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Backlash update – Randy Orton scratched from Backlash PPV
Randy Orton has been scratched from the Backlash PPV Sunday night. Orton was scheduled for one of the big matches of the show against Bray Wyatt and WWE was promoting the match extensively on Sunday […]
VIP AUDIO 9/11 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 3: Putting WWE’s Backlash in perspective as the first single-brand PPV of this era, ramifications of C.M. Punk’s UFC loss (75 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they put WWE’s Backlash in perspective as the first single-brand PPV of this era and then explore the many ramifications of C.M. […]
B is for Backlash (That’s Good Enough For Me) – McNEILL Previews WWE Backlash 2016 (w/Wrestling History Lesson)
By Pat McNeill, PWTorch columnist Wake the pets and call the neighbors, it’s time for our exclusive WWE Network Premier Show projections! DISCLAIMER: Projections are based on what the columnist would do if he were […]
EVOLVE 69 Sunday – Gargano’s farewell match with Cody Rhodes, Sabre vs. Ricochet, more on iPPV
Johnny Gargano’s final weekend in EVOLVE Wrestling begins Saturday night in Long Island, New York. Gargano is scheduled to face Zack Sabre, Jr. in a high-profile singles match. Then, on Sunday, Gargano teams with Cody […]
VIP AUDIO 9/11 – Wayback Playback #105 w/Pat McNeil & Jim Valley: New Series begins with Hour #1 of the 1987 WWF Survivor Series! (67 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch contributor Jim Valley go back in time to yesteryear for a look back to the First Hour of the 1987 WWF Survivor Series PPV! APP USERS: If you […]
VIP AUDIO 9/11 – “Real Deal” w/Pat McNeill Newsmaker Hotline with ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni – Backlash preview, ROH Reloaded Tour, working with NJPW, more! (40 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni continue their discussion from the Saturday Morning Livecast breaking down WWE Backlash, ROH’s “Reloaded” tour, New Japan & working with NJPW, and more! APP USERS: If […]
VIP AUDIO 9/10 – WKH – The News: C.M. Punk loses in first round decisively, Joe Rogan calls Punk nice things but also “delusional” (32 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a single topic update looking at C.M. Punk’s UFC loss against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 tonight, with a wide range […]
Backlash PPV Sunday night – full line-up & WWE Network Schedule
WWE’s new era continues Sunday with the first stand-alone Smackdown brand PPV since WWE returned to split rosters. Included is Dean Ambrose defending A.J. Styles in the main event of WWE Backlash Sunday night on […]
UFC 203 – What is C.M. Punk’s UFC future following decisive loss?
If C.M. Punk fights again professionally, UFC president Dana White says it probably should not be in UFC. White told Fight Network’s John Pollock following UFC 203 that he gave Punk an opportunity and now […]
VIP AUDIO 9/10 – Radican’s Wrestling Community Audio w/Mike Sempervive: Punk vs. Gall, ROH, G1, Gargano’s Farewell, WWE post-draft, TNA (145 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is reunited with Wrestling Observer.com’s Mike Sempervive for a blockbuster edition of The Radican Audio Spectacular. The show covers a wide-range of topics including Punk-Gall in UFC, ROH’s problems generating […]
9/10 WWE in Raleigh, N.C. Results – WWE champ Ambrose headlines Smackdown brand show pre-Backlash
WWE Live Results September 10, 2016 Raleigh, N.C. Report by live event correspondent Alicia Fleming Greg Hamilton was Ring Announcer for the pre-Backlash Smackdown brand house show. (1) Rhyno & Heath Slater & Hype Bros. […]
9/10 WWE in Shanghai, China – Cena headlines, Owens defends Universal Title, Bin Wang in-ring debut
WWE Live Results September 10, 2016 Shanghai, China Report by live event correspondent Alicia Fleming Jo Jo was Ring Announcer. (1) Cesaro beat Sheamus. (2) Neville beat Curtis Axel. (3) Tian Bin (a/k/a Bin Wang) […]
UFC 203 Result – C.M. Punk debut ends with First Round loss
To apply wrestling terminology to C.M. Punk’s UFC debut fight, Punk got squashed in two minutes. In a special attraction fight Saturday night at UFC 203, Punk lost to Mickey Gall at the 2:14 mark […]
VIP AUDIO 9/10 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1 of 2: In-depth reaction to Kevin Owens’ first Raw as Universal Champion, Sasha’s promo and Miss Piggy comment, Punk-UFC (81 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they provide an in-depth reaction to Kevin Owens’ first Raw as Universal Champion and all of the politics of WWE’s approach […]
VIP AUDIO 9/10 – “Sat. Morning Wrestling” Livecast hosted by Pat McNeill w/ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni talking Last Battle of Atlanta & more nostalgia with live calls (54 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill hosts the “Saturday Morning Wrestling” Livecast with special guest ROH announcer Ian Roccaboni discussing the Last Battle of Atlanta released on WWE Network, plus nostalgia wrestling and more topics with […]
RADICAN UNBOXES – Wrestle Crate’s August 2016 Ultimate Crate (w/Video & Coupon Code!)
By Sean Radican, PWTorch columnist The latest unboxing video for WrestleCrate.com features an unboxing of the August 2016 Ultimate Wrestle Crate. There are two options when signing up that allow you to choose between a […]
UFC 203 – C.M. Punk to finally make UFC debut Saturday night
On January 27, 2014, C.M. Punk walked out of WWE before Raw TV in Cleveland, Ohio. Nearly two years later, Punk returns to the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland for his UFC debut fight. Punk […]
WWE Weekend Tour – Saturday: Raw + Cena in China, Smackdown house show pre-Backlash (Reports Wanted)
WWE has an interesting Saturday schedule with the Raw brand + John Cena in Shanghai, China. Meanwhile, Smackdown has a house show in Raleigh, N.C. before their Backlash PPV Sunday night. WWE Raw Brand The […]
VIP AUDIO 9/10 – “Moonlighting” w/Greg Parks: Full reviews of Smackdown leading into Backlash, Lucha Underground return, TNA Impact (46 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is back with “Moonlighting” breaking down a diverse three-pack of shows this week, including WWE Smackdown leading into the Backlash PPV, the return of Lucha Underground, and TNA Impact. APP […]
VIP AUDIO 9/9 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Is WWE’s bullying culture unique to corporate world? Why doesn’t WWE allow certain words like “opponent”? Are WWE’s numerous titles reducing their value? (29 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Ask the Editor format covering the following topics: Is WWE’s bullying culture unique to corporate world? Why doesn’t WWE allow certain […]
RADICAN UNBOXES – Lucha Loot’s August 2016 Deluxe Booty Chest (w/Video & Coupon Code!)
By Sean Radican, PWTorch columnist The latest PWTorch.com unboxing video features an unboxing of the August 2016 Lucha Loot Deluxe Booty Chest. Lucha Loot features 100 percent authentic lucha libre merchandise. There are two options […]
9/9 WWE NXT in Gainesville, Fla. Results – Nakamura & TM61 main event, Hideo Itami, Almas, more in action
WWE Live Results September 9, 2016 Gainesville, Fla. Report by Kyle N., PWTorch correspondent The house was much less than their August show in the same building. Probably due to the University of Florida football […]
9/9 WWE in Manila Results – Owens defends Universal Title, Cena vs. Big Show includes rope breaking
WWE Live Results September 9, 2016 Manila, Philippines Results via @RapplerSports (1) Cesaro beat Sheamus via submission to the Sharpshooter. This was not part of their Best-of-Seven series. (2) Braun Strowman beat Goldust via submission […]