Alberto Del Rio returns to WWE at HIAC PPV
UPDATE: Alberto Del Rio returned to WWE at the Hell in a Cell PPV. Alberto answered John Cena’s U.S. Title Open Challenge and promptly won the U.S. Title from Cena on his first night back […]
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Sunday Torch Today: HIAC tonight, BG premiere, Flair & Race today, NFL player joining Booker, Reigns, WrestleCade, PPV Sunday Network Schedule
Torch Today – Sunday, October 25 – After shifting Summerslam to Brooklyn, WWE returns to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the Hell in a Cell PPV on Sunday night. All titles are on […]
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 […]
Flair evaluates WWE biz & three-hour Raws
After appearing on Monday’s Raw, Ric Flair offered a candid evaluation of WWE business, especially as it relates to three-hour Raws, during an interview on CBS Radio St. Louis. “I think they’re right now trying […]
Flair Interview – WWE did not want him to talk history on Raw, in “great place,” hypes Charlotte
Ric Flair appeared on CBS Sports Radio in St. Louis discussing several hot topics following his appearance on Raw TV. – Flair revealed that WWE did not want him to reference history in his promo […]
Saturday Torch Today: Big NXT signing, Bubba on NXT rise, Taker & WWE Champ at Comic Con, Goldberg appearance, Big Sat. Events Center
TORCH TODAY – Saturday, October 24 MORNING UPDATE – Daniel Vidot, the former Australian rugby player, announced on social media that WWE offered him a three-year developmental contract after completing a try-out this week. “They’re […]
ROH – Main Event of Final Battle, more FB set-up
Night 1 of Ring of Honor’s “Glory by Honor” tour on Friday night served as a big springboard for the annual “Final Battle” PPV, which takes place Dec. 18 in Philadelphia. Included was the announcement of […]
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 […]
Pics – GFW Title Belts
Global Force Wrestling sent PWTorch a look at their four title belts, which will recognize the first-ever champions to be determined at Friday night’s TV taping in Las Vegas. Included are the GFW Global Hvt. […]
Smackdown ratings are in – Breeze Bump?
WWE Smackdown got a slight TV Ratings bump for Thursday’s show. The bump was enough to register the highest TV rating in two months dating back to pre-fall TV season. WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — October […]
WWE Stock Track – Wild Ride Ends Above $20
WWE’s stock price was all over the place this week. There was an early-week peak, then a big drop on Wednesday, and a surge again on Friday following news of WWE Network expanding to India. […]
Friday’s Torch Today (PM Update): Rhyno start-up, Elgin/NWA, Holly talks steroids, Mickie back to WWE?, HIAC Infographic, Rock/Under Armour, Livecast Alert
Torch Today – Friday, October 23 AFTERNOON UPDATE – Rhyno says he is planning to start his own independent wrestling promotion, “Insane Wrestling Revolution.” Rhyno did not reveal an initial date, but said he plans […]
WWE Notes – Cena not at Raw?, Lesnar DVD & Network edit, Kofi, WM32, SD, Flair
– John Cena is not advertised for Monday’s Raw in San Diego the night after Hell in a Cell. However, Randy Orton curiously is. WWE sent out an email blast to their San Diego mailing […]
Rousey – “I’m definitely going to wrestle”
UFC mega-star Ronda Rousey says she is determined to wrestle for WWE at some point in her career. It’s just a matter of when and whether she can work around her UFC commitments. “After getting […]
James Storm talks NXT debut & future
WWE’s website released an interview with James Storm discussing his NXT debut and decision to venture to WWE after becoming “free and clear of all contracts.” The interview also managed to avoid the letters “TNA,” where […]
WEEKEND EVENTS: NJPW/Styles on AXS TV, GFW in Vegas, ROH GBH Tour, FIP tourney, Chikara, Big Time & NEW loaded shows
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 (NOTE: If you attend a show, we’re looking for results sent to pwtorch@gmail.com.) – WWE does not have house shows this weekend leading into the […]
NXT star Tyler Breeze makes WWE TV debut
NXT star Tyler Breeze made his WWE TV debut on this week’s Smackdown episode. During a Miz TV segment involving Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae, Breeze was introduced as Summer’s new love interest. A fight […]
10/21 Wed. Night Viewers – Impact flat, ROH down
Wednesday night on Destination America, TNA drew the exact same combined audience as last week’s show. Meanwhile, ROH TV fell to a three-week low, impacting TNA’s replay viewership. Wednesday Night ROH/TNA Programming – October 21 (Week 21) […]
Radican Reports – Addressing NXT rumors on Ciampa & Blue Pants
– Blue Pants: Word was going around recently that Leva Bates, who is known as “Blue Pants” in NXT, was not going to be brought back again to NXT because of heat on her for the […]
The Mystery of Brock Lesnar’s WM19 Shooting Star Press
Who is responsible for Brock Lesnar’s infamous Shooting Star Press in the WrestleMania 19 main event when Lesnar injured his neck? Well, it depends on who you ask. Lesnar re-opened the mystery during his appearance on […]
Thurs. Torch Today (PM Update): Storm NXT promo, NFL player to WWE?, Bubba talks WWE return, WWE stars on TV tonight, Rock global domination?
Torch Today – Thursday, October 22 AFTERNOON UPDATE – WWE released a video promo from James Storm following his NXT debut on Wednesday’s episode. Storm is essentially doing his “cowboy” gimmick made famous on TNA […]
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 […]