HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – NXT War Games 2021
Five years ago, when NXT was piping hot, it was hard to imagine a world in which NXT TakeOver specials weren’t a thing. The crowds were hot, the matches stellar, and the brand found a […]
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Matt Cardona appears at NWA Hard Times 2
Matt Cardona made an appearance after the main event at NWA Hard Times 2 on Saturday night. https://twitter.com/nwa/status/1467363402070859777 Cardona appeared and looked as if congratulate Trevor Murdoch for retaining the NWA World Championship. Murdoch and […]
FREE PODCAST 12/4 – WKPWP Post-Show Flashbacks: (11-28-2016) Sasha-Charlotte with Ric’s return, Becky’s potential, Cesaro & Sheamus at bar, Reigns’s push, live callers (152 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, we jump back to two episodes from five years ago this month – one covering Raw with host Wade Keller with co-host Pat […]
FREE PODCAST 12/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep… Dive: Part one of Dan Kuester joining to talk HOF ballot including non-wrestlers, decision-making process, examples from other halls of fame, more (69 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich and PWTorch contributor Dan Kuester talk part one of their review of the 2021 Observer HOF. In this part, Rich and Dan talk through the non-wrestler pool, who they chose, what […]
Io Shirai discusses move to the main roster, talent she’d like to face
NXT’s Io Shirai is ready for a run on the WWE main roster. In an interview with Sports Illustrated ahead of NXT War Games on Sunday, Shirai spoke about the move, said she was ready, […]
FREE PODCAST 12/4 – WKPWP Interview Classic: (5 Yrs. Ago) Keller talks with ex-WWE Creative member Matt McCarthy who talks Jericho-KO dynamic, Charlotte-Sasha, Sheamus & Cesaro comedy + Bonus Show on Thanksgiving wrestling history (174 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (12-1-2016). Wade interviews ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy (@mccarthyredhead). They discuss whether WWE wrestlers could follow the lead of UFC fighters […]
AEW RAMPAGE HITS & MISSES 12/3: Adam Cole misses with promo, solid psychology from Guevara and Nese, more
Sammy Guevara defeated Tony Nese in a TNT Championship Match: HIT I like how they featured some highlights of Nese’s matches on Dark. He’s 4-0 in AEW thus far, and the bar to challenge for […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 12/3: The only Brock that matters, salvaging Storm, more of the same for New Day, more
Hits Sami Zayn Sami is just such a brilliant performer. His promos, his acting, and his in-ring character work is so top tier. Sami does not literally need to be in the main event to […]
Rhett Titus discusses wrestling his trainer Austin Aries at NWA Hard Times 2, why he’s ready for the match now vs. five years ago
Longtime ROH wrestler Rhett Titus recently conducted a VIP exclusive interview for PWTorch VIP members with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican on Radican Worldwide. Titus talked about facing his trainer, Austin Aries, in a NWA Jr. […]
WWE Universal Championship set for Day One PPV event
Brock Lesnar will challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at the Day One PPV on New Year’s Day. .@BrockLesnar challenges @WWERomanReigns for the #UniversalTitle at #WWEDay1! @HeymanHustle https://t.co/8E3eWjAzBM pic.twitter.com/qEh5C3gOza — WWE (@WWE) December […]
UFC Hall of Fame Fighter Michael Bisping says, “give me a call” after seeing ATT members in AEW, discusses bridge from UFC career to acting
UFC Hall of Famer fighter Michael Bisping conducted a VIP exclusive interview on Radican Worldwide with PWTorch columnist Sean Radican and PWTorch columnist Rich Fann discussing his role as Janek in the new action movie […]
WWE DVD and Blu-Ray releases reportedly set to end in 2022
WWE will halt production and distribution of DVD’s and Blu-Ray in the United States starting in 2022. Wrestling DVD Network reported the news and said that Survivor Series would be the last event release and […]
FREE PODCAST 12/3 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Meyers: Lesnar’s return, Reigns defends against Sami, Two Pie Toni, Madcap humor, live callers, emails (123 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 discuss Brock Lesnar’s return, Sami Zayn’s performance, Roman Reigns retaining […]
GCW So High 12/3/21 – Sage’s Results on Bandido vs. Tony Deppen, Effy vs. Sadika, More.
GCW SO HIGH REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2021 HOUSTON, TX AIRED ON FITE.TV REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Kevin Gill and Emil Jay (1) DANTE LEON Def. JACK CARTWHEEL IN 15:00 (2) ALLIE KATCH […]
12/3 AEW RAMPAGE REPORT: Guevara defends TNT Title against Tony Nese, FTR vs. Penta & Pac, Jade Cargill vs. Kanai Kai
AEW RAMPAGE BLACK FRIDAY TV REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2021 RECORDED 12/1 IN DULUTH, GA. AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY PATRICK MOYNAHAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Excalibur, Taz, Chris Jericho, and Ricky Starks. Ring announcer: Justin Roberts […]
FREE PODCAST 12/3 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (12-3-16) Interview with “The Grappler” on drinking with Andre the Giant, Ric Flair turning down a payoff, territory wrestling stories (95 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the Dec. 3, 2016 episode featuring Jim Valley’s interview with “The Grappler” Len Denton. Drinking with Andre the Giant, fighting Mil Mascaras, […]
12/3 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller’s report on Brock Lesnar’s return, Jey Uso vs. Xavier Woods, Cesaro vs. Sheamus, Sami
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2021 SAN ANTONIO, TEX. AT AT&T CENTER AIRED LIVE ON FOX Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -A video recap aired of Sami Zayn stealing a win over […]
12/3 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: McDonald’s “alt perspective” report on Lesnar’s return, Cesaro-Sheamus, Jey-Woods, Zayn fallout
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2021 SAN ANTONIO, TX AT THE AT&T CENTER AIRED ON FOX REPORT BY ALEX McDONALD, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee [HOUR ONE] -The show opened with a […]
Io Shirai discusses move to the main roster, talent she’d like to face
NXT’s Io Shirai is ready for a run on the WWE main roster. In an interview with Sports Illustrated ahead of NXT War Games on Sunday, Shirai spoke about the move, said she was ready, […]
ALL ELITE WRESTLING RAMPAGE PREVIEW 12/3 (Spoiler-Free): Sammy vs. Nese for TNT Championship, Jade vs. Kai, Penta & Pac vs. FTR in 2 out of 3
ALL ELITE WRESTLING RAMPAGE PRIMER DECEMBER 3, 2021 DULUTH, GA. AT THE GAS SOUTH ARENA AIRS ON TNT NETWORK, 10:00 p.m. EDT, 9:00 p.m. CDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Excalibur, Chris Jericho, […]
FREE PODCAST 12/2 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship: Keller & Martin talk Cody flaming table finish, WWE post-Survivor Series TV, Dynamite ratings, NXT WarGames preview, Edge-Miz, Punk-MJF, NOAH-NJPW (131 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 part of this […]
Rhett Titus discusses what went through his head when he found out ROH was going on hiatus, how he broke the news to his wife
Ring of Honor veteran Rhett Titus was asked by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican about what went through his head when he heard the news that Ring of Honor was going on a hiatus after Final […]
12/2 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: Jonah makes Impact in-ring debut, Ellering vs. Evans, championship twist, more
IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT DECEMBER 2, 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 showing footage of Matt Cardona, […]
Beth Phoenix announces she’s leaving NXT
Beth Phoenix will be leaving the NXT announce after Sunday’s NXT War Games PPV event on Peacock. Phoenix will be staying with WWE. In a post on Twitter, Phoenix announced her departure, citing wanting to […]