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  • VIP PODCAST 7/25 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 2: The Birth of Hulkamania in the AWA with historian and author George Schire, what if Hogan didn’t break out as star (55 min.)
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    SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller continues his series on Hulk Hogan with various topics and cohosts. This is the first of a two-part conversation with pro wrestling historian George Schire, a former cohost of the “Pro Wrestling Focus” radio show from KFAN in the early 1990s.

    This theme focuses on Hulk Hogan’s breakout years from 1981 to 1983 in the AWA when he was brought in as a heel, but was turned babyface by the fans who cheered him and ushered in a new era of what defined a modern babyface main event act. This includes insights from that era, including George’s many conversations with many wrestlers from that time period who worked with Hogan. They chronicle Hogan’s rise in the AWA, disputes with promoter Verne Gagne, Japan commitments complicating things, who helped hone Hogan’s overall promo skills and babyface act, theories on what would have happened had Hogan stayed in the AWA and not signed with the WWF in 1983, and much more.

    This is part one and part two will be published tomorrow.

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    56 min
  • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 3 of 3): Nitro-Raw, Seth’s injury conjecture, non-competes, TNA attendance, Punk’s promos, Netflix-WWE future, Jade-Tiffany, more (59 min.)
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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:

    • 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?

      • View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE

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    • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 3): Summerslam hype including Punk-Gunther, Cody-Cena, signing, WWE and AEW TV reviews, UFC, Masvidal’s autobiography (86 min.)
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      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”

        • View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE

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        1 hr 27 min
      • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 3): Hulk Hogan career overview and analysis, NJPW G1 so far, TNA Slammiversary review (75 min.)
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        SHOW SUMMARY: In part one 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:

        • 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.

          View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE

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          1 hr 16 min
        • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago (AD-FREE): Big E goes singles, Bar Fight with Hardy-Sheamus, Metalik’s big win, Miz TV, more (99 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (7-24-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch contributor Mike Meyers discussed WWE Smackdown including Big E goes singles at the prompting of Kofi Kingston, the Bar Fight with Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus going supernatural, Gran Metalik’s big win to earn an IC Title shot against A.J. Styles, the latest with Matt Riddle and Baron Corbin, Miz TV with Naomi, Sasha & Bayley-Nikki & Alexa Bliss, and more with live callers.

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          1 hr 40 min
        • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast (AD-FREE): Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #343 (7-15-95) including Sullivan replaces Flair as WCW booker, Bischoff’s Newsport interview, more + Hulk Hogan’s passing (115 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #343 of the PWTorch including Kevin Sullivan becomes WCW’s new head booker, a detailed review of Bischoff’s Newsport interview including his take on “sports entertainment,” and much more. Plus, they discuss Hulk Hogan’s passing and what he meant to the industry. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected].

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          1 hr 56 min
        • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts (AD-FREE): Keller & Powell discuss whether TNA should hand keys to Heyman, removal of R-Truth, MITB possible winners, live callers (113 min.)
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          SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 15, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers these topics:

          • TNA’s ECW Invasion angle beginning tonight on Impact
          • TNA’s ECW-themed PPV being part of a short-term angle
          • Paul Heyman’s recent talks with TNA, and what Heyman could bring to TNA
          • WWE’s Nexus angle and whether Triple H or John Cena would be a good fit as Nexus leader
          • What could be moved from Raw to Smackdown when SD launches on Syfy, an overall problem with promoting pro wrestling in 2010
          • Lucha Libre historically in the U.S. and its chance for success in 2010 on MTV2
          • And more!

            • Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell talk for over 40 more minutes on these topics:

            • TNA’s culture of matches not mattering
            • The lack of stars being built
            • How to use veterans on the roster
            • Pro wrestling promotional tactics in a poor state compared to UFC
            • And more!

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              1 hr 54 min
            • VIP PODCAST 7/24 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 1: Rich Fann joins Wade with a focused discussion of Hogan’s latter-life scandals from his racist comments (47 min.)
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              SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomes Rich Fann onto the episode to discuss Hulk Hogan, the first in a series of themed-episodes looking at the career and life of Hulk Hogan. This theme focuses on his latter-life scandals stemming primarily from racist comments he made that went public which, along with his handling of them afterward, defined how many fans thought about him.

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            • VIP PODCAST 7/23 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast (AD-FREE): Maitland & McClelland review ETU Summer Madness 3 including Santana vs. Tankman plus Slammiversary live report (73 min.)
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              SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Expect the Unexpected’s Summer Madness 3, an unexpectedly entertaining show main evented with the surging Mike Santana squaring off against Calvin Tankman, plus Marcus Mathers, one of the most improved indy wrestlers in 2025, defends the IWTV Title against Joseph Alexander, and more. Chris also gives a live report from TNA’s Slammiversary, including the debut of Zilla Fatu and the main event and how it reflected on the show as a whole. For VIP listeners, we head to GCW’s Bash at the Ballpark for Jonathan Gresham against Deonna Purrazzo and GCW Champion Effy defending against Charles Mason.

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              1 hr 14 min
            • VIP PODCAST 7/23 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review: MJF-Hurt Syndicate blow-up, Mox-Hangman rematch set, Ospreay announces injury, Tag Tournament starts (22 min.)
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              SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 23 episode of AEW Dynamite including a set-up for a AEW World Title rematch with Hangman Page and Jon Moxley, a twist out of nowhere in the MJF-Hurt Syndicate situation, a strange overly dramatic health scare promo from Will Ospreay, a tag team tournament starts, and more.

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              23 min