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VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1550 (Feb. 14, 2018) – Keller’s cover story on WWE Network subscription levels, Mitchell on Black History Month & New Day’s Pancakes, Parks on SD Top Ten, Keller editorial on Rousey-WWE, more

February 14, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1550 Cover-dated February 14, 2018 LINK: 1550 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2017 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter includes Keller’s cover […]

2/14 NXT PRIMER (Spoiler-free): Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler in Takeover rematch, Pete Dunne vs. Strong, Black returns to TV for first time since triumph in Philly

February 14, 2018

NXT PREVIEW FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TAPED IN ATLANTA, GA. AT CENTRE STAGE AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JOEY GALIZIA, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCED BY WWE… Ember Moon puts the NXT Women’s title on the line […]

Smackdown Rating: Drop in viewership, key metrics, year-ago perspective (w/Keller’s Analysis)

February 14, 2018

Last night’s WWE Smackdown drew a 1.70 rating, the lowest of the year and the lowest rating since Halloween last year. Viewership was 2.449 million, down from 2.505 million last week. The average so far […]

ROH HITS & MISSES 2/12: Bruiser & Brian Milonas Debut, Leon vs. Rayne in WOH Tourney Match, Castle vs. Martinez in ROH World Title Match, Bullet Club

February 14, 2018

HITS Dalton Castle Opens the Show: Dalton Castle always delivers. His opening promo was straight and to the point. He mentions he’s come to Nashville for one thing and that’s to leave with his ROH […]

TOP 3 DEVELOPMENTS – SMACKDOWN 2/13: Another pancake promo, U.S Title scene heats up, Multi-man silliness for WWE Title

February 14, 2018

Multi-Man Silliness for the Title… Recap: The show began with the previously announced matchup between Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler, with the winner getting a spot in the title match at Fastlane. Before the match […]

WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 2/12: Cena vs. Miz, Seth and Angle, Sasha vs. Banks, Asuka Video, Reigns vs. Sheamus, Words on Screen

February 14, 2018

RAW HITS Cena vs. Miz: While I didn’t like the set up for this opening match (more later), the match itself delivered. The stipulation that whoever lost would have to enter the Elimination Chamber first […]

NEWS ITEMS: Aldis Cruisade defense announced, Hacksaw Duggan comedy show, Brunzell in Winnipeg again, CZW Anniversary main event results

February 14, 2018

-Another NWA Title defense has been announced for Nick Aldis on the “Aldis Crusade” to defend his title 20 times in 60 days. On the “Traditional Rises” event on March 3 in Kingsport, Tenn., at […]

FloSports employees told CEO is “stepping away” from the company, impact on FloSports vs. WWN lawsuit

February 14, 2018

PWTorch has learned from multiple sources that it was announced to FloSports employees yesterday that CEO Martin Floreani would be “stepping away” from the company. Sources tell PWTorch they believe that Martin was ultimately forced […]

15 YRS AGO – WWE Smackdown Report (2-13-03): Lesnar vs. Cena, Rey vs. Hardy, Shelton vs. Eddie Guerrero, plus Benoit, Edge, Rey, Torrie

February 14, 2018

The following report was published on PWTorch.com 15 years ago this week… WWE Smackdown review February 13, 2003 Taped Feb. 11 in Bakersfield, Calif. Broadcast on UPN By B.J. Bethel, Torch Team Contributor 1st Quarter […]

2/13 WWE 205 Live Report: Tozawa vs. Mark Andrews with a shockingly slow start, Nese vs. Gulak, another show focused on wrestling

February 14, 2018

WWE 205 LIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2018 ON WWE NETWORK BAKERSFIELD, CA REPORT BY ZACK HEYDORN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Vic Joseph and Nigel McGuinness -A recap video aired of last week’s WWE Cruiserweight Championship tournament action […]

VIP AUDIO 2/13 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Start to finish rundown of show including Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler getting added to Fastlane main event, Pancakes vs. Waffles, and more, plus Raw ratings news (26 min)

February 14, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of the show including Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler getting added to the Fastlane main event, […]

FREE PODCAST 2/14 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Parks: More wrestlers make a match more interesting, Ziggler’s return promo is just like all the rest, on-site correspondent & emails (78 min)

February 13, 2018

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist and PWTorch Livecast host Greg Parks to discuss Smackdown including the Shane McMahon philosophy that more wrestlers makes a match more interesting. If […]

KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/13: Sami and KO don’t like Shane’s decision to have Corbin vs. Ziggler for a slot in their title match

February 13, 2018

KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT FEBRUARY 13, 2018 LIVE FROM BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton NEW & IMPORTANT: WADE KELLER PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT… Tonight after Smackdown, the Wade […]

VIP AUDIO 2/13 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: Raw analysis including ever-expanding matches in WWE, fans cheering Jordan injury announcement, Cena’s WrestleMania goal, Bayley vs. Sasha, Fatal Five-Way (49 min)

February 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they provide Raw analysis including reaction to the ever-expanding matches in WWE, fans cheering the Jason Jordan injury announcement […]

FREE PODCAST 2/13 – Tuesday Livecast – Making the List with Pat McNeill: Pat & Dave Penzer list the 7 Top Moments In WCW Nitro History (70 min)

February 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts Episode 4 of “Making The List” on the Tuesday Livecast, with your phone calls. Pat welcomes former WCW ring announcer David Penzer, and they compile their list of the 7 Top Moments In […]

Raw Rating: Key metrics including hourly and year-to-year comparisons, how rating can go down while viewership goes up (w/Keller’s Analysis)

February 13, 2018

Last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw drew a 2.13 rating, down from the previous week’s 2.14 rating, among live and same-night-DVR viewers. The ten-week rolling average coming into this week was 2.11, which […]

The Top 50 Wrestlers Of The 1990s – #50-46: The countdown begins with those who just made the cut

February 13, 2018

At this point, WWE is on “The Road To WrestleMania” which means that booking overall rises above it’s usual sea level (which at the moment is very, very low) and disinterested fans become reacquainted with […]

2/12 WWE Raw HOLT Report from San Jose: Happenings Off Live TV including pre-Raw matches, Asuka vs. Bliss after Raw, crowd chants, more

February 13, 2018

WWE RAW HOLT REPORT FEBRUARY 12, 2018 SAN JOSE, CALIF. REPORT BY M.B. FROM CALIFORNIA, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT PRE-RAW MAIN EVENT TAPING (1) Cedric Alexander beat Ariya Daivari. (2) Curt Hawkins beat Heath Slater. RAW NOTES… […]

Angle makes “historic ruling” on controversial finish on Raw regarding Finn Balor and Seth Rollins scoring simultaneous pins (w/Keller’s Analysis)

February 13, 2018

WWE has posted Renee Young’s interview with Kurt Angle last night after Raw. Finn Balor walked in and said he pinned Bray Wyatt so he should go to the Elimination Chamber. Seth Rollins came into […]

Charlotte Flair talks WWE sale to Endeavor

WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 2/13: Ziggler vs. Corbin battle for chance enter Fastlane title match, Charlotte vs. Logan, Roode Open Challenge, New Day in action

February 13, 2018

WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER FEBRUARY 13, 2018 BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. AT RABOBANK ARENA REPORT BY JOEY GALIZIA (@RamJam89) ANNOUNCED BY WWE Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin face-off for an opportunity at the WWE Championship. Charlotte battles the […]

VIP AUDIO 2/12 – WKH – Raw Review: Start to finish rundown and analysis of Elimination Chamber developments, Rousey announcement, Seth-Angle, Controversial Finish, Sasha-Bayley (34 min)

February 13, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews Raw 25 start to finish rundown and analysis of Elimination Chamber developments, the flat Ronda Rousey announcement, Seth Rollins makes demands […]

TOP 3 DEVELOPMENTS – RAW 2/12: Elimination Chamber takes shape, Cena laments possibly missing WrestleMania, Bailey vs. Sasha with Nia Jax, more

February 13, 2018

John Cena Adrift? Recap: The night began with John Cena in the ring, lamenting that he may not have a match at WrestleMania. He stated that in order to avoid this fate, he had to […]

FREE PODCAST 2/13 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw Post-Show w/Keller & Jason from Australia: Latest Elimination Chamber developments with callers & emails plus on-site correspondent (102 min)

February 13, 2018

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by guest cohost Jason from Australia as they talk about latest Elimination Chamber developments with callers and respond to emails plus an on-site correspondent. Topics include […]

FREE PODCAST 2/12 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos, Heydorn, and Ennis review UFC 221, look at new main event for UFC 222, examine the phenomenon of “Woos” at MMA events, more (87 min)

February 12, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of “MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans” MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos, Zack Heydorn, and Shawn Ennis review UFC 221. They look at the new main event for UFC 222, and look […]