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• 10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-24-2014): Bo Dallas & Goldust & Stardust vs. The Usos & Henry, plus Mizdow, Miz, Ziggler, Cesaro, Cole sitdown with Big Show
The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review October 24, 2014 Taped 10/21/14 in Wichita, Kan. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – Smackdown Open. [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 10/28 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (10-29-2014) PWI 500 insights, Rock-Lesnar, Survivor Series talk with McNeill, Castle, Fishman, Caldwell (113 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back ten years (10-29-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talking live with Al Castle of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald with [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 10/28 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (10-22-2006) – WWE Smackdown analysis including Booker vs. Batista dud, Rey vs. Chavo, Dave Taylor’s introduction, Divas nonsense, more (40 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe reviewing the Oct. 20, 2006 Smackdown. The discussion includes a full break down of the [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 10/28 – Greg Parks Outloud! The rise of the “meme” generation of wrestlers like The Outrunners, Joe Hendry, and more (21 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter column.This week’s show features Greg’s take on wrestlers who have gotten over of late not [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 10/27 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (10-27-2019) WNIA with Parks & Dehnel talking AEW-NXT Wednesday night battle, NWA Powerrr, WWE Crown Jewel, Lucha Underground, more (86 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years (10-27-2019) to an episode of “Wresting Night in America.” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks was joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to give their thoughts on the first three [...]...2024
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• 10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-17-2014): Rollins vs. Ziggler, plus Stardust (Cody), Sheamus, Kane, Dean Amborse, AJ Lee, Usos, more
The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review October 17, 2014 Taped 10/14/14 in Birmingham, Ala. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 9/10 – Greg Parks Outloud! Taking a look at AEW’s injury list and where the top wrestlers might fit in upon return to action (21 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter column.This week’s edition features a look at the most prominent roster members in AEW currently [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 7/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-30-2006) – WWE Smackdown Review: Batista’s losses and future, King Booker, JBL’s commentary, Rey, injuries, more (57 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 30, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes theories on [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 7/23 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (7-22-2006) – WWE Smackdown Review: Great American Bash PPV hype, Lashley’s injury angle, Booker vs. Rey, Khaki, more (43 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the July 22, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. The discussion includes a preview [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 1/22 – Greg Parks Outloud! Looking at WWE injuries in 2023, who missed ring time, where they happened, time missed (20 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter. This episode features his look back at injuries in pro wrestling in 2023 that [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 1/21 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America: Frank Peteani joins Greg to preview WWE Royal Rumble, plus thoughts on Seth Rollins’ injury, Sasha Banks’s future, more (145 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Frank Peteani to preview the WWE Royal Rumble event. They take phone calls and emails on Seth [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 2/18 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America: 5 Yrs Ago WWE Elimination Chamber Post-show with live callers talking Kofi as potential WM challenger to Bryan, lack of Asuka, Samoa Joe, more (83 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks on vacation this weekend, we jump back five years to the WWE Elimination Chamber post-show (2-17-2019) with callers and emails dissecting [...]...2024
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"VIP AUDIO 2/6 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-6-2006) – Smackdown Review: Caldwell & Roe analyze Rey after his Rumble win, Orton’s controversial promos, Undertaker-Angle, more (35 min.)"

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"VIP AUDIO 9/29 – Radican Worldwide – Interview with “Headlocked” creator Mike Kingston: Background on “Headlocked” comics, collaborating with wrestlers, promoting comics in current climate, Kickstarter for “Tales From the Road Vol. 3,” more (24 min.)"

• VIP AUDIO 9/16 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: We must talk about Hechicero! (49 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L fails miserably in an attempt at doing a shorter “mini” show as we end up with a near hour long offering of solo [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 8/30 – Radican Worldwide w/Radican & Lansdell: AEW All in PPV buys, new AEW wrestler contracts, NJPW post-G1, Sabre’s early IWGP Title match (49 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Lansdell for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show begins with a look at the latest AEW news including a look at the [...]...2024
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• Is more serious Chad Gable headed toward WWE main events? Or is he better off going to AEW when his contract expires?
PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts another PWTorch “12 Minute Hot Take” with PWTorch columnist and VIP analyst Rich Fann. They discuss whether this more serious version of Chad Gable has main event potential now that [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 5/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “What’s on the Telly?” Guest host era WCW Saturday Night and Buddy Rose shining in Portland (169 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Erin Quinn (in her contractual annual appearance) for a new edition of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 4/26 – Greg Parks Outloud! WWE Draft, suggestions and predictions for the Draft, how did the actual draft moves compare? (21 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents his thoughts on key moves WWE could have made in the WWE Draft. How did his suggestions and predictions compare to what [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 4/16 – Radican Worldwide with Radican & Lansdell: In-depth review of NJPW Windy City Riot PPV including Jack Perry performs Punk’s signature maneuvers, Tetsuya Naito vs. Jon Moxley main event, more (71 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Lansdell for another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. The show features Radican and Lansdell giving an in-depth review of a very newsworthy Strong branded [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 8/20 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann talk New Japan G1, CM Punk, Gunther-Orton, Pat McAfee, Hulk Hogan, more (105 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics: New Japan G1 results [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 2/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America: Kelly Wells joins Greg Parks to break down NXT Vengeance Day including Carmelo Hayes’s turn, what’s next for Dragunov, plus Cody Rhodes/The Rock, Okada to WWE, more (113 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Kelly Wells to break down the results of NXT Vengeance Day. They take calls and emails on [...]...2024
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33 – NIGHT 19 RESULTS (8/13): Radican’s results & analysis of undercard, Naito vs. Okada
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33 FINALS REPORT AUG. 13, 2023 TOKYO, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD BY SEAN RADICAN, PWTORCH COLUMNIST English announcers: Kevin Kelly and Chris Charlton (1) KAITO KITOMIYA & RYOHEI OIWA vs. [...]...2023
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33 – NIGHT 15 RESULTS (8/8): Radican’s results & analysis of Henare vs. Tonga, Kingston vs. Finlay, Takagi vs. Evil
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33: NIGHT 15 AUG. 8, 2023 KANAGAWA, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD REPORT BY SEAN RADICAN, PWTORCH COLUMNIST Announcers: Kevin Kelly and Chris Charlton (1) KAITO KIYOMIYA & RYOHEI OIWA vs. [...]...2023
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• VIP AUDIO 10/4 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (9-29-2006) – WWE Smackdown review including kids and women cheering Cena like crazy, Mr. Kennedy touts Undertaker, Matt Hardy, Lashley, more (28 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe reviewing the Sept. 29, 2006 episode of Smackdown. The discussion included John Cena’s positive effect [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 6/20 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (6-9-2006) – Smackdown Review including march to ECW One Night Stand, Tazz’s decision to leave Smackdown, Booker losing momentum as King, Miz’s losing last shred of coolness, more (40 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the June 9, 2006 episode of WWE Smackdown review with PWTorch columnist James Caldwell and PWTorch specialist Mike Roe. They broke down the state [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 5/9 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Golden Week in Japan w/Joe Gagne. Champion Carnival, Dragongate’s wave of momentum, NOAH, NJPW, more (121 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by one of the founding fathers of wrestling podcasts, and our good friend, Joe Gagne, to discuss a jam-packed Golden Week [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 2/1 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (1-29-2006): Review of big moments in early Royal Rumbles including Steve Austin, Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, more (24 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our WWE Royal Rumble PPV special pre-show from Jan. 29, 2006. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell was joined by PWTorch specialist Octavio Fierros to discuss [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 2/6 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-6-2006) – Smackdown Review: Caldwell & Roe analyze Rey after his Rumble win, Orton’s controversial promos, Undertaker-Angle, more (35 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 6, 2006 episode of our Smackdown Review podcast. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell is joined by PWTorch specialist Mike Roe to discuss the [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 9/29 – Radican Worldwide – Interview with “Headlocked” creator Mike Kingston: Background on “Headlocked” comics, collaborating with wrestlers, promoting comics in current climate, Kickstarter for “Tales From the Road Vol. 3,” more (24 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by “Headlocked” and “Tales From the Road” creator Mike Kingston to talk about his latest Kickstarter project for “Tales From the Road Vol. 3,” which features stories from [...]...2023
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• VIP AUDIO 4/25 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (4-25-2006): TNA Lockdown Roundtable including Sting’s Warriors vs. Jarrett’s Army, Christian, Samoa Joe, Team 3D, more (84 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Lockdown PPV Rapid-fire Analysis and Roundtable from Apr. 25, 2006. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined first by PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 9/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (9-22-2019) Parks & Stoup discuss NXT’s USA Network debut, Corbin KOTR win, Lesnar-Kofi, more (98 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years (9-22-2019) to an episode of Wrestling Night in America hosted by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and cohosted by PWTorch’s contributor Tom Stoup to discuss in-depth the first episode [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 9/14 – WKPWP WWE PPV Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: WWE Clash of the Champions including Seth vs. Braun, Reigns vs. Rowan, Sasha vs. Becky, Orton vs. Kofi, live callers (114 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this weekend’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode (9-15-2019), PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaks down WWE Clash of Champions match by match with callers. Among the topics discussed: Luke Harper’s return, Roode and Ziggler [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 4/25 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Fann talk KO’s turn on New Day, Reigns-Shane/Elias angle, Bray’s Playhouse, Becky Two Belts, on-site report (103 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (4-24-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann. They discuss Kevin Owens’ turn on New [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 4/23 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann talk Becky’s title win, the AEW conundrum with Swerve and Ospreay, Gunther, WWE cuts, Omega opens up, Nyla Rose, Jericho, Sheamus (112 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist and podcaster. They cover these topics: Becky Lynch’s Women’s Title [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 1/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (1-23-2014) Royal Rumble 2014 Predictions Show, Batista and Bryan favorites to win, Rumble impact on WrestleMania, plus Sting, Hogan, Jarrett talk (131 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back ten years (1-23-2014) to PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell hosting a Prediction Edition on the Royal Rumble with live callers. PWTorch columnist Sean Radican calls in mid-way through to add [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 4/7 – WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 2 Roundtable – Keller & Wells & Barbati: Cody completes his story but what’s next for him and Reigns, Priest cashes in after Drew’s win, full card analysis (98 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 2, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Kelly Wells and PWTorch contributor Nick Barbati. They review the show starting with [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 4/6 – WWE WrestleMania Roundtable – Keller & Fann & Machado: Epic Reigns & Rock vs. Seth & Cody main event, Sami upsets Gunther, Ripley retains, Jade’s WM debut, ladder chaos, more (66 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 1, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Javier Machado. They review the show starting with [...]...2024
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• FREE PODCAST 3/10 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America: Darrin Lilly joins Greg to break down the latest happenings from TNA TV, plus booking of Reigns/Rock-Rhodes, AEW Dynasty lineup, more (91 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Darrin Lilly to break down the latest happenings from TNA TV, including their two most recent Impact+ [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 2/25 – NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo Night 1 Audio Roundtable – Radican & Lansdell: Desperado vs. Sho, Riddel vs. Tanahashi, Finlay vs. Nemeth (56 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch contributor Chris Lansdell for the NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo Night 1 roundtable. They look at the entire card, starting with David Finlay defending the IWGP [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 4/29 – VIP Podcast Vault (4-28-06): TNA Audio Analysis: First two weeks of Impact on Thursday nights, Samoa Joe’s move to the heavyweight division, Lesnar and Goldberg speculation, more (59 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Analysis Podcast from Apr. 28, 2006. PWTorch columnist James Caldwell was joined by Torch specialist Paul Madavi to discuss TNA in-depth including [...]...2024
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• VIP AUDIO 2/10 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (2-10-2006) – Zen Goddess Variety Podcast w/James & Ellen (debut episode): Cena fans reaction from a female perspective, Orton’s role, Mickie-Trish-Ashley social and sexual themes (38 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Feb. 10, 2006 debut edition of the Zen Goddess Variety Half-hour with Ellen Cohen hosted by PWTorch columnist James Caldwell. James and Ellen [...]...2024
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