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PWTorch Dailycast features a line-up of seven weekly shows, with a new episode on each day of the week with a different focus. The lineup currently features shows dedicated to NXT, ROH, and AEW, plus MMATalk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Wrestling Night in America covering pro wrestling's biggest events including including post-WWE PPV live call-in post-shows, a weekly Deep Dive on a single topic, and our newest series looking back at a week in pro wrestling as covered in a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter back issue from 30 years ago that week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support .

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June 16, 20261 hr 38 min

Destination Impact with Zac & JB (Debut Episode) - What Mike Santana’s expiring contract means for the future of TNA and the TNA World Title

In the debut episode of Destination Impact, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar (JB!) discuss the latest from TNA, including a focus on Mike Santana’s reign as TNA World Champion and developments regarding his contract status with the promotion, along with news of other wrestlers’ contract statuses. Also, the duo take a look at their wish-list signings TNA could make out of the recent WWE/NXT cutbacks, and a VIP-exclusive aftershow with a "Championship Check-in" where Zac and JB evaluate all of TNA’s current Champions, their reigns, and potential successors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 15, 20262 hr 6 min

Worse or Better (Episode 10 - Commentary Commentary) - Steph & Josh compare the commentary and commentators over the last few decades

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh started out acknowledging how difficult wrestling commentary can be before considering what makes for a good commentator. The discussion spanned four decades of commentary, highlighting key figures from the eighties through to the current crop of play-by-play and color guys. Josh and Steph recalled some classic wrestling calls and considered their favorite commentary teams before reaching a final decision on whether wrestling commentary in the present day is worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 15, 20262 hr 6 min

Best of PWTorch Livecast - Jay Lethal joins Ryan and Tyler to talk 18 months of being a pro wrestler during pandemic, being ROH centerpiece

Today we jump back five years to the June 17, 2021 episode of Podcast of Honor, Jay Lethal joined the show to discuss his time in pro wrestling over the last 18 months, what it is like to be The Man of a major company, and how he is looking forward to live fans at the Best in the World PPV. Ryan and Tyler also discuss this week in ROH media, as well as the news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 13, 20261 hr 40 min

All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel & Kanner discuss setup for key Forbidden Door match-ups, Ospreay vs. Strickland set for Owen Cup final

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Cincinnati, Ohio. They review Swerve Strickland's win and being set to face Will Ospreay for the spot to main event All In. Speculation on what might happen at Redemption and the possibility of Omega getting back into the title picture. Follow-up on Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family and Darby returning. No World title match on Forbidden Door. Updates on AEW ticket sales for their major shows.Send your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comFor more, check out Gregg's Dynamite Hits & Misses column on PWTorch.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 12, 20262 hr 16 min

PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #391 (6-8-96) incl. Hall promises big surprise, WWF sends Hall letter

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #391 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise on next week’s Nitro debut, WWF sending him a terse letter, British Bulldog gives 90-day notice, World Wrestling Peace Festival in LA, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 11, 20261 hr 15 min

Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland & McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Break the Walls Down incl. Andrade vs. Orlando, Bayne vs. Forza

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's Break the Walls Down, a strangely stand-alone show with a lot of big name talent and technically excellent matches, but next to nothing in the way of storylines or angles. Andrade delivers his all as a replacement for MJF to face Bobby Orlando. Gabby Forza and Megan Bayne have a real corker of a main event as we marvel at the development both have made over the past few years. Joey T becomes Justin's favorite announcer for a very specific reason. For VIP listeners, following his spectacular show debut last week, we delve deeper into the legend of Harlan Abbott by exploring more of his recent matches.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 10, 20261 hr 12 min

PWT Talks NXT - Wells & Lindberg discuss Zaria’s first championship, two #1 contender’s matches, a silly but fun “Mr. NXT” pageant, more

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Zaria’s first championship, two #1 contender’s matches, a silly but fun “Mr. NXT” pageant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 9, 20261 hr 48 min

Best of PWTorch Livecast - 5 Yrs Ago - A movie maker and comedian talks about how pro wrestling could learn from other entertainment formats

Today we jump back five years to the June 11, 2021 episode of The Deep Dive with Rich Fann. John Keating joined Rich to talk about his movie “The Concessionaires Must Die,” coaching actors, doing standup and writing, historic LA and eventually we get to great wrestling via the Scenic City Invitational, Apter Mags and their pull on him as a kid, lessons wrestlers can learn from the acting process, and the film “Faccia a Faccia” and how it can illustrate great complexities within wrestling when given the chance. Rich and John also talk about great shows like “The Outsider,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as guideposts to great storytelling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 8, 20262 hr 17 min

Worse or Better (Episode 9 - All Elite Women) - Steph & Josh talk AEW women's division, from optimism of inception to uncertainty of present

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh discussed the optimism surrounding AEW during their initial press conference and what that might mean for the women's division. They marched through each year of the company's history, noting significant events and pivotal female wrestlers as the quality fluctuated, but the amount of time dedicated to the women remained largely the same. Upon arriving at the present day, Josh and Steph considered whether their initial optimism had faded and made a determination on whether the women's division in AEW is currently worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

June 8, 20262 hr 44 min

Best of PWTorch Livecast - 10 Yrs Ago - AJ Styles heel turn analysis, John Cena vs. Styles hype, Muhammad Ali's influence on pro wrestling

Today we jump back ten years to a pair of back to back PWTorch Livecasts from ten years ago.First, the June 3, 2016 episode with PWTorch's Travis Bryant of the PWTorch East Coast Cast and future PWTorch columnist Rich Fann for the Friday Livecast breaking down this week’s headlines, including A.J. Styles’s heel turn, booking scenarios for Styles-John Cena at Money in the Bank, how titles will fit into the brand split era, and much more!Then the June 4, 2016 episode with PWTorch contributor Jim Valley's “Saturday Morning Wrestling” edition of the Livecast with live talk about Muhammad Ali and his influence on pro wrestling, culture, sports, and more, then a conversation with Steve Beverly of the late-'80s pre-Internet newsletter “Matwatch” about the history of TV Wrestling, Game Shows, Ali, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.