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FREE PODCAST 12/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss issue #202 (11-23-92) of the PWTorch including full review of Survivor Series ‘92, “forgotten” Hart-Michaels classic, 1992 event vs. past Survivor Series, more (142 min.)

December 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the forty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #202 of the PWTorch including Survivor Series 1992 in full detail, the forgotten classic between Bret Hart and […]

12/2 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Escobar-Ricochet World Cup Finals, Survivor Series fallout

December 2, 2022

WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT DECEMBER 2, 2022 BUFFALO, NY AT KEYBANK CENTER AIRED ON FS1 REPORT BY ALEX McDONALD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett [HOUR ONE] -The show opened with the Smackdown video […]

AEW Dynamite ratings so far in 2022 compared to 2021, and how much viewership downturn coincides with Punk’s absence

December 2, 2022

AEW Dynamite this week drew 870,000 live and same-night viewers on cable TV (including traditional cable and broadband streaming services that carry TBS). It’s the third straight week Dynamite has drawn under 900,000 viewers. Last […]

Shawn Michaels to appear at NXT Roadblock

HEYDORN’S WWE NXT RECEIPT 11/29: Bad comedy hurts presentation of new Iron Survivor Challenge match

December 2, 2022

This week’s episode of WWE NXT has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Roxanne Perez is going to be a big star in WWE. She’s like Austin […]

VIP AUDIO 12/2 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Post-PPV Roundtable following TNA’s first three-hour Sunday event featuring Styles, Jarrett, Hardy, Raven, more (47 min.)

December 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Nov. 7, 2004 TNA Victory Road PPV Roundtable. Wade is joined by columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell to discuss the pros and […]

WWE announces 2022 Tribute to the Troops event

December 2, 2022

WWE announced that the 2022 Tribute to the Troops event would take place on December 17 at 1:30pm EST on Fox. This year’s event is the 20th anniversary of the show. Talent announced for the […]

Kota Ibushi return update

December 2, 2022

Kota Ibushi has begun light training for an eventual return to the ring. Ibushi has been out of action since the G1 Climax tournament in 2021. In the finals against Kazuchika Okada, Ibushi injured his […]

Cody Rhodes injury update

December 2, 2022

Cody Rhodes has resumed all normal training and gym work as he continues to recover from surgery on his torn pec. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Rhodes is working with top level trainers to […]

The Rock to return to popular movie franchise

WWE reportedly planning scenarios for a Rock return

December 2, 2022

WWE has reportedly begun laying out scenarios for a potential return of The Rock. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE is looking to get closer to finalizing plans for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. […]

WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 11/28: Becky Lynch hits with opening promo, Miz vs. Lumis misses, more

December 2, 2022

Becky Lynch Promo – HIT: Raw started off well with Becky Lynch’s Raw return, talking about coming back from her injury at War Games. Obviously, the plan for Lynch after SummerSlam was to be a […]

11/30 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Joe Gacy vs. Cedric Alexander, Stark vs. Brooke, more

December 2, 2022

WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT NOVEMBER 30, 2022 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR WWE Main Event Announcers: Byron Saxton, Kevin Patrick REASONS TO WATCH… Zoey Stark and Joe Gacy take their […]

12/1 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mickie James, Swann vs. Bully Ray, more

December 2, 2022

IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT DECEMBER 1, 2022 (RECORDED) LOUISVILLE, KY AT OLD FORESTER’S PARISTOWN HALL AIRED ON AXS TV REPORT BY DARRIN LILLY, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Impact Wrestling Announcers: Tom Hannifan, Matthew Rehwoldt -Recap of the […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade: Todd’s top ten tag teams, Rick Rude in 2022, odds of Punk returning, do wrestlers have respect for TK, is Sheamus a Legacy Star now, Bloodline-Sami bad payoff, more (123 min.)

December 2, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller cover these topics: Do members of The Elite have no sense […]

FREE PODCAST 12/1 – WKPWP WWE Smackdown Post-Show – 5 Yrs Ago: (11-29-2017) Keller & Chiari: Owens vs. Orton, Riott Squad week two, Shane and Bryan saga, and what if banned Sami interferes in a no DQ match (89 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: On this WWE Smackdown Post-show Flashback episode from five years ago (11-29-2017), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Mike Chiari of Ring Rust Radio to talk about Smackdown including the Kevin Owens vs. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Reaction to Dynamite viewership drops, MJF’s first promo as champ, NXT’s Legends panel, Tyrus book review, Raw, UFC, more (101 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s two-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reaction to AEW Dynamite’s viewership drop Review […]

FREE PODCAST 12/1 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell: (11-27-2012) Evaluating debut promo for The Shield, Sam Shaw/Dexter, Titus sacrificed to Ryback (192 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (11-27-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell to discuss these topics: Evaluating the debut […]

FREE PODCAST 12/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – Wrestling Coast to Coast: Maitland & McClelland review Big Time Wrestling’s Return of the Dragon featuring Steamboat & FTR vs. Lethal & Aldis & Anderson, Rock and Roll Express vs. the Briscoes, more (93 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland take a look at Big Time Wrestling’s Return of the Dragon, featuring Ricky Steamboat’s first match in 12 years as […]

New Hulk Hogan Bighead announced by FOCO, details on release

December 1, 2022

Hulk Hogan is the latest Bighead release from FOCO. The Hogan Bighead features his name displayed on the front with the phrase “Hulkmania” on the base. Hogan is dressed in his signature red and yellow […]

VIDEO: PWTORCH FIRESIDE CHAT 12/1: MJF promo discussion, War Games fallout, more

December 1, 2022

This week’s episode of the PWTorch Fireside Chat with specific discussion on the return promo from MJF, WWE Survivor Series War Games, and much more. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube channel HERE. CATCH-UP: HEYDORN’S AEW […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – PWT Impact Pod: Darrin Lilly discusses Impact Overdrive including Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich and Josh Alexander vs. Frankie Kazarian, previews latest IPWF show, more (20 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Darrin Lilly takes a look at Impact’s Overdrive show, including Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich and Josh Alexander vs. Frankie Kazarian, plus a major angle. He also previews the latest IPWF show and discusses a […]

VIP AUDIO 12/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 14 – Yuji Okabayashi with Gerard Di Trolio (148 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the fourteenth edition of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Celebrating 30 years as an obsessed […]

HEYDORN’S AEW DYNAMITE RECEIPT 11/30: MJF definitive as a heel in first promo as world champion

December 1, 2022

This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -I’m out on Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley at this point in time. It’ll […]

AEW RAMPAGE HITS & MISSES 11/25: ROH tag title match hits, Darby Allin misses, more

December 1, 2022

FTR defeated Top Flight to retain the ROH Tag Titles: HIT All caveats about FTR’s booking and the ROH scene aside, this was an excellent match featuring two recognized teams. Great to see Top Flight […]

VIP AUDIO 11/30 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk Survivor Series, fantasy booking of February’s Elimination Chamber match, MJF’s first words as AEW champion, more (142 min.)

December 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back with VIP talking a bit of Survivor Series and what might be next for Roman Reigns. Some fantasy booking of February’s Elimination Chamber match and what they might do […]