Top NJPW wrestler to miss rest of G1 Climax 35 due to injury
Gabe Kidd is out of the G1 Climax 35 tournament due to an injury to his right knee. Kidd came to the ring to start Night 5 of the tournament yesterday and announced he will […]
July 2025
RADICAN’S TAKE: Brief results and analysis of NJPW G1 Climax 35: Night 1 (Hashi-Takagi, Sabre-Narita, Tanahashi-Taichi)
Radican’s G1 Climax 35: Night 1 (7/19) brief results & analysis Note: I will be posting my brief thoughts of each night of G1 Climax in groups of 2 or 3 shows moving forward. I’m […]
VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #871 (July 23, 2005): Hardy-Lita spar on WWE.com over real-life break-up, Triple H’s future, SD terrorist angle fallout, Kevin Nash Torch Talk pt. 14
SUMMARY of #871 cover-dated July 23, 2005: This issue includes the most space dedicated to news all year including a detailed look at the C.M. Punk ROH Title situation this month and Matt Hardy’s first […]
FREE PODCAST 7/25 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Corbridge: Hulk Hogan tribute video, 10 bell salute, Cody promo, plus Summerslam build (131 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Eric Corbridge who open the show with 40 minutes of discussion on Hulk Hogan’s death, the tribute to him on Smackdown, and our opinion that […]
VIP PODCAST 7/25 – WKH – WWE Smackdown review: Hogan tribute with stage gathering, 10 bell salute, video, and Cody comments, plus tag title match, Charlotte-Alexa, Jelly Roll and Logan (22 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the July 25 edition of WWE Smackdown including the Hulk Hogan tribute with stage gathering, 10 bell salute, video, and Paul […]
WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (7/25): Corbridge’s report on Hulk Hogan tribute, Wyatt Sicks vs. Andrade & Fenix for Tag Titles, Bliss vs. Perez, Orton & Jelly Roll confront Logan Paul & McIntyre, plus Cody
WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JULY 25, 2025 CLEVELAND, OHIO AT ROCKET ARENA AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY ERIC CORBRIDGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Joe Tessitore, Wade Barrett Ring Announcer: Mark Nash Attendance: Wrestletix reports that […]
FREE PODCAST 7/25 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Conversation Club: Dehnel & Kanner talk Hangman vs. Moxley rematch set, Ospreay injury, MJF out of Hurt Syndicate, more (108 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics: Acknowledgement of Hulk Hogan passing AEW Wrestle Dream announced for St. Louis Hangman and […]
FREE PODCAST 7/25 – WKPWP 15 Yrs Ago Livecasts: TNA’s ECW Invasion angle, WWE Money in the Bank and Summerslam predictions, lost promo skills (105 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Today we jump back 15 years to the July 16, 2010 episode of the PWTorch Livecast where PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers […]
NEW JAPAN G1 CLIMAX 35 RESULTS – NIGHT 5 (7/25): Wells’s report including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. David Finlay, Yota Tsuji vs. Ryohei Oiwa, Taichi vs. Evil, more
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 35: NIGHT 2 REPORT JULY 25, 2025 OTA, JAPAN AT OTA CITY GENERAL GYMNASIUM AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentator: Walker Stewart, Chris Charlton -Gabe Kidd […]
WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (7/25): Keller’s report on Hulk Hogan tribute, Cody Rhodes addresses Cena, Wyatts vs. Andrade & Fenix, Orton & Jelly Roll, Bliss vs. Perez
WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JULY 25, 2025 CLEVELAND, OHIO AT ROCKET ARENA AIRED ON ON USA NETWORK AND ON NETFLIX INTERNATIONALLY Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett Ring Announcer: Mark Nash Attendance: WrestleTix reports as of today 9,202 […]
VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1931 (July 23, 2025): Parks looks at top matches on packed weekend, reports on Evolution, Saturday Night’s Main Event, Raw, SD, Dynamite
PWTorch Newsletter #1931 Cover-dated July 23, 2025 LINK: 1931 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Greg Parks looking at the top […]
WWE YOUTUBE VIDEO REVIEW: WWE reminds fans of Summerslam’s history of big returns which could hint at someone this year
SummerSlam is one of WWE’s biggest PLEs of the year. Big developments occur during their “biggest party of the summer.” Shock title changes have disrupted the landscape of WWE. Betrayals have destroyed friendships, forever altering […]
WWE RISING STARS & FADING STARS: Rhodes on a Roll, Joaquin Runs Wild, Troy Triumphs, SummerSlam Slides, CM Punk Cooling Off
With our first-ever two-night SummerSlam fast approaching, the landscape in WWE is set to change. Stars will rise and fall. Who’s burning brightly, and who’s sputtering out? Rising Star of the Week: Cody Rhodes As […]
The End of Hulkamania – A look back at the week ten years ago that changed the way many looked at Hulk Hogan
The following is a republishing of the cover story by editor Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter from ten years ago this week, cover-dated July 30, 2015, with the headline: “The End of […]
VIP PODCAST 7/25 – WKH – Hulk Hogan Series, pt. 2: The Birth of Hulkamania in the AWA with historian and author George Schire, what if Hogan didn’t break out as star (55 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller continues his series on Hulk Hogan with various topics and cohosts. This is the first of a two-part conversation with pro wrestling […]
VIP PODCAST 7/25 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotlines (Late-July 2007): WWE’s culpability in Benoit tragedy, Benoit media coverage progression, TNA in-depth (69 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to the daily Wade Keller Hotlines for the July 19 and 20, both combined into one file lasting about an hour. The following […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (7/25): Announced matches, location, ticket sales, how to watch
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 Where: Cleveland, Ohio at Rocket Arena How To Watch: USA Network Attendance: WrestleTix reports as of today 7,944 tickets were distributed so far. The arena has a capacity of 19,432 spectators […]
10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (7-23-2015): Kevin Owens vs. Rusev, Seth vs. Rollins, Neville vs. Adam Rose, plus Ambrose, Naomi, Sasha Banks
The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review July 23, 2015 Taped 7/21/15 in Lincoln, NE. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]
10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (7-16-2015): Ambrose & Reigns vs. Sheamus & Big Show, King Barrett vs. Jack Swagger, Rusev vs. Cesaro, plus Bray Wyatt, New Day, Stardust (Cody Rhodes)
The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review July 16, 2015 Taped 7/14/15 in Birmingham, Ala. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]
10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (7-9-2015): Seth vs. Ryback, Dean Ambrose vs. Bo Dallas, Roman vs. Big Show, Rusev vs. Fandango, plus Bella, Heyman, Orton, Naomi
The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review July 9, 2015 Taped 7/7/15 in Milwaukee, Wisc. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]
WWE SMACKDOWN FEUD TRACKER: Assessing and grading WWE Championship contract signing, Solo Sikoa’s arrest, Summerslam title contenders, more
Not many WWE updates this week, but a few developments in the wider world of wrestling: •WWE legend Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) passed away this week at the age of 71. He leaves […]
WWE RAW FEUD TRACKER: Assessing and grading Gunther vs. Punk, Lyra & Bayley vs. Raquel & Perez, Sami vs. Kross, Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Breakker & Reed, more
After his big return last week, Roman Reigns was set to confront his former wiseman Paul Heyman this week. In the closing segment of the show, Heyman tried to convince Reigns to join forces with […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Hulk Hogan’s top five contributions that steered the industry, created memories for fans, and marketed his brand and image
A legend has passed. Well-known celebrity names are often controversial, and Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea certainly had his controversies. It does leave me with a sense of sadness that his final appearance for a company […]
NXT HITS & MISSES (7/22): Oba Femi vs. Briggs vs. Inamura, Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy, Hank & Tank & Zaria vs. The Culling, Ethan Page’s promo, more
Hank & Tank & Zaria & Sol Ruca vs. The Culling: Minor Hit I’m usually not a fan of multiple tag matches, but this was fun. I’m slowly (and cautiously) warming up to the Zaria/Ruca […]