A virtual Hall of Fame in the works this year for WWE
WWE is planning on a virtual Hall Of Fame event this year. In a report on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that WWE’s current plan for the Hall of Fame this year is for […]
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WWE announces the next three WrestleMania locations, official change made for this year’s event
In a video on their social media accounts, WWE announced the locations of the next three WrestleMania events. The special announcement featured Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Paul Heyman, and John Cena. […]
New Royal Rumble challenger set for Roman Reigns (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Kevin Owens is once again the number one contender for the WWE Universal Championship. Thanks to WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, last week Adam Pearce became the man to face Reigns for the championship at […]
WrestleMania 37 date reportedly changed
WWE looks to be moving the date of WrestleMania 37. Per a report from Fightful Select, internally in WWE, the plan is to move this year’s WrestleMania to April 11th. Originally, the show was set […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 1/15: Sign on the Dotted Line Mr. Pearce, Shinsuke vs. Jey, A Royal Challenge for Rey
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER JANUARY 15, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]
WWE Q4 2020 earnings report set for early February (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
On Thursday, WWE announced that they would report their Q4 2020 and full 2020 earnings via a conference call on Thursday February 4th 2021. Per WWE’s corporate website, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, President & Chief […]
Dark Side of the Ring season 3 premiere to feature Steve Austin
When the third season of Vice’s Dark Side of the Ring series debuts, it will do so with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Per a Wrestling Inc. report, Vice has announced that the season three premiere […]
NXT vs. AEW Ratings Update: Mob storming Capital takes a big dent out of anticipated audience last week, new 7-day totals for December
Last week, NXT and AEW were anticipating larger-than-usual viewership coming out of the holiday weekend. Each had a New Year’s theme – NXT New Year’s Evil and AEW New Year’s Smash. The mob storming the […]
NXT to utilize live virtual fans for the first time
The Capital Wrestling Center just got more exciting. Per an email sent to fans on Tuesday morning and reported by Fightful, NXT will now have virtual fans on hand for their live television events. The […]
Ric Flair back working full-time in WWE (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
The Nature Boy is back. According to a report by Wrestling Observer Radio, Ric Flair is back with the WWE as a full-time performer. Currently, he’s attached to Lacey Evans within a storyline between Evans […]
Drew McIntyre tests positive for COVID-19
WWE.com is reporting that WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre, has tested positive for COVID-19. The report indicates that McIntyre is in quarantine because of the positive test. Other details regarding his condition were not revealed. Drew […]
(Updated) WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER 1/11: Status of Show in Flux Due to Positive COVID-19 Test
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER JANUARY 11, 2021 TAMPA, FL. AT THE THUNDERDOME IN TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, and […]
Former WWE Presidents launch new firm
Former WWE Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson have announced the launch of Isos Capital Management. In a press release on Monday morning, the executive duo introduced the firm in an effort to “identify and […]
Big Nakamura match announced for next week’s Smackdown (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Off the heels of last night’s Smackdown main event that featured Shinsuke Nakamura and others in a Gauntlet Match to crown the number one contender for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble, WWE announced […]
WWE announces Superstar Spectacle
WWE’s expansion strategy into the India market appears to be taking shape. On Saturday, WWE India announced via Twitter that the first-ever WWE Superstar Spectacle would be coming soon. Breaking Now: The first-ever #WWESuperstarSpectacle is […]
WWE announces Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for Raw, teases an answer for Goldberg
The Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton feud is set to continue on Raw. In a commercial that aired during Smackdown on Friday, it was announced that Drew McIntyre would be facing Randy Orton in a […]
Adam Pearce wins Gauntlet Match on Smackdown, becomes number one contender for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble
Roman Reigns has a new number one contender for his Universal Championship. On last night’s Smackdown, WWE official Adam Pearce won a Gauntlet Match and is currently set to face Roman Reigns for the championship […]
WWE “in” on key New Japan star (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Even after losing to Kota Ibushi in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 15 night two, Jay White’s name is still making big news. The Super J-Cast is reporting that there is some doubt around […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 1/8: Apollo with Big Intercontinental Challenge, Dolph & Roode Want the Smoke & Gold
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER JANUARY 8, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]
WWE planning not to allow fans at the Royal Rumble
According to a report from Jon Alba on the Living The Gimmick podcast, the current plan in WWE is not to allow fans at the Royal Rumble on January 31st. The 2021 Royal Rumble will […]
Updated betting odds reveal 2021 Royal Rumble winner favorites (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
It’s January and hype for the Royal Rumble is starting to heat up. Bovada has released updated betting odds for the event that takes place on January 31st on the WWE Network which reveal who […]
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER 1/4: First Raw of 2021, Legends Night, Limitless Challenge for Drew, The Case of the Not-So-Blissful Alexa
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER JANUARY 4, 2021 TAMPA, FL. AT THE THUNDERDOME IN TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, and […]
1/2 WWE TALKING SMACK REPORT: Heyman jumps in to prevent Jey from speaking and getting in trouble with Roman, Ziggler & Roode are told they get title shot next week, Billie Kaye annoys
WWE NETWORK REVIEW: TALKING SMACK JANUARY 2, 2021 REVIEW BY NICK MORGAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosts: Kayla Braxton and Paul Heyman This week’s guests: Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode, Billie Kay, and Jey Uso – As […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 1/1/21: New Year’s Day Edition of Smackdown, Big E vs. King Corbin, Sasha & Bianca vs. Bayley & Carmella, The Head of the Table Has a Request
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER JANUARY 1, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]