HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Extreme Rules 2021
I don’t know. It just doesn’t feel like a WWE Extreme Rules PPV event without an eye for an eye match, ya know? Remember that madness? Alas, it’s that time of year and WWE goes […]
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HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 9/22: Omega vs. Danielson delivers in a major way, while staying smart and leaving a fifth gear on the table for future business
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega was beyond excellent, but not only because it was […]
HEYDORN’S RAW RECEIPT 9/20: Big E delivers on the microphone and in the ring on first Raw as champion
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -How refreshing was that show opening, championship victory promo from Big E? […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 9/15: Danielson and Omega go back to basics to hype next week’s main event at Arthur Ashe Stadium
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -The show started with Happy Punk and while the pop is fun to hear […]
HEYDORN’S RAW RECEIPT 9/13: Big E injects life into Monday Night Raw with MITB cash-in and championship win
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -If Monday Night Raw is going to have promo segments kick off […]
DROSTE: Five thoughts on the Week in Wrestling – Was All Out the greatest PPV ever, Dynamite beats Raw in key demo, KO on his way out of WWE, more
This past week started with one of the greatest PPV events of all time and concluded with the best episode of WWE television in quite some time and another solid edition of Rampage. Oh, and […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 9/8: Adam Cole shows off star power and charisma during Dynamite debut
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Malaki Black is a mesmerizing act that is being harnessed in the wrong way. […]
FANN: Celebrating the five-stars that the Young Bucks and Lucha Bros. earned Sunday night at AEW All Out
Typically, when you hear me on the PWTorch family of programs, or chat with me on Twitter, I’m a pretty laid back dude. When Wade, Todd, and I did the VIP Roundtable for AEW’s 2021 […]
HEYDORN’S RAW RECEIPT 9/6: Raw tag team division takes the spotlight with RK-Bro as most over act on the show
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -In what alternate universe were we living in Monday night? Essentially an […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – AEW All Out 2021
Well folks, this one feels big. The frothing at the mouth fan base of AEW is anchoring the hype for the 2021 edition of All Out that on the surface is ensemble in nature, but […]
MCMAHON’S TAKE: Making the case to turn C.M. Punk heel
C.M. Punk returned to pro wrestling almost two weeks ago. Everyone knew to expect the moment, but that didn’t diminish the reaction Punk received when he walked onto the stage at the United Center in […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 9/1: All Out go-home episode packed with high volume of material
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -FTR. Santana & Ortiz. Bravo. This long awaited grudge match felt like a fight […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: It’s time for Triple H and Vince McMahon to have a little chat
My eyes! Sorry, I had to look away before the new, colorful, and bright NXT logo burned a hole in my corneas. How mad do we think Triple H is about that fine piece of […]
HEYDORN’S RAW RECEIPT 8/30: Clean win over Drew McIntyre indicates strong push for Damian Priest
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Damian Priest looked the part kicking off Raw. It’s a new spot […]
DROSTE: Five thoughts on the Week in Wrestling – A heel Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar missing, Miro vs. Kingston, more
Last weekend was absolutely huge, but things slowed down a bit this week in the world of wrestling. Coming off of C.M. Punk’s AEW debut on Friday night, SummerSlam on Saturday, and TakeOver Sunday, there’s […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 8/25: Tony Khan rolls out strange show coming out of C.M. Punk’s historic debut
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -A strange show top to bottom and tough to judge coming off of the […]
HEYDORN’S RAW RECEIPT 8/23: Crowd response solidify Randy Orton and Riddle as the highlight of the show
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Given what we saw at Summerslam, it’s hurts to think about having […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Strategy for C.M. Punk debut shines as feeling of anticipation inside the United Center generates huge moment
I write this while STILL in the merchandise line at the United Center. Think they have any of the new, one of a kind “I was there” C.M. Punk shirts left? I kid, but the […]
DROSTE: Five thoughts on the Week in Wrestling – C.M. Punk’s return, Darby Allin in AEW, the miss with Becky Lynch, more
Yet another wild week in the wrestling world has wrapped. What a last month it has been. This week featured AEW’s biggest event in their short history and WWE’s second biggest PPV of the year […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Summerslam 2021
Ok, don’t get me wrong. WrestleMania was big. Huge even. This year’s Summerslam is even bigger. I know in the land of WWE corporate speak WrestleMania is the showcase of the immortals and typically the […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 8/18: AEW leaves typical booking practices at the door for Cage vs. Omega
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Sting is 62? So, yes, I maintain my opinion that Darby Allin needs to […]
FANN’S TAKE: It’s okay to have a favorite promotion and not lash out at those who have different tastes, plus a Stardom spotlight match worth your time
“Grow up Sylvie! We’re all villains here.” – He Who Remains, Loki (2021) PWTorch VIP member Brian Alston brought up so many memories when he asked about the old rec.sport.pro-wrestling and other subscriptions we old […]
HEYDORN’S DYNAMITE RECEIPT 8/4: Cody retirement angle too cute and unnecessary to keep feud with Malaki Black strong
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -The start of Jericho vs. Guerrera was an ugly one and one that hopefully […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Quick reaction to 8/4 Homecoming edition of Dynamite featuring Hangman-Elite segment, Rhodes-Black main event and post match “retirement” speech
Here are my quick reactions to the big happenings from the Aug. 4 Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite: Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera Jericho was Guerrero was an ugly match at the beginning, but once […]