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Monday’s Torch Today – Quick News Items (updated throughout the day): Demott condolences, Hall DVD, Cena mystery
New site design introduction and notes… Welcome to the all-new PWTorch.com, the largest site design makeover in our history and the first major overhaul in a half-dozen years. This is the culmination of several months […]
WWE Smackdown TV Report 10/8 by Greg Parks
WWE Smackdown review October 8, 2015 Taped 10/6/15 in Philadelphia, PA Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: @gregmparks) – WWE Open. – Smackdown Open. – Coming up tonight: Roman Reigns & Randy […]
TMZ Report – Lana & Rusev engaged
WWE has tried to weave the real-life relationship between Rusev (Miroslav Barnyashev) and Lana (C.J. Perry) into WWE TV storylines throughout this year. Now, the couple is reportedly engaged the same week that WWE started […]
Ask PWTorch All-Stars (1 Yrs Ago Today): Bryan’s style, Brock mistake, Show’s place in history
The PWTorch All-Star Panel features an array of contributors answering your questions who have worked in various facets of the pro wrestling industry, plus PWTorch contributors join in. You get an unmatched mix of perspectives […]
VIP PODCAST (10/11): Wayback Playback w/McNeill & Valley – ECW November to Remember 1995
Will “The Shah” Hack Meyers spoil Sabu’s return to the ECW Arena? Can Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer win their never-ending feud with Cactus Jack & Raven? And, what could possibly stop The Sandman from […]
VIP PODCAST (10/11): Wade Keller’s Sunday Hotline – Weekend News Analysis
SHOW PREVIEW: This episode of the Wade Keller Hotline features a look at the latest news including these topics: What is TNA’s relevance after Matt Hardy title forfeit and more dates cancelled, WWE results, Scott […]
Sunday’s Torch Today – Quick News Items (updated throughout the day): James Storm, TNA, Mahabali Shera
New site design introduction and notes… Welcome to the all-new PWTorch.com, the largest site design makeover in our history and the first major overhaul in a half-dozen years. This is the culmination of several months […]
12 Yrs Ago – McNeill’s Raw Factor: Kill Bill Goldberg (Volume 1)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally published Oct. 7, 2003 on PWTorch.com… (It’s morning in the suburbs, as Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg walk out the front door and head for the Goldberg family SUV.) “Don’t tell […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 11 (2000): “Death of Hardcore”
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]
VIP AUDIO (10/10): Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Britt Whitmire
SHOW PREVIEW: In this weekend edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with veteran radio personality Brit Whitmire, Bruce offers his reaction to Matt Hardy relinquishing TNA Title, why Eric Young vs, Kurt Angle sucked, […]
Former UFC fighter Matthew Riddle confirms terms of EVOLVE debut
PWTorch learned last month that former UFC fighter Matthew Riddle is signed to a WWE Developmental deal. However, Riddle is making his pro wrestling debut with WWNLive’s EVOLVE brand later this month. Riddle confirmed the […]
NXT Takeover “Respect” special available off-Network
WWE’s entire “NXT Takeover: Respect” special from earlier this week is available off-Network for Hulu subscribers. It’s a second viewing option for fans who want to watch the NXT special as part of their Hulu […]
WWE cameras film new Network series at ACW
WWE cameras were on-hand at an ACW independent show Saturday night in Florida. WWE was filming content for their new “Breaking Ground” series on WWE Network that will focus on the Performance Center/NXT. WWNLive promoter […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 10 (1999): Titled “Children” – Looking at WWE marketing
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]
PWTorch Livecast Friday (10/9): Bruce & Travis talk current news
The PWTorch Livecast, launched at the end of 2009, is broadcast live five days a week. It airs Monday at 11:30 ET after Raw with James Caldwell interviewing a Torch staff member about Raw plus […]
WWE stock surges this week, close to $20 again
This Week’s WWE Stock Track – Friday, Oct. 9: Closing Price of $19.69 per share, up slightly from Thursday’s close. The stock climbed as high as $19.91 per share, getting WWE close to the $20 […]
Smackdown TV ratings are in for Oct. 8 show
WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — October 8: Thursday’s show scored a 1.57 rating, the same as last week’s rating. Two weeks ago, Smackdown scored a 1.61 rating. Smackdown drew 2.147 million viewers, up slightly […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 9 (1998) – The case for Ric Flair as greatest of all time
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]
PWTorch Livecast Thursday (10/8): Interview w/Bob Backlund
The PWTorch Livecast, launched at the end of 2009, is broadcast live five days a week. It airs Monday at 11:30 ET after Raw with James Caldwell interviewing a Torch staff member about Raw plus […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 8 (1997): Fritz Von Erich & World Class’s Tragedies
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]
10/7 TNA Impact Report by Mike McMahon
TNA Impact Wrestling Oct. 7, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Report by Mike McMahon (@MikeMcMahonPW), PWTorch contributor Impact opened with a video recap, mainly with still shots, recapping the main event at Bound for Glory, […]