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- Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Alan’s WON Hall of Fame ballot for 2026 (42 min.)SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)...
SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L takes you through his ballot for the 2026 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, discussing an overall theme to his choices this year, big picture thoughts about the evolution of pro wrestling, and more in a compact but fun show. Find out whether candidates like Samoa Joe, Sangre Chicana, Mercedes Mone, and Jesse Ventura made the cut, and see who Alan thinks should be added to the ballot next year. Check it out!
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by a returning Eddie Sideburns for the October edition of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his guest will each pick an episode of wrestling TV from that month in the past and break it down. For the second month in a row, it’s 1983 and 1991 on the docket, and we get a real mix this time around. The stars of Jim Crockett Promotions are on the road to Starrcade ’83 “A Flare for the Gold” and we’re treated to some excellent pro wrestling as a result. Super promos from some of the finest talkers of the day, an electric six-man tag with Ric Flair coming for Dick Slater with a vengeance, disguises, turns, squashes, board meetings…this had it all! Sadly, the same can’t be said for what was on offer in “The Global Dome” eight years later. For what the GWF lacked in…ahem…quality, it made up for with charm in abundance as Craig Johnson led us through an hour of ESPN’s flagship wrestling show of the day featuring some names you might know and some you absolutely won’t. There’s tag team chaos, earnest discussions about women’s place in wrestling, and more Sean Waltman than you can shake a stick at. So before you put on your Handsome Stranger mask to go out Trick Or Treatin’ this weekend, relax for a bit and check out what’s on the telly!
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Paul Völsch of The Emerald Flowshow podcast to talk about the success that All Japan has been having in 2026 by going against the grain and staying away from having heels on their roster. In the 2026 Japanese wrestling landscape, heel units are everywhere and the tropes are plentiful. Alan and Paul ruminate on the reasons why AJPW may have gone down a different path, the advantages it gives them, and the opportunities that it leads to. In addition, the lads discuss the history of the heel unit concept in Japan from All Japan Women to Hesei Ishingun and more. A really interesting two-hour discussion for fans of Japanese wrestling (and everyone, hopefully!).
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is back as promised in the fallout of New Japan’s King of Pro Wrestling from Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumo Hall! On the eve of the show there were lots of questions, hopes, and worries, and Alan is here now with thoughts on how it all played out. From the huge Tsuji vs. Oiwa main event to the crazy Will Ospreay-KOB six-man tag, it’s all discussed with a look ahead to what’s on the cards from Wrestle Kingdom as well. Check it out!
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is back on the eve of one of New Japan’s tentpole shows – King of Pro Wrestling in Sumo Hall. As with other major NJPW events this year, Alan is documenting his hopes beforehand and will be back afterward to see if all went to plan. From booking to match quality, there are some major variables going into this Ryogoku show, especially with Wrestle Kingdom now very much around the corner. Where will the likes of Tsuji, Oiwa, Umino, and co. fit coming off this show? Alan gives his expectations for all that plus some thoughts on last week’s Korakuen title matches. To begin, however, some words about Pac and the wonderful tributes paid to him from all corners in the last two weeks.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Manu Romero for the September edition of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his guest will each pick an episode of wrestling TV from that month in the past and break it down. This month, we play with the calendar a little bit and bend the rules slightly, but it was worth it to have Manu discuss a really important and under-discussed piece of wrestling history – that being the first ever WWF TV show on television in Spain. “Pressing Catch” as it was known emanated from a packed Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona in front of 19,000 fans seeing stars such as The Rockers, The Undertaker, and Tito Santana. Manu provides a ton of really interesting background info about the show, from translations of the commentary to the involvement of one Silvio Berlusconi! For Alan’s pick it was back to 1983 and this time a jaunt in to see Lance & Dave in the Memphis studio once again. It was the typical CWA fun with Lawler, Dundee, Hart, and all the gang, including a very special guest by telephone! So as the Autumn colors appear, fall back into the couch and check out what’s on the telly!
NOTE 1: Very minor (and hopefully unnoticeable) audio issue early in the show, but it was fixed 15 minutes in.
NOTE 2: This was taped before the untimely passing of one of Alan’s all time favorite wrestlers – Pac. We’ll have more about Ben in future shows. RIP to a legend.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L reports back from Madrid with Sarah4L in tow to talk about seeing Shakira live (the musician; not the Scott Steiner valet), Atletico vs. Osasuna, and other highlights of the 4Ls’ jaunt to Spain. After Sarah gets the boot, Alan goes solo to discuss CMLL’s huge 93rd anniversary show featuring the big Mistico-Averno apuestas match and much more. In addition, we have some more positive NJPW talk (everyone should be nervous of how regularly this is the case right now) looking at Kosei Fujita’s Produce show with the band “ROTTENGRAFFTY” in Osaka Gorilla Hall and the shockingly great KOB vs. GBH tag team match this past weekend. Check it out (Awwwwwoooooooo!).
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is back and all fired up to talk about the brewing feud of the year in New Japan with Aaron Wolf and Kosei Fujita at each other’s throats to start the Road to Destruction. There’s more NJPW to talk about too with Tsuji and Goto getting set for their IWGP Heavyweight Title match and Shingo Takagi currently “on one,” plus the opening of NOAH’s N1 Victory in Korakuen and a great Osaka Pro title match finally making TV. All that plus a couple of “From the Vault” recs from 1983 and 1988. Check it out!
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is back with a look at some of the wrestling that has had his attention in the past week. This solo show spans shows from Japan to Mexico with tournaments concluding, big matches being built to, and big matches delivering. Alan talks CMLL, Dragongate’s Rey De Parejas finals, another Chihiro Hashimoto classic against Mika Iwata, and more. Check it out.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Suit Williams for the August edition of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his guest will each pick an episode of wrestling TV from that month in the past and break it down. Despite a combined runtime of approximately 90 minutes for the two shows spotlighted, this discussion ends up going nearly twice that length! On tap was a 2016 NXT from Full Sail with a big-time main event pitting American Alpha against The Revival in a 2/3 Falls blow-off match, and a 1983 episode of World Class from the Sportatorium which similarly showcased great tag team wrestling as the Von Erichs and Freebirds battled it out for the six-man titles. Alan and Suit were also treated to a healthy dose of Iceman King Parsons, some Jimmy Garvin greatness, prime Bayley, Balor-Nakamura build, and much more, including a wrestler who was a real revelation on the NXT show. In the warm, welcoming spirit of Bill Mercer, please join us and check out what’s on the telly!
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