HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Clash Of Champions 2020
You know those boxing or UFC PPV’s that snatch the $70 right out of your pocket thanks to one fight? Oh, the one-fight cards. We all know them, love them, and hate them. That is […]
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HEYDORN’S TAKE: Roman Reigns isn’t a heel … yet
We all want it to be true. We’re desperate. Being the bearer of bad news is never fun, but in the name of honesty, here it goes. Roman Reigns isn’t a heel. Yet. The last […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Payback 2020
File me under the category of “I have no earthly idea why WWE is running a PPV a mere seven days after the second biggest show of their calendar year.” Is it to get Roman […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Summerslam 2020
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to WWE Thunderdome! That’s right. Not only is Sunday the second biggest show of the year for WWE, but it’s taking place in the company’s state of the art, virtual fan […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Get to the point with Retribution
Is everyone shaking in their boots? Retribution has arrived! Flickering lights, broken microphones, a tipped over car, ring ropes sawed in half, graffiti, and a cinderblock thrown through a glass door? Oh, the humanity!Look, there […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Extreme Rules 2020
WWE Extreme Rules airs this Sunday on the WWE Network. The television build for the event on Raw and Smackdown has clicked and featured impactful work from many of WWE’s mainstay acts, but the show […]
WWE News: Heyman and Bischoff named executive directors of Raw and Smackdown, WWE looking to create two distinct creative processes for both shows (w/Radican’s Analysis)
WWE announced today in a press release that Paul Heyman will be the executive director of Raw and Eric Bischoff will be the executive director of Smackdown. Both will report directory to WWE chairman and […]
WWE News: Ashley Massaro dead at 39, cause of death unknown
Former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro died today at age 39. According to authorities, Massaro was transported to the hospital early this morning and died later in the morning. According to a report by TMZ,authorities are […]
WWE/NXT News: NXT Champion Ciampa set to undergo neck surgery, will be out of action for a long period of time (w/Radican’s Analysis)
NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa is going to be out of action for an extended period of time after having neck surgery, which will be performed within the next few days according to PWTorch sources. Ciampa, […]
WWE News: Corino’s role in WWE expands, now working a variety of roles on the main roster
PWTorch sources have confirmed that Steve Corino, who was serving as a producer at NXT as well as booking the live events on the Florida loop, has been moved up to work behind the scenes […]
WWE News: Several former Impact talents start behind the scenes for WWE at Raw last night, Jarrett, Dutt, Daivari, and Helms debut as producers, details on hirings in relation to WWE’s short and long-term goals
WWE has added several new producers to the main roster. Shane Helms, Jeff Jarrett, and Sonjay Dutt all started their new roles behind the scenes last night at Raw. Additionally, PWTorch has also learned that […]
WWE 2K19 news: MyCareer trailer released, Triple H, Bray Wyatt, Matt Hardy, and Braun Strowman featured
2K released a trailer today for the MyCareer mode in WWE 2K19. The press release indicated that your created player will start on the independent scene and try to work their way up the ranks […]
ARTISTRY OF WRESTLING: The build to Money In The Bank 2018 – artistic grades and analysis on every match
Art is the creation of something from nothing that elicits a reaction. Pro wrestling embodies that definition. In wrestling, men and women step inside the squared circle and create with their actions, expressions, words, and […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 8/29: What is announced and what to expect including Roode, Shelton & Gable, Breezango
SMACKDOWN PRIMER AUGUST 29, 2017 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. AT VERIZON ARENA By Joey Galizia (@RamJam89), PWTORCH SPECIALIST “THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS MAN” Jinder Mahal may have walked out of Summerslam as the WWE Champion, […]
VIP AUDIO 8/24 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Weekly Flagship w/Keller & Sam Roberts: Cena’s strange demeanor and lack of chemistry with Reigns, Adam Cole, Beach Balls, Roode on SD, more (86 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Sam Roberts from the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast and also a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They talk about the fallout from a busy four days […]
VIP AUDIO 8/24 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Weekly Flagship w/Keller & Sam Roberts: Cena’s strange demeanor and lack of chemistry with Reigns, Adam Cole, Beach Balls, Roode on SD, more (86 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Sam Roberts from the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast and also a panelist on the WWE Kickoff Shows. They talk about the fallout from a busy four days […]
VIP AUDIO 8/22 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Start to finish review of show including Roode’s debut, Shelton’s return, Styles vs. Owens with Corbin as ref, Ziggler’s back, more (32 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown live start to finish review of the show including Bobby Roode’s glorious debut, Shelton Benjamin’s return, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens […]
VIP AUDIO 8/22 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Start to finish review of show including Roode’s debut, Shelton’s return, Styles vs. Owens with Corbin as ref, Ziggler’s back, more (32 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Smackdown live start to finish review of the show including Bobby Roode’s glorious debut, Shelton Benjamin’s return, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens […]
VIP AUDIO 8/23 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Parks: Post-Summerslam with Roode’s debut, Shelton’s return, Owens-Styles with Corbin (97 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to discuss Smackdown including the debut of “Glorious” Bobby Roode, the return of Shelton Benjamin, yet another Kevin Owens vs. A.J. Styles […]
VIP AUDIO 8/23 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Parks: Post-Summerslam with Roode’s debut, Shelton’s return, Owens-Styles with Corbin (97 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to discuss Smackdown including the debut of “Glorious” Bobby Roode, the return of Shelton Benjamin, yet another Kevin Owens vs. A.J. Styles […]
FREE PODCAST 8/23 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Smackdown Post-Show w/Keller & Parks: Post-Summerslam with Roode’s debut, Shelton’s return, Owens-Styles with Corbin (87 min)
TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch Newsletter columnist Greg Parks to discuss Smackdown including the debut of “Glorious” Bobby Roode, the return of Shelton Benjamin, yet another Kevin Owens vs. […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Weekly Flagship w/Keller & Powell: In-depth Summerslam Preview, crowd response to Jinder celebration, plus Mailbag on War Games, Miz, NXT’s future, more (115 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the Thursday Flagship episode. They present an In-depth Summerslam Preview, talk about the controversial crowd response to Jinder Mahal’s India Independence celebration, […]
FREE PODCAST 8/17 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Weekly Flagship w/Keller & Powell: In-depth Summerslam Preview, crowd response to Jinder celebration, plus Mailbag on War Games, Miz, NXT’s future, more (120 min)
TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the Thursday Flagship episode. They present an In-depth Summerslam Preview, talk about the controversial crowd response to Jinder Mahal’s India […]
VIP AUDIO 8/17 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Weekly Flagship w/Keller & Powell: In-depth Summerslam Preview, crowd response to Jinder celebration, plus Mailbag on War Games, Miz, NXT’s future, more (115 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the Thursday Flagship episode. They present an In-depth Summerslam Preview, talk about the controversial crowd response to Jinder Mahal’s India Independence celebration, […]