Wrestle Kingdom set to return as one night event
The two night Wrestle Kingdom New Japan Pro Wrestling event inside the Tokyo Dome is a thing of the past. New Japan announced during the G1 Climax 32 final on Thursday that their biggest show […]
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C.M. Punk reportedly goes off script during AEW Dynamite promo
C.M. Punk opened this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite after his return last week and did so with a shot at “Hangman” Adam Page. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Punk bringing up Page to […]
G1 Climax 32 tournament winner crowned
The G1 Climax 32 tournament in New Japan Pro Wrestling concluded on Thursday with Kazuchika Okada taking the victory over Will Ospreay in a memorable, dramatic final match. This is Okada’s fourth G1 win, making […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – WKH – AEW Dynamite review including a standout Punk-Moxley verbal exchange, big title match announcement, Omega’s return, Christian-Jungle Boy, Garcia vs. Danielson, more (35 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews AEW Dynamite including the standout Jon Moxley-C.M. Punk segment, the major announcement of the unification match next week and speculation […]
FREE PODCAST 8/17 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Sage: Punk-Mox verbal sparring, big title match announced, Omega returns, on-site report, live callers (162 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Tyler Sage to review AEW Dynamite with live callers. They also talk with an on-site correspondent who details crowd reactions to Jon Moxley and C.M. Punk, […]
Major championship match set for AEW Dynamite next week
Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite will be headlined by a World Championship Unification Match. World Champion, C.M. Punk, will take on Interim World Champion, Jon Moxley, with all the gold on the line. The […]
Kenny Omega makes AEW return on Dynamite
Kenny Omega is back in AEW. Omega returned to the company on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite and was the surprise partner of The Young Bucks in the first Trios Championship Tournament match. Omega […]
AEW not true competition to WWE says Eric Bischoff
Eric Bischoff says that AEW is not anywhere close to being a true competitor for WWE. In an interview with CBS Sports, Bischoff spoke on the AEW and WWE battle, saying that AEW has not […]
NXT 2.0 Heatwave special jolts viewership
The Heatwave special episode of NXT 2.0 this week drew an average of 723,000 viewers on Wednesday night, a significant increase over 597,000 last week. All of the key demo ratings increased over prior week […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (3/27/1993): Cactus Jack, Nikolai (52 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This features a March 27, 1993 episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight. This episode features Cactus Jack and Nikolai. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
8/17 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Danielson vs. Garcia 2 out of 3 falls, CM Punk Talks, Young Bucks & Mystery Partner vs. LFI, More.
AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT AUGUST 17, 2022 CHARLESTON, WV AT CHARLESTON COLISEUM AIRED ON TBS REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Taz and Excalibur -CM Punk’s Music hit and he […]
VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1786 (August 17, 2022): Keller’s Cover Story on Levesque’s booking vision beginning to take shape, Parks looks at wish lists for new-era WWE, Keller’s Raw & SD TV reports, Newswire, more
PWTorch Newsletter #1786 Cover-dated August 17, 2022 LINK: 1786 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 […]
8/17 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Danielson vs. Garcia with Ricky Steamboat as guest time keeper, Toni Storm vs. KiLynn King, Bucks reveal tag partner
AEW DYNAMITE REPORT AUGUST 17, 2022 CHARLESTON, W.VA. AIRED LIVE ON TBS Commentators: Excalibur, Taz, Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -The show opened with a brief video package mixing AEW […]
AEW DYNAMITE PREVIEW 8/17: Danielson vs. Garcia, Trios Championship Tournament action, more
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite is themed around the House of the Dragon television show and will feature two of the most famous “dragons” in wrestling history. The show this week is headlined by […]
FREE PODCAST 8/17 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT: Lindberg & Hazelwood discuss NXT Heatwave including Bron Breakker vs. JD McDonaugh, Carmelo Hayes vs. Giovanni Vinci, Mandy Rose vs. Zoey Stark, more (88 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Nate Lindberg and Bruce Hazelwood dive into the mailbag and take calls to discuss NXT Heatwave, including Bron Breakker vs. JD McDonaugh, Carmelo Hayes vs. Giovanni Vinci, Mandy Rose vs. Zoey Stark, Santos Escobar […]
HEYDORN’S WWE NXT 2.0 RECEIPT 8/16: D’Angelo vs. Escobar delivers in worthy conclusion to feud
This week’s episode of WWE NXT 2.0 has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -Well, a good match from Giovanni Vinci was not what I expected to […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Torch Talk with Brian Gewirtz: Former head WWE writer talks about Levesque replacing McMahon, evolution of writing process in WWE, wrestler’s court, more (74 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this special Torch Talk, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz about his 15 years writing WWE alongside Vince McMahon, his new book titled “There’s Just One Problem…: […]
Eric Bischoff talks new WWE creative direction
Eric Bischoff says that he is “extremely enthusiastic” about the new direction for WWE. In an interview with CBS Sports, the WWE Hall of Famer spoke in detail about recent pivots WWE has made creatively […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Pro Wrestling Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Peteani & Mezzera review 1992 Summerslam including Michaels vs. Martel, Warrior vs. Savage, Bulldog vs. Bret, more (146 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Long-time PWTorch contributor Jon Mezzera returns to discuss the 1992 edition of Summerslam from Wembley Stadium, as well as current events. Peteani and Mezzera open the show talking about what they want to […]
Steve Austin comments on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin has high praise for current WWE Undisputed Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. During an interview with Sportskeeda, Austin talked about Reigns’ career in WWE and offered compliments to him and The Usos. […]
Brandi Rhodes reportedly gets back in the ring for a match
Brandi Rhodes reportedly had match during a WWE Performance Center live event. Fightful Select is reporting that Rhodes did compete in a match against a newer talent with the company. The name of the opponent […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW RECEIPT 8/15: Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens showoff big business promo skills
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -The Judgement Day found their voice in the show opening promo this week. […]
8/17 NJPW G1 CLIMAX 32: NIGHT 19 REPORT: Fann’s results & analysis of Okada vs. Tonga and Ospreay vs. Naito semifinal matches
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 32: NIGHT 19 REPORT AUG. 17, 2022 NIPPON BUDOKAN, TOKYO JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD NJPW Announcers: Kevin Kelly and Chris Charlton (1) CHAOS (HIROOKI GOTO, YOSHI-HASHI, TOMOHIRO ISHII & YOH) […]
FREE PODCAST 8/16 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Fann talk WWE Financials, Vince mentions, Levesque booking, Riddle, McIntyre, AEW Dynamite, should Khan adjust to new-look WWE, more (141 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann. They discuss these topics: WWE 2022 Q2 Financials analysis including how Vince McMahon […]