Walter wraps up run in NXT UK
Walter’s NXT UK run has come to an end. The record setting NXT UK Champion wrestled his last match on the brand against Nathan Frazer. TODAY on #NXTUK The revered @WalterAUT collides with @WWEFrazer in […]
2022
AEW star reveals inspiration for character
Malaki Black’s inspiration for his AEW character came from his family roots growing up. In an interview with CBS Sports, Black spoke about his AEW character and where the basis from it came from. “I’m big […]
More New Japan talent announced for Impact Wrestling
More New Japan talent is headed to Impact Wrestling. Impact announced that G.O.D will be a part of their television tapings on January 21 and 22. Jay White will also be a part of those […]
THIS WEEK IN IMPACT WRESTLING 1/13: Preview, analysis, news, and updates on all things Impact Wrestling
Impact Wrestler of the Week: Mickie James Mickie main-evented the Hard To Kill PPV with a win over her arch rival Deonna Purrazzo in an exciting Texas Death match. In addition to that, last week […]
AEW Dynamite ratings and viewership for last night’s episode headlined by Sammy Guevera vs. Danny Garcia, plus Punk vs. Wardlow
Last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS averaged 969,000 viewers, down 41,000 from 1,010,000 last week’s debut on TBS. In the 18-49 demographic that advertisers covet, it drew a 0.39 rating, down from last […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 1/12: MJF, C.M. Punk, and Wardlow balance a lot in stellar angle
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Even after months of booking that has placed him as a background player in […]
VIP AUDIO 1/13 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Walking Weapon – A wrestling conversation with Josh Alexander (35 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal attention. […]
VIP AUDIO 1/12 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich discuss the inhumanly gorgeous “Eternals” cast, Sasha Banks’ continued mainstream appeal, AEW Dynamite, harem-lit, more (103 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: East Coast Cast VIP once again features conversation between Rich and Trav about some of the random things in life. Everyone cast in Marvel’s “Eternals” is inhumanly gorgeous. Sasha Banks’ continued mainstream appeal. When […]
WWE set to bring back Elimination Chamber at upcoming show
The Elimination Chambers is reportedly returning to WWE. Fightful Select is reporting that WWE will bring back the Elimination Chamber match for the upcoming Saudi Arabia show on February 19. Last year, WWE ran two […]
VIP AUDIO 1/12 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review including Punk vs. Wardlow, Guevara vs. Garcia for TNT Title, Britt and Cole unite on air, Jericho-Kingston heats up, Brodie King debuts, Archer returns, more (27 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite start to finish including C.M. Punk vs. Wardlow, Sammy Guevara vs. Danny Garcia for TNT Title, Britt Baker and […]
FREE PODCAST 1/12 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Moynahan: Punk dominated by Wardlow, Britt and Cole united on camera, Hangman-Archer, Brodie King, live callers, emails (129 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Patrick Moynahan, host of the new PWTorch Dailycast’s weekly “’90s Pastcast” show along with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent (Jonny Fairplay!). They discuss the on-air […]
VIP AUDIO 1/12 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (10/3/1992): Wrestling news of the day, update from John Arezzi, more (46 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This features the October 3, 1992 episode of Pro Wrestling This Week, John Arezzi’s new radio show as part of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio family. It includes the wrestling news of the […]
New Japan Central: How to watch New Japan events, complete list of upcoming matches, lineups, singles champions, and tag champions, English and Japanese commentary availability
Note: This page will serve as the central place for Pro Wrestling Torch readers to find out about upcoming New Japan event and PPV lineups. All these events require a monthly subscription to NJPWWorld.com to […]
NJPW announces several title matches for Golden Series Tour, Okada set to defend IWGP World Hvt. Championship vs. Naito
NJPW has announced the lineups for their Golden Series tour, which will run from Jan. 20 through Feb. 20. The big match announced for the tour is IWGP Hvt. Champion Kazuchika Okada defending his championship […]
NJPW Strong “Nemesis” lineup announced for this weekend, Jonah in action
NJPW has announced the NJPW Strong “Nemesis” lineup for Jan. 15. The show will air live on NJPW and Fite.tv in English and Japanese. The main event will see Jonah vs. David Finlay. The entire […]
Brody King makes AEW debut on Dynamite
Former ROH Tag Team Champion, Brody King, made his AEW debut this week on Dynamite. King appeared in the ring after the Penta and Matt Hardy match. Penta defeated Hardy and then cut a promo […]
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 1/10: Alpha Academy works as tag champs, more of the same with Edge and Miz saga, more
Opening Segment – HIT: I am enjoying babyface Brock Lesnar. He and Paul Heyman got a more positive reaction in front of this Philadelphia crowd than last week. WWE still needed to do a better […]
FREE PODCAST 1/12 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT: Wells & Lindberg cover a strong Styles-Waller main event, the perplexing characterization of Wendy Choo, the difficulties of booking a crowbar match, more (81 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg cover a strong Styles-Waller main event, the perplexing characterization of Wendy Choo, the difficulties of booking a crowbar match, and more. FREE VERSION: AUDIO LINK AD-FREE VIP VERSION: VIP […]
1/12 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Hikaru Shida vs. Serena Deeb, CM Punk vs. Wardlow, Sammy Guevara vs. Daniel Garcia, More.
AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 12, 2022 RALEIGH, NC AT PNC ARENA AIRED ON TBS REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur -Adam Cole’s music hit and he came out to […]
1/12 AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS: Keller’s detailed report and analysis on Punk vs. Wardlow, Hobbs vs. Martin, Sammy vs. Garcia for TNT Title, Deeb vs. Shida
KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE REPORT JANUARY 12, 2022 RALEIGH, N.C. AIRED LIVE ON TBS Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -Jim Ross introduced the show as cameras panned the crowd […]
HEYDORN’S NXT 2.0 RECEIPT 1/11: Bron Breakker kicks off championship run with authentic promo
This week’s episode of NXT 2.0 has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Bron Breakker kicked off his championship run with a good enough promo that felt […]
Surprise teased for tonight’s AEW Dynamite
Tony Khan took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon and teased a surprise for tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite. Khan ran down the show and said that there may be a surprise in store for the […]
1/10 AEW DARK ELEVATION REPORT: Analysis, asides, and quips on Lethal & Kiss, Rose & Sakura, FTR, Andrade, Hobbs, Marshall, Acclaimed, Dark Order vs. Private Party
AEW DARK ELEVATION REPORT JANUARY 10, 2022 TAPED 1/5 IN NEWARK, N.J. AIRED ON YOUTUBE.COM REPORT BY DAVID BRYANT, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight, Mark Henry, Eddie Kingston Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts – […]
NXT 2.0 ratings and viewership for last night’s episode with Styles vs. Waller, Dunne vs. D’Angelo compared to prior ten weeks
NXT 2.0 last night (1/11) averaged 647,000 viewers on USA Network, down from 685,000 last week, but above the prior ten week average of 616,000. The cable household rating (percent of homes with cable who […]