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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

Thoughts on the match order at Summerslam, in particular Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky
Should Danhausen get a WWE Title match at WrestleMania since he’s undefeated?
Why does Brock Lesnar seem to understand pro wrestlers more than John Cena and Seth Rollins in terms how to give a rub to others?
Was Nick Aldis treated fairly by Paul Levesque?
Did WWE do a roster split due to Triple H wanting a brand away from bigger stars so he could be the centerpiece?
Is Gunther in a good spot and has he been treated fairly?
Are those Cody Rhodes masks shite?
Why is Rey Mysterio shining on the mic as AAA GM but WWE didn’t trust him in his prime to cut mid-ring promos?
Why does a “bait and switch” always have to be seen as a negative?
Has WWE’s in-ring product gotten worse since Vince McMahon’s ouster?
Should US Bank Stadium host all future major WWE and AEW stadium shows?
Todd’s pick for Brock’s final opponents if he was open to two in WWE, 1 in NXT, 1 in AEW, and 1 in New Japan
How could a collapse of pro wrestling as a genre actually happen?
What’s more detrimental – Danhausen to WWE or House of Torture to New Japan?
Can we assess whether Summerslam this year was a financial failure?
Should Ric Flair’s behavior in recent years cause people to recalibrate thinking he was sabotaged over the years by people in power in the late 1980s and 1990s?
Is the Randy the Ram character in “The Wrestler” realistic since he’s a blend of Jake Roberts and Terry Funk, but there are incompatible traits in that mix?
Should we be worried about the decline in indy wrestling?

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A look at the remarkable career of Dory Funk Jr., who died this week at age 85
Thoughts on the timing and permanence of Brock Lesnar’s retirement
A review of the pre-Summerslam episode of Smackdown including the final build for CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes
A review of the post-Summerslam Raw including Roman Reigns-LA Knight interactions, Jacob Fatu’s viciousness toward Royce Keys, and Becky Lynch’s return
The latest from New Japan G1
Thoughts on Triple H’s press conference comment defending keeping the same older wrestlers in main event scene – the strengths and weaknesses of his rationale
A review of NXT’s latest TV show
A review of AEW Collision from last week
A review of AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico event including the return of MJF, a Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis main event, and some All In developments
A review and preview of UFC events
A review of a book titled: “Only Built for Turkish Links”

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Is the Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins storyline hurting Seth?
Is pro wrestling resilient enough that it would have survived as an embedded part of American pop culture without Vince McMahon’s national vision in the mid-1980s, whereas roller derby was not?
Does AEW have a star power problem in that their top stars are quirky, weird, anxious, awkward, and unserious, plus can’t beat anyone quickly?
Would Todd consider reviewing AAA’s weekly TV show on The Fix?
Have “gimmick” personalities of wrestlers been unfairly stigmatized or maligned?
Has there a lasting negative impact on pro wrestling because of the Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar part-time champion reigns?
Favorite Summerslam intro sequences
Judy Bagwell
Was Grayson Waller’s promo on NXT yet another tired pseudo-shoot promo behind the times or the new work?
Is pro wrestling becoming increasing niche and are more and more fans following pro wrestling in snippets instead of full-length shows?
Is the babyface-heel dynamic more important to full-time viewers compared to casual, occasional viewers?
Could WWE use a cliffhanger on night 1 of Summerslam to get a boost for night 2?
What nation does the AEW National Title represent?
Brock Lesnar’s WWE departure in 2004
Has the more layered build for Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay added intrigue? What about The Death Riders and The Young Bucks being involved too?
Should AEW have promoted the return of “Hangman” Adam Page to TV to frame him as a bigger deal than just a guy who shows up randomly?
Could discounted Summerslam tickets lead to more casual reactions to the event since it won’t be attended by hardcore fans with deep pockets?
Thoughts on Anthony Smith’s domestic violence allegations

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Reviews of WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown including the latest Cody Rhodes-CM Punk and Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns face-to-face exchanges
A preview of Summerslam and thoughts on the divide of matches between the two nights
A review of NXT’s latest episode including Grayson Waller’s pseudo-shoot promo
A recap of the latest New Japan G1 matches
Review of AEW Collision and Dynamite including the big Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay segment
A review of last weekend’s UFC event and a preview of this weekend’s
A review of “Raising Cane: From The Inferno vs. The Great Mephisto” by Frankie Cain & Scott Teal (Link: https://www.crowbarpress.com/cbp-books/57-fc2.html)

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What’s a good place to start if you want to catch on TNA starting with the high points?
Why is Vince Russo criticize dfor his TNA work? Was creative better under someone else at TNA?
When “Dark Side of the Ring” talked about big names wrestlers who didn’t deliver for TNA, they cut to Kevin Nash. Is that fair, and what about Scott Steiner, RVD, Booker T, Sting, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, and Jeff Hardy?
Why didn’t James Storm make it big outside of TNA? Who else seemed like they’d thrive outside of TNA and never did?
Is there any good argument to turn babyface such as Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes given how difficult it is to establish popular faces with fans these days?
Exploring the wisdom and execution and results of TNA going head-to-head with Raw in both January and then full-time for a little while a couple months later, including whether TNA quit Mondays just a bit too soon
Thoughts on the weekly AAA series
Should Shota Umino have been replaced in the G1 after being ruled out due to concussion? Thoughts on how New Japan handles concussions
Are slow Summerslam ticket sales in part a regular of WWE management’s amoral, avaricious natures showing their inability to portray wrestlers on TV that regular fans connect with?
Are slow Summerslam ticket sales the canary in the coal mine?
Thoughts on TNA airing a commercial recorded a while back talking about an MJF-Kenny Omega match at Retribution
Shouldn’t Kazuchika Okada have been forced into a role in AEW that could have helped him contribute more to the product in a serious way?
Thoughts on whether Tony Khan understands how to promote and not just present good matches
Are Otis & Tozawa going to take Bron Breakker down a notch or more through this feud?
Does WWE risk embarrassment by drawing poorly with AAA and NXT events up against AEW PPVs?
Thoughts on JP Morgan’s analysis of WWE creative complaints, Summerslam ticket sales, TKO boxing getting off to a weak star, and UFC overspending at the White House event

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The latest news on the Paramount bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery
Reviews of AEW Collision (where a lot happened, but nothing of much important) and AEW Dynamite (with a big push for AEW Redemption) followed by a preview of the PPV
An update on the New Japan G1 so far
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and WWE Raw including reaction to the involvement of the New York Knicks top players on SNME, the latest Summerslam development, and lots and lots of Danhausen
A review of the latest NXT TV show
A review of UFC Fight Night and look ahead to this weekend’s event

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What does Vince McMahon actually do to fill his days these days?
In the age of guaranteed revenue, wrestler don’t really need to be draws anymore, so who is getting a push who wouldn’t have made the cut in the territory days?
What was going on with Roman Reigns on Monday that led to fans giving him the “What!?” Chant
How does WWE wants us to actually feel about so many of their key top mostly babyface acts who are all acting in contradictory ways and undercutting and demeaning each other?
Thoughts on the legacy and impact of Don Frye in MMA and pro wrestling, plus Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama reminiscing
Is TKO corporate ownership contributing to the staleness of WWE storylines, such as creating pressure to keep top names on top of the card?
Why did Vince McMahon choose to book Buff Bagwell vs. Boker T for Tacoma, Wash. instead of waiting a week until they were in Atlanta, Ga. (Plus some fun Buff Bagwell reminiscent including all his tag team partners and team names, comparing him to some current AEW wrestlers, and where would he land on Todd’s Top 15 AEW Wrestlers list?
Where do the Road Warriors rank among all time tag teams? Thoughts on their WWE run?
Conor McGregor conspiracy theory pushed by a Fox Sports person
Which wrestlers today come across as the most authentic and how important is that?

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Reaction to Conor McGregor’s early-fight injury and the fallout and conspiracy theories, plus a full rundown of the strong UFC fight card last Saturday
A review of night one of the New Japan G1 tournament in Chicago
A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest build with CM Punk-Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins
Assessing sluggish Summerslam ticket sales
A review of NXT including what was “most NXT” about this week’s episode
A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including “Hangman” Adam Page and Willow Nightingale’s weird in-ring promos and the Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay build
Todd’s list in order of the Top 15 Male Wrestlers in AEW that Tony Khan should prioritize promoting and pushing

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Where have the female fans gone compared to the presence in 1984 Mid-South Wrestling footage?
What are examples of wrestlers getting their comeuppance after examples of bullying or improper conduct such as the Rick Steiner-Vordell Walker incident in 2005?
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Would Razor Ramon/Scott Hall have been given a WWF Title reign if he hadn’t jumped to WCW?
Did Vince McMahon book the first-ever women’s main event at WrestleMania just to say he was the first to do it or was there more to it?
What’s up with Jim Cornette trashing Dave Meltzer’s star ratings for AEW’s Forbidden Door? What’s his beef with AEW and Meltzer? What’s behind the Cornette-Meltzer falling out?
Thoughts on the “Dark Side of the Ring” on TNA being slanted toward the Jeff Jarret perspective or framing of the dynamic with Dixie Carter
Thoughts on Ric Flair being fired from WCW in 1992, the Dr. George Zahorian verdict, and the first Global Wrestling Federation TV taping all covered in PWTorch Newsletter #129.
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Should WWE experiment with giving one of the two World Titles to someone not yet firmly established as a top star or top draw?
Comparing the recent title changes in WWE and AEW, including whether Sami Zayn is hurt by this short reign and whether Omega is closer to retiring than he’s let on
Thoughts on the TRT era quietly returning to the sport given the news on Conor McGregor
More on Dark Side of the Ring on TNA
Does the side of the crowd watching Kenny Omega’s AEW Title win make it feel less important than CM Punk’s win in front of four-times the crowd in Chicago?
Was WWE’s approach to having nearly four minutes of TV time after Punk’s win better than AEW’s mere two minutes?
Was Gunther smashing Cody’s head in a car door undersold?
Is Seth Rollins a hypocrite and awful at trying to do meta content aimed at Roman Reigns considering how it compares to CM Punk?
Is “Breaking Bad” overrated? What are the top TV prestige series according to Wade and Todd?

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A look at the Sheamus-WWE contract situation and how he could fit in with another promotion including AEW
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite including the MJF vs. Kenny Omega main event for the AEW World Title and the Brawling Birds skit
A review of the last New Japan event before the G1 and then a look ahead to the G1
A review of a pre-taped NXT and thoughts on whether pre-taping NXT and running it through AI could help the ring work look better
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw with a focus on the Sami Zayn celebration and his eventual loss to CM Punk with thoughts on where Sami goes from here. Also, how did Punk look and how will WWE build Seth-Cody. Plus, thoughts on Seth Rollins’s promo hyping his match with Roman Reigns.
Closing thoughts headed into UFC this weekend including the latest media coverage of Conor McGregor

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Todd’s response to a push-back on his advocating for face vs. face matches in pro wrestling
Is the Dom-Danhausen situation an example of the Mandela Effect?
How disappointing is Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi as Summerslam matches?
Why didn’t Hulk Hogan, when he addressed the WWE locker room in 2018, just fake regret and frame the situation to his advantage in order to regain his reputation?
Are higher ticket prices leading to more rich fans going to shows and is that hurting crowd noise?
Can any sense be made of pro wrestling ratings and viewership data anymore with Netflix’s different data approach and changes in Nielsen and the mystery of how many are watching on HBO Max?
What can be done to get the most out of Johnny Gargano after this storyline concludes?
Todd’s favorite Summerslams off the pre-Attitude Era period?
Can Oba Femi or anyone become a bigger star in pro wrestling than Hulk Hogan, The Rock, or Steve Austin given the media and pro wrestling landscape?
Should WWE consider going more straight sports-like with their presentation given they’re on ESPN and The CW now?
Thoughts on Ari Emanuel’s voice message to Vince McMahon

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Reaction to Eric Young’s departure from TNA
TNA Slammiversary analysis
A review of NXT Great American Bash and this week’s NXT TV show
A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the big developments with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar, plus Sami Zayn as champion
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including Kenny Omega’s big decision about next week
A review of UFC and a look ahead to one of the bigger star-power UFC events in a while this month

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What happened to Trevor Lee’s career?
Thoughts on the DX imitating The Nation and appearing in blackface
A discussion on babyface vs. babyface match-ups, including what Paul Boesch said about it decades ago, and whether some Royal Rumble examples from the mid-1990s show it can work well?
An extended discussion whether turning Roman Reigns heel to set up heel-face feuds with Jacob Fatu and Oba Femi is better than Reigns facing Oba some day in a face vs. face situation?
Is Oba Femi more of a special attraction than a centerpiece star and will that make it difficult to make him a long-term champion? Is he more like Undertaker or Andre the Giant?
Did the Knicks fleece the Timberwolves in the Karl-Anthony Towns feud?
Thoughts on Mabel’s career and his King of the Ring win
Can Solo Sikoa make an effective babyface as he’s shown dry wit and sarcasm that he could use against heels?
What are the pros and cons of “striking the while the iron is hot” with Oba Femi becoming champion?
Some World Cup talk
What are Todd’s top five Survivor Series events in the pre-Attitude Era time period?
Todd’s thoughts on the outlook for the Washington Wizards
Thoughts on LaMelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves
Is it becoming harder to get wrestlers over via in-ring work because fans are reacting more to ring entrances and promos?
Thoughts on false, exaggerated reports on UFC viewership for the White House event
Could wrestlers who are have been labeled as “marks” for the business learn from wrestlers who didn’t grow up as fans because of how they treat their careers as a business and not an art form?

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Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite followed by a preview of the Forbidden Door PPV
Review of NXT TV and then a preview of the Great American Bash PLE
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw and then a preview of WWE Night of Champions
A preview of the TNA Slammiversary PPV with an overview of the state of TNA
A look at New Japan’s Korakuen Hall show
Thoughts on Joe Doering going into hospice care
The latest UFC happenings and a preview

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Why were Shawn Michaels’s first matches back in 2002 a Street Fight, the Elimination Chamber, and 3 Stages of Hell if he was concerned about his back? Why did he only have a one-month title reign?
Is there any pushback in WWE from the women wrestlers in WWE over the outfits they have to wear in Saudi Arabia?
The choice between Scott Hall/Razor Ramon and Kevin Nash/Diesel for singles pushes in WWE and WCW, plus why did they wrestle as a team so often instead of singles main events? Plus did Vince McMahon want to see Hall and Nash leave just to have less politics with The Kliq behind the scenes?
Was Mike Tyson turning on DX and siding with Steve Austin ever explained? Did the lack of explanation bother you at the time?
What if “Superstar” Billy Graham had turned babyface in 1978 and become the champion headliner instead of Bob Backlund? Would it have worked and how would it have changed the reception for Hulk Hogan several years later?
Of six pairs of parents and child in pro wrestling, ranking which ones Todd and Wade would most want to sit next to to chat with or listen to, including Vince and Shane McMahon, Dwayne Johnson and Ava, Ric Flair and Charlotte, The Costco Jackass and his kid, Rey and Dom, and Rikishi and Jey Uso?
Is the UFC White House spectacle an example of them refusing to grow up and turning off more fans than they attract, and putting on display the degenerate scumbags they revel in being?
Todd’s favorite pre-Attitude Era PPVs from WWE’s signature events
Did UFC accomplish everything it aimed to with the White House event and are the viewership stats fake?
Will Vince McMahon return to WWE and, if so, in what capacity?
How could Josh Hokum actually market himself without being so cringe given his athletic abilities and star potential?

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Reaction to this week’s TNA departures
A review of New Japan Dominion
Analysis of the UFC event at the White House last Sunday
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the King of the Ring with predictions on where it goes from here and the latest with The Bloodline with thoughts on where it could go and if there are any great options
Review of the latest episode of NXT
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the latest build for Forbidden Door, Tommaso Ciampa-Chris Jericho, Will Ospreay being a little too weird to the point of being off-putting, and more.

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Why doesn’t Georgia Championship Wrestling from late-’70s and early-’80s get more attention?
Responding to a few “points of defense” regarding Sid and Ultimate Warrior
What wrestlers from the past would you want to see their entire match library of unrecorded matches suddenly become available to watch from all of history?
New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors, You, Juniors Kasai, House of Torture
Did Ron Simmons ever have a problem with The Rock stealing the spotlight in The Nation of Domination?
What current TNA or NWA wrestler or ECW wrestler from the past would be a fun and effective plug-n-play wrestler for a nine month main event journey in WWE?
Should part-time champions become more common due to successes of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar?
Has WWE missed the chance to get the most out of Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns?
Would it benefit WWE to send wrestlers to work for other smaller companies?
Are the wrestlers in their 40s getting so much TV time costing some younger rising stars a chance to shine such as Dominik Mysterio and Ilja Dragunov?
What are Todd’s favorite Royal Rumbles, WrestleManias, King of the Rings, Summerslams, and Survivor Series events?

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Analysis of the two legal developments this week – Janelle Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon moving to arbitration and out of the public eye, and the TKO shareholder’s lawsuit reaching settlement.
The latest on the UFC event at the White House this Sunday and the media coverage of MMA. Also, a preview of the line-up and a review of last weekend’s UFC Fight Night
A preview of New Japan Dominion
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite
A review of NXT on USA from this week with better in-ring action than usual
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring developments and Cody Rhodes-Gunther-Sami Zayn.

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Todd’s professionalism praised!
If Bobby Heenan is considered the best manager, who is second best? Is there a strong case Paul Heyman is number one, and if so, what is that argument? What about Dr. Ken Ramey?
What is it with the lack of creativity in executing concepts and also the sloppiness or disregard for internal logic when telling stories?
Thoughts on WrestleMania weekend indy standouts including Kingsley, Jazmin Allure, Michael Oku and Amira Blair, Galeno de Mal, Ethan Allan
Would Triple H have been able to sabotage The Rock if Rock hadn’t gone to Hollywood in the early 2000s?
Thoughts on the Otto Wanz AWA Title reign
Thoughts on AWA President Stanley Blackburn’s lack of consistency in his decision-making
Is Paul Heyman still involved in Roman Reigns’s booking? Does Roman have a lot to influence in his storylines?
Is there reliable reporting on status of Roman’s WWE contract?
Who would be a top draft pick among Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, or Kyle Fletcher?
Is TNA turning a corner?
Thoughts on rumored directions for Roman’s big upcoming matches, and what’s the best timing for Oba Femi vs. Roman among various options?
Did the Roman vs. Fatu match play out in too low key of a way given the hype, the build, the steps, and the stakes?
More on AAA Americanos storyline
What is the point of NXT Great American Bash going up against TNA Slammiversary (a business partner) and AEW Forbidden Door? Will anyone choose NXT given the current state of the brand who was an actual candidate to watch the AEW or TNA events?

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A review of AAA Noche De Los Grandes thoughts including whether the praise so far is a bit over the top
Reviews of WWE Smackdown before Clash in Italy and the Raw the next day including the latest with Roman Reigns
A look at the latest new with the UFC event at the White House
A review and preview of latest UFC events
A review of AEW Collision and Dynamite including MJF vs. Rush and the latest with the Owen Hart Cup Tournament

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A note on a 10 years ago episode covering the evolution of pro wrestling to MMA
Which wrestler would you choose to have a finisher that was only kicked out of once but otherwise always ended a match?
Were there too many wrestlers named Bill over the years?
Who is more likely to suffer from being content to take in guarantee money with a bare minimum of effort – UFC or WWE?
Why did Jushin Liger only wrestle one match for NXT/WWE at the 2015 NXT Takeover Brooklyn?
NWA Powerrr’s reboot
Would AEW benefit from introducing wrestlers with a whole new name and gimmick like WWE had done in past decades?
Will the sale of New Japan lead to more consolidation of pro wrestling companies?
Thoughts on Seth Rollins’s comment about being bored with being a babyface?
Is AAA any closer to getting a TV deal?
What will befall Austin Theory since everyone else in The Vision has suffered an injury?

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The sale of New Japan and possible ramifications
A review of AEW Dynamite/Collision with Double or Nothing fallout
A review of WWE Smackdown, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Raw.
A preview of WWE Clash in Italy
A review of NXT
Thoughts on the controversy and framing of the UFC White House event

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Should today’s pro wrestling move on from current title belt names that are vestiges from territory era and name them more literally as tiered in prestige?
Should Roman Reigns not be super nice in a suspicious way, but find ways to seem like less of a narcissistic, manipulative guy hungry for power?
Is the rationale for WWE retiring to doing more house show tours obvious?
Why was Hulk Hogan seemingly so generous and well-behaved in WWE back in 2002?
Could Shawn Michaels actually be sandbagging NXT booking to help his friend Paul Levesque seem irreplaceable?
Why does Brock Lesnar have an issue with his pants splitting but Cody Rhodes doesn’t?
Do Wade and Todd have nicknames in their past?
Are there enough fighters outside of UFC for a second major group?
Is Tony Khan losing out on exposure by booking the ROH zombie outside of WrestleMania or big AEW weekend?
Is Levesque looking to get a redo with some wrestlers who are rumored to be returning such as Enzo and Cass and Baron Corbin?
Would a Paul Heyman-led TNA if that had come to fruition have played out?

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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA fight card on Netflix reaction
ROH Supercard of Honor review
A review of NXT
Reviews of AEW Collision from last Saturday and then AEW Dynamite + Collision from Wednesday
A preview of the full AEW Double or Nothing line-up
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the latest with Cody Rhodes and Gunther, Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn, and more.
A preview of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
A review of the book on The Great Mephisto, “Raising Can from The Inferno to The Great Mephisto” by Frankie Cain and Scott Teal

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The John Cena Classic and possible confusion over whether it’s a tournament and, in general, just how putrid the concept is
Would it be worth it for Tony Khan to offer Brock Lesnar a huge deal to sign with AEW?
What’s the right path for Oba Femi?
Why would security come to the aid of WWE wresters given how terribly wrestlers treat WWE security during Raw and Smackdown?
Was Vince McMahon hypocritical in his criticism of Ted Turner’s aggressive tactics?
Was it a mistake or were there alternatives to having Verne Gagne retire as AWA Champion?
If other sports could make some teams heels and others babyface, would that be good for business?
What are the top face-face, heel-face, and heel-heel matches over the years?
Why didn’t Bill Watts do better in WCW and the WWF after his highly-praised work and reputation for his work in Mid-South?
Can Tiffany Stratton get back on track with a heel turn?
Is pro wrestling as an industry overachieving or underachieving given the handicap of being an orchestrated fictional portrayal of sports but the benefit of having total control over stories and who wins?
Will WWE use AI for booking? What are the pros and cons?
What is there left for Seth Rollins in WWE?
Is it a mistake for Zilla Fatu to say wouldn’t consider AEW as an option?
The latest on the Raja Jackson plea deal.

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A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including starting with Todd’s firm stance on Smackdown being built around the Gingerbread Man funeral, plus Backlash fallout
A review of NXT and all it’s baked-in flaws in terms of it’s presentation philosophy
A review of the AEW Fairway to Hell special and AEW Dynamite including the latest Darby Allin AEW World Title defenses
A review of the latest UFC event, the Gina Carano vs. Ronda Rousey fight, and more.

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Why did Paul Levesque need a new contract if he’s an employee and not an independent contractor? And does Levesque’s contract mean much given how they’ve dealt with wrestler contracts recently?
Will WWE release a popular wrestler in 2027 to create content for WWE Unreal next year?
Did AEW drop the ball with Ethan Page or is he just a better fit for WWE? Should AEW and WWE be more willing to push people that don’t fit the mould for their company, or is having a ‘type’ part of creating a clear identity?
Did Wade resent the WWF after it invaded his AWA territory as a kid?
Super Dragon
Joey Ryan
Rush’s catch phrase
Delayed vertical duplexes
Could what’s going on with TKO lead to collective bargaining by WWE and UFC talents?
Thoughts on Will Ospreay playing different characters in AEW and New Japan concurrently?
Has Andrade reached a peak level of confidence?

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A look at Ted Turner’s life and his role in pro wrestling’s history
The latest WWE releases and thoughts on the controversy around wrestlers being asked to accept big pay cuts to stay
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
A preview of WWE Backlash including predictions for Danhausen’s mystery partner
A review of NXT
A look at New Japan Dontaku
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of the next event

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What is the current booking structure of AEW? Does Tony Khan meet with individual wrestlers? Does AEW feel like there are fresh contributors?
NFL Draft thoughts on the Commanders
Is there hypocrisy with C.M. Punk reportedly refusing to work an angle with Teddy Hart after legit issues between them when Punk was critical of The Young Bucks for not working a storyline with them after legit heat?
Is Zelina Vega right that a journalist should have let her frame her release publicly before reporting it themselves?
Are there examples of any wrestler moving down the card and losing main event designation only to return to main event status for a stretch longer than just a one-off match or feud?
Should TKO hire ex-UFC fighters who didn’t get a second contract to be body guards for UFC and WWE performers who are worried about their safety?
Why isn’t pro wrestling creative writing/booking better? Is there something about the art form that is just difficult to pull off and underestimated?
Todd’s top PWG memories
Thoughts on the furor between Dave Meltzer and Conrad Thompson over the framing of the Brodie Lee Jr. vs. Joey Janela match?
What does it say about WWE’s developmental system that they cut bait on two Olympic Gold Medalists?
Which wrestlers recently cut by WWE have the best chance to thrive outside of WWE? How lame duck of a show is LFG when winners are cut and contestants are cut before the show even airs?
Thoughts on the “forced hire” of Zoe Hines, the niece of RFK Jr., to WWE? (And has WWE found their next NXT G.M.?)
Thoughts on English words of French origin and thoughts on announcer Gordon Solie
What actions should TKO take to address concerns among WWE performers about their safety and is there a connection between high prices and fans as a result simply expecting more access due to what they spend?

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A look at the WWE roster cuts including individual assessments on whether they were a surprise and what might be next
Review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw with the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu-Usos developments, the Miz-Danhausen skit, and Backlash hype
A review of NXT featuring the refresh and replenishment of the roster after some key main roster call-ups and cuts
A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the the Death Riders-Will Ospreay developments, Darby Allin’s latest title defense, and more
The latest news from New Japan
A review of the latest UFC event and a preview of the next

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Is it okay that Tony Schiavone acts like Collision is live when the viewers know it was recorded days earlier?
Reaction to Paul Heyman’s comments on Jade Cargill and why he’s waiting to consider making her a Paul Heyman Gal
Response to a case in favor of Darby Allin being more than a short-term novelty champion
What happened to the momentum of Stephanie Vaquer and Gunther this year?
What now for Oba Femi?
How to best sum up WrestleMania weekend?
Should WWE and AEW offer headphone access to commentary to fans attending events?
Hirooki Goto’s possibility in WWE headed into the “Street Fight” hype
Is it possible Brock Lesnar’s decision to retire was made on the spot or kept secret from almost everyone?
Thoughts on Diana Hart-Smith and Bret Hart bickering
Todd’s take on the C.M. Punk incident with a fan at the hotel and additional reporting by Wade on WWE wrestlers’ desire for better security at big events
Are we going to have to watch to Will Ospreay sell serious neck issues every match?
Thoughts on the career of Hurricane Helms
Should WWE put up a countdown clock for fans in the stadium to let them know roughly when the next match begins so fans can plan concession stand runs?
Is WWE going to sacrifice Jacob Fatu like they did Solo Sikoa in an effort to boost Roman?
Thoughts on the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix and Bret Hart’s role on it

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WrestleMania 42 viewership on ESPN
Reflecting on the career of Van Hammer
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including Darby Allin’s first AEW Title defense
Reviews of WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania and WWE Raw after WrestleMania including the latest on Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, Cody Rhodes, C.M. Punk
Review of week two of NXT Revenge
A review of the latest UFC Fight Night and a weekend preview

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What happened to WWE house shows?
Does AI’s designation of WWE eras make sense?
Rebooking WrestleMania’s top matches as four-ways that lead to unification matches?
Was Hulk Hogan “jealous” of Bret Hart’s early PPV butyrate success in WCW?
Is the WrestleMania 42 line-up better if you hadn’t actually watched the TV builds?
Pros and cons of celebrities in pro wrestling
Thoughts on each of Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania matches since WM29
Should AEW put on PPV events the week before WrestleMania?
Are some of UFC’s talented but cringy fighters turning off part of the fanbase?
What stands out WrestleMania weekend outside of the WWE events?
Reaction to Peter Rosenberg’s social media post about dives in pro wrestling

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Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw in the final lead-up to WrestleMania including the latest Pat McAfee segment and another Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment.
A preview of the entire WrestleMania 42 line-up
A review of last Saturday night’s TNA Rebellion PPV including the return of EC3
A review of AEW Collsion, the AEW Dynasty PPV, and AEW Dynamite including a reaction to Darby Allin beating MJF for the AEW World Title
A UFC review and preview

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How does WWE want fans to feel about Cody Rhodes in response to the Pat McAfee angle on Smackdown last Friday?
Are AEW fans more warm toward Chris Jericho’s return just because he’s someone who didn’t end up joining so many others who went from AEW to WWE in recent years?
Isn’t a weakness of Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk going after each other with supposedly shoot comments weaker because they obviously are side-stepping more sensitive topics? And isn’t it better to have the match outcome settle whatever they are arguing about, and that’s not in play with the build so far?
Would “Speedball” Mike Bailey have succeeded in WWE if he were signed years ago if he hadn’t had work visa issues? Or would he have been an AEW Day 1 guy and would that have worked out for him?
What stands out looking back at the early AEW PPVs and is there anything AEW should have done differently in their first two years?
Is it tiring hearing how legendary Randy Orton’s career has been when he usually peaked at a roughly three-star level in most of his bigger matches?
Is there something about Cody Rhodes that preordains his babyface act has an expiration date?
Is AEW’s in-ring style being so similar in tone match to match more of an issue than having the same people in the top mix for so long?
Is TKO’s conduct undercutting WWE’s long-term welfare and is Paul Levesque in danger of being replaced?
Why does it seem TKO executives are only meddling and interfering around WrestleMania season? Will that change?
Is Chris Jericho’s reputation for reinventing himself overstated?
Why is Triple H showing up for the Brock Lesnar-Oba Femi build?
Has the WWE PG in-ring era made fans today more squeamish about AEW’s more violent matches?
How does WWE pointing out attendance, ticket prices, and other such matters help them, and what is the end game?
Does the latest Janel Grant filing reveal how Vince McMahon wasn’t keeping a close eye on the product?
Does Jack Perry believe in Jack Perry anymore?
Does the Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar video on Raw this week show how far behind AEW remains in that area?
When would have been the ideal time to turn John Cena heel?
Would Roman Reigns and John Cena have had to do anything different to be heels when they were booed babyfaces other than lose to babyfaces fans liked more?

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Thoughts on the Pat McAfee promo on Smackdown and the Cody Rhodes response later in the show.
A walk through both Smackdown and Raw start to finish including C.M. Punk’s promo and the latest Oba Femi-Brock Lesnar angle.
A review of NXT Stand & Delivery, one of NXT’s better PLEs in a while
A walk through NXT’s latest TV episode
A review of New Japan’s Sakura Genesis event
Thoughts on TNA pulling AEW wrestlers from shows TNA wrestlers are on
A preview of the TNA Rebellion PPV
A walk through AEW Collision and Dynamite
A preview of the AEW Dynasty PPV line-up
A look at the latest UFC event and a look ahead

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Was the “next generation” transfer in 2002 another great transition year, something WWE might be on the cusp of again this year?
What’s the timeline for WWE deciding whether they can safely hold WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia?
Might AEW work with JCW, and does Todd have thoughts on the JCW StrangleMania “supercard” on WrestleMania weekend?
Could a different person have successfully taken over as Undertaker character in the WWF?
Do fans ever truly dislike someone enough to boo them while also still wanting to pay to see them?
Are there strategies to avoid ads while watching Raw?
What’s going on with the Randy Orton mystery caller? And what are some of the best mystery storylines payoffs?
How different would WCW have been if they actually transitioned to new stars in late 1994?
Are “leverage pins” unfairly maligned as a lame or soft finish in pro wrestling these days?
What could Paul Levesque do to get WWE Creative back on track?
Thougths on the Billionaire Ted skits 30 years ago?
AEW’s garbage wrestling quotient?
Thekla’s strengths and weaknesses?
Why did Vince McMahon decide to turn Roman Reigns heel initially after so much resistance?
Thoughts on lawsuits against social media companies for addictive strategies?
Is there room for a strong no. 3 company in the U.S.?
Is WWE in the midst of a soft relaunching of Stephanie McMahon and Triple H as on-air characters?

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New Japan Sakura Genesis preview
A review of NXT TV and a preview of Stand & Deliver
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the latest with Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes, the Seth Rollins-Gunther angle, and more WrestleMania undercard developments
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite including MJF vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Pac vs. Will Ospreay, the worst Willow Nightingale promo yet, and more.
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Is Roman Reigns actually worth $10 million a year if AEW were to bid on him?
Why aren’t the owners of The Road Warriors licenses being more agreeable to usage on video games?
Is the Netflix ad structure turning people away from watching Raw through legit means?
Is Aleister Black/Zelina Vega a continuation of Karrion Kross/Scarlett being “a spooky married couple trying to bring people to the dark side?”
What happened to Sammy Guevara’s push and can he still be a star?
Update on Raja Jackson case
If it’s true what David Sahadi said about Vince McMahon wanting to move Steve Austin back to The Ringmaster gimmick, does that show Vince was never a creative genius?
How are things going with AAA in the year since WWE acquired it and which wrestlers are benefiting?
Is there still an ICE presence in Minnesota or is the media just not covering it?
Is the face/heel dynamic passé?
Is the change in society that playing by the rules doesn’t pay off reflective of crowd responses in pro wrestling to the heel/face dynamic?
Should WWE essentially copy successful storylines of the past with new wrestlers put in certain slots, with of course certain tweaks to make it work today?
If WrestleMania next year is Cody Rhodes vs. C.M. Punk, and it’s a face-heel match-up, who should be the heel and who the face?
What if Roman Reigns wasn’t around for the boom period five years ago? And was Triple H taking over for Vince McMahon more important to the boom?
Who should Will Ospreay face at All In in London?
Is Gunther’s role or lack of role at WrestleMania a big waste of his momentum?
What’s the best way to use Brock Lesnar on his final chapter in WWE, especially if he doesn’t want to lose until his final match?

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Dennis Condrey remembered
New Japan Cup’s strong final week
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including thoughts on Kenny Omega’s mic work, whether AEW missed opportunity with Collisions after NCAA coverage, Brody King saved for off-TV segment
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including latest Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment, Randy Orton’s follow-up promo to his turn on Cody, Jade Cargill-Rhea-Ripley, more
A review of NXT with more chaos than ever
A review of UFC and a preview of UFC

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Why don’t wrestling promotions acknowledge accomplishments from rival companies?
Why is talent exchange nearly non-existent among pro wrestling companies?
What could the theme of John Cena’s custom merchandise be in D.C. for his final match ever?
What happened to AEW’s entrepreneurial spirit?
What is your favorite film based on a game?
What is the history of authority figures in pro wrestling?
Why are some super-workers pushed to main event level when they lack other key traits to be marketable draws? Has it ever worked?
Why did so many AEW wrestlers not progress to main event level wrestlers over the years including: Jack Perry, Powerhouse Hobbs, Sammy Guevara, Ricky Starks, Scorpio Sky, Hook, Eddie Kingston, Wardlow, The Acclaimed, and Dante Martin.
Given that Tony Khan has apparently now buried the hatchet with Ariel Helwani and proven that he is capable of releasing old grudges, should Tony do the same with others?
Should AEW have aired both Blood & Guts matches on the same episode?
Has there been lasting impact to C.M. Punk going to Saudi Arabia and the R-Truth release?
Thoughts on losing faith in TNA including the latest with Eric Young
History of a towel being thrown in to end a match
What are the 2 of 3 (or 23!) most memorable wrestling events you’ve attended?
Are we seeing the end of an era with big name returns since WWE wrestlers stick around until the end of any chance to actually wrestle?
Will WWE eventually go after AEW wrestlers?
Thoughts on AEW’s training facility

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Reviews of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision from this week

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Thoughts on the AEW Continental Classic fields and predictions on various outcomes
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
A preview of Survivor Series
A review of NXT
A review of UFC Fight Night

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Has WWE’s builds to PLEs dropped in quality this year, and if so, why?
What are the pros and cons of AEW’s Blood & Guts taking place so close to WWE War Games? Is WWE hurt by this?
Did WWE clear the field in the late 2010 to optimize Roman Reigns’s chances to get over as a top babyface, such as Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, and Braun Strowman?
Is there a loophole in Money in the Bank cash-ins that doesn’t make storyline sense because champions aren’t taking advantage of it?
Todd and Wade talked about their very first live wrestling events
Is there a case for John Cena on the Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling?
Thoughts on the UFC White House card?

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Is there too much violence in AEW recently to the point of turning off fans
Does Tony Khan have it in him to change if he thought it would help business even if it meant going away from some of aspects he has leaned on so far?
Will the change in TV ratings measurement leading to a drop in TV viewership estimates affect revenue on the next deals?
What would Todd do if he were part of the creative team in a national company?
AEW’s scouting new talent compared to WWE’s scouting
The challenge of elevating wrestlers to main events if they’ve been defined down or lingered for years otherwise
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Thoughts on Bob Caudle including his announcing style
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite in the last week of build to the Full Gear PPV
A full preview of AEW Full Gear
A look at the big stories in TNA this past week centered around the TNA Title situation
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest with the John Cena tournament and the War Games teams getting rounded out
A review of NXT Gold Rush Night 1
A review of UFC 322
A review of the AEW-published book, “This Book Is All Elite”

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Comparing WWE video packages today to Attitude Era
Could Jinder Mahal have succeeded?
Should Hulk Hogan’s WCW contract have been structured to pay him extra to lose?
Was John Cena’s heel turn botched on purpose?
Is TNA turning off long-time TNA fans lately?
Could Ricochet be a good choice to push to the top of AEW to freshen things up?
What happened to a potential Adam Pearce vs. Nick Aldis match?
What would benefits be of WWE and AEW not interrupting matches with commercials?
What is Eddie Guerrero’s lasting legacy?
Has WWE missed out on any other Hispanic wrestlers since Eddie?
Thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

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Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
A review of NXT TV
A review of UFC’s latest event and a preview of this weekend’s
A review of the new book on Gorilla Monsoon’s career

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Different match order philosophies over the decades with different promoters and eras
WWE live attendance concerns and the role of ticket prices and product quality
Comparing L.A. Knight and Jey Uso
The clean format of Saturday Night’s Main Event
Rank the preference for era-specific WWE Title reigns for Scott Steiner, Razor Ramon, Vader, Ken Shamrock, and Rob Van Dam
A list of reasons pro wrestling just doesn’t appear to a swath of potential fans mostly around tired and illogical tropes
A sidebar discussion on the history of Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks
The potential move of UCLA football games
What about Tavion Heights or Trick Williams joining The Vision
Follow-up on GSP’s handling of his final fights
More on UFC fighter taking a dive and will more be exposed
Is pro wrestling showing signs of dying, not booming?

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Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and WWE Raw including the Logan Paul angle on Raw, Nick Aldis’s “interrogation” of Cody Rhodes, and the Dominik-Rey Mysterio segment
A review of NXT TV
A review of New Japan’s Final Homecoming
A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the addition of the AEW National Title
A review of UFC’s latest event and thoughts on the betting scandal

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Is it worrisome that business analysis of WWE has become nearly impossible given the streaming deals, overseas deals, and fewer direct connections to measurements that include actual fan satisfaction with the product.
Does it seem pro wrestling fundamentally doesn’t work with fixed rosters over time? Aren’t boom periods usually a result of an influx of new wrestlers, including at the top of cards?
Is there a market for a major UK promotion? Did the hosts on Dragons Den miss out on an investment opportunity?
Wasn’t there a stretch a few years ago when Sami Zayn seemed washed up in the ring or at least dialing it down? Now he seems back at a top level, right?
Choose sides in these rivals’ spats with each other:
- Vince Russo – Eric Bischoff
- Bret Hart – Bill Goldberg
- Ric Flair – Mick Foley
- Vince McMahon – Nailz
- Tito Ortiz – Dana White
Should the Paul Heyman group add a third wrestler now that Seth Rollins is out?
Thoughts on the next wave of “freak show” boxing matches: Tank Davis vs. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather? Also is Clarissa Shields vs Laila Ali a fight that can come to fruition?
Thoughts on UFC champions leaving their weight division behind.

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Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw and a preview of Saturday Night’s Main Event including the Jey Uso-C.M. Punk build, the Jade Cargill turn (and whether Tiffany would have been a better choice to turn heel)
Reviews of NXT Halloween Havoc and NXT on The CW on Tuesday (with expanded analysis of Trick Willams)
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite
A review of UFC and a look ahead

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CURRENT EVENTS:

A review of AEW Dynamite including why Samoa Joe’s heel promo was disappointing, disagreement on Kris Statlander’s promo, and thoughts on everything else on the post-WrestleDream episode
A review of NXT from Tuesday and a preview of the Halloween Havoc line-up
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including Paul Heyman’s framing of the turn on Seth Rollins
A review of UFC Fight Night and a UFC preview

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Bill Watt’s brief WWF run, Watts the wrestler, Watts the booker, and Watts the commentary
Is there anything that can be done to get Seth Rollins to the level he could have reached had they not turned him in May 2016 when fans were so ready to embrace him as a top babyface act?
Scott Steiner’s biceps
Baltimore/D.C. baseball team history
Should Chris Jericho see the Goldberg and John Cena retirement tour as encouraging for his potential return?
Can prostituting finishing moves and risky moves be put back in the bottle?
Thoughts on the the NBA’s on NBC

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Who was the best in the underdog role among a list of names including Mikey Whipwreck, Sean Waltman, Jeff Hardy, and more
Which recent wrestler “hot take” was the worst: Bully Ray wanting The Miz added to A.J. Styles vs. John Cena, Gail Kim’s thoughts on Riho’s presentation, Dutch Mantel on Mercedes Mone being overrated, or Stevie Richards on Kyle Fletcher being “almost good enough for NXT.”
Could The Rock return to WWE with an MMA gimmick based on his “Smashing Machine” performance?
What now for Oba Femi? Main roster? Royal Rumble? First feud? Heel or face? What title first?
Latest legal update on Raja Jackson
John Cena vs. A.J. Styles: Did it feel more like an exhibition than an actual match?
What would be the best change to Collision? A brand split? A different format? Other?
If you could only keep one, would you rather have Kyle Fletcher or Logan Paul if the goal was a long-term bankable main event career?
Is AEW announcing really undercutting the product?
Is it okay to abandon your home sports team? What if it’s the New York Jets?
Could Chris Jericho be a good addition to the new Seth Rollins-free Paul Heyman group?
Is today’s pro wrestling style really something that needs to be made safer, as Wade has been advocating?
If Jericho returns to WWE, is it one more wrestler eating up TV time who is older coming at the expense of the next Cody or Sami Zayn push that could actually spark business?
Should Jon Moxley take time off from AEW after WrestleDream?
Why does Heyman have chemistry with some wrestlers, but not others, including Seth?
Should Don Owens put the title on the Portland Frog?

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Review of “Smashing Machine”
New Japan’s King of Pro Wrestling review including IWGP Title change from Zack Sabre Jr. to Konosuke Takeshita
A review of TNA Bound for Glory, what it delivered on and what it didn’t
A review of NXT including some follow-up on BFG plus an unlikely new Women’s Title challenger established
Reaction to the Kota Ibushi injury against Josh Alexander and the move a minute earlier that might’ve set in motion the botched spot and bad fall
A review of AEW Collision from Saturday and AEW Dynamite (+Collision) with a final push to WrestleDream
A preview of the full AEW WrestleDream line-up
A review of WWE Smackdown
Thoughts on the breaking news of the Jacob Fatu injury
A review of WWE Raw including the big Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker angle
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of the next UFC event
Looking back at the Wanderlei Silva vs. Vitor Belfort event with a substitution and the hyjinx that followed
Reaction to the Andrade situation as WWE delays his continued participation with AEW

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Are there many examples of long-term tag teams breaking up and having a feud that fans were really interested in?
Are there tag teams today who fans would be interested in seeing feud against each other?
An update on the Raja Jackson legal situation
Given the injuries on the babyface side of the roster in AEW, is it surprising AEW didn’t get more out of the returns of Orange Cassidy and Eddie Kingston?
What can be done to reinvigorate MJF’s pro wrestling career?
Were there things Vince McMahon took heat for that he has now essentially been vindicated for in terms of his tendencies and policies as a promoter and booker?
Is AEW destined to find the bottom rather than grow again as it remains unfocused and undisciplined, chronically catering to a niche audience?
What would an ideal make-up of the Don Callis Family in AEW look like?
Did Darby Allin’s interference in the AEW Dynamite main event successfully play into the idea that Darby is looking for revenge for the Death Riders did to him?

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Reviews of last night’s NXT Showdown and AEW Title Tuesday
A review of AEW Collision
Thoughts on Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw
A preview of WWE Crown Jewel
A preview of TNA Bound for Glory
A review of last weekend’s UFC and a preview of this weekend’s event

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What are the best and worst moments so far for AEW?
If AEW started a Hall of Fame, who should go in first?
What would the legacy of the brand be if AEW went out of business soon?
Should John Cena have put over younger talent given that he didn’t do anything positive for Solo Sikoa or Austin Theory?
Is Cena’s retirement tour taking more criticism than it deserves?
Should the afternoon timeslot of AEW PPVs continue?
Should wrestlers go through a “paying dues” period in WWE or is that hurting creating new stars?
Is the underdog gimmick a crutch and excuse to make fans of wrestlers fine with them losing?
Is the problem with Bryan Danielson’s announcing more that he’s a bad fit with Excalibur and Taz rather than anything he’s doing wrong?
Should Bron Breakker end up wrestling Gunther at WrestleMania 43 after Gunther beats Brock Lesnar?
Could UFC and WWE come together to build their own arena in Las Vegas?
Is it an overreaction to say that Daphanie LaShaunn should be fired for stopping her three count on Smackdown last week when Nia Jax didn’t kick out?
Should the word “botch” be used less often?
Thoughts on Neal Magny’s fight against a Will Ospreay look-alike

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A review of New Japan Destruction on Kobe
Reaction to comedians in Saudi Arabia, the criticism they’re taking that resembles criticism WWE faced from fans, and how it’s different
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
Reviews of NXT No Mercy and NXT TV
Thoughts on Ricky Saints winning the NXT Title
AEW Collision and Dynamite reviews
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC this weekend

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Are AEW’s factions a mess?
Thoughts on ESPN giving a mediocre review to Wrestlepalooza
Is A.J. Lee out of place given how far the Women’s Division has come along?
Would Paul Levesque have predicted or even endorsed around a half dozen improbabilities this year including Roman Reigns wrestling only one PLE singles match this year, John Cena’s failure of a heel turn, Brock Lesnar destroying Cena four dates from his retirement, etc.
Did WWE alter the booking of match stipulations and finishes due to being on ESPN?
Difficulties with ESPN Unlimited authorization
More on the criminal charges against Raja Jackson from a D.A. perspective
Should Sami Zayn get a run with the WWE Title?
Who are the five best workers of New Japan’s pre-COVID era?
Orange Cassidy’s heel name?
Who burned hotter at their peak, Hulk Hogan or Steve Austin?
Does the Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker match at WrestleMania 25 hold up or has the modern style diminished it?
Does WWE make too big of a deal out of things in the United States, such as the ESPN partnership, given how global they are now?
Why hasn’t John Cena had matches with younger stars this year?
How does Dominik Mysterio’s upside compare to Jacob Fatu and Bron Breakker?
Thoughts on the career of Bianca Belair and her future
Thoughts on Lacey Evans
What WrestleMania match is best for Bron Breakker? Brock Lesnar? Roman Reigns? Seth Rollins?
Which wrestling couples would you want as your neighbors? Ranking five in order from most to least
Why doesn’t Paul Levesque get more heat for the lack of black wrestlers on WWE PLEs the last two years compared to Tony Khan?
Could WrestleMania go back to Saudi Arabia in consecutive years if the money is big enough?
Are there announcers in history who are like Booker T who help someone get over but are also overall awful at their job?
Are there any wrestlers of the Diva era who would have been better workers if the were part of this era?
Great wrestler entrance theme remixes
Should Adam Copeland and Christian Cage have been booked differently in AEW?
Thoughts on the White House hosting a UFC fight on the 250th Birthday Celebration?

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A review of WWE’s PLE debut on ESPN, Wrestlepalooza
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
A review of NXT and a preview of No Mercy
How is Ricky Starks doing in NXT?
A review of AEW Dynamite
A sidebar on Kris Statlander’s strengths and weaknesses

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Does it seem C.M. Punk was being punished this summer and is that time period over?
If Punk felt he was being intentionally poorly booked, would he have any legal recourse?
Are there things wrestlers do that are annoying such as Dominik constantly adjusting his ring gear during matches?
Who would you give a huge push to who is on the undercard and why?
Reflections on the Cruiserweight Classic?
Thoughts on the Alvarez-Crawford fight
Thoughts on the trend of TKO using friendly compliant sycophantic media
Thoughts on AEW creating an alternative wrestling weekend when WWE takes WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia
Why was Brock Lesnar even on Smackdown last week, storyline-wise?
Why did Kazuchika Okada need to quality for his own title match?
Is Netflix better at promoting WWE than HBO Max has been promoting AEW, and if so, why?
Could Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso work at WrestleMania next year?
Is WWE being deceptive in their explanation for getting ESPN Unlimited or will the confusion lead to resentment?
Did WWE announce WrestleMania in 202 this early to test fans tolerance for that location?
Could wrestlers in WWE rebel and refuse to go to Saudi Arabia?
A dream match with Kings

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A review of AAA Worlds Collide featuring Dominik Mysterio’s win over Vikings for the Mega Championship
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite
A review of NXT Homecoming and all its quirks
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest with John Cena, C.M. Punk & A.J. Lee, and all the Wrestlepalooza build
A book review of George Shire’s history of AWA wrestling

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Should Tony Khan got back to speaking out more about their dealings with WWE rather than being more passive?
Todd books dream match-ups for Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev, GSP, and Islam Makhachev
Would the best finish to Tanahashi’s career be to beat Evil with a stip that the House of Torture would be forced to disband as a result?
Should Tony Khan only hire wrestlers who voluntarily leave WWE given how Saraya, C.M. Punk, and others have handled their time in AEW?
What if Vince McMahon bought UFC and put Shane McMahon in charge?
Thoughts on Mark Shaprio’s comments on ticket prices for WWE live events
Thoughts on Raw viewership data on Netflix
Will A.J. Lee fare well over time in the current WWE women’s wrestling environment considering how much it’s advanced and improved since she left?
Thoughts on Canelo vs. Crawford and the dismantling of the Ali Act?

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Initial reaction to potential impact on AEW of the Paramount reported plans to try to buy WBD
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest John Cena segment leading to the Sami Zayn match and Brock Lesnar run-in
Review of the latest NXT episode with several returns
Reviews of (the perfect episode of) AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the push of Kyle Fletcher to a main event match
The latest from UFC
A review of a book that looks at the history of black wrestlers from the late 19th century to mid-20th century

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Could a drop in Las Vegas tourism affect WrestleMania next year?
Wouldn’t it make sense for WWE to reestablish house shows as a result part of their schedule?
Is the WWE vault gone forever?
Did WWE learn a lesson about what happens when you buy another company and that’s why they didn’t buy TNA?
If Nick Khan didn’t work for WWE, would they have made basically similar deals for rights fees because it’s more about the media landscape than his savvy negotiating skills?
Would Nick Khan have helped the AWWA or ECW or TNA get better TV deals?
A look at some of the worst PPV names ever and how do they compare to WrestlePalooza?
Does WWE get enough credit for their production prowess, including upgrades with overseas TV production?
WWE ticket prices out of line with the quality of the current product
Follow-up on WCW talent around ’97
More on the face-heel dynamic in pro wrestling
Are viewership numbers low enough that networks are going to think they’ve overpaid?
Why is’t Yota Tsuji being used in AEW? Same for Evil?
CMLL thoughts
Is the end of the boom period caused by the focus on older wrestler and bringing back past stars?
Are modern pro wrestling crowds similar to a college play called “Betty’s Summer Vacation” where the characters end up preoccupied with “crowd” reactions and begin seeking their approval?
Follow up from a judge’s perspective on the Raja Jackson situation

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ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV including a match of the year contender in the main event
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including thoughts on the Darby-Gabe Kidd black body bag pick-up truck angle
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the John Cena-Logan Paul segment
A review of NXT’s latest TV show

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What can be done about Vikingo’s unpopular AAA Title reign?Who from WWE’s roster could replace him?
Is it possible the bad framing of Hurt Syndicate in AEW is distorted reporting resulting in a false narrative?
Reaction to Todd Martin’s movie recommendations last week
Does AEW really have limited options on streaming platforms because of WWE?
Rating more wrestlers are draws on the S-F scale including Sting, Vader, Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, Chris Jericho, and others
Arizona’s territorial wrestling era
Bron Breakker compared to his father Rick Steiner
What if Goldberg was undefeated when WCW went out of business? How would WWE have treated him?
Did Vince McMahon allow Bret Hart to go to WCW to prove he was right when he had told Bret that WCW wouldn’t know how to push him?
Who should have been WCW’s long-term champion after Starrcade ’97’s Hul Hogan vs. Sting match?
How did Paul Levesque’s booking of NXT influence how he books main roster WWE now?
What are examples of heel vs heel main event matches?
Might Tony Khan’s decision to let Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland wrestle look irresponsible in retrospect given their injuries?
Would Todd ever do a live YouTube post-show with Wade?
Is the post-pandemic Golden Age of wrestling over for both AEW and WWE?
Is it a shortcoming of Levesque’s booking how he introduces new call-ups compared to Vince McMahon’s approach?
Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker dynamic
More on AAA-WWE

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The Raja Jackson incident
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw with final hype for Clash in Paris
A preview and predictions for the Clash in Paris
A review of NXT Heat Wave and a renew of NXT TV
A review of AEW Collision and then the Dynamite follow-up to Forbidden Door including the terrific Darby vs. Claudio main event
A review of UFC and a look ahead
Some UCLA college football talk (actually encouraged by Wade!)

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Should Brock Lesnar’s return have been delayed until it was closer to the John Cena match?
Why is C.M. Punk’s “Pipe Bomb” promo celebrated but Vince Russo’s 2000 shoot style promo aimed at Hulk Hogan wasn’t?
A request to recognize Roy Shire’s Northern California territory from the 1960s and ’70s
Grading a list of 20+ main event ex-champion wrestlers in terms of their it-factor that led to drawing fans
Todd’s list of dozens of recommended movies
Will AEW have to move away from the PPV model? If they moved their PPVs to streaming, would the length and format change for a different audience?
Do Rusev and Aleister Black already regret leaving AEW?
Will fans in Europe scoff at the length of AEW live events they attend?
What does WWE gain from the perceived bullying of AEW?
Wouldn’t TNA moving to Wednesdays essentially be a suicide mission for TNA?
Should WWE aim to diversity the look of the women’s roster away from being so dolled up?
Is Seth Rollins going to hold back Bron Breakker because he’s so mid and hasn’t adjusted at all in this new Vision faction?
Does AAA under WWE’s control feel second-rate?
Did AEW sour on Jade Cargill?
Thoughts on the setting for NXT TV this week?
How truly stupid was the MJF-Hangman-Mark Briscoe angle on Dynamite this week?
Is Bron Breakker’s upside not as high as so many are forecasting?
Is Breakker a more well-rounded act than Rick Steiner in 1990?
Were The Radicalz when they arrived in WWE kind of ridiculous looking?

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Chris Jericho’s future and potential return to WWE
Reaction to WWE Wrestlepalooza streaming live on ESPN head-to-head with AEW All Out on Sept. 20
New Japan G1 final
A review of AAA TripleMania with Dominik Mysterio and A.J. Styles
TNA Emergence review
Thoughts on rumors of a TNA sale
A review of NXT TV and a preview of NXT Heatwave
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including viewers hearing the voices in Bailey’s head
A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the epic stupidity of MJF threatening to set Mark Briscoe on fire and why its a bad idea and if MJF has unearned the respect he once had
The latest from UFC
Two book reviews, one by Rockin’ Robin and the other by Bill Eadie

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Which local pro sports team would Todd and Wade pick to win a championship
House of Torture
Forbidden Door concept no long applying
WWE’s transparency in bringing Brock Lesnar back without addressing any of the controversies he’s part of
Why did it take so long to come up with a name for the Seth Rollins/Paul Heyman faction
Did Vince McMahon ever regret letting Bret Hart out of his contract to sign with WCW?
What would AEW wrestlers who won cash prizes for winning matches do at Mall of America?
What can be applied from Attitude Era to future eras of wrestling?
Has Jade Cargill lost some mystique in her time in WWE compared to AEW?
Is A.J. Styles a Hall of Fame wrestler?
What territory was the best in the 1960s and ’70s?
Comparing Vince McMahon/Hulk Hogan pairing to Phil Jackson/Michael Jordan and Bill Belichick/Tom Brady
Which fantasy WrestleMania main event is the biggest missed opportunity in hindsight among Undertaker-Sting, Steve Austin-Hulk Hogan, and The Rock-Roman Reigns
Would Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Steve Austin & Cody Rhodes have been a better main event for night one of WrestleMania 40 than Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre?
Zack Sabre Jr.’s likely usage as an AEW full-timer?
WWE and AEW business trends revisited
Shouldn’t John Cena have said more about Cody Rhodes on Smackdown?
Should WWE and AEW hire spokespeople to handle tough questions?
More on outrage over Brock Lesnar returning to WWE
What is a Lights Out match and what’s its history?
Did Tommy Dreamer really ever plan to kill Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 17?
Does Paul Heyman have the ability to write a book and be completely honest and open about his career? Especially about his time in WWE or would it still have that pro-WWE spin on it?
Why did Wade stop star ratings?
The choice between money and maximum exposure for WWE and UFC in streaming deals
Is Mercedes Mone collecting belts as an excuse to go on paid vacations around the world?
Godfather 2
Is WWE behind Brock Lesnar because of shared interests in terms of the Janel Grant lawsuit?

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Full analysis and framing of the new UFC deal with Paramount+
A review and commentary on the last week of New Japan G1 tournament developments
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT including John Cena’s post-title-loss promo on Smackdown
A review and preview of UFC events
A review of Karrion Kross’s new book which paints a picture of a complex, capricious, curious personality

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How could Hulk Hogan have actually double-crossed the prosecution in the steroid trial given how immunity processes usually work, with insight into what likely happened regarding cross-examination that caught the prosecutors off guard
What really went wrong with the NWO themed hour of Nitro and could the concept have worked?
Would Hogan have beaten Gawker in court if the racist comments had been released rather than the sexual footage, or if both were released together?
Why did Vince McMahon position himself as the lead announcer for so long in the WWF?
Has WWE become a “morally bankrupt company”? This includes Todd’s pushback on some of the backlash against WWE bringing Lesnar back, even though he personally would have voted against brining him back
Why didn’t C.M. Punk just leave the ring instead of letting Seth Rollins beat him up and cash in?
Why did that crowbar not get used during most of the Becky Lynch-Lyra Valkyria match?
Are there any pro wrestling products together that adhere to more logic?
What are the top three “Japanese slimeball wrestling returns” in history?
Some additional thoughts on the ESPN-WWE deal regarding pricing compared to Peacock
Is there such a thing as having “too many Latino stars”?
Is it surprising Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes still have jobs in WWE?
Are non-sports fans the biggest “victims” in this new WWE-ESPN deal?
Is there truth to the reporting about heat on MVP backstage in WWE?
Shouldn’t there be more blowback against WWE bringing Lesnar back?
Does WWE hate U.S. fans given how segmented viewing is across so many platforms now?
Could WWE Underground have worked out somehow?
Is Lesnar going to be the last straw for some WWE fans?
Is is premature and inaccurate to say WWE is already experiencing a business downturn for some booking decisions this year?
What’s next for Jade Cargill?
What will the actual fallout be for WWE bringing Lesnar back?
What is the length of time a wrestler should be given to get over before giving up on them, with Karrion Kross as an example?

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Thoughts on the new WWE-ESPN deal moving PLEs in the U.S. away from Peacock next year including some misconceptions which fans this will be good for and bad for
A review of the New Japan G1 matches over the last week and current standings
Reviews of last Friday’s WWE Smackdown including John Cena’s babyface turn(back) and Raw’s Summerslam fallout episode
Review of NXT including the ridiculous refrigerator segment
A review of AEW Collision including the excess on display in the Dustin Rhodes vs. Kyle Fletcher match for the TNT Title
AEW Dynamite review
The latest from UFC

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered:

How should first-time World Title defenses be handled? The pattern in AEW has been an upper-mid-carder getting the first title shot.
Thoughts on Vince McMahon not giving out guaranteed contracts in the WWF in the 1980s and beyond and whether any particular wrestlers got really shortchanged
Did Ole Anderson have a terrible eye for talent?
Can a good case be made C.M. Punk wouldn’t have been a big star in the Attitude Era due to his promos and the fan culture then?
Thoughts on Daniel Cormier as a commentator with UFC and would he be a good fit in pro wrestling since he’s a fan?
Did Zane Bresloff deserve more credit for WCW Nitro’s run of success?
Is it inevitable Seth Rollins returns and cashes in right away? Is there a way to change fans popping for MITB cash-ins when heels run out?
Is Trick Williams getting better as a heel now?
Why did Hulk Hogan get such big contracts and paydays when it seemed he had little or no negotiating leverage?
An idea for how to stop fans from doing “This is awesome!” and “You deserve it!” chants
Are there signs of WWE business having peaked and being on a downward trajectory now?
What are the prospects of Rusev, Aleister Black, and Andrade breaking out as stars or getting to the next level?

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered:

WWE Untold thoughts after watching full series
Reviews of NXT, Smackdown, and Raw including the WWE segments acknowledging the death of Hulk Hogan
A preview of Summerslam
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite
A look the latest from UFC
A review of “Beyond Nitro” by Guy Evans
An overview of New Japan’s G1 tournament through eight nights and updated standings

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Thoughts on the preposterous contract signing with Cody Rhodes and John Cena
Could a lawyer have complicated the Brian Pillman angle given how that angle included real contracts signed
Is the speculation of whether the Seth Rollins injury is real or fake an example of good storytelling or a shady counter-productive distracting work?
Should the Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash rematch not taking place as advertised on the Jan. 4, 1999 episode of Nitro be criticized while the Vince McMahon vs. Steve Austin advertised match on the April 1998 episode of Raw not taking place wasn’t?
Did it seem reasonable that WCW was reportedly optimistic that the WWF’s first Raw ratings win to break Nitro’s winning streak was a one-time incident?
History of non-compete contracts in pro wrestling
Did TNA really come close to selling 7,000 tickets for Slammiversary?
Does ROH seem different with Delirious’s booking?
What TV shows are Wade and Todd watching lately and what do they recommend?
Is Baron Corbin experiencing karma for his comments about Will Ospreay given Will has a high-paying job and Corbin got cut?
Are C.M. Punk’s promo skills lacking when he doesn’t have a “shoot” issue to draw on for inspiration and content?
What changed with pro wrestling fans since the Hell in a Cell match with Undertaker vs. Mick Foley when they chanted “Un-de-taker” after he tossed Foley off the cage compared to the likely “This is awesome!” chant we’d hear today?
With Raw’s disappointing viewership numbers, could Netflix take that out clause at the five year mark? If they could break the deal after 12 months, what would the pros and cons be?
Adam Copeland’s “Go find yourself” comment origins or inspiration
DVR storage limitations decades ago compared to today
Is the lack of house shows going to stunt the development of wrestlers such as Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton?
Were there any situations that caused you to want to stop covering pro wrestling?
Is AEW going to continue to counter-program WWE by running mega-long PPV events?
Is there actually anything to celebrate about Hulk Hogan given what we learned about him as a human being?

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered:

Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT TV
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite
A review of UFC 318 and look ahead to UFC Fight Night
A review of Jorse Masvidal’s new autobiography “Born to Fight”

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Hulk Hogan career overview and his impact on the industry
An overview of the New Japan G1 Tournament so far
A review of TNA Slammiversary

Part two of the current events topics and part three featuring the Fix Mailbag will be published soon also.

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Would WCW have caught up to the WWF in a few years if it had remained in business?
Is it inconsistent for Goldberg to refuse to wrestle at a WCW house show in Germany but agree to lose his retirement match to Gunther?
What are some past essential traits of wrestlers that aren’t essential anymore? Are there skills now that a big deal that weren’t decades ago?
Why do referees sometimes lift an arm three times before calling an end to a match and other times they just call it off?
Who are the top three possible opponents for Zack Sabre. Jr. at Forbidden Door to showcase his style?
Will diverticulitis define the final chapter of Kenny Omega’s career?
Is The Judgment Day the Paul Levesque version of The Bullet Club?
A conspiracy theory on Goldberg getting screwed at Saturday Night’s Main Event by Paul Levesque and thoughts on Goldberg’s interview critical of his WWE return
A pushback on the perception of a dead crowd at times at All In
More on tag team names
JoJo singing “Ain’ Nobody” for Swerve
Trish’s retirement vs. career timeline
Could fans still be burned out on AEW on Wednesday due to the length of All In?

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller features analysis of these topics:

A review of AEW Dynamite’s follow-up to All In
A review of ROH’s Supercard of Honor
A preview of TNA Slammiversary and an evaluation of the build
A review of NXT from Tuesday night
A review of WWE Raw including follow-up on SNME and Evolution
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of the next card

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This special Sunday edition of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller features analysis of these topics:

A review of WWE Evolution
A review of WWE Smackdown
A review of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
A review of NXT Great American Bash
A review of AEW Collision (an exceptional episode for the series with some key newsworthy segments)

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TNA’s Monday Night experiment at the wrong time?
Is there a solution to the dumb chants by fans in AEW crowds?
Examples in history of effective double turns
Waking wrestlers up after they’ve been put to sleep
When is the best time to turn a wrestler heel?
Who are the best bump-taking heels in history?
Who will turn by WrestleMania next year?
Is Gunther the most realistic wrestler in WWE?
Is WWE breaking any monopoly-related laws with the counter-programming of AEW PPVs?
Goldberg-Gunther scenarios
A review of Omos actually rapping
Did Marc Mero actually steal the TKO from Christian?
Did Dusty Rhodes essentially steal his act from Rufus R. Jones?
Renaming UFC fighters NXT-style

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Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw, plus a preview of Saturday Night’s Main Event
A review of NXT TV and then previews of the Great American Bash and Evolution
Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite followed by a thorough preview of All In
A review of the new book on the NWO

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The Hunchbacks gimmick
Did Taz introduce tapping out in pro wrestling?
Marc Mero’s finishers
Why are fans slowly turning on Cody Rhodes?
If Cody Rhodes turns, when should it be and under what circumstances?
What was the intent of WWE when it comes to C.M. Punk’s treatment over the past two weeks?
Do wrestlers get a bonus for going to Saudi Arabia?
Is Punk aware how bad the last few weeks have been for his brand?
Should UFC use more catchy nicknames for fighters with names that are hard to pronounce or just aren’t catchy?
Was Jon Moxley’s use of a chain on Hangman Page going overboard as Wade thought?
Evaluating Sheamus’s career and how his retirement tour could go?
Who on WWE’s roster would be worse at rapping than C.M. Punk?

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Analysis of WWE Smackdown the night before Night of Champions including C.M. Punk’s Thuganomics performance
A review of WWE Raw following NOC
Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the big developments in All In hype
Analysis of Zack Sabre Jr.’s IWGP Title win
A review of UFC 371 and a preview of the next UFC event
A review of the new Barry Horowitz autobiography

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How WWE grants title matches
Didn’t territory promoters begin infringing on each other’s space before Vincent K. McMahon (Jr.) did? Did Vince Jr’s dad know what his son was planning?
Doesn’t the way John Cena treated C.M. Punk on Smackdown make WWE look bad, not just Punk? Is WWE losing goodwill with fans as being more “grown up” under Paul Levesque than under Vince McMahon?
Why did Vince McMahon put the major WWE titles on Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in 2004? Did they get a fair shot after winning the belts?
What if AEW disqualified Jon Moxley for post-match attacks on his opponents?
Is TKO making WWE feel more sports-like?
Booking out the next few major UFC fights in several weight divisions
Reflecting on The Ding Dongs and Hunchbacks tag teams
What are the best pro wrestling books over the last year?
A case for why Cena’s Pipe Bomb was more personal and counterproductive than Punk’s original
Did the way Kurt Angle was framed as a comedic main event babyface influence subsequent generations of fans’ understanding of what constitutes a top star?
Why did it take WWE so long to utilize Asuka, Malakai Black, Adam Cole, Lucha Brothers, Eli Drake, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Jeff Cobb?

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

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

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Does R-Truth becoming Ron Killings mean the word “Kill” or “Killer” in a pro wrestler’s name is okay with Paul Levesque now?
Is it time to reevaluate calling Saudi Arabia-based shows “Blood Money” after the direction of things politically in the United States this year?
What territory promoter would have succeeded expanding nationally if Vincent K. McMahon hadn’t?
Should Bron Breakker be moved to WrestleMania main events sooner than in four years, as Paul Heyman predicted/declared?
Would New Japan have been better off if Yota Tsuji had just beaten Sanada for the world title after his excursion?
Should AEW have booked Will Ospreay to win the AEW World Title by now?
Congrats on the D.C. Defenders winning the UFL Championship!
Isn’t Jey Uso’s World Title reign an example of a pro wrestler succeeding on top who isn’t regarded as a great wrestler, and doesn’t that mean it’s worth some critics and fans reevaluating some criteria for a world title run?
Who are the most successful non-speaking wrestlers of all-time?
Should WWE speed up turning John Cena back babyface?
Does Jon Moxley deserve some credit for AEW’s upswing this year?
Who is helping Tony Khan book AEW in recent months?
Has Goto stabilized New Japan business to any degree?
How would Wade’s coverage gone with the Raw vs. Nitro era if he did live post-shows like nowadays?
Thoughts on late-’80s and early-’90s Randy Savage, Curt Hennig, and Rick Rude when compared to those making the list of the very best of that era? How about Steve Austin and Brian Pillman?
Who are some wrestlers who seemed hopeless but overachieved? Who were some can’t-miss wrestlers who ended up underachieving expectations?
Does Omos have Mark Henry trajectory potential still?
Why doesn’t Davey Boy Smith get more acclaim relative to Dynamite Kid?
Why would C.M. Punk go to Saudi Arabia, especially because it’s unlikely he’s going to win, right?
Are Steve Austin’s 2001 heel run and John Cena’s heel run now comparable?

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A review of AEW Dynamite’s “Grand Slam Mexico” telecast including thoughts on Hangman Page’s Spanish, MJF-Mistico, and overall vibe, and more
A review of New Japan Dominion and which segment of the pro wrestling fanbase it was “superserving”
A review of NXT including the Blake Monroe contract signing and how she came across differently than perhaps intended within the booking scheme
Review of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the John Cena-C.M. Punk segment and the King and Queen tournament four-way matches
A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the May 2, 2018 episode covering these topics:

CURRENT EVENTS:

Greatest Royal Rumble review
Backlash preview
Bold reassessment of Roman Reigns’s future
Raw and Smackdown analysis
All Japan Carnival
New Japan big match previews
A look at the Bellator event this past weekend
More

MAILBAG:

Why does Vince McMahon make trivial changes after call-ups from NXT?
What to expect from next year’s Saudi Arabia event?
How about Ronda Rousey vs. male wrestlers?
What happened to Finn Balor’s demon, can WWE rearrange title mix and merge some
Were people overestimating Braun Strowman?
What is different about John Cena and Roman Reigns?
Is too much focus put on New Japan’s workmate compared to booking of storylines?
How would Naito do in WWE, would you hire Gedo or Triple H?
Is NXT successful due to booking or ring work
An all-woman PPV?
Sami Zayn & Kevin Owen link up with Kassius Ohno
Some Roman Reigns ideas

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Is WWE losing goodwill by moving WrestleMania out of New Orleans after already announcing it?
Is John Cena the worst thing to happen to pro wrestling in the last five years?
Isn’t boxing bigger than MMA, unlike Todd’s assessment, or is it just a U.S. compared to worldwide perspective?
How big of a missed opportunity was it not to present Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35? Could women’s wrestling have become significantly bigger is they had done that? Could Becky have become a star at the level of Cody Rhodes or bigger?
Given that Triple H is supposedly a student of the game, why on Earth did he decide to use a sledgehammer as his signature weapon?
What went wrong after the phenomenal OVW Class of 2002? Were there graduates of the 2003-2008 classes who could have been bigger stars with better treatment?
How do you feel about Toni Storm’s character lately? While entertaining still, is it becoming apparent it’s difficult for opponents to mix with her other than Mariah May?
Isn’t it likely the Survivor Series isn’t featuring a War Games match this year likely due to the logistics of setting it up in an outdoor stadium?
What’s to be taken from All In Texas still having sold fewer than 20,000 tickets so far? It’ll look bad if you can’t pan the entire stadium during an afternoon event like that.
Some D.C. Defenders talk!
Would we have looked at C.M. Punk wrestling in Saudi Arabia last year differently than we do this year against John Cena?
Todd’s list of the five best and five worst aspects of the WWF Attitude Era TV content.
Is it a letdown that the John Cena vs. C.M. Punk is likely to be a one-off match with another low-blow finish? Wouldn’t Cena vs. Punk have been better as a headliner at Survivor Series rather than Cody Rhodes unseating Cena then?
Is Thekla now as much of a blue chip prospect as Rhea Ripley was back in 2018? Would she have been better served going to WWE or NXT?
What was up with Cody Rhodes having steak in front of Damien Priest after ordering pizza for Priest when they were hanging out with Q.T. Marshall?
Are too many commentators complicit in heel cheating by no decrying the cheating enough in the pro wrestling narrative?
Will Tony Khan essentially extract or undo the merging of the Continental and International titles after the next Continental Classic?
Thoughts on WWE choosing Saudi Arabia as the setting for the C.M. Punk-John Cena match?
Could Ilja Dragunov make his return in the King of the Ring and challenge Gunther at Summerslam?
Evaluating a list of names who belong on the 2000s Mt. Rushmore of most influential: Colt Cabana, Cris Cyborg, Tito Ortiz, Gabe Sapolsky
Who are the best wrestlers since Bruno Sammartino?
What isn’t working with Andrade? Why can’t he seem to ever really get over?

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A review of WWE/AAA Worlds Collide plus latest thoughts on WWE’s possible goals with the AAA brand
A review of AEW’s “Summer Blockbuster” Dynamite/Collision combo including the Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland draw and the Kazuchika Okada-Kenny Omega-Don Callis angle
A look at the New Japan Dominion line-up
A review of WWE Smackdown and Raw from this past week including Money in the Bank fallout and Gunther ending Jey Uso’s title reign
A review of NXT including the rechristened Mariah May and a botched finish in the main event
A review of UFC 316 and a preview of UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.

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

Was Vince McMahon in trouble with Ari Emanuel because he tried to buy the Netflix documentary on him?
What are the prospects of Malakai Black and Adam Cole? Can they be rejuvenated by going back to WWE?
Thoughts on Vince McMahon turning down Shane McMahon’s desire to purchase UFC, and why did Vince create the XFL if he felt it was essential to control outcomes?
What is the future of pro wrestling distribution globally, and will Netflix provide enough data on viewership for us to track how Raw is faring?
Is the AEW-Max part of the new deal bigger than the flailing cable numbers?
What is the sweet spot in terms of the length of time for a wrestler to hold a title, and how do the reigns of Roman Reigns and Gunther play into that?
Where does Vince McMahon rank in terms of a talker and character in pro wrestling history?
Roman Reigns’s babyface character traits
Evaluating a list of 18 retirement matches (or similar situations)
How important was Hulk Hogan to Vince McMahon’s initial success and ongoing momentum in the early WrestleMania years compared to how the Netflix documentary portrayed him?
Does Vince McMahon show signs of actually understanding himself?
Was the best “revenge” Vince got on Bret Hart how badly he was booked in WCW?
If Christian were utilized as a manager, who would be good choices as wrestlers?
Is Don Callis underutilized and do his storylines often make no sense or get dropped?
Is it time to move on from Solo Sikoa as a top star in WWE?
What’s next for Cody Rhodes? Jacob Fatu or perhaps Randy Orton or Roman Reigns?
Thoughts on the Netflix documentary saying Vince McMahon decided that Undertaker would lose to Brock Lesnar on the day of WrestleMania 30.
Did Vince McMahon get a tough deal from his dad considering the WWWF purchase price was covered by a year of profits?
More on the description of the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon physical altercation
Thoughts on Ric Flair bashing Vince McMahon with a chair 33 years ago
Are there acting tics from Cody that could get annoying and hurt his character?
Would a union ultimately hurt pro wrestling fans and thus potentially the wrestling industry?

That’s the list of topics in part one. Part two will be posted later this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reaction to AEW-WBD TV deal
NXT debut rating on CW
Reviews of NXT, AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite
New Japan Destruction review
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
Review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC 307

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

Did WWE do a better job orienting WWE fans to A.J. Styles when he arrived than AEW has done with some of their stars who previously were known from the indy scene or Japan?
How did pro wrestling traditionally handle big guy vs. little guy matches?
Was it counter-productive for Tony Khan to name the Four Pillars of AEW since it could’ve given some an inflated source of self-importance?
Is it possible Paul Heyman could return as an antagonist to Roman Reigns?
Revisiting the thumb tacks vs. punch to the head question.
Which of these people’s careers have already peaked? Will Ospreay, Orange Cassidy, Jon Moxley, MJF, Tony Khan, Cody Rhodes, Paul Levesque.
Will Levesque still be interested in Malakai Black when his AEW deal expires? How about Adam Cole?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and “Grand Slam” Dynamite including a critique of the Bryan Danielson-Nigel McGuinness storyline, final hype, and execution of the match.
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns cinematic stadium segment.
A review of NXT on USA.
A review of “Queen of Villains” on Netflix.
Reaction to the UFC settlement news.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Netflix documentary special on Vince McMahon, walking through all six episodes with a thorough look at the content, the missed opportunities, the deception and lies, the strengths and weaknesses, lost opportunities, which interview subjects seemed the most trustworthy, what choices did the producers make that are worthy of criticism, did Vince McMahon ultimate reveal more of himself that will change how people perceive him, and big picture thoughts on the value of the series overall.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the September 20, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics:

CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS…

Bobby Heenan’s place in pro wrestling history including how to rank best managers
Shane McMahon’s big promo
The Jinder Mahal and Dolph Ziggler segments and deciding which was worse
Disappointment with Charlotte’s return promo
More from Smackdown
A look at the latest New Japan show
A preview of this weekend’s ROH PPV
A review of Monday Night Raw including Roman Reigns’s solo promo and whether he made a good case that John Cena is a hypocrite, plus the final hype for Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman, and strong criticism of the women’s segment.

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Sara Del Rey
Shimmer
Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan as possible wrestling announcers
Kevin Owens’ potential
Alex Riley
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Was Cena ambushed, Mark Hunt
Greatest WWE feuds
Alex Riley-John Cena situation
Daniel Bryan’s future.

MMA TOPICS…

The previous weekend’s UFC event and the upcoming weekend’s UFC and Bellator events.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part 2 of 2 of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

Has Jacob Fatu really eclipsed Solo Sikoa?
Should WWE be doing more with Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa?
More different ways people pronounce Colorado
Has Chris Jericho been given way too much credit – and taken way too much credit – for the surge in popularity of New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2017/2018?
Would Marty Scurll have been a big star?
Why didn’t AEW fans get the ultra-cool version of Kenny Omega from New Japan?
Thoughts on whether the pandemic helped AEW close the gap with WWE
Is the cost of going to WWE events going to backfire?
Why is AEW featuring MxM and The Outrunners
Will TNA end up benefiting from the WWE partnership?
Thoughts on Wade Barrett covering for Bianca Belair’s expression when she kicked out at two
If the Brawl Out and Brawl In incidents didn’t take place, would AEW be getting a better TV deal?
Is WWE touting and celebrating Bayley enough?
Why can’t Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns co-exist as top babyfaces on the same WWE show
Would Cena or Roman have had better babyface runs in today’s WWE since fans are happier with WWE now than when they were pushed as top faces?
Is it fair to say Tony Khan isn’t telling stories as well as WWE, especially for those who view WWE stories as cartoonishly simplistic?
Does it limit AEW’s growth if its fans don’t care if AEW expands its audience?
How does the history of the Nigel McGuiness-Bryan Danielson feud being incorporated into the current Grand Slam match compare to how, say, fans were caught up on the Shawn Michaels-Bret Hart or Rock-Steve Austin histories?
Why haven’t Junior Heavyweights ever really caught on in pro wrestling in the United States given that MMA has?
Isn’t it time for Sammy Guevera, at age 31, to establish that he can be a star rather than saying he has lots of time to improve?
Does it seem, based on Darby Allin’s booking since earning his AEW World Title shot, that they planned all along to have him pass it along to Jon Moxley?
Thoughts on why Keith Lee, Malakai Black, Swerve Strickland, and Andrade underachieved in AEW

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of WWE Smackdown’s season premiere on Fox and expanded analysis of why he didn’t like the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns aspects as much as others.
A review of WWE Monday Night Raw
A review of NXT including C.M. Punk’s appearance
A rundown of AEW Rampage and Collision with some extended thoughts on how FTR are being utilized by AEW
A review of AEW Dynamite including a case for this being an episode that effectively built up Grand Slam
A review of UFC including thoughts on the Sphere setting in Las Vegas

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the September 13, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics:

CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS…

Reaction to the Mae Young Classic Finals
How to best utilize Ronda Rousey and which opponents stand to gain the most and be the best fit
The New Japan Pro Wrestling Destruction Fukushima event and whether this spells the end of NJPW as the darling promotion of discerning fans
In-depth on Smackdown including the Kevin Owens headbutt of Vince McMahon, Jinder Mahal’s promo, A.J. Styles 2017 so far, and more.
Review of key segments on Monday Night Raw including Roman Reigns-John Cena META-Fest III and Cena vs. Braun Strowman and the Strowman-Brock Lesnar angle.

MAILBAG TOPICS…

A wide array of topics on Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, Manami Toyota, an NXT TV Title, Booker T vs. Matt Striker on commentary, did the Undertaker’s streak pay off, the history of Jeff Jarrett’s heat with WWE, Nick “Magnus” Aldis’s WWE relationship, and more.

MMA TOPICS…

A review of last weekend’s UFC event and a preview of this weekend’s UFC on FS1 event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the Sept. 6, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics included:

BOOK REVIEW:

Todd reviews the new Chris Jericho book

MAILBAG:

Roman Reigns lacking effective heel opponents
The effect of the Mae Young Classic
Pride Fighting’s impact on MMA in the long-term
Could Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones happen in WWE
And much more

MMA TOPICS:

A review of the previous weekend’s UFC event
A preview of UFC 215
A “just-listen” rant about Demetrious Johnson!

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part one of the Sept. 6, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics included the highs and lows from Raw, Smackdown, and the Mae Young Tournament so far including the John Cena-Roman Reigns follow-up confrontation and what it helped solve in terms of where this is going, the Shane McMahon-Kevin Owens segment and whether the verbiage went too far, and who to look for coming out of the Mae Young Tournament with a bright future in WWE.

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Why did ECW fans cheer Sid and Scott Hall? Were they, as Mick Foley, secretly fans of big TV star wrestler? Would they have also popped for, say, Ultimate Warrior?
Was Sid likely to be the choice of WCW instead of Lex Luger to be champion if he didn’t go to the WWF?
What is WWE style?
Should we start a crime-o-meter to note when criminal actions take place on pro wrestling shows?
Who are some wrestlers who began managing wrestlers as they were still active?
What’s the state of Dragon Lee’s push?
What is the state of MMA outside of UFC?
Thoughts on WWE pacing storylines based on who’s wrestling in their hometown?
Are the fans who criticize WWE when they don’t give a satisfying match finish but also criticize them when a certain wrestler loses clean hypocrites?
If The Rock returned to WWE full-time five years after leaving following an unsuccessful attempt at Hollywood, how do you think he would’ve done?
Why has WWE not had a hot product for more than around six years and could they maintain this hotness going into the Netflix era and beyond?
Is AEW’s early success overrated and thus the dropoff lately overrated, and did AEW benefit more from the pandemic to even the playing
Would WWE acknowledge the death of Vince McMahon on their TV shows? If so, in what manner?
Todd’s thoughts on people outside the business referring to wrestlers as “the boys”?
Thoughts on some aphorisms in wrestling that are treated as obviously true
A reaction to a defense of AEW’s violence at All Out
How big of an issue is it if heels are being cheered, comparing Todd’s comments on that topic seven years ago compared to lately?
Why are hardcore matches full of visually novel weapons like tacks and light tube when they pretty clearly don’t hurt more than being punched or other high-impact wrestling moves? Does the psychology of these matches only work if you think to yourself: they aren’t really punching each other but they are really landing on thumbtacks? Or, in the world of wrestling is getting poked in your back with thumbtacks more painful/damaging than a superkick? Or is the damage from these weapons supposed to be more psychological than physical?
Should we expect different treatment of Vince McMahon on the Netflix documentary because Netflix is starting to air Raw next year?
What aspect of Vince McMahon’s life or career as a promoter are you most interested in additional insights on?
How do some fans get such good tickets to so many pro wrestling events?
More thoughts on why big wrestlers are a smaller percentage of pushed wrestlers today than decades ago?
What does it mean that the first Smackdown rating on Fox was the best and the worst was the last?
Does WWE resent the possibility that AEW is overpaying wrestlers such as rumors about Swerve Strickland?
Are wrestlers being undermined by having worse theme music replace better entrance themes?
Hook’s pronunciation of Norfolk.
Do changes in wrestlers’ ring gear help signal different eras of their careers?
What bands do Todd and Wade wish they had had a chance to see live before death or disbandment?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Review of AEW Dynamite including the All Out fallout with Jon Moxley, trying to make sense of the change in the Grand Slam main events, Nigel McGuinness’s promo, more.
Quick review of AEW Collision and Rampage.
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT.
New Japan’s latest events.
The latest from UFC.
A review of “Dangerous Danny Davis, Mr. X.”

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the August 30, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics:

CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS…

The fascinating Roman Reigns-John Cena segment from a wide variety of angles, including three lengthy emails from listeners asking about various aspects of it. Do they think it was scripted and was the script adhered to? Who benefits? Who might not have liked it? Did it actually help build the match? Did it undercut Reigns? Is it any more likely Roman Reigns turns heel after Monday’s segment with John Cena.
The start of the Mae Young Classic on WWE Network
Review Smackdown including Jeff Hardy winning the battle royal and the Shinsuke Nakamura-Randy Orton angle at the end
An in-depth review of the new Mad Dog Vachon biography
The Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight

MAILBAG…

Seth Rollins
Reigns-Cena compared to Tanahashi-Okada
How does WrestleMania city competition take place
The Bobby Roode babyface/heel dilemma
The John Cena-Undertaker comment
Why Kevin Owens has seemed to put more of an effort in on the main roster than Shinsuke Nakamura
And more

MMA TOPICS…

A quick preview of UFC Fight Night coming up on Saturday.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part 3 of 3 of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

Have we seen evidence recently of differences in PPV/PLE philosophy between AEW and WWE, and is one approach better than the other?
Is the ease of accessibility and affordability of the WWE product the last few years a primary reason WWE has expanded its lead over AEW?
Was the White Castle of Fear skit and match with Vader and Sting a Kevin Sullivan idea?
Has Swerve Strickland been consistent enough at his core who has changed over time logically in front of fans’ eyes or has his personal been all over the place?
Is Gunther’s entrance music bad enough to hurt him?
Sid memories.
Todd’s memories of living in Singapore.
Are there fun snippets of wrestler character development over the years such as The Rock working cultural or social issues into his promos back in 1998?
Why was WWE Raw presented as two shows: Raw is War and the Warzone?
Has Dustin Rhodes overachieved or underachieved?
Would Dustin Rhodes or Jeff Jarrett have been a better bet to employ for the next 35 years back starting in 1990?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part 2 of 3 of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

A list of key promoters in the last 75 years and key lessons to learn from each.
Should Dustin Rhodes be included on the list of mid-carders discussed last week who could have become main event wrestlers under different circumstances?
Who would have taken the title from Roman Reigns if not Cody Rhodes? Who from the current roster would have been the best choice? How about someone not on the current roster?
What happened to big men in pro wrestling these days compared to past eras?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Opinion on the lawsuit Kevin Kelly and “The Boys” filed against AEW.
A quick review of AEW Rampage and Collision.
A throughout discussion about AEW Dynamite including the arson angle with “Hangman” Page and Swerve Strickland, MJF’s angle with Danny Garcia, and the final hype for All Out including what exactly the Blackpool Combat Club are now at this point.
A preview of All Out with predictions.
AEW Ratings analysis including the revealing “coverage” rating and why the idea that Dynamite should get slack if viewership drops as cable subscriptions drop.
A review of NXT No Mercy and a review of the NXT on USA TV show.
A review of WWE Raw.
A review of the book “Ballyhoo!” which looks at pro wrestling’s earliest historically recorded days starting before 1900 into the 20th century.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the August 23, 2017 episode of The Fix. Topics:

CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS

The highs and lows from Raw, Smackdown, NXT Takeover, Impact, and ROH War of the Worlds including, in particular, in-depth analysis of Jim Cornette, Adam Cole, Bobby Roode, John Cena, and Braun Strowman.

BOOK REVIEW…

A review of Austin Aries’s new book on his career and being vegan.

MAILBAG TOPICS…

New Japan crowds in the U.S. vs. in Japan
Conor McGregor promoting his MMA fights without UFC
The Jinder Mahal foreign villain storyline
ROH’s early controversy with Rob Feinstein
What wrestling to start watching if you’re a new fan
Did Roman Reigns look legitimately upset with John Cena playing to the rowdy crowd and beach balls
Will Vince McMahon care which title Cena breaks the supposed record with
Jon Jones fallout
Daniel Bryan
Sami Zayn.

MMA TOPICS…

More on the Jon Jones fallout including how it affects Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar.
Final thoughts on Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather

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SHOW SUMMARY: In a special Saturday episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

WWE Bash in Berlin PLE start-to-finish thorough review
WWE Smackdown review including praise for the Cody Rhodes-Kevin Owens match
New Japan Capitol Combat in-person report which included Mercedes Moné vs. Mono Watanabe in the main event, plus Mustafa Ali, Lio Rush, Zack Sabre Jr., Tetsuya Kaito, TJP, Gabe Kidd, Grizzled Young Veterans, David Finlay, and more

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The Logan Paul dog boat controversy
Considering whether a list of wrestlers could have done what Cody Rhodes has done and go from mid-carders to main event stars
If Roman Reigns had succeeded as a babyface in 2015, would Vince McMahon have pushed to turn John Cena heel?
Is WWE’s rising popularity helping or hurting AEW?
Face vs. Face matches
History and impact of Pro Wrestling Illustrated newsstand magazines
Favorite MMA eras
Can a case be made Swerve Strickland should have retained his title at All In?
How does AEW remedy the small crowds on Dynamite that are such a contrast to Wembley?
Does AEW have a flagship event?
Is Cody declining as a star since WrestleMania 40? Will Roman Reigns accelerate his decline?
Were the Young Bucks the right “act” to retire Sting?
A case for Swerve to remain unapologetic and keep his edge
Is Mercedes One’s lackluster AEW run an indictment of the Performance Center?
Should Bryan Danielson have put his kids in the front row at All In?
Thoughts on the Viking and Commanders this season
How should WWE end the Smackdown on Fox era?
What is Roderick Strong’s background?
Comparing the rise of Ethan Page and Joe Hendry to Lexis King
Could the WWE Netflix era start with a bang of a Cena heel. Turn?
Who will be a bigger star in five years: Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, or Oba Femi?
Logistic issues for fans at Wembley
Roman Reigns as a babyface

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reminiscing about Sid Eudy
Analyzing Bryan Danielson’s promo on Dynamite and angle with Jack Perry
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite
Expectations for the Vince McMahon documentary series on Netflix
A review of NXT and a preview of NXT No Mercy
A review of Smackdown and Raw
A preview of Battle in Berlin
A review of last week’s UFC event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the August 16, 2017 episode of The Fix.

CURRENT EVENTS

G1 Finals and more stories from his trip including whether these are the best wrestling shows he’s ever seen and how crowds are different than WWE and UFC big event crowds
Analysis of big segments on Raw and Smackdown including the Baron Corbin MITB cash-in
Fatal Four-way hype
Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
Shane McMahon
And more

MAILBAG

Bill Watts’s potential had he been given more time to run WCW
Eric Bischoff’s chances at success with the WCW buyout with Fusient Media
Paul Heyman’s chances of succeeding if Dixie Carter hired him to run TNA
Whether Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton last year had unplanned aspects
Baron Corbin’s MITB cash-in
A potential WWE point system tournament like G1
Stereotypes in wrestling and the responsibly of fans and reporters to speak out
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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics:

Are AEW’s most informed fans being catered to the problem when it comes to AEW getting the most out of newly signed star wrestlers?
What hasn’t worked with Mercedes Moné?
A list of many threesomes of closely related people from wrestling history: hire as main event star or top star manager, hire as booker, or fire?
Given the backlash to Triple H getting awarded the World Hvt. Title by Eric Bischoff, was there a similar backlash to Dana White handing Ronda Rousey the newly-created UFC Bantamweight Title in 2012?
Why is the Fingerpoke of Doom criticized so much when Shawn Michaels relinquishing the European Title to Triple H in similar fashion isn’t?
Ranking the 11 Greatest “Streaks” in pro wrestling history
Who would you most fear rejecting from ringside if you were a referee?
Are pro wrestlers seeming too robotic on promos when introducing Raw?
Why aren’t there more masked jobbers in pro wrestling?
Should a wrestler calling themselves “bitch” count as resetting the Bitch-o-Meter?
What if Scott Hall & Kevin Nash never went to WCW? How would that impact WCW, Steve Austin, the Rock, more?
What happens to the Samoans in the current Bloodline once the angle plays out?
What should happen when AEW Collision is actually newsworthy?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of WWE Smackdown and Raw
A review of UFC 305 Perth and a potential compelling rising star on the horizon
A review of Steve Keirn’s second book, which (spoiler alert) puts Keirn in rare company for having two books placed in Todd’s top tier of books

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Analysis of New Japan G1 results
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite
A preview with predictions of AEW All In
Review of NXT
Does Todd believe in Joe Hendry?

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

Is the lower attendance without Cody Rhodes and C.M. Punk on the roster evidence that current self-proclaimed locker room leaders are hurting AEW?
Is Tony Khan trying to find a blend of the New Japan and traditional U.S. style of presenting a pro wrestling product?
How do John Cena’s top matches compare to the best matches of highly regarded elite wrestlers? What are Cena’s top matches?
Are longer well-wrestled matches with predictable outcomes in AEW better or worse than WWE’s competitive matches with non-conclusive finishes?
Are there wrestlers who came across as having outward confidence but were struggling internally?
Are there examples of a wrestling promoter going with a surprise and unpopular choice as World Champion that actually has worked out?
Is AEW missing Jon Moxley?
Who are the top five blind guesses on who will win the Casino Gauntlet match at All In?
Should a presumed long title reign with a new dominant champion be booked to lose on occasion early in their reign just to create unpredictability?
Why did WWE hold only one WrestleMania in a stadium during the Attitude Era?
If Rock only wrestles four more matches, who should his opponents be? What if there was a fifth wildcard opponent outside of the more obvious choices?
Playing out an all-time top babyface tournament.
Is it necessary to book pro wrestling with heels who cheat?
What if Kevin Sullivan took over for Eddie Gilbert as ECW booker in 1993 instead of Paul Heyman?
Why did Val Venis last so long in WWE?
How will Israel Adesanya be viewed in history books?
Has WWE created an untenable situation with fan expectations for PLEs to be included in a low-cost streaming service? And are international shows at different times of day in the U.S. compatible with returning to a PPV formula?
Bloodsport XI and could Don Callis managing Marina Shafir work?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

The career of Kevin Sullivan on and off camera.
New Japan G1 tournament results, predictions on the winner, and analysis of the booking.
Review of WWE Smackdown with the return of Roman Reigns.
Review of WWE Raw with Kevin Owens selected to be Cody Rhodes’s challenger.
Review of NXT including Otis’s special appearance.
A quick rundown of AEW Rampage and Collision.
A review of AEW Dynamite including the latest build for All In.
Thoughts on All In 2025 being held in Texas instead of London.
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC 305.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the August 9, 2017 episode of The Fix. Todd called in from both Japan and The Future to talk about this week’s Raw and Smackdown including:

CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS

The latest Summerslam developments.
John Cena’s follow-up to losing to Shinsuke Nakamura.
Seth Rollins leaving Dean Ambrose at the altar.
Shinsuke Nakamura’s sit-down promo.
The decision to have Randy Orton pin Jinder Mahal clean.
Miz TV with Brock Lesnar.
A review of the live events he saw in Japan that week.
Analysis of the last week of NJPW G1 tournament action

MAILBAG

Whether MMA will overtake the NFL in popularity.
Whether Paul Heyman makes himself look good by associating only with top acts.
Who might benefit from being called down from the main roster to NXT.
Daniel Bryan’s future.
C.M. Punk’s ideal opponents if he returns to WWE some day.
Crystal Ball predictions on about ten prominent wrestlers from Finn Balor to A.J. Styles to Shinsuke Nakamura to Kenny Omega.
The viability of UFC-style rankings in pro wrestling.

MMA TOPICS

The previous weekend’s UFC event in Mexico.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the August 2, 2017 episode of The Fix covering these topics:

Smackdown and Raw from this week including Shinsuke Nakamura vs. John Cena, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens, Jason Jordan on Miz TV, Roman Reigns beating Samoa Joe in the triple threat Raw main event, Enzo’s latest promo, and much more.
Summerslam news.
Reaction to ROH Women of Honor TV.
NXT’s next likely call-ups.

MAILBAG

Quality of MITB booking over the years.
Other unplanned finishes over the years.
New Japan 1 update.
Does Paul Heyman help Brock Lesnar.
Rock’s track suit era.

MMA TOPICS

Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones and UFC 214 analysis.

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What are the pros and cons of an Iron Man match versus a 60 minute draw format?
Favorite Iron Man matches
TNA coverage on The Fix
UFC 304 in-person experience notes from a listener
Is the Bloodline Rules format crap?
Does the theory going around about the discrepancy on AEW All In attendance last year possibly explain the difference?
Thoughts on C.M. Punk turning down a fan’s request for an autograph after Raw
Minnesota politicians vs. Non-Minnesota politicians in a wrestling match
Reaction to a case for Mariah May vs. Toni Storm being the best story of the year, even better than The Bloodline and The Judgment Day
Do Wade or Todd brush their pets’ teeth?
As Lex Luger beating Hulk Hogan in August 1998 for the World Title and losing it five days later the first set in WCW’s downfall?
What is the reason Braun Strowman dropped from a main event to a mid-card novelty act now?
Favorite outside-the-Octagon UFC moments
Should ROH go on the road again and get back to their roots with a consistent core roster and local talent?
Could Amazon give the middle finger to WBD by throwing in a bid for AEW?
Why does Todd still refer to Michin as Mia Yim?
Wade and Todd’s dream card of wrestlers facing off from any era?
Would Britt Baker be a good fit for WWE? Is she a trouble-maker or just misunderstood?
Top Randy Orton matches of all-time?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of WWE Smackdown from before Summerslam and a review of WWE Raw with Summerslam fallout including Randy Orton stepping up to challenge Gunther.
A review of NXT Great American Bash (week two) including NXT’s ongoing flaws.
A review of the last week of New Japan G1 events with thoughts (and some fears) regarding the booking so far.
The possibility of The Lucha Bros. signing with WWE.
A discussion on what has actually caused AEW’s decline.
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the latest build for Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson.
A review of UFC Fight Night.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the Mailbag portion of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Is AEW today basically in a similar place in several key ways as ROH six years ago before AEW was formed with the exception of the budget of the owner elevating its profile?
Given the current state of AEW Collision, is AEW Rampage becoming a more relevant show, especially given the Arlington residence?
Is AEW today more like 2000s TNA than 1990s WCW?
Has AEW had a truly top level storyline that will be remembered years from now? And does it matter if AEW would rather be known for top matches?
Could a storyline in pro wrestling include faking the death of a wrestler with the cooperation of their family?
Why is there any variation in AEW’s All In attendance at Wembley last year coming from AEW? Surely they know how many tickets they sold and how many attended.
Thoughts on Nigel McGuinness on commentary on Collision
Should Jeff Jarrett have a farewell tour like Sting and John Cena are having?
Five Jeff Jarrett matches worth seeking out to see his best work
Can Karrion Kross have a hair vs. hair match where he has to go back to NXT.
Why has UFC become so far right-wing compared to pro wrestling?
Thoughts on the careers of UFC’s Deiveson Figueiredo, Cory Sandhagen, and Tony Ferguson?
Will The Rascalz and Joe Hendry sign with WWE by 2025 and how far can they go in the WWE system?
Why was Dustin Rhodes criticized in certain newsletters early in his career if he’s so respected now?
Thoughts on Wade’s criticism of The Acclaimed’s promo on Collision when it seemed Bryan Danielson did the same thing on Dynamite without criticism and is the attitude of wrestlers giving it their all every night a bad thing?
Will there ever be a payoff to Nigel’s constant digs at Bryan Danielson on his commentary now that it’s not happening at All In?
Would it be wise to make Collision more like WCW Saturday Night and give it an identity of itw down that doesn’t take away from Dynamite as the primary must-see show?
What would be the best way to feature Charlotte when she returns?
How would Verne Gagne fare in 2024 if he was dropped into today’s scene?
Is it worth continuing to invest so much in C.M. Punk if he gets injured again?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

The prospects of Shane McMahon joining AEW and what to make of the meeting with Tony Khan
Review of AEW Rampage, Collision, Battle of the Belts, and Dynamite including criticism of the opening MJF-Will Ospreay segment
UFC 304 review
A thorough review of the Becky Lynch autobiography

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw in the lead-up to Summerslam including the Seth Rollins-C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre segment.
A preview of Summerslam with predictions
A review of the latest New Japan G1 cards and a look at the latest standings
A review of ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV
A review of NXT Great American Bash including the latest with Joe Hendry

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to part two of the July 26, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Topics coming out of Raw and Smackdown including Todd’s defense of John Cena congratulating Jinder Mahal for how he won the Punjabi Prison match, Bayley getting the Summerslam title shot with a win over Sasha Banks, the latest Dean Ambrose-Seth Rollins developments, the opening segment with Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman, and more.
Mailbag topics including the underrated influence of the Edge feud on John Cena’s career, should WWE consider a “house show title” that changes hands at house shows, strange Gorilla Monsoon comments about Greg Valentine on TV, and the retirement of Davey Richards.
Todd’s review of UFC on FOX show with an in-person perspective and then a look ahead to the loaded UFC 214 event headlined by Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the July 26, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics: The prospects of Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones, a review of Battleground, Jason Jordan this week on Raw and where things seem to be headed, New Japan G1 highlights so far, reaction to the outlandish slapstick Toru Yano vs. Kenny Omega match, and Mailbag questions including three key factors that led to Vince McMahon’s current style of promoting, the prospects of Kenny Omega fitting into WWE and whether Shinsuke Nakamura’s push should scare him off, and Naomi’s progress.

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Wrestlers as independent contractors, is it a valid classification, could AEW be more vulnerable to it being overturned than WWE?
Why has Cody Rhodes’s “white meat babyface” run gone so well without backlash like John Cena and Roman Reigns?
Looking back at an old IAWF indy show poster
Evaluating some of Undertaker’s less-heralded WrestleMania opponents over the years including Sycho Sid, Big Boss Man, Mark Henry, and Diesel.
Is WWE on its way to truly earning being seen as warm and wholesome?
What are the odds Tony Khan actually downsizes his weekly hours of wrestling?
Are critics of Cody being proven right because of how things are going for him post-WrestleMania?
Early 2000s favorites such as best La Resistance pairing, most self-indulgent Triple H moment, worst Kane angle, and more.
Comparing the Nia Jax-Bayley promo with FTR’s this past week in terms of real-life references and how they are different.
Could the presentation of the ridiculous finish to Blood & Guts be fixed?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Review of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the latest Summerslam build
Review of NXT on USA this week
A review of the first four weeks of New Japan’s G1 Tournament
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend’s event.
A review of the Rickson Gracie autobiography, “Breathe: A Life In Flow.”

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Bobby Lashley’s departure from WWE and future, including whether AEW is a good fit.
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the new setting for Collision, FTR’s personal promo, Blood & Guts finish with a threat of immolation, the nonsense start with Alex Marvez and Will Ospreay, MJF’s promo with a newly rechristened title belt, and more.
A review of TNA Slammiversary

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the July 19, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

MAIN TOPICS…

A review of Raw including the Kurt Angle-Jason Jordan reveal and the show-closing match between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe with Braun Strowman’s interference.
Prospective Summerslam main event options.
Thoughts on Smackdown including John Cena’s promo and Punjabi Prison match hype and then a full official preview of Battleground.
A look at NXT’s latest arrivals including Leo Rush, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, and War Machine.
Thoughts on Impact Wrestling including Alberto El Patron’s suspension.

MAILBAG TOPICS

Bruiser Brody
The return of old gimmick matches
Could Big Cass get rejected like Roman Reigns was if he gets pushed hard
Is Vince McMahon a net positive or negative to WWE
What went wrong with Percy Watson and Derek Bateman

JAPAN & MMA TOPICS…

Todd’s early impressions of the New Japan G1 tournament
UFC notes from last weekend, a preview of UFC on Fox
Thoughts on Brock Lesnar reentering the USADA testing poll and potential compelling MMA fights for Lesnar, and Yoel Romero’s revenge!

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Is it hurting Swerve Strickland that he hasn’t had a big match as champion against a clear-cut heel?
Does it hurt Will Ospreay that he hasn’t defeated anyone in AEW in less than ten minutes?
Is Dave Meltzer adding to the tribalism of pro wrestling fans with his pattern of pushing back against AEW criticism?
How different would the careers of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Batista, and Randy Orton have been if Steve Austin stayed healthy and his lead babyface run lasted years longer?
Does Tony Khan book primarily for himself to the detriment of AEW’s growth and, if so, does that disqualify him from being considered a good booker?
What if Dean Ambrose got Seth Rollins’s push?
What are the best love triangle feuds in pro wrestling?
Drafting among wrestlers in history with the same first names
Does the way Stephanie Vaquer has vacated her scheduled non-WWE dates reflect poorly on WWE and Paul Levesque?
Which countries have the best pools of wrestling talent?
Do we really know why Cody Rhodes left AEW for WWE?
A pushback to Todd on his dismissing of John Cena’s success as a top star and Todd’s response to it.
A push-back to defenses of Stephanie Vaquer being sent to NXT by WWE
The latest Bloodspot event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Todd’s Luke-warm response to the Will Ospreay vs. MJF near-60 minute match on Dynamite with extensive analysis on the match, 60 minute matches, certain aspects of the execution and story of the match, and whether this affected MJF or Ospreay perception among fans.
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the Blood & Guts hype.
A preview of TNA Slammiversary coming up this weekend.
Reviews of NXT, Smackdown, and Raw including the latest Summerslam build.
A look at last weekend’s UFC event and a preview of this weekend’s.
A review of “The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania” by Brad Balukjian.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the July 12, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

Redistributing cruiserweight talent if 205 Live were cancelled
New Japan announcing criticism
New Japan card format explanation
Kevin Nash’s WCW booking in 1999
Possible Dean Ambrose heel turn scenario
Brock Lesnar in 2005
Joanna Champion’s marketability
Importance of height in pro wrestling
Inconsistency in announcing height of wrestlers
And more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the July 12, 2017 episode covering these topics:

PRO WRESTLING TOPICS…

Reaction to the Austin Aries-WWE break-up
The U.S. Title change
Great Balls of Fire
Raw happenings
John Cena and A.J. Styles
Some Summerslam speculation.

MMA TOPICS…

Gegard Mousasi’s Bellator jump
Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather press conference
The TUF Finale
Dishwasher Challenge
UFC 213 review,
UFC Hall of Fame in-person perspective
Don Frye’s HOF speech
UFC and Bellator Weekend Preview.

PLUS…

Telling off a telemarketer, Best Ears, and Big Pretty.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the July 5, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

Todd’s review of the two New Japan live events he attended in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend including his thoughts on Cody’s performance against Okada, Billy Gunn’s crowd reception, the announcing by Jim Ross and Josh Barnett, the booking of the IWGP U.S. Title Tournament, and much more.
Todd’s review of Slammiversary from Sunday night including the Alberto El Patron vs. Bobby Lashley main event.
A preview of Great Balls of Fire mixed with a review of Monday’s episode of Raw.
A review of WWE Smackdown including the return of John Cena and the Usos-New Day rap battle.
A review of the Kevin Owens documentary.
Mailbag questions on Ken Shamrock, John Cena, Jim Ross, and Yoel Romero.
And finally previews of Friday’s UFC Fight Night and UFC 213 on Saturday night.

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Why are pro wrestlers, if they’re independent contractors, able to openly negotiate with another company while working for another?
Where is John Cena on the GOAT list?
A choice between Pat McAfee and new Triple Threat match rules
Are NXT’s fake wrestler names really that different from other examples?
Was the Booker T vs. Buff Bagwell match really that bad?
Should Sean Ross Sapp be wrestling on independent shows?
Are there are venues AEW could be running in that aren’t so big that they’re mostly empty?
Has the stock for Josh Alexander and Steve Maclin fallen?
Ranking the eras of The Road Warriors during their careers?
Is it fair to call John Cena disingenuous and phony?
With C.M. Punk in mind, can someone truly be a babyface if they’re constantly being a dick and ruining title matches?
Thoughts on Barry Horowitz?
Should AEW stop having Mercedes Moné to interviews in order to protect her star power since her talking is so dull?
What’s with WWE sending Stephanie Vaquer to NXT first?
Building a dream company out of the departments of other companies over the years.
Is AEW improving the last two weeks in great part due to the absence of irritants compared to other recent weeks?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the Owen Hart Cup Tournament matches, MJF’s follow-up on his turn, and more.
The news on Stephanie Vaquer signing with WWE.
A review of the latest New Japan Soul event with more G1 qualifiers.
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the C.M. Punk-Seth Rollins exchange and DIY’s tag team title win.
A review of NXT Heat Wave including Ethan Page’s NXT Title win.
A review of NXT on USA as a follow-up to Heat Wave.
A book review of “George Gordienko: Canadian Wrestler, Artist and Renaissance Man”
A quick recommendation regarding Zack Heydorn’s book on Steve Austin.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback from June 28, 2017 with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

Raw and Smackdown reaction including Joe-Lesnar-Heyman, Enzo-Cass, Women’s MITB re-do, Miz TV-Balls, and more
A review of the ROH Best in the World PPV.
New Japan L.A. shows final preview
Impact Slammiversary preview

MAILBAG TOPCIS…

Enzo, Art Barr, Post-Vince, WWE Competitors, Rope Breaks

MMA TOPICS…

UFC and Bellator reviews

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback from June 21, 2017 with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

A full Money in the Bank review.
Reaction to the Women’s MITB backlash
Enzo-Big Cass angle
Samoa Joe-Romans Reigns
Braun Strowman’s return
Much more from Raw and Smackdown.
A preview of ROH Best in the World headlined by Cody Rhodes challenging Christopher Daniels for the ROH World Title

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Finn Balor
Double-Turns
Becky Lynch
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega I vs. II
Comparing pushes of A.J. Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura
Would WWE benefit from cutting back on hours of TV
More!

MMA TOPICS…

A review of the previous weekend’s UFC event
A preview of that weekend’s UFC Fight Night
A preview of Bellator’s biggest PPV in NYC at MSG that weekend.

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Ray Stevens and Pat Patterson
Wade’s and Todd’s earliest favorite wrestlers
Should Tony Khan hire someone to help him manage talent
Is there a place for big wrestlers at the top of cars anywhere?
How good is wrestling today compares to other eras?
Is the trope of a wrestler standing in the ring and talking to fans lazy and played out?
Isn’t a show like Forbidden Door difficult to book because it’s such an outlier mired in politics and unfamiliar egos?
Are we headed toward C.M. Punk siding with Paul Heyman sooner than we thought?
Mr. Fuji
Do fans really need to know much about who wrestles are for them to be effective draws?
Why did Pat Patterson referee the Lawrence Taylor-Bam Bam Bigelow match at WrestleMania 11?
Is Roy Lloyd qualified to be a producer for AEW?
What about MJF and Don Callis aligning?
Is it bothersome when a wrestler not in a match gets taken out with one move and the wrestler in the match has taken 20 minutes of beatings but keeps coming back?
How infuriating is Tony Khan’s filibustering and not actually answering questions during media Q&As?
Can a case be made that Steve Austin is quite overrated?
How good was Steve Austin as a worker at his peak?
Should Steve Austin get more criticism for walking out when he was asked to job to Brock Lesnar?
Why hasn’t AEW touted Kazuchika Okada’s 7-star matches like they have for Kenny Omega?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Thoughts on the “WrestleMania Behind the Curtain” WWE special
Review of WWE Smackdown including Paul Heyman slammed through table by Bloodline
Review of WWE Raw including more Money in the Bank developments
Full Money in the Bank preview and predictions
Review of this week’s NXT on USA show
Preview of NXT Heat Wave
Review of New Japan Soul event
Reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite including MJF’s turn, Britt Baker’s return and interaction with Mercedes Mone, Will Ospreay-Don Callis developments, more

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Follow-up on the Hart Foundation conversation
Was Razor Ramon/Scott Hall worthy of being a centerpiece world champion?
What if Dave Batista and Goldberg switched opportunities; could they have each succeeded in the path of the other?
Will Tony Khan make any changes after viewership drops recently? What changes would Todd suggest?
What really happened to Kevin Kelly regarding AEW?
Wasn’t Pat McAfee better as a heel manager in NXT than a commentator in WWE?
Why haven’t Hiromu and Desperado been moved to heavyweight division in New Japan?
Roderick Strong, Ronda Rousey, Brian Kendrick story
Rousey’s chastisement from her coach
Has AEW resembled boxing and is boxing changing because of Saudi Arabia money?
Could WWE be waiting to announce Summerslam 2025 is going to be in London, England at Wembley Stadium?
Who throws the best punches in pro wrestling history?
Looking back at pro wrestling special referees
Liv Morgan
What are the biggest matches AEW has failed to deliver to fans?
Reflecting on ending Undertaker’s streak
Is Backstage Drama being talked about enough as reason some fans turned off AEW?
Is it worth reading into Triller getting rights to sell past AEW PPVs?
Does it seem Kevin Kelly has a case to sue over his departure from AEW?
More on the term “genius” being applied in pro wrestling?
Is there anything wrong with Paul Levesque saying they aren’t a sport, they’re a TV show about a sport?
Will WWE go back to Attitude Era content on Netflix?
Isn’t pro wrestling better when you’re exposed to different styles and cultures, thus cross-promotional agreements should be embraced more?
Has Conor McGregor fallen out of faith with UFC top brass?
Why hasn’t WWE shown concern for the workers that the Wyatt Sicks massacred?
Why was tag team wrestling a bigger deal during the late-’70s through the mid-’80s?
The Batista-Booker T fight
Best WWE-produced documentaries
Should pro wrestlers have more or less power to decide whom they face and should that be explained on TV?
Is Tony Khan ultimately a bad director and thus there’s little hope for AEW?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A look at last week’s record-low viewership for Dynamite and the rebound this week
Big picture thoughts on the AEW Forbidden Door line-up and sense of how it’ll do in terms of buys
Review of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite with a focus on the hype for Forbidden Door and also the choice to focus on Daniel Garcia and MJF in the opening segment on Dynamite
A full preview and predictions on the AEW Forbidden Door line-up
A review of the latest from New Japan
A review of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the follow-up on the Wyatt Sicks and the latest with Drew McIntyre and C.M. Punk
A review of this week’s NXT TV show
A look back at last weekend’s UFC event and a look ahead

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback from June 14, 2017 with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

Reaction to Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather
New Japan Dominion review including comparing this Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega to their first match
Reaction to the NJPW L.A. line-ups including Cody Rhodes and Billy Gunn in top matches.
Is New Japan a threat to WWE, can Omega be a star in WWE, and what is New Japan’s U.S. strategy.
A review of the top items coming out of Smackdown and Raw this week, a full preview of Money in the Bank

MAILBAG

The origins and politics backstage of the Goldust character
The mishandling of Bayley and Shinsuke Nakamura
The push of Jeff Jarrett under Vince Russo in WCW
Will there be a Samoa Joe vs. Brock Lesnar rematch?

MMA TOPICS

Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg signing with Bellator.
A review of UFC Fight Night from New Zealand
A look ahead to a sleeper of a line-up UFC Fight Pass event this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback from June 7, 2017 with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

A review of WWE Extreme Rules, Raw, and Smackdown including all of the top matches and segment including Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens, Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns, the Fatal Five-way, the return of Lana, Dean Ambrose crashing Miz’s celebration, and much more.
New Japan Super Juniors
NJPW Dominion Preview including Okada-Omega
Impact thoughts
Nakamura’s heel potential

MAILBAG TOPICS

Bayley
Dean Ambrose
Jim Ross on 205 Live

MMA TOPICS

A look back at UFC’s last PPV and a preview of this weekend’s UFC.

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Sting’s early setback
Is Titus O’Neal worth it
Vince McMahon’s reaction to NXT’s success
Jinder Mahal as an Indian hero.

MMA TOPICS…

A UFC Fight Night review and a UFC 212 preview.

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What’s with Excalibur referring to AEW wrestlers as competitors?
Comparing wrestlers today to the WWF era such as Yokozuna, Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage, and 17 others.
What is the Lex Luger story?
Should AEW sign Ricochet?
Should AEW stop signing anyone new and just focus on who they already have?
Is the depth of AEW’s roster a sign of fiscal irresponsibility?
What is the ideal size of AEW’s roster?
Is the new Bloodline being booked to be viscous enough given how they’re talked about?
Is it a huge overstatement to call Bray Wyatt a genius in the pro wrestling realm?
Hulk Hogan’s beer marketing slogan
Has WWE done too many I Quit matches? Which ones have been memorable?
What’s story with the accusations that WWE paid for Fast National ratings to make AEW look bad?
Is the Wyatt Family being brought back out of nostalgia for Bray Wyatt who died too young or because it can draw when historically, the original Wyatt Family had more duds than successes?
More on the C.M. Punk commitment to stopping Drew McIntyre from winning a title
Shouldn’t Bryan Danielson be laser-focused on getting back at MJF and shouldn’t that be the full-circle story for Danielson leading to him headlining against MJF at Wembley Stadium?
Would Will Ospreay vs. Kazuchika Okada be an ideal match for Ospreay at Wembley?
Are automatic rematches after a champion loses a title a bad idea like Vince McMahon once said?
Casting wrestlers in lead roles in famous moves over the years such as “Titanic,” “Big,” “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Raging Bull,” and more.
Thoughts on a scenario for Drew McIntyre to really quit WWE and go to TNA and eventually circle back to WWE at Summerslam?
What is Tony Khan’s reason for featuring Brian Cage on TV so much?
Defining Robert Whittaker’s career so far?
What is the state of Lucha Libre in 2024 with CMLL on fire and AAA getting a U.S. TV deal?
Isn’t C.M. Punk justified interfering in Drew McIntyre matches because of what Drew said and did to him earlier this year?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of Dynamite including Todd’s in-person perspective on Dynamite, reaction to the Owen Hart Tournament disappointing brackets, Will Ospreay-MJF stand-off and what it says about the AEW summer trajectory, MJF vs. Rush, and more.
A review of New Japan Soul
UFC Fight Night review
A review of Ronda Rousey’s new book with extensive details on her behind the scenes stories working for WWE and Vince McMahon.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Fun thoughts on how Shane McMahon could fit into AEW if he appeared for them and the timing of it all.
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including Drew McIntyre quitting WWE and all of the Clash at the Castle fallout.
A review of NXT.
Reviews of AEW Rampage and Collision.

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Correcting the record on Kevin Nash being named Oz.
Billy Gunn vs. Tanahashi
Would it have been better for Adam Cole to stay in WWE after all?
Curating AEW Double or Nothing to two hours
Is AEW’s new PPV schedule a positive or negative so far?
Can Wes Lee or Nathan Frasier fill Ricochet’s shoes?
Thoughts on the “Cassandro Exotico” movie
Why did Brock Lesnar squash Kofi Kingston to end his reign?
Wrestler-hosted podcasts
Mike Awesome
Might Gallus join Drew McIntyre?
Tony Khan marketing to sickos
Would Rey Mysterio have been as big of a star if he was taller?
Steve Austin’s 2001 heel turn
Could AEW and WWE ever work together? What would it take?
Assessing WWE’s use of Japanese talent

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the final hype for Clash at the Castle for Damien Priest vs. Drew McIntyre.
Thoughts on the Ricochet WWE contract situation and whether AEW is a better fit.
A preview of the entire WWE Clash at the Castle line-up.
A review of New Japan Dominion
A review of NXT Battleground
Reaction to NXT beating AEW in total viewership this week
A review of NXT on USA including Cody Rhodes interacting with several NXT wrestlers
A review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, AEW Dynamite including the latest AEW Forbidden Door developments
A review of UFC Fight Night and look ahead to this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback from May 31, 2017 with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

Fallacious Jinder Mahal Narratives
Analysis of the Women’s Money in the Bank set-up
Shinsuke Nakamura’s push so far
The “This Is Your Life Bayley” segment with Alexa Bliss
Dolph Ziggler pinning A.J. Styles
More from both Raw and Smackdown this week.
Todd’s Full Official Extreme Rules PPV preview

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Sting’s early setback
Is Titus O’Neal worth it
Vince McMahon’s reaction to NXT’s success
Jinder Mahal as an Indian hero.

MMA TOPICS…

A UFC Fight Night review and a UFC 212 preview.

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Was Fritz Von Erich the protagonist of the Von Erich movie?
What would the story arc of a Hulk Hogan biopic be?
If Swerve Strickland loses to Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door, will he be seen as a transitional champion?
If Swerve wins, will it hurt Ospreay’s story in AEW?
What happened to AEW’s commitment to tag team wrestling?
Did WWE give Becky Lynch the title knowing she was likely not renewing her contract?
What was the story with Dean Ambrose on the Steve Austin Podcast?
Would it be cool if WWE loaned A.J. Styles to TNA for a match or a stint so Styles can “find himself” by going “home again”?
Would Carmelo Hayes be better off if he had been called up with Trick Williams?
How many flights and hotel stays do WWE wrestlers have these days?
Is Becky Lynch the most unappreciated wrestler today based on recent fan reaction in arenas and online?
What was the deal with all the rapid-fire title changes in WWE in 2002 with Chris Jericho, Triple H, Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, and Rock?
Is the Misawa-Kawada match from 1994 for the Triple Crown Title the best ever?
Which wrestler in WWE off TV now will get the biggest pop when they return?
Watching cricket?
Isn’t the Casino Gauntlet match better than the Royal Rumble in terms of determining a title contender?
Is UFC’s overt endorsement of former President Trump bad for business? Has UFC crossed a line by continuing to create virtual rallies for him despite being a convicted felon?
What is the upside for Jevon Evans in WWE and where you see him in five years?
How should the Rhea Ripley-Dominik Mysterio-Liv Morgan saga play out?
Who could be a good modern-day “Legend Killer”?
Who was better, Bret Hart or Randy Savage?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest with Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio
Reaction to the NXT viewership surge
A preview of New Japan Dominion
Review of the latest episode of NXT on USA
Preview and predictions for NXT Battleground
Thoughts on the latest developments in the Vince McMahon lawsuit
Reviews of AEW Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including the strengths and weaknesses of MJF’s promo, the latest build to Forbidden Door, and more.
A review of UFC 302 and a look ahead.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

NXT Takeover Chicago in-depth
Evaluating Jinder Mahal’s elevation and presentation
What’s going right and not right with Shinsuke Nakamura so far
A RANT by Todd about what frustrates him about the WWE main roster TV shows right now
Psychoanalysis of what was behind the Finn Balor-Paul Heyman segment.
A review of the UK Special

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Why The Rock wasn’t at WrestleMania
Finn Balor’s reintroduction
Could C.M. Punk vs. Pete Dunne take place
ROH’s lack of progressive aggressive digital strategy
Has Vince McMahon really created any stars
How do you turn Roman Reigns full-on heel
Why is Naomi getting pushed
Aleister Black’s next landing place in WWE system
Joanna Champion’s marketing upside, and more.

MMA TOPICS…

Then they review Bellator the previous weekend and preview UFC that weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

A review of ROH War of the Worlds including a particular the Jay White-Will Ospreay standout match and Adam Cole
A preview of NXT Takeover Chicago with a focus on Hideo Itami
The push of Roderick Strong
Several Mailbag questions on Vince Russo-Vince McMahon, Shinsuke Nakamura-Paul Heyman, Randy Orton, wrestlers in WWE taking up valuable spots doing nothing, and more.
Plus a UFC 211 review including which fighter stood out and impressed the most. Then a preview of this Friday’s Bellator event.

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More on the designation of “gatekeepers” in pro wrestling
Todd’s rankings of the top areas where AEW dropped the ball over the last three years
Is it feasible and advisable for AEW to split their TV shows to different suitors in the TV industry as WWE did?
Should AEW go all-in with Will Ospreay as the centerpiece babyface World Champion?
How often should top wrestlers beat lower tier wrestlers, and is a comparison to an NHL team be a good guide for how to do it?
History of cage door slams being used in cage matches
Will Rhea Ripley’s 380 day Women’s Title reign really go down as historic?
Is Saturday Dustin Porter’s last chance at a UFC Title?
Does seeing Sexyy Red on NXT this week make Todd feel old by watching pro wrestling and did Booker T’s comments about her during the show make Todd feel weirded out a little bit?
Does it affect AEW that Mark Henry, Arn Anderson, and Jake Hagger are departing?
Have there been good “face turns” in movies and TV shows that were as effective as Sami Zayn’s?
May vs. Might in grammar
Best and Worst liars in pro wrestling
Why is Paul Levesque booking match finishers in such a cowardly way?
Why haven’t British wrestlers won more World Titles in the U.S. over the decades?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Becky Lynch’s last match in WWE in a while, it appears, and what her future could be in either WWE or AEW
Thoughts on the latest in AEW’s TV negotiations
A look at the rebound in Dynamite ratings this week
A look at the pre-PLE episode of WWE Smackdown
A review of this week’s Raw including Gunther’s encouraging first segment as King, the Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch main event, the latest with Chad Gable and Otis, and more.
Reviews of AEW’s pre-PPV episodes of Rampage and Collision
Analysis of last night’s AEW Dynamite including how the MJF return wasn’t a focus, the TNT Title angle with The Elite, the Casino Gauntlet battle Royale with the surprise win by Will Ospreay, and what the timing of AEW events this summers indicates about Ospreay’s AEW World Title prospects at Forbidden Door.
UFC 302 preview
They also react during the show to the Donald Trump guilty verdict that broke live during the taping of the episode.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the May 22 edition of AEW Dynamite featuring the final frenetic hype for Double or Nothing including a brawl on an SUV, red goop dropped from ceiling, a flamethrower, Satnum Singh vs. Bryan Danielson main event, and much more.

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Would all the singles titles in AEW be more palatable if each title was distinct such as Pure Title, TV Title with a time-limit, etc.
Should WWE alternate King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring alternate years?
When was the last actual good babyface turn where a heel redeems themselves and stands up for what is right?
Can Oleksandr Usyk as a unified boxing champion bring boxing back into the mainstream?
Todd decides the worst names in NXT in a tournament bracket format.
Should AEW be giving title matches to people with no credentials indicating they earned the title shot?
Would AEW be better off with a locked roster and not having wrestlers show up with belts from other organizations?
Who are Todd’s top five color commentators and what makes a good color commentator?
Could referees have more perceived control if they issued (storyline) fines during matches?
Wade and Todd draft a roster from all available non-contracted WWE and AEW wrestlers.
Are WWE’s non-finishes or AEW’s obvious finishes in long matches worse?
Should the “best” wrestler always hold the top title in a wrestling company?
Wade and Todd address whether they’ve been asked to book a wrestling company and would they accept?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

WWE Summerslam expanding to two nights and coming to Minneapolis in 2026
Paul Levesque’s announcement that the winners of King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring will get world title matches on their respective brand at Summerslam
AEW announcing DAZN as another distributor of their PPV events
Review of Smackdown and Raw including tournament developments and whether Cody Rhodes is referring to his dad Dusty Rhodes too much on TV
A preview with predictions for King & Queen of the Ring PLE
A rundown and analysis of this week’s NXT TV show
Reviews of AEW Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including the final stretch headed into Double or Nothing.
UFC Fight Night review.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix Flashback with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discussed these topics:

A preview of WWE Backlash with an assessment of the Jinder Mahal push through the previous night and whether it continues beyond Sunday plus thoughts on each of the matches.
A review of Smackdown including A.J. Styles jobbing to Mahal.
A rundown of key segments on Raw including the announcement of the Fatal Five-way match to determine the new top contender for Brock Lesnar, with thoughts on the pros and cons of each winning or losing.

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Theory on why Becky Lynch is struggling with crowds lately
Tom Wilson’s name
What happened to so many old school moves like the backdrop and atomic drop?
Revisiting WWE Judgment Day from 20 years ago featuring JBL vs. Eddie Guerrero
Could a brand split help break some of Tony Khan’s bad habits with booking of wrestlers who never change positions on the show?
Looking ahead to a list of potential Money in the Bank winners
Jey Uso vs. Tama Tonga possibilities
What happened with Nick Nemeth and Matt Riddle’s short run with New Japan and could they return for the G1?
Should AEW be criticized for the way they’re teasing Hot Lesbian Action in 2024?
Okada so far in AEW
Have wrestlers ever swapped valets on air?
Ballyhoo by John Langmead
Was Undertaker cool?
Does the babyface team Anarchy in the Arena feel random?
Are there actually any truly derivative storylines in pro wrestling? Isn’t there just a template that wrestling bookers follow with different players inserted in familiar roles?
Is Jon Moxley getting in shape because he’s eyeing a return to WWE?
What’s next for The Elite?
Which wrestlers from AEW could be sent to New Japan to help their careers and New Japan?
When does Will Ospreay vs. Okada happen, and will it be to unify their belts if Ospreay beats Roderick Strong?
Does Charlotte Flair deserve to be the top paid woman wrestler in WWE?
Is it time for exclusive contracts for AEW wrestlers?
Would it have been better if Mercedes Moné arrived this week instead of months ago?
Could Cody buck the trend where lead babyfaces lose fan support like John Cena and Roman Reigns?
Should WWE be putting so much negative truth about wrestlers on air like Drew McIntyre is doing with C.M. Punk and Gunther did to Miz, among others?
Comparing Yeet and Yes chants from fans
Who would you want to have with you to survive on an island like in “Lost”?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Big picture thoughts on whether the King and Queen of the Ring concept is a good idea for WWE
A review of the latest Raw and Smackdown episodes including analysis of the tournaments and predictions on where they’re heading, plus thoughts on The Judgment Day development, Logan Paul challenging Cody and if Cody is doing well so far as the lead central babyface act, and more.
A review of NXT
A review of New Japan Resurgence
Reviews of AEW’s Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including the weird choice to show the headline saying Swerve Strickland was named World Champion
Some talk about the end of The Mirage in Las Vegas and dumps they’ve stayed at.
An idea for a fun YouTube series analyzing wrestling moves
Analysis of the ratings issues for Dynamite including this week’s year-low mark
A look at a strong UFC Fight Night

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the May 10, 2017 episode covering these topics:

CURRENT EVENTS…

Discussing WWE Smackdown including the hype for Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler
The prospects and progress of Jinder Mahal as a top heel and what WWE ought to do with the World Title going forward
Cesaro & Sheamus’s turn and future
The mini-storyline of Goldust & R-Truth
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Whether there is another good choice other than Roman Reigns like there was with the Lex Luger-Bret Hart decision
A preview of ROH War of the Worlds NY PPV and whether Cody Rhodes is a good choice to dethrone Christopher Daniels.
The latest goings on in New Japan.

MAILBAG…

Missed Dream Matches, a good format for a Vince McMahon movie or documentary
Who would write a better book, Triple H or Vince
Is Vince McMahon now turning into Eric Bischoff near the downturn of WCW
What did Wendy Richter to do get double-crossed by Vince
What is Undertaker’s legacy in several categories such as locker room leader and comparison to his peers
How can WWE avoid a post-WrestleMania downturn and is bringing King of the Ring back a good idea
What are some of the top missed “Dream Matches” that never happened or never got a prominent spotlight they deserved, and more.

MMA TOPICS…

Then they close with a UFC 211 preview

AND IN CLOSING…

A rant about the Pittsburgh Penguin fans and reaction to the early minutes of the Washington Capitals vs. Penguins game 7.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin and guest host PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, we jump back seven years to the May 3, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Is Finn Balor too boring to succeed in WWE
Why does Vince McMahon struggle so much in creating babyfaces?
Who is their personal favorite British wrestler ever?
Cult speak in WWE
Bruce Hart’s book review
House of Horrors vs. a WCW early 1990s variation
Vince McMahon’s biopic
Would WWE benefit from a more serious sports presentation
And more

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Did fans actually boo Bruce Prichard at WrestleMania? And why would fans boo him since he has a popular podcast?
Could WWE improve the annual draft by having an actual unscripted, unplanned real draft?
In the spirit of the Tom Brady Roast, who in pro wrestling would make a good subject of a roast?
Is Chris Jericho’s “Learning Tree” gimmick a way to make fun of C.M. Punk?
Did Brutus Beefcake draw for the WWF or WCW at any stage of his career? Who learned to lie from the other, Beefcake or Hulk Hogan?
Is WWE big enough for Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, C.M. Punk, and Roman Reigns to all play top babyface roles?
Memorable (usually fictional) hometowns for pro wrestlers
Is Jericho sandbagging his efforts in AEW so he can escape back to WWE?
Thoughts on the back-and-forth with Kenny Omega and Fumi Saito regarding Rossy Ogawa
A relatively deep dive into the latest with the Janel Grant lawsuit against WWE and how it might affect Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and others.
How do commercial-free hours work?
Should WWE resurrect the original Bullet Club with Finn Balor back at the helm?
What’s the state of indy wrestling in the U.S.? Has it been hurt by AEW and NXT?
Will the negativity about WWE working with Saudi Arabia ever subside?
Why was Tommy Rich a major national star early in his career?
Is Cody overachieving expectations compared to when he first arrived in WWE?
Has Cody’s pec injury and wrestling through it been a big boost to how fans perceive him?
The history of pro wrestling e-feds

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

The end of Gable Steveson in WWE
Quick thoughts on WWE financials
Review of last night’s AEW Dynamite
Review of New Japan’s Dontaku events
Thoughts on the state of TNA these days
A review of this week’s NXT TV show
Comparing the quality of the shows and rosters between NXT and TNA Impact? Which show is better, more relevant, features the best talent, and other factors.
A review of last week’s WWE Smackdown including Paul Heyman’s big reveal that he hasn’t talked to Roman Reigns since WrestleMania
A review of this week’s WWE Raw including the start of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, plus C.M. Punk’s worse WWE promo.
Extended talk about what going on with fan reaction to Becky Lynch and if she can recapture the magic with the fans she had a few years ago, and historically how this type of thing happens.
Ilja Dragonov’s range of upside and downside
A review of last weekend’s UFC 301 PPV

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Apr. 26, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Smackdown including what’s going on with Charlotte, the Shinsuke Nakamura-Dolph Ziggler segment, and more.
A thorough preview of WWE Payback and a few talking points from Raw including the Kalisto-Braun Strowman dumpster match.
A book review of A.J. Lee’s new memoire.
A book review of “Sisterhood of the Squared Circle” focused on women’s wrestling.
The Mauro Ranallo settlement with WWE and Mauro dismissing JBL’s influence on that development.

MAILBAG…

The history of Rikidozan
The future of UFC potentially on ESPN
A response to a defense of Roman Reigns
The difference between a TV network and WWE exposing aspects of the behind the scenes production.
How Triple H might change WWE if he took over
A response to a defense of scripted promos
What GLOW reality TV before reality TV?
Curt Hennig’s WWE run
Prospects and practicality of wrestlers wearing advertisements
Is JBL permanently going to conduct himself differently as a result of recent scrutiny and more on bullying.

MMA TOPICS…

A look back at last weekend’s Bellator and UFC Fight Nights and the premiere episode of The Ultimate Fighter.

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Which entrance stage videos for wrestlers stand out as the best and worst over the years?
Why do we like pro wrestlers to extend the bit outside of the confines of the wrestling shows like Tony Khan wearing a neck brace during the NFL draft?
Is Tony Khan emailing positive questions about AEW to The Fix under a false name???
Is praise for spotfest matches lacking selling and psychology making things worse and will things return to a more balanced presentation in the ring that seems to actually work better, with WWE’s popularity being evidence of it?
Is the current leaked info about The Rock being an egomaniac consistent with how he was years ago during his stints with WWE?
Is it worth considering that WWE moved Raw to Netflix to avoid scrutiny for its ratings each week?
Is it known if Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque signed a prenuptial agreement about Levesque taking over WWE someday?
Memories of the Torch Trading Block feature in the early 1990s newsletters.
Had Hulk Hogan stayed in the AWA, would the AWA have thwarted Vince McMahon’s national expansion and eventual dominance?
Did AEW commentary bury Swerve Strickland by saying Samoa Joe would beat him more times than not if they had rematches?
What was the origin and significance of newsstand pro wrestling magazines in the pre-Internet era?
Did it make AEW and Tony Khan look bad that he ripped WWE on NFL Network and days later Patrick Mahomes showed up on Raw?
Shouldn’t matches be evaluated differently than just being a barrage of highspots, such as whether it had a purpose and accomplished it and advanced a story or a wrestler’s journey?
Which five wrestlers would benefit from a jump from WWE to AEW and which five AEW to WWE?
What caused Vince McMahon to fumble the TBS timeslot he got in 1984 after Black Saturday?
Can Trick Williams handle the added load after the departures from the NXT roster to Raw and Smackdown?
How does the latest development in the Janel Grant lawsuit affect Vince McMahon’s defense, especially with the seeming new approach John Laurinitis is taking?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

WWE Draft assessment
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
Preview of WWE Backlash and discussion of whether the line-up is a letdown for fans in France
Review of NXT Spring Breakin’ Week 2
New Japan review and previews
Review of AEW Collision + Rampage and AEW Dynamite + Rampage including the big Kenny Omega promo and angle with The Elite, plus Todd’s thoughts on the Tony Khan angle follow-up
A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC this weekend

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Apr. 19, 2017 episode (pt. 3 of 3) covering these topics:

Whether John Cena and Roman Reigns should get more credit for increase in female-to-male viewership ratio over last 12 years
How to rank Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar on a star-rating and historical context basis
What should Vince McMahon do with JBL situation,
A look back at Demetrious Johnson’s record-tying title defense and where he ranks among MMA’s All-Time Greats
A preview of that weekend’s Bellator and UFC Fight Night cards.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Apr. 19, 2017 episode (pt. 2 of 3) covering these topics:

Todd reviews “When It Was Big Time: A 100 Year History of Northern California Wrestling” including Ad Santel, Joe Malcewicz, Ben and Mike Sharpe, Leo Nomellini, Lou Thesz, Roy Shire, Ray Stevens, Pepper Gomez, Pat Patterson, Moondog Mayne, Roddy Piper, Buddy Rose, and many more
A Bonus Mystery Review
And finally thoughts on the Shibata injury fallout

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Apr. 19, 2017 episode (pt. 1 of 3) covering these topics:

The Rise of Jinder Mahal
Charlotte’s Smackdown push
Naomi
The resurgence of Primo & Epico
The fall of American Alpha
Alexa Bliss’s Raw future
The Hardys
Chris Jericho-Seth Rollins-Samoa Joe
The broken ring angle with Big Show and Braun Strowman
And more from Raw and Smackdown

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Is there anything more important to a wrestler’s presentation than their entrance music?
Favorite “money mark” promoter?
Is it way unfair to compare C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon for their character?
Fallout and pro wrestling?
What wrestler would have the best chance to survive in a post-apocalypse world?
What value would Josh Alexander and Speedball Mike Bailey have outside of TNA?
What should be next for Chris Jericho?
Is it unfair to criticize Ronda Rousey for needing her matches scripted and rehearsed?
Can Swerve Strickland actually bring in more new AEW viewers than Will Ospreay? Is that an argument to keep World Title on him
Thoughts on the non-compete clause ban affecting pro wrestling?
Who was a better talent scout, Jim Ross or Mark Henry?
Evaluating last year’s NXT call ups including J.D. McDonagh, Zoey Stark, Grayson Waller, and others
An example of a soap opera relying on their viewers having knowledge from online fan conversations.
In defense of Tony Khan’s selling
Thoughts on Moose being TNA World Champion?
Have AEW and WWE stopped doing interviews on PPVs now?
What’s next for The Judgment Day?
If C.M. Punk was fired for lunging toward Tony Khan, why shouldn’t The Young Bucks be fired by TK now for stuff piledriving him live on TV?
Can’t the case be made that AEW is dying at least in terms of being a viable competitor to WWE?
In defense of Nia Jax’s promo that was criticized last week
Is there a rule you can’t injure someone in a pro wrestling match with a legal move?
Is Tony Khan going to join The Elite like Eric Bischoff joined The NWO after they powerbombed him?
What happened to the documentary on the lead up to WrestleMania with the audible with The Rock and Cody Rhodes?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

WWE releases including Cameron Grimes, Xia Li, Von Wagner, Jinder Mahal, more
A review of the TNA Rebellion PPV
Reviews of AEW’s TV shows: Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the Tony Khan beatdown, thoughts on Dynamite’s viewership, and Todd’s most passionate f-bomb filled rant ever about an AEW segment
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT Spring Breakin’

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

Was Cody Rhodes’s chase of the World Title the best in pro wrestling history? How does it compare to Sting chasing Ric Flair and Mick Foley chasing The Rock?
Will Cody be a good champion or will there be a letdown like with Sting?
Wasn’t the main issue Punk had with Jack Perry that he expected more deference and respect? What if Randy Savage or Bret Hart from 1997 dropped into today’s AEW and ran into the youth of today?
Could Jon Moxley being IWGP Champion mean this year’s Forbidden Door will feature a title match with a possible major title change?
When will AEW become like TNA where it’s not compared to WWE constantly and judged on its own strengths and merits?
What is the actual biggest WrestleMania tag team match of all-time?
In the WWE Draft, can wrestlers who chose one brand over the other in free agency be exempted from being forced to switch brands?
What’s up with C.M. Punk not getting medical reimbursement for his tricep injury in AEW?
Did Ronda Rousey saying she wished she got more rehearsal time for her matches a sign that she didn’t understand that the ultimate goal is to be able to work a match without much planning and rehearsal?
Why is Endeavor going private again and will it affect TKO as a still-publicly-traded company?
Todd asked to apologize for saying Angelo Parker and Ruby Soho have no on-air chemistry when it turns out they’re a real couple?
Is the Arizona Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City comparable at all to the WCW-WWF situation?
Have we seen the best out of AEW now that the dust has settled after the big signing earlier this year and they’re back to just doing good matches and weak stories?
Ranking St. Louis among big wrestling cities.
Should Max Holloway keep defending the BMF Title?
Sherri Martel’s career
Did New Japan give Jon Moxley the IWGP Title because he’s willing to be a transitional champion to a younger contender like Shota Umino or Yuta Tsuji?
Why did WWE edit Mike Rotunda saying “WWF” at the Hall of Fame ceremony?
Is Tony Khan showing that he’s more like Vince McMahon than AEW fans would want to admit?

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

Were people too negative about AEW last week and are comparisons to WCW in its dying days valid?
Briefly revisiting the entrance theme battle last week
Should the conduct of C.M. Punk disqualify him from working younger wrestlers in NXT in the future?
Does WWE and AEW realized their entrance theme are lacking lately or do they think they have a good array? Who could use a boost in entrance music the most these days?
Was WrestleMania 40 and the aftermath just over-the-top Saccharine and at risk of hurting Cody with fans?
Expert tips on buying tickets to pro wrestling in Japan
How has the meaning of C.M. Punk changed over the last 10-plus years in terms of being about Punk specifically and then a protest chant and now whatever is it.
Is Bray Wyatt’s WWE gimmick getting overpraised after death? If Bo Dallas returns to continue Bray Wyatt’s vision, can we hope it’s not supernatural?
Did WWE drop the word “Universal” from Cody’s title and, if so, why?
Is Vince McMahon selling his assets to move to Saudi Arabia to escape potential criminal legal jeopardy?
Should AEW move Forbidden Door to the Tokyo Dome to give Japanese fans a chance to see former top New Japan stars who are now on the AEW roster? Will the format work going forward otherwise since New Japan’s roster is so depleted?
Why aren’t Saturday or Sunday afternoon pro wrestling PPVs more frequent?
Isn’t the Jack Perry “Scapegoat” gimmick a reason to be enthusiastic about AEW rather than focus on negatives?
Why do people still admire and cheer for C.M. Punk and Vince McMahon given their histories?
Looking back, would it have been better to have Sami Zayn challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 rather than Cody Rhodes?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

New Japan’s Windy City Riot including Jack Perry’s “Scapegoat” character and Jon Moxley’s IWGP Title win.
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, Battle of the Belts, and Dynamite including why Todd is so down on Collision right now, plus thoughts on final Dynasty hype
A full preview of AEW Dynasty
A review of NXT
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the big Bloodline angle.
A review of UFC 300 including the incredible knockout.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Apr. 12, 2017 episode covering these topics:

WWE’s Superstar Shake-up including whether Raw or Smackdown benefited more and if there were any big winners or big losers.
A look at top segments on Raw and Smackdown including the Roman Reigns-Braun Strowman angle, Seth Rollins’s promo, Shinsuke Nakamura, and more.
Thoughts on the JBL-Mauro Ranallo situation
Todd’s report on ROH’s TV tapings in Baltimore
The New Japan Sakura Genesis event

MAILBAG:

Whether Jon Jones would make an effective pro wrestling heel
What special qualities Roman Reigns has compared to other top stars in history
Comparing Lex Luger to Reigns
Comparing the Seth Rollins character to A.J. Styles
Could Big Cass be the next Roman Reigns, and more

MMA TOPICS

A look back at UFC 210 including the controversial co-main event finish and the unexpected Rumble Johnson retirement
A look ahead to the next weekend’s fights

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Should Brock Lesnar have been wiped off of WWE Network archives?
Drafting pro wrestling’s top theme songs
Is AEW’s in-ring product strength undervalued compared to today’s WWE?
Triple H being referred to as Paul Levesque
Status of AEW TV deal
Why don’t pro wrestling shows have credits at the end
Match outcomes based on cumulative one, two, and three counts.
Japan travel advice
The Final Boss
AI addresses the pros of having a smaller roster of stars
Good riddance to AEW’s non-contributors?
Why was Roman Reigns so downplayed after losing to Cody?
Is Money in the Bank a better concept to actually earn a title shot over the Royal Rumble?
What is the perfect balance between a sports-like presentation and having characters?
Why hasn’t Jade Cargill wrestled more in WWE already?
Did Levesque’s first WM without Vince McMahon live up to expectations?
When did kicking out of finishers become so frequent in WWE?
Is AEW as bad as WCW at the end?
Is AEW going to last another year so it can surpass Nitro in total episodes?
Bloodline rules
Kayla Harrison
Bo Dallas
Chris Adams
Are there modern outlaw promotions
Top crowd sizes today compared to 50 years ago
Worst examples of wrestlers coming out of retirement
Did C.M. Punk “bury” Vince McMahon during his interview with Ariel Helwani?
Babyface locker room congratulating Cody Rhodes in the ring after his title win
Mercedes Moné hype compared to Punk’s hype
AEW reaching the final straw this week
ROH-CZW
Thoughts on Cody on The MMA Hour
Why did Punk get a pass for running his mouth about AEW but there’s suck a backlash against AEW for responding?
Should Jack Perry have presented the footage from backstage at All In?
Stephanie McMahon’s future
Damien Priest’s TV matches coming up
Use of Punk backstage footage on Dynamite
Bill Watts’s top rule rule in WCW 30 years ago
Simpson’s episode that matches what AEW did last night
Rock’s demeanor on Monday night and overall impression of him being willing to play ball
What happened to AEW anyway?
Comparing Punk’s first injury in AEW to what he said about the second injury in terms of how AEW treated it
What was the purpose of the Ospreay interview on Dynamite?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

The C.M. Punk-Jack Perry video, Will Ospreay’s shots at Paul Levesque, and the ratings for last night’s Dynamite
WrestleMania Night 2 review
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
An review of this week’s NXT TV show
Reviews of last week’s Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision and last night’s Dynamite
Reports on the non-WWE weekend shows Todd attended in Philadelphia including Stardom, WrestleCon, and Progress.
A review of the Bloodsport event.
NJPW Genesis
UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC 300

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back seven years to the Apr. 5, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Review of NXT Takeover
ROH’s Supercard of Honor XI.
The WWE Hall of Fame with a sidebar on Rick Rude’s babyface potential and a focus on Kurt Angle’s “lessons to young sports entertainers.”
Thoughts on Drew Galloway’s return and Undertaker’s retirement.

MAILBAG TOPICS:

An evaluation of WrestleMania 19’s place in history as an end of an era and a great but overlooked show.
Is C.M. Punk WWE’s biggest most popular babyface even today
TNA Impact’s tape library and framing their past as awful
WWE’s lack of establishing new main event stars since 2006.

BOOK REVIEW:

Dan Hardy’s book.

MMA SECTION:

Preview of UFC 210
Why Daniel Cormier isn’t more popular with UFC fans.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2), we jump back seven years to the Apr. 5, 2017 episode covering these topics:

More than half of the show what is going on with Roman Reigns, how WWE is framing it, whether their apparent plan for him in terms of the heel/face classification makes sense and can work, and how his situation now as a booed babyface is similar and different than John Cena at a similar stage of their pushes.
A rundown of Raw including Vince McMahon’s segment, the debut of The Revival, the return of Finn Balor, and the prospects for the Hardys.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

WrestleMania XL Night 1 In-Person Review
ROH Supercard of Honor review
NXT Stand & Deliver review
Thoughts on AEW’s plan to air footage of the C.M. Punk-Jack Perry backstage altercation from All In in Wembley that Punk talked about last week with Ariel Helwani

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Is WWE’s rise in popularity lately with AEW as competition similar to the WWF rising when WCW was competition?
Another listener chimes in on the “try and do vs. try to do” debate
Is having a super-stacked talented roster actually “a good problem to have”?
Is it time to push someone quickly to the top rather than take a slow ride over a long period of time
Reviewing Shane McMahon’s great WrestleMania moments over the years
Is Vince McMahon likely to watch WrestleMania this year? What if he buys a ticket and sits in the crowd?
Does how much the Ric Flair-Rick Steamboat feud drew compared to Ric Flair-Terry Funk back up C.M. Punk’s point about what draws?
What is the proper use of the phrase “getting heat on” a wrestler and can there be “heat” on a babyface?
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul thoughts
Was Punk hypocritical when he said he pushed for the Bucks and Kenny to talk things out when he refuses to do so with Colt Cabana unless a lawyer is present?
Thoughts on Cody still having the line “Wrestling has more than one royal family” in his entrance theme
Why has Malakai Black only had one singles match in AEW in nearly two years?
Todd’s thoughts on Giulia n Stardom?
Thoughts on the Bray Wyatt documentary
What is Seth Rollins’ appeal?
Why are there so many more bad finishes or non-finishes in WWE lately?
Is WWE’s popularity affecting AEW’s ratings and attendance?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Analysis of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw
A full preview of WrestleMania XL
Thoughts on C.M. Punk’s interview talking about AEW, Tony Khan, WWE return
A review of NXT TV
A preview of NXT Stand & Deliver
A preview of New Japan’s Sakura Genesis
Analysis of AEW Rampage and AEW Collision
A look at last weekend’s UFC event and a look ahead
A preview of WrestleMania weekend events other than WWE and NXT events

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back seven years to the Mar. 29, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

A preview of key aspects of that weekend’s ROH iPPV, NXT Takeover, and the WWE Hall of Fame.
Reaction to the ROH-WWE talks.
A detailed walk through and review of ex-WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts’ new book telling his story of the highs and many lows of his experience working for WWE as a ring announcer for many years.
A review of the “NXT: Future is Now” book which is an almost comical companion to the Roberts book.
They close with a few mailbag topics related to WrestleMania this year.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2), we jump back seven years to the Mar. 29, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

A full WrestleMania 33 in-depth preview from start to finish.
A critique of the final week of WrestleMania hype
A quick overview of WM weekend happenings other than the main show.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Nostalgia for VHS
Should Samoa Joe take blame for viewership of AEW Dynamite lately?
Is Solo Sikoa still seen as a potential future top star?
Who would be a good candidate to face Undertaker if his streak was still on line the year?
History of wrestlers winning secondary titles in 20s and World Titles later in their careers
J.D. McDonagh’s value and upside
Will The Rock make Seth Rollins’ title disappear?
Is doing commentary more difficult than people think?
Pat McAfee now versus last time on Smackdown
Could a movie about the Hart Family work like The Iron Claw did on the Von Erich family?
Will Paul Logan vs. Mike Tyson be a work?
Looking back at Andre Battle Royal winners
An attempt to justify “try and do” being okay
More on Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock in terms of movie careers
NXT’s Trick Williams-Melo storyline
Shane McMahon
What is Harley Race’s legacy?
How will Logan Paul be used at Summerslam?
Is Dave Meltzer being worked by Jack Perry and Tony Khan?
AEW’s identity
Why haven’t junior heavyweight or cruiserweight divisions ever really caught on in the U.S.?
Wade and Todd draft 12 wrestlers each for a start-up big budget promotion

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Analysis of the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns face-to-face on Smackdown and Rock bloodying Cody on Raw.
A full review of Smackdown and then Raw including the C.M. Punk-Drew McIntyre-Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley segments.
A rundown of NXT from Tuesday
A reaction to AEW Dynamite having the lowest viewership ever in its normal timeslot when not opposite of NXT or on a holiday.
Review of AEW Dynamite start to finish including Mercedes Moné’s unimpressive color commentary.
A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend.
A thorough review of a new Randy Savage biography including more than one credibility-killing instance.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back seven years to the Mar. 22, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

Brock Lesnar’s UFC legacy
How did Conor McGregor become a top draw
The best justification for Shane McMahon hanging in the ring with A.J. Styles and Undertaker
Matt Riddle’s progress and WWE potential
The Bella Twins failing 3rd grade questions.
Salvageability of Roman Reigns this year at WM compared to last year.
Ranking top WrestleMania World Title matches of all time
A.J. Lee portrayal in Rock’s Paige movie

MMA TOPICS…

Bellator’s return to PPV
Review of UFC’s latest event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Mercedes Moné’s CEO chant
What is so great about Corey Graves?
How does a wrestling match get planned and executed between wrestlers?
The nostalgia for VHS tapes
What concerts did Wade recently attend?
Will WWE have to change their approach to start becoming competitive for free agents that AEW is currently snatching from the market?
What are the lead-ins for WWE and AEW and how do they draw compared to the wrestling shows?
Given Okaka’s rumored salary, is he actually underpaid compared to NBA and other pro athletes?
Should wrestlers who are great talkers be featured more on TV when injured such as MJF and C.M. Punk?
Why didn’t Hulk Hogan have the movie career of The Rock?
What if WrestleManias 20 and 30 and 35 were two nights instead of one? Which matches would have headlined each night?
Why are pro wrestling t-shirts so poorly designed? Todd and Wade react to WWE’s t-shirts online, too.
Should WWE go more title changes at house shows like they’ve done in the past?
Should AEW run more house shows?
Have AEW and NXT affected the indy scene negatively?
Thoughts on Mick Foley wanting to have another hardcore match, and would Darby be a good opponent?
What did Mercedes mean regarding taking AEW international?
Should it be considered set in stone that Will Ospreay is going to win the AEW World Title at WrestleKingdom?
Becky Lynch’s line about being great when people doubt her
Is “try and do” really wrong wording? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
A history of MMA fighters solving certain specialized styles over the decades
Will A.J. Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura ever have a run on top again?
Latest WWE video game WWE 2K20
What if Bret Hart weren’t injured by Goldberg?
How should MJF be reintroduced?
Are there actually “star player” equivalents in pro wrestling?
Was Paul Levesque sleeping at the wheel with the latest round of AEW signings?
How will Rose Namajuna’s legacy be remembered in UFC history?
Thoughts on NXT stars such as Dijak, Oba Femi, and Josh Briggs and can they provide WWE with some major matches in the future?
What is Brutus Beefcake’s place in wrestling history and what would be the modern-day equivalent?
Billy Gunn being “uselessly huge” and “needlessly tall.”
What body parts of which wrestlers could assemble into an indestructible wrestler?
Which wrestlers is like Kirk Cousins – great stats but a lack of wins or making a big difference in ways that matter more?
“Stocktonian by Choice.”
Should AEW TV ratings be judged differently than WWE’s?
The merging of the IWGP World Hvt. Title and IWGP IC Title and the introduction since of the Global Hvt. Title.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Analysis of another week of disappointing AEW Dynamite ratings.
Mercedes Moné’s character and portrayal on her second week on Dynamite, the good and the bad.
Review and analysis of New Japan Cup’s concluding week.
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision (Bryan Danielson vs. Shibada), AEW Dynamite (Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland), and the special Wednesday Rampage
A review of Tuesday’s NXT
Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including The Rock’s Memphis promo and Cody Rhodes’s response on Monday.
Details and reaction to the fighter pay lawsuit settlement
A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Mar. 22, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Whether this year’s WrestleMania line-up is any worse than those of recent years
Which WM match should go on last and what should precede it and what WWE’s rationale is for that.
Analysis of key segments on both Raw and Smackdown including Chris Jericho-Kevin Owens, Triple H’s promo on Seth Rollins, Stephanie-Mick Foley and Sami, the Smackdown Tag Team Title change, A.J. Styles-Shane McMahon angle, and the Total Bellas skits.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Mar. 15, 2017 Mailbag episode covering these topics:

Brock Lesnar’s MMA future
A potential missed boom period with C.M. Punk, The Shield, and Daniel Bryan.
Potential finishes and promoting strategies for Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg.
A Shane McMahon debate
Cyborg
WWE overseas TV
Three man announce booths
Tyler Bate
More, including Todd saying “Don’t rule out short people!” and “God can only do so much.”

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Mar 15, 2017 episode covering these topics: The top segments on Raw, Smackdown, Impact, and the ROH PPV including Mick Foley-Stephanie, Triple H-Seth Rollins, Miz-John Cena, Paul Heyman’s promo about Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, the legal perspective on Impact Wrestling’s legal threats against The Hardys and ROH, T.K. O’Ryan’s disturbing injury, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A counter viewpoint on Sting’s retirement match
Sting’s farewell speech being cut short
Is the Will Ospreay-Bryan Danielson backstory and hype a lazy copout?
Is Meat Madness a decent way to promote big guys fighting?
Why aren’t people pointing out that if C.M. Punk were healthy, he’d likely be in Seth Rollins’s spot in the tag match at WM?
Could Cody’s story be that he never finishes his story?
Should Rock use different entrance music?
Terry Gordy’s career path
Why do so many boxing champions take part in pro wrestling?
Are Dana White and UFC turning people off by featuring the former U.S. President on their PPVs?
Does Todd mind being on an island regarding his view on how Okada has been slotted as a heel in AEW?
What is the history of wrestling rings?
Did Christian turn heel when he insulted Excalibur on commentary?
Is Sammy Guevara really a scapegoat for bad policies in AEW regarding wrestlers’ health?
How many wrestlers in WWE and AEW are probably making more than 3-4 million dollars?
Which wrestlers in AEW would advance their careers by going to WWE when their deal with AEW runs out that WWE would realistically be interested in?
Is Aubrey Edwards deserving of criticism that Pat McAfee gets regarding putting himself ahead of the wrestlers?
Shouldn’t AEW be advertising wrestlers like Mercedes Moné ahead of time given last night’s Dynamite’s disappointing viewership?
Katie Britt

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

The disappointing rating for last night’s AEW Dynamite featuring Mercedes Moné’s debut plus Will Osprey and Kazuchika Okada
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite
Reviews of the latest New Japan Cup events
Thoughts on Nick Khan being identified in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon
Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, The Rock, and Roman Reigns with key promos, plus the gauntlet and the latest struggles of Becky Lynch to get fan support
Review of NXT from this week.
Reviews of the UFC PPV and a look ahead to this weekend

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Mar 8, 2017 episode covering these topics:

The Hardys and Bully Ray arriving in ROH this past weekend
Making Impact Great Again with an evaluation of the new talent replacing the departed wrestlers.
Honma’s scary injury
New Japan anniversary shows

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Daniel Bryan
Smackdown vs. Raw
Apollo Crews

MMA TOPICS…

A review of UFC 209 and look ahead to that weekend’s Fight Night.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Mar 8, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Analysis of WWE Fastlane start to finish.
The follow-up on Raw including Kevin Owens’ promo, the Bayley-Charlotte-Sasha angle, the appearance by Undertaker with Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns, Goldberg-Lesnar/Heyman, and more
A walk through the top segments on Smackdown including Nikki Bella & John Cena teaming with a great idea for Cena’s next gimmick, plus Randy Orton vs. A.J. Styles.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Mar 1, 2017 episode covering these topics:

The show-closing Randy Orton-Bray Wyatt angle
Luke Harper vs. A.J. Styles
The John Cena & Nikki Bella vs Miz & Maryse segment
TNA roster turmoil
The Hardys’ WWE potential
Drew Galloway’s future
Jack Swagger news
Analysis of the top segments of Raw including Seth Rollins’s promo, latest on Bayley-Charlotte, Roman Reigns-Braun Strowman contract signing, and Kevin Owens segment with Goldberg.
A preview of WWE Fastlane
A look at the latest happenings with ROH including Honor Rising in Japan and Adam Cole indicators
George St. Pierre vs. Michael Bisping talk
A UFC 209 preview
Plus a few Mailbag questions

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Is there reason to worry New Japan can’t rebound? What other Japanese wrestling companies had big issues with generational change and roster turnover in the past?
What’s the story on the angle where Jake Roberts turned on Hulk Hogan to the delight of fans in the arena? What show was it supposed to air on? Who did Hogan and Jake end up feuding with instead of each other?
Early predictions on who will win the G1 this year? Who should win?
An assessment of pro wrestling current announce teams in all major companies? And initial reaction to the departure of Kevin Kelly from AEW.
Wouldn’t AEW be better off if Bryan Danielson was in the main event picture as a babyface?
What would Todd’s format be for a tournament to crown a single unified undisputed world champion in pro wrestling?
Remembering Mike Jones, a/k/a Virgil.
Thoughts on 1996 ECW
What is the best way to book CMLL wrestlers in AEW?
What Bull Nakano matches does Todd recommend?
Was Sting’s retirement match perfect? Is there another in history that’s better?
Reaction to a listener’s disappointment with WWE advertising so many wrestlers who weren’t part of Elimination Chamber.
Reaction to an idea for a women’s tag match at WrestleMania
Should Drew McIntyre eventually solidly turn against the fans?
Stats on the danger Darby Allin faces when he climbs Mt. Everest
This week’s Dynamite and the Okada decision.
Comparing past WrestleMania main events to the last nine U.S. Presidential elections

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite including Todd’s take on Okada aligning with The Young Bucks and where the AEW World Title situation seems to be heading
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT including an observation that Rock appears to be on the verge of being too old for his current act
A review of the latest New Japan Cup
A thorough review of Eric Bischoff’s new book
A review of UFC Fight Night last weekend and a strong endorsement of this weekend’s UFC PPV event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Feb. 22, 2017 episode covering these topics:

Key segments from Raw and Smackdown
A look at the latest TNA Impact TV shows
Reaction to Paul Roma’s interview on Steve Austin’s podcast
Remembering the careers of Ivan Koloff and George Steele

BOOK REVIEW…

A 17 minute review of Pete Gas’s new book

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Nia Jax
Bruce Prichard’s disputing Jerry Jarrett claim that Vince McMahon picked him to take over for him if he went to prison
Doink’s legacy
Best WWE segments along the lines of Festival of Friendship,
A look back at Bellator and UFC last week with a review of Todd Grisham’s debut for UFC play-by-play and a look ahead to next weekend

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Feb. 15, 2017 episode covering these topics:

New Beginning Osaka including the stellar Michael Elgin vs. Tetsuya Naito main event plus other standout matches and performances
Analysis of the Kevin Kelly & Cyrus announce team.
The world of MMA including the news on Brock Lesnar and GSP this week, assessing the state of Anderson Silva’s career, a review of UFC 208, and a preview of two heavyweight-headlined cards on basic cable with Bellator on Spike and UFC Fight Night on FSN this weekend including Fedor, Koscheck, Travis Browne, Johny Hendrix.
Smackdown and Raw analysis including the battle royal announcement next week, Randy Orton-Bray Wyatt developments, Bayley vs. Charlotte, Festival of Friendship, Triple H, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Why was Jimmy Hart a manager for Hulk Hogan?
What could New Japan do to build interest in the product with the depleted roster?
Challenge for Todd to name all WWE Champions through 1998 and all WrestleMania main events
Which matches would have also headlined if WrestleMania 1 and WrestleMania 10 were split over two nights?
Minoru Suzuki vs. Maki Itoh
Vince McMahon driven by power, not sex
Is Nick Nemeth the best IWGP Global Champion?
Should Sting put someone else over on the way out? Or should Sting retire undefeated?
Logan Paul’s storage location for the brass knuckles
Does WWE get more of a free pass than AEW for having predictable match outcomes?
Are AEW crowds so small now that Tony Khan shouldn’t trust they represent the larger universe of fans?
With the accumulation of info on dementia, will people look at Chris Benoit’s final actions through a different light?
What is the process WWE uses to determine WrestleMania locations and when will they be announced far ahead of time again?
Thoughts on Sgt. Slaughter
Is New Japan dragging itself further down by bringing in controversial figures like Matt Riddle and Jack Perry?
What would be the proper use of Tama Tonga for WWE?
Is Todd underrating the value of Dusty Rhodes in the Cody Rhodes WWE storyline?
How much was known about Kurt Angle’s drug issues before he requested his release back in 2006?
How likely is it Roman Reigns loses at WrestleMania and will he lose impact without the title?
How much should WWE prioritize re-signing Drew McIntyre?
Are the alliances AEW has with other promotions beneficial or just taking time away from wrestlers on their own roster?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite
Preview and predictions of AEW Revolution including which match should and likely will go on last
Reviews of New Japan’s New Beginnings events
Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT
UFC Fight Night review and a look ahead
Review of Yoshihiro Tajiri’s book

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2), we jump back just over seven years to the Feb. 8, 2017 episode covering these topics:

ESPN’s documentary on the XFL
WWE Network’s Wrestlemania Dallas special
New Japan’s New Beginning Sapporo

MAILBAG TOPICS…

Impact’s start in 2017 and what’s the highlight so far but what’s the overall vibe?
Is the best chance of a future competitor of significance to WWE a start-up on Netflix and should it be a limited episode seasonal series and who should you build around?
Could the crowd turn on Goldberg if he squashes Kevin Owens?
Which of the Bella Twins is smarter and what does Todd have against Nikki exactly?
If the XFL had lasted would there be more CTE lawsuits?
What are the best yet-to-be-written potential wrestling books and what are odds Undertaker or Vince McMahon write a book?
Could the Ali Act affect Conor McGregor’s UFC and boxing future?
A look back at UFC Fight Night headlined by the Korean Zombie
A preview of UFC 208

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Feb. 8, 2017 episode covering all of the top happenings on Raw and Smackdown this week including Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns, Randy Orton vs. John Cena, the build-up for Elimination Chamber including three women’s matches on the PPV line-up, the Goldberg Universal Title match against Kevin Owens added to Fastlane and various things that could portend, the latest with Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho, the Cruiserweights given two segments in the third hour on Raw, and more. Also, a full preview of the Elimination Chamber line-up.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.

Has Cody Rhodes actually ever said what Wade reported that isn’t accurate about his decision to leave AEW for WWE?
What should WWE production stop doing and start doing?
Referees in AEW
Can pro wrestling be presented radically differently on a large mainstream platform?
What if Steve Austin didn’t injure his neck?
Does Okada need a mouthpiece?
Why are people so invested in Cody’s story?
Is it time for Zack Sabre Jr. to ascend in NJPW after so many departures?
Is there enough room in AEW in 2024 for Okada, Will Ospreay, Jay White, and Adam Copeland on top of the other big names?
Is it really true what Todd said about Danielson being a lesser star than Cody because he’s more relatable to fans?
Why did AEW finish the Jeff Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara match after the Hardy injury?
Wasn’t Phil Mushnick ultimately right about WWE?
Was Todd really forming opinions on the Vince McMahon steroid trial when he was 12 or 13 years old?
What’s with Vince McMahon’s fascination with the male body over the decades?
Should MJF return to AEW as a babyface or a heel?
Where does Roman Reigns rank as an all-time top star?
Is today’s WWE one of Todd’s favorite periods of pro wrestling?
Does Cody’s popularity now prove it was a good decision not to have him beat Roman at WrestleMania last year?
Is Mercedes Moné a sellout by going to AEW?
Thoughts on Aaron Pico, Biaggio Ali Walsh, and Claressa Shields as far future fighters?
Why is Jun Akiyama important to Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston?
Is today’s TNA reminiscent of WCW’s power structure in 2000?
Is Elimination Chamber a true PLE-level event?
Why would WWE care if Kevin Nash attended Sting’s final match in AEW?
Is it “Curt Henning” or “Curt Hennig”?
What was the response to AEW’s “Aces & Eights”?
Might Cody be the one who wrestles both nights at WrestleMania?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

A review of WWE Smackdown including The Rock’s current role being a big step down from what it originally was intended to me.
A review of WWE Raw including The Bloodline interfering in two matches.
A preview of and predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber.
A review of NXT from Tuesday night
Review of AEW Rampage and Dynamite
UFC PPV review and preview
Book review of the latest book on Ric Flair, “The Last Real World Champion.”

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.

Carlito’s apple
C.M. Punk’s injury perhaps a blessing in disguise
Vince McMahon lawsuit and sex trafficking allegations
Undertaker’s reputation taking a potential hit from Vince friendship
History of Jess McMahon and Vince McMahon Sr.
WWE Netflix deal overseas
Wade’s criticism of the Royal Rumble as a fair determinant of who headlines WrestleMania
AEW in Savannah, Ga.
Tony Khan’s booking taking AEW to the level of ROH’s potential market share
Who are candidates to replace Paul Levesque if he steps down or is forced out some day?
Who could manage Okada if he went to WWE?
Tony Khan’s booking limitations
Should AEW focus on a smaller number of wrestlers
Will Mercedes Monet regret AEW due to the weak women’s division?
Should AEW pick one supershow in the U.S. to bulld around each year?
Will Ospreay in AEW
Is AEW booking resembling WCW in 2000?
What happens to Roman Reigns after WrestleMania 40?
Why did wrestlers have such disdain for Kevin Sullivan after taking over for Vince Russo?
Who are future stars of Japan’s wrestling scene?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:

Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Raw, and NXT
Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite
Review of New Japan’s New Beginnings and a State of New Japan’s Future Address
Review of UFC Fight Night and preview of this weekend’s UFC PPV and a big series of shows in a row leading to UFC 300
A thorough review of Madusa’s new autobiography including her time in the AWA with Paul Heyman, her journey to WCW and Japan and WWE including many blunt details of life as a woman in the pro wrestling industry

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Is it most likely C.M. Punk wrestles at WrestleMania next year, New Japan's G1 next summer, or doesn't wrestle at all? * Is it better that AEW is without Punk after an additional year of drama rather than Tony Khan cutting ties with him last year after the All Out incident? * Thoughts on reports of AEW confiscating Punk t-shirts at All Out? * While Punk's behavior and demeanor is worthy of criticism, isn't he largely right about AEW's flaws on and off camera? * Issues with AEW merchandise * Has AEW been stagnant since it launched as WWE has innovated and evolved? * What wrestling books would you like to see written? * Is Jey Uso a good candidate to beat Gunther for the Intercontinental Title? * How would Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have fared under social media scrutiny in the 1990s? * Is the Elite celebrating and gloating this week shifting opinions regarding Punk's frustrations with them? * Thoughts on some big names that The Rock never wrestled in WWE such as Batista, Edge, and Shawn Michaels and how those matches or feuds would have been booked? * Thoughts on Japanese women's wrestling outside of New Japan and Stardom? * Thoughts on Tommy Dreamer as a wrestler and backstage worker as he puts his career on the line at Victory Road this weekend * Tai Tuivasa's prospects as a breakout star in UFC * What does it mean that Punk was fired by AEW "with cause"? * Todd re-books key programs in the WWF in 1995 with no Lawrence Taylor at WrestleMania and no King of the Ring win for Mabel. * Summary of what is going on with the UFC antitrust lawsuit and how it can change the MMA landscape in 2024 and beyond. * Was 1993 the real peak of WCW, not 1997, given Cactus Jack, Vader, Ric Flair, Steve Austin, and others being featured? * What's up with the Young Bucks match style? * Does Tony Khan deserve the flack he gets for how he books his women wrestlers considering the quality of his women's division? * What is possibly going on with the way MJF is selling his neck and shoulder injury? * Should TK book so his big storylines hit a crescendo at All In / All Out in the future? * Has TK lost a lot of his goodwill with fans and what can rebuild it? * What is the smallest thing Todd could throw at Wade's head and still be fired? And what's the largest thing Todd could throw at Wade's head and not be fired? * What odds would you take to bet $100 on Punk returning to AEW within the next two years?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics:* WWE Smackdown review * WWE Raw review * NXT review * AEW Rampage review * AEW Collision review * AEW Dynamite review * Review of the Gene Kiniski book * UFC Fight Night review and UFC Australia preview

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 10, 2016 episodes covering these topics: Many aspects of that week’s Raw and Smackdown. Todd did NOT like Raw this week and it’s a rant-filled first hour as a result. They also discuss a couple highpoints from Raw and then more on the continued push of Dolph Ziggler headed into Summerslam. Also: New Japan’s G1 Climax highlights and booking analysis, Todd’s Randy Orton hate, is it too soon for Demon, Freddie Prinze Jr.’s indoctrination, Eddie Guerrero’s growing legacy, Conor McGregor rips on pro wrestling, and some UFC Fight Night talk.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 3, 2016 episodes covering these topics: Many aspects of this week’s Raw and Smackdown, with a couple in-depth discussions on the Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar finish at Summerslam, the Dolph Ziggler-Dean Ambrose promo, the latest on the CWC (Daniel Bryan’s commentary), NXT (Kota Ibushi’s debut, Samoa Joe-Shinsuke Nakamura hype), Impact (Final Deletion, EC3), ROH (Jay Lethal, Adam Cole), and analysis of UFC 201 from last Saturday including some of the post-show challenges and posturing. Then they dive into the Fix Mailbag with a range of topics A.J. Styles’ promos in WWE compared to prior, Finn Balor, Vince Russo, Roman Reigns conspiracy, WWE’s hiring philosophy, and Robbie Lawler.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

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SHOW SUMMARY:In this special breaking news edition of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the C.M. Punk news including these topics: * Punk being fired and how AEW has handled the announcement * What this means to AEW's locker room chemistry going forward * What Punk matches did AEW fans miss out on * Who benefited from Punk's presence the last two years? * Will fans chant for Punk at All Out or are they moving on

Then the full Tony Khan media Q&A from earlier this week with TK's thoughts on All Out including the C.M. Punk incident fallout.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * State of Billy Corgan's NWA promotion * Could AEW's problems be solved if Tony Khan acted more like a leader and led? * Are The Elite getting an unfair pass for their role in the drama in AEW? * Should TK make Jon Moxley the Interim Real World Champion? * Evaluating Tyrus's career and who would be good WWE opponents for him? * Who thought up Giant Gonzales's bodysuit? * Why was Hulk Hogan such a ridiculous liar over the years in media interviews? * Is the MJF-Adam Cole storyline the result of Wade asking for a face turn built around the erstwhile heel learning the importance of following the rules, being nice to people, and not betraying people's trust? * Should "Dark Side of the Ring" producers make an episode built around "Dark Side of the Ring" fallout? * Could Punk be angling to get back to WWE? Would WWE take him? * Does the MJF-Cole storyline get criticized for reasons that The Bloodline storyline gets praised? * How should we look back at the Billy & Chuck wedding from 21 years ago? * A look at Katsuyori Shibata's career and was he forced out by New Japan? * Comparing Tony Khan juggling multiple promotions to Jim Crockett Jr. dolng the same in 1987. * Has Vince McMahon always been a take-no-B.S., unflinching boss? Was Vince Sr. the same? * How is the morale in the locker rooms of WWE vs. AEW, and has it flipped recently? * Who holds their belt longer, Roman Reigns or Punk with his fake belt? * Has TK shown he's not a very good booker, in part because he has left so many good matches on the table? * Would AEW benefit from a smaller roster? * Is it clear Tony Khan is burned out? Who could cover for him if he took a sabbatical? * Would Mark Henry make for a good enforcer to help TK police the locker room? * Why was Vince McMahon baffled that Undertaker wanted to have a match with Ric Flair?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * A broad look at the quality of the All Out line-up * Thoughts on AEW adding an October PPV * In-depth review of AEW Dynamite * Thoughts on AEW Rampage and Collision * A review of last week's Smackdown and this week's Raw * A preview of WWE Payback * A review of NXT * A review UFC Fight Night and look ahead

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Comparing C.M. Punk's backstage influence to Hulk Hogan's. * Did Tony Khan screw up by re-signing The Elite given the locker room situation? * Why do people care and why do reporters report on AEW's in-fighting backstage? * Why don't AEW fans chant "AEW!" at events like fans of ECW, TNA, and NXT have done? * What is the story with the Jim Crockett Promotion's touring of outdoor stadiums in the summer of 1986, especially with low attendance in so many? * Thoughts on L.A. Knight's feud with Bray Wyatt * Are there many promoter excuses that are valid when business is down? * Should MJF be the centerpiece babyface of AEW? * What if Vince McMahon went to jail due to the steroid trial? * What if Stone Cold didn’t have the neck damage from Owen Hart’s piledriver? * What if Montreal screw job didn’t happen? * What if Vince Russo didn’t join WCW? * What if AEW requested for Bray Wyatt to be part of the Brodie Lee tribute show and WWE said yes and this led to co-operation between the two companies? * What if AEW hired a private plane and sat Punk next to the Bucks on the flight? * Has Tony Khan completely abandoned his initial vision for AEW? * What's the history of the Garza family? * Evaluating the careers of Max Hollway and The Korean Zombie heading into this weekend with the fight between them? * Do you think Dana White betting on Sean O'Malley to be next major draw in UFC is wise? * Why have UFC ratings on cable increased this summer? * What was the impact of Dory Funk Jr. and Sr. on pro wrestling compared to Terry Funk? * Why did Terry Funk take on the persona of Chainsaw Charlie in his late-'90s WWF run? * Can anything ever be bad enough again to justify comparing it to the awfulness of Vince Russo's booking? * Do you see Will Ospreay signing with AEW in six months given how much he has said he doesn't want to work in the States? * Doesn't Tony Khan deserve credit for coming through in the end with a good All In card? * Was Dynamite this week the best Go Home episode they've done so far? * Why hasn't hiring Will Washington solved AEW's continuity problems?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * An in-depth walk-through and review of Tod Gordon's new book on ECW including tons of behind the scenes stories * A review of UFC 292 * A review of NXT * A review of WWE Smackdown * A review of WWE Raw

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Reflecting on the career of Terry Funk. * Edge's decision and the latest reports on his future. Would he be a good fit for AEW? * Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including final MJF-Adam Cole hype and sitdown interview with The Young Bucks and FTR. * Instant reaction to news during the recording of the death of Bray Wyatt. * A preview of every announced match for AEW All In

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 27, 2016 episodes covering these topics: Todd’s new-found optimism for the second roster-split era of WWE with various thoughts on Battleground, Raw, and Smackdown including the big pushes of Finn Balor and Dolph Ziggler headed into Summerslam, a review of Pat Patterson’s autobiography, an endorsement of the latest ROH TV show, a review of Saturday night’s UFC on FOX card and the lack of clarity in the women’s bantamweight division, a preview of UFC 201, and a reaction to Randy Orton’s “enhancement” line in his Highlight Reel promo about Brock Lesnar.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Has AEW followed up at all on the big happenings in the Blood & Guts match? * Doesn't C.M. Punk know his comments at Collision about Hangman Page won't help him win over fans who are booing him, right? * What are the differences between CMLL and AAA and might they work together some day? * Are MJF and Adam Cole going to end their match like Bret Hart and British Bulldog did at the 1992 Wembley show? * Could A.J. Lee be headed to AEW and would she be a good fit? * What's going on with AEW's attendance at TV events compared to PPV events? * Was there a better way to handle the Summerslam fallout and keep The Bloodline going? * Does C.M. Punk's "real World Title" belt look (too much) like TNA's X Division Titlebelt? * Why did the WWE vs. TNA Monday Night experiment fail in 2010? * Doesn't the MJF-Cole story deserve more credit than Todd has been giving it? * Doesn't Punk a leadership gap in AEW that he should get more credit far?. * Best odd couple tag teams over the years * Are today's pro wrestling fans spoiled? * Why hasn't Big Swole gotten a job anywhere since she left AEW two years ago? * Were Eddie Gilbert and Terry Taylor sources for the newsletters decades ago? Does Wade have fun Eddie Gilbert stories? * Is Tony Khan one of the least effective leaders one can imagine in a position like his? * What can be done to fix the train wreck that is AEW's booking right now? * Thoughts on the Dusty Rhodes/Midnight Rider angle, were there others, and could it work today? * Did Kenny Omega imply that Don Callis gave him steroids? * What's the point of Stadium Stampede after they just did a parking lot brawl with some of the same people? * Will Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs reunite?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * A review of a controversial episode of AEW Dynamite including the Texas Chainsaw Massacre match * Reviews of AEW Rampage * Reaction to the latest C.M. Punk controversies with him exerting powers behind the scenes * Review of AEW Collison * Review of the conclusion of the New Japan G1 Tournament * Review of WWE Smackdown including the major Bloodline follow-up after Summerslam. * Review of WWE Raw * Review of the latest NXT * Review of the latest UFC Fight Night

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 20, 2016 episodes covering these topics: Analysis of the WWE Draft including thoughts on the roster balance, the use of G.M.’s and commissioners, whether Todd’s more or less optimistic after the draft on Smackdown, whether there will be any trades or changes in the short-run. the reshuffling of the announcers, intriguing roster decisions, the future of Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows, the Shane-Stephanie dynamic, Daniel Bryan and Mick Foley, the Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins saga this week, what might be next for Roman Reigns, and a closing comment on Brock Lesnar’s second USAWA test flagging.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Is Todd going to write a book some day? * Ranking the top promos of all time including Wade's AWA list * Alex McDonald defends the Summerslam finish and proposes an explanation * Should producers get blamed for what wrestlers do in the ring? * Is Seth Rollins basically a comedy figure now? * Is the interference in the Tribal Combat match just bad swerve booking? * Can Endeavor really keep Vince McMahon with his legal troubles? * Is L.A. Knight not at all like his on-air persona? * Is Dominik getting a boost in his development in NXT? * Is Bullet Club getting ruined? * Who are the best and worst IC Champions? * Can Matt Hardy do better than acting like he did in 2000 with Jeff back? * Is Bloodline overrated and about to crash? * Is Adam Cole setting up MJF in that ROH Tag Team Title match? * Could Bloodline matches headline both nights of WrestleMania again next year? * Might Shinsuke Nakamura beat Seth Rollins for the title, and might Triple H want to give Nakamura a chance to be a World Champion in WWE?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Review of last week of NJPW G1 including a rant about the booking * AEW Rampage * AEW Collision including C.M. Punk vs. Rick Starks * AEW Dynamite including latest with MJF and Adam Cole * WWE Smackdown review * WWE Raw review including Miz-L.A. Knight exchange * NXT TV review and thoughts on TV ratings surge * UFC Fight Night review and preview * Review of the ODB book

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 13, 2016 episodes covering these topics: * The ramifications of Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 win and his future in both UFC and WWE * How Roman Reigns was edited to look terrible. * The Vince-Steph-Shane segment * New Day-Wyatts segment * Final Deletion follow-up on Impact * Full UFC 200 review. * Highlights from the TUF Finale * Highlights from UFC Fight Night * Expanded thoughts on Jon Jones, Meisha Tate, Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasequez, Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez, plus what does the UFC ownership change mean * A full detailed Dan Severn book review including his days in UFC, pro wrestling indy scene, Japanese wrestling scene, and WWE.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Orange Cassidy * Is AEW aware of how far behind WWE they are from a production value standpoint? * Should AEW focus on hiring better women wrestlers to fortify a flawed current roster? * Aubrey Edwards * Adam Cole * Does Tony Khan appear too often in front live crowds? * Is AEW fulfilling Vince McMahon's 1997 speech about not having standard "good guys vs. bad guys" storylines such as MJF-Cole? * Who would make the WWE Mt. Rushmore starting in 2002 through today? * Is it wrong for matches to be paused for a fake injury because the wrestler seems too badly hurt to continue? * What moves look eye-rollingly silly? * Could C.M. Punk be foreshadowing Nick Aldis arriving soon? * How would Todd create a true touring real world champion? * Todd's dream matches of wrestlers from different eras? * Is AEW playing with fire by adding more PPVs? * What should Bray Wyatt's character be when he returns? Should he do what Undertaker did with the biker gimmick? * Thoughts on Adrian Street documentary and whether he was exploiting homophobia? * More on star ratings. * Should AEW have a clear tentpole annual event like WWE has with WrestleMania? * Is Cody actually too hypocritical and opportunistic to deserve praise for being sincere and altruistic in ways he presents himself as, such as Hulk Hogan was guilty of? * More on MJF and Cole * How long did Dustin Rhodes copy his dad's gimmick? * Should Punk be turned heel? * History of Affliction MMA * Jimmy Valiant * Should fans be disappointed if backstage stuff isn't incorporated onto TV? * Does Alex Abrahantes make the Lucha Brothers uncool? * Teddy Hart-C.M. Punk fight backstory * Why didn't Dolph Ziggler make it bigger in WWE?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * NXT ratings surge and review of this week's NXT TV * Review of AEW Rampage * Review of AEW Collision including the FTR vs. MJF & Adam Cole match and C.M. Punk's promo * Review of AEW Dynamite including a critique of The Elite's performance * A review of UFC 291 and a preview of this weekend's event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Vince McMahon's legal trouble * The Elite re-signing with AEW * Review of the Great American Bash including Gable Steveson's first match * A review of the last week of New Japan G1 * A review of WWE Smackdown * A review of Monday Night Raw * A preview of Summerslam

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Should WWE repair the bridge with Naomi/Trinity and bring her into the Bloodline? * What was the story with WWE's "Radio WWF" network back in the early 1990s? * Who started the spooky/mystical gimmick in pro wrestling? * What are Wade's top in-person wrestling memories from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, which might be hosting WrestleMania 41? * Is the Cody Rhodes-Brock Lesnar feud comparable to Vader-Sting in the 1990s? * Would it be a good idea for Cody Rhodes to win the new WWE Hvt. Title and then throw the belt down like Shane Douglas did? * Thoughts on Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Lawrence Taylor? Thoughts on the Bigelow-Luna Vachon teaming? * Remembering the Million Dollar Corporation factor * A lengthy commentary on star ratings * When wrestlers turn, should their personalities change? * Do backstage producers deserve more credit for good matches and more blame for bad matches? * Did AEW draw well enough in Canada to justify returning? * What was the story of Paul Heyman's talks with USA Network after his fallout with TNN? * Thoughts on the prospects of several current NXT wrestlers * What is the story of Bob Sapp being such a big deal in the early-to-mid 2000s? * Can a case be made to replace Steve Austin with Roman Reigns on the Mt. Rushmore of WWE? * Would Reigns benefit from bleeding in a match, perhaps against Jey Uso? * What does "hotshotting" mean in the context of pro wrestling? * Does Eric Bischoff blame AOL/Time Warner too much for WCW's downfall? * AEW announcers messing up Andrade El Idolo's name * Did Kris Statlander get anything out of ending Jade Cargill's winning streak? * How important is ring gear to a wrestler getting over? * Has Britt Baker regressed to the point that she's being way overpushed now? * Why weren't The Elite part of Dynamite this week, and shouldn't they be doing more to build to All In in London at this point?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Willow Nightingale vs. Athena * Full ROH PPV review * Review of past week of NJPW G1 matches * AEW Rampage * AEW Collision * AEW Dynamite * WWE Smackdown * WWE Raw * Cody's media tour * NXT TV * Preview of Great American Bash preview * UFC Fight Night review and PPV preview

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 6, 2016 episodes covering these topics:

CURRENT EVENTS: * The Final Deletion on TNA Impact Wrestling with Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy’s bizarre blowoff match at the Hardy Estate * For what reasons could WWE be announcing Brock Lesnar’s opponent on Smackdown this week. * Possible Brock Lesnar Summerslam opponents * Raw ratings * Key points from Raw including the food fight. * The choice of Enzo & Cass to team with John Cena at Battleground * The elimination main event tag match and if anyone was hurt with the rapid eliminations, * An in-depth review of the new Scott Hall Blu-Ray documentary. * UFC 200, who might Brock Lesnar face next if he loses, Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt prediction, full preview of all fights that week including standout prelims and big main events.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Why doesn't this surge in business for WWE feel like a boom period of the past? * Should Wade Keller be a Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame candidate? * Shinsuke Nakamura's future * Should Tony Khan admit his plate is overflowing? * What was worse - Chris Jericho and MJF's dance or the Dynamite Dance-off tihs week? * Would MJF be better off in WWE and would AEW better off if MJF were in WWE? * Bam Bam Bigelow's legacy * Paul Heyman in 2000 * Konnan's AAA booking * Should be concerned about TK's thoughts on a third Dynamite hour and more PPVs? * Don Callis's career * Should TK consider flipping the tone and formats of Collision and Dynamite? * Blood & Guts * A case for AEW Titles being used well * Why do almost all AEW matches include a commercial interruption? * Ricky Steamboat in WCW in the early 1990s. * Adam Cole and MJF * Barbie

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary * ROH PPV preview * New Japan G1 so far * AAA Triplemania * UFC review and preview * AEW Rampage * AEW Collision * AEW Dynamite * NXT * WWE Smackdown * WWE Raw

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * WWE Title vs. WWE Championship terminology * Could Claudio Castagnoli be a Bruno Sammartino-style 1,000 day champion to cap off his career? * History of the Gold Dust Trio with Toots Mondt * Could a tournament made of truly randomly drawn teams be better than AEW's? * Is Jon Moxley more Sandman than Stone Cold? * Why does AEW tape Rampage matches out of order? * Has Seth Rollins established what his character is yet? * Are AEW's top wrestlers not motivated to improve? * Is NXT a more novel and better product than Collision at this point? * Are jokes about "Dirty Dom" dropping the soap in prison too rapey and homophobic? * Thoughts on Bully Ray's current character and whether he'd be of value to AEW or WWE now? * Is it becoming clear Adam Cole isn't a tip top player for AEW? Should MJF turn face in this Cole storyline? * What is Abdullah the Butcher's legacy in pro wrestling? * History of Robbie Lawler and what are his best fights? * Does NXT's storyline with Tony D'Angelo make a mockery of the American legal system? * Has Todd been legitimately concerned for the health of a wrestler in an UFC fight? * Is there a way to make weight divisions work in pro wrestling? * Is it sustainable for AEW to run big matchesa and theme shows every time they go to a major arena? * Thoughts on the structure of the G1 tournament this year. * Would AEW be better off having Luchadors wrestle each other in light of how the Komander vs. Chris Jericho match went this week?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Review of last Friday's WWE Smackdown including the latest Bloodline developments * Review of Raw including the latest with The Judgment Day * Review of NXT with some thoughts on the viewership since WWE has pushed it more on Raw * Review of AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite with thoughts on the C.M. Punk vs. Samoa Joe match, the MJF-Adam Cole skits, and more. * A preview of this weekend's Slammiversary PPV from Impact Wrestling * A review of the latest UFC PPV and a preview of this weekend's event

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 29, 2016 episodes covering these topics:

CURRENT EVENTS: * How WWE handled acknowledging Roman Reigns’s suspension on Raw * The teaser of Battleground main event changes * The Chris Jericho-Kevin Owens-Sami Zayn dynamic * ROH Best in the World including a look at Jay Lethal’s progress as a World Champion for ROH for a full year * Thought on the latest TNA Impact with a particular focus on Matt Hardy

MAILBAG TOPICS: * Brock Lesnar's WWE push if he loses badly at UFC 200 * C.M. Punk’s name. * Could Smackdown be controlled by NXT’s creative team. * How will fans react to Reigns when returns

MMA TOPICS: * MMA talk on Bellator, Rampage Jackson, B.J. Penn, George St. Pierre, Anderson Silva, and more on Punk and Lesnar.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Are Todd's new kittens the biggest heels in pro wrestling right now? * Reflecting on Darren Drozdov's career and paralysis accident * Comparing Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness to Excalibur & Taz * What kind of career would Owen Hart have had if he didn't die when he did? * What's the story with the NWA Champions paying a retainer when they took possession of the belt, including Ric Flair in the Jim Herd dispute. * Is Minneapolis a good host city for WrestleMania, and was John Cena trying to gain leverage with his speech in London? * Are dominant champions who lose via surprise better than losing via a slow downfall? * Thoughts on the direction of New Japan Strong and should there be Strong-specific ttles? * MLW's position in the wrestling industry * The Dustin Poirier and Justin Gasethje fight for the BMF belt. * Thoughts on the career of Adrian Adonis. * Didn't Forbidden Door damage the AEW World Title and IWGP Title? * Rebooking the AEW World Champions from AEW's inception * Who would be the best candidate in AEW for a 1,000 day title reign? * What is your priority list for pro wrestling shows? * Are pro wrestling fans more obsessed with ratings than reality TV show viewers? * American Gladiators documentaries and did that series draw pro wrestling fans back in the day? * Would Dominik Mysterio be a total flop in AEW? * Does a wrestler's total five-star ratings define their greatness? * Does the return of Underground highlight the genius of Shane McMahon? * Thoughts on Tony D'Angelo's storyline in NXT. * Does Rick Knox ruin every AEW match he's part of? * Is Rampage being promoted harder than Collision this week? * Is Roman Reigns already a Mt. Rushmore of WWE candidate? If not, what does he need to do to get there? Is Reigns having the greatest heel run in WWE history? * Should AEW have done more to promote the C.M. Punk vs. Samoa Joe match given it's rich history and available footage?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including latest with The Bloodline, the latest with The Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes and autographs, and more. * Review of NXT on USA post-Gold Rush including NXT Underground. * Reaction to the Collision episode 3 ratings and what it indicates. * Reviews of AEW Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite including the MJF-Adam Cole segment. * Analysis of the latest New Japan Strong events. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend's UFC event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 22, 2016 episodes covering these topics:

CURRENT EVENTS: * The 30 day suspension of Roman Reigns for a Wellness Policy violation. * Key happenings on Raw following up on big happenings at Money in the Bank. * Whether Dean Ambrose got a big enough reception as new champion. * Reaction to last night’s TNA Impact including the X Division shake-up and more Hardy feud thoughts * A preview of ROH’s PPV on Friday. * Did it seem fans were backing Dean Ambrose as a serious World Champion. * The pros and cons of Ricochet going to WWE or staying with Lucha Underground.

MAILBAG TOPICS: * Whether there are two distinct types of fans who want different WWE types of products. * Whether the Cruiserweight Classic winner should get an automatic shot against Samoa Joe’s NXT Title. * Whether Seth Rollins being brought back as a heel in light of what happened with Roman Reigns this week is among the bigger booking miscues ever.

MMA TOPICS: * Then they shift to MMA talk including the crazy presentation of the MMA card featuring Fedor’s return from the announcing to the band to the acrobats to the robots, a look at UFC Fight Night, and look ahead to Bellator’s next card, plus the return of GSP and potential high profile opponents for him.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Ranking wrestling executives who conducted press conferences over the decades. * Has the pendulum swung in AEW's favor over WWE regarding booking and show quality? * Can the Fiend be blamed for Seth Rollins's empty character? * Pushing back against praise for C.M. Punk's performance at Forbidden Door, and does he have to turn heel for this to be sustainable? * Should New Japan host its version of Forbidden Door? * What can be done to keep the momentum going with Cody? * Does the TBS Title look like it says "Hos"? * Brief (*) Joe Rogan talk again. * How good was Gordon Solie and where does he rank? * Will wrestling promo writers get in trouble for "borrowing" lines from others? * Latest TV shows Todd recommends. * Does the point at which Bryan Danielson breaks his arm change how to interpret his convulsions? * Does AEW book NJPW wrestlers uncharitably? * Is the screwdriver being overused as a weapon in AEW? * Should AEW stick with PPV or go to a more affordable streaming model like WWE has? * Hasn't WWE put themselves in a tough spot by promoting Money in the Bank six days after Forbidden Door? * Does the wrestling media spent too much time discussing AEW considering the viewership gap between it and WWE? * Why didn't Vince McMahon book more black wrestlers in top spots before The Rock and Booker T? * Dominik Mysterio, from child to adult. * Who were the worst tag team champions of all time? * How much of Punk being booed in Canada is a result of Canada being "Kenny Country" and will it change when they bring Collision back to the U.S. in a few weeks? * Is AEW moving forward too quickly with new TV and even acquiring new talent? * Would Collision exist if not for Punk? * Could Forbidden Door expand to two nights? * What cool matches could Nigel McGuiness have if he returns to have a string of matches? * What's up with wrestlers quitting AAA?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * Week two with Todd's two new kittens. * Reaction to the big drop in AEW's ratings for Dynamite and Collision. * Reviews of Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite. * Reviews of Smackdown and Raw. * Preview and predictions for WWE Money in the Bank * Review of NXT on USA. * Review of UFC Fight Night and a brief preview of this weekend's event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Does WWE's Legends contracts affect their willingness to do media interviews and be critical of Vince McMahon or their WWE experiences? * Who is more valuable to AEW, C.M. Punk or The Elite, if Tony Khan has to choose between them? * If Magnum T.A. wasn't paralyzed early in his career, would the landscape of pro wrestling have looked different and taken a difference course? * What's the best course for Nick Wayne? Should it resemble Hook, 1-2-3 Kid, Dante Martin, or being in a faction? * What role would the characters from "Succession" have taken if Logan Roy purchased WWE and put his team in control? * Theory on C.M. Punk's off-mic line about being a star * Do fans in different parts of the arena react differently? * Is it more or less clear now that Cody Rhodes should have beat Roman Reigns for the title? * How much damage have Joe Rogan and Conor McGreggor done to MMA? * What has been the best outside-the-ring brawl in wrestling history? * What are the likely futures of Gable Stevenson and Damon Kemp in WWE? * What is the history of TV Titles, which have worked well and which haven't, and what's the best way to execute the concept? * Is Punk really in communication with WBD executives, given his 1Bill Phil comment? * How important is the AEW Fight Forever video game success to Kenny Omega's standing with Tony Khan? * Is Vince McMahon prepared to throw Paul Levesque under the bus if metrics drop for WWE related to booking decisions? * Is the term "pop" being misused a lot in pro wrestling lately? * Should Tony Khan stay off camera and instead have a figure head authority figure make announcements? * Is Colten Gunn an "under the radar" rising star in AEW? Who qualifies as an "under the radar" rising star? * Isn't Lethal Lottery a fun nostalgia concept to bring back? * How do the four Horsewomen of NXT rank in several categories relative to one another?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with Todd's take on the Jey Uso decision to side with Jimmy over Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. Then a full review of Smackdown and Raw. From there, thoughts on the NXT ratings going up for Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breaker and full NXT review. Then UFC talk and a review of the wrestling book "Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America."

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin by talking about the debut episode of C.M. Punk on Collision and what Todd would have omitted and what he liked. Also, overall thoughts on Collision including the first viewership total. Then reviews of Collision, Rampage, and Dynamite including the new Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament and the MJF and Adam Cole alliance. Finally, a preview of the Forbidden Door PPV line-up. This is also the episode where Todd's two new kittens make their debut and are certain to be a weekly part of Fix conversations for a while.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 15, 2016 episodes covering these topics: * That week’s Raw with the final hype for Money in the Bank. * A preview of the entire MITB PPV line-up with some predictions. * A look at the Cruiserweight Classic line-up. * A full review of the new Eric Bischoff Blu-Ray documentary.

THE MAILBAG TOPICS... * What should the circumstances be of Shinsuke Nakamura’s first loss in NXT or WWE? * How do you evaluate Brock Lesnar’s first run in UFC? How does WWE get away with classifying their wrestlers as Independent Contractors and not Employees? * Did WWE try to damage Goldberg with the wig segment and did it work? * Could UFC and WWE have worked out a trade for Brock, and which UFC fighters would be of greatest value to WWE? * Is Europe indy standout Tommy End a good prospect to fill an NXT roster spot after the draft?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 8 & 9, 2016 episodes covering these topics: * Brock Lesnar’s return to UFC, how it affects Brock’s legacy, potentially WWE good and bad, what his payday likely is, his prospects against Mark Hunt, an overview on his UFC record to date, and more. Also, a review of A.J. Styles’s heel turn, the Seth Rollins “24” special, follow-up on our brand split discussion, and more. * Michael Bisping’s big upset win over Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, plus other reaction to the last two UFC events. Then they discuss the Ariel Helwani situation, getting the perspective of Todd Martin who is often credentialed and deals with UFC media relations staff at UFC events. * NXT Takeover review and discussion of the big picture role of NXT within WWE. * A preview of TNA Slammiversary. * Some additional brief thoughts on Raw. * A quick review of this week’s new Breaking Ground on WWE Network. * Thoughts on the career of Kimbo Slice and what his death indicates about Scott Coker.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * More on the exclusivity clause in arenas for major pro wrestling companies. * Are the Usos looking too hapless lately? * Is Triple H overdoing it with goth gimmicks? * Should WWE allow other wrestlers than Asuka to do basically a mist-to-the-face gimmick? * Is Todd going to play the AEW video game and does he think it will increase AEW's popularity? * Is it time for Cody Rhodes to move on from his introductory catch-phrase, 'What do you want to talk about?" * Favorite Torch Talk interviews? Are more planned? Who is on the wish list of interview subjects? What's the interview process like? * Would Adam Cole benefit from being more like his heel self in his babyface role? Is that in general true of heel-to-face turns including whatever happens next with L.A. Knight? * How is the eventual babyface turn of Roman Reigns going to go? Is Triple H better equipped than Vince McMahon to make it work? WIll it elevate WWE to have a babyface Reigns on a second go-around? * Ideas for classic managers matched with today's wrestlers as generated by Chat GTP. * Does Tony Khan have Orange Cassidy on a path to dethroning MJF for the AEW World Title? * Thoughts on Thea Hall's future. * Who would have a better run in today's era, Chris Candido or Matt Borne? * Do WWE and AEW have too many championship matches on TV nowadays? * Was it disrespectful for Adam Pearce to present the new WWE women's title belts while Triple H presented the WWE men's title belts? * Wouldn't this have been a good time to remove the sexist aspect of how titles are named in WWE - with "women's" attached to women's titles, but no gender identity for the men's? * Any thoughts on Ari Emanuel's interview on Freakonomics? * Should Cody really be facing Dominik on a PPV, especially in light of the dream matches AEW is putting together at Forbidden Door at the same time? * Why couldn't TNA ever accomplish what AEW has in terms of getting fans to pay for the product? What was the high point? What is the best case for Impact Wrestling five years from now in terms of upside?

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Hi Todd and Wade

Thanks for all you do - always enjoy The Fix, an excellent aid in procrastination.

I asked Chat GPT to pair up classic managers of old with the best combination it could find from today's talent, and book a feud for each. I've included the details in case you're interested, but I'm most interested in what you think of each pairing. Thanks!

"Match up the classic wrestling managers of the 1980s and 1990s with the best possible combination of wrestlers from today. Include Bobby Heenan, Jimmy Hart, Jim Cornette, Mr Perfect, Fred Blassie, Mr Fuji, Paul E. Dangerously and Sensational Sherri. Describe whether each pairing would be a feel or babyface combination. Talk about how they would combine with the wrestler chosen, their relationship and TV performance. Book an opponent for each wrestler, an angle to promote each match, the results and the immediate aftermath of each." Bobby Heenan: Wrestler: Roman Reigns Alignment: Heel Combination: Bobby Heenan's manipulative and conniving nature would align perfectly with Roman Reigns' dominant and authoritative character. Relationship and TV Performance: Heenan would act as Reigns' calculating advisor, amplifying his status as "The Tribal Chief" and ensuring Reigns remains at the top of the WWE. Opponent: John Cena Angle: Heenan proclaims Roman Reigns as the true face of WWE and challenges John Cena to a match to prove Reigns' dominance. Result: With limited interference from Heenan, Roman Reigns defeats John Cena and establishes his supremacy. Immediate Aftermath: Bobby Heenan gloats about Roman Reigns' victory, asserting their dominance over the WWE roster. Heenan continues to manipulate situations to ensure Reigns remains the unstoppable force in the company. Jimmy Hart: Wrestler: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E) Alignment: Babyface Combination: Jimmy Hart's energetic and enthusiastic persona would perfectly complement the high-energy and entertaining style of The New Day. Relationship and TV Performance: Hart would serve as The New Day's hype man, adding excitement and charisma to their entrances and matches. Opponents: The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) Angle: Hart promotes The New Day as the embodiment of positivity and challenges The Usos to a match to settle their long-standing rivalry. Result: The New Day manages to overcome The Usos' tactics and secure the victory. Immediate Aftermath: Jimmy Hart celebrates with The New Day, emphasizing their unity and positivity. The alliance between Hart and The New Day continues, as they spread joy and entertainment throughout the WWE. Jim Cornette: Wrestlers: FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) Alignment: Heel Combination: Jim Cornette's old-school mentality and managerial skills would perfectly align with FTR's traditional, no-nonsense tag team style. Relationship and TV Performance: Cornette would serve as FTR's outspoken and controversial manager, emphasizing their tag team prowess and criticizing modern wrestling styles. Opponents: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) Angle: Cornette claims that FTR is the true embodiment of tag team wrestling and challenges The Young Bucks to a match for tag team supremacy. Result: With Cornette's interference, FTR manages to deliver a low blow behind the referee's back and secure the victory over The Young Bucks. Immediate Aftermath: FTR continues to dominate the tag team division under Cornette's guidance, using their tactics to further frustrate and anger the fan-favorite teams. Mr. Perfect: Wrestler: Seth Rollins Alignment: Heel Combination: Mr. Perfect's perfectionist persona and in-ring expertise would perfectly align with Seth Rollins' arrogant and technically sound character. Relationship and TV Performance: Mr. Perfect would act as Rollins' mentor, showcasing his own flawless skills and demanding excellence from Rollins. Opponent: Daniel Bryan Angle: Mr. Perfect challenges Daniel Bryan, claiming that Rollins is the true "Perfect" competitor and challenges Bryan to prove him wrong. Result: Seth Rollins manages to outsmart Daniel Bryan and secure the victory. Immediate Aftermath: Mr. Perfect commends Seth Rollins on his victory, solidifying their alliance based on their shared belief in perfection. Rollins becomes even more confident and arrogant, with Mr. Perfect guiding him to maintain his spot at the top of the WWE. Fred Blassie: Wrestler: Brock Lesnar Alignment: Heel Combination: Fred Blassie's cunning and ruthless nature would perfectly complement Brock Lesnar's dominating and destructive in-ring style. Relationship and TV Performance: Blassie would act as Lesnar's calculating and strategic advisor, ensuring Lesnar's path of destruction continues. Opponent: Bobby Lashley Angle: Fred Blassie boasts about Lesnar's dominance and declares him the "Ultimate Beast." However, Bobby Lashley, managed by MVP, interrupts Blassie, claiming that he is the true "Alpha Male" of professional wrestling. The two managers engage in a war of words, leading to a clash between Lesnar and Lashley. Result: With limited interference from Blassie and MVP, Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley engage in a highly physical and intense matchup. The match goes back and forth, showcasing the power and athleticism of both competitors. In the end, Lesnar narrowly secures the victory, leaving Lashley frustrated. Immediate Aftermath: Fred Blassie gloats about Lesnar's triumph, asserting his dominance as the manager of the "Ultimate Beast." MVP, on the other hand, consoles Bobby Lashley, vowing that they will regroup and come back stronger. The feud between Lesnar and Lashley continues, with both competitors seeking to prove themselves as the most dominant force in professional wrestling. Mr. Fuji: Wrestler: Shinsuke Nakamura Alignment: Heel Combination: Mr. Fuji's devious and sneaky tactics would align well with Shinsuke Nakamura's eccentric and unpredictable persona. Relationship and TV Performance: Fuji would act as Nakamura's manager, using his knowledge of underhanded tactics to gain an advantage for Nakamura. Opponent: AJ Styles Angle: Fuji taunts AJ Styles, claiming Nakamura is superior and challenging Styles to a match to prove Nakamura's dominance. Result: With limited interference from Fuji, Shinsuke Nakamura employs mind games to outmaneuver AJ Styles and secure the victory. Immediate Aftermath: Mr. Fuji celebrates with Nakamura, further establishing their partnership based on Fuji's guidance and Nakamura's unique charisma. The feud between Nakamura and Styles continues, with Fuji plotting more schemes. Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman): Wrestler: Drew McIntyre Alignment: Heel Combination: Paul Heyman's charismatic and manipulative persona would complement Drew McIntyre's intense and dominant in-ring style. Relationship and TV Performance: Heyman would act as McIntyre's mouthpiece, amplifying his message of dominance and presenting him as an unstoppable force. Opponent: Edge Angle: Heyman claims that McIntyre is the new face of WWE and challenges Edge, claiming McIntyre will retire him. Result: With limited interference from Heyman, Drew McIntyre and Edge engage in a hard-hitting battle, with McIntyre ultimately coming out victorious. Immediate Aftermath: Paul Heyman revels in McIntyre's triumph, further solidifying their alliance. McIntyre's reign as a top heel continues, with Heyman continuing to advocate for his dominance. Sensational Sherri: Wrestler: Sasha Banks Alignment: Babyface Combination: Sensational Sherri's vibrant personality and managerial skills would complement Sasha Banks' charismatic and high-flying style. Relationship and TV Performance: Sherri would act as Banks' mentor, providing guidance and adding an extra layer of flair to her character. Opponent: Bayley Angle: Sherri confronts Bayley, claiming Banks is the true standard-bearer of the women's division, leading to a match to settle the score. Result: Sasha Banks and Bayley put on a classic encounter, with Banks emerging as the victor. Immediate Aftermath: Sensational Sherri celebrates with Sasha Banks, showcasing their strong bond. Banks' popularity as a babyface grows, with Sherri continuing to add her unique touch to Banks' performances.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with Todd's observations from attending Dynamite in person last night in D.C. including the negative response to C.M. Punk's vignette. Also, off-air happenings including Kenny Omega's speech to the crowd along with the very late ROH taping. Then discussion about the build for Collision including quite a bit about Punk's role and the pros and cons of being a babyface or a heel. Then reviews of Dynamite including MJF vs. Adam Cole, Rampage, Smackdown including the latest Bloodline drama, Raw including Charlotte's return, NXT, and UFC.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 1, 2016 episode in which Todd goes in-depth on a single special topic – the history of Mixed Martial Arts evolving from Pro Wrestling.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the May 25, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd have a spirited discussion about the many pros, the cautionary cons, and the idea that there are two bases of fans that Vince McMahon could conceivably cater two after a brand split. They also cover these topics: WWE Extreme Rules, Raw, Impact, Matt Hardy’s new character, one or two World Champs in brand split, women’s division in brand split, a new era of possible dream matches, what’s the deal with PG in the USA, was Styles better off in NJPW or WWE, Cody Rhodes, Shane McMahon-Mick Foley interview, UFC Fight Night and UFC 199 preview, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. * Will WWE get the women's titles on the matching show? * Is the AEW crowd actually invested in booing Don Callis? How does it compare to Dominik Mysterio's heel heat? * Is there a reason to be disappointed in Sami Zayn being so enthusiastic about going to Saudi Arabia? * Will C.M. Punk acknowledge the issues with The Elite? Is a lost opportunity not to do so? * Is Punk the best traditional babyface in AEW, and shouldn't he be given a chance to win over fans who are disillusioned with him? * Is Punk vs. Elite or Punk vs. MJF a bigger match for AEW? * How about an Orange Cassidy & Juice Robinson tag team called Orange Juice? * Are there wrestlers you haven't seen live that you really want to or match concepts or events you haven't seen live that you want to? * Is it petty for WWE to restrict arenas booking AEW events near their bookings? * Details on Todd's viewing and listening habits when it comes to non-pro wrestling and pro wrestling areas of his entertainment. Also, Todd's To Do List in his life. * Why don't networks take a gamble on a smaller company like MLW or Impact rather than spending so much on WWE or AEW? * Does Rampage's line-up for Championship Friday that Bryan Danielson had input in show that he's not a great booking mind and Vince McMahon was the best thing to happen to his career? * Should AEW be doing post-event media Q&As with some wrestlers in character and others out of character such as MJF and Bryan Danielson last time? * Was JBL really a tough guy or just an arrogant, cocky prick? * What's the story on Ric Flair's World Title belt from WCW being digitized on WWF TV? * Which three figures from wrestling history would you most want to have a dinner with? What would you serve them? * Might Tony Khan start an on-air feud with C.M. Punk to try to spark Collision ratings? * Todd ranks Barry Darsow's gimmicks including Repoman and Demolish Smash among his others. * Which ROH rivalries are the most important in history and why have some gotten more recognition over time than others? * Is Montez Ford overrated in terms of being a future singles star just needing the chance? * What is a casual fan, exactly? Is the term used improperly? * Is June the best time for AEW to pro mote Forbidden Door each year? * Could Punk show up brandishing his own AEW World Title belt, pointing out he never lost it? * Is there something off about Adam Cole in AEW compared to his prior stronger performances? Is the timing right for MJF to face Cole? * Is AEW's hype for Collision coming up way short of its potential?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reflecting on life of Iron Sheik, AEW Forbidden Door takes shape, AEW Collision's first main event with C.M. Punk, reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Dynamite, NXT, WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, New Japan Dominion, UFC, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the May 18, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: * Review of that week’s WWE Raw in depth. * A preview of the entire line-up of Extreme Rules that weekend. * They also analyze Stephanie’s “out of character” Tweet and Batista’s priceless response. * That week’s TNA Impact Wrestling in-depth. * The Jimmy Snuka mental competency ruling. * In-depth on UFC 198.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the May 11, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* ROH Global Wars 2016 in-depth including the Bullet Club angle during the Colt Cabana title match against Jay Lethal and the rest of the card including Jushin Liger, Young Bucks, Okada, and more. * Evolve angle with EC3 and Drew McIntyre * TNA Impact from last night * Eric Young’s NXT debut * WWE’s releases of Damien Sandow among others. * This week’s Raw including the sudden singles push of Big Cass, Shane McMahon-Stephanie McMahon dynamic, the A.J. Styles-Roman Reigns storyline developments, and more * A review of last weekend’s UFC event and a look ahead to this Saturday night’s loaded UFC PPV.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the Mailbag portion of this week's The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.* Why is Jeff Jarrett featured so much on AEW TV lately? * Are there any dream matches left in WWE or between WWE and AEW wrestlers? * Why didn't Sami Zayn wrestle in Saudi Arabia prior to this past weekend? * Who would be best to build a wrestling company around in 2023: Austin Theory, Jack Perry, Darby Allin, or Sammy Guevara? * Should NXT drop the Heritage Cup concept after Sunday? * Should AEW approach the Forbidden Door PPV event differently this year? * Why doesn't WWE recognize Pedro Morales's WWWF Title reign more? * What do you think of Billy Corgan's vision for the NWA in 2023? * Who from UFC could successfully transition to a pro wrestling career? * Are there any dream matches left in WWF? How between WWE and AEW wrestlers not named Kenny Omega and MJF? * How much does crowd response influence people's opinions on whether a match or an event is good? * A rant about the new WWE World Hvt. Title from a listener. * Thoughts on Pro Wrestling Noah's top stars and whether some might jump to New Japan? * Do some fans care more about promos than matches? * Should there be Emmy Awards that pro wrestlers qualify for? * Is C.M. Punk's return doomed to disappoint if his first opponents are Chris Jericho and Samoa Joe? * Why is it worse for AEW to have two women's singles titles than so many promotions that have had two men's singles titles?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Thoughts on CM Punk officially announced for the premiere episode of AEW Collision * Review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw * Reviews of NXT Battleground and NXT on USA * New Japan Best of the Super Juniors analysis * Review of "Katie Bar the Door," a book on the Porland-based wrestling territory

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SHOW SUMMARY:In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.NOTE: This is part two of two of this week's Fix Mailbag and part four of four overall for this week's mega-Fix episode:* Is it a big deal at all to let Ace Steele hang out with C.M. Punk? * Could the new WWE World Hvt. Title be defended outside of WWE given how Triple H framed it on TV? * Should WWE form their own Bullet Club? * Is the latest Roster Split being weakened already? How does WWE feel about sticking with a hard split for a year? * Can a case be made that AEW Collision makes it easier to keep up on AEW now? * Could R-Truth roll-up Seth Rollins after he wins at Night of Champions? * What's going to happen with AEW in the U.K. in terms of TV channels? * How should this era be defined relative to boom periods of the past? * A listener defense of Orange Cassidy * Could Tony Khan's booking sheet have just been a prop? * What about Mauro Ranallo as host of Collision?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.NOTE: This is part one of two of this week's Fix Mailbag and part three of four overall for this week's mega-Fix episode:* What is WWE's history of having a variety of in-ring styles compared to now where there is a more homogeneous vibe from match to match? * Might Davey Smith Jr. be brought in to AEW's All In show at Wembley Stadium? * Would AEW benefit from talking about their weight divisions and titles with a hierarchy the way MLW does? * How would Bill Watts and Jim Cornette have presented Orange Cassidy? Will Orange eventually become Black Cassidy and take everything way too seriously? * Some suggestions for the Jeff Jarrett faction! * What could AEW to really present their product in a novel way on Collision instead of just a third and fourth hour of Dynamite? * Is anyone actually excited about AEW Collision? * Is the C.M. Punk fiasco last week an indictment of Tony Khan's leadership and attention to detail? * Is there any pending litigation involving The Young Bucks and Punk in AEW over their fight backstage? * Wade and Todd engage in an AEW Roster Split Draft to close out part one of the Mailbag.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's four-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reviews of Smackdown and Raw * Preview of and Predictions for WWE Night of Champions * New Japan Resurgence review * New Ken Patera book review

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's four-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to the latest developments with C.M. Punk, Collision, and Tony Khan's Media Q&A. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and Dynamite. * Preview and predictions for AEW Double or Nothing. * Review of NXT on USA. * Preview of NXT Battleground this Sunday. * Review of the latest UFC Fight Night

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.* Does AEW need to book Kenny Omega better? * What was the plan at the 2005 Royal Rumble when John Cena and Batista were eliminated at the same time? * Any knowledge of Paul Craig & Chris Bungard? * Is C.M. Punk a hypocrite regarding situations with Colt Cabana, Corey Graves, and Kofi Kingston? * A case that pro wrestling video games are a major gateway into people becoming viewers of pro wrestling shows. * When does the "modern era" begin that WWE talks about? * Is Seth Rollins actually a generation-defining wrestler? * Who was the best Beatle? * Is Peacock actually creating new WWE fans? * Can WWE cost AEW buys for their PPVs by going head-to-head with NXT specials? * Has Tony Khan introduced Jay White in the worst way possible? * Thoughts on the legacy of Madusa. * A sidebar discussion on the history of Pro Wrestling Illustrated "Rookie of the Year" winners and runners up over the decades * When AEW viewership drops and WWE viewership goes up, are those the same viewers? * Could AEW's expanded TV hours cause AEW to cater even more to hardcore fans? * Thoughts on AEW All Access and if anything was learned from the shows. * Will AEW Collision lead to fans just stopping watching AEW because it's too much to keep up on? * Could Orange Cassidy be a major player on Collision as a floating AEW International Champion? * How is Steve Maclin's run as Impact World Champion going and can he use it to get to AEW or back to WWE? * What would be the value of Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa as tag champs in the short term?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A review of the WWE World Hvt. Title Tournament so far setting up Seth Rollins vs. A.J. Styles * Full reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the updated thoughts on how Cody Rhodes is doing after losing to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. * A detailed review of Steve Keirn's autobiography with tons of fascinating anecdotes and details from this stellar pro wrestling book with stories from Florida (Eddie Graham, Dusty Rhodes), Memphis (Jerry Lawler), AWA (Road Warriors, Verne Gagne, cold weather), and more. * A review of last week's UFC live event on ABC and a preview of this weekend's event.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to the AEW and WBD official announcement of the new Saturday weekly live series, Collision. What does the list of names on the press release tell us about Collision? Plus, the latest dust-up with C.M. Punk and what happens if he doesn't actually return? And more. * Full reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the Don Callis interview and Todd's take on Orange Cassidy being in the first match on Dynamite so often. * Reflecting on "Superstar" Billy Graham's career with a look at the highs and lows plus his lasting influence, good and bad. * A review of NXT on USA this week. * Is NXT likely to lose viewers due to Collision adding yet another first-time live prime time option for wrestling fans?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the May 4, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS...* Monday Night Raw with follow-up to WWE Payback * Thoughts on this week’s TNA Impact * A preview of ROH’s Global Wars * Analysis of Ryback’s stand against WWE’s policies and where he might fit in outside of WWE if it comes to that * A review of the new Dudleys DVD * A review of the forthcoming Ali-Inoki book.

MAILBAG TOPICS...* Roman Reigns metrics and whether they decisively point to him being a failure so far * Whether Stephanie might be good in small doses but is ultimately terrible for the product * Whether Conor McGregor’s issues with UFC could affect WWE’s relationship with wrestlers classified as independent contractors.

MMA TOPICS...* A look ahead to UFC’s Fight Night on FS1 this weekend with a couple important heavyweight match-ups on top

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the April 27, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Chyna’s death and legacy * Monday Night Raw’s push for Payback * Different scenarios for the main event on Sunday * A general spirited assessment of Roman Reigns already being a failure * What rip cord solution there is for WWE if they gave up on Reigns * Raw’s ratings drop since WrestleMania * John Cena’s Rolling Stone interview and a few other notes from Raw * Whether Cesaro’s current character is good fit and what can improve it * Miz & Maryse * A prediction on the result of the Stephanie McMahon vs. Shane McMahon stip on Sunday * The NXT Title change * Samoa Joe’s possible opponents * An overview of TNA Impact this week as they say goodbye to some mainstays * A look at Saturday’s UFC results and a look ahead to UFC 200 * The latest developments with Conor McGregor and evaluating whose stand was more justified * A discussion Bellator including the state of the roster’s credibility

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.* Is it fair to criticize AEW for little things when a sexual predator is in control of WWE's Women's Division's booking again? * Is there reason to be concerned that the average age of wrestlers in WWE's World Hvt. Title Tournament is 42? * Could Cody Rhodes be on a similar bad track as Wardlow regarding his comments on pursuing a certain world title? * How have world events affected pro wrestling over the years? * Is Seth Rollins winning the new World Title too predictable? * Will there be diminishing returns if Cody Rhodes doesn't get another match with Roman Reigns until WrestleMania next year? * Is Cody really a sympathetic figure? * Should WWE have had a more diverse, more elaborate World Title tournament? * Has MJF's title reign been blah so far? * More on WWE not acknowledging by name the existence of other pro wrestling companies * Is Money in the Bank running out of steam or should it undergo a refresh? * Tourist tips for visiting Iceland. * Critique of the Cody-Brock Lesnar feud * Is it time to move on from Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens feuding with The Bloodline?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Analysis of AEW adding a new TV show and reason to be concerned. * What AEW should and should not do with this extra prime time TV show. * How important is it for the new AEW TV show to be live? * Reviews of Rampage and Dynamite * Reviews of Smackdown and Raw. * Review of NXT * Review of UFC 288 and a preview of UFC Fight Night

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics.* The retirement of Dan "The Mouth" Lovranki * Isn't Tony Khan's approach appropriate given the audience he is seeking? * Assigning archetypes to The Bloodline storyline's key characters * Is AEW likely to encounter technical issues at All In at Wembley? * Is AEW aware of the requirements for Europeans to have a passport to travel to the UK? * Was Triple H trying to be a good guy in the scenario with C.M. Punk's visit to Raw? * Why did Roddy Piper's popularity carry over past his peak performances and peak drawing years? * Would Logan Paul have worked well as the first to hold the new World Hvt. Championship in WWE? * Did the MJF character choose the wrong pillar to try to align with? * What real life situations could involve someone removing a t-shirt to reveal an unexpected alliance or turn? * How would a Gunther vs. Okada feud be best presented to a U.S. audience? * Who had the better title reign critically and financially: Roman Reigns’s current reign or Kazuchika Okada’s fourth IWGP Championship reign? * How would WWE have been different, Batista's career have been different, and Roman Reigns's career have been different had Brock Lesnar returned to WWE in 2005 instead of going to MMA? * Why are Road Dogg and Shawn Michaels both listed at 6-1 when they're not the same height? * Why wasn't Sami Zayn ridiculed like Shane McMahon was after he injured himself during his 2015 ring entrance? * Should or will WWE link the new title to a past world title's lineage? * Can the current Seth Rollins be taken seriously at a world title level? * Are the Young Bucks phoning it in because of Tony Khan's loyalty to C.M. Punk? * Does it make sense to keep Punk and the Bucks apart? * Why is Johnny Gargano a lower card wrestler under Triple H on the main roster after his NXT success? * Was Jerry Lawler's AWA Title historically signiificant? * Any thoughts on AEW hiring Will Washington? * Who are the fans who attend all WWE PLEs in the front row?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* WWE Draft dissected * WWE Smackdown review * WWE Raw review * WWE Backlash preview * NXT TV revierw * New Japan entering new phase * AEW Rampage review * AEW Dynamite review * Wembley ticket sales reaction

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the April 20, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Raw’s ratings and whether it’s cause for concern. * The Anderson & Gallows storyline with A.J. Styles and Roman Reigns. * The push of Cesaro since his return. * More from Raw. * TNA investor/funding developments * ROH’s latest TV shows and the Colt Cabana PPV title shot against Jay Lethal just announced * Mailbag topics include Brock Lesnar’s future possible matches, whether WWE would benefit from launching an NXT Cruiserweight division, would WWE benefit from a reset and stripping Roman Reigns of the WWE Title, and would WWE earn fan goodwill from giving extra prestige to the Intercontinental Title and Tag Team Titles. * Then they close with the usual UFC talk with a big focus on the major Conor McGregor story, a look ahead of Jon Jones’s title defense on Saturday night and what to look for on the undercard, and a look back at last weekend’s UFC event including a crushing loss by Rashad Evans.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they respond to listener emails on these topics. This is part two of two...* Are there too many run-ins in AEW? * Thoughts on Steve Keirn's career and is his book in Todd's stack? * How is Nick Wayne progressing and will he be a big star? * How would Okada's character being described in the context of WWE and AEW these days? * Who would Todd pick to battle Team Keller's Austin Theory & Rick Boogs? * Will Vince McMahon swoop in and take over creative again given how much input he's already giving lately? * Is FTR's Top Guys nickname "complete tosh"? * What is Todd's theory on why C.M. Punk attended Raw? * What does it say that it took Vince McMahon to order C.M. Punk's exit from Raw? * Would it have made more sense to have Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns and then create the new title for Reigns? * How long will it take for the two WWE titles to be merged again? * Isn't it time to give up on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn turning on each other? * If you're not the lone World Champion, what are you really? * How often is ideal for a World Title to be defended in WWE, AEW, and NJPW? * Isn't fewer title defenses better than more when it comes to the prestige of a World Title reign? * Is it unfair to say Tony Khan books like a 12 year old considering the lack of hype he puts into dream matches, which results in a niche audience appreciating them but the mainstream masses being less engaged? * Would it have been better for WWE just to split the dual belts Reigns holds? * Who will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2035? * Is it better for a pro wrestling show to feel raw and unpolished? * Is criticism of Tony Khan booking good matches ridiculous? * Are AEW's attempts at worked-shoots undercutting their credibility with journalists and fans? * Columbus Colts?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* WWE's new World Hvt. Title belt * C.M. Punk's visit to Raw * Reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, NXT on USA. * WWE/Vince McMahon lawsuit * Review of Stardom's biggest show ever * Review of New Japan's latest events * Review of UFC Fight Night

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the April 13, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Can anything good to come out of all the changes and additions on the post-WrestleMania episode of Raw? * Remembering Balls Mahoney * TNA Impact * NJPW * A review of JTG’s new book * Reaction to Jim Ross’s comments on unions * Thoughts on the article estimating WWE wrestler pay * A mailbag question on TNA’s failure to feature standout indy stars and other topics including a lecture on his positive WrestleMania review * A look back at last weekend’s big JDS win * A preview of that weekend’s UFC Fight Night line-up

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics. This is part two of two...* Heels ripping on fans but marketing merchandise to tem. * Favorite kayfabe explanations for illogical or perplexing aspects of pro wrestling. * Inconsistencies with babyfaces running out for saves. * Is Keith Lee hurt by having grey hair along with reduced mobility? * Could All In sell so few tickets they have to move it to a smaller venue? * Exploring babyfaces winning with honor and heels cheating and whether that's a dated approach or just embedded into pro wrestling inherently. * Is it fair to say WWE's product has cooled since WrestleMania and AEW has been on a roll? * What are the pros and cons of booking C.M. Punk as a face versus a heel? * Will fans be okay with keeping Punk separated from his locker room rivals if there's a roster split? * Who on the AEW roster is most like Disco Inferno and Horace Hogan? * Would Eric Bischoff be a good candidate to be Tony Khan's "bad cop"? If not him, whom? * Why aren't people talking more about Brock Lenar being in cahoots with The Bloodline? * Todd is challenged to make a case for Madcap Moss being the no. 1 pick, as Emma says he will be. * How do international markets end up with AEW on other networks like ESPN? * What's next for Logan Paul? Doesn't he have to win his next feud? * Talking points from the two hour Bloodline video on YouTube summarizing The Bloodline's history * If Punk returns to AEW, should that show be billed as Colt Cabana Appreciation Night? * Does new information shed new light on the exchange between Punk and Jon Moxley leading into their title match last year? * Which wrestlers' on-air personas seem most like what they're probably like in real life? * Which wrestlers should be shifted from Dynamite to AEW's proposed/rumored Saturday show? Is there a way AEW could differentiate the show from Wednesdays? * Reaction to frustration with AEW's Women's Division, pairing Swerve Strickland with Prince Nana, and poor usage of the Luchadors on the AEW roster

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Thoughts on the rumored new signature Saturday AEW weekly series and how C.M. Punk could work as the centerpiece of that show. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Sammy Guevara storyline within the show. * Todd's review of attending a New Japan live event last weekend. * Review of Impact's Rebellion PPV. * Reviews of WWE NXT, Smackdown, and Raw including the latest with Cody Rhodes, The Bloodline-Judgment Day segment, and WWE Draft hype * Review of last weekend's UFC Fight Night and a preview of the weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the April 6, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* NXT Takeover and the WWE Hall of Fame in-depth with conversations about Jason Jordan, Baron Corbin, Austin Aries, Apollo Crews, Ric Flair’s intro of Sting, and more * A.J. Styles no. 1 contender status * Roman Reigns post-WM persona * Influx of NXT talent on Raw * Charlotte’s segment * ROH-Evolve * Impact * UFC Fight Night preview * The Jon Jones solution

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 30, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The final hype for WrestleMania 32 on Raw with a focus on Roman Reigns, what it meant if anything that he didn’t speak on Raw. * What The Rock’s Instagram post means to Roman’s potential future. * Is Roman Reigns too badly damaged to fully recover. * The latest prediction on a potential double-turn at WrestleMania. * Shane’s big bumps in context. * Preview of NXT Takeover. * Predictions on which NXT stars will be main roster standouts a year from now. * Review JBL’s interview with Michael Hayes. * Thoughts on the Daniel Bryan WWE Network special * Instant reaction to breaking news on UFC 200’s line-up being announced during the show’s recording.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 16, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Assessing A.J. Styles’ first two months in WWE and if he’s off track * Vince McMahon’s big WM32 Taker announcement on Raw, and much more about Raw and the latest WrestleMania 32 hype * Robert Roode and Eric Young depart TNA * Eddie Edwards’s potential as a singles wrestler * Drew Galloway’s first promo as World Champ * ROH booking problems * Hulk Hogan-Gawker decision * Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor * Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio * And more

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics. This is part two of two...* Todd's proposed line-up for AEW's All In line-up at Wembley Stadium * Thoughts on FTR choosing to re-sign with AEW * Will AEW have a normal show at UBS Arena ever or will it always feature MJF bits? * Could AEW signing NJPW wrestlers put a strain on their relationship? * What are the effects of worked-shoots in AEW and is it safe to say the MJF situation was a worked-shoot? * Should WrestleMania always take place at night? * Are babyfaces kissing up to the fans too much these days? * Should Shane McMahon be one of the G.M.'s for the WWE Draft? * Can't a strong case be made that Brock Lesnar is collaborating with The Bloodline? * How bad was the Trish Stratus turn? * Todd's Top Five U.S. Champions * Might ESPN keep UFC and add WWE to their line-up? * Who will have a better future in WWE - Dominic Mysterio or Austin Theory? * Would it be better for Seth Rollins to be the dominant secondary champion on Raw rather than Austin Theory? * Shouldn't the announcers point out that Roman Reigns cheats to win rather than effusively touting the length of his reign with that proper context?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the follow-up on Cody Rhodes-Brock Lesnar angle and Trish's turn * Review of NXT and Todd's overall thoughts on the NXT brand lately * Review of New Japan's newsworthy Sakura Genesis event * Reviews of AEW Rampage, AEW Battle of the Belts, and AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Darby Allin exchange, Kenny Omega's serious promo, Jeff Hardy return * The latest news on the prospects of a C.M. Punk return and possible Wembley Stadium involvement * Preview of Impact's Rebellion PPV * Review of UFC 287

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics. This is part two of two...* Does Todd listen to Conrad Thompson podcasts? Which interest him the most? * Would a trade of MJF for Roman Reigns be a good move for AEW and/or WWE? * What is Vince McMahon going for with that mustache? * Are wrestlers giving too much offense and selling too much for non-wrestlers such as Pat McAfee and Logan Paul? * Was Cody Rhodes booked to lose to Roman Reigns because AEW is no longer seen as a threat to WWE so they're not worried about how they portray AEW signees anymore? * Did Shawn Michaels possibly exaggerate or fake his back injury and only returned when WCW was no longer an option after they went out of business and he was scared to get cut? * Would it be effective to have Austin Theory go through a string of victories over Ruthless Aggression-era wrestlers? * Wasn't it basically inevitable that Vince McMahon would return to running WWE Creative and it was naive to think otherwise and dismiss the logic and the signs? * What actually led to the spark in the quality of WWE's business? Was it Paul Levesque? The Bloodline? Otherwise? * What made the Vader vs. Sting feud in WCW so special and is Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes similar? * Is one positive of WWE returning to charging for PPVs that they'll have a metric about what is working in the sense that their customers are willing to pay a premium price for certain events? * Does the soft business after Randy Savage didn't retain his title at WrestleMania V and Ric Flair didn't retain his title at WrestleMania VIII help justify the decision to have Roman Reigns retain against Cody at WrestleMania 39? * Was Titus O'Neal's commentary at WrestleMania worse than Booker T's on NXT? * Can Endeavor get rid of Vince McMahon? * How much of a missed opportunity was the Raw after WrestleMania this week with the larger audience? * Wasn't Cody just buried? * Will sponsors have an influence over Vince McMahon's prominence with the new Endeavor-owned WWE? * What was the Triple H speech on Raw really about? Was Vince McMahon trying to send a message that WWE's success was something Triple H inherited and didn't cause? * Is WrestleMania Night 1 being better than Night 2 a general trend and even a strategy to balance the biggest match being on Night 2? * Who are the nicest wrestlers when fans seek autographs in public? * Could we put Marko Stunt in the "Quantum Leap" time machine for some special moment? * Will Tony Khan extend Andrade's contract for the length of his time he's been out with an injury? * Should Roman's reign end at WrestleMania, and if that's the thought, does that mean Cody's rematch is a year away? Or is Summerslam also a possibility? * Could Vince McMahon take the billions from the sale and buy the Washington Commanders?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's multi-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to Vince McMahon's tumultuous return to Creative duties at Raw the day the WWE sale to Endeavor was announced and what it might mean and what it won't necessarily mean going forward. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown including the final WrestleMania hype and the Raw after Mania that has been the subject of so many negative reviews. * Reviews of NXT Stand & Deliver and the NXT on USA TV show. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including MJF's singing and the Wembley Stadium announcement. * Reviews of five other WrestleMania Weekend wrestling shows including ROH Supercard of Honor, the Impact/New Japan show, Bloodsport, DDT Goes Hollywood, and Joey Janela's Spring break. * Previews of UFC 287 and Sakura Genesis.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics. This is part two of two...* What should be the closing match of night one of WrestleMania? * Is Jon Moxley getting too much of a free pass for the C.M. Punk controversy? * What are the odds Moxley ever returns to WWE? * How might the fallout from the Punk meltdown at the All Out media Q&A have been different if there wasn't a fight with the Young Bucks and KennY Omega afterwards? Would Punk's return after injury still be in question given how he acted toward TK? * Did Jade Cargill come across well in the Being the Elite charity basketball game? * Todd and Wade react to proposed trades between groups of AEW and WWE wrestlers. * Is the Punk vs. AEW locker room blown a bit out of proportion given locker room rivalries in the past have been common? * Does Tony Khan or Jon Moxley look bad in this C.M. Punk situation? * Todd's thoughts on "Last of Us" as a game-to-TV show transition. * Should Rock vs. Hulk Hogan have gone on last at WrestleMania 18? Were there other matches at past WrestleManias that should have gone on last instead of another match? * Is there more danger in having Roman Reigns drop the WWE Title now to Cody than there is not going with Cody now? * Why isn't New Japan Capitol Collision in D.C. getting the strong line-up that San Francisco's New Japan event is? * What archive matches should I watch on New Japan World? * Should WWE have gone with Eddie Guerrero is Dominik's son storyline? * Todd's review of the Miz/Maryse musical. * Thoughts on this year's WWE Hall of Fame class? * Why are there so many heel groups in AEW? * Is Conor McGregor still a draw for casual fans? * Does Brock Lesnar ending Undertaker's streak stand the test of time? Who, in retrospect, would have benefited from beating him later instead? Or should he have never lost before retiring? * How could Reigns be best presented after losing the title at WrestleMania? Should he turn? Should there be a double-turn?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics. This is part one of two...* Did C.M. Punk further undermine the likelihood he'll be brought back to wrestle in AEW because of his Instagram post last week lashing out at various people in AEW? * Did C.M. Punk's perception that Tony Khan wanted him to wrestle before being medically cleared add to his mood at the All Out media Q&A? * Which recently inactive wrestlers are you most intrigued to see return at WrestleMania or right after WrestleMania including Randy Orton, A.J. Styles, Matt Riddle, Big E. Jay White, and others? * Would Paul Levesque be better off bringing several wrestlers back all at once or spreading them out? * If Cody Rhodes beats Roman Reigns, should he have a "homebase show" as champion like Roman Reigns or work equally between Raw and Smackdown? * Does Tony Khan or Jon Moxley look bad in this C.M. Punk situation? * Todd's thoughts on "Last of Us" as a game-to-TV show transition. * What were the best WrestleMania open matches? * Did Sting make the right call in working for TNA all those years instead of WWE? * Grading the build to every WrestleMania match. * Did WWE hurt the one remaining key authentic aspect of their fan experience? * Will Dan Snyder sell the Washington NFL team and will he buy WWE with that money? * Has masculinity in the Bloodline and WWE in general given them an advantage over AEW which features a different kind of presentation of top stars built around comedy and dopamine rush audience reactions? * Would AEW wrestlers who dislike Punk actually walk out if TK brought Punk back?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's multi-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A preview of the non-WrestleMania weekend events * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Jack Perry exchange, Adam Cole's return to action, Don Callis-Kenny Omega storyline, and more. * Reaction to the premiere episode of AEW All-Access. * Reaction to AEW Dynamite viewership dropping again this week. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of upcoming events * Todd talks about his multi-hour conversation with Tony Khan this week for his L.A Times article about the state of AEW vs. WWE, what he learned about Khan and his strategy for AEW and how he currently views the battle with WWE for fan loyalty.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's multi-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Analysis of WWE executive Nick Khan's latest media comments about Vince McMahon, a potential WWE sale, and more. * Thoughts on the possibility of WWE returning to a PPV model for individual major events. * Analysis of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw with the latest segments hyping WrestleMania including Cody Rhodes-Paul Heyman interactions, Charlotte's latest promo, and more. * A preview of the entire WrestleMania 39 line-up with match outcome predictions and thoughts on match order. * Predictions on what Vince McMahon's involvement will be on and off camera at WrestleMania? * A review of the latest episode of NXT.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 16, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* TNA Impact including a big title change and a couple twists with the Feast or Fired briefcases * Monday Night Raw including the Shane-Vince-Undertaker summit * Looking back at Roadblock and what worked and didn’t * Will New Day run into trouble as a babyface act * Was Chris Jericho’s promo at Roadblock overrated * Dark Sin Cara’s debut * The Cody Rhodes-Xavier Woods interview on Chris Jericho’s podcast * Chris Leben autobiography review * The latest UFC hot topics * UFC Fight Night preview featuring Frank Mir-Mark Hunt preview * Raw ratings strategy * And more

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 9, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The hype for Roadblock * Rock’s brief video clip * The breakup of Y2AJ * The Vince-Shane segment * The lack of hype for Brock Lesnar’s match at Roadblock * Thoughts on TNA Impact’s Kurt Angle-Bobby Lashley main event and the Beer Money vs. Wolves match * Analysis of the Hulk Hogan-Gawker trial so far * The Vince McMahon-Brian Fritz interview * Ben Askren, Bellator’s gimmick matches, and the prospects of Bellator promoting a tag team MMA fight

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix, we jump back just over seven years to the March 6, 2016 episode with special coverage of UFC 196.First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller Martin talks with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin, who gives his instant analysis on the top two fights at UFC 196 and the ramifications of the two upset outcomes on UFC’s business and UFC 200.Then, in a separate podcast, MMATorch editor-in-chief Jamie Penick and Todd discuss in greater depth UFC 196 with a focus on the two main events featuring Meisha Tate vs. Holly Holm and Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz, but also reaction to the rest of the card.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics...* How would Vince McMahon have booked Great Muta if he went to WWE in his prime instead of WCW? * Do you think in the future Cody Rhodes will get a chance to be part of WWE Creative? * Any Jeff Gaylord stories? * What's the status of Pete Dunne/Butch under Paul Levesque and could Dunne be a top star along the lines or Bryan Danielson in WWE? * Some Mets talk and MLB notes. * Does Tony Khan know that the Blackpool Combat Club is a shite seaside town that's not popular? * Who are Todd's and Wade's picks for Wrestler of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Booker of the Year, and TV Show of the Year? * Should a babyface never hit a heel from behind as Wade contended? * What causes Japanese wrestler's mouths to ooze colored goo so much? * Why are referee's digitized or blurred in WWE's video game? * How many turns will there be at WrestleMania this year? * How would Todd feel if he was told seven years ago that he'd have to wait four-and-a-half years for Roman Reigns to turn heel? * A career review of Konnan including whether he overachieved or underachieved. * Does WWE have as good of a roster as they've had since the Attitude Era right now? * What would the reaction be if WWE just randomly put Seth Rollins vs. Will Ospreay on Raw like AEW just did with Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo? * Why is there so much resistance to video packages by some people? * What is the value of minute-by-minute viewership trends? * Is it really outdated to criticize insider references in promos in 2023? * Is it really possible that AEW will let FTR go while featuring QTV every week? * Should AEW bring C.M. Punk back now that he's dropped hints he's willing to try to make things right? * If Punk returns to AEW, should it be as a heel or a babyface? * Is Jeff Jarrett now the biggest draw in AEW based on the latest minute-by-minute numbers? * A closing scenario for Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes with The Rock involved.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including the latest WrestleMania build with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens agreeing to team with Sami Zayn, the IC Title set-up, Dominik-Rey, and more. * Review of NXT including a very strange segment. * Review of New Japan Cup's final week. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and Dynamite including Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo, Adam Cole's in-ring promo, and more. * Review of UFC's latest event and a look ahead.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 4, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The death of Hayabusa. * The Brock Lesnar vs. Bray Ambrose match added to WWE Roadblock. * TNA Impact (including Robert Roode vs. Kurt Angle and the latest with Rockstar Spud, EC3, and Matt Hardy). * The debut of Austin Aries in NXT * More current events. * Then Fix Mailbag questions on different WrestleMania 32 scenarios with Shane McMahon and with Roman Reigns. * A preview of UFC’s big card that weekend. * The Wanderlei Silva signing by Bellator, * Comparing impressions fans have of Ronda Rousey compared to Connor McGregor.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the March 1, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The blockbuster return of Shane McMahon to Raw including Todd’s reasons for liking Shane in general, and his idea for how to make the Shane-Undertaker scenario makes total sense and serve all of WWE’s wants and needs. * A reaction to last night’s Monday Night Raw including the Dean Ambrose-Triple H angle * Y2AJ and where it seems to be heading. * Undertaker’s promo with Vince McMahon. * Thoughts on ROH’s PPV and the clean sweep of wins for New Japan and the politics and context of why that happened. * An in-depth look at the Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping fight and the ramifications of it for both fighters. * A note on the blooper with the Young Bucks on the ROH PPV preview show.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Feb. 24, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The blockbuster return of Shane McMahon to Raw including Todd’s reasons for liking Shane in general, and his idea for how to make the Shane-Undertaker scenario makes total sense and serve all of WWE’s wants and needs. * Thoughts on other aspects of Raw this week. * Why Impact is better this year than last and why we’re talking about more about. * Todd's review of the new Edge & Christian show on WWE Network. * A quick preview of the ROH Anniversary PPV this Friday night. * A detailed review of Tammy Sytch’s salacious new autobiography. * Thoughts on the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz match. * The Bellator debacle last weekend. * A look back at last weekend’s UFC Fight Night. * The Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping fight. * More!

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these Mailbag topics:* Should AEW be more diligent about policing wrestlers chairshots and dangerous indy show matches * What are examples of a title with a long pure history and a title that has a long interesting history? * Could AEW still benefit from taking C.M. Punk's advice? * How good were the High Flyers (Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne) in the AWA in the 1980s? * Is there still a place for fighting in the NHL? * Isn't it true that Roman Reigns didn't trigger a boom period for WWE and that it wasn't until Sami Zayn took off that business took off? Should that be a reason WWE should have skipped Cody Rhodes and stuck with Sami as his WrestleMania opponent? * Does it make sense that Excalibur said a fall could be scored in the Iron Man match because one wrestler was down for a ten count? * Why has Jay Lethal received seven title shots since arriving in AEW? * Who would be a better bet to invest in as a top WWE star, Austin Theory or Montez Ford? * Who would Batista have eventually lost to if he beat Randy Orton at WrestleMania 30? * Reaction to the Khans asking for billions of dollars from Jacksonville for stadium renovations? * If WWE were purchased by the Saudi government, would AEW benefit greatly immediately? * Does the Kenny Omega-AEW relationship hinge on how the video game does given Tony Khan has said it was an "eight-figure investment"? * Would it make sense to make ROH the C.M. Punk show and see what he could do to build the brand and draw viewers? * Would disgruntled or disillusioned AEW fans feel better if C.M. Punk and AEW management worked out their differences in a high-profile way? Should Jay Briscoe be inspiration for that happening? * Is the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger akin to the AOL-TimeWarner merger that WCW dealt with? * Is it crazy to say MJF is already in the conversation as being "one of the greatest heels of all time"? * How does Tony Khan let wrestlers keep burying the company and the locker room morale on TV like during this week's Four Pillars segment? * Isn't it dangerous to consider not having Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns at this point given Cody's mission statement is entirely based around winning at WM39?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw with thoughts on the latest developments with key WrestleMania storylines * A review of NXT. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including, in particular, the good and bad from the Four Pillars segment with MJF. * A rundown of the latest New Japan Cup events. * A review of last weekend's UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to the UFC and Bellator events this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 17, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* A full WWE Fastlane preview * What Raw indicated about WrestleMania 32 regarding the Wyatts, Dean Ambrose, A.J. Styles, and other top stars * Impact analysis from Grado-Odarg to EC3 to Matt Hardy to the Knockouts Division to the Monster's Ball match * Wade Barrett * WWE Financials * The WWE Global Cruiserweight Series. * Mailbag questions on Titus O’Neal and Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Randleman’s death and look at his career including a comparison to Brock Lesnar. * A preview of this weekend Bellator Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice fights and UFC’s Fight Night with Donald Cerrone.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics...* Thoughts on the PSVR2 launch, and could a decent MMA or pro wrestling game be made for it? * Why did they ruin Tyler Bate's music? * Would NXT benefit from having mainstays who aren't in a pipeline to get to the main roster? * Did anyone else notice the strange incident with David Arquette on the May 3, 200 episode of WCW Thunder? * Could any other wrestler in Japan approach the retirement sendoff that Keiji Mutoh just had? * In response to last week's criticism of the Wrestling Observer Awards, what constitutes proper criteria for Wrestler of the Year? * Isn't Roman Reigns actually inessential to the success of WWE and even the Bloodline storyline? * Jay Leno's frog splash. * When was the last time John Cena delivered a promo that wasn't muddled with meta stuff? * Should Powerhouse Hobbs be billed from East Palo Alto? * Thoughts on "Pokerface" on Peacock? * Who were the best wrestler/bodyguard combos in pro wrestling history? * Has a match finish ever been decided mid-match depending on how the match went and the crowd reacted? * Doesn't Jon Moxley deserve Wrestler of the Year consideration for being the centerpiece when C.M. Punk was unexpected unavailable multiple times? * Is it really preposterous for Tony Khan to win Booker of the Year? * Is it worth catching up on WWE TV starting with the Bloodline storyline or is New Japan a better option? * Was Tony Khan tempted to hype the AEW International Title announcement before Dynamite began?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* An in-person review of WWE Smackdown including the Roman Reigns-Cody Rhodes exchange * A review of WWE Raw including Jey Uso turning on Sami Zayn and John Cena tearing down Austin Theory. * A review of NXT including a live reading of a promo by Todd. * A review of AEW Rampage * A review of AEW Dynamite including the renaming of the All-Atlantic Title, the follow-up to the Revolution PPV, and Powerhouse Hobbs title win with assistance from Q.T. Marshall. * Thoughts on the Dynamite ratings and whether Tony Khan has shown he's able to adjust his booking approach over the last several years. * A review of the New Japan Cup so far. * A review of the UFC Heavyweight Title win by Jon Jones and a full review of the UFC 285 PPV, plus a preview of the next UFC event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics...* The 2022 Wrestling Observer year-end awards trigger one of Todd's stronger rants ever. * Is Kenny Omega worth a big contract renewal by AEW? Would he or Will Ospreay be more valuable to AEW? How about WWE? * Was the Shawn Michaels sabbatical in the 1998-2002 period only because of back issues or was it drug related, too? * Did anything stand out as outrageous regarding the comments by Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on the latest A&E Documentary on the NWO? * Hasn't AEW differentiated itself from WWE sufficiently? * Has MMA followed a similar pattern as pro wrestling in that this generation of new fighters grew up on UFC and are a different breed than the first UFC fighters, just like most wrestlers now grew up fans of pro wrestling rather than just getting into pro wrestling from other sports? * Why did Jerry Lawler hide that Brian Christopher was his son during Raw commentary in the late 1990s? * Why does every WWF PPV in the 1996-'97 range feature minis matches? * When did the WWF start tightening controls on wrestler promos? * How would the 2010s "cussing over the headset" Vince McMahon produce the mid-1990s commentator Vince? Would he got nuts because Vince kept saying "notwithstanding"? * Would you rather have Sam Roberts or Peter Rosenberg sit next to you watching wrestling the rest of your life? * Will AEW bring back Tonki Storm's "Two Pie Toni" persona from WWE? * Is the AEW Originals vs. Outsiders style angle with Ruby Soho awful? * What fears if any did you have going into the Iron Man match between MJF and Bryan Danielson? * Who the f--- voted for Tony Khan as 2022 Booker of the Year? * Why is William Regal anyone to critique other wrestlers' matches given his career and match quality? * Is WrestleMania turning out to be a debacle in terms of match quality? * Are we only scratching the surface of Roman Reigns as WWE Champion? Is Cody Rhodes showing himself already to be merely an upper-mid-card act for WWE? * Is there any level of bad character traits that could cause Todd to not hire a wrestler who otherwise is stellar in the ring and on the mic? * Is the return of Keith Lee a good example of the sloppiness of AEW's storytelling and booking? * Who will be Paul Levesque's first main guy he builds around assuming Roman Reigns and even Cody are seen as Vince McMahon picks? * Is ROH already looking like an overpriced version of a third weekly edition of AEW Dark? * Would Chris Jericho be a better choice as ROH Champion over Claudio? How about Mark Briscoe?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to AEW Dynamite ratings dropping back down sharply this week. * Review of AEW Rampage from last week. * Review of AEW Dynamite from last night including the final Revolution PPV push. * Preview of the AEW Revolution PPV. * Review of NXT on USA. * Review of last week's Smackdown and this week's Raw including the latest WrestleMania build. * A review of last weekend's UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to UFC's PPV this weekend headlined by the return of Jon Jones to the Octagon.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 10, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* In-depth on Daniel Bryan including his decision to retire, his retirement speech, his health, his future, his career start to finish, and more. * C.M. Punk’s latest setback. * The Titus O’Neal-Vince McMahon incident and suspension. * Monday Night Raw including Brock Lesnar-Dean Ambrose. * The death Axl Rotten and the ECW legacy. * Awesome Kong being fired. * This week’s Impact. * UFC news. * More

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics...* What was that weird Rampage tag match with The Elite all about last week? * How much influence does Vince McMahon have on WWE booking these days? * What happened to Miro? What could his trajectory in AEW had he not disappeared? * Has Ariel Helwani become another Peter Rosenberg or Ryan Satin? * What are some of the more infamous or important happenings in pro wrestling from talk shows or interviews outside of pro wrestling TV shows such as the Hulk Hogan-Richard Belzer incident? * Should wrestling reporters be categorized more as sports reporters or entertainment reports? * What factors have inhibited Vince McMahon's immediate and prominent return to booking or running WWE shows behind the scenes in person? * What is the problem with AEW these days, and should Tony Khan make amends with C.M. Punk and bring in Mercedes Moné? * Do AEW segments get graded on an unfair curve because it's so much better typically than WWE? * Can Sami Zayn recover after the way he was booked at Elimination Chamber? * Is Sami Zayn a counterpoint to Todd's position that wrestlers, once defined down, aren't worth the investment to rehabilitate? And why will or won't Cody be limited by his past as a WWE mid-carder? * How awkward is it that BT Sports is not TNT Sports, and TNT Sports carries WWE programming in the UK now? * Could Sami Zayn headline WrestleMania next year in Philadelphia, Pa. against Roman Reigns with the storyline with the Bloodline stretching all the way until then? * How would Todd build the Bray Wyatt vs. Bobby Lashley match if it indeed happens at WrestleMania? * Has the ship sailed on The Rock vs. Reigns match? And if Rock vs. Reigns can happen next year, would it be smart to keep the belt on Roman rather than switch to Cody Rhodes this year? * Will John Cena ever break the world title record of Ric Flair? Should he? * Thoughts on "Stolen Youth" on Hulu? * Why does it seem Tony Khan is waging war against anyone who has publicly criticized him, including FTR and Miro? Does he react too much to public criticism? * Is Jeff Jarrett's prominent role on AEW TV a detriment to AEW? * Does Tony Khan book too many multi-team matches for no reason? Is it an ECW influence? * Who should beat Jade Cargill and should it be Willow Nightingale? Or should Jade challenge the AEW Women's Champion and effectively retire as the only TBS Champion ever?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A review of Keiji Mutoh's retirement show and reflecting on his career. * A review of New Japan's "Battle in the Valley" PPV from San Jose, Calif. featuring Mercedez Moné (Sasha Banks) in a co-main event. * Thoughts on the reported possibility that Kenny Omega could end up in WWE rather than renewing with AEW. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Bryan Danielson segment. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including Sami Zayn's follow-up on his match against Roman Reigns. * A review of this week's NXT episode. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 3, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The top segments from Monday Night Raw including eviscerating The Miz TV segment with A.J. Styles, plus Kevin Owens jobbing to Dolph Ziggler, Charlotte losing to Brie, the hype for Fastlane as it relates to Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Dean Ambrose, and more. * Quick thoughts on the prior night’s TNA Impact Wrestling episode and the NXT Takeover Special line-up. * Review of the New Japan Pro Wrestling history book “Lion’s Pride" * Review of the concussions movie, “The Dark Side." * Is WWE Network making Vince complacent? * Is Roman Reigns the luckiest WWE top star ever * A.J. Styles * Calling it in the ring vs. planning it ahead * UFC topics including Anderson Silva, Ben Henderson’s jump, Luke Rockhold’s next defense, more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss listener emails on these topics...* Booker T's commentary on NXT and is Vic Joseph underrated for having to deal with it. * Tom Hannifan's commentary on Impact. * Is AEW's live event ticket sales decline becoming a story? * Is AEW running house shows a good idea, and how far should they go with loading up the shows? * Does AEW need to focus on creating a centerpiece lead babyface? * Didn't Cody Rhodes's praised promos lately undercut the idea of Sami Zayn being any real threat to Roman Reigns? * Should Tony Khan have edited MJF's promo about getting oral sex and covering up the vehicular manslaughter of his girlfriend? * Would pro wrestling benefit from referees being portrayed as more competent? * Is there a case to be made for Triple Threat and Fatal Four-way matches being no DQ? Is there a way around it? * Why do so many people in wrestling try to discredit wrestling reporters? * Is there a way for Sami and Cody to each win one of Roman's two titles? * Is Wade going overboard suggesting AEW might not exist by the time the Jacksonville Jaguars win a Super Bowl?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the build to Elimination Chamber and the concurrent hype for Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes as title contenders on major events. * Full preview of WWE Elimination Chamber with predictions. * Review of NXT including Jinder Mahal's comment leading to fans jeering Bron Breakker. * Thoughts on Jerry Jarrett. * A thorough review of Justin Credible's new book including a story about him doing acid on an airplane with other wrestlers he named.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to AEW Dynamite's sinking viewership in recent weeks. * Review of AEW Rampage and why Todd didn't like it one bit. * Review of AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Christopher Daniels segment and the criticism of the show in some circles. * Review of UFC 284 including Wade's thoughts * Review of New Japan's "The New Beginning in Osaka" event. * What is Jay White's future and is he better off in WWE or AEW?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Jan. 27, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Monday Night Raw and the fallout from the Royal Rumble including Triple H’s victory speech and whether there were some comments worth reading into regarding Roman Reigns. * The Fastlane main event and how it was announced. * The continued push of Sasha Banks in the Divas Title mix. * The debut of A.J. Styles on Raw against Chris Jericho and early indications of Styles’s ceiling in WWE. * The Rock. * A look at the latest hints regarding the WrestleMania 32 lineup. * TNA Impact with Matt Hardy as heel champion with Reby. * Austin Aries signed to NXT and what his WWE potential is and why he could be his own worst enemy. * TNA’s announcement of extending deals for The Wolves and Jeff Hardy. * The A.J. Styles-TNA contract dispute. * A look ahead to UFC on Fox and the disintegration of yet another UFC PPV due to injuries.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Has Shawn Michaels lived out the original intent of the Bret Hart "20 Year Contract" he signed with WWE in 1996? * Who are the actual potential buyers of WWE and where does that situation stand? Will Vince McMahon likely get his wish to remain in a position of power? Has Stephanie McMahon leaving caused a ripple effect? * Shouldn't The Elite be stepping up their contributions beyond just having highly-athletic matches on TV? * Why have The Young Bucks given away their titles as kings of merchandise to Danhaussen? * Is Bret Hart the most disrespected WWE Champion in history given how his title reigns started and ended? * Is Eddie Kingston the problem instead of seemingly everyone else who is irritating him? * Is Jade Cargill really capable of 20 minute matches? * Does it seem the plan for Cody to beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania? Would that be a mistake? What's the difference between the case for Cody and the case for Drew McIntyre to unset Reigns? * Why do some people remember Lanny Poffo as The Genius and others as Leaping Lanny?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Review of NXT Vengeance Day with thoughts on each match and segment, Wes Lee and Dijak's trajectory within WWE, how being back at a major arena changed things, and more. * Review of NXT on USA and the follow-up to Vengeance Day including the lack of logic to Daba-Kato's return on Apollo Crews, criticism of NXT match finishes, more. * Review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including The Gunns beating The Acclaimed for the tag titles, The Elite's athletic but otherwise empty matches, and more. * Review of Smackdown including the Sami Zayn-Roman Reigns segment and the problem with MJF's promo. * Review of Raw including the Paul Heyman-Cody Rhodes exchange with a suggestion for a better conclusion and Edge's flailing. * The latest from New Japan and MMA.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Is the Jericho Appreciation Society Right? Does AEW need more "sports entertainment" content? Isn't that what even AEW fans are reacting most to? * Should Tony Khan hire more expert backstage personnel to up their game? * Is Bray Wyatt like the DCEU where the trailers make you think the movie will be great, but the movies are ultimately letdowns? Will Uncle Howdy have a satisfying payoff? * Would Sami's turn have been better off with a tweak where the Bloodline turned on him instead? * What WWF Coliseum Home Video matches would Todd have liked to watch? * Did the Kevin Owens beatdown at the Royal Rumble too closely resemble the Tyre Nichols video just released? * What went wrong with Maven becoming a bigger pro wrestling star? * Won't it turn out to be a mistake putting Cody Rhodes in the WrestleMania main event against Roman Reigns instead of Sami Zayn? * Is it time to acknowledge Kofi Kingston's WWE Title reign was a mistake and leaves an ugly mark on its history like Dolph Ziggler's reign? * Should the Royal Rumble wrestlers be more active even when they're not the focus? * Didn't Sami not only earn sympathy but also respect for how he stood up to the Bloodline? * What would the alternative plan be if Roman Reigns got hurt before WrestleMania? * Why do people think WWE fans will grow tired of Cody like AEW fans when the situations are so different?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A review of last Friday's WWE Smackdown with final Royal Rumble hype * A review of this week's WWE Raw including Royal Rumble fallout, Elimination Chamber developments * Reaction to WWE's ratings surge lately * A review of NXT on USA and a preview of NXT Vengeance Day * A review of AEW Rampage * A review of AEW Dynamite including Samoa Joe beating Darby to retain the TNT Titlen and Isiah Kassidy moaning in Kenny Omega's ear

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A look at the 20-plus year search for "the next Rey Mysterio." * Thoughts on their respective NFL teams - the Commanders and Vikings. * Is enthusiasm for WWE product lower since Vince McMahon seized control again? And is AEW a big winner since Vince has changed people's perception of WWE again? * Is the NWO a better comparison to The Bloodline than the Four Horsemen? * Did Tony Khan really have buyout talks with C.M. Punk and can't everyone get in a room and hash this out? * Is it unfair to criticize AEW Rampage for featuring the big women's tag match? * Isn't the biggest problem in WWE not planted fans or cordoned off concourses but cartoonish one-dimension wrestling characters? * How can Karrion Kross eliminate Rey Mysterio and 29 other men in the Rumble? * Is WWE in a predicament regarding Sami Zayn eventually breaking from The Bloodline? * Ranking the order of all titles in AEW and WWE in order of least to most prestigious. * Favorite initial series of tag team matches? Current WWE tag team matches to look forward to? * What's the state of tag team wrestling in Japan? * Does AEW have any current tag team feuds that will be talked about decades from now? * Has FTR engaged in what will stand the test of time as a classic series? * Which secondary title is being booked better between the U.S. Title and TNT Title? * Would this be the right year to "make someone" with a win in the Women's Rumble? * Are swans and cows dangerous to humans? * Does Tony Khan have it in for Bryan Danielson given the gauntlet he's having to go through to earn a title shot? * Thoughts on the Poweslap show on TBS with Dana White? * Are fans overreacting to the Becky Lynch vs. Bayley match on Raw 30 being cancelled? * How about Beth Phoenix eliminating Rhea Ripley from the Royal Rumble this year? * As hot an act as Sami Zayn is, can he keep that momentum separate from the Bloodline storyline?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Todd's favorite angle of the week - Okada at the New Japan/Noah show. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the Bloodline's key segments, the use of WWE Legends at Raw 30, the scratching of the Becky Lynch vs. Bayley match, and more. * WWE Royal Rumble preview and predictions * Review of NXT on USA including why it's the current weekly show with the least solid identity. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal match, the MJF and Bryan Danielson angle and promos, and more. * Review of UFC 283. * A review of the latest Chris Jericho book featuring lots of his lists.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Jan. 13, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Mauro Ranallo’s debut on Smackdown. * The latest big happenings on Raw including Royal Rumble developments with Brock Lesnar and how John Cena’s injury changes things * A review of TNA Impact’s second week on Pop TV including the Hardys-EC3 saga continuing. * A look ahead to UFC on FS1 along with Nick Diaz news

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Jan. 6, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Discussing the WWE signings of Shinsuke Nakamura, A.J. Styles, Karl Anderson, and Doc Gallows. * A full review of WrestleKingdom top to bottom. * A review of Breaking Bad including an unintentionally sad ending. * TNA’s debut on Pop * Review of Monday Night Raw including Vince McMahon’s performance as special referee and the big announcement at the end of Raw, Chris Jericho’s return, Social Outcasts, Stephanie McMahon’s promo about how the McMahons treat their wrestlers, the Charlotte turn, and more. * They discuss "Making a Murderer," "The Jinx," and Swearing on The Fix * UFC 185, Ronda Rousey-Holly Holm news. * Instant reaction to breaking John Cena Injury News right before the sign-off.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including Top Flight upsetting the Young Bucks, Hangman Page wanting to reconcile with someone, Saraya and Toni Storm's turn, The Acclaimed's latest antics, and more. * An overview and analysis of the Bushwackers' autobiography. * Mailbag including topics on Sasha Banks/Mercedes Monet, Kenny Omega, Hurt Business, Wrestlers Imitating Movie Scenes, Roman Reigns, Jinny Couture, and The Young Bucks.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* The death of Jay Briscoe and a look at his career * Impact PPV review * Review of WWE's Smackdown, Raw, and NXT * A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend's event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Will Vince McMahon book Triple H to kiss his ass on Raw or Smackdown or will he be gratified enough that Triple H kisses it in private? * Are Vince McMahon's action this past week irrational and how does his daughter fit into his moves? * What the return of George Barrios and Michelle Wilson could mean? * Reactions to a list of predictable things in pro wrestling that Tony Khan could shake up by going against expectations. * With Eddie Kingston referencing "The King's Road" style of pro wrestling, did that style cause premature endings to careers and cause Misawa's death? * How popular were the pillars of All Japan in the 1990s and how will they be remembered? * What would be the viability and the pros and cons of Tony Khan purchasing Highspots? * If Paul Levesque, Shawn Michaels, and William Regal follow Stephanie McMahon out of WWE, what are the changes they start a new pro wrestling company? * How does all of WWE upheaval affect C.M. Punk's options in pro wrestling? * What is Master Wato supposed to be? * Which wrestlers that Triple H brought back after Vince's retirement are most likely to be now be cut or demoted? * What are the chances WWE doesn't get a new TV deal if Saudi Arabia does end up involved in ownership? * Can a case be made that Dean Ambrose was better than Jon Moxley in terms of storylines and match style? * What does Roman Reigns do that's actually outstanding? * Should Ariel Helwani stray into pro wrestling coverage considering how compromised is comes across? * Wasn't MJF's promo on Dynamite this week straight up racist? * Was the letdown when Sasha Banks/Mercedes Martinez didn't show up in L.A. the fault of Tony Khan or fans letting speculation fuel expectations? * Will today's era be looked back on as a pro wrestling boom period? * Why can't pro wrestling explore problematic behavior (misogyny, xenophobia, political extremism, etc.) when actors in TV shows and movies can without controversy?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Stephanie McMahon resigns days after Vince McMahon's return * Paul Levesque's future * The Saudi Arabia ownership possibility. * Reviews of AEW Rampage, Battle of the Belts, and Dynamite including comments that got people talking from MJF, Ricky Starks, and Action Andretti. * Reviews of WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown, and NXT including Todd's view that the Bloodline segment on Smackdown was their worst yet. * A preview of Impact Wrestling's Hard to Kill PPV. * The latest matches announced by New Japan.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Dec. 30, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Review of that week’s WWE Raw including Vince McMahon’s role, Roman Reigns’s performance, John Cena’s return, New Day, and more. * A review of the late Jackie Fargo’s explicit autobiography. * The latest UFC news including a preview of this weekend’s UFC PPV event.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A timely listener question about whether we have heard much about what Vince McMahon has been up to lately! * The Dana White incident with his wife slapping each other in a bar. * How would WCW feuds have played out if Bret Hart continued on with the WWF instead of jumping to WCW? * How would UFC's Middleweight Division have played out i8f Anderson Silva had defeated Chris Weidman at UFC 162? * Can an apt comparison be made between Jade Cargill and Lex Luger? * Deep dive into Ron Simmons' WCW Title reign and if he was the first champion not positioned as a main eventer during his reign? * Would Rick Rude instead of Vader have beat Simmons at Starrcade if he weren't injured? * 2023 Wade vs. Todd Predictions and results of the 2022 Wade vs. Todd Predictions including whether C.M. Punk will wrestle in 2023, will Sasha Banks/Mercedes Monet win an AEW Title, will Matt Cardona return at the Royal Rumble, and more. * A case for why calling WWE a variety show is valid. * Agree or disagree with: Jade Cargill shouldn't lose until she's turned babyface, Jeff Jarrett is proof that sometimes old school just works, and AEW botched Sasha Banks already if they have reached a deal to bring her in. * Is Money in the Bank a gimmick that should be retired? * Who is a better manager between J.J. Dillon and Paul Heyman? * Matching Bloodline members to Four Horsemen members over the years. * Should FTR leave AEW? * Who speaks in circles or says more meaningless things, Bray or Malachi? * Is using concussions in an angle in bad taste? * Is the new AEW entrance stage a distraction for the live crowd? * Why shouldn't WWE introduced Smackdown viewers to Raw wrestler since they introduce NXT wrestlers to Raw viewers?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Vince McMahon's move to try to regain power in WWE and is it likely to succeed? * Full review of New Japan's WrestleKingdom 17 and New Year's Dash * Full review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the Hangman Page-Jon Moxley segment, the MJF-Bryan Danielson segment, and Darby's TNT Title win over Samoa Joe. * The disappointing first 2023 Dynamite rating for AEW and how it compares to a year ago, plus comparisons of AEW Dynamite and NXT on USA year over year. * Full review of NXT. * Full reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw with the big John Cena tag match and Charlotte's return and quick victory over Ronda Rousey. * Ratings discussion about the heavily-hyped WWE Smackdown. * A review of Ben Askren's new MMA career memoire "Funky."

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Dec. 23, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Review of the live Smackdown from the night before * Top stories coming out of the Slammys including Todd’s Outrage of the Week * ROH Final Battle reaction * Impact thoughts * A review of Miz’s “Santa’s Little Helper” movie * A look at UFC on Fox last Saturday and what’s next for Conor McGregor.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Is it fair to review a show segment to segment since not everything is going to be a hit in a variety show format? * Is the investment in Bray Wyatt a waste since it's not designed to culminate in an actual good match? * Review of the Peacock special documentary on Ric Flair and overall thoughts on Ric Flair the person and the pro wrestler. * Is Kevin Patrick any good, and if not, can he become good? Is he keeping the seat warm for Jim Ross, Ian Riccaboni, or Mauro Ranallo? * Evaluating how AEW has utilized Paul Wight, Mark Henry, and Christian Cage. * Would a Stokely Hathaway faction feuding with C.M. Punk and FTR have worked? * Is the "everyone hates C.M. Punk" story just fueled by Chris Jericho and The Elite? * Evaluating nearly 30 AEW wrestlers on whether they'd be better off having stayed or still returning to WWE? * Thoughts on Dax Harwood's first podcast and whether a wrestler should be criticizing another wrestler for planning out and practicing his matches? * Will Paul Levesque be more open to WWE acknowledging other promotions including perhaps AEW? * Thoughts on The Elite's current act and whether the Trios Title series is a good usage of them and is better than alternatives? * Are the Elite vs. Death Triangle matches an example of putting athleticism and spectacle over storytelling?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's edition of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reflecting on Don West's announcing * Reaction to Dragon Lee signing with WWE and comparing him to Sin Cara * AEW Dynamite review including Samoa Joe vs. Wardlow and Elite vs. Death Triangle

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* A review of AEW Rampage including the $300,000 battle royal with a "Hangman" Page run-in. * A review of WWE Smackdown including latest Bray Wyatt segment, Women's Gauntlet match, Usos vs. Hit Row, and Imperium vs. Ricochet & Braun Strowman. * A review of NXT with some reaction to Booker T's continued awful color commentary. * A preview of New Japan's WrestleKingdom. * A look at the life and early death of MMA fighter Stephan Bonner.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Can Sting be reinvigorated as a character in AEW? Will he always be aligned with Darby? * Isn't it a big mistake if WWE doesn't aggressively attempt to rehire Sasha Banks? * Why should Mandy Rose lose her job but several men on the roster with more serious allegations against them keep their jobs? * Is Michael Cole undercutting Sami Zayn's character lately? * Is it a good policy that Paul Levesque is allowing more references to other pro wrestling companies? * What are the prospects of Bronson Reed in WWE? * How is Kevin Patrick doing on commentary? * Should Lacey Evans be fired after her comments about autism? * How bad was the Swerve Strickland-Keith Lee-Rick Ross segment on Dynamite? * Is Tony Khan closer to the worst booker ever or the greatest booker ever? * Did Austin Theory show his inexperience when he didn't play off of Seth Rollins' ab-libs in his Raw promo? Which wrestlers in history were great playing off of each other?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Thoughts on what might happen with John Cena & Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn & Roman Reigns and analysis of the set-up. * Review of WWE Smackdown including the Gunther vs. Ricochet match. * Review of WWE Raw including the Seth Rollins-Austin Theory segment. * Review of NXT on USA. * Review of Tribute to the Troops including the questionable use of L.A. Knight. * Review of AEW Rampage including Jon Moxley vs. Sammy Guevara and a sidebar on the viciousness of badgers vs. honey badgers. * Review of AEW Dynamite including the opening segment with RIcky Starks and Chris Jericho. * Review of UFC Fight night.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Dec. 16, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* NXT Takeover * WWE Monday Night Raw’s big Roman Reigns storyline weaved throughout including a WWE Title win and an evaluation of Vince McMahon’s performance plus few other items from Raw * Preview of ROH Final Battle * Review of the new Owen Hart DVD * Analysis of Mauro Ranallo being hired to as the host of Smackdown in 2016 * A look back at UFC 194 and a look ahead to UFC on Fox on Saturday night

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* How could pro wrestling be presented differently? * What is Kurt Angle's place in pro wrestling history? * Is Tony Khan's essential brand split with AEW and ROH watering down his product? * What are the main factors for the slump in AEW ratings lately, and what could Tony Khan do to revitalize the product? * Todd's take on the UFC/James Krause investigation and the likely fallout. * What is C.M. Punk's lasting impact on the pro wrestling industry? If he never returns, how should his career be rated? And who is another wrestler who compares to him? * Is Kevin Owens-Sami Zayn the best frenemy storyline in pro wrestling history? What are other good examples? * A special WCW Thunder draft incorporating Misfits in Action, The Filthy Animals, and Team Canada? * Is one of the bigger issues with Raw right now that it doesn't have a home base World Champion? * What is Mandy Rose's future and shouldn't WWE wrestlers be free to make money on the side?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to report that Vince McMahon wants to return WWE * Thoughts on Sasha Banks taking New Japan bookings and is AEW or WWE more likely long-term landing place * What would Sasha Banks's value be to AEW? * Reaction to Tony Khan's ROH Honor Club announcement and what it says about the future of ROH. * What is a sound strategy for ROH going forward? * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including the MJF vs. Ricky Starks match and the Chris Jericho loss to Action Andretti * Reaction to the AEW Dynamite viewership rebounding this week. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest with The Bloodline, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley, Kurt Angle birthday bash * Reviews of New Japan's tag tournament * Latest UFC results and card preview along with the latest controversy with judging and betting.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Dec. 10, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Review of WWE Raw including a look at Roman Reigns and Sheamus's final segment, The League of Nations, the Charlotte-Paige segment, Tommy Dreamer, and more. * Preview the TLC line-up. * Review top stories out of NXT’s latest show, touch on Lucha Underground. * A very enthusiastic preview of a big UFC weekend that Martin was present in Las Vegas to cover in person including the long-awaited Connor McGreggor vs. Jose Aldo fight.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's early two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Is the appeal of Jon Moxley being damaged because he isn't more vociferous and his desire for revenge for being cheated out of his AEW World Title? * Isn't New Japan an example of a company doing things wrong, not right, when it comes to match finishes? * Why didn't Barry Windham, Buzz Sawyer, and Tommy Rich have longer success into their 30s? * With ratings so low for Rampage, should Tony shift Rampage to an ROH-only show and tape every other week in a smaller venue? * Where does Killer Kowalski rank among all time great heels? Who would be good matches for him today in AEW and WWE? * Is the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame credible and legitimate? Who votes? * Was Tony Khan letting William Regal go a mistake? * Thoughts on New York Jets quarterback Mike White? * Thoughts on the World Cup? * Thoughts on Mick Foley telling Conrad Thompson to use the Torch more often on his shows? * Did Tony Khan seem bonkers during his interview with The Ringer's Ian Douglass? * Would Todd like to admit he was wrong seven years ago about a Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus match? * Who are leading contenders for MVP this year? * Why did MJF need William Regal to tell him that he should cheat to win? * Why did PWI rate the Usos at the no. 1 tag team? What have they done to be ranked higher than FTR? * Isn't it crazy to say Ricky Starks should beat MJF for the AEW Title just because of his stellar promo this week? * Why was Hangman Page angry at Jon Moxley? * Shouldn't WWE have more depth at the top of the Women's Division by now?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Review of WWE Smackdown including the Santos Escobar vs. Ricochet tournament final * Review of WWE Raw including Dolph Ziggler's interference in Austin Theory vs. Mustafa Ali * Reaction to Raw, Rampage, and Dynamite TV ratings this week all being down * Review of AEW Rampage including analysis of the state of the show overall * Review of AEW Dynamite including the standout Ricky Starks-MJF segment * Preview of the ROH Final Battle PPV * Review of NXT on USA * Preview of NXT Deadline * Review of last UFC event and a look ahead * A review of Bob Roop's book "Wrestling for Saddam"

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Dec. 2, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Is WWE biz going to plummet? * Is Mick Foley on target with criticism? * Should Vince McMahon be so dismissive of the so-called Indy Favorites? * What worked and didn’t work in the Monday Night War era and what translates to improving today’s business? * How often should titles be defended * Nikki Bella Promo School * Dissecting the Eva Marie-Bayley segment * Reviewing the Charlotte-Becky Lynch angle. * Looking at the direction of TNA and the stars they could push as they start on a new network in 2016. * Who would be more valuable to TNA – Jim Ross or Jay Briscoe?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Nov. 25, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* Sheamus's first Raw as champion * The continuation of Roman Reigns's push * The Reigns-Triple H staredown * Kofi Kingston breaking character to hate on country music, * More thoughts on Raw * A look at the "Breaking Ground" series so far including ZZ, Jason Jordan, and Mojo Rawley, and more. * TNA moving to Pop in 2016 * Mailbag questions on weight divisions in pro wrestling and Vince Russo's pros and cons, GSP on Ronda Rousey's loss, UFC notes from last weekend and a preview of this weekend, Diego Sanchez's ring entrances, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller cover these topics:* Do members of The Elite have no sense of responsibility for their role in the All Out fallout with C.M. Punk? * What's the likely next step for C.M. Punk among three likely options? * Is Todd a fan of legal fiction such as John Grisham and Scott Turow? * Has Sheamus crowd reactions lately moved him into Legacy Star status? If not, will he eventually? And what is the tipping point for others becoming Legacy Stars? * What are the odds of Punk returning to AEW and are there hints of this on TV? * Thoughts on Rick Rude jumping from the WWF to WCW? Where does Rude rank among heels? And if the 1989-1991 Rude were available today, who would be ideal AEW and WWE opponents? * Is it annoying that AEW fans booed Jon Moxley? * What are the pros and cons of the top Roman Reigns opponents on the horizon from Rock to KO to Cody Rhodes? * How would Todd reduce WrestleManias 6 and 7 to just eight matches on each card? * Was the fall of 2021 the high water mark of AEW, and is it settling into being a profitable yet distant no. 2 promotion going forward? * Is it time to just accept AEW is what it is going to be, both good and bad? Has Tony Khan changed his approach in any significant way since he launched? * Has AEW jumped the shark? If so, what was their jump-the-shark moment? * What is the ideal pair of matches made up of Punk, Kingston, Danielson, and MJF? * Has TK's media response to All Out controversy been cringy? * Why is the behavior of the Young Bucks tolerates and does it indicate wrestlers don't actually have respect for TK? * Is it too late to declare Jungle Boy a forever-mid-carder because of his perplexing promos? * Does the uncut version of Jungle Boy's promo about his PPV match with Luchasaurus absolve him of criticism for using bad judgment? * Any suggestions for someone going to WrestleKingdom this year in terms of things to do otherwise while in Japan? * Devise a scenario to totally botch the climax of the Bloodline-Sami saga. * Reviewing Todd and Wade's predictions for 2022 with one month to go. * Does New Japan have too many champions like AEW does? * Does AEW clear wrestlers they shouldn't be clearing? * What are Wade and Todd's favorite matches going back to their teen years and through more modern era? * Who are Todd's top ten tag teams and what is his criteria?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics:* Reaction to AEW Dynamite's viewership drop * Review of Dynamite including MJF's first promo as champ * Review of WWE Raw including Becky Lynch, Sami Zayn, Miz-Dexter * Review of NXT including the Legends panel, Booker T's commentary * Preview of UFC Fight Night on regular ESPN * Review of new autobiography by Tyrus, a/k/a Brodus Clay

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Nov. 18, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics:* The controversial Paige-Charlotte segment that included references to Reid Flair * Survivor Series hype and a full card preview with predictions * Thoughts on the career of Nick Bockwinkel * Comparing the careers of four greats who died this year - Nick Bockwinkel, Verne Gagne, Roddy Piper, and Dusty Rhodes * A big dose of MMA talk ranging from a must-listen review of Mark Hunt's autobiography including an ill-advised investment strategy with a twist * A preview of a big MMA weekend with three live events * Follow up on the Ronda Rousey loss to Holly Holm

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SHOW SUMMARY:In this special early-week episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics from over the holiday week... * Review of last Wednesday's AEW Dynamite including the Wiliam Regal-Jon Moxley-Bryan Danielson segment and the perplexing Jungle Boy promo * Review of last Friday's AEW Rampage including the FTR vs. Top Flight match and Powerhouse Hobbs vignette * Review of last week's NXT episode including the North American Title match * Review of last Friday's WWE Smackdown including the final Survivor Series hype and more praise for the Bloodline segments * Plus some Kurt Cousins talk

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Nov. 11, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: * Fallout of Seth's injury * Raw analysis * Taker/Kane angle with Wyatt Family * Heel authority figures- * Can Roman Reigns get over at a top level * Breaking Ground review after three weeks * Prospects of Kurt Angle vs. Ken Shamrock in an MMA fight * Where does Ronda Rousey's challenger on Saturday rank among past challengers * Bellator's direction * The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame result * More

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of last Friday's WWE Smackdown * Review of this week's WWE Raw * Preview and predictions for Survivor Series * Review of the New Japan/Stardom event including Omega's weird promo * Review of UFC Fight Night including Kenny Omega's weird promo * Review of last Friday's AEW Rampage

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * If Sasha Banks goes to AEW, will she grow frustrated for the same reasons C.M. Punk did? * How much time to wrestlesr train per week? * Thoughts on reasons a listener is so frustrated with AEW lately. * Is Triple H going to be jealous of the money and spot Steve Austin is likely to get for WrestleMania next year? * Is NXT doing a real estate agent for real, and is that too silly and too lower card to work? * If WWE builds Sami Zayn-esque momentum, will they make him champion? Will Saudi Arabia situation deter them from going with Sami as champ? * Isn't AEW super-serving the indy fans to the detriment of growth, as evidenced by live crowds and the t-shirts they wear? * Was Wade Barrett being annoying with is World Cup talk this week? * What pro wrestling books does Todd recommend on Audible? * Which eight AEW and WWE wrestlers would Todd and Wade build around if they were in charge, men and women on separate lists?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Reaction to the AEW Dynamite viewership sinking * Thoughts on the Jon Moxley-MJF build for the PPV * A review of Rampage with analysis of key matches and segments * A review of Dynamite including Britt Baker's promo, The Elite announcement * A full preview with predictions for AEW Full Gear * A review of WWE Smackdown including The Usos vs. New Day * A review of WWE Raw including an attempt to reframe Austin Theory * A review of NXT on USA including Bron Breakker vs. Von Wagner * A review of last weekend's UFC event, a preview of this weekend * Remembering Anthony "Rumble" Johnson

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Nov. 4, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: * How can WWE adjust if Seth Rollins is out injured * WWE financials analysis * WWE Raw strengths * WWE's definition of "anniversary" * Review of Jim Brunzell's book * Kayfabe breaking photos * Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson preview * Bellator on Friday night * Looking ahead to the rest of year for big MMA fights * Naked wrestlers waving to fans * More

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Oct. 28, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Revisiting WWF vs. WCW locker room morale as a factor in the war, pros and cons of Goldberg return, Paige's turn, Young Bucks sign with ROH, plus Steve Austin, John Cena, Roman Reigns, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Jeff Jarrett or Edge the bigger star? * Did Karen Angle change the trajectory of Jeff Jarrett's career? * Was there a better way to introduce and frame Sarayah in AEW? * What are the odds of FTR staying with AEW? * Is Logan Paul comparable to David Arquette? * What constitutes a World Title in 2022 and what's with ROH's TV Title being a "World TV Title"? * Have Wade or Todd asked Vince McMahon for an interview? * Is William Regal going to turn on Jon Moxley, not MJF directly, at Full Gear, giving MJF the win? * Additional thoughts on parent-child wrestler families from last week. * More on how to properly pronounce "buoy." * Has Austin Theory's stock dropped during Paul Levesque's time in charge? * Should Roman Reigns hold the title for several more years before even talking about the end of his reign? * Should WWE lure wrestlers with incentives related to owning stock that can be cashed out at end of their contracts? * Is anyone asking AEW to incorporate more of TNA into Dynamite? * Is Bryan Danielson headed down a path similar to Bret Hart in WCW? * What are we supposed to surmise is happening when Uncle Howdy shows up on the big screen in the arena? Who's making it happen? Is it pre-taped or live? Is it our imagination or us seeing what Bray Wyatt is imagining? * Is Britt Baker the biggest detriment to the AEW Women's Division's potential growth?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of AEW Rampage including Mike Tyson on commentary * Review of AEW Dynamite including Todd's take on the Britt Baker-Sarayah segment * Review of UFC last weekend * Review of the latest New Japan event * Review of NXT on USA * Review of WWE Smackdown including Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio for the IC Title * Review of WWE Raw including Austin Theory cashing in his briefcase

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Oct. 28, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: WWE Hell in a Cell fallout with Undertaker, looking ahead to Survivor Series, Cena, Reigns, Paige, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Was the reporting on C.M. Punk position fair? * What is the best possible way to justify some of Tony Khan's choices to be so sports entertainmenty on Rampage lately? * How much pressure is on Ava Rain to succeed? * What are the greatest father-son or father-daughter wrestling families and who are the biggest dropoffs from father to son in wrestling history? This includes Todd's Top 15 father-son/daughter combos and his Worst 5 sons or daughters of successful fathers. * Follow-up on another Sean Spears-like reverting to an old bad gimmick because trying something else was actually worse? * Could Jey Uso be a good candidate to end Roman Reigns's title reign, perhaps with Rock in his corner? * Might MJF not only use William Regal's brass knuckles to win, but only after Regal hands him the knux and advises him to use them? * Will Todd and Wade agree to change how they pronounce "buoy"? * Thoughts on Randy Savage, including pre-WWF, and what were his strengths and weaknesses? Why is Savage still such a popular wrestler, including fans dressing as him? * Comparing the Megapowers and Bloodline storylines. * Does the lack of impact of Triple H bringing wrestlers back show that Vince McMahon hadn't really lost it after all? * Shouldn't Ace Steele's wife, Lucy Guy, have been interviewed by AEW in their investigation into what happened between Punk and The Elite? * Explain why part-time Roman Reigns as champion gets so much praise. * Is WWE still a wrestling company considering how its revenue stream and booking decisions are evaluated so differently now compared to other eras? * Did Blood & Guts solve anything considering the teams involved are still feuding? * Will Punk eventually be proven to be correct in his assessment of AEW as an immature, glorified minor league that isn't serious about taking the necessary steps to reach its fullest business and creative potential? * How self-serving is Chris Jericho coming across as now in his burial of Punk lately? * How bad is AEW's talent decision making lately with subtraction by addition capped off with Jeff Jarrett this week? * Why have the TNT and AEW World titles switched positions lately, with one champ on TV weekly and the other infrequently featured on TV?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Analysis of WWE 2022 Q3 Financials * Reaction to WWE formally announcing the end of the Vince McMahon investigation * Full review of WWE Smackdown including The Bloodline cracking up * Full review of WWE Raw including WWE Women's Tag Team Title change * Full preview of Crown Jewel with a fun sidebar on WCW Uncensored PPVs in mid-'90s. * Full review of NXT * Full review of AEW Rampage and analysis of viewership drop * Full review of AEW Dynamite including thoughts whether Colt Cabana's return was a jab at Punk, the Jeff Jarrett hire, and the BIlly Gunn Birthday Party with the Acclaimed. * Latest New Japan New York shows * Latest from UFC

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's early two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Why was Mr. T welcomed by WWF fans in the mid-1980s while other celebrities such as Logan Paul aren't? Could Logan learn from Mr. T? * Did "Dr. D" David Schulz get fired because he threatened or slapped Mr. T, not just John Stossel? * Revisiting the NXT draft between Wade and Todd. * Did Brandon Cutler being back portend the return of the Young Bucks? * Is there any chance Paul Levesque, Stephanie McMahon, and Nick Khan make it easier to root for WWE's success by exiting the Saudi Arabia partnership now that Vince McMahon is gone? * How do contract tampering laws work? * Is MJF following in the footsteps of Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair? * Is WWE asking for trouble if they hire MJF? * What is the influence going to be of Kenny Omega and the Bucks? * Should Hangman Page join The Elite or should he be kept away from them? * What does Todd think MJF's contract status is? * Wasn't C.M. Punk mostly right about what he said at the All Out media Q&A? * Has Tony Khan learning anything from the controversies he's faced lately? * Why do people keep talking about 26 year old MJF as if he's super-young? * Is it just a coincidence that the people Wade does impressions of end up doomed? * Is it better to have no character like Mustafa Ali or a goober like Johnny Gargano? * Who are the contenders and who is the best option to beat Roman Reigns? * How does the lead-in help wrestling shows' ratings? * Should a Baron Corbin-type wrestler who has "go-away heat" be the top heel champion since he'd get genuine heat? * Would MJF take the beating from The Firm to throw everyone off and still be a heel? * Would it have made sense, or still make sense, for The Fiend to become Windham Rotunda to move away from the supernatural aspects of his act?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of WWE Smackdown including the Bray Wyatt and Ronda Rousey promos * Review of WWE Raw * Review of NXT Halloween Havoc with some discussion on main event competitors' upsides * Review of NXT on USA including the Havoc follow-up * Review of AEW Rampage including a more "sports entertainment frivolous" tone * Reaction to the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega returning backstage this week * Review of AEW Dynamite including Todd's take on the MJF promo and angle * Review of the latest New Japan events * Review of UFC last weekend

Lots of sidebar discussions, as usual, throughout.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Oct. 21, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Monday's "star-studded" Raw that led to flat viewership, full Hell in a Cell PPV preview, in-depth review of Sting "Into the Light" DVD, full review of Bill Apter's new book, ROH TV angle of note, UFC's weakest line-up perhaps ever, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Antonio Inoki vs. Muhammad Ali - unmitigated disaster, fascinating tactical battle, or something in between? * What would be the one wish Todd and Wade each would have for WWE and AEW? * Thoughts on Ariel Helwani asking Tony Khan questions on controversial topics by saying it'd be unfair to ask Triple H about Vince McMahon? * Would Titus O'Neil have been an effective opponent for Hulk Hogan in the 1980s? Did Titus overachieve or underachieve? Which WWE Champion would it have been best for Titus to defeat to win the belt if he had a reign? * Shouldn't Triple H have hired more wrestling people rather than a Hollywood guy? * Is one of the strengths of AEW the commentary feeling more authentic and raw? * Should Jon Moxley pull back on how hard he hits wrestlers with his King Kong Lariat after what happened to Hangman Page? Does his ring style limit the opponents he can face when defending his title? * Given the biggest rating for AEW Dynamite was for the premiere episode built partially around Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, and it outdrew C.M. Punk's AEW debut, does that refute Punk saying those three aren't draws? * With '90s nostalgia big right now, could a wrestling company capitalize on that by recreating aspects of the Attitude Era? * Could Lucha Libre style wrestling ever become truly big in the U.S.?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Reaction to the legit KO of "Hangman" Page during his AEW Title match against Jon Moxley and the subsequent angle and how it was all handled with extra time to fill. * Full review of AEW Dynamite from Tuesday including the major MJF-William Regal segment and the ROH Title match between Chris Jericho and Dalton Castle. * A review of NXT including a debate about how the NXT regulars were treated against WWE main roster wrestlers, in particular Roxanne Perez. * A preview of NXT Halloween Havoc coming up on on Saturday. * Full reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the return of Bray Wyatt to live TV. * A review of AAA's TripleMania III including the crazy production values. * A review of the latest New Japan live events. * A review of the latest from UFC.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the October 14, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Roman Reigns faces Chicago fans, Brock Lesnar-Undertaker lack of hype, Rusev-Lana mess, Seth Rollins treatment, defining the WWE eras, James Storm-NXT, ranking WWE women wrestlers, Evolve-WWE, The Streak ending, and more mailbag questions and a poignant Bill Watts quote from an old Torch Talk.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the Oct. 7, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: John Cena's time off, a prediction on future stardom for Roman Reigns, Jon Moxley, Braun Strowman, and Bray Wyatt, plus analysis of Raw and the huge element missing from the Brock Lesnar/Paul Heyman promo, C.M. Punk-UFC update, Fix Mailbag on Japan wrestling scene, NXT-WWE dynamic in historical context, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Has Triple H been a wolf in sheep's clothing with his early booking decisions versus what he's presenting now? * Why wouldn't Sammy Guevara keep getting in fights considering he pay no apparent consequences? Is Sammy inducing channel-changing for fans? * A listener wants to know why he enjoys Wade critiquing AEW so much. Is he a WWE loyalist indoctrinated to Vince McMahon's propaganda machine? * Who are Michael Cole's best "husbands" (color commentators) over the years? * Did wrestling territories have specific booking approaches that were unusual? * What happened to updates on the Vince McMahon investigation? * Why are so many released wrestlers now being brought back? Is Triple H overruling Nick Khan? Is McMahon's salary covering these new wrestler salaries? * Isn't the biggest sign Triple H has taken over for Vince McMahon the fact that they had an out of shape referee in a big match at Extreme Rules? * Are we supposed to feel like Daniel Garcia was planning to side with Chris Jericho all along? * Does Jon Moxley have actual animosity toward C.M. Punk since he's taken digs at him on TV? * Where does Antonio Inoki rank compared to other pro wrestlers of his generation? (Also, a sidebar discussion on top workers of the 1970s and an Inoki-Jerry Lawler comparison.) * Plucking new wrestler names for NXT from U.S. senators from the 46th Congress. * Where is all the ROH content on AEW TV leading?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Smackdown's big rating and Bloodline excellence. * Full review of WWE Raw including Brock Lesnar's return * Full review of NXT including Booker T's first week back on color commentary * Full review of AEW Dynamite including the Daniel Garcia angle * Brian Gewirtz book review including which tier it falls in on Todd's scale

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's early two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Is DX too far in the past for a celebration of them on TV in 2022 to seem like WWE's living too much in the past? * Could AEW hit the reset button on the booking lay of the land like a recent "ProWres Paradise" episode chronicled ROH doing in 2004? * Should people support WWE knowing it still benefits Vince McMahon given his past? * Some listener venting about Logan Paul getting a title shot and Todd's response. * Does WWE have a policy against cup therapy considering AEW wrestlers show signs of it, but WWE wrestlers never have? * How did AEW crew up Saraya's legit story so badly? * What will WWE do at the next Blood Money show if Sami Zayn wins the WWE Title? * Shouldn't Tony Khan or someone be stopping Sting and Julia Hart from taking crazy dangerous bumps like they did on Dynamite last month? * Jon Moxley refers to pro wrestling as a sport a lot in his book. Is pro wrestling a sport? * What is charisma in general and in pro wrestling? * Should wrestling companies have run PPVs on Saturdays before WWE recently started or was there a good reason to do Sundays before?

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SHOW SUMMARY:In this special Tuesday episode of The Fix (essentially part two of last week's shorter show) with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Reviews of last week's AEW Dynamite 3rd Anniversary show, Rampage, and Battle of the Belts. * Antonio Inoki's legacy * Review of Impact Wrestling's Bound for Glory * Review of WWE Smackdown * Review of New Japan Decoration of Power * Review of last week's NXT

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the September 30, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Reaction to Raw, what’s next for Lesnar and Undertaker, Hornswoggle, Table for Three endorsement, an in-depth review & analysis of Bob Backlund autobiography including strengths and weaknesses of 480-page book, Jon Jones, UFC PPV preview, more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * WWE announcing changes * Review of last week's AEW Dynamite * Thoughts on Andrade-Sammy Guevara drama and backstage fight * Preview of Impact's Bound for Glory PPV * Review of last week's AEW Rampage * Review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw * Preview of Extreme Rules * Latest from New Japan * Preview of UFC and Bellator

NOTE: Part two of this week's Fix with more current events plus Mailbag will be posted later this week, but likely not right away.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the September 23, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Analysis of Paige’s turn, Kane’s return to Raw, Seth’s losing streak, ROH PPV reax, CMLL Anniversary show, something to watch on Impact, Bellator Dynamite with Tito Ortiz, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the September 16, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: What really went badly wrong with the Nikki Bella-Charlotte storyline on Raw, what's working and not working with Sting, Raw ratings drop, review of Jake Roberts documentary, WWE Night of Champions preview, ROH All-Star Extravaganza PPV preview, Impact Jarrett-Dixie climax, Tito Ortiz’s Bellator fight preview, Nick Diaz mega-rant, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Is Roman Reigns's title reign truly epic given how few defenses he's had and how many times he won after interference? * What made "Stone Cold" Steve Austin so special? Does he have any idea what made him so special? * What differences should be expected between War Games in WWE and Blood & Guts in AEW? * If Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks didn't actually spread rumors that C.M. Punk had Colt Cabana yanked from AEW and sent to ROH, how stupid does Punk look? And who really started the rumor? * What are the pros and cons of Bryan Danielson dethroning Chris Jericho for the ROH Title? * What's up with Shane McMahon since Paul Levesque took over for Vince McMahon? Will he return to WWE TV and who from NXT could work as a WrestleMania opponent for him? * What are the favorite sandwiches of Wade and Todd? * What is Mickie James's backstage rep like and would she be a good choice to help develop AEW talent? * Should Alexa Bliss re-team with Bray Wyatt's new character since she turned on him last time they were together? * Isn't Jon Moxley's latest title reign just existing in the shadow of MJF cashing in? * How well will the new Vice series "Tales from the Territories" do compared to "Dark Side of the Ring"? * Is there a defense of MJF playing a babyface in New York that Todd hasn't fully accounted for?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Smackdown's big rating and Bloodline excellence. * Full review of Smackdown * Full review of Raw * Full review of NXT * Full review of two-hour Rampage special including Golden Ticket battle royal and the decision for Hangman Page to win it. * Partial review of AEW Dynamite including Jericho Appreciation Society attempting to still spoof WWE sports entertainment era and Roman Reigns catchphrase. * New Japan Burning Spirit review * Book review of Tim Kennedy's new book.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the September 9, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: How big of a deal is it Raw drew a sub-2.5 rating, what’s wrong with Seth’s push, the new star problem in WWE, New Day continues to shine, Kurt Angle’s declaration, WON Hall of Fame ballot, UFC 191, McGregor-Faber TUF preview.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the September 3, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Could WWF have made more money off of WCW with a better invasion angle? Is NXT getting too big to remain Developmental? Will Punk fight in UFC twice? Plus Sting’s promo, Hogan on GMA, Lana-Ziggler-Summer, Braun-Ambrose, HTM-Warrior.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A follow-up on the lack of history of pro wrestling in the pre-1900s era. * What is the history of big name boxers benefiting pro wrestling's business? * When are wrestlers typically told the finish of their matches? * Is Steve Austin right when he says if you're not in pro wrestling to be world champion, you shouldn't be in the business? * Aren't a lot of AEW's issues behind the scenes more typical pro wrestling locker room stuff than an actual indictment of Tony Khan's promoting style? * Thoughts on the pros and cons of MJF's approach in his promo last week on Dynamite. * Isn't there a happy medium between defending the WWE Title every month and doing it as infrequently as Roman Reigns is? * Has WWE explained what Damage CTRL means? * What is Jungle Boy meant to be? * Why did WWE show a close-up of a fan wearing a t-shirt with a reference to Chris Benoit? * Shouldn't Drew McIntyre be more hung up on how he was cheated out of a chance to win his match against Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle and actually demand a rematch rather than just talk about Solo Sikoa? * Where are the best sources of AWA wrestling history? * Point by point legal analysis of leverage C.M. Punk might have on AEW given the nature of what went down after his media Q&A with the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. * Did Punk plan to trigger everything that happened after All Out or was it based on genuine emotions and it led to things he didn't anticipate? * Is AEW at risk of turning away fans now that the most interesting story is behind the scenes turmoil that they aren't even addressing on TV? * What is Tony Khan's end game with Jade Cargill and has he likely picked out who will eventually beat her? * Has any pro wrestling company lost more momentum in a year than AEW has in terms of its relative perception to its primary competitor, WWE? * Who should finally beat Roman Reigns? * Isn't it already clear a mistake was made by Paul Levesque not having Drew McIntyre beat Roman Reigns now that Reigns is moving on to a match with Logan Paul?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of last week's Dynamite, last Friday's Rampage, and last night's Dynamite incluiding the AEW Title tournament semi-finals and final. * Analysis of the ratings surge last week including minute-by-minute details. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including reaction to Logan Paul getting a WWE Title shot against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. * A review of this week's NXT. * A look at the latest UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 26, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: In-depth analysis of Tough Enough finale and the top talking points coming out of the post-Summerslam edition of Raw including Sting and Brock Lesnar, reaction to the return of the Dudleys, the Divas presentation on Raw, wrestlers touting match quality during hype, NJPW on AXS, Kenny Bolin book, Ronda Rousey’s next opponent, Justin Wren book, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 19, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Evaluating final hype for Lesnar-Taker and Cena-Seth plus predictions for outcomes, Tough Enough reaction, G1 Climax final days evaluated, Brock Lesnar talks Ronda Rousey, the sense of TNA winding down, and UFC Fight Night preview.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the August 12, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: What does the NXT sellout mean and where does the brand go from here? Reviews of Raw, TripleMania, Tough Enough, Mid-Atlantic Memories DVD, TNA, UFC on FSN, and Todd's review of a Columbo episode!

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to part two of the August 5, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Paige’s interview on Stone Cold Podcast, WWE Financials with analysis of merits of Network vs. PPV model, Hulk Hogan's status on the WWE Hall of Fame page and revisiting Ultimate Warrior's cruel comments, review of new Kliq Blu-Ray, UFC 190, Ronda Rousey, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to part one of the August 5, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Roddy Piper’s career, whether he would have been able to navigate 2015’s WWE restrictions to become a star, whether the WrestleMania 1 era WWF would have been successful without him, and much more. Plus, they discuss Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins promos from Raw and present their weekly analysis of Tough Enough.

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SHOW SUMMARY:In part two of this week's early two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Was C.M. Punk really thinking his run in AEW is comparable to Terry Funk's in ECW? * Why did one weight difference matter and another didn't at UFC 279? * Wouldn't Paul Heyman be the best hire that Tony Khan could make? * What is Todd Martin's best WrestleMania line-up for next year based on the lay of the land now? * More on the importance of Roman Reigns's WWE Title reign. * Are reported details on some big name contracts wrong, especially number of dates? * Is the NFL marketing players as entertainers inspired by pro wrestling? * Reflecting on NXT UK. * Is Vince McMahon likely bothered by the fact that some talent is happy he's gone? * Who is better all-around between Bryan Danielson and Jonny Gargano? * How valuable was Cody Rhodes as one of the EVPs and are some of Tony Khan's recent struggles a result of Cody being gone?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they first follow up on last week's AEW turmoil story. Then they review WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, NXT TV including thoughts on the change back to Black & Gold, AEW Rampage, and UFC 279.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 29, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Hulk Hogan in depth from new angles after a transcript of his racist and anti-gay slurs was relesaed, whether his limited credibility in general affects how his words should be interpreted, plus is WWE hurt badly, what’s his future, and more. Then Ronda Rousey book review and fight preview, ROH live experience review including 60 minute draw, Raw thoughts, Tough Enough mess, Vince McMahon's rules for announcers, Dalton Castle's upside, and ROH's TV future.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the July 22, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Should ROH be fearing NXT aggression? Did Lesnar-Taker pull-apart brawl sell Summerslam? Is Tough Enough getting better? The Daniel Bryan Book Review with a march through key stories and revelations, surprises, and insights, plus more pro wrestling current events and a dose of UFC hot topics at end.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Did the poor booking of Roman Reigns as a babyface for years help create fertile ground for AEW? * Thoughts on William Regal on a podcast talking about NXT UK's purpose perhaps being to hurt the local UK scene? * A response to a case for having Roman Reigns drop the WWE Title at the Clash at the Castle. * Are there parallel between C.M. Punk and Michael Jordan in terms of locker room leadership shortcomings? * Is it time to reevaluate some early 2000s Vince McMahon skits in light of recent revelations about him? * Could MJF still end up an inadvertent babyface in all of this? * What is the latest on Kota Ibushi? * Why did Tay Conti change her last name on TV? * What are Todd's favorite movies the last five years? * More thoughts on "banger" vs. "dope" and who can get away with saying such words. * Have there ever been audibles called mid-match to change a finish because of crowd response or other reasons? (This includes Wade sprinkling in some answers texted to him during the show when he asked his sources during the show if they had heard of such instances.) * Thoughts on Triple H being given the WCW Title by Eric Bischoff. * Thoughts on the Billy & Chuck wedding. * Thoughts on Hot Lesbian Action angle on WWE TV. * Is there any pro wrestling history from the pre-1880 era? * Thoughts on potential candidates to be a locker room leader in AEW. * Some push-back on Cardiff being the smallest capital city in the world. * Was the Shawn Michaels-Bret Hart personal situation really a boom to WWF business? * What is the value of tension in a modern-day locker room? Does this past weekend's happenings change that view? * Choose the better of two options for Tony Khan's handling of C.M. Punk's insubordination during the media Q&A. * Do some Jon Moxley comments about Punk on TV take on new meaning in light of this weekend's events when he said Punk wouldn't be around much longer and has a franile mind, fragile ego, and fragile body? * Even more on "dope" and "banger." * Are there signs Paul Levesque isn't as enamored with Austin Theory as Vince McMahon was? * Since Theory isn't ready to believably cash in the MITB briefcase on a World Champion, how about he cashes in on the U.S. or IC Champ? * The naming of Clash at the Castle compared to Quake by the Lake. * Is Claudio making too much of his ROH Title win being his first World Title considering what ROH is? * The ending of the Casino Ladder match. * Thoughts on the rating this week and whether the controversy helped draw viewers. * Some additional thoughts on less commented on statements by Punk at the Q&A. * How would Vince McMahon or Steve Austin reacted in 1998 if someone tried to undercut Austin in a babyface promo battle? Are there historical equivalents to Hangman Page and Punk? * Is there a history to the phrase "worker's rights" in pro wrestling or is that a new cultural thing Hangman was referring to? * Details on the NWO spoofing Ric Flair on Nitro. * Did Buff Bagwell really try to steal money from Conrad Thompson at Starrcast a few years ago? * Would you rather have heat with Punk or Kevin Wacholtz? * What's the fuss about wrestlers fighting backstage and having their titles taken away? Don't wrestlers fight backstage all the time on camera?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of Dory Funk Jr.'s new and truly awful in so many ways new book * The latest from UFC including why Nate Diaz is standing like that! * Review of NXT World's Collide * Review of NXT 2.0 * Review of WWE Smackdown * Review of WWE Raw

Plus bonus thoughts on King Charles III.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of Dory Funk Jr.'s new and truly awful in so many ways new book * The latest from UFC including why Nate Diaz is standing like that! * Review of NXT Worlds Collide * Review of NXT 2.0 * Review of WWE Smackdown * Review of WWE Raw

Plus bonus thoughts on King Charles III.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss this week's AEW turmoil with lengthy analysis of C.M. Punk's conduct at the media Q&A, the Elite EVP's reaction, Tony Khan's conduct during the Q&A and his leadership since, plus a full review of Dynamite and Rampage including thoughts on how the stripped championships announcement was handled.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Is AEW TV beginning to look too much like familiar WWE formatting? * Has AEW Rampage become the modern version of WCW Thunder or WWF Sunday Night Heat? * Are there any wrestling moves you dislike? * Why aren't three-way tag matches fought under Triple Threat rules? * Why do wrestlers talk about being in an industry or a business instead of a sport? * More on Drew McIntyre's hometown. * Could the AEW Fight Forever video help AEW grow? Is there any precedent for video games helping grow or spark business? * Can a case be made for some of AEW's secondary titles? * Is WWE happy with or regretting setting prices so high initially for Clash at the Castle? * Will Vince McMahon be inducted into the Hall of Fame? * What podcasts does Todd listen to? * Are there other examples similar to C.M. Punk's injury derailing so many plans a booker had? * Was WWE business uptick a surprise and underestimated? * Why is Jon Moxley escaping criticism for AEW's flat business this summer when he was interim champion? * What are the chances of a Discovery + Title and what kind of title would it be? * What should Tony Khan call his inevitable second men's tag team titles? * How special a star is Will Ospreay? * What's Wade's issue with not saying "dope" by saying "banger"? Which word is more currently cool? * How does the World Champion leave an open contract on the mat and no one else steps up to take him up on it before Punk did? * Should Sheamus or Gunther win, and was he overpushed early, is he better as a face or heel, is he pushed at a good level now, what are his best feuds, and could have been a good fit as an NWA Challenger in the 1970s or a Hulk Hogan challenger in the 1980s?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of WWE Smackdown * Review of WWE Raw * Preview of Clash at the Castle * Todd's strong feelings about best Roman Reigns-Drew McIntyre outcome * Review of NXT TV * TV preview of NXT When Worlds Collide * UFC Fight Night preview * Original Sheik book review

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Jon Moxley vs. C.M. Punk segments to set up All Out, full All Out PPV line-up, review of Dynamite and Rampage, MJF speculation, and more related to AEW.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin we jump back just over seven years to the July 16, 2015 episode covering these topics: Stephanie McMahon's intro of three NXT women, Jay Lethal wins ROH Title, Tough Enough, Drew Galloway, John Cena-Kevin Owens-Cesaro-Rusev segment, Baron Corbin's presentation as a guy frustrated with Internet darling, UFC PPV review, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * In light of C.M. Punk's comments about Hangman Page, how selfish is Punk compared to other past stars from previous decades? Are most successful wrestlers just power-hungry politicians? * If MJF comes back, how will that reshape how that situation played out overall? * Was Hangman Page's promo about Punk anything other than building a match? * Are the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and Hangman Page interacting only amongst themselves and their friends at the expense of the overall product? * Who do you think has the ability to turn Punk heel, and the potential to be a number one babyface on the AEW roster? * Is Tessa Blanchard worth the hassle of hiring if you're AEW or WWE? * Was Verne Gagne the most difficult of regional promoters to work with, as "Death of the Territories" portrays? * If Verne could have sucked it up and kept either Pro Wrestling USA or the AWA-CWA-WCCW alliance going, does the AWA survive past May 1991 even if only for another year or two? * Who are Todd's top five MCs? * Why does Wade refer to Triple H now as Paul Levesque almost exclusively? * Thoughts on Abyss's career and would he have made a good opponent for Hulk Hogan in the WWF in the 1980s? * Are there any AEW, TNA, or New Japan wrestlers who have contacts that are due to expire prior to the Royal Rumble? * Looking at the current landscape, who are the top three picks as potential 2023’s Rumble winners? * Would it be a good idea for Tony Khan to meet Vince McMahon privately if he were willing or even feature him on his TV show? * Does it seem more likely now that WWE could buy AEW? * Does it hurt AEW's PPV buyrate to not have a main event announced yet for All Out? * What is the likely dynamic between Levesque and Nick Khan now that Levesque is bringing back so much of NXT that was disassembled and downplayed over the last year? * What happened to the momentum that Orange Cassidy seemed to have after his match with Will Ospreay? * Was delaying Goldberg's WWE Title win until Unforgiven 2022 justified given the boost in buyrate for that event, almost a two-for-one situation? * Clarification on Drew McIntyre's actual home town! * What value does Jim Ross bring to AEW broadcast?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss these topics: * A review of WWE Smackdown including the Drew McIntyre-Roman Reigns face-to-face and the thoroughly enjoyable Sami Zayn. * A review of WWE Raw including Johnny Gargano's surprise debut, Dexter Lumis abducting Miz, Edge vs. Damain Priest, and more. * During Raw review, a sidebar discussion on Charlotte's interview with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a discussion about authenticity on sit-down interviews compared to on-air characters, and how the difference wouldn't be great with pro wrestling's historical top draws in those two situations like it is today with some acts. * A review of NXT including Dexter Lumis showing up there. * A review of UFC 278 with an amazing main event and other newsworthy happenings. * A detailed review of the new book on the notorious wrestling promoter, Herb Abrams.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Jon Moxley vs. C.M. Punk title match and forecast what's likely next and what various options really exist. Then they move on to a full Dynamite review including All Out line-up taking shape. And finally a review of the latest Rampage and some thoughts on the direction of the show overall.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin we jump back just over seven years to the July 8, 2015 episode. This episode was guest-hosted by PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. They tackle these topics: Raw analysis including the interesting positioning of Cesaro-John Cena and Brock Lesnar's return, Tough Enough Week 3, Impact ratings, Beast in the East special - should this become a regular occurrence on the Network, TUF finale & UFC 189 previews, Dana White's bet, more!

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Is AEW TV beginning to look too much like familiar WWE formatting? * Was Jesse Ventura really the first heel commentator in pro wrestling? * Was Vince McMahon more hands off with announcers in the 1980s? * Is it true that throwing people over the top rope used to be grounds for disqualification? * A response to a roster depth chart for AEW with a structured set of tiers that lead booking decisions and matches. * Was Ole Anderson justified in thinking the future Undertaker, "Mean" Mark Callous, would never be a draw? * Some discussion of how titles are portrayed in pro wrestling today. * Is there already reason to be concerned about Paul Levesque's booking after just a few weeks including the return of Karrion Kross and the continued inclusion of Omos along with sugar-rush booking decisions? * How does Konosuke Takeshita's excursion to the U.S. compare to other excursions of Japanese wrestlers? Should AEW try to sign him to a full-time time deal? And if signing him to a full-time deal torpedoes AEW's relationship with DDT and by extension Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, would it be worth it given his talent? * If budget cuts were the reason for WWE roster cuts under Nick Khan, why is it suddenly okay for Paul Levesque to be bringing so many of them back? * Drew's hometown. * Thoughts on the defunct Lucha Underground? * Does Brian Gewirtz really not understand why WWE writing isn't an asset when trying to get other Hollywood jobs? * How did Wade let Brian get away with saying to Wade "you know the business quite well"? * Will Levesque hold it against Cody Rhodes that he did the throne-smashing stunt? Were the prospects of a main event push of Cody better off under the Vince McMahon regime? * Is the talk of The Rock headlining against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania next year just speculation or based on credible reporting? * Does the show-closing IC Title match from Summerslam 1992 hold up today? How was it reviewed back at the time? * Did AEW make a mistake not promoting the Jon Moxley-C.M. Punk segment and the return of Kenny Omega given ratings were low for the show? Is too much of a premium put on surprises? * Is pro wrestling going to be less fun to watch and analyze without Vince McMahon around doing what he did? * What reasons are likely the cause of WWE seeming to be better and heating in this year even before Paul Levesque took over booking? * Are these AEW wrestlers better or worse off than early in their AEW runs? Jungle Boy, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, The Dark Order, MJF, Hangman Page, The Young Buck, and Trent Beretta? * Would either Todd or Wade be intrigued by a job in pro wrestling overseeing quality control and storyline consulting?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Overall thoughts on Paul Levesque's booking changes after another week of content and returning wrestlers. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the Drew McIntyre-Kevin Owens exchange, the hype for the Intercontinental Title match, why Pat McAfee really irritated Todd this week, why Todd is suddenly praising The Miz, would Todd trade Miz stock for Wade's Karrion Kross stock, and more. * Analysis of WWE's Q2 Financials and expanded thoughts on why WWE business is up this year. * A review of NXT "Heat Wave" and thoughts on the improved viewership and ratings this week. * A review of New Japan's G1 Climax Tournament including today's final. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they present AEW Dynamite analysis including reports C.M. Punk went unscripted on Hangman Page, C.M. Punk-Jon Moxley exchange, Kenny Omega's return and whether they leaned too hard into pointing out how hobbled and out of shape he seemed, Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia, along with a complete march through the show. Then a full AEW Rampage review.

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, in a Flashback episode of The Fix, we jump back just over seven years to an episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller from July 1, 2015. They cover these topics: Raw analysis including Seth’s Cadillac gift and Cesaro shining, Raw ratings, Kevin Owens, Rusen-Lana-Ziggler, the return of Jeff Jarrett to TNA and potential GFW “invasion,” Tough Enough and Swerved, an in-depth review of Booker T’s truly awful second book with some fun backstage stories, Jose Aldo injury, Lyoto Machida’s latest loss, UFC-Reebok fashion show, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Thoughts on Parker Bordeaux's upside. * How should AEW feature Bray Wyatt/Windham Rotunda if he were sign with them? How about if he returns to WWE? * Thoughts on criticism of how Adam Cole & Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly turned on The Young Bucks. * Should AEW "overpush" Toni Storm? * Is Nick Khan starting from scratch now that Paul Levesque and Stephanie McMahon have power? * Was Ric Flair "happy" with his last match because he didn't watch it? * When did the term "independent promotion" start and what are they independent of? * How good was Frank Shamrock and what was his impact on MMA? How does he compare to brother Ken? * What would your strategy be for interviewing Tony Khan? * How did The Fix get started? Did Todd and Wade know each other prior? * How would various scenarios play out if Theory had cashed in his MITB briefcase in different situations? * Were the majority of WWE viewers really unaware in the 1980s and early '90s that Vince McMahon ran the WWF? * Would it be smart for WWE to introduce a women's-only show on Peacock?. * What are the most likely changes Paul Levesque makes in WWE? * What changes will Levesque make to NXT? * Wade and Todd engage in a draft of NXT's roster for the main roster. * Have other wrestlers who became bookers take on different philosophies than expected? * Which wrestlers Vince McMahon gave up on should Levesque consider bringing back? * What does AEW need to do to gain more fans? * Is there too much blood in AEW matches? * Is Anna Jay's character the worst in wrestling? * Is there a standard length contract TK signs wrestlers to? * Has AEW just had an awful summer of booking that the returns of C.M. Punk and Bryan Danielson are merely masking or distracting from? * Is it fair to say Tony Khan is showing signs of burnout and does it compare to past bookers who have reached breaking points?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * What non-wrestling show Todd recommends this week. * Reviews of Rampage, Battle of the Belts, and Dynamite including Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho. * Reviews of Smackdown and Raw including the returns of Karrion Kross and Dexter Lumis. * A review of NXT. * A review of the last week of New Japan G1 matches with a look at the final week and likely conclusion. * Reflecting on Gene LeBell's life and career. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Tony Khan's Tweet about being longest-tenured CEO and general AEW bragging * What's the story of Ahmed Johnson in the WWF in the '90s? * Would it be a good move for Paul Levesque to change Raw and Smackdown announcers? * Is Roman Reigns in general and the Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar match specifically being overhyped and over-praised? * What's the history behind men and women being in separate companies in Japanese wrestling? Should New Japan have women on their shows in 2022? * When was Vince McMahon good at the creative role? What eras were his strengths on display? * Pushback on criticism of Jungle Boy's promos lately and showing arrogance that's not in step with his presentation and character. * Thoughts on C.M. Punk's comments about Sasha Banks and Naomi with some added historical perspective on Brock Lesnar and Steve Austin. * Will Tony Khan calm down and let Dynamite breath a little bit once he presumably has a new bigger TV deal in place? * Should AEW be worried about the Warner Media-Discover merger? * While Raw is already better thanks to "an absence of irritations," what big picture changes would still benefit the product? * Shouldn't Akira Taue get more acclaim as one of the four key names of the 1990s and '90s All Japan classic era? * Who would be Wade and who would be Todd in various famous tag teams and pop culture pairings over the decades from a list offered by a listener? * Which wrestlers did they think would become big stars who didn't and which stars became big stars they didn't think would? * Who is their tip to win the English Premier League this year? * What are their favorite and least favorite wrestling belts over the decades? * In defense of Nick Khan. * Thoughts on wrestlers lying or working people outside of the confines of pro wrestling shows. * Is Edge accurately depicting the tone of The Brood these days? * Is it safe to say Paul Levesque is already showing he will do a better job promoting women wrestlers? * Should Dax and Cash replaced Shawn and Marty as the go-to comparison of a standout personality and a secondary personality in a tag team?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * The latest from the New Japan G1 tournament * The latest from UFC - a review and a preview * A review of AEW Rampage * Rampage's declining viewership * A review of Dynamite * Comparing Dynamite and NXT ratings lately * Thoughts on the announced AEW support staff under Tony Khan * A review of WWE Smackdown * A review of WWE Raw including what stood out as different * NXT 2.0 review * A thorough review of the B. Brian Blair autobiography

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 24, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Brock Lesnar apologizes on Raw, TNA moves PPV main event to next week, Jay Lethal becomes ROH Champion, Tough Enough review, Buddy Landell's career, Kimbo-Ken Shamrock, UFC talk, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 17, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Money in the Bank fallout with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, return of Brock Lesnar, decision to have Kevin Owens job, kicking out of finishers, first impressions of Tough Enough, WWE’s tributes to Dusty Rhodes, ROH War of the Worlds preview including title vs. title plus A.J. Styles, overview of Bobby Lashley’s MMA career, Kimbo-Shamrock is actually happening in 2015, C.M. Punk’s future in UFC, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Why is AEW partnering with an ocean foundation for the Fight for the Fallen event? * Should AEW's strategy shift to trying to bring in new fans instead of super-serving existing fans? * Which wrestlers whose careers were cut short had the highest upside, such as Monty Brown, Sonny Siaki, and Matt Cappotelli? * In a legal and journalistic sense, does the word "alleged" need to be used for the accusations that Vince McMahon paid NDA's for? * How will things change creatively in WWE? * Why would Sasha Banks and Naomi want to return to WWE now that Vince is out of power when most fans are on their side for standing up for themselves? * Why would Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque even plan for the long-term health of WWE given that WWE will likely be sold and they might not be in power long? * What are the pros and cons of Vince McMahon's career and does the good outweigh the bad? * Did Tony Khan use bad judgment with his Tweet in response to Vince McMahon's retirement? * Should Surfer Sting return as a result of being sprayed by Malakai Black's black mist spray? * Could learning to unlock locks be a secret skill leading to success in pro wrestling? * Does Nick Wayne have a bright future? * Was Sid good at promos in the 1990s? * Will Paul Levesque be better at developing likable babyfaces than Vince was? * If WWE eventually has a single CEO, is it more likely to be Stephanie McMahon or Nick Khan? * Are we more likely to get a Vince McMahon tell-all book or podcast now? * Is there too much optimism about Levesque as booker given his peak was booking for NXT when it was a one-hour show and now he has to book five hours? * Could you see Vince thinking he could make a comeback when the heat dies down? * If retirement sticks, what will Vince McMahon do with his time? Wrong answers only, please. * Is there anything that could cause Vince to relinquish his majority stake in WWE? * Could the tragedy of Ashley Massaro and WWE's cover up of the incident alleged to have happened in Iraq resurface as part of the scandals facing Vince? * Does Levesque taking over creative affect John Cena and The Rock's chances of being involved in WWE's future? * Will Levesque rely less on fringe celebrities and will he let wrestlers have their full names back? * Any updates on Patrick Clark and Lars Sullivan? What kind of careers were they likely to have? * How much trouble is Vince in given what we know at this point? Is prison a possibility? * Would Todd or Wade agree to an interview with Vince McMahon if he offered? Would you push back against some of his more outlandish claims? * Did Tony Khan handle a recent question poorly about fans speculating online about wrestlers wanting to go to WWE now that Vince isn't in charge? * Which wrestlers stand to benefit the most from the Vince retirement and who stand to lose the most?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A review of AEW Ramage including Todd's take on the Gunn Club vs. Acclaimed rap battle * ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV review * AEW Dynamite review including the notable promos from Ricky Starks and Jungle Boy, plus the Daniel Garcia vs. Bryan Danielson main event and Jon Moxley vs. Rush title defense. * A review of the latest New Japan G1 matches * A review and preview of UFC including some discussion about why fighters skill levels drop off suddenly sometimes.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Vince McMahon retires amidst scandal, Paul Levesque takes over as Head of Creative, what does it all mean? * Smackdown and Raw reviews including Stephanie McMahon acknowledging Vince's retirement on Smackdown and then the lack of mention of Vince on Raw. * Brock Lesnar walking out of Smackdown on Friday * Summerslam preview and predictions

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SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back just over seven years to the June 10, 2015 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: Is Seth contributing to ratings problems or is he part of long-term solution, Axl Rotten throws Heyman under the bus while James Storm throws Mickie James under the train, Money in the Bank preview, Daniel Bryan DVD, Tough Enough thoughts, WWE’s July 4 special, and some UFC talk at the end looking back at New Orleans show, Ben Rothwell’s pro wrestling style promo, and looking ahead to UFC 188. Oh, and some mutual admiration for "The Mindy Project."

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Response to a listener's case for multiple singles titles in a wrestling company. * A reaction to The Rock talking about his daughter picking out a pro wrestling name. * Would Greg Valentine be a star today? * Could pro wrestling use more interpreters for wrestlers who aren't fluent in English? * The Trios Tag vs. Six-Man Tag debate continues * Could latest Big Ten TV deal portend anything for pro wrestling companies? Are streaming services going to be in the running to compete with cable networks? * A listener wants to be talked into watching WWE given what they see and hear about the babyface line-up right now. * Who is Bill Simmons and what is his connection to pro wrestling? * Thoughts on the video angle of Ric Flair taking a beating. * A case for "Quake by the Lake" not being a totally stupid name. * Will Vince McMahon step back? * A reason to watch "Breaking Bad" before "Better Call Saul." * Would younger AEW wrestlers benefit from jumping to WWE before returning to AEW over the course of a 15 year career? * Isn't Bianca Belair being promoted as the biggest star possible already, despite Wade's critiques of how she's portrayed on TV? * Who has benefited from working with Becky Lynch? * Should Tay Conti stop throwing punches or stop trying to open locks? * A listener makes a case for WWE splitting the two men's world titles. * Thoughts on the Kenny Omega-Kota Ibushi storyline. * Can AEW expand audience by playing to casual fans with acts like Orange Cassidy?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * New Japan G1 so far * ROH PPV preview * NXT 2.0 TV review including the women's battle royal * WWE Smackdown review including Pat McAfee's opening promo * UFC Fight Night review and UFC PPV preview * AEW Rampage review including ROH Title match * WWE Raw review including Titus's opening promo * AEW Dynamite review including Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston barbed wire match

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, in a Flashback episode of The Fix, we jump back just over seven years to an early episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller from June 3, 2015. They tackle these topics: The Rise of Kevin Owens and now what, Seth-Ambrose feud and PPV finish, JTG book review with absolutely hilarious backstage WWE stories, Austin-Heyman podcast, Joe’s deal, ROH-TNA follow-up and viewership prediction, and at the very end some UFC news discussion.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Revisiting the way backstage WWE segments are presented compared to wrestlers being "on standby" for run-ins. * Does WWE have the staff or talent with the competency and experience to produce a better product than what we have experienced in the last few years if Vince McMahon departs his role as head of creative? * What was the story behind The Rock and John Cena cutting on each other harshly in hype for their matches at WrestleMania and is Wade's long-standing reporting on this holding up as accurate? * Fan signs. * Bret Hart's "Hitman" nickname. * What would it take to get Wade back into UFC/MMA? * What is likely Vince McMahon's reaction after attending the UFC event? * Does the All-Atlantic Title seem like a better concept now that it's come into more focus? * Is Luchasaurus really a luchador? * Review of the Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels and Undertaker A&E special documentaries * Revisiting running the ropes in matches * Revisiting 1-2-3 Kid vs. Bret Hart from 28 years ago. * What will Todd name his new cats if he goes through with it? * Have Sting's nipples always been impervious to pain? * Is Sting's AEW run the best of his career? Does this change how his career will be viewed overall? * Have there been a lot of gimmicks built around the "good looks" of the wrestler like Maximum Male Models? * Revisiting the single world champion vs. dual world champion issue with WWE. * What are the top three things you'd change about WWE if put in charge? * How were Todd's shows different at the Observer with Bryan Alvarez compared to at at the Torch with Wade? * Thoughts and opinions on Ric Flair given his entire history both in and out of the ring, contrasting his performance as a wrestler compared to who he is as a person in real life? * Are looking professionally grim for people like Bruce Prichard and Kevin Dunn? * Does AEW's win/loss record lead to Tony Khan's reluctance to have more meaningful match-ups between top stars with clean finishes? * Is Tony Khan's booking when it comes to clean finishes surprising given what a fan he was of ROH during its peak years under Gabe Sapolsky?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * The impact of the latest reporting by the Wall Street Journal regarding Vince McMahon's payments to women not previously reported, plus the new details on the paralegal who was part of the original WSJ reporting. Will Vince McMahon pay a big price for this? How has WWE handled this so far from a public relations standpoint? Will Fox of NBCU care? How creepy and sleazy was the whole Diva Search Era? Should Vince McMahon still be in charge of Creative considering that includes being in charge of the fortunes of women on the roster? And more angles on this developing story. * Big E's update on his broken neck and the distinct possibility he won't be cleared to wrestle ever again. * Reviews of WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT 2.0 including the Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns hype, Dolph Ziggler-Theory, Miz and Logan Paul, and more. * Reviews of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including how the AEW Tag Team Titles changed hands, Chris Jericho's promo, the continue strong performances of Eddie Kingston, and more. * A review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend's event including Todd's overview of the current top stars in UFC and how their depth chart of draws compares to past eras, plus are ardent UFC fans currently happy with the state of UFC compared to past eras.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * What happened to Jason from Australia? * Can evidence or allegations from Rita Chatterton, past the statute of limitations, still influence the WWE board? * What is Triple H's current relationship with Ric Flair? * Will Rock approach promos with Roman Reigns the same way he did John Cena? Can Rock keep up with Roman in this modern setting? * Should movies or TV series with prequels be watched in order or release or chronological story-wise if you have a choice, such as Star Wars or Breaking Bad? * Is it a mistake for AEW to use battle royals to determine title challengers, as they did with Brody King? * Any suggestions for visiting Japan? * How many people enjoy pro wrestling without actually needing to know all the references and backstories of things happening on TV that fans in the arena are reacting to? * Can a case be made in favor of saying "trios" instead of "six-man" to describe three-on-three matches? * Would Todd back down from his stance seven years ago that pro wrestling is best when it's targeting and appealing to the young male demographic? * What did Mace do to Vince McMahon to deserve the way he's been presented on TV in WWE? * Would Kerry Von Erich have been better off going to WCW instead of the WWF in 1990? * How would you grade the first half 2022 for WWE and AEW in terms of booking and show quality? * Who could Tony Khan lean on to represent the company in a media Q&A setting other than himself? Who are his main deputies behind the scenes like Vince McMahon has in WWE? * An overview of the college football conferences. * Was making Jon Moxley the Interim Champion a smart move? Who else could they have gone for? * Grading Moxley's AEW run so far? * Should Orange Cassidy move past his hands-in-pocket gimmick to reach a higher level on the roster? * Is there any way for Tommaso Ciampa and Eli Drake to get out of the WWE booking hole they've been put in short of leaving the company? * Can the "run the ropes into a leapfrog" sequence be explained? * Cheers to Dan Lambert for touting enforcement of the manager's license requirement. * Are there any other fan behaviors that get your nerves besides a couple common chats like "You deserve it!" and "This is awesome!"? * Should AEW switch the Rampage show to an ROH show instead on Friday nights on TNT? * Who had the best dropkicks in pro wrestling? * Are fans too critical of performers, and is Shotzi's reaction to criticism of her MITB botches a case in point? * What to make of the fact that WWE's business metrics are going up at a faster rate than AEW? * Should WWE get credit for building more stars considering business metrics are solid at a time when WWE supposedly isn't creating stars and isn't featuring stars?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A review of AEW Rampage including the Brody King battle royal win. * A review of AEW Dynamite including the beginning of hype for ROH Death Before Dishonor. * A review of WWE Smackdown including final hype for Money in the Bank. * A review of WWE Raw including whether Jimmy Smith will ever be forgiven for taking a week off. * A review of NXT Great American Bash including Bron Breakker's defense against Cameron Grimes. * A review of UFC's PPV. * Plus, Todd says goodbye to the cat he was house-sitting for months and he reveals whether he has decided to adopt a cat of his own as a result of his experience.

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, in a Flashback episode of The Fix, we jump back just over seven years to the second-ever episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller from May 27, 2015. They tackle these topics: Looking at ROH-TNA-Destination America breaking news from each party’s perspective, looking ahead at Samoa Joe’s WWE/NXT future, awesome ROH TV angle this weekend, why the Rusev-Lana angle was terrible, the damage WWE is doing to Elimination Chamber match, Samoa Joe’s future, HBK book review, Lawler DVD review, and the weekly UFC update at the very end.

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, in a Flashback episode of The Fix, we jump back just over seven years to the original episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller from May 20, 2015. First, Wade introduces Todd and then Todd gives background on himself as a pro wrestling fan and his hobbies. Then main topics include Kevin Owens' debut on Raw, Lana-Rusev split, Ambrose-Reigns dynamic and the elevation of Ambrose lately, the NXT-WWE dynamic when it comes to development goal, Kamala book review, Lana-Rusev split, Ambrose-Reigns dynamic, ROH-NJPW Global Wars booking strategy, and more.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Would AEW benefit from a roster split? * Is there value in a world champion not being on TV for weeks at a time as has been the case with Roman Reigns this year? * Would Sasha Banks still be better off in AEW given how it'sbeen booked lately? * Would Sasha Banks make enough of a difference to Impact Wrestling to be worth signing? * Is it in Naomi's best interest to ultimately leave WWE? * What constitutes a "casual fan" and is that different than "the second million" that Wade often talks about? * Has Forbidden Door analysis at the Torch in recent days paid enough attention to the show being more of an exhibition than a traditional PPV show that is the peak of feuds? * Is Tony Khan looking bad at his media scrums after PPVs? * Does the size of AEW's roster actually matter considering how Tony formats his shows, given that he doesn't really focus on a core group of stars? * Is it fair to say Will Ospreay, Okada, Shingo, and Jay White will be the main headliners in New Japan in coming years as Taahashi, Minori Suzuki, Ishii, and Naito are phased down or out due to age and injuries? Who else might New Japan elevate? * Is there anyone in AEW who might be better off in New Japan for a year? * Which three or four wrestlers would AEW be best to focus on and build around? * Has Christian already earns consideration for a run as a top heel? * When Chris Jericho's run in AEW is over, will it be seen similar to Terry Funk's impact on ECW? Who will be seen as having more historical significance? * Some observations from Forbidden Door from a fan from Glasgow, Scotland seeing his first AEW event

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A review of AEW Rampage * A review of AEW Dynamite including Blood & Guts * A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including final Money in the Bank hype * A preview and predictions for Money in the Bank * Review of NXT * Review of UFC Fight Night and Bellator, plus a preview of this weekend's UFC PPV

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Todd's "Plantiffs" vs. Wade's "Dancing Savages" mythical ten-man Blood & Guts match. * Should Tony Khan pay the paralegal $3.5 million for a sitdown interview with Jim Ross on Dynamite to talk about her time in WWE? * Will the first AEW hair match having a payoff mean the next one with Jungle Boy or Hook will be a bigger deal? * Is WWE marketing "RK-Bro 4:20" shirts a tipping point in marijuana becoming mainstream, especially considering WWE's past stances against it? * Shouldn't some mitigating factors be included in analysis of last week's big drop in AEW Dynamite viewership? * What kind of career would Kenny Omega have had if he debuted in WCW in 1999? How about the Young Bucks in 1999 WWF? And how about Eddie Kingston in 1999 ECW? * What is the huge deal regarding what Vince McMahon is accused off that might lead to sponsors being upset? * Could Vince be at risk of a lawsuit from shareholders if he's found to have violated company rules? * Is Bruce Prichard, new Head of Talent Relations, going to push for the return of Henry Godwinn? * Why has D.C. never hosted a WrestleMania? * Could pro wrestling ever become a form of "prestige TV"? Which wrestling company has come closest to being "prestige TV"? * What were Todd and Wade's first pro wrestling events they attended? * Is AEW's number of titles in part a result of a deep roster, and what would wrestlers fight over if they weren't battling for championships? * Why did WWE acknowledge the death of Tim White but not Dave Hebner? * Should pro wrestlers on Raw be aware of the show Raw and acknowledge its contents? * Should any commonly used wrestling moves be banned? * Should piledrivers or similar variations be used as transition moves? * Is WWE in any position to lean more on their women's division after so many injuries to men? * Why did AEW not have Zack Sabre Jr. talk? * Has AEW botched the Forbidden Door hype? * Is Forbidden Door bombs, will it make it less likely there's another AEW/NJPW event? * Why hasn't Tetsuya Naito been announced for Forbidden Door? * Have Todd and Wade watched "Severance" on Apple TV+? * Will WWE ever reveal the results of the investigation into Randy Orton? * A closing note on AEW Dynamite ratings from last week regarding 3-day delayed viewership total

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * WWE Smackdown TV review including Vince McMahon's segment * NXT 2.0 TV review * WWE Raw review including Vince McMahon's segment * Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary PPV review * TripleMania review * New Japan Pro Wrestling event reviews and reaction to G1 Brackets * UFC review and preview

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Vince McMahon's TV appearances and media coverage * AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door preview. * Review of AEW Rampage * Review of AEW Dynamite including Bryan Danielson's announcement and PPV hype

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Is Wade unfairly soft on WWE and hard on AEW in his analysis? * Is MJF acting like Kirk Cousins? * Would Jim Cornette have helped AEW if he worked with Tony Khan and would he have lasted? * Would Tony Khan trade MJF to WWE in exchange for another wrestler, if so who, and would it be legal? * Is it good business for Tony to give MJF a raise over the next 18 months given what's happened in the last few weeks? * Is MJF a "Cody Rhodes Guy" and could Cody be actively recruiting wrestlers from AEW? * Should Malikai Black have stayed solo and would he be in a better position? * Why do we hear copyrighted music in the background on sporting events but pro wrestling can't do that? * Who should do play-by-play on the Forbidden Door event? * Is the MJF promo approach actually low risk/high reward given that AEW has an established viewership floor, but so much room to grow from creating a buzz? * When do you believe the MJF situation turned from a shoot to a work? * Did MJF include too many truths in his rant if his genuine goal was to get heel heat? * Does Chris Jericho's political affiliations change how you evaluate and enjoy his work in pro wrestling? How do you get past that when watching other wrestlers? * After the vague Hangman Page promo about facing C.M. Punk last week setting up a potential AEW Originals vs. Ex-WWE guys storyline, could MJF disappear for a little bit and then make a surprise return on the pro-AEW side of that whole deal, presumably as a babyface?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Jeff Hardy DUI * AEW Rampage review * AEW Dynamite review * NJPW Dominion review * Impact Slammiversary preview * UFC review and preview

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Possible ramifications of Vince McMahon story in Wall Street Journal from many angles including the wide range of possibilities. Can this be the end of Vince running WWE, and if so what would it take for that to happen? What are biggest risks to Vince and to WWE? Some "palace intrigue" speculation and conjecture about how the story came out and who could stand to benefit? And more! * Thoughts on the impact of the Randy Orton injury and WWE's main event depth problem including who the best candidates are to be elevated if needed? * Review of Smackdown * Review of Raw * Review of NXT 2.0.

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In part three of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * What difference would Goldberg have made if he signed with the WWF instead of WCW at the start of his career? * Should wrestlers in AEW be standing up after wrestlers hit them with their finishes just so they can take another big move before losing, if those finishers usually end other matches? * What's up with WWE still referring to PLEs as PPVs at the start? * A former coworker of Wendy Choo wants to know if her current gimmick will derail her potential? * Is Scorpio Sky a really bad choice to be TNT Champion right now when AEW has so many more compelling wrestlers to choose from? * Should the arena have been shut down after Owen Hart's death for a proper investigation to take place? Why was it even up to Vince McMahon? * Does Roman Reigns have to defend both titles against the Money in the Bank winner? * Will Max Dupri become a wrestler in addition to a manager? What's his ceiling? Who will his first client be? * What is the closest thing to a pro wrestling version of Playmakers? * A listener wants to know if he can ask Tony Khan for a title belt, too! * Where would Jason Jordan's career have gone? * What is the strength of the WWE product now given improvements since WrestleMania? * What is better product: AEW today or NXT from 2014-2019? * Is Tony Khan showing signs of cracking? Should he hire an executive producer to help execute a vision and tend to the details? * Why was Tony Khan so concerned about what Eric Bischoff thinks? * How was MJF's promo conveying what he was saying was real while other wrestlers weren't? * Should we pump the breaks on praising Cody Rhodes wrestling with an injury? * A defense of criticism of Tony Khan's Interim Title Elimination Tournament. * How can anyone begrudge Toni Storm leaving WWE for AEW? * How about Rhea Ripley leading The Judgment Day instead of Finn Balor or Damian Priest? Are there other examples of women leading actions? * How much does it matter to WWE business that Roman Reigns is a heel as their top star? * Did Cody Rhodes win over skeptics of his top star potential last weekend? Are there other situations that elevated a wrestler to the next level due to an injury? * What could WWE have done if Cody wasn't able to wrestle? * Would a good faith effort by WWE to penetrate the Japanese and Indian markets work? Would that require dropping portraying people from that region as drooling savages or dancing buffoons? * Why criticize AEW's ranking system when Drew McIntyre just declares he's getting a title match at the Europe PPV? * What are three quick things boxing could do to fix itself? * Why have a new title when the AEW TNT TItle is just sitting there without contenders? * Which promo was better - MJF's promo or C.M. Punk's Pipe Bomb promo? * Is the best comparison to MJF-Tony Khan situation the Matt Hardy-Edge-Lita situation?Has Tony Khan become an undisciplined booker?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Review of Smackdown including Riddie & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Usos and if there was a better finish than the countout, Ronda Rousey's next challenge and thoughts on her presence on Smackdown compared to Roman Reigns, Madcap Moss's return in an ambulance and what if real life was like that, and more. * Review of Raw including Cody Rhodes's major promo at the start and Seth Rollins's swerve promo, Edge's heel turn and if was the best of bad options, Becky Lynch gets pinned by Dana Brooke, and more. * Review of NXT In Your House including Todd's top prospects in the current NXT. * Review of NXT 2.0.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A review of AEW Rampage including C.M. Punk's announcement regarding his injury and inability to stay active as AEW Champion. * A major commentary on Todd losing faith in AEW and Tony Khan this week and reaching a low-point with AEW, centered around the devaluing of the AEW World Title, but also due to several other factors all present on last night's Dynamite. * A review of Dynamite including the battle royal, Wardlow's promo, Hangman Page's promo, and everything else on the show. Also, an evaluation of how AEW handled the "tournament" for the Interim Title. * Todd's latest thoughts on the MJF situation, if his take on what happened before, during, and since Double of Nothing weekend has changed since last week, and what the biggest danger is for AEW at this point regarding that situation. * A preview of New Japan Dominion * A look at UFC Fight Night and this weekend's UFC PPV.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Is Wade unfairly soft on WWE and hard on AEW in his analysis? * Is MJF acting like Kirk Cousins? * Would Jim Cornette have helped AEW if he worked with Tony Khan and would he have lasted? * Would Tony Khan trade MJF to WWE in exchange for another wrestler, if so who, and would it be legal? * Is it good business for Tony to give MJF a raise over the next 18 months given what's happened in the last few weeks? * Is MJF a "Cody Rhodes Guy" and could Cody be actively recruiting wrestlers from AEW? * Should Malikai Black have stayed solo and would he be in a better position? * Why do we hear copyrighted music in the background on sporting events but pro wrestling can't do that? * Who should do play-by-play on the Forbidden Door event? * Is the MJF promo approach actually low risk/high reward given that AEW has an established viewership floor, but so much room to grow from creating a buzz? * When do you believe the MJF situation turned from a shoot to a work? * Did MJF include too many truths in his rant if his genuine goal was to get heel heat? * Does Chris Jericho's political affiliations change how you evaluate and enjoy his work in pro wrestling? How do you get past that when watching other wrestlers? * After the vague Hangman Page promo about facing C.M. Punk last week setting up a potential AEW Originals vs. Ex-WWE guys storyline, could MJF disappear for a little bit and then make a surprise return on the pro-AEW side of that whole deal, presumably as a babyface?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * Lengthy analysis of the MJF promo on Dynamite, what is a work and what was a shoot, who was helped and who was hurt, and how does this all affect other wrestlers in AEW. * Full review of Dynamite. * Full review of Rampage. * Full review of WWE Smackdown. * Full review of WWE Raw. * Full preview of the WWE Hell in a Cell PLE. * Full review of NXT and a preview of NXT In Your House. * The latest on the New Japan Best of the Super Juniors.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Is it a good policy to let wrestlers express political views like AEW letting C.M. Punk wear a t-shirt expressing his views on abortion rights? * Have the lessons of WrestleMania 7 been forgotten regarding bringing real life into pro wrestling? * Any examples of naive fans who touted completely false things about pro wrestling and didn't know any better? * Why does Tony Khan book matches where outcomes are so often predictable and why don't wrestlers actually move up or down the card more based on wins and losses? Is having only four PPVs a year part of the cause? * What can be said to a fan who is now losing interest in AEW in addition to WWE, in part because of Hangman's reign, how rapid-fire and overpacked TV shows are, and the lack of backstory with ROH and NJPW involvement? * How important is a champion of a wrestling promotion to fan opinion on that company at that time, and does Hangman Page check any of the valuable boxes a champion with high value must have? * Do viewers who watch days later get counted? * Why wouldn't WWE be a better fit for MJF than AEW? Wouldn't he benefit from having chance to be more of a crossovers star if he were in WWE? * Should AEW do more to make wrestlers crossover personalities like WWE does? * What is the most successful year for WWE creatively in history? * What's the latest on Tessa Blanchard? Why does she still not have a job in a major company? * Thoughts on Tokyo Vice? * Should AEW go back to promoting their original stars instead of former NXT and ROH wrestlers? * Isn't AEW getting the rules of a Texas Death Match wrong? * Is the Hangman-Punk storyline terrible so far? Why does Anna Jay have a title match at the PPV? Is AEW faltering in general?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A review of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including Todd's theory on where the Hangman Page-C.M. Punk situation is headed based on last night's segment with them that left many confused. * A preview of the entire Double or Nothing line-up with predictions. * A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the unification of the tag team titles, the Miz vs. Cody match, and the Hell in a Cell developments * A review of NXT including the "sack of balls." * A look at the latest from UFC.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Are Wade and Todd for or against the tag ropes? * Update on Kenny Omega's health and how is he booked when he returns? * Should AEW do what WWE is doing with Cody and announce when certain matches will start? * How is AEW's business model working out, has it changes, and how have wrestler signings changed it? * Would AEW feel like a hotter promotion if it hadn't signed so many known names? Evaluating the signings of Andrade, Malikai Black, Matt Hardy, Keith Lee, Christian Cage, Jay Lethal, Boby Fish, Kyle O'Reily. * Can Punk be credited with steadying AEW's ratings during a downturn otherwise in ratings? * How would WWE address allegations of an unsafe working environment? * How at risk is the grand lineage of the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles in light of the actions of Sasha Banks and Naomi? * Could Jey Uso rise to a top singles star if Roman Reigns went away? * Comparing Tony Khan's handling of issues with MJF to Vince McMahon's handling of Sasha and Naomi. * Thoughts on Stephanie's quotes at the Up Front conference for networks saying pro wrestling is more exciting than actual competitive sports on TV. * Why doesn't WWE use translators for their athletes who don't speak English such as Asuka? * What wrestlers on AEW's roster would Vince McMahon be interested in signing? * Who blinks first between Sasha & Naomi and Vince McMahon? * Will the Christian Cage turn happen at Double or Nothing? Which team leaves with the AEW Tag Team Titles? * Would Vince McMahon know what to do with MJF, and wouldn't he eliminate a lot of what MJF is able to do to get over in AEW? * Should AEW start having matches end before the very end of TV shows?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with news items (Stephanie McMahon stepping away from WWE, Ric Flair's plans to wrestle this summer, and the Sasha Banks & Naomi controversy) and then TV and event reviews. The reviews begin with New Japan Capital Combat that Todd attended in person. Then, a review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of UFC this weekend, AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Raw, and NXT 2.0. The AEW topics include praise for the MJF-Wardlow segment and assessing the C.M. Punk-Hangman Page hype as luke-warm.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Can WWE sue over MJF saying Big Cass's catch phrase? * Is it the fault of the quality of the women wrestlers or AEW's booking that their division isn't stronger? * Has the AEW Women's Division overall helped or hurt the quality of the shows? * If Tony Khan could only sign Will Ospreay or Zack Sabre Jr., who would be the best choice? * Why are people into Hook? Where will he be in three years? * What is wrong with distraction finishes considering they're been part of wrestling for decades? * Why does Todd continue to "hate" HookHaussen? * Can Todd name the In Your House events in order? * Is Vince McMahon aware of how thin his roster really is at this point or is he just blissfully counting his cash? * Are you as fed up as I am with ROH Title belts being all over AEW TV shows? * Isn't the Blackpool Combat Club a waste of Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley? * What does AEW see in Wheeler Yuta? * Was Damian Priest's interview this week better than most? * How will the Judgment Day faction eventually end? * Shouldn't the qualifier matches in Owen Tournament just have been part of a 16-man, four-round tournament instead? * Is the Forbidden Door card in jeopardy following Kota Ibushi's recent issues with New Japan management? * Would it hurt AEW more to lose MJF to WWE or would it hurt WWE more to lose Roman Reigns to Hollywood? * What's the story with Roman Reigns having a more limited schedule now?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin by asking whether the Long Island bit is just distracting from what's important as they head into Double or Nothing. Then full reviews of AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, WWE Monday Night Raw, NXT 2.0, and UFC.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * A Cora Jade counterfeit trading card legal opinion * Wouldn't Tony Khan benefit from trusting his audience enough to slow down a little bit? * Is it at all fair to defend Becky Lynch's heel turn just because it compares favorably to Edge? * What's wrong with AEW calling their six-man titles "Trios Titles"? * Have either Todd or Wade been approached about working for a wrestling company and how did or would they respond? * AEW's lack of giving background on Japanese wrestlers and the lack of clear face-heel dynamic. * Was Becky Lynch's criticsm of AEW's Women's Division fair? * Does Tony Khan lack passion for women's wrestling? * Isn't AEW usage of titles and booking of frequent title changes justifiable given circumstances? * Are NXT wrestlers so unprepared for wrestling that WWE could eventually be liable for injuries? * Would Keith Lee still be on the WWE roster if he kept his beard? * History of supernatural characters in pro wrestling? * How could WWE write off Drew McIntyre's sword the way they wrote out Erik Rowan's mystery pet? * What if Dave Meltzer began reducing past star ratings rather than rating new matches higher than five stars? * Did Todd make up any NXT names this week, and did Wade notice? * When will fans turn on Roman Reigns again? * Are you interested in the new AEW video game with Kenny Omega's input? * Could Miro be the Joker in the tournament, and would it hurt Samoa Joe too much to lose to him? * Who else could the Joker in the Owen Tournament be?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: * A disappointing in-person experience at AEW Dynamite in Baltimore * Rampage spoilers from Baltimore. * Reviews of Dynamite, Rampage, and Triplemania with a lot of AEW wrestlers * Review of NJPW Dontaku * Review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of this weekend's strong UFC PPV line-up * Reviews of Raw and Smackdown. * A preview of WWE WrestleMania Backlash. * A review of NXT Spring Breakin'

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * What would Vince McMahon do if he became U.S. President? * Rebooking WrestleMania 38 with an AEW wrestler put in place of one of the WWE wrestlers for every match. * What would Roman Reigns need to accomplish to crack the list of WWE's Mt. Rushmore and who would he likely bump off for both the WrestleMania years and also all-time WWWF/WWE? * Is Britt Baker stale? * At what point will Wade be chanting "Finals!" during the Timberwolves game on Friday? * Should AEW book Jade Cargill to win the AEW Women's Title in addition to the TBS Title? * Does Todd think Wade gets too critical of AEW? * Why are WWE announcers pretending Ezekiel isn't just Elias with a shaved face? * Does Randy Orton deserve any consideration for the Greatest of All Time list? * What top star would you recommend Tony Khan sacrifice to a top NJPW wrestler at Forbidden Door? What top star should NJPW sacrifice to a top AEW star? * Could Todd slip a made-up name into his NXT TV review without Wade noticing? * Should AEW bring back the World Cup of Wrestling tournament that WCW did in 1995 but do a better job? * What does Todd think of Wade being okay with Pete Dunne turning into Butch? * What does Todd think about Wade never realizing that his suggestions for AEW to expand their audience could turn off current fans?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, reviews of Smackdown, Raw, NXT, Impact Rebellion, Rampage, Dynamite, plus NJPW and UFC.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Did AEW consider bringing in Bray Wyatt in addition to Erick Rowan after Brodie Lee died? * What would be a dream card of AEW vs. WWE wrestlers? * Are there too many title belts on AEW TV? * What was wrong with WWE's locker room leadership letting JBL do what he did years ago? * Are Warner Media executives hypocrites not letting Jay Briscoe appear on AEW shows? * Has Tony Khan utilized the Hardys incorrectly so far? * Who has a brighter future - the Acclaimed or the Gunn Club? * Is WrestleMania Night II really a thumbs up event like the Torch crew rated it? * What wrestlers other than Mick Foley helped give boosts to a lot of wrestlers' careers? * How did Steve Austin's facial hair affect his stardom? * How is Dominik Mysterio doing in terms of progressing or regressing? * A mock draft of choosing between 12 tough choices such as Darby Allin or Jungle Boy, MJF or Roman Reigns, Jon Moxley or C.M. Punk, and Britt Baker or Jade Cargill? * Does AEW have any choice but to put the AEW World Title on C.M. Punk now? * How should the Forbidden Door PPV be constructed? * Should AEW have really opened with a video package on the Hangman-Cole title match as Wade suggested? * A discussion about the pioneer days in the 1990s of wrestling websites. * Have WWE crowds grown docile compared to just a few years ago? * Why did most agent/producers typically not have big careers as stars?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with Todd's take on the announcement of a New Japan-AEW co-promotion "Forbidden Door" PPV event in Chicago in June. Then they march through AEW's week including Rampage, Battle of the Belts, and Dynamite. Then Todd's review of NJPW's Windy City Riot. Then a walk through WWE's week including Smackdown, Raw, and NXT. Then a preview of Impact Rebellion and the latest on UFC and Bellator.

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: * Did Young Bucks founding AEW or WWE shifting from per-show revenue model to WWE Network to Peacock change the industry more? * What dream matches are really left, and a reaction to a list of a handful of them? * Cody Rhodes true or false questions regarding his move from AEW to WWE. * Is the lack of a single WWE Unified Title belt a sign they don't plan to keep them separate? * How could the Torch staff have liked WrestleMania as much as they did? * Would it be fun for Dan Lambert to interrupted a Cody promo in WWE? * Isn't Cody a better fit for WWE than AEW, and if so, why is that? * What was the potential for Dolph Ziggler and how far short of that has it gone? * What are your favorite Raw After Mania moments? * Ranking the priorities on fixing WWE's quirks? * How WWE is it for WWE to "turn Logan Paul face' by having Miz kick his ass? * How much credibility is Cody losing in his media interviews over WrestleMania weekend explaining his move from AEW to WWE? * What's going on with Jay White? * Sammy Guevara's sign gimmick. * Rank a list of current WWE wrestlers on their likelihood to headline WrestleMania some day includingn Austin Theory, Cody Rhodes, Montez Ford, Rick Boogs, Butch, Bron Breaker, and others. * How long can WWE keep going as they are if the enthusiasm for the product keep dropping even as the guaranteed cash keeps pouring in? * Strong disagreement regarding Todd's take on beards, plus what wrestlers were most hurt by not growing a beard sooner in their careers? * Thoughts on Tony Khan making a statement about a study saying a lot of online criticism of AEW is from bots. * Is there any other wrestler whose career was shortened for any reason that had a bigger impact on the industry than The Rock due to his movie success? What wrestlers are on top of that list with Rock? * Is Stephanie McMahon gearing up to run for public office? * Has anything lost steam faster than the AEW Battle of the Belts concept? * Should Tony Khan be annoyed that Chris Jericho spent years not in shape and only got in shape after a health scare?

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SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they begin with analysis of AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite including thoughts on Sammy Guevara & Tay Conti, Danhaussen, Moxley vs. Wheeler Yuta, and Samoa Joe vs. Minoru Suzuki. Then they shift to WWE's week of television including Smackdown, Raw, and NXT including Todd's rant about name changes in WWE. Then reviews of the latest New Japan and UFC events and look ahead to their weekend events. Then a detailed review of Jon Moxley's book which includes burials of Triple H and Kevin Dunn, details on drama with Mick Foley, his decision to leave WWE and then join AEW, his relationship with Renee Young, and much more.

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