Episodes

  • Best of PWTorch Livecast - (2-8-2020) Deep Dive with Doc Bruce talking about being an Asian-American wrestling fan + Heather Brandenburg

    Best of PWTorch Livecast - (2-8-2020) Deep Dive with Doc Bruce talking about being an Asian-American wrestling fan + Heather Brandenburg
    Feb 11 2025
    Today we jump back to the Feb. 8, 2020 episode of the PWTorch Dailycast's "PWT Talks NXT" episode featuring "Doc Bruce" Bruce Hazelwood who discusses being an Asian-American wrestling fan for the past 25 years, his view on wrestling as a scholar and a fan, and what can be done to make things better in the landscape. Bruce and Rich also talk about Bruce’s recent article in Daily DDT, where he focuses on Mia Yim and her status as a Blasian Baddie.

    Then, a Deep Dive into Women Love Wrestling with contributor Heather Bandenburg. Heather chatted about how she got into wrestling at age 21, adding it to her passions of stand-up comedy and Cher(!) – and Heather’s transformation into a wrestler herself! Heather also talks about her book, “Unladylike: A Grrrl’s Guide to Wrestling,” and the World of Wrestling Books, which chronicles her move not only into fandom, but fighting ovarian cancer, and how this journey has affected her outside of wrestling as well. We close talking the idea of masculinity and femininity and beauty in wrestling being behind the times, and conversations with Cara Noir and his journey through navigating those questions in the ring, issues with representation at wrestling shows in terms of gimmicks given, and Heather’s kiddo puts Melissa into “those were the days” nostalgia.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Best of PWTorch Livecast - Live Call-in Shows: (2-9-2015) Comparing NXT to New Japan, WWE earnings report, Raw's length, more

    Best of PWTorch Livecast - Live Call-in Shows: (2-9-2015) Comparing NXT to New Japan, WWE earnings report, Raw's length, more
    Feb 10 2025
    Today we jump back ten years (2-9-2015 and 2-12-2015) to two PWTorch Livecasts.

    First, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast discuss with live callers & emailers that night's Raw, Rikishi in the WWE Hall of Fame, WrestleMania's main event, and much more.

    Then, PWTorch's James Caldwell took live calls discussing the NXT special the prior night, WWE financials, comparing New Japan to NXT, the financial reason for why Raw should return to two hours, and much more.

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #318 (1-28-95) incl. Rumble review, Bigelow shoves Lawrence Taylor

    PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #318 (1-28-95) incl. Rumble review, Bigelow shoves Lawrence Taylor
    Feb 9 2025
    In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #318 of the PWTorch including Royal Rumble 1995, the Lawrence Taylor and Bam Bam Bigelow angle, Jeff Jarrett wins Intercontinental title, 123 Kid and Bob Holly win (then lose) tag titles, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

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    3 hrs and 12 mins
  • All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel & Kanner return to review the build towards Grand Slam Australia, more

    All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel & Kanner return to review the build towards Grand Slam Australia, more
    Feb 8 2025
    In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:
    • AEW vs. WWE in-person experience
    • Harley Cameron's many talents
    • Toni Storm's new role
    • Cope vs. Moxley setup for Revolution
    • Matches for Grand Slam Australia
    • Okada at a low point
    • Hounds of Hell lose to Callis Family
    • The Gunns are back!
    • Mark Davis is the newest Callis Family member
    • New Japan-esque Kenny Omega promo
    • A lot on MJF's plate
    • Major Ricochet win
    • Upcoming Shows
    • Mailbag and Trivia


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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Acknowledging WWE - Machado & Meyers discuss Jey's surprise Rumble win, Charlotte fails to connect, a case for Jordynne Grace to win Rumble

    Acknowledging WWE - Machado & Meyers discuss Jey's surprise Rumble win, Charlotte fails to connect, a case for Jordynne Grace to win Rumble
    Feb 7 2025
    In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:
    • Jey's surprise Rumble win
    • What are Jey's upsides and why Gunther is his best opponent
    • Charlotte's Rumble win gets loud grumble
    • Charlotte fails to connect
    • How're the women matches lining up for WrestleMania
    • Penta and Rey Rumble
    • Wrestlers should jaw jack in the ring more
    • Making a case for Jordynne Grace (to win the Rumble)
    • Bliss is back
    • A waste of DIY and MCMG
    • Two-night Rumbles?
    • And more


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland & McClelland review House of Glory's Final Warning including Santana vs. Kenta, Starks vs. Mason, more

    Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland & McClelland review House of Glory's Final Warning including Santana vs. Kenta, Starks vs. Mason, more
    Feb 6 2025
    In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review House of Glory's Final Warning 2025 featuring Mike Santana vs. Kenta for the HOG title in a 30-minute classic, cause célèbre Ricky Starks goes up against the always bizarre Charles Mason, and Mane Event battle Cold Blooded Killers for the tag belts with a great setup for their next match. Plus, they talk about the new WWE Evolve with a lot of WWEID wrestlers involved, being in the middle of a Kenta-ssance, Goto Gossip, and a whole lot more. For VIP, they head back to Pittsburgh for Enjoy Wrestling where the other Mane Event defend their tag titles against show faves Waves and Curls in a great match and Sonny Kiss battles Max the Impaler in a very confusing match.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • PWT Talks NXT - Wells & Lindberg talk heavy reaction to NXT representation in Royal Rumble, Oba Femi & Trick Williams vs. A-Town Down Under

    PWT Talks NXT - Wells & Lindberg talk heavy reaction to NXT representation in Royal Rumble, Oba Femi & Trick Williams vs. A-Town Down Under
    Feb 5 2025
    Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss heavy reaction to NXT representation in the Royal Rumble, Oba Femi & Trick Williams vs. A-Town Down Under, heelish leanings from Kelani Jordan, and more.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Best of PWTorch Livecast - (2-5-2015) Live callers discuss the Road to WM31, Austin's interview with Triple H, why NXT is like a great lunch

    Best of PWTorch Livecast - (2-5-2015) Live callers discuss the Road to WM31, Austin's interview with Triple H, why NXT is like a great lunch
    Feb 4 2025
    Today we jump back ten years (2-5-2015) to a PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch's James Caldwell taking live calls discussing the hot topics of the week including the Road to WrestleMania 31, Fast Lane, the Triple H interview on the Stone Cold Podcast and what was learned about Triple H, Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns, and a record number of analogies, and more.

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    1 hr and 47 mins