WWE announces details for Hell in a Cell PPV event
WWE Hell in a Cell 2022 will take place on Sunday June 5 from the Allstate Arena in Chicago. This date was scheduled for a WWE special event, but Hell in a Cell was confirmed […]
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VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #697 (March 23, 2002): Hogan and Flair steal the show against Rock and Undertaker at WM18, Keller’s full report plus staff and reader reviews, plus backstage WM18 news
SUMMARY of #697 cover-dated March 23, 2002: This issue includes a cover story on Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair stealing the show at WrestleMania 18, plus the planned splitting of the roster afterward… Full WrestleMania […]
AEW makes history with Double or Nothing ticket on-sale
Tony Khan announced on Twitter that AEW secured it’s first-ever million dollar gate due to first day ticket sales for Double or Nothing. It’s Friday, you know what that means: #AEWRampage Live TONIGHT on @TNTdrama […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Bruce Hazelwood joins Tyler to discuss a TNT title triple threat match and a Face of the Revolution qualifying match, preview Revolution, more (136 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Bruce Hazelwood joins host Tyler Sage to break down a jam-packed episode of Rampage, including a TNT title triple threat match and a Face of the Revolution qualifying match. They also give a full […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Rousey’s first Smackdown match, Sami defends IC Title against Ricochet, Usos defend against Raiders, McAfee-McMahon-Theory, more (20 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Ronda Rousey vs. Sonya Deville, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella, the Pat McAfee-Vince McMahon interview and McAfee […]
FREE PODCAST 3/4 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Meyers: Rousey vs. Deville, McAfee-McMahon-Theory, Sami-Knoxville, Ricochet, live callers, mailbag (144 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com’s Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails. They start by evaluating the progress of WWE presenting Ronda Rousey as a […]
3/4 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Guevara vs. Andrade vs. Darby for TNT Title, Ethan vs. Christian for Ladder Match slot, Keith Lee in action
AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT MARCH 4, 2021 ORLANDO, FL AT THE ADDITION FINANCIAL ARENA AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY PATRICK MOYNAHAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Excalibur, Taz, Ricky Starks, Chris Jericho Ring announcer: Justin Roberts […]
FREE PODCAST 3/4 – WKPWP Wildcard Friday: Keller’s Mailbag on AEW-ROH, Full Revolution PPV Preview, Full Tony Khan Media Q&A (174 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this “Wildcard Friday” special episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, there are three distinct segments. First up is a special WKPWP Mailbag featuring Wade Keller answering listener questions about AEW-ROH from […]
Creative plans for Cody Rhodes reportedly being worked on in WWE
The Cody Rhodes reunion with WWE is on the horizon. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the creative team in WWE is currently working on plans for his return. The report doesn’t indicate when that […]
GUEST EDITORIAL: Oakland’s Hoodslam Marches Forth in First Show of 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic was nearly a death sentence for performance arts, let alone an independent wrestling promotion. But for Hoodslam, which emanates out of Oakland, CA, it was especially hard, because Hoodslam isn’t your typical […]
Opponent for Pat McAfee at WrestleMania revealed
Pat McAfee will face Austin Theory at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, Texas. This week, Vince McMahon was a special guest on The Pat McAfee Show. On the show, McMahon gave McAfee the opportunity to compete […]
New Intercontinental Champion crowned on WWE Smackdown
Ricochet is the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Ricochet defeated Sami Zayn on this week’s episode of Smackdown after Johnny Knoxville distracted Zayn. Ricochet hit a Frankensteiner out of the distraction before making the cover for […]
Jade Cargill says it was a blessing working with Cody Rhodes, talks push in AEW
Jade Cargill credits Cody Rhodes for regularly checking up on her and helping her understand the wrestling business. In an interview with CBS Sports, Cargill spoke in detail about working Cody Rhodes and her recent […]
WWE announces ticket on-sale for NXT Stand and Deliver
Tickets for NXT Stand and Deliver will go on-sale to the public on Friday March 11 at 10am CST. #WWENXT Stand & Deliver will take place Saturday, April 2 at Noon CT at @AACenter. Tickets […]
IMPACT WRESTLING HITS & MISSES 3/3: Edwards and Maclin deliver enjoyable match, Cassie Lee falls off without partner, more
HIT – Eddie Edwards vs Steve Maclin: Rather good match and enjoyable way to start the show. Both lost nothing in this match and booked strongly. I know DQ finishes are not for everyone, but […]
3/4 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report on Sami defending against Ricochet, Usos defending against Raiders, Rousey vs. Deville
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT MARCH 4, 2022 MIAMI, FLA. AT THE FTX ARENA AIRED ON FOX Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -They opened with Paul Heyman backstage who said Smackdown is blessed with […]
FREE PODCAST 3/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss issue #162 of the PWTorch (2-27-92) including WCW announces new steroid policy, update on WWF drug raid, Mitchell’s blueprint for WCW success, more (144 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick and Alex kick off the eighth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing WCW’s new steroid policy and what it means for current wrestlers and staff, an update on the recent drug raid during […]
3/4 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Rousey-Deville, Zayn-Ricochet IC title, Usos-Viking Raiders Tag title
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT MARCH 4, 2022 MIAMI, FL AT THE FTX ARENA AIRED ON FOX REPORT BY ALEX McDONALD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -Paul Heyman was in the back. […]
AEW Dynamite viewers drops below 1 million again, finishes in top ten among all cables shows in key demo
The Mar. 2 episode of AEW Dynamite averaged 966,000 viewers, a drop of 44,000 viewers from last week’s episode which drew 1.010 million viewers. Then ten-week rolling average heading into this week was 1.007 million […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: PPV preview – Artistic grades and analysis on the build to every match at AEW Revolution 2022 (63 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 attention. […]
VIP AUDIO 3/4 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago Wade Keller Hotline (2-11-2004): Possible WrestleMania 20 roles for Rock, Austin, Hogan all discussed, ROH emerges as standout indy promotion in U.S., TNA’s debut three-hour PPV speculation (22 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to a Wade Keller Hotline from February 11, 2004. Throughout the month of March 2022, we’ll be posting the February 2004 and March 2004 PWTorch […]
VIP AUDIO 3/3 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd & Wade (pt. 2 of 2): Ms. WrestleMania? MJF as a crossover celebrity? What value does ROH give Tony Khan? Plus Wardlow, Control Your Narrative, Sakura, AEW rankings, more (102 min.)
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, they answer mailbag questions on these topics: Wouldn’t AEW be better […]
FREE PODCAST 3/3 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship – Keller & Martin: What’s good and what’s bad about Tony Khan buying ROH, AEW Revolution PPV Preview, Punk’s response, Reigns-Lesnar signing, more (143 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Todd Martin, a PWTorch VIP analyst. They record “The Fix” podcast every week and about once […]
VIP AUDIO 3/3 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): What’s good and what’s bad about Tony Khan buying ROH, AEW Revolution PPV Preview, Punk’s response, Reigns-Lesnar signing, NJ Cup, NXT, UFC (132 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they review these topics: What’s good and what’s bad about Tony Khan […]