CM Punk reflects on his year in AEW
CM Punk says that his first year in AEW was the best year in his professional career. Punk took to Instagram to reflect on his year in AEW. August 20 marked one year of being […]
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VIP AUDIO 8/20 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Sami gets wildly cheered in standout five-way match for IC Title match, Reigns-McIntyre face-to-face, Rousey shows up despite suspension, more (35 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller features a full rundown of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Sami Zayn gets wildly cheered in standout five-way match for IC […]
FREE PODCAST 8/20 – WKPWP Interview Classic with Paul Bearer (10 Yrs Ago): Career highlights from early days as Percy Pringle in Dallas and Florida, Hall of Fame, Undertaker, Kane, Vince, Boy Tony, live caller questions (114 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-17-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Undertaker’s longtime manager Paul Bearer, who talks about his entire career including his days as Percy Pringle III […]
VIP AUDIO 8/20 – The New Japan Pride Podcast w/Javier Machado: G1 Climax 32 Semi-final & Finals (19 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this G1 Special episode of the New Japan Pride Podcast, Javier Machado concludes his coverage of the NJPW G1 Climax 32 tournament where A Block winner Kazuchika Okada faced B Block winner […]
ROH World Championship match announced for AEW Rampage next week
Claudio Castagnoli will defend his ROH World Championship on AEW Rampage next week against Dustin Rhodes. This week on Rampage, Castagnoli kicked off the show with a promo and then was confronted by Rhodes. Rhodes […]
WWE Hall of Famer announced for Monday Night Raw
WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, will appear on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The company announced the news during this week’s episode of Smackdown, but did not reveal what Stratus would be […]
VIP AUDIO 8/20 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: The C.M. Punk flight risk and the changing shape of wrestling in Europe (55 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue go in-depth on the C.M. Punk flight risk and the changing shape of wrestling in Europe. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO […]
VIP AUDIO 8/20 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 8-21-14 including Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, announcement of Takeover Fatal Four Way, Renny Harlin’s films, more (65 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from August 21, 2014 including Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, announcement of Takeover Fatal Four Way, Renny Harlin’s films, and more. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT VIP? NO […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 8/19: Drew and Roman hit with face to face, Rousey misses with promo, more
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES Ronda Rousey Promo – MISS Fewer words and more violence. Ronda’s promo cadence continues to be awkward. Sticking her with Paul Heyman or a mouthpiece is a must in this […]
VIP 2002 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #721 (September 7, 2002): 2002 Torch Draft – which wrestlers readers and staff would build a promotion around with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, Powell, plus news/features
SUMMARY of #721 cover-dated September 7, 2002: This issue feature the 2002 Torch Draft featuring the Top 50 Reader Votes, Keller’s analysis, and feature draft-themed columns from Pat McNeill, Jason Powell, and Bruce Mitchell… Plus […]
8/19 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report on Reigns-McIntyre “face to face” segment, five-way to earn Intercontinental Title match, Liv vs. Shotzi
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT AUGUST 19, 2022 MONTREAL, QUEBEC AT BELLE CENTRE AIRED ON FOX Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin [HOUR ONE] -After the ‘Then, Now, Forever, Together” brand stamp, they […]
FREE PODCAST 8/19 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Heydorn & Lindberg: Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre face off, fatal five-way IC title contender match, Morgan vs. Shotzi, more (130 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Nate Lindberg from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Smackdown with callers and emailers. Discussion points include the success level of the […]
VIP AUDIO 8/19 – AEW Rampage Post-Show: Best Friends try to advance in Trios Tournament, Jade and Athena advance their story, Hook tries to remain undefeated, more (17 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Tyler Sage breaks down the key matches on this week’s Rampage. The Best Friends try to advance in the Trios Tournament, Jade and Athena advance their story, and Hook tries to remain undefeated. […]
8/19 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Swerve in our Glory vs. Private Party, Hook vs. Clayton, more
AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT AUGUST 19, 2022 RECORDED AT THE CHARLESTON COLISEUM & CONVENTION CENTER, CHARLESTON, WV. AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY PATRICK MOYNAHAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR AEW Rampage Announcers: Excalibur, Jim Ross, Chris Jericho, and […]
VIP AUDIO 8/19 – NJPW G1 Climax 32 Audio Roundtable – Radican & Fann & Wells: In-depth look at final three nights of tournament, thoughts on setup for fall, Okada’s win and what it means going forward, more (81 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by PWTorch columnist Rich Fann and PWTorch contributor Kelly Wells for the NJPW G1 Climax 32 Roundtable looking at the final three nights of the tournament. The […]
FREE PODCAST 8/19 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast: Moynahan & McDonald discuss issue #187 (8-13-92) of the PWTorch including SMW’s Fire on the Mountain, Jeff Jarrett challenging Bret Hart at WWF House Show, more (146 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the thirty-second episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing issue #187 of the PWTorch including tons of tangents and some actual news, including SMW’s latest event, Jeff Jarrett jumping […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH FIRESIDE CHAT 8/18: CM Punk and AEW discussion, WWE creative direction, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, and PWTorch Contributor, Tyler Sage, chat the week in wrestling including CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley talk, G1 analysis, and more. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube channel HERE. CATCH-UP: EDITORIAL […]
WWE Intercontinental Championship match announced for Clash at the Castle
The WWE Intercontinental Championship will be on the line at Clash at the Castle. On this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown, Sheamus won a fatal five-way against Happy Corbin, Ricochet, Madcap Moss, and Sami Zayn. […]
Charlotte Flair praises Sasha Banks and Naomi, doesn’t comment on walkout
Charlotte Flair didn’t make a comment regarding Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of the WWE in May, but had high praise for both stars. In an interview with Steve Austin on the Broken Skull […]
8/19 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Reigns-McIntyre face to face, Natalya/Deville vs. Toxic Attraction, Fatal 5-Way for IC title shot
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT AUGUST 18, 2022 MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CAN AT BELL CENTRE AIRED ON FOX REPORT BY ALEX McDONALD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -The show opened with a large […]
VIP AUDIO 8/19 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 3 of 3): Mailbag – Was Ventura the first heel commentator? Was Ole justified in predicting Mark Calaway would never be a draw? Plus Gewirtz, Lucha Underground, Summerslam 1992, Rock-Reigns WM, more (90 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In part three of this week’s three-part episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Is AEW TV beginning to look […]
8/9 AEW DARK ELEVATION: Bryant’s report on Dark Order vs. Wingmen, plus Soho & Skye Blue, Parker Bordeaux, Athena, Hogan & Grey
AEW DARK ELEVATION REPORT AUGUST 9, 2022 TAPED 8/03 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO AIRED ON YOUTUBE.COM REPORT BY DAVID BRYANT, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Tony Schiavone & Mark Henry Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts – Hey! Thank you […]
EDITORIAL – KROL: The Summer of Tony Khan’s Discontent – Communication issues, TV rights fee uncertainty, major changes in WWE, injuries fuel concerns
It’s been a rough summer for Tony Khan, and how AEW’s owner handles his numerous challenges will be one of pro wrestling’s biggest stories of the next year. Since the weather turned warm, Khan has […]
FREE PODCAST 8/19 – WKPWP Flagship from 10 Yrs Ago w/Keller & Powell: (8-14-2012) Evaluating final Raw leading into Summerslam 2012, big angle with Triple H, Lesnar, Michaels, live callers (165 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (8-14-2012), host Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net’s Jason Powell take live phone calls and answer email questions on […]