John Cena discusses reasons for his face turn ahead of Summerslam
John Cena discussed the reasons for his face turn prior to SummerSlam when asked by Big E on the WWE Clash in Paris post-show why fans were now seeing the “old” Cena. Cena said it […]
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AEW COLLISION HITS & MISSES (8/30): Garcia challenges Moxley; a new direction for Hologram, Triangle of Madness stands tall in the main event
To help you navigate, my “Hits” are ordered from best to worst. Each review includes a historical tidbit and a final grade. With that said, let’s move into the high points of this week’s episode. […]
WWE RAW PREVIEW (9/1): Announced matches, location, ticket sales, how to watch
When: Monday, September 1, 2025 – Special start time of 2pm ET Where: Paris, France at París La Défense Arena Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that ??? tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for […]
FREE PODCAST 8/31 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America – WWE Clash in Paris post-show: LeClair & Weigle discuss Cena vs. Logan, Roman vs. Reed, Becky vs. Nikki, more (68 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In our post-PPV “Wrestling Night in America” format, PWTorch’s Brandon LeClair was joined by Paul Weigle to discuss in-depth the WWE Clash in Paris event including Cena vs. Logan, Roman vs. Reed, Becky […]
VIP PODCAST 8/31 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (8-17-2007): Keller & Mitchell on WWE’s response to Congress inquiry, TNA-Congress, Missing Link, Crush, NWA Fanfest, more (119 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 17 and 18, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics: Analysis of […]
FREE PODCAST 8/31 – WKPWP NXT on USA Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (9-2-2020) Wells and Stoup cover the four-way Ironman match and its polarizing pacing, how Kross’s injury may have influenced plans, more (118 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-2-2020), we flash back to the “PWT Talks NXT” episode featuring PWTorch’s Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup discussing […]
FREE PODCAST 8/31 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago: Keller & Powell talk Cody’s future, Sting-Seth-Cena, Lesnar-Undertaker, Ziggler-Lana-Summer saga, more (112 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-1-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell to discuss with live callers big happenings […]
VIP PODCAST 8/31 – WWE Clash in Paris PLE Roundtable: Keller & Fann & Martin review Cena vs. Logan, Roman vs. Reed, Becky vs. Nikki, Seth vs. Knight vs. Jey vs. Punk, more (37 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this VIP Post-Event Audio Roundtable covering WWE’s Clash in Paris PLE, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch’s Todd Martin and Rich Fann. They analyze the show start to finish from Roman […]
WWE CLASH IN PARIS RESULTS (8/31): Keller’s report on John Cena vs. Logan Paul, Seth vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso, Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Lynch vs. Nikki Bella
WWE CLASH IN PARIS REPORT AUGUST 31, 2025 PARIS, FRANCE AT PARIS LA DEFENSE ARENA AIRED LIVE ON PEACOCK (U.S.), NETFLIX (Int.) Announcers: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett JOIN US LIVE ON YOUTUBE TONIGHT FOR THE […]
LECLAIR’S WWE CLASH IN PARIS REPORT: Alt perspective, detailed coverage of Rollins vs. Punk vs. Uso vs. Knight, Cena vs. Paul, Lynch vs. Bella, more
LECLAIR’S WWE CLASH IN PARIS REPORT AUGUST 31, 2025 PARIS, FRANCE AT PARIS LA DEFENSE ARENA AIRED LIVE ON PEACOCK (U.S.), NETFLIX (Int.) Announcers: Michael Cole & Wade Barrett JOIN US LIVE ON YOUTUBE TONIGHT […]
VIP PODCAST 8/31 – Collision Cafe with Brian Zilem & Amin Ajani: AEW PPVs coming to HBO Max, AEW Forbidden Door review, more (102 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of “Collision Cafe,” Brian Zilem and Amin Ajani discuss the following: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:59 Speculations on AEW Pay-Per-View on HBO Max 08:53 Forbidden Door Review: 42:28 Return of […]
VIP PODCAST 8/30 – VIP Vault – 18 Yrs Ago (8-16-2007): Hot Five Stories of the Week including SNME from MSG including Evander Holyfield and Steve Austin (25 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Real Deal with Pat McNeill from Aug. 16, 2007 featuring McNeill discussing these topics: A look at some big indy shows including […]
AEW COLLISION RESULTS (8/30): Jay Lethal vs. Hologram, Garcia vs. Blake Christian, Fletcher & Alexander vs. Ishii & O’Reilly, Big Bill vs. Juice, plus FTR, Toni Storm
AEW COLLISION REPORT AUGUST 30, 2025 PHILADELPHIA, PA. AT 2300 ARENA AIRED LIVE ON TBS & MAX REPORT BY JOSHUA WHITE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Tony Schiavone & Nigel McGuinness Ring Announcer: Arkady Aura Attendance: WrestleTix reported that 916 […]
FREE PODCAST 8/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss PWTorch Newsletter #348 (8-12-95) including WCW Clash 31 review, Watts joining WWF, JJ speaks with Vince, more (170 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #348 of the PWTorch including WCW Clash of Champions 31, Bill Watts to join WWF in Patterson’s role, Jarrett […]
FREE PODCAST 8/30 – WKPWP AEW Dynamite Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Final All Out hype, Kenny’s in-ring promo, Mox-MJF final hype, Jericho-Cassidy angle, Rosa, more (160 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (9-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn to analyze the final AEW Dynamite […]
FREE PODCAST 8/30 – WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Jim Ross on WM32, return of Sting and Dudleys, working with Savage, Vince McMahon, NXT, Paul Boesch library, New Japan, Lucha Underground (119 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-27-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked live with Jim Ross on WrestleMania 32, return of Sting and Dudleys, working with Randy Savage, Vince […]
5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (8-21-2020): Vince McMahon introduces the Thunderdome Set during COVID, Firefly Funhouse with too much overacting and hocus-pocus
The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT AUGUST 21, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON FOX NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves [HOUR […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Five notable outsiders in pro wrestling from Mr. T to Bad Bunny to Logan Paul, analysis of their impact
Pro wrestling has a love/hate relationship with celebrity involvement. Their involvement has been vital to the growth of professional wrestling, but involving them will take a spot away from a dedicated performer and the risk […]
WWE CLASH IN PARIS PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: Machado looks at John Cena vs. Logan Paul, Reigns vs. Reed, Lynch vs. Nikki Bella, more
On August 31, 2025, the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, France will host Clash in Paris. Seth Rollins (c) vs. L.A. Knight vs. C.M. Punk vs. Jey Uso – World Heavyweight Championship Fatal Four-way […]
WWE RISING STARS & FADING STARS: The Man Stands Out, The Judgment Day Shines in Defeat, Chelsea Green Conquers NXT, Where’s Cody?
“One day I feel I’m ahead of the wheel, and the next it’s rolling over me.” (Rush, “Far Cry”) The drama of professional wrestling centers around winners and losers. The narrative expression of this drama […]
ROH DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR RESULTS (8/29): Athena vs. Mina Shirakawa for ROH Title, Bandido vs. Hechicero for ROH Title, Lee Moriarty vs. Xelhua for ROH Pure Title, more
ROH DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR REPORT AUGUST 28, 2025 PHILADELPHIA, PA AT 2300 ARENA LIVE ON PPV Commentators: Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman Ring Announcer: Bobby Cruise [PRE-SHOW] (A) JAY LETHAL vs. JORDAN OLIVER After a […]
VIP PODCAST 8/30 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 8-30-17 including Drew McIntyre’s first promo as champion, Bobby Roode’s farewell match against Roderick Strong, more (54 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of NXT Eight Years Back, Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from August 30, 2017, including Drew McIntyre’s first promo as champion, Bobby Roode’s farewell match against Roderick Strong, and […]
AEW COLLISION PREVIEW (8/30): Announced matches, location, ticket sales, how to watch
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Where: Philadelphia, Pa. at 2300 Arena How To Watch: TNT / HBO Max Attendance: WrestleTix reported 898 tickets distributed. The arena has a capacity of 1,300 spectators when configured for concerts. […]
VIP 2005 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #876 (August 27, 2005): Hogan-Michaels Summerslam insider info, Matt Hardy’s below-expected push, Summerslam coverage, Molly Holly Torch Talk
SUMMARY of #876 cover-dated August 27, 2005: The cover story presents details of the negotiations between Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan regarding how their match would go on Sunday at Summerslam and the reason the proposed rematch […]