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WWE Draft rosters ahead of draft on Smackdown

April 28, 2023

WWE has revealed the draft rosters for the 2023 WWE Draft. The draft begins on Friday’s episode of WWE Smackdown and will continue Monday Night on WWE Raw. There is a roster of talent that […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE hold two drafts per year right after WM and Summerslam? What’s going on with Cena and Reigns on Twitter? Is Ryback right that WWE doesn’t want another Cena? (28 min)

January 1, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP members email questions including these topics: Should WWE hold two drafts per year right after WM and Summerslam each year? What’s […]

VIP AUDIO 1/1 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should WWE hold two drafts per year right after WM and Summerslam? What’s going on with Cena and Reigns on Twitter? Is Ryback right that WWE doesn’t want another Cena? (28 min)

January 1, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller answers VIP members email questions including these topics: Should WWE hold two drafts per year right after WM and Summerslam each year? What’s […]

7/23 WWE NXT in Cocoa Beach Results – Carmella & Mojo Rawley farewell to main roster, Nakamura & TM61 main event

July 23, 2016

WWE NXT Live Results July 23, 2016 Cocoa Beach, Fla. (1) Niko Bogojevic beat Patrick Clark, who wrestled with a bandaged nose after being busted open by Hideo Itami last night. (2) Tucker Knight beat […]

7/19 Live Smackdown/WWE Draft Social Media activity – Surge to near-WrestleMania level

July 20, 2016

With 59 WWE Draft picks to comment on, the new Raw and Smackdown rosters to evaluate, and the Live Smackdown premiere to discuss on Tuesday night, there was a huge surge in social media activity […]

WWE Raw & Smackdown Depth Charts – heel/face break down, including NXT stars already atop divisions

July 20, 2016

– Based on WWE’s Draft order, NXT star Finn Balor has suddenly found himself atop the babyface side of the ledger on the Raw brand. Raw’s first two picks were heels, Seth Rollins and Women’s […]

Overall WWE Draft Results Break Down – 59 picks, 6 NXT call-ups, 1 eligible non-pick, 1 faction split, 1 tag team split, Ryback, part-timers, injured stars, more

July 19, 2016

Prior to the WWE Draft, WWE released a full roster break down of eligible Draft picks. Everyone was drafted except for Heath Slater. – Injured roster members who were not drafted include Luke Harper, Emma, Tamina, […]

WWE DRAFT POLLS – Vote on Overall Draft, Raw & Smackdown Rosters

July 19, 2016

WWE DRAFT – Grade the Overall WWE Draft A B C D F   pollcode.com free polls WWE DRAFT – Grade the Raw Roster A B C D F   pollcode.com free polls WWE DRAFT […]

7/19 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete Coverage of WWE Draft

July 19, 2016

WWE Smackdown LIVE review July 19, 2016 From Worcester, Mass. Live on USA Network By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: @gregmparks) – WWE Open. – Daniel Bryan was making his entrance to the stage and […]

VIP AUDIO 7/17 – WKH – The News: Analysis of Draft parameters revealed today, plus WWE at MSG with marathon Styles-Cena match, Slater injury in Maine (28 min)

July 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including these topics: WWE reveals parameters of Tuesday’s draft (finally) – analysis of key points including which […]

VIP AUDIO 7/17 – WKH – The News: Analysis of Draft parameters revealed today, plus WWE at MSG with marathon Styles-Cena match, Slater injury in Maine (28 min)

July 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller looks at the latest news including these topics: WWE reveals parameters of Tuesday’s draft (finally) – analysis of key points including which […]

VIP AUDIO 7/17 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Lesnar-UFC-WWE fallout, Draft Rules released, Wyatts-New Day compound fight, Cena (94 min)

July 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts as they discuss the ramifications of the Brock Lesnar USADA developments including whether WWE is going to be forced to adapt USADA standards […]

VIP AUDIO 7/17 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2 of 2: Lesnar-UFC-WWE fallout, Draft Rules just released, Wyatts-New Day compound fight, Cena, more (94 min)

July 17, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, PWTorch editor Wade Keller hosts as they discuss the ramifications of the Brock Lesnar USADA developments including whether WWE is going to be forced to adapt USADA standards […]

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July 12, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, who specializes in covering the Indy scene, ROH, and New Japan for PWTorch. They discuss the Cruiserweight Classic brackets […]

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July 12, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, who specializes in covering the Indy scene, ROH, and New Japan for PWTorch. They discuss the Cruiserweight Classic brackets […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should NXT wrestlers be part of draft? Are TNA and ROH tape libraries gaining value to WWE? Hall & Hennig tag team? (23 min)

June 12, 2016

SUMMARY: In part one, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the first Thursday night TNA Impact including how they hyped it during TUF, opening with a match in progress, featuring a stiff […]

VIP AUDIO 6/12 – WKH – Ask the Editor: Should NXT wrestlers be part of draft? Are TNA & ROH tape libraries gaining value to WWE? Hall & Hennig tag team? (23 min)

June 12, 2016

SUMMARY: In part one, PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and PWTorch editor Wade Keller discuss the first Thursday night TNA Impact including how they hyped it during TUF, opening with a match in progress, featuring a stiff […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: More angles and points of view on the Roster Split including when draft should air, why it is different this time, should Cena win MITB, more (27 min)

May 29, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller does an all-brand-split edition with a hotline-opening rant and overview of where he stands, followed by several questions from VIP members about […]

VIP AUDIO 5/29 – WKH – Ask the Editor: More angles and points of view on the Roster Split including when draft should air, why it is different this time, should Cena win MITB, more (27 min)

May 29, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller does an all-brand-split edition with a hotline-opening rant and overview of where he stands, followed by several questions from VIP members about […]

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