Pwtorch Dailycast

Last Saturday an era ended when "Nick & Tom's Intercontinental Adventure" ended. Next Saturday, a new era begins with a new WWE-themed weekly podcast with new hosts. To bridge that gap today, we are bringing you a free double-dose of a VIP-exclusive weekly show, "NXT 8 Years Back" hosted by Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup. This features the Apr. 6 and Apr. 13 episodes from this month including analysis of Shinsuke Nakamura's debut on the weekly show, Tessa Blanchard's first appearance, and more. They also include movie talk in these episodes with a look at the new "Road House" and Hilary Swank's career.

Today we jump back ten years (4-6-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks. They discuss with live callers the just-completed WrestleMania 30 PPV from all angles, focusing on The Undertaker's Streak ending and Daniel Bryan's WWE Title victory.

Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 116 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #273 of the PWTorch including Hogan in talks with HBO, Shawn Michaels remaining in WWF with a new role, Cactus Jack discusses losing his ear, and various news, plus Patrick’s WM XL weekend and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland give the indy wrestling perspective of WrestleMania weekend. Chris traveled to Williamstown, N.J., to watch Thrashelvania, a loaded benefit indy show to support cancer research, and he gives a live report on all the matches, including Alex Kane vs. Brian Johnson for the ACTION World Title, Brandon Kirk & Kasey Catal vs. Laynie Luck & GPA in the Kirk's Couples Invitational, Adam Priest vs. Darius Carter, and more. They also give their thoughts on Mania itself and the weekend as a whole, plus news updates from IWTV and a new indy alliance announces its first show. For VIP, they watch selected matches from Joey Janela's Spring Break, including Minoru Suzuki & Masato Tanaka vs. Masha Slamovich & Rina Yamashita in a match with an ending that you won't believe, plus Effy and Mance Warner (maybe) finish their feud with a brutal I Quit match.

Kelly Wells and Bruce Hazelwood cover NXT featuring more Trick-Melo-Ilja, Axiom & Frazer's last shot at the tag championships, Je'Von Evans' strong debut, and more.

Today we jump back ten years (4-7-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host Greg Parks analyzing, with callers, WrestleMania 35 from many angles. Included are discussions of the use of the low blow by babyface Seth Rollins, how long Kofi Kingston’s title reign may last, what we can now read into Charlotte’s addition to the main event, and more.

In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair to break down night two of WrestleMania XL. They give in-depth thoughts on the matches and hear from callers and emailers. Topics include Cody Rhodes's historic victory and the booking of the main event, Damian Priest's MITB cash-in, what's next for Cody, Roman Reigns, Gunther, and more. Plus, a caller provides a live perspective from both nights of WrestleMania in Philadelphia.

In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brandon LeClair for a recap of night one of WrestleMania XL. They give in-depth thoughts on the matches and hear from callers and emailers. Other topics include the performance of the commentary team, opinions on WWE putting advertising all over the ring and ringside area, thoughts on the main event, and more.

In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner navigate the C.M. Punk interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. They focus on his recollection of the Hangman promo, "Brawl Out," and the events at All In with Jack Perry. They also analyze Punk's objection's to Tony Khan and how AEW is run.

Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 116 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast previewing WrestleMania 40 Nights 1 and 2, ranking WrestleManias on the tens, Mania dream matches, listener trivia, and more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland lead listeners on an epic review of Fight Life's Lead the Charge featuring a main event of the indy wrestler who never stops, Mustafa Ali, facing J.T. Dunn, the Battle of Miracle Generation when Kylon King clashes with tag partner Dustin Flash Waller, Masha Slamovich defends the Fight Life title against Brandon Michael Thomas (a/k/a BMT), and much more. Plus, they go over new entrants in the Indy Wrestling Hall of Fame and discuss a major strategic alliance between three promotions and what they think that means, as well as preview their own weekends on the biggest wrestling week of the year. For VIP listeners, it's a trip out west for Prestige Wrestling's Alive II and a check-in on the world title fight between Alex Shelley and Alan Angels and the last man standing match between Prestige's resident superhero Jaiden and Jordan Cruz.

Kelly Wells covers NXT featuring a strong bit of final hype for Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez, Trick-Melo officially named Stand & Deliver main event, and more.

Today we jump back ten years (4-2-2014) to a PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and his guests, former WWE wrestler Gangrel and former TNA personality and CBS Survivor celebrity Jonny Fairplay. Gangrel evaluates John Cena as a top star and talks about why he didn't return to WWE. Lots of other topics were covered with live callers and emailers. Plus, the previously VIP=exclusive Aftershow with McNeill, Fairplay, and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell breaking down a huge WrestleMania Weekend.

In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by former Gonzo & The Greg producer Kurt Hoffman for night two of the WNIA WrestleMania preview. They take phone calls and emails on C.M. Punk's role at Mania, what matches open and close each night, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame induction speech, and more.

In today’s “Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure,” Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue present their final episode at PWTorch and take a look at the latest hype on the road to WrestleMania 40 and then say their farewell to PWTorch listeners.

In this episode of All Elite Conversation Club, Joel Dehnel and the returning Gregg Kanner analyze the dip in AEW ratings. Is it time to panic with big investments made into the product? Plus updates on Double or Nothing, Kenny Omega's health, and Nigel McGuinness back in the ring, as well as the usual rundown of this past week's AEW Dynamite and some email questions and trivia.

Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off episode 115 of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #272 of the PWTorch including WrestleMania X review, what’s next for WWF after Mania, Wade explains what makes a match 5-stars, Cactus loses his ear, and so much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Fightt Pro's Enter the Fightt 2 Round 2. Fightt Pro is one of the most unique indy promotions we've covered, with a push to be as close to a "real" sporting event as possible. We go over the rules, what we like about them, and minor tweaks to improve them, plus cover all the matches, including Delirious vs. Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin, Eli Isom vs. LSG, and Rhett Titus vs. Bobby Shields. For VIP listeners, it's off to California for West Coast Pro's Marvelous Coast and two title matches - Los Suavecitos vs. Beef Tank for the inaugural WCP Tag Title and Starboy Charlie facing Kevin Blackwood for the WCP Title with a shock ending.

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover NXT featuring a "Prime Target" mini-documentary on Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes, Alpha Academy vs. WolfDogs, a great first outing on NXT for Jazmyn Nyx, and more.

Today we jump back ten years (3-20-2014) to the Talking Honor ROH podcast with Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear who discussed the ROH 17th Anniversary PPV in its entirety, as well as weekly TV. Plus, a look at the new matches announced for Madison Square Garden and listener mail on who defeats Jay Lethal for the ROH World Title and the possibility of Matt Taven splitting from The Kingdom.