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WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 2000 PPV Report (WM 16): Rock vs. Hunter vs. Foley vs. Big Show, Angle vs. Benoit vs. Jericho

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:50 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 16 from 2000 featuring The Rock vs. Mick Foley vs. Triple H vs. Big Show, Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho, and more...

Umaga News: Full details on "Umaga" Eddie Fatu's death - heart disease a contributor

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:30:33 PST

We have an extensive report on the cause of death for "Umaga" Eddie Fatu with heart disease identified as a a contributing factor to the "acute toxicity" of combining three major drugs at the time of his death. Also, Caldwell's Analysis on WWE's Wellness Policy in question yet again with this news...

UFC News: Tito Ortiz denies rumors he left TUF early, says he's still fighting Chuck Liddell

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:04:29 PST

Multiple reports came out last week stating that Tito Ortiz had not finished out the filming of The Ultimate Fighter and that Rich Franklin had been brought in and would face Chuck Liddell this June when the season was finished...

WWE News: Evan Bourne talks first WrestleMania, MITB match, dangers of Shooting Star Press

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:36:37 PST

WWE wrestler Evan Bourne has a new interview talking about WrestleMania 26, his first WrestleMania match this year, the Money in the Bank ladder match, and some risk factors that come into play when attempting his Shooting Star Press finisher that most people don't think about. Read the interesting quotes from Bourne...

Other News: Booker T, Mr. Anderson, Tommy Dreamer headlining New York show tonight

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:25:19 PST

The Northeast Wrestling (NEW) promotion is running a show tonight in Spring Valley, New York with a headline match of Booker T vs. Mr. Anderson. Also featured will be Tommy Dreamer, Paul London, and TNA Knockouts Angelina Love vs. Velvet Sky...

WWE News: Overview of a controversial and successful week for Linda McMahon

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:51:38 PST

Read the latest on former WWE CEO Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, which received good news in the middle of the week surrounded by publicity for a negative revelation about one of the many toys the McMahons own. Plus, Caldwell's Analysis on Vince McMahon becoming a headache for Linda's Senate campaign...

WWE News: Smackdown preview for tonight's show - Cutting Edge returns, Undertaker vs. McIntyre

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:43:45 PST

Tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown will feature Edge's "Cutting Edge" talking segment with guest World Hvt. champion Chris Jericho. Also, The Undertaker has a rare TV singles match and there are two tag matches previewing WrestleMania matches. Read up on what's happening on tonight's show...

WWE News: Weekend house show preview - Raw in three states, Smackdown on Sunday

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:05:23 PST

WWE has four house shows this weekend with three Raw brand shows and one Smackdown show. John Cena is the top star advertised for the Raw brand's tour. Smackdown has all the top stars including The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio...

3/18 TNA in Hattiesburg, Miss.: A.J. Styles vs. The Pope, Nash & Young vs. Beer Money, Jarrett vs. Wolfe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:33:28 PST

We have a TNA house show report from Thursday night in Hattiesburg, Mississippi featuring TNA World Hvt. champion A.J. Styles vs. The Pope, Jeff Jarrett in action, Machineguns vs. Young Bucks, Kevin Nash & Eric Young vs. Beer Money, and more...

WWE News: Details on Bret Hart book signing during WrestleMania weekend & new Bret Hart documentary

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:08:17 PST

Bret Hart is scheduled for a meet & greet autograph appearance on the Friday of WrestleMania weekend in Arizona. Read details on Hart's appearance. Also, read details on the Fight Network will be premiering a new Bret Hart documentary on Monday night...

CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 3/18: Complete coverage of six-man ECW Reunion, Shelton vs. Kane

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:00:37 PST

Read Torch assistant editor James Caldwell's complete real-time coverage of tonight's WWE Superstars on WGN featuring a "Money in the Bank Preview & ECW Reunion" six-man tag match from the Raw brand, Shelton Benjamin vs. Kane, and Divas tag action featuring the Bella Twins...

TNA News: Impact replaying on Spike TV & TNA begins house show tour tonight

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:05:41 PST

Spike TV will be replaying Monday night's edition of TNA Impact in the old Thursday night timeslot for the second straight week. Also, read full weekend house show tour previews, including a rare appearance by Kevin Nash and the return of Homicide...

3/18 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Brian Hoops discuss with live callers TNA panic time?, Jim Ross at WM26, Trivia on Gorgeous George, more (93 min.)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:09:32 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host James Caldwell and co-host Torch nostalgia specialist Brian Hoops has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics including whether Impact should shift timeslots, the potential mistake of head-to-head vs. WWE, Jim Ross at WM26, Torch Trivia Thursday, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Caldwell & Hoops discuss WrestleMania build-up strengths & weaknesses, Nostalgia discussion wrestling legends, and more...

UFC NEWS: UFC 114: Evans vs. Jackson officially announced for May 29 in Las Vegas

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:05:52 PST

The long awaited bout between The Ultimate Fighter season ten coaches Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is finally coming, as the UFC on Thursday officially announced their expected headlining fight for UFC 114 on May 29...

FREE: Thursday PWTorch Livecast (3/16) now available featuring James Caldwell & Brian Hoops

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 PST

The Thursday, March 18 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

WWE News: Jim Ross updates his WrestleMania 26 & WWE contract status

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:41 PST

WWE announcer Jim Ross provided an update on his role at WrestleMania 26 following reports that he will broadcast a portion of the PPV on March 28. Read what Ross said about his WrestleMania status and his future in WWE after signing a contract renewal...

WWE/TNA News: Report on total combined audience, quarter-hour comparisons for WWE Raw & TNA Impact

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:07:00 PST

We have a detailed report on the quarter-hour ratings for both WWE Raw & TNA Impact looking at the total audience for both shows compared to March 8 and comparisons of Raw up/down vs. Impact up/down throughout the quarter-hours of the show...

ROH News: Local Detroit press for weekend shows, stipulation for Toronto main event, ROH TV pre-empted due to college b-ball

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:26:23 PST

We have ROH news items on local press in the Detroit area for ROH's weekend shows in Dearborn, Mich. and the Toronto area, plus a Tyler Black interview, the main event stipulation for ROH's Toronto show on Saturday, and ROH TV on HDNet pre-empted for college basketball...

Other News: A&E filming new documentary at two wrestling shows this month, including DGUSA WrestleMania weekend show

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:30 PST

Cable network A&E will be filming wrestling scenes this weekend and next weekend for an upcoming documentary hosted by comedian/TV star Bob Saget, including action at one of DGUSA's WrestleMania weekend shows. Read details on the So Cal-area filming and WrestleMania weekend filming...

Hardy News: Jeff Hardy's court date continued yet again

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:20:17 PST

We have a legal update on TNA wrestler Jeff Hardy after his scheduled court date on Wednesday, with the case continued yet again per a request by Hardy's defense team. Read our report on what went down in North Carolina on Wednesday...

Austin News: Poster released for "The Expendables" movie starring Steve Austin

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:41:45 PST

Lionsgate released the official poster for the summer release of "The Expendables" movie starring WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and big-name action stars including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Jet Li. Check out the poster and IGN's photo gallery from the movie...

TNA News: Awesome Kong gone from TNA, Watch the Destination X PPV opening (w/VIDEO)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:17:48 PST

TNA has removed Awesome Kong's profile from their roster page, effectively ending her tenure with TNA that included a tumultuous start to 2010. Also, watch the Destination X PPV opening video that will open Sunday's PPV event...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1999 PPV Report (WM 15): Steve Austin vs. The Rock, Mick Foley vs. Big Show, Brawl for All

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:53 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 15 from 1999 featuring Steve Austin vs. The Rock, Shane McMahon vs. Sean Waltman, Mick Foley vs. Big Show, Brawl for All, and more...

TNA News: Matt Morgan talks Impact ratings, Hogan & Bischoff running TNA, Dixie Carter

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:04 PST

Matt Morgan talked a number of TNA-related topics in an interview on the Monday Night Mayhem earlier this week, including Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff running the promotion, the locker room environment, patience with the Impact ratings thus far, and more...

WWE News: Edge on D.C. Fox affiliate talking Achilles tendon recovery, WrestleMania 26 vs. Chris Jericho, more (w/VIDEO)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:52:25 PST

Edge appeared on the local Fox affiliate in Washington, D.C. to promote WrestleMania, talk about his TV feud with Chris Jericho, and discuss his return from a major Achilles tendon injury. Read what Edge said about his major injury recovery, with Video included...

WWE News: Reuters publishes report on WrestleMania as pop culture event, ABC News & Wash. Post follow suit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:14:01 PST

The Reuters news service picked up The Hollywood Reporter's story on WrestleMania's pop culture relevance, which led to major national news outlets running the story. Also, Reuters's story includes a twist of irony with current TNA wrestler Ric Flair featured...

WWE News: Bret Hart talks WWE return, Hollywood Reporter covers WrestleMania 26

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:20:32 PST

Bret Hart appeared on last night's edition of "The Hour" on CBC to promote WrestleMania 26 and talk about returning to WWE. Read what Hart said about contacting Vince McMahon about a return. Also, The Hollywood Reporter published two stories on WrestleMania to continue WWE's publicity tour...

3/17 VIP East Coast Audio - NXT: Daniel Bryan 0-4, Hardy vs. Punk tag match, Are there any rules for this show? (50 min.)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:38:49 PST

East Coast Audio show review of 3/16 WWE NXT: Our hosts are sober for this St. Patrick's Day edition of the ECA. NXT this week continued to be very vague about the rules and application of the rules for the NXT "competition." The show started strong with Darren "Brown Cena" Young & C.M. Punk vs. Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy. After that, not much of note...

MMA News: Bobby Lashley's next career fight scheduled - details and analysis

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:15:08 PST

Former WWE and TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley has shifted his focus entirely to Mixed Martial Arts. He has fought for Strikeforce, UFC's top competitor, on CBS. What's next for him as he attempts to build on his undefeated streak and gain consideration for a Hvt. title shot? News on that broke today, and MMATorch editor Jamie Penick presents details and exclusive analysis...

Austin News: Steve Austin appears on "Good Day LA" promoting "Damage," talks wrestling, The Rock, romantic comedies (w/VIDEO)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:03:43 PST

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin appeared on "Good Day LA" this morning on the local Fox affiliate in Los Angeles to promote "Damage," talk some wrestling, and discuss romantic comedies. Interesting enough, with the video included in the story, including a brief mention of "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson...

WWE News: NXT viewership drops another 10 percent

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:33:20 PST

We have TV viewership information on last night's episode of WWE NXT on Syfy with the ratings continuing a steady decline with another 10 percent drop in viewership following last week's 25 percent drop. Read the ratings trend through four weeks of NXT...

WWE NXT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 3/16: Mayer, Mezzera, Parks rate and review

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:32:30 PST

Sample Review: Not much to say, other than that this is definitely a show in desperate need of direction. You know things aren't at their best when we've been given an official time for voting, and we're now left with even more questions than we came in with. ... It did have a good tag match of Darren Young & C.M. Punk vs. Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy...

PWTorch Newsletter #1138 (16 pages): Keller cover story on Impact ratings drop, Keller editorial on rerouting Impact, Powell's Page 2 Buzz scoops, Mitchell on WM26, Parks on NXT, Hoops Nostalgia

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:15:48 PST

This issue opens with a cover story looking at the dropoff in Impact's ratings in week two on Monday nights... Wade Keller's BBL editorial proposes an overhaul of Impact over the next five weeks that would reroute the identity of the promotion... Jason Powell's "Page 2 Buzz" breaks insider news from TNA and WWE... Bruce Mitchell writes about the strength and depth of the WrestleMania 26 line-up... Greg Parks evaluates the early episodes of NXT... Brian Hoops covers the week in nostalgia news including three obituaries... Keller's reports on Raw, Smackdown, and Impact... WWE Newswire and TNA Newswire... And more...

UFC EDITORIAL: Will fading stars in Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz be able to sell TUF 11?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:06:29 PST

When looking back at the explosion of MMA in the last decade, all roads lead back to the Ultimate Fighter. You can tell tales of pioneers such as Royce Gracie, Mark Coleman and Dan Severn until your voice gives out, but the fact is The Ultimate Fighter breathed life into a dying sport...

3/17 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Wade Keller & Pat McNeill discuss ways to change Impact's course, take live calls, answer email questions (81 min.)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:26:23 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with host Wade Keller and guest co-host Pat McNeill, PWTorch columnist, features live callers and emailers asking questions on a variety of topics including TNA Impact. In the VIP Aftershow, Mitchell McNeill preview the TNA Destination X PPV line-up and answer the McNeill Mailbag questions...

FREE: Wednesday PWTorch Livecast (3/16) now available featuring Wade Keller & Pat McNeill

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:08 PST

The Wednesday, March 17 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 3/15: Donofrio, Mezzera, Parks rate and review

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:50:30 PST

Sample Review: Another solid edition of Raw, but I was expecting a "knock your socks off" type show and we didn't really get that. Raw did manage to keep and build my interest on all but one of the matches currently scheduled for WrestleMania. That one exception is the Money in the Bank match...

TNA News: Bobby Heenan among legends confirmed for TNA Lockdown Fanfest

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:13 PST

TNA announced Bobby Heenan, Dory Funk, Jr., and Baron Von Raschke for their Lockdown Fanfest on April 17 in St. Louis prior to the Lockdown PPV. Read about TNA president Dixie Carter's announcement today with details on the Fanfest...

3/16 WWE NXT Hits & Misses: Wins/Losses, Gabriel & Hardy vs. Young & Punk, Still No Format Explanation

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:05:56 PST

In this edition of Hits & Misses, Jon Mezzera takes a look at the 3/16 episode of NXT with the vague announcement that the pros will have their first vote in two weeks (including Mezzera's criticism of the lack of a clear format and a specific suggestion for WWE to address the issue of the judge's criteria)...

WWE News: Summerslam & Over the Limit PPV tickets on-sale this weekend

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:14:18 PST

WWE will be putting tickets on-sale Saturday morning for Summerslam in Los Angeles and their new "Over The Limit" PPV in Detroit. Read the details on the two PPV events following WrestleMania 26 later this year, including a look at the Over the Limit PPV logo...

TNA News: Watch the 30-minute "Before the Bell" hype video for Destination X (w/VIDEO)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:56:51 PST

Watch the complete 30-minute "Before the Bell" Destination X PPV hype video focusing on the X Division, the history of the Division, and top stars including A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter, and Eric Bischoff talking on-camera about the X Division...

TNA/MMA News: Bobby Lashley updates his status with TNA, talks WWE vs. TNA

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:53:54 PST

Former TNA wrestler/MMA fighter Bobby Lashley says he's not working with TNA right now after being "future endeavored," but he's not really that sure. Read more to see Lashley try to make sense of his current TNA status. Lashley also talks WWE vs. TNA...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1998 PPV Report (WM 14): Steve Austin wins WWF Title, Undertaker vs. Kane, Mike Tyson, Pete Rose

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:52 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 14 from 1998 featuring the famous Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels WWF Title match with Mike Tyson's involvement, Undertaker vs. Kane, Pete Rose, and more...

WWE News: Inside the quarter-hour ratings on WWE Raw from Monday night

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:20:50 PST

Quarter-hour ratings for WWE Raw on Monday night show Raw opening with strong audience interest through the first 45 minutes, then settling into a valley until the very end of the show for the Bret Hart and Vince McMahon contract signing. Read the details on Raw's quarter-hours, with some comparisons to TNA Impact...

ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA Impact: Where's Samoa Joe?, How Did The Nastys & Spike Get On TV?, Destination X - "Wait, It's This Sunday?"

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:54:46 PST

Torch specialist Shane McKinley offers his latest ABSURD take on Monday night's edition of TNA Impact with a review of the Nastys, Hall, and Nash on pro wrestling TV in 2010, Abyss driving the babyface Hummer, Destination X's new tagline: "Wait, it's this Sunday?" and more...

MMATorch Daily Audio News Brief (13 min.): Rapid-fire overview of the news of the day in world of UFC, Strikeforce, all MMA

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:41:06 PST

MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick debuts the Daily Audio News Brief today, a short podcast running down the news of the day. Penick discusses Bellator's signing of Roger Huerta, along with the reported fight between Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard and former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho. He finishes with more thoughts on Scott Coker leaving the possibility open for a Jose Canseco appearance in Strikeforce...

ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: USA Network Censors Stone Cold & Blood, Mega Legacy Explodes, Stone Cold Gives John Cena The Ring?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:40:32 PST

Torch specialist Shane McKinley offers his latest ABSURD take on Monday night's edition of WWE Raw with a look at Stone Cold giving John Cena his Hall of Fame ring...no wait, wrong show, USA Network censors on over-drive, Legacy splitting up, Orton vs. Hunter III - even quieter, and more...

WWE News: New poll in Connecticut Senate race shows Linda McMahon leading & trailing

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:15:30 PST

Read the results of a new poll released today by Quinnipiac University showing where former WWE CEO Linda McMahon stands among her Republican opponents and potential Democratic opponent in the Connecticut Senate race. Also, the director of the poll comments on McMahon...

Hardy News: Jeff Hardy due in North Carolina Superior Court today

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:35:05 PST

Jeff Hardy has his day in court today facing felony and misdemeanor drug possession-related charges stemming from his September 11 arrest. Read details on Hardy's court date after being indicted on January 4...

WWE News: SPOILER from Smackdown TV taping on match added to WrestleMania 26 PPV

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:15:13 PST

Read a SPOILER ahead of Friday night's episode of Smackdown from Tuesday night's Smackdown TV taping in Los Angeles with WWE making official a new singles match for the WrestleMania 26 PPV. Also, a new match stipulation has been added to the match...

WWE & TNA POLLS: Vote on Raw vs. Impact Weeks 1 & 2, MVP of 3/15 shows

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:21:50 PST

Let your voice be heard. PWTorch.com readers are encouraged to participate in our regular polls where you can vote for the option of your choice and also see how other readers are voting. Be sure to vote in today's polls on the first two rounds of the Monday Night Wars II, and 3/15 Raw & Impact MVP...

WWE News: WWE adds clause to Wellness Policy banning chair shots to the head

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:40:04 PST

WWE quietly added a clause to their "Impact" concussion testing policy to ban chair shots to the head in January, according to WWE spokesman. Read the updated policy clause on chair shots being banned, with Caldwell's Analysis...

CALDWELL'S WWE NXT TV REPORT 3/16: Complete coverage of no John Cena, Punk vs. Hardy tag match

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:00 PST

Read Torch assistant editor James Caldwell's complete real-time coverage of tonight's WWE NXT show on Syfy with John Cena nowhere to be found despite pre-match advertising by WWE, a C.M. Punk vs. Matt Hardy tag match, and an announcement on the voting process...

MMATorch Update: Quick glance at Top 4 stories of the day & exclusive features - Jose Canseco, Cowboys Stadium, B.J. Penn, AIDS comment

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:13:49 PST

This is a new feature for PWTorch, as Jamie Penick, the editor-in-chief of our sister site MMATorch.com, is presenting a list of the top news stories of the day in MMA along with direct links to more details, plus highlights of MMATorch-exclusive features of interest. Whether you're a hardcore MMA fan who also likes pro wrestling or someone who limited time to follow MMA but wants an overview of the headlines, this feature is for you...

TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 3/15: Caldwell, Parks, Wilkenfeld rate and review

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:57:12 PST

Sample Review: Sometimes I wonder about TNA. I don't know if it's a case of TNA relaxing with a taped show and feeling they can fill in the blanks during post-production to put together a competent show, but this was the work of a creative staff struggling to find its way...

3/16 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Wade Keller & Bruce Mitchell discuss Impact ratings drop, mistakes made on Impact, Raw's relative strengths (75 min.)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:16:14 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with host Wade Keller and guest co-host Bruce Mitchell, PWTorch senior columnist, features live callers talking mainly about TNA Impact last night. Most of the emotions are frustrations with the product and signs of lessons not learned. Calls also include last night's Raw, Money in the Bank, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, Mitchell & Keller break down TNA's quarter hour trends and see winners & big losers...

FREE: Tuesday PWTorch Livecast (3/16) now available featuring Wade Keller & Bruce Mitchell

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:10:08 PST

The Tuesday, March 16 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

TNA News: Inside the quarter-hour ratings for last night's TNA Impact show

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:05:22 PST

We have a TNA Impact quarter-hour ratings break down looking at the show's peaks and valleys, including a look at TNA losing an audience from the opening segment to the main event of A.J. Styles vs. Jeff Hardy carrying out what was hyped in the opening segment...

3/15 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Sheamus, Triple H vs. Orton, Legacy, Contract Signing

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:33 PST

In this edition of Hits & Misses, Jon Mezzera takes a look at the March 15 episode of WWE Raw including guest host Stone Cold Steve Austin, three WrestleMania Rewind matches, and the Bret Hart - Vince McMahon contract signing...

TNA News: TNA Impact draws lowest rating since 2006

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:30:38 PST

Last night's TNA Impact was the lowest-rated episode since November 2006 when TNA was in a one-hour, late-night timeslot on Thursday nights. Read the report with a look at other poorly-rated shows, with Caldwell's Analysis...

WWE News: WWE Raw ratings are in for last night's "Stone Cold" Raw

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:21:27 PST

We have Raw TV ratings from last night's with WWE's ratings and viewership up more than 8.0 percent for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin guest-hosting the show. Plus, a look at how March 15 ratings compared to January 4...

TNA News: Impact ratings are in for last night's show

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:05 PST

We have TNA Impact TV ratings for last night's show, which were way, way down compared to the previous week's first Monday night show. Also, a look at how the Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles "dream match" fared on the show...

WWE News: USA Network issues press release touting Raw's ratings vs. TNA Impact last week

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:47:03 PST

USA Network issued a press release today talking up their #1 cable ratings for last week, including an acknowledgment of TNA Impact opposing WWE Raw on Monday nights. See what USA said in a Raw vs. Impact comparison from last Monday...

WWE News: WWE starting tonight's NXT show with John Cena

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:01 PST

WWE will be starting tonight's episode of NXT on Syfy with John Cena in-ring addressing the NXT Rookies. Read Caldwell's Analysis on WWE bringing "guest stars" on the show to help boost ratings, but why it's a band-aid on a larger problem...

PENICK ON MMA: Strikeforce's promoter Scott Coker shouldn't leave door open for Jose Canseco to fight on his cards

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:57:54 PST

After Herschel Walker made his Strikeforce debut in January, former Major League Baseball player and steroid whistleblower Jose Canseco began a campaign to get a fight with Walker. Initially, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker had the correct reaction and said it was a fight they wouldn't consider booking, but things have since changed...

Monday Night Reax #4: "One word summarizes this week's Raw: focus"

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:42:15 PST

We have the fourth batch of reader feedback on Monday's battle between WWE Raw and TNA Impact, with readers commenting on WWE building to WrestleMania, Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho, Bret Hart's Big Reveal, too much Nastys, and more. Did you watch Raw and/or Impact? Send your Reax and 0-10 score to pwtorch@gmail.com...

DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 3/15: TV Title tournament continues with Davey Richards vs. Delirious, Cabana vs. Edwards

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:32:22 PST

Torch specialist Mike DeRosenroll reviews Monday night's edition of ROH TV, which featured the completion of the first round of the TV Title tournament with Davey Richards vs. Delirious and Colt Cabana vs. Eddie Edwards. Get a complete overview of the show with DeRosenroll's Strengths & Weaknesses, as well as his detailed show recap...

WWE News: Tommy Dreamer talks in-depth on why he left WWE, reviews NXT replacement show

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:04:07 PST

Tommy Dreamer talked about the main reason why he left WWE five months into a new five-year deal, what WWE wanted for him in a new role post-ECW, his evaluation of the ECW replacement NXT show, why he thinks the show is confusing and isn't drawing ratings, plus more in an interview today...

TNA News: Tommy Dreamer contacted by TNA, says TNA moving to Mondays was a mistake

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:45 PST

Tommy Dreamer says he's been contacted by TNA to possibly join the company. However, he believes TNA made a mistake moving to Monday nights. See what Dreamer said with some in-depth quotes on his future in wrestling and why he believes TNA's move to Mondays was the wrong decision...

WWE News: Smackdown taping still on for Los Angeles, eight-man tag advertised

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:16:27 PST

Tonight's WWE Smackdown taping in Los Angeles at Staples Center is still on for tonight despite this morning's 4.4 magnitude earthquake. Read what Staples Center is advertising as a major eight-man tag match for the live audience featuring John Cena and Rey Mysterio...

Monday Night Reax #3: "I don't need to see The Nasty Boys or Jimmy Hart wrestling in 2010"

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:23:56 PST

We have the third batch of reader feedback on Monday's battle between WWE Raw and TNA Impact, with readers commenting on the disproportionate TV time allotted to certain wrestlers on Impact, Steve Austin not delivering a Stunner, TNA's PPV build-up, and more. Did you watch Raw and/or Impact? Send your Reax and 0-10 score to pwtorch@gmail.com...

3/16 Wade Keller Hotline - TNA Impact: Hardy vs. Styles, Destination X Hype, More Bischoff than RVD, Jimmy Hart wrestles (29 min.)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:58:16 PST

This installment of the Wade Keller Hotline features an in-depth review of last night's episode of TNA Impact including thoughts on the hype for the A.J. Styles vs. Jeff Hardy main event, Destination X PPV hype, Eric Bischoff's ongoing feud with Jeff Jarrett, lots more blood, Kurt Angle lost in the shuffle, and much more...

WWE News: Congress not following up on WWE oversight, Linda McMahon skipping concussion hearing

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:37:06 PST

We have two reports focusing on former WWE CEO Linda McMahon's Senate run. Congress has quietly dropped any plans to follow up on a recommendation for government oversight in WWE and McMahon will be skipping a concussion-hearing on Wednesday in Connecticut...

WWE/TNA News: "Daily Show" on Comedy Central puts over HBK-Taker, Mick Foley appears for hilarious skit (w/VIDEO)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:06:25 PST

Last night's episode of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central included a segment putting over the Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker match at this year's WrestleMania before Mick Foley joined the show in-studio to cut a babyface and heel promo. Awesome segment with great comedy value. Video is included...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1997 PPV Report (WM 13): Undertaker vs. Sid, Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart double-turn

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:27 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 13 from 1997 featuring the famous Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin double-turn, Undertaker vs. Sid Vicious, Hunter vs. Goldust, and more...

KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 3/15: Week two of Monday Impact with Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles, Foley-Bischoff angle, Destination X hype, more

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:41:12 PST

A video package aired on Hulk Hogan being bloodied by Sting on Impact last week, and then Rob Van Dam debuting against Sting, but also being bloodied afterward. Of course the highlights ended with Jeff Hardy's debut. The package did show some of the weakness in TNA's booking approach in that there was no singular focus...

UFC News: Opponent who defeated Lesnar names a current fighter more dangerous than Lesnar

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:30:53 PST

Frank Mir: "I think he's very similar to Brock Lesnar. He's somebody that's strong, and he's a good wrestler. But I think that Carwin, in a lot of ways, is actually more dangerous for me... Brock and Carwin are both better wrestlers than I am. Most likely, they'll both be able to take me down. Most likely, they'll both..." Read the rest of the quote and Jamie Penick's analysis...

Monday Night Reax #2: "I want to be entertained and I want TNA to succeed, but this was bad"

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:25:58 PST

We have the second batch of reader feedback on Monday's battle between WWE Raw and TNA Impact, with readers reviewing the Gorgeous George announcement, Stone Cold not delivering a Stunner, the Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon build-up, TNA under-utilizing their roster, and more. Did you watch Raw and/or Impact? Send your Reax and 0-10 score to pwtorch@gmail.com...

WWE News: WWE taping Smackdown & NXT tonight in Los Angeles, Raw stars advertised

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:35:53 PST

WWE tapes tonight's edition of NXT and Friday night's Smackdown tonight in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. It should be a big taping with Raw stars, including John Cena, advertised for the show. Also, read what Steve Austin said on Twitter about a car ride with Cena from San Diego to LA...

WWE News: Raw TV taping report - SPOILERS on Superstars matches taped, Rey Mysterio wrestles post-Raw dark match

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:42:23 PST

We have a Raw TV taping report from tonight's live WWE show in San Diego with SPOILER results from two matches taped for this week's Superstars and a bonus post-Raw dark match featuring Rey Mysterio in his hometown...

WWE Raw Reax #1: "Austin showed more charisma than the rest of the roster combined before even opening his mouth"

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:30:10 PST

We have the first batch of reader feedback on Monday's Raw with reviews of Bret Hart's Big Reveal, Steve Austin's guest-hosting performance, WrestleMania 26 build-up, and more. Did you watch Raw and/or Impact? Send your Reax and 0-10 score to pwtorch@gmail.com...

WWE News: Official updated WrestleMania 26 PPV line-up

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:16 PST

Read up on the official, updated WrestleMania 26 PPV line-up with a new match added to the PPV and a stipulation added to the Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon match during tonight's WWE Raw...

TNA News: Final Destination X PPV line-up for this Sunday after Monday's Impact

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:10:44 PST

TNA added a Knockouts Title match to the Destination X PPV line-up on Sunday night. Read the complete PPV line-up and stipulations on all eight matches announced, headlined by A.J. Styles vs. Abyss for the TNA World Title...

MITCHELL: Mojo Mitchell's 3/15 Raw Stream of Disciplined Focus on the Main Issues of The Main Eventers on The Main Show of The Year

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:53:03 PST

It's WrestleMania Rewind night, so we start with glass breaking. Steve Austin is wearing a plain black t-shirt. He looks like a regular person in good shape. No beers, no middle fingers. That "What" crap starts. Walking down the long ramp made Austin thirsty, so he calls for some beers...

WWE News: Main event handicap match announced for next week's final Raw before WrestleMania

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:51:44 PST

Next week's final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 26 will feature a main event handicap match with the unlikely tandem of Randy Orton & Triple H teaming up against three young WWE stars to promote two matches at WrestleMania...

3/15 Wade Keller Hotline - WWE Raw: Review of the return of Steve Austin, Bret-Vince Contract Signing, WrestleMania Rematches, Hall of Fame Announcements, more (14 min.)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:42:09 PST

This installment of the Wade Keller Hotline features an instant review of tonight's WWE Raw including the return of Steve Austin, the Bret Hart-Vince McMahon contract signing, WrestleMania rematches without clean finishes, Hall of Fame announcements, Orton's WrestleMania match made official, and more...

WWE News: Updated WWE Hall of Fame class with two more officially added on Raw

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:38:40 PST

WWE officially added Stu Hart and Gorgeous George to the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame class during tonight's WWE Raw. It appears WWE will save the Bob Uecker announcement for next week's final Raw leading to WrestleMania 26. Read the complete 2010 Hall of Fame class updated tonight...

3/15 TNA WRAP: Caldwell's quick overview, review of tonight's TNA Impact - Hardy vs. Styles (13 min.)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:33:44 PST

VIP-exclusive 3/15 TNA Impact Wrap: Torch assistant editor James Caldwell gives a quick review of TNA Impact looking at Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles being one of the only bright spots on the show, according to Caldwell. Plus, review of TNA's PPV build-up, awful storytelling, and more...

CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 3/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show - A.J. Styles vs. Jeff Hardy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:12:25 PST

Read Torch assistant editor James Caldwell's complete TNA Impact report from Monday night with live, real-time coverage of the show leading to the Destination X PPV featuring one of the big matches of the night with A.J. Styles vs. Jeff Hardy, plus Kevin Nash vs. Scott Hall, and Eric Bischoff gets a trim...

WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 3/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:18 PST

Where We've Been: Last week TNA put on a really good show, as someone seemingly remembered that such things as mysterious NWO heel turns should probably have an endgame in mind. They’re doing their best to make someone, somewhere, believe that Abyss has a chance of winning the title sometime in the next year...

WWE RAW RESULTS 3/15: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, John Cena, Bret Hart, more

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:05:52 PST

After a brief recap of last week's show-closing angle with Vince McMahon, John Cena, and Batista, the Raw opening aired. Then Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced and previewed the show. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then walked out to his entrance music. Cole said he set every record in WWE and is called "the greatest of all-time." The crowd went nuts for him. (A.J. Styles and Ric Flair were talking in the ring on Impact at this time.)...

WWE News: Legacy officially has a match at WrestleMania 26

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:10 PST

WWE officially announced Legacy's involvement in the WrestleMania 26 PPV when a match involving all three men, including Randy Orton, was added to the PPV line-up during tonight's WWE Raw...

UFC News: UFC suing websites that offer pirate feeds of UFC pay-per-views (details and Penick's analysis)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:57:51 PST

After shutting down one website with a lawsuit last month heading into UFC 110, Zuffa, LLC has filed suit against two more websites offering illegal streams of their events this week, according to a report from the Las Vegas Sun...

NEW! UFC fans check out the new MMATorch Weekly Livecast (listen now)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:12 PST

Join Jamie Penick and Matt Pelkey every Sunday live or listen on delay at anytime 24/7 for a two hour live call-in show discussing the week in MMA news including UFC, Strikeforce, and others. Your phone calls are welcome as are email questions at mmatorcheditor@gmail.com...

VIP FEATURE: WrestleMania Audio Roundtables Directory - 1 through 10 and 20 through 25!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:46:13 PST

The following are links to the previous WrestleMania VIP Audio Retro Roundtables, which now cover events nos. 1 through 10. Below are also links to the night-of-event VIP Roundtables for WrestleManias 20-25. All are hosted by Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell, and Pat McNeill...

WrestleMania 10 Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill break down the inside story on each of the matches - Bret vs. Owen, Michaels vs. Razor ladder, Yokozuna, more

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:14:14 PST

We continue our series looking back at past WrestleManias with an hour-long audio roundtable. We started with the WM1 and have marched through to WM10 in this audio, featuring Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart, Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna, Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon, and more. Find out the history behind each of the matches, how they hold up historically, the inside story on the why the matches were booked, the finishes, and more. PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnists Pat McNeill and Bruce Mitchell host this series...

WWE News: Steve Austin addresses WrestleMania 26 status, guest-hosting tonight, WWE vs. TNA

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:40:16 PST

Tonight's WWE Raw guest host "Stone Cold" Steve Austin addressed his status for a possible role at WrestleMania 26, talked about his role on tonight's Raw where he won't be "stunning everyone," and TNA's chances of competing with WWE in an interview on the Fight Show tonight. Read Austin's quotes on the subjects...

PARKS'S VIP BLOG: A wedding with Flair

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:17:56 PST

A bit of a personal, wrestling-related story: Saturday we held a St. Patrick's Day party here at our apartment. My roommate Kurt's friend Nate, who I have known for a few years now, asked me if I'd like to help him out with something....

WWE RAW 3/15: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 11 guest-hosted by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:09:32 PST

Tonight is the eleventh week to earn points in the Season 4 Place Your Bets contest on Raw with a tight leaderboard heading to the Raw before WrestleMania season finale. Submit your predictions before Raw begins at 9:00 p.m. EST...

3/15 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Wade Keller & Jason Powell discuss Impact vs. Raw, Tony Schiavone, Punk-Rey segment on Smackdown, Michaels-Taker, more (75 min.)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:01:30 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with host Wade Keller and guest co-host Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net take calls for 60 minutes focused on the Monday battle between Raw and Impact, plus talk on recently released WWE wrestlers, Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker, TNA's profitability, TNA giving away Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles, Mysterio-Punk on Smackdown, and more. In the VIP AfterShow, Keller and Powell answer questions on Impact's replay rating and Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Vince McMahon...

FREE: Monday PWTorch Livecast (3/15) now available featuring Wade Keller & Jason Powell

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:16 PST

The Monday, March 15 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

WWE RAW 3/8: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week 9 - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:46:39 PST

Check out the latest results from the Torch's Place Your Bets contest where Torch readers make their predictions on three weekly questions for each week's live Raw show. The standings continue to tighten up heading toward WrestleMania...

WWE News: Sgt. Slaughter reportedly re-signs legends deal with WWE

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:04:28 PST

WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter has re-signed with WWE in an ambassador role, according to his webmaster. Read more about Slaughter re-signing and his first scheduled appearance for WWE during WrestleMania weekend...

WWE News: Jim Ross announces WWE contract extension, talks Steve Austin on Raw, Gorgeous George

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:50:03 PST

Jim Ross announced today on jrsbarbq.com that he will be signing a short-term contract extension with WWE this week, which will allow for more negotiating time after WrestleMania 26 to determine his long-term future in WWE. Ross also talked Steve Austin on Raw tonight and Gorgeous George...

3/15 TNA Stats in Review: Current champions, 2010 Win/Loss Records, Weekly MVPs, TV/house show results

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:45:29 PST

The Torch is tracking stats for TNA throughout 2010 with the new information posted each week at the end of each week's run of TV shows, house shows, and PPVs. Check out the latest wrestler records, title listings and upcoming title defenses, and full list of TNA results for the year...

3/15 WWE Stats in Review: Current champions, 2010 Win/Loss Records, Weekly TV MVPs, TV/house show results

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:34:06 PST

The Torch is tracking stats for WWE TV episodes, house shows, and PPV events throughout 2010 with the new information posted around the end of each week's run of TV and house shows. Check out the latest records, title listings, and match results leading to tonight's Raw. ...

KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/12: Jericho's Highlight Reel returns with Edge, Show vs. Morrison, Tiffany wrestles McCool, Punk confronts Rey's family

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:32:25 PST

Rey Mysterio walked out to his music, then brought his family - wife, son, and daughter - to the ring with him. Everyone was all smiles. He said he travels so much, sometimes he misses out on very important days in his family's lives. He said as parents, they go out of their way to make kids feel special...

ROH News: Preview for tonight's ROH TV on HDNet, new ROH Video Wire (w/VIDEO)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:33:44 PST

Read the full preview of tonight's episode of ROH TV on HDNet with two more first round TV Title tournament matches, including Davey Richards vs. Delirious. Plus, watch this week's ROH Video Wire promoting ROH's next online PPV and promos from top wrestlers...

TNA News: More TNA Impact ratings data - Spike TV reports 5.6 million people sampled 3/8 Impact

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:16:42 PST

We have more TNA Impact ratings information from their March 8 debut show with Spike TV reporting data that the show was sampled by 5.6 million people for at least six minutes either during Monday night's live airing or during the Thursday replay. Read more details on the ratings for last Monday's show...

Other News: Behind-the-scenes notes on Roddy Piper's appearance on "Cold Case" last night

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:20:18 PST

Torch reader Will Phillips sent in notes from working with Roddy Piper on the set of "Cold Case," with the episode airing last night on CBS. Will details the research on wrestling terminology that was included in the script and working with Piper. Included is a video of Piper & Will on the phone with Ric Flair...

Torch Today: Join the Official PWTorch.com March Madness Tournament Pool

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:24:21 PST

In the spirit of March Madness, Torch readers can join the Official PWTorch.com Tournament Pool on Facebook and compete against other Torch readers. Find out how to sign up for our official tournament pool on Facebook...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1996 PPV Report (WM 12): Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart Iron Man match, Ultimate Warrior vs. Triple H

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:07 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 12 from 1996 featuring the famous Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels Iron Man match, Triple H vs. Ultimate Warrior, Taker vs. Diesel, and more...

WWE News: TV wrestling legend Gorgeous George added to 2010 Hall of Fame class

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:32:39 PST

WWE issued a press release today announcing that TV wrestling legend Gorgeous George will be inducted into the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania weekend. WWE Studios will also be making a movie on his life and career. Read what Vince McMahon said in the announcement today...

WWE/MMA News: Former diva Maria to make her MMA announcing debut during WrestleMania weekend

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:10:49 PST

Former WWE diva Maria Kanellis will make her MMA announcing debut during WrestleMania weekend as part of a "King of the Cage" MMA fight card airing on HDNet. Read the details and see what the HDNet CEO said about bringing Maria to the cable network...

NWA News: Watch a highlight video package on Adam Pearce's NWA Title victory last night (w/VIDEO)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:58:49 PST

The National Wrestling Alliance published a highlight video on yesterday's NWA Title match in Charlotte where Adam Pearce captured the NWA Title for a third time. Watch clips of Pearce, Blue Demon, Jr., and Phill Shatter warming up beforehand and highlights from the title match...

WWE News: Watch a preview for the new WWE Comics launching on March 23 (w/VIDEO)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:35:35 PST

Titan Publishing released a video preview for the launch of WWE Comics, with the first issue featuring Triple H, John Cena, and Undertaker released on March 23. Read up on the first issue of "WWE Heroes," which comes out next Tuesday. Video preview included...

3/14 WWE in Bakersfield, Calif.: Cena & DX vs. Batista & Sheamus & Swagger, Miz defends U.S. Title, Orton vs. Legacy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:32:39 PST

We have a WWE Raw house show from Sunday night in Bakersfield, Calif. with an All-star tag match of John Cena and DX teaming up against Batista, Sheamus, and Jack Swagger in the main event slot. Also, Randy Orton vs. Legacy, The Miz in a U.S. Title match, and more...

Other News: Summary of Roddy Piper guest-starring on CBS's "Cold Case" tonight

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:36 PST

Read a full write-up on WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper guest-starring on Sunday night's edition of the CBS scripted drama "Cold Case." Piper played a former wrestler who was suspected of murdering one of his colleagues. Plus, Parks's analysis on the show...

WWE News: Steve Austin guest-hosting Raw, Hart-McMahon contract, Three WrestleMania re-matches

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:54:43 PST

Tonight's edition of WWE Raw guest-hosted by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will feature three WrestleMania re-matches and live TV appearances by Bret Hart and Vince McMahon. WWE is playing up tension between Austin, Hart, and McMahon for tonight's show...

TNA News: TNA advertising Jeff Hardy vs. A.J. Styles, Epics moved, Full Impact preview

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:42:04 PST

TNA is now advertising a "dream match" of TNA World Hvt. champion A.J. Styles vs. Jeff Hardy for tonight's Impact after initially not advertising the match. Also, TNA has rescheduled their "Epics" show for tomorrow night. Read the full preview for tonight's Impact...

3/14 WWE in San Francisco, Calif.: Chris Jericho pelted with objects, comments on Twitter about rough night; All-star six-man tag, Ziggler vs. Goldust

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:26:35 PST

We have a WWE Smackdown house show from Sunday night in San Francisco with Chris Jericho pelted by objects before the main event and Jericho commenting on Twitter about the rough night at the office. Also, details on the all-star six-man tag, Dolph Ziggler vs. Goldust, Hardy vs. Zeke, and more...

WWE News: Last week's Raw guest host talks scrapped angle on Raw

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:57:11 PST

Last week's WWE Raw guest host, Criss Angel, says he was scheduled for a magic trick inside the ring on Raw, but it was scrapped a few days before the show. Read what Criss said on Twitter tonight about what was canceled, with Caldwell's Analysis...

TNA News: Mick Foley to appear on Comedy Central's "Daily Show" tomorrow night?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:45:24 PST

Mick Foley hinted that he'll be on Comedy Central's "Daily Show" tomorrow night following TNA Impact playing the "Senior Ass Kicker" role again. See what Foley said about his involvement in tomorrow night's show helping "clean up Washington". ...

3/14 TNA in Wheeling, W. Va.: Kurt Angle & Jeff Jarrett vs. Beer Money, Abyss vs. Styles, The Pope vs. Wolfe

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:15:50 PST

We have a TNA house show report from Sunday night in Wheeling, W. Va. featuring another unlikely pairing of Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle vs. Beer Money in the main event, A.J. Styles vs. Abyss in a TNA World Title match, The Pope vs. Desmond Wolfe, and more...

3/13 WWE in Stockton, Calif.: Second report on All-star six-man tag match, Hardy vs. Zeke, McIntyre vs. Kane

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:06:51 PST

We have a second WWE Smackdown house show report from Saturday night in Stockton, Calif. with an all-star tag main event featuring The Undertaker, Edge, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, and C.M. Punk. Plus, R-Truth & John Morrison and another Kane vs. McIntyre match...

3/14 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 2): Ross's future, Bret's forgiveness, WWE's Top 25 All-Time Women, WWE-ECW relationship, Moolah's history, televised contract signing history (61 min.)

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:17:38 PST

In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller, they react to newsworthy comments from Bret Hart and Jim Ross in recent days. What would Bret Hart from ten years ago think of today's Bret Hart? Could Ross end up running TNA, or still working for WWE part-time, or otherwise? Also, reaction to WWE's strange list of the "25 Most Impactful Women" including Bruce and Wade's top five, much more...

PARKS: Ten biggest moments from Monday's first official head-to-head showdown

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:13:40 PST

The start of the new Monday Night Wars is on. Each week, beginning with this past week's first official Monday Night battle, I'll provide my top ten list of the most important happenings on those shows, with a little explanation for each as well.

NWA News: New NWA Hvt. champion determined today in Charlotte

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:35:00 PST

Ring of Honor head booker Adam Pearce became a three-time NWA World Hvt. champion this afternoon in Charlotte by winning a three-way NWA Title match. Read details on Pearce's title victory and former champion Blue Demon, Jr.'s NWA Title run...

3/12 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Punk Sings, McIntyre in MIB, Truth vs. Miz, Highlight Reel

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:46:31 PST

Much of this week's Smackdown felt just okay to me. I wasn't thrilled with a lot of the content of the show, however little of it was bad. Despite the so-so quality of the show as a whole, there were still some clear highs and lows worth mentioning and discussing as WWE continues to build towards WrestleMania...

Other News: Roddy Piper starring in "Cold Case" on CBS tonight

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:40:55 PST

WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper will be starring in a wrestling-themed episode of the crime drama "Cold Case" airing tonight on CBS at 10:00 p.m. EST. Continuing the 2010 theme of head-to-head wrestling battles, Piper's episode will be opposite the second hour of Goldberg & Maria on NBC...

Other News: Goldberg & Maria on premiere of "Celebrity Apprentice" tonight

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:19:50 PST

The season premiere of Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" is tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST on NBC with a two-hour premiere featuring former WWE stars Bill Goldberg and Maria, plus a recent Raw guest host. Read up on all the build-up to their appearances tonight...

3/13 WWE in Stockton, Calif.: Undertaker & Edge & Rey Mysterio vs. Jericho & Punk & Luke, Kane vs. McIntyre

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:35:14 PST

We have a WWE Smackdown house show report from Saturday night in Stockton, Calif. with an all-star tag main event featuring The Undertaker, Edge, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, and C.M. Punk. Plus, R-Truth & John Morrison and another Kane vs. McIntyre match...

NWA News: Three-way NWA World Title match this afternoon in Charlotte (w/VIDEO)

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:01:28 PST

The NWA is sanctioning a three-way NWA World Hvt. Title match at this afternoon's "NWA: New Beginnings" show in Charlotte, N.C. featuring Blue Demon, Jr. defending against Adam Pearce and Phill Shatter. Read a preview for today's show, with Video included...

Other News: NWA Hall of Famer Corsica Joe dies today at age 90

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:39:02 PST

The NWA announced today the death of wrestling legend Corsica Joe (Francois Miquet) in Nashville, Tenn. at the age of 90 today. Read details on Corsica Joe's career and one of his most-recent national TV appearances as part of the original TNA PPV in 2002...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1995 PPV Report (WM 11): Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, HBK vs. Diesel, Hart vs. Backlund

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:42 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 11 from 1995 featuring Bam Bam Bigelow vs. NFL star Lawrence Taylor, Shawn Michaels vs. Diesel (Kevin Nash), and more...

GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: TNA needs to re-evaluate its marketing strategy vs. WWE Raw after March 8 ratings results

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:27:13 PST

Torch specialist Richard Gardner's weekly Sunday column looks at the first official "battle" between WWE Raw and TNA Impact on March 8 with TNA's ratings coming in below expectations, plus an evaluation of TNA's marketing strategy with the long list of stars currently on the roster...

3/13 TNA in Pittsburgh, Pa.: A.J. Styles vs. Kurt Angle, Jarrett & The Pope vs. Beer Money, Abyss beats X champion

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:06:24 PST

We have a TNA house show report from Saturday night in Pittsburgh with the awaited main event of Kurt Angle returning home vs. A.J. Styles. Also, Jeff Jarrett and The Pope team up against Beer Money, Abyss pins the X Division champion, and two undercard title matches...

RADICAN'S VIP BLOG: More thoughts on HBK: My Journey, HBK talks early WWF years

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:32:52 PST

Torch columnist Sean Radican continues his march through the "Shawn Michaels: My Journey" DVD with more thoughts on Disc 1 with Michaels detailing the early years in his wrestling career. Included is a review of a great Rockers vs. Brainbusters match from the 1980s...

WWE News: Shane McMahon spotted in Abu Dhabi seeking new media ventures

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:05:18 PST

Former WWE VP Shane McMahon was spotted overseas at a mega-media summit where potential media investors met up to talk business. See what McMahon said about why he was in Abu Dhabi as he hinted on potential future business ventures...

WWE News: Stephanie McMahon & Paul Heyman quoted in WSJ story, WWE looking for talent in China

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:10:16 PST

Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman were quoted in a Wall Street Journal interview on WWE's international talent, with McMahon indicating WWE is looking for new talent in China. See what McMahon and Heyman said in the interview...

TNA News: Impact replay rating, Bischoff vs. HTM Facebook war, TNA in Pitt tonight

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:25:27 PST

Three TNA news tidbits on the Impact replay rating (with more details and analysis coming on Monday), TNA in Pittsburgh tonight headlined by Kurt Angle (with a Report Wanted! at pwtorch@gmail.com), and Eric Bischoff and Honky Tonk Man warring on Facebook...

WWE News: NXT Rookie references PWTorch review of his performance on NXT in WWE blog

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:38 PST

NXT Rookie Michael Tarver referenced PWTorch specialist Jon Mezzera's NXT "Hits & Misses" column in a WWE Universe blog responding to questions about whether WWE will actually feature him or whether he'll be the "weakest link" on the show. Read what Tarver said in response to Mezzera's column...

3/13 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Highlight Reel returns, Punk crashes Rey's b-day party, McIntyre joins WM26 (73 min.)

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:31:22 PST

VIP-exclusive East Coast Audio review of 3/12 Smackdown: Smackdown this week was tremendous! The opening segment with Rey, his familia, and the Straight Edge Society was just off the charts good! C.M. Punk is the best thing going right now. Jericho brought back the Highlight Reel and showed Edge a thing or two about being opportunistic...

TNA News: Rob Van Dam booked for first TNA house show tour

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:15:12 PST

TNA has booked Rob Van Dam for his first weekend house show tour in April following the Lockdown PPV. Find out where RVD will be touring and why the schedule works favorably for RVD to be on the house show tour despite wanting a lighter schedule compared to WWE...

WWE News: Jim Ross adds more insight into his WWE TV future, WrestleMania 26 plans

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:47:41 PST

Jim Ross added more color today about not expecting to be back in a full-time announce position on WWE TV. Ross said he expects to be at WrestleMania 26, but he's waiting for WWE to make a decision on whether to utilize him on the PPV and beyond. Read Ross's in-depth and revealing quotes...

WWE News: The Miz looking for that "defining moment" to become a top WWE star

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:17:20 PST

The Miz says he's looking for that "one defining moment" ala "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's "Austin 3:16" promo to solidify himself as a top star capable of being the face of the company. See Miz's latest quotes on his rise to main event-status, with Caldwell's Analysis...

WWE News: Official WrestleMania 26 line-up after this week's TV shows

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:00:15 PST

After this weekend's run of WWE TV shows, the official WrestleMania 26 line-up shapes up with seven near-complete matches and no official announcement of a C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio match yet. Read the complete PPV line-up with two more weeks of TV remaining before WrestleMania...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1994 PPV Report (WM 10): Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon ladder match, Bret vs. Owen, Bret vs. Yokozuna

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania X from 1994 featuring Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon, Bret vs. Owen, and Bret vs. Yokozuna...

WWE News: One of the stars of WrestleMania III to be added to Hall of Fame

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:49:07 PST

If you want to find out some of this year's WWE Hall of Fame inductees, sometimes checking the sports page will reveal the answer. Bob Uecker, one of the stars of WrestleMania III, will soon be announced as the latest Hall of Famer, joining Ted DiBiase and Antonio Inoki...

Other News: "Gentleman" Jerry Valiant (John Hill) dies at age 68

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:19:32 PST

John Hill, better known as "Gentleman" Jerry Valiant died on Thursday at age 68. Read about Hill's lengthy career that started in the 1960s, complete with a number of name changes and one WWWF Tag Title run in Vince McMahon, Sr.'s promotion...

3/12 TNA in Erie, Pa.: The unlikely tandem of Kurt Angle & Jeff Jarrett vs. Beer Money, A.J. Styles vs. Abyss, Pope vs. Wolfe

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:54:05 PST

We have a TNA house show report from last night in Erie, Pa. with the unlikely (eighth months ago) pairing of Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle vs. Beer Money in the main event, A.J. Styles vs. Abyss, and other top stars from TNA...

WWE News: Jim Ross says he doesn't expect to be back on WWE TV as full-time announcer

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:10:23 PST

Jim Ross interestingly says he doesn't expect WWE to put him back on TV as a full-time announcer. Ross responded to a fan question on jrsbarbq.com on possibly being paired with Jerry Lawler again on Raw, which Ross said is "highly unlikely." Read what Ross had to say, plus Caldwell's Analysis...

CALDWELL'S BOOK REVIEW: One of the best wrestling storytellers delivers highly entertaining history & insight in "The World According to Dutch"

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:35:28 PST

Torch assistant editor James Caldwell reviews Dutch Mantell's "The World According to Dutch" autobiography that covers four decades of wild stories from the wrestling business, including insight on TNA, working with Vince Russo and Jim Cornette, his booking philosophies, and pre-stardom stories on Undertaker, Kane, and Steve Austin...

WWE/MMA News: Former WWE diva Maria branching out to MMA announcing

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10:13 PST

After being released from WWE two weeks ago, former WWE diva Maria is branching out to MMA as a commentator for HDNet's "King of the Cage" broadcasts. Read more on the announcement and Maria's role calling MMA action...

WWE News: Weekend house show preview - Denver Debacle, California swing

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:08 PST

WWE has five house shows this weekend - three from the Raw brand and two from the Smackdown brand. We have previews for the top stars and advertised main events, including Batista on both tours. Torch Reader Alert: We are looking for house show reports on this weekend's WWE shows sent to pwtorch@gmail.com...

PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Edge on Jericho's Highlight Reel

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00:25 PST

They went right to the arena where Todd Grisham and Matt Striker intro’d the show and the camera panned the crowd. The duo plugged Edge on Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel tonight on Smackdown.

WWE News: Money in the Bank ladder match expanded to nine wrestlers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:45:33 PST

WWE officially expanded the Money in the Bank field to nine wrestlers on tonight's episode of Smackdown. See who was added to the list that includes Christian, MVP, Matt Hardy, Jack Swagger, and more...

WWE SMACKDOWN MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 3/12 Smackdown if you saw the show?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:34:29 PST

3/12 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1): What if Impact ratings drop even lower? Why did NXT ratings drop? (32 min.)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:06 PST

In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller, they talk about Impact's 1.0 rating, what Mick Foley had to say about it, how TNA could have booked it differently to draw better against Raw, the lack of hype for Jeff Hardy next week, the likely spin if they have to go back to Thursdays, and more on Impact. Also, a look at the dip in interest in WWE NXT on week three. And more...

3/12 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Wade Keller & Greg Parks discuss Impact ratings, NXT ratings, Money in the Bank, Best WrestleManias, more (75 min.)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:41:52 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with host Wade Keller and guest cohost columnist Greg Parks take phone calls and email questions throughout the live 60 minutes focused on a variety of topics including Impact ratings, NXT ratings, Money in the Bank favorites, the best WrestleManias, and more. Also, in the 15 minute VIP Aftershow, Keller and Parks respond to email questions on a variety of topics and Keller makes his prognostications for the MITB match...

TNA News: Full line-ups for this weekend's TNA house show tour

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:09:12 PST

TNA released line-ups for their weekend house show tour starting tonight in Erie, Pa. with A.J. Styles, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, The Pope, and Beer Money involved in top matches on the tour. Reports Wanted: If you attend Erie, Pittsburgh, or Wheeling this weekend, send a report to pwtorch@gmail.com...

WWE News: Preview for tonight's WWE Smackdown - Highlight Reel returns

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:58 PST

Tonight's edition of WWE Smackdown will be highlighted by the return of World Hvt. champion Chris Jericho's "Highlight Reel" talk-show segment with Edge. as the special guest to set up their WrestleMania 26 match. Read the rest of the non-spoiler preview for tonight's Smackdown episode...

VALENTINO'S MAGIC, MEMORIES, AND MANIA: Top 10 Shawn Michaels matches - vs. Undertaker, Bret Hart, Razor, Triple H, Flair, more

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:48:32 PST

Torch specialist Shawn Valentino offers his Top 10 Shawn Michaels career matches with a look at each match's quality, historical significance, and importance to Michaels's career. Included are matches with The Undertaker, Bret Hart, Razor Ramon, Triple H, Ric Flair, and more...

FREE: Friday PWTorch Livecast (3/12) now available featuring Wade Keller & Greg Parks

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:30:02 PST

The Friday, March 12 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

TNA News: Jeff Jarrett talks Monday Night Wars II not an actual "war," impact of DVRs and other factors

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:05:18 PST

Jeff Jarrett talked about TNA opposing WWE on Monday nights during a radio interview, while acknowledging the playing field is different with DVRs and WCW having a large fanbase to draw from when challenging WWE in the 1990s. Read Jarrett's quotes on TNA's goal on Monday nights...

WWE/MMA News: Jim Ross interview - WWE future, possible MMA broadcasting, Jack Swagger

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:08:17 PST

Jim Ross said in an interview that he's in a "unique place right now" continuing to talk to WWE about remaining with the company as an announcer while also being open to broadcasting MMA if the opportunity were to arise. Ross also talks about whether Jack Swagger could be successful in MMA...

TNA News: Four-way ladder match added to Destination X PPV (w/VIDEO)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:27:25 PST

TNA has added a four-way ladder match to the Destination X PPV on March 21 featuring Daniels, Kazarian, and two other X Division wrestlers. Also, watch Kazarian in a "TNA Today" interview hyping the match and pitching a new marketing title for the X Division wrestlers...

WWE News: Bill Goldberg isn't buying WWE's PG-TV, talks to USA Today about the wrestling business

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:06:15 PST

Bill Goldberg said in a USA Today interview that he won't let his son watch wrestling on TV because he says it's not geared towards kids anymore. Apparently Goldberg isn't buying WWE's PG-TV approach. Read Goldberg's quotes on that subject and whether he misses being in the wrestling business...

3/11 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: Marella vs. Ryder, The Sleeper, MVP & Christian vs. Carlito & Guerrero

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:37:23 PST

In this edition of Hits & Misses, Jon Mezzera takes a look at the 3/11 episode of WWE Superstars including Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder, MVP & Christian vs. Carlito & Chavo Guerrero, and the dreaded sleeper hold from Dolph Ziggler...

ROH/EVOLVE News: Previews for EVOLVE and ROH developmental promotion in New Jersey this weekend

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:28 PST

Gabe Sapolsky's EVOLVE promotion will be running its second show on Saturday night in Rahway, New Jersey headlined by Chris Hero and ROH's developmental promotion will also be running its second show in New Jersey on Sunday night. Read all the details on both shows...

ROH News: Austin Aries joins stand-up comedy show WrestleMania weekend, LA debut DVD, New WM weekend matches

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:05:56 PST

ROH stand-out Austin Aries has been added to the stand-up comedy show line-up with Mick Foley during WrestleMania weekend. Also, ROH's L.A. debut show is out on DVD, and two new matches added to WrestleMania weekend with an ECW and PWG flavor...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1993 PPV Report (WM 9): Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna, Hulk Hogan wins WWF Title, Luger vs. Mr. Perfect

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:44 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania. Today, we cover WrestleMania 9 from 1993 featuring Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Yokozuna, and Shawn Michaels...

WWE News: "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase: "WWE has no real competition"

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:25:50 PST

"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, this year's Hall of Fame "main eventer" and father of Ted DiBiase, said in a recent interview that he doesn't view TNA as competition to WWE. DiBiase said he has friends in TNA, but he explained why he doesn't think TNA can compete with the WWE machine...

WWE News: Charlie Haas talks "ongoing nightmare" in WWE, Shelton Benjamin, TNA & ROH future, Umaga's death

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:35:21 PST

Former WWE wrestler Charlie Haas talked about his personal frustrations with WWE in an interview with Monday Night Mayhem, plus Haas talks about Shelton Benjamin being held back, future in TNA or ROH, and "having to bury another one of your friends" - Umaga...

TNA News: TNA receives great local coverage for tonight's house show, Jeff Jarrett on local TV (w/VIDEO)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:52:14 PST

TNA received a boost in the promotion department for tonight's house show in Pennsylvania with a frontpage story on their current business. Plus, watch video of Jeff Jarrett on local TV promoting the show and TNA...

TNA News: Former TNA Knockout Melissa Anderson comments on TNA departure, Awesome Kong's status, playing Raisha Saeed

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:21:13 PST

Former TNA Knockout Melissa Anderson talked to diva-dirt.com about her TNA departure and what led to a "mutual split." Plus, Anderson talks about Awesome Kong's TNA status, playing the Raisha Saeed character, WWE, and more...

TNA News: Mick Foley comments on TNA Impact ratings, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Anderson, and The Pope

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:06:35 PST

Mick Foley acknowledged in his Friday blog that the TNA Impact rating on Monday night "wasn't what they hoped for," but he put a positive spin on the opportunity for growth. Foley also comments on Jeff Hardy returning to TNA and Mr. Anderson and The Pope's work compared to WWE...

TNA News: TNA back on the road this weekend with Kurt Angle, A.J. Styles headlining

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:53:43 PST

TNA returns to the road this weekend with three house shows, including TNA running in Kurt Angle's home area of Pittsburgh, Pa. on Saturday night. See who's advertised for this weekend's events. Torch Reader Alert: We are looking for house show reports sent to pwtorch@gmail.com...

WWE/TNA News: Bret Hart talks Shawn Michaels & Triple H, rips Hulk Hogan & Ric Flair

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:55:07 PST

In part two of our Bret Hart on OTR interview recap, read more insight from Bret Hart on his generation of wrestlers dying off, plus thoughts on Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, and Hulk Hogan, including meeting up with Michaels on January 4 prior to their famous promo exchange on WWE Raw...

WWE News: Bret Hart goes deep, in-depth on his WWE return - "They didn't come to me; I came to them"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:53:17 PST

In his most-in-depth interview since returning to WWE, Bret Hart covered a number of concerns and skepticism on his WWE return, specifically working with Vince McMahon again, in an interview with Michael Landsberg on "Off the Record" today. Read numerous quotes from Hart, with the big quote being: "They didn't come to me; I came to them." ...

WWE News: TMZ interviews Batista, MTV interviews David Otunga (w/VIDEOS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:01:04 PST

TMZ caught up to Batista for a 30-second soundbyte walking the streets of New York City. Also, MTV recently interviewed NXT rookie David Otunga on his wrestling fandom prior to becoming a wrestler. Both news tidbits with video from TMZ and MTV...

WWE News: Triple H interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on WWE, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign (w/VIDEO)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:35:54 PST

Triple H was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal in a rare sit-down interview talking about WWE life, whether he'll be involved in his mother-in-law Linda McMahon's Connecticut Senate campaign, and other WWE subjects. The story includes video of Hunter's sit-down interview...

WWE/TNA News: Roddy Piper reveals why he's inducting Wendi Richter into the HOF, talks "Cold Case," and TNA subjects

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:05:53 PST

Roddy Piper has an interview with IGN.com promoting his appearance on "Cold Case" this weekend, plus Piper poignantly reveals why WWE asked him to induct Wendi Richter into the Hall of Fame, talks about always playing a villain, and TNA competing against WWE anchored by Hulk Hogan.

CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 3/11: Complete coverage of Christian & MVP, Ziggler vs. Shelton, Hulk Hogan everywhere

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:22 PST

Read Torch assistant editor James Caldwell's complete coverage of tonight's WWE Superstars on WGN featuring Christian & MVP as a tag team, Shelton Benjamin vs. Dolph Ziggler, and Hulk Hogan all over the broadcast with Troy Aikman. Read up on the continued build-up to WrestleMania 26...

3/11 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Rob McNichol discuss with live callers Austin on Raw, Hart on Owen & McMahon, TNA booking, Hogan & Flair, Ross, Cabana (88 min.)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:05:15 PST

This episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host James Caldwell and co-host Rob McNichol of the U.K. Sun has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on topics in the news including Steve Austin on Raw, Hart vs. McMahon at WrestleMania, Raw announcers, Jim Ross's future, Colt Cabana, TNA drawing ratings in the U.K., Rob Van Dam's TNA debut, and much more...

FREE: Thursday PWTorch Livecast (3/11) now available featuring James Caldwell & UK Sun's Rob McNichol

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:26 PST

The Thursday, March 11 edition of the PWTorch Livecast is available now after today's daily show. Torch VIP members can access the complete 60-minute episode + the VIP Aftershow. Find out how to also subscribe to the PWTorch Livecast on iTunes...

TNA News: What TNA is promoting for next Monday's taped Impact

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:29 PST

TNA has posted a preview for next Monday's taped edition of Impact that was recorded on Tuesday, with an advertisement for one tag match leading to the Destination X PPV. But, TNA is not promoting their big singles match featuring Jeff Hardy, with Caldwell's Analysis...

TNA News: Jim Cornette criticizes Dixie Carter, Vince Russo in latest interview

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:25:13 PST

Former TNA writer Jim Cornette continues to speak out against his former company's writing and management, targeting TNA president Dixie Carter and Vince Russo. Read what Cornette had to say about each figureheard in TNA and his response to a question on the worst storyline in TNA...

Other News: Chris Jericho and Jim Ross remember Sandy Scott

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:05:54 PST

Jim Ross and Chris Jericho posted messages today acknowledging today's death of legendary wrestler Sandy Scott. Read what Jericho said about Sandy from his days in SMW and Ross's personal note on Sandy's influence on his life and career...

ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Sting To Rampage Other Van Dams, NXT Rookies Power Rankings, Why WWE Isn't Marketing Mr. 1.9, Fear Edge's Love Tackle

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:29 PST

Torch specialist Shane McKinley offers his latest ABSURD take on this week in wrestling - Sting to rampage other Van Dams, Brooke Hogan suddenly to appear in the ring on Impact, Why WWE isn't marketing Mr. 1.9 Michael Tarver on NXT, Who's at the top of the NXT Power Rankings, Chris Jericho being an odd fit on NXT, and more...

WWE News: Report - Linda McMahon dodges latest round of WWE questions in mainstream interview

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:03:53 PST

A local newspaper in Connecticut published an interview with former WWE CEO Linda McMahon discussing key issues related to her Connecticut Senate run, including McMahon with a new defense on the WWE TV product, plus James Caldwell reports on McMahon continuing to dodge the bigger issues in play thanks to unsophisticated mainstream reporting...

WWE WRESTLEMANIA COUNTDOWN - 1992 PPV Report (WM 8): Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Vicious, Ultimate Warrior run-in, Bret Hart vs. Piper, HBK vs. Tito

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:57 PST

Leading up to WrestleMania 26 on March 28 in Arizona, we will be publishing a daily WrestleMania PPV flashback report going back to 1992 at WrestleMania 8. We'll be publishing one PPV flashback report around 12:00 p.m. CST every afternoon until this year's WrestleMania...

WWE News: Colt Cabana calls WWE "ignorant" for how they handled his WWE run last year, talks not being on NXT

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:32:35 PST

ROH wrestler Colt Cabana says WWE was "ignorant" for how they handled his brief WWE run in 2009. Read what Cabana said about Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, plus Cabana talks about a missed opportunity to be on the NXT show...

WWE NXT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 3/9: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:26 PST

Sample Review: This was easily the best NXT episode through three weeks, but WWE continues to fail in the key department of explaining the competition aspect of the show. It's been three weeks; let's find out whether wins and losses matter, whether there's a scoring system, how eliminations occur, etc.

WWE News: Tommy Dreamer's final ECW blog - talks WWE departure, the end of ECW; Ratings Fact Check

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:45:12 PST

Former WWE wrestler Tommy Dreamer posted a new blog on WWE's website talking about leaving WWE being the hardest thing he's ever done in his life and equating the end of ECW to NBC pulling the plug on Conan O'Brien's talk show. Plus, Ratings Fact Check from Dreamer's blog...

WWE/TNA News Shawn Stasiak says he wants another run, most-likely in TNA (w/VIDEO)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:37 PST

Former WWE and WCW wrestler Shawn Stasiak (known as Meat when he debuted in WWE) is putting his name out in the public with two recent interviews talking about a potential second wrestling run in either WWE or TNA. See what Stasiak had to say and watch a recent match against Vance Archer...

WWE News: Jim Ross comments on TNA competing with WWE, remaining WWE HOF inductees

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:44:55 PST

Jim Ross updated the Q&A section of jrsbarbq.com with answers on the remaining WWE Hall of Fame inductees and TNA subjects, including TNA on Monday nights not to compete for ratings and thoughts on Jeff Jarrett...

Other News: Legendary wrestler Sandy Scott reportedly dies this morning

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:49 PST

Legendary wrestler Sandy Scott, who wrestled as the "Flying Scotts" tag team with his brother George Scott, reportedly died this morning. Read the announcement made by wrestling manager Percy Pringle this morning...