WWE releases NXT 2.0 star
Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan has been released from WWE. Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE released Donovan for a policy issues, but let him know he could be brought back to […]
NXT News
SPOILER: Next NXT Championship challenger revealed
The next contender for Bron Breakker’s NXT Championship has been revealed. PWInsider is reporting that Cameron Grimes will challenge Breakker for the championship at the specialty Great American Bash episode of NXT 2.0 on July […]
NXT 2.0 PREVIEW 6/7: Women’s Breakout Tournament winner crowned
NXT 2.0 this week features the fallout from the In Your House PLE on Saturday night and the completion of the Women’s Breakout Tournament. Roxanne Perez and Tiffany Stratton will go one-on-one in the finals. […]
NXT announces Great American Bash event
The Great American Bash is returning to NXT. During the In Your House PLE, the company announced that the famous event will return as a special live episode of television on July 5. WWE brought […]
Championships change hands at NXT In Your House
The North American Championship and the Tag Team Championships both changed hands at NXT In Your House on Saturday night. The Creed Brothers defeated Pretty Deadly to win the Tag Team Championships, their first title […]
NXT 2.0 PREVIEW 5/31: In Your House go-home and Women’s Breakout Tournament Final
This week’s episode of NXT 2.0 is headlined by the Women’s Breakout Tournament Finals and the final go-home hype for NXT In Your House on Saturday. In the Breakout Tournament finals, Roxanne Perez collides with […]
NXT 2.0 PREVIEW 5/24: Bron Breakker in action, Rose vs. Hartwell, more
NXT Champion, Bron Breakker, against Duke Hudson headlines this week’s episode of NXT 2.0. Breakker and Hudson crossed paths on last week’s show with Hudson feeling disrespected after Breakker interrupted his backstage interview. Later in […]
NXT 2.0 viewership increases over prior week
NXT 2.0 drew 601,000 average viewers on Tuesday night, an increase over 533,000 last week. The key adult 18-49 demo rating increased to 0.14 from 0.10. The male 18-34 and 18-49 rating also increased over […]
NXT Championship match announced for In Your House PLE
Bron Breakker vs. Joe Gacy for the NXT Championship will headline the upcoming In Your House premium live event. The match was finalized on this week’s episode of NXT. Breakker defeated Gacy in their last […]
WWE announces dates and locations for upcoming NXT house shows
The NXT brand is returning to the road for the first time since the pandemic began in March of 2020 and WWE has announced dates and locations for the tour that will kickoff on June […]
NXT 2.0 PREVIEW 5/17: Tony D’Angelo vs. Santos Escobar, The Creed Brothers vs. Viking Raiders, more
This week’s episode of NXT 2.0 is headlined by Tony D’Angelo vs. Santos Escobar. Escobar and D’Angelo have been at odds with both Legado Del Fantasma and D’Angelo’s crew kidnapping and attacking the other for […]
Nash Carter comments on release from WWE
Nash Carter issued his first comments since being released from WWE on Twitter Monday afternoon. Carter apologized for his actions in a photo that was posted on social media by his ex-wife. “A statement by […]
WWE announces matches for NXT In Your House
WWE has announced two matches for the upcoming NXT In Your House premium live event in June. First, Cameron Grimes will defend his NXT North American Championship against Carmelo Hayes. Hayes is a former North […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH DAILY NEWSWIRE 5/13: Bret Hart AEW status, Starrcast returns, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, brings you the news of the day, featuring Bret Hart’s AEW status, the return of Starrcast, WES launching, WrestleMania 39 plans in the works, and more. Subscribe to the PWTorch […]
NXT 2.0 reportedly set to return to the road
The NXT brand is heading back out on the road for live events. Post Wrestling is reporting that that touring schedule has been put together and that NXT 2.0 will be starting live events beginning […]
VIDEO: RANTS AND RAVES 2: Enough with being happy about being in WWE, alright!
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, rants and raves once again. This time about silly “I’m glad I made it to WWE” storylines in NXT. Click HERE to subscribe to the revamped and relaunched PWTorch YouTube […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH DAILY NEWSWIRE 5/6: WWE heading out on tour, Ospreay in GCW, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, brings you the wrestling news of the day including WWE’s summer tour announcement, a Big E update, Candice LeRae’s WWE status, and more. Subscribe to the new PWTorch YouTube channel […]
Candice LeRae no longer with WWE
Candice LeRae is reportedly gone from WWE. Fightful Select is reporting that LeRae’s contract with the company expired and was not renewed. She was moved to the alumni section of WWE.com as well. LeRae joined […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH DAILY NEWSWIRE 5/5: Forbidden Door ticket news, WWE investor call detail, more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, brings you the news of the day including Forbidden Door presale ticket news, Dynamite ratings, WWE investor call detail, and more. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube channel HERE: CATCH-UP: HEYDORN’S […]
NXT viewership increases with special Spring Breakin episode
This week’s special Spring Breakin episode of NXT 2.0 drew 661,000 viewers. That’s an increase on the prior week’s 577,000 viewers. The key demo rating decreased from the prior week, moving from a 0.14 to […]
UDPATED: Roderick Strong reportedly denied multiple requests to be released by WWE
UPDATE PWTorch has independently confirmed with sources that Roderick Strong has asked for his release from his WWE contract multiple times over the last several months. ORIGINAL NXT wrestler Roderick Strong, the last remaning member […]
WWE cuts several wrestlers from NXT including Bivens, Kai, Lumis
NXT made several cuts from their roster today. The entire list of talent released includes the following names: Dexter Lumis Malcolm Bivens Dakota Kai Persia Pirotta Draco Anthony Vish Kanya Harland Mila Malani Paige Prinzivalli […]
VIDEO: PWTORCH DAILY NEWSWIRE 4/26: Raw ratings with a special nugget, C.M Punk, and more
PWTorch Assistant Editor, Zack Heydorn, brings you today’s news fix including Raw rating analysis, the return of Asuka and Mustafa Ali, LA Knight news, CM Punk news, and more. Subscribe to the PWTorch YouTube channel […]
NXT 2.0 PREVIEW 4/26: Final hype for Spring Breakin, Sikoa vs. Williams, more
This week’s episode of NXT 2.0 is headlined by Trick Williams vs. Solo Sikoa. Last week on the show, Williams and Sikoa confronted one another after Sikoa went face to face with Williams partner, Carmelo […]