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Acknowledging WWE - Javier & Meyers discuss how wrestling fandom has changed, does overanalyzing a product hurt engagement, Punk-Cena, more Jul 04, 2025

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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier Machado and Mike Meyers Acknowledge:

CM Punk returns Cena's Pipebomb with a Molotov Cocktail, and immolates himself
Does overanalyzing a product hurt engagement with said product?
How has wrestling fandom changed?
What do "heel"and "babyface"really mean?
What is next for Punk?
Punk vs. Cena
Changing idioms (and how Javier hates the current state of anime translations)
Does Rollins cash in on Goldberg (or Gunther)?
Javier brings up Battlestar Galactica for some reason?
RIP Jim Shooter
Cody vs. Randy - Could they telegraph Randy's turn any louder?
Ripley vs. Rodriguez vs. a spent crowd
Kross vs. Zayn, surprisingly normal
Fatu vs. Solo, Hikuleo, now Tala Tonga debuts
Jade vs. Asuka - time to see what you have in Jade
Remembering Goldberg
Late show introductions
And more...

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PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #340 (6-24-95) including WCW Great American Bash review, more Jul 03, 2025

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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #340 of the PWTorch including WCW GAB, enjoying the show without Hogan, McMahon speaks on Savage, Hogan, and WCW’s new Monday night show, preview of King of the Ring PPV, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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PWT Talks NXT - Lindberg & Cattani discuss Yoshiki Inamura vs. Jasper Troy, Joe Hendry vs. Wes Lee, more Jul 02, 2025

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Nate Lindberg and Kevin Cattani discuss Yoshiki Inamura vs. Jasper Troy, Joe Hendry vs. Wes Lee, Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley, Thea Hail vs. Lainey Reid, Myles Borne vs. Lexis King, Luca turning on both Tony D and Stacks, and more.
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Best of PWTorch Livecast - (6/30/2020 & 7/5/2020) Tessa Blanchard firing, which wrestlers rose and fell in first half of 2020, New Japan Cup Jul 01, 2025

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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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PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast - Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #339 (6-17-95) incl. WCW going head-to-head with Raw, Benoit update Jun 30, 2025

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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 torchpastcast@gmail.com.
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Wrestling Night in America - WWE Night of Champions post-show: Parks & Weigle discuss Cena-Punk, Karrion Kross's opportunity, more Jun 28, 2025

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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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All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel & Kanner discuss the latest build-up to All In Jun 28, 2025

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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:

Mercedes attacks Toni to kick off the show
EVP titles on the line in Bucks vs. Swerve & Ospreay
Kota Ibushi's first ever AEW singles match
MJF in a match with Mistico? Or relegated to the Casino Gauntlet?
What else is on the All In show?
Women's #1 spot in the Casino Gauntlet
Hangman vs. Beast Mortos
Upcoming lineups
Mailbag and trivia

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Acknowledging WWE - Javier & Jorge Machado discuss Night of Champions, King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Punk's next move, more Jun 27, 2025

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In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Javier and Jorge Machado acknowledge:

Night of Champions
Queen of the Ring Final - Jade vs. Asuka
Queen Jade vs. Queen Charlotte in the air?
King of the Ring Final - Orton vs. Rhodes, a friendly or set up for something more?
Jorge's thoughts on the Cena Pipe Bomb
What is Punk's next move?
Fatu vs. Solo; what's up with Bloodline 2.0?
With Liv down, Balor shows he can lead
Ripley vs. Raquel
Sami vs. Kross. Time to put up...
Javier explains (in agonizing detail) all of Kross's accomplishments since his return
Lyra becomes the third wheel
And more...

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Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland & McClelland on first eight months of WWEID, streaming service continued chaos, more Jun 26, 2025

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In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a moment (or several moments) to assess the biggest conversation topics in Indy Wrestling in 2025. We are eight months into the WWE ID program. Has it changed indy wrestling? Ruined it? Made it better? Who are the best prospects to emerge from the program? And will the WWE ID Title Tournament ever have an ending? Plus, indy wrestling continues its game of musical chairs amongst various streaming services, some more stable than others. Will this dust ever settle? Who's winning and losing in the streaming wars? For VIP, it's a special WWEID Showcase with the bonus feature of seeing both members of Swipe Right in singles action when Ricky Smokes battles Cappuccino Jones and Brad Baylor goes up against Sean Legacy.
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PWT Talks NXT - Wells & Lindberg discuss Yoshiki Inamura and Jasper Troy as strange bedfellows for Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace’s march to title Jun 25, 2025

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Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Yoshiki Inamura and Jasper Troy as strange bedfellows for Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace’s inevitable march toward the title, Stacks winning singles gold, and more.
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