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Radican’s Chalk Line WWE jacket review: a look at the return of Chalk Line products for the first time since the ’90s, in-depth look at NWO, DX, and The Rock themed jackets (w/Video)

June 7, 2018

Chalk Line has come out with a new line of officially licensed fanimation style jackets. In the early ’90s, Chalk Line made sublimated jackets for all of the major sports including the NHL, NBA, NFL, and […]

RADICAN’S 5/5 Progress Wrestling SSS 16 2018: Day 1 report – Devlin vs. Bate, Morgan vs. Lee, Ohno vs. Brookes main event

May 20, 2018

RADICAN’S PROGRESS WRESTLING SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 2018: DAY 1 REPORT MAY 5, 2018 ALEXANDRA PALACE LONDON, ENGLAND AVAILABLE TO VIEW WITH SUBSCRIPTION AT DEMAND-PROGRESS.COM Welcome to PWTorch.com’s coverage of the fourth annual SSS 16 event, […]

7/27 NXT in Milwaukee, Wisc.: Aleister Black vs. Andrade, Sanity vs. Heavy Machinery, Drew & Ohno vs. Itami & Roode

July 30, 2017

NXT LIVE EVENT REPORT JULY 27, 2017 MILWAUKEE, WISC. REPORT BY BRIAN FROM KENOSHA, WISC. – PWTORCH VIP MEMBER I went with a fellow Army buddy who has never watched NXT before but does watch […]

7/26 NXT TV REPORT: Kassius Ohno vs. Hideo Itami, Ember Moon vs. Lei’d Tapa, Velveteen Dream vs. Cesar Bononi

July 27, 2017

NXT TV REPORT JULY 26, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] The announcers remind us that tonight is Kassius Ohno against Hideo Itami, and […]

7/5 NXT TV REPORT: Ohno & Itami team against Sanity, but do they get along? Twenty minute Roode vs. Strong main event

July 6, 2017

NXT TV REPORT JULY 5, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] Pre-credits package on the Roderick Strong – Bobby Roode NXT Championship match tonight. […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – WWE Future Past w/Radican & Co. Vol. 4 – Radican & Sempervive look at the indie careers of ACH and The Briscoes, Sami Zayn’s indie run, and whether he has fulfilled his WWE potential (52 min)

July 1, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: Torch columnist Sean Radican is joined by WrestlingObserver.com’s Mike Sempervive for volume 4 of WWE Future Past. The show begins with a look at Sami Zayn’s run on the indies as El Generico, and […]

VIP AUDIO 7/1 – WWE Future Past w/Radican & Co. Vol. 4 – Radican & Sempervive look at the indie careers of ACH and The Briscoes, Sami Zayn’s indie run, and whether he has fulfilled his WWE potential (52 min)

July 1, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: Torch columnist Sean Radican is joined by WrestlingObserver.com’s Mike Sempervive for volume 4 of WWE Future Past. The show begins with a look at Sami Zayn’s run on the indies as El Generico, and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/23 – WKH – The News: Impact viewership surge perspective, GLOW reviews, Punk’s appearance in NY, Alexa reacts to Women’s MITB finish, Black-Ohno NXT review (23 min)

June 24, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including these topics: Impact viewership surge perspective, GLOW reviews, C.M. Punk’s scheduled appearance in Long Island, Alexa Bliss reacts to […]

VIP AUDIO 6/23 – WKH – The News: Impact viewership surge perspective, GLOW reviews, Punk’s appearance in NY, Alexa reacts to Women’s MITB finish, Black-Ohno NXT review (23 min)

June 24, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers the latest news including these topics: Impact viewership surge perspective, GLOW reviews, C.M. Punk’s scheduled appearance in Long Island, Alexa Bliss reacts to […]

6/21 NXT TV REPORT: Aleister Black vs. Kassius Ohno, Ember Moon vs. Peyton Royce, Ealy Brothers vs. Sanity

June 22, 2017

NXT TV REPORT JUNE 21, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK [Q1] Advertised for tonight are details of a backstage conflict between Roderick Strong and Bobby Roode. Kassius Ohno is bills […]

5/31 NXT TV REPORT: Tommaso Ciampa explains why he turned against Gargano, Ohno & Strong vs. Young & Wolfe

May 31, 2017

NXT TV REPORT MAY 31, 2017 ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK Announcers: Tom Philips, Percy Watson, Nigel McGuinness [Q1] NXT has a totally new set of credits and music, which […]

5/4 NXT in Phoenix, Ariz.: Dillinger & Itami vs. Roode & Andrade, Patrick Clark vs. Drew McIntyre, Asuka vs. Deville

May 5, 2017

NXT LIVE EVENT REPORT MAY 4, 2017 PHOENIX, ARIZ. REPORT BY A.J. BLACK, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT The Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Ariz. held the NXT Phoenix live event. The venue is traditionally used for music and […]

VIP AUDIO 4/1 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review – Roode vs. Nakamura, Asuka vs. Moon, Tag Title Triple Threat, Drew McIntyre returns, full rundown and analysis (61 min)

April 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews NXT Takeover Orlando, with not just a rundown and analysis of the matches, but also a look at the pre-show, the state […]

VIP AUDIO 4/1 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review – Roode vs. Nakamura, Asuka vs. Moon, Tag Title Triple Threat, Drew McIntyre returns, full rundown and analysis (61 min)

April 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews NXT Takeover Orlando, with not just a rundown and analysis of the matches, but also a look at the pre-show, the state […]

VIP AUDIO 3/23 – WKH – The News: Ramifications of potential ROH-WWE sale, highlights and analysis of Triple H’s media conference call on NXT today (35 min)

March 23, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers two top stories including the potential of WWE being in talks to buy ROH and what that would mean to the […]

VIP AUDIO 3/23 – WKH – The News: Ramifications of potential ROH-WWE sale, highlights and analysis of Triple H’s media conference call on NXT today (35 min)

March 23, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller covers two top stories including the potential of WWE being in talks to buy ROH and what that would mean to the […]

3/15 NXT TV REVIEW: Robert Roode defends against Kassius Ohno, plus Authors of Pain, Nikki Cross, William Regal

March 15, 2017

NXT TV REVIEW MARCH 15, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] Pre-credit package on the short built to Kassius Ohno facing Bobby Roode for […]

GUEST EDITORIAL: WWE should celebrate its diversity, and NXT’s current roster is a stellar focal point

March 10, 2017

After watching the March 1 episode of NXT, what struck me most wasn’t storylines or action in the ring, it was the amount of diversity of the performers. From start-to-finish, every segment on the program featured a broad […]

2/22 NXT TV Taping Results: Shinsuke Nakamura, Kassius Ohno, Almas, Sanity, Roode, Perkins, more

February 23, 2017

NXT TV TAPINGS FEBRUARY 22, 2017 TAPED AT UCF Report by Alberto Figueroa, PWTorch correspondent Kicked off the show with a really bad segment between Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero) and Elias Sampson. Loser leaves NXT.  (1) Tye Dillinger […]

TOP FIVE LIST: The Top Five Feuds & Storylines in NXT that might not happen but definitely should

February 19, 2017

While viewership for NXT isn’t as high as the Kevin Owen’s era, the show still consistently delivers satisfying storylines and high match quality. Takeover San Antonio is a perfect example: I personally felt overloaded with […]

2/10 NXT in Asbury Park, N.Y.: Shinsuke & Kassius Ohno vs. Roode & Almas in main event, plus Asuka vs. Mandy Rose, Young vs. Oney Lorcan

February 11, 2017

NXT LIVE EVENT FEBRUARY 10, 2017 ASBURY PARK, N.J. AT ASBURY PARK CONVENTION HALL REPORT BY ROMEO FROM NYC, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT Lively crowd, mostly adults, but some families here and there. The Hall seats 3,600. […]

Chris Hero interview highlights – thoughts on Kevin Owens championship reign, Enzo & Cass, touring with ICP

January 10, 2017

The Kevin Gill Show sent the following interview highlights to PWTorch.com…  Chris Hero returned to talk Kevin Owens Championship Reign, Finn Balor return, Enzo and Cass, Gathering Of The Juggalos experiences, JT DUNN, and touring with […]

1/5 NXT TV Tapings Results from Full Sail University: Results of next three weeks of WWE Network program, return of big star at end pops crowd

January 5, 2017

NXT TV TAPINGS JANUARY 5, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Report by Kyle Niblett, PWTorch correspondent A. ANGELO DAWKINS & MONTEZ FORD vs. ADRIAN JOUDE & CEZAR BONONI – Dark Match This ended after […]

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July 5, 2022

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July 5, 2022

7/4 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Money in the Bank fallout, Miz responds to Logan Paul, Mysterios-Judgment Day

July 4, 2022
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6/30 MLW FUSION TV REPORT: Sandman appears, Samoan SWAT Team vs. Los Aztecas, more

July 4, 2022

7/2 WWE MONEY IN THE BANK RESULTS: Full report and analysis of both MITB matches, Theory vs. Lashley, Rousey vs. Natalya, Belair vs. Carmella

July 2, 2022
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LECLAIR’S WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2022 REPORT: Alt perspective, detailed coverage of men and women’s MITB matches, Usos vs. Street Profits, more

July 2, 2022
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6/29 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Ciampa vs. Tozawa, T-Bar vs. Ali, more

July 2, 2022
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July 2, 2022
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July 2, 2022

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