New Japan returning to U.S. with Resurgence event, Moxley set to appear
New Japan will hold a live event in the U.S. in front of fans for the first time in 18 months. The company announced today that Resurgence will take place on Aug. 14 at The […]
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Tag Team Turbulence tournament announced for NJPW Strong, Fite TV begins same day airings of NJPW Strong, Lawler set to defend Strong Openweight Championship
-New Japan is bringing a tag team tournament to NJPW Strong. The tournament will be called Tag Team Turbulence and it will feature the first appearance of The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) […]
FREE PODCAST 6/19 – WKPWP Interview Classic: (6-16-16) Keller interviews Sam Roberts about upside of Nakamura, New Day, KO, Alberto, Reigns (116 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-16-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with pro wrestling podcast host and SiriusXM Satellite prime time host […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Hell in a Cell 2021
We’re almost there, folks. Fans are set to return to WWE shows in just about a month and the WWE ThunderDome will fade into the darkness of a scary, uncertain time. Think about it, though. […]
VIP AUDIO 6/19 – VIP Podcast Vault – Keller Hotline (9-18-2003): Details on two legit backstage fights, WWE’s spin on Superstar Graham on Confidential, Triple H’s extraordinary attempts to get into movies, more (34 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to two early Wade Keller Hotline from September 2003. The first installment of the Wade Keller Hotline Flashback was recorded and originally published on […]
6/16 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Ricochet vs. Drew Gulak, Mace & T-Bar vs. Lucha House Party, more
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT JUNE 16, 2021 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Byron Saxton, Kevin Patrick REASONS TO WATCH… Ricochet amps up submission game against Gulak, known submission […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 6/18: Early trip to hell, Rey thrives, Belair’s bullies, more
Hits Early Trip to Hell The reasoning for the rushed battle between Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio might be suspect, but the match itself was a captivating and satisfying one that felt like a special […]
VIP AUDIO 6/19 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 predictions, the Reigns-Mysterio ratings grab, the presentation of Belair and Ripley (64 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue give their WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 predictions, discuss the Reigns-Mysterio ratings grab, and go in-depth on […]
VIP AUDIO 6/19 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 6-19-13 including Sami Zayn and Xavier Woods coming into their own, the Wyatt family vs. Neville, Graves & Ohno, favorite Pixar movies, more (81 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from June 19, 2013 including Sami Zayn and Xavier Woods coming into their own, the Wyatt family vs. Neville, Graves & Ohno, favorite Pixar movies, and […]
VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #660 (July 7, 2001): WWF begins to transition Raw into a WCW branded show, McNeill on WWF’s plans for WCW, Keller evaluates WCW-killing Booker vs. Buff match on Raw, Lawler Torch Talk
SUMMARY of #660 cover-dated July 7, 2001: This issue begins with a cover story titled “Raw takes first step toward becoming WCW show”… WCW Newswire details Vince McMahon’s meeting with WCW wrestler, inside industry details […]
6/18 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Brock Anderson’s debut, Wardlow vs. Hager in an MMA-style fight, Ethan & Sky vs. Darby, Andrade’s sitdown with Ross
KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE REPORT JUNE 19, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a split screen of […]
VIP AUDIO 6/18 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio headlines in a Hell in a Cell match, final HIAC hype with new match added, Commander Azeez debuts, Otis vs. Dawkins, more (23 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio in a Hell in a Cell match, final HIAC hype […]
FREE PODCAST 6/18 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Barbati: Reigns vs. Rey in a Hell in a Cell, new match added to PPV, Azeez debuts, Corbin-Nakamura, live callers (141 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Nick Barbati from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers including reaction to the last-second move of the Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio […]
6/18 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage’s “alt perspective” report on Darby Allin vs. Scorpio Sky & Ethan Page, Jake Hager vs. Wardlow in an MMA Style Match, Orange Cassidy in action, More.
AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JUNE 18, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur (1) WARDLOW vs. JAKE HAGER This match was […]
6/18 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on Reigns vs. Rey in a Hell in a Cell match, Big E & Owens vs. Crews & Azeez, Otis vs. Dawkins, Shinsuke vs. Corbin for the Crown
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JUNE 18, 2021 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA IN “THUNDERDOME” AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a […]
6/18 WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Hazelwood’s alt-perspective on Reigns vs. Mysterio in Hell in a Cell, Nakamura vs. Corbin in “Battle for the Crown,” Owens & E vs. Crews & Azeez, more
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT JUNE 18, 2021 TAMPA, FLA. AT YUENGLING CENTER (THE “THUNDERDOME”) AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK REPORT BY BRUCE LEE HAZELWOOD (@B_Lee253), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Greg […]
Cody & Brandi Rhodes announce birth of daughter on Instagram
Earlier today, Cody Rhodes posted to his Instagram account that Brandi Rhodes gave birth to their first child, Liberty Iris Runnels. He added that both mother and daughter are doing fine. View this post on […]
VIP AUDIO 6/18 – VIP Podcast Vault – Keller Hotline (9-5-2003): Even more backstage details on Vince McMahon calling off Rhino-Tariji match in mid-stream, Undertaker moving back up to the top tier, Hogan-Foley verbal sparring (20 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to an early Wade Keller Hotline from September 5, 2003 covering the following topics: Even more backstage details on Vince McMahon calling off Rhino-Tariji […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 6/18: Rey vs. Roman in Hell in a Cell, Big E & Owens vs. Crews & Azeez, Otis vs. Dawkins, Shinsuke vs. Corbin for the Crown
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER JUNE 18, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT THE YUENGLING CENTER AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Pat […]
VIP AUDIO 6/17 – WKH – The News: Tony Khan opens up about father funding AEW’s start and first ECW show as a kid, Raw and NXT ratings updates, Moose status, former Darren Young update, ROH Philly, AEW NYC, ACH, more (27 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look at the latest news including Tony Khan opens up about father funding AEW’s start and first ECW show […]
Major Hell in a Cell match moved to this week’s Smackdown
Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio for the WWE Universal Championship has been moved from Sunday’s Hell in a Cell PPV event to this week’s Smackdown. The match will take place inside the Hell in a […]
6/17 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Against All Odds fallout, Rhino vs. Kojima, TJP vs. Black Taurus, more
IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT JUNE 17, 2021 (RECORDED) NASHVILLE, TENN. AT SKYWAY STUDIOS AIRED ON AXS TV REPORT BY DARRIN LILLY, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Matt Striker, D-Lo Brown -Recap video featuring clips of the Against […]
FREE PODCAST 6/17 – WKPWP – WWE Hell in a Cell Preview & Takeover Review: Sam Roberts joins Wade to give on-site perspective on NXT Takeover “In Your House” and preview Sunday’s WWE PPV (130 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Sam Roberts for a PPV Preview edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast. They discuss the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV line-up and the […]
THIS WEEK IN IMPACT WRESTLING 6/17: Preview, analysis, and updates on all things Impact Wrestling coming out of Against All Odds
Impact Wrestler of the Week: W. Morrissey Morrissey (formerly Big Cass in WWE) has been an impressive heel presence since making his debut in Impact recently. With wins this week over Willie Mack in the […]