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WWE, FBI issue statements regarding Survivor Series after ISIS threat reports
WWE released the following statement to PWTorch seconds ago: “WWE Survivor Series is currently scheduled as planned while we investigate the matter with federal, state and local authorities.” The FBI released this statement to WSB […]
Survivor Series named as potential ISIS terrorist target Sunday night in Atlanta
Expect an especially long security check at Survivor Series in Atlanta, Ga. tomorrow night, unless reports of ISIS’s interest in targeting the event are discredited. The Anonymous hacker group says they’ve uncovered information that identifies […]
Sat. Torch Today – Huge night of wrestling, Storm to WWE?, Angle Q&A – Benoit & HBK & Brock’s SSP, disappearing PPV odds, new Rumble favorite, DiBiase speaking at church, TV Ratings shift, NJPW kicks off World Tag, AJPW star leaving, Dick the Bruiser, more
TORCH TODAY – Saturday, November 21 – The countdown to Survivor Series is one day away. Oddly-enough, there are no betting lines for the PPV. Perhaps because of the tournament, unknown opponents for Undertaker & […]
11/20 ROH in Nashville – TV taping SPOILERS for Comet episodes
Ring of Honor continued building to the Final Battle PPV in December with Friday night’s TV taping in Nashville. These episodes will air on COMET TV and in regular ROH syndication through Sinclair Broadcasting. ROH […]
Bret Hart – wise sage, critical wrestler, both?, in-depth SI interview
Bret Hart covered about 20 subjects in an expansive interview published by Sports Illustrated giving his views on WWE, pro wrestling in general, and individual stars. Hart is notably not a fan of several aspects […]
WWE Notes – MITB vs. UFC 200?, Cena on first USA SD, Ross previews S. Series, PTP’er films reality TV show
– WWE appears to be trying to beat UFC to the punch on a new arena in Las Vegas. WWE is eying Vegas for the Money in the Bank PPV in June 2016, reports Prowrestling.net. […]
A.J. Lee signs big book deal for 2017 release
Former WWE Divas champion A.J. Lee, the wife of “C.M. Punk” Phil Brooks, has a new book deal to tell the story of her life and wrestling career. A.J.’s book, “Crazy is My Superpower,” is […]
Video – First trailer for Rock in “Central Intelligence”
The first trailer is out for “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart co-starring in “Central Intelligence.” Rock plays a CIA agent who enlists the services of his old high school buddy, Hart, a straight-laced […]
PWPodcasts – Dudleys state their mission returning to WWE, plus two key goals on “Gorilla Position”
Many wrestling fans were excited when the Dudleys returned to WWE after a ten-year hiatus. A completely new tag division roster made it seem like there were endless possibilities for the Dudleys to have new, fresh match-ups. […]
VIP AUDIO 11/20 – PWTorch Livecast AD-FREE w/Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant: Charlotte-Reid controversy, S. Series preview (58 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Friday PWTorch Livecast, senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch East Coast Cast host Travis Bryant talk about the week in wrestling and look ahead to Survivor Series, with a mix […]
VIP AUDIO 11/20 – Wade Keller Hotline – The News: Triple H talks Hogan-WWE, Credible retirement, Hardys, S. Series (20 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reports the news of the day with analysis including these topics: Triple H talks about Hogan-WWE, Justin Credible retirement, Hardys, Survivor Series, and […]
PWTorch Livecast Friday (11/20): Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant weekly wrap-up
The PWTorch Livecast, launched at the end of 2009, is broadcast live five days a week. It airs Monday at 11:30 ET after Raw with James Caldwell interviewing a Torch staff member about Raw plus […]
VIP AUDIO 11/20 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller (11-20-2015): The lack of WWE apologizing for Charlotte’s promo on Reid (42 min)
SUMMARY: In today’s new Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, they discuss the WWE reaction to criticism of Charlotte Flair centering her promo around her late brother Reid and WWE’s management not giving Ric Flair the heads […]
11/19 Smackdown rating up to Fall TV high
Thursday’s Smackdown episode slightly increased to a new Fall TV season high. Smackdown is still well-below the Summer TV average, but is showing signs of life again. WWE Smackdown 2015 TV Ratings – November 19: […]
WWE Statement on Reid Flair Angle (w/Analysis)
WWE has officially commented on the Reid Flair angle during the main event segment of Monday’s Raw. WWE’s statement issued to the Wrestling Observer reads: “Subject matter this personal is only approved as a result of the […]
11/20 WWE Weekly Stock Track – slight improvement
WWE’s stock price improved by about a dollar during this week’s trading sessions. The stock is now trading in the mid-$17 range after falling to the mid-$16 range last week. The stock is still off […]
Impact live on Pop for premiere episode
TNA announced Friday that their debut show on Pop TV will be a live (or same-day) airing on Tuesday, January 5. TNA president Dixie Carter and Josh Mathews announced the Impact Wrestling premiere in a video […]
Revealing Triple H interview – competition with VKM?, will Hogan return to WWE?, why WWE cut ties, more
Triple H dropped the corporate veneer for a humanizing interview on home-state radio station Z107 in New Hampshire this week. Hunter’s 20-minute chat was to promote the 25th anniversary of the radio station’s “Lend A […]
VIP AUDIO 11/20 – 10 YRS AGO James Caldwell Audio Show (11-04-2005): TNA’s prime time special & wrong track, Cena’s elevation (44 min)
SUMMARY: In this week’s “Chillin’ to JC,” Torch columnist James Caldwell discusses TNA’s prime time special, why not to jump on the TNA bandwagon, why new viewers enjoyed the show, why long-term viewers saw the […]
VIP AUDIO 11/20 – 10 YRS AGO Real Deal with Pat McNeill (11-01-2005): Christian and Torrie depart WWE, Sabu, ECW (43 min)
SUMMARY: In today’s “Real Deal with Pat McNeill” VIP Audio Update, his Hot Five Stories of the Week include TNA’s Primetime Impact Special on Thursday night, the departures of Christian and Torrie Wilson from WWE, this […]
Friday Torch Today – Livecast Alert, huge night of wrestling, Tanahashi vs. Styles on U.S. TV, update on Ross’s book release, JR pens Taker article for Fox Sports, Backlund talks HOF speech, ROH Champ considering WWE?, Daivari talks failed Creative pitch, WWE awards FSU scholarships
TORCH TODAY – Friday, November 20 – LIVECAST ALET: Join Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast at 7:00 p.m. EST for the Friday PWTorch Livecast wrap-up at PWTorchLivecast.com. – It’s a […]
Weekend Events Center 11/20-21 – NXT in Florida, ROH in Nashville, Flair & Steamboat at The Scope, Credible’s loaded retirement show, Hardys at OMEGA, NWA Title match, ECWA, IWF Pro, UWC, Clash, more
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER – Nov. 20 & 21 (We’re looking for results sent to pwtorch@gmail.com if you attend a show this weekend.) – WWE’s main roster is off this weekend before the Survivor Series PPV in […]
11/19 Smackdown: Parks’s Complete Live Report
The Final Four in the WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament will be guests on Miz TV. Then, they’ll face off in tag-team action, with Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio teaming up to take on […]