Raw viewership down, key demos rise over last week
The Raw rating last night saw the show fall to the lowest total viewership number since the end of the NFL season. Raw did 1.71 million viewers on average over the three-hour show accoring to […]
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Keiji Muto reportedly to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by Ric Flair
It appears that Keiji Muto aka The Great Muta will be the next person inducted into WWE’s 2023 Hall of Fame class. It was announced on Raw that Ric Flair will reveal the next WWE […]
Nikki and Brie Bella leaving WWE, changing name to The Garcia Twins
Nikki and Brie Bella are leaving WWE. Nikki and Brie had already changed their names on their social media accounts and a press release was sent out stating that they were announcing the name change […]
VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1815 (March 15, 2023): Keller’s cover story on WrestleMania 39 line-up so far, Fann column on Slap Fight, Parks column on Michaels-era NXT, AEW Revolution Roundtable reviews
PWTorch Newsletter #1815 Cover-dated March 15, 2023 LINK: 1815 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2021 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]
FREE PODCAST 3/14 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell discuss possible new AEW cable show, Bellas news, grading WrestleMania line-up so far, Dynamite preview, Impact, ROH, Mailbag (186 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics: Reaction […]
3/14 NXT REPORT: Hazelwood’s live report on Women’s NXT Championship qualifying matches, Lee’s open challenge, Breakker-Hayes signing, Gallus-PD title match, more
NXT TV REPORT FEBRUARY 21, 2023 WINTER PARK, FLA. AT THE CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY BRUCE LEE HAZELWOOD (@B_Lee253), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR NXT Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T Ring Announcer: Alicia […]
VIP AUDIO 3/14 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Crowd reaction to Batista live, WM21 hype analysis, is Cena’s character progressing positively, crowds heckling Edge and Lita, Undertaker’s Dirty Harry spoof (72 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the January 13, 2005 episode of The Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce covers these topics: Crowd reaction to […]
VIP AUDIO 3/13 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Cody shines on mic, Owens vs. Solo, HIAC match announced, Dominik complains about BMW gift, Lesnar-Omos, more (29 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring Cody shining on mic and a strong response from Paul Heyman, […]
FREE PODCAST 3/13 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Keller & Stoup: Cody delivers on mic, Lesnar-Omos, HIAC Dominik, on-site report, live callers, emails (184 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Tom Stoup from PWTorch. They discussed Cody Rhodes’s strong promo, Edge upping the Finn Balor match to a Hell in a Cell, Dominik-Rey Mysterio, Trish Stratus attacked, […]
VIP AUDIO 3/13 – Everything with Rich & Wade: Merits of another hour of AEW on cable, Q.T. Marshall and Hobbs respond to criticism of TNT Title finish, Vince backstage again, Bloodline, Dana White (79 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Wade and Rich discuss a variety of topics: Merits of another hour of AEW on cable TV Q.T. Marshall and Powerhouse […]
3/13 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT: Pomares’s “alt perspective” report on Omos-Lesnar segment, KO vs. Sikoa, Priest & Dominik vs. Gargano & Lumis
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT MARCH 13, 2023 PROVIDENCE, R.I. AT AMICA MUTUAL PAVILION AIRED LIVE ON USA REPORT BY MAURICIO POMARES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Corey Graves, Kevin Patrick [HOUR ONE] – The show opened […]
FREE PODCAST 3/13 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos & Monsey review UFC Fight Night headlined by Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, Rick reviews initial Power Slap event, more (96 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan. They also preview UFC 286. […]
3/13 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Dominik & Priest vs. Lumis & Gargano, Belair vs. Green, Edge calls out Balor
WWE RAW TV REPORT MARCH 13, 2023 PROVIDENCE, R.I. AIRED LIVE ON USA Commentators: Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves Ring Announcer: Mike Rome [HOUR ONE] -After the “Then, Now, Forever, Together” brand stamp, they skipped the […]
Bray Wyatt reportedly dealing with physical issue
Bray Wyatt is dealing with a physical issue, which explains his absense from the last two episodes of Smackdown. According to a new report from Fightful Select, Wyatt is dealing with a physical issue and […]
WWE Smackdown viewership down, finishes first in 18-49 and 18-34 demos
The ratings are in for the March 10 edition of Smackdown. Smackdown averaged 2.32 million viewers on Fox last Friday according to Showbuzz Daily, which is down 5.3 percent from the previous week. The 2.32 […]
AEW Rampage draws highest rating since January and ties for highest demo rating
The rating for the March 10 edition of AEW Rampage has been released. The show drew 447,000 viewers according to Wrestlenomics. This number is up from 394,000 viewers on March 3. This is the highest […]
VIP AUDIO 3/13 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – WKH (3-8-2005): More backstage details on fallout from Lita-Matt Hardy-Edge controversy and where does Vince McMahon fit into situation during his absence due to injury (24 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Mar. 8, 2005 Wade Keller Hotline podcast featuring these topics: Tons more details on Matt Hardy, Lita, and Edge. Who did management meet […]
Scott D’Amore promoted to president of Impact Wrestling
Impact Wrestling has a new president. Scott D’Amore has been promoted to president of Impact Wrestling according to a press release issued today from Anthem announcing new key hires and restructuring. Anthem Sports & Entertainment […]
FREE PODCAST 3/13 – WKPWP Interview Classics: (10 Yrs Ago) Dixie Carter and Gene Snitsky – Carter talks state of Impact Wrestling, Snitsky talks life as a WWE wrestler (149 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode, we jump back to two interviews from ten years ago (2-6-2013 and 3-6-2013). First up is Wade Keller’s interview with TNA President Dixie Carter. Then a bonus […]
VIP AUDIO 3/13 – PWT Impact Pod: Lilly & Laslo discuss Jonathan Gresham vs. Kushida, a Knockouts Title match, matches added to Sacrifice and Multiverse United shows, more (42 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly and John Laslo review this week’s Impact TV, which featured an excellent Jonathan Gresham vs. Kushida match and a Knockouts Title match in the main event. They also discuss new matches added […]
FREE PODCAST 3/12 – WKPWP WWE Raw Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: Keller & Bryant: Reigns calls Lesnar “Vince’s boy,” Cena disrespects Taker, Jax turns face, on-site report, live callers, emails (136 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant from the PWTorch East Coast Cast discussing Monday Night Raw including Roman Reigns saying Brock Lesnar is “Vince’s guy,” John Cena calling out the Undertaker […]
3/12 WWE Live Event Report from New York City, N.Y. at MSG: Theory vs. Seth in a cage headlines MSG, Charlotte vs. Deville, Cody vs. Solo Sikoa, Bray no-shows
WWE LIVE EVENT REPORT MARCH 12, 2023 NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN REPORT BY MIKE OMANSKY, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT Estimated Crowd: 9,000+ range (1) Becky Lynch & Bianca Belair & Asuka & Nikki […]
FREE PODCAST 3/12 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Night in America: Javier Machado joins Greg to break down NXT Roadblock, AEW’s follow-up booking to the Revolution PPV, more (126 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Wrestling Night in America, PWTorch columnist Greg Parks is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Javier Machado to review the NXT Roadblock episode. They also analyze AEW’s follow-up booking to Revolution. They […]
VIP AUDIO 3/12 – The Fix Flashback (2-17-2016): WM23 developments, WWE financials, Impact, Kevin Randleman’s death, Kimbo Slice, Barrett, more (145 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In the latest Flashback episode of The Fix with Todd Martin & Wade Keller, we jump back seven years to the Feb. 17, 2016 episode. Wade and Todd discuss these topics: A full WWE […]