WWE reveals WrestleMania 40 logo
The WrestleMania 40 logo has been revealed by WWE. Prior to the Extreme Rules PPV event in Philadelphia, Jerry Lawler revealed the logo for the show. WrestleMania 40 will take place Saturday, April 6 and […]
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Bray Wyatt returns to WWE at Extreme Rules
Bray Wyatt has returned to WWE. After the main event Fight Pit match between Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins at the Extreme Rules PLE, the lights went dark and Wyatt’s voice rank in the arena […]
LECLAIR’S WWE EXTREME RULES 2022 REPORT: Alt perspective, detailed coverage of Rollins vs. Riddle Fight Pit, Belair vs. Bayley, Rousey vs. Morgan, more
LECLAIR’S WWE EXTREME RULES 2022 REPORT OCTOBER 8, 2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA AT WELLS FARGO CENTER AIRED LIVE ON PEACOCK (U.S.), WWE NETWORK (Int.) Announcers: Michael Cole & Corey Graves -The show opened with a video […]
FREE PODCAST 10/8 – PWTorch Dailycast – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Previewing Extreme Rules, reacting to Logan Paul-Roman Reigns segment, Smackdown season premiere (64 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, now part of the PWTorch Dailycast lineup, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue talk about last night’s WWE Smackdown season premiere including the Logan Paul-Roman Reigns […]
FREE PODCAST 10/8 – WKPWP Interview Classics: Victoria/Tara on why she left WWE and advice she gives younger women, Ernest “The Cat” Miller talks WCW Nitro James Brown, Cat-Bo, Brodus Clay (127 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago, PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s guest is Victoria/Tara, who discusses her departure from WWE, her Knockouts title match at Bound for Glory, her advice for […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 10/7: Logan Paul and Reigns disappoint, Zayn hits again, more
Wade Barrett replacing Corey Graves – HIT As long as Wade doesn’t do the very creepy Jerry Lawler NXT version of himself, this is a welcome change to Smackdown. Logan Paul Bloodline promo – MISS […]
VIP AUDIO 10/8 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 10-9-14 including Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn vs. Titus O’Neil, the explosion of “hood films” from the 1990s, more (70 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from October 9, 2014 including Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn vs. Titus O’Neil, the explosion of “hood films” from the 1990s, and more. DIRECT […]
10/5 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Briggs & Jensen vs. Truth & Benjamin, Brooke vs. Henley, more
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT OCTOBER 5, 2022 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR WWE Main Event Announcers: Byron Saxton, Kevin Patrick REASONS TO WATCH… NXT talent comes to Main Event (1) […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Extreme Rules 2022
The booking success of WWE Extreme Rules 2022 is nothing short of a pro wrestling miracle taking place before the world’s very eyes. No, I’m not being overdramatic. Extreme Rules is a themed PPV event […]
VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #728 (October 26, 2002): Reaction to the Katie Vick necrophilia skit, Torch Talk with Sean Waltman pt. 4, columns by Keller, Powell, McNeill
SUMMARY of #728 cover-dated October 26, 2002: This issue opens a cover story WWE’s necrophelia angle with Triple H and Katie Vick… Jason Powell’s feature column looks at XPW… Pat McNeill on bookers who book […]
FREE PODCAST 10/7 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Heydorn & Hazelwood: Roman Reigns and Logan Paul face to face, Gunther vs. Sheamus, White Rabbit hints, more (143 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Bruce Hazelwood from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown with callers. Discussion points include Roman Reigns taking a backseat to Paul […]
PLE PRIMER – WWE EXTREME RULES 2022: Preview and predictions for Rollins vs. Riddle, Belair vs. Bayley, more
WWE Extreme Rules 2022 will take place in the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (extreme rules in Philly… hmm) on October 8, 2022. Unlike last year’s event that only had one example of extreme […]
10/7 IMPACT WRESTLING BOUND FOR GLORY 2022 PPV REPORT: Alexander vs. Edwards, more
IMPACT WRESTLING BOUND FOR GLORY 2022 PPV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2022 ALBANY, NY. AT ALBANY ARMORY AIRED LIVE ON FITE TV REPORT BY DARRIN LILLY, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Impact Wrestling Commentators: Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt […]
10/7 AEW BATTLE OF THE BELTS IV TV REPORT: Jade vs. Willow, Pac vs. Trent, FTR defend ROH titles
AEW BATTLE OF THE BELTS IV TV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2022 RECORDED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AT ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ARENA AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY DANNY DOUCETTE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, […]
FREE PODCAST 10/7 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss issues #193 (9-24-92) and #194 (10-1-92) of the PWTorch including Parts 1 and 2 of Torch Talk with Jim Cornette, new WCW tag champs, more (154 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-eight episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing two issues of the PWTorch, including the first two parts of Wade’s Torch Talk with Jim Cornette, tons of […]
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 10/3: Riddle and Rollins miss, contract signing hits for ladder match, more
Balor & Priest vs. Mysterio & Styles – HIT: Raw was a much more “meh” show than it has been lately. It wasn’t bad, but there wasn’t nearly as much good as there has been. […]
10/7 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: BCC vs. Rush & Private Party, Trios title match, more
AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2022 RECORDED AT WASHINGTON, D.C. AT ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ARENA AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY DANNY DOUCETTE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho, and Jim Ross Ring […]
10/6 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Final Bound For Glory hype, Kazarian vs. King, Yim vs. Shaw, more
IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT OCTOBER 6, 2022 (RECORDED) NASHVILLE, TENN AT SKYWAY STUDIOS AIRED ON AXS TV REPORT BY DARRIN LILLY, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Impact Wrestling Announcers: Tom Hannifan, Matthew Rehwoldt -A picture aired in memory […]
Jon Moxley signs five year extension with AEW
Jon Moxley has signed a five year extension with AEW. The company announced the news via press release on Friday night. The extension will keep him as an active member of the AEW roster, but […]
VIP AUDIO 10/7 – On The Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at WWE Extreme Rules 2022 (37 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal […]
10/7 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Hazelwood’s live report on Extreme Rules go-home featuring Reigns-Paul face-to-face, Gunther vs. Sheamus for IC Championship, more
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2022 WORCESTER, MASS. at the DCU CENTER AIRED ON FOX REPORT BY BRUCE LEE HAZELWOOD (@B_Lee253), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR NXT Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin Backstage […]
Major update on Gable Steveson WWE status
Olympic gold medalist, Gable Steveson, has reportedly returned to training with WWE. ESPN is reporting that Steveson was away from the ring and training to undergo a medical procedure on his heart. The procedure took […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PREVIEW 10/7: Roman Reigns returns to confront Logan Paul, Sheamus vs. Gunther, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, previews WWE Smackdown with a live audience and discussion on the return of Roman Reigns, final Extreme Rules hype, Sheamus vs. Gunther, and more. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube channel […]
The Rock officially rules out a run for president
The Rock has teased a potential run for president, but confirmed in an interview with Variety that he would not be pursuing the highest office in the land. “It’s off the table. Yes. It is […]