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Destination Impact - Zac & JB discuss booking of several Impact matches, Nic Nemeth’s TNA Title reign, trajectory of Mustafa Ali and Order 4 Jul 21, 2026

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Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar critique the booking of young talent, the continued push of The System, and the current Knockouts World Championship predicament, and give general thoughts on the "Dark Side of the Ring" episodes on TNA. In the VIP-exclusive aftershow, they discuss different topics including the rumored retirement and legacy of Keith Lee, and the under-utilization of wrestlers like Jordynn Grace.
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Worse or Better (Episode 13.5 - Lackluster Summer Blockbusters) - Josh & Adam Kidd assess the performance of WWE and AEW over the past year Jul 20, 2026

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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. In this mini episode, Adam Kidd joins Josh to cover wrestling in general over the last year, from big summer show to big summer show. They start by comparing the cards of Summerslam and All In to last year's iteration and discussing the booking and storylines leading into each. Making worse or better rulings along the way, they cover the star power at the top of the card, rising younger stars, match quality, production, commentary, and the attendance for both Summerslam and All In. Josh and Adam round out the episode by deciding how each company has fared over the past year and determine if wrestling as a whole is doing worse or better.
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Best of PWTorch Livecast - 5 Yrs Ago - WWE Money in the Bank post-show including Cena’s return, Ripley vs. Charlotte, Peacock problems, more Jul 20, 2026

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Today we jump back five years to the July 19, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America with PWTorch columnist Greg Parks reviewing the WWE Money in the Bank PPV with callers and emailers. They also discuss the Impact Slammiversary PPV from Saturday night. Among the topics: Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte and the crowd reaction to the match, John Cena’s return, Peacock’s issues, Impact featuring other company stars over its own, and more.
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All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel’s in-person report from AEW Brawl in the Ballpark and NJPW G1 Climax Night 1 + bonus Nicky's Club Jul 18, 2026

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In this special edition of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel gives his in-person report for AEW Brawl in the Ballpark in Minneapolis, Minn. and New Japan Pro-Wrestling G1 Climax Night 1 from Hoffman Estates, Ill. Send your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.com.
Then, as a bonus, we present the latest episode of The Nicky’s Club, where Nick Barbati puts on the booker’s hat and takes a closer look at several of WWE’s brightest rising stars, sharing how he would handle their creative direction to elevate each of them into true main event players. Which superstars are one storyline away from breaking through, and what would it take to get them there? Plus, Nick examines the conversation surrounding Summerslam’s sagging ticket sales, previews the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event, and breaks down the latest headlines from around WWE in another packed episode.
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PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #396 (7-13-96) including Hogan turns on WCW, New World Order forms Jul 17, 2026

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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #396 of the PWTorch including the full breakdown of Hogan’s heel turn and the formation of the NWO, Bash at the Beach 1996 review, WWF suspends Ultimate Warrior, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland & McClelland review Wrestling Open including Stetson-Miles Street Fight, Big Business breakup, more Jul 16, 2026

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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review last week's Wrestling Open with the highly anticipated Street Fight between Steven Stetson and Danny Miles, plus the breakup of another group - Big Business - and the ensuing fallout between former friends Brad Hollister and T.J. Crawford, Sammy Diaz vs. Dustin "Flash" Waller, and more. We also go over the strengths of Wrestling Open - strong focus on storytelling, good character development - and some weaknesses, but overall this remains a jewel in the indy wrestling world. For VIP listeners, it's back to GCW where Bear Bronson battles the (presumably) departing Richard Holiday, and Bustah and the Brain defend the tag titles against Star Struck.
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PWT Talks NXT - Lindberg & Little discuss Lola Vice becoming next challenger for Kendal Grey, Zaria’s chaotic title defense, Tony-Naraku Jul 15, 2026

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Nate Lindberg and Jobin Little discuss the July 14, 2026 edition of WWE NXT, including Lola Vice becoming the next challenger for NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey, Vanity Project continuing to dominate through strength in numbers, Zaria’s chaotic title defense, Tony D’Angelo and Naraku’s escalating rivalry, Kelani Jordan’s mounting frustration, and more.
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Destination Impact - Zac & JB discuss TNA’s recent re-signing of Daria Rae, Knockouts division, current direction of TNA Tag Titles, more Jul 14, 2026

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Following an edition of Impact that featured several championship developments, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar ponder what is next for TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside, her viable future challengers on the roster and potential new signings, the potential of Leon Slater, Ricky Sosa, and K.C. Navarro. In the VIP-exclusive aftershow, JB and Zac share thoughts on some other topics including how the AEW All-In card is coming together.
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Worse or Better (Episode 13 - Feel Good Slam of the Summer) - Steph & Josh discuss Summerslam from inception to its current incarnation Jul 13, 2026

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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. This episode's topic is the biggest party of the summer: Summerslam. Despite repeatedly saying they couldn't and shouldn't discuss every single Summerslam, Josh and Steph proceeded to discuss every single Summerslam. They highlighted some of the great, ridiculous, and iconic moments and matches over the nearly forty years of history. Eventually, the conversation made its way to how Summerslam 2026 is shaping up, leaving Steph and Josh to determine whether Summerslam is currently worse or better.
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Best of PWTorch Livecast - 10 Yrs Ago - Interviews with Ethan Page and Gary Michael Capetta, long-time ring announcer in WWF, NWA, WCW, AWA Jul 12, 2026

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Today we jump back ten years to a pair of PWTorch Livecast interviews from ten years ago.
First, the June 29, 2016 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing stand-out independent wrestler “All Ego” Ethan Page with live calls on his WWNLive run, other independent appearances, future aspirations, and more.
Then the July 6, 2016 episode features PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing long-time ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta reflecting on working for WWF, WCW, AWA, and more, plus top stars he’s worked with, memories, his book “Bodyslams,” and more with live calls and emails.
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