WWE teasing debut of A.J. Styles
WWE is continuing to tease the debut of A.J. Styles through social media. Top star John Cena posted a photo of Styles online, then WWE’s website followed up by speculating on Styles’s WWE status. WWE is […]
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Video – Roman Reigns hypes Rumble in WWE’s weekly interview
In this week’s sit-down interview on WWE’s website, Michael Cole interviewed WWE World Hvt. champion Roman Reigns about defending the WWE Title in the Royal Rumble match on Sunday. Reigns talked in-character about not being surprised by […]
1/18 Raw Social Media – nearly identical to last week
The absence of a major TV competitor – in this case, the college football title game – did not give Raw a boost in social media activity. Raw essentially drew the same audience as last week. WWE Raw […]
Hogan addresses WWE return speculation
Hulk Hogan’s Twitter posts were fascinating to follow on Sunday. First, Hogan shot down speculation that WWE might call him to be part of WrestleMania 32 in April since the show needs a boost of star […]
PWTorch Report – How A.J. Styles ended up in WWE
In interviews leading up to New Japan’s “Wrestle Kingdom” Tokyo Dome Show, A.J. Styles sounded content continuing his schedule of ROH dates, New Japan tours, and select independent shows. Styles was even slotted as the […]
C.M. Punk interview – UFC training, debut fight, not doing “same old boring stuff,” more
In between MMA training sessions, C.M. Punk talked to the Associated Press about the build-up to his potential UFC debut fight mid-way through 2016. Punk also continued his post-WWE policy of dumping on his former profession, pro […]
1/15 WWE Stock Track – Weekly Trend, WWE added to stock market index, U.S. News report
WWE was added to the SmallCap 600 stock index this week, but shares went up and down in the two days following the news. Plus, the popular U.S. News & World Report publication published an overview of […]
UFC even closer to C.M. Punk’s first pro fight
UFC is getting closer to setting up C.M. Punk’s first professional MMA fight this year. UFC president Dana White is eying UFC 199 in June as a potential debut fight for Punk. White was quoted […]
Ric Flair presents new reaction to Reid Flair angle, talks WWE predicament, more
In a new interview, Ric Flair tried to find the right answer discussing his tough position working for WWE, supporting his daughter (Divas champion Charlotte), and evaluating the current product on his “Whoo! Nation” podcast. […]
Title Change on this week’s Smackdown
This week will end the way it started with Alberto Del Rio as the U.S. champion. WWE switched the U.S. Title back to Del Rio on this week’s Smackdown episode. Kalisto won the title from Del […]
Report – Why Sting lost WWE debut match, as told by Scott Hall
Earlier this week, WWE announced Sting for the 2016 Hall of Fame. It created the question of whether Sting, a WCW guy, will actually be the headliner for this year’s HOF ceremony. Throughout Sting’s debut run […]
Kevin Owens future WWE champ? – “I’m being considered”
Kevin Owens says it’s only a matter of time until he becomes WWE World Hvt. champion. Owens added in a new interview that he thinks “I’m already in consideration for that.” “I’m being put in the […]
TOP STORY – John Cena addresses injury recovery
Jan. 13 UPDATE: John Cena posted an update on his recovery from shoulder surgery that made it sound like this will be a difficult process getting back in the ring. Cena, who is expected to […]
WWE Video – Jobber stable in Cole’s weekly interview
This week’s Michael Cole interview on WWE’s website features the goofball Social Outcast stable of Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, and Bo Dallas. The storyline-driven “interview” showed that the four guys can’t get along […]
D-Bryan – training for return, but where?, Brie talks relationship on SportsCenter
Daniel Bryan has been out of the ring for about nine months, but he is suddenly a key figure in the wrestling world again. Bryan started a social media campaign promoting a wrestling comeback, Bryan’s […]
Paige reveals injury, talks Divas storyline issues, more
WWE Diva Paige says she is currently off TV recovering from a concussion. Paige described it as a “slight concussion” following a “bad bump,” but WWE is being cautious before she returns to the ring. […]
1/7 Smackdown Ratings – UPDATED with DVR viewing
The first weekly edition of WWE Smackdown on USA Network fared well in the Thursday night timeslot, nearly scoring a 2.0 rating. WWE Smackdown Ratings Tracking – January 7: Smackdown scored a 1.93 rating, the highest […]
1/4 Raw Ratings UPDATE – DVR Viewership & male-female pattern
RAW VIEWERSHIP REPORT: The first Raw of 2016 featured a WWE Title match of Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus with Mr. McMahon as special referee… WWE Raw TV Ratings Tracking – January 4: The first Raw of 2016 […]
1/11 Raw – Twitter TV Ratings down from last week
The (minimal) return of Brock Lesnar to WWE TV on Monday night did not produce an increase in social media activity. Raw dipped slightly from the 2016 opener against the college football title game. WWE […]
Injury update on Sheamus after Raw
WWE star Sheamus suffered a deep gash on his forehead during his scrap with Dean Ambrose on Raw. A graphic video on WWE’s website shows Sheamus requiring three stitches to close the wound after WWE’s medical […]
Top Story – Sting in 2016 WWE Hall of Fame
WWE announced Monday the first inductee into the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame, set for the annual HOF ceremony on April 2 in Dallas. The inductee is former WCW Hvt. champion Sting (Steve Borden). “We are […]
NXT GM & Tag Team to appear at EVOLVE show
WWE’s on-air NXT GM William Regal is heading to WWNLive’s EVOLVE show on January 23 in Orlando. WWNLive booker Gabe Sapolsky announced that Regal will be appearing on the show “with a purpose.” Later on […]
Update on “Bullet Club” trademark – WWE filed “Balor Club” this week
In an update on the Bullet Club trademark story, WWE actually filed a trademark for the “Balor Club” this week. The trademark was originally created in April 2015, then WWE made a new filing listed as January […]
WWE Houston Notes – Lesnar’s return, Jericho for Cena, main event, Sin Cara replaced, post-WM32 SD return date, NBA legend attends, refunds, more
WWE returned to Houston on Friday night, which included a rare house show appearance by Brock Lesnar, but follow-up on John Cena’s injury situation. WWE Live News & Notes 1/8 – Brock Lesnar defeated former […]