Dynamite Kid Tom Billington passes away at age 60
The Dynamite Kid Tom Billigton has passed away at the age of 60. Billington was best known as one half of the British Bulldogs tag team in WWE with Davey Boy Smith. He is also […]
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NJPW News: NJPW WK will air on Fite TV app, changes to NJPW on AXS TV announcing, Radican on Eggshells podcast, Excalibur set to announce final days of World Tag League (w/Radican’s Analysis)
-Fite.tv has announced they will air NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom on Jan. 4 in HD. The show is available for $34.99 through the Fite.tv app. Radican’s Analysis: This is a great choice for casual viewers that […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 11/29): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 11/22): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 11/15): Latest news including Cody update and Ross off AXS, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary on grueling New Japan schedule
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 11/7): Latest news including WrestleKingdom 13 line-up, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary on The Elite
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
NJPW NEWS: Naito states he turned down WWE offer in new interview, first set of matches made official for Wrestle Kingdom
-Tetsuya Naito did an interview with in Japan Tokyo Sports discussing his upcoming match at Wrestle Kingdom 13 against Chris Jericho. NJPW World English translator Chris Charlton translated some of the key quotes from the interview on […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 10/31): Latest news including New Japan World classic content and new commentators, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
Afternoon Update: WWE Network 99 cent offer, WrestleMania ticket pricing and on-sale date details, 2019 WWE house show main events, Baszler compliments Triple H, Cody on WWE future, Smackdown rating drop
-WWE sent out an email to ex-subscribers offering two months of WWE Network for 99 cents with Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar for the vacated Universal Title at Crown Jewel as the top graphic. No […]
Afternoon Update: Why Bliss sidelined for Evolution is a such a big disappointment, Baszler on missing scheduled Raw, Callis to call NJPW PPVs, WWE calls Khashoggi murder “heinous,” NWA cleans up glitches on PPV, WWE house show changes
Please send news tips and live event results to pwtorch@pwtorch.com. Thanks! -Alexa Bliss will be at Evolution tomorrow night, but she won’t be wrestling due to an injury suffered last weekend at a WWE live event. […]
Afternoon Update: Rousey endorses Crown Jewel staying in Saudi Arabia, CNN covers WWE Crown Jewel decision, Impact viewership collapses in new timeslot, EVOLVE-WWE news, Drake vs. Cobb
Please send news tips and live event results to pwtorch@pwtorch.com. Thanks! –CNN.com reported on WWE’s decision to go through with Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia next Friday. Excerpt: WWE has stayed relatively quiet until now, telling […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 10/24): Latest updates on Jericho cruise developments, Omega-Callis angle, Super Jr., Poffo, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, […]
Afternoon Update: WWE’s potential losses if they pull out of Saudi Arabia, Impact Ratings update, Impact addresses timeslot change, weekend schedule for WWE & NXT & NJPW, Booker T in-ring update, Shimmer
-WWE has a full house show schedule this weekend. If you plan to attend any of these events, please submit a report for publication to pwtorch@pwtorch.com. Fri. Oct. 19: WWE Live Event – Raw Roster, […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW (thru 10/16): Latest updates on live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future […]
WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NJPW: Latest updates on live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary
The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future […]
NJPW News: 9/30 Fighting Spirit Unleashed card announced, Ibushi & Omega vs. Okada & Ishii main event announced
NJPW announced the entire card for “Fighting Spirit Unleashed” on Sept. 30 in Long Beach, Calif. after the fallout from the recently completed Destruction tour in Japan. The show will air on delay on AXS […]
ROH & New Japan tout the sellout of Madison Square Garden in New York City for their WrestleMania weekend show with Okada, Scurll
ROH sent PWTorch the following press release, written by Kevin Eck, touting the sellout of Madison Square Garden in New York City for their WrestleMania weekend show taking place Apr. 6, 2019… ROH/NJPW G1 SUPERCARD SELLS […]
ROH NEWS: ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard sells out quickly with remaining tickets selling out this morning
The ROH/NJPW G1 Special set to take place on April 6, 2019 during WrestleMania weekend at Madison Square Garden sold out quickly this morning when the remaining 3,000 tickets were made available to the general […]
ROH NEWS: ROH/NJPW G1 Special for WrestleMania weekend ticket sales off to red hot start after pre-sale goes live
ROH has sold nearly 12,000 tickets for their debut at Madison Square Garden during WrestleMania weekend next year on April 6, 2019. Tickets went on sale yesterday for Honor Club members and around 9,000 tickets […]
Interview Highlights: Haku discusses his career in pro wrestling, whether stories about his toughness are true, who he considered toughest wrestlers
The following are highlights of an interview with Haku conducted by the Two Man Power Tripe of Wrestling Podcast this month. Haku discussed working in New Japan, legit tough guys in pro wrestling, and more. […]
ROH announces ROH & NJPW “G1 Supercard” from MSG during WM weekend, Koff, Meij, Gilleland comment on announcement
ROH will be running Madison Square Garden after their announcement was initially cancelled thanks to WWE pressuring MSG, the show is now officially on, as Ring of Honor & NJPW issued a joint announcement today […]
Jim Ross injured during unplanned spot at NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, comments on Coach’s reference on Raw
Jim Ross was knocked backwards off of his chair on Saturday night while commentating on the Jay White vs. Juice Robinson IWGP U.S. Title match. He was helped up and continued to do commentary for […]
RADICAN INTERVIEW with Cody Rhodes – collaborating with Young Bucks on Being the Elite, thoughts on writers and producers in WWE (w/audio)
PWTorch columnist Sean Radican interviewed Cody Rhodes ahead of his IWGP World Hvt. Title match against Kenny Omega tonight at the “G1 Special in San Francisco” set to are live on AXS TV tonight at […]
New Japan announces several additional U.S. shows this fall, Boston Red Sox hosting a WWE night next week
-New Japan Pro Wrestling announced today at a press conference that they will be promoting another live event in Long Beach, Calif. at the Walter Pyramid on Sept. 30. The event is titled “The Fighting […]