Paul Wight set to return to the ring at All Out
Paul Wight, formally known as Big Show in WWE, is set to return to the ring at AEW’s All Out PPV event in September. During an in-ring interview with Tony Schiavone on this week’s episode […]
2021
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 8/16: Thumbs up for RKBro reunion, sad state of affairs for McIntyre, more
Opening Segment – HIT: Raw got off to a good start this week with the follow up on the RKBro situation. Because of Randy Orton’s seven week absence, it feels like WWE had to cram […]
VIP AUDIO 8/18 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (1/26/1992): Reaction to Royal Rumble, WrestleMania line-up speculation on Hogan, Flair, Savage, Sid, plus trivia (53 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Jan. 26, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#144) hosted by John Arezzi. They cover news including WrestleMania plans for Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan, WCW […]
8/18 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on The Fifth Labor of Jericho, Jericho vs. MJF, The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express, Shawn Spears vs. Sammy Guevara, Penelope Ford vs. Thunder Rosa, More.
AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT AUGUST 18, 2021 HOUSTON, TX AT FERTITTA CENTER AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur -Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston came to the […]
8/18 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s detailed report and analysis of Spears vs. Guevara, Bucks vs. Jurassic Express for the AEW Tag Titles, Darby & Sting vs. 2.0
KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE REPORT AUGUST 18, 2021 HOUSTON, TEX. AT FERTITTA CENTER AIRED LIVE ON TNT Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -The Dynamite opening theme played. Then they […]
VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1735 (Aug. 18, 2021): Keller’s cover story on Rampage’s debut episode, Fann column on NXT’s mission, Parks column on NXT cuts, Keller’s TV reports, more
PWTorch Newsletter #1735 Cover-dated August 18, 2021 LINK: 1735 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2020 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]
VIP AUDIO 8/18 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Jon Mezzera cohosts to preview 2021 Summerslam and look back on 2011 edition. Orton vs. Christian No Holds Barred, Punk vs. Cena w/Triple H Special Referee, more (131 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Jon Mezzera, author of the “Raw Hits and Misses” report for the Torch, returns to WWE Then and Now to preview the 2021 Summerslam PPV and look back on the 2011 edition. All […]
Mask mandate issued for Chicago, United Center to require masks for Friday’s AEW Rampage
The city of Chicago will be under a new mask mandate starting Friday August 20. On Friday, anyone over the age of two will be required to wear a mask in indoor public places, regardless […]
WWE to launch new audio network with The Ringer
WWE announced on Wednesday that they will launch an exclusive audio network with The Ringer. Per a press release, “as part of the deal, The Ringer and WWE will also collaborate to develop new, original […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 8/17: Dragunov vs. Strong, Grimes vs. Briggs, Kamea & Stone vs. Lumis & Hartwell, Hayes vs. Hudson, MSK vs. Imperium
ILJA DRAGUNOV vs. RODERICK STRONG Malcolm Bivens issued an open challenge to face Strong and Dragunov answered. Dragunov is relatively unknown to the NXT crowd and he needs to be booked strong going into his […]
FREE PODCAST 8/17 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT: Lindberg and Stoup discuss go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, more (130 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Nate Lindberg and Tom Stoup discuss the go-home show for NXT Takeover 36 including MSK vs. Imperium, Dragunov vs. Strong, Hayes vs. Hudson, Robert Stone Brand vs. InDex, and Grimes vs. Briggs, as […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – WKH – The News: Minute-by-minute peaks and valleys for Omega-Christian and Baker-Velvet on Rampage, latest Impact viewership data, plus Raw & Smackdown ratings (22 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news with a focus on a big week of ratings. First, a look at Raw […]
Maria Kanellis comments on whether or not a working relationship between ROH and AEW is possible
With the forbidden doors open for AEW, Impact Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor’s Maria Kanellis discussed the possibility of ROH opening its doors to potential talent swaps with AEW as well. […]
FREE PODCAST 8/17 – WKPWP Summerslam PPV Preview: Sam Roberts joins Wade to preview Summerslam’s entire line-up beginning with Reigns-Cena hype and possible outcomes (139 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special WWE Summerslam PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest Sam Roberts from the Not Sam Wrestling Podcast. They actually begin with some talk […]
Roman Reigns discusses Jimmy Uso’s recent arrest
After Jimmy Uso was arrested for a DUI over a month ago, Roman Reigns said he chose to handle the situation in a positive way. In an interview with the New York Post, Reigns commented […]
8/7 WWE Supershow in Ft. Myers, Fl: Cena & Mysterios vs. Reigns & Usos, Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks, Rollins vs. Big E, more
WWE LIVE EVENT REPORT AUGUST 7, 2021 FT. MYERS, FL. AT HERTZ ARENA REPORT BY ALEX MCDONALD, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT Note: I was sitting third row, two seats from the entrance ramp. The section I was […]
8/16 RING OF HONOR TV REPORT: Ten-man tag main event, Holidead vs. Max the Impaler, more
RING OF HONOR TV (EPISODE #517) AUGUST 16, 2021 AIRED ON SINCLAIR SYNDICATED TV & ROHWRESTLING.COM REPORT BY CHRISTOPHER MAITLAND Host: Quinn McKay Commentators: Ian Riccaboni, Caprice Coleman Ring Announcer: Bobby Cruise – The opening theme […]
8/17 AEW DARK TV REPORT: Dante Martin vs. Lee Moriarty, Conti vs. Scott, Hardy vs. Yuta, more
AEW DARK TV REPORT AUGUST 17, 2021 RECORDED AT PETERSON EVENTS CENTER, PITTSBURGH PA AIRED ON YOUTUBE.COM REPORT BY RYAN HOWARD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Excalibur and Taz Ring Announcer: Dasha Gonzalez -Excalibur and Taz on […]
ROH HITS & MISSES 8/6: Quinn McKay thrives as the underdog, Bandido and Rush build their story, more
Hits -I will once again spotlight as a very big hit the pre-match video promos that ROH is producing for its wrestlers. On this show, ROH and the wrestlers pulled out all the stops and […]
8/17 NXT ON USA REPORT: Wells’s Report on MSK vs. Imperium, Kross and Joe face to face, Carmelo Hayes vs. Duke Hudson, more
NXT ON USA AUGUST 17, 2021 LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentary: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix [HOUR ONE] -Hype for […]
AEW CEO Tony Khan comments on Rampage’s first week’s rating, says this week’s episode at United Center will be “enshrined in wrestling history”
Tony Khan isn’t soft-selling Friday’s episode of AEW Dynamite. After a successful first week in terms of ratings and critical reviews, this week’s episode emanates from a sold-out United Center in Chicago, Ill., with fans […]
Impact Wrestling viewership heading into this week’s Christian celebration for beating Omega for Impact World Title
Last Thursday’s (8/12) Impact Wrestling episode on AXS TV, with follow-up to the prior night’s announcement that Christian Cage would challenge Kenny Omega for the Impact World Title on AEW Rampage the following night, drew […]
WWE Raw ratings heading into Summerslam, comparisons to prior years, hourly viewership, key demo data, perspective and context
Last night’s (8/16) episode of WWE Monday Night Raw on USA Network drew 1.37 rating, in line with the 1.36 last week and the best rating since a 1.46 for the return of live crowds […]
NXT UK HITS & MISSES 8/12: Heritage Cup Tournament kicks off, Amale dominates Samuels, more
Flash Morgan Webster vs Wolfgang – HIT This match was set up last week from Webster slapping Wolfgang. This was a clash of style with a little man-big man matchup. So, to start this match […]