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Jim Ross speaks on CM Punk and AEW status

Friday 3/4 Torch Today – Rock promotes WM32/Network trial, listen to Ross & Foley interviews, Foley’s daughter working on WWE deal, Bruce Prichard to release autobiography, Rhyno running for political office, Jimmy Garvin talks WWE HOF, Davey Richards replaced in Super 8, Sheik talks DVD doc, James Storm talks NXT locker room, “Prophet” Pete Gas predicts Shane McMahon return details, Video – Matthew Riddle profile

March 4, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Friday, March 4, 2016 – WWE’s big “news” for Friday is that WrestleMania can be watched for free on WWE Network with the standard one-month trial subscription. WWE enlisted “The Rock” Dwayne […]

Wednesday 3/2 Torch Today – Ross Week, ROH parent company closes big TV purchase, Rock to unveil big Under Armour product line, Bayley on staying NXT vs. main roster, Balor Club “Bulletproof” introduced, Tito Santana wrestling again, E! on Kelly Kelly wedding, Khali, Japan news, Videos – Balor plays WWE 2K16 & Scott Steiner U.K. promo

March 2, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, March 2, 2016 – At MMATorch.com: Full coverage of the build-up to this weekend’s big UFC 196 fight card. – Sinclair Broadcasting, the parent company of Ring of Honor, officially closed […]

Saturday 2/27 Torch Today – ROH PPV Reax, Kelly Kelly gets married, Hardy defends TNA Title, TNA releasing A.J. Styles DVD, Cena’s latest injury message, Angle in the U.K., SHINE Title match set for WM Weekend, Sheamus on rugby

February 27, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Saturday, February 27, 2016 – I was surprised that none of the titles in Ring of Honor changed hands at Friday’s ROH PPV. There is always Saturday night to complete the final […]

Friday 2/26 Torch Today – UPDATE on Tampa Sportatorium sold, ROH PPV & exclusive Daniels interview, Events Center, Mick Foley launching RAINN WM32 contest, Pres candidate calls debate “like WWF,” Impact launching on big cable outlet, GFW/Jarrett to announce TV deal?, J-Mo talks seasons in pro wrestling, NWA Wildside DVD sale, The Elite vs. New Day t-shirt battle, Elgin & X-Pac, Video – Barrett vs. Scott Hall

February 26, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Friday, February 26, 2016 – Ring of Honor is back on PPV tonight with their 14th Anniversary Show from Las Vegas. I would be surprised to see all champions retain their titles […]

Thursday 2/25 Torch Today – WWE comments on Shane McMahon Story, Cena’s latest recovery message, Austin talks “expiration date” for wrestlers, Duggan talks VKM vs. locker room, Extreme Rules vs. Payback, NXT’s post-WM32 Tour, Bull Dempsey, CWE, is Charlotte in Flair’s shadow?, Khali runs big injury angle, NJPW/NOAH Results, Videos – Jericho & Dynamite movie trailers

February 25, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Thursday, February 25, 2016 – Jim Ross, who has several irons in the fire, is scheduled for the Livecast today with Wade Keller at 5:00 p.m. EST at PWTorchLivecast.com. – At MMATorch.com: Full […]

Wednesday 2/24 Torch Today – Network Birthday, Shane McMahon training for WM32 match, biz implications of Shane’s WWE return, Chavo talks L. Underground trying to be complete opposite of WWE & Eddie Guerrero’s legacy, CWE interview, Devon talks WWE return, AWE, big Fujinami show

February 24, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, February 24 – WWE Network begins its third year today. At the end of 2015, they were a touch under 1.3 million subscriptions. By this time next year, what is a […]

Triple H makes key creative change in WWE

Tuesday 2/23 Torch Today – Shane Shocker, UFC 196 issues, Lockdown tonight, 2015 WWE HOF in video game, Payback pre-sale, WWE DVD updates, Linda to endorse candidate?, WWE/FSU, Rock begins “Baywatch” filming, when will GFW shows air?, Crocketts enlist ’80s stars for military cause, Filsinger releases Galactic Live Event, Video – Becky Lynch painting

February 23, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – Shane McMahon is back in WWE. Not only back in WWE, but advertised for a match at WrestleMania. Not only back in WWE for a match at WrestleMania, […]

Sunday 2/21 Torch Today – Final Word on WWE PPV main event, Harley Race health status, Bray Wyatt talks what’s next after facing Taker at WM31, exit Styles & enter Edge, Charlotte talks Flair legacy, X-Pac to NWA-SM, interesting Tampa Wrestling story, Video of the Day – Joey Ryan proposes mid-match

February 21, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Sunday, February 21, 2016 – Fast Lane is finally here to presumably decide the main event of WrestleMania when Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose meet. There’s always the chance of […]

Friday 2/19 Torch Today – Big Events, ROH TV Title ramifications, Real Story of WCW’s 2001 False Start, WWE acknowledging other promotions – good or bad?, CNet on Fast Lane build, Jake talks “Resurrection” vs. Beyond the Mat, DeMott on training future, Lauriniatis cut from NFL team

February 19, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Friday, February 19, 2016 – It was very surprising to see the ROH TV Title change hands in Tokyo, Japan today. The potential of Tomohiro Ishii vs. Hirooki Goto for the TV […]

Thursday 2/18 Torch Today – WWE adds jobs, Jericho’s post-WM32 plans, Zack Ryder’s workout, Styles’s non-WWE merch expiring, Angle returning to U.K., Dreamer talks U.K. tour, 2K Sports’s PC & WWE Supercard announcements, cancer patient reaches out to Rock, WWE DVDs in Spain, how to help “Mama Meanie” funeral costs, Videos – Edge & Cesaro talk Bryan retirement, Bischoff DVD trailer, Hannibal wants boxing fight

February 18, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Thursday, February 18, 2016 – One week ago, WWE reported Full-Year 2015 financials, then released their 10-K annual report. There were numerous business items to pull out from the report, which we’ve covered in […]

Wednesday 2/17 Torch Today – WWE giving audience false Fast Lane hope?, Ranallo ill, WWE PC & DVD futures, Nowinski on WWE changing “concussion culture,” Marvel begins “Guardians” filming, Corgan interview, ROH adds three dates, Joey Ryan talks Lucha Season 2, Video – Cabana talks CWE tour

February 17, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – Credit WWE for trying to make Fast Lane feel like something other than the inevitable will happen – Roman Reigns winning the #1 contender match. But, is giving the […]

Tuesday 2/16 Torch Today – Big Rousey revelation, Henry injury update from Raw, Report – Barrett not renewing WWE deal after foreshadowing decision, Jerry Lawler to open wrestling restaurant?, Kofi talks shoes with Wale, Steiner’s son wins title

February 16, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – I’m with PWTorch readers who voted in our weekly poll that Monday’s Raw averaged out to an average show. The first two hours were decent-to-good, then the third […]

Monday 2/15 Torch Today – Raw shift, Cena’s latest injury update, Foley pulls out of big Monday show with stomach issue, A.J. Styles non-WWE merch re-released, who’s the favorite to win Money in the Bank?, ROH vs. New Japan tix on-sale, Videos – Cesaro travels to Middle East, Brie talks retirement with Nikki, Valentino is “The Bachelor”

February 15, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Monday, February 15, 2016 – After last week’s “special edition” of Raw focused on Daniel Bryan’s retirement, WWE turns back to Fast Lane hype. Except, Brock Lesnar is not advertised, so the focus […]

Sunday 2/14 Torch Today – WWE in California, update on WWE’s legal battle over concussions, WWE Diva attends PWG show, Rosa Mendes gives birth, Stardust crashes Amell event, Foley comedy podcast interview, Adam Cole talks staying in ROH vs. pursuing WWE, more

February 14, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Sunday, February 14, 2016 – EVENTS CENTER: WWE wraps their weekend tour Sunday afternoon in Bakersfield, Calif. with A.J. Styles and Chris Jericho on the tour. It’s a 1:00 p.m. show to avoid […]

Friday 2/12 Torch Today – Events & TV Center, Cena gets NASCAR gig & Road to Recovery, Stone Cold talks WWE concussions, WWE returning to Middle East, WWE releases new Styles & D-Bryan merch, Scott Hall DVD, Becky talks cutting promo on Flair, Tessa Blanchard available for bookings, Video – SHINE 32

February 12, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Friday, February 12, 2016 – FRIDAY’S EVENTS & TV CENTER: WWE continues a tour of Germany, while the NXT brand is in Florida. … FIP is on Internet PPV through WWNLive or […]

Bryan Danielson update ahead of Forbidden Door

Wednesday 2/10 Torch Today – WWE’s roster depth to be challenged this week, Ross begins new TV announcing era, WWE Network vs. HBO NOW subs, Marshawn & D-Bryan, Linda McMahon visits Texas, Roddy talks Bryan, The Miz at celeb poker tournament, Hogan’s “second chance” campaign, Dory Funk, Video – U.S. Title DVD trailer

February 10, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – WWE’s roster depth is about to be challenged with a four-show tour of Germany kicking off today, followed by the other crew in California this weekend. WWE […]

Tuesday 2/9 Torch Today – Bryan’s exit captures the new standard, Bryan in 2016 HOF?, big IWGP Title match contract signing, NBCU re-organizes USA Network, Lawler goes Twitter-heel, WWE Network’s new “Collections,” Zack Sabre, Jr. not ready for WWE, TNA star to Super 8, PWHOF update, Ivellise talks shoulder injury, LU star in Super Bowl ad, Video – A.J. Styles in WWE painting

February 9, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Tuesday, February 9, 2016 – The end of the road for Daniel Bryan was an epic half-hour of television on Monday night. Bryan’s run on top was short, but memorable. He also […]

Monday 2/8 Torch Today – Bryan’s retirement, Cena’s interesting WM32 comment, WWE/Cricket Wireless, Sgt. Slaughter’s official role, WWE dabs Super Bowl Champs, JR to make announcement, Jake & DDP get Booked, L.A. Times on L. Underground, why did Linda start new business venture?, Khali to open five wrestling schools, NJPW Results, long-time columnist Mooneyham retires

February 8, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Monday, February 8, 2016 – Daniel Bryan got the jump on day-long speculation about what his involvement on Raw will be by announcing his retirement on Twitter. Of course, it is the […]

WWE to release special Sumerslam 1992 product

Friday 2/5 Torch Today – The Events Center, WWE name for Styles’s submission finisher, Punk talks waiting for UFC opponent, RoFlo exits & “future-endeavors” ESPN, Vince Carter at WWE show, the re-birth of Alex Riley, Scott Steiner big U.K. tour, Lashley talks working with Trump, Chikara, E! stars pick the Super Bowl, Video – CBC releases Bret Hart Calgary doc

February 5, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Friday, February 5, 2016 – THE EVENTS CENTER: Another packed weekend kicks off Friday with A.J. Styles’s final independent date, NXT is on the road in Nashville and at home in Lakeland, […]

Thursday 2/4 Torch Today – Cena gets Marvel gig, Austin on NBC’s “Today” show, new Mania Weekend show, Flair cuts promo at NSD, Rock announces “Ballers” return month, WWE chasing Texas fans for WM32, XFL anniversary, Video – Virgil’s documentary now VOD

February 4, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Thursday, February 4, 2016 – C.M. Punk is not the only wrestling connection to Marvel. Marvel has revealed WWE star John Cena as one of the voice actors for a new mobile game […]

Wednesday 2/3 Torch Today – ESPN & MSG “Get Well” messages for Bret Hart, Comcast reports earnings, McMahons/Trump connection explored & Linda’s political involvement, Billy Gunn addresses firing, Cryme Tyme returning to WWE?, Tye Dillinger injury update, Lucha Underground, Super 8, more

February 3, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, February 3, 2016 – Comcast, the parent company of WWE’s TV partner NBC Universal, announced their latest earnings on Wednesday. Notably, executives were optimistic about being able to maintain traditional cable […]

Tuesday 2/2 Torch Today – Raw teases more desirable WM32 matches, Cena reaches injury goal, Roode talks what TNA needs to address & Storm talks NXT negotiations, Flair/NASCAR, Super Bowl player dons Lucha mask, NJPW “Road to New Beginning” Results, Video – Schamberger paints NXT Champ

February 2, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose? Dean Ambrose vs. Triple H? Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar? Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns? Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose? Those are […]

Monday 2/1 Torch Today – Brock’s TV return, Cena injury update, Jim Ross teasing two big announcements, GFW to Mania Weekend, Rock announces another project, ROH adds Young Bucks Q&A, Rumble DVD cover, RKO at the Pro Bowl, Memphis Heat, Nash, big NOAH vs. NJPW angle, Video – EVOLVE 53-55 highlights

February 1, 2016

TORCH TODAY – February 1, 2016 – Brock Lesnar is back on Raw tonight. WWE has seemingly made Lesnar “just another guy” on the roster, put him in a mid-level feud with the Wyatts heading […]

Saturday 1/30 Torch Today – Big Events, Cena’s recovery continues, NXT as feeder for talent & coolness?, T.J. Perkins’s post-TNA move, Chikara was almost Impact Wrestling?, Social Outcast interviewed, Santana training Tough Enough’er, Godderz, Video – Mongolian Stomper remembered, more

January 30, 2016

TORCH TODAY – Saturday, January 30, 2016 – The Saturday Events Center: WWE’s main roster kicks off in Georgia & Tennessee with injuries galore. … NXT wraps a road tour in Detroit and home tour in […]