WWE’s Japan division dissolved
Gamebiz is reporting that WWE’s Japan division has been dissolved as of September 2. All investors agreed to the move. Planned live events in Japan this year and last year were cancelled due to the […]
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Tony Khan media scrum highlights: Khan discusses putting together All Out PPV card, how to sustain AEW’s momentum going forward, working with Punk and Moxley behind the scenes, building women’s division (w/Radican question)
The following are highlights from Tony Khan’s media scrum ahead of the Sept. 5 All Out PPV: Tony opens the conference saying All Out is going to be the biggest PPV he’s ever done and […]
VIP AUDIO 9/1 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Trav and Rich talk go-home episode of Dynamite including Jericho interview and Punk gets jumped, poor NXT, saddest episode of “What If…?,” more (126 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav return for VIP. Rich recaps quite the solid go-home episode of AEW Dynamite. Jericho has one of the better interviews of his AEW stint. C.M. Punk gets jumped. Darby Allin does […]
VIP AUDIO 9/1 – East Coast Cast #567 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss upcoming AEW All Out PPV with predictions, Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax slap fight, NXT creative takeover, more (110 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the ECC, Cam and Trav run down this weekend’s AEW All Out PPV and make predictions on match results. Will Ruby Soho debut at this show? Will Bryan Danielson […]
VIP AUDIO 9/1 – WKH – NXT News & AEW Dynamite review including All Out hype, another C.M. Punk promo, MJF and Jericho promos, more (44 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with news of Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard taking over production of NXT. Then he reviews AEW Dynamite start to […]
FREE PODCAST 9/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – Podcast of Honor: Past interviews including Caprice Coleman talking BLM, Rok-C introducing herself to ROH audience, and rare Jay Lethal interview (140 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Ryan and Tyler share a “best of” episode with three of their favorite interviews of the past. These interviews are all part of the PWTorch VIP archive, with many more great interviews […]
FREE PODCAST 9/1 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Keller & Dehnel: On-site report, Punk, All Out hype, Baker’s tease, Elite cage angle, live callers, emails (156 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel to discuss AEW Dynamite with live callers, emails, and an on-site correspondent from Chicago, Ill. They discuss C.M. Punk’s latest promo and […]
C.M. Punk announced for live AEW Rampage appearance on Friday in Chicago
AEW announced during this week’s episode of Dynamite that C.M. Punk would appear live on Friday’s go-home Rampage ahead of Sunday’s All Out PPV event. Like All Out, Rampage takes places at the Now Arena […]
Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard reportedly set to produce NXT moving forward
Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard will soon be at the helm of NXT. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that McMahon and Prichard will begin producing the weekly NXT television show when it returns live on […]
Khan announces changes to All Out lineup, Pac vs. Idolo removed from card due to travel issues, 10 man tag added to Buy In pre-show
Ahead of Dynamite tonight, AEW CEO and president Tony Khan announced on Twitter that Pac vs. Andrade El Idolo was off the All Out PPV card this Sunday due to travel issues. Khan announced the […]
AEW RAMPAGE HITS & MISSES 8/27: Jurassic Express and Lucha Bros shine in the opener, main event too comedic, more
Jurassic Express vs. Lucha Brothers: HIT While I don’t think this was either team’s best match, and certain spots did feel far too contrived or took too long to set up, this was still pretty […]
ROH HITS & MISSES 8/30: Kay vs. Adora a hit, Lee vs. Isom show good chemistry, more
Hits – As has been the case for ROH, their pre-match video promos are generally hits. They provide insight into the wrestlers even if we have seen the wrestlers many times and allows the promotion […]
VIP AUDIO 9/1 – RETRO RADIO – Pro Wrestling Spotlight (2/16/1992): New WCW V.P. Kip Frey addresses WCW’s future, law enforcement at WWF event with drug sniffing dogs, Vince Russo, more (44 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the Feb. 16, 1992 episode of New York’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show (#147) hosted by John Arezzi including an interview with WCW V.P. Kip Frey talking about taking the reins […]
9/1 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Santana & Ortiz vs. FTR, The Elite vs. Jurassic Express & Lucha Bros, MJF speaks, Jericho Speaks, More.
AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL AT NOW ARENA AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur (1) SANTANA & ORTIZ vs. FTR Santana […]
9/1 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s detailed report and analysis of Punk promo, FTR vs. Santana & Ortiz, Cage vs. Hobbs, Elite vs. Jurassic & Lucha Bros., Jericho interview
KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE REPORT SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. AIRED LIVE ON TNT Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -Jim Ross opened the show as pyro blasted on […]
C.M. Punk discusses his AEW debut, journey of return, still enjoying pro wrestling, more
C.M. Punk said his debut was “something” and discussed the reasons for his departure from and return to professional wrestling with Busted Open Radio’s Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer. Punk discussed his return promo and […]
WrestleMania 38 reportedly set as a two-night event
Like the pandemic era WrestleMania 36 and 37 events, WrestleMania 38 will reportedly be a two-night event inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Fightful Select is reporting that the plan internally for WWE is to […]
AEW announces proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for entry into Grand Slam Dynamite event in New York
Fans attending the Grand Slam AEW Dynamite event at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 22 will need to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative test before being entering the premises. AEW made […]
FREE PODCAST 8/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey review latest Fight Night headlined by Giga Chikadze vs. Edson Barboza, discuss fallout of boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, more (86 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the latest UFC Fight Night, headlined by Giga Chikadze vs. Edson Barboza. They preview the upcoming Fight […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 8/31: Strong vs. Jiro, Gonzalez vs. Kamea, Gargano vs. Knight, Imperium vs. Waller & Maverick, Hudson vs. KOR, Rose vs. Sarray
MANDY ROSE (w/Gigi Dolan & Jacy Jane) vs. SARRAY Prefacing this with, I am not a fan of Mandy Rose. She’s a pretty face and isn’t the worst talent in the ring, but the only […]
VIP AUDIO 8/31 – WKH – The News: Backstage insights on Jax-Charlotte match, Riddle’s digs at Reigns, Punk scheduled for Dynamite, Reigns-Heyman, Raw vs. Dynamite demo update, SD viewership, NXT’s secret, Priest push, more (41 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news with backstage insights on what went on during that odd Nia Jax-Charlotte match, Riddle’s […]
8/31 PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT (AD-FREE): Wells & Lindberg talk Wells and Lindberg cover state of changes in NXT, Ciampa vs. Holland, Gargano vs. Knight, Kay Lee Ray (87 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg talk about tonight’s NXT on USA telecast including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Ridge Holland and Johnny Gargano vs. L.A. Knight. They also assess the real, perceived, and expected changes […]
8/31 AEW DARK TV REPORT: Pac vs. Matt Sydal, Statlander vs. Grey, Conti vs. Reckless, more
AEW DARK TV REPORT AUGUST 31, 2021 RECORDED AT UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO IL AIRED ON YOUTUBE.COM REPORT BY RYAN HOWARD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Excalibur and Taz Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts -Excalibur and Taz on the […]
FREE PODCAST 8/31 – WKPWP Tuesday Flagship: Keller & Powell talk Adam Cole’s AEW prospects, Lesnar, Becky, AEW All Out preview, Punk’s trajectory, Happy Corbin, weird Raw, more (161 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss Adam Cole’s AEW prospects, Brock Lesnar’s future opponents, promo ability, […]