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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.

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.

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.

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review last Wednesday's Dynamite from Richmond, Va. They review Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis family and defeating Mike Bailey, MJF is reportedly injured after defending the AEW World Title, and Mercedes is the wildcard in the Owen Hart Tournament. They close out with mailbag, trivia, and upcoming lineups.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.

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #390 of the PWTorch including Scott Hall’s surprise Nitro debut and how it all went down, IYH Beware of Dog 1 and 2 review and how it was affected by mother nature, King of the Ring card set, fallout from the MSG curtain call, 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.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland tell you what to expect from Expect the Unexpected Wrestling, a clunkily named promotion whose latest offering - Dead Set - is a very, very good show action-wise, but dragged down by an excess of heel triumphs and a disappointing development in the title scene. But among the good wrestling is Mike Santana defending the World Title against Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, Alec Price and Juni Underwood collide in a match where their own mothers couldn't tell them apart, the heretofore unknown Harlon Abbot tears the house down against Matt Mako, and more. Plus, will there be a match between AEW and TNA contracted talent here in the near future? For VIP listeners, it's a special angle recap covering the unfortunate disintegration of Mane Event in House of Glory Wrestling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg discuss Tony D’Angelo vs. Kam Hendrix, Lola Vice potentially stagnating, Tony D having one of the best babyface championship reigns in recent NXT memory, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

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 episode, Stephanie and Josh explored WWE's early and sporadic history with women in the '80s and early '90s before delving into the sleaze of the Attitude Era. Steph endured Josh's constant discussion of breasts as they moved through the early 2000s and into the divas era, where things started to turn around. The discussion finally made it to modern day women's wrestling, where Josh and Steph made a judgment on whether or not it's currently worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In our post-PPV "Wrestling Night in America" format, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Brian Zilem to discuss in depth WWE Clash in Italy, including interaction with those contributing in the chat. They break down all five matches on the card, plus discuss the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournament as brackets were officially announced as the recording was ongoing. They look ahead to where some of the wrestlers and feuds featured on the show may be heading leading into Summerslam in August.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Today we jump back five years to the June 2, 2021 episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch's Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about AEW Double or Nothing with a focus on the Stadium Stampede and the AEW World Title match. They also discussed WWE’s releases and whether or not they’ll be future additions to AEW. Plus, emails and Twist listener interactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.