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VIP AUDIO 8/8 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Is EC3 “the next Cena” and a better top star than Reigns? Is Velveteen Dream character potentially too controversial on main roster? Plus NJPW G1 talk and Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame trip, more (35 min)

August 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net for the VIP Aftershow, taped right after the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast “Thursday Flagship.” Only PWTorch VIP members and ProWrestling.net members have […]

Extra minute of Heyman interview from Raw released in which he implies a possible idea for Reigns to beat an otherwise unbeatable Lesnar

August 8, 2018

WWE released an unaired clip of Paul Heyman’s tearful sit-down interview with Renee Young. In this extended clip, available via WWE online, Heyman just finished saying Reigns has no chance against this version of Brock […]

All In in Chicago announces distribution outlets on PPV and streaming and cable including live kick-off show on WGN

August 8, 2018

All In promoters announced this week that the Sept. 1 sold out event in Chicago, Ill. will be available on PPV and streaming. The streaming options include FITE TV and ROH Honor Club. It will […]

Smackdown Rating: Top rated show in key demo but beat by two other shows overall, key metrics, plus Miz & Mrs viewership and ranking

August 8, 2018

Last night’s episode of WWE Smackdown drew a 1.60 rating, below the last two weeks, but above the previous four – so, in other words, pretty typical. The rolling ten week average headed into this […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (8-7-03): Dean Ambrose vs. Neville, Bo Dallas vs. Leo Kruger, plus Danny Burch, Tyler Breeze, Enzo & Cass, Dawson, Emma

August 8, 2018

This report was originally published on PWTorch.com five years ago this week… WWE NXT Results August 7, 2013 Taped at Full Sail University [Q1] The pre-credit video plays up feuds set up last week: Adrian […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (7-31-03): Charlotte vs. Sasha, The Shield, Corey Graves vs. Scott Dawson, Cesaro, Wyatts, Aiden, Bo Dallas, Kruger/Adam Rose, Enzo & Cass, Dusty

August 8, 2018

This report was originally published on PWTorch.com five years ago this week… WWE NXT Results July 31, 2013 Taped at Full Sail University [Q1] No pre-credit video this week, which is surprising considering that there […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (7-24-03): Paige vs. Emma, Sheamus vs. Luke Harper, Tyler Breeze, Dawkins, Ascension, Bray, Zeb

August 8, 2018

The following report was published on PWTorch.com five years ago this week… WWE NXT TV Results July 24, 2013 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor Editor’s Note: WWE acknowledged the […]

WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 8/6: The Kevin Owens Show, B-Team’s entrance theme, Paul Heyman interview, Rousey vs. Fox, Seth vs. Drew & Dolph

August 8, 2018

RAW HITS The Kevin Owens Show: The 1st hour + of Raw was bad (see below). The one segment before The Kevin Owens Show that wasn’t a Miss was the Elias – Bobby Lashley encounter. […]

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1576 (August 8, 2018) – Counihan’s column on latest G1 tournament results, Kane elected mayor, Parks column reviewing new Nitro book, Keller on where Heyman storyline could go, more

August 8, 2018

PWTorch Newsletter #1576 Cover-dated August 8, 2018 LINK: 1576 PWTorch Newsletter PDF –LIST OF ALL LATEST NEWSLETTERS –CLICK FOR ALL 2017 NEWSLETTERS –CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTORY OF ALL PAST NEWSLETTERS BY YEAR SUMMARY: This week’s PWTorch Newsletter includes Wade Keller’s […]

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including long tag main event tag match with New Day vs. The Bar, plus Orton, Styles, and Miz promos (20 min)

August 8, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a start to finish rundown of WWE Smackdown Live including a long tag main event tag match with New Day vs. […]

FREE PODCAST 8/8 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Bryant: New Day vs. The Bar, Orton promo, Styles promo, Charlotte-Becky, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag (83 min)

August 8, 2018

TODAY’S SHOW SUMMARY… PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast to review Smackdown including live callers, mailbag questions, and a report from an on-site correspondent in Orlando, Fla. […]

8/7 ELDER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Alt-perspective report on The Bar vs. New Day in tag tournament final, Lynch & Charlotte vs. IIconics, A.J. responds to Joe, more

August 7, 2018

ELDER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT AUGUST 7, 2018 ORLANDO, FLA. AT AMWAY CENTER AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton [HOUR ONE] -The show began with Tom Phillips welcoming everyone from […]

MIZ & MRS. TV REPORT 8/7: Sarah K’s report on C-section news, CPR class, expensive pasta, wedding ring challenge, baby shopping

August 7, 2018

“MIZ & MRS.” – EPISODE 3 AUGUST 7, 2018 AIRED ON USA NETWORK The show opens with Maryse trying to get her wedding ring off because her finger is swollen. Miz googles solutions such as […]

POLL: Rate the August 7 episode of WWE Smackdown Live on a 1-5 scale

August 7, 2018

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VIP AUDIO 8/7 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: In-depth Raw analysis including Heyman’s brilliance, Rousey’s first TV match and its ratings impact, continued Reigns push, Strowman tips something over again, more (57 min)

August 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce reviews last night’s Raw including Paul Heyman’s brilliance, Ronda Rousey’s first TV match and its ratings impact, the […]

WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 8/7: Keller’s report on Summerslam developments including The Bar vs. New Day in tag tourney finals, Miz’s answer, Nakamura-Orton-Hardy

August 7, 2018

KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT AUGUST 7, 2018 ORLANDO, FLA. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton Tonight after WWE Smackdown, join me live with guest cohost Travis Bryant from the […]

Raw Ratings: Rousey’s ratings drawing power tested, key metrics on how her match fared, plus rare occurrence for Raw that WWE can laud

August 7, 2018

Last night’s episode of WWE Raw on USA Network drew a 1.96 rating, a little below last week’s rating of 2.00 and above the rating two weeks ago of 1.92 and tied with the rating […]

FREE PODCAST 8/7 – Tuesday Livecast – Talking Honor w/Harley & Emily: New All In matches & broadcasting details, LIJ vs. Bullet Club vs. SCU, Alex Shelley retires(?), Sabin vs. Young for a shot at the TV title, Helms vs. Scurll (86 min)

August 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: “All On.” This week Harley R. Pageot and Emily Fear discuss All In being broadcast and new match announcements, presentation of New Japan stars in ROH, Alex Shelley’s retirement, TV title contenders, Hurricane Helms, […]

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Evolution line-up possibilities, how badly is McMahon messing up Asuka’s character and what’s his history with other similar acts, so many belts at Starrcade 85, near falls (27 min)

August 7, 2018

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Mailbag Podcast, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, Bruce discusses the Hall of Fame Podcast he and Keller hosted with Nikita Koloff and Larry “The Axe” Hennig. […]

5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (8-9-13): Orton vs. RVD, Bryan vs. Barrett, Fandango vs. Kingston, Christian vs. Del Rio, Kane vs. 3MB

August 7, 2018

The following report was originally published on PWTorch.com five years ago this week… WWE Smackdown review August 9, 2013 Taped 8/6/13 in Rockford, Ill. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: @gregmparks) – […]

ROH HITS & MISSES 8/3: Young vs. Sabin, Helms vs. Scurll, Los Ingobernables De Japon vs. SoCal Uncensored vs. The Bullet Club

August 7, 2018

HITS Silas Young vs. Chris Sabin: I was very much looking forward to this match. Although, I do have one gripe. Young still has not gotten a rematch for the ROH TV title that he […]

10 YRS AGO – KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (8-8-08): Maryse, Natalya, McCool, Triple H, Khali, Edge, Vickie, Festus & Jesse, Hawkins

August 7, 2018

The following article was originally published on PWTorch.com ten years ago this week… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT AUGUST 8, 2008 TAPED TUESDAY IN ATLANTA, GA. AIRED ON THE CW [Q1] -An extended video recap aired […]

8/6 WWE Raw On-Site Report: What happened in Jacksonville that the TV audience didn’t see, Main Event spoilers, crowd reactions, off-camera happenings

August 7, 2018

WWE RAW ON-SITE REPORT AUGUST 6, 2018 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. REPORT BY STEVEN G & CHRIS K, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT If you attend a live event, please send results in the format of the following report to […]

MONDAY NIGHT REIGNS-O-METER #72: Tracking Roman Reigns’s ability to beat the odds and come out on top

August 7, 2018

Roman Reigns is one of the most dramatic, divisive and discussed WWE performers in history. The company makes desperate play after desperate play to make him your favourite graps guy – with limited success. How […]

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VIP AUDIO 8/8 – Keller & Powell VIP Aftershow: Is EC3 “the next Cena” and a better top star than Reigns? Is Velveteen Dream character potentially too controversial on main roster? Plus NJPW G1 talk and Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame trip, more (35 min)

Extra minute of Heyman interview from Raw released in which he implies a possible idea for Reigns to beat an otherwise unbeatable Lesnar

All In in Chicago announces distribution outlets on PPV and streaming and cable including live kick-off show on WGN

Smackdown Rating: Top rated show in key demo but beat by two other shows overall, key metrics, plus Miz & Mrs viewership and ranking

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (8-7-03): Dean Ambrose vs. Neville, Bo Dallas vs. Leo Kruger, plus Danny Burch, Tyler Breeze, Enzo & Cass, Dawson, Emma

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (7-31-03): Charlotte vs. Sasha, The Shield, Corey Graves vs. Scott Dawson, Cesaro, Wyatts, Aiden, Bo Dallas, Kruger/Adam Rose, Enzo & Cass, Dusty

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV REPORT (7-24-03): Paige vs. Emma, Sheamus vs. Luke Harper, Tyler Breeze, Dawkins, Ascension, Bray, Zeb

WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 8/6: The Kevin Owens Show, B-Team’s entrance theme, Paul Heyman interview, Rousey vs. Fox, Seth vs. Drew & Dolph

VIP NEWSLETTER – PRO WRESTLING TORCH #1576 (August 8, 2018) – Counihan’s column on latest G1 tournament results, Kane elected mayor, Parks column reviewing new Nitro book, Keller on where Heyman storyline could go, more

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – WKH – Smackdown Review: Full show rundown and analysis including long tag main event tag match with New Day vs. The Bar, plus Orton, Styles, and Miz promos (20 min)

FREE PODCAST 8/8 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Keller & Bryant: New Day vs. The Bar, Orton promo, Styles promo, Charlotte-Becky, on-site correspondent, live callers, mailbag (83 min)

8/7 ELDER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Alt-perspective report on The Bar vs. New Day in tag tournament final, Lynch & Charlotte vs. IIconics, A.J. responds to Joe, more

MIZ & MRS. TV REPORT 8/7: Sarah K’s report on C-section news, CPR class, expensive pasta, wedding ring challenge, baby shopping

POLL: Rate the August 7 episode of WWE Smackdown Live on a 1-5 scale

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller: In-depth Raw analysis including Heyman’s brilliance, Rousey’s first TV match and its ratings impact, continued Reigns push, Strowman tips something over again, more (57 min)

WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 8/7: Keller’s report on Summerslam developments including The Bar vs. New Day in tag tourney finals, Miz’s answer, Nakamura-Orton-Hardy

Raw Ratings: Rousey’s ratings drawing power tested, key metrics on how her match fared, plus rare occurrence for Raw that WWE can laud

FREE PODCAST 8/7 – Tuesday Livecast – Talking Honor w/Harley & Emily: New All In matches & broadcasting details, LIJ vs. Bullet Club vs. SCU, Alex Shelley retires(?), Sabin vs. Young for a shot at the TV title, Helms vs. Scurll (86 min)

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – Bruce Mitchell Mailbag w/Keller: Evolution line-up possibilities, how badly is McMahon messing up Asuka’s character and what’s his history with other similar acts, so many belts at Starrcade 85, near falls (27 min)

5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (8-9-13): Orton vs. RVD, Bryan vs. Barrett, Fandango vs. Kingston, Christian vs. Del Rio, Kane vs. 3MB

ROH HITS & MISSES 8/3: Young vs. Sabin, Helms vs. Scurll, Los Ingobernables De Japon vs. SoCal Uncensored vs. The Bullet Club

10 YRS AGO – KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (8-8-08): Maryse, Natalya, McCool, Triple H, Khali, Edge, Vickie, Festus & Jesse, Hawkins

8/6 WWE Raw On-Site Report: What happened in Jacksonville that the TV audience didn’t see, Main Event spoilers, crowd reactions, off-camera happenings

MONDAY NIGHT REIGNS-O-METER #72: Tracking Roman Reigns’s ability to beat the odds and come out on top