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KELLER’S NXT TV REVIEW 10/12: Blake vs. Murphy interrupted by a frothing Samoa Joe wanting either Nakamura or his title, Dusty Tag Tourney with Glorious 10
KELLER’S NXT TV REVIEW OCTOBER 12, 2016 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY IN ORLANDO, FLA. AIRED ON WWE NETWORK -Tom Phillips, alongside Corey Graves, introduced the show as the camera panned the crowd. He hyped the […]
NEWS ITEMS: Paige engaged and her father objects, Lucha Underground live events, Jericho’s new record deal
-Lucha Underground announced today it’ll be running three free live events in coming weeks including Oct. 23 in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 30 in Houston, Tex., and Nov. 5 in San Diego, Calif. Each city will […]
KELLER’S TAKE: Why more than one Hell in a Cell match is a bad idea with diminishing returns
Two-thirds of respondents in our PWTorch Poll believe that having three Hell in a Cell matches on one PPV is “overkill” and “waters down” the concept. I agree. Last Monday WWE announced that besides Roman […]
10/16 WWE Smackdown in Idaho: Styles vs. Ambrose, Orton vs. Wyatt, Ziggler vs. Breeze, Alpha vs. Usos
WWE Smackdown house show October 16, 2016 Nampa, Ind. at Ford Idaho Center Report by Jefferson P. Clark, PWTorch correspondent Venue: Ford Idaho Center. Estimated seats available were about 3,000, of which attendance nearly sold out. […]
Goldberg lands in Denver with his family and comments on Raw tomorrow night (w/Keller’s Analysis)
Goldberg posted a Periscope video on Twitter of him and his wife and son inside the airplane landing in Denver, Col. for tomorrow night’s Raw. “The Goldbergs have arrived in Denver,” he said. “The clock […]
VIP AUDIO 10/16 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Why isn’t Paul Heyman in position to influence creative direction? Should WWE at least change Reigns’s face act? Enzo & Cass mistreated? (22 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format covering these topics: Why isn’t Paul Heyman in position to influence creative direction? Should WWE at least […]
PODCAST RECAP: Colt Cabana’s “Art of Wrestling” w/Adam Rose discussing his hardships, WWE career, and reaction to being released
The Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana Episode 322– Adam Rose October 6, 2016 Report by Chris Davidson, PWTorch.com / PWPodcast.com contributor HOT TOPICS Adam Rose details his wrestling career, including his WWE release Colt Cabana […]
10 YRS AGO: Full results of WWE Raw & Smackdown Supershow dual TV taping with Bra & Panties match, Batista vs. Booker T, Triple H, Edge, Cena, Vince, Rey
Ten years ago today, PWTorch.com published the following report on a double-TV taping for Raw and Smackdown held in Los Angeles, Calif. WWE Raw and Smackdown supershow October 16, 2006 Los Angeles, Calif. at Staples […]
VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Raw vs. Smackdown at S.Series, TNA ownership, can anyone topple WWE ever, UWF reset episode (57 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the Survivor Series “Raw vs. Smackdown” formula and why it’s awful, more Raw and Smackdown rapid-fire thoughts including the […]
VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1 of 2: Styles-Ellsworth and Owens-Jericho problems, comparing Flair and Styles, Goldberg-Lesnar hype (61 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss why the benefits of the A.J. Styles-James Ellsworth angle on Smackdown don’t outweigh the negatives, and where the Chris […]
VIP AUDIO 10/16 – Wayback Playback #110 w/Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: The Conclusion of WCW Starrcade ’99! (71 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Sting actually figure out who’s planning to turn on him before the turn happens? Will “Crash TV” bookers The Powers That Be actually use one of the oldest screwjob finishes in the book […]
10/15 WWE in Phoenix, Ariz.: Styles vs. Ambrose vs. Cena, Nikki Bella & Naomi & Emma vs. Natalya & Alexa Bliss & Carmela, Hawkins
WWE Live: House Show Phoenix, Arizona at Talking Stick Resort Arena October 15, 2016 Report by Brian Alston, 25 Year PWTorch VIP Subscriber Attendance: Estimate 5,000. Upper bowl was completely empty. Many empty seats. I […]
VIP AUDIO 10/15 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Survivor Series stip for no. 30 in Rumble? What’s WWE up to with TNA and ROH? Will Big Four always have special main events (16 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format covering these topics: Should a Royal Rumble #30 slot be at stake at Survivor Series, is WWE […]
20 YRS AGO: KELLER’S WCW LIVE EVENT REPORT (10-18-96): Hall & Nash vs. Harlem Heat, Savage vs. Sting vs. Giant, Jericho, Eddie, DDP
Twenty years ago this week in PWTorch Newsletter #412, I filed a detailed report on a WCW house show in Minneapolis, Minn. at Target Center during one of the peak eras in WCW in terms of […]
VIP AUDIO 10/15 – Saturday Morning Wrestling AD-FREE: Pat McNeill interviews The Stro about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, first WCW appearances, current TV/film projects (46 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill guest hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” PWTorch Livecast with his guest, former WCW wrestler The Stro. They focus on Stro’s run in Smoky Mountain Wrestling as Robbie Eagle, plus his […]
EVOLVE 70 iPPV REPORT: Radican’s rundown of card including Zack Sabre Jr., Chris Hero, Drew Gulak, Matt Riddle, A.R. Fox
RADICAN’S EVOLVE 70 iPPV REPORT OCT. 14, 2016 ORLANDO, FLA. AIRED LIVE ON WWNLIVE.COM Note: I missed the first four matches due to technical issues with my Roku. (1) Darby Allen beat Anthony Henry. (2) […]
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: A.J. Styles talks about TNA’s tape library, prospects of facing Nakamura, his goals, more (w/Keller’s Analysis)
The Phoenix New-Times interviewed WWE World Hvt. Champion A.J. Styles about a range of topics. Here are some highlights: -On how wrestlers approach house shows differently than televised events: “Absolutely. We can get away with a […]
VIP 1996 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #412 (Oct. 26, 1996): Bret Hart returns to WWF, Sting seemingly joins NWO, Liz tricks Randy Savage, more
We are now posting PWTorch Digital Newsletter PDFs for the year 1996 for the first time ever. These issues from 1996 have never been made available in their original format since their original printing press […]
20 YRS AGO – WWE Monday Night Raw (10-14-96): Michaels vs. Austin, Hunter vs. Freddy Joe Floyd, plus Taker, Jake, Mankind
The following is my report on Monday Night Raw from 20 years ago this week that originally was published in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter #411 (VIP members can access it here,) Not VIP? Go […]
10/14 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Detailed “Glory by Honor” results including Dragon vs. Cole & Hangman, Colt vs. Briscoe
ROH’s Glory By Honor October 14, 2016 Chicago Ridge, Ill. Report by Jared Walsh, PWTorch correspondent Attendance was about 400-500. (1) Kelly Klein defeated Thunderkitty via submission. Klein remains undefeated with the victory. (2) Cheeseburger […]
VIP AUDIO 10/14 – WKH – The News: WWE Network $19.99 option floated, TNA ownership mess, Impact ratings, Goldberg-Lesnar, more (29 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including these topics: A WWE Network $19.99 option floated, TNA ownership mess, Impact ratings decline, Goldberg-Lesnar […]
POLL: How do you feel about Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg? Do you wish they were facing other wrestlers instead?
How do you feel about Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg Really good use of both wrestlers I’d rather see them each facing someone else I mostly want to see Goldberg face someone else I mostly want […]
POLL: Rank your enthusiasm for Bill Goldberg’s WWE return on a 1-5 scale
Rank your enthusiasm for Goldberg’s WWE return on a 1-5 scale: 5 – A lot! 4 – It’s cool 3 – Eh, okay 2 – Bored by it 1 – Against it pollcode.com free […]