Main Event of WWE’s next PPV announced
Roman Reigns and A.J. Styles will have a re-match for the WWE World Title at the Extreme Rules PPV in three weeks. The match will be contested as an Extreme Rules match. After the Payback […]
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Payback PPV Result – did Styles win the WWE Title from Reigns?
A.J. Styles beat WWE World Hvt. champion Roman Reigns twice in the WWE Title main event at Payback. However, Styles did not leave with the title. Styles first won by count-out without winning the title, […]
Payback PPV Result – what was McMahon’s Raw Decision?
WWE Raw will fictionally be run by both Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon going forward. After a long, drawn-out promo exchange between Vince McMahon, Shane, and Stephanie in the “semi-main event” slot of the Payback PPV, […]
Payback Injury Update – Enzo Amore concussed, out of hospital
UPDATE: WWE said the diagnosis is Enzo Amore suffered a concussion when he took a hard blow during the opening match at Payback. WWE later released a photo of Enzo out of the hospital wearing a hospital […]
Payback Betting Odds – late shifts point to changes in booking plans
Update: PPV betting lines shifted for a few underdogs on Saturday, indicating WWE changed up their booking plans to balance heels and faces winning. The biggest shift was Dolph Ziggler moving from a solid underdog to […]
Triple H in-depth interview – how does he view himself wrestling at 46?, “getting through” WM32 main event with Roman Reigns, excitement working with Dean Ambrose, more
The weekend after Triple H returned to the ring on WWE’s European Tour, The Mirror newspaper released an in-depth interview with Hunter discussing several hot topics coming out of WrestleMania. – Hunter, 46, revealed some […]
New wrestler added to WWE’s Global Cruiserweight Series, updated GCS Roster
PWTorch has learned that Puerto Rican wrestler “Mr. 450” has been added to WWE’s Global Cruiserweight Series. The following is the updated roster of wrestlers. Current GCS Involved Wrestlers Initial Announcement: Won match: Zack Sabre, […]
WWE Roster Turnover – Only five wrestlers from last year’s Payback advertised this year – what happened to the other 21?
Roster turnover, NXT call-ups, free agent signings, and major injuries have made this year’s Payback PPV line-up look completely different than last year’s Payback event. Of the 26 wrestlers in matches at last year’s event, only […]
4/28 WWE Smackdown TV Ratings – SD fall to year-lows across the board
This week’s WWE Smackdown TV ratings fell hard a few days before the Payback PPV. Nothing was advertised in-advance and the episode went against the NFL Draft. WWE Smackdown TV Ratings Tracking April 28: Smackdown leading […]
Second WWE announcer released this week
WWE announcer Kyle Edwards (former wrestling talk show host Arda Ocal) has been released by WWE. Ocal announced Friday on Twitter that he parted ways with WWE and there are “no hard feelings” either way. […]
Update – Actual TV Viewership lower for Week 3 of John Cena’s “American Grit”
John Cena’s “American Grit” continued a poor start Thursday night on Fox. April 28: Week 3 drew overnight viewership of 2.19 million viewers, according to TVBytheNumbers. UPDATE: The actual viewership lowered for the third consecutive week […]
4/29 WWE Stock Track – WWE breaks streak, but down from last week
WWE broke a nine-day streak of trading in the $16-range on Tuesday, climbed as high as $17.07, but fell back to $16.64 on Friday to close lower than last week. WWE Stock Track 2016 Week 16 […]
Report – Paul Heyman signs reality TV deal
While away from WWE TV following WrestleMania, Paul Heyman is filming a new reality TV series on his marketing company. Heyman has signed a deal with Left/Right Productions, reports The Wrap, to film Heyman’s day-to-day […]
NXT SPOILER – Big Main Event for next “Takeover” special
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS A SIGNIFICANT NXT SPOILER… *** *** The official NXT Title re-match between Samoa Joe and Finn Balor will take place at the next “Takeover” special on Wednesday, June 8. WWE announced the […]
WWE Spoiler Video – Interview with debuting NXT wrestler
WWE released a brief video interview with former TNA star Eric Young following his debut a Thursday night’s NXT TV tapings in Florida. EY played up his recent TNA character of being maniacal, but he […]
NXT SPOILER – Big debut at Thursday’s NXT TV taping
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS A SIGNIFICANT NXT SPOILER… *** *** Former TNA star Eric Young made his WWE debut at Thursday night’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University in Florida. The first episode opened with […]
Even more sketchy details surrounding Ric Flair’s airport incident Wed. morning
Head or hand? Drunk or not drunk? The details are sketchy on Ric Flair involved in a medical incident Wednesday morning at Logan International Airport in Boston. TMZ initially reported the story when Flair was treated for […]
WWE announcer Rich Brennan gone from WWE
WWE announcer Rich Brennan has been released from the company. WWE removed his profile from their website and Brennan dropped his official WWE Twitter handle. Pro Wrestling Sheet initially reported the news Wednesday after Brennan […]
WWE releases footage of Global Cruiserweight Series qualifiers held at PROGRESS 29 – Zack Sabre, Jr. highlighted
WWE’s Global Cruiserweight Series (unofficially) kicked off Sunday, April 24. Zack Sabre, Jr. and Jack Gallagher won the first two GCS qualifying matches at the PROGRESS 29 event Sunday in London. Sabre, Jr. was one of the […]
WWE Video – Natalya in weekly Michael Cole interview – talks Bret Hart in her corner at Payback, Charlotte’s turn, more
Natalya joined Michael Cole for this week’s sit-down interview on WWE’s website leading into the Payback PPV. Natalya talked about her Women’s Title shot against Charlotte on Sunday, Bret Hart being in her corner to […]
WrestleMania 33 to be held at renamed stadium
Next year’s WrestleMania will be held at a renamed Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, reports the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. The football stadium is now called Camping World Stadium after stadium officials reached a naming agreement […]
4/25 Raw TV Ratings – Raw falls to historical low-point pre-Payback
Monday’s Raw continued a severe post-WrestleMania slide leading into the Payback PPV. WWE Raw TV Ratings Tracking April 25: Monday’s Raw fell to a 2.20 rating the week after falling to a 2.32 rating for a […]
4/25 Raw Social Media rebounds from last week’s year-low
Monday’s Raw rebounded from year-low social media activity last week for the final show leading into Payback. WWE Raw TV Social Media Tracking April 25: Raw resumed the #1 spot among series & specials in Nielsen’s […]
WWE announces financial result of 2016 “Superstars for Hope” auction
April 26 Update WWE’s annual “Superstars for Hope” auction raised more than $300,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, WWE announced Tuesday. The charity event surrounding WrestleMania 32 included contributions from John Cena, Triple […]