2016 TV Line-up – big changes, new timeslots
2016 will bring another round of TV wrestling changes, like in 2015. The following is a break down of the new 2016 TV line-up: – WWE Raw: staying the same Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. […]
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Paragon Pro leaving Pop, announces new TV homes
After TNA announced its new 2016 TV home on Pop TV, Paragon Pro Wrestling announced that it is leaving Pop. PPW’s weekly show aired early Saturday mornings. Their final airing will be this Saturday (November […]
Hulk Hogan tape – person who leaked video revealed (Updated)
The Fox Tampa affiliate has reported new details on a police investigation into who leaked the tape containing Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) engaging in sexual acts with Heather Clem, the ex-wife of radio host Bubba the […]
First inductee for 2016 Tragos/Thesz HOF
VIA PRESS RELEASE MONDAY… Chael Sonnen to receive George Tragos Award WATERLOO, Iowa—Wrestling’s most colorful Mixed Martial Artist will be recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Chael Sonnen will receive […]
Nick Bockwinkel dies at age 80
Nick Bockwinkel, one of the all-time great professional wrestlers, reportedly died Saturday night at the age of 80. The Cauliflower Alley Club, where Bockwinkel was president until 2014, made the announcement early Sunday morning. CAC announced: “It […]
The Recovery of Jerry Lynn – current health, ROH date, more
Former ROH and ECW World champion Jerry Lynn is still recovering from major neck surgery that was aided by a GoFundMe campaign earlier this year. The risk for Lynn is potential paralysis if he suffers […]
Batista at the Movies – Bond, “Heist” preview, next movie shoot, “Kickboxer” first look
Former WWE star Dave Bautista is suddenly one of the hottest action movie stars in Hollywood. Bautista has as many irons in the fire as “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson and now has two blockbusters on […]
Pro Wrestling Drama heading to Fox
Fox has picked up a pro wrestling-themed drama called “The Work,” reports Deadline.com. It’s unclear when the series will land on network television. The drama was written by author Scott O’Connor, whose literary works include […]
Movie Trailer – 1/8 “Masked Saint” with Roddy Piper
A new trailer has been released for “The Masked Saint” movie featuring the late Roddy Piper in a prominent supporting role. Piper stars alongside Brett Granstaff, who plays Christopher Samuels, a wrestler-turned pastor. “When Samuels […]
Batista talks WWE exit & Bond on “Soccer AM”
Former WWE star Dave Bautista continued his U.K. media tour Saturday morning on “Soccer AM” discussing the transition from WWE to movies and his “Bond” villain role of Mr. Hinx. Bautista wore a custom #10 “Drax” Tottenham […]
Pics – Rey Unmasked & Dominik all grown up
Rey Mysterio posted a photo of himself unmasked at his son’s high school football game Friday night. The updated photo of an unmasked Mysterio also includes a look at his son, Dominik, who is now […]
Batista on popular U.K. TV show promoting “Bond” role
Former WWE star Dave Bautista appeared on the popular “Good Morning Britain” show Thursday morning promoting his role in the new Bond movie, “Spectre.” PWTorch correspondent David sent in a recap of Batista’s appearance… – […]
Agent – Big Ryck not retiring
Former WWE star Big Ryck (Ezekiel Jackson) is not retiring, according to wrestling agent Bill Behrens. Behrens announced Thursday that Rycklon Stevens did not wrestle his last match at a WXW show in Germany last […]
New court ruling in Hogan vs. Gawker suit
Hulk Hogan and his defense team received a favorable ruling in Florida court this week as it relates to his $100 million lawsuit against the Gawker website. Florida Circuit Court judge Pamela Campbell granted Hogan’s request […]
Jesse Ventura returns to court – new trial over “Sniper” suit?
The legal battle between Jesse Ventura and the estate of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle continued in Minnesota court this week. At stake is Ventura’s $1.8 million award stemming from a defamation suit brought against Kyle’s estate […]
UPDATE – Big sale completed for “Hogan’s Beach” Property
Oct. 20 Update: The Florida property that contains a Best Western hotel and Hulk Hogan’s Beach Shop has sold for $34.5 million to a new investment group, reports the Tampa Bay Times. The new owners plan to […]
Video – Terry Funk delivers strong message on indies vs. WWE
The AIW promotion released a passionate video message from wrestling legend Terry Funk endorsing the independent wrestling scene. Funk, 71, is continuing his career-long journey of being an outsider by getting back into the independent […]
Video – Sami Zayn appears at EVOLVE 49
Video Update – WWE NXT star Sami Zayn appeared after Saturday’s EVOLVE 49 event in New York. Zayn is also scheduled for Sunday’s EVOLVE 50 event. Video courtesy Bryan of NYSportscene.com.
Stone Cold at Jake Roberts movie screening tonight in California
There is a big movie screening for the documentary on Jake “the Snake” Roberts set for Wednesday night in Culver City, California. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is scheduled to appear along with Jake and director […]
Details on C.M. Punk’s “Drax” writing role
Marvel has released a preview of the new comic book series that C.M. Punk is contributing to. “Drax” features Punk as a writer for the first issue due out November 4. The series is based […]