DIGITAL DABBLINGS #40 – Royal Rumble Preview
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WWE ROYAL RUMBLE RESULTS (2/1): Keller’s report on Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, Men’s Rumble with CM Punk and Roman Reigns, Women’s Rumble with Charlotte and Belair
KELLER’S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE REPORT FEBRUARY 1, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM STREAMED LIVE ON PEACOCK (U.S.) & NETFLIX (Internationally) Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, Pat McAfee Ring Announce: Alicia Taylor Attendance: WrestleTix reported […]
VIP AUDIO 2/1 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (1-29-2007): Reviews of that week’s WWE Smackdown and TNA Impact (61 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back 18 years to James Caldwell & Mike Roe reviewing that week’s episodes of TNA Impact (1/25/2007) and WWE Smackdown (1/26/2007). This is another episode in […]
VIP AUDIO 2/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “Don’t You…Forget About Me” – Episode 1: Brady Boone (86 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the first edition of “Don’t You…Forget About Me,” our new series celebrating wrestlers and wrestling personalities that our fast moving world […]
VIP AUDIO 2/1 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 2-1-17 including Bobby Roode’s first interview since winning NXT Championship, Ember Moon positioning herself as Asuka’s next challenger, Disney animated films from 1973-2000, more (81 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from February 1, 2017, including Bobby Roode’s first interview since winning the NXT Championship, Ember Moon positioning herself as […]
Janel Grant’s legal team files amended lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis with more details, more names, plus McMahon attorney statement
An amended lawsuit has been filed by attorneys representing Janel Grant, the former WWE employee who has accused Vince McMahon of sexual misconduct in a civil lawsuit. Grant’s attorneys, in the press release, characterize McMahon’s […]
20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-27-2005): Angle vs. JBL in Last Man Standing match, Cena’s transition to wholesome character continues, plus Eddie Guerrero, Booker, Rey
The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN JANUARY 27, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN LITTLE ROCK, ARK. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -JBL and his Cabinet met […]
WWE YOUTUBE VIDEO REVIEW: Is it worth your time to watch WWE’s Road to the Royal Rumble compilation?
The build up to this year’s men’s Royal Rumble has no shortage of insane moments. The match itself also isn’t lacking in star power. C.M. Punk, Drew McIntyre, John Cena, and Roman Reigns are just […]
WWE SMACKDOWN FEUD TRACKER: Assessing and grading Royal Rumble entrants, SNME fallout, roster changes, more
Before we get started, a few notable updates to go over: •J.D. McDonagh suffered an injury last Monday on Raw, but continued wrestling his match. On commentary, Michael Cole visibly broke character out of worry. […]
VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #846 (January 29, 2005): Royal Rumble preview, Mitchell on Greatest Ever, Terri Runnels Torch Talk, McNeill on WWE Films, Powell on faltering SD
SUMMARY of #846 cover-dated January 29, 2005: This week’s Torch Newsletter features a Cover Story preview of the Royal Rumble and who is and isn’t likely to win it… The Top Five Stories of the […]
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: Machado’s picks for Rumble winners, final five, longest lasting, surprising entrants, most eliminations
The 2025 Royal Rumble will take place on February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens – Undisputed WWE Championship ladder match Story in a nutshell: After […]
FREE PODCAST 1/31 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Cadet: Final Rumble predictions including dark horse options, KO-Punk, Priest-Fatu, live chat interaction (107 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Kurt Cadet to discuss WWE Smackdown with live caller and chat interactions including Jason D from Australia. They begin by discussing whether WWE gave any hints […]
VIP AUDIO 1/31 – WKH – WWE Smackdown review: KO doesn’t want to be overlooked and then Punk comes out, Priest and Fatu crossed paths, Cody bodysurfs with Cole, Tiffany, more (27 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews the Jan. 31 edition of WWE Smackdown which included Kevin Owens complaining about being overlooked last week leading to a mid-ring […]
FREE PODCAST 1/31 – WKPWP Mailbag from 5 Yrs Ago: (1-28-2020) Keller & Parks answer email questions on whether CM Punk vs. Lesnar was still a dream match, Charlotte’s WM options, what if Bryan won 2015 Rumble, Excalibur, more (100 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In a special Mailbag episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-28-2020) PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Greg Parks to answer listener questions on these […]
FREE PODCAST 1/31 – PWTorch Dailycast – Collision Cafe: Zilem & Ajani discuss “Timeless” Toni Storm’s return, a needed shake-up to tag team division, Dynamite review, more (85 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: With the hosts of the usual Friday Dailycast “All Elite Conversation Club” off this week, we bring you a special Dailycast edition of the normally VIP-exclusive podcast “Collision Cafe.” Hosts Brian Zilem and […]
WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (1/31): Keller’s report on Royal Rumble final hype with Pat McAfee, Green vs. Michin for U.S. Title, Jimmy Uso vs. Carmrelo Hayes, Naomi vs. Liv, more
WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JANUARY 31, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AT GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE AIRED ON USA NETWORK Commentators: Joe Tessitore, Wade Barrett Hosts: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia Attendance: WrestleTix reported that 12,209 tickets had […]
FREE PODCAST 1/30 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Peteani talk Cole obsessed with dog food smell, Otis asks Mandy out for a date, on-site report, callers (102 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-31-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Frank Peteani to discuss with live callers WWE Smackdown including […]
VIP PODCAST 1/30 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): What dying companies was Jarrett part of? What if Omega, MJF, Jay White went to WWE? Plus Styles, Davey Richards, Rock, TK, Punk, more (121 min.)
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: Kane and Big Show at Royal […]
FREE PODCAST 1/30 – WKPWP Flagship from 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Martin rant about Dynamite, review of Kane’s awful book, best use of Nick Aldis outside of NWA, Raw & SD analysis, more (148 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-30-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch’s Todd Martin. Topics include: Analysis of Friday Night […]
VIP PODCAST 1/30 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Thorough review of new ridiculous autobiography by Earl Hebner, Royal Rumble build analysis and predictions, Toni Storm-Mariah May developments, more (140 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This is part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller. They covered these topics: Reviews of WWE Smackdown, Saturday Night’s Main […]
FREE PODCAST 1/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – Acknowledging WWE: Machado & Duncan discuss JD’s scary bump and its affect on his face/heel status, Gunther’s swagger is back, Rumble predictions, more (107 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch Dailycast series “Acknowledging WWE,” Javier Machado and Kevin Duncan Acknowledge: JD’s scary bump and the affect it has on his face/heel status Could the next Shrek movie have Lord […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (1/31): Announced matches, location, ticket sales, how to watch
When: Friday, January 31, 2025 Where: Indianapolis, Ind. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse How To Watch: Live on USA Network Attendance: WrestleTix reports as of today 9,407 tickets were distributed so far. The arena has a capacity of […]
AEW Dynamite Ratings Report (1/29): Viewership and key demo data for episode plus ten-week averages, comparisons to past two years
Wednesday night’s (1/29) episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS averaged 604,000 viewers, compared to 655,000 the prior week and the 679,000 the week before that. The current ten-week rolling average is 606,000. (This does not […]
VIP PODCAST 1/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (1-28-2007): WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable: Keller & Co. discuss stellar closing sequence with Shawn Michaels and Undertaker, Cena-Umaga, more (41 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to our TNA Final Resolution PPV PPV Roundtable from Jan. 14, 2007. PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce […]