Update on John Cena’s return to WWE
The rumor mill continues to churn regarding John Cena’s return to WWE. In a report by F4Wonline.com, it’s said that a Cena return is still being discussed for WWE’s first regular show back in front […]
2021
FREE PODCAST 5/22 – WKPWP Interview Classic: (5-19-16) Kevin Nash in wide-ranging interview on Reigns, NXT, Styles, Monday Night War, NWO comeback in 2002, more (161 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (5-19-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with Kevin Nash, former WWF and WCW champion, former NWO and […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 5/21: A positive Aleister Black return, upcoming live event effect, uh oh Cesaro, more
Hits Fresh Start Yes the “parade” of champions had a level of corniness to it, but cheers to a fresher start than usual to a WWE show. There was some really good things that came […]
VIP AUDIO 5/22 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Topside of Raw, downside of NXT releases, WWE announces return of fans, more (61 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: The shutters close on Cesaro’s push as the WWE announces the return of fans. Join Tom Colohue and Nick Barbati as they cover the topside of Raw, the downside of NXT releases, and […]
VIP AUDIO 5/22 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 5-22-13 including Sami Zayn’s first two matches, Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt, favorite martial arts movies, more (62 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from May 22, 2013, including Sami Zayn’s first two matches, Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt, favorite martial arts movies, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT […]
VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #656 (June 9, 2001): WCW relaunch plans, Mitchell’s plan for relaunch of WCW, Guerrero sent home for unprofessional conduct, Keller’s End Notes, Brian Lawler fired, Torch Talk, more
SUMMARY of #656 cover-dated June 9, 2001: This issue begins with a cover story on the WWF’s revised WCW relaunch plans including new roster additions…WWF Newswire details Eddie Guerrero being sent home for unprofessional conduct […]
VIP AUDIO 5/21 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Crews vs. Big E vs. Owens vs. Sami for IC Title, a “Parade of Champions,” Dominik vs. Roode, Corbin vs. Nakamura, Boogs debuts on SD, more (24 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Apollo Crews vs. Big E vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn for IC Title, a […]
FREE PODCAST 5/20 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Barbati: Crews vs. Big E vs. Owens vs. Sami for IC Title, more Reigns Bloodline Drama, live callers & emails (166 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails including Apollo Crews defending the Intercontinental Title against Big E, Kevin […]
5/19 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Mansoor vs. Cedric Alexander, Rose & Brooke vs. Naomi & Lana, more
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT MAY 19, 2021 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Byron Saxton, Kevin Patrick REASONS TO WATCH… Rare women’s tag team action on Main Event Mansoor […]
5/21 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: Lindberg’s Alt Perspective Report on WM Backlash Fallout, Intercontinental Fatal Four Way, more.
LINDBERG’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT MAY 21, 2021 AT “THUNDERDOME”, UNIVERSITY OF S. FLORIDA AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcers: Greg Hamilton (HOUR ONE) -The show kicked off with Michael […]
5/21 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Backlash fallout, Crews vs. Sami vs. Apollo vs. Owens, Rick Boogs debut
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT MAY 21, 2021 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA IN “THUNDERDOME” AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton [HOUR ONE] -Cole introduced the show […]
Former NXT star in talks to return to Impact Wrestling
Chelsea Green is reportedly talking with Impact Wrestling on a potential return to the company. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Green had discussed a contract with Impact officials this week, but that nothing is […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 5/21: Continued WrestleMania Backlash Fallout, IC Championship Fatal Four-Way
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER MAY 21, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT THE YUENGLING CENTER AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Pat […]
Don Callis out as EVP of Impact Wrestling
Don Callis is no longer a Co-EVP of Impact Wrestling. PWInsider and Fightful reported on Thursday that Callis is not an Executive VP of Anthem Sports & Entertainment anymore, but that he will stay with […]
WWE officially announces the return of live events
WWE will be returning to the road for live events. In an announcement on Friday morning, the company announced it would return to live events with fans via a 25-show tour starting on July 16 […]
Update on location for WWE Summerslam 2021 PPV event
A new report from Sports Illustrated indicates that this year’s Summerslam event will be held in Nevada. With the return of fans to WWE events reportedly set for the summer, this location more than makes […]
FREE PODCAST 5/20 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (5-14-16) Memphis Wrestling memories with longtime wrestling exec, manager, promoter Randy Hales with live callers (103 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the May 14, 2016 episode with host PWTorch contributor Jim Valley returning to the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with special guest Randy […]
VIP AUDIO 5/20 – WKH – The News: Velveteen released, NXT and AEW viewership and ratings, how AEW can differentiate Friday’s Rampage series, Ospreay IWGP Title news, more (16 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Will Ospreay relinquishing his IWGP Hvt. Title due to injury, Velveteen Dream being […]
FREE PODCAST 5/20 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship: Keller & Martin talk Velveteen Dream cut, New Jack’s career, Will Ospreay, Dynamite’s move to TBS in 2022, reviews of AEW, NXT, Raw, SD (149 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They begin by discussing some key headlines including Will Ospreay being […]
VIP AUDIO 5/20 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller: New Jack’s career, Will Ospreay, Velveteen Dream, Dynamite’s move to TBS in 2022, reviews of AEW, NXT, Raw, SD, UFC (138 min)
PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Fix Mailbag is scheduled to be recorded and posted this weekend, a couple days later than usual. SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin […]
Velveteen Dream released from WWE (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
PWInsider is reporting that WWE released the Velveteen Dream on Thursday afternoon. No other details were revealed, but Dream is no longer with the company. Velveteen Dream last wrestled for NXT on December 23 and […]
5/17 WWE RAW TALK REPORT: Kofi Kingston talks beating Lashley in the main event, Garza discusses roses and his future, more
RAW TALK REPORT MAY 20, 2021 AIRED ON PEACOCK (VIA WWE NETWORK) REVIEW BY NICK MORGAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosts: Kayla Braxton and R-Truth This week’s guests: New Day, Angel Garza, Tamina & Natalya – Okay, […]
5/20 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Omega and Moose hype upcoming match, Impact World Tag Team Championship on the line, more
IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT MAY 20, 2021 (RECORDED) NASHVILLE, TENN. AT SKYWAY STUDIOS AIRED ON AXS TV REPORT BY DARRIN LILLY, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Matt Striker, D-Lo Brown -Framed photos and a graphic were shown […]
VIP AUDIO 5/20 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado: IWGP World Heavyweight Championship vacated, NJPW’s next live event, and Strong (20 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado covers NJPW’s Strong including analysis of a well-structured eight-man match and Will Ospreay vacating his title. Also, who is on the card […]