* Major Ricochet win
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
* Jey's surprise Rumble win
* What are Jey's upsides and why Gunther is his best opponent
* Charlotte's Rumble win gets loud grumble
* Charlotte fails to connect
* How're the women matches lining up for WrestleMania
* Penta and Rey Rumble
* Wrestlers should jaw jack in the ring more
* Making a case for Jordynne Grace (to win the Rumble)
* Bliss is back
* A waste of DIY and MCMG
* Two-night Rumbles?
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's Final Warning 2025 featuring Mike Santana vs. Kenta for the HOG title in a 30-minute classic, cause célèbre Ricky Starks goes up against the always bizarre Charles Mason, and Mane Event battle Cold Blooded Killers for the tag belts with a great setup for their next match. Plus, they talk about the new WWE Evolve with a lot of WWEID wrestlers involved, being in the middle of a Kenta-ssance, Goto Gossip, and a whole lot more. For VIP, they head back to Pittsburgh for Enjoy Wrestling where the other Mane Event defend their tag titles against show faves Waves and Curls in a great match and Sonny Kiss battles Max the Impaler in a very confusing match.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss heavy reaction to NXT representation in the Royal Rumble, Oba Femi & Trick Williams vs. A-Town Down Under, heelish leanings from Kelani Jordan, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (2-5-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell taking live calls discussing the hot topics of the week including the Road to WrestleMania 31, Fast Lane, the Triple H interview on the Stone Cold Podcast and what was learned about Triple H, Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns, and a record number of analogies, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #317 of the PWTorch including Vader retaining his UWFI against Gary Albright in Japan, discussing whether Vader will shoot on Hogan at SuperBrawl, Luger negotiating with WCW, SuperBrawl and Clash previews, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair and Greg Parks discuss in-depth the WWE Royal Rumble in great depth. They analyzed Jey Uso's surprise men's Royal Rumble win, Charlotte Flair's not-surprising win in the women's Royal Rumble, plus Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens and the Machine Guns vs. DIY. They were joined by live callers and chat comments throughout.
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With the hosts of the usual Friday Dailycast "All Elite Conversation Club" off this week, we bring you a special Dailycast edition of the normally VIP-exclusive podcast "Collision Cafe." Hosts Brian Zilem and Amin Ajani discuss "Timeless" Toni Storm's return, a needed shake-up to the tag team division, and whether the young talent actually want it. Plus a full review of AEW Dynamite from Huntsville, Ala.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan Acknowledge:
* JD’s scary bump and the affect it has on his face/heel status
* Could the next Shrek movie have Lord Farquad as the hero?
* Gunther’s back to his confident swagger!
* Trying to remember the third guy in SCU
* Is New Day’s heel turn working?
* When does the trade window end?
* Logan Paul’s monster heel reaction
* Can you copyright moves?
* With WrestleMania being in 4:20, is that a smoke signal for RVD to appear?
* Rumble final five predictions
* Could Dom take it all?
* Most memorable Rumble surprises
* Will Zach Ryder appear and what name will he use?
* Will Dolph Ziegler return and under what name?
* The origins of Zach Ryder’s name
* Women’s Rumble predictions
* Women’s Rumble surprises
* Does Kevin Owens have a chance in hell of winning?
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland get philosophical as they continue their discussion about The People v.s GCW, the existential crisis reaction the show triggered and why they think it drew such vehement reaction online. They go into a deeper discussion about what people expect from indy shows, what actually produces the most satisfying wrestling shows, wade into the eternal debate of spectacular matches vs. good storylines, and ponder what indy promotions need to do to thrive in 2025. For VIP listeners, they head back to Wrestling Open where Fancy Ryan Clancy battles T.J. Crawford for the Open title, plus tag champs and WWEID prospects Swipe Right take on Jermaine Marbury and Dezmond Cole.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss heavy hype for Vengeance Day, main roster talents in all but one match, predictions on the Rumble including NXT representation, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (1-25-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks. They talked with live callers about the just-completed Royal Rumble PPV from all angles, including several live Rumble attendees, plus how WWE can "make it right" after frustrating vocal fans for the second straight Rumble PPV with Roman Reigns's unwanted Rumble win.
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Today we jump back to the Jan. 22, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "PWT Talks NXT" episode. Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup covered Keith Lee vs. Rodrick Strong for the North American Championship, Dusty Classic semifinals, the final build for Worlds Collide, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Thoughts on Wade Keller's Britt Baker report
* Updated AEW schedule released
* Running small vs. large venues
* Omega and Ospreay unite
* AEW World title picture
* What's up with this Jeff Jarrett push?
* Samoa Joe misses Dynamite
* Harley Cameron's push
* Hangman looking to turn face soon?
* Ricochet and his scissors
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Acknowledge:
* Schadenfreude.
* Is a new SNME too soon? An SNME preview.
* Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax.
* Jorge simps for Jax.
* The new invulnerable WWE commentary table.
* Still some production bugs that need squashing.
* Will Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman have a finish?
* Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker - will Sheamus finish the story (trademark Cody Rhodes)?
* Javier goes off on Mystery Boxes.
* Gunther vs. Jey Uso.
* An update on Penta.
* Look out, Robbie Eagles, there is a new Sniper of the Skies.
* And more...
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #316 of the PWTorch including WCW and New Japan re-upping their partnership, NJPW runs the Tokyo Dome, WWF tapes Raw with William Shatner in Bret Hart’s corner, which surprise free agents Alex and Patrick would add to the 1995 Royal Rumble, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review The People vs. GCW, the most excessive show ever from a promotion built on excess, with a main event of Mance Warner vs. Effy for the GCW World Title, Joey Janela battles Masato Tanaka, Megan Bayne faces Atticus Cogar, and many, many more matches. They also look at early reactions to the show, discuss some problems with match order and show flow, some of the positives of the show in storytelling, and more. For VIP listeners, it's a check-in to some other major recent indy shows, stopping first at MLW with the Kojima vs. Matt Riddle title match, and then onto House of Glory for Mike Santana facing Ricky Starks in another newsworthy match.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe, Ridge Holland vs. Tony D'Angelo, Lexis King vs. Charlie Dempsey, Wes Lee vs. Dion Lennox, Karmen Petrovic vs. Jaida Parker, and more.
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Today we present two episode of the PWTorch Dailycast from five years ago this week.
First, we jump back to the Jan. 14 episode of "Grit & Glitter" with Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot. They discussed Tessa Blanchard winning the Impact World Championship and the controversy around her, Mercedes Martinez signing with WWE, the Impact Knockouts title match, and the NXT UK women’s title match. Plus: Harley is joined by correspondents Andy & Charlot Symmonds to discuss Pro Wrestling Eve’s Wrestle Queendom 3 in its entirety.
Then, on the Jan. 16, 2000 episode of the "All Elite Aftershow," Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to Impact’s Hard to Kill, including Tessa Blanchard winning the World Hvt. Title despite racism allegations over the weekend. The guys also discuss Impact getting thrown off of Twitch earlier today. Other topics include MLW signing with ICM Partners, and what that could mean for the company. Is Court Bauer the smartest man in wrestling? Then they break down Wednesday Night Dynamite and take listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
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Today we jump back ten years (1-14-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's Pat McNeill and Sean Radican talk live with the WWE 2K15 video game developers. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
Then PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant (1-19-15) discuss with live callers & emailers that night's WWE Raw and what the Legends theme of Raw could produce plus Royal Rumble favorites, and much more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss the podcast’s three-year anniversary, then discuss issue #315 of the PWTorch including Jim Ross back in WWF as Assistant Booker, Al Snow chats with Wade, Diesel draws poorly in WWF’s recent CA house shows, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Thumbs down Jeff Jarrett promo
* Unique Dynamite venue
* Kenny Omega return match
* Samoa Joe returns
* Hurt Syndicate is up and Private Party is way down
* Toni Storm challenges Mariah May at Grand Slam Australia
* Moxley chokes out Hobbs
* Upcoming Shows
* Mailbag
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado welcomes back Kevin Duncan to Acknowledge:
* Zack Snyder and Rebel Moon.
* Penta's debut.
* C.M. Punk.
* Who will be the "surprise" wrestler among the final four at the end of the Rumble?
* Matt Cardona in the Rumble?
* Cena's retirement tour.
* Cena for the HoF?
* Kevin on last week's Hogan debacle.
* Pauly Shore.
* Things that make us feel old.
* Kross pivots to Zayn from the Wyatt 6.
* Director Robert Rodriguez and why Lucha Underground was Javier's favorite wrestling.
* A Bossman callback.
* And much more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give a live report from GCW's Thank Me Later, the go-home show before their massive return to the Hammerstein Ballroom, with lots of angles heading into the show, plus lifelong nemeses Effy and Mance Warner team up to face Violence Is Forever (in theory), the Gahbage Daddies battle To Infinity and Beyond, there's a flaming hand, and a lot more. They also preview the upcoming The People vs. GCW at the Hammerstein Ballroom. For VIP members, they head to Prestige Wrestling, where Titus Alexander and Starboy Charlie have a great match against C4, and Adam Priest and Timothy Thatcher have a very different but equally compelling match.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the era of Oba Femi, Masha Slamovich smiling at a match, Ethan Page kayfabe injuring more guys, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of the "All Elite Aftershow" with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek reacting to AEW Dynamite. They begin the show talking about Jon Moxley’s decision to reject the Inner Circle. They also wonder why Kenny Omega hasn’t accepted PAC’s challenge. The guys preview Impact’s Hard to Kill and take listener emails. They give three predictions for Impact in 2020, and also speculate on what MLW’s big announcement could be.
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Today we jump back ten years (1-15-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing who would be WWE Champ coming out of the Rumble, what would a good WrestleMania match for be for Roman Reigns, would Paul Heyman turn on Brock Lesnar, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #314 of the PWTorch including Starrcade 1994, Savage appears and Vader challenges Hogan, Papa Shango is back under a new name, Candido heading to WWF, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Kenny Omega's return to Dynamite
* Powerhouse Hobbs wins Casino Gauntlet
* How does Cope fit into it the cluttered title picture?
* Jeff Jarrett's program with MJF
* Toni Storm setting up a title match at Grand Slam Australia
* Harley Cameron gets a match with Mariah May
* Malakai Black apparently done with AEW
* Tag Team Division
* How do the Young Bucks return?
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* The first Raw on Netflix.
* Like, the full show, everything that happened...
* ...so that's a lot.
* The Dragonlance novels came up.
* What is going to main event WrestleMania?
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland welcome in 2025 with gusset plates and thumbtacks when they review Beyond’s Heavy Lies the Crown, the annual New Year’s Eve supershow, with a main event of Krule vs. Marcus Mathers for the IWTV title in a "fans bring the weapons" match, Timothy Thatcher vs. Aaron Rourke in a WWEID showcase match, Kris Statlander battles Bryce Donovan, and more. Plus, they look at the differences between the interconnected Beyond and Wrestling Open promotions. For VIP listeners, it’s a look back at one of Chris’s favorite matches of the year - Rachel Armstrong vs. Tre Lamar from Unsanctioned Pro, and from GCW, One Called Manders goes up against Tony Deppen.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin discuss New Year's Evil including The Rock's NXT appearance, Trick Williams' NXT Title defense, Roxanne Perez's NXT Women's Title defense, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (1-8-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks joining mid-way through the show. They discussed with live callers breaking news on WWE's announcer changes, WWE/TNA booking vs. New Japan that week, and much more with live caller interaction.
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Today we jump back five years to an episode of "MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans" from Jan. 6, 2020 where Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look back at the decade in MMA. They discussed several of the major events that shaped the prior ten years. They name their fighter and fight of the decade, and close the show with some thoughts about the decade on pro wrestling.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* WWE on Netflix.
* Reigns vs. Solo; Will we see the Rock?
* What is Solo's future looking like?
* Liv vs. Rhea, and a possible cash-in...
* ...or does Charlotte have next?
* What about Becky?
* C.M. Punk vs. Rollins, love or hate.
* Drew vs. Jey.
* Jorge totally buries Jey Uso.
* Which Cena starts his retirement tour - the locked in, or the checked out?
* Logan Paul will return; will his brother come with?
* Pat McAfee returns; What about Barrett? (Please replace Booker T)
* The Women's IC title.
* Penta's upcoming debut.
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Overall thoughts on Worlds End
* Kenny Omega returns and sets up match with Okada
* All In card
* AEW on Max
* Dynamite's new theme song
* Jeff Jarrett wants the AEW title
* Ricochet got his heat back
* The Acclaimed are finally breaking up
* Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart
* Mercedes promo
* Follow-up to the Continental Classic
* New direction from MJF
* Production notes
* Main event and "Cope"
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Emails and trivia
* Bonus thoughts on Vikings vs. Lions
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #313 of the PWTorch including UFC IV results, a Starrcade preview, the Rumble card shapes up and Pam Anderson will host, young WCW talent including Jean Paul Levesque and Alex Wright, ECW lands on MSG, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland hold their SUPER-MEGA year in review. They recap all the big stories from 2024 - the WWEID program, shake-ups in streaming services, GCW vs. Tony Khan - and discuss how they think they will affect indy wrestling in 2025. They also cover their favorite matches, wrestlers, and promotions and have a tribute to Jax Dane, one of their first interviews, who sadly passed away over Christmas. For VIP listeners, they check out Wrestling Open's Last Stand and two great stories with the world title steel cage match between Brad Hollister and Ryan Clancy, and the tag title match between Swipe Right and Miracle Generation.
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Kelly Wells discusses NXT year-end awards, Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan, a tease for more from Joe Hendry, and more.
And then in a bonus segment from ten years ago, James Caldwell hosted the New Year's episode with live calls discussing big WWE topics heading into 2015, plus a look-ahead to New Japan's big Tokyo Dome Show PPV on Sunday.
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Today we jump back five years to Wrestling Night in America for Jan. 5, 2020 where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman to break down the results and biggest stories coming out of nights one and two of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. They also take calls and emails on AEW’s relationship with NJPW, bold predictions for 2020, early G1 favorites, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #312 of the PWTorch including Sabu leaving FMW for NJPW, Wade talks about workrate in wrestling, WWF begins a new tag title tournament, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, Brandon LeClair was joined by cohost Frank Peteani from PWTorch along with well-known frequent caller Sean Plichta to discuss roundtable-style the AEW Worlds End PPV event with chat room interaction throughout. They discussed each of the matches and the overall show.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Overall thoughts on the Continental Classic
* Elevating Ricochet
* Okada’s performance
* Preview of AEW Worlds End
* Continental Classic final matches
* Takeshita vs. Hobbs
* Mercedes vs. Statlander
* May vs. Thunder Rosa
* MJF vs. Adam Cole
* AEW World Championship
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Emails and trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland ring in the holiday cheer with another merry outing from one of our favorite promotions - Deadlock Pro - which celebrates its third anniversary with another fantastic show, main evented by Labron Kozone making his long-awaited challenge for Adam Priest's DPW National Title, Tag Champs Mike Bailey & Jake Something face off with Violence Is Forever in an off-the-charts fantastic match, and much more. Grab your eggnog and let the festivities begin! For VIP listeners, they make a holiday stop at House of Glory's biggest show ever, headlined by the Hardys facing Mane Event, as well as presumptive Bloodline member Zilla Fatu clashing with Jake Something.
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Nate Lindberg discusses the New Years Evil main event becoming a triple threat between Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Eddy Thorpe, the Christmas Chaos Number One Contender Tornado Tag, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn vs. Fatal Influence, and his in-person perspective from the taping in Lowell, Mass.
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Today we jump back five years to the All Elite Aftershow from Dec. 19, 2019 and Grit & Glitter from Dec. 23, 2019.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite. They begin the show talking about a very confusing main event angle where the Dark Order took out all of The Elite. They also discuss Killer Kross FINALLY getting his release from Impact Wrestling, Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, and more on the AEW Women’s Division. From there, they take listener emails on AEW Dark, whether or not cereal is a soup (and Mike has to apologize to the cream-based soup community), and Mike and Andrew are both mortified about what Chicago puts on their hot dogs.
Then in the second part, we present "Grit & Glitter" from five years ago this week where Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt compare the women’s wrestling matches and presentation of female valets on WWE TLC, NWA Into the Fire, and ROH Final Battle.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jason Australia Acknowledge:
* The art of gift giving.
* Is Cody heading into dangerous waters?
* Fans cheer those that entertain the most.
* The futures of K.O. and Cody.
* What's Punk's role in WrestleMania?
* More early booking WrestleMania.
* Heyman x Roman.
* The New Day.
* Dividing the rosters.
* Javier continues shilling for tag team wrestling.
* Then he shills harder.
* WWE on Netflix.
* A New Dangerous Alliance???
* And more...
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* AEW on Max press release
* Penta's prospects in WWE
* Toni Storm "amnesia" angle
* Darby vs. Ospreay
* Continental Classic update
* Plan for Ricochet?
* Jericho promoting Final Battle
* MJF-Cole Promo
* Future for Mercedes?
* Kenny Omega return video package
* What is going on with FTR and Death Riders?
* AEW World Title program
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #311 of the PWTorch including Savage makes his first appearance on WCW TV, Wade speaks with Cactus Jack, Alex and Patrick talk year-end awards and rank WCW bookers, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review ACTION Wrestling's Bangers Only 5, a very eventful show with new champ Tom Bosby defending his title against Bobby Flacco complete with a shock angle at the end, the promotion makes a monster top heel in one night, Alex Kane throws Jaden Newman around for ten minutes, the Good Hand do nefarious things, and much more. A lot of people are going on Santa's naughty list after this show. There's also further updates on the saga of GCW and AEW. Speaking of GCW, for VIP listeners Chris and Justin check out some crazy matches and angles from their latest show featuring the return of beloved face/psycho killer Charles Mason against the dastardly heels who tried to stop his terrible crime spree, and Effy faces Matt Cardona in a match notable for the newsworthy run-in at the end.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani discuss Trick Williams vs. Eddy Thorpe, Jaida Parker vs. Wren Sinclair, Axiom pulling double duty, Ethan Page losing his smile, an in-person perspective from Nate Lindberg, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (12-17-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with wrestling agent/promoter Bill Behrens. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (12-18-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks discussing with live callers TLC fallout, Sting vs. Triple H or Seth Rollins at WM, what is C.M. Punk trying to accomplish on his media tour, Lucha Underground, TNA, ROH, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #310 of the PWTorch including Survivor Series 1994 in full detail, Diesel Wins WWF Title, Art Barr Dies, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Return of "class" Toni Storm
* Four-way World title match set for Worlds End
* Adam Cole vs. MJF set
* Continental Classic
* Ricochet heel turn
* Promoting Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona
* Another Bandido vignette
* Mercedes-Anna Jay promo
* Christian-Hook build
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Countdown to All In
* Bryan Danielson return?
* Ticket sales for All In
* Rey Fenix situation
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Cody and the Winged Eagle???
* Saturday Main Event: Rhodes vs. Owens
* Kevin's car interview
* Drew and Kevin on the same path?
* Did Seth take out Jey after all?
* Saturday Main Event: Gunther vs. Priest vs. Balor
* The Invincible Iron Man (vol. 1) Issues 120-128, "Demon in a Bottle"
* Saturday Main Event: Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky
* Is Rhea vs. Charlotte next?
* Saturday Main Event: WWE Women's United States Championship Final
* Does Tiffy cash in for the US Championship?
* DIY turn heel, win big
* Is Jorge Karrion's biggest fan???
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW’s One Shot 2024, a mostly miserable show featuring Eric Bischoff as guest GM, a bunch of in-jokes referencing inside events from 25 years ago, and somewhere in between some wrestling matches like CozyMax (Kojima & Okumura) facing Contea Unit (Minoru Suzuki & Ikuru Kwon) for the tag titles, Mistico defends his title and mask against Trevor Lee, and more. For VIP, they find some much needed redemption from Wrestling Revolver, where Moose faces Myron Reed and the much-anticipated no ropes barbed wire match between Alpha Sigma Sigma and RED.
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Nate Lindberg discusses Eddy Thorpe being his own "attacker," Je'Von Evans vs. Wes Lee, Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade vs. Giulia & Kelani Jordan, Gigi Dolan & Tatum Paxley vs. Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx, Hank & Tank vs. Tyson & Tyriek, and more.
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Today we jump back five years to episodes of the All Elite Aftershow and Grit & Glitter.
First, from Dec. 12, 2019, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to that week's AEW Dynamite, including Chris Jericho vs. Scorpio Sky for the AEW World Title. They talked about the following week’s big holiday special where Jungle Boy would face Chris Jericho plus SCU would face the Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team Titles. They discuss the announcement of AEW’s next PPV, Revolution, set for February and if Chicago is getting burned out. Also, whose career had been helped most by AEW existing? Is cereal a soup? The guys answer all of life’s burning questions.
Then, in the second segment, we jump back to the Dec. 10, 2019 episode of "Grit & Glitter." Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talked to Sarah Shockey about her Cheerful Wrestling Show, the Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling podcast, and working as a color commentator. Also: Kris Statlander signs with AEW, NWA wraps the first season of Power and heads Into the Fire, the Shine Nova tournament, ODB added to the Impact Knockouts.
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Today we jump back ten years (12-10-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch contributor Jim Valley where they talked live with wrestling announcer/promoter Kevin Gill of JCW and the "King of the Indies" WrestleMania Weekend tournament. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more including Charlotte losing her debut on Raw as they hyped she'd be in a featured match on NXT, A.J. Styles heading to ROH's PPV, TNA's 12 Days of Christmas merchandise specials, thoughts on the new Impact logo, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #309 of the PWTorch including Clash of the Champions 29 in detail, a world-record-setting 10-hour show in Japan, preview of Starrcade, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Possible AEW World Championship four-way match
* Dynamite Diamond Ring battle royal
* Women's division back in the right direction
* Max Caster squashed
* Bandido's return
* Thoughts on Continental Classic
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* A new day for the New Day
* Trip's "shades of grey" booking
* Dungeon & Dragons alignment system and its application in wrestling
* Trip's "swarm booking" style of storytelling
* The commentators
* What favor does Punk want?
* Survivor Series WarGames, Bloodline vs. Bloodline
* Breaker vs. Kaiser vs. Sheamus
* Women's WarGames match - better off as a traditional Survivor series elimination match?
* Gunther vs. Priest
* Knight vs. Nakamura and the "real" reason behind Knights "yips"
* Peacock, please get with the times, technologically
* And more...
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Defy x Progress Onslaught Brooklyn, a jointly promoted show featuring Defy and Progress wrestlers - and some random wrestlers from the Northeast United States as well - headlined by Luke Jacobs defending the Progress World Title against Kevin Knight, plus Defy Women's champ Marina Shafir clashes with Allie Katch, Mustafa Ali faces Cara Noir in the latter's United States debut, and more. Chris and Justin talk about why the show fell flat and what Defy and Progress need to do to stand out, especially when entering new markets. For VIP listeners, they continue their profile of WWE ID program recruits with a look at Jordan Oasis, including a look at a couple of his matches and why they think he has potential in the program.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss the two Last Chance Iron Survivor Challenge matches, Who Attacked Eddy Thorpe, Bischoff's underwhelming NXT debut, Gigi Dolan's return to the ring, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (11-28-2019 and 12-5-2019) to two episodes of the All Elite Aftershow.
First, from Nov. 28, 2019, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to that week's AEW Dynamite, including Chris Jericho vs. Scorpio Sky for the AEW World Title. They also look at Cody, the future of Kenny Omega, the 50/50 booking in the AEW tag team division, and what might be next for Jon Moxley. The guys also talk about some of the Corey Graves controversy and the Impact throwback episode that aired on Tuesday before taking listener emails.
Then the following week's Dec. 5, 2019 episode is analyzed including Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody Rhodes’s promo, and the opening match with the Young Bucks, Dustin Rhodes, and The Inner Circle. They discuss the upcoming match between Chris Jericho and Jungleboy, as well as Luchasaurus speaking and a lot more! Then they close the show taking listener emails.
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In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair was joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican and PWTorch contributor Chris Lansdell to discuss in-depth the Survivor Series from Saturday night in great depth. They analyzed the matches, the angles, and the fallout of the WarGames matches, L.A. Knight losing to Shinsuke Nakamura, Gunther vs. Damien Priest, and Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwid Kaiser.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #308 of the PWTorch including Randy Savage jumping to WCW, Cactus Jack talks about his time in WCW and ECW, Details on Charlie Norris’s lawsuit against WCW, Backlund headlining Survivor Series, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Ricky Starks pulled from GCW show, and recent interview
* Adam Copeland cleared to return
* Grand Slam Australia moves to a smaller venue
* In-person Full Gear review
* Thoughts on Continental Classic
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Emails and trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Deadlock Pro Wrestling World's Strongest, another fantastic entry from one of the best indy promotions today, featuring a wild main event with Jake Something vs. Donovan Dijak for the DPW Title, Mike Bailey battles Titus Alexander in a 2/3 falls match, Labron Kozone takes on WWE ID prospect Jackson Drake, and more. They also discuss the controversy surrounding AEW pulling Ricky Starks from several GCW shows and the newest WWE ID wrestlers. For VIP wrestlers, it's a look at a couple matches from the latest Josh Burnett's Bloodsport and a larger look at the Bloodsport concept and what does and doesn't work.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the stunning appearance of Eric Bischoff, Gigi Dolin’s return, Kelani Jordan vs. Giulia, Axiom vs. Ethan Page, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (11-24-2019) to an episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Survivor Series show from top to bottom. Calls and emails include topics such as the booking of the men’s elimination match, The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio, NXT’s successful night. An on-site correspondent joined the show, also, to talk about the in-arena experience at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #307 of the PWTorch including the When Worlds Collide PPV and AAA’s potential in the U.S., Randy Savage gone from WWF, Chris Benoit injures Sabu at ECW event, Cactus Jack interview, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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On this episode of "Wrestling Night in America," PWTorch's Brandon LeClair and Greg Parks return for the AEW Full Gear PPV post-show. They discuss Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy in the main event, Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley, Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Thoughts on the go-home Dynamite
* Upcoming shows and lineups
* Match-by-match predictions of AEW Full Gear
* Toni Storm retirement?
* Major update of upcoming AEW schedule
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado acknowledge:
* Tyson vs. Jake Paul. Is Netflix ready for the WWE?
* Tyson vs. Logan at WrestleMania?
* Roman's role in The Bloodline.
* Seth getting pulled further into The Bloodline conflict.
* Bronson Reed adds to The Bloodline.
* Bad finishes.
* Profits and D.I.Y. going heel?
* The state of the tag team division.
* Is the Women's IC Belt coming to Raw? (too many belts)
* Lyra Valkyria's stock being down.
* Dakota Kai.
* Ripley returns and brings a women's War Games match.
* Cody and KO.
* Brothers reminisce.
* What will Randy do when he returns?
* What about Punk??
* And Drew???
* Shinsuke returns.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have their game faces on for Wrestling Open's Game Time, with a main event of Wrestling Open Tag Champs Church of Greatness defending against Swipe Right, plus Marcus Mathers vs. Gal, Aaron Rourke vs. Rex Lawless, and more. On top of that, the WWE ID program is all over the show, with two WWE ID contracts handed out and a half-dozen WWE ID'd wrestlers competing on the show. Chris and Justin talk about how Wrestling Open is handling the new program, how they feel about the surprise handout of contracts, and the danger of the program overwhelming the promotion. For VIP, it's a look at a WWE ID wrestler they were previously unfamiliar with - Cappuccino Jones. They cover a couple of his matches and examine his potential and what they believe led WWE to sign him.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss the demise of Chase University, Nathan Frazer vs. Eddy Thorpe, Jaida Parker vs. Stephanie Vaquer, Tony D'Angelo vs. Brooks Jensen, Dion Lennox & Brinley Reece vs. Karmen Petrovic & Ashante Adonis, Wren Sinclair vs. Zaria, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (11-16-2019) to an episode of the Deep Dive with Rich Fann. Rich was joined by Prowrestling.net’s Jake Barnett to discuss some hot topics in the world of AEW including Kenny Omega’s quirkiness and “in the know” factor that can turn off some viewers, Scorpio Sky: Cinderella Man, C.M. Punk just chasing the money, and more. Then, in a previously VIP-exclusive bonus, Blake Reilly of "The Blake and Sal Show" joined Rich to talk about the amazing mirrored careers of The Miz and Daniel Bryan in WWE, culminating with both being key figures in the NXT/WWE “feud.
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Today we jump back five years (11-14-2019) to an episode of the Elite Major Impact podcast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek reacting to Impact’s announcement that Tessa Blanchard would challenge Sami Callihan for the Impact World Title at Hard to Kill in January. From there, they get out some thoughts on Full Gear, specifically the World Title match and the Lights Out match, before getting into topics from this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, including Luchasaurus, Jericho, MJF, Omega, Moxley wrestling, and a lot more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #306 of the PWTorch including the next week’s AAA/IWC PPV and what it means for the industry, Wade chats with Shane Douglas, WCW plans top Starrcade matches, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Feelings about the hype and lineup for this year's Full Gear PPV
* Moxley didn't seize the TBS Superstation
* Moxley interview with New York Post
* Adam Cole story floundering, but not because of him
* Kyle Fletcher continues his ascension
* Continued thoughts on Dynamite including The Hurt Syndicate and the women's division
* Reports of "Speedball" Mike Bailey headed to AEW
* 12/7 Collision moved to Columbus Galaxy Con
* Upcoming AEW Shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Jason from Australia acknowledge:
* Sami and The Bloodline
* Seth and The Bloodline
* Will the Rock show up?
* Injecting Cena into current WWE
* Gunther
* Have they justified a possible women's War Games match
* More titles???
* What WWE can learn from TNA
* Kofi and Xavier's slooooow break up
* New life for DIY?
* Jason confirms that Australia is... indeed... a continent
* and more
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In this episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are off to the Steel City for International Wrestling Cartel's Winner Take All, featuring Tommy Dreamer & Channing Decker vs. Derek Dillinger & Wes Barkley for the IWC Tag Titles, Sam Hardway Holloway vs. Gannon Jones Jr. for the Super Indy Title, Bill Collier vs. Spencer Slade for the IWC title, a bevy of bad finishes, and more. Plus, they look at the first wrestlers announced for the WWE ID program and discuss what they think of the program thus far. For VIP listeners, they check out Nic Nemeth vs. Kerry Morton from JCW and Alec Price vs. Dijak from Limitless Wrestling.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss the Iron Survivor qualifying matches, Kelani Jordan vs. Fallon Henley for the North American Title, Ridge Holland as the next potential contender for Trick Williams, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years (11-10-2019) to an episode of Wresting Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Mike McMahon to recap the AEW Full Gear PPV. They also talk about the Survivor Series and NXT War Games lineups thus far, as well as Tessa Blanchard challenging Sami Callihan for the Impact World Title. They take calls on the presentation of the Young Bucks to this point, what’s next for Hangman Page and Kenny Omega, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #305 of the PWTorch including Halloween Havoc 1994, including Flair’s "retirement," Butcher turning on Hogan, Avalanche debuts, WWF Action Zone, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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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:
* Dynamite loses the ratings battle up against NXT
* All In on-sale and how to make the show a success
* How long can the Death Riders story last?
* Ricochet’s big push in AEW and New Japan
* MJF-Adam Cole story gets more convoluted
* Introducing The Hurt Syndicate as stars
* Full Gear lineup so far
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag, trivia, and guessing IGN’s top 10 wrestlers list
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers acknowledge:
* Humidity sucks
* Problems with language as kids
* Crown Jewel and the attempt at a sports-like presentation
* Aborted cash-in attempts and more proof that referees are robots
* Gunther vs. Cody and Ludwig Kaiser being great
* Javier's pitch for a Raw vs. Smackdown Survivor Series that makes sense
* The Bloodline
* The Road to WrestleMania going through Europe
* Rollins vs. Reed
* Hayes vs. Andrade also starring L.A. Knight
* Cargill & Belair vs. Damage CTRL vs. Green & Niven vs. Meta-Four
* The soundtrack of our youth, an Ode to John Williams
* Reminiscing over the MCU
* If there is hope for tag team wrestling fans
* Mike and Javier fail at geology
* War Raiders
* What's next for Rollins, Sheamus, Reed, and Punk
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani cover an ECW-flavored episode featuring ten-woman tag action, Trick & Bubba losing but providing fan service, Jaida Parker vs. Lola Vice in a hardcore match, and more.
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In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss the results of the U.S. election, Blitzkrieg Pro cancelling Jake Hager's appearance following his Twitter meltdown and what this reflects about independent wrestling heading forward, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (11-3-2019) to an episode of Wrestling Night in America. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jason Stovall to recap the MLW Saturday Night Superfight. They take calls on the NXT/Smackdown show, WWE’s issues in Saudi Arabia, New Japan, The Fiend as Universal Champion, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (10-31-2019) to an episode of the Elite Major Impact podcast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek who took a deep look at Cody Rhodes’s character and whether or not it’s the best fit for the top babyface in AEW. Is Cody even relatable to the AEW fan? Other topics include Sami Callihan winning the Impact World Championship against Brian Cage, Impact’s AXS debut, LAX looking strong in AEW, and a lot more.
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On this episode of "Wrestling Night in America," PWTorch's Brandon LeClair and Greg Parks reunited to discuss WWE Crown Jewel with live caller and chat interaction. They discussed Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes, New Bloodline vs. OG Bloodline, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan, and the rest of the card along with other topics.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #304 of the PWTorch including USWA’s successful show with Sid vs. Undertaker, Wade’s Torch Talk with Konnan, previewing the Hogan vs. Flair match at Halloween Havoc, listener emails, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Potential for Bobby Lashley in AEW
* The Young Bucks losing the tag team championship and going on hiatus
* Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley confirmed for Full Gear
* Adam Cole returns to the ring selling his ankle
* Current state of Mercedes and the TBS title picture
* Will Mark Davis side with Fletcher or is Fletcher already too big of a star?
* Costco Guys promoting AEW with a match on Full Gear
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado Preview WWE Crown Jewel and discuss a number of topics including:
* The new to WWE Motor City Machine Guns with a surprise (tainted) title win.
* Another tag team teasing dissension?
* Sami Zayn reenters the Bloodline story, straining an already fraught situation.
* Team OG Bloodline vs. Team Rogue Bloodline vs. Team No More Bloodline three-way Wargames?
* The preview for Crown Jewel.
* Whipping out the thesaurus for a "shenanigans" substitute.
* Javier tries his hand at Steiner math.
* Funniest R-Truth segment in a while, warns Miz he's "gonna die."
* Miz kidnapped.
* Kross gives Miz up for dead.
* War Raiders are number one contenders as WWE tries gaslighting us that the Viking Raiders never existed.
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In this Dailycast episode, it's the Wrestling Coast to Coast Halloween Spectacular with all treats, no tricks when Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Deadlock Pro's Super Battle, quite possibly the Best Indy Show of 2024, with practically all banger matches including FTR taking on long-time show favorites Violence is Forever, DPW champ Calvin Tankman defends his title against Jake Something in a crazy battle of big men, KENTA has one of his best showings in years against Kevin Blackwood, and much more. Chris and Justin also look at the WWE's new Independent Development program - its pros and cons and what it could mean for the indy scene. For VIP listeners, it's more treats from Freelance wrestling when Freelance champ Storm Grayson culminates his feud with Kylie Rae, plus tag champs Calvin Tankman and Shane Mercer defend against Rico Gonzalez and Dillon McQueen.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss NXT on CW for October 29, 2024 including Bubba Ray Dudley's appearance, Zaria's in-ring debut, Charlie Dempsey vs. Lexis King, Tatum Paxley vs. Wendy Choo in a casket match, Nathan Frazer & Axiom vs. Cedric Alexander & Jevon Evans, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-29-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with Al Castle of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald with insights into the PWI 500, Brock Lesnar vs. The Rock possibilities, Survivor Series, and more. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with Pat and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (10-27-2019) to an episode of "Wresting Night in America." PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to give their thoughts on the first three episodes of NWA Powerrr. They also previewed WWE Crown Jewel, focusing on the two main title matches. They eulogize Lucha Underground, Joel’s former PWTorch.com beat, and answer email questions on a possible Seth Rollins heel turn, AEW crowds cheering everyone, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #303 of the PWTorch including Vince McMahon’s in-depth interview with the NewSport cable channel, more of Wade’s Torch Talk with Shane Douglas, news on Flair’s retirement, Wade considers a potential new lightweight division for WCW, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Where are the top-tier baby faces during Moxley's takeover?
* Kyle Fletcher on the ascension
* The Hurt Syndicate and adding former WWE talent
* Reestablishing Adam Cole and reuniting with Undisputed Kingdom
* Chris Jericho winning the ROH World Championship in a dangerous ladder match
* Lack of focus and excitement surrounding Women’s division title challengers
* Upcoming shows
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," the dream team of Javier Machado and Jason Australia finally team up to talk WWE. In this episode:
* OG Bloodline vs. Rogue Bloodline with an emphasis on Jey and Solo.
* KO is singled out by powers above Nick Aldis. Who and Why?
* After Reed, is Rollins getting involved with KO, Orton, and Rhodes next?
* ...or will it be Punk?
* Do we miss Dean Ambrose?
* The ebbs and flow of 52 weeks of booking.
* Does Cody vs. Gunther feel as big as it should?
* Lots of idle Netflix speculations.
* The attrition of linear TV audiences to streamers and other forms of entertainment.
* A layman's understanding of ratings in the streaming era.
* 2 hours of Raw!
* The Judgment Day!!
* MCMG!!!
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Revolver's aptly named Bad Trip, headlined by a six-man Beer Garden Death Match with monster heels RED (Ricky Shane Page & Alex Colon & Dark Pledge) vs. the makeshift team of KC Jacobs & Akira & Judge Joe Dred, the King of the Monsters Match between Krule and Fulton, Steve Maclin and Elijah (the former Elias) square off, and more. They also discuss GCW announcing a return to the Hammerstein Ballroom and a great promo video put out to hype it. For VIP listeners, it's off to Action Wrestling where Bobby Flacco wrestles One Called Manders for the Action title, plus Jaden Newman against Alex Kane.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the Halloween Havoc go-home show for NXT on CW including Stephanie Vaquer & Giulia vs. Fatal Influence, Damage CTRL vs. Meta-Four, Oba Femi vs. Luca Crusifino, Tatum Paxley vs. Jaida Parker, Sol Ruca vs. Karmen Petrovic, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (10-17-2019) to an episode of the Elite Major Impact podcast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing the third-ever episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT including Chris Jericho vs. Darby Allin and whether or not it was a mistake making Jungleboy & Marko Stunt so competitive with the Lucha Bros. They also previewed TNA's Bound for Glory PPV coming up that Sunday in Chicago, and they answered listener emails.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #302 of the PWTorch including Jim Crockett’s NWA pushing GWF out of the Sportatorium, who will Hogan feud with after Flair, Wade’s Torch Talk with Shane Douglas, WWF Survivor Series card shapes up, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado team up once again to talk WWE. In this episode:
* The Champion vs. Champion build to Crown Jewel.
* Jorge misrepresents Javier's stance on catchphrases.
* How the Bloodline story is going.
* Way too early forecasting for War Games.
* KO's role in things.
* Javier fails at segues.
* What's next for Priest.
* One Piece Live-Action is awesome (but anime is better).
* Final Testament vs. Wyatt Sicks?
* State of the Women and Tag divisions.
* Knight, Carmelo, and Andrade three-way dance.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Dehnel's return from wedding and honeymoon
* Thoughts on WrestleDream
* Moxley's company takeover and The Elite's role
* Returning to the Adam Cole-MJF storyline
* New Don Callis Family
* Reviving the Hurt Syndicate in AEW
* Status of AEW women's division
* Upcoming shows
* News on Joe Koff death, Powerhouse Hobbs cleared, Jimmy Jacobs departure, and Fox Sport Mexico
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland kick off spooky season with Dreamwave Wrestling's Trick or Treat, a treat of a show headlined by Maggie Lee vs. Megan Bayne in a power match for the Dreamwave Women's title, one of El Hijo Del Vikingo's first matches since returning pits him against Connor Hopkins for Dreamwave's Men's title, Mustafa Ali collides with Stephen Wolf in a tables match, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's Konosuke Takeshita day, and ahead of his matches with Maple Leaf Pro, Chris and Justin look at previous encounters with Mike Bailey and Josh Alexander.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss NXT on CW for October 15, 2024 including Jevon Evans vs. Ethan Page vs. Wes Lee, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Wren Sinclair, Ashante Thee Adonis vs. Brooks Jensen, Riley Osbourne vs. Ridge Holland, Lola Vice vs. Nikkita Lyons, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (10-10-2019) to an episode of the Elite Major Impact podcast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing the debut episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT including Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho and Cody, Sammy Guevara’s rise, Riho winning the women’s championship, and a lot more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-16-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Jim Valley including an interview with Ivan Koloff on his career and an interview with Valley's niece who had become a WWE fan recently due to Total Divas, plus current events talks with live callers and some chatter about the Randy Orton Vine RKO video.
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In the return of our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch's Brandon LeClair hosts for the first time and was joined by PWTorch's Tony Donofrio to review Jon Moxley beating Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Title and Danielson going out on his shield. Also, chat room interaction and conversation throughout about the rest of the show with reactions to match quality, finishes, angles, and even intro music playing during the pre-match brawl in the main event.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Gregg Kanner and Zach Barber cover these topics:
* The state of AEW after this week's low Dynamite rating
* News and Notes from Tony Khan's media call
* A detailed match-by-match preview of WrestleDream with predictions and analysis
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #301 of the PWTorch including WCW management asking Flair to retire at Havoc, WCW holds press conference with Muhamad Ali hyping the PPV, Wade speaks with Shane Douglas, UWF Blackjack Brawl, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Open's Inception, the third anniversary of the weekly wrestling program from Worchester, Mass., with a main event of Alec Price vs. Aaron Rourke, Miracle Generation defend their father's honor against Swipe Right, Bobby Orlando battles his way to a title shot starting with Victor Chase, and some great angles for a weekly wrestling program. For VIP listeners, they check out LIVE wrestling with Waves and Curls vs. The Undisputed Kingdom and Teddy Goodz's retirement match, challenging Anthony Greene for the World Title.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss NXT's second episode on the CW network including Jevon Evans vs. Randy Orton, Tony D'Angelo vs. Oba Femi, Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs. A-Town Down Under, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill & Kelani Jordan vs. Fatal Influence, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (10-8-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing former OVW, ECW, and TNA wrestler Shelly Martinez (ShellyMartinez.net). Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Pat was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (10-3-2019) to an episode of the Elite Major Impact podcast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing the debut episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT including Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho and Cody, Sammy Guevara’s rise, Riho winning the women’s championship, and a lot more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #300 of the PWTorch including Fall Brawl 1994, WCW focusing the PPV more on Flair and Hogan than the wrestlers on the show, setting up Halloween Havoc, WWF success in Europe, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Gregg Kanner and Zach Barber cover these topics:
* The new TV rights deal for AEW and WBD
* Latest on Luchasaurus, Sammy Guevara, and Bobby Lashley
* Dynamite rating
* Dynamite review
* Shane McMahon possibility in AEW
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," having successfully taken out Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan, Javier Machado completes his takeover of Acknowledging WWE as new regular host. Joining him as the first of a series of cohosts is Mike Myers. In this episode:
* Mike updates us on his thoughts on WWE since he's been on hiatus.
* Bad Blood preview and predictions.
* Debating the polarizing Cody/Roman cinematic promo.
* Is Jackie Earle Haley a GOAT.
* Mike's journey to score Tiger tickets.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 9, which despite some weather-related reshuffling, ends up as one of the biggest and best indy shows of the year with a super hot crowd and a main event of Alan Angels defending the Prestige title against Mustafa Ali, Kevin Blackwood and Trevor Lee stealing the show for the West Coast Pro title, SCU reuniting for the first time in four years to battle Midnight Heat, and much more. For VIP listeners, they look at some of the news affecting indy wrestling, notably Black Label Pro going on hiatus and NWA now airing on X (formerly Twitter).
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Trick Williams on top of the mountain again, Cora Jade returning as another pest for Giulia, first hype for Delta, and more.
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Today we present a special free sample of what is typically a free VIP podcast. In the latest episode of NXT Eight Years Back, PWTorch's Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from September 28, 2016, which included Lince Dorado vs. Hideo Itami and Asuka beating Liv Morgan in 55 seconds. Then, as usual, they talk movies, in particular Frank Darabont’s adaptations of Stephen King books.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-24-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing former WCW star Disco Inferno with insights into the Monday Night War and backstage WCW stories. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #299 of the PWTorch including reader reaction to the current state of WCW, Wade’s Torch Talk with Too Cold Scorpio, Fall Brawl preview, listener trivia, and more. Plus Patrick and Alex give their thoughts on the "Mr. McMahon" Netflix documentary. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week’s special episode of Collision Cafe, filling in for the AEW Conversation Club which is on break this week, PWTorch contributors Brian Zilem and Amin Ajani cover these topics:
* AEW Grand Slam from Wednesday
* The Young Bucks looking like the Young Bucks again
* Brian Danielson vs. Jon Moxley now locked in for WrestleDream
* Mariah May's disappointing title reign so far and how to fix it
* A review of last week's AEW Collision
Note: Collision Cafe is normally a VIP-exclusive podcast, but we bring it to you free on the PWTorch Dailycast this week as the AEW Conversation Club takes a week off.
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Today we jump back five years (9-26-2019) to an episode of PWT Talks NXT featuring Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Zack Heydorn discussing NXT's second week live on USA Network before Dynamite launched including Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dain, Kushida & Breezango vs. Imperium, Keith Lee vs. Dijakovic, and more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland flies solo to preview the joint show between West Coast Pro, DPW, and Prestige Wrestling Roseland 9, which will get a full review on next week's episode. Chris also discusses the developing situation between GCW and Zilla Fatu and his status in independent wrestling. He also talks about streaming services for independent wrestling and if YouTube is now the most viable avenue for many promotions. For VIP listeners, Chris discusses matches with some of his favorites. From the NWA, Mims vs. PB Smooth, and from Limitless Wrestling, Jake Something vs. Donovan Dijak.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss the final episode of NXT on the USA network including Stephanie Vaquer's on-screen debut, Roxanne Perez and Guilia's face to face, Cedric Alexander & Jevon Evans vs. A-Town Down Under, Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs. Brinley Reese & Karmen Petrovic, Ridge Holland vs. Riley Osborne, Lexis King vs. Oro Mensah, and more.
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Today we present a special PWTorch Dailycast featuring the latest two episodes of the usually VIP-exclusive weekly podcast, the PWT Impact Pod with hosts Darrin Lilly and John Laslo. First up is the episode that dropped originally for VIP members on Sept. 16 episode and then the latest episode that dropped earlier today for VIP members.
On the Sept. 16 episode reviews the go-home episode of TNA Impact, where topics include Joe Hendry shirts hitting retail shelves, the prospects of Maple Leaf Wrestling, and a main event of the Hardys vs. Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers. That’s followed by a review of the Victory Road special, which featured three title changes and a main event of Nic Nemeth vs. Moose.
The Sept. 23 podcast reviews the first episode of Impact on the road to TNA’s biggest show of the year, Bound for Glory. This episode included a street fight match between Mike Santana and JDC, lots of promo segments, surprise guest stars from NXT, and a main event with the Hardys & Masha Slamovich taking on The System & Tasha Steelz. Plus a preview of next week.
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Today we jump back five years (9-22-2019) to an episode of Wrestling Night in America hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and cohosted by PWTorch's contributor Tom Stoup to discuss in-depth the first episode of NXT on USA. They comb through the show segment by segment, including the hour on WWE Network. They also talk about Brock Lesnar’s challenge of Kofi Kingston, Baron Corbin’s KOTR win, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (9-19-2019) to the “End of an Era” episode of PWT Talks NXT. Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani discussed Riddle-Dain, Velveteen Dream-Roderick Strong, the Women’s Four-Way, Lio Rush vs. Oney Lorcan, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* John Ourand’s piece on the possible media rights package
* Miro requests his release
* Injury updates including Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Thunder Rosa, The Blade, and Sonjay Dutt
* Dynamite Rating
* Dynamite Review
* Upcoming AEW line-ups and ratings
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #298 of the PWTorch including reader reaction to the current state of WWF, Hogan talks about being in WCW and who his current friends are, Too Cold Scorpio rips Flair, Todd Gordon on ECW, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are taking the fight to Tennesee for the Battle of Sale Creek, a fun show featuring Adam Priest facing Action World Champion One Called Manders, loveable Satanic worshiping babyfaces Coven of the Goat colliding with the Good Hand in a Tennessee Street Fight, more of Justin's favorite feud when Ella Envy & B.K. Westbrook go against Rachel Armstrong & Jameson Shook, a referee job that drives Chris totally bonkers, and much more. For VIP listeners, they head over to Blitzkrieg Pro where Wrestling Coast to Coast All Stars Effy and Krule face off, plus Allie Katch vs. Ashley Vox.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss heavy hype for the Chicago and St. Louis shows, Tony D’Angelo’s inner turmoil, big things coming for Je’Von Evans, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (9-12-2019) to the “End of an Era” episode of PWT Talks NXT. Harley R. Pageot, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani discussed the Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley main event with a DQ finish, Johnny Gargano addressing his future, and the lineup for the first live NXT episode on USA Network. Then they tackled a number of rumors involving Kevin Owens, Toni Storm, 205 Live, and Worlds Collide.
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This weekend, as we continue to work out plans for the post-Greg Parks era of Wrestling Night in America, we bring you a 10 Years Ago Flashback post-show following WWE Night of Champions hosted by Greg Parks and James Caldwell with live callers. Matches included John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #297 of the PWTorch including Summerslam 1994, tons of questions about the fake Undertaker, Shane Douglas throws down the NWA Title and ECW is born, Flair vs. Hogan draws big, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Kanner's thoughts and Dehnel's in-person review of All Out
* Major media rights update
* AEW in talks with Fox for additional show
* Dynamite review
* Upcoming AEW line-ups and ratings
* Mailbag and Trivia
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory Chicago, a fine wrestling show away from HOG's usual home, with a main event of Mike Santana vs. Donovan Dijak for the HOG World Title, Mustafa Ali challenges Zilla Fatu for the Crown Jewel Title, Megan Bayne defends her Women's title against Smiley Kylie Rae, and more. Plus, they do a deep dive into the PWI 500 looking for the Wrestling Coast to Coast regulars and where they ranked (or failed to rank). For VIP listeners, they stay in the Midwest with Black Label Pro's unique combine show and Tom Lawlor vs. Raj Dhesi and Jake Something vs. Moose.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Trick Williams vs. Pete Dunne in a Last Man Standing match, heavy hype for the CW debut episode, Giulia’s first televised match, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (9-10-2019) to Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about the breaking news that Anthem Sports had purchased a majority interest in AXS TV, and what that could mean for the future of Impact Wrestling as well as New Japan, which currently airs on the network. What night would work best for Impact on AXS? Should Anthem try to retain New Japan to help build the Impact audience? The guys also take listener emails on AEW topics, including if the company did a good enough job building Hangman Page as a star.
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PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts Wrestling Night in America for the first time with a thorough, dynamic, contentious, passionate, fiery conversation about AEW All Out with PWTorch's Chris Lansdell and Eric Krol. They are joined by Stephanie Chase about 50 minutes in and she gives her in-person report from attending as a member of the media with thoughts on crowd reactions and a bizarre and frustrating post-event media Q&A.They also talk with video callers and react to an abundance of comments from the viewers in the chat room live throughout the show.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Swerve-Hangman arson angle
* Dynamite happenings not scheduled for All Out
* Declining ratings trends
* Match by match All Out Preview
* Upcoming AEW line-ups and ratings
* Injury Updates
* Kevin Kelly and Tate Twins suing AEW
* Email from Zach and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #296 of the PWTorch including the surprisingly good Clash of Champions 28 featuring Hogan getting attacked, Wade’s Torch Talk with Too Cold Scorpio, Honky Tonk Man in WCW, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Revolver's curiously named Taste of Truth with an even curiouser main event of Jake Crist vs. Matthew Palmer in the Bare Boards and Bullrope match with the ring mat removed. They examine if this is an effective stipulation. There's also a three-way for the Revolver Title with Ace Austin defending against Robbie Eagles and Jake Something in an Elimination Match, Mike Bailey and Josh Alexander have a terrific match, the debut of the Dark Pledge, and much more. For VIP listeners, they're off to Freelance Wrestling where much-heralded tag team Davey Bang and August Matthews compete in singles competition with Bang clashing against Jake Something and Matthews challenging Storm Grayson for the Freelance title.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Giulia’s first and second foils, Lyra Valkyria’s surprising return, hype for the move to CW, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (8-31-2019) to Mike McMahon hosting the PWTorch AEW All Out Post-show discussing Chris Jericho winning the AEW World Title and the rest of the show. He also talked with an on-site correspondent from inside the Sears Center who compared the AEW crowd to the 2011 Money in the Bank crowd. Discussions also include Kenny Omega, Adam Page, Pac, the AEW tag team division, and much more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down the WWE Bash in Berlin PLE. They analyze each match on the card and interact with and take questions from viewers in the YouTube chat. They also preview two upcoming major shows - NXT No Mercy and AEW All Out.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* All In business
* Thoughts on All In
* Dynamite rating
* Wednesday's Dynamite review
* Card for All Out so far
* Upcoming shows
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Email from Zach and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #295 of the PWTorch including controversy surrounding ECW’s upcoming NWA title tournament, part two of Wade’s Torch Talk with Sabu, the meaning of each color of wrestling mist, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review a curated selection of matches from GCW's Homecoming weekend including the long awaited ladder match with Mance Warner vs. Joey Janela vs. Blake Christian to settle the World Title controversy, Matt Hardy teams with Janela to face the dastardly duo of Matt Cardona & Broski Jimmy Lloyd, Mike Bailey tackles (literally) Zilla Fatu, the heartbreaking split of Los Macizos, plus our live adventures at Keystone State Wrestling Alliance's outdoor shore, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's even more Homecoming excitement in the form of Masha Slamovich vs. Megan Bayne and Sidney Akeem vs. Tony Deppen.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Wes Lee and Zach Wentz’s strong hype segment, intrigue in the main event scene, the cooldown of Je’Von Evans, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-27-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing James Harris, who wrestled as "Kamala the Ugandan Giant," covering numerous subjects about his years in the WWF and other promotions, knowing Rock as a little kid, Undertaker, Fabulous Moolah, Daniel Bryan, disappointment over missing out on early WrestleManias, Scandar Akbar, more. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down the AEW All In PPV. They converse with live viewers in the YouTube chat, plus take VIP calls and emails about the show, from Bryan Danielson's AEW Title win to PAC's involvement with the BCC to the status of the tag team division and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #294 of the PWTorch including SMW drawing its largest crowd, running down the Summersam card, Wade’s Torch Talk with Sabu, WWF vs. WCW going to "war," listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Ads for Forbidden Door 2025 and All In 2026 in London
* Ricochet signing with AEW
* Tony Khan Media Call
* Ricky Starks non-update
* Media Rights holding pattern
* Confirmation of Australia show
* Match-by-match All In preview
* Upcoming AEW line-ups and ratings
* Email from Zach and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series “Acknowledging WWE,” Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* C.M. Punk's sad promo
* Is Punk claiming credit for someone else's amazing leather work?
* What could Drew do on Monday for the final show before the PLE?
* Is Randy pandering to the crowd too much?
* Favorite WWE wedding storylines
* Gunther and Orton promo
* Does Bo Dallas's first match belong on a PLE?
* Did Star Wars steal an Undertaker storyline?
* Why The Miz is so underrated
* Is The Miz the top face on Raw?
* Where is The New Day storyline going?
* The improvement from Maxxine Dupri
* Is watching Sheamus wrestle painful for viewers?
* Do the Hardys have one more cinematic match in them?
* Is Pure Fusion Collective too long of a faction name?
* Chelsey's not-so-green acting
* Did The Final Testament steal Bray Wyatt's gimmick?
* A massive movie derailment and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Welcome Home, a somewhat subdued show, with a main event number one contender's match between Alex Kane and Bobby Flacco, plus Ella Envy fights Rachel Armstrong in a highly anticipated rematch (by Justin at least), Colby Corino takes on Erron Wade, and more. For VIP, it's north of the border with the top two matches from C4 Wrestling's latest show - Mike Bailey vs. Donovan Dijak and, in a historic match, Miracle Generation clash with Fresh Air for the much-vaunted IWTV tag team titles.
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Wells & Lindberg discuss Joe Hendry’s continuing star treatment, Zach Wentz looking for revenge on Wes Lee, depth of women’s division, more
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Today we jump back ten years (8-11-2019) to the WWE Summerslam post-show hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. Topics include Seth Rollins as lead babyface, the lack of Roman Reigns, a caller’s live perspective, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to break down, with those in the YouTube chat, the additions to the AEW All In card based on television this past week. They also talk about the top matches slated for WWE Bash in Berlin and answer email questions on a variety of related topics.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #293 of the PWTorch including Vince McMahon back on Raw, more from Jim Ross’s final Torch Talk with Wade, how 1994 is shaping up as a historic year, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* AEW All In Texas
* No news on new TV deal
* MJF comments on situation with Britt Baker
* Penta calls out fake news
* AEW Women's Fulham FC jersey sponsor
* Wednesday's Dynamite review from Norfolk, VA
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," the Machados take over as Javier Machado is joined by guest cohost Jorge Machado as they discuss all the current WWE storylines. They cover The Judgement Day vs. The Terror Twins, Cody and Nick Aldis gifting Kevin Owens a title shot, what's going on with New Day, Roman Reigns re-energizing the Bloodline story, Bronson Reed "kicks the dog," what's next for Breakker, plus a whole lot more.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland finally, after much delay, review Future Stars of Wrestling's 15th Anniversary show, headlined by Shogun vs. Danny Limelight (and Limelight's ten-year-old daughter) along with a fun four-way involving Kenny King, Chris Bey, Hammerstone, and Jai Vidal, Bodhi Young Prodigy clashes with Damian Drake with a surprising tie-in to a forty year old movie, the etiquette of changing entrance music, and much more. For VIP listeners, they break free of the bounds of the coasts to go to Germany for WXW' s Shortcut to the Top, where Trevor Lee wrestles Laurance Roman and Michael Oku goes one-on-one with Aigle Blanc.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Wes Lee's villain origin story, two titles changing hands, Wren Sinclair’s elevation, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-13-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill interviewing Roderick Strong with live callers. They discuss ROH, DGUSA, criticism of his promos, locker room stories, and more. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news, events, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to break down, with emailers and those in the YouTube chat, the WWE Summerslam fallout from TV this past week. They talk about several new directions established and next steps of ongoing feuds. They also preview the AEW All In card based on what has been announced to this point.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Death of Kevin Sullivan
* Penta, Fenix, and Ricky Starks look to be WWE bound
* Trent Baretta neck surgery
* Updates on Kota Ibushi and Kenny Omega returns
* Historically low AEW ratings
* Wednesday's Dynamite review from Winston-Salem, NC
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* Has there ever been a WWE strategy board game?
* The sad truth about being a fan of board games in Florida.
* Should Bron Breakker have steamrolled Sami?
* Does anyone care about the 2 out of 3 falls match between Sami and Breakker?
* Reactions to the wrestling debut of the Wyatt Sicks.
* Are the Wyatt Sicks the new centerpiece faction replacing The Judgment Day?
* How excited are we for the era of Nia Jax?
* How dumb was Punk at Summerslam?
* What could Drew do with all of this hype behind the bracelet?
* L.A. Knight's dim field of possible heel opponents on Smackdown.
* Was Cody vs. Solo lost in the Reigns hype?
* Did Solo hold his own on the big stage?
* What could Jacob Fatu's injury mean for the faction?
* WarGames match predictions.
* Was Rhea's shoulder-out-of-socket gimmick just a rehash of a redone angle?
* Was Dom being in cahoots with Liv too obvious and heavy-handed?
* Punk's absolutely pointless Monday Night Raw promo.
* Damian Priest steals the show at Summerslam.
* Big Boss Man makes his weekly cameo.
* And more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #292 of the PWTorch including IWC/AAA running new U.S. shows, the latest Summerslam card, another Torch Talk with JR, double trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's Now and Forever, which turns out to mostly be a setup for bigger shows down the road but features a classic "I can't believe this is real" main event between Matt Hardy and Nick Gage, plus Mance Warner battles his former stable mate Matthew Justice in perhaps the end of the Second Gear Crew Breakup, the Maharaja Raj Dhesi basically squashes Effy, and more. For VIP listeners, they drop in on House of Glory wrestling for the spectacle of Mane Event facing Charles Mason and Nolo Kitano in a brutal but also fairly ridiculous I Quit match and Mike Santana defending the HOG title against Steve Maclin.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss The Great American Bash Night 2 including Wes Lee's betrayal of the Rascals, Ethan Page vs. Oro Mensah, Trick Williams vs. Pete Dunne, Joe Hendry vs. Joe Coffey, Kelani Jordan vs. Tatum Paxley, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-6-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Chris Hero and former TNA announcer Todd Keneley along with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, James Caldwell joined Pat to discuss the latest news, events, and more!
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #291 of the PWTorch including Bash at the Beach 1994, Hogan’s performance, more coverage on the steroid trial, Summerslam card shapes up, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a complete run-down and analysis of WWE Summerslam. They discuss the night's turns, returns, and title changes with callers (including a live correspondent), emailers, and members of the chat.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Tony Khan meeting with Shane McMahon
* WBD exclusive negotiating window has reportedly ended
* C.M. Punk comments on All In backstage footage
* AEW ratings
* Wednesday's Dynamite review from Greenville, SC
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* Kevin makes his worst wrestling pun yet
* Javier and Kevin try to stunt cast the Ninja Turtles with WWE characters
* Summerslam predictions and analysis
* Review of the WWE x Call of Duty collab
* Could Priest actually beat Gunther?
* If one crosses Rhodes, do they ultimately get a CROSS RHODES?
* Javier geniusly keeps the show on the rails, somehow
* Is C.M. Punk actually playing a babyface, or is WWE just presenting him versus Drew as "Cheer for whoever you want"?
* Fond memories of Gangrel and the joy of bloodbaths
* Kevin wishes for a return that already happened
* Does Solo Sikoa love board games?
* Is Nia headed for a tiff with Tiff?
* Is it too little too late to pull the trigger on Bron Breakker winning the IC title?
* Is L.A. Knight up to the task of continuing to elevate the U.S. Championship like Logan Paul has?
* Could we see a Logan Paul versus Jake Paul program in the future?
* Speculation about the Saudi show and first Netflix show and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Black Label Pro's Old Habit's Die Screaming, featuring the independent wrestling debut of The Maharaja Raj Dhesi (the former Jinder Mahal) as he wrestlers Dominic Garrini, plus Jake Something vs. Joshua Bishop in a battle of big dudes, Trevor Lee (the former Cameron Grimes) also returning to the indies to battle Eli Isom, a battle for cheese, and much more. For VIP listeners, they go east to Wrestling Open for the big blow-off between Waves and Curls and the Kellys, plus Brad Hollister vs. Sammy Diaz for the Wrestling Open title.
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Nate Lindberg and Kelly Wells discuss NXT's Great American Bash Night 1 including Joe Hendry's Rock Concert, Thea Hail vs. Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca & Karmen Petrovic & Lola Vice vs. Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx, Kendal Grey vs. Jaida Parker, Brooks Jensen vs. Cedric Alexander, Tony D'Angelo vs. Tavian Heights, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (7-24-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers Sting's WWE debut, TNA Impact Weeks 1 and 2 from New York, the future of WWE Network, roster moves, and much more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Marcus Arias for a match-by-match preview of Saturday's WWE Summerslam card. They talk about several potential title changes, match involvement from the Bloodline and Judgment Day, plus they take questions from the chat and emails about the card.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #290 of the PWTorch including the Not Guilty verdict for Vince McMahon, who testified and what comes next, Joey Marella tragically dies, more from JR, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PW Torch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Tony Khan Media Call
* AEW at San Diego Comic Con
* Bryan Danielson Interview
* AEW Ratings
* Dynamite Blood & Guts Review
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* Rhea gets her licks in
* Does Bron Breakker travel without a shirt?
* Is Nikki Cross actually in the Wyatt Sicks?
* Is it too little too late to pull the trigger on Breakker?
* Memories of the fashion files.
* Gunther goes full Schwarzenegger
* Kevin and Javier get stuck on Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions
* Is Seth a distraction from Drew versus Punk?
* Why does everyone in WWE use full names when addressing each other?
* Dom can't count words
* Massive movie derailment
* Is Sami going to drop the title and then move into a tag program with Jey Uso?
* Liv Morgan brings the tears while Dominik unleashes hell on her
* Who is up next for Cody after Solo?
* LA Knight versus Logan Paul predictions and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tackle the cross-promotional commotion of Untouchable, a joint venture of West Coast Pro Wrestling, Prestige Wrestling, and Deadlock Pro Wrestling, with a main event of the resurgent Shelton Benjamin fighting WCP mainstay Titus Alexander, plus Alan Angels wrestles Starboy Charlie for the Prestige World Title, Alex Shelley's alleged farewell to the indies tour continues with a great match against Alpha Zo, and more. Chris and Justin discuss why this cross promotional effort felt a little shallow and what could be done to give it a greater sense of importance. For VIP listeners, it's some much needed gratuitous violence when Miracle Generation defend the IWTV tag titles against Krule and Matt Tremont, and in GCW, Hoodfoot collides with the newest wrestling member of the Anoaʻi wrestling dynasty, Zilla Fatu.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little talk NXT for July 23, 2024 including the Rascals vs. Axiom & Frazer & Evans, Brooks Jensen vs. Josh Briggs in a No DQ match, Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King, Oro Mensah vs. Ashante Thee Adonis, Trick Williams vs. Cedric Alexander, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (7-23-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about AEW’s big tease of an announcement, which is likely the announcement of the TNT show. They break down what NXT might do to program against the show, and if changing the NXT format is smart for WWE? From there, they discuss this week’s Impact show and also talk about Jacob Fatu as the new MLW Champion. Then they take a slew of listener emails.
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Nate Lindberg and Chris Maitland fill in for Greg Parks to discuss results from the second night of NJPW's G1 Climax and TNA's Slammiverary, C.M. Punk's effectiveness in his second WWE run, potential scenarios for Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley at Summerslam, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #287 of the PWTorch including the upcoming steroid trial and Hulk Hogan taking the stand, how the Torch will cover the trial, more from Jim Ross, updates on Heyman’s work with WWN, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Dynamite Rating and WBD Update
* Ospreay-MJF Broadway
* Dynamite Review
* Final build for Blood & Guts
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails and Trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* What does Jey Uso need to do to fully capitalize on his popularity before he cools off?
* Are the Wyatt Sicks headed in the right direction?
* What name should Bo Dallas have gone with?
* What will Gacey and Dexter's backstories be?
* Will the Wyatt Sicks upgrade from VHS to 4K UHD?
* How prominent is alliteration in wrestling names?
* Chuck Norris' rarely remembered appearance on WWE TV
* Why The Expendables 2 is the best of the franchise
* Kevin poisons the show with bad puns.
* Is it too late for Bronson Reed? What could they have done differently?
* Who was the Glorious theme song originally meant for?
* Gunther gloriously shoves Damian Priest into face position
* Gunther is essentially Ivan Drago from Rocky IV
* Is there a chance Priest defeats Gunther at SummerSlam?
* Should Drew McIntyre have apologized, or was he completely right?
* Does Orton need to turn heel again before retirement
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the biggest show in Prestige Wrestling history - Combat Clash PDX, a show with some very great highs and some startling lows, including the (possibly) last ever clash of the Motor City Machine Guns as Alex Shelley faces Chris Sabin in a technical masterpiece, Shelton Benjamin and Mike Santana tear the house down, Evil Uno and Alan Angels have a bloody street fight for the Prestige title, plus the Great Ace Debate rages onward. For VIP listeners, they hit a couple of recent tournament finals - the climax of the NWA Crockett Cup 2024 (Southern Six vs. the Immortals) and Scenic City Invitational Four Way (Tank vs. Rico Gonzalez vs. Adam Priest vs. Matt Makowski).
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover Oba Femi vs. Duke Hudson, new alliances for Tatum Paxley and Wren Sinclair, Rascalz reuniting, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (7-14-2019) to PWTorch columnist Greg Parks analyzing WWE Extreme Rules with callers and emailers. They reviewed the event that included Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Undertaker vs. Drew McIntyre & Shane McMahon, and Samoa Joe, The Revival, New Day, A.J. Styles, Ricochet, Bayley, and more. They also look at a possible return for Bray Wyatt at Summerslam, Cesaro’s role on Raw, New Day or Roman Reigns as potential heels, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to discuss some of the NXT Heatwave aftermath. They also preview, match by match, the upcoming TNA Slammiversary card. They take email and chat questions on The Bloodline storyline, PCO, Tiffany Stratton, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #286 of the PWTorch including Clash of the Champions with Flair vs. Sting in a title unification match, Hogan debuts, Flair unifies the WCW titles, Sherri chooses Flair, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Thoughts on Forbidden Door
* MJF heel turn and Follow-up
* Dynamite ratings
* Review of AEW Dynamite from 7-10
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Kevin Duncan and Javier Machado cover the following topics:
* Mommy and Daddy are fighting
* Should Rhea Ripley change her theme to the Dawson's Creek theme?
* WWE's track record with love triangles
* Lita loves wrecking homes
* Warm memories of Snitsky
* Ladies love Otis
* Dom's subtle mastery of throwaway lines
* What happened with Priest at MITB and does he have a prayer at beating Gunther?
* Pros and cons of feeding Priest to Gunther
* Drew McIntyre looked like an idiot at MITB and smarter choices he could have made
* Seth Rollins makes Javier cry happy tears
* Javier gives CM Punk a rare compliment
* Most memorable lines from Monday Night Raw
* Will Naomi join The Bloodline?
* Is AEW turning off fans by doing more than 4 PPVs a year?
* The dark period when WWE had 2 PPVs a month
* The factual accuracy of water combat in the Colosseum in the Gladiator II trailer
* Kevin does his best Denzel Washington impression
* When is the right time for Tiffy time?
* Is Pete...Dunne with bangers?
* How Netflix gauges success
* Will WWE have ads on Netflix?
* Cena retirement tour opponent prospects and will he surpass Ric Flair's record and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a look at one of the biggest annual events of the summer for Independent Wrestling - Beyond Wrestling's Americanrana, featuring a main event of Independent Wrestling Champion Krule vs. Megan Bayne, plus Donovan Dijak returns to the independent scene in a tough battle with Aaron Rourke, Alec Price clashes with Joey Janela, and more. For VIP, they check in with NWA wrestling and Mims vs. Baron Von Storm, and for the NWA Women's World Title, Kenzie Paige against Ella Envy.
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Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring Joe Hendry's big main event win, Ethan Page's first show as champion, Wes Lee reuniting with the Rascals, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (7-7-2019) to an "Elite Major Impact" PWTorch Livecast hosted by Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek. They discuss Impact Slammiversary 17 including Tessa Blanchard and Sami Callihan in the main event, Brian Cage vs. Michael Elgin, and the women’s monster’s ball match. What stole the show? Mike and Andrew break it all down and take listener emails on Slammiversary and Impact’s potential new television home.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a review of the just-completed WWE Money in the Bank event. They hear from two callers offering a live perspective of the show, answer email questions, and talk with Torch VIP members and guests in the chat about their thoughts on all that transpired.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #285 of the PWTorch including King of the Ring 1994, WCW accidentally spoils the Clash main event, Celebrities planned for Bash at the Beach, Wade talks WWF's roster depth, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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With Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner taking the week off due to the Fourth of July holiday, this special episode of PWTorch Dailycast features two episodes of the normally VIP-exclusive "NXT Eight Years Back" weekly podcast series.
The first episode reviews the June 22, 2016 show including Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Buddy Murphy, Bayley vs. Deonna Purrazzo, the year in film 2010, and more. The second episode reviews the June 29, 2016 show with DIY vs. The Hype Bros, Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss, thoughts on Ghostbusters and Gremlins, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado joins Kevin Duncan as the new co-host and they cover the following topics:
* Priest doesn’t have a prayer at beating Seth
* Men’s MITB paths to Summerslam and beyond
* Is this Chelsey Green’s night to win, and then lose?
* Is it Tiffy time?
* Javier and Kevin both enrage Ludwig Kaiser by forgetting his name
* Is Sami Zayn about to hit his Breakking point?
* Where is the six man Team Cody versus Bloodline leading?
* Are we heading for Randy Orton versus Cody at Summerslam?
* Javier masters the Samantha Irvine Chelsey Green intro
* The Boss Man’s despicable defiling of a funeral
* The Boss Man’s more despicable murder and cooking of Al Snow’s dog
* Did South Park borrow a storyline from WWE?
* Matt and Jeff Hardy are two halves of a great wrestler, and should fight to the death to absorb each other's powers
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are off to the Windy City for Freelance Wrestling vs. the World X, a fantastic show with one of the hottest indy crowds of the year, headlined with a main event of Storm Grayson vs. Kylie Rae for the Freelance title, a generational dream match pitting the Motor City Machine Guns against Bang and Matthews, and tag champs Bussy battle Shane Mercer & Calvin Tankman. Plus, the guys puzzle out what it means to be a promotion's "Ace," the sudden ubiquity of Danhausen, and much more. For VIP listeners, they check out some singles matches featuring show favorites the Work Horsemen - J.D. Drake vs. Manders in Action Wrestling and Anthony Henry vs. Jaden Newman from PWX Wrestling.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss the NXT go-home episode before Heatwave including the NXT Championship contract signing, Lola Vice and Roxanne Perez's face-off, Jaida Parker vs. Michin in a street fight, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (7-4-2019) to a "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Livecast hosted by Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot to discuss the debuts of Shane Strickland and Trevor Lee, why Aliyah and Bianca Belair are still in NXT, Adam Cole visiting Johnny Gargano’s parents, what’s next for Kushida, and disputable finishes.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match review of the just-completed AEW Forbidden Door PPV. They talk about the hits and misses from the show, answer questions from the chat, as well as emails, plus preview next weekend's WWE Money in the Bank show.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #284 of the PWTorch including the impact of Hulk Hogan in WCW, Undertaker vs. Undertaker headlining SummerSlam, more from Jim Ross’s Torch Talk, news on WCW potentially relocating to Orlando, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Tony Khan on Fox Business
* Tony Khan Forbidden Door Media Call
* Dynamite Rating Rebound
* Forbidden Door Preview & Predictions
* Upcoming AEW line-ups
* Emails and Trivia
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In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate is joined by guest cohost Javier Machado to discuss these topics:
* Charlie’s experience attending Smackdown in Chicago
* C.M. Punk in Chicago
* Jacob Fatu joining the Bloodline and speculation about the future of that storyline
* So, is Damien Priest being set up to be a babyface or not?
* Remembering the Fiend storyline and how it can inform the Wyatt Sicks storyline going forward
* Early predictions on Money on the Bank
* And wherever the side rails took the conversation
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland dare to enter Revolver Wrestling's Cage of Horrors, where the Second Gear Crew (Mance Warner & Manders & Matthew Justice) explode in a violent, weapons-filled match that isn't technically inside a cage, plus the loony spectacle of the Fraternity Rules Match between Alpha Sigma Sigma and RED, Alex Shelley defends his title against a surprise opponent, and more. For VIP, it's a check-in on the main event scene in two promotions - in Fight Life, Masha Slamovich defends their main title against Richard Holiday and in ACTION Wrestling, IWTV Champion Krule battles Adam Priest in a real cage.
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Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring Trick Williams vs. Shawn Spears, tag team turmoil with a surprising winner, Ava all over the show, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (6-18-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former TNA tag team Christopher Daniels and Kazarian about leaving TNA, their future in wrestling, new comic book, and more. Then, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined McNeill for the previously-VIP-exclusive Aftershow discussing the latest news and events.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel for a full match-by-match preview of AEW Forbidden Door. They also take email and YouTube chat questions on the C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre feud, the recent WWE debuts of Wyatt Sicks and Jacob Fatu, and more.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #283 of the PWTorch including Hogan signing with WCW with contract details, more from Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Ross, Cactus Jack leaving WCW in September, King of the Ring preview, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Here comes the money?
* Owen Hart Cup Brackets
* Kevin Kelly looking to sue AEW
* AEW Injuries/absences
* Rampage & Collision Ratings
* Review of June 19 AEW Dynamite
* Emails and Trivia
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In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* The apparent death of Chad Gable
* Uncle Howdy's near Shockmaster moment
* Charlie and Kevin put their detective hats on
* The potential upside of the Wyatt Sicks
* Is Bo Dallas destined to be Diet Bray Wyatt?
* The tragic parallels of Bray Wyatt and Heath Ledger
* Charlie and Kevin get their Al Pacino on
* Will there be a six added to the Sicks?
* The ending of Trash at the Castle
* Who will be Cody Rhodes' Summerslam and WrestleMania opponents?
* Where are they going with Drew McIntyre at this point?
* Priest's misstep on the ropes
* Drew and Punk's parallels to Hunter and HBK's classic Summerslam-ended feud
* Will McIntyre grace Charlie and Punk with his presence in Chicago on Friday night?
* Do Finn's abs open doors
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a shot at Game Changer Wrestling with GCW's Hit 'Em Up 24, a very enjoyable show featuring a bloody main event between Mance Warner and Joey Janella for the GCW title with a finish that opens the door for lots of future directions for the belt, Viva Van and Man Like DeReiss take advantage of their viral fame in a silly match, Jack Cartwheel battles the debuting Sydney Akeem in the most acrobatic match you can imagine, and more. For VIP listeners, it's to Chicago and Dreamwave Wrestling for a pair of tag matches with show favorites - The Hype face Violence is Forever for the tag titles and Mane Event square off against Bang and Matthews.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring Je'Von Evans vs. Ethan Page, a 25-man battle royal to determine top contendership, Frankie Kazarian and Joe Hendry appear, Oba Femi and Wes Lee distracted by a fight in the crowd, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (6-19-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast hosted by Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear who discuss Juice Robinson having no interest in returning to ROH and what it means for the future of Lifeblood, veteran wrestlers being easily distracted by ringside presences, whether AEW might ever buy ROH, and a damning look at some Women of Honor statistics. Plus: Tom Stoup drops by to discuss what it takes for a wrestling promotion to get established wrestling fans to check out their product for the first time.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #282 of the PWTorch including Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Ross, the card for WCW’s upcoming Clash including a title unification match, Underfaker debuts at the TV tapings, Who Killed WCW series, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani break down WWE Clash at the Castle including C.M. Punk's involvement in Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest, Cody vs. A.J. Styles, Piper Niven vs. Bayley, Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. Shayna Baezler & Zoey Stark, Chad Gable vs. Sami Zayn, and more.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* What's a "sicko"?
* Undertaker comments on Tony Khan's ability to run AEW
* Dax Harwood injury
* Jim Ross update
* Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision ratings
* Review of June 12 AEW Dynamite
* Emails and Trivia
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In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* Clash at the Castle preview
* Could Piper Nivens take Bailey's title?
* Is it time for the Damian Priest experiment to end?
* Did Carlito take Liv Morgan's hotel key?
* Is Balor about to snap?
* Will C.M. Punk appear in Scotland, and if so, how?
* Michael Cole mixes up Rey and Dragon Lee
* Does Ricochet own the name Ricochet?
* And more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tackle a different kind of wrestling show as they cover the first two episodes of Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland, a reality show about the National Wrestling Alliance and the attempts by Corgan as owner and booker to make a successful wrestling company. Is this show a worthwhile vehicle to introduce viewers to the NWA? Does it reveal much in the way of insider info or booking philosophies? For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin cover the current GCW title situation with two new champs crowned in short order, plus in a continuation of last week's show, watch the GAL vs. Pedro Dones match from Wrestling Open.
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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss NXT for June 11, 2024 including Cody Rhodes making his way to NXT in a segment with Trick Williams, Roxanne Perez's "State of the Women's Division," Shawn Spears vs. Jevon Evans, Eddy Thorpe and Wendy Choo's in-ring returns, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (6-9-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast hosted by Greg Parks who was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel for a match-by-match review of both NJPW Dominion and WWE Super Showdown. They discussed Dehnel’s Starrcast Diary, available now on PWTorch.com, and take calls on Mansoor, the possibility of Shane McMahon getting a title shot, who we’d like to see in Jon Moxley’s block in the G1 Tournament, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to discuss the recently completed NXT Battleground show. They give their analysis of each match on the show and react to live comments from YouTube viewers. They also discuss NJPW Dominion and the upcoming G1 Tournament, then close with a preview of WWE Clash at the Castle.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #281 of the PWTorch including full review of Slamboree 1994, Sting crowned as new International Champion, King of the Ring card taking shape, will WrestleMania 11 take place in Atlantic City, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* CMLL and AAA affiliated wrestlers on AEW shows
* Penta contract expiring
* AEW interest in Chad Gable
* Kevin Kelly's AEW departure
* Dynamite key demo is up
* Review of Dynamite
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* J.D. McDonagh gets an action figure and Kevin has plans for it
* Rawson's Creek - The Liv and Dom Saga
* Braun's new shirt
* Damien isn't sweating Drew
* Ricochet is self-conscious about tying his shoes
* Avoiding spoilers in the social media age
* A.J.'s Salmon Jacket Moment
* Things get musical
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Open's Krule Intentions, a very fun and well-executed wrestling program, featuring a main event of Krule vs. Pedro Dones for the IWTV World Title, Max Caster facing Kylon King, an awesome match between Fancy Ryan Clancy and Richard Holliday that makes great use of the No Rope Breaks stip, and much more. For VIP listeners, they check out MLW's Battle Riot VI with Satoshi Koima vs. Tom Lawlor for the World title and Alex Kane facing A.J. Francis in a ritual combat match.
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Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg discuss NXT for June 4, 2024 including Jordynne Grace's historic first singles match as a contracted TNA wrestler, the possible future for Ethan Page, Tony D'Angelo vs. Damon Kemp for the Heritage Cup, Natalya vs. Izzi Dame, Lash Legend & Kelani Jordan & Fallon Henley vs. Michin & Jaida Parker & Sol Ruca, and more.
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Today we jump back five years (6-4-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast hosted by PWTorch’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek. They began by talking about Impact’s Brian Cage apparently being denied the chance to compete at Double or Nothing for AEW. From there they discussed a KM/Scott D’Amore spat on Twitter and whether it gave them insight into Impact’s pay structure. They also answered a slew of listener emails on AEW, Impact, and more. Also, they discussed TSN apparently being interested in AEW.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg for a match-by-match preview of NXT Battleground. They also take email questions on what being on the CW could do (or NOT do) for NXT, whether Chad Gable has main event potential, the new Bloodline's presentation, and more.
As a bonus, after WNIA, keep listening for the "12 Minute Hot Take" Greg recorded with PWTorch editor Wade Keller asking... What was Tony Khan thinking giving Ospreay a World Title shot at Forbidden Door?
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #280 of the PWTorch including Rick Rude’s WCW departure, issues with Slamboree’s two world title matches, Undertaker returns for WWF’s Japan tour, Ultimate Warrior on steroids, his wild idea for Sting and WCW, and his crazy interviews, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* The Timberwolves season is over
* Potential offer from WBD for renewal
* Tony Khan "very open" to additional hour of TV
* MJF return at Double or Nothing
* Mercedes Mone return match
* Adam Copeland fractured tibia
* Bump in Dynamite rating
* Analysis of AEW Dynamite
* Emails and trivia
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In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* The Missed kiss!
* What's next for Bex?
* Do Seth and Becky use their catchphrases at home?
* Gunther's stellar performance
* How good wrestling is like a mall Santa with a real beard
* Chad Gable is starting to win over Charlie
* J.D. McDonagh is chipping away at Kevin
* Cody versus Logan Paul
* When will we be made Bo-lievers?
* Who will Cody face at Summerslam?
* Who will be World Heavyweight Champion at Summerslam?
* Tama Tonga goes feral and viral at the same time
* When does SummerSlam officially become a two night event?
* Best and favorite WWE entrance themes and more
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Fury Road 2024, a free YouTube special with a main event of Satoshi Kojima vs. Manders for the MLW World title, plus Matt Riddle vs. Sami Callihan, a falls count anywhere match between Krule and Matthew Justice, and more. Plus Chris and Justin dissect all the angles leading into MLW's Battle Riot. For VIP, it's to Columbus Ohio for GCW Paranoid and a four-way match with Manders, Brayden Toon, Isaiah Broner, and Joshua Bishop, and Violence is Forever face Injustice for the Tag Titles.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood talk NXT for May 28, 2024 including Sexyy Red's NXT appearances, TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace challenging NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez, Ethan Page's NXT debut, the build to the Women's North American Championship Ladder Match at Battleground, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (5-23-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell. Bruce interviewed comic writer/artist Box Brown about the intersection of pro wrestling and comics, his graphic novel on Andre the Giant, insight on Andre, and much more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down the AEW Double or Nothing PPV including some early talk about the big MJF promo, the length of the show, and the use of Will Ospreay in an opening match for a secondary title. They discuss the entire show including interaction with viewers comments from the PWTorch YouTube Channel live stream. They also get a live perspective from Frank Peteani in the building at the show.
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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #279 of the PWTorch including how multiple promoters are reacting to the $25M Chuck Austin verdict against WWF, Wade provides his thoughts on Eric Bischoff’s recent take on the wrestling media, Ultimate Warrior speaks with Mike Tenay about his new movie and more, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Reflecting on 5 years of AEW
* Comparing expectations for when the company first began
* Who has been the MVP and whose fallen short of expectations
* Preview and predictions of Double or Nothing
* Emails and trivia
In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* Solo Sikoa gets fancy
* Who is going to face Lyra Valkyria?
* Are Miz and Truth just killing time?
* Does Becky Lynch need a refresh?
* Where do they go with Bron Breakker?
* No title defense for Damian Priest at King and Queen of the Ring
* Is Chad Gable bordering on a cartoon villain?
* Great fan signs and more
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give both live and televised perspectives on Wrestling Revolver's Another Friday - definitely not just another show - featuring the explosion of Second Gear Crew in a violent three-way between Mance Warner, Matthew Justice, and One Called Manders, the dreaded Staples vs. Skewers match of Atticus Cougar vs. Alex Colon, Trent Seven challenges Revolver champion Alex Shelley for the Revolver Title, the unexpected ascension of Brett Oakley to Revolver star, someone gets fired in a puzzling angle, and more. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin head west to Prestige Wrestling's Alive and Breathing for a tremendous hoss match between Jeff Cobb and Galeno Del Mar and a scientific match where Shelton Benjamin wrestles Tom Lawlor.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Dante Chen vs. Lexis King, Natalya & Petrovic vs. Baszler & Lola Vice, Hail vs. Henley, Axiom & Frazer vs. Stacks & Crusifino, Lee vs. Briggs vs. J. Coffey, Reece vs. Parker, how the upcoming NXT Battleground PPV is shaping up, and more.
Today we jump back five years (5-19-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down, with callers, Money in the Bank from all angles. Included are discussions of Brock Lesnar’s surprise return, Bayley’s briefcase and title wins, what’s next for the major men’s champions, and the need for more big men. Plus, a live perspective on the show from a caller in attendance. Matches included Seth Rollins vs. A.J. Styles, Roman Reigns vs. Elias, Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans, Shane McMahon vs. The Miz, Rey Mysterio vs. Samoa Joe, the Usos vs. Daniel Bryan & Rowan, Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by Brass Ring Media's Zack Heydorn. They talk about Zack's book, "Stunning: The Wrestling Artistry of Steve Austin," as well as the upcoming WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing shows. They take calls and emails on how to fix Becky Lynch, AEW's booking of Swerve Strickland, potential UFC/WWE crossovers, and more.
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #278 of the PWTorch including the $25M verdict in the Chuck Austin vs. WWF suit, how the decision affects other promotions, the final installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Eric Bischoff, various WWF and WCW news and notes, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Timberwolves Game 7!
* Continuing decline in Dynamite ratings
* WBD Up Fronts and ending of exclusive negotiations
* Review of May 17th AEW Dynamite
* News items including Konosuke Takeshita's unhappiness in America and Ricky Starks not being used
* Emails and trivia
In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* Drew McIntyre's epic entrance
* Will Drew take the title off of Priest?
* King and Queen of the ring predictions
* Damian shows some fire
* The laptop GM will return
* Nobody put's Dom's mustache in the corner
* Injuries witnessed in person
* Ryan Gosling on WWE TV?
* Should Karrion Kross go solo?
* Logan Paul fulfills our prophecy
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Justin McClelland and Christopher Maitland head over the border to the Great White North for C4 Wrestling's Rush Hour, main evented by the titular Lio Rush facing Kevin Blackwood and C4 champion Junior Benito, plus long time show faves Violence is Forever team with Joshua Bishop to face the Dark Order and the emergent Myung-Jae Lee, Twiggy (not the British model) takes over, a ton of interference, bad refereeing (both storyline and actual), and much more. For VIP Listeners, highlights of the awesome Defy Here and Now show, available for free on YouTube, notably champion Kenta being challenged by Bryan Keith and Sanity facing Midnight Heat.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood talk NXT for May 14, 2024, including Dempsey vs. D'Angelo for the Heritage Cup, Sol Ruca vs. Izzi Dame, Lash Legend vs. Ivy Nile, OTM vs. Enofe & Blade, Je'von Evans vs. Oro Mensah, a returning Gallus, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (5-15-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast featuring Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE star Trevor Murdoch and former WWF star Fred Ottman a/k/a Typhoon with live callers and emailers. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of WWE's new TV deal, the ramifications, effect on WWE Stock, and more, plus Live Events.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kevin Cattani to talk WWE Backlash and more. They take phone calls and emails on the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing PPV, the booking of the major champions in AEW, WWE and NXT, the WWE Draft results, and more.
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Timberwolves Update
* Dynamite Rating
* Situation with WBD contract negotiation
* Review of May 8th AEW Dynamite
* News items including Sammy Guevara suspension, Jim Ross hip surgery recovery, & Chuck Taylor injury
* Emails and trivia
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #277 of the PWTorch including the latest installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Eric Bischoff, a Flair vs. Steamboat rematch on WCW Saturday Night, news and notes from WWF and WCW, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* France is loud
* The injury landscape of WWE
* Damian Priest as a main event champion
* Did WWE call an audible with Drew McIntyre's elbow injury at WrestleMania?
* Was Dom Livin' it up during Damian's title defender
* Becky's missed opportunity for a big pop
* The wreckage of Sheamus' chest, and his climb back to ring shape
* King and Queen of the Ring predictions
* Dijak joins the main roster
* What's next for Bron Breakker?
* Smackdown's NXT announcer call up
* Who is next for Cody Rhodes?
* Tonga Loa's future of doing jobs
* Questions about earliest wrestling memories and more
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover Action Forever, a show that takes significantly less time than forever to watch and delivers some great matches, including a hoss battle between Alex Kane and Manders for the Action title, Mustafa Ali continues his run of awesome matches when he faces Landon Hale for the TNA X Division Title, Krule wrestles the great Adam Priest for the IWTV title in a match with some very questionable booking, their feelings on how the IWTV title is being booked and how it could be done better, critiquing Dusty Finishes, and much more. For VIP subscribers, it's Midwest Cinco De Mayo action from Black Label Pro when Kevin Ku faces (no longer Demonic) Flamita and Bang and Matthews wrestle the Highlight Reel.
Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani cover NXT featuring Roxanne Perez vs. Chelsea Green, a strong episode for the women's division, onscreen acknowledgement of Trick Williams-Lash Legend relationship, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (5-4-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with Greg Parks and James Caldwell hosting the Extreme Rules post-show with live callers. They discussed Daniel Bryan's first WWE World Title defense against Kane, plus John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt in a cage match, Bad News Barrett vs. Big E, plus a lot of current AEW roster members including Rusev, Cesaro, RVD, Jack Swagger, Dean Ambrose, and Paige.
Nate Lindberg, Kevin Cattani, and Jobin Little fill in for Greg Parks, taking calls to talk about WWE Backlash including Cody Rhodes vs. A.J. Styles, Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair vs. Kabuki Warriors, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton, and Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga.
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #276 of the PWTorch including their complete thoughts on WCW Spring Stampede 1994, Jesse Ventura’s $180K win over Titan Sports, Diesel wins the WWF IC title, McMahon’s trial date is moved back two months, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Swerve Strickland's presentation as AEW World champion thus far
* The follow-up and coverage of the Tony Khan injury angle and neck brace
* Review of May 1st, AEW Dynamite and Rampage
* Kenny Omega diverticulitis and closing angle of Dynamite
* News items including Darby Allin hit by a bus, Ethan Page release, Kamille signing, & Julia Hart surgery
* Emails and trivia
In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado pinch hits for Charlie Cate and joins Kevin Duncan to discuss these topics:
* Overall thoughts on the draft
* Is Damian Priest a transitional champion?
* Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan get sneaky
* J.D. McDonagh's punchable face
* Braun Strowman's grappling hook moment and amazing catchphrase
* A common fear of mirrors
* Javier's brother's feud with A-Train
* The slow death of GameStop
* The best movies with WWE stars
* The truth behind Dave Bautista's wrinkly head
* Earliest wrestling memories and what hooked us
* Javier's near death experience at a WWE show
* Most memorable live event moments
* John Cena and Dave Bautista's comedic chops
* Working at Gamestop during the release of WWE video games over the years and more
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head back to WrestleMania weekend one last time to review one of the cornerstones of the Mania Indy Wrestling deluge: Bloodsport. The unique work/shoot hybrid show has an actual main event of Josh Barnett vs. Johnny Bloodsport (Hennigan), the real main event of Shayna Baszler vs. Masha Slamovitch, Nick Nemth facing Mike Bailey, and more. Plus they discuss what works and doesn't work about this concept and why it probably only happens once a year. For VIP, it's to Pittsburgh and Enjoy Wrestling, where they enjoy Sonny Kiss vs. Paris Saraha and Lee Moriarty facing Mikey Montgomery.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT Spring Breakin' featuring Natalya vs. Lola Vice in an Underground match, Fallon Henley's heel turn, Oba Femi's many challengers, and more.
Today we jump back five years (4-30-2019) to Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking Impact, discussing the new Impact + platform, the Slammiversary date the company booked for Dallas, and then a long review of the Rebellion PPV. After that, they tackle some emails.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to break down night one of the WWE Draft. They also preview the upcoming WWE Backlash PLE. They take email questions on New Japan, Bianca Belair, main roster wrestlers in NXT, and more.
In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
* Tony Khan physically involved in the closing angle of Dynamite and what it means moving forward
* Review last week’s Collision and Rampage
* Thoughts on the Dynasty PPV
* In-Depth analysis of Wednesday’s Dynamite including the audio issues, Will Ospreay competing for the AEW International title, and Jon Moxley in the main event
* Email questions and comments
In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:
* Becky’s win
* What’s next for the Bloodline?
* The benefits of crying
* Dominik Mysterio's mustache
* Coin flips to determine coin flips of coin flips
* Kevin Owens is the Deadpool of WWE
* To keep or not to keep J.D. McDonagh
* Paul for all
* Ludwig Kaiser's upside
* Is Prime too sugary?
* Heel theme songs
* Being Zoolander-hot right now
* The draft and more
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald present their first ever ‘90s Pastcast Draft, and discuss issue #275 of the PWTorch including Wade’s cover story on the DOJ’s upcoming trial against McMahon and Titan Sports, various news items, more from Eric Bischoff, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Uprising Women's Wrestling 2, an absolutely stacked show with many of the top names in women's indy wrestling, including Masha Slamovich vs. Megan Bayne, Billie Starkz & Brittnie Brooks battling Maggie Lee & Zayda Steel, the amazing Black Swan brings the power of dance to face Maki Itoh, and so much more. For VIP listeners, it's up to Maine for Limitless Wrestling's Guilty Pleasures and IWTV Tag Champs Miracle Generation facing the dastardly Rich and Powerful as well as Limitless champ Channing Thomas against Alec Price.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Spring Breakin' Night 1 including Trick Williams vs. Ilja Dragunov, Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley vs. Lyra Valkyria, The Family vs. No Quarter Catch Crew, Sol Ruca vs. Blair Davenport, Lola Vice and Natalya's contract signing for NXT Underground, and more.
Today we jump back five years (4-21-2019) to PWTorch columnist Greg Parks previewing next Sunday’s Impact Rebellion PPV card. He also looks at how the WWE Draft's "Superstar Shakeup" shook out for each brand. He takes calls and emails on Conor McGregor to Smackdown on Fox, Ace Austin, Lars Sullivan attacking legends, Dustin Rhodes’ AEW role, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Dynasty PPV. They discuss the Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay match, the main event title change, and more. They also get a live perspective from someone in the building at the show.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 117 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #274 of the PWTorch including part one of Wade’s Torch Talk with Eric Bischoff, more on Hogan and HBO, Missy Hyatt files complaint against WCW, DOJ drops one count against WWF, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner return to get Gregg's thoughts on airing the All In footage and the fallout from it. Plus health updates on Kenny Omega, Miro, MJF, and Adam Cole. They also review the released AEW PPV schedule, discuss this week's Dynamite, and preview and make predictions for Sunday's Dynasty PPV.
Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan present their premiere episode of the new weekly PWTorch Dailycast series, "Acknowledging WWE." In this debut episode, they cover these topics:
* Wrestlemania 41 predictions
* Jey Uso yeets a fan
* What’s next for Seth Rollins?
* What's next for Gunther?
* Pat McAfee’s chair allergy
* The epic experience of WWE live events
* The return of signs for better or worse
* Should McIntyre still have the title?
* Promoting literacy among wrestling fans
* Money in the Bank prospects
* Sami’s IMAX entrance
* And more
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland continue the rundown of Mania weekend's independent wrestling supercard with ACTION Wrestling's DEAN~!!, an absolutely loaded show main evented by the final battle between Timothy Thatcher and Daniel Makabe in an amazing display of hybrid style wrestling, an awesome match with Adam Priest against Slim J, Alex Kane battles Colby Corino for the Action title, and much, much more. For VIP, it's back to Portland for Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 8 and Bullet Club War Dogs in a street fight against C4 and Sonico with Sonico's fabled Roseland streak on the line, plus Smiley Kylie Rae vs. Miyu Yamashita.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Hayes vs. Williams in a steel cage, Briggs vs. Ivar, Dragunov vs. Evans, AOP vs. Enofe & Blade, Hail vs. Paxley, Wilde vs. Holland, Ruca vs. Vice, Dijak vs. Dar, and more.
Today we jump back five years (4-15-2019) to a PWTorch Livecast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing AEW's potential television contract with Turner/TNT and what the best strategy could be for the show. They also talk about KM and Grado leaving Impact Wrestling, the Anthem-Jeff Jarrett lawsuit, MLW’s recent news about U.K. TV, and a lot more. They end the show taking emailer questions on AEW, Cass/Enzo, and the Beautiful People reunion.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Amin Ajani for a match-by-match preview of AEW Dynasty. They also take live calls and emails on the Dynasty card, plus WrestleMania fallout including The Bloodline, Gunther, Cody Rhodes, and more.
Last Saturday an era ended when "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" ended. Next Saturday, a new era begins with a new WWE-themed weekly podcast with new hosts. To bridge that gap today, we are bringing you a free double-dose of a VIP-exclusive weekly show, "NXT 8 Years Back" hosted by Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup. This features the Apr. 6 and Apr. 13 episodes from this month including analysis of Shinsuke Nakamura's debut on the weekly show, Tessa Blanchard's first appearance, and more. They also include movie talk in these episodes with a look at the new "Road House" and Hilary Swank's career.
Today we jump back ten years (4-6-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers the just-completed WrestleMania 30 PPV from all angles, focusing on The Undertaker's Streak ending and Daniel Bryan's WWE Title victory.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 116 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #273 of the PWTorch including Hogan in talks with HBO, Shawn Michaels remaining in WWF with a new role, Cactus Jack discusses losing his ear, and various news, plus Patrick’s WM XL weekend and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give the indy wrestling perspective of WrestleMania weekend. Chris traveled to Williamstown, N.J., to watch Thrashelvania, a loaded benefit indy show to support cancer research, and he gives a live report on all the matches, including Alex Kane vs. Brian Johnson for the ACTION World Title, Brandon Kirk & Kasey Catal vs. Laynie Luck & GPA in the Kirk's Couples Invitational, Adam Priest vs. Darius Carter, and more. They also give their thoughts on Mania itself and the weekend as a whole, plus news updates from IWTV and a new indy alliance announces its first show. For VIP, they watch selected matches from Joey Janela's Spring Break, including Minoru Suzuki & Masato Tanaka vs. Masha Slamovich & Rina Yamashita in a match with an ending that you won't believe, plus Effy and Mance Warner (maybe) finish their feud with a brutal I Quit match.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring more Trick-Melo-Ilja, Axiom & Frazer's last shot at the tag championships, Je'Von Evans' strong debut, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (4-7-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Greg Parks analyzing, with callers, WrestleMania 35 from many angles. Included are discussions of the use of the low blow by babyface Seth Rollins, how long Kofi Kingston’s title reign may last, what we can now read into Charlotte’s addition to the main event, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down night two of WrestleMania XL. They give in-depth thoughts on the matches and hear from callers and emailers. Topics include Cody Rhodes's historic victory and the booking of the main event, Damian Priest's MITB cash-in, what's next for Cody, Roman Reigns, Gunther, and more. Plus, a caller provides a live perspective from both nights of WrestleMania in Philadelphia.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a recap of night one of WrestleMania XL. They give in-depth thoughts on the matches and hear from callers and emailers. Other topics include the performance of the commentary team, opinions on WWE putting advertising all over the ring and ringside area, thoughts on the main event, and more.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner navigate the C.M. Punk interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. They focus on his recollection of the Hangman promo, "Brawl Out," and the events at All In with Jack Perry. They also analyze Punk's objection's to Tony Khan and how AEW is run.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 116 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast previewing WrestleMania 40 Nights 1 and 2, ranking WrestleManias on the tens, Mania dream matches, listener trivia, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland lead listeners on an epic review of Fight Life's Lead the Charge featuring a main event of the indy wrestler who never stops, Mustafa Ali, facing J.T. Dunn, the Battle of Miracle Generation when Kylon King clashes with tag partner Dustin Flash Waller, Masha Slamovich defends the Fight Life title against Brandon Michael Thomas (a/k/a BMT), and much more. Plus, they go over new entrants in the Indy Wrestling Hall of Fame and discuss a major strategic alliance between three promotions and what they think that means, as well as preview their own weekends on the biggest wrestling week of the year. For VIP listeners, it's a trip out west for Prestige Wrestling's Alive II and a check-in on the world title fight between Alex Shelley and Alan Angels and the last man standing match between Prestige's resident superhero Jaiden and Jordan Cruz.
Kelly Wells covers NXT featuring a strong bit of final hype for Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez, Trick-Melo officially named Stand & Deliver main event, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (4-2-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and his guests, former WWE wrestler Gangrel and former TNA personality and CBS Survivor celebrity Jonny Fairplay. Gangrel evaluates John Cena as a top star and talks about why he didn't return to WWE. Lots of other topics were covered with live callers and emailers. Plus, the previously VIP=exclusive Aftershow with McNeill, Fairplay, and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell breaking down a huge WrestleMania Weekend.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman for night two of the WNIA WrestleMania preview. They take phone calls and emails on C.M. Punk's role at Mania, what matches open and close each night, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame induction speech, and more.
In today’s “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present their final episode at PWTorch and take a look at the latest hype on the road to WrestleMania 40 and then say their farewell to PWTorch listeners.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and the returning Gregg Kanner analyze the dip in AEW ratings. Is it time to panic with big investments made into the product? Plus updates on Double or Nothing, Kenny Omega's health, and Nigel McGuinness back in the ring, as well as the usual rundown of this past week's AEW Dynamite and some email questions and trivia.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 115 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #272 of the PWTorch including WrestleMania X review, what’s next for WWF after Mania, Wade explains what makes a match 5-stars, Cactus loses his ear, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Fightt Pro's Enter the Fightt 2 Round 2. Fightt Pro is one of the most unique indy promotions we've covered, with a push to be as close to a "real" sporting event as possible. We go over the rules, what we like about them, and minor tweaks to improve them, plus cover all the matches, including Delirious vs. Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin, Eli Isom vs. LSG, and Rhett Titus vs. Bobby Shields. For VIP listeners, it's off to California for West Coast Pro's Marvelous Coast and two title matches - Los Suavecitos vs. Beef Tank for the inaugural WCP Tag Title and Starboy Charlie facing Kevin Blackwood for the WCP Title with a shock ending.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring a "Prime Target" mini-documentary on Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes, Alpha Academy vs. WolfDogs, a great first outing on NXT for Jazmyn Nyx, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (3-20-2014) to the Talking Honor ROH podcast with Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear who discussed the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV in its entirety, as well as weekly TV. Plus, a look at the new matches announced for Madison Square Garden and listener mail on who defeats Jay Lethal for the ROH World Title and the possibility of Matt Taven splitting from The Kingdom.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by Brass Ring Media's Zack Heydorn to preview NXT Stand and Deliver, as well as several of the announced WrestleMania matches (the other half will be previewed on next week's show). They take phone calls and emails on Jade Cargill and C.M. Punk's potential WrestleMania roles, early returns on Mercedes Mone in AEW, when to do Dominik vs. Rey again, and more.
SHOW SUMMARY: In today’s “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present a special WWE Wrestlemania 40 preview show.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Amin Ajani dive into the Dynamite and Rampage ratings and how AEW may be feeling after some big investments and changes they've made. They also look at a recent Tony Khan interview from ComicBook Nation and pick out some noteworthy items including a potential Hall of Fame, Jack Perry Update, Kenny Omega Update, and potential Max streaming deal. And as always, a thorough review of Dynamite.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 114 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #271 of the PWTorch including WrestleMania X and how they’d re-book the show, who Wade thinks will walk out the champion, WWF and WCW notes, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a double main event of topics. They give a live report from Ohio Wrestling Alliance's Brews and Bodyslams II, where Chris got to live out a dream, Justin found a new favorite wrestler, and both men marveled at how a babushka could stay on Jeffrey John's head for an entire match. Then we discuss a super rare Saturday edition of IWTV's Wrestling Open, a fun show with a heavy focus of building storylines and a main event of heel group Big Business against the Wrestling Open All Stars. They piece together angles from the context clues, see some exciting new wrestlers, and go on some wild tangents. For VIP listeners, it's off to Iowa and Revolver's Ready or Not, featuring Mike Bailey vs. Marina Shafir in an excellent match as well as Fulton battling Jake Something in a hoss fight.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss the ongoing Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes feud, Trick Williams vs. Noam Dar, The North American Title Scene between Dijak, Oba Femi, and Josh Briggs, Sol Ruca's return to the ring, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast "Best Of" selections, we present two back-to-back episodes of PWT Talks NXT five years ago this month from March 14 and March 21, 2009.
In the first episode, Kelly Wells and Justin James talk about the great DIY segment and where it’s forced to go now, another multi-woman match at Takeover, next top heels, and more.
In the second episode, Kelly Wells, Harley R. Pageot, and Tom Stoup cover the necessary evil of a new challenger for the NXT Championship, the work to be done to build a new feud with two weeks to go, the face/heel dynamic of NXT, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to discuss some of the major topics in pro wrestling with live callers and emailers. Among the points of discussion: Mercedes Mone and her AEW debut, The Bloodline storyline heading into Wrestlemania and how it could shake out post-Mania, The Rock's performance on Smackdown on Friday, and more.
In today’s “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue are visited by ghosts of WrestleManias past with some thoughts on the ups and downs over the years, top stars over the year, the changing live experience, and more.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the past week's AEW programming. They analyze how AEW decided to debut Mercedes Moné and what impact she may have on the company and women's division. They look at potential feuds and match-ups. They also discuss the use of Okada and Ospreay and how the new stars give a fresh direction for the company.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 113 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #270 of the PWTorch including a big show in Memphis, Lawler on his way back to WWF, news and notes on various WWF talent, Flair turns heel, free agency with 1994 talent, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take an insightful look at two weekly wrestling programs that are aiming for a throwback feeling with their presentation - United Wrestling Network and NWA Powerr. After in-depth recaps of both shows, our hosts compare the two and look at who presents the project better, which promotion is better at introducing characters and recapping ongoing storylines, the struggles both will face in a crowded marketplace, what they think they are doing correctly, and where there is room for improvement. For VIP listeners, they check out the newly formed ASE wrestling promotion and two matches - Frontman Jah C vs. Kevin Knight and Jonathan Gresham battling Darius Carter.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Trick Williams addressing the crowd, Shawn Spears vs. Ridge Holland, OTM vs. LWO, Roxanne Perez's heel turn, Lexis King vs. Mr. Stone, Oba Femi vs. Brooks Jensen, and more.
In the first part of today's double-header Best Of selections, we jump back five years (3-10-2019) to Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks analyzing with callers the WWE Fastlane event from all angles. The discussion includes calls and emails on such topics as sacrificing Kevin Owens and Mustafa Ali as babyfaces to get Kofi over; a possible John Cena vs. Samoa Joe WrestleMania US Title match; a heel turn for Rollins or Reigns; an NXT wrestler to replace Dean Ambrose in the Shield; and more.
Then in the second part, we jump back five years (3-12-2019) to Elite Major Impact with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing AEW’s potential television deal and whether Apple streaming would be an option. They also talk about Cody Rhode’s interview with the New York Post and Jim Ross potentially joining the company. From there, they shift to Impact and talk about this week’s episode, as well as Jeff Jarrett joining WWE creative, Robbie E signing with WWE, and listener emails. They finish the show discussing MLW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to break down the latest happenings from TNA TV, including their two most recent Impact+ specials, No Surrender and Sacrifice. They also take phone calls and emails on possible scenarios for the Rock, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes booking at Wrestlemania, the upcoming AEW Dynasty lineup, and more.
In today's “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present a special Hall of Fame episode.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner kick off with the release of commentator Kevin Kelly then segue into Sammy Guevara's suspension. Joel gives his in-person perspective of being at Revolution in Greensboro compared to Gregg watching the PPV production. Fun anecdotes seeing many wrestlers at the airport and around town. They also discuss the Dynamite reset and direction moving forward with Ospreay and Okada.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 112 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #269 of the PWTorch including the first TV taping for World Wrestling Network, Lex Luger with the WWF title before WM, more from Kevin Sullivan, news on Lawler, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory Wrestling's Reckoning, with a main event of Mike Santa vs. Penta El Zero Miedo for the World title, Mustafa Ali facing off against Alex Shelley, Carlos La Sombra Ramirez fighting Lance Anoa'i, and more. For VIP listeners, they delve into Justin's other passion - Oscar talk - ahead of this weekend's Academy Awards, plus, from the Scenic City Rumble, Adam Priest vs. Derek Neal and Tank vs. Bojack.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT Roadblock featuring Tony D'Angelo vs. Carmelo Hayes, returns of William Regal, Sol Ruca, and Trick Williams, an Asylum match, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (3-5-2019) to Pat McNeill's interview with Steve Corino sharing vintage ECW stories, some thoughts on ROH vs. NJPW, Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett's start-up, and more. Also, James Caldwell joins Pat for the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow to talk current events that week in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Revolution PPV. Among the items discussed: Wardlow vs. Samoa Joe, no-selling in Ospreay vs. Takeshita, Darby Allin through the glass, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss Elimination Chamber and the fallout this week including WrestleMania 40 developments.
Then we jump back five years (3-5-2019) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing Impact Wrestling re-signing multiple talents, including Sami Callihan, Moose, and Rosemary. They also discuss Madison Rayne’s return to the company, and analyze this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling. From there, they talk AEW and Jim Cornette debuting with MLW. Email the show for next week elitemajorimpact@gmail.com!
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review AEW's upcoming Revolution PPV and predict the potential outcomes. They review Dynamite with a heavy focus on the final build for Sting's last match. They discuss what to expect for the match and who may appear. The full Tony Khan Media Q&A is included at the end of the show.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 111 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #268 of the PWTorch including SuperBrawl IV, future WCW PPVs, Vince talks Hogan on WWF Radio, WM X celebrities, ECW notes, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's A Moment of Violence, a show that's three hours of awesome. There's a spectacular main event between Mike Bailey and Mustafa Ali that left Chris and Justin speechless, a top-notch tag match with Prestige Tag Champs Sinner and Saint battling the West Coast Wrecking Crew, the ultimate rhyming match when Rey Horus squares off against Black Taurus, and a lot more. For VIP listeners, it's down to Texas to watch GCW, specifically Violence is Forever vs. Monster Sauce and the totally confusing bullrope match between Mance Warner and Allie Katch.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring a wild left turn in the main event scene, the surprising return of Shawn Spears, the announcement of the Kabuki Warriors returning to NXT, and more.
Today we jump back five years (2-24-2019) to a "Wrestling Night in America" episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with guest cohost Justin James from PWTorch to break down the booking of the batch of NXT main roster call-ups and where they fit in on Raw and Smackdown. They also look ahead to NXT Takeover New York to determine who could face Tomasso Ciampa for the NXT Title. They take calls on other possible locations for NXT territories, a possible 205 Live/NXT merger, Bruce Prichard’s re-hiring, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down the Elimination Chamber show. Callers and emailers give their thoughts on the predictability of the results, Cody challenging The Rock to a match, plus a live perspective on the show.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner go two and a half hours to focus on news and the recent AEW programming. They answer several emails detailing scenarios of how to use Ospreay, Mercedes, and Okada.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 110 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #267 of the PWTorch including next week’s SuperBrawl PPV, Smoky Mountain set a new attendance record, WrestleMania X card takes shape, part two of Kevin Sullivan’s Torch Talk, WWN update, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Burning Crush, a mixed bag of a show setting up their next major event with a main event of Jacob Fatu vs. Mads Krule Krugger in the dreaded Baklei Brawl, MLW Champ Satoshi Kojima & Shigeo Okumura facing WTF representatives Richard Holliday & Davey Boy Smith Jr., Friend of Show Jake Crist facing Openweight Champ Ricky Shane Page, and more. For VIP listeners, they head down to Texas for Revolver Wrestling's WhatAShow featuring Chris Bey vs. Lio Rush and Mike Bailey vs. Elijah/Elias.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring Shotzi's bad injury and the audible called, Anderson & Gallows calling out the tag champions, a surprisingly strong Briggs vs. Jensen affair, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (2-20-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers WWE's latest financial report, the Network, a new era for WWE, the Elimination Chamber PPV, Cesaro, Cena, Reigns, MVP a good fit in TNA, and much more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks on vacation this weekend, we jump back five years to the WWE Elimination Chamber post-show (2-17-2019) with callers and emails dissecting the event from all angles. Included in the discussion: Kofi Kingston as a potential WWE Title challenger, where do the Women’s Tag Titles go from here, potential IC Title challengers for Finn Balor, Samoa Joe’s PPV losing streak, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue preview Elimination Chamber.
Then we jump back five years (2-19-2019) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing Chris Jericho’s claim that Impact Wrestling offered him mid-seven figures. They also talk about AEW’s Tony Khan on the Chris Jericho podcast and what he had to say about the plans for AEW moving forward. They take listener emails and also break down the results from MLW Fusion and Impact Wrestling that week.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner expand upon the possibilities of how to introduce and utilize Kazuchika Okada when he debuts for AEW. Also, they give a detailed rundown of the past AEW shows leading up to Revolution.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 109 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #266 of the PWTorch including ECW’s famous three-way dance between Douglas, Sabu, and Funk, Bill Shaw comments on WCW’s momentum, Kevin Sullivan Torch Talk, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Dead or Alive, featuring a main event of Alex Kane vs. Manders in a hoss battle for the Action title, show faves Adam Priest and T.J. Crawford in a technical showcase, a great match between Landon Hale and Terry Yaki, plus an appreciation of shows that provide the connective tissue to build to bigger shows, an early front runner for most improved wrestler in 2024, is Krule a face now, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's a jaunt to Chicago to Dreamwave wrestling for Christian Rose vs. Josh Alexander for the Dreamwave title and a four-way for the Alternative title with El Hijo Del Vikingo battling Gringo Loco, Mustafa Ali, and Penta El Zero Miedo.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin vs. The Family for the NXT Tag Titles, Carmelo Hayes vs. Joe Gacy, Jaida Parker vs. Adrianna Rizzo, Brinley Reece vs. Kiana James, Lola Vice vs. Tatum Paxley, and more.
Today we jump back five years (2-12-2019) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek who discuss the Impact ratings and whether they could really be this low, RVD and Sabu coming to Impact, AEW’s Double or Nothing ticket event, Kenny Omega, the possibility of Randy Orton or Batista going to AEW, the Lucha Brothers wrestling everywhere, and MLW Fusion moving to Saturday nights. They also run down the results from Impact Wrestling and MLW Fusion from this past weekend and discuss the Sandman’s return to team with Dreamer in MLW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former PWTorch.com contributor Benjamin Tucker to discuss the latest happenings in the build to Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania. They also take calls and emails on Bron Breakker, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch at Wrestlemania, and more.Then in a bonus episode from five years ago this weekend, Greg was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zack Heydorn to preview WWE Elimination Chamber match by match. They also analyze the Halftime Heat match from last Sunday. In addition, they field calls regarding possible AEW TV announcers, a comparison of Lex Luger and Randy Orton’s careers, a possible Curt Hawkins win, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss Cody Rhodes taking back his match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania from The Rock and then make the case that Bayley has main event credentials.Then we jump back five years (2-5-2019) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing the possibility of Dean Ambrose going to AEW. They also break down the results and news items coming out of MLW Superfight, Pentagon and Fenix possibly headed to AEW, a review of Impact Twitch and YouTube numbers, and thoughts on the apparent popularity of the Undead Realm.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner dive into all the latest and upcoming AEW shows, including the build to Revolution. They take email questions and talk through the top 20 AEW television stars and whether they would be considered a heel or face.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 108 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #265 of the PWTorch including thoughts on Clash of the Champions 26, the WrestleMania X title scenario between Yokozuna, Luger, and Hart, Flair may miss SuperBrawl, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Superfight 4, a very interesting show with a main event of Alex Kane vs. Satoshi Kojima for the MLW title, a belt Kojima lost 21 years ago, plus Rocky Romero facing Ichiban for the Middleweight title in a 2/3 falls match, Mistico takes on old rival Averno, a very nutty hardcore match, plus they discuss the merits of clean and decisive heel finishes, an appreciation of Nagata being ready to party, and they even pull up clips from an old show that is more relevant than ever. For VIP listeners, they follow GCW to the West Coast for a couple of recent matches in L.A. and Phoenix - Kerry Morton vs. Mike Jackson and Hammerstone fighting Richard Holliday.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring Carmelo Hayes back in the main event scene, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson rising as a team, Ava's stark improvement this week, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (2-6-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls and emails covering a variety of subjects including C.M. Punk's WWE exit and future, John Cena's career stage and whether he's become a "legacy star," TNA's "new investor" storyline, Japanese wrestling, and much more. Plus, PWTorch columnist Sean Radican calls in to discuss independent news and WWE Network's effect on iPPV providers.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to break down the results of NXT Vengeance Day. They take calls and emails on Lola Vice's cash-in, what's next for Ilja Dragunov as champion, Carmelo Hayes's turn on Trick Williams, and more. They also take non-NXT-related questions on Okada's potential fit in WWE and the Cody Rhodes/Rock situation.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss the Royal Rumble, the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns-Rock dynamic, and more.
Then we jump back ten years (1-27 & 2-3-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant discussing the Royal Rumble 2014, the C.M. Punk drama in WWE, MVP as the "new investor" in TNA, the Daniel Bryan and Batista dynamic, and more with live callers.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner put a cap on Gregg's journey on the Lions playoff run. They analyze the thought process going into the AEW ranking systems and what could have made it better. Then they run through AEW Dynamite and the upcoming shows.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 107 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #264 of the PWTorch including Royal Rumble 1994, WCW looking for a new booker, variety in wrestling, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In today's Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a jam-packed episode. First they have separate interviews with Jake Crist and Tony Deppen ahead of their matches at the MLW Superfight TV tapings. Both wrestlers talk about their goals and highlights in MLW, stories from the indies, and more. Then Justin and Chris give a live report from Wrestling Revolver's Mox vs. Gringo, featuring the titular main event, Jake Crist vs. Alex Shelley, in a title vs. title match, Sami Callahan vs. J.T. Dunn in a last man standing match, and more, plus a rundown of everything you didn't see on TV. For VIP listeners, they go to GCW's Look At Me to watch Tony Deppen face Mansoor and the long battle between Effy and Mance Warner.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Von Wagner vs. Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams vs. LWO in the Dusty Classic Semifinals, Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley, Lola Vice vs. Elektra Lopez, Lexis King vs. Ridge Holland, Chase U's controversial plan to stay afloat, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue react to the lawsuit naming Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis alleging sex trafficking and tawdry, shameful, disturbing details of the treatment of a WWE employee by those two men along with involvement allegedly and reportedly by Brock Lesnar.Then we jump back ten years (1-27-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, with callers and emails, dissecting the Royal Rumble event from many angles. Caller subjects include a live perspective from an on-site correspondent, thoughts on Becky Lynch tapping to Asuka, and Lynch’s WrestleMania match. Email topics cover Nia Jax in the men’s Rumble match and the Ricochet vs. Johnny Gargano bout from NXT: Takeover.
Today we jump back ten years (1-26-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-completed Royal Rumble PPV from all angles, plus a live call with perspective on why the crowd took over the PPV, and much more.
Nate Lindberg and Brandon LeClair fill in for Greg Parks to discuss the 2024 Men's and Women's Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns vs. A.J. Styles vs. L.A. Knight vs. Randy Orton, Kevin Owens vs. Logan Paul, the Vince McMahon controversy, and more.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner dissect the impact of WWE's deal with Netflix and the potential effect on AEW's next TV rights package. They share insights into how to effectively utilize the AEW's ranking system when they're reintroduced. They also discuss concerns surrounding the flailing attendance figures for the weekly shows and the impact on the quality of the episodes.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 106 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #263 of the PWTorch including Bobby Heenan debuting soon for WCW, 123 Kid and Marty Jannetty losing the tag titles, WWF at MSG includes a Royal Rumble, more from Tod Gordon, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Pro Wrestling Grind's Love It Loud, a very good two hours of pro wrestling highlighted by a main event of Mike Skyros vs. Ryan Mooney for the GRIND title, Miracle Generation in a rare heel appearance squaring off against the Mane Event for the IWTV tag titles, Delmi Exo vs. Travis Huckabee, and more. They also discuss Raw's move to Netflix. For VIP listeners, they check out a couple of matches from Limitless wrestling, including Waves and Curls vs. the Rich and Powerful and Alexander Hammerstone vs. TJ Crawford in an awesome match.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez's contract signing, Trick Williams vs. Josh Briggs, Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin vs. Axion & Nathan Frazer, Ava becoming the youngest WWE GM in history, Lexis King vs. Trey Bearhill, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (1-23-2014) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosting a Prediction Edition on the Royal Rumble with live callers. PWTorch columnist Sean Radican calls in mid-way through to add to the discussion. Other topics covered with callers pertain to Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Hulk Hogan, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to preview the WWE Royal Rumble event. They take phone calls and emails on Seth Rollins's injury, Sasha Banks's future, Rock's role at Wrestlemania, and much more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue preview next weekend's WWE Royal Rumble.
Then we jump back ten years (1-22-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE Tough Enough'er/recent TNA Gut Check'er/current SHINE women's wrestler Ivelisse Velez with live callers and emailers on a variety of topics including her Shine Title match this Friday on WWNLive.com, Tough Enough & Cameron stories, whether wrestlers try to curry favor with promoters, why she's not pursuing MMA right now, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell break down the latest news, Live Events Center, and preview the Royal Rumble.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner dive into the news of Kazuchika Okada leaving New Japan and how he would fit into AEW. They speculate on how this may help or hurt the relationship between New Japan and AEW. They also review last Wednesday's Dynamite headlined by Samoa Joe vs. Hook.
SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 105 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #262 of the PWTorch including Jannetty and 123 Kid winning the tag titles, Wade’s Torch Talk with Tod Gordon, Jerry Lawler trial date set, previewing the Rumble, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are calling all friends to come and listen to their review of GCW's No Compadre, with a main event of Mustafa Ali in one of his first matches back in the indies facing long-time compadre Gringo Loco, GCW Champion Blake Christian vs. Calvin Tankman in a good big man vs. little man match that exposes the weaknesses of GCW's anarchic style, Lio Rush vs. Nick Wayne, plus an excellent build in the Effy and Mance Warner feud, they puzzle over wrestler's travel schedules, and much more. Their GCW weekend continues for VIP listeners with highlights from 56 Birdz, notably Tag Champs Violence is Forever vs. Bang and Matthews vs. The Rejects and Hoodfoot fighting Josh Bishop.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss The Women's Number One Contender Battle Royal, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams vs. Edris Enofé & Malik Blade, LWO vs. Chase U, Tatum Paxley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Lola Vice & Elektra Lopez, Joe Coffey vs. Ridge Holland, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (1-16-2014) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell taking calls and emails at a rapid-fire pace with a discussion of Royal Rumble & WrestleMania 30 plans, TNA "Genesis," Daniel Bryan's shift in direction, WWE Network biz pros & cons, Batista, Brock, Bully, Sheamus, Warrior & Hogan, much more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly for a match-by-match review of the TNA Hard to Kill PPV. They also answer listener calls and emails on C.M. Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, Trinity moving to WWE, Rhea Ripley's eventual babyface turn, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue look ahead to WrestleMania and ask the burning questions about The Rock.
Then we jump back ten years (1-15-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE wrestler Gene Snitsky. He discussed his wrestling and non-wrestling projects, his thoughts on the WWE product, John Cena road stories, working with Kane, "Baby Killer" storyline, working with Jim Cornette, and much more including live caller and email contributions.
In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news and events.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner respond to Tony Khan engaging on social media and how he should avoid it in the future. Plus, an update on the Rey Fenix injury and new AEW COO. They also review Dynamite highlighted by a Samoa Joe in-ring promo and a scary match with Sting and Darby Allin.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 104 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #261 of the PWTorch including Wade’s Torch Talk with Todd Gordon, cutbacks in the WWF, Inoki cutting a distasteful promo, WWF and WCW house show news, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 7 with a four-way main event featuring Alex Shelley defending the Prestige Title against tag partner Chris Sabin, Alan Angels and special guest Nick Wayne, Timothy Thatcher battling Josh Alexander in a classic mat battle, Midnight Heat facing the Workhorsemen in an even more classic tag team battle, plus a running count of how many wrestlers had to fly across the country by the next day. They also take a look at how the major promotions pulling wrestlers from shows at the last minute is currently hurting the indies. For VIP listeners, they also make the cross country journey to check out two matches from House of Glory's Brace for Impact - ABC vs. The Mane Event and J Boujii against Encore.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring Oba Femi's career night, round one of the Dusty Classic, more young talent figuring in, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (1-9-2014) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers and emailers the entire scope of the WWE Network from all angles.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Chris Lansdell for a match-by-match review of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. They also talk about New Year's Dash and take phone calls and emails on Women's Rumble predictions, Riddle in NJPW, Gable Steveson, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and is joined by guest cohost Sean Plichta filling in for Tom Colohue. They discuss the return of The Rock and the implications it has for WrestleMania, the Fatal Four-Way for Roman Reigns's Undisputed Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble, Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens on the horizon, and Royal Rumble Predictions.
Then we jump back ten years (1-1-2014) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE manager/wrestler Armando Estrada. Estrada talks about his WWE run, working with WWE Creative Team members, insight on 2014 in pro wrestling, and much more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell break down the latest news and events to begin 2014.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner are back to cover the All Elite news and give thoughts on World’s End and the direction of AEW for 2024. They cover Samoa Joe as the new AEW Champion and Adam Cole as the Devil. They also review last week’s Dynamite and injury news.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 103 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #260 (the first of 1994!) of the PWTorch including Starrcade 1993 in detail, updates on Heenan and Ventura in WCW, the latest on the Royal Rumble, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a tour of the Best-ival of Wrestival, IWTV's massive four-day wrestling festival over New Years. They didn't watch all 11 shows, but picked a wide cornucopia of some of the most intriguing matches including Alec Price facing Krule to finally determine the one true IWTV World Champ in a Fan's Bring the Weapons match, Grizzled Young Vets battling Miracle Generation for the IWTV Tag Titles, Sonny Kiss against Matt "Killdozer" Tremont, and much more. For VIP Listeners, they continue their Lost Matches of 2023 series with Kenzie Paige capturing the NWA World Women's Title from Kamille, as well as Mike Bailey & Jake Something vs. Titus Alexander & Bryan Keith from Deadlock Pro.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT New Year's Evil featuring more twists in the Trick-Melo saga, Roxanne Perez's march toward heeldom, Dusty Classic tournament announced, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributors Brandon LeClair and Frank Peteani for a match-by-match recap of AEW Worlds End. Frank gives his live impressions of the show, as does an emailer with their thoughts. They talk about some of the big-picture issues that plagued this show, and much more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present their 2024 WWE Predictions and Wish List.
Then we jump back five years (12-25-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "Talking Honor" with Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear looking back at ROH's 2018 including the first-ever installment of The Honoraries, presenting awards in a variety of categories including Biggest Hero, Best Gear, and Best Addition to the Roster. Plus: The Elite’s final ROH match, 2018 statistics, and a special look at Women of Honor.
Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner have this week off, so we are presenting instead the Tony Khan media Q&A featuring topics including the return of Sammy Guevara and the health issues with Kenny Omega, his experimentation with booking approaches and how he's adjusting going into 2024, a potential Women's Continental Classic, Keith Lee vs. Swerve Strickland, the WBD TV rights situation, the Devil storyline, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 102 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #259 of the PWTorch including year-end award winners, Jim Cornette responds to recent riot, Turner meets with WCW wrestlers, preview of Starrcade 1993, listener trivia, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland keep the Holiday Season alive with their festive review of GCW's Holiday Special, a show which isn't as wacky as one might expect when Santa Claus is facing Blake Christian for the World title. The show also features Mike Bailey vs. Broski Jimmy Lloyd, Masha Slamovitch vs. Manders, Mike Santana vs. Alec Price, and more, and they talk about improvements in GCW's storytelling. Chris and Justin also review the "Iron Claw" movie - how they viewed it as wrestling fans and how they think non-wrestling fans would take it, what awards potential the movie may have, and how it matches up to the real story of the Von Erichs. For VIP Listeners, they offer three jolly reviews with some of their favorites - Mims vs. Dak Draper for the NWA TV Title, and from MLW's Holiday rush, Salina de la Renta vs. Ichiban and Jacob Fatu vs. Alexander Hammerstone.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss the Men's Breakout Semifinals, Thorpe vs. Dijak in NXT Underground, Gacy vs. J. Coffey, Breakker vs. Frazer, Jade vs. Petrovic, Dar vs. Briggs for the Heritage Cup, and more.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Marcus Arias for a preview of AEW Worlds End and NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. They also preview the upcoming big WWE TV main events and answer email questions on current WWE Four Pillars and how to best have Gunther drop the Intercontinental Title.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present their End of 2023 Awards.
Then we jump back ten years (12-23-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast's WWE TLC post-show with host Greg Parks. Parks discusses with live callers the just-completed WWE TLC PPV. Then PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joins mid-way through to offer his live perspective from the TLC PPV event headlined by Randy Orton vs. John Cena in a TLC match unifying the two WWE world titles, The Wyatts vs. Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz, C.M. Punk vs. The Shield, plus BIg E, Cody, Cesaro, R-Truth, and more.
In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner respond to emails regarding the use of lucha stars and update on the major ticket on-sales. Plus an update on Kenny Omega's diverticulitis and how that affects AEW going forward. Also, a rundown of Dynamite before Worlds End and how the Continental Classic Tournament is shaking out leading to the PPV.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 101 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #258 of the PWTorch including a race riot at an SMW show, more from Jerry Lawler, Bulldog out of WCW with Bossman replacing him, Funk’s sick horse, listener trivia, and so much more. Send your year-end awards to torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland look back at 2023 in independent wrestling, with musings on favorite wrestlers, matches, and promotions, plus wrestlers they think could have breakout 2024s, who is ready for television right now, their breakdown of the battle of the streaming services, and everything else that was indy wrestling for the year. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin track down "lost matches" - two major matches from 2023 they had previously missed: Starboy Charlie vs. Titus Alexander from West Coast Pro and Charles Mason vs. Carlos "La Sombra" Ramirez from House of Glory.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring another HBK-style injury angle with Ilja Dragunov, more slow burn on Trick-Melo, Breakout Tournament quarterfinals, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (12-11-2013) to PWTorch columnists Sean Radican and Pat McNeill interviewing independent wrestler A.R. Fox and CZW owner D.J. Hyde. Included is insight on and a discussion of CZW's "Cage of Death" show that upcoming weekend, CZW's polices in the area of wrestler health, and much more with live callers. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Pat is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to break down the latest news, events, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a review of ROH Final Battle. They also preview NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, discuss AJ Styles's Smackdown return, address an email question fantasy booking C.M. Punk's 2024 in WWE, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue react to Smackdown, obsessive fans, and the arrest of Liv Morgan.
Then we jump back five years (12-16-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" WWE PPV post-show. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, WWE TLC from all angles. Included in the discussion is speculation about Vince McMahon’s appearance on Raw tomorrow night, what happened in the Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose match to cause such a backlash, concern about Drew McIntyre’s push, what’s next for the women in the Smackdown Triple Threat Title match, and more.
In this episode of the All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel rejoins Gregg Kanner to break down the news of WWE back in conversation with WBD - the viability of it happening and what it could mean for AEW's future. Plus positive ticket sale movement for major shows as well as several on-sales. They also report on this past Wednesday's Dynamite and discuss potential outcomes for the Continental Classic Tournament.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the hundredth(!) episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #257 of the PWTorch including Jerry Lawler’s interview with Wade, the follow-up to Owen and Bret’s feud, WCW getting rid of house shows in 1994, year-end awards, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's One-Shot as they conclude MLW month with a real mixed bag of a show main evented by Alex Kane vs. Matt Cardona for the MLW World title, a fantastic match between Tom Lawlor and Satoshi Kojima, and Rocky Romero vs. Mascara Dorado in a good lucha-style match, plus the World Titan Federation beats an unfunny joke into the ground, commentary that infuriates them, and more. For VIP listeners, they continue Alex Kane's big weekend as he goes to ACTION Wrestling to face Adam Priest and Krule for the Action title, plus up-and-comers Bojack and Austin Luke face off in a fun bout.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring new steps in the Trick-Melo saga including Ilja Dragunov, Dragon Lee vs. Tyler Bate, the men's Breakout Tournament, and more.
Today we jump back five years (12-12-2018) to PWT Talks NXT featuring their anniversary episode. Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot cover the Tyler Breeze surprise and whether he could stick around, the tag team hierarchy, Dakota Kai’s injury, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kevin Cattani for a match-by-match review of NXT Deadline. They also take phone calls and emails on MJF as a babyface, Ric Flair's role in AEW, a "what would you do?" scenario, and more.
First, an all-new episode of “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue make predictions on what will happen at the Royal Rumble 2024.
Then we jump back ten years (12-4-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast featuring Pat McNeill's interview with Scotty Riggs with live callers and emailers discussing numerous WCW and ECW topics, what he was up to those days, and much more! Plus, VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell on the Live Events, Latest News on a busy news day, Tribute to the Troops, WrestleCade details, and more.
In this episode of the All Elite Conversation Club, Gregg Kanner is joined by substitute host Brandon LeClair to break down all things AEW from this week including the current state of the company, attendance, and a run-thru of Dynamite plus a quick Collision preview.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #255 of the PWTorch including a full review of WWF Survivor Series ‘93, including “Doinks on a Mission” and Terry Funk leaving the show, Bobby Heenan gives notice to WWF and may head to WCW, listener emails, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview manager, wrestler, and producer extraordinaire Salina de la Renta ahead of MLW's One Shot PLE on Thursday, December 7. De la Renta talks about her ambitions as the manager of Promociones Dorado, being a producer in and out of wrestling, and her upcoming match with Ichiban. MLW week continues with a review of Fusion Episode 193 from November 30, with a main event of the World Titan Federation vs. Bomaye Fight Club, Jimmy Lloyd vs. Cannonball in a Thumbtack Pit of Death Match, and an overabundance of the WTF faction. For VIP listeners, they check out matches featuring Wrestling Coast to Coast favorites from GCW's What Is Your Choice: Masha Slamovich vs. Hot Sauce Tracy Williams and Violence Is Forever facing The Mane Event.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss the go-home show for NXT Deadline including both the Men's and Women's Iron Survivor Last Chance matches, Wes Lee's injury, Vice vs. Paxley, MetaFour vs. Alpha Academy, Axiom vs. Frazer, the fallout from Chase U's financial woes, and more.
Today we jump back five years (12-6-2018) to PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing Impact Wrestling! They take listener emails on the LAX/Evolve situation, as well as Impact’s television future. They break down Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage, talk Raven’s return to Impact TV, and also discuss why Konnan got so mad at LAX and the Lucha Bros. They wrap up the show by giving a huge endorsement to MLW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss Joel's recent live experiences attending WWE Survivor Series and AEW Dynamite. They take phone calls and emails on AEW Devil candidates, Randy Orton's return, Damage CTRL, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with a show focused on the return of C.M. Punk.
Then we jump back five years (12-5-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Justin James covering the Aleister Black/Johnny Gargano/Tomasso Ciampa segment and awkward live moments, who might be filling future main event spots, Dakota Kai’s rising stock, and more in an episode of "PWT Talks NXT."
In this episode of the All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner break down the news of Q.T. Marshall departing AEW, C.M. Punk returning to WWE, and the Ric Flair controversy. Dehnel was at Target Center for Dynamite and gives his perspective compared to Kanner watching the TV production.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #255 of the PWTorch including a full review of WCW BattleBowl ‘93, which may just be the worst PPV reviewed to-date, media coverage and quotes from Vince McMahon on his recent indictment, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tackle the Wrestlecade Supershow, one of the last great remaining Thanksgiving traditions in wrestling, with a wide variety of nostalgic and cutting edge matches, highlighted by a main event of Matt & Jeff Hardy vs. Heath & Rhino, as well as Andrade El Idolo vs. Mike Bailey in an incredible high flying encounter, another super flying match when El Hijo del Vikingo clashes with Jacob Fatu, plus lots of veteran wrestlers, tales of Ohio chili, and more. For VIP listeners, they conclude their two-part review of MLW Fightland, with Rocky Romero & Barbaro Cavernario vs. Ichiban & Mascara Dorada in a fun lucha style matchup and Alex Kane battling Jacob Fatu for the MLW title.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring a main event four-way many are calling a MOTY contender, two more entrants into the Iron Survivor Challenge, more hints in the Trick-Melo drama, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (11-24-2013) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the Survivor Series PPV in depth, debating whether and when WWE will have a Unification match, and talking to PWTorch editor Wade Keller at the very end of the show.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with a Survivor Series season mailbag.
Then we jump back five years (11-24-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with Rich Fann with the first appearance of Chris Harrington from WrestleNomics. They talk the dollars and cents of wrestling, plus the prospects of a potential new wrestling company a la the All Elite Wrestling rumors – including the role of fans and wrestling media, the amount one would need in seed money to start a promotion, the power of streaming post-FloSlam, best practices for future WWE tiers, cost/benefit of multiple fronts for WWE NXT expansions, and, of course, Thai food.
Kelly Wells and Brandon LeClair take over "Wrestling Night in America" to cover WWE Survivor Series with C.M. Punk's huge return and its ramifications, Randy Orton's return in the men's WarGames match, whether Damage CTRL should be changed, and more.
In this episode of the "All Elite Conversation Club" Dailycast, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner examine the Will Ospreay signing and what it could mean for AEW's business moving forward. Plus more conversation on the Continental Classic Tournament and potential outcomes, as well as a run-down of the Thanksgiving Eve edition of Dynamite.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #253 of the PWTorch including their full review of WCW Clash 25 with more poor booking, Lawler charged with an underage girl, Michaels to return at Survivor Series, UFC launches, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Pro Wrestling Revolver's Unreal, the biggest show in Revolver's history. It is an awesome show topped by Ronda Rousey and Marina Shafir vs. Billie Starz & Athena, another insane match between Bryan Keith and Speedball Mike Bailey, Jon Moxley teaming with Sami Callahan to pulverize the Rascals, Masha Slamoviich vs. Jacob Fatu in a delightfully brutal encounter, and much more. It's got something for everyone, just like our podcast! For VIP listeners, it's the first half of our two-part review of MLW Fightland, beginning with The Calling vs. Second Gear Crew in a bloody ladder match and Matt Cardona vs. Mance Warner, Loser Leaves Town.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Lyra Valkyria vs. Xia Li, Josh Briggs vs. Carmelo Hayes, Charley Dempsey vs. Eddy Thorpe, Blair Davenport vs. Thea Hail, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (11-20-2013) to an interview PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill conducted with Sir Mo and Oscar from the Men on a Mission 1990s WWF group with live callers and emailers. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news and events.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with a preview of this year's Survivor Series: WarGames.
Then we jump back five years (11-17-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with Rich Fann & Justin McClelland reviewing "Marine 6," including the good, the bad, and the Shawn Michaels of the sixth iteration of the title. Additionally, Rich and Justin chat about Saturday’s Takeover show an hour before kickoff, the Survivor Series’ change-ups this week and how they potentially change WrestleMania season, David Arquette: Hardcore Wrestler, and more!
In special episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss AEW Full Gear PPV event. They review the show starting with the main event. They discuss the storyline tease that MJF wouldn't even wrestle in the main event and the match quality and what's next for MJF. Then they discuss the developments in the Continental Classic revealed by Eddie Kingston and the creation of a Triple Crown Title. Then they talk about the Will Ospreay signing and promo. From there, they march through the rest of the show including the epic bloody Texas Death Match for the ages between "Hangman" Page and Swerve Strickland.
In the second edition of the "All Elite Conversation Club" Dailycast, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner preview and give predictions for Saturday's Full Gear pay-per-view. They discuss expectations and hopes for the Continental Tournament and review the segments from Wednesday's Dynamite.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #252 of the PWTorch including the first one-on-meeting between Terry Funk and Sabu, more from Jerry Jarrett, WCW deciding on the future of Sid and Arn, Wade covers Stans Hansen, what’s up with Mr. Perfect, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out Ohio Valley Wrestling, an indy that's gained serious momentum in the past few months thanks to being featured in a Netflix documentary. The WCTW crew watch the November 9 episode - a decidedly old school affair with a main event of the Overmen vs. Cashflo & Mahabali Shera, as well as the Outrunners against Beaches & Cream and Ryan Von Rockit facing Jack Vaughn. There's also a ton of wacky sponsors, Justin and Chris try to catch up to the angles in real time, delightful '80s gimmicks, and much more in a fun time for all. For VIP listeners, they go to Jersey Championship Wrestling's latest offering to watch Mike Bailey battle Billie Starkz and Matt Makowski versus Clark Connors.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Baron Corbin vs. Wes Lee, Trick Williams vs. Joe Coffey, Chase U vs. The D'Angelo Family, Brawling Brutes vs. Out The Mud, Gigi Dolan vs. Arianna Grace, Roxanne Perez vs. Lash Legend, and more.
Today we jump back five years (11-14-2018) to the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, Harley R. Pageot, Tom Stoup, and Justin James discuss the final build to Takeover War Games II including their full card predictions. Plus thoughts on Bianca Belair, the Kassius Ohno-Matt Riddle feud, the tag team midcard division, possible post-Takeover matches and stories, and eight listener emails.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kevin Cattani for a full match-by-match preview of AEW Full Gear. They take phone calls and emails on other topics, such as the NWA losing its TV deal, creative problems with Smackdown, Drew McIntyre's character, and more.
First, in “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss Vince McMahon selling stock and Smackdown gearing up for War Games with heel turns galore.
Then we jump back ten years (11-13-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who interviewed former TNA talents Todd Keneley and Jesse Neal with live callers and emailers. Topics include life during and after TNA, behind-the-scenes stories and insight from working in TNA, how to improve locker room morale with a simple food service, and much more. Plus, in the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and more!
Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner kick off the first ever episode of new Dailycast show "All Elite Conversation Club" running down each segment of AEW Dynamite, as well as going in-depth on their current likes and dislikes of the AEW product leading up to the Full Gear pay-per-view.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #251 of the PWTorch including breaking news of Sid and Arn Anderson stabbing one another during a WCW European tour, Vince McMahon and WWF steroid investigation covered in NY Newsday, more from Jerry Jarrett’s Torch Talk, news and notes, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review H20 Uncharted Territory Season 5 Episode 1, the return of IWTVs' weekly television series. Because it's episode 1, the show has an all-star lineup main evented by Alec Prie vs. Matt Makowski for the IWTV title, Marcus Mathers taking on tag team partner Dyln McKay for the ETU title, the first in the Deathmatch Discovery Gauntlet, plus follow up to Matt Tremont being burned alive, as well as Justin's and Chris's thoughts on the concept of the show and what it did right and wrong. For VIP listeners, they check out key matches from GCW's Si or No, notable new sensation Santana Jackson against Mike Bailey, and Violence is Forever fighting Los Macizos.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring more on the Trick & Melo drama with Lexis King getting involved, qualifying matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge, Noam Dar vs. Akira Tozawa, and more.
Today we jump back five years (11-7-2018) to the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup covered Nikki Cross on Smackdown, heels who believe they’re heroes, Lars Sullivan’s parallels with Braun Strowman, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” mailbag edition.
Then we jump back ten years (10-30-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where McNeill interviewed former WWE wrestler Pete Gas of Mean Street Posse fame and IZW wrestler Jermaine Johnson with live calls and emails. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match breakdown of WWE Crown Jewel. They discuss Logan Paul's U.S. Title win, the overabundance of interference on the card, how L.A. Knight performed in his big moment, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #250 of the PWTorch including all things Halloween Havoc ‘93 and its unsatisfying finishes, updated Survivor Series card, Sabu news, a Hogan and Savage update, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
Today, we jump back five years (11-2-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing Impact Wrestling. They react to listener emails on the GWN App, Desi Hit Squad, Killer Kross, and Willie Mack. They also talk about Tessa Blanchard retaining her Knockouts Title, LAX defending the tag titles, as well as Pentagon vs. Homicide and more! They open the show discussing Impact’s 98,000 viewership last week, and if this could be the beginning of the end for them on Pop TV.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Wanna Play a Game, with a main event of Adam Priest vs. Alex Kane for the Action title, the Good Hand (Suge D & Kevin Ryan) facing Culture Inc. (Eli Knight & Malik Bosede) for the Tag titles, Billie Starkz battling Rachel Armstrong, and more. For VIP, it's a belated Halloween Celebration as Chris and Justin review the Devil's Last Dance Ultimate Hardcore Team War match featuring multiple friends of the show from the NWA Samhain PPV and Matt Tremont vs. Krule in a Buried Alive match.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Halloween Havoc Night Two featuring Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes and a compelling final angle, whether the right person won the Women's Breakout Tournament, Meta-Four in a haunted house, and more.
In this "Best of PWTorch Livecast" edition of the Dailycast, we jump back ten years (10-27-2013) to a special episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-completed WWE Hell in a Cell PPV from all angles, plus discuss the potential end-game for Daniel Bryan continuing to get knocked down in the top storyline.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to review NXT Halloween Havoc night one and preview night two. They also preview WWE Crown Jewel and take caller and emailer questions on Dominik's heat, Ronda Rousey potentially in AEW, Kenny Omega vs. MJF, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring their look at the WWE Crown Jewel line-up and build for next weekend's event so far.
Then we jump back five years (10-28-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, the first-ever all-women’s WWE PPV. Included are discussions of Toni Storm’s future, the production quality of the show, a possible NXT women’s War Games, the likelihood of another all-women’s event, plus a caller who was live in the building with an in-arena perspective.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #249 of the PWTorch including Savage ripping Hogan on Radio WWF, Wade previews Halloween Havoc, more Torch Talk with Lou Thesz, Michaels returning to WWF with a stop in USWA, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview NWA's Cody James about his upcoming Devil's Last Dance Ultimate Hardcore War match at the NWA Samhain PPV, the challenges of being "The Barker" in the promo-centric NWA promotion, how he got his late start in wrestling, goals and accomplishments, and more. They also review the latest episode of NWA Powerrr, with a heavy emphasis on Blunt Force Trauma's feud with Trevor Murdoch and Mike Knox, and address what they liked and didn't like on the show. For VIP listeners, NWA week continues as Mike and Justin review friend-of-show Mims's TV title challenge against Zicky Dice, as well as a match from Defy Wrestling where Masato Tanaka faced Bryan Keith.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about TNA! What??? That's right! TNA! Then the focus shifts to AEW and this week's Dynamite, plus listener emails.
Nate Lindberg, Kelly Wells, and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Halloween Havoc including Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch, Chase U vs. Tony D'Angelo & Stacks, Roxanne Perez vs. Kiana James, The Women's Breakout Tournament, Lexis King's debut, and more.
In this "Best of PWTorch Livecast" edition of the Dailycast, we jump back ten years (10-23-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill along with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. They interview ROH tag champions ReDragon (Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) on their ROH Tag Title run, being part of the Glory by Honor main event this weekend, Nutrition Program to rid America of fat, and much more with live callers. Plus, in the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and Workplace Tips from Big Show.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor John Laslo for a match-by-match breakdown of the Bound for Glory PPV. They also take phone calls and emails on C.M. Punk in Impact, LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns, Undertaker's new Patreon venture, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring a discussion of World Championship backup players, including players on the cusp of greatness and talent that has just slipped from the top of the mountain.
Then we jump back ten years (10-17-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-completed TNA Bound for Glory PPV including the odd Hall of Fame deal with Kurt Angle that dominated live phone calls. The PPV included A.J. Styles vs. Bully Ray and Sting vs. Magnus (Nick Aldis).
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #248 of the PWTorch including the debut of UWFI on PPV in the U.S., Bret Hart on WCW and Ric Flair, "Mr. Nanny" flops at the box office, Wade’s Torch Talk with Lou Thesz, listener trivia ,and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review New Texas Pro Wrestling's Fifth Anniversary show, featuring Dailycast favorites Bryan Keith and Timothy Thatcher battling for the NTP title, Lee Moriarty vs. Kevin Blackwood, the battle of Fly Def, a note-by-note recreation of one of Justin's favorite angles of all time, too many heel turns, a surprising amount of number one contenders, and so much more. For VIP listeners, at the behest of Rich Fann, they sample some offerings from MLW's Slaughterhouse PPV, notably World Champ Alex Kane against Tom Lawlor and Minoru Suzuki facing Jacob Fatu.
This week's All Elite Aftershow begins with a discussion on Tony Khan and his Twitter/X use last week, including why Tony spends so much time on the platform. Should he worry more about his company? Be less combative? Then Mike and Andrew look at this week's Dynamite and emails.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Jade Cargill in NXT, Carmelo Hayes vs. Dijak vs. Baron Corbin in a #1 Contender match, Shotzi vs. Kiana James, Lyra Valkyria vs. Tegan Nox, The Women's Breakout Tournament, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to break down the NXT vs. AEW Tuesday night battle. They also talk WWE Fastlane and Impact Bound for Glory, plus take calls and emails on the potential for Raw to move to Wednesdays, whether they'd prefer to build a company around John Cena or Roman Reigns in their prime, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring analysis of last night's Smackdown Season Premiere, AEW’s flagging retention rate, and the history between Nick Aldis and Cody Rhodes.
Then we jump back ten years (10-16-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where McNeill interviewed, with help from live callers and emailers, the NWA Tag Champions/former IWGP Hvt. Tag champions Killer Elite Squad (Lance Hoyt/Archer and Davey Boy Smith Jr. a/k/a Harry Smith). They covered a variety of topics from their careers, with some interesting insight on their time in WWE. Plus, VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninety-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #247 of the PWTorch including WCW drawing 600 in the Omni, Jerry Jarrett Torch Talk, Survivor Series takes shape, a hypothetical Golderg vs. Ultimate Warrior match, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give a live report from Wrestling Revolver's Women's Grand Prix, with a one-night, eight-woman tournament featuring Billie Starkz, Trish Adora, Emi Sakura, Marina Shafir, and more. They cover all the matches, go into detail about what they liked about the booking of the tournament, ways it could be improved, and so much more. Revolver week continues for VIP listeners as Chris and Justin cover two matches from the Revolver Redemption show - Noah's Kaito Kiyomiya making a rare U.S. appearance against J.T. Dunn and the always impressive Moose vs. Fulton.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about Tony Khan's response to people on Twitter/X. Then they shift gears and talk about the MJF-Juice Robinson promo, and review the rest of Dynamite. They also take emails.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss potentially the largest episode of NXT including appearances by The Undertaker, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka, and L.A. Knight, Ilja Dragunov vs. Dirty Dom, Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker, and more.
Today we jump back ten years (10-2-2013) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE wrestler Tyler Reks and former WCW wrestler Lodi with live callers and emailers sharing behind-the-scenes stories, insight, and humor from WWE and WCW, plus what's happening in their respective careers both in and out of wrestling, Wrestlecade, and much more! In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and football!
Nate Lindberg and Brandon LeClair fill in for Greg Parks to cover WWE Fastlane including Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke, John Cena & L.A. Knight vs. Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa, Street Profits & Bobby Lashley vs. LWO (Santos Escobar & Rey Mysterio & Carlito), Cody & Jey Uso vs. Judgement Day, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring a live Q&A of viewer questions in the build to WWE Fastlane 2023.
Then we jump back ten years (10-3-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. They discussed with live callers predictions for WWE Battleground, what changes needed to be made to bring viewers back to Raw, the latest on the independents, specially ROH and PWG, whether Matt Morgan would be a better fit in WWE or TNA, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the ninetieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #246 of the PWTorch including Razor Ramon and Rick Martel winning battle royal for IC title match, more on Shawn Michaels quitting WWF, Steiners dropped from WWF booking sheets, Wade’s Torch Talk with Jerry Jarrett, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's The Respect Issue, a really excellent card with a tremendous main event of Mike Bailey vs. Breeze, a technical classic when Jonathan Gresham faces Lee Moriarty, Trish Adora finds her inner heel against Shoko Nakajima, plus they ponder the meaning of the Ace title in wrestling, misheard lyrics in wrestler theme songs, and much more. Then for VIP listeners, they head to the other coast for two matches from Outlaw Wrestling - Ortiz vs. Crowbar and Jacob Fatu & Lance Anoa'i against Homicide & Bull James.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about Dynamite, and then go into conversation about the impact Edge will have on the company. Plus, they take emails and more.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Cena, Cody, Heyman, and Asuka on NXT next week, Trick vs. Dirty Dom, Indi Hartwell returns to NXT, Lyra as Becky's new challenger, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #245 of the PWTorch including a full review of Fall Brawl ‘93, WarGames, Rude wins world title, Michaels quits WWF, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match breakdown of the just-completed AEW WrestleDream show. They discuss Adam Copeland's debut, positioning of matches on the card, finishes, and more. They also review Saturday's NXT No Mercy event.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring a preview of a sparse Fastlane card that could lead the way to WarGames at Survivor Series.
Then we jump back five years (9-26-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "PWT Talks NXT" episode where Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup talk about the surprising Otis Dozovic push, possible WarGames teams, how Keith Lee’s attitude is begging for a heel turn, and more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Expect the Unexpected Wrestling's Nostalgia, Ultra, featuring a wild six-man tag between Killionaires Club (J Boujii & Ken Broadway & PB Smooth) and Wasted Youth (Austin Luke & Dyln McKay & Marcus Mathers), IWTV World Champion Alec Price battling Brandon Kirk, IWTV Tag Champs Miracle Generation defending their belts against Fresh Air, and more. For VIP listeners, they finally uncover the Holy Grail of Wrestling Coast to Coast Matches - Joe Hendry vs. Doug Williams in a pure rules match from November 2021, as well as Chris continuing his Hashi Agenda with a match Justin can't help but admire when Bishamon (Yoshi-Hashi & Hirooki Goto) defend the IWGP Tag Team titles against Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls from Destruction in Kobe.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood discuss a scattered No Mercy go-home show featuring a new opponent for Dominik Mysterio, Trick-Melo tension, thoughts on Jade Cargill and Brian Pillman Jr., and more.
Today we jump back ten years (9-18-2013) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with ROH stars Adam Cole and Michael Elgin ahead of their inclusion in the ROH Title Tournament Final Four that weekend, plus talk ROH's current standing and future, ROH TV, favorite places to wrestle for ROH, talk some PWG, and more. Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor David Bryant to review AEW Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam events. They also preview the upcoming WrestleDream PPV. They take calls and emails on Adam Cole as a cheating babyface, WWE's TV deals, where Cody Rhodes stands in WWE right now, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring analysis of the most recent batch of WWE releases, including Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, and Matt Riddle.
Then we jump back five years (9-23-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to preview the many big shows coming up for WWE by looking at what happened on the latest TV shows. They also talk about the most recent episodes of the Mae Young Classic and Impact Wrestling. They take calls on Gedo’s turn on Okada at New Japan Destruction in Kobe and what that means for Jay White, plus the new 205 Live timeslot, Toni Storm, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #244 of the PWTorch including AAA’s recent sellout in Los Angeles, Steiners lose tag titles to Quebecers on Raw, Vader loses name, Sid in good standing with WCW, a preview of Fall Brawl ‘93, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's Crushed Up 2023, an exciting show with a variety of great matches including a main event of Mike Bailey vs. Rina Yamashita, an excellent power match between Alex Coughlin and Joey Janela, a wild weapons brawl where Jacob Fatu clashes with Mance Warner, and more. They also discuss the baffling trend of the coolest move in a match not being the finish, GCW's video packages, and why they liked this toned-down version of GCW. For VIP listeners, it's another match they couldn't believe happened, when Nick Gage faced El Hijo Del Vikingo.
A ton of topics this week! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about Grand Slam, including the lack of psychology in the main event. What happened there? What about the lack of psychology in the Sammy-Jericho match? Plus more on some AEW stories like WBD wanting twelve PPVs, Jade moving to WWE, and more.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover a show heavy on Becky Lynch, whether the Global Heritage Invitational was clear enough for fans not familiar with New Japan, lots of hype for No Mercy, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #243 of the PWTorch including changes to the NWA board of directors, Lex Luger out injured, troubles with Sid in WCW, more Summerslam feedback, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to discuss Impact's Victory Road event and Impact 1,000 episode of TV. They also take phone calls and emails on the Bloodline storyline, Jade Cargill in WWE, The Rock's Smackdown return, and more.
First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring a breakdown of the risks and rewards of returning legends and celebrities in wrestling.
Then we jump back five years (9-16-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "Wrestling Night in America" where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks broke down, with callers, the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV from all angles. Topics included Brock Lesnar’s involvement in the main event and where he fits in going forward, the finish of the Strowman vs. Reigns match, whether or not the Hardys could be Hall of Fame bound the next year, looking ahead to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, and where the WWE and Universal Title booking may take us between now and then, plus much more.
The AEA is back where it all began - after AEW Dynamite! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking TKO Holdings and Vince McMahon the cartoon character. From there, they talk several AEW topics, including more C.M. Punk (are you tired of that yet?), ticket sales, Grand Slam, Adam Cole, Tony Khan, and more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the Premier Streaming Network's Wrestling Showcase, a one-night exhibition of showcase matches from twelve indy promotions, as well as Matt Cardona vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Charles Mason for the Premier Men's Title and Steph De Lander vs. Rachael Ellering for the Premier Women's Title. While the concept is fascinating, the execution was lacking, and Chris and Justin discuss what went wrong and how they would have tweaked the show to make it a more exciting watch. For VIP listeners, they dive deep into the depths of YouTube treasure trove of matches free-to-watch and come up for air with Timothy Thatcher vs. Jaden Newman from TWE and Chris Sabin vs. Masha Slamovitch from Revolver.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood talk with callers and respond to emails regarding the Sept. 12 episode of NXT, including Becky Lynch challenging Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women's Title.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-15-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast's WWE Night of Champions post-show. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussed with live callers the just-completed WWE Night of Champions PPV which included Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler, Miz vs. Fandango, RVD vs. Alberto Del Rio, The Shield vs. The Prime Time Players, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg to discuss the latest happenings in NXT and look ahead to the No Mercy event. They also take phone calls and emails on the Lashley/Street Profits partnership, Cody Rhodes as a babyface, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring their take on how the WWE pushes talent and where some rising stars are going wrong.
Then we jump back five years (9-4-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast "Talking Honor" show with Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot sharing their overall impression of All In including match-by-match thoughts and Emily’s perspective from inside the Sears Centre. Plus a discussion of weekly ROH television including Bully Ray’s multiple feuds, Josh Woods’ shining moment, and the 2018 Top Prospect Tournament.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #242 of the PWTorch including a full review and analysis of Summerslam 1993, including the infamous Luger/Yoko ending, news from the WWF’s post-Summerslam TV tapings that Wade was present for, WCW news and notes, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 6 featuring a brutal TLC match for the Prestige Tag Team Titles when C4 battles Midnight Heat, plus a battle of the Reys - Fenix vs. Horus in a spectacular Lucha match, Matt Cardona vs. Breeze, an egregious example of bait and switch, and much more. For VIP listeners, they take a peek at MLW's latest PLE, Fury Road, and review Kushida vs. Tony Deppen and Hot Sauce Tracy Williams vs. Ichiban.
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Nate Lindberg takes calls and emails to discuss NXT for September 5, 2023, including Von Wagner vs. Bron Breakker, Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James, Dragunov vs. Mensah, Duke Hudson vs. Nathan Frazer, Dabba Kato vs. Tyler Bate, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek look back at All Out, and discuss what might be next for C.M. Punk. Then they go to listener emails on Punk and the future of the locker room in AEW.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring their take on the state of play for wrestling’s boom period.
Then we jump back five years (9-2-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch.com contributor Jeff Vandrew discussing Saturday’s All In show from all angles. They take calls on the future of NWA Title, the Joey Ryan post-match segment, and what could main event a possible All In 2. They also talk about Braun Strowman’s heel turn from Raw, and whether or not WWE is softening Becky Lynch’s heel turn on Smackdown. All this plus Smackdown’s tag title situation, the future of Kevin Owens, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributors Javier Machado and Tony Donofrio to break down the AEW All Out event. Topics from callers and emailers include Ricky Starks as a potential babyface, the announcer lineup of the evening, who the next Don Callis Family member could be, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for instant reaction to the WWE Payback event. They discuss, with callers and emailers, what's missing with Austin Theory and Raquel Rodriguez, who's next for Rhea Ripley, and reaction to the C.M. Punk news from earlier in the day.
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Today we jump back ten years (9-4-2013) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE/TNA/ECW star Rhino with live callers and emailers on a variety of topics including stories from WWE, TNA, and ECW, his appearance for UCW Uprising this weekend in Kentucky, upcoming NWA Title challenge against Rob Conway, how much longer he plans to wrestle, and much more. Plus, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news, Live Events, and more.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #241 of the PWTorch including heel Vince McMahon in Memphis, Clash 24 draws a huge rating and whether it’s the start of a wrestling rebound, SummerSlam Spectacular airs, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's High Intensity X featuring the heretofore unimaginable matchup of Matt Cardona and Hiroshi Tanahashi, plus the Mane Event vs. Brian XL & Amazing Red in a wild steel cage match, Charles Mason vs. Masha Slamovich, and more. For VIP listeners, they watch two matches from Catalyst Wrestling - Shane Taylor vs. O'Shay Edwards in a battle of mentor vs. student and Akira vs. Victor Benjamin vs. Infinite T.I.M.
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Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover memories of Bray Wyatt, women's four-way main event, the Global Heritage Invitational, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek are off this week due to scheduling conflicts, but we're bringing you a special episode with Mike & Andrew from five years ago featuring one of their first discussions about what would evolve into AEW as they gave their picks for the first All In event in 2018. They also talked about Impact Wrestling including the Moose turning heel on Eddie Edwards, as well as the chant from the crowd regarding Chris Jericho, Tessa Blanchard as Knockouts Champion, and much more in the longest Thursday Livecast in their history up to that point.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss, in detail, the AEW All In event. They analyze the main event, what did and didn't happen, where things go from here, and much more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present “Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” featuring their thoughts on the life and career of Bray Wyatt.
Then we jump back ten years (8-21-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's Pat McNeill and Sean Radican, they interview Steve Corino with live callers, discussing Corino's current ROH standings, re-forming a faction?, ECW stories, whether he's too old to wrestle, wrestling on a blow-up mattress at an independent show, and much more! In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for the latest news, events, and wrestling discussion.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #239 of the PWTorch including a full review of Clash of the Champions 24, Torch poll results on the WWF’s working relationship with other promotions, more from Jim Cornette, the full Summerslam card, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Fightt Pro, a unique weekly program on IWTV with more hybrid and grappling rules than the usual wrestling promotion and featuring a tremendous big man vs. smaller man bout in Moses vs. Rhett Titus, plus Logan Laroux vs. LSG for the Fightt Pro title, Shinobi Shadow Squad against Dawgnation, and more, as well as their thoughts on this different take on wrestling, what they liked, and what needs work. Plus, the second in their recurring weird soda feature, this time with a pro wrestling tie-in. For VIP listeners, it's over to Beyond wrestling to watch Alec Price vs. Matt Tremont for the IWTV title and Ortiz vs. Ichiban.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss NXT Heatwave including Carmelo Hayes vs. Wes Lee, Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams, Von Wagner vs. Baron Corbin, Rhea & Dom vs. Dragon Lee & Lyra Valkyria, Noam Dar vs. Nathan Frazer, Tiffany Stratton's upcoming challengers, and more.
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Will Cooling welcomes the President of Revolution Pro Wrestling back to the Deep Dive as he asks Andy Quildan all about his forthcoming show at the Copper Box. Not only do they discuss why Quildan chose to run the largest venue in the promotions history and what makes the Copper Box such an exceptional venue to watch pro wrestling, and how he's balancing the demands of presenting a blockbuster show, but they also preview all the main card matches. They look at the influx of NXT UK talent into RevPro as Trent Seven prepares to challenge for the British Heavyweight Title and South Wales SubCulture prepare to defend the British Tag Team Titles, what Mickie James means to women's wrestling, the return of Shibata, El Phantasmo and Ishii to Revolution Pro Wrestling, and the dream main event of Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi. They close by looking ahead to CMLL Fantastica Mania UK in September and New Japan Royal Quest 3 in October.
You can still purchase tickets to watch Revolution Pro Wrestling in The Copper Box by clicking here. The show will also stream on RPW ON DEMAND which you can sign up here. Thanks again to Andy Quildan for sparing the time to speak to us. We'll be back later in the week with our preview to the All In card!
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss Cash Wheeler's arrest, last week's AEW TV, and more on this week's show. Live callers focused mostly on last week's Dynamite and the build to All In this weekend in London.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for a match-by-match preview of AEW All In. They also take phone calls and emails about AEW's women's division, whether Cole or MJF turns, and more.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-18-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast's WWE Summerslam post-show. PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss with live callers the just-completed WWE Summerslam PPV including Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar vs. C.M. Punk, Alberto vs. Christian, Cody Rhdoes. vs Damien Sandow, RVD vs. Dean Ambrose, and Bray Wyatt vs. Kane.
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Today we jump back ten years (8-18-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast's WWE Summerslam post-show. PWTorch's James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss with live callers the just-completed WWE Summerslam PPV including Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar vs. C.M. Punk, Alberto vs. Christian, Cody Rhdoes. vs Damien Sandow, RVD vs. Dean Ambrose, and Bray Wyatt vs. Kane.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #239 of the PWTorch including reasons why Jim Cornette is appearing in WWF, WWF cutting down house shows and talent, Mark Madden challenges WCW offer, previewing the Clash of Champions, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland welcome their first ever repeat guest, Thrillbilly Silas Mason to talk about his upcoming match for the NWA National Title against JR Kratos & Odinson at NWA 75 next week. Mason also talks about working on the Von Erich movie, wrestling in Australia, the NWA's Southern 6, and much more in a spirited conversation. Then Maitland and McClelland review the latest episode of WOW Superheroes with the Tonga Twins vs. Last Call, Kandi Krush vs. GI Jane, and more. Beyond the wrestling, they talk about the layout of the program, what distinguishes it in the crowded wrestling landscape, what they liked, and what could be improved upon. For VIP listeners, they check out two matches from Action Wrestling Into the Action-verse - Adam Priest vs. Billie Starks and Krule vs. Noah Hossman vs. Damyan Tangra vs. Jaden Neuman for the disputed IWTV title.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Carmelo Hayes and Wes Lee's contract signing, Wes Lee vs. Dijak, D'Angelo & Stacks vs. Dyad, Dana Brooke vs. Blair Davenport, Trick Williams vs. Drew Gulak, Tyler Bate vs. Joe Coffey, Thea Hail vs. Jacy Jayne, and more.
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There was a switchboard issue, so Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek had to go old school and only go with emails this week. A lot of talk on C.M. Punk, including Wade's report on Monday about what happened this past weekend in Greensboro.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, former PWTorch.com contributor Benjamin Tucker joins Greg to discuss WWE Summerslam follow-up in relation to The Bloodline on Smackdown and Seth Rollins on Raw. They also talk AEW All In hype so far and answer reader email questions.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #238 of the PWTorch including World Wrestling Network’s debut show, owner Jim Hudson and booker Paul E. discuss the debut show and what’s next for WWN, more on Jim Cornette’s WWF debut, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Today we jump back five years (8-8-2018) to the PWTorch Livecast's "PWT Talks NXT" with Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Harley R. Pageot talking about Aleister Black’s injury and its consequences, the purpose of a Nikki Cross enhancement match, the jarring Dream-EC3 segment, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present "Nick and Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure" featuring their thoughts on the fallout from Summerslam including what's next for Cody Rhodes, potential time off for Roman Reigns, and the end of Ronda Rousey in WWE at least for now.
Then we jump back ten years (8-14-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Sean Radican. They discussed with live callers & emailers current events and the new Jim Crockett DVD documentary before PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell made a run-in half-way through, then the DVD filmmaker Michael Elliot joined the show to discuss behind-the-scenes aspect of the new documentary including difficult interviews and who talked the most and other aspects. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and Summerslam.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have no summertime blues because they watched Dreamwave's Summer Spectacular, a great show with a main event of Christian Rose vs. Matt Cardona for the Dreamwave title, El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Gringo Loco in an amazing lucha spectacle, and Wasted Youth defending the tag titles against Aramis and Flamita. For VIP, they keep the summer vibes alive with matches from Dreamwave's Those Summer Nights - Masha Slamovich vs. Brian Keith in a match every bit as stiff as you'd imagine it would be, and returning legend Ultimo Dragon against indy fave Matt Cross.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss Rey Mysterio in Dragon Lee's corner vs. Dominik Mysterio for the North American title, Mustafa Ali vs. Axiom, Noam Dar vs. Tyler Bate for the fake Heritage Cup, Kelani Jordan vs. Blair Davenport, Bron Breakker vs. Von Wagner, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about The Elite's extension and what will happen between Adam Cole and MJF. Plus, calls, emails, $5 challenges, and more!
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, match by match, the WWE Summerslam PLE. He takes calls on the main event, the women's matches, Cody vs. Brock, and more. Plus, an on-site correspondent calls in with reaction from inside the building.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present "Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure" featuring their WWE Summerslam 2023 Mailbag edition.
Then we jump back ten years (8-8-2013) to the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers and emailers Week 2 of Ask Dixie at the top of the show, how TNA should fill the gap (or not fill the gap) for Kurt Angle in Main Event Mafia, the latest Summerslam and WM30 booking plans, whether D-Bryan should shift to chasing the World Title, Hulk Hogan and Sting's marketability in 2013, and much more!
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Today we jump back five years (8-5-2018) to Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, who is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani. They break down happenings on Raw and Smackdown in the build-up to Summerslam in two weeks. They also discuss the G1 thus far and who has impressed, as well as Impact and how feuds have broken down in the post-Slammiversary landscape. They take calls on the possibility of Knockouts Tag Team Titles, wrestling t-shirts, and more!
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #237 of the PWTorch including Jim Cornette makes his WWF debut, new talent in WWF, updated SummerSlam card, WCW front office hierarchy updates, Torch Talk with Paul E., listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out Future Stars of Wrestling's Moment of Truth, featuring a strong main event of Ice Williams vs. Hero Leu for the FSW title, ABC's Chris Bey & Ace Austin battle Los Suavecitos for the FSW tag titles, Kenny King clashes with the 16-year-old Bodhi Young Prodigy, and much more. For VIP listeners, they review two matches from Expect the Unexpected's Summer Madness - Lee Moriarty vs. Alec Price and Miracle Generation vs. the SATs for the IWTV Tag Team Title.
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Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Santos Escobar joining for the main event, Dominik Mysterio's next challenger, Thea Hail, Trick Williams and Wes Lee spreading their wings, and more.
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AEW needs more titles! Right?! Well, wrong. But are they adding another world title? Why is C.M. Punk a tweener and why is he the only person talking about Wembley Stadium? Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss these topics, plus $5 challenges.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kevin Cattani for a match-by-match review of NXT Great American Bash. They also discuss in-depth each match slated for next Saturday's Summerslam.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present "Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure" featuring their WWE Summerslam 2023 predictions - and there’s a new world champion in the mix!
Then we jump back five years (7-26-2018) to PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They begin the show talking about the fallout from Slammiversary and how Impact has utilized the new setting in Toronto. They also discuss Brian Cage, Matt Sydal, Aries retaining over Moose, and perhaps future plans for the direction of the product.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eightieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #236 of the PWTorch including their thoughts on Beach Blast ‘93, a poor ending to the Flair-Windham title match, Terry Funk and Jerry Jarrett being interviewed by WCW for front-office roles, the Lex Express, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, get on your feet for Justin McClelland and Christopher Maitland's review of Prestige Wrestling's All Rise, a packed show from Asbury Park with three excellent matches - a technical masterpiece for the Prestige title between champ Alex Shelley and challenger Jonathan Gresham, a heated battle when Trish Adora faces Maki Itoh, and high flyers and hard kickers collide when Speedball Mike Bailey wrestles Akira. Plus, Justin rises up against over-usage of the middle finger, Chris has a rare referee compliment, the gentlemen reminisce about their favorite wrestler from Asbury Park, and more. For VIP Wrestlers, Coast to Coast goes mid-west for Black Label Pro to watch Tom Lawlor vs. the Quadfather Camaro Jackson, and Trevor Outlaw & Darius Latrell vs. Matt Brannigan & The Warlord (yes, that one).
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In this "Best of PWTorch Livecast" edition of the Dailycast, we jump back ten years (7-26-2018) to "PWT Talks NXT" with Harley R. Pageot, Tom Stoup, and Justin James discussing Tommaso Ciampa winning the NXT Title, potential matches for Takeover Brooklyn IV, listener email on where Ciampa and Gargano go from here, and Bianca Belair’s undefeated streak.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes' build to Great American Bash, Dominik Mysterio as NXT Champion, D'Angelo's in-ring return, the co-mingling of NXT and Main Roster talent, and more.
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What a show! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss last week's Dynamite and Collision, including Mike's live thoughts. Topics include MJF and Cole, Blood & Guts, and more. Plus, live callers, emails, and $5 challenges.
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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani fill in for Greg Parks. They dive into the mailbag and take calls to discuss the build to Summerslam, the co-mingling of NXT and main roster talent, Matt Cardona appearing with his wife's WWE Tag Title at a DDT show, what's next for Diamond Mine, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue are two grumpy Muppets comparing WWE Summerslam 2022’s match card to where we are now.
Then we jump back ten years (7-18-2013) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican discussing with live callers pressing topics of the week from WWE, TNA, and ROH. Lots of calls and good topics discussed!
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #235 of the PWTorch including WCW taping TV through November and spoiling upcoming title changes, Part 3 of Stan Lane’s Torch Talk, hating on the Lex Express, the most difficult listener trivia question to-date, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head back to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the 2023 Scenic City Invitational, one of their favorite tournaments of the year - a two-night, 16-person tournament with first round matches including Suge D vs. Jaden Newman, Tank vs. Timothy Thatcher, Manders vs. Noah Hossman, and five other matches, plus coverage of second round and finals as well. They go over why they liked the tournament and what could make it better, ask if tearing apart the ring is a good idea, and more. For VIP listeners, they have a very special tribute to the Beer City Bruiser, their very first friend of the show, as they go to AML and see his recent matches against Billy Brash and Jerry the King Lawler.
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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover Dominik Mysterio's first WWE singles championship, good sizzle for Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov, Baron Corbin finding himself, and more.
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In this "Best of PWTorch Livecast" edition of the Dailycast, we jump back ten years (7-18-2013) to the WWE Money in the Bank live post-show with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discussed with live callers the just-completed event from many angles, including talking with a caller who was at the show. They discuss Paul Heyman turning on C.M. Punk, the two MITB matches, John Cena's defense against Mark Henry, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take live calls on AEW and even some WWE topics, including the booking of the tag tournament and the women's division. From there, $5 challenge questions, including a live caller.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to review Impact Slammiversary as well as the first two nights of the G1 Climax tournament. They take phone calls and emails on the booking of Judgment Day in WWE, AEW's tag division, Adrian Adonis, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down Smackdown, including the collapse of factions and the need for L.A. Knight.
Then we jump back five years (7-17-2013) to Pat McNeill's interview with 1980s women's wrestler Leilani Kai and her protege, Tatevik “The Gamer,” with live callers and emails on a variety of topics including early-years WWF stories, working with Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter, the infamous Moolah-Richter double-cross, her thoughts on the current women's wrestling scene, her passion for training wrestlers, whether she would want to work at WWE Developmental to train WWE's NXT stars, and more topics. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, break down the Live Events Center, and discuss other topics.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review MLW's Never Say Never, featuring Alexander Hammerstone vs. Alex Kane for the MLW title in a great power match, another excellent hoss fight between Calvin Tankman and Jacob Fatu, the Samoan Swat Team vs. The Calling in a Fans Bring the Weapons Match, the debut of Don King, plus ref gaffes, trying to understand the MLW draft, and more. For VIP Listeners, they go to West Coast Pro's Cruel Summer to watch Masha Slamovitch vs. Trish Adora for the Women's World Title in a great match with some shoddy reffing and Jeff Cobb battling Alpha Zo.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #234 of the PWTorch including Paul Heyman’s new promotion taping its first show, Lex Luger slams Yokozuna and is set for a monster push, part two of Wade’s Torch Talk with Stan Lane, WCW adding Fall Brawl PPV in September, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Judgement Day vs. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, Chase U vs. Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey, Kelani Jordan vs. Cora Jade, Ilja Dragunov vs. Bron Breakker, Ivy Nile vs. Tiffany Stratton, Stacks vs. Joe Coffey, and more.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a loaded UFC 290 card. They discuss the praise that the card has received, the epic title fights, and the Israel Adesanya-DDP faceoff. They close the show by Rick giving a Slap Fight update.
Then we jump back five years (7-22-2018) to Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch.com contributor Mike McMahon who broke down the Impact Wrestling Slammiversary card from all angles. Included is discussion of Tessa Blanchard’s role in the company going forward, the ECW influence on the show, the need for a top babyface standard-bearer in the company, plus an in-depth analysis of each match on the card. Matches included Austin Aries vs. Moose, Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan, LAX vs. The OGz, Brian Cage vs. Matt Sydal, and more.
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It's another packed All Elite Aftershow! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show with a discussion of Collision, its ratings, and if TNT is happy with the show to this point. Also, what about Punk's role? Then, emails and callers discuss a range of AEW topics and $5 challenges.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to preview the New Japan G1 Climax tournament as well as Impact Slammiversary. They take phone calls and emails on C.M. Punk, Jey Uso as a future champion, Grayson Waller, and more.
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Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso finally kicks into gear, but the women’s divisions on both Raw and Smackdown seem to be overlooked. Join Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue as they talk this week in wrestling.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #233 of the PWTorch including more reaction on WCW’s recent mini movie, Wade’s Torch Talk with Stan Lane, booking a one-night WCW tournament with Windham out at least six months, revisiting a past WCW/WWF trade scenario, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland gaze backwards to February 2018 and Wrestling Revolver's Naito Takes Dayton. Yes, once upon a time Tetsuya Naito main evented an independent wrestling show in Dayton, Ohio, and Justin and Chris were there. Now, with five years of hindsight, they re-examine the show - what worked then, what is a lot better now, wrestlers who became big names after the show, the weirdest, longest comedy match in history, and much more with matches including Naito vs. Michael Elgin, MJF in a wild six-way, Jessica Havok vs. Shotzi Blackheart, and Trevor Lee vs. Shane Strickland. For VIP listeners, they come back to 2023 and Central States Wrestling, for two exciting title matches - friend-of-show Dak Draper vs. One Called Manders and Kenny Alfonso vs. Jeremy Wyatt.
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Nate Lindberg and Josh Little dive into the mailbag and take calls to discuss a former wrestling fan's perspective of the current NXT product, Mustafa Ali vs. Tyler Bate, The Creeds vs. Dyad in a Loser Leaves NXT match, Roxanne Perez vs. Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan's debut against Tatum Paxley, Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp in an NXT Underground match, Jacy Jayne vs. Lyra Valkyria, Ilja Dragunov calling out Bron Breakker, and more.
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First, Rick Monsey hosts "MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans" reacting to UFC Fight Night Strickland vs Magomedov and WWE Money in the Bank. Then he previews UFC 290 headlined by Volkanovski vs Rodriguez and closes by discussing how he might be the only person who appreciates the "Power Slap" series, which has a new show coming up.
Then we jump back five years (7-7-2013) to an episode of "The Deep Dive with Rich Fann" discussing the New Japan G-1 USA special in San Francisco as Chris Maitland returned to discuss what New Japan should do to expand. Should they just show what they do best, or do they need to change to win the hearts and minds of Eastern audiences? Rich and Chris chat about the television ramifications of AXS keeping their pace, potentially having shows in New York, and answer questions from callers including if North Americans would take a “true New Japan” product without an Okada or Tanahashi.
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This week's show begins with Andrew Soucek and Mike McMahon discussing the USS Intrepid (Happy 4th!). Don't worry, the AEW talk comes and they take emails and calls, including the first live $5 challenge caller.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match review of Money in the Bank. They take calls and emails on Iyo Sky and Damian Priest as MITB Ladder Match winners, fallout from Jey Uso pinning Roman Reigns, Shayna Baszler's turn on Ronda Rousey, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue go deep into the factions of the WWE and their place in the wrestling landscape, covering Judgement Day, Damage Control, Imperium, and more.
Then we jump back five years (7-4-2013) to PWT Talks NXT where Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Volker Breeze talk about Johnny Gargano’s evolving character, Adam Cole’s heel work, Shayna Baszler’s uninterrupted promo, and more.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #232 of the PWTorch including Flair’s in-ring return, Hulk Hogan gives notice to the WWF and brings Brutus Beefcake and Jimmy Hart with him, a full review of Clash of the Champions 23 with an unexpectedly great title match, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to Greensboro, North Carolina for AML Wrestling's Confrontation, a solid wrestling card with an old-school feel headlined by Brad Attitude vs. Axton Ray for the AML title, Mike Bailey vs. Billy Brash, Jacob Fatu vs. Bojack, a potential farewell match for the Beer City Bruiser, the toughest tables ever, and much more. For VIP listeners, they appropriately go to VIP Wrestling for two special Matches - the tag team of Fly Def vs. Flip Gordon & Chandler Hopkins and Miranda Alize vs. Low Rider.
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Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover Gold Rush featuring Carmelo Hayes vs. "Lone Wolf" Baron Corbin, Thea Hail vs. Tiffany Stratton, Dragon Lee vs. Nathan Frazer, and more.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Josh Emmett. They preview the upcoming Fight Night, headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Abusupiyan Magomedov. They close the show by discussing AEW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
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Another fun show! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk CM Punk, Forbidden Door, and so much more. Plus, calls and emails (with some controversy) and $5 challenges. Topics this week include MJF's next challenger, how AEW is framing CM Punk, and more.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, match by match, the Forbidden Door card. He takes calls on MJF's upcoming tag team with Adam Cole, the AEW/NJPW relationship, Hiroshi Tanahashi's physical state, a live perspective on the show, and more.
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First, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue preview WWE Money in the Bank 2023, including a rousing pitch for Butch and Finn Balor to pick up big wins.
Then we jump back five years to Wrestling Night in America's WWE Money in the Bank live post-show hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with callers discussing the event from many angles. Topics include where the WWE Title picture goes from here, the live reaction to Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal, the quality of the Smackdown women’s division compared to the Raw women’s division following the MITB match, whether or not there should be optimism for the next year in WWE, and more. Plus, Torch contributor Zack Heydorn calls in with live notes from Chicago.
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Today we jump back ten years (6-26-2013) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with Derrick Bateman, later known as EC3 in TNA and WWE. The first ten minutes features McNeill talking to PWTorch columnist Sean Radican about ROH Drama that week. Then, recent WWE wrestler Derrick Bateman joined the show to discuss with Pat and live callers his recent dismissal from WWE, why the "Mr. USA Guy" gimmick was dropped and what the plans were, tons of NXT behind-the-scenes stories, his future in wrestling, a big AIW show appearance this weekend, and more topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill was joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss a busy news week, the Live Events Center, and more topics.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #231 of the PWTorch including King of the Ring 1993, featuring Yoko beating Hogan for the title and Bret Hart shining in the tournament, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Action Wrestling's Guardians of the Southeast, a really tremendous show with an unfortunately rushed main event of Adam Priest vs. Brogan Finlay, but some super matches beneath including Alex Kane vs. Damyan Tangra in an intense brawl, an excellent tag title match between Culture Inc and Out of this World, Rico Gonzalez vs. Anthony Henry, a veteran wrestler announces his retirement, and much more. Plus, Justin encounters a historic moment (for Wrestling Coast to Coast at least) in an unusual place and is here to tell about it. For VIP listeners, they talk about a match they cannot even believe really happened - Nick Gage vs. Zack Sabre Jr. (and it's pretty good!?) - as well as Alec Price vs. Kevin Knight in another good but perfectly reasonable match.
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Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover Gold Rush featuring Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, Wes Lee vs. Tyler Bate, strong promotion for next week's Gold Rush finale, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show with a long discussion on CM Punk and AEW Collision, which debuted on Saturday night on TNT. Is a Punk-Elite match in the future? Were there some breadcrumbs placed down by Punk? Also, live calls and emailers react to Collision and - mostly - Punk.
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Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani talk Jey Uso and the next big step in the Bloodline saga, CM Punk's return to AEW TV, who could be elevated at Money in the Bank, and more.
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With the Raw and Smackdown women’s championships being retired, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue look back at the history of the championships, from Flair and Lynch to Asuka and Ripley.
Then we jump back ten years (6-19-2013) to PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with recent TNA announcer Todd Keneley with live callers & emailers on topics including why Keneley was cut, the experience in TNA, working with (or against?) Taz, returning to Championship Wrestling in Hollywood, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news, events, and hot topics of the week.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #230 of the PWTorch including a preview of King of the Ring, including ideas for rebooking the tournament, Wade’s Torch Talk with Phil Muschnick, industry news and notes, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review West Coast Pro's Kid Zombie, featuring a number one contender's match between Vinnie Massaro and Starboy Charlie, Bryan Keith vs. Kevin Knight in an excellent match, a wild big man match pitting Calvin Tankman against BEEF, a night of impressive dropkicks, and more. Then Chris and Justin recount their live experience at Impact Wrestling's Against All Odds, recounting the highlights of the show. For VIP listeners they check out a blast from the past when the New Backseat Boyz & Johnny Kashmere face the Bollywood Boys & Mo Jabari in Greektown Wrestling and Dan the Dad against Alec Price from Freelance Wrestling.
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It's a doc-filled show as the Good Doctor Kevin P. Cattani joins Doc Bruce Lee Hazelwood to discuss a good show including Corbin becoming #1 contender, Seth Rollins accepting Bron Breakker's challenge, Mustafa Ali continuing to be sneaky, the fate of The Dyad, an excellent video for Blair Davenport, a two-week PLE-lite with Gold Rush, and a discussion about pacing in and out of the ring.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show with live callers. Topics include MJF, storylines vs. good matches, Orange Cassidy, and of course Rob Terry. Alex Shelley won the Impact title, and a lot more.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 289, including a discussion on the legacy of Amanda Nunes. They also give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn fills in for Greg Parks and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a full analysis of the upcoming AEW Collision premiere next weekend, Money in the Bank analysis and discussion, and much more.
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In today’s PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Nick and Tom run through the breakdown of The Bloodline start to finish.Then we jump back just over ten years (5-29-2013) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, McNeill interviewed then-DGUSA champion Johnny Gargano with live callers discussing his current title run, the Evolve 20-22 showsthat weekend and his title defense, working for PWG, and much more, plus Gargano goes step-by-step through the one-year plan for his character to turn heel at WrestleCon last month. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to break down the latest news, preview the Live Events, and more discussion!
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #229 of the PWTorch including Vince being replaced by Linda as President, news of the TV debut of ECW, reader review of the first eight WrestleManias, Torch Talk with Jerry Jarrett, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland keep it classy when they review Black Label Pro's Fancy Wrestling 2, with Billie Starkz vs. Cole Radrick for the BLP World Title, Kevin Ku vs. Mike Bailey, Tom Lawlor vs. Eli Isom, a match that gives Justin an existential wrestling fan crisis, cheating that makes Chris annoyed, talk about how to structure a wrestling card, and much more high brow entertainment. For VIP listeners, once again Chris peddles the Hashi Agenda when they review Bishamon vs. House of Torture vs. United Empire for the IWGP and NJPW Strong Tag Team Titles from New Japan's Dominion show, and in a preview of their upcoming road trip to Impact's Against All Odds, watch Rich Swan vs. Jason Hotch.
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It's another solo show as Bruce Lee Hazelwood recaps the June 6 episode of NXT and takes emails. Topics include Thea Hail as Tiffany Stratton's first challenger, Mustafa Ali doing things, Baron Corbin's first NXT match in seven years, Bron Breakker challenging Seth Rollins, and more.
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Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk all things AEW, including the build to Forbidden Door, what's next for CM Punk, Collision, and more. Plus, some trivia and calls and emails.
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On this week’s edition of MMA Talk For Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Amir Albazi vs. Kai Kara-France. They preview UFC 289, and discuss the lack of depth in the UFC's women's bantamweight division. They close the show by having a brief discussion about the latest in pro wrestling.
Then in a bonus flashback from five years ago, Robert and Rick preview the stacked UFC 225 card and take a quick look back at UFC Fight Night 131. They give a career retrospective of Michael Bisping. PWTorch's Zack Heydorn joined Robert to give the Chicago perspective on UFC 225, the C.M. Punk trial, Money in the Bank, and the All-In show. Robert and Rick close the show by examining Ronda Rousey’s feud with Nia Jax.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to recap the follow-up to last weekend's major events that happened on WWE, NXT, and AEW TV this week. Among the topics: Reigns vs. The Usos, a main roster invasion of NXT, what isn't working in Cole vs. Jericho, and more.
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In today’s PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Nick and Tom break down where we are with championships and champions in WWE before the unveiling of the new WWE Universal Championship.
Then we jump back ten years (6-6-2013) to an episode of the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Dailycast with hosts Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup. They discuss Lacey Evans’s continued improvement, Velveteen Dream and Ricochet in one of the best hype videos in NXT history, an email about NXT’s popularity, and more.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #228 of the PWTorch including more on Slamboree ‘93, Tully Blanchard’s interview on WCW and the Horsemen, Billy Graham’s letter to Hogan, WCW moving TV tapings, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling’s Mills of the Gods, a strange title for a strange show. There’s a jaw-dropping technical battle between Beyond’s Ace Alec Price and Alex Coughlin, a savvy submission-filled match between Alex Shelley and Beyond perennial Dan Berry, Megan Bayne vs. B3cca, a weird wedding angle, and more. For VIP listeners, they go to the pseudo-shoot matches of Future Stars of Wrestling with Tom Lawlor vs. Bad Dude Tito and Bret the Threat vs. Royce Isaacs.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Baron Corbin and Mustafa Ali’s appearances in NXT, Carmelo Hayes vs. Noam Dar for the NXT Title, Gigi Dolan vs. Jacy Jayne in a weaponized steel cage, Tyler Bate & Wes Lee vs. Dyad, Stacks vs. Joe Coffey, Cora Jade vs. Ivy Nile, and more.
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This week's All Elite Aftershow looks back at Double or Nothing. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek have thoughts on the show, plus they take views from live callers and emailers. The AEW TV deal is another topic, along with Mike's trip to the ER vet last week with his dog.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi. They give a review of WWE's Night of Champions PLE. Rick gives a review of AEW's Double or Nothing PPV, which develops into a deep discussion about Rick's relationship with wrestling fans.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Marcus Arias to break down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Double or Nothing PPV as well as the other major shows of the weekend. Topics include the AEW title match not going on last, the lack of CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, challenges for Seth Rollins's title, and more.
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In today's Dailycast episode of "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk underrated tag teams, WrestleMania streaks, and more Evil Dick than you might expect.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventy-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #227 of the PWTorch including WCW Slamboree ‘93, Marty Jannetty’s surprise return to Raw, gimmick matches in WWF, Sid(!), and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's Beware the Fury, but there's no need to be cautious. They dive in head-first for an unruly show where the Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu collides with heel-heat magnet Matt Cardona, plus Jake Something goes head-to-head with Charles Mason, tag team favorites the Mane Event battle The Motor City Machine Guns, lots of overbooking, an apparent on-screen murder, and much more. For VIP listeners, the Glory days continue when Chris and Justin look at Glory Pro Wrestling and watch champion Camaro Jackson defend his belt against Karem, and friend-of-show Dak Draper wrestles Moses the Deliverer.
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Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover strong go-home hype, Women's tournament semifinals, Von Wagner's strange saga, and more.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill. They discuss the ramifications of Francis Ngannou's major deal with the PFL. They close the show chatting about a big weekend in pro wrestling.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by ProWrestling.net's John Moore for a match-by-match preview of next weekend's WWE Night of Champions, NXT Battleground, and AEW Double or Nothing shows. They also take phone calls and emails on Gunther's future as a top guy, AEW's tag division, Goldberg's retirement tour, and more.
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In today's Dailycast episode of "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue preview WWE Night of Champions and an AEW Collision without C.M. Punk.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #226 of the PWTorch including WCW’s next PPV, Slamboree ‘93, how the King of the Ring card is shaping up, more from Jim Crockett, Bill Watts responds to his WCW departure, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview Dak Draper ahead of the NWA’s Crockett Cup, where Draper is teaming with Mims. They talk about their team, the importance of the Crockett Cup, Draper's time in NWA and ROH, football, rom coms, and a whole lot more. Then, with monarchies all over the news, they cover the first ever Queen of the Indies, an eight-woman tournament with Lady Frost, Dulce Tormenta, Hyan, Masha Slamovich, Mio Momono, Maria, Billie Starkz, and Unagi Sayaka. For VIP, they go to Freelance Wrestling for Bang Bros vs. Wasted Youth, Devon Monroe vs. Bryan Keith, and Chris Bey vs. Storm Grayson.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Women’s Championship Tournament Semifinals, what D’Angelo could have done to get taken in for questioning, Hayes & Williams vs. Dempsey & Gulak, as well as Breakker’s involvement with the angle, Battleground predictions, and more.
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No offense to Leon Sparrow! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about MJF wrestling (and selling) at an indy show this weekend. Plus, a lot of talk about the new AEW rights deal, emails, challenges, and more.
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jailton Almeida def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill. The show closes with a discussion on the "quiet boom-period" that both MMA and pro wrestling are currently experiencing.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss upcoming major shows involving WWE, AEW, and NXT. They talk about WWE's World Title tournament, AEW's decision to go with the Four Pillars in a PPV main event, NXT keeping Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes away from the main roster in the draft, and more.
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In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure (The Nicky's Club Edition)" with Nick Barbati and special guest host Sean Plichta from Tennessee. Today's topics include the current state of the WWE World Championship Tournament, the recent advancements of the Bloodline storyline and possibility of Roman & Solo vs. the Usos, the potential end of Bianca Belair's reign, and more.
Then we jump back five years (5-9-2013) to an episode of the "PWT Talks NXT" PWTorch Livecast with Kelly Wells and Justin James covering the difficulty of arrogant characters to get booed, another dynamite segment for the women, and cover six listener calls including the strength of Velveteen Dream’s character, plus more.
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Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #225 of the PWTorch including part one of Jim Crockett’s Torch Talk, Hogan vs. Muta in Japan, a new promotion spearheaded by Paul Heyman, HDTV, reader trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland travel across the pond to Doncaster, England for 1PW's All Or Nothing, with an eight-man tournament to crown the first 1PW world champ in more than ten years with Cara Noir, Martin Stone, Will Ospreay, Mark Haskins, Ulf Herman, Bobby Fish, Lance Archer, and Nathan Cruz, a women's gauntlet match to crown a 1PW women's champ, a tag team ladder match, and much more. For VIP, Justin and Chris return stateside to the heartland of Iowa for Wrestling Revolver and Mike Bailey vs. Steve Maclin and the ABC vs. the Rascalz.
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Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss this week’s episode of NXT including the two quarterfinals for the NXT Women’s Championship, Bron Breakker vs. Trick Williams, Dyad vs. Gallus, Bernal vs. Hudson, Thorpe vs. Kemp, Dragunov vs. Dijak, Bate vs. Dempsey, Hank & Tank vs. Briggs & Jensen, and more.
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Another big show! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take emails and calls. They open the show with a discussion on All In and ticket sales. Plus, they preview this week's Dynamite, and callers/emailers bring up All In, C.M. Punk, Jericho, and more.
Also, Hi, Scott. We know you're listening! (Listen if you want to understand this reference.)
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On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a lackluster UFC 288. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida. Rick gives his take on the latest Canelo Álvarez fight. They close the show by reviewing WWE's Backlash PPV.
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In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Backlash event with callers and emailers. Topics include whether or not WWE should've booked Zelina Vega with an upset win over Rhea Ripley, if WWE should go with Seth Rollins as their top babyface over Cody Rhodes, announcers emphasizing lengths of title reigns, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Topics include the WWF Draft, WWE Backlash, and even AEW.
Then we jump back ten years (5-6-2013) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks who breaks down with callers the WWE Backlash PPV from all angles. Included is discussion of the quality of the show as a whole; what the booking of Roman Reigns tells us about Reigns and the WWE writers; what stipulation could be next in the Shinsuke Nakamura-A.J. Styles feud; what purpose Lashley has served thus far in his latest run; whether or not Seth Rollins could be a viable top babyface on Raw, and more!
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #224 of the PWTorch including news on Vader powerbombing Cactus Jack on the cement, Lightning Kid in WWF, a "What If" discussion about Ric Flair in 1993 WWF, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to the Pacific Northwest for Prestige Wrestling's Roseland 5, a top to bottom excellent show featuring a main event of Penta el Zero Miedo vs. Kevin Blackwood, Shawn Spears vs. Tom Lawlor, Midnight Heat against C4 in an awesome old school tag match, and much more, plus discussion of MLW's new home at Fite TV. For VIP listeners, they check out friend of show Thrillbilly Silas Mason facing Mance Warner in AAW and, from Black Label Pro 2 Cold Scorpio, Isaiah Moore & Tre Lamar vs. The Bang Bros & Jordan Oliver.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover draft fallout, the fate of the Women's Championship, Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh in one of NXT's best ever TV matches, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek hit on a bunch of AEW topics this week, including more talk on Punk visiting other locker rooms. Is it really a big deal? Does Tony Khan care? Plus, emails on a variety of topics, including brand splits, AEW, Impact, and locking your keys in your car.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give a brief review of the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simón. Rick gives his takes on Bareknuckle FC and the latest in boxing. The show closes with a brisk preview of UFC 288.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera for a match-by-match preview of WWE Backlash. They also discuss night one of the WWE Draft and take calls on the new WWE title, the Cole vs. Jericho feud in AEW, not breaking up factions in the draft, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Topics include hard or soft brand splits, C.M. Punk to AEW, and a brand new WWE World Hvt. Championship.
Then we jump back ten years (4-29-2013) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, McNeill hosts another great All-Star Panel with former WCW wrestler Disco Inferno and former TNA personality/reality TV star Jonny Fairplay on a variety of topics with live callers including WCW booking stories, Fairplay press-slammed by Brian Urlacher, Paul Bearer stories, State of WrestleMania, and more! In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and Fairplay are joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, WM29, Fairplay's experience with Dean Ambrose pre-WWE, and break down the Events Center.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #223 of the PWTorch including a rundown of NWA Grandslam ‘93 and a four-star match between Sabu and Lightning Kid, drafting top picks from 1993 rosters, the final part of Madusa’s Torch Talk with Wade, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tackle Dreamwave Wrestling’s Anniversary VIII, a show they could charitably call underwhelming, featuring the Dreamwave title match between Christian Rose and Johnny Dreamwave with a comedy stop right in the middle, a bloody, unsanctioned, and lengthy match where Second Gear Crew fights Hartenbower and Mike Bennett, a really good four-way with Gringo Loco vs. Mike Bailey vs. Nick Wayne vs. Alex Shelley, a bevy of bad finishes, and Justin faces some hard truths about other Justins in the world. For VIP listeners, they cover the Wrestling Open Title Tournament Final where Ichiban fights Brad Hollister in a good big vs. small man match and a truly outstanding match between show favorites where Bryan Keith takes on Tony Deppen in GCW.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take calls to discuss NXT’s Spring Breakin’ including Hartwell vs. Perez vs. Stratton, Hayes vs. Waller, Jensen & James vs. Briggs & Henley, Jade vs. Valkyria, Breakker vs. Chase, possible call-ups during the draft, the new WWE Heavyweight Title design, and more.
The AEA is back to taking calls! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about C.M. Punk visiting WWE on Monday in Chicago. Weird timing, right? Plus, AEW topics on Jade Cargill, the women's division, the future of talent signings, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes. They also give a brief preview of the upcoming Fight Night, headlined by Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simón. The show closes with Rick giving his thoughts on Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly for a match-by-match review of last Sunday's Impact Rebellion PPV. They also take caller questions on the upcoming WWE Draft, C.M. Punk's potential return to AEW, MLW's status, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They take a deep dive into the Backlash line-up and also discuss Nick’s first experience of watching New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Then we jump back ten years (4-22-2013) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Sean Radican interviewing former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas about his new book, "The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee," and discusses with live callers & emailers insight on how a match works, the important role of referees in WWE, his favorite matches to referee, his least-favorite type of match to referee, why he wrote about Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in his book, the two sides of Vince McMahon, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #222 of the PWTorch including Hogan remaining as WWF champ, how Hart has reacted, more thoughts on WrestleMania 9, Flair no-shows WCW show at MSG and show "bombs," listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready for their hottest show yet, as they cover AAW’s Ring of Fire, featuring Masha Slamovich vs. Sierra for the AAW Women’s Title, Mance Warner vs. Robert Anthony in a crazy brawl, and Silas Young vs. Big Beef Gnarls Garvin throwing each other around. They talk about why they think AAW is one of the strongest indy promotions out there, they address the riddle of when is a match not a match, and even have a nature lesson that ends up as an analogy. For VIP listeners, they stay in the Windy City to check out a couple of matches from the last Freelance Wrestling show: Bryan Keith vs. Kevin Ku, a match that will shock our listeners to learn was very stiff, and Bang Bros vs. Los Macizos vs. Hustle and Muscle in a wild three-way tag team match.
Nate Lindberg takes calls and dives into the mailbag to discuss the potential NXT involvement in the upcoming WWE Draft, Bron Breakker's upside as a heel, a stale go-home show before Spring Breakin', and more.
Hey! It's a new All Elite Aftershow! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about the Russians trying to invade their email (only kidding...they think), plus the return of live callers. Yes! Also, AEW Collision is coming on Saturday nights. Is this too much for just Tony? It's a lot of TV, no? All In in London should be on TV, they think; not PPV. Plus a lot more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen. They preview the upcoming Fight Night, headlined by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes. Rick talks about the latest in boxing, while Robert recaps his night at a WWE live event.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks takes phone calls and emails on the weaknesses of the booking of the WWE women's division, the new AEW Collision TV show and its prospects for success, the potential pitfalls of C.M. Punk's AEW return, and more.
Today we jump back five years (4-8-2018) to PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down, with callers, the results of WrestleMania 34. Included is discussion of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar and when the decision may have been made to go with Lesnar, whether or not breaking Asuka’s streak was a good idea, what Shinsuke Nakamura’s heel turn means for A.J. Styles and the rest of Smackdown Live, analysis of Ronda Rousey’s in-ring debut, what the best match on the show was, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #221 of the PWTorch including a complete review of WrestleMania 9, thoughts on Hogan’s WWF title win, gathering Wade’s thoughts on the event and what it means for WWF, Patrick and Alex’s WrestleMania on the 9‘s rankings, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give a live report from Wrestling Revolver's Thursday, a very fun show featuring Alex Shelley vs. Jake Crist in a bloody street fight, the Bullet Club members Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. The Rascals' Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz with a shocking ending, longtime show favorite Bryan Keith facing Chris Sabin, who got moved out of the way during crowd brawl, how Justin aided the show, a special tax day reminder, and much more. For VIP listeners, they sample the NWA 312 and watch a couple matches with friends of the show - namely La Rebellion vs. Dak Draper & Mims and Kamille vs. La Rosa Negra, as Kamille continues her epic title reign.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and emails to discuss the Fatal Four Way to determine the number one contender for the NXT Title, Fyre & Dawn vs. Henley & James, Thorpe vs. Bernal, Ruca vs. Stratton, Duke Hudson’s MVP Ceremony, what’s next for Bron Breakker as a heel, and more.
Mike is becoming a stickler for the rules. Andrew and Mike talk AEW going to Wembley Stadium, plus a bunch of emails to catch up on from last week about the U.K., Battle of the Belts, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 287. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen. They end the show by discussing the idea of Vince McMahon being back!
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup fill in for Greg Parks and talk WrestleMania fallout and the impending draft, Jay White's move to AEW and the effect on Bullet Club, a big change in the New Japan main event scene, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They cover a monumental week with a WWE WrestleMania 39 review, analysis of the WWE sale, and the battle for dominance between Vince McMahon and Paul Levesque.
Then we jump back ten years (4-3-2013) to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican. In the first half, they interview independent tag team the Super Smash Bros. who discuss with live callers Super Smash's name and wrestling influence, big tag match vs. the Young Bucks that weekend at WrestleCon, wrestling for PWG, and other topics. In the second-half, McNeill interviews with live callers the former WWE tag team Mean Street Posse (Joey Abs & Pete Gas) about their Mania Weekend appearance at WrestleCon, WWE memories both on Mania Weekend and during the Attitude Era, and much more!
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #220 of the PWTorch including news on the death of Wally Karbo, a WrestleMania 9 preview, Madusa Torch Talk, listener trivia, Ross officially joining WWF at Mania, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland talk to La Rosa Negra ahead of her match for the Women's World Title at NWA 312 this Friday. She talks about her friendship with Champion Kamille, how she is approaching the match, how she got her start in Puerto Rico, wrestling in Japan, and more. Then they make a grand tour of the biggest matches during one of the biggest wrestling in the calendar year, checking in on the likes of El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Mike Bailey, 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Bryan Keith, The United Empire vs. Time Machine, Circle 6 craziness, and much more. For VIP, the tour continues with reviews of two more matches from Circle 6 and All Caribbean Wrestling.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek start the show talking WrestleMania and WWE's sale. Will the sale affect AEW at all? They also take listener emails.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover Bron Breakker's heel turn, Dragon Lee's TV debut vs. Axiom, Cora Jade's return to the title picture, and more.
On this week's MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey spend over an hour discussing the major news of WWE and the UFC being sister companies. They discuss the pros and cons of the deal, and they attempt to decipher what the news means for exclusive fans of both entities. They also discuss WrestleMania, including a prolonged discussion of the main event. They close the show by giving a quick preview of UFC 287.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down WrestleMania Night 2 with callers and emailers. Topics include the finish of the main event, the commentary, Bianca Belair, and thoughts from multiple live correspondents who attended.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down WrestleMania Night 1 with callers and emailers. The reaction includes thoughts on the top matches on the card, as well as live perspectives from callers who were at So-Fi Stadium.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #219 of the PWTorch including Vince McMahon receiving the Michael Landon Award for Headlock on Hunger, more from Madusa’s Torch Talk, Undertaker and Giant Gonzalez practice their WrestleMania match, a rare Hulk Hogan interview, ratings new, listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland aren't making a for-the-numbers podcast when they tackle AIW's 2-1-Syxx, a fun show featuring a wild (if hard to see) four-way match between Matt Cardona, Matthew Justice, Isaiah Broner, and Joshua Bishop, a fantastic technical bout where Timothy Thatcher grapples with Dominic Garrini, Steph De Lander vs. Joseline Navarro, and much more, plus tangents about things to do in Cleveland, how wrestling has changed since they started watching, and more. For VIP listeners, they check out the latest Warrior Wrestling show with Clark Connors vs. Jake Something and Max the Impaler vs. Warhorse.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover the Stand and Deliver go-home show featuring significant strides from two developmental talents, Roxanne Perez stepping back into the title scene, strong final build for Gargano-Waller, and more.
Oh, what's that you say? You wanted a new All Elite Aftershow? Well, good news - it's here! C.M. Punk and Jon Moxley is the opening discussion on this week's show. What could happen in the future? Is Punk just a whiner? Yeah, maybe. But Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about it all. Then they take emails and run through some $5 challenges.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Marlon Vera. They discuss Colby Covington starting a feud with Jon Anik. They also give their thoughts on what they believe is a lackluster build to WrestleMania, including predictions about the main event and the role of Vince McMahon.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a match-by-match preview of WrestleMania. They take phone calls about many of the top matches, potential scenarios, and outcomes.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They preview WrestleMania's announced line-up including what it means that John Cena vs. Austin Theory is going on first.
Then we jump back five years (3-20-2018) to the episode 7 of “Making The List” with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. Pat welcomed Charleston Post & Courier wrestling columnist Mike Mooneyham, and they compile their list of the 7 Biggest WrestleMania Matches Ever, with wrestlers from Owen Hart to Shane McMahon entering into the discussion. Pat & Mike also discuss Daniel Bryan’s big return that week, the previous night’s Ultimate Deletion, indy wrestling in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Clemson University athletics, and whether Mike will put out another wrestling book.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #218 of the PWTorch including news of Dino Bravo’s murder, Vader losing the WCW title to Sting in the UK, Jim Ross calling WrestleMania, Wade’s Torch Talk with Madusa, weekly trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are keeping the lookout for GCW's Eye for an Eye featuring Nick Gage vs. Masha Slamovich for the GCW title, Matt Cardona vs. Homicide, The Time Splitters vs. Mike Bailey & Jordan Oliver, and much more. Plus, they discuss their pet peeves in wrestling matches and try to explain GCW gimmicks on a family friendly podcast. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin give their live account of Ohio Wrestling Alliance's Standing Room Only and highlight matches they enjoyed - Tre Lamar vs. Matt Diesel and Jason Hotch vs. Damian Chambers.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and emails to discuss Bron Breakker’s lackluster title reign, Carmelo Hayes and Greyson Waller’s potential future on the main roster, Roxanne Perez’s absence and what it means for NXT, and much more in this caller-heavy episode.
Mike is alive! He doesn't have the stomach bug anymore, so he and Andrew are back talking wrestling. AEW's new show is a topic, as is the Omega-Vikingo build - or lack thereof. Plus, a lot of listener emails on AEW topics and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 286, including discussion on the future of the welterweight division and Justin Gaethje's next move. They give a quick preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen. They discuss the dynamics of Conor McGregor and USADA. They close the show with a random discussion on music festival promoters.
Today’s PWTorch Dailycast is a Double Feature. First up is "Wrestling Night in America," where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to preview ROH Supercard of Honor and NXT Stand and Deliver. They also take phone calls on AEW house shows, Bray Wyatt, LA Knight, and more.
Next is "Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure." While Sami Zayn and Jey Uso reach fever pitch, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk about the intrusion of Cody Rhodes and the incoming story of Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #217 of the PWTorch including news on SMW including Arn Anderson’s debut, part two of Wade’s Torch Talk with Dutch Mantell, Savage vs. Lawler news, tons of news from WWF and WCW, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review West Coast Pro's West Coast Best Coast, an outstanding show featuring a TLC Match for the West Coast Pro Title between Titus Alexander and Nick Wayne, Mike Bailey facing off against Timothy Thatcher, Bryan Keith teaming with Starboy Charlie to battle Kevin Blackwood and Alan Angels, and much more. For VIP, they check out two more great matches - Dax Harwood vs. Mike Bailey and Violence Is Forever against Culture Inc for the Action Tag Team Titles.
Today we jump back five years (3-18-2018) to an episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and his guest PWTorch contributor Michael Moore to discuss the world of pro wrestling collectibles – what’s worth money and what’s not. Plus, they take phone calls and analyze whether or not Randy Savage was the first Mr. WrestleMania, how effective the Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns storytelling has been thus far, how we may get to Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania, and who are viable options as Braun Strowman’s Mania tag partner.
It's a solo show! Bruce Lee Hazelwood takes emails and discusses the first NXT firmly set in the build for Stand & Deliver. Topics include the follow-up to Roxanne Perez's injury angle and the announcement of a multi-woman ladder match at Stand & Deliver, Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes' contract signing segment, Apollo Crews taking on Dabba-Kato in a grudge match, and the continued revelations in the Kiana James-Fallon Henley partnership.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan. They also preview UFC 286. Rick gives his review of the initial Power Slap special event. They close the show by Rick giving his account of experiencing AEWs Revolution PPV in a movie theater.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to review the NXT Roadblock episode. They also analyze AEW's follow-up booking to Revolution. They take phone calls on WWE's NIL program, Ricky Starks vs. Juice Robinson, Rey Mysterio in the WWE HOF, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They run down the WrestleMania card so far and, with three weeks to go, lay out why the mid-card is so much more hyped than the main event scene.
Then we jump back five years (3-13-2018) to episode 8 of “Making The List” with Pat McNeill who welcomes his VIP co-host Jim Valley and the late arriving Justin Credible. They compile their list of the Seven Best Pro Wrestling Movies of All Time, where everything from “Ready To Rumble” to “All the Marbles” is fair game. They also discuss the upcoming Justin Credible documentary, Jim’s work for the Cauliflower Alley Club, which films meet the category and which do not, the ubiquitous Hard Boiled Haggerty, and the accuracy of the pro wrestling episode of “Little House On The Prairie.”
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixtieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #216 of the PWTorch including updates on Kerry Von Erich’s benefit show at the Sportatorium, lots of news and notes from WWF and WCW, Wade’s Torch Talk with Dutch Mantell, Hogan returning to wrestling, reader trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland look at two recent episodes of Women's Wrestling Army with matches including Queen Aminata vs. Kylinn King, Gia Scott vs. Brooke Valentine, Janai Kai vs. D'Amboise, and more. They talk about the promotion's ties to the previous era of Ring of Honor, the strengths and weaknesses they see in the promotion, and more. For VIP, Chris and Justin watch two matches from the past weekend's pair of GCW shows - Alex Zayne vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo in a crazy spot fest and The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Mazisos for the GCW Tag Team Titles.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss NXT Roadblock including Meiko Satomura vs. Roxanne Perez, HBK on the Waller Effect and Gargano’s NXT Return, Joe Gacy vs. Andre Chase, Gigi Dolan vs. Jacy Jayne, Dijak vs. D’Angelo, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss AEW Revolution and take emails. Extra focus is on the main event and MJF. Mike is on the road this week, so his audio is different and they had to deliver the show a day early, which means fewer $5 challenges than usual. Next week we'll have more!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 285. They discuss the new reality of Jon Jones being the UFC Heavyweight Champion. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili. They close the show by discussing wrestlers as actors.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the AEW Revolution PPV with callers and emailers. Among the topics discussed: Adam Cole as a possible challenger for MJF, the potential of Adam Page or Jon Moxley turning heel, FTR's return, notes from a live correspondent, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They dive into Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns and why it isn’t catching fire to the same degree as Sami Zayn and Jey Uso.
Then we jump back five years (3-4-2018) to episode 7 of “Making The List” with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. Pat welcomed Ring of Honor play-by-play announcer Ian Riccaboni, and they compiled their list of the 7 Best Ring of Honor Matches of All Time, with everyone from Jushin Liger to Roderick Strong entering into the discussion. Pat & Ian also discuss Ian’s favorite ROH moments, being in on the ground floor of Women of Honor, next weekend’s 16th Anniversary PPV, the broadcast plans for “All In,” and whether ROH can fill a 9,000 seat arena for Supercard of Honor.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #215 of the PWTorch including news of the death of Kerry Von Erich, thoughts on his passing, Hogan back in WWF, more WWF lawsuit news, a full SuperBrawl III review, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out Glory Pro Wrestling's 6th Anniversary show, featuring a main event of Camaro Jackson vs. Myron Reed for the Crown of Glory title, Davey Richards vs. Rahim de la Suede, Max the Impaler & Heidi Howitzer vs. Blair Onyx & Jody Threat for the Joshi Pro Princess Tag Team Match, and more. For VIP listeners, they review the top two matches from Beyond Wrestling's Vanity or Perfection - Violence is Forever vs. Miracle Generation for the IWTV Tag Team Title and Zack Sabre Jr vs. Fancy Ryan Clancy.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover the Roadblock go-home show featuring Tyler Bate vs. Carmelo Hayes, Hank Walker's best match, Nathan Frazer's return, Sol Ruca's main roster comparisons, and more.
This episode of the All Elite Aftershow Dailycast is a jam-packed show! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by taking emails, and then they preview AEW Revolution. Topics from the emails include Kenny Omega going to WWE, who should AEW keep, TK's big announcement, and much more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night, headlined by Brendan Allen vs. André Muniz. They give a preview of UFC 285 and have an extended discussion about Jon Jones's debut as a heavyweight. Robert gives a brief preview of AEW's Revolution pay-per-view. They close the show by Rick discussing his experience watching the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury boxing match.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells for a full match-by-match preview of AEW Revolution. They also take calls and emails on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, the prospects of the Young Bucks and/or Kenny Omega going to WWE, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Nick and Tom celebrate the elevation of Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, and Omos as we head into a WrestleMania that will heavily feature all three.
Then we jump back ten years (2-20-2013) to PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE and TNA women's wrestler Shelly Martinez. Topics include fantasy dream singles and tag matches, the latest on Kevin Thorn, what separates WWE stars from the tip-top main-event WWE stars, whether WWE or TNA treats women's wrestling better, Shelly bumping for "Charlie Chaplin" in the Hoodslam promotion, various Hoodslam stories, WrestleMania Weekend appearances for PWS, road stories in California, her future in wrestling, other projects, and more! Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the big news of the day including Jack Swagger's arrest and Raw TV ratings, plus Live Events Center.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #214 of the PWTorch including news on Bill Watts resigning from WCW, how it went down and how Hank Aaron played a role, what happens with WCW from here, news on WWF lawsuits, a preview of SuperBrawl III, the week’s trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland, friends to the end, watch Black Label Pro's All My Friends Are Enemies, featuring Billie Starkz vs. Brogan Finlay in a street fight for the BLP title, Calvin Tankman vs. Manders in a stiff hoss fight, KZY vs. Tre Lamar in a fun high-flying match, and more. For VIP, they continue with BLP day, watching two shows from Love Stinks - Trish Adora vs. Kevin Blackwood and Dominic Garrini vs. Joshua Bishop for the BLP Midwest title.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Greyson Waller calling out Shawn Michaels, Bron Breakker vs. Jinder Mahal, Ivy Nile vs. Alba Fyre, Tony D’Angelo vs. Von Wagner, Gallus vs. Malik Blade & Edris Enofe, Indi Hartwell vs. Jacy Jayne, Chase U vs. Dyad, Trick, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's All Elite Aftershow with a lot of talk about AEW, including Tony's big announcement, Tony vs. Ariel, Revolution, and more. Plus, a long list of listener emails. And $5 challenge questions close out the show.
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Erin Blanchfield vs. Jessica Andrade. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Ryan Spann vs. Nikita Krylov. Rick gives a preview of Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury. The show closes with Robert and Rick giving their thoughts on WWE’s Elimination Chamber PLE.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. With the Bloodline reaching its crescendo, Nick and Tom discuss where it sits amongst the best storylines in WWE history.
Then we jump back five years (2-25-2018) to the "Wrestling Night in America" WWE Elimination Chamber PPV post-show. PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by callers to break down the WWE PPV from all angles, including Ronda Rousey’s contract signing and how she performed, where the losers of the Men’s Chamber match go from here heading into WrestleMania, whether or not this coronation of Roman Reigns will take, and thoughts on the Women’s Chamber match, Nia Jax and Braun Strowman both getting their heat back after losses, and a live correspondent to give his impressions of the show and the crowd.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Elimination Chamber PLE with callers and emailers. Topics include the booking of the main event, from the finish and the post-match to the ref bumps and Usos involvement, Lashley's future, WrestleMania opponents for Theory, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #213 of the PWTorch including Hulk back in WWF, Bill Watts demoted, Jim Ross taken off TV, Eric Bischoff rises in power, Jimmy Hart turns face, part three of the Torch Talk with British Bulldog, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have plenty to say about NWA's Nuff Said, the NWA's lastest PPV that includes a great wild brawl between Kamille and Angelina Love for the Women's Title, Chris Adonis battling Trevor Murdoch in an excellent hoss fight, and, yes, Tyrus main eventing for the world title against Matt Cardona. They also talk about the strengths of NWA and where they think they could use improvement, and Justin takes one of the greatest risks of his life live on air. For VIP listeners, they look at the most recent Dreamwave show and a pair of matches - Nick Aldis vs. Mike Bennett and an absolutely insane lucha four-way with El Gringo Loco vs. Rey Horus vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Black Taurus.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover a busy show featuring Grayson Waller's feud with Shawn Michaels, the stunning rise of Jacy Jayne, scattershot build for Roadblock and beyond, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about the upcoming Revolution PPV and the lack of matches advertised for that show. But don't worry - there are nine segments advertised for Dynamite this week! Plus, more talk on AEW house shows, and then emails on other AEW and Impact topics.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick money review UFC 284, discuss the future of the UFC's featherweight division, and preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Jéssica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield. The show closes with the guys giving a short preview of WWE's Elimination Chamber PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match preview of the Elimination Chamber PLE. They also take a live call on the potential for a Monreal screwjob, the Bryan Danielson vs. MJF Iron Man Match in AEW, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Nick and Tom preview WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 on a night that looks like it might turn a Canadian crowd firmly away from the WWE.
Then we jump back five years (2-6-2013) to Pat McNeill's "Making the List" podcast. Pat welcomes reality TV legend and podcaster Jonny Fairplay, and they compile their list of the 7 Best Factions in Pro Wrestling History, with everyone from D-Generation X to the First Family entering into the discussion. Pat & Jonny also manage to discuss Jonny’s appearance on Being The Elite, the merits of the Blue World Order and Hot Stuff International, Roman Reigns’s continued alt-popularity, and the Bullet Club rolling into North Carolina that weekend.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #212 of the PWTorch including Wade’s coverage of Andre the Giant’s passing, part two of the Torch Talk with the British Bulldog, Jannetty gone from WWF, updates on both WrestleMania 9 and SuperBrawl III, more listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Wrestling Revolver's Night at the Moxbury, offering Justin's live perspective of the show vs. Chris's viewing on tape. The show had an absolutely insane main event between the Rascalz and the Second Gear Crew, plus Rich Swann vs. Alex Shelley in a super kick match, a battle of our favorite tag teams in Dad Scout vs. the Bullet Club, and much more. For VIP, we check out Psycho Love vs. Mercurio & Natalia Markova from the NWA and Eddie Kingston vs. Danny Limelight for the World Title from United Wrestling Network.
Then, in a special segment, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview Thrillbilly Silas to preview his upcoming match with Kratos at NWA's Nuff Said. They also discuss his partnership with Pollo Del Mar, what he is trying to accomplish in the NWA, how he got into wrestling, and what he learned from wrestling Davey Richards. A little college football is discussed as well - the Tennessee Volunteers to be exact.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Bayley’s return to NXT to host Toxic Attraction in a "Ding Dong, Hello" segment, Carmelo Hayes vs. JD McDonagh, Isla Dawn vs. Tatum Paxley, Sol Ruca vs. Zoey Stark, Valentina Feroz vs. Lyra Valkyria, Stacks vs. Odyssey Jones, Pretty Deadly vs. Chase U, Dabba Kato vs. Dante Chen, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show with a discussion on AEW house shows and then a tangent on the AEW website and how poorly it supports the product. Listener emails hit on a variety of topics and the guys preview Dynamite.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Sergey Spivak vs. Derrick Lewis. They preview UFC 284. They also look back at Bellator's big weekend and discuss the latest in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg for a match-by-match breakdown of the NXT Vengeance Day PLE. They also take phone calls and emails on Royal Rumble fallout, the Bloodline storyline and Sami Zayn, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Nick and Tom ask the burning WWE Wrestlemania 39 questions: Is Cody Rhodes the right man for Roman Reigns, or do Sami Zayn and Jey Uso both get a seat at this table?
Then we jump back ten years (1-30-2013) to PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Sean Radican interviewing Steve Corino and Jimmy Jacobs. Included in the discussion with live callers is a preview of National Pro Wrestling Day, working with WWE's The Shield members (Ambrose and Rollins) on the independents, the latest ROH angles, how Delirious will fare in-charge of ROH booking, ROH today compared to Gabe Sapolsky's booking style, Jacobs enjoying his work with the Juggalos, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #211 of the PWTorch including a full review of the 1993 Royal Rumble and re-booking the show, WWF shifting to newer stars, Paul E. talks to Wade about his WCW tenure, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the first live broadcast of NWA Powerrr, a mostly entertaining show with the finals of the Champions Series, a massive 7 on 7 elimination match, plus The Fixers vs. The Country Gentlemen for the U.S. Tag Titles in a smartly booked match, a hot angle with Psycho Love, Thom Latimer and Kamille, and alas, the wedding of Mae Valentine and Aron Stevens, a wet blanket of a main event segment. For VIP we check out Trish Adora vs. Deonna Purrazzo from Women's Wrestling Army and Leo Rush vs. Alex Price from Beyond Wrestling.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Nikkita Lyons injury angle, Dyad vs. Chase U vs. Enofe & Blade, Creeds vs. Indus Sher, Zoey Stark vs. Indi Hartwell, Dijak vs. Von Wagner, Axiom vs. Tyler Bate, Stevie Turner’s in-ring debut, Vengeance Day predictions, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about the Royal Rumble. They both really like the Bloodline storyline and they're okay with Cody winning the Royal Rumble. What would Cody be doing if he was still in AEW? Thoughts on last week's Dynamite. Plus listener emails and $5 challenges.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review WWE's Royal Rumble PPV. They discuss the "problem" WWE had going into WrestleMania season. They take a quick look at Bellator's debut on CBS, and the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #210 of the PWTorch including Wade’s thoughts on the first few episodes of Monday Night Raw, a Loser Leaves WWF match taped for Raw’s third episode, WCW Clash of Champions 22 review, Royal Rumble 1993 preview, more listener trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the Royal Rumble event. Topics include the Sami turn broken down from all angles, what's next for Alexa Bliss and Bray Wyatt (together or separate), and Gunther's stock after tonight. Plus, on-site correspondents give their perspective of the show.
In today’s PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They present a special mailbag edition with final thoughts heading into the Royal Rumble.
From there, this week's Best Of Dailycast selection jumps back five years to the Jan. 28, 2018 episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by callers to break down the Royal Rumble PPV from all angles, including the history-making Women’s Royal Rumble match. Topics include Ronda Rousey’s appearance and signing with WWE and what that might mean for Wrestlemania; breaking down both Royal Rumble matches and who came out looking the best; what Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn may have lined up for Wrestlemania; and thoughts on who looked good and who didn’t in surprise Rumble appearances.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview Angelina Love and Psycho Boy Fodder, aka Psycho Love, ahead of their match on the first live NWA POWERR. They talk about influences, goals, how they came up with the idea for the team, what they like about the NWA, and more. Chris and Justin also review Prestige Wrestling's Any Given Saturday, a show with some above average wrestling and some below average finishes, including a main event of Athena vs. Miyu Yamashita for the ROH Women's Title, Kevin Blackwood vs. Mao, Jacob Fatu vs. Evil Uno, and more, plus discussion of Legos as the centerpiece of a hardcore match and what makes a Dusty finish. They also talk about MLW's new TV show. For VIP listeners, they talk about Ricky Morton vs. Tony Deppen, a very fun match from GCW, and Anthony Henry vs. Adam Priest in a totally insane, no rope, anything goes match from Action Wrestling.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss potential NXT entrants to the Royal Rumble, the state of the NXT Women’s Division, The Toxic Attraction & Roxanne Perez main event segment, Alba Fyre & Sol Ruca vs. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter, Andre Chase vs. JD McDonagh, Stratton’s in-ring return, and more.
This week's show starts with a long discussion on WBD allowing Dana White's Power Slap to move forward but at the same time not allowing Tony Khan to run a tribute show for Jay Briscoe. Other topics include the women's feud in AEW, TV ratings, Danielson, Cage, the upcoming AEW Dynamite card, and a bunch of listener emails.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey remember Jay Briscoe. They also review UFC 283, discuss the poor ratings for Dana White's Power Slap League, and close the show with some brief wrestling musings.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former PWTorch.com contributor Benjamin Tucker for a full Royal Rumble preview. They also take phone calls on the current relationship between The Rock and Vince McMahon, Nick Khan's recent podcast interview, Kiana James and Fallon Henley as a tag team, and more.
In today’s PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They review the WWE Royal Rumble 2023, including talk of The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Sasha Banks, and Vince McMahon.
From there, this week's Best of Dailycast selection jumps back five years to the Jan. 23, 2018 episode of PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting with guest, former WCW Television Champion Disco Inferno. They compile a list of the "7 Greatest Moments in Royal Rumble History" with everyone from Sgt. Slaughter to A.J. Styles getting entered into the mix. Pat and Disco also manage to discuss the Enzo Amore firing, Steve Austin’s appearance on Raw, and how the 2015 Royal Rumble match made Roman Reigns the least popular babyface in WWE.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #209 of the PWTorch including news of Ric Flair returning to WCW, when his WWF tenure ends, and all of the booking possibilities. They also discuss some WWF news, Wade’s Torch Talk with British Bulldog, some more Rumble trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss the death of Jay Briscoe and share memories of his life and wrestling career. They also review Freelance Wrestling's Do You Work Saturdays, a very fun show with a main event of Ricky Morton vs. Robert Anthony for the Freelance title, plus Bang Bros vs. Locked and Loaded for the Freelance Tag Titles, Kylie Rae vs. Raychell Rose, and more. For VIP members, they continue their tribute to Jay Briscoe with more memories of seeing him wrestle live and a review of Jay vs. Mark Briscoe in the Fight on the Farm from Ring of Honor.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover a messy go-home show featuring a large number of women in featured roles, first wins for Thea Hail and Sol Ruca, reliance on triple threat tag matches, and more.
This is a loaded All Elite Aftershow! First, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek open the show talking about the breaking news tonight of the death of Jay Briscoe. Topics also include AEW's women's division and use of blood, some Vince/WWE talk, concussions in AEW, and reaction to Impact's Hard to Kill PPV. They close the show with $5 challenges, and a listener has debuted a new $5 Challenge Theme Song, which the guys are very excited about.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the UFC and Francis Ngannou parting ways. They also discuss the dynamics of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane being announced. They also preview UFC 283, discuss the fallout of Dana White's "punishment," and close the show by recapping all of the emotions of the past week in pro wrestling discourse.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by ProWrestling.net's John Moore for a match-by-match review of Impact's Hard to Kill PPV. They also take phone calls and emails on the Bloodline storyline, Gunther's ceiling, Vince McMahon's machinations, and more.
In today’s PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure” with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. They discuss the different options for a sale of WWE, the impact of the premature Saudi Arabia sale report that so many media entities mistakenly picked up on, and at no point a deep dive on cannibalism.
From there, this week's Best Of Dailycast selection jumps back five years to the Jan. 11, 2018 episode of Mike McMahon & Andrew Soucek's Impact podcast. They lead the show with a discussion on Don Callis and Scott D’Amore taking over booking and thoughts on their new direction. They go over some of what Callis and D’Amore had to say on a conference call earlier in the day and then also look at the prospects of Austin Aries as World Champion. They also break down this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #208 of the PWTorch including news of Vader’s second WCW title reign, Flair possibly headed for WCW, changes to the Clash ThunderCage main event, Lex Luger’s upcoming WWF debut, Alex answers Royal Rumble trivia, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland brave the perils of working on the eve of the weekend when they watch West Coast Pro's Can You Work Fridays, featuring a world title match between West Coast and East Coast heels Titus Alexander and Alec Price, Nick Wayne vs. Alex Shelley in a battle of youthful vigor vs. veteran ring smarts, Bryan Keith vs. Black Taurus in a battle for Chris's heart, some booking they really liked, and much more. You'll probably want to take Monday off after listening to this one! For VIP listeners, they check out some more weekend warriors when Bryan Keith makes a second appearance in a match with Yuya Uemura and Adam Priest faces Anthony Henry for the Action Title in a wild brawl.
Bruce Hazelwood and Nate Lindberg take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss New Year’s Evil 2023 including the 20-Woman Battle Royal, Waller vs. Breakker, Jinder Mahal’s NXT Return, and Gallus’s return, as well as Stephanie McMahon’s exit from the company and a potential WWE sale.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about the return of Vince McMahon, as well as Stephanie McMahon's resignation. Plus, AEW's ratings in the demo weren't great last week, will Mercedes Mone turn up on Dynamite tomorrow, and listener emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the fallout from Dana White striking his wife. They look at the dynamics of Jake Paul signing with the PFL. They talk about the potential ramifications of Vince McMahon returning to WWE. They close the show by giving a very brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Nassourdine Imavov vs. Kelvin Gastelum.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to review NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Night One. They also preview Impact's Hard to Kill PPV and take calls and emails on Vince McMahon's WWE return, Montez Ford, and more.
In today's PWTorch Dailycast Saturday Double-Feature, first up is "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" with Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati. Vince McMahon has returned to the WWE, inserting himself back onto a board that had only recently been investigating accusations against him. Nick and Tom break down how and why, plus what's next.
Then we jump back five years to the "PWT Talks NXT" episode from Jan. 3, 2018 reviewing the year 2017. All four rotating members of this weekly episode cover the memorable matches, wrestlers, and breakout stars of the year, debate the best main roster call-up of the year, and field a listener’s question about the best NXT Champion to date – and Harley shares some win-loss records and stats from NXT in 2017.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fifty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #207 of the PWTorch including a full review of Starrcade 1992 and the logic behind the show’s booking, questioning Sting’s greatest opponent, discussing Flair possibly leaving WWF, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, the tag team of Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland go tag-team-centric with IWTV'S T4 Territory Tag Team Tournament from the 2022 Wrestival in Worchester, Massachusetts, with eight teams vying for the titles, including Violence is Forever, Brick City Boys, To Infinity and Beyond, Miracle Generation, Culture Inc., The Heaven, and MSP, as well as the eight-person gauntlet match to crown the new IWTV World Champion. Chris also furthers the Hashi Agenda when they take a foray into New Japan to watch Bishimon challenging FTR for the IWGP Tag Titles at Wrestle Kingdom 17. For VIP listeners, they check out two more main events from the massive Wrestival - Motor City Machine Guns vs. American Wolves from Prestige Wrestling and Alec Price vs. B3cca in a "fans bring the weapons" match from Beyond Wrestling.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover a messy go-home show featuring Tony D'Angelo working face against a more popular heel, potential futures for Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, Carmelo Hayes vs. Apollo Crews in stunning opener, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about Dax Harwood's comments on C.M. Punk, and then Punk's "duh" comment on Harwood's comments. What does that mean?! Plus other topics including Sasha Banks, who will beat MJF, and a lot of trivia.
On the first MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans of the new year, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey take a look ahead to 2023. They discuss potential future fights for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and Jon Jones. They discuss major storylines such as the increase in pay-per-view pricing and the PFL vs. Bellator. They close the show by looking ahead to the year in WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman to give their top five list of the biggest wrestling news stories of 2022. They also preview Wrestle Kingdom and give predictions for 2023, plus take calls on The Bloodline, Power Slap, a new WWE belt, and more.
First up, Nick & Tom present the latest "Nick & Tom Intercontinental Adventure" with a look ahead to the WWE in 2023, including new up-and-coming stars on Smackdown such as Charlotte Flair and John Cena.
Then we jump back to 2012 where PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by several friends to rank their Top Five Royal Rumble PPV moments of all time. His cohosts were Dan Longnecker along with Gonzo and producer Kurt Hoffman.They discuss moments that not only occurred during the Rumble match, but elsewhere on Rumble PPVs. They also discussed other current event topics.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fiftieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #206 of the PWTorch including even more trivia, 1992 year-end awards, a full Starrcade ‘92 preview, the final installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Road Warrior Hawk, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a special look at the past two weeks of Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, a weekly show available in syndication and on YouTube. They talk about the tremendous December 25th episode focused exclusively on the Jordan Clearwater vs. Danny Limelight world title match and the less-exciting episode from the prior week building up the match, as well as Big Hoss vs. Sledge, B-Boy vs. Mikey O'Shea, and more. Chris and Justin also preview the quarterfinals of the T4 Summit tournament that will crown the first IWTV Tag Team champions. For VIP listeners, they follow the OGK down to Texas to watch Mike Bennett face Chandler Hopkins for the Pale Pro Wrestling title and Matt Taven square off with Shane Taylor for the Texoma Title.
Kelly Wells and Kevin Cattani cover the changes in Wendy Choo, Toxic Attraction cutting a promo without Mandy Rose, Grayson Waller's great heel work, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey take a look back at the UFC in 2022. They discuss the biggest stories of the year and the current state of the UFC. They run down the best fights of the year, the best fighters of the year, and the best events of the year. Rick also gives his thoughts on the worst fights of the year.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present the end of year awards, including best wrestler, best show, breakthrough prospects, and, of course, Roman Reigns celebrations.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #205 of the PWTorch including more listener trivia, the latest WCW news including booking changes and U.S. Title news, Alex’s Superstars review, part 3 of Wade’s Torch Talk with Road Warrior Hawk, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, 'tis the last podcast before Christmas and Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are here with the gift of House of Glory Revelations, a fine present under the tree with a main event of The Briscoe Brothers against Mane Event in a crazy 2/3 falls brawl for the HOG Tag Titles, Low Ki colliding with Kenta in a rematch 17 years in the making, Jacob Fatu defending the HOG world title against Nick Aldis, some matches that are nice, some finishes that make Santa's naughty list, and more. Plus, we don't leave VIP listeners with coal in their stocking, instead adding the gifts of Mike Bailey vs. Bryan Keith in an incredible match from Freelance Pro and Mims & Dak Draper vs. Trevor Murdoch & Rhett Titus from the NWA.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Men’s and Women’s NXT Tag Team Title matches, Mandy Rose’s exit from the WWE, Carmelo Hayes vs. Axiom, Nikkita Lyons vs. Zoey Stark, Indi Hartwell vs. Electra Lopez, New Day’s NXT Run, Bron Breakker & Greyson Waller’s main event segment, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek present another packed show. One of their longest ever. This show includes a load of emails, including another audio $5 challenge, plus AEW talk, Sasha Banks talk, WWE talk, and a bit more.
In this "Best of PWTorch Dailycast" special episode, PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks bring you the WWE Clash of Champions 2017 Postshow on "Wrestling Night In America." Their special guest was former WCW wrestler “The Stro” Rob Kellum, who provided his insight on the event. Pat & Greg & Stro take calls, emails, and chatroom questions, discussing A.J. Styles vs. Jinder Mahal, Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya and Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler. The trio also discuss who the heel is in the Shane McMahon-Daniel Bryan feud, Natalya’s postmatch promo, and where Smackdown’s storylines and feuds stand going into 2018.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup fill in for Greg Parks, talking Mandy Rose and double standards in wrestling, the flat build but intriguing x-factors of the Wrestle Kingdom card, potential trajectories for Sasha Banks, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk moves in WWE including Mandy Rose leaving, Vince McMahon potentially returning, and Sasha Banks somewhere in the middle.
SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-eight episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #204 of the PWTorch including Jerry Lawler’s WWF debut, Royal Rumble and WrestleMania cards, Razor Ramon’s lack of WWF World title shots, year-end awards, Wade’s Torch Talk with Hawk, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland check out Dreamwave's Nevermore, a very fun show featuring a crazy four-way with Gringo Loco vs. Arez vs. ASF vs. Komander, Evil Uno vs. Bucky Collins in a long comedy match, and the Good as Gold Rumble, yet another Royal Rumble-style battle royal. We talk about why we liked this Rumble much better than others we've watched recently, why we enjoyed the crazy commentary, how long is too long for a comedy match, and more. For VIP listeners, we look at some of the free matches from Ring of Honor's Zero Hour including Jeff Cobb vs. Mascara Dorada, Willow Nightengale vs. Trish Adora, and The Kingdom vs. Top Flight.
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover Roxanne Perez’s big night, where in the world is Gable Steveson, Grayson Waller’s ceiling, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek answer a big chunk of emails this week with many $5 challenges. Included are topics on ROH, AEW TV, the women's division, and a lot more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 282, including an extended discussion on the controversial scorecards. They also discuss the current star status of Paddy Pimblett. The show closes with a discussion on the new era of Ring of Honor.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn for a match-by-match review of ROH Final Battle and NXT Deadline. They also take phone calls and emails on Tony Khan's ROH TV announcement, breakout star of the weekend, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue stray from their usual WWE-centric approach and take a deep dive into the year in All Elite Wrestling. Plus Nick sends a message to MJF.
Then in a the second part of today's double-header, we jump back just over five years (11-26-2012) to Pat McNeill & Greg Parks hosting “Wrestling Night In America” taking live phone calls and Twitter questions. They welcomed former WWE Tag Team Champion Hurricane Helms, who talksed about his match at Saturday’s WrestleCade PPV, and the possibility of his friend Dave Batista returning to WWE. Next up was ROH wrestler and announcer Colt Cabana, who talked about his new children’s book, ROH’s Final Battle, and working with Dalton Castle. Finally, PWTorch Columnist Bruce Mitchell reports on last night’s WWE StarrCade show in Greensboro, and whether it would have worked as a WWE Network PPV event.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #203 of the PWTorch including Sting trivia, Backlund back in MSG, new WWF weekend programming, SMW news, Alex’s Superstars review, Torch Talk with Road Warrior Hawk, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready for a coronation forged in fisticuffs as we watch King of Indies 2022, presented by West Coast Pro and Pro Wrestling Revolution, with first round matches of Dragon Lee vs. Titus Alexander, Kevin Blackwood vs. SB Kento, Viento vs. Dralistico, and Jacob Fatu vs. La Estrella. The tournament doesn't always match the hype as it struggles with time miscues, injuries, and weird finishes, but we endeavor to treat all our listeners like royalty regardless. For VIP listeners, we check out Alexander Hammerstone vs. Bandido for the MLW Heavyweight Championship and NWA's Revolution Rumble.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Iron Survivor Challenge Wildcard matches, Tony D’Angelo’s return, Hank Walker vs. Charlie Dempsey, Thea Hale vs. Isla Dawn, Briggs & Jensen vs. Enofe & Blade, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take a plethora of emails this week. AEW topics include MJF's promo, William Regal, TK's booking, the ROH PPV, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. They preview UFC 282. They discuss the implications of the investigation into James Krause. The show closes with Rick discussing the latest in boxing.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage for a match-by-match preview of NXT Deadline and ROH Final Battle. They also take phone calls on the focus on heels in the Iron Survivor Challenge matches, The Rock winning the Royal Rumble, Shane Taylor, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue look ahead to the WWE Royal Rumble 2023 including rumored matches and potential winners, and more.
Then in a bonus segment we present the five years ago episode of Mike McMahon & Andrew Soucek's TNA Impact Post-show and previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. They talk about the El Patron vs. Impact main event, the reported changes to Anthem’s Impact Wrestling contracts, and more with live callers mixed in. This week’s Top 3 was their Top 3 Best Moments of 2017 in Impact Wrestling. Then in their previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they talk about the fallout from WWE’s Survivor Series and the nepotism that was the main event (but they really liked Brock vs. AJ). They also discuss how well the Broken Universe might do in WWE… And they might be the only two people not excited to see it.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #202 of the PWTorch including Survivor Series 1992 in full detail, the forgotten classic between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels and how it’s eerily similar to their match five years later, Watts reacts to a multitude of news items, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a look at Big Time Wrestling’s Return of the Dragon, featuring Ricky Steamboat’s first match in 12 years as he teams with FTR against Jay Lethal & Nick Aldis & Brock Anderson in an exciting match, plus a fun bout between the Rock and Roll Express and the Briscoe Brothers, Kerry Morton vs. Brian Pillman Jr for the NWA Junior Heavyweight Title, and more, including the inevitable comparisons to Ric Flair’s Last Match. We also catch up with all the happenings in IWTV’s T4 tournament, with three big matches, including Bussy vs. MSP, a match that divided our hosts, Bang Bros vs. To Infinity and Beyond, and Shook Crew against Kings of the District. For VIP, we check out a sampling of matches from Beyond Wrestling’s Motherlode, notably podcast faves Masha Slamovich vs. Willow and Tracy Williams vs. Rex Lawless.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and dive into the mailbag to talk about the NXT Legends Roundtable to determine who will enter the Iron Challenge at Deadl1ne, Toxic Attraction vs. Carter, Chance and Lyons, Waller vs. Hudson, Perez vs. Hartwell, Dijak vs. Chen, James vs. Henley, Bernal vs. Axiom, and more.
We know what you're thinking... More C.M. Punk talk? But it's hard to ignore it when Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks keep making references. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek have thoughts on last week's Dynamite, specifically that segment, as well as listener emails.
On this week's episode of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the PFL taking a swing at PPV. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. They close the show by discussing WWE's Survivor Series PPV.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk about the impact of Survivor Series, going back through more than 30 years of history.
And then in part two, a Best of PWTorch Dailycast going back ten years (11-22-2012), a special episode hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller looking back at pro wrestling's past Thanksgiving tradition when Thanksgiving was once the night some of the year's biggest events took place including discussions with Bruce Mitchell, George Schire, and Brian Hoops - all authoritative wrestling historians.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, the WWE Survivor Series event. Among the topics: how the WarGames rules could be improved, the level of main event storytelling, Samantha Irvin's ring announcing, the live crowd reaction to the matches, and more.
Then, in a bonus segment, we present the five years ago Survivor Series post-show with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks. They talk with two on-site correspondent and also take calls, emails, and chatroom questions. Topics include Team Angle vs. Team Shane, Brock Lesnar vs. A.J. Styles in a champion versus champion match, The Shield vs. The New Day, and Alexa Bliss vs. Charlotte Flair. They also talk about Saturday’s NXT Takeover with callers who saw both events.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-fith episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #201 of the PWTorch including Mr. Perfect replacing the Ultimate Warrior in the Survivor Series, a full review of Clash of the Champions XXI, what the heck is King of Cable, Alex’s SuperStars review, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a special Thanksgiving treat with their review of BLP's Grapplers from the Black (Label Pro) Lagoon, a feast for wrestling fans with a cornucopia of exciting matches, featuring a main course of Calvin Tankman vs. Alec Price for the BLP Title, with some sides of Lee Moriarty vs. Adam Priest, Jake Something vs. Dan the Dad in a surprisingly serious match, and much more. Plus, they speculate on how Ticketmaster's missteps could affect wrestling. For VIP, they cap off the evening with a couple matches from Freelance Underground, a second helping of Calvin Tankman as he faces Bryan Keith in a great stiff bout, and Pick N Pop facing Evan Greenaway and Jessie V.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Wes Lee vs. Carmelo Hayes, vignettes to hype Breakker vs. Crews, possible character tweaks coming, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about the return of The Elite, and then talk about MJF winning the world title, and how it all played out. Did it make sense?
On this week's special edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn as they review AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view. They discuss the future of MJF as a heel champion, the anti-C.M. Punk sentiment, and the state of AEW's women’s division. They also discuss the state of WWE headed into Survivor Series.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Full Gear PPV. Among the topics: The Elite's return, who's next for MJF, Jamie Hayter's interim Women's Title win, and more. Greg also recaps the Impact Wrestling Over Drive special event from Friday.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure with Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue, Nick takes the driver’s seat from Tom as a WWE Survivor Series 2022 preview and predictions show turns into anarchy.
Then in the second part of today's double-header, we jump back ten years (11-18-2012) to the WWE Survivor Series post-show with James Caldwell and Greg Parks discussing with live callers the big stories from the event including the two elimination matches and the C.M. Punk vs. Ryback vs. John Cena main event. They also talk with an on-site correspondent for an in-person perspective on the PPV and then look-ahead to TLC, Rumble, and Mania.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #200 of the PWTorch including Road Warrior Hawk forming a new team with Kensuke Sasake, the Bulldog and Warrior officially gone from WWF and what it means for the Survivor Series main event, the latest Torch Talk with Terry Taylor, Jake Roberts out of WCW, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head down to the Big Easy for NWA Hard Times 3, an aptly named show for the viewers watching. They talk about the controversial main event of Trevor Murdoch vs. Matt Cardona vs. Tyrus for the NWA World Title, stuff they liked even less like EC3 vs. Thom Latimer and the booking of Hawx Aerie vs. La Rebellion, and stuff they did like, such as Kerry Morton vs. Homicide and Davey Richards vs. Colby Corino. They also talk about Billy Corgan's recent comments regarding the promotion's direction and where they think he could improve on this vision. Plus, a strange detour into ABBA-talk. For VIP listeners, they got some guys they think the NWA could use while keeping to Corgan's vision, notably Jacob Fatu vs. JTG and Jake Something vs. Joe Hendry.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take your calls to talk about Mandy Rose vs. Alba Fyre, Bron Breakker vs. Von Wagner, Carmelo Hayes and Wes Lee contract signing, the return of Indus Sher, the upcoming “Iron Survivor Challenge” matches at NXT Deadline, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek go match by match to preview the Full Gear show this weekend. They also talk a little about the new NWA world champion and take your emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey react to the passing of Anthony Johnson. They react to a fantastic UFC 281 card. They also preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Patrick Moynahan for a match-by-match preview of AEW Full Gear. They also preview Impact's special event, Over Drive. They take calls and emails on War Games, C.M. Punk, Austin Theory, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue rate Triple H’s WWE returns, including Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #199 of the PWTorch including new champions being crowned at the latest WWF tapings, the ultimate all-time face vs. heel Survivor Series match, Alex’s Superstars review, Terry Taylor Torch Talk, and so much more. Email us questions or comments at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are keen to check out the return of MLW with Battle Riot IV, which unfortunately is not a great introduction to the product, featuring a rushed, cluttered, and unfocused 40-man battle royal with the likes of Jacob Fatu, Killer Kross, Myron Reed, the incredible Micro Man, Savio Vega, and 35 other people. In much happier times, we also have the next match in IWTV's T4 Summit, with a great match between West Coast Wrecking Crew and C4. We've also got the rundown on a big week of indy wrestling news with the ongoing dispute between Nick Aldis and Billy Corgan and GCW's big deal to be shown on Fite+. On the VIP side, we look at better matches with MLW talent, notably the Briscoes versus Myron Reed, and Zachary Wentz and Jay Lethal tangling with Calvin Tankman, both from Warrior Wrestling 25.
On this week's show, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss the arrival of Jeff Jarrett on and off air, and answer emails on an array of topics.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Zoey Stark's heel turn, a standout Axiom vs. JD McDonagh match, a rough war of words between Von Wagner and Bron Breakker, and more.
On this week’s episode of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Amanda Lemos vs. Marina Rodriguez. They give a preview of UFC 281. Rick discusses the latest in boxing, and Robert and Rick get into a discussion about the decline in boxing pay-per-view sales. They close the show by discussing WWE’s Crown Jewel.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn fills in for Greg Parks and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for full WWE Crown Jewel analysis. They also take phone calls on C.M. Punk, Logan Paul, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #198 of the PWTorch including the bad and worse of Halloween Havoc 1992, including a match-by-match rundown, why Wade thinks WCW promoters are out of touch, WWF Survivor Series notes and additional company news, and so much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #197 of the PWTorch including more details on Bret Hart’s first WWF title win, three wrestlers to start a promotion with in 1992 and 2022, an early look at the Survivor Series card, Wade’s Torch Talk with Terry Taylor, a preview of next week’s Halloween Havoc PPV, and so much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland get ready for NWA Hard Times 3 on Saturday, November 12 by interviewing PJ Hawx and Brian Idol (aka Mercurio). Hawx talks about being in a tag team with his father, why he enjoys working for the NWA, wrestling in front of his home state, working on the television show "Heels," his aspirations in wrestling, and more. Idol talks about his six-man weapons match at Hard Times, stopping a thief and getting national attention, wrestling on concerts with the Smashing Pumpkins and A$AP Rocky, wrestling in Puerto Rico, and more. For VIP listeners, we delve into matches from our subjects, looking at PJ Hawx vs. Alex Taylor and Mercurio facing Brian Vine, both from recent NWA shows.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Mandy Rose’s one year anniversary as NXT Champion, Wes Lee & Bron Breakker vs. Pretty Deadly for the NXT Tag Team Championships, the changing NXT men's main event scene, Cora Jade vs. Valentina Feroz, R-Truth’s injury during his match with Greyson Waller, Zoey Starks potential heel turn, and more.
On this week's show, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about C.M. Punk, The Elite, Swerve Strickland's felony assault of Billy Gunn, and a lot more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Arnold Allen def. Calvin Kattar. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos. Rick gives his take on the latest in legitimate boxing, while Robert reviews Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera for a full match-by-match preview of WWE Crown Jewel. They also take phone calls on The Elite, babyfaces in WWE and AEW, Kevin Sullivan, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss the risks and rewards of Sami Zayn and Uncle Howdy, as well as other topics related to WWE Crown Jewel 2022.
Then in the second segment, Jim Valley talks history of wrestling video games with David Andersen from the NES to WWE 2K18.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the October 22, 2012 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks with the WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs Postgame Show on Wrestling Night In America. They receive a live report from a fan who attended the show, and take calls and email questions, discussing Team Angle vs. Team Miz, the dream match between AJ Styles and Finn Balor, Alexa Bliss defending the women’s title against Mickie James, and Kalisto vs. Enzo Amore. Pat & Greg also cover weekend news from other promotions.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a special interview with Black Label Pro's Head of Talent Relations Tyler Edwards. We talk about how Tyler got started with BLP, promoting for BLP, challenges of promoting during and after Covid, favorite moments and biggest challenges, and much more. We also check out a match from the AEW tapings that Justin liked live and then maybe not as much on tape when show favorites The Workhorsemen take on (fka Varsity) Blondes. Then with VIP, Justin's got a big trip overseas coming up, so we get him ready by watching a couple matches from Germany's own WXW, notably Bobby Guns vs. Ender Kara and Alex Kane vs. Nic Schreier.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover a strong Pretty Deadly vs. Enofe & Blade match, hints of Zoey Stark turning heel, a large number of debuts and returns on the horizon, and more.
On this week's show, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek attack a lot of emails. On top of that, they discuss C.M. Punk, AEW booking, the Elite, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 280. They discuss the rise of Islam Makhachev and his potential as a champion. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen. They also discuss their surprising anticipation of Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel for a match-by-match review of NXT Halloween Havoc. They also discuss the Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley match from Dynamite and talk about the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event. They take calls on Halloween Havoc, Ricky Steamboat's retirement match, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down the collapsing of the Punk legacy and the sudden lack of available options.
Then, in a bonus portion from ten years ago (10-10-2022), PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviews with live callers and emailers former WCW wrestler Disco Inferno on a wide variety of current and past subjects including a WCW 2000 idea on Mike Tenay and a space alien, plus other WCW stories, and Disco tries to book the Aces & Eights angle. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to break down a wild week of wrestling news, plus review the Live Events Center, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the fortieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #196 of the PWTorch including late-breaking news on Bret Hart winning the WWF Championship, how WWF’s shift in philosophy aligns to the title change, a potential Hulk Hogan return, Steiners done with WCW, Jim Cornette Torch Talk, and so much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are bringing the action - ACTION Wrestling that is, and the appropriately named ACTION!, a show with some very good and some very bad. Among the good parts are a tremendous main event between Adam Priest and Anthony Henry and an excellent match between Kevin Ku and Alan Angels, plus IWTV's much-heralded T4 Tag Team Tournament continues with a match between Fly Def and Culture Inc. Plus, hear about Justin's wacky adventures going solo to an AEW show and how watching independent wrestling for a year has affected him in an unexpected way. For VIP members, we check out some more former ROH's favorites in a match between Shane Taylor and Mike Bennett from Red River Wrestling, and Dak Draper faces Chris Adonis and Thrillbilly Silas from the NWA.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss a bunch of AEW business topics, the Helwani-Khan interview, and then listener emails.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss the influx of main roster talent on this week’s NXT including the return of The KO Show, a surprise appearance by Shinsuke Nakamura, The Goodbrothers, Raquel Gonzalez, Rhea Ripley and Judgement Day, Austin Theory, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC 280. They discuss how Charles Olivera vs. Islam Makhachev is a sneaky dream fight, how Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw can rewrite career narratives, and why UFC 280 can be a turning point for Sean O’Malley.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup for a match-by-match preview of NXT Halloween Havoc. They also take phone calls on Bray Wyatt's direction, Brock Lesnar's return, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down the pitfalls of the Bray Wyatt return and lay out how Game of Thrones can help the WWE navigate the troubled waters of a great story.
Then in the second segment, our Best of Dailycast jumps back to a vintage interview with Nick & Matt Jackson, the Young Bucks, conducted by Pat McNeill and Sean Radican from 10 years ago (10-17-2012). The Bucks talk about ROH and TNA runs, their future in ROH, PWG, backstage stories, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #195 of the PWTorch including Scott Steiner’s TV Title win and potential heel turn, fantasy booking ‘92 WWF vs. WCW WarGames, part 3 of Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Cornette, Alex’s Superstars review, and so much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready to talk about GCW Fight Club, from the lovely but chilly Atlantic City Boardwalk. The main event is GCW Champ Jon Moxley against Nick Gage in a title vs. career match. The opener is a six-man with Lio Rush, Blake Christian, Gringo Loco, Jimmy Lloyd, Shane Mercer, and B-Boy. In the middle, Joey Janela jumps off heavy machinery for no real reason and Nick Wayne takes on The Japanese Jedi Shun Skywalker in a Very Good Match. It's one of GCW's biggest shows in a while, so take the journey with us. For VIPers, we have the battle of Juice vs. Sauce when Juice Robinson collides with Alex Zayne from Impact and OGK and Rhett Titus team up to face La Rebellion and Damian 666 in the NWA.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover questionable hype for Breakker vs. Dragunov vs. McDonagh, Axiom vs. Nathan Frazer in a standout NXT TV match, the strangest Diamond Mine segment to date, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take a look at Tony Khan's interview with Ariel Helwani last week. Plus, a ton of emails and $5 challenges.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araújo. They get into an extended conversation about the lack of leeway given to hyped MMA prospects. They close the show by discussing Daniel Cormier's role at WWE's Extreme Rules PLE, and the return of Bray Wyatt.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, the WWE Extreme Rules PLE. Among the topics: Bray Wyatt's return, potential competitors in the Survivor Series Women's WarGames match, Rhea Ripley in the women's division, and more. Greg also gives a match-by-match rundown, with his thoughts, of the Impact Bound for Glory PPV from Friday.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk about last night's WWE Smackdown season premiere including the Logan Paul-Roman Reigns face-to-face segment and where this Crown Jewel main event is heading and the Jey Uso drama, Sheamus challenging Gunther for the IC Title again in the main event, and everything else in between including aspects of the show that pinged Nick as being Vince McMahon-like. They also preview tonight's Extreme Rules. Who does Nick compare to a broken down Buick? What does Nick have to say about Faye Resnick? Who will Cody Rhodes face when he returns?
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-eight episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing two issues of the PWTorch, including the first two parts of Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Cornette, tons of WWF and WCW news, the top rope ban in WCW finally getting rescinded, Alex’s Superstars review, listener emails, Wade on Owen Hart, and so much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to St. Louis, MO, where under the mighty arch (not literally) they check out Glory Pro Wrestling's Live at the Pageant II: Ludicrous Speed, a very good show with a fairly epic main event as Camaro Jackson challenges Mike Outlaw for the Crown of Glory title. Plus, Delirious and Matt Sydal face Dan the Dad and Warhorse in a match based on time travel, Sonny Kiss faces off with Allie Katch, Josh Alexander collides with Kenny Alfonso, and more. For VIP, Justin and Chris check out show favorites facing off when Willow Nightingale and Gia Scott face The Mane Event and Kenny King meets Silas Young.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover the Brawling Brutes guest starring to face Pretty Deadly, Cora Jade and Roxane Perez in the Grayson Waller Effect, big steps toward Halloween Havoc, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about the Saraya introduction from last week, including her promo. From there, other topics include long-term storytelling in pro wrestling and the budding Sammy-Andrade feud. Plus, a mailbag!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a strange UFC Fight Night that only had Mark Zuckerberg in attendance. They also review a colorful Bellator 286 card. They discuss the futures of Aaron Pico and A. J. McKee. They close the show by discussing Daniel Cormier in the WWE, and the passing of Antonio Inoki.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly for a full preview of both Impact's Bound for Glory PPV and WWE's Extreme Rules PLE. They also take phone calls and emails on Saraya, Bray Wyatt, BFG Gauntlet match surprise, and more.
In this episode of the PWTorch Dailycast, first up is this week's episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure where Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue break down the incoming WWE Extreme Rules 2022 PLE, including main event, best match thoughts, and predictions.
Then an Interview Classic episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring Jim Valley's "Wrestling Road Stories" episode featuring his classic 2001 radio interview with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Topics during this hour and a half interview include Piper's thoughts on the end of WCW and ECW and how that would affect the WWF, plus a reaction to the death of Terry Gordy, his reaction to gay humor and scatological humor offered by Vince McMahon, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Sept. 24, 2017 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with Pat McNeill and Greg Parks hosting the WWE No Mercy Postgame Show. They discuss with live callers the title match with Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman, John Cena vs. Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss defending the WWE Women’s Title against Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, and Emma, and Neville defending the Cruiserweight Title. Other topics include the pending arrival of Asuka on Raw and where The Miz and Samoa Joe can fit into the Raw main event scene.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Sept. 24, 2017 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with Pat McNeill and Greg Parks hosting the WWE No Mercy Postgame Show. They discuss with live callers the title match with Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman, John Cena vs. Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss defending the WWE Women’s Title against Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, and Emma, and Neville defending the Cruiserweight Title. Other topics include the pending arrival of Asuka on Raw and where The Miz and Samoa Joe can fit into the Raw main event scene.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Sept. 24, 2017 episode of "Wrestling Night in America" with Pat McNeill and Greg Parks hosting the WWE No Mercy Postgame Show. They discuss with live callers the title match with Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman, John Cena vs. Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss defending the WWE Women’s Title against Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, and Emma, and Neville defending the Cruiserweight Title. Other topics include the pending arrival of Asuka on Raw and where The Miz and Samoa Joe can fit into the Raw main event scene.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a live report from Ohio Wrestling Alliance's Good Trouble Vol. 4, a great show featuring a six-man ladder match with Anthony Bennett, Carlie Bravo, Jumal Kyng, Myron Reed, O'Shay Edwards, and Tre Lamar; World Famous CB vs. Eli Isom; Suge D vs. Paragon; and more. Plus, it's the next match in IWTV's T4 Territory Tag Team Tournament with The Kirks against Kristian Ross and Chris Bradley. Then for VIP we tackle one of Justin's most anticipated matches - Tama Ku vs. Edge Stone for the Hurricane Pro Title - and Alex Shelley vs. Calvin Tankman for the Prestige Wrestling Title.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a live report from Ohio Wrestling Alliance's Good Trouble Vol. 4, a great show featuring a six-man ladder match with Anthony Bennett, Carlie Bravo, Jumal Kyng, Myron Reed, O'Shay Edwards, and Tre Lamar; World Famous CB vs. Eli Isom; Suge D vs. Paragon; and more. Plus, it's the next match in IWTV's T4 Territory Tag Team Tournament with The Kirks against Kristian Ross and Chris Bradley. Then for VIP we tackle one of Justin's most anticipated matches - Tama Ku vs. Edge Stone for the Hurricane Pro Title - and Alex Shelley vs. Calvin Tankman for the Prestige Wrestling Title.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Gallus vs. Briggs & Jensen in a Pub Rules Match, Brutus Creed vs. Damon Kemp, Ilja Dragunov vs. Xyon Quinn, Nikkita Lyons vs. Kayden Carter, Joe Gacy vs. Cameron Grimes, Amari Miller vs. Sol Ruca, Wes Lee vs. Tony D’Angelo and the D’Angelo injury, and Mandy Rose vs. Fallon Henley.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Gallus vs. Briggs & Jensen in a Pub Rules Match, Brutus Creed vs. Damon Kemp, Ilja Dragunov vs. Xyon Quinn, Nikkita Lyons vs. Kayden Carter, Joe Gacy vs. Cameron Grimes, Amari Miller vs. Sol Ruca, Wes Lee vs. Tony D’Angelo and the D’Angelo injury, and Mandy Rose vs. Fallon Henley.
What a week! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek cram a lot into this episode, including a long mailbag and talk on Saraya, AEW long-term booking, AEW releasing talents, and more.
What a week! Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek cram a lot into this episode, including a long mailbag and talk on Saraya, AEW long-term booking, AEW releasing talents, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey chat about a UFC-free weekend and give a brief breakdown of Bellator 285. They also give a short preview of Bellator 286, as well as a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan. They close the show with some random AEW chatter.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey chat about a UFC-free weekend and give a brief breakdown of Bellator 285. They also give a short preview of Bellator 286, as well as a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan. They close the show with some random AEW chatter.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to review AEW Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam events. They take phone calls and emails on big picture AEW, Liv Morgan's actions on Smackdown, a potential Great Muta AEW match, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to review AEW Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam events. They take phone calls and emails on big picture AEW, Liv Morgan's actions on Smackdown, a potential Great Muta AEW match, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss the changes since Triple H took over creative, including breaking down the good and bad of recent returns.
Then, in a bonus segment, we jump back five years to Pat McNeill's interview with Southern California-based independent wrestler Scorpio Sky a/k/a "Harold" on WWE television and Mason Andrews on TNA television. In the interview with live callers, Sky discusses his role in the Anger Management skits with Daniel Bryan and Kane, the Trust Fall bump, his recent TNA matches during the X Division push, appearing on both WWE and TNA TV in a short period, his favorite career opponents, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news including Jerry Lawler's health, plus Live Events Center.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss the changes since Triple H took over creative, including breaking down the good and bad of recent returns.
Then, in a bonus segment, we jump back five years to Pat McNeill's interview with Southern California-based independent wrestler Scorpio Sky a/k/a "Harold" on WWE television and Mason Andrews on TNA television. In the interview with live callers, Sky discusses his role in the Anger Management skits with Daniel Bryan and Kane, the Trust Fall bump, his recent TNA matches during the X Division push, appearing on both WWE and TNA TV in a short period, his favorite career opponents, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news including Jerry Lawler's health, plus Live Events Center.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #192 of the PWTorch including Bill Watts trying to re-negotiate contracts for both Pillman and Rude, Watts offering his point of view in a Torch Talk interview, Jake Roberts shot at during a match, SummerSlam ‘92 buyrate, Dino Bravo news, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #192 of the PWTorch including Bill Watts trying to re-negotiate contracts for both Pillman and Rude, Watts offering his point of view in a Torch Talk interview, Jake Roberts shot at during a match, SummerSlam ‘92 buyrate, Dino Bravo news, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a special interview with Ohio Wrestling Alliance promoter Justin Dortch. They preview this Sunday's Good Trouble 4, talk about how Justin got involved in pro wrestling, his biggest triumphs and challenges, and goals for the future. Then they take a look at the most recent episode of NWA Powerr with Tyrus vs. Friend-of-Show Mims in a very disappointing match, a bizarre Queen Bee Match, and more, plus what they think is working in the NWA and what they would change. For VIP, they take a trip to the West Coast for Prestige Wrestling and look at Malaki Black vs. Kidd Bandit and Trish Adora vs. Miyu Yamashita.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a special interview with Ohio Wrestling Alliance promoter Justin Dortch. They preview this Sunday's Good Trouble 4, talk about how Justin got involved in pro wrestling, his biggest triumphs and challenges, and goals for the future. Then they take a look at the most recent episode of NWA Powerr with Tyrus vs. Friend-of-Show Mims in a very disappointing match, a bizarre Queen Bee Match, and more, plus what they think is working in the NWA and what they would change. For VIP, they take a trip to the West Coast for Prestige Wrestling and look at Malaki Black vs. Kidd Bandit and Trish Adora vs. Miyu Yamashita.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Tyler Bate vs. JD McDonagh, Axiom vs. Frazer, Toxic Attraction vs. Ivy Nile & Tatum Paxley, The Dyad vs. Enofe & Blade, Wendy Choo vs. Cora Jade, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams vs. Chase U, Von Wagner vs. Sanga, Oro Mensah vs. Greyson Waller, and more.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Tyler Bate vs. JD McDonagh, Axiom vs. Frazer, Toxic Attraction vs. Ivy Nile & Tatum Paxley, The Dyad vs. Enofe & Blade, Wendy Choo vs. Cora Jade, Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams vs. Chase U, Von Wagner vs. Sanga, Oro Mensah vs. Greyson Waller, and more.
On this week's episode of the All Elite Aftershow, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin with a long conversation on MJF and his latest interview with Ariel Helwani. Plus, a lot more AEW talk and listener emails.
On this week's episode of the All Elite Aftershow, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin with a long conversation on MJF and his latest interview with Ariel Helwani. Plus, a lot more AEW talk and listener emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Rick Monsey hosts solo and reviews UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Song. In addition, there is a quick discussion about the MMA retirement of Jose Aldo and the need for the retirement of “BigFoot” Silva after an 11-fight skid. Rick also breaks down Canelo vs. GGG 3.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Rick Monsey hosts solo and reviews UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Song. In addition, there is a quick discussion about the MMA retirement of Jose Aldo and the need for the retirement of “BigFoot” Silva after an 11-fight skid. Rick also breaks down Canelo vs. GGG 3.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Andrew Soucek for a full preview of AEW Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam events. They also talk Reigns vs. Paul at Crown Jewel. They answer caller and email questions on "This is awesome" chants, WWE and AEW upcoming TV deals, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Andrew Soucek for a full preview of AEW Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam events. They also talk Reigns vs. Paul at Crown Jewel. They answer caller and email questions on "This is awesome" chants, WWE and AEW upcoming TV deals, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk young up-and-comer Logan Paul being on for the push of his life against Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia, and try to convince you that this is a good thing.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk young up-and-comer Logan Paul being on for the push of his life against Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia, and try to convince you that this is a good thing.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #191 of the PWTorch including Flair’s second WWF title reign, Hawk quitting the WWF (and wrestling?), a full review of Clash of the Champions XX and THAT Roberts vs. Sting Halloween Havoc video, Alex’s SuperStars review, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #191 of the PWTorch including Flair’s second WWF title reign, Hawk quitting the WWF (and wrestling?), a full review of Clash of the Champions XX and THAT Roberts vs. Sting Halloween Havoc video, Alex’s SuperStars review, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland strive to meet expectations for a good time when they cover Expect the Unexpected's New History, featuring a one night, ten person tournament for the Key to East title, including an incredible encounter between Masha Slamovich and Speedball Mike Bailey, a four-way with Bailey, Akira, Gabriel Skye, and Alec Price, the battle for the real Mr. IWTV, the rise of Marcus Mathers plus the opening match in the 4T Tag Tournament with Violence is Forever squaring off against the Mane Event in a battle of Wrestling Coast to Coast favorites. For VIP listeners, we take a look at Eddie Kingston vs. Davey Richards from Glory Pro with a boatload of trivia and, from the NWA, Mike Bennett against Bryan Myers.
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland strive to meet expectations for a good time when they cover Expect the Unexpected's New History, featuring a one night, ten person tournament for the Key to East title, including an incredible encounter between Masha Slamovich and Speedball Mike Bailey, a four-way with Bailey, Akira, Gabriel Skye, and Alec Price, the battle for the real Mr. IWTV, the rise of Marcus Mathers plus the opening match in the 4T Tag Tournament with Violence is Forever squaring off against the Mane Event in a battle of Wrestling Coast to Coast favorites. For VIP listeners, we take a look at Eddie Kingston vs. Davey Richards from Glory Pro with a boatload of trivia and, from the NWA, Mike Bennett against Bryan Myers.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover the anniversary and apparent end of NXT 2.0, a main roster talent winning NXT gold, the amount of potential in Hank Walker, and more.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover the anniversary and apparent end of NXT 2.0, a main roster talent winning NXT gold, the amount of potential in Hank Walker, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk more about C.M. Punk, The Elite, and how Tony Khan handled the entire situation. Plus emails, as well as talk on the AEW World Title and the Trios Titles.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk more about C.M. Punk, The Elite, and how Tony Khan handled the entire situation. Plus emails, as well as talk on the AEW World Title and the Trios Titles.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 279, and discuss the chaotic lead-up to the event. They give a brief preview of the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong. They close the show by discussing the fallout of the chaos in AEW.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 279, and discuss the chaotic lead-up to the event. They give a brief preview of the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong. They close the show by discussing the fallout of the chaos in AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg to talk about the chaos enveloping AEW, as well as NXT and NXT UK talent merging in NXT. They also take phone calls on Wardlow, future WWE returns, Micro Midget Wrestling, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg to talk about the chaos enveloping AEW, as well as NXT and NXT UK talent merging in NXT. They also take phone calls on Wardlow, future WWE returns, Micro Midget Wrestling, and more.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk AEW flight risks, Braun Strowman in the new landscape, and the ascension of Sheamus and Gunther.
In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk AEW flight risks, Braun Strowman in the new landscape, and the ascension of Sheamus and Gunther.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #190 of the PWTorch including Summerslam 1992 in full detail, Pat Patterson returning to the WWF as head booker, Jimmy Hart (sort of) back in the USWA, a preview of Clash of the Champions XX, and much more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #190 of the PWTorch including Summerslam 1992 in full detail, Pat Patterson returning to the WWF as head booker, Jimmy Hart (sort of) back in the USWA, a preview of Clash of the Champions XX, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland go back to Worchester, Mass. for Beyond Wrestling Americanrana 2022 Blackout, featuring Wheeler Yuta vs. Timothy Thatcher, Angel Ortiz vs. Alec Price, Eddie Kingston vs. Slade, the apparent fall of Swoggle, and much more. For VIP listeners, Wrestling Coast to Coast goes international north and south of the border as we head to Toronto for Alex Shelly vs. Jake Something vs. Mike Bailey and to Triple A for Willie Mack vs. Bandido vs. Laredo Kid vs. Rey Horus.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland go back to Worchester, Mass. for Beyond Wrestling Americanrana 2022 Blackout, featuring Wheeler Yuta vs. Timothy Thatcher, Angel Ortiz vs. Alec Price, Eddie Kingston vs. Slade, the apparent fall of Swoggle, and much more. For VIP listeners, Wrestling Coast to Coast goes international north and south of the border as we head to Toronto for Alex Shelly vs. Jake Something vs. Mike Bailey and to Triple A for Willie Mack vs. Bandido vs. Laredo Kid vs. Rey Horus.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Bate & Breaker vs. Gallus, who might be next to get called up, which NXT UK stars might be here for more than just one feud, and more.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Bate & Breaker vs. Gallus, who might be next to get called up, which NXT UK stars might be here for more than just one feud, and more.
What else were the guys going to talk about this week? Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek attack the Punk-Elite story from all angles. They share their theories on what happened and what will happen next. What a week!
What else were the guys going to talk about this week? Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek attack the Punk-Elite story from all angles. They share their theories on what happened and what will happen next. What a week!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos breaks down a loaded weekend in combat sports. He reviews the UFC's French debut and previews UFC 279. He gives assessments on WWE's Clash at the Castle and AEW's All Out. The show closes with Robert giving his take on CM Punk vs. the world.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos breaks down a loaded weekend in combat sports. He reviews the UFC's French debut and previews UFC 279. He gives assessments on WWE's Clash at the Castle and AEW's All Out. The show closes with Robert giving his take on CM Punk vs. the world.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the AEW All Out event. Topics include MJF's return, the length of the show and the crowd reactions, and Jade Cargill, as well as some WWE Clash at the Castle talk and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Clash at the Castle event. Topics include Drew McIntyre's loss and where he goes next, future PLE's in the UK, potential damage done to Riddle by his loss, plus an on-site correspondent who was at the show live, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #189 of the PWTorch including Summerslam ‘92 preview, Alex’s review of SuperStars, a rundown of the upcoming Clash of Champions, the latest installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Mike Tenay, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are headed to the Big Apple for our review of House of Glory's High Intensity, a show with good wrestling, questionable booking, and bad time management. We cover all the high and lows and many, many DQ finishes, including a dream match between Eddie Kingston and NOAH's Naomichi Marufuji, a battle of former ROH World Champions in Low-Ki vs. Bandido, Jacob Fatu and Amazing Red vs. Malaki Black and Brody King, the show runners vs. the ticking clock, and more. For VIP listeners, we head to the heartland and NWA 74 where friend-of-show Big Strong Mims tangles with EC3 and Rhett Titus squares off with Doug Williams in a submission match.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood discuss the go-home show for Worlds Collide including Gallus vs. Diamond Mine, Waller vs. Crews, Chance & Carter vs. Nile & Paxley, Pretty Deadly & Legend vs. Brooks, Jensen & Henley, Carmelo Hayes’ surprise opponent, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about C.M. Punk, and whether he'll be Moxley's challenge for All Out. What do they make of that whole situation, including the match and the Hangman comment in Punk's promo? Plus emails and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey survey the UFC-free weekend that was, preview the UFC's French debut, and close with discussion of reports of dysfunction in AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match preview of next week's three big events: WWE Clash at the Castle, AEW All Out, and NXT Worlds Collide. They take calls on the women's and tag division booking in AEW, Drew potentially losing and the effect on WWE's UK business, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 21, 2017 and August 28, 2017 episodes with MMATorch’s Michael Grocke, Robert Vallejos, and Matthew Peterson. First is the show discussing the latest news leading up to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight including fight predictions, the latest betting odds, and the overall promotion of the fight. They also break down the most recent fight announcements and WWE Summerslam results.
Then they regathered a week later to discuss the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight including the result, whether McGregor’s performance hurt or helped MMA, what’s next for McGregor and what the UFC, Bellator and other organizations can learn from the promotion of the fight. They also discuss the fallout from Jon Jones failed USADA drug test, Snoop Dogg’s commentary, and the new season of the Ultimate Fighter.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-third episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #188 of the PWTorch including the finals of the NWA title tournament, a working agreement between the USWA and WWF, a rumored WCW for WWF talent trade, GWF’s infamous bungee cord match, Alex’s Superstars review, Wade’s Torch Talk with Mike Tenay, and much more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 20, 2017 episode with hosts PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Greg Parks, along with former WWE star JTG hosting the WWE Summerslam Postgame Show on "Wrestling Night In America," with live calls and reader questions. They discuss the Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns main event, Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Alexa Bliss defending the WWE Women’s Title against Sasha Banks, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens with Shane McMahon as referee, and whether Baron Corbin, Rusev, and Enzo Amore have heat with WWE.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview Mims ahead of NWA 74 and his battle with EC3. They talk about his upcoming match, coming back from injury, how he got into weight training and wrestling, his goals, and proudest accomplishments to date. After the interview, it's Wrestling Coast to Coast's first ever live report from Wrestling Revolver's Sunday FunBey with lots of live analysis and observations from the show, including the Motor City Machine Guns vs. The Rascalz in a dream match main event, Jon Moxley and Sami Callihan demolishing Logan James and JD Dunn in a "switchblade rules" match, the eponymous Chris Bey facing Dave Crist, and more. For VIP listeners, Chris and Justin check out their interview guest Mims as he faces AJ Cazana and old friend of the show Beer City Bruiser against Storm Thomas.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo in a bizarre and fun main event, Dexter Lumis getting the pop of the night, seemingly effective hype for Worlds Collide, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos goes at it solo to break down UFC 278 and the changing of the guard in the welterweight division. Robert takes a quick look at the latest in the PFL and BKFC. The show closes with Robert giving his brief thoughts on the CM Punk situation.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to review the recently-completed G1 Tournament. They also take calls and emails on Colt Cabana, NXT UK firings, babyfaces and heels vs. shades of gray, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #187 of the PWTorch including tons of tangents and some actual news, including SMW’s latest event, Jeff Jarrett jumping the rails at a WWF house show to challenge Bret Hart, the latest Summerslam ‘92 news, Alex’s Superstars review, an update on the NWA World Title Tournament, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to Fargo, North Dakota for Time Bomb Pro Wrestling's Damaged Goods with an emphasis on BOMB. Sure there's a very good main event with Dominic Garrini against Bryan Keith and a fine Kevin Ku vs. Jah-C match, but there's also a lot of bad booking on the undercard with a menacing reverend, comedy spots that render a match pointless, lots of heel skullduggery, and more. But, as always, we endeavor to have a good time and hope you will too. We also give a brief preview of Pro Wrestling Revolver's Sunday Fun-Bey, in advance of the first ever Wrestling Coast to Coast Live report next week. For VIP Listeners, we have a pair of matches with old favorites vs. new (to us) finds - notably The Briscoe Brothers against Mane Event in a really good tag match with really good promotional work for House of Glory and Bryan Keith against Shane Taylor in an intense match from New Texas Pro.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take calls to discuss NXT Heatwave, including Bron Breakker vs. JD McDonaugh, Carmelo Hayes vs. Giovanni Vinci, Mandy Rose vs. Zoey Stark, Santos Escobar vs. Tony D’Angelo, Cora Jade vs. Roxanne Perez, The NXT UK “Invasion” of NXT, and more.
On this week’s show, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss a bunch of AEW topics, including the trios titles, FTW Title, the booking direction, and a lot more. It was fast and furious. Plus, emails that included $5 challenges and a special $5 Doink challenge!
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to preview Tuesday's NXT Heatwave card. They also take calls on the return of Hit Row, Toxic Attraction on the main roster, AEW's Trios Titles, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back ten years to the August 19, 2012 episode with hosts PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-completed Summerslam PPV from all angles. Plus, in the second-half of the Livecast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller joins the Livecast after recording the PPV Roundtable. Matches discussed include Lesnar-Triple H, Jericho vs. Ziggler, and Cena vs. Punk vs. Show.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #186 of the PWTorch including the historic world title win of Ron Simmons, Jake the Snake Roberts debuts at the same show by attacking Sting, tons more WCW news, Alex’s WWF Superstars rundown, the second part of the Lightning Kid’s Torch Talk with Wade, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are back in Tennessee for the Scenic City Invitational, an awesome two night tournament with a great variety of wrestling matches with some of the best in indy wrestling. We've got Masha Slamovich against One Called Manders in an intense hardcore brawl. Tag Partners Kevin Ku and Dominic Garrini prove best friends hit harder in a super stiff match. They question Billie Starkz's sanity. Chris and Justin also talk about going to AEW in Columbus, what they liked and didn't like about the in-person experience, and tackle Mance Warner's unexplained rocket to the near-top of the AEW ladder. Then for VIP listeners, with the tension mounting, they reveal the winner of the Scenic City Invitational in an intense four-way, plus cover AC Mack vs. BK Westbrook for the IWTV World title.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Cora Jade vs. Zoey Stark, Edris Enofe & Malik Blade vs. Pretty Deadly, Apollo Crews vs. Roderick Strong in one of 2.0's best matches to date, Thea Hail vs. Arianna Grace, Wes Lee vs. Trick Williams, Nikkita Lyons vs. Kiana James, the build for Heatwave, thoughts on who Triple H might like more or less than previous leadership, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about AEW’s additions in the talent relations staff. Other topics include Raw, Triple H, Battle of the Belts, and Flair’s Last Match, plus emails and $5 challenges.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jamahal Hill vs. Thiago Santos. They preview the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz. They close the show by musing on the new era of WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to break down and analyze Triple H's first week as head of creative post-Summerslam. They also answer e-mail and caller questions on how to improve the depth on the Smackdown women's division, AEW's problem of too many belts, how to get one title off Roman Reigns, and more.
The Deep Dive returns with a very special two-segment edition. In the first half, Will Cooling welcomes social media influencer and wrestling broadcaster Steph Chase to talk about her experiences watching AEW all over America. They go through all the different cities she has travelled to watch the promotion, her experiences at the shows, and of the cities themselves. They also talk about how they would both save Dynamite, their experiences attending shows as media, and what the future holds with Triple-H in charge of WWE creative. Then the show concludes with the special Deep Dive segment that was part of Martin Bushby and Benno's 24 Hour Podcasting Marathon last month, with Rich Fann and Will discussing their infamous interview with Andy Quildan at the heart of Speaking Out, Rich's five favorite Britwres wrestlers, and him getting to meet the former Braun Strowman at a charity softball game. Truly this is a PACKED show.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirtieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #185 of the PWTorch including Penthouse’s coverage of Titangate, news on the death of Jimmy Snuka’s girlfriend, loads of WWF and WCW news, the latest on SummerSlam, the first part of Wade’s Torch Talk with the Lightning, and much more.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland trek down to Nashville, Tenn. to brave Ric Flair’s Last Match – the PPV and the match, one of the most harrowing viewing experiences either of us have encountered. Ric Flair made it through, but can we? Beyond Flair & Andrade vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, we look at the rest of the show, a mixed bag with Josh Alexander vs. Jacob Fatu, Bandido vs. Rey Fenix vs. Black Taurus vs. Laredo Kid, the Motor City Machine Gun vs. the American Wolves, and more, plus talk about the show trying to cater to both a nostalgia crowd and current fans simultaneously and measure how successful it was, the strengths of making a main event feel special, and how we would have structured Flair’s final match differently. Then in a very special VIP edition, we head full bore across the Pacific to tackle Chris’s obsession with the Yoshi Hashi Agenda, watching his G-1 matches against Shingo Takagi and Juice Robinson. Not for the faint of heart.
Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Women's Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Championship match, Solo Sikoa vs. Von Wagner, Legend vs. Fyre, Jensen vs. Gacy, Creeds vs. The Family, Hudson vs. Axiom, Sarray vs. Rose, Hayes vs. Frazer, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking some WWE, including if some of the former NXT talent in AEW wish they remained in WWE with Triple H now in charge. Was Raw a sign of things to come under Triple H? Also, the guys discuss Ric Flair's last match and take a ton of emails with $5 challenges.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 277. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill. The show closes with a review of WWE's Summerslam pay-per-view.
Will Cooling welcomes back Darren Mooney to The Deep Dive! They catch up about "Peacemaker" and quickly discuss "The Boys" before Will springs discussing the parallels between Vince McMahon and Harvey Weinstein's falls from grace on Darren, which leads to some fascinating discussions about how quickly companies can implode, the advantage Vince has as a public figure, and how social media makes us all somewhat complicit in abuse. They then talk about the scheduled topic of the show - Darren's new book on the infamous "Doctor Who" episode Kill the Moon. They discuss its odd mixture of the adult and the childish, the enduring and unique appeal of "Doctor Who," and the overly rigid mindsets of fandom. On a lighter note, they explore to what extent the episode is a metaphor for abortion. We end with booking our very own Doctor Who wrestling match. Great show with Darren as always.
Will Cooling welcomes back Darren Mooney to The Deep Dive! They catch up about "Peacemaker" and quickly discuss "The Boys" before Will springs discussing the parallels between Vince McMahon and Harvey Weinstein's falls from grace on Darren, which leads to some fascinating discussions about how quickly companies can implode, the advantage Vince has as a public figure, and how social media makes us all somewhat complicit in abuse. They then talk about the scheduled topic of the show - Darren's new book on the infamous "Doctor Who" episode Kill the Moon. They discuss its odd mixture of the adult and the childish, the enduring and unique appeal of "Doctor Who," and the overly rigid mindsets of fandom. On a lighter note, they explore to what extent the episode is a metaphor for abortion. We end with booking our very own Doctor Who wrestling match. Great show with Darren as always.
You can buy Darren's book about Kill the Moon from Obverse Books, and it is the 59th installment of their Black Archive series of books on "Doctor Who" episodes. You can also find Darren's writing and videos at The Escapist, his podcasts The 250, and follow him on Twitter.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down Summerslam match by match. Topics from live callers include Bayley potentially as a manager, what kind of involvement Vince McMahon may still have with creative, the main event spectacle, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #184 of the PWTorch including the latest Vince McMahon news, GWF’s downfall, SummerSlam ‘92 updates, tons of WWF and WCW news and notes, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are headed to Terminus. All roads lead here, so how could we miss the chance to check out a phenomenal encounter between Jonathan Gresham and Konosuke Takeshita, a surprisingly great match between Masha Slamovich and previously unknown (to us) Queen Aminata, a confusing affair between Baron Black and Jay Lethal, and more? Plus, we discuss Jonathan Gresham leaving AEW/ROH and our feelings towards the situation. For VIP, it's back up north for selected matches from Circle 6 wrestling, notably a Homicide vs. Bryan Keith match that reveals our growing appreciation for Bryan Keith, and Josh Alexander vs. Camaro Jackson.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss what Vince’s departure means for NXT, The D’Angelo Family vs. Diamond Mine, Lee vs. Waller, Crews vs. Quinn, Stark vs. Dolan, Chase vs. Vinci, Grace vs. Hartwell, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about Vince McMahon (how could they not?). What brought Vince down? Would being a private company (like AEW) create a different result? What’s next? How does this affect AEW? Tully Blanchard is gone. Is AEW growing too fast? Gresham is out. Plus a bunch of emails and $5 challenge questions.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall. They also preview UFC 277 and give their thoughts on Ring of Honor's "Death Before Dishonor." They close the show talking about the "retirement" of Vince McMahon.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to review the ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV. They also talk about the NJPW G1 tournament through the first five nights, and preview Summerslam mach by match. They take phone calls on ROH production, WWE going TV-14, and more.
The Deep Dive returns from its break as Will welcomes Liam Doom to talk their love of overproof rum, participation in Martin Bushby & Benno's 24-hour podcasting marathon, thoughts on the state of British Boxing, and consideration of how cricket mirrors pro wrestling. Great to talk to Liam, as always. Catch him on Twitter @lfdoom.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #183 of the PWTorch including WCW Great American Bash ‘92, Vader’s first title win over Sting, too many tag team matches, rebooking the show, WWF news and notes, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland venture through stormy weather to get to Hurricane Pro Wrestling and watch the return of Tessa Blanchard as she takes on Miranda Alize, plus Hurricane Champ Edge Stone battles Nobe Bryant, Lady Frost defends her women's title against Steph De Lander and Danni Bee, lots of wacky hometowns and wackier finishes, and more. Chris and Justin also give a small preview of Death Before Dishonor and discuss their disappointments and why they are mostly disinterested in the show. For VIP, we watch a very special main event of Mane Event vs. Mane Event and Kilynn King squaring off against Trish Adora.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about the build for Ric Flair’s last match, specifically the “Road to” series that is being aired on YouTube and Fite. From there, topics include the new AEW tag team champs, Fyter Fest Night 2, ROH’s card, and a bunch of emails with $5 challenge questions.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Zoey Stark returning for the Women's Battle Royal, A-Kid's debut as masked character Axiom, new names and gimmick for Grizzled Young Veterans, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC on ABC, headlined by Yair Rodríguez vs. Brian Ortega. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall. They close the show by mulling the value of purchasing Ring of Honor's "Death Before Dishonor" pay-per-view.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage for a match-by-match preview of ROH Death Before Dishonor. They also analyze the first two nights of the G1 Tournament, and take calls and emails on the booking of Roman Reigns, Ric Flair's last match, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the July 16, 2017 episode of the “Wrestling Night In America” Dailycast featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks. They were joined by Shimmer Wrestling’s Kevin Harvey and live callers to discuss the weekend’s wrestling news and live event results, along with the full rundown of Mae Young Classic participants, including the top Shimmer wrestlers, and they preview next week’s Battleground event.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #182 of the PWTorch including a few title changes at a recent WCW Omni house show, the lack of hype for next week’s Great American Bash PPV, the latest SummerSlam card, Bob Backlund back in WWF, Alex’s Superstars report, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are here to comfort the pains of a cruel summer with some easy listening as they travel to the Bay Area for West Coast Pro Wrestling's Cruel Summer, featuring the Motor City Machine Guns against the West Coast Wrecking Crew in tremendous tag team action, Jacob Fatu against Tom Lawlor in a hard hitting title match, ponder the rise of the count along delayed vertical suplex on the independent scene, the prospects of a heel Mike Bailey, and so much more. Then for VIP, Coast to Coast hits the other coast for JCW's Great American Birthday Bash featuring Homicide against Alec Price and Hermanos Lee against Gringo Loco & ASF in a high flying lucha affair.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Cora Jade's heel turn during the main event, Apollo Crews vs. Giovanni Vinci in a standout opener, a rough outing for Indi and Lash, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about the upcoming ROH show in Lowell, as well as Fyter Fest for AEW this week. Topics also include Vince McMahon, the Forbidden Door, and shark cages - plus $5 challenges!
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn to discuss the big shows Greg missed while on vacation the last two weeks, and preview the upcoming big shows. Among the topics covered with emailers and callers: AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door, WWE Money in the Bank, NXT TV, NJPW G1, ROH Death Before Dishonor, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the July 9, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks hosting the WWE Great Balls of Fire Post-Show with live calls and emails. They discuss the Universal Title match, the controversial postmatch angle with Roman Reigns & Braun Strowman, Alexa Bliss defending the WWE Women’s Title against Sasha Banks, Sheamus & Cesaro fighting The Hardys in an iron man match, and how WWE can follow up on tonight’s program.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the death of Buddy Rogers, more SummerSlam ‘92 news, WCW’s Beach Blast and Clash of the Champions drawing record lows, tons of WWF and WCW notes, the final installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Ross, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland travel to Arlington, Texas to check out Pale Pro Wrestling. In the main event, champ Cam Hopkins takes on normally babyface Tim Storm doing his darndest to be a heel. The show also features Fuego Del Sol in a wild angle with Magnificent Malico involving a prosthetic leg, Mysterious Q against Jay Alexander, a lot of hoss fights, and more. Then for VIP, Coast to Coast travels to the past for a couple of great indy matches from earlier in the year, available on YouTube - Swerve vs. Nick Wayne from Defy Wrestling and Jake Something vs. Max the Impaler from Glory Pro, two drastically different but equally awesome encounters.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek touch on a lot of topics this week, including Blood and Guts, the Impractical Jokers working with AEW, announce team changes, Forbidden Door, ROH PPV, a WES update, and then a bunch of $5 challenges, including some submitted by listeners.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Great American Bash including Bron Breakker vs. Cameron Grimes, three other championship matches, Breakker's next feud revealed, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 276, discuss Israel Adesanya's current status, Max Holloway's career prospects, and the legacy of Donald Cerrone. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev. The show closes with Robert giving his takes on WWE's Money in the Bank PLE.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the July 3, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill & PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. They chat with former ECW ring announcer Joel Gertner in a pre-recorded Fourth of July episode discussing the Extreme Rising tour and Tuesday's live Smackdown episode in depth. Also included is a Real Deal w/Pat McNeill Flashback episode with the author of the "Ring of Fire" book on Chris Benoit. Then a discussion of the latest news and the Events Center.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood fill in for Greg Parks to discuss Money in the Bank 2022 including the Men and Women’s MITB matches, Lashley vs. Theory for the U.S. title, Carmella vs. Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s title, Usos vs. Street Profits for the Undisputed Tag Titles, Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya for the Smackdown Women’s title, and more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing their full rundowns of both WCW Beach Blast ‘92 and Clash of the Champions 19, Summerslam ticket sales, Lex Luger’s car accident, record-low TV ratings, a review of a recent WWF Superstars episode, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland head to Worchester, Mass. for Women's Wrestling Revolution Plus, a (mostly) all women's wrestling show, feature Coast-to-Coast favorite Willow Nightengale facing off with Little Mean Kathleen, Trish Adora tangling with Kris Statlander in a power match, a mixed tag with indy sensation Alec Price & Becca against Masha Slamovich & Akira, and much more. They also discuss Hirooki Goto & Yoshi Hashi vs. QT Marshall & Aaron Solo from AEW/NJPW's Forbidden Door. Then for VIP listeners, it's off to the West Coast for Prestige Wrestling's New Reality and a quick drop in to tackle the incredible Lee Moriarty vs. Konosuke Takeshita match, as well as Jordan Cruz against Tyler Bateman.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Bron Breakker & Cameron Grimes face-to-face, Diamond Mine vs. Joe Gacy & The Dyad, Sanga vs. Xyon Quinn, Mandy Rose vs. Nikkita Lyons, Katana Chance vs. Kayden Carter vs. Cora Jade & Roxanne Perez, Giovanni Vinci vs. Ikeman Jiro, Indi Hartwell vs. Kiana James, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk Forbidden Door, including whether the show felt like it suffered from the lack of build. Plus, what is in the future for some AEW stars, emails on AEW, Vince McMahon, and more, and then a $5 challenge that features WCW Nitro.
On this week's special edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn. Zack gives his in-person perspective on AEW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view. They discuss the build to the show, give a match-by-match review, and discuss the near future for the talent on the show.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch's Kelly Wells fills in for Greg Parks as host and is joined by PWTorch.com's Bruce Hazelwood to break down, match by match, the AEW & NJPW Forbidden Door PPV with live callers. They are also joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn to get his on-site perspective from United Center. They discuss the AEW debut of Claudio and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the June 15, 2012 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former ECW wrestler Shane Douglas on his Extreme Rising tour, issues from the first Extreme Rising tour show, Sabu, his Dean Douglas character in WWF, current pro wrestling product, and much much more. Plus, in the formerly VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill talks to former TNA personality Jonny Fairplay on wrestling topics in the news, plus more.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-fourth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the SummerSlam ‘92 card, plus a discussion around the top babyface matches throughout the years, Warrior as a heel, the latest Torch Talk with Jim Ross, a preview of WCW’s Beach Blast PPV, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are going off the map to cover Uncharted Territory from Southeast First Wrestling and IWTV, with an incredible 26-minute main event between Jonathan Gresham and Jaden Newman in a modern age grappling match, Suge D squaring off with Damyan Tangra, Alec Price facing Billy Tipton in an okay match with a puzzling angle, and much more. Then they get back on the map for VIP and head to New York City for GCW's You Wouldn't Understand, where they succeed in understanding a great match between Jon Moxley and Tony Deppen and an astounding display from 72-year-old Action Mike Jackson against Joey Janela.
In this week's "PWT Talks NXT" edition of the PWTorch Dailycast, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D'Angelo and the breakdown of the family, The Dyad, the straightforward daydreams of Apollo Crews, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about Vince McMahon, and what it all means. Plus, they preview Forbidden Door, talk ratings for Dynamite and some Jeff Hardy, and then close the show with this week’s $5 challenge. The question: Name the five wrestlers who had the most WWF Hardcore Championship reigns.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a fantastic UFC Fight Night, headlined by Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. They give a brief preview of the upcoming Fight Night card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot. Rick gives his take on an eventful Saturday night in boxing. They close the show by discussing the current state of chaos within WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to break down, match by match, the Impact Slammiversary event. They discuss the nostalgia presented on the show, surprising and not-so-surprising title changes, vintage stipulation matches, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 21, 2012 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill & former Impact Wrestling star Jonny Fairplay bring you the WWE Money In The Bank Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast, with live calls and emails. They discuss all aspects of both ladder matches, including the controversial finish of the women’s match, Jinder Mahal defending the WWE Title against Randy Orton, Lana’s first singles match against Naomi for the Smackdown women’s title, and how the finish affected the audience reactions. Pat & Jonny also receive calls from two fans who attended the show live.
Patrick and Alex kick off the twenty-third episode of PWTorch 90’s Pastcast discussing Bill Watt’s recent rules changes, including banning top rope moves and his infamous 10 Commandements, the latest installment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Ross, Ric Flair in ‘93 WWF?, more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are always ready to face down heatwaves and questionable booking to review NWA’s Alwayz Ready. We analyze the NWA’s solution to Matt Cardona’s injury – a four way title match, which isn’t a terrible solution in a no-win situation. We look at the Homicide’s dual wins, a rare watchable-Tyrus match against Mims, a really great match between Kamille and Kylinn King and all the other matches and angles from NWA’s June spectacular. Then for VIP wrestling, we travel to Dayton Ohio for a couple of matches from Wrestling Revolver’s Stranger Thangs, specifically Jon Moxley vs Mike Bailey and Prisoners of Society vs Infrared vs The Dad Scouts in a three way title match.
In this week's "PWT Talks NXT" edition of the PWTorch Dailycast, Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Tuesday's episode, the new edge to Cameron Grimes, the bizarre diary scene of Apollo Crews, a lot of big picture questions about the women's division, and more.
In this week’s All Elite Aftershow, Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin by discussing Jeff Hardy’s arrest. From there, the guys shift focus to Tony Khan’s horrible week of booking. Topics include… Why was Moxley able to skip the battle royal? What was the criteria for entry into the battle royal? Where was Hangman, the dude who lost the belt NINE DAYS BEFORE?! Another championship?! You debut Will Ospreay in a six-man on Rampage and his team loses?! Was this one of the worst-booked Dynamites? Plus, did Thunder Rosa sandbag Shafir? Also emails and an-NWO themed $5 challenge!
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 275. They discuss where the main event can be situated historically. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett. They close the show by discussing another chaotic week in AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Marcus Arias to discuss the big shows in pro wrestling. Included in the discussion: The recently completed NWA Alwayz Ready and NJPW Dominion shows, as well as the upcoming Impact Slammiversary and Forbidden Door PPVs. They take calls and e-mails on a variety of other topics as well.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the June 20, 2012 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, McNeill interviews with live callers former TNA wrestler/current ROH wrestler Homicide on his ROH return, wrestling for Extreme Rising next weekend, TNA departure, working in LAX with Hernandez and Shelly Martinez, Puerto Rican wrestling, current wrestling scene, road stories, and much more in a 60-minute interview. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the news of the day and break down the Live Events Center.
Patrick and Alex kick off the twenty second episode of PWTorch 90’s Pastcast discussing Wade’s view on the current state of wrestling, WWF debuts including Razor Ramon and Nailz, SummerSlam official for London, Elizabeth gone from WWF, the latest Torch Talk with Jim Ross, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland preview NWA's Alwayz Ready PPV by interviewing the voice of the NWA, Joe Galli and the National Heavyweight Champion Jax Dane. They get some breaking news from Galli, insight into all the matches and buildup. Dayne then talks about what fuels him as he prepares to face Chris Adonis, how he got started in the business, what makes the title reign special, and more. For VIP listeners, Chirs and Justin travel to Crown Point, Indiana for Black Label Pro to watch Effy vs Mike Bennett and the Bang Bros taking on the Rascalz.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover the invasion of Apollo Crews, Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton in the Women's Breakout tournament final, NXT's endless name changes, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show with a long discussion on MJF and what’s going on with that angle. Plus, Cody’s HIAC match, the AEW Title situation, listener emails, a new $5 challenge question, the guys ponder a special “wrestling trivia” themed show, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give a brief review of the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. They give a preview of UFC 275. Rick discusses an active Saturday night in boxing. The show closes with Rick and Robert reflecting on a wild week of wrestling news.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the just-completed WWE Hell in a Cell event. Topics include a live perspective from two callers who attended the show, Cody's injury, Roman Reigns, and more.
Rich Fann and Will Cooling chat about the recent Discovery/Warner and Netflix issues in terms of subscribers, the fallout and effect on wrestling streaming, as well as the timing of WWE and Peacock deal long term. Additionally, they dive into the MJF issue of the week prior, as well as Will's thoughts on what should happen on Dynamite prior to its open Wednesday night.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-first episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the latest WCW news including Kip Frey gone from WCW, Jim Ross getting a promotion and more WCW changes, Part 2 of Wade's Torch Talk with Bill Watts, what’s on tap for Beach Blast ‘92, Summerslam potentially heading to London, territory news, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready to stop and smell the roses.. ROSELAND, that is, as we travel to Portland Oregon for Prestige Wrestling’s Roseland 3 and check out Maki Itoh vs. Mia Yim, Tom Lawlor vs. Alex Shelley with a very controversial spot, Masha Slamovich vs. Miyu Yamashita in a great hard hitting affair, a very scary moment involving Willow Nightengale, a look at the overuse of the middle finger in wrestling and a lot more. Then for VIP listeners it’s off to Vegas for a pop in on GCW’s Downward Spiral and Chris Bey vs Mike Bailey and Nick Wayne and Jordan Oliver facing Gringo Loco and ASF.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Frazer vs. Grimes, Sikoa vs. Hudson Lee vs. Quinn, Jade vs. Lopez, Nile vs. James, Strong & Kemp vs. Pretty Deadly, The Two “Families” Colliding, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about the MJF situation, as well as the rest of Double or Nothing, including Punk’s title win, the debuts, where Punk and Page go from here, and a lot more. Also, they take listener emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. They transition into a lengthy review of AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view. They discuss the MJF situation, the length of the card, CM Punk as champion, and much more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the AEW Double or Nothing PPV match by match with callers and emailers. Among the topics: varied opinions on certain matches, issues with the B/R Live stream, the length of the PPV, and more.
Will Cooling welcomes back Revolution Pro Wrestling owner Andy Quildan to talk about the promotion's latest show Epic Encounters 2022. They discuss the show being the biggest independent in the UK since September 2019, the promotion's relationship with Minoru Suzuki and the agony of his much-anticipated match with Will Ospreay imploding the night before the show, how he chose Michael Oku as the replacement, the acclaimed Aussie Open vs. Velocities and the wider RevPro tag team division, Alex Windsor vs. Kylie Rae, and the return of Gabriel Kidd. We end with news about Revolution Pro Wrestling's new streaming service, www.revproondemand.com.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the kick off the twentieth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing tons of WCW news across two Torch issues, which include all the details on the Bill Watts hiring, what it means for the company moving forward, Watts speaking with Wade in the latest installment of the Torch Talk, a full WarGames ‘92 recap and review, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland travel to Ridgefield Park, N.J. for Invictus Pro STP vs. Takeover, featuring a series of matches between Shane Taylor Promotions with O'Shea Edwards, Rev Ron Hunt, and Moses, and the faction known as Takeover with PJ Savage, J Boujii, and the Faceless Ones. We've got hoss fights, interesting gimmicks, questionable booking, another entry in the ongoing debate of tables vs. doors, and so much more. For VIP listeners, it's a Michael Sembello-fueled pop-in to GCW's Maniac, as we check out Bandido vs. Nick Wayne in a fantastic match and Tony Deppen vs. Titus Alexander.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Breakker vs. Hudson, Wagner vs. Jiro, Rose vs. Hartwell, Stratton vs. Henley, Perez vs. Legend, Fyre vs. Lopez, Lee vs. Sanga, Blade & Enofe vs. Stacks & Two Dimes, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show talking about a new promotion. That’s right. Here comes the WES! Plus, a full DON preview, Jim Ross signed an extension, and a bunch of listener emails. Plus, what were the top five most-watched WCW matches of all time? Andrew quizzes Mike.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Ketlen Vieira vs. Holly Holm. They discuss the injury sustained by Junior dos Santos at Eagle FC. Robert and Rick discuss Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of WWE. The show closes by Robert giving a brief preview of AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Patrick Moynahan to preview AEW Double or Nothing. They also answer phone calls and emails on the Sasha/Naomi walkout situation, the Usos winning the unified tag titles, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 21, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks hosting the WWE Backlash Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast. They take calls from fans and discuss all aspects of the WWE Title victory by Jinder Mahal over Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura’s pay-per-view debut against Dolph Ziggler, the finish of Kevin Owens vs. A.J. Styles, the respective futures of Sami Zayn and Baron Corbin, and what fans can expect as we prepare for Money in the Bank next month.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the nineteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing Wade’s preview of WrestleWar ‘92 and his thoughts on how poorly it’s been booked, a ton of WCW discussion, an update on Sid’s WWF suspension and what could be next, a WWF TV taping with 38 (!) matches, the latest portion of Jim Ross’s Torch Talk, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland have a fever... Maryland Championship Wrestling Spring Fever. They make their way to Millersville, Md. for a great three hours of wrestling, topped by the Hardys vs. OGK, a three-way with Chris Bey, Mike Bailey, and Joey Janela, a four-way for the MCW title with Ken Dixon, Brian Johnson, Moses, and Nick Aldis, a match built around a gender reveal party, and much more. For VIP listeners, they then travel across the country to West Coast Pro for highlights of their Ill Mannered show, with Will Ospreay vs. Titus Alexander, Timothy Thatcher vs. Kevin Blackwood, and The Righteous against the West Coast Wrecking Crew.
Kelly Wells & Nate Lindberg hit the mailbag and answer your calls to discuss Escobar vs. D’Angelo, Williams & Hayes vs. Solo Sikoa & Grimes, Frazer vs. Lee, Waller vs. Chase, Viking Raiders vs. Creed Bros., Perez vs. James, Legend vs. Paxley, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week’s show with a long discussion on the prospects of Ric Flair getting back into a ring. From there, they talk about MJF’s contract extension story staying in the news, Eric Bischoff’s thoughts on CM Punk, Sasha and Naomi’s walkout, and listener emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakić. They preview the upcoming Fight Night. The show closes with Robert reflecting on his lack of desire to be critical of AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to break down the results of the NJPW Capital Collision show. They also grade the booking and performance of five of AEW's newest acquisitions. They take phone calls on potential legends returning at Impact Slammiversary, Vince Russo, Roman Reigns leaving, and more.
Welcome to the NEW "Deep Dive" format. Will Cooling and Rich Fann discuss how the changes will work, as well as how Will's "Deeper Dive" will have self contained one-off subjects. Then the pair discuss the Kota Ibushi situation, a non-spoiler chat about MCU's "the blip" and its relation to an article Will sent Rich, and Progress vs. RevPro in terms of growth and development of wrestlers, among other topics.
Afterward, a bonus Deep Dive, featuring Jason Norris of WomenLoveWrestling.net joins to talk about his new book "Women of WrestleMania," the stats, and key figures of the women of the eras. Plus a nice chat with Jason regarding Chelsea and Arsenal fighting for Champions League places.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eighteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing all things Sid Justice, including him quitting the WWF and what could be next, Wade’s thoughts on the matter, what it means for WWF’s house show main events, more WWF and WCW news, the first appearance of ECW in the Torch, part two of Jim Ross’s Torch Talk, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland present a very good episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast as they travel to Eaton, Pa. for LVAC's Bash at the Brewery and the Avery Good retirement show, with two Avery Good matches. Plus, podcast favorite Willow Nightengale faces Tracy Williams and the World Famous CB takes on Myung Jae Lee. Also, Justin traveled to his own local indy - Xtreme Valley Wrestling - and is ready to tell you all about his adventures there. For VIP listeners, Coast to Coast heads south to Action Wrestling to check out Alex Shelley vs. Anthony Henry and AC Mack vs. Anthony Greene for the IWTV World Title.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Bruce Hazelwood cover Cora Jade and Natalya's standout main event on a night where women were in every match, Breakout Tournament starting, Solo Sikoa's rising stock, and more.
Mike McMahon talks news of the week, including AEW being served a lawsuit, Tony Khan on his handling of Sammy and Tay, Forbidden Door's tickets sell out, and whether AEW should be on a streaming service. Plus, listener emails and more!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 274. They discuss bits from Bellator and PFL. They take a look at the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic. Rick gives his take on a surprising loss for Canelo Álvarez. The show closes with Robert discussing WWE WrestleMania Backlash.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WrestleMania Backlash premium live event. Topics include the predictability of the show, next opponents for Roman Reigns and Ronda Rousey, and the finish of Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes. Questions and comments about Impact's Saturday night Under Siege special are taken as well.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the April 29, 2012 episode featuring James Caldwell and Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers the entire Extreme Rules PPV from every angle, focusing on the Lesnar-Cena main event and outcome, plus where they go from here Monday night on Raw with the very important follow-up involving Lesnar and potentially Triple H.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the seventeenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #171 of the PWTorch from April 30, 1992, including the latest GWF news such as Eddie Gilbert going out with an epic in-ring rant, WWF’s hugely successful U.K. tour, tag team pairings for the NWA tag title tournament at the June Clash of Champions, Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Ross, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, a new era has dawned with "Wrestling Coast to Coast," the newest addition to the PWTorch Dailycast family. Covering independent wrestling from across the 50 states, from Maine to California and all points in between, hosts Christopher Maitland and Justin McClelland endeavor to look at all the wacky, wild, weird, woeful, and wonderful happenings in the smallest nooks and crannies that make up our beloved sport. In the debut episode, we head to Chicago for AAW's Never Say Die with Manders vs. Silas Young in a gory cage match, Fred Yehi vs. Mike Bennett in a tremendous technical affair, ill-fated drinks at the bar, and so much more. For VIP Listeners, we highlight a couple matches from Black Label Pro - Violence Is Forever vs. the Mane Event (but not the Mane Event we were expecting) and Tom Lawlor vs. Davey Richards in an unbelievable match. The fun is just beginning, so please join us!
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover Spring Breakin' featuring talk on the NXT cuts, Breakker transitioning but not to Harland, more women slated for the Breakout Tournament, and more.
This week's show begins with Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talking about the WarnerMedia landscape and what the future could hold for AEW. Plus, some big debuts are coming up (Cass and Deonna), a Dynamite preview for Wednesday, and some emails.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Rob Font. They preview UFC 274. Rick discusses the latest in boxing, including the discourse surrounding Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano. The show closes with Robert discussing the latest in Pro Wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a match-by-match preview of WrestleMania Backlash and NXT Spring Breakin'. They also field phone calls on the topics of the ROH Women's Title match on Dynamite, more Impact/AEW cross-over, factions in AEW, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 30, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks with the WWE Payback Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast, with live calls and emails. They take calls from fans who attended the show in San Jose, and discuss the Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman match, the post-match angle that aired on Raw Talk, the House of Horrors match, Bayley defending the Women’s Title in her hometown against Alexa Bliss, the United States Title situation, and where WWE goes from here.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the sixteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #170 of the PWTorch from April 23, 1992, including the latest news on Sting’s injury at the hands of Vader, who will replace him at house shows, a 20/20 feature on steroids, tons of WWF news, upcoming WCW cards, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover AIW's Eyes of the Beast from Honor Speak's native Buckeye state, featuring Matt Cardona vs. Josh Prohibition vs. overbooking, Minoru Suzuki vs. Isaiah Broner, Jackson Stone vs. Dominic Garrini, and more. Plus, we've got big news on the future of our show, as we prepare to say goodbye to "Honor Speak" and hello to the brand new "Wrestling Coast to Coast." In the VIP section, we head back to Massachusetts for selected matches from Honor Speak mainstay Beyond Wrestling including Willow Nightengale vs. Alec Price, Dirty Dango vs. Biff Busick, and LuFisto vs. Tracy Williams.
Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover the go-home show for Spring Breakin' featuring lots of druids, more discussion on how early acts should be brought to TV, the Viking Raiders dropping in for a feud, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Forbidden Door. Plus, more AEW news and notes, reactions to Rebellion, listener emails, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jessica Andrade and Amanda Lemos. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Rob Font and Marlon Vera. They also review Bellator 278 and Bellator 279. Rick discusses Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte, while analyzing Fury's potential fight with Francis Ngannou, and Fury's possible WWE return. The show closes with some talk on the latest in both the PFL and AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review Impact Rebellion and NJPW Windy City Riot. They take phone calls on why Moose and Josh Alexander have stayed in Impact, what the Forbidden Door PPV could look like, WWE's Lacey Evans promos, and more.
SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 23, 2017 episode featuring host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WCW/TNA wrestler Disco Inferno (Glenn Gilbertti) with live callers & emailers on a number of subjects including career highlights in WCW, the end of WCW, why he would book Brock Lesnar's WWE return like Goldberg's Undefeated Streak in WCW, the current State of TNA, his views on the current national wrestling product, and much more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the news of the day, Live Events Center, and McNeill's TNA Lockdown theater experience.
Patrick and Alex kick off the fifteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing more of their thoughts on WrestleMania 8 as well as reader and contributor reactions, tons of WCW discussion including Wade Keller’s in-depth Torch Talk with WCW head Kip Allen Frey, news and notes from all of the major promotions, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready to chop away at two exciting ROH title matches from the past week - Minoru Suzuki vs. Samoa Joe for the TV title and Jonathan Gresham vs. Dalton Castle for the ROH World title, and hopefully don't run afoul of any giant newcomers in the process. Following these blistering reviews, Honor Speak dives into West Coast Pro's Game Related, a tremendous show headlined by Jacob Fatu vs. Bandido, plus Suzuki facing Kevin Blackwood, Davey Richards squaring off against Yuji Nagata, and much more. In the VIP section, Honor Speak travels back to the East Coast to look at two matches from Expect the Unexpected - specifically, the Rock and Roll Express facing the SATs in a match that seems impossible to be happening and Tony Deppen against one-time stable mate Homicide.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Joe Gacy and Bron Breakker angle, Pretty Deadly vs. Duke Hudson & Dexter Lumis, Tiffany Stratton vs. Sarray, Jacy Jayne vs. Roxanne Perez, Wes Lee vs. Xyon Quinn, Natalya vs. Tatum Paxley, Carmelo Hayes vs. Santos Escobar, LDF vs. GYV, Sanga vs. Greyson Waller, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about the debut of Satnam Singh on last week’s Dynamite, and all of the backlash following the segment. What is Tony’s big announcement for this week’s show? Cody said the no-title stip was a mistake. A crown of barbed wire? And much more!
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque. They give a quick review of Bellator 277. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Amanda Lemos vs. Jéssica Andrade. Rick gives his take on the latest in boxing, while Robert comments on the latest in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to discuss all things AEW. They analyze the Jericho Appreciate Society, Blackpool Combat Club, Sammy Guevara/Tay Conti, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the April 11, 2012 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill's interview with Shimmer's leader Dave Prazak. They talk with live callers about the current state of Shimmer women's wrestling following the most-recent set of tapings, top women's wrestlers today, how national promotions handle independent wrestlers coming over to WWE & TNA and change their characters, the state of women's wrestling today, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to break down the news of the day, including the poor Smackdown TV rating, plus they review a very busy Live Events Center for the next week.
Patrick and Alex kick off the fourteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing Geraldo Rivera’s “Now It Can Be Told” episode which covered even more accusations against Vince McMahon and the WWF, even more in the Titangate saga, WWF and WCW news and notes, and a full WrestleMania 8 review, including their thoughts on how each WrestleMania ending in “8” ranks, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review GCW's For the Culture from WrestleMania weekend, featuring an all black roster. Matches include Shane Taylor Promotions vs. The Hitmakerz in an expectedly great match, Darius Lockhart vs. AJ Gray in an unexpectedly great match, Trish Adora vs. MJ Perkins, a match entered with no preconceived expectations, and much more. In the VIP section, Honor Speak travels to the NWA to see ROH alum Rhett Titus square off with Darius Lockhart in a junior heavyweight exhibition.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss the Tag Team Gauntlet match for the NXT Tag Championships, Dakota Kai vs. Mandy Rose for the NXT Women’s Championship, Cameron Grimes vs. Solo Sikoa for the North American Championship, Xyon Quinn vs. Draco Anthony, Von Wagner vs. Ikeman Jiro, and more.
This week's show starts with Mike and Andrew talking about Tony Khan blaming anti-AEW tweets on bots. Other topics include Cody, a huge Dynamite this week, a huge Rampage this week, plus listener emails and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 273. They discuss the two title fights and the important fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns. They close the show with Robert giving Rick a crash course on the busy week of wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to analyze the post-WrestleMania happenings and directions laid out on Raw and Smackdown this week. They also take calls and emails on Sasha Banks's future in WWE, Tony Khan vs. Twitter bots, Wheeler Yuta vs. Jon Moxley, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 2, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks hosting the WWE WrestleMania 33 Postgame Show on the Sunday Livecast, with live calls and emails. They discuss the Roman Reigns vs. Undertaker match, whether Reigns can change the audience reaction to him, Bray Wyatt defending the WWE Title against Randy Orton, Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, the surprise returns, and what to expect tomorrow on Raw.
Patrick and Alex kick off the thirteenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the GWF title changing hands at an untelevised event, Lex Luger appearing on WWF TV, Hulk Hogan’s tribute on the pre-WrestleMania show, the feud between John Arezzi and Vince Russo, a Torch Talk with Jesse Ventura, Wade’s WrestleMania VII preview, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Ring of Honor's Supercard XV, the first card of the Tony Khan era, featuring the Briscoes vs. FTR in one of the best matches of the weekend, Jonathan Gresham vs. Bandido to unify the ROH world title, Lee Moriarty vs. Jay Lethal, and more. The matches were good, but the show left a lot of uncertainties about Ring of Honor's future - Is it just a rehabilitation fed for misused AEW wrestlers? When will there be another ROH show? Why did Samoa Joe show up in ROH but now he's All Elite? In the VIP Section, Honor Speak looks at two great matches from the Mark Hitchcock Wrestlecon Supershow - Bandido vs. Mike Bailey and Rey Horus & Michael Oka & Laredo Kid vs. Black Taurus & Josh Alexander & Ace Austin.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood take your calls and emails to discuss Breakker vs. Gunther, Lumis vs. Hudson, Kai & Gonzalez vs. Toxic Attraction, Lash Legend vs. Nikkita Lyons, The Creed Brothers vs. Imperium, how many title swaps are too many, and more.
It was quite a week! Mike and Andrew talk about Cody’s WWE debut, and what the future might hold for him now that he’s officially with WWE and gone from AEW. Plus, where does AEW go from here? Tony Khan’s ROH debuted on Friday, Samoa Joe is All Elite, and more ‘Mania thoughts.
It's another Will Cooling solo show as he breaks down why the Undertaker's Hall of Fame speech was such a disappointment and what everyone gets wrong when they call him "The Greatest Gimmick Wrestler of All Time." He then discusses Stone Cold Steve Austin's surprisingly enjoyable return to the ring at WrestleMania 38 and Gunther continuing to struggle in the NXT before giving his thoughts on ROH Supercard of Honor, Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, and the Wrestlecon Supershow.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, night two of WrestleMania. Topics include Edge's stable, what's next for Austin Theory, a live correspondent's perspective on the show, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, night one of WrestleMania. Topics include the returns of Cody Rhodes and Steve Austin, The Miz as underrated, the positioning of Flair vs. Rousey against the NCAA men's basketball tournament, and more.
Patrick and Alex kick off the twelfth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing a strong editorial by Phil Mushnick in the NY Post, an update on WCW referee Nick Patrick’s car accident, Jim Crockett getting fired from WCW, tons of WWF and WCW news and notes, and a whole lot more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland preview ROH's return show, Supercard of Honor, including our predictions for all the matches and all the questions about the relaunch and what they could mean for the future of Ring of Honor. Then Honor Speak reviews Black Label Pro's In the Fights, with a tremendous Tom Lawlor vs. Kevin Ku main event, plus Kevin Blackwood vs. Jake Something, Warhorse vs. Shazza McKenzie, and more, plus Briscoes vs. OGK from NWA. In the VIP section, Honor Speak looks at part 2 of Jonathan Gresham's Championship Journey, a truly inept hour of television featuring a few good clips of Gresham's title defenses and virtually no build to his match with Bandido.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover the go-home show for Stand & Deliver featuring Cameron Grimes finding his way to the card, Gonzalez and Kai reuniting, Ziggler and Breakker with the hard sell, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about Cody probably facing Seth Rollins at WrestleMania. MJF and Tony Khan had a heated discussion last week, reportedly. Ric Flair won’t be in AEW any time soon. Plus a mailbag and a full WrestleMania rundown.
On this week's special edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn to preview WrestleMania. They discuss the potential return of Cody Rhodes, expectations for Steve Austin, and give praise for the build between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. They also talk about the disconnect with Ronda Rousey, the strange build between Edge and AJ Styles, and the devaluing of Drew McIntyre.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to break down, match by match, both nights of WrestleMania. They also take phone calls on The Briscoes, a recent WWE house show, Lashley's role, and more.
This week, Rich and Will chat about the hour-long pre-show that wasn't, current rumblings in Progress Wrestling regarding its new world champion, where Jonathan Gresham can go (and where perhaps he cannot) as a result and the Kid Lykos role in said title match, Toni Storm's strong week as well as misconceptions about OnlyFans, and a Deep Dive(tm) into the spiraling tentacles that envelop the health and retirement of Triple H. They also close with a quick Football Manager Tactics Update.
Also, Will's a bit mad today. You've been warned.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the eleventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing one of the most-read issues of the PWTorch, known as TITANGATE, which covers all of the latest news coverage on the WWF steroid and sex abuse allegations.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the 2022 Crockett Cup featuring Nick Aldis vs. Matt Cardona for the NWA World Title, the Cup semifinals and finals with the Briscoes, VSK & Mike Knox, Doug Williams & Harry Smith, and La Rebelión, Anthony Mayweather vs. Dax Jane, the pros and cons of Dusty finishes, and much more. They also cover all the news surrounding ROH's relaunch, including matches (finally!) added to Supercard of Honor and some questionable promoting from new owner Tony Khan. In the VIP section, Honor Speak looks at the ROH TV show, covering Jonathan Gresham's run as traveling World champion and reviewing Gresham vs. Aldis from Championship Wrestling from Memphis.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray vs. Wendy Choo & Dakota Kai, Bron Breakker vs. Bobby Roode, Tony D’Angelo vs. Dexter Lumis, Solo Sikoa vs. Roderick Strong, Fallon Henley vs. Elektra Lopez, Greyson Waller vs. A-Kid, Creed Brothers vs. Grizzled Young Vets, Walter vs. Duke Hudson, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about Cody finally signing with WWE. They also talk about the idea for WWE to hold off until WrestleMania to debut him, as well as AEW wrestlers with contracts coming up. Plus, the guys take listener emails.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Mar. 7, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WWE wrestler Luke Gallows. Gallows talks about his WWE run, including playing the Festus character, working in the Straight Edge Society faction, working with C.M. Punk, not drinking while part of the SES gimmick to "protect the business," the end of his WWE run, recent work for TNA's Ring Ka King show in India and crowd reactions in India vs. U.S., his future in wrestling, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of today's news, plus the Live Events Center.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg fill in for Greg Parks and talk Scott Hall memories, the Briscoes, Bron Breakker's trajectory, and more.
Rich is away and the co-host will play. Will talks to himself for over a 100 minutes, talking about the news Cody Rhodes has signed with WWE, where the promotion has gone wrong with their handling of his signing, and what he gets wrong about wrestling more fundamentally, before exploring the implications for wrestling of Toni Storm successfully launching an Only Fans, discussing Pete Dunne, Chris Jericho and William Regal's recent reinventions, and remembering Scott Hall.
Patrick and Alex kick off the tenth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the recent passing of Scott Hall, including their own memories of his storied career. They then turn their attention to issue #164 of the PWTorch, which included a lead article on Pat Patterson and Terry Garvin resigning from the WWF on the heels of the sex abuse allegations and how there are more stories to break in the coming weeks, Jesse Ventura’s recent Torch Talk with Wade, news and notes from around the wrestling world, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Munkey Business (aka Biff Busick is the Belle of the Ball). Matches include Biff Busick vs. Wheeler Yuta, Jonathan Gresham vs. Angel Ortiz, Jordynne Grace vs. Willow Nightingale, Alec Price vs. Masha Slamovich, and more, plus a strange show long angle involving Busick and how everyone wants to fight him. Honor Speak also gives some memories of Scott Hall. In the VIP Section, Honor Speak reviews Blood Generation vs. Do Fixer from the first Supercard of Honor and discuss how this incredible match continues to influence wrestling today.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover hype for Stand & Deliver, Ciampa's standout promo, Cora Jade tormenting Toxic Attraction with mixed results, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Scott Hall, including the influence he had on wrestling, how it's lasted into today, and their memories of Hall as fans. Also, they talk about Hangman Page's match with Dante Martin, Jericho's turn, William Regal, and a lot more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos. They preview the upcoming card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Tom Aspinall. They close the show by Rick sharing his experience watching AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup to discuss the state of NXT, including the Women's Dusty Cup Finals, Dolph Ziggler's NXT Title win, and the future of Bron Breakker. They take calls and emails on Sid in the WWE HOF, Steve Austin, Tony Khan booking ROH, and more.
This week, Post Wrestling's WH Park joins Will & Rich to discuss his "Four Pillars" shirt (via Eddie Kingston) making it onto AEW television, the monthly show of the same name he does for Post, living in Japan and going to shows vs. seeing them online, going on a journey with your younger wrestlers and why Okada's lack of "fellow pillars" has hurt New Japan in that regard, whether Naito should've won the first attempt around at the IWGP title, and more.
Patrick and Alex kick off the ninth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing WCW’s SuperBrawl II in depth, including their overall thoughts on all of the matches and their show ratings. They then turn their attention to covering all of the latest news and notes, which includes a huge story in the NY Post that alleges sex abuse in the WWF. They wrap up by covering Wade Keller’s latest column on how Vince McMahon and the WWF can regain their footing through the ongoing scandals.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland delve further into Tony Khan's purchase of Ring of Honor, including why the announcement sounds premature, how it's negatively affecting Supercard of Honor, what can be done with the ROH video library, and CM Punk's very interesting comments about royalties. Then, Honor Speak continues its tour of indies, with a cornucopia of recent matches including Rhett Titus vs. Josh Woods from UEW in a title unification match, Axel Tischer vs. Joe Hendry from Wrestle Carnival for the WXW Title, Beer City Bruiser vs. Silas Young from Ragin Pro Wrestling, an HOF flashback with The Briscoes vs. Samoa Joe & Brian Danielson and more. In the VIP Section, Honor Speak reviews the Hall of Fame episode of Ring of Honor Television with a synopsis of all five inductees' achievements in ROH.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss NXT Roadblock, including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bron Breakker vs. Dolph Ziggler, LA Knight vs. Greyson Waller, Tiffany Stratton vs. Fallon Henley, MSK vs. Imperium, Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray vs. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter, Cora Jade & Raquel Gonzalez vs. Wendy Choo & Dakota Kai, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about Revolution. They also discuss Tony’s purchase of ROH and Page-Cole in the main event (But was it the main event really?), as well as all of your emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 272. They discuss the future possibilities for both Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev. They close the show by discussing AEW's acquisition of Ring of Honor.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the AEW Revolution PPV with callers and emailers. Three callers provide their live perspectives on the PPV. Other topics include the crowd reaction to Adam Page, match order of the card, and more.
Will Cooling is joined by Dr. Luke Middup (@lukemiddup), a military and diplomatic historian from St. Andrews University, with whom he co-hosts the It Could Be Said podcast. After Will gives his brief thoughts on the forthcoming AEW Revolution card, they discuss Saudi Arabia and WWE's relationship with the kingdom, the wider concept of sportswashing and whether such governments receive the expected benefits from their investment, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Chelsea, Khabib Nurmagomedov being announced for the UFC Hall of Fame, and how a fraudster almost made North Korea a partner of Notts County. A really fun show that if nothing else will give wrestling fans a greater insight into a country that WWE earns millions and millions of dollars from every year.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the March 5, 2017 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill & Greg Parks discussing the just-completed WWE Fastlane PPV with callers including Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg, Bayley vs. Charlotte, Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman, Neville vs. Jack Gallagher, and more.
Patrick and Alex kick off the eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing WCW’s new steroid policy and what it means for current wrestlers and staff, an update on the recent drug raid during a WWF event in St Louis, a Bruce Mitchell article detailing a plan for WCW to regain momentum, Wade Keller’s SuperBrawl preview, and more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland share their immediate reactions to Tony Khan purchasing Ring of Honor. They discuss why they are not optimistic about what this will mean for ROH going forward, how this could affect Supercard of Honor, and other lingering questions. Honor Speak also resumes its tour of independent wrestling with Prestige Wrestling's Rise Above, featuring a four-way match with Alex Shelly, Tom Lawlor, Mike Bailey, and Dalton Castle, PCO vs. Calvin Tankman, and more. In the VIP section, Honor Speak gears up for AEW Revolution by watching CM Punk's 2003 ROH dog collar match against Raven.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking some WWE topics, including Vince McMahon wrestling again? Also, Buddy Matthews, Brian Cage, Tony Khan’s announcement, Jeff Hardy, Cesaro, MJF-Punk, Revolution predictions, and a lot more!
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover hype for NXT Roadblock and Stand & Deliver, Pete Dunne vs. Carmelo Hayes, big picture questions about main roster readiness, and more.
On this week's MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. They also preview UFC 272, and close the show by previewing AEW's Revolution PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match preview of AEW Revolution. They take calls on Vince vs. Pat McAfee at WrestleMania, the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match, the potential of Cody Rhodes staying in AEW, and more.
This week, Rich and Will welcome Darren Mooney of The TwoFifty & Escapist to talk about wrestlers in movies and their evolution from Piper to Cena. The question of the auteurs chosen to mold them, the movies and talent around them, and even the vulnerabilities exhibited on screen by some of these former (and current) main eventers are discussed by the trio, who then also delve into the question of where Cena and Bautista have risked where the Rock, for instance, has not. After our chat, at the 1:36 mark on, Will, Rich, and last week's guest JP Houlihan have a bit of a quiz of pop culture and history as part of February being UK LGBT month!
Patrick and Alex kick off the seventh episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the DEA’s raid on a WWF locker room in St. Louis, Barry O’s sexual allegations against the WWF, the death of Buzz Sawyer, another installment of Wade Keller’s Torch Talk with David Schultz, an interview with WCW’s Dusty Rhodes and Kip Frey, tons of news and notes, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland conclude their Long Look series with Round Robin 2 from 2003, featuring Samoa Joe vs. Doug Williams for the ROH title in a match ahead of its time, CM Punk vs. Homicide, a round robin series with Christopher Daniels, the Amazing Red and Paul London, and a lot of "2003 indy" vibes. It's a show one or both hosts may have attended and neither can distinctly remember. Plus CM Punk is inducted into the Hall of Fame. In the VIP section, Honor Speak heads back to the future to discuss Team Impact vs. Honor No More from last Saturday and where the angle can head from here.
Mike and Andrew discuss a lot this week! There's more Cody fallout to talk about, plus some WWE topics, like where will Cody fit in the hierarchy of that company? Will Vince really push him long term? Or will Cody end up in polkadots in a few months? Plus, Tony has teased a big surprise on the business side coming soon, so the guys speculate on that and more.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Ziggler vs. Ciampa, Nikkita Lyons debut, Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray vs. Lash Legend & Amari Miller, Greyson Waller vs. LA Knight, Duke Hudson vs. Dante Chen, Trick Williams vs. Cameron Grimes, Ivy Nile & Tatum Paxley vs. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Karter, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Jamahal Hill and Johnny Walker. They preview the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green. They transition into wrestling talk by discussing a potential Steve Austin return, Cody Rhodes leaving AEW, and reviewing Elimination Chamber.
Patrick and Alex kick off the sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing SNME on Fox, which included Sid Justice turning on Hulk Hogan, and the Undertaker protecting Savage and Elizabeth against Jake Roberts. The two also discuss their favorite era of the Undertaker, defending Lex Luger’s WCW run, Money Inc. winning the tag titles over LOD, Jim Cornette’s thoughts on wrestling today, part three of a Torch Talk with Dr. D. David Shultz, and much more!
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly for a match-by-match analysis of the Impact No Surrender special event. Greg also reacts to WWE Elimination Chamber and takes calls on the upcoming AEW Dog Collar Match, Cody Rhodes's presumed move to WWE, Steve Austin's potential in-ring return, and more.
This week, JP Houlihan of Grappl and co-host Will Cooling join Rich to chat about Arsenal's recent match with Brentford and refereeing woes, BritWres+'s loss of Graps and Claps, Brock and Pat McAfee's interview as an insight into differing philosophies with Cody Rhodes, and finishing with a group review of the RevPro Oku-Ospreay match, alongside an impassioned critique of the New Japan dojo system.
NOTE: Some of the language in this episode is NSFW.
This special “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the February 9, 2017 and Feb. 16, 2017 episodes featuring PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discussing episodes of Impact Wrestling. Topics from the Feb. 9, 2017 episode include Davey Richards turning on longtime partner Eddie Edwards, Matt & Jeff Hardy teleporting to Mexico, Drew Galloway vs. Mahabali Shera, Trevor Lee, Aron Rex, and more. Topics from the Feb. 16 episode include Eddie Edwards vs. Davey Richards, Josh Barnett’s TNA debut, The Hardy’s Expedition for Gold, potential announcer changes, the horrible Braxon Sutter bachelor party segments, and more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland travel back to Best in the World 2011. In the third edition of Honor Speak's Long Look series they discuss the first ROH PPV under Sinclair, a hidden gem with a classic Eddie Edwards vs. Davey Richards ROH World title match, a marathon tag title four-way, a bizarre Kevin Steen angle, and more. Plus, news about ROH's relaunch and Samoa Joe inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame. In the VIP section, Honor Speak reviews the Edwards vs. Richards rematch for the ROH World Title from Final Battle 2011, where the emphasis is on long.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Vengeance Day including Bron Breakker vs. Santos Escobar, Pete Dunne vs. Tony D’Angelo, MSK vs. Creed Brothers, Persia Pirotta & Indi Hartwell vs. Toxic Attraction, Carmelo Hayes vs. Cameron Grimes, the upsides of LA Knight & Tiffany Stratton, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Cody and Brandi leaving AEW. That topic mostly dominates the show, but they also talk about Steve Austin's potential return to the ring, Tony Khan's surprises, and more!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 271. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill. They take a break from MMA by discussing the Super Bowl. The show closes with some casual wrestling talk.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg to preview, match by match, the upcoming NXT Vengeance Day special, as well as WWE Elimination Chamber. They also touch on the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite and Impact's No Surrender PPV.
This week, Rich and PWTorch Contributor Kylin Furlow chat with Emmy-award winner Mark Blutman and live callers on Kylin's topic of the day - Wrestling Wishes/Hopes for 2022. Mark drops knowledge on his view of the AEW roster (and a great comparison to "Toy Story"), Rich talks Mustafa Ali's lack of release, and callers ask the trio questions regarding television, Nick Khan and Vince vacation plans, and all sorts of fun!
Patrick and Alex kick off the fifth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the recent GWF Title change and how Bruce Prichard played a role, the latest news surrounding Ric Flair’s opponent at WrestleMania VIII, part two of the Torch Talk with Dr. D. David Shults, Marty Jannetty being suspended by the WWF, WCW news, and much more!
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland travel back to Final Battle 2016. In the second edition of Honor Speak’s Long Look series, they discuss a classic card with Adam Cole vs. Kyle O’Reilly for the ROH World title in what was far from their Final Battle, the Young Bucks vs. the Briscoes for the ROH Tag Titles, Cody Rhodes’s ROH debut, and much more. They also discuss Bryan Danielson getting inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame. In the VIP section, Honor Speak takes an even longer look into the O’Reilly/Cole feud, including their Wrestle Kingdom rematch and the unusual backstage circumstances surrounding both matches.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss GYV vs. Creed Brothers, MSK vs. Enofe & Blade, Kai vs. Sarray, Knight vs. Sanga, Dunne vs. Anthony, Choo vs. Stratton, Rose vs. Kay Lee Ray, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show with a long conversation about the Forbidden Door. Who will be announced as AEW’s newest signing on Wednesday? If it’s a free agent signing (like Jeff Hardy), is that really a talent going through the Forbidden Door? Also, you know they talked about that wild Brandi Rhodes promo last week, and why it was the dumbest thing AEW has ever put on television, plus listener emails and a lot more!
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Sean Strickland and Jack Hermansson. They preview UFC 270, including a discussion on the state of the UFC's middleweight division. Robert gives his take on week one of the return of Ronda Rousey. The show closes with a discussion on the future of the UFC's heavyweight division.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by longtime former PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to review the Royal Rumble fallout from WWE TV this past week. They also take phone calls on Shane McMahon's falling out with WWE, a potential Jon Moxley/Bryan Danielson stable, the potential of Lita winning the Women's Title in Saudi Arabia, and more.
Will Cooling is joined by Revolution Pro Wrestling's Andy Quildan to talk in detail about his promotion's well-received High Stakes 2022 show. We talk the epic Will Ospreay vs. Michael Oku match, the rise of Sunshine Machine, the transformation of Gabriel Kidd, and much more. We also get Quildan's thoughts on the sale of PROGRESS and that promotion's new owners.
You can watch High Stakes 2022 at rpwondemand.com. There is currently a two-week free trial for new subscribers.
Patrick and Alex kick off the fifth episode of the "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" Dailycast discussing the latest news surrounding the main events for WrestleMania 8. They then pivot to discuss a recent press conference given by WCW’s new leadership team, including sharing some of Wade Keller’s initial thoughts on K. Allen Frey’s tenure as WCW VP. Alex and Patrick then share some of the latest WWF and WCW news before wrapping up by reviewing the latest Clash of the Champions.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland talk about Jay and Mark Briscoe getting inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame. They also review ROH and NJPW's G1 Supercard from 2019. They discuss who was and wasn't advertised for the show, as well as the storylines going into the show, review all matches involving ROH talent including Jay Lethal vs. Marty Scurll vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Title, Will Osprey vs. Jeff Cobb for the ROH TV Title and the NJPW Never Open Title, the Honor Rumble, and more. They also discuss if this show holds up and if in some ways it led to the end of this era of Ring of Honor. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin go over Matt Taven's reign as ROH Champion.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover Breakker & Ciampa vs. Legado, a wild disparity in quality of backstage segments, more Rumble talk than intended, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the Royal Rumble. From there, the conversation shifts to AEW, including Kenny Omega's return, Danhausen's debut, Orange Cassidy beating Adam Cole, Cody losing to Sammy, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the Royal Rumble, including a discussion on what Ronda Rousey can be in the WWE. Rick reports on his PWG experience. The show closes with Robert and Rick giving a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jack Hermansson vs. Sean Strickland.
This week, Rich and Will catch up mid-Royal Rumble on Will's thoughts regarding the Lio Rush departure from AEW, what that can potentially mean regarding talents like Swerve Scott and other future potential signings, a possible return of the British Wrestling Experience, a movie review by Will, and a thorough discussion on the tendrils of the current Joe Rogan/Spotify saga that bleed into professional wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews the Royal Rumble premium live event. He takes calls and emails on the Universal Title DQ finish, what's next for Seth Rollins, the lack of NXT women used in the Rumble match, and more.
Patrick and Alex kick off the fourth episode of the "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" Dailycast by reviewing Royal Rumble 1992, including Flair’s 60-minute WWF Title win as well as Bret Hart’s IC title loss to the Mountie. They also cover WCW’s big signing of Jesse Ventura, as well as the upcoming Clash of Champions and SuperBrawl events. Patrick and Alex also discuss another segment of Wade’s Torch Talk with Bill Eadie, as well as title changes at house shows, and Wade’s Top 10 wrestlers in the WWF that are not tied to potential steroid issues (the results may surprise you).
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss ROH announcing the creation of a Hall of Fame and discuss what wrestlers they think should be among the first inducted; review The Wrld on GCW featuring Jon Moxley vs. Homicide for the GCW World Title, Joey Janela vs. Matt Cardona, Jeff Jarrett vs. Effy, and more; Shane Taylor vs. Joe Hendy for the ROH TV Title from Honor United; and Brandi Rhodes vs. Willow from AEW Dark Elevation. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss the pros and cons of Game Changer Wrestling.
Tom Stoup and Bruce Hazelwood cover Gunther renaming follow-up, D'Angelo vs. Grimes to face Hayes at Vengeance Day, AEW releases with NXT potential, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about Cody’s promo from last week and the ladder match which is set for Dynamite this week. From there, they discuss Bully Ray’s take on Jon Moxley, more fallout from the WWE quote to the Toronto Star, speculation on which AEW contracts will soon expire, listener emails, and a lot more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 270. They discuss the future of the heavyweight division and Francis Ngannou. They also talk about the quality of the Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno series, and give very vague Royal Rumble predictions.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells for a full match-by-match preview of the upcoming Royal Rumble event. They also take calls and emails on the potential of an AEW brand split, Lio Rush, Rey & Dominik, and more.
The One With the Draws. Will Cooling is joined by Lewis Brown (@lewisjamesbrown) to discuss the return of Jon Moxley and the renaming of Walter. They then have two looks at Wrestling Draws - who are the biggest draws in wrestling history and should draws be allowed in wrestling. English really is a stupid, confusing language. All this and much more, including why Will thinks British wrestling fans are so embittered, and which British politician Lewis had to excuse himself from campaigning with to record the podcast.
Patrick and Alex kick off the third episode of "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" by running down Jim Herd’s resignation from WCW, including how it went down, and how his tenure has aged thirty years later. They then discuss Herd’s replacement, Kip Frey, and where WCW may be headed under his direction. A litany of other topics are discussed, including the Nasty Boys stabbing incident, Sensational Sherri managing Shawn Michaels, the world title potential of Ted Dibiase, and WCW’s talent depth. The two wrap things up by covering Wade’s Torch Talk with David Schultz, as well as previewing Royal Rumble 1992 and discussing how recent Rumbles compare.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss what will be the main event for Supercard of Honor; review Terminus featuring Jonathan Gresham vs. Josh Alexander for the ROH Original World Title, Bandido vs. Baron Black for the ROH World Title, Jordynne Grace vs. Kiera Hogan for the Impact Digital Media Title, and more; review Rok-C vs. Deonna Purazzo for the ROH Women's Title and the AAA Reina de Reyes Title plus former ROH wrestlers in Impact, and Bandido vs. Flamita vs. Rey Horus from ROH's 19th Anniversary. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin go over the final winners of the 2021 ROH awards and the ROH TV episode on the Women's Division.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the navigation of big-picture changes for a lapsing NXT fan, Walter's bizarre name change, rough acting from top to bottom, and more.
On this week’s show, Mike and Andrew begin talking about Mustafa Ali asking for his WWE release and whether or not he’s a good fit for AEW. Then, they talk about WWE’s statement on AEW content. Weird, huh? From there they discuss Cody without a contract, Peter Avalon’s apparent pending departure, Jericho making a new trademark request, and Jon Moxley returning to Dynamite this week. Plus, they take your emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze. They preview UFC 270, including a discussion of the implications of both title fights. Rick talks about his outstanding celebrity sighting. The show closes with the guys giving random musings into their latest non-combat sports related YouTube deep dives.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to talk about the Royal Rumble card so far, as well as the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite. They also take questions from live callers on Roman Reigns as a babyface, MLW suing WWE, Omos as a potential Rumble winner, and more.
This week, Rich and Will are joined by wrestling historian and all around great guy Allan Cheapshot. The trio talk about the Observer 2021-22 inductees into the Hall of Fame, the triad's votes, the importance of transparency, and cases for wrestlers and contributors that have yet to make it. Afterwards, Rich and Will talk about recent Twitter issues, plus a review of a movie Will foisted upon Rich for his suffering "Scary on 61st."
(Note: The final half hour is really coverage of the tweet, Rich's rant on the unethical arguments, and a review of the movie. If you're here to talk HOF, we've got a solid two hours for you!)
Patrick and Alex kick off the second episode of the "PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast" Dailycast by reading fan reviews of Starrcade ‘91, then pivoting to Lex Luger’s run in WCW and his upcoming departure. They then turn their attention to discussing the bombshell quote by Superstar Billy Graham claiming he personally injected Hulk Hogan with steroids. They continue by covering the recent wave of media interest in the steroids in wrestling topic, including Wade Keller’s Torch Talk with Bill Eadie and Wade’s own editorial covering the steroid issue. Finally, the two wrap up by sharing a few interesting notes on the upcoming Royal Rumble and SNME events.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss ROH announcing the date for Supercard of Honor; discuss wrestlers Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Vincent, and PCO appearing at Impact's Hard to Kill; review GCW's Die 4 This featuring The Briscoes vs. Alex Zayne & Blake Christian, Joey Janela vs. Scotty 2 Hotty, and more; review Jonathan Gresham vs. Chris Sabin from Impact's Hard to Kill PPV; and Lady Frost vs. Miranda Alize from Hurricane Pro Wrestling. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin go over the winners of the 2021 ROH awards.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover a strong Styles-Waller main event, the perplexing characterization of Wendy Choo, the difficulties of booking a crowbar match, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the injury to Rey Fenix. Other topics include the injury to Jake Atlas, Adam Cole as the No. 1 contender, Tony Nese joins the company, Cody says he regrets the Anthony Ogogo feud, Tony teases another "dream signing," and more. Plus listener emails on Tony Khan, WWE booking, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze. They discuss possible opponents for Alexander Volkanovski. They also discuss the UFC raising their pay-per-view price, and they close the show by discussing the pros and cons of the UFC producing programming similar to ESPN's Manningcast.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn for a discussion of the big news and shows that happened in the last two and a half weeks. Topics from callers and emailers include Impact's Hard to Kill PPV, the upcoming Royal Rumble event, Jade Cargill winning the TBS Title Tournament, and more.
That Was The Weekend That Was. Will Cooling and Machel St. Patrick Hewitt (@MashStPaddy) discuss diversity in AEW following Big Swole and Tony Khan's comments, including a full breakdown about where Khan went wrong with his NYE tweet. They also react to Brock Lesnar ending yet another New Day member's world title reign, wonder whether Big E would be better off in AEW, discuss the importance of attracting Black British fans to live events, and explore Machel's work to enhance the West Indian voice within cricket journalism.
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the inaugural episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast with a preview of what’s to come - a look back at 30 years ago this week in the world of wrestling. They’ll use back issues from the PWTorch VIP website library as their guide, while going in depth on various subjects. This week, they hit on the rise of the light heavyweights, with key match-ups of Jerry Lynn vs. Lightning Kid and Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Liger being discussed. They also discuss Ric Flair's early struggles in the WWF, Wade Keller’s Torch Talk with Bill Eadie, Jesse Ventura filing a lawsuit against the WWF, the sentencing of Dr. George Zahorian, a recap of WCW Starrcade ‘91, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Heavy Lies the Crown featuring Masha Slamovich vs. Kimber Lee in a Fans Bring the Weapons match, Tracy Williams & Wheeler YUTA vs. Jonathan Gresham & Rhett Titus, Megan Bayne vs. Trish Adora, and more, review classic ROH matches featuring Tyler Black vs. Brian Danielson from January 25, 2008 and Adam Cole vs. AJ Styles from May 12, 2015, and Jonathan Gresham vs. Brian Johnson from ROH's YouTube channel. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss Maria Kanellis Bennett and Bobby Cruise's appearance on the ROH Strong podcast.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show with a long conversation about the Big Swole comments from last week. They begin talking about Tony Khan's reaction to her comments, and how it painted the AEW leader in a bad way, even if he has a right to defend himself. From there, they actually look at Swole's comments. First, her criticism of AEW's structure creatively. Is AEW's structure wrong, or just different? Then, even though they admit they aren't the best duo to have this conversation, they try to examine her comments about AEW's diversity the best they can. From there, they talk about Danielson-Page on tap for this week, take emails, and more.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Bron Breakker vs. Tommaso Ciampa, MSK & Riddle vs. Imperium, Mandy Rose vs. Cora Jade vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Carmelo Hayes vs. Roderick Strong, the Greyson Waller and AJ Styles segment, The Dusty Classic, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey are joined by veteran MMA journalist Brian "Goze" Garcia. They give their 2022 MMA predictions, including the biggest storylines of the year, the most anticipated fights, and the likely breakout stars. They also discuss vulnerable champions, uninspiring title fights, and likely cuts.
New Year, same fun! Rich and Will discuss Progress's sale, Toni Storm departing WWE, Wade's breaking Hook analysis minute by minute with Will giving a great "Sex and the City" analogy for the young wrestler, a little preview of how the Deep Dive will run in '22 and beyond, and a spoiler-laden review of "Matrix: Resurrections," which leads to a great chat regarding WWE's Diesel and Razor Ramon attempts. Happy New Year!
Zack Heydorn and Tyler Sage from PWTorch.com fill in for Greg Parks to take calls and discuss WWE Day 1. Specific discussion points include the impact losing Roman Reigns had on the show, pros and cons of Brock Lesnar beating Big E for the WWE Championship, successful booking of Morgan vs. Lynch, a quiet crowd, Peacock commercial issues, quick thoughts on Tony Khan, and more. Enjoy!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the Dec. 29, 2011 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers Monday's Raw highlights, some year-end topics still affecting current WWE storylines, Randy Orton's injury affecting Smackdown, TNA PPV buys for Final Resolution, Robert Roode's heel title run in TNA, is the Mystery GM returning on 1/2/12?, way too early Royal Rumble predictions, and much more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review this week's television episode (Rok-C vs. Holidead for the ROH Women's Title and a 12-Man Surprise Tag Team Match), review Delirious vs. World Famous CB, a discussion of ROH Week by Week featuring Jonathan Gresham vs. Dak Draper for the ROH Pure Title from ROH's 19th Anniversary, Women's Division Wednesday, and Jonathan Gresham vs. Adam Priest for the ROH World Title from New South Pro Wrestling. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin give their picks for the 2021 ROH Awards.
Kelly Wells and guest co-host Kevin Cattani cover Grayson Waller's polarizing presence, Solo Sikoa vs. Santos Escobar, the hard sell for New Year's Evil in the face of a COVID breakout, and more.
Some technical issues this week, but we powered through and put together a show for you (Happy New Year!). Mike is on the road, but that didn't stop the guys from talking about Cody's HUGE TNT Title win last week on Rampage. What's next for that belt and program? Also, what are the plans for the TBS Title? And a lot more conversation on AEW.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey take a look back at the best of the UFC in 2021. They discuss the best fights, fighters, and events. They also take a look at the best title challengers, best promotion of a fight, and much more.
Kelly Wells and guest host Tyler Sage fill in for Greg Parks this week to discuss the year that was for NXT and what to look forward to in 2022. WWE's Day One pay-per-view is previewed along with all three nights of NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 16.
This week's Deep Dive is a spoiler-filled jaunt through the recent releases of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and the season finale of "Hawkeye." While doing so, Rich, Jeff, Brandon, and Sam talk about how wrestling can learn from some of the marketing techniques, where merchandising failed regarding folks like Sgt. Slaughter, wrestling holds during said movies, mid-show "live" Dynamite reactions, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Dec. 18, 2016 episode featuring the WWE Road Block Post-show with PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks discussing with live callers and emails the finish to Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens, the Iron Woman match between Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks, Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins, live reports from people who attended the show, and talk about what the event sets up for Raw going into 2017.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland talk about the Honor Speak podcast in regard to ROH's hiatus, review this week's Top Prospect television episode (Eric Marin vs. Adrian Soriano vs. Joe Keys vs. Rayo, Dante Caballero vs. Matt Makowski, and Josh Woods vs. Dak Draper), discuss Week to Week centered around Joe Hendry, talk Rok-C & Quinn McKay vs. Willow & Holidead from Women's Division Wednesday, and review The Briscoes vs. Brody King & PCO, Tony Deppen vs. Nick Wayne, and Jonathan Gresham vs. AJ Gray from GCW's Blood in the Hills. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss Joe Koff's appearance on the ROH Strong podcast and what his words foreshadow for the future for ROH.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Tony D'Angelo's first main event with Pete Dunne, Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai in a street fight, hype for New Year's Evil, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the Page-Danielson draw from last week's Dynamite. What's next? Plus, Kevin Owens re-signed with WWE. WWE has interest in MJF? A bunch of listener topics on email and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give out awards for the worst things in MMA in 2021. They discuss the worst cards, the worst pay-per-views, hyped fighters who had a bad year, and much more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Andrew Soucek for a review of AEW Winter is Coming. They talk about the booking of Danielson vs. Page and also preview WWE Day One and Impact Hard to Kill. They take phone calls on the Reigns/Heyman-Lesnar situation, one last Booker T match, WWE's booking of its women's divisions, and more.
This week's Deep Dive has Will back - and a preview of Will hosting the Deep Dive once a month starting in January! Will and Rich talk Pat McAfee's big payday and what it means for his commentary, Effy's speeding ticket leading to a US/UK/Ireland cultural clash, and Will's hilarious take on the tag teams of NXT UK.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Dec. 4, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks discussing the just-completed WWE TLC PPV with live calls and emails. They discuss the finish to A.J. Styles vs. Dean Ambrose, James Ellsworth’s action and his appearance on Talking Smack, the Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler ladder match, and what the PPV sets up for future episodes of Smackdown.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Final Battle and how it felt to watch the pay-per-view live, the reaction to what happened after the conclusion of Shane Taylor vs. Kenny King and their Fight Without Honor, review ROH's Road to Final Battle (Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Vlnce Unltd and EC3 vs. Demonic Flamita), review this week's television episode (PCO vs. Sledge, Miranda Alize vs. Chelsea Green, and Eli Isom vs. EC3), and discuss which wrestlers sent in tribute videos on their time in ROH. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss if the creation of AEW made the situation in ROH inevitable.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss Greyson Waller’s rise after attacking Gargano, Harland’s debut, Strong vs. Breakker, Boa vs. Enofe, Kai vs. Jade, Grimes vs. Hudson, D’Angelo vs. Chase, Lashing Out with Lash Legend, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about the CM Punk-MJF segment from last week’s Dynamite. They also preview Winter is Coming, mainly highlighting the main event between Adam Page and Bryan Danielson. They talk about Hook’s debut, ROH Final Battle, the Briscoes-FTR angle, Jeff Hardy, and more. Plus, they take emails on a variety of topics, including AEW potentially lending talent to WWE for biographical content. Email next week’s show: alleliteaftershow@gmail.com
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 269. Within their discussion they discuss the implications of Julianna Peña upsetting Amanda Nunes and the war of words between Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus. They close the show by giving a few thoughts on the passing of Jimmy Rave.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review, match by match, the ROH Final Battle PPV. They also preview the AEW Winter is Coming episode of Dynamite and take calls on topics such as Brock Lesnar and Sami Zayn's Smackdown interactions, Rock & Nick Khan, Jim Cornette, and more.
This week's Deep Dive concludes a look at the Observer HOF ballots for Rich and guest Dan Kuester. They talk historical candidates that worked for them, the enduring special case for Edge, C.M. Punk and similarities to the Curb Your Enthusiasm "spite shop" with regards to his presence in AEW post-NXT, JYD's breaking of atypical thinking of black wrestlers, and Rich's impassioned plea for Akira Taue.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the Nov. 30 2011 episode featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with former WCW wrestler Brad "Lodi" Cain. They discuss with live callers Lodi's WCW career, memorable moments & signs & gimmicks & matches from WCW, his current independent wrestling career and why he continues to wrestle, his booking philosophy as it relates to, say, Vince Russo's, current events in wrestling, an inside scoop on John Morrison's WWE departure, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for the Live Events Center and VIP Mailbag breaking down various topics asked by VIP members.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland preview Final Battle, the ROH pay-per-view taking place this weekend including match predictions, review this week's television episode (Mandy Leon vs. Willow and PJ Black vs. Bandido), a discussion of ROH Week by Week, ROH's Road to Final Battle (Jonathan Gresham vs. Dragon Lee, PJ Black & Flip Gordon vs. Dalton Castle & Dak Draper, and Beer City Bruiser vs. Caprice Coleman), and Rhett Titus vs. Austin Aries and The OGK vs. Aron Stevens & Kratos from NWA Hard Times 2. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss their memories from previous Final Battles.
Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Bruce Hazelwood start the show off with callers and talking about the December 7, 2021 episode of NXT including Gargano’s future, Von Wagner vs. Kyle O’Reilly, and Carmelo Hayes vs. Dexter Lumis. Then, the trio throw the typical show format out the window as they address the largest mailbag in PWT Talks NXT history, including a lengthy discussion on AEW.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s episode talking about the fire incident between Cody Rhodes and Andrade from last week’s Dynamite. Other topics include Cody as a babyface, WWE vs. AEW contracts, who is a free agent soon, is Kyle O’Reilly potentially on his way to AEW, and Will Ospreay headed to MLW. Plus, the guys preview this week’s Dynamite and take listener emails.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jose Aldo and Rob Font. They briefly discuss Bellator 272. They give a preview of a loaded UFC 269 card. They close the show by discussing the decline of Ring of Honor.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup discuss NXT WarGames including the Men's and Women’s WarGames matches, Gacy vs. Strong, Imperium vs. KOR & Von Wagner, Grimes vs. Hudson, and more.
This week, Rich and PWTorch contributor Dan Kuester talk part one of their review of the 2021 Observer HOF. In this part, Rich and Dan talk through the non-wrestler pool, who they chose, what their criteria were, and then set up for next week's discussion of the wrestler portion.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Dec. 3, 2016 episode featuring Jim Valley's interview with "The Grappler" Len Denton. Drinking with Andre the Giant, fighting Mil Mascaras, Ric Flair turning down a payoff, and memories of Portland Wrestling on the 25th Anniversary of its closure, The Grappler Len Denton is one of the best storytellers in pro wrestling. This week on Saturday Morning Wrestling, Jim Valley talks to The Grappler Len Denton about his times in Mid South, Texas, Portland, and more. You can see his new website http://www.thegrapplerlendenton.com and find him on Twitter at @TheRealGrappler.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review this week's television episode including The Briscoes vs. PCO & Danhausen, Rok-C vs. Gia Scott for the ROH Women's Title, and EC3 vs. Jay Lethal. They discuss ROH Week by Week featuring Taylor Rust vs. Chris Dickinson, Women's Division Wednesday, and Silas Young vs. Manders and Brody King vs. Rich Swann vs. Josh Alexander vs. Danny Vega from AAW. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss what other matches they think might take place at Final Battle.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover both ladder matches for the advantage in WarGames, more thoughts on development vs. ratings, whether there are too many talents trying to get over at once, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the biggest news of the week - "Rhodes to the Top" was renewed! Also, JR is taking a leave from AEW, the Bucks contracts were extended (will there be more?), Punk-QT, Cody's future, and a lot more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the latest Triller fight card. They get into a conversation about the distinct pay-per-view business of the UFC, WWE, and boxing. They also give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night between Rob Font and Jose Aldo.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to preview the full card for NXT WarGames. They also look back at Survivor Series and the follow-up on TV. They take phone calls and emails on who should give C.M. Punk his first AEW loss, NXT's old school vs. new school feud, the NXT tag scene, and more.
This week's Deep Dive is the final in my Thanksgiving series, highlighting a guest whose work I want to give a shout-out to. This week, Will Cooling joins me to chat with Jonathan Savage of BBC World. The three of us discuss Football Manager and its hold on our time, and then buckle down to chat about wrestling, politics, politicians using wrestling metaphors, and more.
If you'd like to listen to more of Jonathan, follow his Twitter (JSavageTweets) or his outstanding BBC World coverage on climate change - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b2z3nc
If you'd like more of Will, check him out on twitter (@willcooling), listen to him here on the Torch or his It Could Be Said substack - https://itcouldbesaid.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back ten years to the Nov. 20, 2011 episode featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the just-completed WWE Survivor Series PPV from every angle, the state of WWE's product, how MITB raised expectations that WWE can't meet right now, and look ahead to Monday's Raw and where WWE goes from here removing The Rock from the equation, and more. The line-up included Rock & John Cena vs. Miz & R-Truth, Big Show vs. Mark Henry for the World Title, C.M. Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio for the WWE Title, and more.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review this week's television episode (John Walters vs. Brian Johnson, Trish Adora vs. Mandy Leon vs. Allysin Kay, and Dragon Lee vs. Dalton Castle for the ROH TV Title), a discussion of ROH Week by Week featuring Brian Milonas vs. Rhett Titus in a Pure Rules match, Women's Division Wednesday, and Rey Horus vs. Karl Fredericks and Chris Dickinson vs. Jeff Cobb from West Coast Pro Wresting. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss which wrestlers in ROH would provide the most interest to other wrestling companies.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the hard sell for WarGames, another new talent on her way to TV, NXT 2.0's chances for success, and more.
Mike and Andrew discuss three big topics: Is AEW's large roster helping them with a problem WWE struggles with? Is it time for a big change with AEW's announce team? And does AEW even need Chris Jericho anymore? Plus, they take listener emails and react to the latest news.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Ketlen Vieira and Miesha Tate. Rick gives his thoughts on the results of the boxing bout between Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter. The show closes with Robert giving his review of WWE's Survivor Series pay-per-view.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup fill in for Greg Parks and cover Big E vs. Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte, teased but unfulfilled appearances involving an egg and a Rock, and more.
This week's Deep Dive is the penultimate in my Thanksgiving series, highlighting a guest whose work I want to give a shout out to. This week, John Pollock, editor and co-founder of Post Wrestling, joins to talk Succession Season 3 and Kendall's continued self owns, how John's journey from journalist to parent and everything in between has gone, the importance of time management with his job, how he assembled his Post Avengers ("Postmarks") - including some of my faves such as Brother Nate and WH, the folly of over-rating star ratings, the deliciousness of coffee, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Nov. 20 episode featuring PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill & Greg Parks with the Survivor Series Postgame Show with live calls and emails. They discuss the finish to Goldberg-Lesnar, whether Goldberg has signed with WWE, Shane McMahon’s scary bump off the spear, and what tonight’s show sets up for future weeks.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss Jay Lethal signing for AEW, a review for Honor for All including Jonathan Gresham vs. Brody King and OGK vs. LFI for the ROH World Tag Team titles, a review of this week's television episode (Beer City Bruiser vs. Caprice Coleman, OGK vs. PJ Black & Flip Gordon, and the Righteous vs. the Foundation), discussion of ROH Week by Week, Women's Division Wednesday, and Rok-C vs. Trish Adora from New Texas Pro Wresting. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss Juice Robinson vs. Moose from New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Mike and Andrew preview AEW Dynamite this week! Going forward, they'll be recording on Tuesday and dropping on Wednesday. Andrew shares his live in-person thoughts from Full Gear, plus they take listener emails and look ahead to Dynamite. For now, you can continue to email the show at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
NOTE: "PWT Talks NXT" will be posted tonight on the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show feed.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodríguez. Their review dovetails into a conversation about officiating and commentary. Robert and Rick give a brief preview of the upcoming main event between Miesha Tate and Ketlen Vieira. The show closes with Robert giving his review of AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view.
This month, all of the Deep Dive guests will be folks that Rich wants to give a spotlight to - in particular, the work they do - and give a little preview of what you get. Jeff of Jeff vs. the World joins to talk AEW's Full Gear for a bit, but the focus is more on the idea of Becky's role three years since her bloody Kill Bill-like photo leading to Survivor Series, and what mistakes were made with both Lynch and Uma Thurman regarding the titular "Bride" character, particularly centering on Becky and Charlotte's relationship.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews AEW Full Gear, match by match. He takes phone calls and emails on Hangman Page's possible first challenger for his AEW Title, the positives and negatives of the Jay Lethal signing, Tay Conti's readiness for her spot, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Nov. 11 and 12 episodes. First up is Jim Valley interviewing the fan known for saying “It’s still real to me, dammit!” With those words, Dave Wills became Internet famous and forever known as the "Crying Wrestling Fan." They talk about Bill Watts’ UWF, the 8-hour wrestling block on Atlanta TV and why The Barbarian is his all-time favorite wrestler. Plus, Dave tells the story of exactly what he was thinking at the moment he became part of viral video history.
Then in the Prime Time Friday Livecast, Travis Bryant and Bruce Mitchell, along with an esoteric roster of callers, discuss the Red vs. Blue rivalry in WWE, Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, James Ellsworth vs. Smackdown, and Travis has a question for the Fix’s Todd Martin.
Mike and Andrew preview Full Gear and talk about Wednesday's Dynamite. Should Tony Khan be interested in any of the recent WWE releases? Plus, the guys take listener emails.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland interview Beer City Bruiser and discuss his feud with Caprice Coleman, his tag team with Brian Milonas, and his time in ROH. They also make predictions for the card for Honor for All, review this week's ROH Championship Edition (Josh Woods vs. LSG for the ROH Pure title and Bandido vs. Alex Zayne for the ROH World Title), and discuss ROH Week by Week and Women's Division Wednesday. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss Brody King vs. Ryan Galone from Beyond Wrestling and Hirooki Goto vs. Beer City Bruiser from New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Pete Dunne and Johnny Gargano calling their shot for the North American Championship, predictable interruptions in backstage interviews, War Games thoughts, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a loaded UFC 268 card. They also give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodríguez. They close the show by revealing their picks for an MMA card full of pro wrestlers, and MMA fighters on a pro wrestling card.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a match-by-match preview of AEW Full Gear. They also take phone calls and emails on WWE releases, ROH wrestlers potentially going to WWE, AEW PPVs in theaters, and more.
This month, all of the Deep Dive guests will be folks that Rich wants to give a spotlight to - in particular, the work they do - and give a little preview of what you get. Kicking off is DPalm of the MTR Network to chat about the coolness of Atlanta sports right now, Rich's New York bias regarding the Knicks, the Ring of Honor change-up fundamentally and what it meant to DPalm as a fan, and of course a little comics to close, as they discuss the recent release of Guardians of the Galaxy video game and Palm's recommendation of books to read prior to playing.
If you like what you heard with DPalm, check out the UDPod and his top notch coverage of comics via the "Character Corners" on the MTR Network: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Nov. 4 and 5 episodes. First up is Jim Valley taking it back to the ’80s with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling on Saturday Morning Wrestling. The Park Avenue Knockout Roxy Astor talks about her experiences auditioning, training, and living in Las Vegas as a “GLOW Girl.” She talks about David McClane, Tiffany Million, Ivory, and more.
Then Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant, along with an eclectic assortment of callers, take to the Livecast to discuss heels like Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Kevin Owens, and David Otunga. Can Bill Corgan still leverage control of TNA? A week later, what was the real main event of Hell in a Cell? And most importantly, when is Live! not Live!?
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including how Sinclair's finances affected Ring of Honor, the card for Honor for All, a review of this week's Halloween themed television show (Rok-C & Quinn McKay vs. Miranda Alize & Max the Impaler, a four tag team corner match with the teams drawn at random, and Shane Taylor Promotions defending the ROH Six Man Titles against Danhausen, Sledge, and PCO), discussion of ROH Week by Week, and a review of Willow & Chris Dickinson vs. the Kirks from Beyond Pro Wrestling and Shane Taylor vs. Calvin Tankman from Paradigm Pro Wrestling. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss the legacy of Ring of Honor.
Has Mike gone to the dark side? Well, kind of. The guys talk about this week's AEW Dynamite and share thoughts on Moxley, Miro, Orange Cassidy, and more. Plus, listener emails!
Nate Lindberg is joined by guest host Jack Berkenstock, a more casual NXT viewer, to give his perspective on NXT 2.0 through the eyes of someone who had yet to see the rebrand. Nate and Jack break down the show including Quinn vs. Stone, KOR & Von Wagner vs. Legado del Fantasma, Boa vs. Greyson Waller, Lumis & Gargano vs. Hayes & Williams, Lash Legend’s segment with Tony DeAngelo, Ciampa & Bron Breakker’s continuing feud, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 267, including a discussion about the officiating controversy. They give a preview of UFC 268. They discuss the disappointing PPV returns for Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder. They have an extended discussion of the most recent episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" and a general discussion about the WWF PED scandal. They close the show discussing the potential demise of Ring of Honor.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Patrick Moynahan to discuss the ROH hiatus from all angles. They also review the latest episode of AEW Rampage and discuss the AEW Full Gear card as it stands today.
This week, PWTorch contributor Chris Maitland returns to talk ROH changes, roster members he'd like to see elsewhere, his issues with the AEW/ROH history being written the way it's been, a preview to a big announcement coming soon to Chris's podcast here at the Torch, and a "Sell me on" with the subject being Fred Yehi.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Oct. 30, 2016 episode. PWTorch columnists Greg Parks and Pat McNeill immediately after the PPV ended discuss with each other and callers the Hell in a Cell PPV headlined by Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens, and Roman Reigns vs. Rusev in three Hell in a Cell matches.
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including ROH announcing a hiatus after Final Battle until April 2022, ROH planning for an Honor Club special in November, a review of this week's television show (a special Violence vs. Pure episode featuring Rhett Titus vs. Tony Deppen, Jonathan Gresham & Tracy Williams vs. Brody King & Chris Dickinson, and Jay Lethal vs. Homicide), discussion of ROH Week by Week and Women's Wednesday, and a review of the Briscoes vs. the Second Gear Crew from GCW and Rok-C vs. Killer Kelly from New Texas Pro Wrestling. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss the ROH Women's Division.
We sound a little different this week. Technical issues force Andrew to join us via phone, but that's okay. We still talk about this week's Dynamite and take a bunch of emails on AEW and Tony Khan topics.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover a trio of title changes, Dakota Kai's return, potentially excessive risk-taking, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos briefly discusses the recent UFC Fight Night main event between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa. Rick Monsey joins the show to preview UFC 267. They discuss the implications of title fights being presented on a free PPV and a stacked undercard.
This week's Deep Dive features Will Cooling back to chat about India-Pakistan cricket being the biggest ticket in fandom today, G1 issues in booking and Suzuki's astute commentary on the dojo system and what it's missing, Suzuki's matchup with Nick Gage and how Carl Gotch would approve, candidates for CM Punk's first "serious" feud with established AEW talent, and the lack of watchmen in wrestling journalism when issues like the Lanza tweets emerge and how growth can occur, and they finish with a spoiler-free recommendation of "Dune" by Will.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to break down, match by match, the Impact Bound for Glory PPV. They also review WWE Crown Jewel and what the results mean going forward after the latest Draft.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Oct. 22, 2016 episode featuring Randy Mulkey with a new 2021 introduction by PWTorch editor Wade Keller. Before James Ellsworth stunned the wrestling world with victories over A.J. Styles, there was The Mulkey Brothers. With their unique look, they became cult favorites as enhancement talent for Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1980s. Jim Valley and Pat McNeill talk to Randy Mulkey as he is literally leaving the hospital after knee replacement surgery. They talk about James Ellsworth, MulkeyMania, their upset victories, and his stiffest opponent.
The guys begin this week's All Elite Not Aftershow by looking at the 2020 Full Gear card, and they break down who has had the best year compared to where they were on last year's card. They also take a bunch of emails, talk more about Tony Khan, Rampage vs. Smackdown, and more.
In this episode of the "Honor Speak" Dailycast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including ROH announcing the on sale for tickets for Final Battle, ROH asking on their Facebook page who should wrestle for the ROH World Title, a review of this week's television show (SOS vs. LFI for the ROH World Tag Team Titles and The Foundation vs. Eli Isom, Taylor Rust, World Famous CB, and Joe Keys), a discussion of ROH Week by Week and Women's Wednesday, and a review of Chris Dickinson vs. Mike Bennett from UWN. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss whether ROH should have an even greater emphasis on pure wrestling.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover final hype for Halloween Havoc, Jacy Jayne's scary accident, lots of segments outside the venue, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent Fight Night offering from the UFC, including a conversation on the discourse surrounding Aspen Ladd's corner during the main event. They give a brief preview of the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori, discuss Bellator 268 and Fedor Emelianenko's headlining spot at Bellator 269, and close the show reacting to AEW's strong showing against Smackdown.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to preview, match by match, WWE Crown Jewel and Impact Bound for Glory. They also take phone calls and emails on NXT, Adam Page, Big E's next challenger, and more.
This week's Deep Dive features Kristoffer Ealy (@kmEZdoesit), 1/2 of the Post's Nubian Wrestling Advocates podcast. Kris talks about the week of billionaires at odds, his thoughts on what worked and what didn't Friday night for AEW and WWE, as well as his contribution to "Sell me On," a new recurring topic where the guest can try to sell the listening audience on a topic/match/wrestler/story/promotion that doesn't get the love it deserves.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Oct. 12, 2016 and Oct. 15 episodes. First up, Wade Keller hosts the mid-week flagship with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discuss the hot topics of the week with a particular focus on the legacy of Goldberg in the Monday Night War era, the prospects of his match against Brock Lesnar, analysis of Paul Heyman’s challenge on Monday’s Raw, and where Lesnar and Goldberg go from here. Also, the expansion of Hell in a Cell matches, A.J. Styles’s promo last night, Shane McMahon’s emasculation of wrestlers, and more including callers questions and email questions.
Then in a bonus show, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill guest hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” PWTorch Livecast with his guest, former WCW wrestler The Stro. They focus on Stro’s run in Smoky Mountain Wrestling as Robbie Eagle, plus his first WCW appearances, his time in Memphis for the USWA, and his current film and television projects.
Mike and Andrew preview what could be an eventful Friday night, as Rampage and Smackdown go head to head. What does it all mean? Would it even be considered a win for AEW if they beat Smackdown?
In this Dailycast episode, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including ROH announcing that Final Battle will take place with fans in attendance, the Briscoes appearing in GCW, a review of this week's television show (SOS vs. Dalton Castle and Dak Draper, Willow vs. Angelina Love vs. Miranda Alize and OGK vs. Bandido and Rey Horus), a discussion of ROH Week by Week and Women's Wednesday, and a review of FTR vs. LSG and Lee Moriarty from AEW Dark Elevation. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss the implications of ROH wrestlers becoming available to wrestle independent matches.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Carmelo Hayes cashing in his title shot, the Halloween Havoc card taking shape, the lack of subtlety in high-concept gimmicks, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Marina Rodriguez and Mackenzie Dern. They give a quick preview of the UFC's upcoming Fight Night, headlined by Aspen Ladd vs. Norma Dumont. Rick gives an extended review of the massive boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The show closes with Robert giving a quick preview of Junior dos Santos' pro wrestling debut in AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a review of MLW Fightland. They also talk WWE Draft night two and the Queen's Crown/King of the Ring tournament. They take calls and emails on AEW's TBS Title, Impact Knockouts Knockdown, "Rhodes to the Top," and more.
This week, JP Houlihan of GRAPPLApp joins to talk about the recent purchase of Newcastle United by the Saudi Government and how similar it is to the WWE programming with regard to whitewashing the regime's issues, Arsenal chat, "Rhodes to the Top" episode one, particularly JP's thoughts on the Cody "won't go heel" thoughts, Big E's weekend and how strongly it reinforces the WWE Champ being himself, WrestleUniverse's current sale and promotions to watch during the 9.99 yen in 2022 for wrestling now deal, and more. After we finish wrestling, a spoiler warning is given and the Deep Dive "lights out" podcast talks Squid Game, and a bonus interview with MLW's Alicia Atout is featured, where Alicia discusses MLW Fightland's media roundtable, her start as an interviewer, and how Alicia tolerates Natalia Klass.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Sept. 25, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch contributor Jim Valley 's interview with Queen Kong from the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. She talks about her training, a weird meeting with the Fabulous Moolah, her thoughts on David McClane from GLOW, wrestling a real bear and writing the iconic GLOW rap theme song. From acting to Roller Derby to wrestling, she’s lived an amazing life. Parental Guidance Suggested.
In this episode of new Dailycast show "Honor Speak," Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including Jonathan Gresham entering the World Title chance and recruiting Josh Woods to join the Foundation, a review of this week's television show (The Briscoes vs. Taylor Rust and Alex Zayne and Vlnce Unltd vs. Four Unknown Opponents), a discussion of ROH Week by Week and Women's Wednesday, and a review of Jonathan Gresham vs. Minoru Suzuki from GCW. In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin discuss their favorite matches in ROH involving Hispanic wrestlers in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show with a LIVE REACTION to the Casino Ladder Match, as they started recording before Dynamite ended. Then they take listener emails, react to Twitch comments, and talk about Hangman Page becoming the No. 1 contender, including what happens to Bryan Danielson now.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Rose vs. Moon, Jones vs. Knight, Gacy vs. Jiro, Jade vs. Monet, Dunne vs. Grimes, Blade vs. DeAngelo, Indi Hartwell vs. Mae Ying, GYV vs. MSK. vs. Briggs & Jensen vs. Hayes & Williams, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night, headlined by Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker. They give a quick rundown of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez. Rick gives his preview of Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III. The show closes with the guys giving their take on the UFC offering UFC 267 at no cost.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to break down, with callers, the first night of the WWE Draft. They also preview night two, taking place Monday on Raw. Other topics include the NJPW G1, WWE's upcoming King of the Ring/Queen's Crown tournaments, and more.
This week marks the return of Brandon, and we chat Stanford-Oregon to start, which then jumps into why Brandon is getting into AEW, what still sticks in his craw regarding the promotion, Hit Row coming to Smackdown, "Heels" and thoughts on Wild Bill's similarity to Ric Flair, Armed Anderson (of course!), and a spoiler-free/spoiler-ish review of "Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage."
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Sept. 30, 2016 episode with Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast hosting a Friday wrap-up episode with live calls discussing the latest news & events, including Jamie Noble stabbed, the Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic, recent WWE booking choices, and more.
In the debut of new Dailycast show "Honor Speak," Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland discuss all things in Ring of Honor including Rush potentially leaving the promotion, Trish Adora staying in ROH, a review of this week's television show (PJ Black vs. Brian Johnson and Jay Lethal vs. Kenny King vs. Shane Taylor vs. Brody King), and a discussion of ROH Week by Week (Eli Isom vs. Ryan Mooney). In the VIP portion, Chris and Justin preview the next two weeks of ROH TV.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Sammy Guevara's big win and Cody's new show. They also talk about what's next for Miro, Darby Allin, Arn Anderson, and the TNT Title.
Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani talk about more of the NXT 2.0 changes, Gonzalez vs. Monet, B-Fab vs. Lopez, Quinn vs. Lorcan, Toxic Attraction vs. Shirai & Stark, Boa vs. Chase, Waller vs. Strong, Holland vs. KOR, Bron Breakker’s upside, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 266. Rick gives his thoughts on Anthony Joshua getting upset by Oleksandr Usyk. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker, discuss Brian Danielson's debut match in AEW, and close the show by reviewing the latest edition of "Dark Side of the Ring."
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers (including an on-site correspondent) and emailers, the WWE Extreme Rules PPV. Topics include how the show affects the upcoming WWE Draft, the ending of the main event, the Smackdown Women's Title scene, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Sept. 25, 2016 episode following WWE's Night of Champions with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss the first Raw-brand PPV featuring all titles on the line, plus two live correspondents in Indianapolis with their in-person perspectives. Matches included Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Title, Rusev vs. Roman Reigns for the U.S. Title, Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley for the Raw Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Sami Zayn, Cesaro vs. Sheamus in their Best of Seven Series final, T.J. Perkins vs. The Brian Kendrick for the Cruiserweight Title.
This week's super-sized Deep Dive goes to the movies! Brother Nate Milton of the Nubian Wrestling Advocates (NWA) of Post Wrestling joins Rich and fellow Torch teammate Sam McCoy to discuss odd couple tag teams, but via the conceit of odd couple buddy action films "Demolition Man" and "The Hitman's Bodyguard." Nate and Sam break down the history, their favorite tag teams of this format, what wrestling can glean from such films, and of course, what in God's name do we do with the three seashells?
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Cody Rhodes, who believes he's still a babyface but is clearly not. Then they shift to a beautiful match between Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson. Was this AEW's biggest night? Maybe. The guys discuss if this show will outdraw Raw, and share thoughts on every other match on the card.
Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage say farewell to the Podcast of Honor, and Chris Maitland previews the new ROH-centric show that will begin next week. Chris and Tyler also break down this week's episode of ROH television.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the continued exposition of a large number of new TV talents, the next step toward Ciampa-Breakker, continuing thoughts on USA Network's reaction to the changes, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC main event between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. They discuss the inherent weirdness of Yoel Romero's Bellator debut, preview a massive 266 card, and talk about the most recent episode of Dark Side of the Ring, focusing on "The Plane Ride From Hell." The show closes with a quick look at AEW's massive week ahead.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg for a match-by-match preview of WWE Extreme Rules. They also take phone calls and emails on NXT 2.0, Tessa Blanchard, Dark Side of the Ring, and more.
This week, James McNicholas of The Athletic and Arsecast Extra returns to talk about his new book "The Champ and the Chump," which looks at the history of his grandfather in the world of boxing juxtaposed with James's less hard times-fueled lifestyle, AEW and WWE's work signings and departures, hope for Arsenal's season post the Interlull, and more.
Chris Maitland joins the Podcast of Honor as the new permanent host, and is joined by Tyler Sage. This week, they break down the Death Before Dishonor PPV, as well as this week's TV, which tied in greatly to the PPV.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Sept. 16, 2016 episode with Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant taking live calls on a wide array of topics including the stellar WWE Cruiserweight Tournament, the history of Vince McMahon's family favoring big men wrestlers and what that means to the future of cruiserweights being featured, the prospects of Seth Rollins as a centerpiece babyface, plus Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens, Hulk Hogan, Triple H and NXT, and more. Callers including Jason from Australia.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the decision to put Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega on Dynamite next week. The conversation shifts when they take emails, specifically on why Vince McMahon was so willing to let Adam Cole walk.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover an NXT reset with a large number of new TV talents, a new NXT Champion crowned in a four-way match, the rare successful wrestling wedding, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey talk about the Thriller boxing card featuring the likes of Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz, and Anderson Silva. They also discuss Yoel Romero's Bellator debut, and they close the show by discussing the upcoming episodes of "Dark Side of the Ring."
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman joins Greg to discuss their impressions of AEW All Out from last Sunday. They also talk about the difference in AEW from 2019 to 2021, NXT's upcoming changes, and more.
This week, Kylin returns to drop some fun knowledge on PPV theme songs, their fits to the cards used, and a discussion on the shows overall. Shows include WrestleManias 22 & 23, Survivor Series 02 & 04, and, finally, No Mercy 05.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Sept. 11, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the Backlash PPV post-game show with live calls breaking down the first Smackdown-brand PPV including Dean Ambrose vs. A.J. Styles, plus Becky Lynch, Baron Corbin, Bray Wyatt, the Usos, Alexa Bliss, and more.
This week, Ryan and Tyler break down the Semi-finals of the Women's Tournament and preview the Death Before Dishonor PPV coming up this Sunday. They also talk about all the big news in AEW, and Tyler gives a recap of GCW in the past 18 months in the VIP section.
Mike and Andrew are back! They react to All Out, which we know was a few days ago, but c'mon, the show was so damn good they had to talk about it some more on this week's pod. Then they discuss this week's Dynamite, including the controversial MJF promo and more.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover MSK vs. Burch & Lorcan leading to the latter's exit from their faction, The Creed Brothers in their first excellent enhancement match, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest offering from the UFC, including a breakdown of the main event between Derek Brunson and Darren Till. They give a brief rundown of the upcoming UFC fight card, give their thoughts on the upcoming boxing bouts featuring Tito Ortiz vs. Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort vs. Evander Holyfield, and close the show with an extended conversation about AEW's All Out PPV and the current state of pro wrestling.
Mike McMahon fills in for Greg Parks and takes live calls following AEW All Out. Topics include the debuts of Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Ruby Soho, Minoru Suzuki, Kenny Omega beating Christian, a stunning tag-team cage match, and a lot more.
This week, Will Cooling returns to talk about the NXT Japan branch closing and potential fallout with NXT UK, NXT's fatal flaw prior to the changes, Chase Owens' crude response to wrestling match critique, a bit of Premier League chat regarding Ronaldo and blackouts, and a mini AEW All Out preview.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to Sept. 3, 2016 with PWTorch contributor Jim Valley hosting the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with nostalgia topics and live calls, plus a live interview with Jeanie Clark, a/k/a Lady Blossom, who worked in multiple wrestling promotions on air including as a valet for Chris Adams and Steve Austin. She talks about her travels, her heartbreak, her addictions, and her recovery. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the 1980s and early ’90s territory days for a woman from England orienting herself to the pro wrestling industry and dealing with the ups and downs that came with that lifestyle.
The guys lead off the show this week talking about why Christian makes sense in the All Out main event. No, really. What's next for CM Punk after Darby? Could Punk turn heel? Full thoughts on the go-home Dynamite and a lot more.
This week, Ryan and Tyler share a "best of" episode with three of their favorite interviews of the past. These interviews are all part of the PWTorch VIP archive, with many more great interviews in the Podcast of Honor Archives. Caprice Coleman talks BLM, Rok-C introduces herself to the ROH audience, and Jay Lethal does a rare interview.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Giga Chikadze vs. Edson Barboza. They preview the upcoming Fight Night card, headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till. They discuss the fallout of the boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul. They close the show by talking about their expectations for CM Punk's in-ring debut with AEW.
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg talk about tonight's NXT on USA telecast including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Ridge Holland and Johnny Gargano vs. L.A. Knight. They also assess the real, perceived, and expected changes to NXT so far and what to expect next, plus an overview of the Breakout Star tournament wrestlers and predict who will stick around a while. Kelly also talks about his surprising encounter with the daughter of a famous wrestler earlier in the day.
This is a double-header with the All Elite Aftershow (delayed edition) and a bonus AEW Rampage Post-show with Tyler Sage & Javier Machado, usually a VIP-exclusive. Both shows talk C.M. Punk and the latest in AEW.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Ryan Droste for a full match-by-match preview of AEW All Out. They also take phone calls and e-mails on the upcoming WWE video game, the future of 205 Live, Bray Wyatt in AEW, NWA Empowerrr, Braun Strowman’s future, and more.
This week, Mark is back to talk about the last weekend of wrestling - notably, the returns of CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch, and the potential opportunities each provides their companies, as well as a show runner's thoughts on how debutantes are shot/produced on screen. Rich also chats with Mark about Mark's new project "Gripped" - a gripping Young Adult series that covers the opioid crisis in the United States, and Mark's work getting it adapted to television.
This week, Ryan and Tyler break down the huge Glory by Honor event and are joined by the winner of the epic cage match that headlined the event, ROH star Vincent. He talks about how he is feeling just four days after the brutal match and how the match came about. The guys also break down this week's TV episode and talk in depth about the Women's Tournament favorite Rok-C in the VIP portion of the show.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Aug. 22, 2016 Raw Post-show with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell who went live right as Raw ended with analysis of the program and live callers discussing the Finn Balor title forfeiture, the Fatal Four-way set-up for the vacated title, the debut of Bayley, and much more.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Hit Row vs. Legado del Fantasma, Breakout Tournament finals, Kay Lee Ray's debut in NXT, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down a busy week in combat sports. They review the latest UFC offering, headlined by Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum. They preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze. They then shift the show to focus on the busy weekend in pro wrestling. They react to CM Punk's AEW debut, the respective returns of Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar to WWE, and a disappointing showing by Goldberg at Summerslam.
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup discuss NXT Takeover 36 with live callers including Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe, Adam Cole vs. Kyle O’Reilly, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Dakota Kai, L.A. Knight vs. Cameron Grimes, and Dragunov vs. Walter. They also address the changes Nick Khan spoke about making to NXT.
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and e-mailers, the WWE Summerslam PPV. Main topics include the live experience (with three live correspondents), Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair, Goldberg’s future, Brock Lesnar’s return, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Aug. 21, 2016. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the WWE Summerslam Post-Game Show with live calls breaking down the 2016 Summerslam PPV in depth including John Cena vs. A.J. Styles, Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton, Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens vs. Enzo & Big Cass, and more.
This week, Ryan and Tyler preview this weekend's two Glory by Honor shows. They also break down this week's episode of ROH TV.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew talking about MJF's win over Jericho and what might be next. Is it MJF-Punk? Also, Punk is going to debut on Friday, right? Right?! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss the go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, Robert Stone Brand vs. InDex, and Grimes vs. Briggs, as well as the builds to Kai vs. Gonzales, KOR vs. Cole and Samoa Joe vs. Kross at Takeover.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos goes at it solo and gives a quick recap of the most recent events in the PFL and Bellator. Robert also takes a quick look at the upcoming events in both Bellator and the PFL, and gives a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum. The show closes with Robert taking a look at the current landscape of Pro Wrestling, including a big week for both AEW and WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells for a match-by-match preview of NXT Takeover 36 and WWE Summerslam. They take phone calls and emails on the debut episode of AEW Rampage, NJPW Resurgence, Becky Lynch's return, and more.
Will is back for part 2 of his chat, talking the monetization of the WWE and how that assists in their creative morass, the ongoing struggles of Arsenal and Will's fun at Rich's expense, Effy vs. Disco Inferno and the problematic butterfly effect, Sonny Kiss and Joey Janela's current angle and the dangers of "fridging" Kiss for the sake of Janela's turn, and the echoes of Million Dollar Man-Virgil vs. Bill Watts's rule for JYD.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Aug. 15, 2016 Raw Post-show with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down the final Raw before Summerslam, plus Summerslam predictions, and more with live callers.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew talking about a few of the booking decisions, including the decision to run Christian-Omega next week prior to the PPV. They also talk about Jericho-MJF and what's left for All Out, take listener emails, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week, the guys break down this week's ROH TV, which included two more Women's Championship tournament matches. They also talk about Women's Division Wednesday and Week-by-Week. In the VIP section they discuss who from the recent NXT cuts would be good fits in ROH.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup kick the show off with the mailbag, answering your questions on the latest NXT rumors. Then they open the phone lines to discuss Dunne vs. Dragunov, Kai vs. Sarray, Boa vs. Maverick, Baxter vs. Jones, Dolan vs. Miller, Chase vs. Knight, KOR and Cole facing off, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC 265 and takes a quick look at the upcoming weekend in both Bellator and the PFL. The show closes with Robert giving his thoughts on the decline of NXT.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to discuss the latest NXT releases and what it means for the brand going forward. They also discuss Chris Jericho vs. Juvi from last week's AEW Dynamite, Impact's upcoming Emergence special, and they answer listener and emailer questions on Damian Priest, Veer, Adam Cole, and more.
This week, Will's back to chat about the recent WWE releases and how they in no way are similar to Leicester/Man City (you'll see), why Bobby Fish was the most surprising to Will, the history of calendar months, Todd Martin's hatred of the metric system, Will's prior interview with Gerald Briscoe, how Pete Dunne is the canary in the coal mine for NXT UK contracts, and "Magpie" Bray Wyatt.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Aug. 5 Raw Post-show and the Aug. 6 Smackdown Post-show with evaluation of the third week of the brand split era and Summerslam hype with live callers throughout. PWTorch's James Caldwell hosted the Raw Post-Show and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosted the Smackdown Post-show.
This week, ROH talent Eli Isom joins Ryan and talks about his path to ROH and his current run with the company, along with rapid-fire questions. Ryan and Tyler also talk about all the huge news in the week of wrestling outside of ROH, and they break down the first three matches of the Women's Championship Tournament that aired on this week's Ring of Honor television.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew talking about the Cody-Black main event and everything else from this week's episode of Dynamite, including Jericho-Juve, Cage in the main event of All Out, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Dexter Lumis fighting for Indi Hartwell's love, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai at a Japanese restaurant, Dakota Kai's excellent promo, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review an active night in MMA. They discuss Bellator 263 and the ascension of A.J. McKee. They also review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Sean Strickland and Uriah Hall, preview UFC 265, and close the show discussing WWE releasing Bray Wyatt.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup to talk about Bray Wyatt's release, Impact Homecoming, and AEW. They answer calls and emails on the potential of another wrestling boom, what AEW Rampage will look like, Cena working house shows as an injury risk, and more.
This week, PWTorch contributor Chris Maitland joins to chat about Hangman Page's journey and the dangers of "pulling the football" Charlie Brown style with regard to appearing in the AEW title match, Mike Bennett's tweets and how fans can go too far online, the Dragon Lee-Hiromu example of making a match repeated yet meaningful, thoughts on Jade Cargill, and the release of Bray Wyatt.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the July 24, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the WWE Battleground PPV Post-Game show breaking down WWE’s July PPV with live calls and emails, plus more Draft thoughts & talk leading into this week’s big WWE brand split. Top matches on the PPV included Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns, John Cena & Big Cass & Enzo vs. A.J. Styles & Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows, Wyatt Family vs. New Day, and Sasha Banks & Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair & Dana Brooke.
This week, Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage break down this week's ROH TV, Week-by-Week, and Woman's Division Wednesday. They also preview the first round of the Women's Championship Tournament in the VIP section.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew talking about 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. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
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, Thatcher & Ciampa vs. Lorcan & Dunne, Briggs vs. Hayes, Hit Row vs. Imperium, LA Knight and Cameron Grimes on the Golf Course, Cole vs. Reed, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC event, headlined by T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland. The show closes with Rick and Robert talking about the potential of Bryan Danielson and CM Punk in AEW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts and is joined by Ryan Droste from the Top Rope Nation Podcast for a thorough analysis of the week in wrestling. Specific discussion points include Nick Gage vs. Matt Cardona in GCW, AEW's momentum, Bryan and Punk to AEW rumors, the state of Monday Night Raw, early returns of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, are we entering a golden period of wrestling, callers, and more. Enjoy!
This week, PWTorch contributor Sam McCoy and actor/comedian John Keating are back to talk about their Concessionaires Must Die reunion show, some shootin' by Sam on the writing process and telling stories that John wasn't aware of, how Bryan Danielson/CM Punk could be fun in AEW and elsewhere, Corbin's new gimmick and how it can offend fans, and more.
This week, the "Mile High Magnum," Dak Draper, joins the show. He talks about his experience wrestling in front of live fans, his experience at a Dental college, his new dog, and much more. Ryan and Tyler also break down this week's episode of TV and talk WWE in the VIP section.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew 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 this week's jammed edition of Dynamite. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the Karrion Kross-Samoa Joe feud and Raw's impact, Kyle O'Reilly tweaks, Xia Li's scary moment, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey welcome writer/director Elliott Owen to discuss the newly released Snapchat show "Total Badass Wrestling." They discuss the production of the show and the dynamics of creating wrestling-themed content in the modern media environment. They also discuss the return of John Cena to WWE. Robert and Rick briefly review the UFC's most recent offering, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moisés. They close the show giving a short preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night featuring the return of T.J. Dillashaw.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews 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.
This week, Rich Fann and Will Cooling discuss the tendrils around the Euro 2020 Final of England vs. Italy, the backlash from the missed penalties, historical relevance, and defense of the players via Ilja Dragunov. From there the pair discuss Dragunov-Walter and why Dragunov's story hasn't sold as well in the UK, Walter's use (and possible misuse) prior to his injury, Progress social media faux pas, and Walter Mysterio(?).
If you're interested in the charity Fundraiser Will podcasted for: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/bwelivestream
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the July 16, 2016 episode with special guest Austin Idol of the legendary Memphis Wrestling territory and other big promotions around the U.S. during his heyday. Listen in for an insightful interview with a lot of revealing information about how the wrestling business worked at the time!
This week, Ryan and Tyler break down all the results for this past weekend's Best in the World PPV. How the show was received, the trajectory of ROH, and what is next for the key players in the company and beyond. We also break down this week's TV and preview next week's action.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew talking about the Coffin Match main event. From there, they get right into listener emails because they had a lot this week! Topics include a wide range of AEW-ness. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover the impending Karrion Kross-Johnny Gargano feud, Duke Hudson's standout debut, surprising next steps for Xia Li and Aliyah, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey talk UFC 264. They discuss the future of Dustin Poirier, the impact of Conor McGregor's recent losing streak, and much more. Rick and Robert briefly discuss the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moisés. They also discuss the MMA return of Miesha Tate.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to preview WWE Money in the Bank and Impact Slammiversary. They also talk about the ongoing results of ROH Best in the World. They take calls and emails on main roster prospects for LA Knight and Karrion Kross, the need for WWE training sessions before going back on the road, AEW's violent tendencies, and more.
This week, Jeff Jones of "Jeff vs. The World" and the "I'm Not Dave" podcast joins to talk DC Cab (what?!), its relation to Hit Row, the power of authenticity within the stable, prior rap acts that haven't been as scrutinized, Smackdown Live at Rolling Loud and how that outreach is essential for continued WWE growth, the difference between Hit Row and The Acclaimed, how Beast Wars explains STARDOM faction rules, Wu-Tang, Shaw Bros, and more!
For more information on Wu-Tang Clan and their tie to Shaw Brothers, please read:
https://splice.com/blog/shaw-brothers-studio-wu-tang-clan/
https://screenrant.com/wu-tang-clan-rza-kung-fu-movies-inspired-their-hip-hop/
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 25, 2016 episode with longtime WWF wrestler from the 1980s and early 1990s Dusty Wolfe who was mentioned by JBL on Raw. Wolfe discusses working with top stars in WWF, Von Erichs insight, traveling to tons of territories and countries, and more with live calls.
This week, Ryan and Tyler preview and predict ROH's 2021 Best in the World PPV. They predict each and every match, as well as some surprise predictions for what ROH fans should expect this weekend. They also break down this week's episode of TV and all the YouTube content.
The show begins this week with Mike and Andrew having a long discussion on Tony Khan, and how he handles criticism and critique. Then they talk about a fun episode of Dynamite, including the debut of Malaki Black, the opening strap match, and atmosphere in Miami, and more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls on this year’s Great American Bash, including Cole vs. KOR II, Thatcher & Ciampa vs. MSK, Shirai & Stark vs. The Way, Kross & Gargano meet in ring, Grimes vs. Knight, Nox’s Return, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC 264. In their preview they discuss the consequences of a Conor McGregor loss to Dustin Poirier. They also break down the massive consequences of the co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson, and discuss the fallout of Ciryl Gane vs. Derrick Lewis being elevated to an interim title fight.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to preview, with live calls, three of the big shows coming up this week: NXT Great American Bash, AEW Road Rager, and ROH Best in the World.
This week, W.H. Park of Post Wrestling joins to talk about Marvel Comics fandom and wrestling counterparts, his journey into covering wrestling over at Post, working with Wai Ting and John Pollock, and the main event of our chat is W.H.'s extensive knowledge and recommendation of the Hayashishita-Syuri Stardom match, as well as the six-woman GAEAism main event. Come for the wrestling; stay for W.H.'s take on the Fiend universe!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 24, 2016 episode with Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast with Rich Fann, future PWTorch columnist. They discussed ROH's PPV that night, WWE's PPV schedule, the pending roster split, the reception waiting for Roman Reigns when he returns from his suspension including taunting fan signs, and more with live callers and emails.
Why is AEW not going all the way with Jungle Boy? Like, seriously. Why are they putting the spotlight on Matt Hardy and Christian instead of the 24-year-old Jungle Boy? Does anyone have an answer? Mike and Andrew try to figure it out, and then they take emails and live comments from the Twitch chat. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week, former ROH TV Champion and current ROH Tag Team Champion "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams joins the show. Tracy talks about current events in his life, what is next for him and the foundation, and his excitement for live fans. Plus he answers fan questions and much more!
Tyler and Ryan discuss this week's episode of TV including who won the survival of the fittest and will face Rush at Best in the World for the world title. They also discuss news, notes, and all the YouTube content this week.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to talk the Women Tag Team Triple Threat for the Number One Contendership, Kross and Gargano’s building rivalry, Swerve vs. Reed, MSK head to head with Thatcher and Ciampa, Atlas & Martinez vs. Tien Sha, Grimes vs. Sterling, Hale vs. Strong, the new Breakout Tournament, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest offering from the UFC, headlined by Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov. They give a quick overview of the most recent offerings by Bellator and the PFL. The show closes with Rick breaking down a busy Saturday night in the world of boxing.
First, in the Wrestling Night in America portion, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn for a wide-ranging discussion with callers and emailers. Among the topics: The 10th anniversary of C.M. Punk's pipe bomb promo, WWE's upcoming MITB PPV and adjusting to being in front of fans, Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy, the NXT Diamond Mine debut, WWE's latest round of cuts, and more.
Then, in the All Elite Aftershow segment, Mike flies solo, as Andrew is on assignment this week. He talks about AEW's ratings during the NBA playoffs in June, takes a bunch of listener emails, and then reacts live - as it happens - to the Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy match on Saturday night's episode of Dynamite.
This week, Chris returns and discusses the current reign of the CHAOS trio of Ishii, Goto, and Yoshi-Hashi including how they follow the tried-and-true tradition of solid teammates, how AEW can jump into the action, Joey Janela's busy week and how it was an example of the creative juices that can also help AEW, NXT's authority level family dynamics, Chris's thoughts on the Diamond Mine, and a quick conversation on FX's "Dave" and how his focus on comedy could work in pro wrestling.
This week, Ryan and Tyler talk about all the news and notes for the week, as well as predictions for next week's big Survival of the Fittest finals. They also look ahead to the Best in the World PPV.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 19, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the MITB PPV Post-Game Show with live calls breaking down WWE’s Las Vegas PPV in-depth, including the big WWE Title shift, how long will Dean Ambrose be WWE champion, John Cena vs. A.J. Styles I, how the Brand Split affects everything, and more!
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover the glut of heel factions in NXT, Great American Bash getting stronger build than Takeover, Samoa Joe’s intriguing possibilities, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Rick Monsey looks back at UFC 263 and his misguided parlay bets. He reviews The Korean Zombie vs. Dan Ice, and previews the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Gane vs. Volkov. Rick also discusses "Dark Side of the Ring” and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, the just-completed WWE Hell in a Cell PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley's character, the potential for a Drew McIntyre heel turn, the end of the ThunderDome era, and more.
This week, PWTorch contributor Sam McCoy joins to continue the "Concessionaires Must Die" chat, this time from the mind of the co-writer! Sam also talks wrestling fandom, his interest in comics (and Swamp Thing in particular), gives listeners a few suggested books, and as we navigate the storytelling process, Sam talks about his favorite (and surprisingly least favorite) wrestlers and matches, and we bring it all back to the joy of watching what you love. We conclude talking about Sam's day job, and the importance of supporting those with developmental needs in a community.
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Sam will be a part of the live watch of "The Concessionaires Must Die" Later this summer, so stay tuned for more info!
This week, "The Franchise," former two-time World Champion Jay Lethal, joins the show. He discusses his time in wrestling over the last 18 months, what it is like to be The Man of a major company, and how he is looking forward to live fans at the Best in the World PPV. Ryan and Tyler also discuss this week in ROH media, as well as the news.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 13, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosting the Raw Post-Game Show discussing with live callers the final MITB hype, a rundown of best/worst segments, Brand Split theories, what does NXT as a third brand actually look like, and more with emails sprinkled in too.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Samoa Joe's eventful return, LA Knight's Million Dollar Coronation, build for Cole vs. O'Reilly at the Bash, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC 263 and gives a quick preview of the upcoming main event between The Korean Zombie and Dan Ige. He also goes to the email corner to discuss pro wrestling in Russia and the MMA debut of Claressa Shields.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and dive into the mailbag to discuss NXT Takeover In Your House including the Fatal Five Way for the NXT Championship, MSK & Bronson Reed vs. Legado del Fantasma, Mercedes Martinez vs. Xia Li, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Ember Moon, Cameron Grimes vs. LA Knight, William Regal calling for a change in NXT, more.
It's a different look this week on the All Elite Aftershow Dailycast. Mike and Andrew record as Dynamite was airing on TNT. They take emails on several topics, mostly AEW-related. Remember to send us an email to interact with us on next week's show! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week, John Keating joins to talk about his movie "The Concessionaires Must Die," coaching actors, doing standup and writing, historic LA and eventually we get to great wrestling via the Scenic City Invitational, Apter Mags and their pull on him as a kid, lessons wrestlers can learn from the acting process, and the film "Faccia a Faccia" and how it can illustrate great complexities within wrestling when given the chance. Rich and John also talk about great shows like "The Outsider," "Breaking Bad," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as guideposts to great storytelling.
John will be doing a live watch of "The Concessionaires Must Die" later this summer, so stay tuned for more info!
In the debut of Podcast of Honor as a free weekly PWTorch Dailycast, after previously being a VIP exclusive, Ryan Sullivan and Tyler Sage break down the news of the week in Ring of Honor. They also analyze this week's episode of TV, week by week, and Women's Division Wednesdays. In a VIP-exclusive segment, they pick two underutilized wrestlers they want to see get a push, and discuss Matt Cardona attacking Nick Gage in GCW.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 6, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting the Raw Post-Game Show edition of the Livecast with opening thoughts on Raw, PPV hype, the brand, and much more with live calls and emails.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the rapid build for Takeover In Your House, Adam Cole's chances this Sunday, ladder stipulation added to a Take0ver match, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest offering from the UFC, headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. They give a preview of UFC 263, including a look into Rick's betting slip. The guys go to the email corner where they explain the history of a common MMA saying. They close the show by talking about WWE releases.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Bruce Hazelwood to break down the NWA When Our Shadows Fall PPV. They also preview NXT Takeover In Your House and take phone calls and emails on a potential Brock Lesnar return, etiquette when interacting with wrestlers online, Christian Cage's AEW run thus far, and more.
Will and JP join Rich and discuss fatherhood reminisces, the opportunity AEW missed by not having their hour "Rampage" show hit the missed weekend afternoon market, the issues in Cricket and Euros soccer, continued development of Anthony Ogogo and the Brit side of Britwres+, Will Ospreay's injury and fallout from the RevPro side of the ledger, lack of energy for Shingo-Okada, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch contributor Jim Valley hosting the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” edition of the Livecast. He discusses Muhammad Ali and his influence on pro wrestling, culture, sports, and more. From there, he is joined by Steve Beverly of the “Matwatch” newsletter circa early 1990s to talk about the history of TV Wrestling, game shows, Ali, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about AEW Double or Nothing. They talk about the Stadium Stampede and the world title match. They also discuss WWE's releases and whether or not they'll be future additions to AEW. Plus, they take emails and interact with their live Twitch listeners! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg, Cam Hawkins, and Tom Stoup dive into the mailbag and take your calls to discuss Gargano vs. KOR vs. Dunne, LA Knight vs. Atlas, Adam Cole’s Run in, Kushida vs. Carmelo Hayes, Stark & Ramier vs. LaRae & Hartwell, MSK vs. Legado, the upcoming Takeover In Your House card, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. They discuss the impending boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. They close the show by talking a little AEW and the possible partnership between WWE and NJPW.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the just-completed AEW Double or Nothing PPV. Topics include Miro's push, Stadium Stampede match positives and negatives, crowd reactions throughout the show, and more.
Chris Maitland is back to dive into the New Japan title scene post Ospreay injury - and with the recent announcement of Okada-Shingo as the main event for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, what that could mean for both, as well as the current main event scene in the promotion. Rich and Chris also discuss the six-man tag division and Chaos's hold over it, Nick Khan and Tony Khan butting heads over New Japan agreements, Knicks playoff update, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 22, 2016 episode with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the Extreme Rules Post-Game Show with live calls and emails breaking down the just-completed PPV including Roman Reign vs. A.J. Styles, Charlotte vs. Natalya, Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho, and more. They also talk about Cody Rhodes's weekend exit from WWE.
Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about how AEW will handle its television tapings moving forward once they get back on the road. From there, they run down Double or Nothing, previewing the entire show. They also take emails. For next week’s show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Balor vs. Kross II, Franky Monet's in-ring debut, quiet first steps for Takeover In Your House, and more.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the UFC's latest offering headlined by Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. They discuss Cris Cyborg's victory at Bellator 259. They examine the latest developments in the Diego Sanchez/Josh Fabia saga. The show closes with Rick and Robert discussing the latest episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" focusing on WCW's fateful trip to North Korea.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Andrew Soucek for a full match-by-match preview of AEW Double or Nothing. They also answer live calls and emails about Miro, Velveteen Dream, AEW PPVs in theaters, women in WWE who would fit in Roman Reigns' stable, and more.
This week, Ami Moregore (@happypeep) joins to talk about her interview series on WomenLoveWrestling.net, what she's learned as a photographer, what makes for a good shot, her fandom, the etiquette of ringside photography, the beauty in the violence of the modern hardcore scene via a few selected photos from her collection, how to properly get (and receive) credit for photos with talent/companies, and more!
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This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 14, 2016 episode with host PWTorch contributor Jim Valley returning to the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with special guest Randy Hales from Memphis Wrestling, plus live nostalgia calls. This includes Valley making his case that Memphis Wrestling was perhaps the most influential territory of the 1970s and 1980s in terms of what became "sports entertainment" and Randy Hales noting that New Japan's booker Gedo was a big fan of Memphis-style pro wrestling. Settle in for some great stories and an education on one of the great territories from pro wrestling's regional glory years.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about AEW's move to TBS beginning next year. They also discuss the new addition of Rampage, a third-hour show which will debut in August. From there, they take listener emails on this week's episode of Dynamite and more topics, and close the show talking WWE zombies! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Bronson Reed's North American Championship win, Sarray's apathy, Hit Row's growing act, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 262. They give a preview of the upcoming UFC card, headlined by Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt. They take a quick look at Bellator 259, and go to the email corner where they discuss Arjan Bhullar becoming the ONE Heavyweight World Champion. Robert and Rick give their thoughts on the life of New Jack, and the show closes with some discussion about WWE's use of zombies.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE WrestleMania Backlash PPV. Topics include: what's next for some of the top stars heading into June's Hell in a Cell PPV, how the Usos/Roman Reigns storyline may unfold, the potential for a Brock Lesnar return, and more.
This week, PWTorch contributor Dan Kuester returns to finish the live watch of the Brian Pillman "Dark Side of the Ring." Rich and Dan discuss their thoughts on the biography, the expansion of the "Dark Side of" franchise to football, the potential for other stories, and how Kim Wood's subsequent interviews have given a clearer picture of the story.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to a double-header from May 9 and May 11. First, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill at the top of the show, then live calls and emails breaking down that week’s Raw episode. Then two days later, former ECW star “Nova” Mike Bucci a/k/a Simon Dean and WWE TV and comic book artist Branden Conejo join PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill on the Wednesday Livecast with live calls, emails, chat questions, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the segment that featured the Inner Circle and the Pinnacle. From there, they shift their focus to Double or Nothing and, specifically, the big matches on the show, while also reacting to what happened on this week's episode of Dynamite. Then, they take listener emails and comments. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup take your calls and hit the mailbag to discuss Theory vs. Kross, Breezango vs. MSK, Dunne vs. Ruff, Gonzalez vs. Martinez for the NXT Women’s title, Kushida vs. Escobar for the NXT Cruiserweight title, Swerve’s new “hit” faction, lack of babyfaces in NXT, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night from Las Vegas. They discuss the decline of Donald Cerrone. They preview UFC 262. They recap a very noteworthy Bellator 258. Rick gives his report on Canelo vs. Saunders. They go to the email corner and discuss the PFL and the status of Michelle Waterson. The show closes with Rick discussing his binge of "Dark Side of the Ring."
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a full match-by-match preview of WWE WrestleMania Backlash. They also answer emails and caller questions on Daniel Bryan's future, AEW's dangerous spots, potential NXT call-ups, and more.
This week, PWTorch Contributor Dan Kuester returns to do a live watch of the Brian Pillman "Dark Side of the Ring" first hour, made possible via the Vice YouTube channel. Rich and Dan discuss their thoughts on the biography, the genius of Kim Wood, the strength of Linda Pillman, and what brought both Rich and Dan to the Pillman experience as it was happening.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the Blood and Guts match, and how the whole thing played out. From there, they discuss Daniel Bryan's situation, and what's going to happen with him. Then they get to the mailbag! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to a double-header of Pat McNeill interviews. The first, which aired live on May 4, 2016, features ex-WCW wrestler Scott Riggs. The second aired live on May 7 with current WWE wrestler Drew Gulak.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the women's main event street fight, Leon Ruff vs. Isaiah Scott in a falls count anywhere match, Sarray's indifference, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review Jiří Procházka's spectacular KO over Dominick Reyes. They take a quick look at the upcoming UFC card while discussing Diego Sanchez's departure from the UFC. They lament the fact that Yoel Romero was forced to withdraw from his upcoming fight with Anthony Johnson. They take an email and discuss the current state of the PFL. The show closes with Rick discussing the latest happenings in the world of boxing.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Nate Lindberg to talk the big events in pro wrestling, including AEW Blood & Guts, WWE WrestleMania Backlash, Finn Balor's return to NXT, Daniel Bryan losing to Roman Reigns Friday on Smackdown, and more.
This week, Rich hosts D.M. Stevens, a referee on the indy scene based out of New Jersey that hosts the Open Mic Wrestling Night podcast. D.M. talks about his mother's role in his wrestling fandom, his love of Vegas, how esports expanded his horizons, and the challenge of refereeing MMA/Boxing vs. Wrestling. D.M. concludes with an announcement of his latest upcoming guest - Alex Kane!
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This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 1, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the Payback PPV Post-Game Show with live calls and emails breaking down a claimed “New Era” for WWE with Roman Reigns vs. A.J. Styles in the main event, plus Chris Jericho vs. Dean Ambrose, Charlotte vs. Natalya, Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn, Miz vs. Cesaro, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the upcoming Blood and Guts match. From there, they enter a lengthy discussion on Turner Broadcasting reaching an agreement with the National Hockey League, and how it might affect AEW's role on the network moving forward. After that, they empty out the mailbag. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
“Time to Make Amends.” This week, Emily Fear, Val Quartz, and JR Harris were all live in Pittsburgh at MV Young’s PolyAm Cult Party 3. Plus, Harley R. Pageot and Mayydayy discuss Purrazzo-Dashwood, the Knockouts tag titles, and the return of Taylor Wilde at Impact’s Rebellion PPV.
Nate Lindberg, Kevin Cattani, and Bruce Hazelwood discuss Kai vs. Martinez, Storm vs. Ramier, Reed vs. Theory, Imperium vs. Dain & Maverick, Legado vs. MSK & Kushida, The Hartwell/Lumis love story, LA Knight and Swerve’s promo abilities, a Million Dollar cameo, more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review every fight from a loaded UFC 261 card. They give a very brief preview of the UFC's upcoming card, headlined by Dominick Reyes and Jiří Procházka. They have a quick conversation about John Lineker's recent victory in ONE Championship. The show closes with Robert and Rick giving an expanded review of the newly released "Mortal Kombat" film.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the Impact Wrestling Rebellion PPV. Much of the discussion is centered around the Rich Swann vs. Kenny Omega main event. Other topics include the Knockouts tag titles, Mauro Ranallo's announcing, the Impact/AEW relationship, and more.
This week, a live call-in edition of The Deep Dive features two guests; first, Kylin from NJ talks the recent personnel moves in WWE, and then Will Cooling returns to talk about the current BritWres scene regarding the recent report, backlash, and the willingness (or lack thereof) to make changes. Finally, after a great return call by Boris from Chicago, Will and Rich talk Super League and how its failure reflected the avarice of the American owners in the EPL, and how they should learn from it.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about last week's WWE releases and who might be a target for AEW now or in the future. From there, they move on to listener emails, which hit on a variety of topics. They close the show with more thoughts on Tony Khan, Vince McMahon, and WWE. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 22, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. PWTorch contributor Jim Valley hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast Episode #12 fresh off a trip to Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas. Included is an interview with legendary announcer Lance Russell in one of his final interviews before his death the next year. The show starts with nostalgia talk and live calls.
“All of My Friends Moved In With Me.” This week, Emily Fear and Megan Nielsen chat with veteran wrestler Dark Sheik about the 18+ antics of her promotion Hoodslam, founding the Church of Wrestling, and limitations imposed on female wrestlers. Plus, Meg Fair and JR Harris analyze bad wrestler tattoos.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Kyle O'Reilly's changing persona, Sarray's debut against Zoey Stark, changes in the women's division, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC event from Las Vegas. They talk about the spectacle that was Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren. They take a quick survey of Bellator and the PFL before closing the show by previewing UFC 261.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to break down, match by match, the upcoming Impact Rebellion PPV. They take calls and emails on Omega vs. Swann, Lashley vs. McIntyre, WWE's roster cuts, and more.
This week, Bill DiFilippo, Associate Editor of UpRoxx/DimeMag, joins Rich to talk writing about basketball, the process of the NFL Draft and silliness of some of the narratives, which wrestlers he'd love to see play in the NFL and what positions they'd play, and their love for a good linebacker blitz!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 13, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. TNA Hvt. champion Drew Galloway joins PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill on the Wednesday Livecast live from London discussing his TNA Title reign, wanting to defend the title across the world, WWNLive, WWE, and other hot topics with calls and emails. Then James Caldwell joins Pat to talk current events in pro wrestling.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about a bunch of topics, including WrestleMania, Tony Khan, Mike Tyson, and the latest in AEW. From there, they empty out the email bag, which was long this week! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
“She Got It Lit.” This week, Emily Fear, Harley R. Pageot, and JR Harris discuss Allie Kat’s Real Hot Girl Sh*t and Faye Jackson’s Grey Sweatpants Battle Royal. Plus, Fear and Val Quartz discuss Effy’s Big Gay Brunch, and Mayydayy shares their thoughts on the women’s matches at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 6.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the first Tuesday night show featuring a title change, pacing improving with no counter-programming, three women's champions in a surprise fan-service scene, and more.
On this week's special edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey are joined by writer/director Elliott Owen to break down WrestleMania 37. They discuss every match on the card, while also discussing the aesthetics of the show. Rick and Robert transition into MMA Talk by talking about the latest from ONE FC and Bellator. They close the show by reviewing the UFC's latest offering from Las Vegas, and previewing the upcoming fight card, headlined by Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, night two of WrestleMania. Topics include the new blood atop the women's divisions, what's next for some of the key players on the show, quality of night one versus night two, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down night one of WrestleMania with callers and emailers. Topics include where Bad Bunny ranks for celebrity wrestlers, Ronda Rousey potentially being next for Bianca Belair and Brock Lesnar next for Lashley, and whether or not tonight's results may affect the finish of tomorrow night's main event. Plus, a live perspective of night one and more.
This week, Craig Kirkendall joins Rich for a special chat about his book "Pandemirious: A Journey Through a Pandemic," and how personal the journey was writing said book. Craig talks about the relationships forged with Rich's fellow East Coast Cast hosts, other listeners, and how wrestling has been the connective tissue for some of the growth and development of their relationships. They also talk WrestleMania week and indy shows Craig looks forward to, but this is absolutely a focus on two friends talking about a special book. If you're interested, book link is HERE.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 4, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. This episode features PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel hosting the "Raw After WrestleMania" episode of WWE Monday Night Raw with Shane McMahon running the show that headlined with A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro vs. Chris Jericho. They took live calls and emails throughout the show.
Kelly Wells, Bruce Hazelwood, and Nate Lindberg cover Takeover Stand and Deliver night 1 featuring Io Shirai vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Walter vs. Tommaso Ciampa, new tag team champions crowned, and more.
“If You Don’t Say Anything.” This week, Harley R. Pageot talks with Paolo Calvo, co-director of the new documentary film "Luchadoras" about filming in Mexico and becoming a wrestling fan. Plus, Pageot and Emily Fear preview all the women’s matches at The Collective with some help from the roster of Allie Kat’s Real Hot Girl Sh*t.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos takes a look at the return of Bellator. He breaks down the latest major fight announcements, including Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards. Robert closes the show with his thoughts on such a big week in pro wrestling.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup preview NXT Takeover Stand and Deliver nights 1 and 2, including Shirai vs. Gonzalez, Walter vs. Ciampa, MSK vs. GYV, The Gauntlet Eliminator to determine Gargano’s opponent on night 2, Balor vs. Kross, O’Reilly vs. Cole, Shotzi & Ember Moon vs. LaRae & Hartwell, Escobar vs. Devlin, and more.
This week, pre-Mania, I have Doc Bruce and Chris Maitland back to discuss the outstanding promo by Adia Barnes with her players and its similarity to Steve Austin, Jericho on Steve Austin's show on the WWE Network and why it makes sense more than folks think, WrestleMania Week's indy shows and the attendance debate that has emerged, and we finish with a discussion with Bruce on the Kong/Godzilla tones and overall themes.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the April 3, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. This episode features PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks hosting the WrestleMania post-game show for the seventh straight year talking WM32 with calls, live correspondence, big question marks, rants, and more immediately after the show!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the main event match, as well as the Cody/QT Marshall angle. Then they take a bunch of listener questions on AEW. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the go-home show featuring heavy hype for Shirai-Gonzalez, competitors finalized for the Gauntlet Eliminator, Zoey Stark's ever-brightening future, and more.
“Can’t See You Through My Gucci Frames.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk with children’s author J.F. Fox about her picture book "Friday Night Wrestlefest." Plus, Pageot, Fear, Meg Fair, JR Harris, and ValPancakes discuss Butch vs. Gore’s Cassandro Cup.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos once again is at it solo breaking down UFC 260. He gives his take on all of the fights on the main card and looks ahead at what could be next for Francis Ngannou. Robert goes to the email corner, and talks about what MMA fighters he would like to see in pro wrestling, and pro wrestlers he would like to see make the jump to MMA.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to preview both nights of WrestleMania. They also take calls and emails on predicting the results of the top matches, Sting's AEW return, county fair wrestling, and more.
This week is the finale of the Back to the Future-esque series with Will Cooling, as we finally discuss his interview with RevPro promoter/owner/booker Andy Quildan, the WandaVision finale, and issues in Brit Wres. (Note: Because of the craziness of the past few weeks, this was originally recorded 3/6/21. Also, we went so long that we had to break it into two parts. This is Part 2.)
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the March 26, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. This episode of “Saturday Morning Wrestling with Jim Valley” PWTorch Livecast goes Up All Night with 1990s WWF/USA Network personality Rhonda Shear discussing her WWF/Raw memories, current projects, working the likes of Shawn Michaels and other top stars, and much more with live callers!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show joking about the Cody/Brandi Rhodes reality show. From there, they hit on a number of topics stemming out of Dynamite, including Kenny Omega, MJF and the Pinnacle, QT Marshall, and a lot more. They also take listener emails! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover a show heavy on Takeover hype, a main event angle between Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly, HBK's silent but very effective short appearance, and more.
“I Want to Be Butch.” This week, Meg Fair talks to Maxx Gregg and Kurt Hackimer of new Pittsburgh promotion Enjoy Wrestling about response to their Canned Heat miniseries, Enjoy Cup winner Lee Moriarty, and what they have planned next. Plus, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear preview the all-LGBTQ tournament Cassandro Cup, premiering this Sunday on IWTV from Butch vs. Gore.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling fans, Robert Vallejos reviews the latest UFC offering headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland. Robert goes to the email corner and discusses the fallout of Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement, and gives his take on the UFC announcing a card with a full crowd. The show closes with Robert giving a preview of UFC 260.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Fastlane PPV. Topics include the odds of Daniel Bryan being involved in the WM Universal Title match, the build to Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair, which matches main event which nights of Mania, and more.
This week is the finale of the Back to the Future-esque series with Will Cooling, as we finally discuss his interview with RevPro promoter/owner/booker Andy Quildan, the WandaVision finale, and issues in Brit Wres. (Note: Because of the craziness of the past few weeks, this was originally recorded 3/6/21. Also, we went so long that we had to break it into two parts. This is Part 1.)
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the March 21, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with Greg Parks at the top of the show breaking down a baffling Raw that started strong before progressively falling off. Plus, live calls and emails breaking down the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania 32. This included trying to figure out that odd Dean Ambrose vs. Braun Strowman main event.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about a terrific Dynamite main event between Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker. Then they get into some of Tony Khan playing a "GM" role on Dark Elevation this week, and they take listener emails touching on a bunch of different topics. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss Austin Theory vs. Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai vs. Zoey Stark, LA Knight’s in-ring debut and his ceiling, Ciampa vs. Marthel Barthel, Walter’s return, the Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly feud, Finn Balor & Karrion Kross vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch, Raquel Gonzalez’s new championship contract, and more.
“Wrapped Around Your Finger.” This week, Emily Fear and J.R. Harris celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish wrestler Session Moth Martina. Martina talks about comedy wrestling, translating her gimmick for the Stardom fans in Japan, and why she believes Martina could be the defining wrestler of post-COVID wrestling. Plus, Emily and Harley R. Pageot discuss Molly Holly going into the WWE Hall of Fame and women main eventing AEW Dynamite for the first time.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the UFC's latest offering from Las Vegas, including a discussion on the bizarre endings to several fights. They give a quick preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland. The show closes with some discussion on the WWE Network's move to Peacock.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Ryan Sullivan for a match-by-match preview of WWE Fastlane. They also discuss with callers and emailers the lack of Aleister Black, MJF's new stable in AEW, ROH's upcoming 19th Anniversary Show and where the company stands heading into it, and more.
This week is a bit of time travel, as Rich and Will do an intro to the introduction/review of the interview Will had last week. The pair discuss Will's misadventures catching up with Progress, the Harry and Meghan Interview and the differing responses in UK and US, as well as Moxley & Omega's chemistry in their Revolution main event.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the March 12, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, Jim Valley returns with Episode #7 of the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” PWTorch Livecast with special guest wrestling author Bertrand Hebert talking Montreal wrestling and Friday’s WWE house show in Montreal during the second-half of the show, plus live nostalgia calls on old-school pro wrestling.
What a show! Mike and Andrew begin talking about Christian signing with AEW (spoiler: they're not fans of the way it was handled). From there, they talk about the lack of explosion in the Revolution main event, and Mike rants and raves a bit about how he's concerned by AEW's apparent unwillingness to be held accountable for anything. From there, they run through a bunch of emails on Dynamite and Revolution. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the announcement of Women's Tag Championships and the first defense, Balor vs. Cole, a two-night Takeover on the way, and more.
“You Simply Destroy Me.” This week, Emily Fear and Megan Nielsen talk with indie standout Erica Leigh about social media presence, Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, and the forthcoming Cassandro Cup. Plus, Harley R. Pageot and Jacqui Pratt discuss Hikaru Shida vs. Ryo Mizunami and the pre-show tag match from AEW Revolution.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 259. They debate the merits of losing a title via DQ in MMA. They give a quick preview of the upcoming Fight Night, headlined by Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. The show closes with Robert having a little fun with the ending to AEW's Revolution PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Revolution PPV. Topics include the post-main event dud, AEW's women's division, surprise appearances, and more.
This week, Will Cooling of the British Wrestling Report takes over the Deep Dive to interview Andy Quildan in a follow-up from Summer 2020's sit-down. Will and Andy discuss the fallout of the interview, Andy's thoughts on the current UK scene, NXT UK thoughts, "BritWres is Dead" meme and Andy's thoughts on it, Progress's recent stumbles, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the March 7, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They break down Monday’s Raw in the opening segment, then Caldwell takes live phone calls on the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania including some talk about Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon, Ronda Rousey, NXT fortifying the WM line-up, John Cena's possible role, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show wondering who will be the big surprise signing by AEW at Revolution on Sunday. They also discuss the entire Dynamite episode, including a surprising match from Shaq. Then it's time for your emails and Revolution picks! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup cover Baszler & Jax vs. Kai & Gonzalez, Balor vs. Strong, The Way Goes to Therapy, Moon vs. Aliyah, Lorcan & Burch vs. Ciampa & Thatcher, LA Knight's CWC Debut, Grimes vs. Reed, more.
“These Words Are Too Small for What I’m Trying to Say.” This week, Emily Fear and Meg Fair talk to author and culture critic Scarlett Harris on the release day of her new WWE herstory book "A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler." Plus, Emily and Harley R. Pageot discuss the strange booking within the AEW women’s tournament.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert goes solo, and gives a brief review of the latest UFC event, headlined by Ciryl Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Robert gives a preview of UFC 256, and makes bold predictions for all three title fights. He closes the show by taking a look at the MMA-centric portion of the "Wrestling Observer Newsletter" awards.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera for a match-by-match preview of AEW Revolution. They also take phone calls and emails on Rhea Ripley, Lashley as a potential babyface, Paul Wight in AEW, and more.
This week, Scarlett Harris returns to talk about her book "A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler." Scarlett talks about the inspiration for the book, erasure of key women from the history of WWE, the positives and negatives of the Lillian Garcia interview method for former divas, shine theory and how the Horsewomen accentuate it, and Scarlett's future projects. Stay tuned to the end to find out how YOU can win a copy of the book before March 2nd!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the February 29, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They talk with live callers discussing Monday’s Raw featuring the return of The Undertaker.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about AEW signing Paul Wight as a new commentator, as well as AEW launching its new show, Dark:Elevation. From there, the guys get into the email bag, with topics on AEW, Impact, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup discuss Adam Cole’s betrayal of Roderick Strong, Escobar vs. Karrion Kross in a No DQ, Io Shirai vs. Zoey Stark, Johnny Gargano vs. Dexter Lumis, Xia Li vs. Kacy Catanzaro, Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Killian Dainties & Drake Maverick, Tyler Rust vs. Leon Ruff, and more.
“The Road Ahead Is Clear.” This week, Megan Nielsen, Emily Fear, and Harley R. Pageot dive into the history of Maine promotion Limitless Wrestling ahead of the season 3 premiere of their IWTV series "The Road" - featuring matches from Ashley Vox, Kris Statlander, Davienne, Becca, and August Grey. Plus, talk of the disjointed scheduling of the AEW women’s tournament.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC event from Las Vegas. They discuss how Derrick Lewis's victory over Curtis Blaydes reframes the heavyweight division. They take a quick look at the UFC's next offering, headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane. Rick gives his take on the boxing KO that has gone viral. They close the show by visiting the email corner.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV. Topics include Miz's WWE Title win, what the top of the card at Fastlane could look like, the lack of a women's Chamber match, and more.
This week, Palm is back from MTR Network to talk about the way he's watched wrestling since we last talked, Sanada's watch amazingness, why Smackdown is his favorite show to sit and enjoy right now, and pushing out the fandom that loses their minds at the extremes. And we get the yearly Valentine's chat with Melissa as an addendum - and it was quite the chat!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the February 21, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the Fast Lane PPV Post-Game Show with a full breakdown of WWE’s second PPV of 2016, plus live calls and emails. The show included Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose, A.J. Styles vs. Chris Jericho, Charlotte (w/Ric Flair) vs. Brie Bella, Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler, Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks vs. Team B.A.D. (Naomi & Tamina), and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about the main event for AEW Revolution, which will feature Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega in an exploding barbed wire match. From there, they look at the rest of the Dynamite show and answer listener emails. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup cover the 2/17 episode of NXT including the Undisputed Era break up, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Indi Hartwell & Candice LaRae, Leon Ruff vs. Swerve, Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Karter vs. Aliyah & Jessi Kamea, Zoey Stark’s Debut, Cameron Grimes The Billionaire, and more.
“This Heart Is a Stone.” This week, Harley R. Pageot celebrates Valentine’s Day by talking to engaged wrestlers Hyan and Stephen Wolf about how they met, making it in indie wrestling as a couple, and their wedding plans. Plus, The Glitterati share their first wrestling crushes and Bridget Clark ships wrestles, platonically.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 258. They take a look at the future of the welterweight division, have a little fun with the UFC's new production choices, and close the show by looking ahead to the UFC's next offering, headlined by Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis.
Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood break down NXT Takeover Vengence Day including Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez, GYV vs. MSK, Ember Moon & Shotzi Blackheart vs. Candice LaRae & Indi Hartwell, and Johnny Gargano & Kushida. Kelly Wells joins mid-show with his thoughts, and fills us in on the post-Takeover Triple H media call.
This week is a debut Deep Dive-wise for a co-host, with Reverend Keith joining to chat about his fandom and his years of meeting wrestlers in the hotbed of Baltimore, and our subject this week is Keith's suggestions for a more youth-focused Royal Rumble. (Note: Due to a technical issue, I was unable to add the yearly Valentine's chat with Melissa - it will show up next week's episode!)
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the February 15, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show edition of the Livecast. This week, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill checks in during the first portion of the show to break down the top news from Raw. Then, live calls and emails for the remainder of the show.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking some Impact Wrestling news, and then they hit on AEW news and take listener emails (which mostly make fun of Mike because Tom Brady won the Super Bowl). After that, they examine the latest episode of Dynamite. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover the Takeover go-home show including more Dusty Classic semifinals matches, another big segment for The Way, the tweak to Cameron Grimes in his return, and more.
“Setting Off Roman Candles.” This week, Valerie Quartz talks to Keleficent of Seams Legit about creating wrestling gear for her wife Nyla Rose, mental health, and LGBTQ representation. Plus, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss the AEW women’s tournament.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest offering from the UFC, and talk about the future prospects for both Alistair Overeem and Frankie Edgar. They also briefly discuss Page VanZant's foray into Bare Knuckle FC, preview UFC 258, and close the show discussing the latest tidbits from both pro wrestling and boxing.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn to preview the NXT Takeover Vengeance Day card. They also take emails on Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns's match style, NXT India potential, and more.
This week's show talks Ring of Honor, Impact Pro wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and what the forbidden door opening could or could not mean, Cesaro's contract and thoughts on his next move, and Edge and his passion-fueled comeback, as well as how fans may misinterpret the importance of where New Japan's wrestlers go here in the United States.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the February 1, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with guest PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill during the Opening 15 Good Minutes, then live calls & emails breaking down Raw from all angles. This episode of Raw included Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. New Day, Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch, A.J. Styles on Miz TV, Rusev, Charlotte, Bella, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Kenta's debut with AEW, when he attacked Jon Moxley at the close of Dynamite. From there they take emails, talk some more about food, and then run through other stuff they liked and didn't like on this week's episode of Dynamite on TNT. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover a trio of strong Dusty Classic matches, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross's budding feud, Takeover taking shape, and more.
"Adam? I Forgot.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Kristen Ashly discuss the women’s Royal Rumble including standout performances from Bianca Belair and Billie Kay. Plus, GCW’s 24-hour show Fight Forever and Butch vs. Gore announce all eight entrants for their Cassandro Cup.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review WWE's Royal Rumble PPV. They discuss how the event came off to casual viewers. Robert gives an endorsement of WWE's Yokozuna documentary. They close the show by previewing the upcoming UFC event, headlined by Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Topics include Rhea Ripley's future, potential triple threat matches at WrestleMania, pushing new stars, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the January 24, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks break down the entire Royal Rumble PPV for two-and-a-half hours with live calls and emails, plus a live perspective from a Rumble attendee at the very end of the Livecast. They discuss Triple H's Rumble win, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte, Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose, The Usos vs. The New Day, and more.
Prior to the first wrestling marathon fundraiser - GCW's Fight Forever (available on GCW's Youtube and FiteTV January 29th 8pm - January 30th 8pm) - where Manders is scheduled to appear, Rich and PWTorch columnist and host of "Radican Worldwide" Sean Radican interview the Iowa Football and Black and Brave product, discussing the COVID-related opportunities lost, how Manders has encouraged himself after a dark time in the lockdown, working out and preparing for a 24-hour show with limited gym availability, Manders' goals to get to Japan and his praise for Chris Dickinson, the importance of not "feeling the moment" while it's happening and staying cool, and there couldn't be a Deep Dive with my favorite fullback without a preview of Super Bowl 55.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show by taking listener emails and wondering why Andrew doesn't like chocolate cake. After the food talk is over, emails take over the show for a bit, and then the guys get to their reactions from AEW Dynamite, including Shaq, Jericho/MJF, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover another Balor-O'Reilly storyline beat, more Dusty Classic matches, thoughts on the Superstar Spectacle, and more.
“She Is My Cactus Cat.” This week, Emily Fear and ValPancakes look at New Jersey promotion The Wrestlers' Lab and chat with owner Chris Ruiz and champion MV Young. Plus, Harley R. Pageot and J.R. Harris profile New Zealand promotion Impact Pro Wrestling and watch select matches featuring Dakota Kai and Candy Lee.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 257. They take a deep dive into Conor McGregor's future prospects. Additionally, they evaluate the top of the lightweight division, have a good laugh about Ottman Azaitar's bizarre method of getting cut from the UFC, and close the show by discussing the migration of the WWE Network to Peacock.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a full preview of the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble PPV. They also take phone calls and emails on Undertaker's appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, Chris Jericho, Rumble surprises, and more.
This week's show talks Shinsuke Nakamura, his laziness, commentary and careful analysis of some of the outside factors that can color the conversation, comparisons of Shinsuke to T-Mac, how similar wrestlers don't necessarily receive that critique, and the ultra production of John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi as both carrot and stick to their contemporaries. Additionally, the pair go deep into how other sports can mirror these situations in pro wrestling, notably hiring cycles in the NFL, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the January 20, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviews former WWE star “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore ahead of Dinsmore’s next big show for Midwest All-Pro in South Dakota this weekend. Plus, a discussion about Dinsmore’s time in WWE and as a wrestling trainer. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing all of the news, Royal Rumble build-up, and events this weekend.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Impact's Hard to Kill PPV and where the AEW/Impact relationship will go from here. Instead of coming to an end, it actually looks to be expanding. They also take emails on Chris Jericho peddling conspiracy theories on his podcast, more on the AEW/Impact relationship, and more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg cover Ciampa vs. Thatcher in the Fight Pit, commencement of the women’s Dusty Classic, email on why NXT was better in the past, and more.
"Your Kiss Was Sweet Like an Apricot.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Meg Fair talk with Still Life with Apricots and Pears about making art, the city of Philadelphia, and gendered wrestling divisions. Plus, Emily Fear and Mayydayy discuss Purrazzo-Valkyrie, the return of Decay, Madison Rayne’s retirement, and the new Knockouts tag team champions coming out of Impact’s Hard to Kill PPV.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the UFC's debut on ABC. They discuss the ramifications of letting one-sided fights continue. They poke some fun at Dana White's big "announcement." They also give a brief preview of the UFC's midweek card headlined by Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny, and end the show by previewing UFC 257, including predictions for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado for a full breakdown of the Impact Hard to Kill PPV. They also take calls and emails on the potential of a Daniel Bryan Rumble win, Dominic Mysterio in NXT, when Miz cashes in, and more.
This week's show does a light preview of Impact's Hard to Kill PPV, but really focuses on some of the issues within the storylines, the Bullet Club-adjace Omega and Good Brothers vs. the legit OG BC in New Japan, Alex Shelley's inability to appear and Moose's options as the replacement, different cards cancelled over the years Rich and Chris were interested in, Mesut Ozil, and of course Yoshi Hashi.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the January 18, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discuss the just-completed episode of Raw including the final Royal Rumble hype with Brock Lesnar in the mix. They talk with callers and read emails.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show looking at the change in Impact Wrestling's commentary team, with Matt Striker joining the company. They then transition into the AEW/Impact relationship and where it could go after Hard to Kill, plus thoughts on the Darby Allin-Brian Cage main event, MLW, almost every segment on AEW, Chris Jericho's weird week where he said he had COVID and we found out about a large presidential donation he made, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover the debut of the team formerly known as the Rascalz, Dusty Classic overload, the continuing Balor-O'Reilly saga, and more.
"Cutie Cutie So Candy Love.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt dive into the history of joshi promotion Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling from their start in 2012 to the present. Then they discuss the first TJPW event of 2021, which was also their first event ever with English commentary, including Yuka Sakazaki vs. Rika Tatsumi and Maki Itoh vs. Miyu Yamashita.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look forward to the UFC's debut on ABC. They discuss the possibilities that the UFC can utilize on a new platform. They predict the fights on the main card, including the main event between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. They read some emails, and go off on a tangent on wrestling documentaries.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review both nights of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 and the fallout. They also answer phone calls and emails on ROH, WWE's use of the legends on Raw, New Japan on TV in the USA, and more.
This week's show is a bit of an experiment/deviation, as we look at tropes in the television genre that can potentially work with pro wrestling - and in this case it's the bottle episode of sitcoms. Rich and Justin discuss their favorite iterations of the trope, wrestlers that could do the trope service, as well as a little potpourri towards the end covering Justin's thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom, what shows he's watching wrestling-wise so far in the new year, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the January 11, 2016 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss the just-completed show, Royal Rumble hype, and more, plus live callers and emailers in the second-half of the show. Top segments included Roman Reigns vs. The Roster, Charlotte vs. Brie Bella, Brock Lesnar, The Usos vs. New Day, The Social Outcasts vs. Wyatt Family, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show looking at the AEW main event between Kenny Omega and Rey Fenix, and the angle that took place after the match when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson invaded the show. After that they explore the juxtaposition between the way AEW has used Sting and the way WWE has used Goldberg. Plus, listener emails and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani break down NXT New Year’s Evil, including Kyle O’Reilly vs. Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Xia Li & Boa’s debut, The Gargano Way, Gran Metalik vs. Santos Escobar, Damian Priest vs. Karrion Kross, and more.
“Every Day Is Not the Same.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot make some New Year’s resolutions, check in on their resolutions from last year, and look ahead to some of the big women’s wrestling events and matches already announced for 2021.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look forward to the year 2021. They predict who will be the fighter of the year, who will become champion, who will lose a title, and what fight they are most anticipating. Rick explains how he sees MMA and boxing heading down divergent paths. Robert and Rick also take a look at what pro wrestling might look like in 2021.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to preview both nights of NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom. They also take calls and emails on a variety of subjects including the future of the Dark Order, a potential Lashley vs. Lesnar match, the booking of Sasha Banks, and more.
This week's show kicks the year off right with a preview of events and happenings in wrestling Will and Rich are looking forward to. The conversation starts with a chat on Brexit and how that can affect wrestling in the US, UK, and beyond now that it's complete, how wrestling schools and training of younger wrestlers in AEW, WWE, and elsewhere can persist going forward, what wrestlers should take '21 off from bookings as a fallout from events in '20, asking the question of what a house show looks like in 2021, can the GCW marathon work in the UK - and what is the best way to highlight the talent during a 24-hour marathon benefit. The pair then conclude with a light chat on the New Japan Wrestle Kingdom show and what they are (and aren't!) looking forward to this weekend.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the December 30, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and reality TV star Jonny Fairplay host the final Wednesday Livecast of 2015 with calls & emails on the week’s big topics in wrestling including what if WWE gives up on Roman Reigns, might Kurt Angle be brought back, what's Bayley's potential on the main roster, WrestleKingdom 10, the ROH Top Prospect tournament, and more! Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and Fairplay continuing the discussion of the latest news, plus the Events Center, fun, and more!
This entire show is dedicated to the life of Jon Huber. Mike and Andrew discuss the tribute show AEW ran in his honor on Dec. 30, 2020. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup cover the death of Jon Huber, the NXT Year End Awards, Swerve vs. Reed, Breezango vs. GYV, Mercedes Martinez in Action, Strong vs. Dunne, Ruff vs. Gargano, the build to New Years Evil, and more.
“The 2020 Glitter Bombs.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear are joined by a number of guests and a special celebrity host for the second annual Glitter Bombs, a year-end award show honoring the best in women’s wrestling in 2020. They reveal listener voting in categories like Best Look, Biggest Debut, Favorite Wrestler, and Match of the Year.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey talk about the wild year that was 2020. They discuss the fighter of the year, fight of the year, event of the year, biggest non-pandemic related stories, and best posters. They also discuss the worst fights, fighters, and events. They briefly discuss the year in professional wrestling before engaging in a prolonged discussion about several WrestleManias.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts and is joined by Ryan Droste from the Top Rope Nation podcast to break down this week in wrestling. Specific discussion points include remembering the career of Brodie Lee, Smackdown’s huge rating on Christmas night, Roman Reigns elevating his challengers, comparing and contrasting Raw and Smackdown, possible Royal Rumble winners, the impact Talking Smack is having for Smackdown stars including Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and others, a look ahead to AEW’s New Years Bash show on New Years Eve, and more. Enjoy!
This week is a mailbag/tweetbag edition, co-hosted by Chris Maitland. Rich and Chris open with a discussion of the late Brodie Lee, then discuss New Japan's changing Young Lions, where they see the Miz, STARDOM and what needs to be done by Bushiroad, whether the quest for five-star matches has lead to a dearth of good talkers, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the December 28, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch's Pat McNeill and James Caldwell hosted the WWE Monday Night Raw post-show talking with callers about Sasha Banks, John Cena, Triple H, Becky Lynch, New Day, Brock Lesnar, Alberto Del Rio, Roman Reigns, and WrestleMania speculation.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show reacting to AEW Dynamite, including the decision to open the show with Chris Jericho, and everything that followed. Mike is on the road this week, so the audio isn't quite normal, and we didn't take emails this week. But we'll be back to normal next week! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover heavy promotion for New Year's Evil, Christmas with the Garganos, the Velveteen Dream problem, and more.
“A Sleigh Ride Together With You.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to the Pan Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling Champion Trish Adora about silver linings of the pandemic lockdown, staying safe while competing, intergender wrestling, and the legacy of Jacqueline.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the final UFC card of the year. Rick gives a review of the two major boxing events of the past weekend. The show closes with Robert analyzing the most recent happenings in the world of professional wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the WWE TLC PPV. Topics include the finish of Fiend vs. Orton, Kevin Owens joining Roman Reigns's family, Charlotte's return, and more.
This week is a Deep Dive Kylin-produced event, featuring writer, producer, and friend of the show Mark Blutman. This live edition of the Deep Dive discussed the merits of network notes on a show's success/failure and how WWE and AEW would need to keep those relationships strong, how Mark has seen the process work for single- and multi-cam shows, Mark's experience working with some of the WWE personnel, where wrestling, sports, and nonessential programming needs to get it right, as well as callers asking about how COVID makes fandom tougher, does Mark see his cohorts in Hollywood doing it right, what Mark thought of Tom Cruise's rant, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the December 16, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts a special edition of the Wednesday Livecast with an NXT Takeover post-game show. McNeill is joined by Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast and PWTorch specialist Brian Leahy, with live callers, to discuss the just-completed NXT Takeover special headlined by Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor, plus Sami Zayn, Bayley, Dash & Dawson, Enzo, Asuka, Elias, Chad Gable, Baron Corbin, Tye Dillinger, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell talking Takeover, live events, news, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking more about the Impact-AEW relationship and the Kenny Omega crossover with Impact. They also talk about the Omega-Janela main event from Dynamite and how AEW is building next week's show after being delayed by the NBA. They top it off by taking your emails and ending the show with yet another inspirational tweet from John Cena! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover O'Reilly becoming #1 contender, Tyler Rust's breakout performance, hype for New Year's Evil, and more.
“Light a Candle.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk to Ziggy Haim about Hanukkah, Jewish representation in wrestling, what her family thinks of her wrestling, and creating an identity for yourself on the indies. Plus, ROH’s final pay-per-view of the year has ten matches and zero women.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review every fight on UFC 256 and preview the final UFC card of the year. They also talk about Yoel Romero signing with Bellator, and close the show by discussing a hilarious Cameo made by Bruce Buffer.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by ProWrestling.net's John Moore for a match-by-match preview of WWE TLC. They also talk about Kenny Omega's Impact appearances and the relationship between that company and AEW. They take emails and calls on Sasha Banks as a face, the potential of Reigns vs. Goldberg, and more.
This week is a Deep Dive roundtable featuring several returning guests, with the focus on the current Warner/Disney comparisons to the WWE. The conversation, however, starts with a strong discussion on Keith Lee's apparent order to "learn how to work" and the history of big men in the WWE, and then turns to the ramifications of Warner's HBO Max service eschewing residuals and pay bonuses for viewing and how that move without telling most talent eerily resembles WWE's Network rollout, what Disney's response gave as a way forward for original content and moviegoing experiences, and how WWE may be a future property that the corporation could consider acquiring as they continue to grow Disney+. The group finishes reacting to the last few moments of Smackdown and the inherent issues within the Carmella-Sasha Banks feud as presented on television.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the December 13, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the WWE TLC Post-Game Show, breaking down Reigns-Sheamus, Charlotte-Paige, Sasha-Becky, Wyatt Family vs. ECW Originals, KO vs. Ambrose, and more.
What a show! Mike and Andrew talk about AEW and Kenny Omega's appearance on Impact, as well as how the Omega-Moxley title change was followed up on Dynamite this week. They talk about Sting's first words being spoken on AEW TV, MJF and the Inner Circle, and then take a slew of emails on a whole bunch of topics. Plus, they end the show with a John Cena inspirational tweet of the week!
Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss Ember Moon vs. Raquel Gonzales, Pete Dunn vs. Killian Dain, The Garganos, Ciampa vs. Grimes, Grizzled Young Vets vs. Imperium vs. Ever Rise, Swerve vs. Jake Atlas and the fallout from NXT Takeover WarGames, and more.
“I Wanted to Be a Better Half.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot head to Australia to look at the history of Madison Eagle’s promotion PWA Black Label with matches featuring Eagles, Shazza McKenzie, Billie Kay, and Dakota Kai. Plus, the NXT women entered WarGames again.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson. They preview UFC 256, and discuss the revitalized men's flyweight division. They also react to the news that the UFC has parted ways with Yoel Romero, give their takes on the latest in boxing, and close the show with a quick discussion on the AEW/Impact Wrestling partnership.
Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Kelly Wells take over the Sunday Dailycast to discuss NXT Takeover WarGames including men's and women's WarGames matches, Triple H conference call notes, and more.
This week is a walk around the world with Will as we talk about the dangers of Shanna's commentary online, the WrestleJoy defense and the failures that followed, the mixed legacy of Pat Patterson and the usage of Jake Atlas at NXT this week, and the future of interpromotional wrestling with AEW and how it can mirror the British scene pre-NXT UK. Will then gets the news live to close from Rich as to the WWE's "Best of Ricochet" four hour playlist, which leads to hilarity ensuing.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the December 3, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the Raw Post-Game Show, breaking down the top news and events from Raw in the first 20 minutes followed by live phone calls and emails. This episode included an infamously bad Roman Reigns-Sheamus segment.
What a show! Mike and Andrew talk about AEW partnering with Impact (WHAT?!). Oh, Sting debuted! Plus, the guys discuss MJF, Darby Allin, and Cody, and take listener emails. But let's face it, the majority of this show is dominated by Kenny Omega winning the World Title, AEW partnering with Impact Wrestling, and the debut of Sting in AEW. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover final hype for WarGames, a Pat Patterson tribute, an abundance of heel tag teams, and more.
“Everybody Knows She’s a Femme Fatale.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear head to Canada to take a look at the history of Quebec promotion Femmes Fatales with matches featuring Vanessa Kraven, Mercedes Martinez, and LuFisto. Plus, the Impact knockouts tag title tournament continues and voting opens for the Glitter Bombs, G&G’s year-end awards.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night headlined by Anthony Smith and Devin Clark. They give a brief preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night that will be headlined by Jack Hermansson vs. Martin Vettori. They close the show by discussing the entire spectacle that was Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup for a match-by-match preview of NXT Takeover War Games. They also discuss AEW's heels, Undertaker's cameo appearances, potential Takeover debuts, and more.
This week is an absolute gem of an episode, as I had a chance to chat with The Athletic's and Arseblog Extra's James McNicholas, Arsenal journalist, comedian, and wrestling fan! James and I talk about how his fandom(s) started and have intermingled, the absence of crowds during football matches as well as wrestling matches, the introduction of AEW into the scene and how James has viewed Tony Khan's ownership, the Wengerian "Beauty is when life meets art" quote and how that can be applied to wrestling, and how James' grandfather brought him into both the worlds of wrestling and boxing. We finish up talking a bit about James' former comedy troupe Beasts, his ties to Ted Lasso and Green Machine, and his ideal wrestling persona if he'd stepped into the squared circle.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the November 30, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosts the Raw Post-Game Show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill in the opening segment of the show. Plus, live calls & emails for the remainder of the Livecast breaking down a self-destructive episode of Raw including Sheamus's second week as champion, the formation of the League of Nations, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show taking about Impact. That's right - Impact! We talk about the Wrestlers' Court segment from this week's Impact before turning our attention to Dynamite and looking at Moxley-Omega, the Inner Circle, Will Hobbs, Lance Archer, and a ton more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover O'Reilly vs. Dunne in a ladder match, Toni Storm's heel turn, a standout night for Kevin Owens on commentary, and more.
“Develop a Negative Into a Positive Picture.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot document the history of Washington, D.C. promotion F1ght Club Pro from its backyard roots to the coronation of the first Pan Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling Champion. This is coupled with a breakdown of the life and career of Trish Adora and her championship reign thus far. Plus, nine women’s teams make the PWI Tag Team 50.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 255. They also give a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis, discuss a very unique submission from Bellator, and close the show by talking about the upcoming boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for a full breakdown and analysis of WWE Survivor Series 2020. With callers leading the way, Heydorn breaks down Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns including specific discussion on what’s next for Drew, whether the finish of the match protected enough, and the success of both Reigns and Drew as top guys in the company. Heydorn and callers also analyze both the men's and women’s traditional Survivor Series elimination matches, Sasha Banks vs. Asuka, New Day vs. Street Profits, and the Final Farewell segment that featured the Undertaker’s retirement with special appearances by Undertaker himself, Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, and others. Enjoy!
This week, Rich is joined by Jason Norris, editor of the "Women Love Wrestling" book, and a new guest, Jamie Hemmings, Book Editor of Slamwrestling.net, to have a roundtable book discussion on Black Friday recommendations for you or another wrestling fan in your life. The trio break down books such as "Tietam Brown" by Mick Foley, "Blood Red Turns Dollar Green" by Paul O'Brien, "Through the Shattered Glass" by Jeanie Clark, "Shamrock" by JE Snowden, and more. Each book's author, a brief synopsis, and why a wrestling fan would be interested is covered, as well as local options outside of Amazon, should you desire.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the November 22, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks host the Survivor Series post-game show edition of the PWTorch Livecast taking live phone calls and emails breaking down the PPV in-depth, with focus on Roman Reigns, Sheamus, the length of Sheamus's title reign, potential WrestleMania title scenarios, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about AEW Dynamite and how the company has used the Inner Circle in recent weeks. From there, the guys talk about Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega, the tag team division, and then listener emails on Cody, Brandi Rhodes, and a bunch more topics.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover hype for WarGames on December 6th, a standout main event between Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley, Leon Ruff still figured in, and more.
“I Won’t Take It Hard.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss Zelina Vega leaving WWE and the potential of unionization, predictions for the Impact knockouts tag title tournament, and Jade Cargill’s AEW debut. Plus, Black Label Pro color commentator Sarah Shockey stops by to help spotlight the history of the Indiana promotion.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder. They give a quick preview of UFC 255, including a discussion on the overall state of women's MMA. They close the show by taking a look at the most recent happenings in Bellator.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to break down the upcoming Survivor Series card match by match. They also talk about the release of Zelina Vega as it pertains to WWE's Twitch policy, the potential for a Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns match, the lack of NXT involvement at Survivor Series, and more.
This week, Chris Maitland is back to talk about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductions of Jun Akiyama and Kenny Omega - particularly against the field of other Japanese candidates, his issues with the process, and how transparency could help some of the questions listed. Additionally, the pair have a chat about the recent AEW Brandi Rhodes promo, which leads to a run-in from Melissa, and her thoughts on two black women code switching on television, the Kenny Omega Jordan tribute and Melissa's feelings as a Duke alum and former cheerleader, and Melissa's view on how the book "The Namesake" could tie into professional wrestling, particularly with the realm of language brokering as a tool of linguistics. Rich returns and Chris finishes talking about wrestlers that he feels should have a higher profile, including Ted Turner, Don Owen, Caristico, Junkyard Dog, and Kerry Von Erich, and finish with newer inductees in 2021 that bear watching.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the November 11, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch's Pat McNeill interviews Mickie James, discussing her time in WWE, TNA, social media, women's wrestling plus current events. Plus, in the previously-VIP-excluisive Aftershow, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joined Pat to break down news, events, and more.
Mike and Andrew are back! They discuss AEW's Full Gear, including the Elite Deletion match and why it stunk. After a full breakdown of Full Gear, they turn their attention to this week's episode of Dynamite and what the plans are for the company moving forward. Then, of course, they take your emails!
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT's most shocking title change ever, Pat McAfee's faction remaining on top, a mysterious segment featuring Boa, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos. They react to the impromptu upcoming main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder. They also take a cursory look at the most recent happenings in Bellator, and close the show by discussing the postponement of Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson.
“I Am a Baby In My Universe.” This week, Harley R. Pageot talks to Jeff Cerda, owner of Texas indie Sabotage Wrestling, about the history of the Thunder Rosa-founded promotion and running their first show in ten months. Plus, Pageot, Emily Fear, and Megan Nielsen discuss Serena Deeb vs. Allysin Kay and Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose at AEW Full Gear.
This week, we've reached the finale of the three-show series with Will Cooling covering the Collective weekend. The pair open as the race for the President of the United States has been called, so the first 10 minutes or so are a reaction and a mini monologue by Rich on his emotion as a citizen and wrestling fan to this moment. Rich and Will talk about Joey Janela's Spring Break 4, Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, what worked in both, what didn't, how the weekend could have had a structural change, the impact of talent contracting the coronavirus while at the event and the fallout, Walter and Ilja's match potentially being on WWE TV in US, and more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, the AEW Full Gear PPV. Among the topics: What's next for Cody and Hikaru Shida, Elite Deletion and the effects on the competitors, lack of a Sting appearance, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the November 9, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell hosted the post-show with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to discuss the just-completed Raw with live callers and emails. Topics including Undertaker's surprise return, the WWE Title tournament due to Seth Rollins's injury, Survivor Series hype, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about Impact shooting Johnny Bravo. From there, it's all AEW, including a breakdown of the go-home Dynamite to Full Gear. They also preview the entire Full Gear card and make predictions for the PPV on Saturday night, and they take your emails!
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT's heavy lean into sports entertainment, Johnny Gargano playing board games with Ghostface, Pat McAfee's faction gaining steam, and more.
“Before the Origin of Love.” This week, Emily Fear takes a look at wrestling’s first kiki ball, Paris Is Bumping, on IWTV. Assistant producer Lo McGrath joins her to shed some light on the blending of indie wrestling and ballroom culture, the magic of Billy Dixon, the continued rise of IWTV, and what comes next. Plus, a new NWA Women’s Champion, Meiko Satomura to NXT UK, and Hikaru Shida finds a pay-per-view opponent.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night. They have an extended discussion about the legacy of Anderson Silva. They have a quick discussion regarding Israel Adesanya getting a light heavyweight title shot. They close the show by previewing the upcoming UFC fight card, featuring a main event between Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zach Graham for a match-by-match preview of AEW Full Gear. They take phone calls and emails on a potential faction led by Roman Reigns, Survivor Series and the lack of NXT, Sasha vs. Bayley, and more.
This week, the first 42 minutes or so are a dive into some of the topics covered in Rich and Will's pre-election podcast that was removed a few months back, where the pair discuss WWE, how their thoughts drive their wrestling writing and coverage, and the importance of voting. Then the pair dive back fully into wrestling and discuss the recent NXT UK match between WALTER and Ilja Dragunov - and how that match was a great study in how NXT UK can borrow from the emotions and memories forged via WXW, Progress, RPW, and others prior to the WWE promotion's founding. Vote!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the October 26, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell hosted the post-show discussing the show including Hell in a Cell fallout with live callers along with predicting how 2015 would end.
Mike and Andrew begin this show by reacting to Impact bringing back the Knockouts Tag Team Titles! Just kidding. They do talk some Bound for Glory, and then a complete rundown of Dynamite, and of course, your emails!
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Halloween Havoc featuring Candice LeRae's big spot in her ladder match with Io Shirai, Gargano's title win, Pete Dunne joining Pat McAfee's faction, and more.
“Falling for a Ghost Like You.” This week, Emily Fear, Harley R. Pageot, and Mayydayy discuss the three women’s matches from Impact Bound for Glory including the Call Your Shot gauntlet match, Jordynne Grace challenging for the X-Division title, Kylie Rae’s unexplained absence, Su Yung capturing the Knockouts title, and the confirmed return of the Knockouts tag titles.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC 254. They have a discussion about the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov and the future of the lightweight division. They discuss the surprise booking of Leon Edwards. The guys give a preview of the UFC's return to Vegas. The show completely falls off the rails when they discuss what they are watching outside of MMA and pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Hell in a Cell and Impact Bound for Glory PPVs with callers and emailers. Topics include Miz winning MITB, what Survivor Series will look like, lack of babyface challengers for Reigns and Orton, and more.
This week, Will Cooling is back to talk about four big shows during the Collective weekend: For the Culture and Effy's Big Gay Brunch - what worked, what didn't, matches you need to see, the rise of Lee Moriarty to the national stage, opportunity lost with Effy's Big Gay Brunch, Ben Carter's signing with WWE, the amazing power of SAMBO, AEW's steak debonair, and more!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the October 25, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch's Greg Parks and James Caldwell hosted the post-show discussing the full show with live callers and emails. The card included Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins vs. Kane, Kevin Owens vs. Ryback, Charlotte vs. Niki Bella, Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt, Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena, and others.
Mike and Andrew begin this show by reacting to Allie's return as The Bunny, dropping QT Marshall. Is that a microcosm of some of AEW's booking issues? They talk about the AEW Title Eliminator tournament, including Kenny Omega's 25-second win over Sonny Kiss, as well as the tag team title picture heading into the Revolution PPV.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Burch & Lorcan's title win and Pat McAfee's return, Ember Moon's evolving style, final hype for Halloween Havoc, and more.
“Nothing Beats What We Were.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear take a look at the 2020 PWI Women’s 100, as well as their past 12 years of lists going back to 2008. Who rose in the rankings this year? Who fell? Who had the biggest debuts? Who’s made the most Top 10 appearances? All these will be answered, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC card, headlined by Brian Ortega and The Korean Zombie. They give a preview of UFC 254 and discuss the massive main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. The show closes with Rick giving his thoughts on the latest in the boxing world.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to preview Impact Bound for Glory and WWE Hell in a Cell. They also talk about, with callers and emailers, the results of the G1 tournament and fallout, Bayley and Sasha Banks, crowds in WWE, and more.
This week, Chris Maitland is back to talk the weekend's A and B block final nights leading to the G-1 30 final, how the top winners did over the tournament, what looms next for Chaos, Suzuki-Gun and Bullet Club, Will Ospreay's new faction and how that affects the New Japan roster, and some NFL/EPL chat to tie in the global sports theme.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the October 14, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talks live with Justin Credible with live phone calls and emails including a formula for TNA and indy promotions to succeed, the need for larger-than-life characters and passing of the torch to new wrestlers, and his involvement in the Scott Hall ESPN documentary. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this show by reacting to Dynamite's anniversary show, including Moxley vs. Archer for the World Title in the main event. Topics also include Cody vs. Orange Cassidy, the opening tag team match with FTR, and a passionate and heated promo from Eddie Kingston. Oh, and they also discuss the WWE Draft, and just how ridiculous it is, as well as some of how COVID is affecting pro wrestling.
Nate Lindberg, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani cover Lumis vs. Priest, Women's #1 Contender Match, Toni Storm’s return match, Draft rumors, the build to Halloween Havoc, and more.
“My Head’s All Full of Scrambled Eggs.” This week, Emily Fear hosts a big gay brunchcast with Val Quartz, Meg Fair, and Hannah Harkness joining her to discuss Effy’s Big Gay Brunch and other women’s matches from The Collective weekend in Indiana, including Shimmer and For The Culture. Plus, ValPancakes checks in with a dispatch live from The Collective. And fun and games with Bridget Clark.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC card, headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Moraes. They preview the upcoming UFC card, and discuss their anticipation of the main event between Brian Ortega and The Korean Zombie. Rick and Robert also discuss the future of Bellator on CBS Sports Network. They close the show with a little talk about horror movies.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts and is joined by PWTorch.com contributor and host of PWT Talks NXT, Tom Stoup, for a thorough analysis of the WWE Draft. With callers leading the way, Heydorn and Stoup detail the progress to this point in the draft with a rundown of picks and analysis on those picks including the future of Big E, Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns as number one picks, Bianca Belair with a fresh start on Smackdown, and a brainstorm on how WWE can present the draft more effectively. Other topics include the breaking up of tag teams in WWE, NJPW being referenced on AEW Dynamite, and the changing of NXT as a WWE brand.
This week, Rich has two great guests for a "Deep Dive at the Movies" edition. 2020's "Baaghi 3" is the subject, and to cover the ins and outs of the movie, how it fits in the world of wrestling, and why Orange Cassidy would love the main character, Jeff from Jeff vs. The World and Brandon from the WhySoSerious Pod join to break it all down. Which wrestlers could have used an action vehicle like this movie early in their career? Which wrestlers would do well with the multifaceted action scenes as well as the dance numbers throughout? How key characters are similar to Mikey Whipwreck and Zack Ryder of all people. Who is "next" when it comes to current AEW or WWE stars that may delve into movies? And most importantly, what Kevin Nash vehicle will they follow up with?
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the October 9, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talks live with Lance Hoyt/Archer with live phone calls and emails talking wrestling in Japan, past memories of WWE & TNA, insight on the wrestler life, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this show by reacting to Dynamite, including a really good dog-collar match and a really lackluster end to the show (But was that properly planned by the promotion? Maybe it was?!). They also talk about Cody's future as a babyface, the anniversary show next week, a little Impact in Russia talk from an emailer, and a lot more.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Ember Moon's return, a heavy "sports entertainment" feel, Ridge Holland's potentially major injury, and more.
“Shimmer Like a Girl Should.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear dive into the history of the influential American promotion Shimmer Women Athletes. They trace their history from 2005 to the present, examining how they paved the way for Impact’s knockouts and WWE’s women’s revolution, and watch and discuss Shimmer Volume 1 from October 2005 featuring Mercedes Martinez, Beth Phoenix, Sara Del Rey, MsChif, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC card, headlined by Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. They explore the necessity of a Holly Holm-Germaine de Randamie rematch. They preview the upcoming UFC card headlined by Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen. They discuss the reporting that UFC 253 was a pay-per-view success. Robert and Rick talk about the possibility of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. They close the show by reading emails regarding walkout music.
In this special NXT Takeover Post-Show edition of PWT Talks NXT, Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg discuss Balor vs. O’Reilly, LeRae vs. Shirai, fans being back in the Performance Center, and more.
This week, Rich is joined by his G-1 correspondents Justin McClelland and Chris Maitland to discuss the New Japan G-1 30 thus far. The trio discuss the beauty of Yano, A vs. B block in terms of quality, Yoshi-Hashi's respect tour, and the insanity of Yujiro. They then discuss their favorite matches thus far, who are their picks to go all the way, and what future tours can happen based on happenings in the G-1.
Mike and Andrew begin this show by WATCHING Dynamite. That's right, they recorded during the second hour of Dynamite and reacted to some aspects of the show AS THEY HAPPENED. They took a lot of listener emails on AEW and Impact topics. Oh, and they talked about Retribution as well, and Roman Reigns as a heel in WWE. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the September 28, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discusses with callers the top stories from Raw including WWE lacking a strong central story on a show with a series of rather random and meaningless filler matches such as a Randy Orton squash match against Bo Dallas, Big Show vs. Mark Henry, Prime Time Players vs. Wyatt Family, Stardust, and more.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the swift but effective rise of Kyle O'Reilly, Shotzi vs. Dakota Kai strong opener, various predictions for Takeover finishes and the secret returning talent, and more.
“I Drew a Map of Canada.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to former Shimmer Champion and the heart and soul of the Vancouver wrestling scene, Nicole Matthews. The Canadian legend discusses what working as a trainer is like and how it affects her own in-ring game, how the COVID pandemic has affected wrestling in British Columbia, and why pursuing independent wrestling in Canada can be such a struggle.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos, Rick Monsey, and Becca review UFC 253. They discuss the star potential of Israel Adesanya. They give a preview of the upcoming fight card headlined by Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. Robert waxes poetic about the current direction of the Roman Reigns character. They close the show by trying to select their perfect walkout song.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down WWE Clash of Champions with callers and emailers. Among the topics: the upcoming WWE Draft, what's next for Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, the booking of the main event, when do Sasha Banks and Bayley finally tangle, and more.
This week, Rich and Will Cooling start with a little G-1 banter, in particular the glorious nature of KENTA and his English promos, as well as how Will would love to see the Mox-KENTA NJPW US Title match done (and where!), WWE's Hurt Business and Retribution's feud and how both squads have outgrown the original portrayals, the amazing weekend on Twitter thus far for T-Bar/Dijak, the fun of a good media promo by wrestlers, Judge Dredd America, and a Britwres update on RevPro, and the feud between Mad Kurt and Josh Barnett, amongst the usual diversions.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the September 23, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talks live with PWG co-founder & comic book artist Scott Lost and recurring favorite Jonny Fairplay with live phone calls and emails! Plus, the previously VIP-only Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show reacting to Dynamite, and have more thoughts on the AEW commentary team. They talk about Retribution and why it makes no sense, a little Impact including Bound for Glory's main event, and of course, their favorite part of the show - they take your emails! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Kyle O'Reilly's big opportunity, Candice LeRae winning the women's battle royal, possible creative changes due to the COVID outbreak in NXT, and more.
“Summer Goes On, and Then Dies Quick Without Much Warning.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear dive into the career of Thunder Rosa and the history of her promotion Mission Pro Wrestling including their recent re-branding into an entirely female-run group. Plus, a match-by-match look at their latest show, Hell Hath No Fury.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert, Rick, and Becca take a look back at the UFC's most recent offering from Las Vegas. They get into a prolonged discussion about Colby Covington. Rick and Robert also discuss their dream fights from different weight classes and the arrival of Michael Chandler into the UFC. The team closes the show by previewing UFC 253.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a match-by-match breakdown of next week's WWE Clash of Champions PPV. They also take calls and emails on the first two nights of the G1 Climax tournament, the WWE women's division, Jon Moxley, and more.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the September 20, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. It’s the WWE Night of Champions PPV post-game show with PWTorch's Greg Parks and James Caldwell along with live callers. They discuss John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, Seth vs. Sting, Charlotte vs. Nikki Bella, plus Chris Jericho, New Day, Stardust (Cody), Rusev (Miro), and more.
This week is another Torch collaboration. This time it's Tom Stoup of the "PWT Talks NXT" Dailycast and "NXT Eight Years Back" VIP show joining to talk about how WWE/North American wrestling can learn a little bit from the Netflix/Dreamworks series "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power." Despite the childlike nature of the show, the dynamics of long-term storytelling, relationship development, and positing a complex character in a ridiculous environment can be looked at. The remake trail also takes the pair to the world of "Cobra Kai" and the combination of nostalgia and wit that pulls someone in, and how WWE in particular needs to worry about evolving to meet the 8-18 demographic that is far more developed than generations past - as typified by an editor/publisher Wade Keller tweet regarding technology. This is quite the dive!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show reacting to Dynamite, specifically the main event Parking Lot Brawl between the Best Friends and Santana & Ortiz. They discuss everything about that match, including the finish and the post-match comedy with Trent's mom. They also discuss Lance Archer and Jon Moxley, the tag-team division, and take emails on an array of topics. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Priest vs. Thatcher, Blackheart vs. Shirai, next week's multi-person matches, and more.
“An Old Cassette Tape.” This week, Emily Fear, Harley R. Pageot, and Meg Fair profile the entirely LGBTQ-run Brooklyn promotion Uncanny Attractions and go in depth on their fully cinematic show The Wrestlers Take Manhattan. Plus, the continued rise of IWTV, Tay Conti signs with AEW, and Deonna Purrazzo heads to Bloodsport.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down the UFC's most recent card, including a discussion on an unexpected quality main event. They give a quick review of the two Bellator cards from the weekend. Rick and Robert are joined by Becca to predict the UFC's upcoming offering from Las Vegas. In this segment, Robert and Rick attempt to contextualize each fighter on the main card.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to talk with callers and emailers about New Japan's upcoming G1 Tournament, Roman Reigns as a heel, plans for Keith Lee, and more.
This week is part two of a serious and personal series. When your interest in something (in this case wrestling) is escapism, what do you do when some of the elements you want to escape from remain? To answer that question this week, I have Em Fear of PWTorch's Grit & Glitter Dailycast to talk about her fandom, being a parent, how she got into wrestling and the Torch, Harley Pageot's vision as a host and partner on the show, what she's watching, and how she deals with some of the issues that creep up in wrestling.
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the September 9, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. It’s the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with former WCW star Disco Inferno on a wide variety of current and WCW topics with live phone calls and emails. Plus, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show reacting to some of the headlines from All Out, including a long conversation on how AEW handled the Matt Hardy injury (yeah, he was injured). Then they switch to this week's Dynamite, including discussing a reset of sorts for AEW, with Jericho/Hager moving into the tag division, the Young Bucks turning heel, Kenny Omega and Adam Page going into singles, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover Ripley vs. Martinez in a cage, Cole vs. Balor for the Championship, whether one should separate art from the artist, and more.
“My Blood Is Glittery.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear celebrate one full year of this podcast by throwing a big party and inviting all their friends to drop by and share what wrestlers, promotions, and storylines they’re currently excited about in women’s wrestling - featuring AEW, NXT, Camp Leapfrog, Gatoh Move, Stardom, Poly Cult Party, and more.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down the UFC's most recent offering from Las Vegas, including a discussion on the future of Alistair Overeem. They give a short preview of a very thin UFC card, delve into all of the Brock Lesnar/MMA scenarios, take a look at the upcoming Bellator card, and read some fun emails, getting into a discussion about the best divisions in MMA. They close the show with Robert giving his take on the latest happenings in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down in detail, with callers and emailers, the AEW All Out PPV. Topics include what's next for Jon Moxley, Jim Ross, blading in AEW, the company's embrace of sports entertainment, and more.
This week's Deep Dive is a straight ahead list episode where Kylin and Rich break down some wrestlers whose transition to the singles scene was marred by something - be it a bad push, bad timing, or bad conception to start with! The pair discuss Steve Keirn's transition to Skinner, Brother D-Von, Wildcat Chris Harris, Lana, and more. Additionally, the show opens with a heart-felt get well soon to former PWTorch Staffer Jim Valley, who is currently having health issues in Washington state.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 31, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. It's the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks in the opening 10 Good Minutes segment, then live calls covering Raw, including live correspondent phone calls from Tampa Raw. They talk Sting & John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, never-ending soap opera skit, missing stars, and more.
Mike and Andrew are reunited! They discuss AEW Dynamite, including previewing All Out this Saturday night. They talk about all the happenings in AEW and also look at Eric Young winning the Impact World Title. Then they take emails! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the four-way Ironman match and its polarizing pacing, how Kross's injury may have influenced plans, and more.
“Spent a Week in a Dusty Library.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot comb through the back pages of AEW’s resident librarian, Leva Bates, to determine whether or not they are utilizing her to her full potential. Also, Harley searches through 29 years of the PWI 500 to find all the women who ranked. Plus, Mayydayy returns to break down the subtle perfection of Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace in an iron man match for the Impact Knockouts Championship.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down the UFC's most recent offering from Las Vegas, including a discussion on the future of both Robbie Lawler and Anthony Smith. Robert is joined by special guest Becca, and they predict the upcoming UFC Fight Night. Robert and Rick close the show by discussing the newly changing world of pro wrestling, the new viewing dynamic, and a character change for Roman Reigns.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Payback PPV with callers and emailers. Topics include how Roman Reigns has come across as a heel, Keith Lee over Randy Orton, a Dominik heel turn, and more. Included is a preview of next Saturday's AEW All Out show.
This week is the start of a serious and personal series. When your interest in something (in this case wrestling) is escapism, what do you do when some of the elements you want to escape from remain? To answer that question this week I have Chris Maitland back to talk about his journey in wrestling, why he as a fan stepped away, why he came back, and what issues remain while he watches. The purpose of this series is to put a light on some issues that fans may miss that fellow fans watching might not miss.
Mike McMahon is flying solo this week for an episode of the All Elite Aftershow Dailycast. He reacts to Dynamite and takes listener emails on MJF, Impact, and more. Oh, and he also takes a victory lap after you guys voted his fantasy roster ahead of Andrew's from last week's show (shhh, don't tell Andrew). For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 26, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who talks live with former ECW announcer Joel Gertner with phone calls and emails. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Karrion Kross relinquishing due to injury, Breezango with their first WWE title win, Tommaso Ciampa returning as a heel, and more.
“Do You Know What You’re Fighting For?” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Valerie Quartz discuss the finals of the AEW Tag Team Cup and Thunder Rosa arriving in AEW, Io Shirai vs. Dakota Kai at TakeOver XXX and Candice LeRae attacking Bronson Reed, and intergender wrestling on full display at Beyond’s Wear Sunscreen event. Plus, Renee Young leaves WWE.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos goes at it solo as he reviews UFC Vegas 7. He also takes a look at the unexpected result from Bellator, and gives his take on potential fights between interpromotional fights. He gives a quick breakdown of the upcoming UFC card, and has some fun with Dana White's comments on Oscar De La Hoya. The show closes with Robert sharing his optimism regarding the past weekend in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the NXT Takeover: XXX and WWE Summerslam shows. Topics from callers and emailers include Roman Reigns potentially returning as a heel, what matches could take place next week at Payback, what to expect from Keith Lee's main roster debut, and more.
This week is a dive into the comments made by new Warner Bros CEO regarding pivoting to streaming, and the potential ramifications it can bear upon comics and wrestling - two areas we exhaustively discuss. Konata Edwards of Dime on Uproxx and DPalm from MTR Network break down with me the ramifications of a corporate entity not loving the product it sells, the potential for a WCW redux, only this time with comic books, how AEW should view the recent actions, as well as WWE's move to the Thunderdome, what both WWE and AEW can learn from a Batman video game, and of course slander of Palm must ensue.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 23, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. It's the Summerslam post-game show with a full run-through of the card including Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker, Seth Rollins vs. John Cena, Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper, and more. They take Twitter and email questions from listeners during the show.
Mike and Andrew cover a wide range of topics this week with Dynamite coming on a Saturday, and no new episode to discuss. They continue to take emails on MJF in the All Out main event, some Impact topics, and then they go ahead and try something different, conducting a live fantasy draft on the air building the fictional ACW and MCW rosters! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Doc Bruce cover Cole-McAfee face-to-face, messy main event angle, Velveteen Dream controversy, Raquel Gonzalez, and more.
“I Want to Be a Good Woman.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot ponder why Nicole Matthews isn’t a bigger name in wrestling by delving into the history of her career, matches from Shimmer and ECCW, and a look at Canadian-American politics and geographic limitations. Plus, AEW released Bea Priestley and Sadie Gibbs and held the semi-finals of the Tag Team Cup.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the BREAKING NEWS of Jon Jones relinquishing the light heavyweight title. They bring in friend of the show (and MMA novice) Becca to review UFC 252. Their discussion covers the legacy of Daniel Cormier, the future of the heavyweight division, and the fallout from the Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley fight. The crew closes the show by picking every fight from the UFC Fight Night card headlined by Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Ryan Sullivan to preview, in full, WWE Summerslam and NXT Takeover: XXX. They also answer email and caller questions about Retribution, the timing of WWE's Payback PPV, New Japan heels, and more.
This week is a great Deep Dive Top 5 - but with the twist being wrestler comparisons to basketball players. Draymond Green to Roddy Piper, Shaq to Brock Lesnar, who would be the Jerry West "The Logo" of each promotion, and more. Chris Maitland and Doc Bruce provide solid stories about both the players and wrestlers, and Rich attempts to keep his sanity with each Carmelo Anthony reference. Dive in!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 12, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosting an All-Star Extravaganza with Patrick from Tough Enough and former TNA announcer Todd Keneley. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew cover a wide range of topics this week, including Orange Cassidy, Chris Jericho, cards being subject to change, the push of MJF to the main event spot at All Out (and how AEW didn't do enough to get him to this spot), as well as a lot more Dynamite topics. We also sneak in some emails on Impact and other notes, such as RAW Underground. For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Kevin Cattani cover Velveteen Dream surprise return, Keith Lee fireball angle, Reed vs. Priest, Dakota Kai, Io Shirai, and more.
“Driving From the Backseat.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear provide an overview of Oakland, California promotion Hoodslam, and watch their February event GLAM: Steeled Hearts featuring Holidead, Katie Lea Burchill, Jamie Senegal, and more. Plus, the AEW Tag Team Cup continues with the reunion of #SwoleFamily and a conspiracy theory.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night from Las Vegas. They give a preview of UFC 252, including a discussion on the high stakes main event. They take a detour to discuss the heavyweight boxing scene from the 1990s. They close the show by giving their take on pseudo-MMA coming to WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to analyze Raw Underground, Pat McAfee vs. Adam Cole, and WWE's Retribution group. They also answer calls and emails on the future WWE Draft, Drew McIntyre's promos, WWE's upcoming tri-brand women's battle royal, and more.
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Mustafa Ali's outstanding conversation on Raw Talk, and the idea of opportunity vs. reality within North American wrestling and, later in the show, Japan. Whether it was Bad News Allen, ex-horsemen like Windham, or wrestlers outside of the WWE bubble, the pair talk about their experience in other promotions and how they were viewed upon joining WWF/E. Additionally, the pair discuss the difference between Kaientai DX in WWE vs. everywhere else, Hirooki Goto, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the August 10, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with the Raw post-show talking the WWE Title match, what was missing from the Summerslam hype, and more with live callers and emails.
Mike and Andrew talk about a wide range of topics this week, including RAW Underground, AEW women's tag tournament, MJF in the main event, Darby Allin, the new AEW Heel Club, and a lot more including some Impact topics on the Wrestle House. They also take listener emails. It's another jam-packed show as always! For next week's show, email us at alleliteaftershow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the Adam Cole-Pat McAfee main event storyline, Rhea Ripley vs. Dakota Kai, Damian Priest, Keith Lee, and more.
“Teenage Hopes Are Never Less Than Perfect.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to teenage wrestlers Billie Starkz and Rok-C about balancing wrestling while going to high school, training at the age of 13, how their families and classmates reacted, and what promotions can do to get more young eyes on their product. Plus, the first round of the AEW tag team cup happened.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the most recent UFC Fight Night from Las Vegas. Their review turns into a discussion about the current state of women's MMA. They also preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, and discuss the future of Chris Weidman. They close the show with some light-hearted conversation about The Rock buying the XFL.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to break down the latest NJPW events and news. They also take phone calls and emails on Pat MacAfee/Adam Cole, The Fiend and Alexa Bliss, and more.
This week, Rich opens with a review of the THQ Nordic stress monster that is Desperados III - what I liked, what I loved, and what I think this style of game can do going forward - then jumps into a chat he had with Brandon of the WhySoSeriousPod Podcast, where they discuss his viewing habits during the pandemic, AEW's usage of indy talent during the TNT title matches and how they need to sign some of those wrestlers (note: this was recorded before Eddie Kingston's signing), and how far WWE would have had to go in production value to make "Eye for an Eye" Hollywood quality - or at least Mortal Kombat level.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the July 27, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks covering every angle from Raw with live calls, plus email questions at the end. They discuss the John Cena vs. Seth Rollins main event, Hot-Shot Golf, The Fish, The Dog(house), what's left for Summerslam, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin the show discussing the Wrestle House segments from Impact Wrestling this past week. Then it's a lot of AEW-related topics and emails, including the introduction of Ariane and Matt Cardona on AEW TV, whether or not AEW should try to re-form LAX in some form, and Mike and Andrew discuss whether or not they should target some lapsed pro wrestling trademarks. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover another triple threat surprise winner, Ridge Holland debuting, the build for Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross, and more.
"I Think You Are Beside Me but It’s Just a Piece of Garbage.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear provide an overview to indie promotion Beyond Wrestling. Plus, ValPancakes joins the show to discuss Beyond’s pandemic return show Two Weeks’ Notice with a focus on Willow Nightingale, Pinkie Sanchez, and Warhorse.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the final UFC card from Fight Island. They discuss the controversy between Herb Dean and Dan Hardy. The guys give a quick preview of the UFC's return to Las Vegas. They close the show with a discussion of the upcoming boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Mike Meyers to break down the latest happenings on Raw, Smackdown, and Dynamite, and preview the week to come on those shows. They also answer caller and emailer questions on how the return of sports will affect wrestling ratings, Alexa Bliss's role in the Braun vs. Bray Swamp Match, AEW's Deadly Draw women's tag tournament, and more.
This week's Deep Dive is also a collaboration with Will Cooling of PWTorch VIP's The British Wrestling Report. This four hour, in-depth conversation is with RevPro's promoter/owner/booker Andy Quildan, who speaks candidly about a myriad of issues in wrestling, starting with #SpeakingOut, the steps that need to be taken from a logistics standpoint to ensure safety, David Starr's statement and the dangers of the cult of personality, Andy's attempts to communicate with (and lack of response from) some of the UK groups in their efforts to organize, the differentiation between Professionals in Professional Wrestling and Amateur ("Sunday League") Pro Wrestling promoters, Will Ospreay's Twitter reaction post Speaking Out, and the importance of having conversations at length instead of quote tweet wars to enact change. Additionally, Will and Rich discuss with Andy a touch on Black Lives Matter in the UK, as well as Andy's thoughts on black wrestlers in the UK and US that can be top acts, given the chance and promotion's trust.
In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from 7-25-12 including Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, more hype for Big E, Cesaro, Natalya, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin the show discussing this week's Dynamite, including a crazy tag team match between The Young Bucks and Butcher and the Blade, as well as the main event with Jurassic Express fighting Chris Jericho and Jake Hager. Then they take emails! This week we get our long-awaited answer on the Batcave, and take emails on AEW, Brian Cage, Impact, Slammiversary, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Karrion Kross getting Keith Lee's attention, a huge night for Bronson Reed, Mercedes Martinez joining Robert Stone, and more.
“It’s Not Just Anyone.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to “The Renaissance Woman” Hyan about the intricacies of playing a heel in 2020, getting back in the ring after six months off, and advice given to her by Mercedes Martinez and Jimmy Jacobs. Plus, Mayydayy returns to the show to discuss the gauntlet for the gold and knockouts championship matches from Impact Slammiversary.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review a week full of two UFC cards. They look ahead to the final cards at "Fight Island." They go into the email section examining takedowns, defensive fights, and the UFC new apparel deal. The show closes with Robert giving his thoughts on the state of WWE.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, both WWE Extreme Rules and Impact Slammiversary. Topics include who's next for Drew McIntyre, what will happen on Raw with Sasha and Asuka, Impact's use of former WWE talent, and more.
This week, Jeff Jones of Jeff vs. The World returns to talk about how staggered – and incomplete – his watching of wrestling and most entertainment has become recently, as well as how he’s seen the addition of crowds to the current pandemic wrestling scene (notably New Japan and GCW as of the recording). Additionally, he and Rich talk about the latest happenings in New Japan, where Evil can go next, as well as the importance of seeing yourself on screen for some of the younger generation of fans/consumers – and how that can help companies’ bottom lines if they let it.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the July 19, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with the WWE Battleground PPV post-game show breaking down the pre-Summerslam PPV with live calls and emails. The card included Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins, Sheamus vs. Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens vs. John Cena.
Mike and Andrew begin the show discussing Fight for the Fallen. Topics include Jericho and Orange Cassidy, the main event between Jon Moxley and Brian Cage, as well as the return of Darby Allin. They also discuss Vickie Guerrero's introduction as Nyla Rose's manager and more teasing of a Kenny Omega heel turn. From there they move to listener emails, where there's a defense of the Cassidy-Jericho feud, some Impact and MLW topics, and an update on the batcave! For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Io Shirai vs. Tegan Nox in a long main event, Keith Lee's unannounced double defense against Dominik Dijakovic, and more.
"Dreaming Nervously.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear are joined by Lindsey Kelk of the podcast Tights & Fights to take a long, hard look at the problems plaguing the AEW women’s division. They look at positioning on the card, long-term booking, lack of character development, injuries, resistance to intergender wrestling, the disappearance of Riho, and suggestions for Nyla Rose’s manager, among other topics.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 251. In particular, they discuss the main event between Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman, break down the scoring of Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, and give praise to the women's strawweight division. They preview the two upcoming UFC cards, and close the show by discussing the optimism surrounding the new UFC video game.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by Dot Net's John Moore to review AEW Fyter Fest and NXT Great American Bash night two. They also preview Impact Slammiversary and WWE Extreme Rules, while taking a wide array of caller and email questions.
In today's special edition of the PWTorch Dailycast, we bring you the first two episodes of the usually-VIP-exclusive "NXT 8 Years Back" weekly podcast. Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup from the PWT Talks NXT podcast bring VIP members a weekly review of NXT TV when the series first started in its current incarnation (rather than the reality-show format that preceded it). In the debut episode of NXT Eight Years Back from last month, Wells and Stoup cover the first week of the modern era of NXT featuring debuts of Bo Dallas and Damien Sandow, vignettes for Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt, and more. In the second episode, they cover a match-heavy second episode of NXT featuring Fandango vs. EC3, Usos vs. Ascension, Cesaro, Seth Rollins’s debut, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the July 8, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with then-PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with former WCW star Scotty Riggs, who remains plugged into the wrestling business through close friends. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin the show discussing Fyter Fest Night 2, including Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy and a lot more. One big topic at the start of the show is whether or not AEW is fumbling its build of new stars by just putting them in matches with established guys (Jericho-Cassidy, Cody-Jungle Boy, etc.). They preview Cage-Moxley for next week, and wonder about counter-programming Cole-Lee with Jericho-Cassidy. Plus thoughts on the FTW belt going to Cage, Nyla Rose’s promo, the 8-man tag, and listener emails, as well as an Instagram live call-in from a listener in Russia! For next week’s show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Great American Bash night 2 featuring Keith Lee vs. Adam Cole for both championships, Swerve vs. Gargano, Yim vs. LeRae Street Fight, and more.
“Now We’re On Again.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot take an in-depth look at Booker T’s promotion Reality of Wrestling out of Texas including matches from Kylie Rae, Hyan, Alex Gracia, and Ember Moon. Plus, Sasha Banks vs. Io Shirai draws ratings, Rhea Ripley wrestles Robert Stone on NXT, and rumors of Kairi Sane leaving WWE to return to Japan.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC 251 and discuss the implications of Jorge Masvidal stepping into the main event. They also discuss the possibility of the UFC producing annual "themed" pay-per-views, ponder the impact of ECW-style chants at future MMA events, and much more.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to review night one of both AEW Fyter Fest and NXT Great American Bash, and also preview night two of both shows. They also talk Tessa Blanchard's potential landing spots, race in AEW, Bayley and Sasha Banks, and more.
This week, Chris is back to talk about the events that lead to the 2020 New Japan Cup Final. This is spoiler-laden, so if you haven't seen any of the nights leading to the semi-finals, avoid! Key topics in the chat include wrestlers that followed the Rich Fann failed method of "only my finish or bust," the stories outside of the finalists that intrigued viewers, New Japan's ever-expanding singles heavyweight scene, wrestlers that disappointed with imports not available, and what lies ahead for some of the younger participants - with an eye on the G-1 Climax, whenever that can occur.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the July 6, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. It's the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill in the opening 10 Good Minutes segment, then live calls and lots of email questions covering Raw, NXT, and more topics.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about this week's Fyter Fest Night 1 episode of AEW Dynamite. One big topic is where Santana and Ortiz have gone wrong in AEW, and whether or not the demise of the Inner Circle's seriousness is a reason. From there they discuss Tessa Blanchard getting released by Impact and take a ton of listener emails. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Todd Dautel cover 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.
"Steal It Back.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss WWE staff testing positive for COVID-19, Impact firing Tessa Blanchard, and promotions affected by the SpeakingOut revelations. Plus, JR 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.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Vegas 4, including discussion of the heralded main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. Rick gives his non-combat sports streaming recommendations. The show closes with Robert giving his thoughts on WWE's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn to preview night one of both AEW Fyter Fest and NXT Great American Bash. They also answer calls and emails about cinematic matches, Raw title challengers, and the #SpeakingOut movement.
This week's episode is a check-in for listeners and for me as a host. We talk about the last few weeks of the #SpeakingOut movement and where that's left wrestling, as well as the decisions of AEW and WWE in a pandemic to continue shows - and the fallout of the infection stories of the past week. It's a raw chat that's devoid of ratings and full of actions post the past few weeks to make sure fans, media, and wrestling in general get right. Will Cooling pops in for a transatlantic tag-in and gives his thoughts on Big Daddy, libel cases in the UK vs. the US, what it would take for WWE to shut down after the rash of infections, and how little he's watching wrestling at the moment.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back ten years to the June 10, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and cohost PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss the pending Top 50 WWE Wrestlers DVD and discuss and debate who should make the list. They take live calls on the Top 50 List including Chris Benoit's merits, along with a variety of other topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss whether there will ever be another Undertaker, whether Foley gets enough blame for the negatives of his legacy as a wrestler, whether Shawn Michaels could be the storyline Undertaker perpetrator, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show talking about how the #SpeakOut movement has affected AEW and Impact specifically, including whether or not Impact and AEW handled their situations the correct way or if in some ways (in AEW's case) they should have been harsher. Then the guys get into listener emails on topics that include Impact, AEW getting boring, the Batcave, Michael Keaton playing Batman again, and a whole lot more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg talk extensively on #SpeakingOut, cover hype for next week's Great American Bash, Lee vs. Balor vs. Gargano, and more.
“My Boyfriend’s Coming Back.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear speak with independent wrestler Effy about the #SpeakingOut movement, supporting women, a male perspective on intergender wrestling, getting back in the ring after lockdown, and ways we can all help increase accessibility and representation in the world of professional wrestling.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Vegas 3. They preview the upcoming UFC card headlined by Dan Hooker vs. Dustin Poirier. The show closes with Robert giving some thoughts on WWE's "The Last Ride" documentary.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former PWTorch.com contributor Tony Donofrio to discuss the #SpeakingOut movement, the Undertaker's future based on the WWE Network's Last Ride documentary, where the Cruiserweight Title ranks in importance in NXT, and more.
This week's episode opens with a statement and discussion on the recent #SpeakingOut posts and challenge for all of us to police bad behavior when seen/heard, and then dives into the 2020 New Japan Cup. Chris Maitland, racking up the co-hosting stats, is back to discuss the history of wrestlers in the tournament and key storylines you may have missed, and walk through his view that Yuji Nagata has taken on the role of Jimmy Connors during a US Open. After, the rest of the bracket is discussed, as well as predictions as to who will take it all this year.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 14, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. It's the Money in the Bank post-game show with live calls on the PPV for an hour-and-a-half. They discuss John Cena vs. Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, Wade Barrett vs. R-Truth, Paige vs. Nikki Bella, and more including what might have been the most ludicrous finish of the year.
Mike and Andrew begin the show this week talking about MLW's deal with DAZN. Then they shift to Impact and discuss Impact teasing the addition of recently-released WWE talent. After that, they look at this week's AEW Dynamite and take listener emails! For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the women and men both having tag championship matches, Damian Priest face turn, multiple absurd comedy segments, and more.
“Please Don’t Take It Personal.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot are joined by new Impact Wrestling correspondent Mayydayy to take a detailed look at all of the wrestlers and feuds in Impact’s thriving women’s division. Plus, IWTV delivers a Black Lives Matter mixtape.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review Jessica Eye vs. Cynthia Calvillo and other fights from the most recent UFC Fight Night. They preview the upcoming card headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Alexander Volkov. The guys discuss the plethora of title fights that the UFC booked in recent days. The show closes with Robert giving his take on the polarizing wrestling match between Randy Orton and Edge.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Backlash PPV from all angles with callers and emailers. Subjects include the aesthetics of Edge vs. Orton, cinematic wrestling, what's next for Drew McIntyre, titles on the pre-show matches, and more.
This week's episode is a chat with Mark Blutman, who returns to focus on the importance of diversifying your writers, his lessons learned having an interracial couple on Boy Meets World that resonates today, the current wrestling scene of empty arenas (How do you handle the "studio audience?"), and reactions to the protests in California, Las Vegas, and throughout the United States - as well as Mark's hope for what can be done to make both the wrestling world and the real one better places. This comes from the heart - so enjoy, and take your time with it.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 12, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring a Special Edition - Remembering Dusty Rhodes with editor Wade Keller & columnist Todd Martin joined by ex-WWE Creative Team member Andrew Goldstein discussing his time working with Dusty. They take phone calls and emails, also.
Mike and Andrew begin the show in reverse order, taking listener emails on Impact, Slammiversary, marital problems, and AEW topics. Then they switch their attention to this week's Dynamite, discussing Jericho on commentary, the women's division, the weird story of Allie and QT Marshall, and whether or not Cody should defend the TNT Championship every week. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the crowded main event scene, challengers for every title, Fantasma's heel turn and new name, and more.
“Who Have I Become?” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Val Quartz discuss Io Shirai vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley and the women’s trios tag from NXT TakeOver: In Your House, as well as the WWE women’s tag titles and NWA Girl Powerrr tackling Black Lives Matter. Plus, Emily talks to pastasauca of Riptide Wrestling about wrestling art and the BLM protests.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 250. They preview the upcoming Fight Night card headlined by Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo. They close the show by discussing the recent grievances that fighters have been airing on social media.
In this special edition of Wrestling Night in America, the hosts of "PWT Talks NXT" Tom Stoup and Nate Lindberg fill in for Greg Parks to cover NXT Takeover "In Your House" including Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream, Charlotte vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai, Johnny Gargano vs. Keith Lee, Tomasso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross, and more. They field caller questions, answer emails, and discuss each segment in detail. Kelly Wells joins them at the end of the broadcast to cover the Triple H Media call directly after Takeover aired.
This week, Rich is live and in studio taking calls about the week - particularly wrestlers speaking up and out at power (or their own coworkers) after the protests nationwide, the balance between using a platform to uplift or to gain clout in character, the possibility of Vince McMahon using current events in a WWE storyline, Karrion Kross' chances of being a main eventer and matches to watch if people are interested in his prior work, the potential for Sasha/Bayley to join Charlotte as the women's division workhorses, and an email that closes the show giving perspective on the importance of being vulnerable and sharing your fandom.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the May 31, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks with a PPV Post-show covering WWE Elimination Chamber including Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Kevin Owens, the Elimination Chamber matches, Stardust (Cody) vs. Zack Ryder, and more with live callers and emails.
Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about how the wrestling world - in particular WWE, AEW, and IMPACT - have reacted to the George Floyd killing last week in Minnesota. They then talk about this week's AEW Dynamite episode, including hitting on Brian Cage, Jon Moxley, and the new structure to AEW Dark. They take emails on some IMPACT topics and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Drake Maverick vs. El Hijo del Fantasma main event, a large "sports entertainment" feel on the TakeOver go-home show, and more.
“We’ve Got Your Back, Whatever That’s Worth.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to independent referee Brie Montoya about how she got into wrestling and the invisible responsibilities of referees. Plus, NWA Girl Powerrr talks cyberbullying, Britt Baker is injured, Deonna Purrazzo joins Impact, Mick Foley praises the women who influenced him, and DuckTales does a wrestling episode.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look ahead at the upcoming UFC 250. They review the most recent UFC Fight Night. They guys discuss the most recent developments in the feud between Jon Jones and Dana White. They look back at the boxing classic between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. The show closes with a discussion about Mike Tyson and other MMA fighters appearing on AEW programming.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup for a full preview of NXT Takeover: In Your House. They also discuss with callers and emailers the potential of Matt Riddle on Smackdown, future John Cena/Rock WWE appearances, whether or not Takeover could set up a new hierarchy in NXT, and more.
This week, Rich is joined by Chris Maitland, Justin McClelland, and Gill "Dragon" Borum to review and debate the South Korean film "The Foul King" and the Hiroshi Tanahashi film "My Dad is a Heel Wrestler." The foursome talk about the key notes in both movies, their box office results in their home countries and abroad, and how the films differ from American movies that feature wrestling (and how they are similar!), as well as recommendations as to whether or not non-fans would want to watch.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the May 28, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch senior columnist Pat McNeill who first talked live with wrestling author Pat Laprade about his latest book "Mad Dogs, Midgets, and Screw Jobs," a book looking at the history of pro wrestling in Montreal, plus the second-half features Mystery Guest Drew McIntyre who talks about his reaction to the 3 Man Band idea, wrestlers he had matches with after leaving WWE who should be on everyone's radar, and much more! Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest news, events, and more!
It's a jam-packed episode this week! Mike and Andrew lead things off with a long discussion on Mike Tyson - his brawl with Chris Jericho, the involvement of so many UFC stars, and where this angle could be headed. From there they talk about Brian Cage's AEW debut, his match with Jon Moxley, and whether or not he should win the title. After that, the topic is the debut of FTR, formerly the Revival, and where they could be headed in AEW. Plus a LOT more, and listener emails! For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Thatcher-Riddle in a cage, Drake Maverick's Cinderella run, women's division getting a lot of minutes, and more.
“Shining Star.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk to Paloma Starr and Davienne about how COVID-19 has affected their wrestling careers. Plus, Harley and Emily discuss Arisa Hoshiki’s sudden retirement and Hikaru Shida winning the AEW Women’s Championship. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hana Kimura.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look ahead at the upcoming UFC card headlined by Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. They debate the idea that the UFC does not want to book a fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. They look back at Robbie Lawler vs. Rory Macdonald II from 2015. They close the show with Robert giving a quick review of AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV.
PWTorch Senior Columnist Bruce Mitchell joins the Deep Dive to talk about the unfortunate passing of Hana Kimura and Shad Gaspard - what we know, what we'll never know - and a challenge to take a moment when on social media, plus a dive into the Owen Hart episode of Dark Side of the Ring as they discuss the additional audio surrounding the episode, as well as Bruce's 1999 Torch Editorial on the subject at the time. Finally, they dive into Owen Hart's role as one of the first "newsletter wrestlers" that made it (including a great story involving Bruce and Hitch), the timeline working for a work-rate wrestler like Bret, but then snapping back as Owen returned to WWE, the lingering legacy of wrestling leadership, failures to curtail the Kliq in WCW and WWE to the detriment of both Bret and Owen, and how Owen Hart's work came second to the man outside of the ring.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the AEW Double or Nothing PPV from all angles with callers and emailers. Subjects include the Stadium Stampede and what made it different than/the same as WWE's cinematic matches, AEW's women's division, elevating the mid-card, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the May 22, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant taking live calls and discussing current events in pro wrestling including the future of TNA on Destination America, David Letterman, Elimination Chamber, the state of John Cena’s promos, the potential mega-push of Kevin Owens, the Enzo Amore & Big Cass act in NXT, Finn Balor’s ring entrance, the pronunciation of Curt Hennig’s name, and more. The VIP exclusive Aftershow includes analysis of the NXT Takeover show and more.
Mike and Andrew begin this week's show with about 25 minutes worth of non-AEW content (if you want to skip ahead). They talk about Shad Gaspard and react to the Owen Hart Dark Side of the Ring episode, as well as Martha Hart's media appearances and WWE's attorney responding to her. They also discuss Vince McMahon potentially looking to buy the XFL out of bankruptcy, despite putting it there in the first place. After all of that, they talk about the big happenings on this week's AEW Dynamite and preview (with picks) AEW's Double or Nothing show which is coming up on Saturday night. And then they finish the show, like they always do, taking YOUR emails on soap, wrestling, and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover a show heavy on build for TakeOver: In Your House, Ripley vs. Shirai, Cruiserweight tournament, and more.
“A Mansion House and a Rabbit Fur Coat.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear watch and review the WWE-produced Paige biopic Fighting With My Family. Plus, Harley talks to Texas wrestler Alex Gracia about coping with pandemic anxiety, wrestling for Stardom in Japan, and embracing femininity in wrestling.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the two UFC cards that happened over the past week. They look ahead to a week without MMA in these strange times, and they suggest some MMA viewing on YouTube.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman for a match-by-match preview of the AEW Double or Nothing PPV. They also take phone calls and emails on Lashley as a potential title contender, Dark Side of the Ring season three topics, which company tries animation first, and more.
Yoshi Hashi. For some reason he's been my blind spot. However, Chris Maitland has returned to sell me (and you!) on Yoshi Hashi's role in CHAOS, his quintessential matches to "get" Yoshi Hashi, and some honorable mentions that help flesh out, as Chris puts it, "one of the best kept secrets in New Japan Wrestling." Matches include 2016's G-1 vs. Kenny Omega and 2018 NJ Cup vs. Ibushi. They finish by talking about Yoshi Hashi's relationships with wrestlers such as Michael Elgin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jay White, and KENTA from 2018-20 and how they were integral to New Japan's storylines in the current era. Join us as we look at Hashi's departure on an excursion, his return, and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the May 17, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast, the WWE Payback Post-show with Greg Parks & James Caldwell hosting. They discuss Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose, John Cena vs. Rusev, Bray Wyatt vs. Ryback, Cody as Stardust, and more with live callers and emails.
Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about this week's AEW Dynamite, specifically whether or not Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee is a PPV-worthy main event. They also take a lot of listener emails on topics that include Impact and AEW. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the show-long story between Riddle and Thatcher, Finn Balor vs. Cameron Grimes, major title change, and more.
“Sunset Brimming.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot interview British wrestling star Lana Austin about maintaining a wrestling career while raising three kids. Plus, discussion of Bayley vs. Tamina for the Smackdown Women’s Championship and the women’s involvement in the WWE Climb the Corporate Ladder Money in the Bank risk-is-worth-the-reward twelve-way intergender ladder match.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 249. They examine the circumstances around the cards, the aesthetics, and recap every fight on the card. They preview the next two UFC cards, and finish their examination of “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness.” They finish the show by looking back at WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Money in the Bank show from all angles with callers and emailers. Topics include the tone of the MITB match, potential cash-ins for Asuka and Otis, who is next for Drew McIntyre, and more.
PWTorch's own Will Cooling is back for part two! Will and Rich discuss the new British Wrestling Report on PWTorch with VIP host Todd Martin, the upcoming perils of UFC 249, the pros and cons of an empty arena MMA fight, Sugar Dunkerton's amazing ride so far in AEW and how that can (hopefully) help him in the UK and worldwide after the pandemic is over, Joey Janela's improvement as a wrestler since Americanrana 2018, and a preview of other Starr in Beyond matches the pair will be reviewing soon!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the May 8, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill featuring an interview with ROH star Ray Rowe with live callers talking his then-current ROH run, his near-death motorcycle accident, wrestling training, and much more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, E:60 WWE documentary, and more.
Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about this week's AEW Dynamite, specifically the fact that the show was back to being broadcast live. They break down Cody-Janela and Moxley-Kazarian, and talk about the main event that featured the debut of Matt Hardy. From there, they talk a little about Impact and MLW and take listener emails. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Dream-Cole and Charlotte-Io for the top championships, Karrion Kross's memorable entrance, favorite theme music in NXT history, and more.
“I Wanna Steal Your Girl Fans.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Andy Symmonds celebrate ten years of Pro Wrestling Eve with a watch party of the very first Eve show from May 2010 featuring Saraya Knight, Rhia O’Reilly, Jetta, Alpha Female, and a teenage Paige. Plus, Harley talks to Eve Academy trainee Beau Belles about starting in wrestling in your thirties.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC 249. They preview every fight and talk about their expectations for the aesthetics of the card. They continue their tour through combat sports documentaries as they review episode four of “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness.” They also take a look at ESPN’s “Chuck and Tito” documentary. They close the show by remembering the legendary fight between Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama from 2002.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to preview WWE's Money in the Bank PPV. They also answer calls and emails about positives and negatives of a potential Disney purchase of WWE, what wrestlers would make up a Murder Hornets tag team, who steps up with Kevin Owens possibly hurt, and more.
PWTorch's own Will Cooling is back! What started as an Americanrana 18 and 19 Project exploded into a two-parter you will enjoy! In this opening stanza, Rich and Will cover Americanrana 19 in detail, with Will providing his insight as a first time watcher of Beyond Wrestling. Will and Rich also chat about parenthood and wrestling - and watch Joey Janela vs. Chantal Jordan's Kamikaze Pro match from last year, which featured a hilarious run-in by Will and his kids returning from getting dinner! The two finish with a discussion on AEW, the Revolt/Revival/Whatever their name will be, Sugar Dunkerton's seizing of the moment as "Pineapple Pete," and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, it's the Extreme Rules post-game show with live calls and emails reacting to the just-completed WWE PPV including a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow. They talk about Rusev vs. John Cena, Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton, Nikki Bella vs. Naomi, Roman Reigns vs. Big Show, Neville (Pac) vs. Bad News Barrett, Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) vs. Luke Harper (Brodie Lee), and more.
Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about this week's AEW Dynamite and then transition to talking some Impact Wrestling, including Tuesday's Rebellion where Moose became the new TNA champion. Yep, he did. They talk a little more about a great Bubbly Bunch video and what they liked about AEW this week, and then look ahead to some emails and wrap the show talking about how annoying Vince Russo's "marks" are. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the Keith Lee-Damian Priest main event, Candice's first match as a heel, the Cruiserweight tournament continuing, and more.
“Maybe I’m Not the Right Kind.” This week, Emily Fear talks to Lolo McGrath of Prime Time Pro Wrestling and Marcus Mann of Ryse Wrestling about how COVID-19 has affected their promotions and where indie wrestling goes from here. Plus, Harley R. Pageot talks to British wrestler Bunny Mallow about the pandemic life.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos goes at it solo, as he breaks down the news that the UFC is planning on running three events in one week. Robert also fires up YouTube, and provides commentary for Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir from UFC 100 in 2009. Enjoy this bite-size show.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to discuss such NXT topics as post-Mania main roster call-ups, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae's NXT TV segment, and Velveteen Dream. They also answer calls and emails on the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Title Tourney, Vince McMahon back on TV, Drake Maverick, and more.
This week continues a series of interviews with independent wrestlers that deserve more of a spotlight in 2020. This week, Iowa-based Steven Manders, the Cornbelt Cowboy, joins Rich and talks the journey from gridiron to the ring, his love for old school All Japan gaijin workers, and how he has taken his football work ethic into the ring and in how he travels for shows. We then chat about his breakout at the SCI futures tournament, which then opened doors to Beyond Wrestling, GCW, and Black Label Pro, as well as his favorite matches and opponents. Then, Steve Williams returns to give his thoughts on Manders, as well as an in-person account of how well-received Manders has been in the indy scene since the SCI tournament - and a convo on love. We cover everything when we dive!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to two shows from five years ago this week. First up, it's the Raw post-game show with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks from Apr. 20, 2015 who provide an instant Reaction to Raw, including PPV developments, heel/face issues, Night of Kane, Boris from Chicago RKO'ed by three-hour Raws, and more.
In the second episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill from Apr. 22, 2015, McNeill interviews former WWE writer/published author Brian Solomon, who has a new book, "Pro Wrestling FAQ." Also, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike and Andrew begin the show talking about this week's AEW Dynamite and then transition to talking some Impact Wrestling, including Tuesday's Rebellion show and whether or not Tessa Blanchard is still the big-time free agent we thought she would be a year ago. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the many changes to the main event, the Cruiserweight tournament continuing, the standout Gargano-LeRae segment, and more.
“My Shadows Have a Secret.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt discuss the eight women released by WWE last week and their potential future prospects, AEW moving ahead with the Double or Nothing pay-per-view, and other WWE news items. Plus, Harley talks to indie wrestler Gabby Ortiz about life under COVID-19 quarantine.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the UFC’s desire to return early May. They reflect on the life of Howard Finkel, and dovetail into a conversation about WWE’s week of layoffs. They continue their review of “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness” with a discussion on episode three. They also look back at Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira from 2004, and they conclude the show by looking back at the iconic Stephan Bonnar vs. Forrest Griffin from TUF 1.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zach Graham to talk about WWE cuts, unique Money in the Bank matches, and Moxley vs. Hager in an empty arena. They also answer phone calls and emails on A.J. Styles, Wyatt vs. Braun, Moxley vs. Hager hype, the Sonya-Mandy Smackdown segment, and more.
This week kicks off a series of interviews with independent wrestlers that deserve more of a spotlight in 2020, starting with Pittsburgh-based Lee Moriarty. Lee joins Rich and talks his inspiration for his gear, his style, the three-match series with Alex Shelley that has been some of the best matches in his three-year career, how he's handling the current situation, and what Lee thinks of the mentorship of Brandon K and others in the Pittsburgh area. Then, Chris Maitland returns to give his thoughts on the three-match pack, including the final match vs. Alex Shelley (available on IWTV under 'AIW Built to Last').
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to two shows from five years ago this week. First up, it's the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell, who review the show including Extreme Rules stipulations, Michael Cole's return from "injury," booking decisions, and more. They talk with callers throughout. Then there's a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with Q&A on Raw and other topics.
In the second episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and cohost Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast, they wrap up the week in wrestling covering topics from WWE, TNA, New Japan, the State of Divas, New Japan World, Tommy Rich = Justin Bieber, and more! Plus, a previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow with more conversation in the new Friday timeslot.
Even though WWE isn't a regularly-covered topic on this show, it was hard to ignore the news of the day, which was 29 WWE employees getting released. Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek start the show with a 30-minute conversation on the releases - why they happened and which talents could soon find a home in AEW. They also talk about Seth Rollins' IG reaction, where he thought people were being "unfair" to WWE. Then they focus on Dynamite, including the Moxley-Hager World Title match in an empty Daily's Place, and then take emails. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover today's many roster cuts, the Cruiserweight tournament beginning, Timothy Thatcher, Karrion Kross, and more.
“She Belongs on the Astral Plane.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to Sarah Shockey, Stepstool Sarah Rose, Ziggy Haim, Molly McCoy, BJ Colangelo, and Harmony Moon about life under quarantine as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Plus, Io Shirai becomes #1 contender to the NXT championship, Ana Jay signs with AEW, and Emily delves into Sara Del Rey’s back catalog.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the cancellation of UFC 249. They discuss the idea of “Fight Island” and even have some fun ideas that the UFC could use in a completely unregulated environment. They also discuss the WWE’s decision to keep taping live television, as well as Ronda Rousey’s recent comments on pro wrestling. They close the show by looking back at episode two of “Fighting in the Age of Loneliness” and segue into a discussion of the 2005 documentary “Forever Hardcore.”
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down WWE's decision to return to live tapings this week. They also talk about WrestleMania fallout from Raw and Smackdown, and answer caller and email questions about SANADA breaking free from LIJ, potential Money in the Bank winners, PWI recognizing fewer world titles, and more.
With the debut of the Brawl for All Episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Rich has Chris Maitland on as his co-host, and the pair chats about the strange bedfellows of the opening round match-ups, the insanity of allowing Jim Cornette and Vince Russo to feud over several episodes of the series, the star-crossed timelines of wrestlers like Dan Severn and Bart Gunn had they worked in a post-modern UFC environment, and a quick jump into the world of computerized wrestling to top it all off.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to five years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant (of the EastCoastCast.com), they made their Friday debut including Smackdown analysis, Miz-Mizdow, Smackdown on USA, Lucha Underground, Saxton, Cena’s U.S. Title run, ROH-Sinclair, and more including Travis’s wrestling dream in the (previously VIP-exclusive) Aftershow.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk this week's AEW Dynamite! They begin the show again looking at Matt Hardy and whether or not the Broken Universe has a place in AEW. They also talk about a great video package on Jake Hager and Jon Moxley, as well as looking at the rest of this week's AEW. They also take your emails on Impact taping this week, JR, The Wrestler (the movie from 10 years ago), and a lot more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Gargano vs. Ciampa, women's ladder match, the booking of Charlotte and Shayna at Mania, and more.
"It's Building Up." This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the five women's matches at WrestleMania 36, as well as the main roster debut of Bianca Belair, the absence of Michelle McCool, and Charlotte Flair as NXT Women's Champion once again. Plus, Kylie Rae signs with Impact Wrestling and questions surround the future of new wrestling content as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down the unique experience that was WrestleMania. They give a brief review of every match on the card, and discuss the potential legacy of this event. Rick and Robert also react to the news that UFC has signed Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje at an undisclosed location.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down both nights of WrestleMania with callers and emailers. Topics include the quality of the Firefly Funhouse match, the decision to put Charlotte over Rhea Ripley, the potential of wrestlers getting more creative freedom in the current environment, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk WrestleMania 36 Night One! They begin the show talking about the very different boneyard match between Undertaker and AJ Styles. Also, does anyone remember Braun Strowman winning the Universal Title tonight? We don't think anyone will remember it. Plus, the guys take a ton of live calls reacting to a WrestleMania that most callers gave a thumbs up.
Bryant Williams and Britt Whitmire return to talk about their show, Katie Vick's Alive Alive, and how they're holding up with a global pandemic and covering wrestling. Both men chat with Rich about what they are watching (older Georgia Championship Wrestling) and what hasn't worked for them (the current empty arena setups), as well as how/when they're going to watch WrestleMania. From there, the trio chat about Barbara Eden, and close talking about the matches and people at WrestleMania the trio feels are having redemption moments that have been a bit muted. And, as always, a little fun is made regarding Bruce and his love for that college down in North Carolina.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to five years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they talk with live callers & emailers about WrestleMania fall-out, TNA, ROH, New Japan, and more topics.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show solving the mystery of where AEW was broadcasting Dynamite! Seriously, they think they actually cracked it. From there, they discuss the show, including Mr. McMah–sorry, Mr. Brodie's backstage promo. They also talk about Lance Archer's debut, and they're still wondering why in the world Chris Jericho is doing silly, stupid comedy with Matt Hardy a month after being the world champion. To wrap things up, they take listener emails on Impact, some WrestleMania talk, and rank their favorite Batman actors. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Lee vs. Dijakovic vs. Priest, women's gauntlet, wrestlers who should have held titles in NXT, and more.
“I’ve Been Fighting for Your Honor.” This week, Emily Fear and Raymond Rones give predictions for every match at WrestleMania 36 including what the main event(s) will be, which matches should steal the show, which will be the most cringey, what a boneyard match is, what a Firefly Funhouse match is, who may show up unannounced, and who will leave 24/7 Champion.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the UFC's current rhetoric around UFC 249. They discuss Jon Jones' recent arrest. They guys then go into their non-combat sports streaming recommendations. They review the "Dark Side of the Ring" episode on Chris Benoit, and also take a look back on 1999's "Beyond the Mat." They begin their series of breaking down each edition of the "Fighting in the Age of Loneliness" documentary. They close the show with a discussion on the weirdness of WrestleMania week being upon us.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill for a full match-by-match preview of WrestleMania 36. They also take calls and emails on subjects such as the potential of the Mania gimmick matches, quality of WWE television, Roman Reigns, and more.
Jeff Jones of Jeff vs the World returns to chat about the happenings this week in wrestling with a focus on the question "Is wrestling necessary in a pandemic?" Rich and Jeff explore the side effects of Miz allegedly showing up to Mania tapings sick, with the finger instead pointed at the culture of overwork and under-appreciation that puts someone in that position. Jeff and Rich then play a game of talking through how AEW would have fared if their new deal hadn't occurred before the shutdown. Which wrestlers would go where, how AJ Gray and Joey Janela could kill it in PWG, GCW and elsewhere, and more! Finally, Trey joins for his yearly chat on his view of his favorite wrestlers and why he likes them.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to five years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, McNeill chats with Newsday wrestling reporter Alfonso Castillo with live callers on all the big topics during WrestleMania Season. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, March Madness upset picks, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about the absolutely ridiculous Matt Hardy-Chris Jericho segment that closed out Dynamite (it was really, really bad). They discuss how the "broken universe" was old in 2017, and Hardy insists on doing the same thing in 2020. From there, they break down the rest of this week's AEW Dynamite and then take listener emails on AEW and Impact! Plus, Mike shares a story at the end of the show on the time he punched a black bear in the face (for real, though). For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the final build for Gargano and Ciampa's "final" match, two qualifying matches for the women's ladder match, several debuts and returns, and more.
“Nothing in This World Is Holier Than Friendship.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Valerie Quartz discuss empty arena shows from AEW, WWE, and other promotions including how to best utilize the change of format and whether it’s ethical to still be putting on wrestling events in the midst of a pandemic. Plus, thoughts on the latest WrestleMania developments.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the UFC’s current response to the Coronavirus outbreak. They give non-combat sports suggestions of what to watch during social distancing. The guys examine WWE’s new production schedule. They close the show with a look back at Jon Jones vs. Maurício Rua from 2011.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to answer calls and emails about this unique time in wresting. Topics discussed include WWE's potential post-Mania taping schedule, a possible Goldberg heel turn, Steve Keirn in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more.
DPalm of MTR Network returns to chat Steve Austin leading up to Monday's aired 3/16 episode. However, with the start of Covid-19 isolation, we talk more about the creativity in the moment among wrestlers, how the empty arena shows can affect the bottom lines of WWE, AEW, and companies around the world, and Palm of course has to get a dig or two in on the Knicks. Scarlett pops by to give insight into her article, as well as her future book interests, with a focus on removing some of the luminaries of wrestling away from being end-all be-all evaluators of female talent.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to ten years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell, PWTorch senior columnist, they talk mainly about TNA Impact from last night. Most of the emotions are frustrations with the product TNA has presented the last two weeks and signs of lessons not learned. Calls also include talk about last night's Raw, Money in the Bank, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Mitchell & Keller break down the quarter hour trends within Impact and see who the winners and big losers were.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about the empty-arena AEW Dynamite, and how Mike might be a coronavirus survivor (no, seriously). They talk about when AEW might air again, after ominous "on the next Dynamite" ads appeared across the show, as opposed to "next week." They also discuss the Impact Hall of Fame and Ken Shamrock, as well as Matt Hardy and Brodie Lee's debuts with AEW on Dynamite this week, and took listener emails at the end of the show. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover NXT's recap and interview show, name wrestlers they'd like to see move up the card, consider options for TakeOver's planned matches and WrestleMania fan involvement, and more.
“If We Build a Utopia, Will You Come and Stay?” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Valerie Quartz go behind the curtain to discuss the history of Grit & Glitter and how a typical episode is constructed. Plus, finding your bearings in the new era of COVID-19.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the new reality of the UFC operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. They look back at the UFC’s “fan-free” card in Brasilia. They navigate through Dana White’s insistence that the UFC continue during the pandemic. The guys close the show by discussing the position that the WWE is in, and the role that in-person fans play in pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss, via calls and emails, the potential changes afoot for WrestleMania and the ripple effects inside and outside the company, Friday's Smackdown from the Performance Center, taping TV from the Firefly Funhouse, and more.
What begins as a typical Will-Rich talk-fest turns into much, much more as the pair discuss the storylines, key pieces, and aspects of the Progress top 10 matches of 2019. That discussion then shifts to the news that erupted during the recording regarding travel to/from Europe, and they discuss the possible reverberations to WrestleMania weekend, OTT's Scrappermania, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to five years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill from March 11, 2015, McNeill interviews Disco Inferno with live callers and emailers about his WrestleMania Weekend plans, Hardy Twitter, feud WCW stories, whether the Disco Inferno gimmick would have worked better in the WWF, and more. Plus, the (previously VIP-exclusive) Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news and events.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about how the Coronavirus will affect pro wrestling, as news breaks literally as they're recording. They talk about what AEW should do moving forward, and what WWE should do moving forward now that the NBA has suspended its season and the NCAA is banning fans from the NCAA Tournament. They also do talk about the show, including the Inner Circle beating up Nick Jackson and more. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the effect Coronavirus might have on wrestling, a huge Ciampa-Gargano brawl, key differences between NXT and AEW, and more.
“You Say I’m Misbehaving. So What?” This week, Harley R. Pageot and a number of guests discuss Pro Wrestling Eve’s Women Behaving Badly, Stardom’s empty arena show, Shayna Baszler dominating the Elimination Chamber, and the current state of the NWA women’s division. Plus, bedtime stories with Emily Fear.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey discuss the ramifications of WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. They review UFC 248. They preview the UFC’s trip to Brasília, Brazil. They close the show by discussing a sneakily loaded Bellator card.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews the Elimination Chamber PPV match by match. He takes calls and emails on Shayna Baszler's dominance, the lack of big stars on the PPV, Roman Reigns after WrestleMania, and more.
This week, Chris Maitland returns to discuss the debates that the Young Bucks-Omega/Hangman match have engendered on Twitter, and the difficulty in throwing subjective thought into the debate without context of eras. Chris also lists his favorite/top tag matches, and answers a few Twitter questions of the week - including what would be his stipulations for the Progress Proteus Title, what matches would he consider good for a few wrestlers minus stipulations - featuring Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Triple H, Chris's experience at AEW Revolution, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back to five years ago this week. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill from March 4, 2015, McNeill talks live with then GHC tag champion Lance Hoyt (now Lance Archer, who is heading to All Elite Wrestling) with live callers on wrestling in Japan, WWE hot topics, House of Hardcore appearance, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to this week's AEW Dynamite, including the first appearance of Jon Moxley as AEW Champion. They react to Cody's neck tattoo (wow), as well as Jake Roberts' promo and who he could be representing with the company. They take a lot of listener emails on factions in AEW as well as Tessa/Taya on Impact. For next week's show, email us at AllEliteAfterShow@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Dream vs. Strong in a cage, Kai vs. Nox in a cage, Johnny Gargano sit-down explanation, and more.
“Queer for the Summer.” This week, Emily Fear talks to Lolo McGrath of D.C. promotion Prime Time Pro Wrestling ahead of their show Butch vs. Gore. Then, Harley R. Pageot is joined by Beau Belles of Pro-Wrestling: Eve to preview Eve’s event Women Behaving Badly, by J.R. Harris to preview Stardom’s No People Gate, and by Tom Stoup to preview the women’s matches at WWE Elimination Chamber.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Norfolk. They give a preview of UFC 248, including an examination of the two title fights on the card. Rick and Robert give their thoughts on the shape that WrestleMania is taking.
This week, Brandon from WhySoSeriousPod joins to talk about the week in representation on this, the last day of Black History Month. What worked, what didn’t between WWE’s Saudi show, AEW’s conferences, and the state of North American Wrestling? Rich and Brandon then talk the politics of wrestling (and the wrestling in politics) before a hand-off to Sarah Parkin, another wonderful Women Love Wrestling author, who talks about her experience as a fan in the lens of historical women’s wrestling and how it can be lost in the WWE glitz and glamour.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews the AEW Revolution PPV match by match with callers and emailers, including from those who were there live. He also runs down the WWE Super Showdown results.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" double-feature jumps back to shows from five years ago this week and ten years ago this week. The following are summaries of what's in each show presented back-to-back...
2/23/15: In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast, they discuss with live callers & emailers tonight's Raw, last night's WWE PPV, Roman Reigns, WrestleMania, and much more!
2/26/10: This episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host James Caldwell and co-host Torch columnist Bruce Mitchell has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including more follow-up on the NXT concept, WrestleMania 26, last night's TNA Impact, the TNA Impact ratings, TNA's creative team effort, the WWE vs. TNA March 8 battle, Hulk Hogan back in the ring, Orlando Jordan being pushed, and much more. Check back this weekend for the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show post-Livecast.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to this week's AEW Dynamite, including all the major build to the AEW Revolution PPV on Saturday night. They look at the Omega-Pac 30-minute iron man match, and did AEW book themselves into a corner featuring Omega in two feuds at the same time? Mike and Andrew make their Revolution picks and preview the PPV, and also talk a little about MLW's meeting with CBS/Viacom this week. They also take emailer questions on topics such as "How does Impact make its money?" and a lot more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair, the sudden Forgotten Sons face turn, name the top and bottom ten transitions from NXT to the main roster, and more.
“The Dreamboat’s Waiting.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Valerie Quartz discuss the Lvl Up expo in Las Vegas, Smash Wrestling in Toronto, Nikki and Brie Bella going into the WWE Hall of Fame, Rise Wrestling ceasing their live events, Stardom running an empty arena show due to the coronavirus, and play a wrestling game of Would You Rather.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Auckland and previews UFC Norfolk. He discusses the booking of Henry Cejudo and Jose Aldo. He looks at some of the intriguing “future” odds that MMA fans can bet on. He also looks at the WWE future of Tyson Fury, and gives a quick preview of WWE’s Super ShowDown event.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup to preview WWE Super ShowDown and AEW Revolution, and also break down the fallout from NXT Takeover: Portland. They take calls and emails on Chris Jericho as a heel, the future of Undisputed Era, how much would you spend on a WWE PPV off the Network, and more.
This week, Sonya B joins to talk about her contribution to Women Love Wrestling, stories of wrestlers visiting her reserve as a kid, why Edge has such an important role in her youth, acceptance of some of the native wrestlers in the industry, her current work on a documentary covering Indigenous women being kidnapped in Canada, and Sonya's film idea soon to come to fruition.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" double-feature jumps back to shows from five years ago this week and ten years ago this month. The following are summaries of what's in each show presented back-to-back...
2/12/10: This episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and guest cohost Pro Wrestling Torch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell discuss the imminent announcement that TNA Impact is going live on Mondays starting in several weeks, plus they take live calls and email questions on a variety of subjects including WWE NXT, TNA house show reports, Mick Foley criticism, the push of A.J. Styles as a top heel in TNA, and more.
2/18/15: In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, it's a variety hour with live callers in the first half, John Morrison (Johnny Mundo) checking in for a few minutes at the start of the second-half, and Jonny Fairplay finishing things off. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to this week's AEW Dynamite, including Cody beating Wardlow in the main event. They also discuss whether or not a cage match was necessary, if there should be a secondary AEW title, Impact's look on AXS, what movies scared them most as kids, and you'll also find out Mike's new trick to getting good sleep. It's a jam-packed episode, as always! For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Dream vs. Strong, Rush vs. Devlin, Grizzled Young Veterans, Bianca Belair stealing the show again, and more.
“Your Body Is a Blade.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Pratt discuss Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair and Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox from NXT TakeOver Portland. Plus: Nyla Rose wins the AEW title, Gisele Shaw wins the RevPro title, ROH announces a tournament to crown a new women’s champion, The Rock’s daughter joins WWE, and Joshi news from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, and GAEA.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Rio Rancho and previews the UFC’s trip to Auckland, New Zealand. He gives his take on the debate over open scoring in MMA. The show closes with some early thoughts on the shape that WrestleMania is taking.
PWTorch Dailycast presents the NXT Takeover Portland post-show. In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup take calls about the Gargano angle and strong storytelling in the women's division, talk to on-site correspondent Brian Alston about crowd reactions and merch sellouts, and more!
This week, Melissa returns for her yearly chat. This year, the focus is listener questions, including her favorite wrestling romances, how Rich and the Miz need to learn to not be cheap, feedback on her Grit & Glitter appearance, what her thoughts are on Naomi, Mia Yim, and more! Then, Gemma and Sonal from the Women Love Wrestling anthology pop on to chat about their contributions to the book, differences in UK/US fandom, what they watch, and why it's important to make characters like Jinny or Jinder Mahal three-dimensional.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 25 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill, former WCW wrestler The Stro tells some WCW stories including wrestling Sting and whether Vince Russo was sent to WCW by WWE to sabotage the company and the politics at the end, his time in Memphis when it was a WWE developmental territory including working with Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich, early call to look out for up-and-comer Scott Dawson, early review of Charlotte Flair training, thoughts on Roman Reigns as the new WWE top star, Tessa Blanchard entering pro wrestling, and more. Then the Aftershow current events discussion, previously VIP-exclusive, when Pat is joined by James Caldwell to talk current events that week.
Andrew Soucek and Greg Parks (filling in for Mike McMahon) break down the Feb. 12 episode of AEW Dynamite segment by segment. They also take emails on Jordynne Grace winning the Impact Knockouts Title, Killer Kross's decision to sign with NXT, traditional babyface and heel roles in wrestling, and more.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Kevin Cattani cover Cole vs. Kushida, the Broserweights on a road trip, predictability, and more.
“We Come from the Same Place.” This week, it’s a special Valentine’s Day episode as Harley R. Pageot and Monika Vasquez interview independent wrestlers Veda Scott and “Speedball” Mike Bailey about the highs and lows of being in a romantic relationship in professional wrestling including learning from one another, how they handle the travel schedule, and whether it’s more fun to team together or wrestle against each other.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC 247, with analysis on the controversial scoring, the future of Jon Jones, and more. He previews the UFC’s trip to Rio Rancho, N.Mex., and also gives his take on the brewing feud between Stephen A. Smith and several UFC personalities. Robert closes the show by giving praise to the XFL 2.0.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to discuss the recent changes in ROH and what it bodes for their future. They also take calls and emails on week one of the new XFL, Scarlett Bordeaux in NXT, Women of Honor under Marty Scurll and Jonathan Gresham, and more.
This week, Doc Bruce (@B_Lee253) joins to discuss being an Asian-American wrestling fan for the past 25 years, his view on wrestling as a scholar and a fan, and what can be done to make things better in the landscape. Bruce and Rich also talk about Bruce's recent article in Daily DDT, where he focuses on Mia Yim and her status as a Blasian Baddie. As a bonus, we start our Deep Dive into Women Love Wrestling with contributor Heather Bandenburg. Heather chats about how she got into wrestling at age 21, adding it to her passions of stand-up comedy and Cher(!) - and Heather's transformation into a wrestler herself! Heather also talks about her book, "Unladylike: A Grrrl's Guide to Wrestling," and the World of Wrestling Books, which chronicles her move not only into fandom, but fighting ovarian cancer, and how this journey has affected her outside of wrestling as well. We close talking the idea of masculinity and femininity and beauty in wrestling being behind the times, and conversations with Cara Noir and his journey through navigating those questions in the ring, issues with representation at wrestling shows in terms of gimmicks given, and Heather's kiddo puts Melissa into "those were the days" nostalgia.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Feb. 4 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host Pat McNeill, former WWE stars Justin Credible and "Road Warrior" Animal are interviewed live with callers and emailers. Animal talks about the failure of The Ascension to get over, younger wrestlers maturing to have respect for the business, keys to becoming a top pro wrestler that fans wouldn't know about, the challenges of eating right and training on the road, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to the news this week that Killer Kross has signed with WWE. From there, they look at the entire episode of AEW Dynamite, including the build to Revolution (or lack thereof). Was the main-event segment good? Why wouldn't Omega agree to fight Pac before tonight? Why did everyone think a belt was going to end Cody's life? All of those topics and a lot more! For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Velveteen Dream's return, Bianca-Charlotte-Rhea in a great segment, Jordan Devlin vs. Tyler Breeze, and more.
“Hold Your Dreams.” This week, Harley R. Pageot presents an introductory guide to Japanese women’s promotion Stardom including a rundown of each championship, faction, and key storylines. Plus: Charlot and Andy Symmonds join in to share their thoughts as first-time viewers watching Stardom’s 9th Anniversary show.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Rick Monsey Previews UFC 247 Jones vs. Reyes, and also talks Colby Covington news.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zack Heydorn to discuss the NWA Hard Times PPV, Rumble fallout from this week of WWE TV, plus calls and emails on overrated Becky Lynch, David Benoit, AEW theme music, and more.
This week, Alan4L and Will Cooling join to talk about the moment where New Japan, Ring of Honor, and WWE had participants in a match at once - the Elite (Bucks and Omega) vs. British Strong Style (Pete Dunne, Trent Seven, and Tyler Bate) from Good Friday 2017 in Fight Club Pro. The trio then talk a little about UK/Irish politics, the importance of separating a happening vs. a moment in wrestling, and then Rich and Will spend time breaking down Bruce Mitchell's Ubermensch theory, and a really intriguing chat on the importance of mental health - and how wrestling can be a respite if you get out of your own way.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 25 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with hosts PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell & PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the big topics of the week, plus have a show-long discussion on the important differences between Roman Reigns and top stars through history - overall package, journey, crowd response, lack of secondary title as launching point, much more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to two weeks worth of AEW Impacts! They start the show this week on emails, buttoning up the Tessa topic from two weeks ago as well as looking at some MLW tidbits. Then they get into the Dynamite show, breaking down everything from Moxley-Jericho to Adam Page and SCU. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Broserweights vs. Grizzled Young Veterans, Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai, Tommaso Ciampa in a memorable contract signing, and more.
“I Dress Like a Boy, But I Bleed Like a Girl.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the WWE Royal Rumble including the two women’s championship matches and the 29-woman Rumble including Charlotte Flair’s victory. Plus: NXT UK news, AEW takes baby steps into intergender wrestling, and Emily talks to more wrestling fans about their kids’ wrestling fandom.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review Bellator 238, including discussion on the future of Cris Cyborg. They also review UFC Raleigh and close the show by discussing the ramifications of WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. They also take a break from their regular analysis to reflect on the death Kobe Bryant.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the Royal Rumble event from all angles. He takes phone calls and emails on possible WrestleMania title matches, NXT stars in the Rumble matches and their individual performances, plus a live perspective on the show and more.
This week, Jason Norris joins to talk about the creation of and recruitment of contributors for his new book, "Women Love Wrestling: An Anthology on Professional Wrestling". Rich and Jason discuss a few chapters that stood out in Rich's first read through, including Deep Dive guest Jacqui Pratt's "Separate but (un)Equal: The Rhetorics of Representation in Gender Segregated Professional Wrestling", how male wrestling fans can be more welcoming to women as performers and fans in the arena, how wrestling promotions such as EVE have become a haven for watching women's wrestling without stereotypes or bias, and what fans can learn from women in wrestling history. This is the first of several dives we'll be doing on this book anthology, with the next to come featuring some of the authors as well as editor/creator Jason Norris.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 25 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with hosts PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they talk with live callers about the just-completed WWE Royal Rumble PPV from all angles, including several live Rumble attendees, plus how WWE can "make it right" after frustrating vocal fans for the second straight Rumble PPV.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover Lee vs. Strong for the North American Championship, Dusty Classic semifinals, the final build for Worlds Collide, and more.
“I Just Know That Something Good Is Going to Happen.” This week, Emily Fear talks to an array of wrestling fans about their children’s wrestling fandom. Plus, she and Harley R. Pageot discuss the #1 contender battle royal on NXT TV, Taya Valkyrie dropping the Knockouts title and what that might mean for her career, Stardom drawing 1,602 people for the 9th Anniversary show, and who they think will win WWE’s Royal Rumble.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 246 and take a look at what is next for Conor McGregor. They preview the UFC’s trip to North Carolina and Chris Cyborg’s debut in Bellator. They close the show by discussing the former MMA fighters that could play a role in WWE’s Royal Rumble.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to preview, in full, the Royal Rumble card. They also take calls and emails on AEW's new TV deal, WWE ice cream bars, NXT in the Rumble matches, and more.
This week, Zack Heydorn of the PWTorch VIP podcast On the Canvas returns to discuss the influence of social media on wrestling in 2019 – and how 2020 has been more of the same. Whether it was debates between media and media, media and fans, promotions against promotions, and everything in between, Rich and Zack discuss how the medium can be a boon or a bane for the industry, and cite examples such as David Starr’s push for wrestler compensation and protections and his brouhaha with Gabe Sapolsky to better illustrate their view on the power of bringing issues to the public domain.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 18, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, host Wade Keller and guest cohost PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell take live calls for 60 minutes focused primarily on the signs coming out of TNA Genesis last night, but also a variety of other topics with fifteen callers including Hulk Hogan, The Rock's WWE relationship, how to promote matches on TV, and much more. The VIP-exclusive Aftershow includes a discussion about that night's Raw, Randy Orton's temperament issues, the heavyweight depth chart in TNA, possible Styles opponents, title changes, Jeremy Borash's role in TNA, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to Impact's Hard to Kill, including Tessa Blanchard winning the World Hvt. Title despite racism allegations over the weekend. The guys also discuss Impact getting thrown off of Twitch earlier today. Other topics include MLW signing with ICM Partners, and what that could mean for the company. Is Court Bauer the smartest man in wrestling? Then they break down Wednesday Night Dynamite and take listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover two first-round Dusty Classic matches, women’s battle royal with surprise entrants, booking options for Keith Lee, and more.
“Fists Up!” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss Tessa Blanchard winning the Impact World Championship and the controversy around her, Mercedes Martinez signing with WWE, the Impact Knockouts title match, and the NXT UK women’s title match. Plus: Harley is joined by correspondents Andy & Charlot Symmonds to discuss Pro Wrestling Eve’s Wrestle Queendom 3 in its entirety.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look ahead to UFC 236. They discuss the idea that Conor McGregor feels like a stagnant brand in 2019, where he lost his momentum, how he compares to Floyd Mayweather, and if his fight with Donald Cerrone could present a unique challenge to his future viability. They also pick every fight on the UFC 236 main card.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down and analyzes each match on Impact's Hard to Kill PPV and the NXT Takeover: Blackpool II special event. He also answers email questions on Tessa Blanchard's controversial weekend and the chances of Tyson Fury vs. Big Show in a boxing match at WrestleMania.
This week, Chris Maitland returns to talk about Jets football - if only for a moment - then chat about KENTA's move to New Japan thus far, what they've liked, where KENTA can go from Wrestle Kingdom, a sneaky Deep Dive salute to Goto and YOSHI HASHI, and the perils of not wanting to be a true heel. The pair also talk about where others can learn from KENTA's focus on being a great heel over being cheered - and more.
As a bonus, at the end of the show is included an episode of the previously VIP-only British Wrestling Report from August in which Will Cooling looks back on the history of WWE UK. He gives his thoughts on why the brand was created, his memories of the first two specials and the subsequent big matches in 2017, before explaining how the launch of the NXT UK program complicated its position within British wrestling. He closes by looking at the impact the brand has had on WWE and the UK scene.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 15, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss with live callers tons of WWE booking topics including who will be champ after the Royal Rumble, a good WrestleMania match for Roman Reigns, will Paul Heyman turn on Brock Lesnar , plus New Japan, Lucha Underground, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite. They begin the show talking about Jon Moxley's decision to reject the Inner Circle. They also wonder why Kenny Omega hasn't accepted PAC's challenge. The guys preview Impact's Hard to Kill and take listener emails. They give three predictions for Impact in 2020, and also speculate on what MLW's big announcement could be. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the first two matches of the Dusty Classic, Chelsea Green and Robert Stone debuting, preview TakeOver: Blackpool II, and more.
“Another Year Just to Forget.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear make their resolutions for 2020, discuss some of the top free agents in women’s wrestling, and wonder about the circumstances of Kagetsu’s retirement and what the deal is with NWA Girl Powerrr.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look back at the decade in MMA. They discuss several of the major events that shaped the prior ten years. They name their fighter and fight of the decade, and close the show with some thoughts about the decade on pro wrestling.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman to break down the results and biggest stories coming out of nights one and two of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. They also take calls and emails on AEW's relationship with NJPW, bold predictions for 2020, early G1 favorites, and more.
In this "best of" episode of The Deep...Dive from January 12, 2019, Rich's good friend Chris Maitland returns to talk AEW - not just from the angle of the burgeoning wrestling promotion, but the work of the Khan family in the Premiership with Fulham FC, how their spending portends well or ill for wrestling, the connections the Khans have in the UK television-wise, and where Chris thinks the Khans can succeed or fail year one in the wrestling world. Additionally, Chris gets to exorcise some demons with regard to his Jets, and tries his best to keep the show mini van friendly!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Jan. 7 episode of the PWTorch Livecast. In this episode, host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill is joined by Hurricane Helms for a live interview with callers on a number of topics, including plans for the next big OMEGA show, current health, ideas for making three hours of Raw better, interest in joining NXT as a trainer, more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react AEW Dynamite. They begin talking about the adjustments AEW made coming out of the one-week break. They break down Cody vs. Darby Allin, the situation with the AEW Women's Title, and talk about Jon Moxley's decision regarding the Inner Circle. They also take emails and discuss Anthem Sports dropping New Japan Pro Wrestling from AXS TV. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the year-end award show on NXT, best match snubs, the first round of the Dusty Classic, and more.
“The Glitter Bombs.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot present The Glitter Bombs, a year-end award show honoring the best in women’s wrestling in 2019. A slew of guest presenters stop by to announce listener picks for Favorite Wrestler, Match of the Year, Best Babyface, Best Look, and many more. Plus: Fear and Pageot share their own personal picks in each category.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review Bellator Japan. They go on to give their opinions on the year that was 2019 in MMA. They name their fighter of the year, fight of the year, and card of the year. They also check the climate of Bellator and the WWE.
This week, Kylin returns for the second part of his TV appearances series, where Rich and Kylin discuss Ox Baker on the Price is Right, Mama's Family, Family Matters... and Smallville? Throughout the show, the pair also read emails and tweets from listeners that are highlighting shows they're looking forward to watching in 2020, as well as why Tom Welling has the permanent ownership of the Superman Punch!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Dec. 31, 2014 and Jan. 1, 2015 episodes of the PWTorch Livecast. The first is PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's New Year's Eve All-Star Panel with former WCW wrestler Scotty Riggs and ECW announcer Joel Gertner, who joins half-way through the show. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more! The second show features host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell with his New Year's Day show with live calls discussing big WWE topics heading into 2015, plus a look-ahead to New Japan's big Tokyo Dome Show PPV on Sunday.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Lee and Rush vs. Priest and Nese, debuts of Austin Theory and Shotzi Blackheart, Arturo Ruas's character reset, and more.
“Whizzing Like a Shooting Star.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk to Warren Hayes and Kristin Ashley of the podcast In-Ring Riot. Plus: Andy Symmonds stops by to discuss Eve’s Christmas spectacular, Leyla Hirsch, Rhea Ripley capturing the NXT Championship, Kris Statlander becoming #1 contender to the AEW Championship, and Hazuki’s retirement gauntlet.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Busan, discuss the busy weekend in Bellator, and look forward to Bellator and RIZIN’s upcoming show in Japan. They close the show by discussing the future of the UFC men’s flyweight division.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Dec. 18, 2014 episode as PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss with live callers a range of topics. Who should Sting wrestle at WrestleMania? What is Punk trying to accomplish? Plus TLC fallout, TNA, ROH, Lucha Underground, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react AEW Dynamite. They begin the show talking about a very confusing main event angle where the Dark Order took out all of The Elite. They also discuss Killer Kross FINALLY getting his release from Impact Wrestling, Jericho vs. Jungle Boy, and more on the AEW women's division. From there, they take listener emails on AEW Dark, whether or not cereal is a soup (and Mike has to apologize to the cream-based soup community), and Mike and Andrew are both mortified about what Chicago puts on their hot dogs. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Ripley vs. Shayna in a landmark moment for NXT, Cole vs. Balor, the return of the Dusty Classic, and more.
“Are You Into This?” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt compare the women’s wrestling matches and presentation of female valets on WWE TLC, NWA Into the Fire, and ROH Final Battle.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Rick Monsey gives a full review of UFC 245. In addition, he discusses what possible fights should be made for the winners and losers of this stacked UFC PPV, followed up by a quick review of UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews the TLC PPV match by match. He is joined by callers and emailers to discuss Daniel Bryan's return, who got over tonight, TLC match rules, and more.
This week, the gents from Katie Vick's Alive Alive - Britt Whitmire and Bryant Williams - join to talk the "best" of Vince Russo angles on Impact, WWE, and WCW. From the Dupps to Brawl for All to Beaver Cleavage to the reverse battle royal and everything in between, the trio break down what made each so distinct. The trio also try to connect the dots of a strange recurring theme in Russo's storylines, which can either be considered ahead of their time or something that needed to never happen - you decide!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Dec. 14, 2014 episode as PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discuss with live callers the TLC PPV including Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose, Rusev vs. Jack Swagger, John Cena vs. Seth Rollins, Luke Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler, New Day vs. Goldust & Stardust Cody, Usos vs. Miz & Mizdow, Nikki Bella vs. A.J. Lee, and more. Plus, the post-game show features a broader overview of WWE's broken writing system and how one PPV captured years of mounting problems.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite. They begin the show talking about next week's big Holiday special where Jungleboy will face Chris Jericho and SCU will face the Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team Titles. They discuss the announcement of AEW's next PPV, Revolution, set for February and if Chicago is getting overkilled. Whose career has been helped most by AEW existing? Is cereal a soup? The guys answer all of life's burning questions. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Lee vs. Ciampa vs. Balor, Rush vs. Garza, hard sell for Shayna vs. Rhea next week, and more.
“All I Wanna Do Is Hang Around with You.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to Sarah Shockey about her Cheerful Wrestling Show, the Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling podcast, and working as a color commentator. Also: Kris Statlander signs with AEW, NWA wraps the first season of Power and heads Into the Fire, the Shine Nova tournament, ODB added to the Impact Knockouts title match, and Nicole Savoy debuting for ROH.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give an expanded preview of UFC 245. They review UFC’s trip to DC. Robert and Rick discuss the spectacle of Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto Del Rio, and the overall success of Tito Ortiz’s retirement tour. They discuss the series of releases in both WWE and the UFC, and the show closes with a little bit of boxing talk.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch.com contributor and Dailycast host Kelly Wells joins Greg to preview both the upcoming WWE TLC and NWA Into the Fire PPVs. They take calls and emails on Keith Lee, today's WWE releases, the Seth Rollins heel turn, and more.
This week, Will Cooling returns to chat about the stable Schadenfreude (who are certainly NOT A CULT) - how they formed, the key members and their stories leading into September's Fight Club Pro Project Mayhem 8 - where five members of the group went against five of Fight Club's best in a "Death House" (Wargames with a lot of weapons) match to determine who runs the promotion. Will gives an outstanding overview of how we got to this point in the promotion, how Schadenfreude differs from British Strong Style, and the founders of BSS (Dunne, Seven, and Bate) and their roles in other British indies. From there, Rich and Will chat about the future of Schadenfreude, the French promotion offshoot they've created, and the importance of the group to European wrestling.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Dec. 3, 2014 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing Kyle O'Reilly with live calls and emails discussing ROH Final Battle, being ROH Tag Team Champion and PWG Champion, a time he had to change the finish mid-match, why he is glad he never dated a wrestler and why he likes that his wife isn't in wrestling, his experience wrestling for New Japan, wrestling The Young Bucks and The Briscoes, which era he'd most like to wrestle in from the past, his wrestling role model, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite, including Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Cody Rhodes' promo, and the opening match with the Young Bucks, Dustin Rhodes, and The Inner Circle. They discuss the upcoming match between Chris Jericho and Jungleboy, as well as Luchasaurus speaking and a lot more! Then they close the show taking listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Keith Lee's rising stock, Dakota Kai's next heel steps, NXT loading up the December 18 show, and more.
“What If We Start Climbing and Never Stop Climbing?” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss things they’re grateful for in 2019, Kris Statlander being everywhere, Hazuki retiring, Allie bringing The Butcher & The Blade to AEW, and Emily’s new favorite wrestler, Lulupencil. Plus: full info on how you can vote in The Glitter Bombs, a year-end award show celebrating the best in women’s wrestling!
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey wake from their Thanksgiving slumber to preview UFC DC. Rick and Robert react to the booking of Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. They also discuss the immediate future of Justin Gaethje. They close the show by giving their impression of Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov for the 5th time.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to discuss the latest happenings on Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and Dynamite. They also take emails and calls on the heel turn of Seth Rollins, the need for faction warfare in WWE, and more.
This week, Wade and Travis challenged, so we answered the bell here on the Deep Dive! We talk the first iteration of the triple threat, how (and who) benefited, what the future of the style should hold, the greatness of Owen Hart early, Kurt Angle and the Rock in the middle and currently the women in the format of the match, how the match dilutes the spotlight on the wrestlers in question, and of course favorite sides at Thanksgiving. Happy Diving!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Nov. 28, 2014 episode with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers the C.M. Punk podcast in depth - will this affect WWE business, their approach, or anything about how the company does business, or simply be an account of what happened that everyone moves on from over time? And, what would lead to it truly making an impact on how WWE does business?
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite, including Chris Jericho vs. Scorpio Sky for the AEW World Title. They also look at Cody, the future of Kenny Omega, the 50/50 booking in the AEW tag team division, and what might be next for Jon Moxley. The guys also talk about some of the Corey Graves controversy and the Impact throwback episode that aired on Tuesday before taking listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
Tom Stoup is joined by former co-hosts Harley R. Pageot and Justin James to discuss the War Games fallout, despite James not having watched any NXT in months… When will Rhea Ripley take the title from Shayna Baszler? Are we heading to a triple threat for the men’s title? What is Corey Graves’ problem? Why does Cameron Grimes wear a top hat? Are NXT six-man titles a real thing? All these questions and more will be answered.
“Blood on My Pillow and My Insides Ache.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss the women’s WarGames match from NXT TakeOver, Baszler vs. Lynch vs. Bayley and the women’s elimination match from WWE Survivor Series, Women of Honor World Champion Kelly Klein being fired from Ring of Honor, and Stardom star Hazuki announcing her retirement. Plus: the song contest winner is announced.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos gives a quick review of WWE’s Survivor Series. Rick Monsey joins the show to discuss the relative importance of all three title fights on UFC 245. Rick gives a survey of the recent happenings in boxing. They discuss the flurry of fights announced this past week, and also talk about what they are thankful for in MMA in 2019.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down the WWE Survivor Series show from top to bottom. Calls and emails include topics such as the booking of the men's elimination match, The Fiend, NXT's successful night, and a live perspective on the show.
This week, Chris Samsa and I talk about his role as the man with the stats that Kevin Kelly loves in New Japan, how he coalesces these facts and figures to help tell a story - and how much he respects New Japan doing the same, how AEW can successfully integrate their stats over time for fans' benefit, what Chris is watching outside of the big promotions, and what got him off of his hiatus from wrestling and into the stats game. After, I have a quick solo chat with you all regarding the East Coast Cast, my reaction to the NWA situation with Jim Cornette, and a request to see the "why" of a situation before saying, "It's been done before in wrestling."
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Nov. 23, 2014 episode with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers the just-completed Survivor Series PPV from all angles including Team Cena vs. Team Authority, Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose, Nikki Bella vs. A.J. Lee, Team Natalya vs. Team Paige, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to AEW Dynamite, including Chris Jericho's announcement, Moxley vs. Allin, Nick Jackson vs. Fenix, and Britt Baker vs. Hiraku Shida. They also talk about Tessa Blanchard beating Brian Cage on Tuesday's edition of Impact Wrestling, and they take listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover an episode heavy on Raw and Smackdown interference, Undisputed Era vs. Revival, Lynch vs. Ripley, and more.
“In the Girls’ Room, Hip to Hip.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk to @flightybuttlass and @valcano about tabling at Starrcast and making wresling merch. Then, correspondents Andy and Charlot cover the finals of Pro Wrestling Eve’s She-1 tournament. Plus: Harley and Emily look at Stardom’s tag league and Black Label Pro’s Slamilton 2, answer listener mail, and announce a special Thanksgiving contest.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos gives a quick review on the panned UFC Sao Paulo card. He gives his thoughts on Ben Askren’s retirement and career, lays out the prospects for CM Punk as both a wrestler and MMA commentator, and examines the recent comments that Ronda Rousey made about her WWE career. Robert closes the show by explaining what he finds interesting on WWE’s upcoming Survivor Series PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill for a full preview of both NXT Takeover: War Games as well as Survivor Series. They take calls and emails on SS elimination matches, who may fill the TBA slots on Sunday, thoughts on Jim Cornette on NWA Power, and more!
This week, Prowrestling.net's Jake Barnett joins to discuss some hot topics in the world of AEW - Kenny Omega's quirkiness and "in the know" factor that can turn off some viewers, Scorpio Sky: Cinderella Man, CM Punk just chasing the money, and more. Then, a VIP bonus, as Blake Reilly of Blake and Sal show joins to talk about Daniel Bryan and the Miz's amazing mirrored careers in the WWE, culminating with both being key figures in the NXT/WWE "feud."
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Nov. 12, 2014 episode featuring Pat McNeill's interview with Ron Simmons. He talks about The Nation faction and if he'd do anything differently, becoming WCW Champion and when it sunk in he was the First Black World Champion, JBL on the road, working with Ric Flair, teaming with Butch Reed as "Doom," Lex Luger saying he wanted Simmons to his chauffeur, working with young Mick Foley in early 1990s, thoughts on Farooq character, the controversial Bill Watts, ECW, and more. Then James Caldwell joins Pat to talk about current events.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to Impact's announcement that Tessa Blanchard will challenge Sami Callihan for the Impact World Title at Hard to Kill in January. From there, they get out some thoughts on Full Gear, specifically the World Title match and the Lights Out match, before getting into topics from this week's edition of AEW Dynamite, including Luchasaurus, Jericho, MJF, Omega, Moxley wrestling, and a lot more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Frank Peteani cover ACH quitting via Twitter, Yim vs. Shirai in a ladder match with a surprise guest, changes to men’s matches in WarGames, and more.
“See You on a Dark Night.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss the thriving women’s division in the NWA, Big Swole signing with AEW, and LuFisto’s decision to not retire. Then: Rachel Millman of the podcast Wrestlesplania joins them to discuss the women’s matches at AEW Full Gear and struggles in the division so far. Plus: correspondents Andy & Charlot recap the first two shows in Pro Wrestling Eve’s She-1 tournament.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Moscow. They discuss the future of the featherweight division, and the unending presence of Greg Hardy. They preview UFC’s upcoming trip to Brazil. The show closes with Robert giving his review of AEW’s Full Gear PPV.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Mike McMahon to recap the AEW Full Gear PPV. They also talk about the Survivor Series and NXT: War Games lineups thus far, as well as Tessa Blanchard challenging Sami Callihan for the Impact World Title. They take calls on the presentation of the Young Bucks to this point, what's next for Hangman Page and Kenny Omega, and more.
In this episode of the Deep Dive, which is a joint venture with the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, Bruce and PWTorch Dailycast host Rich Fann talk about Starrcast 4 including Cody, Ding Dongs, Mark Madden, Colt Cabana, Tony Schiavone’s Birthday, Lois Schiavone’s Dorm, and - for the first time in 30 years - Jim and David Crockett.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Nov. 6, 2014 episode with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers & emailers all the latest news, events, and more from this week in wrestling including whether Smackdown moving to Thursdays make the show more relevant, can TNA learn from Lucha Underground, WWE Network, Global Force working with New Japan, Survivor Series, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek react to Cody's star-making promo on AEW Dynamite this week. The guys also react to Jericho's video package, Brandi's video package, the huge brawl to end the show, and much more. They preview Full Gear and take listener questions via email on some Impact and AEW topics. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover the AJ Styles takeover of NXT, Dunne vs. Priest, Kai vs. Baszler, intriguing developments in the women's WarGames match, and more.
“She Wears It All Day.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear talk to Kate Nyx of Closet Champion about the process of designing wrestling gear including how she got into the business, struggles, and her favorite looks. Plus: research into the history of women in War Games matches, a look at the PWI Women’s 100, a spotlight on Jody Threat, and correspondents Charlot & Andy begin a new weekly segment covering Pro Wrestling Eve’s She-1 tournament.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey break down UFC 244. They discuss the stoppage in the main event, the future of Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, and even examine some clout chasing on behalf of Conor McGregor. They review the remainder of the exhilarating card, give a quick look at the UFC ‘s upcoming trip to Moscow, and close the show by discussing the WWE debuts of Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jason Stovall to recap the MLW Saturday Night Superfight. They take calls on the NXT/Smackdown show, WWE’s issues in Saudi Arabia, New Japan, The Fiend as Universal Champion, and more.
Will Cooling of the British Wrestling Report joins to talk about the common language that divides us Americans and Britons - and how that affects wrestling conversations and perspectives in the U.K. as the backdrop to the Roy Johnson/Wrestling Resurgence's Everything Patterned show - entirely composed of wrestlers of color, Rugby's moment in history this weekend and how that ties into the show, can future shows like Everything Patterned (such as the upcoming GCW show WrestleMania weekend) succeed in the U.S., more Jordan Myles discussion with a lens on the U.K. wrestler merch scene, Darius Lockhart - European stalwart, Pro Wrestling EVE and their influence on the scene, A LOT OF HISTORY (seriously we go deep), and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Oct. 29, 2014 episode with host Pat McNeill talking live with Al Castle of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald including insight into the PWI 500, the week in wrestling, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events including a live Smackdown taping perspective.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take a deep look at Cody's character, and whether or not it's the best fit for the top babyface in AEW. Is Cody even relatable to the AEW fan? Other topics include Sami Callihan winning the Impact World Championship against Brian Cage, Impact's AXS debut, LAX looking strong in AEW, and a lot more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover LeRae vs. Shirai, Kai/Nox vs. Kabuki Warriors, major WarGames announcements, and more.
“Every Day Is Halloween.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot host a Halloween spooktacular as they run a 17-woman tournament to determine the spookiest woman in the history of pro wrestling. Plus: Emily’s in-person thoughts on AEW Dynamite in Pittsburgh, how to manage the increasing amount of terrific wrestling available to watch these days, and Su Yung and Shotzi Blackheart getting pulled from indie shows.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey talk all things “BMF.” They discuss the fallout of the Nate Diaz-USADA drama, they pick the winner of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, and preview the entire UFC 244 card. They look back at UFC Singapore, and two Bellator events from this past weekend. The guys close the show by giving some final thoughts on Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to give their thoughts on the first three episodes of NWA Power. They preview WWE Crown Jewel, focusing on the two main title matches. They eulogize Lucha Underground, Joel's former PWTorch.com beat, and answer email questions on a possible Seth Rollins heel turn, AEW crowds cheering everyone, and more.
When you think pre-Dixie departure TNA, you think of a lot of fumbled bags and missed opportunities. Steve Williams of "Songs with Friends" joins Rich to talk about The Young Bucks not being seen as worthy, James Storm's path of redemption that wasn't, an ode to Monty Brown and his chance to be more than the "pounce guy," "Friends of Steve Harvey" in Impact(?), "Where are you, Elix Skipper?," and an impassioned plea to watch the current product headed by Jordynne Grace and Tessa Blanchard.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Oct. 24, 2014, and features a WWE Hell in a Cell PPV Post-show. Greg Parks and James Caldwell review Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins, A.J. Lee vs. Paige, John Cena vs. Randy Orton, Nikki Bella vs. Brie Bella, Sheamus vs. Miz, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek are back! This week, the guys discuss everything AEW Dynamite, including the controversial time-limit draw between Jon Moxley and Pac. Other topics include Cody not delivering on a "major announcement" tease and whether or not Private Party losing to the Lucha Bros. undoes all the things accomplished when they beat the Young Bucks. From there, the guys answer listener emails on AEW, and also some Bound for Glory reaction. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Lee vs. Dijakovic vs. Strong, Ripley vs. Belair, presentation of foreign-born talent, and more.
“A Ritual of Emptiness.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the best promotions for intergender wrestling, a genderless future for professional wrestling, Impact’s Bound for Glory PPV, Beyond Wrestling’s match-of-the-year candidate between Mercedes Martinez and David Starr, and answer listener mail on how they would desegregate some popular factions.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Boston, including an extended rant on Greg Hardy’s UFC tenure. They give a preview of all the MMA action coming up this weekend, including UFC Singapore, Bellator 231, and Bellator 232. They discuss the latest legal troubles of Conor McGregor. Robert gives a review of ESPN’s 30 for 30 on Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, and they discuss possible future subjects for the documentary series.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek are back! The guys take over Wrestling Night in America from Greg Parks, breaking down the 2019 edition of Bound for Glory. They discuss Brian Cage vs. Sami Callihan, RVD turning heel, Ace Austin winning the X-Division Title as well as retaining the tag team titles. The guys also look at Ken Shamrock vs. Moose and a great match between Michael Elgin and Marafuji.
This week's Deep Dive is an interview with MLW's "Hot Fire" Myron Reed, part of the Injustice faction in the promotion. Myron and I chat about his inspirations to wrestle, his ever-critical eye on his own matches, what it means to Myron to be 22 and on national television, what he says to people who say there is a dearth of black talent in the independent scene, his relationship with Court Bauer and the MLW team, why he feels Gringo Loco is "fake," and why size should never be the first thing you talk about with wrestlers today. Take a listen and enjoy one of the young up-and-comers in wrestling! After, a delightful chat with Dr. Shahid Abdul Hadi occurs where we discuss Myron's assertion on size in wrestling, the WWE draft, Vince McMahon's Playboy interview and how it is an interesting read 20 years later, and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Oct. 15, 2014 and features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill's interview with "Headlocked" comic artist Michael Kingston in the first-half and Chikara referee Bryce Remsburg in the second-half. Plus in the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell to discuss the latest news, events, and more!
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek are back! This week, they discuss the 3rd AEW Dynamite episode, including Jericho vs. Allin and whether or not it was a mistake making Jungleboy and Marko Stunt so competitive with the Lucha Bros. The guys also preview Bound for Glory, which takes place this Sunday in Chicago, and they take listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Dunne vs. Priest, Lee vs. Dijakovic for a North American Title shot, Tommaso Ciampa, Tegan Nox, and more.
“I Wanna Go To Pluto.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss the entrants in the 2019 Goddesses of Stardom tag league, a classic IWA Mid-South show from 2004, Shotzi Blackheart signing with NXT, and answer listener mail on their favorite unsigned talent. Plus: Justine Hughes drops by to delve into the history of the first Japanese women to hold tag team gold in WWE, Jumping Bomb Angels.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Tampa. They preview UFC on ESPN 6. They discuss Cain Velasquez’s MMA retirement, and the buildup to his match with Brock Lesnar. They close the show with a new email section.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to discuss the first two weeks of Smackdown on Fox. They also review and preview WWE's Draft and take calls on the NXT vs. AEW war, finding new fans, focusing on stars over the brand, and more.
"Innocent" Isaiah Santero returns to talk about what he's watching, the worker's eye he takes to the wrestling scene, as well as other shows outside of the "Wednesday Night Wars" he's enjoying. Rich and Isaiah then discuss what balances must be had with workers to not "overdo it" during shows - citing the Donovan Dijakovich Canadian Destroyer as an example - as well as listener calls.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Oct. 11, 2014 when PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and Jim Valley discuss the week in pro wrestling including 15 Years of Smackdown, is Rock vs. Triple H at WrestleMania 31 in the cards, the future of TNA, Total Divas, credit to Seth Rollins, Edge's unlikely climb to main events and belongs in the Observer Hall of Fame, and more.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss the second episode of AEW on TNT, including looking at how AEW is promoting Jon Moxley, the Young Bucks losing to Private Party, Chris Jericho, and how the company is building its top stars. Then, they take emails on a variety of AEW, Impact, and soap topics. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Nate Lindberg cover Kushida vs. Walter, Lio Rush vs. Gulak for the Cruiserweight Championship, Swerve vs. Strong, and more.
“I Swear I’m Good At This.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the first episode of AEW Dynamite, Chikara’s King of Trios tournament, WWE’s Hell in a Cell, and the season two premiere of Beyond Wrestling’s Uncharted Territory. Plus: they talk to Chikara newcomer Molly McCoy about the big trios tournament, training at the Wrestle Factory, and family issues with cousin Boomer Hatfield and uncle Dasher Hatfield.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos runs down WWE’s Hell in a Cell PPV. Rick Monsey joins the show to review UFC 243 and preview UFC Tampa. They discuss the surprise appearance of Cain Velasquez in WWE. The guys close the show with an email section discussing MMA contracts, Tyson Fury in WWE, and the popularity of CBD products among American athletes.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down WWE Hell in a Cell with callers. Much of the discussion centers around the main event of The Fiend vs. Seth Rollins, including a live in-arena perspective of the show.
Jacqui Pratt is a band member, academic, wrestling fan, and, most importantly, she is a Deep Diver! Listen as Jacqui and Rich discuss the week in wrestling with regard to the portrayal of women vis a vis men in the respective companies. Jacqui then goes in-depth with her analysis of the Young Bucks - World's Cutest Tag Team match that was a huge part of her PhD dissertation, how that match put Candice LeRae into a prominent role that had not really existed prior, current booking of women in WWE and elsewhere, the importance of rhetorical velocity and seeing where things are going, not just where they are, Jacqui's wrestle punk band Cheap Pop, her new film company Low Spirits, and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Oct. 2, 2014 when PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss with live callers "The State of Wrestling Address" including an emerging NXT brand, the strengths and weaknesses of WWE, the future of TNA, and more. They also answer emails questions.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek discuss the debut episode of AEW on TNT, including Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho and Cody, Sammy Guevara's rise, Riho winning the women's championship, and a lot more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Lindberg cover three title matches, presentation vs. AEW, live event experiences, and more.
“I Eat Your Hate Like Love.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss Angelina Love winning the Women of Honor Championship, the finals of Stardom’s 5Star Grand Prix tournament, and Beyond Wrestling. Plus: Emily Pratt stops by to look at the NXT and AEW women’s divisions and how they compare ahead of the Wednesday Night War.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC 243. They review UFC Copenhagen. The guys discuss all of the Bellator from this past weekend, including Bellator’s “selection show.” Rick and Robert have some fun with Tank Abbott wanting to be involved in a brawl at Bellator 226. They close the show by commenting on all of the recent C.M. Punk rumors.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to break down the recent ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV. In addition, they preview the big week in pro wrestling coming up. They also take calls and emails on the WWE Draft, John Morrison's WWE return, what title is most likely to change hands this week, and more.
The question of the week is "How do you eat an elephant?" as Rich and Greg talk about the upcoming glut of wrestling on a weekly basis, and how each will be consuming wrestling. Greg gives his insight as to which shows he'll catch and which he'll skip, and callers join in to discuss what is going to fit their schedule/life. Next, talk jumps to how much of an overlap there is between the companies' fan bases and how that can help/hurt their ratings/viewers and ultimately the bottom line. The pair then break down what to watch for each day, how long this will be sustainable - and how can the audience make sure they're watching what they like instead of what they "have" to watch - as well as the potential curious weeks where NXT will be the smallest venue one can see wrestling from in a given week. They finish chatting about what still gets Greg excited to watch all of these shows!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Sept. 21, 2014 when PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss with live callers the just-completed WWE Night of Champions PPV from all angles. The loaded line-up included John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns, A.J. Lee vs. Nikki Bella vs. Paige, Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton, Rusev vs. Henry, and more.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and guest Zack Heydorn cover Riddle-Dain, Kushida and Breezango vs. Imperium, Lee-Dijakovic, and more.
“She’s Fast, She’s Lean, She’s Frightening.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear research Maki Ito and Takumi Iroha, read listener mail on Bianca Belair and the Australian wrestling scene, and discuss the importance of wrestling gear and additions to the NWA women’s division. Plus: Andy Symmonds stops by to discuss Pro Wrestling Eve’s Wrestling with an Agenda.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek open the show this week talking about Impact Wrestling's storylines with Su Yung-Havok, as well as Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, and Ace Austin. From there, they discuss more on which night Impact should air on AXS and take emails on the size of the AEW roster, big men in wrestling, and a lot more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the beautiful disaster that was UFC Mexico City. They also take a quick look ahead at the UFC’s debut in Denmark. They discuss The Rock presenting the BMF title to the winner of Masvidal-Diaz. They take a look at the two upcoming Bellator events, and discuss Rashad Evans possibly fighting again. They close the show by evaluating the first week of NXT on USA.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup to discuss in-depth the first episode of NXT on USA. They comb through the show segment by segment, including the hour on WWE Network. They also talk about Brock Lesnar's challenge of Kofi Kingston, Baron Corbin's KOTR win, and more.
This week, Mark Blutman - writer of many a quality show - joins to chat pro wrestling, as well as his upcoming projects. We chat about the importance of tying emotion into a weekly episodic show to bring the fans back every week, and how that needs to be a key aspect for Smackdown Fridays in particular - as well as Mark's stint as Crusher Comic, the stand-up ex pro-wrestler. Mark then jumps down memory lane to talk about events such as the famous Vader episode of Boy Meets World, the reaction of the rest of the writing room to the wrestlers, and Mark's upcoming Amazon project!
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani cover Riddle-Dain, Dream-Strong, Women's Four-Way, Rush vs. Lorcan, and more.
“Some People Think Little Girls Should Be Seen and Not Heard.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss their top 10 favorite active female wrestlers, select matches from Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport II and Chikara’s Chikarasaurus Rex 19, Session Moth Martina signing with ROH, and listener mail. Plus: Megan Nielsen drops by to discuss the three women’s title matches from WWE’s Clash of Champions.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek open the show this week talking more about the Anthem acquisition of AXS TV. They speculate on the best night for Impact to air on AXS, and also discuss more of what this move could mean for NJPW. Also, Anthem/AXS are going to air the AAA show from MSG on AXS this Friday night. Does an Impact/NJPW partnership make sense? Bound for Glory is taking shape, and a lot more. They close the show with listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos looks back at WWE’s Clash of Champions. Rick Monsey joins the show to review UFC Vancouver, and they look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens.
In this VIP Post-PPV Audio Roundtable, Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch VIP Analyst Todd Martin to review the WWE Clash of Champions PPV with analysis of every match including Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman, Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks, Erick Rowan vs. Roman Reigns, and more.
This week's Deep Dive focuses on some tough conversations on perceptions of wrestlers and situations within New Japan Pro Wrestling - starting with the Hirooki Goto slander Rich threw out to kick this show off, then Chris Maitland chats about his issues with the double standard regarding Kenny Omega and Jay White, Ishii being outside of the title scene, The Elite and Bullet Club destined for issues, injury maintenance - and more potential blind spots fans may have for Shin Nihon Puroresu!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Sept. 12 and Sept. 15, 2014 with two episodes back-to-back. It begins with James Caldwell and Greg Parks going in-depth on the Hot Topics of the Week from WWE, TNA, NXT, ROH, WrestleMania, Monday Night War, and more including a fascinating prediction that WWE would eventually succumb to the temptation if programming fees were offered to feature NXT on USA Network. Then Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant discuss with live callers & emailers that night's Raw, John Cena, the Network, NXT, and much more.
“End of an Era.” This week, Harley R. Pageot, Tom Stoup, and Kevin Cattani discuss the Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley main event with a DQ finish, Johnny Gargano addressing his future, and the lineup for the first live NXT episode on USA Network. Then they tackle a number of rumors involving Kevin Owens, Toni Storm, 205 Live, and Worlds Collide.
“I Want to Be There! I Want to Take You There!” It’s the series premiere of a brand new weekly podcast dedicated to the best in women’s wrestling! Join your hosts Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot as they discuss the top matches and biggest news in women’s wrestling from the past week, from the biggest companies to the smallest indie promotions. Plus: interviews, history dives, profiles, and guest correspondents. On this debut episode, they take inventory of the state of women’s wrestling in 2019 and reflect on why they love women’s wrestling.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek open the show this week talking the breaking news that Anthem Sports has purchased a majority interest in AXS TV, and what that could mean for the future of Impact Wrestling as well as New Japan, which currently airs on the network. What night would work best for Impact on AXS? Should Anthem try to retain New Japan to help build the Impact audience? The guys also take listener emails on AEW topics, including if the company did a good enough job building Hangman Page as a star. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 242. They preview the anticipated main event between Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone. They react to the news of Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz being booked for MSG. They give their thoughts on Cris Cyborg signing with Bellator and Dana White declaring that BJ Penn will no longer fight in the UFC.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zack Heydorn for a match-by-match preview of WWE Clash of Champions. In addition, they take phone calls and emails about the possibility of an NXT/NXT: UK cross-over match, AEW's PPV price-point, the NXT Women's Title situation, and more.
The Deep Dive returns with a live edition featuring the return of Justin McClelland! Justin and Rich talk Cody - title contender, the insanity of Antonio Brown, and how he resembles a wrestler from old days, as well as listener questions on Smackdown writer shake-up, legal rights to names and songs and how those legal proceedings affect your memory of a match, some shade on Melissa not stopping in Dayton, and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Sept. 10, 2014 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with ROH announcer Steve Corino about Michael Elgin-ROH, ECW, road stories, behind-the-scenes insight, and more. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot cover Jordan Myles challenging Adam Cole, Kona vs. Dream, Taynara vs. Belair, NXT stacking the first live show, and more.
“Future Endeavors.” It’s the final episode of Talking Honor. Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear reflect on their past 85 episodes, answer listener mail, and discuss the future of Ring of Honor and why they’ll continue to watch. Plus: a full announcement regarding their futures and the new Wednesday Dailycast.
As a conclusion to Rich’s on-site experience, PWTorch contributor Dan Kuester and PWTorch VIP Host Zack Heydorn join to talk about their in-person thoughts on All Out, react to the post-show media scrums and the information dropped there, as well as a comprehensive overview of Starrcast and whether a Starrcast IV is something fans should look forward to – as well as the changing face of Starrcast attendees.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos gives his thoughts on the historic title victory of Zhang Weili. Robert also previews UFC 242 and Bellator 226. The show closes with a discussion of AEW’s All Out PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com audio contributor Kelly Wells for a match-by-match breakdown of the three major shows of the weekend. They also take phone calls and emails on their top three matches from the weekend, what's next for WALTER, Dominic Dijakovic and Keith Lee as a tag team, and more.
Mike McMahon hosts the PWTorch All Out Post Show, discussing Chris Jericho winning the AEW World Title with callers, including an on-site correspondent from inside the Sears Center, and comparing the AEW crowd to the 2011 Money in the Bank crowd. Discussions also include Kenny Omega, Adam Page, PAC, the AEW tag team division, and much more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Sept. 3, 2014 episode with hosts PWTorch columnists Sean Radican and Pat McNeill interviewing Michael Elgin about being ROH Champion, road stories, and more with live callers, plus VIP Aftershow on current news and events.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Kevin P. Cattani cover Lee and Dijakovic delivering after a long wait, Undisputed Era with another shot at the tag titles, Rhea Ripley's NXT US debut, and more.
“All Night Long.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear delve into the archives to re-air a classic episode of Talking Honor from 2011. Flash back to eight years ago when they discussed The Briscoes vs. The All-Night Express to determine the #1 contenders to the tag titles, Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O’Reilly, the impending return of Kevin Steen, and Tommaso Ciampa in action.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek preview this weekend's AEW All Out PPV show, including making picks on the matches scheduled for the card. The guys also discuss Ken Shamrock's return to Impact Wrestling and then hit the mailbag for questions on AEW, Impact, MLW, hot dogs, and bars of soap! For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the strawweight title fight between Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang. They review Bellator 225, and discuss the overall state of Bellator. They examine Conor McGregor's apology interview, while also discussing athletes as commodities. They discuss their anticipation for the "Wednesday Night Wrestling Wars" and the All Out PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jon Mezzera to preview next Saturday's triumvirate of shows: NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff, and AEW All Out. They also take calls and emails on PAC as a replacement for Jon Moxley, whether Seth Rollins should be heel or face, an in-person account of the Super J Cup in Tacoma, and more!
This week, PWTorch Contributor and Starrcast attendee Dan Kuester joins to talk about the first two Starrcasts and preview Starrcast III in Chicago. What has worked with the format? What hasn't? What could there be to come with event, and what both Rich and Dan think about Wrestling's version of the San Diego Comic Con!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Aug. 27, 2014 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing "Kamala" James Harris about numerous subjects including whether his character would be accepted today, whether he got along with colleagues, whether he faced racism in wrestling, his struggles to try being a babyface, did female wrestlers come on to him, and much more about his vast travels to so many territories. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discussing the latest news, events, and more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Harley R. Pageot, and Tom Stoup talk about the impending move to the USA network, lots of big matches before the switch, the right face for NXT on USA, and more.
This week Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear go live (sort of) to record their podcast while simultaneously watching the new episode of ROH television for the first time. Featuring Villain Enterprises vs. Shinobi Shadow Squad for the six-man titles, Kelly Klein vs. Karissa Rivera for the women’s title, a look at this weekend’s upcoming events, and Harley’s favorite Archie Comics story. Plus a big update on the future of Talking Honor on the PWTorch Dailycast line-up.
On this episode of Elite Major Impact, Mike McMahon & Andrew Soucek talk about AEW selling out its television tapings, and the announcement of more dates. Then they go back to discussing AEW vs. NXT this upcoming fall, and close the show by discussing LAX’s future and taking listener emails including whether a hotdog is a sandwich and guilty TNA pleasures over the years. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 241. They examine the future of the UFC Heavyweight Title situation, potential matchups for Nate Diaz, how Paulo Costa could factor into UFC 243, and the remainder of the card. Rick gives his take on Amanda Nunes defending her UFC Bantamweight Title against Germaine de Randamie. They close the show by discussing the implications of NXT moving to the USA Network.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman to discuss the G1 Climax finale, NXT Takeover: Toronto, and the anticipated move of NXT TV to USA Network. They also take calls and e-mails on The Fiend as a special attraction, the flaws of the Nielsen ratings system, a challenger for Shayna Baszler, and more.
This week, Sean Radican of the “Radican Worldwide” VIP podcast returns to do a Deep Dive into the movies with host Rich Fann. Rich and Sean talk about the all-action “Kingdom,” which was directed by Shinsuke Sato – a veteran of anime and live adaptations – and how his experience lead to a great film. The film focuses on the unity of the Seven Kingdoms in China and the anime-fashioned method of storytelling was a great flourish. If you’ve played Dynasty Warriors, you’ll want to watch this. The pair also review the suspense film “Awake,” directed by Alexandr Chernyaev, a whodunit that features memory loss and murder. It’s the first movie in English by the director, which shows (both positively and negatively) during the film, particularly in terms of how certain plot-points are “yadda yadda’d”!
This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Aug. 13, 2014 episode with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing independent wrestler Roderick Strong with live callers talking ROH and DGUSA/Evolve, criticism of his promos, locker room stories, more. Plus, in the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of the latest news, events, and more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup talk about the NXT Breakout Tournament Final, the logistics of NXT becoming a live two-hour show, possible upcoming championship matches, and more.
This week Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt discuss ROH’s new approach to weekly television and how it translates to those who subscribe to Honor Club and those who don’t, the ROH broadcast team, and their full Summer Supercard predictions. Plus: Megan Nielsen drops by to discuss ROH’s conservatism, lack of diversity, and failure to break new ground. Plus will Talking Honor continue with the state of ROH.
On this episode of Elite Major Impact, Mike McMahon & Andrew Soucek talk lots of Impact Wrestling, but begin talking about AEW’s Boston and Philadelphia announcement. There is a lengthy conversation about NXT being programmed against AEW on Wednesday nights and how that might affect NXT and AEW production. They also hit on the latest Impact, MLW, and AEW news before hitting emails from listeners on topics such as Impact’s distribution, companies piggybacking on WWE weekends, and more. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and PWTorch.com’s Zack Heydorn review every match from WWE’s SummerSlam PPV. Rick Monsey joins the show to preview UFC 241 and review UFC Uruguay.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviews WWE Summerslam match-by-match with callers and e-mailers. Among the topics discussed: The lack of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins as lead babyface, Edge on the pre-show, and more. NXT Takeover and New Japan’s G1 are also touched upon.
In this episode, Tom Stoup is joined by long-time listener and sport management professor Kevin P. Cattani following a go-home show filled almost entirely with NXT Takeover Toronto hype videos. Cattani shares fresh takes on the states of multiple NXT wrestlers and angles, and the two predict Takeover outcomes, answer listener mail, and more.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the Aug. 7, 2014 episode with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the future of WWE in the Network Era, TNA with or without a new TV deal, Summerslam season, and much more.
In this episode, Tom Stoup is joined by long-time listener and sport management professor Kevin P. Cattani following a go-home show filled almost entirely with NXT Takeover Toronto hype videos. Cattani shares fresh takes on the states of multiple NXT wrestlers and angles, and the two predict Takeover outcomes, answer listener mail, and more.
This week Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and Emily Pratt discuss ROH’s new approach to weekly television and how it translates to those who subscribe to Honor Club and those who don’t, the ROH broadcast team, and their full Summer Supercard predictions. Plus: Megan Nielsen drops by to discuss ROH’s conservatism, lack of diversity, and failure to break new ground.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk lots of Impact Wrestling. They begin the show this week talking about how little wrestling Mike watched in the last week. Andrew gives us his thoughts on Impact's Unbreakable. Then they talk about Dolph Ziggler vs. Goldberg and also share thoughts on Tessa Blanchard vs. Sami Callihan. After that, they run through their inbox and take all of YOUR emails on a variety of topics including Jordynne Grace's take on wrestler using real names on Twitter. For next week, email the show here: elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Newark. In particular, he examines the state of Colby Covington as a major MMA star. Robert gives his take on UFC parting ways with Cris Cyborg, and he gives a prediction about her next destination. Robert also takes a look at Cain Velazquez’s pro wrestling debut. The show closes with a brief preview of WWE’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani for a match-by-match preview of WWE Summerslam. They also preview NXT Takeover: Toronto, predicting the card and listing what matches they’re most anticipating. Greg and Frank analyze the G1 as well and Frank gives his opinions as a new New Japan viewer. They take calls and emails on the G1 and the future of the Finn Balor-Bray Wyatt feud.
This week, Rich is solo chatting about G1’s “Curse of Osaka” with regards to IWGP Champs, thoughts on the G1 up to Night 13, and predictions from callers on how they see the rest of the G-1 ending, as well as the stories that have intrigued each caller outside of the main stories.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the July 31, 2014 episode with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks discussing with live callers the WWE Network News of the Day from all angles, other news from Financial Day, a look at the Summerslam main event(s?), TNA's status, plus more.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot talk about multiple women's matches on TakeOver, how much of a good match is too much, potential of Breezango on NXT, and more.
“Hermanos.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the NWA and ROH going their separate ways, ROH in 2019 feeling like ECW-lite, more low blows, the Briscoes vs. Dragon Lee & Rush, Amy Rose as Kenny King’s valet, Shinobi Shadow Squad vs. Future of Honor, and thoughts on the Summer Supercard lineup.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about AEW's announcement of the Oct. 2 debut, and how they might program the show after the big launch on Oct. 2. They also go inside the news on Anthem Sports looking to purchase AXS TV as a home for Impact Wrestling. They close the show taking listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC 240, gives his take on the Cyborg vs. Dana White feud, comments on Joe Rogan’s maligned commentary performance at UFC 240, Jon Jones’ recent troubles, and the decision to give BJ Penn another fight. He gives a preview of UFC Newark and gives praise to the WWE Network redesign.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Rich Fann to dissect the G1 tournament thus far, from surprises to block MVPs to predictions for the rest of the tourney. They also talk about the possibility of Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton drawing on their past in their WWE Title feud, why WWE doesn't do tournaments more often, Smackville, Summerslam, and the NEW WWE Network, and more.
This week, Sean Radican joins to preview Beyond Wrestling's Americanrana 19! With Fann and Radican's coverage of the Beyond Uncharted Territory on PWTorch.com weekly, it was only fitting that Rich and Sean cover the highs of the first season of the series, the big matches on the card itself, as well as Sean's on-hand witnessing of the evolution of the promotion.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to Pat McNeill interviewing Ezekiel Jackson. He discusses his recent WWE departure, shifting to TNA, new fitness product line, locker room stories, and more. Then in a previously VIP-exclusive segment, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joins McNeill for a discussion of the latest news, events, and more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot talk about Gargano and Cole choosing match stipulations, Myles vs. Garza in a semifinal match, Io Shirai's in-ring heel debut, and more.
“Mayhem! Hysteria! Honor!” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss Manhattan Mayhem, Mass Hysteria, and weekly ROH television including the Briscoes becoming 11-time tag champions, Kenny King & Amy Rose, the in-ring return of Alex Shelley, and Jonathan Gresham hitting someone with a shoe. Plus: John Moore drops by to discuss brand identity and what exactly ROH does differently or better than their competition.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin the show talking about AEW's big tease of an announcement, which is likely the announcement of the TNT show. They break down what NXT might do to program against the show, and if changing the NXT format is smart for WWE? From there, they discuss this week's Impact show and also talk about Jacob Fatu as the new MLW Champion. Then they take a slew of listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC San Antonio. They preview UFC 240, and react to the news of Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje. They comment on the upcoming MMA fight between Tito Ortiz and Alberto Del Rio, and close the show with come CM Punk speculation.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tyler Sage to break down some of the big-picture stories from major wresting events of the past few weeks. They also take calls on finishes and tag team rules not being protected, what may happen at Raw Reunion, Brock's title reign, and more.
This week, I do a little self care and talk through SANADA and EVIL facing off in the G-1 B block, talk about the influence of Shibata on the G-1 stories of KENTA, Tanahashi and Goto, and then drop some bonus audio with dear friends Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland who attended G-1 Dallas - where we discuss the do's and don'ts of cheering in the press box, their predictions for G-1 29, and more!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to an interview with Brother Devon (D-Von Dudley) fresh off his TNA TV return on Thursday night, including a discussion of his "Hope for a Single Mom" wrestling show in Florida, his WrestleMania goals, tons of TNA questions addressed, thoughts on his future in pro wrestling, the futures of Kurt Angle and Sting, what fans bring up most to him when they talk about his career highlights, women's wrestling, and more. Jim Valley is a guest host and they take calls from live stream listeners.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Frank Peteani talk about Kushida's past and future opponents, the enigma that is Dexter Lumis, Killian Dain positioned as the next feud for Matt Riddle, and more.
“Steelz City Excellence.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the ROH TV tapings streaming live on Honor Club going forward, Alex Shelley returning from not-retirement, the first Women of Honor match on TV in two and a half months with Tasha Steelz becoming #1 contender, Kenny King badgering Rhett Titus, and possible new teams for the tag division.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take listener emails on Impact's Slammiversary and AEW's Fight for the Fallen. They run down the entire AEW show and also talk about the potential departures of Johnny Impact and LAX from the Impact roster. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos gives his assessment on Brock Lesnar once again becoming WWE Universal champion. Robert discusses the need for Ronda Rousey to return to WWE, and runs down the remainder of WWE’s Extreme Rules PPV. He recaps Germaine de Randamie’s controversial victory over Aspen Ladd, and the possibility of Urijah Faber facing Henry Cejudo. Robert gives a quick preview of UFC on Fox 4, and closes the show with his thoughts on a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal.
In this episode of Wresting Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks analyzes Extreme Rules, with callers and emailers. Among the topics: A possible return for Bray Wyatt at Summerslam, Cesaro's role on Raw, New Day or Roman Reigns heel, and more.
This week, Zack Heydorn of On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn and the Monday Night Reviews on PWTorch.com joins to talk about the glut of wrestling on Saturday - and what the power of on demand bodes for the future of multiple shows on one day. Zack also talks about how Jon Moxley has maintained a separate personality from AEW and New Japan, the importance of Gabe Sapolsky and his eye for talent (whether it was Evolve or ROH), the attention to detail Hirooki Goto seemed to show in his B block match, as well as what is important to keep in mind during the Kenny Omega-CIMA match. The show closes with a discussion of how technology has increased the ease of wrestling fandom worldwide.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 29, 2014 episode featuring host PWTorch columnist Sean Radican interviewing then-ROH wrestler Mike Bennett and wrestling announcer Kevin Gill. Bennett talks about his WWE tryout and what WWE's response was, his reaction to a provocative Mark Madden column, how he wrestles differently in front of different crowds, taking Twitter criticism in stride, teaming with Matt Hardy against The Briscoes in a heralded match, anticipation on heading to Japan for a match involving Jushin Liger, working as a duo with Maria, and more. Then Gill takes questions from callers and emails about a wide array of topics on the indy scene.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot talk about Io Shirai keeping it short and sweet, Killian Dain's backstory, Street Profits defending against Burch and Lorcan, and more.
Today's PWTorch Dailycast is a special bonus episode of what is normally a VIP exclusive, Sean Radican's "Radican Worldwide" program, a show that - as the title suggests - focuses on pro wrestling outside of the United States. His guest cohost for this episode is Alan Counihan, known as "Alan4L" from another PWTorch Podcast, "ProWres Paradise." In this episode, they begin with an overview of each block. Alan then gives his in-depth preview of the entire tournament with suggestions on how fans daunted by the schedule should break up their viewing. Radican then gives his in-depth look at the big matches he’s looking forward to seeing from Jon Moxley and Jeff Cobb. The show concludes with a discussion of the storylines that are likely to play out and each block, as well as predictions for who will be in the mix at the end and possible winning scenarios.
“Halfway Point.” This week, with the year half over, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot look back to January to see how their 2019 wishes, hopes, predictions, and resolutions have panned out so far. Then it’s Matt Taven defending the ROH world title against Tracy Williams via exposed turnbuckle, The Bouncers losing to The Kingdom in a baffling moment of booking, and Emily’s in-person thoughts on NJPW’s G1 Climax show in Texas.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 239. They discuss Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes, Holly Holm, the spectacular KO of Ben Askren, and much more. They reevaluate Chael Sonnen’s feud with MMA media. The show closes with a preview of UFC Sacramento.
Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek take over the Sunday Dailycast this week to break down everything Slammiversary, including Tessa Blanchard and Sami Callihan in the main event. They also discuss Brian Cage vs. Michael Elgin and the women's monster's ball match. What stole the show? Mike and Andrew break it all down and take listener emails on Slammiversary and Impact's potential new television home. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
This week, Shelley Pack and Josh Sutherland of the movie "Chasing Molly" took the time to chat with me regarding the film, their labor of love making it, the work ethic needed, and the power of good karma paying off during the process. I also chatted with the pair about their work on the short film "Dashiell: A Journey Through Autism" - and how that documentary helped open their eyes to inclusive casting in Chasing Molly. Finally, we chatted about WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, who plays Mr. Black, the big bad in the film - his motivations, the dedication and focus he brought to the role, and what projects are up next for the pair.
Chasing Molly is available on Demand, rentals, and physically can be purchased at Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back 15 years and nearly 25 years to two vintage discussions. The first segment features Mick Foley/Cactus Jack on John Arezzi's radio show, Pro Wrestling Spotlight, on Jan. 22, 1995 discussing the early rise of Paul Heyman's ECW. Then, a special 15 years ago PPV Roundtable Podcast with Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill discussing the awful 2004 WWE Great American Bash including an early review of John Cena before he was WWE's top star trying to get laughs from gay innuendo.
“A Strong Breeze.” This week, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Harley R. Pageot address a post-Justin James lineup. Then they discuss the debuts of Shane Strickland and Trevor Lee, why Aliyah and Bianca Belair are still in NXT, Adam Cole visiting Johnny Gargano’s parents, what’s next for Kushida, and disputable finishes.
“Interns & Understudies.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the Best in the World PPV in its entirety including title matches, Flip Gordon joining Villain Enterprises, Maria Manic’s debut, and a nine-match card that resulted in a ten-minute main event. Plus: listener mail on the PPV and NJPW’s G1 Climax.
Today's PWTorch Dailycast is a special bonus episode of what is normally a VIP exclusive - Alan Counihan's ProWres Paradise. His guest cohost for this episode is Rich Fann from "The Deep Dive" PWTorch Dailycast. As the career of the legend comes to a close, they count down to January with a look at three Jushin Thunder Liger classics. Rich and Alan discuss Liger outside his comfort zone taking on the challenges of Shinya Hashimoto, the G1 Climax, and the daunting figure that is The Great Muta. This is the second episode in their series on Jushin Liger. The first episode is available to VIP members exclusively. (www.pwtorchvipinfo.com)
On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com's Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Minneapolis. They give an extensive preview of UFC 239, and they close the show by discussing the ramifications of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff being back in the WWE fold.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show breaking down some of the big news from AEW's Fyter Fest on Saturday night. They talk the breakout stars of the show, Cody's chair shot, and more. From there, they shift to WWE's shakeup in creative from this past week and then preview Slammiversary before taking listener emails on LAX and Impact. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 29, 2014 episode featuring the WWE Money in the Bank 2014 Post-Show with Greg Parks and James Caldwell with live callers. They discussed the Ladder Match for WWE Title with John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Cesaro, Kane, and Alberto Del Rio, plus the full undercard.
This week, Sean Radican joins Rich to talk two singles and one tag team in AEW leading into the Fyter Fest show - in particular, Joey Janela, Darby Allin and The Team of Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy). Whether it's Janela's ability to give platform to himself or other wrestlers, Allin's Sabu-like mindset, or the Private Party's ingenuity and youth, this group is a good mix of experienced wrestlers and those new to the scene. Sean and Rich talk the strengths and weaknesses of the four, where they see them as television starts for AEW, and what the future can hold for them and potential opponents down the road. The pair finish talking about some of the ripple effects of a strong singles and tag division.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Justin James talk about Angel Garza's breakout match, a major and necessary heel turn, Justin James's farewell to the Torch, and more.
“Agents of R.O.H.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot discuss Colt Cabana vs. Mark Briscoe firing on all cylinders, Kenny King vs. Jay Lethal getting creative, and missed opportunities to embrace silliness. Then it’s Best in the World PPV predictions, and Tyler Sage stops in to discuss how TV, PPVs, and Honor Club live events feed into one another, and how disconnects there can hurt the overall viewing experience.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show actually discussing WWE, and why fans are flocking away from Raw and Smackdown Live and yet AEW seems to be as hot as it could be in what is still, technically, a pre-launch. They talk a lot of MLW news, including Sami Callihan's apparent dismissal, as well as Impact news on Scarlett Bordeaux and Davey Boy Smith Jr. They close the show taking listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos gives a quick review of WWE’s Stomping Grounds PPV. Rick Monsey joins the show to review a full day in MMA. They discuss UFC Greenville, Bellator London/223, and Paulie Malignaggi vs. Artem Lobov in Bare Knuckle FC. They close the show by giving a preview of UFC Minneapolis.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers and emailers, WWE Stomping Grounds from all angles. Discussion includes Ricochet's title win and celebration, whether or not Roman Reigns's win hurts Drew McIntyre, the booking of Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss, and more.
This week, Dr. Shahid Abdul-Hadi of Stunt Granny joins to talk body snatchers - wrestlers who could be swapped if given the opportunity, and how that may turn out. Rich and Shahid cover how the IIconics would fare with the wrestling ability of Asuka and Kairi Sane, Braun Strowman with the speaking ability of a Paul Heyman, Stokely Hathaway on the main roster inciting riots like Heenan, and other fun counterfactuals.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 18, 2014 episode featuring an interview with former TNA tag team Christopher Daniels and Kazarian who talk about leaving TNA, their future in wrestling, new comic book, and more with host Pat McNeill. Then, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell joins McNeill for the VIP Aftershow discussing the latest news and events.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Tom Stoup, and Justin James talk about the impending breakout tournament, the women's division finally elevating new talent, whether Io Shirai deserves a title match, and more.
“Jeff Cobb for Cutie.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss Juice Robinson having no interest in returning to ROH and what it means for the future of Lifeblood, veteran wrestlers being easily distracted by ringside presences, whether AEW might ever buy ROH, and a damning look at some Women of Honor statistics. Plus: Tom Stoup drops by to discuss what it takes for a wrestling promotion to get established wrestling fans to check out their product for the first time.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek are back with more AEW, MLW, and Impact Wrestling talk. Topics this week include the AEW All Out Sellout, B/R Live ramping up their capabilities for Fyter Fest streaming, Impact roster news including Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux, and a lot more. They close the show taking a slew of listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review Bellator 222, including an evaluation of the career legacy of Chael Sonnen. The guys also give a quick preview of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie. They give their take on Todd Martin’s controversial Sherdog column. They close the show by discussing AEW once again selling out a building within minutes.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kris Karcher for a full preview of WWE Stomping Grounds. They analyze the recently released G1 tournament blocks for 2019. The two also talk about the buzzworthy episode of 205 Live this week. They take calls on Beyond Wrestling's Uncharted Territory show, who will be the WWE Champion when Smackdown goes to FOX, the use of the term "mark," and more.
This week, Sean Radican, the host of Radican Worldwide, joins to talk about two movies we watched - The Unity of Heroes and Triple Threat. Both movies are action-packed, with one being directed by a former stuntman that also directed Stone Cold Steve Austin in The Package. The gents chat about the movies themselves, what they liked, what they didn't, and how some of the same beats in a wrestling match need to be followed in action/martial arts films (e.g. balance of humor and seriousness, what is the line in terms of plot vs. "cool"), and on-site correspondent Trey "assists" with the show close.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 12, 2014 episode featuring Greg Parks and James Caldwell breaking down the big news of the day concerning WWE roster cuts, predictions on who will end up where. Plus Daniel Bryan being stripped of his WWE Title due to injury, and more.
In this episode, Kelly Wells and Justin James talk about how to earn a title match, the KUSHIDA-Gulak feud and how it legitimizes both, what Burch and Lorcan do from here, and more.
“An Ending.” This week, Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss the lone bright spot on ROH TV when Colt Cabana defended the NWA national title against James Storm, all the ways Bully Ray is making ROH worse, 17 minutes of wrestling on a 60-minute show, the heroic PJ Black, and the continued dearth of women in Honor. Plus: Harley and Climt Bantam face off in one final showdown.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek have a shortened show this week due to Mike being under the weather. But, they do discuss Impact's show not airing on Pursuit this week and how that could possibly happen, as well as what the ramifications could be. They also discuss Eli Drake's free agency, Impact PPV buys, AEW ticket prices, and more on AEW streaming shows. They close the show taking listener emails. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 238 and preview Bellator 222. The guys also discuss Dana White’s recent comments about Brock Lesnar and react to the booking of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel for a match-by-match review of both NJPW Dominion and WWE Super Showdown. They discuss Dehnel's Starrcast Diary, available now on PWTorch.com, and take calls on Mansoor, the possibility of Shane McMahon getting a title shot, who we'd like to see in Jon Moxley's block in the G1 Tournament, and more.
Jeff of Jeff vs.The World joins Rich to talk best places to hold events similar to Starrcast in terms of wrestling conventions, the cost of being a superfan nowadays, going international with the conventions and the risks therein, bringing in off-the-beaten path guests and topics for conversation at the convention, and listener calls. WARNING: at the 25 minute mark we dive into Dark Phoenix, so spoiler warning!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 4 episode featuring an interview with Hurricane Helms discussing working with The Rock, first-hand account of MVP injury, wrestling theme music, and more. Pat McNeill hosts and takes listener calls. Then Pat is joined by James Caldwell to discuss current events in pro wrestling.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup talk about when a good match isn't the best idea, whether Candace LeRae should pick better friends, how bad a Head Baddie should be, and more.
“The Gift Horse.” This week, Emily Fear and Charlie Patrick discuss ROH going to Portland, Oregon for the first time for State of the Art, ROH’s relationship with NJPW and whether AEW could encroach on that, a bounty of four-corner survival matches, a strong feeling of déjà vu watching ROH as of late, and the Best in the World PPV lineup.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking about Impact's Brian Cage apparently being denied the chance to compete at Double or Nothing for AEW. From there they discuss a KM/Scott D'Amore spat on Twitter and whether it gave us insight into Impact's pay structure. They also take a slew of listener emails on AEW, Impact, and more. Also, they discussed TSN apparently being interested in AEW. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Stockholm. They give a detailed preview of UFC 238. Rick breaks down Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz. The guys examine what GSP in the WWE would look like. They discuss the John Moxley interviews, including how WrestleMania 32 damaged the wrestling reputation of Moxley and Brock Lesnar.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Justin James to review NXT TakeOver: XXV match by match. They preview WWE Super Showdown and talk about Justin's waning interest in WWE's main roster. They also take calls on the Vince Russo AEW/WWE conspiracy theory, the potential of AEW doing big man vs. little man matches, and more.
Rich and Gill Borum (@gilldozer) talk Chikara's influence on Gillan's independent wrestling fandom, the power of the Hatfields, the history of the promotion, and listener calls on the fun, family-friendly promotion. The pair also talk about the influence of Chikara on the AEW roster Double or Nothing weekend, as well as caller questions on how much the influence has been downplayed, as well as similarities WWE events have had with Chikara storylines, and the progressive usage of pronouns within the promotion.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to the June 1 and June 2, 2014 episodes featuring analysis of the WWE Payback PPV. First, James Caldwell & Greg Parks host the WWE Payback PPV post-show which aired immediately after the event with mixed reaction to top two matches (Evolution vs. The Shield, Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena), a discussion of the unresolved Daniel Bryan situation, who are the MITB favorites, and more. Then the June 2 episode features PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and cohost Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast as they discuss with live callers the previous night's Payback PPV along with previewing that night's Raw and more.
Kelly Wells, Harley R. Pageot, Tom Stoup, and Justin James cover the week in NXT TV and break down this Saturday's TakeOver card complete with predictions. In the wake of Double or Nothing, AEW's possible effect on NXT signings and fan perception of the NXT product are up for debate. Belair-Yim, Gulak-Kushida, and Burch & Loran-Forgotten Sons are the matches under the magnifying glass. Listener mail addresses how the taping schedule affects product analysis, invites a tangent about the possibility of Joey Ryan in NXT, asks which Undisputed Era member each podcast co-host is most like, and much more.
“Tracy Williams.” This week, Emily Fear and Charlie Patrick discuss Kenny King vs. Jay Lethal in a best of 3 series and where both men currently stand in ROH, Jeff Cobb calling out Matt Taven, Silas Young teaching us how to get disqualified, and Los Ingobernables del América. Plus: they chat with “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams about indie wrestling, Lifeblood, and his first ROH World Championship challenge this Saturday.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek begin this week's show talking AEW Double or Nothing. They share thoughts on the production, the announcing, some of the booking, and whether or not TNT would have been happy with how the show was presented. They also talk about Jon Moxley's debut in the main event, how WWE will handle wrestlers tweeting about the show, and whether or not Natalya will get heat for Bret Hart being on the show. After that, the conversation switches to Impact's RVS-Tommy Dreamer main event. For next week, email the show — elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC Fight Night 152: Gustafsson vs. Smith. Robert gives his thoughts on AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV. The guys close the show by rewatching Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz from UFC 202.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Andrew Soucek to discuss in-depth AEW Double or Nothing. They also talk about the latest Impact TV happenings related to Michael Elgin, Glenn Gilbertti, and the ECW presence. They take phone calls and emails about some AEW nit-picks, other legends who could appear on AEW programming, wrestlers-turned-politicians, and more.
Rich is on site in Las Vegas for Starrcast II and AEW's Double or Nothing show, and gives his thoughts on the venue itself, comparing Starrcast II to Starrcast, notes from the media pit at the AEW Weigh-ins and press conference, the fun and occasional awkwardness (not by Arquette!) at the Ready to Rumble watch, as well as Blue Chew Mania. This week's episode also finishes with an interview with Konnan and his thoughts on the explosion of latinx wrestling, could a Starrcast type event work in Mexico, how he feels being a mentor and role model for future latinx wrestlers and folks to watch - including me butchering Hijo del Vikingo's name!
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to May 23, 2014 featuring PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell's interview with comic/graphic artist Box Brown discussing the intersection of pro wrestling and comics, his graphic novel on Andre the Giant, insight on Andre, and much more!
In this episode, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover the rushed TakeOver hype, the beginning of Mansoor's push, Tyler Breeze's return to NXT, and more.
“Heel Heat.” This week, Emily Fear and Charlie Patrick discuss Matt Taven resorting to old tactics, the limited range of heel archetypes presented in ROH, matches presented on television with no context or explanation, and senior referee Paul Turner leaving ROH for AEW. Plus: a healthy debate as to whether Kenny King has been miraculously cured of his blindness or whether he was just faking it the whole time.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW, MLW, and Impact Wrestling. This week they open discussing AEW's television deal with Turner and what it could mean for the company. They examine what AEW needs to do in order to make itself work on TNT. They also discuss a bunch of Impact roster topics, including two wrestlers asking for releases and another finally inking a contract. From there, they take listener emails on everything from an AEW streaming service to Impact's booking. For next week, email the show at elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Mike Hiscoe review WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV, including Brock Lesnar’s return. They also review UFC Rochester. The guys discuss Tyron Woodley’s fight withdrawal and Rashad Evan’s inclusion into the UFC Hall of Fame. They break down the controversy surrounding a recent MMA headline by Deadspin. They close the show by giving their thoughts on AEW’s upcoming Double or Nothing PPV.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down, with callers, Money in the Bank from all angles. Included are discussions of Brock Lesnar's surprise return, Bayley's briefcase and title wins, what's next for the major men's champions, and the need for more big men. Plus, a live perspective on the show from a caller in attendance.
Salina De La Renta, fresh off executive producing the highest viewed episode of MLW Fusion, joins Rich for a chat on her career so far, the trust that Court Bauer puts in her and the rest of the MLW talent, what her inspirations are in front of and behind the camera, her work to get a PhD. in Sexology, the landscape of pro-wrestling for women, people of color and how MLW is presenting their talent differently, as well as a rousing chat on handling online comments and ABC's Once Upon a Time's great villains and how they inspire her. (Note: Some of the language in this episode may be NSFW.)
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to May 8, 2014 with Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE star Trevor Murdoch and former WWF star Fred Ottman a/k/a Typhoon with live callers and emailers. In the VIP Aftershow, McNeill is joined by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell for a discussion of WWE's new TV deal, the ramifications, effect on WWE Stock, and more, plus Live Events.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Harley R. Pageot cover the messy main event tag segment, whether Kassius Ohno can become a champion, a better showcase match for Kushida, and more.
“Down To Fight.” This week, Emily Fear and Charlie Patrick discuss all four War of the Worlds events, the next challengers to Matt Taven’s world title, Shane Taylor winning the television title, G.O.D. as the ROH tag champions, the return of Josh Woods, an overabundance of referees getting distracted and guys getting hit in the head with metal objects, and a whole lot more.
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW, MLW, and Impact Wrestling. This week, they open discussing AEW's probable TV deal with Turner/TNT. From there, they move to Brian Cage's injury and more Impact news and notes, including running down this week's episode of Impact Wrestling. They also talk about Austin Aries returning to MLW, and they end the show taking emails. For next week, email the show at elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 237 with a focus on the amazing finish in the main event. Rick and Robert review Bellator 221, and explore Jake Hager AKA Jack Swagger, behaving like a pro wrestler within MMA. They preview UFC Fight Night 151: Dos Anjos vs. Lee. The guys close the show by pondering where a weekly AEW television show would fit into the overly saturated pro wrestling landscape.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Zack Heydorn for a full breakdown of the WWE Money in the Bank card. They also analyze WWE's Wild Card rule and take calls/e-mails on the death of Silver King, the possibility of Stephanie McMahon feuding with Becky Lynch, and who has been more influential in the business: Chris Jericho or Rey Mysterio?
Sean Radican moves from host of Radican Worldwide on VIP to co-host this week to review the newest Mortal Kombat game - MK 11! Given the WWE focus - between wrestler cosplay and the voice talents of former WWE Women's Champ Ronda Rousey, Sean and Rich take the time to fully review the game, and discuss the wrestling tendrils that snake around the game, as well as what can be helpful for wrestling in general - and WWE in particular, as well as the future storyline wise.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to May 8, 2014 with James Caldwell & Greg Parks proposing their Top 5 Draft Picks to start a promotion with, plus new info on Streak ending, pre-WM30 booking issues returning, Batista, Goldberg, cool heels, lame faces, and more.
In this episode, Kelly Wells, Justin James, and Tom Stoup cover the great Riddle-Cole match and the gripping Undisputed saga, Mia Yim's pluses and minuses, Riddick Moss's new gimmick, and more.
“The Stench.” This week, Emily Fear, Megan Nielsen, and Lisa Brank discuss weekly ROH television including The Kingdom vs. Lifeblood, PJ Black vs. Eli Isom, a lack of motivation for Bully Ray, Kelly Klein as a babyface, Dalton Castle as a heel, and the core reasons why The Allure isn’t working. They also answer listener mail on this week’s War of the Worlds tour. (NOTE: Some of the language on this episode may be NSFW.)
PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW, MLW, and Impact Wrestling. This week, they open with some AEW topics and then have an in-depth discussion on the new Impact-Plus platform. They also review recent MLW results and hires, as well as notes on Brian Cage missing some television tapings for Impact. They end the show taking emails. For next week, email the show at elitemajorimpact@gmail.com.
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy, and previews UFC 237 and Bellator 221. Robert also gives his thoughts on Brock Lesnar’s retirement from MMA. The show closes with a reset of a conversation with Lee Daly, author of Before a Fall: A History of Pride Fighting Championships.
In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Jack Irene to discuss Impact Rebellion match by match, and look at where Michael Elgin fits in to the roster. Also discussed on the show is the latest in WWE TV heading into MITB. Phone calls and emails are taken on Goldberg's Saudi Arabia match, Dean Ambrose in Impact(?), wrestling theme music in sports, and more.
Brandon of WhySoSeriousPod joins to talk with Rich this week about his issues with fandom going too far - particularly with regard to fans turning on "corporate picks" at the top, as well as cases in the last three years of wrestlers that were fan favorites before they got the "spotlight." Brandon even takes a step outside of the WWE lens and talks about his independent wrestling favorites, and how they resonate with the fans in a way you may not see on the USA networks weekly, as well as what WWE can learn from effective fan service in other mediums.
This week's "Best of PWTorch Livecast" jumps back five years to May 4, 2014 with James Caldwell & Greg Parks breaking down the Extreme Rules PPV on the post-game show with live callers. This event included The Shield vs. Evolution and Daniel Bryan's first PPV title defense.
In this episode, Kelly Wells and Harley R. Pageot talk KUSHIDA and the merits of his debut, a mid-show gem with Dijakovic and Mansoor, a wealth of statistics related to NXT TV appearances, and more.