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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back five years to the June 30 and July 4, 2020 episodes of the PWTorch Dailycast.
First, on “Grit & Glitter” (6/30/2020), Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss WWE staff testing positive for COVID-19, Impact firing Tessa Blanchard, and promotions affected by the SpeakingOut accusations. Plus, J.R. Harris joins to look back at December 2019 and discuss which wrestlers have climbed the ranks and which have suffered setbacks in the first half of 2020.
Then, on “The Deep Dive” (7/4/2020), Rich Fann welcomed Chris Maitland onto the show to review the 2020 New Japan Cup Final. Key topics in the chat include “only my finish or bust,” the stories outside of the finalists that intrigued viewers, New Japan’s ever-expanding singles heavyweight scene, wrestlers who disappointed with imports not available, and what lied ahead for some of the younger participants – with an eye on the G-1 Climax, whenever that can occur.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 25 and 28, 2010.
On the June 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch’s James Caldwell and Pat McNeill discussed with live callers the previous night’s TNA Impact, Abyss’s “they” storyline, Mick Foley’s possible involvement, WWE Raw GM possibilities, analysis of some potential GMs including Shane McMahon, Steve Austin, Booker T, Batista, and others, WWE apparently trying to turn Vince McMahon face, potential Summerslam storylines, Best/Worst Examples of writing off a wrestler from TV, and more.
Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer a round of VIP member Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Mailbag, McNeill tells great independent show stories, including a story involving Mickie James, plus a detailed legal analysis of the Martha Hart vs. WWE & McMahon lawsuit, why Bret Hart might have left WWE with WrestleMania paychecks rolling in, and more.
Then on the June 28, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discussed the mystery G.M. storyline, the Martha Hart lawsuit, WWE running from the term “pro wrestling,” Miz and Morrison comparisons, and more.
Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed the Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin title fight on Saturday, the dreadfully low ratings for Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting on Impact last week, and more.
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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 a look at New Japan’s newest signing, Aaron Wolf, and how he may eventually be able to become the main eventer to replace stars that have left, in a way that other Young Lions haven’t been able to do.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-1-2020), we flash back to a “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring PWTorch’s Tom Stoup, Nate Lindberg, and Todd Dautel covering Great American Bash Part 1, Banks-Shirai, women’s four-way, potential for Tessa Blanchard in WWE, fantasy-booking NXT vs. AEW event, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (6-30-2015), PWTorch’s Bruce Mitchel guest hosting for Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night’s WWE Raw, the awful rating, is Seth Rollins too weak of a heel champion, what’s ahead of Brock Lesnar, the state of TNA, Matt Morgan’s return, and many more topics with live callers and emails.
Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Tough Enough’s new season, TNA losing “World Title status,” does TNA “deserve to survive,” the Kevin Owens interference in the Cesaro vs. John Cena match, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #339 of the PWTorch including WCW’s huge announcement regarding a live two-hour show on TNT, what is known and still unknown about the show, an update on Chris Benoit in WWF, a preview of WCW Great American Bash, booking a WCW King of the Ring, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at [email protected].
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann are back for some great questions in the mailbag. This time around, in addition to Josh’s thoughts on Night of Champions, they talk about:
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (7-1-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jake Barnett from ProWrestling.net. They talked with live callers and answer emails about AEW Dynamite’s “Fyter Fest Night 1” special including whether the show felt special, which matches delivered and which seemed to come up short, whether Jake Hager stepped up for the moment, whether Kenny Omega will ever be the central star fans of his anticipated when AEW launched, tag wrestlers who could be singles stars, Taz’s buzz-generating promo taking a dig at WWE, the Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage delay, did Cody not go on last because of NXT’s strong main event, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-25-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Taz who discussed his unlikely career journey, comparisons to Brock Lesnar’s suplex-based style, NXT as a training ground, Tough Enough reaction, commentating for WWE vs. TNA, switching to a podcasting career, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: In our post-PLE “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Paul Weigle to discuss in-depth the WWE Night of Champions PLE, including interaction with those VIP members joining by video call and those contributing in the chat. They break down all six matches on the card, including all the gaga in the main event, seeds for the potential babyface turn of John Cena, taking stock of Jade Cargill’s progress, and much more.
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