PWTorch Dailycast

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh started out acknowledging how difficult wrestling commentary can be before considering what makes for a good commentator. The discussion spanned four decades...

Today we jump back five years to the June 17, 2021 episode of Podcast of Honor, Jay Lethal joined the show to discuss his time in pro wrestling over the last 18 months, what it is like to be The Man of a major company, and how he is looking forward to live fans at the Best in the World PPV. Ryan and Tyler also discuss this week in ROH media, as well as the news. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Cincinnati, Ohio. They review Swerve Strickland's win and being set to face Will Ospreay for the spot to main event All In. Speculation on what might happen at Redemption and the possibility of Omega getting back into the title picture. Follow-up on Kevin K...

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #391 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise on next week’s Nitro debut, WWF sending him a terse letter, British Bulldog gives 90-day notice, World Wrestling Peace Festival in LA, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com. Become a supporter of this podca...

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Break the Walls Down, a strangely stand-alone show with a lot of big name talent and technically excellent matches, but next to nothing in the way of storylines or angles. Andrade delivers his all as a replacement for MJF to face Bobby Orlando. Gabby Forza and Megan Bayne have a re...

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Zaria’s first championship, two #1 contender’s matches, a silly but fun “Mr. NXT” pageant, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support .

Today we jump back five years to the June 11, 2021 episode of The Deep Dive with Rich Fann. John Keating joined Rich to talk about his movie “The Concessionaires Must Die,” coaching actors, doing standup and writing, historic LA and eventually we get to great wrestling via the Scenic City Invitational, Apter Mags and their pull on him as a kid, lessons wrestlers can learn from the acting process,...

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh discussed the optimism surrounding AEW during their initial press conference and what that might mean for the women's division. They marched through each yea...

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago. First, the June 3, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast and future PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for the Friday Livecast breaking down this week’s headlines, including A.J. Styles’s heel turn, booking scenarios for Styles-John Cena at Money in the Bank, how titles will fit...

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Richmond, Va. They review Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis family and defeating Mike Bailey, MJF is reportedly injured after defending the AEW World Title, and Mercedes is the wildcard in the Owen Hart Tournament. They close out with mailbag, trivia, and...

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #390 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise Nitro debut and how it all went down, IYH Beware of Dog 1 and 2 review and how it was affected by mother nature, King of the Ring card set, fallout from the MSG curtain call, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gma...

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tell you what to expect from Expect the Unexpected Wrestling, a clunkily named promotion whose latest offering - Dead Set - is a very, very good show action-wise, but dragged down by an excess of heel triumphs and a disappointing development in the title scene. But among the good wrestling is Mike Santana d...

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Tony D’Angelo vs. Kam Hendrix, Lola Vice potentially stagnating, Tony D having one of the best babyface championship reigns in recent NXT memory, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support .

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. In this episode, Stephanie and Josh explored WWE's early and sporadic history with women in the '80s and early '90s before delving into the sleaze of the Attitude Era. Steph en...

In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brian Zilem to discuss in depth WWE Clash in Italy, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all five matches on the card, plus discuss the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournament as brackets were officially announced as the recording was o...

Today we jump back five years to the June 2, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch's Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW Double or Nothing with a focus on the Stadium Stampede and the AEW World Title match. They also discussed WWE’s releases and whether or not they’ll be future additions to AEW. Plus, emails and Twist listener interactions. Become a supporter of this podcas...

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Sunday's super successful Double or Nothing PPV from New York. Plenty of storyline developments with Darby Allin's title run coming to an end, Kyle Fletcher returning to turn on Takeshita, Foley involved in angle with MJF, and Kevin Knight turns heel and begins story with Mike Baile...

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #389 of the PWTorch including Slamboree 1996 and the endless BattleBowl matches, DDP’s big win one year too soon, the infamous Curtain Call at MSG, tons of emails, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland cover Gotham Wrestling, the newest program in the United Wrestling Network. The promotion begins its somewhat convoluted Five Borough Tournament, plus there's a multi-show angle with Pat Buck and Leo Sparrow. We also hit the big news in indy wrestling for the week, including WWEID talent using their WWE nam...

Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Lola Vice defending the NXT Women’s Championship against Izzi Dame, DarkState resetting after kicking out Saquon Shugars, Kam Hendrix stepping into the NXT Title picture with Tony D’Angelo and Naraku looming, Romeo Moreno winning the Speed Tournament, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/su...

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh were quick to determine that there are too many titles before moving on to discuss the difference between current-day WWE and AEW in regard to the sheer numb...

In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Chris Griffin to discuss in-depth AEW Double or Nothing, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all nine matches on the card, including Takeshita vs. Okada, Stadium Stampede, Owen Hart Cup Tournament matches, MJF vs. Darby Allin, plus Kevin Knig...

Today we jump back 15 years (5-12-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and special guest John Piermarini, after former WWE Creative Team member. They discussed the state of WWE after the Draft, Christian's future, Ted DiBiase Jr.'s potential, frustration with Vince McMahon, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycas...

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner preview Sunday’s Double or Nothing PPV. They also discuss Tony Khan’s media call, as well as the news of Mick Foley signing with AEW. Plus thoughts on AEW’s collaboration with MLB’s Minnesota Twins for Brawl in the Ballpark. Then in the bonus segment, we jump back five years to the previously V...

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #388 of the PWTorch including Monday Nitro shifting to two hours and what it means for the ratings battle, Warrior discusses his new business ventures including Warrior University, Ahmed Johnson wins the first prestigious Kuwait Cup, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastc...