Cesaro agrees to new contract with WWE
Cesaro, a veteran WWE performer and multiple time champion in the company, has agreed to a new contract. Dave Meltzer reports that Cesaro has come to an agreement with WWE on a new deal. It’s […]
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VIP AUDIO 2/5 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: Significant progress – The artistry of Jungle Boy (47 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 […]
Butch Reed passes away at the age of 66
Butch Reed’s official Instagram account announced this morning that he had passed away due to heart complications at the age of 66. The post said, “To everyone who reached out god bless you. Today we […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 2/5: Continued Royal Rumble Fallout, Bianca and Edge Possibly Reveal WrestleMania Plans, Expectations for Other Storylines
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER FEBRUARY 5, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 2/1: Edge vs. Orton, Bliss magic, and Priest’s debut
Opening Segment – MISS: I appreciate the fact that Edge is waiting to pick which champion he will face at WrestleMania after winning the Royal Rumble. I get that WWE wants to build some tension […]
VIP AUDIO 2/4 – WKH – The News: WWE Financials including more details on Peacock-WWE Network, Vince’s participation, AEW vs. NXT ratings last night including AEW’s highest demo finish ever (28 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including the new WWE Financials for 2020 including more details on Peacock-WWE Network, Vince McMahon’s participation […]
FREE PODCAST 2/4 – WKPWP Thursday Flagship: Keller & Martin talk AEW-NJPW, Kenta, Royal Rumble follow-up, NXT, UFC, Mailbag, more (151 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 from the PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix.” They discuss the appearance of Kenta […]
VIP AUDIO 2/4 – The Fix Mailbag w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 2 of 2): Angle or Bret? Steiners or Edge & Christian? Goldberg’s shorts, Sasha-Bayley-Belair at WM, Reigns heel act overrated, Dax-Jungle Boy, Bucks booking acumen, more (72 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix Mailbag with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they address the following questions and topics submitted by readers… Is Roman Reigns […]
VIP AUDIO 2/4 – The Fix w/Todd Martin & Wade Keller (pt. 1 of 2): AEW-NJPW and Kenta’s appearance on Dynamite, WWE Royal Rumble follow-up on Raw, NXT TV review, New Japan New Beginning, UFC preview, more (82 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the appearance of Kenta on AEW Dynamite last night and how to […]
FREE PODCAST 2/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – All Elite Aftershow: McMahon and Soucek discuss Kenta’s AEW debut, talk more about food, take emails, more (99 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Mike and Andrew begin this week’s show talking about Kenta’s debut with AEW, when he attacked Jon Moxley at the close of Dynamite. From there they take emails, talk some more about food, […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: It was cool seeing Edge win the Royal Rumble
Was Edge returning at the 2020 Royal Rumble the last truly cool moment before the COVID-19 pandemic halted the world and all sense of normalcy? Outside of certain things with family and friends, it was […]
VIP AUDIO 2/4 – RETRO RADIO – Keller’s Pro Wrestling Focus (8/1/1993): Keller interviews Terry Funk and “Sweet” Stan Lane, plus Roundtable with Bruce Mitchell & Mark Madden to analyze current events, and WNN announcer Tony Gilliam (121 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This is the August 1, 1993 episode of Pro Wrestling Focus featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller along with PWTorch columnists Mark Madden and Bruce Mitchell discussing current events in pro wrestling including Madden’s thought […]
Karrion Kross on the fast track to WWE main roster (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Look for Karrion Kross to make the move to the WWE main roster sooner than later. In a report on Wrestling Observer Radio, it was revealed that Kross is currently on the fast track to […]
Indie News: Deppen vs. Adora Iron Man match announced for Beyond Wrestling, Beyond and WWR content added to Pluto TV
-Tony Deppen, who competed in a two hour Iron Man match against Jordan Oliver during GCW’s Fight Forever 24 hour wrestling marathon last weekend, will now face Trish Adora in a match called The Iron […]
AEW News: Details on AEW working relationship with New Japan, Kenta set to appear in tag action on Dynamite next week
-New Japan and AEW are working together for the first time. The first domino to fall was seen last night on Dynamite when Kenta, who holds the right to challenge contract for the IWGP U.S. […]
VIP AUDIO 2/4 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Tom Stoup cohosts to talk 2010 Elimination Chamber and 2020 highlights, Cena, Vince, Batista, NXT, Edge, Miz, Undertaker, Baszler, more (132 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Tom Stoup from the “PWT Talks NXT” Dailycast and the “NXT Eight Years Back” VIP podcast joins Frank to discuss the first Elimination Chamber PPV event from 2010. They break down the show […]
VIP AUDIO 2/3 – East Coast Cast VIP Aftershow (NSFW): Bryant and Fann talk Rumble winners, NXT, Dynamite featuring Kenta debut, Travis’s 18 books in 31 days, more (120 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On VIP this week, Travis and Richard give quick thoughts on the Royal Rumble – its winners and where we may be headed come WrestleMania. Rich runs down an okay episode of NXT […]
VIP AUDIO 2/3 – East Coast Cast #538 (NSFW): Trav and Cam discuss Royal Rumble results including Bianca Belair making history and Edge returning to win, Rumble fallout, NXT thoughts, more (97 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of the ECC, the fellas talk Royal Rumble results. Bianca Belair making history winning her Rumble, and Edge returning to win his. The fallout from the Rumble. Is Sasha the […]
Major tag team match teased for next week’s AEW Dynamite
Kenny Omega has requested a major match for next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. In a post-show clip shared on the AEW social media channels, Omega confronted Kenta outside of Daily’s Place. Omega attempted to […]
New Japan Pro Wrestling announces TV deal with the Roku Channel in the United States
New Japan Pro Wrestling has its TV deal in the United States. The company announced on Thursday morning that it will bring its content to the Roku Channel in the U.S, Canada, and the United […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 2/3: Edge to Challenge For NXT Title?, Kai & Gonzalez vs. Kacy & Karter, Ruff vs. Theory, Mystery Woman Reveal, LHP vs. Legado, Storm vs. Kamea, Stallion vs. Escobar, Thatcher & Ciampa vs. Undisputed Era & More.
Dusty Cup – Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez vs. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Karter I have to hand it to Kacy & Kayden, they really looked like a solid and cohesive team. Going into this […]
FREE PODCAST 2/3 – PWTorch Dailycast – PWT Talks NXT: Wells, Lindberg, and Stoup cover a trio of strong Dusty Classic matches, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross’s budding feud, Takeover taking shape, more (107 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells, Nate Lindberg, and Tom Stoup cover a trio of strong Dusty Classic matches, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross’s budding feud, Takeover taking shape, and more. FREE VERSION: AUDIO LINK AD-FREE VIP […]
VIP AUDIO 2/3 – WKH – AEW Dynamite Review: Full show rundown and analysis including Kenta’s surprise appearance, the Sabian-Ford wedding, Tag Team Battle Royal, six-man main event, Baker vs. Rosa, Shaq (30 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown and analysis including Kenta’s surprise appearance, the Sabian-Ford wedding, the Tag Team Battle Royal, Kenny Omega […]
FREE PODCAST 2/3 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – AEW Dynamite w/Heydorn & Sage: Kenta appears and attacks Moxley, Sabian & Penelope wedding, Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker, tag team Battle Royale, more (151 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch Contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener […]