WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 5/29: A Live Studio Audience, Fast Times and The Crash
So when I get mad, I make a fist. I grab my pen and I write out a list. Of all the wrestling stuff that hit and missed. Let’s see who’s made the WWE Smackdown […]
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6/2 AEW DARK TV REPORT: Natural Nightmares (Q.T. Marshall & Dustin Rhodes w/Brandi Rhodes) vs. Brandon Cutler & Peter Avalon, Santana & Ortiz vs. Big Game Leroy & E.J. Lewis, Christi Jaynes vs. Kilynn King, Butcher & Blade, Billy Gunn, more
AEW DARK TV REPORT JUNE 2, 2020 AIRED LIVE ON YOUTUBE.COM REPORT BY ZACH GRAHAM, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Excalibur, Taz Ring Announcer: Dasha Gonzalez – Excalibur welcomed everyone to AEW Dark and introduced his partner […]
Tuesday News Roundup: WWE, Impact Release Statements on George Floyd, Jaxson Ryker under fire
WWE — WWE released a statement on George Floyd and racial injustice. The full statement read: “WWE supports an inclusive society and condemns racial injustice. We stand beside our Black performers, employees and fans around […]
VIP AUDIO 6/2 – Podcast of Honor w/Ryan Sullivan & Tyler Sage: “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, the current relationship between ROH and NWA, more (66 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler talk with 1/2 of The Bouncers, “The Kingpin” Brian Milonas. Brian talks about the road he traveled to end up in ROH, his time working in NWA, and […]
FREE PODCAST 6/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – Grit & Glitter: Pageot & Fear talk to referee Brie Montoya, discuss NWA Girl Powerrr, Britt Baker, Deonna Purrazzo, Mick Foley, DuckTales (76 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: “We’ve Got Your Back, Whatever That’s Worth.” This week, Emily Fear and Harley R. Pageot talk to independent referee Brie Montoya about how she got into wrestling and the invisible responsibilities of referees. […]
WWE Smackdown viewership on the rebound for episode built around shake-up in IC semi-finals after Jeff Hardy hit-and-run angle
WWE Smackdown drew 2.170 million viewers last Friday (5/29), up from 2.044 million last week and the first time it topped 2.1 million since Apr. 17. The show drew a 1.39 broadcast rating, above the […]
6/1 BEING THE ELITE REVIEW: “Kenny Omega laughs off the idea of doing media while holding a ketchup packet… Nick held up a bottle of fake vampire blood that he used for the blood on his arm. A razor blade is shown in Matt’s hand…”
BEING THE ELITE EP. 206 – “Gig” POSTED ON YOUTUBE.COM JUNE 1, 2020 REPORT BY ZACH GRAHAM, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Watch it HERE… – Brandon Cutler walks into an office labeled “EVPs” and says hello to […]
VIP AUDIO 6/1 – WKH – Raw Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Seth-Rey, Lashley-MVP-Lana, Garza-Caruso, KO-Apollo, Charlotte-Asuka, Nia-Kairi, Orton promo (26 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw including the Rey Mysterio retirement storyline with Seth Rollins, Angel Garza’s […]
FREE PODCAST 6/1 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Hawkins: Seth-Rey, Lashley-MVP-Lana, Garza-Caruso, KO-Apollo, Charlotte-Asuka, Nia-Kairi, live callers and mailbag (113 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast show to talk about WWE Monday Night Raw with live callers and emails. They discuss the Rey Mysterio […]
FREE PODCAST 6/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey look ahead to UFC 250, review most recent UFC Fight Night, discuss developments in feud between Jon Jones and Dana White, more (93 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey look ahead at the upcoming UFC 250. They review the most recent UFC Fight Night. They guys discuss the most […]
VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: More of New Japan’s “Best of the Super Junior” classics. WH Park joins the show as we discuss Shelley, O’Reilly, AKIRA, Ibushi, and more! (107 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great WH Park for our latest edition of Super Junior classics. This week, we have two technical classics […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 6/1: Alt Perspective coverage of the live show in a crowd free environment including Rey Mysterio’s retirement ceremony, Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair, and more
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT JUNE 1, 2020 LIVE AND WITH NXT FANS FROM THE WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER IN ORLANDO, FL AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Samoa Joe, and Byron Saxton [HOUR ONE] -The […]
Monday News Roundup (w/ McMahon’s Analysis): RAW Talk returns, Cody’s challengers could be non-contracted, MLW postpones events
WWE — WWE issued a press release on Monday announcing a new free tier to the WWE Network. Content in the free tier includes: New shows including Raw Talk, streaming Monday nights each week immediately following Raw […]
6/1 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Asuka vs. Charlotte, Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins, Apollo Crews defends U.S. Title, Rey Mysterio’s retirement ceremony
KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JUNE 1, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, Samoa Joe [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a wide shot of the Performance Center, […]
Monday News Roundup (w/ McMahon’s Analysis): RAW Talk returns, Cody’s challengers could be non-contracted, MLW postpones events
WWE — WWE issued a press release on Monday announcing a new free tier to the WWE Network. Content in the free tier includes: New shows including Raw Talk, streaming Monday nights each week immediately following Raw […]
WWE RAW PRIMER 6/1: Asuka vs. Charlotte Renew Long-Standing Feud, A Rey-tirement Ceremony, Black vs. Rollins, Champion’s Choice for New U.S. Champ Apollo, Will Another NXT Call-Up Appear?
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER ORLANDO, FLA. AT THE PERFORMANCE CENTER JUNE 1, 2020 AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH SPECIALIST Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, Samoa Joe Top […]
WWE announces free tier to WWE Network
WWE issued a press release on Monday announcing a new free tier to the WWE Network. Content in the free tier includes: New shows including Raw Talk, streaming Monday nights each week immediately following Raw Groundbreaking original […]
VIP AUDIO 5/31 – WKH – NXT TV Review: Full rundown including Riddle vs. Thatcher in a Pit Fight match, Drake vs. Kushida vs. Atlas for chance at Cruiserweight Tournament finals, Lee & Yim spoof Dinner with Garganos (29 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a detailed walk through the latest episode of NXT on USA, including Matt Riddle vs. Timothy Thatcher in a Pit […]
FREE PODCAST 5/31 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America w/Greg Parks: Tom Stoup joins Greg to preview NXT Takeover: In Your House, plus Matt Riddle on Smackdown, Adam Cole as a babyface, and more! (112 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Tom Stoup for a full preview of NXT Takeover: In Your House. They also discuss with […]
Weekend News Roundup: Blanchard misses last Impact tapings, AEW removes Dark match due to wrestler comments
IMPACT Champion Tessa Blanchard reportedly missed this week’s television tapings in Nashville. Blanchard also missed the last set of tapings and has been staying home, reportedly in Mexico, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Blanchard won […]
FREE PODCAST 5/31 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show Raw Flashback: (5-26-15) Keller & Powell discuss Ambrose push, Austin at WM32, Lana-Rusev-Ziggler, Cena, WWE-NXT dynamic, why doesn’t WWE end up with more black stars, Shelton, Booker T (148 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this podcast from five years ago (5-26-15), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s head honcho Jason Powell discuss how TNA has mishandled Destination America publicity, PPV vs. Network evolution, why doesn’t WWE […]
5/28 NXT UK TV REPORT: Not-previously-aired Hidden Gems episode including Finn Balor vs. Kenny Williams, Riddle & Profits vs. Grizzled Young Veterans & Connors, Rhea Ripley vs. Nina Samuels, Dane vs. Banks
NXT UK TV REPORT (EP. 97) MAY 28, 2020 STREAMED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY CHAD KOENIG, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosted By: Andy Shepherd (from home) and Tom Phillips -This is another “Hidden Gems” episode of […]
5/29 WWE 205 LIVE TV REPORT: Tyler Breeze vs. Tony Nese, Tehutti Miles vs. Danny Butch, live audience adds energy and exitement behind plexiglass
WWE 205 LIVE TV REPORT MAY 29, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA AT WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER REPORT BY MICHAEL TAYLOR, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Byron Saxton, Corey Graves -The show opened with the 205 Live intro video. The […]
5/27 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Bianca Belair vs. Ruby Riott, Akira Tozawa vs. Shelton Benjamin, make-shift audience adds energy to matches
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT MAY 27, 2020 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Tom Phillips, MVP REASONS TO WATCH… Like Raw, Main Event now has a makeshift crowd (1) […]