Top New Japan star announced for U.S. dates
Kazuchika Okada will be heading to the United States for a match in November. New Japan announced that Okada would appear on the Battle in the Valley card in San Jose, California on November 13. […]
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Jim Ross confirms skin cancer diagnosis in tweet
AEW broadcaster Jim Ross confirmed today through a tweet that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. His tweet stated radiation is the most like course of action. https://twitter.com/jrsbbq/status/1451940807833964550?s=21 Ross had tweeted yesterday that he […]
Charlotte and Becky Lynch have verbal confrontation after Smackdown last night, Charlotte asked to leave building
Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch got into a verbal altercation last night after Smackdown stemming from Charlotte breaking from the script during their show-closing segment. Charlotte was supposed to hand her Raw Title belt to […]
10/23 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s detailed report and analysis of Cody vs. Black, Kingston vs. Archer, Dustin vs. Danielson, Sting update on Darby
KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE REPORT OCTOBER 23, 2021 ORLANDO, FLA. AIRED LIVE ON TNT Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -The Dynamite opening theme aired. Jim Ross introduced the show […]
FREE PODCAST 10/23 – WKPWP Interview Classic: (5 Yrs. Ago) Keller talks with DDP about Goldberg’s return, Goldberg early memories, recent WWE appearances + bonus Justin Credible SD analysis (166 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (10-20-2016) with Diamond Dallas Page, including his thoughts on Goldberg’s appearance on Raw on Monday, early Goldberg memories, the making of his […]
VIP AUDIO 10/23 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Why do so many people hate Charlotte Flair, Brock’s tenuous dynamic, next moves for Goldberg (60 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue ask the question, “Why do so many people hate Charlotte Flair?” They also break down Brock’s tenuous dynamic and next moves for Goldberg. DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINK NOT […]
VIP AUDIO 10/23 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 10-23-13 including the explosion of Adrian Neville and Corey Graves, the first appearance of Lana, universal love for Michael Caine, more (73 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from October 23, 2013 including the explosion of Adrian Neville and Corey Graves, the first appearance of Lana, universal love for Michael Caine, and more. DIRECT […]
VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #678 (November 10, 2001): McMahon talks to Keller about plans for brand split, Jim Ross Torch Talk addresses controversial subjects, Keller on sad irrelevancy of title belts, more
SUMMARY of #678 cover-dated November 10, 2001: This issue includes a cover story featuring Vince McMahon’s exclusive comments to PWTorch about why he was planning to split the brands and says it’s time to move […]
VIP AUDIO 10/22 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Lesnar-Reigns-Heyman fallout from Crown Jewel, Becky and Charlotte trade belts, Drew, Hit Row, more (34 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman fallout from Crown Jewel, Becky Lynch and Charlotte trade belts, […]
FREE PODCAST 10/22 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Meyers: Did Reigns address logic hole from Crown Jewel adequately, Becky-Charlotte-Sasha, new-look roster, live callers, emails (164 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails. They begin with whether Smackdown felt fresh post-Draft and post-Crown Jewel. Then […]
VIP AUDIO 10/22 – AEW Rampage Post-show: Javier Machado joins Tyler to talk about his live experience and watching the episode of Rampage on delay, the start of the Heavyweight eliminator tournament, Pac-Andrade 2, more (83 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Javier Machado joins the show to talk about his live experience and watching the episode of Rampage on delay. They talk the start of the Heavyweight eliminator tournament, Pac-Andrade 2, and NJPW’s G1 […]
10/22 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Pac vs. Andrade, Orange Cassidy vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, Baker vs. Anna Jay
AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT OCTOBER 22, 2021 RECORDED AT THE JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER, MIAMI, FL AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY PATRICK MOYNAHAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Excalibur, Taz, Ricky Starks, Chris Jericho. Ring announcer: Justin […]
FREE PODCAST 10/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: Interview with cult favorite jobber Randy Mulkey talks stiffest opponent, MulkeyMania, James Ellsworth, more with new Keller introduction (85 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Oct. 22, 2016 episode featuring Randy Mulkey with a new 2021 introduction by PWTorch editor Wade Keller. Before James Ellsworth stunned […]
10/22 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Crown Jewel fallout and Draft roster takes effect
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT OCTOBER 22, 2021 WICHITA, KS AT THE INTRUST BANK ARENA AIRED ON FOX REPORT BY ALEX McDONALD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a recap […]
VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1745 (Oct. 22, 2021): Keller’s reports on Crown Jewel, Dynamite, Raw, Smackdown, Parks reviews MLW, Torch Newswire, more
PWTorch Newsletter #1745 Cover-dated October 22, 2021 LINK: 1745 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2020 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter features Wade […]
10/22 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report and analysis of Crown Jewel fallout and first look at the new post-draft roster
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT OCTOBER 22, 2021 LIVE FROM WICHITA, KS. AT INTRUST ARENA AIRED LIVE ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton [HOUR ONE] -After the “WWE Then […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 10/22: New Rosters Take Effect, Crown Jewel Fallout, Angry Beast
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER OCTOBER 22, 2021 WICHITA, KS. AT THE INTRUST BANK ARENA AIRS ON FOX, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Pat McAfee Match Results […]
VIP AUDIO 10/22 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: OTC Exclusive – Roundtable on WWE Crown Jewel 2021 with Brandon LeClair (77 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 […]
VIP AUDIO 10/22 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Can Roman really claim he’s a big star? Which WM main events does Vince regret the most? Why doesn’t Smoky Mountain Wrestling get more attention? Best foreign objects? Early Rumble picks? More (71 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fix, PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller address the following questions and topics submitted by listeners: Would AEW benefit from a V.P. in […]
G1 Climax 31 Central: Complete guide to G1 Climax 31 including reviews, matches, lineups how to watch, match recommendations, more
G1 Climax 31 Central is meant to be a comprehensive guide for New Japan viewers both old and new to follow the tournament this year. The guide will be updated as the tournament progresses with […]
FREE PODCAST 10/21 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship: Keller & Martin talk gaping logic gap in Lesnar-Reigns finish, Crown Jewel review, AEW-WWE war of words, New Japan G1, NXT (170 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. This is a simulcast of the first part of this […]
VIP AUDIO 10/21 – The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. 1 of 2): Crown Jewel, G1 final week, AEW vs. WWE including Khan, Reigns, Bischoff verbal exchanges, reviews of Raw, SD, NXT, Dynamite (162 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 begin with a full WWE Crown Jewel review. Then a […]
King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournament winners crowned in Saudi Arabia
The WWE King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournaments wrapped up at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Zelina Vega wrestled Doudrop in the finals of the Queen’s Crown tournament. Vega […]
Adam Cole talks Frankie Kazarian as first opponent in AEW
Adam Cole had high praise for Frankie Kazarian when talking about his debut match in AEW. In an interview on the AEW Unrestricted Podcast, Cole commented on the match why Kazarian played such an important […]