DIGITAL DABBLINGS #36 – Trading Ratings and You!
A Quick Reminder I’m still gathering responses on my 4th year “Elite Performers” Survey, and would love to get more input from you the readers, so please if you haven’t already, take a few moments […]
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IMPACT WRESTLING HITS & MISSES – TURNING POINT 11/9: Sami Callihan vs. Brian Cage, RVD vs. Rhino, Crist vs. Ace Austin, Tessa Blanchard & Jardynne vs. Madison Rayne & Jessica Havok
IMPACT WRESTLING – TURNING POINT SPECIAL NOVEMBER 9, 2019 HAZELTON, PA. AIRED ON IMPACT PLUS Tessa Blanchard & Jordynne Grace vs. Madison Rayne & Jessicka Havok – HIT: This was a good opener. Jessicka Havok […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 11/8: The Fiend attacks Bryan, Tyson Fury vs. Strowman, King Corbin’s opening promo, Revival vs. New Day for Smackdown Tag Titles, more
King Corbin – MISS: A snooze of a Smackdown got off to a snooze of a start with this overly long promo from King Corbin about his main event match against Roman Reigns. Man, was […]
WWE RAW PRIMER 11/11: (SPOILER-FREE) Oh Captain my Captain, The Man to Kick off Raw, WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match, Lana’s Got a Secret
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND AT THE MANCHESTER ARENA NOVEMBER 11, 2019 AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Vic Joseph, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Dio […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES 11/5: Ken Shamrock vs. Joey Ryan, Sami Callihan promo, Elgin vs. Fallah Bahh, Moose vs. Willie Mac, Valkyre vs. Rayne, plus Dreamer, Tessa Blanchard
Intro and Sami Callihan promo – HIT: Show starts with a “previously on…” video with an emphasis on the Sami Callihan-Brian Cage match. They cut to Sami celebrating a with oVe and a bunch of reprobates. […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 11/8: Matches Originally Slated for Last Week’s Show to Take Place Tonight, Guess Who’s Not Finished with Who Now, Cross the Boss
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER NOVEMBER 8, 2019 MANCHESTER, ENG. AT THE MANCHESTER ARENA AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Corey Graves Arena, Top 10 Moments of […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 11/6: The OC attacks Undisputed Era, Dunne vs. Priest, Baszler vs. Dakota Kai, Tony Nese vs. Angel Garza, Dijakovic, more
The OC attacks Undisputed Era, Ciampa Lee, and Riddle respond – HIT: I’m gonna say this once and get it out of the way. I hate November and the build to Survivor Series these past […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES 10/29: Sami Callihan vs. Brian Cage in a cage, Ken Shamrock promo, Rob Van Dam’s heel act, Tessa Blanchard promo, new introduction for AXS debut
Intro – Hit: Perseverance. It’s the first word spoken on the first episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV, and appropriately so. Anyone who has followed the history of this promotion knows how many times it […]
AEW DYNAMITE HITS & MISSES 11/6: Cody’s promo, Chris Jericho video package, Brandi vignette, Moxley vignette, Omega & Page vs. Jericho & Guevara
Trent vs. PAC – MISS: That was a bad finish. There must’ve been some miscommunication about the finish of the match because referee Bryce Remsburg stopped the three count when Trent was not going to kick-out. […]
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 11/4: Adam Cole vs. Seth Rollins, Triple H-Rollins, Lesnar-Mystery angle, Heyman and Lesnar opening promo, Becky-Baszler segment, more
Opening with Heyman and Lesnar – HIT: Raw got off to a hot start with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman coming out to address their situation with Rey Mysterio. I appreciate the fact that Heyman […]
NXT ON USA PRIMER 11/6: Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai, Damien Priest vs. Pete Dunne, Fallout from NXT’s invasions of Smackdown and Raw
NXT ON USA PRIMER NOVEMBER 6, 2019 WINTER PARK, FLA. AT FULL SAIL AIRS LIVE ON USA NETWORK For the first-time ever a Women’s WarGames match will take place at the next TakeOver special as […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 11/1: Lesnar quits Smackdown to chase Rey Mysterio on Raw, Adam Cole vs. Daniel Bryan, NXT invades as part of Survivor Series hype
Opening With Lesnar and Heyman – MISS: This opening to Smackdown didn’t work. It was interesting to see them play the entire Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velazquez match from Crown Jewel the day before, but […]
WWE RAW PRIMER 11/4: Structure of show up in the air due to cascading issues with travel from Saudi Arabia, The Beast Returns to Monday, Rollins to Address Future
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER UNIONDALE, N.Y. AT THE NYCB LIVE: HOME OF THE NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM NOVEMBER 4, 2019 AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: […]
COLLECTIBLES COLUMN 5 COUNT: Trading Cards of Wednesday Night’s Young Stars
During the month-old Wednesday Night War, several young stars have captured fans’ interest. While a lot of casual fans were probably already familiar with top stars like Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Cody and the Undisputed […]
AEW DYNAMITE HITS & MISSES 10/30: Moxley talks, Cody-Jericho contract signing, Shanna vs. Hikaru Shida, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, Hangman vs. Guevara, Lucha Bros. vs. SCU
Hangman Page vs. Sammy Guevara – HIT: This was my favorite presentation of Hangman Page in AEW thus far. Hangman was in desperate need of a singles win building to his match against Pac at Full […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 11/1: Travel issues in Saudi Arabia will lead to an unpredictable format and mix of wrestlers tonight
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER NOVEMBER 1, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. AT THE KEYBANK CENTER AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Corey Graves WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 11/1 AMENDMENT […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 10/30: Finn Balor Speaks, Live Band Opening, Kabuki Warriors vs. Kai & Nox, Keith Lee & Matt Riddle vs. O’Reilly & Fish, Bate vs. Grimes
Show opener & Io Shirai vs. Candace LaRae – HIT: When I saw the band on stage to kick off the show, I was immediately skeptical. Their first song that accompanied the video package of […]
NXT ON USA PRIMER 10/30: Fallout from Finn Balor’s actions last week, Kabuki Warriors face Tegan Nox & Dakota Kai, Tyler Bate vs. Grimes, War Games hype
NXT ON USA PRIMER OCTOBER 30, 2019 WINTER PARK, FLA. AT FULL SAIL AIRS LIVE ON USA NETWORK Finn Balor has already left a lasting impression in NXT as he brutalized Johnny Gargano in a […]
MONDAY NIGHT REIGNS-O-METER #104: Tracking Roman Reigns’s ability to beat the odds and come out on top
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 favorite graps guy – with limited success. How […]
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 10/25: Cain and the Beast Face-To-Face, Miz TV with Hogan and Flair, It’s a New Day for Ziggler & Roode, Don’t Cross God’s Greatest Creation, Smackdown on FS1
WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER OCTOBER 25, 2019 KANSAS CITY, MO. AT THE SPRINT CENTER AIRS ON FS1 NETWORK, 8:00 P.M. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole, Corey Graves Arena, and Items Advertised […]
AEW HITS & MISSES 10/23: Cody confronts Jericho’s inner circle, Private Party vs. Lucha Bros., Omega vs. Janela, Moxley vs. Pac, Baker vs. Hayter, Young Bucks vs. Best Friends, more
Private Party vs. Lucha Brothers – HIT: Another action packed match to kick off Dynamite. I think its a sound strategy every week to kick off the show with a high impact match like this. Private […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 10/23: Riddle vs. Cameron Grimes, Strong vs. Lee vs. Dijakovic, Balor angle at the end, Ripley vs. Belair, CIampa hype video, Garza vs. Gallagher
Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair: HIT – What a way to kick off the show! Each competitor played their roles very well. Belair, the smaller underdog who kept outsmarting the stronger and larger Ripley. I […]
NXT HITS & MISSES 10/16: Lee vs. Dijakovic, Undisputed Era’s USB Drive Promo, Shirai vs. Carter, Riddle vs. Bronson Reed, Dunn vs. Priest, Ciampa vs. Garza
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Angel Garza: HIT – Opening the show with the long-awaited return of Ciampa was a fantastic way to kick off the night. Ciampa and Garza had a short, yet very intense match […]
NXT ON USA PRIMER 10/23: Strong defends North American Title against Dijakovic and Keith Lee, Belair vs. Ripley, Finn Balor speaks about return to NXT
NXT ON USA PREVIEW OCTOBER 23, 2019 WINTER PARK, FLA. AT FULL SAIL AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Roderick Strong has a huge challenge on his hands as he will defend the NXT North American […]