PWT VIP The Fix

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Was the “next generation” transfer in 2002 another great transition year, something WWE might be on the cusp of again this year? What’s the timeline for WWE deciding whether they can safely hold WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia? Might AEW work with JCW, and does Todd have thoughts on the JCW StrangleMania “supercard” on WrestleMania weekend? Could a different person have successfully taken over as Undertaker character in the WWF? Do fans ever truly dislike someone enough to boo them while also still wanting to pay to see them? Are there strategies to avoid ads while watching Raw? What’s going on with the Randy Orton mystery caller? And what are some of the best mystery storylines payoffs? How different would WCW have been if they actually transitioned to new stars in late 1994? Are “leverage pins” unfairly maligned as a lame or soft finish in pro wrestling these days? What could Paul Levesque do to get WWE Creative back on track? Thougths on the Billionaire Ted skits 30 years ago? AEW’s garbage wrestling quotient? Thekla’s strengths and weaknesses? Why did Vince McMahon decide to turn Roman Reigns heel initially after so much resistance? Thoughts on lawsuits against social media companies for addictive strategies? Is there room for a strong no. 3 company in the U.S.? Is WWE in the midst of a soft relaunching of Stephanie McMahon and Triple H as on-air characters? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: New Japan Sakura Genesis preview A review of NXT TV and a preview of Stand & Deliver Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the latest with Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes, the Seth Rollins-Gunther angle, and more WrestleMania undercard developments Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite including MJF vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Pac vs. Will Ospreay, the worst Willow Nightingale promo yet, and more. The latest from UFC View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Is Roman Reigns actually worth $10 million a year if AEW were to bid on him? Why aren’t the owners of The Road Warriors licenses being more agreeable to usage on video games? Is the Netflix ad structure turning people away from watching Raw through legit means? Is Aleister Black/Zelina Vega a continuation of Karrion Kross/Scarlett being “a spooky married couple trying to bring people to the dark side?” What happened to Sammy Guevara’s push and can he still be a star? Update on Raja Jackson case If it’s true what David Sahadi said about Vince McMahon wanting to move Steve Austin back to The Ringmaster gimmick, does that show Vince was never a creative genius? How are things going with AAA in the year since WWE acquired it and which wrestlers are benefiting? Is there still an ICE presence in Minnesota or is the media just not covering it? Is the face/heel dynamic passé? Is the change in society that playing by the rules doesn’t pay off reflective of crowd responses in pro wrestling to the heel/face dynamic? Should WWE essentially copy successful storylines of the past with new wrestlers put in certain slots, with of course certain tweaks to make it work today? If WrestleMania next year is Cody Rhodes vs. C.M. Punk, and it’s a face-heel match-up, who should be the heel and who the face? What if Roman Reigns wasn’t around for the boom period five years ago? And was Triple H taking over for Vince McMahon more important to the boom? Who should Will Ospreay face at All In in London? Is Gunther’s role or lack of role at WrestleMania a big waste of his momentum? What’s the best way to use Brock Lesnar on his final chapter in WWE, especially if he doesn’t want to lose until his final match? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Dennis Condrey remembered New Japan Cup’s strong final week Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including thoughts on Kenny Omega’s mic work, whether AEW missed opportunity with Collisions after NCAA coverage, Brody King saved for off-TV segment Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including latest Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment, Randy Orton’s follow-up promo to his turn on Cody, Jade Cargill-Rhea-Ripley, more A review of NXT with more chaos than ever A review of UFC and a preview of UFC View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Should Tony Khan make a huge nine-figure offer to sign Roman Reigns if he becomes a free agent? Is there an inconsistency with Bret Hart’s Montreal Screwjob story when taking into the account the lead-up with Earl Hebner? Are any wrestlers really “bullet proof”? Thoughts on wrestlers and non-wrestlers who have recently died, and are there more young famous people dying lately? Picking between top WCW and WWE wrestlers listed in a top 18 list of stars in Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter #643 from 25 years ago this month including Lex Luger or Scott Steiner, Scott Steiner or Triple H, Shane Douglas or Chyna, and Buff Bagwell or Billy Gunn among many others Was Sandman great? Great entrance themes over the decades Follow-up on The Rock’s early act working in today’s cultural environment Rusev’s self-sabotage Pricing out pro wrestling fans Kenny Omega and Street Fight 6 and a character marrying a relative Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Thoughts on Randy Orton’s turn on Cody Rhodes Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw A review of the latest NXT TV show A review of AAA Rey de Reyes A review of the New Japan Cup Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including Will Ospreay’s in-ring return The latest from UFC View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: If Vince McMahon was ousted in 2009, would Shane McMahon have taken over Does Josh Briggs have a bright future? Would The Rock’s schtick from the Attitude Era work today, such as the homophobic and misogynistic material? Evaluating Aleister Black and Rusev on this stint in WWE a year in Predicting WrestleMania 42 opponents for a list of names How much backstage pressure is there to “stay on script” in matches? The Kat and Jerry Lawler What’s with AEW standby matches? What’s with UFC Freedom 250 lacking representation of Easter block, female, and American-born black fighters? Is WWE really changing plans for WM42 for the sake of surprising fans? What exactly is the Americano vs. Americano feud based on now? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite, plus a preview of AEW Revolution A review of the New Japan Cup A review of NXT Vengeance and the latest NXT TV show A review of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw The latest from UFC including the White House card View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: A.J. Styles potential impact in AEW Comparing Todd’s name to Wade’s name Drew McIntyre’s view of what happened to his WWE role during COVID era Top matches to go back and watch in a Time Machine pre-1970 Is Becky Lynch hurting her legacy with current role? Why did Vince McMahon stick with “wrestle” in the name of WrestleMania? Could WrestleMania 43 be forced to move next year due to Operation Epstein Fury? What’s going on with Jade Cargill? Wouldn’t it be worth it to WWE to lose some money on house shows to give wrestler more reps? Difference between C.M. Punk’s material and Roman Reigns’s material when they stray outside of strict storylines in promos NBA tanking and the NBA 65 game rule Thoughts on subtle part of Ricky Saints-Ethan Page segment Todd’s favorite board games Is Shawn Stasiak a bit of a parallel to the Danhausen debut? Thoughts on Cody Rhodes’s run on top and Sami Zayn’s future in the WWE Title picture Elimination Chamber top ten moments Top crime-focused movies The best use of The Dogs faction members in AEW Who could actually benefit from being under the tutelage of Randy Orton? Is bloom off the rose of Paul Levesque’s booking with a recent string of events, or does he deserve grace due to injuries? How will AEW be affected by the Paramount-WBD merger possibility? Is NXT the worst booked show these days with the worst champions? Why do some people think TKO is going to meddle in WWE booking matters? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Review of WWE Smackdown’s final hype for Elimination Chamber including the replacing of Jey Uso in the Chamber Review of WWE Raw including the fallout from Elimination Chamber and a notable Roman Reigns-C.M. Punk segment Review of NXT TV including the Ricky Starks musical performance and then a preview of the Vengeance Day PLE line-up In-person report on New Japan’s “New Beginning USA” in Trenton, N.J. New Japan Cup update Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including MJF vs. Kevin Knight for the AEW World Title The latest from UFC View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Reaction to 2025 Wrestling Observer Awards Jim Cornette and Paul Heyman Are WWE wrestlers getting too conservative in terms of ring effort, as evidenced by recent WrestleManias? What wrestling night has the most meaning in your fandom? What gimmick match should Hangman and MJF have had if they chose one of AEW’s previous gimmick. matches? Todd’s ranking of WWE books in the boom period Shane McMahon’s dream return match If a wrestler reneges on a stip such as vowing to never wrestle for a world title again, is the heat on the heel wrestler or the promoter? What could Swerve do to actually get booed, if anything? What is A.J. Styles’s legacy? Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano analysis Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw WWE Elimination Chamber preview NXT TV review Preview of New Japan New Beginning USA The breaking news on Netflix pulling out of deal for WBD and how it affects AEW Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the MJF-Hangman segment and Swerve’s standing ovation after his supposed heel promo Review and preview of UFC View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Why didn’t Vince McMahon seem to learn from the success of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin? Why does Todd think an economic recession is coming? Looking back at old NXT Takeover specials Does WWE really need Martha Hart’s permission to induct Owen Hart into the Hall of Fame? Thoughts on the Becky Lynch-A.J. Lee storyline and how to maximize it’s value as a special attraction match Looking at Chyna’s career Is it better to bench talent when you’re upset or punish them on air, as WWE seems to do at times? Could Gina Carano-Ronda Rousey lead to more Netflix fights? What else is worth watching after the hard resets of New Japan and NXT? What are the five most controversial finishes in WrestleMania history? What are Todd’s biggest disagreements with Wade when it comes to pro wrestling over the years? Is Dana White checked out of UFC? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Review of AEW Grand Slam Australia and Dynamite including the Swerve Strickland heel turn Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw Review of NXT A preview of the Ronda Rousey-Gina Corano fight A review of Natalya Neidhart’s “The Last Hart Beating” book View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Which wrestlers became stars because of being in the right place at the right time (Mark Calaway? Triple ?), and how about those who would have been stars in any place in any era (Andre the Giant? Brock Lesnar?)? Thoughts on ticket sales for WrestleMania being behind last year’s at this time How successful would alternate or B-plan stars such as (Randy Savage, Triple H, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan) have been in place of those chosen to lead eras (such as Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, John Cena, The Rock)? Assessing Real American Freestyle Why has Tony Khan booked Valentine’s Day for Grand Slam Australia? Does Je’Von Evans have more upside than Oba Femi and Trick Williams? Will restrictiveness of Zuffa boxing contracts doom them? Should WWE have run New Orleans for WrestleMania as originally planned? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Review of New Japan’s New Beginnings, an eventful show signifying change Review of WWE Smackdown with Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes responding to the Roman Reigns and C.M. Punk segment from Raw earlier in the week Review of WWE Raw including Todd’s take Liv Morgan’s push to a higher position on the card Review of NXT, the second week of the post-Ava era, including Joe Hendry as champ Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite including the Kyle Fletcher’s TNT Title win over Tommaso Ciampa Review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to this weekend’s event View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: What is the motivation for pro wrestling bookers relying on non-clean finishes so often? Has Roman Reigns cooled off in recent years? What’s with all the positivity regarding Tommaso Ciampa goiava sng to AEW? Should TNA have signed Brock Lesnar in 2007 even if they had to match Kurt Angle’s pay? Did Roman Reigns give his best pro wrestling promo of his career on Monday? Is WWE going to turn C.M. Punk heel before the Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania? What did Paul Levesque mean when he said in the Royal Rumble intro video that the winner is “a decision.” Does Michael Cole create resentment when he christens people future WrestleMania main eveners? Comparing Je’Von Evans and Bianca Belair in terms of their upside after being called up Are there any female MMA fighters who didn’t win titles who could be considered for Hall of Fame? Remembering The Great Mephisto Is Andrade impressing enough early in AEW to perhaps deserve an AEW World Title run? Will Rock actually advertise his final match? Would it have worked to have Reigns pick The Final Boss as his WrestleMania opponent after winning the Rumble? Thoughts on “Hangman” Page choosing to take a photo with Marty Scurll and how he handled the criticism afterward Who have Wade and Todd met in person from the PWTorch staff? Disagreement with Wade’s criticism of the MJF vs. Brody King short main event on Dynamite Was there a better way to take Bron Breakker out of the Royal Rumble than the rehash the Austin Theory/Seth Rollins angle? Is it worth pushing Finn Balor at a world title level again? Is AEW making its world title scene too cluttered? Should Brody King and AEW in general lean into the crowd chanting “F— ice!” on Dynamite? What is the morality of following a booker’s decision if a wrestler disagrees with it? How does the current United States administration end? What is the difference between Velveteen Dream and Gable Steveson in terms of what they’ve been accused of? Should AEW move away from building stories that only pay off on PPV when TV revenue is such a dominant source of its revenue? What makes Bron Breakker an actual prospect to be a WrestleMania main evener? What is holding Montez Ford back? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: The big media reaction to the “F— Ice!” Chant at Dynamite last night A review of a strong Collision including Tommaso Ciampa’s TNT Title win A review of AEW Dynamite including MJF vs. Brody King A review of last weekend’s UFC event and a look ahead A review of last Friday’s WWE Smackdown before the Royal Rumble A review of WWE Raw including the big Roman Reigns-C.M Punk segment A review of NXT Notes on TNA Impact’s third AMC episode with the Feast or Fired reveal View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: The story behind the name of Santana’s finisher, “Spin the Block” Given Dixie Carter was booed two weeks ago on TNA Impact’s premiere on AMC, what are some of the top LOLTNA moments during her stint? Why did the WWF Invasion PPV do such good business with so few WCW main eveners? Why hasn’t The Rock done a Saudi Arabia show yet? Does Trick Williams have everything needed to be the next Rock? How does Kurt Angle as a wrestler compare to the best wrestlers in any company in any era? When did fans go from being rude to being polite? How much do WWE wrestlers make today compared to 18 years ago? UFC Hall of Fame candidates who never won a title Why didn’t Rock want to have his WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns last year? Thoughts on TNA Impact vs. AEW Collision viewership and ratings – is it going to be a weekly battle? Thoughts on A.J. Styles’s 2026 based on two scenarios – winning and losing at the Royal Rumble – and did WWE handle the build well given both scenarios? Why aren’t “great athletes” entering UFC? How does the build for this year’s Royal Rumble compare to past years? Does the WWE promotional machine still work or are fans too savvy, and should they adjust how they introduce push new wrestlers as a result? Would it be a good move to book Oba Femi to win the Royal Rumble this year? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: UFC 324 debut on Paramount+ review and UFC 325 preview Prospects for Evil in WWE Reviews of WWE Smackdown Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Raw WWE Royal Rumble preview & predictions NXT TV review TNA Impact week 2 on AMC thoughts. Reviews of AEW Collision and Dynamite View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: What cross-promotional partnerships have worked out? Did two Hulk Hogan finishes permanently damage a promotion? Was Eric Bischoff’s biggest mistake actually losing Steve Austin, not expanding Nitro and adding Thunder? Should there have been a storyline explanation for Vince McMahon going from an on-air announcer to the boss? Major League Baseball What’s the latest on Vince McMahon’s legal situation; will he get a day in court, what’s taking so long; will he win or lose? If Excalibur is one kind of play-by-play announcer, is it a better version than the kind played by WWE’s Michael Cole and Joe Tessitore? Will some wrestlers choose to work for either AEW or WWE based on wanting their values aligned when it comes to politics? Will or should journalists and analysts change who they cover based on politics? Consideration for scenarios of a Kevin Owens return to WWE What should TNA hang their hat on? Try to be a WWE or AEW “light” or find a niche? Is there a lack of buzz for UFC’s debut on Paramount+? Did AEW give away too many fresh match-ups this week with Samoa Joe vs. Speedball, Kenny Omega vs. Josh Alexander, and Swerve Strickland vs. Kevin Knight? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Overall thoughts on TNA Impact’s debut on AMC last Thursday A review of the TNA Genesis Thoughts on WWE Unreal, season 2 Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the A.J. Styles-Gunther development Review of this week’s NXT TV show Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite Update on UFC’s premiere event on Paramount+ View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Wrestlers paying for travel to events White Castle fact Hulk Hogan’s share of WCW revenue What are the Hulk Hogan match finishes that could have helped business? How about non-Hogan matches? Finn Balor’s home field advantage? Could WWE have switched the Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre and C.M. Punk vs. Bron Breakker matches on Raw and Smackdown? Did WWE go far enough with The Stranger Things theme? Can Kazuchika Okada’s AEW run be officially stamped a complete disappointment? Does New Japan make 90 percent of their revenue from ticket sales? Who has biggest upside among Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Ilya Dragunov? Origin story of pro wrestling newsletters Will Ava win a Golden Globe? Are there Japanese wrestlers from prior eras who achieved comparable or greater success than this era? Did John Cena or Hiroshi Tanahashi have a better final year of their career? Better use of Travis Scott? How much did John Cena not changing his theme song and merch colors affect his heel turn and did it undercut Cody? Looking back at Velveteen Dream’s scandal What wrestling merch did Todd and Wade buy once they had jobs and money to spend? Where would Velveteen Dream have ended up if he kept his WWE job? Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je’Von Carter Powerhouse Hobbs in WWE Gable Steveson’s comments on The Joe Rogan podcast Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this current events episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Thoughts on Powerhouse Hobbs going to WWE and The Rascalz going to AEW A preview of TNA Impact’s debut on AMC tonight Reviews of WWE Smackdown and Raw including the Drew McIntyre title win and what it could lead to A review of NXT including Ava at her most Ava A review of AEW Collision and Dynamite including MJF vs. Bandido in an AEW Title match A review of the book “Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Classic Characters” by Steve Johnson View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Will Kazuchika Okada face a backlash from AEW fans or colleagues this year? Was the Mercedes Mone belt collector gimmick effective? Is it fair to say AEW is “a heel territory” given that Tony Khan seems to like heel champions with babyface on the chase? Sami Zayn The state of the Janel Grant lawsuit (plus what is Todd’s day-to-day legal job)? Athlete biographies and autobiographies Lars Sullivan Why does TKO seem to budget conscious except when it comes to flying in wrestlers for brief backstage vignettes? 2016 Do pro wrestling media outlets have legitimate insider knowledge or is speculation mnosty reported as news? Could L.A. Knight be a surprise winner of the Royal Rumble? Could C.M. Punk have worked out long-term in AEW if not for the Jack Perry incident? Should Tony Khan have turned into a heel character during the Punk situation like Vince McMahon after the Montreal Screwjob? Why did WWE play theme songs for Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta they entered through the crowd ostensibly unexpectedly? Did New Japan waste some top talent in the opening gauntlet match? Wolf WWE Unreal season one Scripting of matches in WWE Is New Japan worth seeing in person outside of Japan? What format of PLE’s is better between Vince McMahon and Paul Levesque? Drew McIntyre’s stipulations for Three Stages of Hell Upsides for new NXT call-ups and is it too late for Montez Ford? Aaron Wolf Bron Breakker’s bad landings White Castle! AEW’s risk taking style impact compared to WWF steroid era impact on wrestlers health long term? Ava! Mercedes losing titles rapidly The Young Bucks one-week hiatus Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: A review of New Japan’s WrestleKingdom featuring the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi A review of New Year’s Dash Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite Review of NXT’s “New Year’s Evil” Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Would The Elite have left AEW for WWE if Tony Khan chose to keep C.M. Punk instead? Is Austin Theory already showing he doesn’t have potential? Is Paul Heyman more of a leech of obvious big stars in the making than a star-maker himself? Thoughts on other shocking moments in pro wrestling in the 1990s including Sean “X-Pac” Waltman What if C.M. Punk had gone directly back to WWE instead of stopping in AEW first? Should AEW branch out to different cities now that some regular stops are showing signs of diminishing attendance? How big of an achievement is selling out the Tokyo Dome and does it affect Tanahashi’s legacy? Comparing the careers of John Cena and Tananashi How tough was it for Tananashi to go against the top anti-heroes and tweeners and top level heels and still get cheered? What are the two most must-watch matches on the WrestleKingdom line-up Has AEW gotten its money’s worth out of Mercedes Mone? Is Austin Theory doing anything different so far compared to past times he was on TV? With the brutal beating of Jake Paul, is the era of influencer boxing done? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Todd’s first WWE house show in decades Reviews of AEW Dynamite, NXT, WWE Smackdown, and WWE Raw New Japan WrestleKingdom preview View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including a sidebar asking: What has Austin Theory ever done to justify this new push and why there is no evidence he is worth the effort MAILBAG: John Cena’s “U Can’t C Me” origin story Could Gunther get the same backlash as Roman Reigns if fans perceive him as over-pushed? Did Gunther get a different kind of win over Cena because it was his retirement match, and did Triple H not anticipate the backlash? What were the biggest shocks of the last 35-plus years? What if C.M. Punk had returned to WWE in 2021 instead of going to AEW? Would AEW be better off today? View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reviews of AEW Collision, AEW Dynamite, and the Christmas AEW Collision episodes with a primary focus on the Continental Classic outcomes A preview of the added matches to the AEW Worlds Collide PPV A review of this week’s NXT TV show Thoughts on Joe Hendry’s value on the main roster View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: What questions would you want John Cena to be asked if he would give an honest answer in an interview? Have there been any really successful new gimmick matches in recent times? Are there any inactive past gimmick matches worth bringing back? Thoughts on the heel/face dynamic when it came to Sol Ruca-Zaria angle Is WWE moving away from the sports entertainment term given how Michael Cole framed Gunther beating John Cena? Why are fans upset with a clean finish with Cena-Gunther when the majority of WWE finishes are bad and so few react negatively to those? Why does Paul Levesque book so many bad finishes? Who would take over if Paul Levesque were no longer in charge of Creative? Who will the next three AEW World Champions be? Are there any John Cena matches that should’ve happened but didn’t? Would AEW be wise to launch an independent app like WWE Network for their primary programs with so few corporate-legacy options out there? Was the The Rock-Roman Reigns-Cody Rhodes-Seth Rollins story so extravagant that everything since has been a letdown? Is it inevitable in this era that bookers will be targets of public criticism amongst even the mainstream fanbase for finishes or angles they don’t like? Would it have made a difference of Gunther has been built up more going into the Cena match so the story wasn’t just about Cena, but also what Gunther had to gain or lose? What is the ideal Continental Classic closing scenario? Fallout! The history of pro wrestling in Nevada? Did Triple H take a big career risk dating Stephanie McMahon, as Stephanie said soon a recent podcast? Could all the McMahon family be out of power by 2030? What if WWE switched the order of the Gunther and Dominik Mysterio matches? Could Vince have picked someone else for the spot Cena had from that same era and had success? Could AEW have survived if WWE went head-to-head with a stronger show than NXT? Did WWE get arrogant with the way the handled Cena’s retirement tour? Should A.J. Styles be worried he’s next? Have they explained MJF’s role in this year’s Dynamite Diamond Ring situation? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: A review of WWE Smackdown including the final build for John Cena’s retirement match A review of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event including Cena’s retirement match, the finish, the reaction to the finish, and the fallout from the reaction to the finish, plus evaluating the NXT vs. WWE matches and whether NXT gained A review of WWE Raw including Gunther’s gloating promo and the Austin Theory reveal, with expanded thoughts on the choice to put Theory in this prominent position and if he seems to have a chance to gain from this opportunity A review of NXT TV A review of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite/Collision including the return of MJF and the latest Continental Classic match results A preview of the known matches at AEW Worlds End A review of UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to January’s UFC debut on Paramount+ An overview of the secondary MMA market as 2025 comes to a close, with UFC as dominant a brand as it’s ever been View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: What would Vince McMahon have done if Shawn Michaels had been unable – or unwilling – to lose to Steve Austin at WrestleMania 14? Why was Vince Russo criticized for making himself the WCW champion, but there generally was not as much criticism when Vince McMahon became the WWF champion? Is there a case to be made for shorter matches on TV even if it means less TV time for the top stars? A review of the Insane Clown Posse’s new wrestling show starring Vince Russo Which athletes from outside of pro wrestling, past or present, would have been a tremendous character if they had tried pro wrestling? Who is the leading candidate to be the unlikely winner of the Royal Rumble this year like Jey Uso last year? Would it work for Tony Khan to make match outcomes in the Continental Classic totally randomized? What are some of the more infamous moments of John Cena’s career where the crowd turned on him or the booking was especially bad or Super Cena derailed momentum or gaudy merchandise was pushed? Should Tony Khan zero in on who his audience is going into 2026 and decide if there’s been too much violence to the point of turning off fans? Are the current U.S. policies about investigating the social media and family history of visitors going to cost pro wrestling promoters, mainly WWE, international fans attending big stadium shows? Shouldn’t WWE be leery of pushing too hard Bron Breakker as the next big chosen star since it puts him at risk of rejection like Roman Reigns and John Cena? Is it better since Paul Heyman is largely the sole person pushing it within the narrative rather than the company itself? Has the soul of Hulk Hogan and WWE p.r. overtaking Cena’s body in his interviews this past week, especially with Bill Simmons? Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Review of NXT Deadline including the Oba Femi win over Ricky Saints and a review of the subsequent NXT TV show on The CW A review of ROH Final Battle including several AEW wrestlers Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including the latest build for John Cena’s final match including the Gunther promo after securing the slot as Cena’s final opponent Reviews of AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite with the latest Continental Classic matches and the Samoa Joe vs. Eddie Kingston match for the AEW World Title View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Why didn’t WCW tell more stories like Goldberg’s since his drew ratings? Is C.M. Punk a hypocrite for criticizing The Young Bucks for not wanting to work with him in AEW when he didn’t want to work with Colt Cabana? Is it all that important that Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada are in different leagues in the C2? What MMA fights have ended with a towel being thrown in? Thoughts on UFC’s move to Paramount+ next month and what to expect to change Paul Heyman writing for WWE while still owning ECW? Thoughts on an A1 storyline for Ricochet Who could WWE book to lose to Brock Lesnar among various scenarios in different promotions? Why isn’t Kevin Kelly announcing anymore and will he ever again? The commercial content in WWE streaming and the disappointment in the end of WWE Network and eventually Peacock archives Does it make sense to delete all of the Chris Benoit content from WWE archives? Even though WWE PLEs and AEW PPVs are different, is the answer to find a middle ground or is there good reason they are so different? Vikings vs. Commanders this Sunday Email: [email protected] View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Thoughts on the TNA TV deal with AMC A review of NXT and a preview of Deadline A review of Dynamite Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw including Bron Breakker’s promo, Cena tournament results, and Survivor Series fallout View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they answer emails from VIP members on the following topics: Why don’t wrestling promotions acknowledge accomplishments from rival companies? Why is talent exchange nearly non-existent among pro wrestling companies? What could the theme of John Cena’s custom merchandise be in D.C. for his final match ever? What happened to AEW’s entrepreneurial spirit? What is your favorite film based on a game? What is the history of authority figures in pro wrestling? Why are some super-workers pushed to main event level when they lack other key traits to be marketable draws? Has it ever worked? Why did so many AEW wrestlers not progress to main event level wrestlers over the years including: Jack Perry, Powerhouse Hobbs, Sammy Guevara, Ricky Starks, Scorpio Sky, Hook, Eddie Kingston, Wardlow, The Acclaimed, and Dante Martin. Given that Tony Khan has apparently now buried the hatchet with Ariel Helwani and proven that he is capable of releasing old grudges, should Tony do the same with others? Should AEW have aired both Blood & Guts matches on the same episode? Has there been lasting impact to C.M. Punk going to Saudi Arabia and the R-Truth release? Thoughts on losing faith in TNA including the latest with Eric Young History of a towel being thrown in to end a match What are the 2 of 3 (or 23!) most memorable wrestling events you’ve attended? Are we seeing the end of an era with big name returns since WWE wrestlers stick around until the end of any chance to actually wrestle? Will WWE eventually go after AEW wrestlers? Thoughts on AEW’s training facility Email: [email protected] PLUS: Reviews of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision from this week View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x600" }); [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Thoughts on the AEW Continental Classic fields and predictions on various outcomes Reviews of WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw A preview of Survivor Series A review of NXT A review of UFC Fight Night View the list of books Todd Martin has reviewed with their placements from Tier 1 to Tier 5. CLICK HERE DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO OTHER LINKS… Or support us on Patreon… –https://www.patreon.com/pwtorchvip Subscribe to our YouTube Channel… freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250", slotId: "pwtorchcom_test_300x250" }); –https://www.youtube.com/pwtorch Follow us on Blue Sky… –https://bsky.app/profile/pwtorch.bsky.social Emails… [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3", slotId: "pwtorchcom_medrec_3" }); THANK YOU FOR VISITING