MCNEILL LIVECAST POLL: What was your favorite event of 2015?
Vote in today’s PWTorch Livecast poll where PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill asks you what your favorite pro wrestling event of 2015 was. Cast your vote in the poll below…
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VIP AUDIO 12/30 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal w/Pat McNeill (11-29-05): Taker “killed,” Lesnar update (35 min)
SUMMARY: In today’s “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, Pat talks about the latest on Brock Lesnar, Scott Steiner and Ring of Honor’s return to New York City. Plus the Hot Five Stories including […]
WWE Interview – Reigns talks WM32 goal, p.o.’ed & “embarrassed” at Rumble, McMahons
The final sit-down interview of the year on WWE’s website featured Michael Cole talking to new WWE World Hvt. champion Roman Reigns, who said his goal for the new year is to defend the WWE […]
WWE Notes – “NXT: Chicago” sells out, Cena Top 5 Celeb, Harbaugh wants WM at Big House
WWE Notebook – Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh drew headlines in the sports world vouching for Michigan Stadium to host a future WrestleMania. During Harbaugh’s weekly radio appearance on 97.1 in Detroit, the topic of […]
IWGP World Champ to ROH, final NJPW roster set
Kazuchika Okada, the current IWGP World Hvt. champion, is returning to the U.S. for Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary PPV Weekend on February 26 & 27 in Las Vegas. ROH announced Wednesday that Okada will return to ROH, completing the […]
Wed. 12/30 Torch Today – Final WWE shows of 2015 tonight, Gronk gets hyped, Sin Cara injury update, Cena is Everywhere, Miz podcast interview, JR vs. Orange Bowl, NFL’er explains TD Flair Strut, Lita picks Network shows, CW show to feature wrestling episode, Spud vs. Angle?, Video – Tracy Williams
TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, December 30, 2015 – PWTorch Livecast Alert: Pat McNeill hosts the New Year’s Eve Eve Wednesday show with special guest Jonny Fairplay, plus your calls and emails at 5:00 p.m. EST. (Full […]
Wednesday Events Center – Cena & Reigns headline final shows of 2015, NXT Best Of, more
Upcoming Events Schedule – PWTorch Reader Alert: If you attend an event, we’re looking for results and reports sent to pwtorch@gmail.com Wednesday, December 30 – WWE Holiday Tour: WWE has two shows in Toronto […]
VIP AUDIO 12/29 – WKH – The News: Raw social media vs. NFL ratings as indicators, DVR ratings data, Funk (23 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including why certain wrestlers weren’t on Raw on Monday, why Punk got chants on Raw and if […]
VIP AUDIO 12/29 – Livecast VIP Aftershow: Keller & Powell on Cena-Brooklyn, WM21 ideas, Bryan’s contract, more (31 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast VIP Aftershow, editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell continue their discussion on Raw including John Cena’s handling of the Brooklyn crowd response, plus a wide array […]
VIP AUDIO 12/29 – Livecast Tuesday: Keller & Powell talk with callers about Raw, McMahon, Cena (73 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast, editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net head honcho Jason Powell take calls and review Raw including a major Vince McMahon angle and announcement, John Cena’s return against Alberto Del […]
12/31 WWE Smackdown SPOILER Results – final SD on Syfy
WWE taped the final Smackdown of 2015 and the final Smackdown airing on Syfy Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. with half of the crew available on the night… WWE Smackdown Taping Results December 29, 2015 Washington, […]
12/29 WWE in Providence – RADICAN in-person report on Cena vs. Del Rio, Gronk Smash, more
While half of the WWE roster was in Washington, D.C. for this week’s Smackdown TV taping, the other half was in Providence for a house show headlined by John Cena. Plus, NFL star Rob Gronkowski […]
12/29 WWE Main Event Results, plus Dark Match from SD taping
Prior to the Smackdown TV taping in Washington, D.C., WWE taped a handful of matches for the “Main Event” TV show. Plus, a pre-taping dark match kicked off the night… WWE Main Event Taping Results […]
Tuesday PWTorch Livecast (12/29) – Wade Keller & Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net
DIRECT LINK to the Tuesday PWTorch Livecast with Wade Keller and Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net is now available to stream or download from PWTorchLivecast.com. The PWTorch Livecast, launched in 2009, is broadcast LIVE five days a week with live […]
Caldwell’s DVD Review – Ray Rowe’s “Path” from horrific bike accident to ROH Tag Champ
Ray Rowe captured the ROH Tag Titles along with Hanson at Ring of Honor’s “Final Battle” 2015 PPV. It was the culmination of one-and-a-half-years of trying to catch up with the rest of the wrestling industry […]
NJPW champion to make ROH debut
Tomohiro Ishii, the multiple-time NEVER Openweight champion, is coming to the U.S. for Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary PPV Weekend on February 26 & 27 in Las Vegas. ROH announced Tuesday that Ishii will make his ROH debut […]
12/28 Raw Twitter Ratings – big rebound from “Slammys” Raw
After last week’s “Slammys” edition of Raw fared poorly in Nielsen’s Twitter TV Ratings, the final Raw of 2015 rebounded in a big way to draw the highest score in four months. WWE Raw Social […]
VIP AUDIO 12/29 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (10/6/1991): Interview with Eddie Gilbert, Dave Meltzer (100 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the October 6, 1991 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#130) hosted by John Arezzi featuring “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert (ECW’s first booker prior to Paul Heyman) and Wrestling […]
12/21 Raw live + DVR viewers – “Slammys” falls from post-TLC Raw
WWE Raw on Monday, December 21 declined in both live viewers and DVR viewing the week after the big TLC-Raw angle centered on the return of Mr. McMahon and Roman Reigns winning the WWE World […]
Updated Live Smackdown Ratings – DVR viewers & Replay on Syfy
WWE Smackdown Ratings Tracking – December 24 replay on Syfy: The “WWE Week” edition of Smackdown scored a 0.92 rating in its usual Thursday night timeslot. The Christmas Eve replay drew 1.228 million viewers. If combining […]
Terry Funk to be honored during WM32 Weekend
WWNLive will be honoring Texas wrestling legend Terry Funk at the “Mercury Rising” event on April 2 in Dallas, Tex. WWNLive announced a “Night of Appreciation” as part of the big Supershow during WrestleMania Weekend. WWNLive […]
Style Battle complete for EVOLVE 53-55 tour
WWNLive has announced the roster for the “Style Battle” scheduled for their EVOLVE shows during Royal Rumble Weekend in Florida. EVOLVE 53 – Jan. 22 in Ybor City – First Round EVOLVE Tag Title tournament matches. […]
Tuesday 12/29 Torch Today – WWE split crew for SD TV taping, NYPD gets phone calls for McMahon arrest angle, Cena on “Today,” Lesnar-Sheamus, Hogan gives big endorsement, UFC vs. WWE 2015 revenue, Flair meets famous comedian, King Mo lands MMA victory, Rumble prop bets, Kincaid/CWE, more
Torch Today – Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – WWE has another split crew for Tuesday night’s events. WWE World Hvt. champion Roman Reigns and IC champion Dean Ambrose headline the Smackdown TV taping in Washington, […]
VIP AUDIO 12/29 – 10 YRS AGO WWE Survivor Series PPV Roundtable (11-27-05): Mitchell, Caldwell, Keller review event (39 min)
SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, with host Wade Keller, discuss the just-finished WWE Survivor Series including Booker T vs. Chris Benoit in the start of their Best of Seven series, John Cena vs. Kurt Angle, Ric […]