Eli Drake makes NXT debut
Eli Drake is officially NXT bound. An earlier report from Mike Johnson at PWInsider this afternoon revealed that Drake had signed with NXT. Drake made his first appearance for the brand on tonight’s NXT TakeOver: […]
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The Rock speaks on his experience with COVID-19, XFL plans, and his legacy
With a new television show on the horizon in Young Rock, The Rock spoke candidly with Cigar Aficionado on his experience with COVID-19 and a multitude of other topics. “In a 24-hour period, it had […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 2/12: The Messiah has Risen, Continued Build Towards Elimination Chamber
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER FEBRUARY 12, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]
AEW and NXT take big viewership hits against cable coverage of Trump Impeachment coverage, seven-day total updates
AEW Dynamite last night (2/10) drew 741,000 live and same-night DVR viewers, down from 844,000 the prior week. NXT on USA last night drew 558,000 live and same-night DVR viewers, down from 610,000 last week. […]
John Cena speaks on current crop of top WWE stars
John Cena has turned 180 degrees on his opinion of WWE’s top stars. In an interview with Alfred Konuwa at Forbes, Cena discussed the current landscape in WWE and admitted his previous statements on their […]
Christian discusses Royal Rumble return and future plans
Christian surprised WWE fans around the world after making his surprise return to wrestling in the 2021 Royal Rumble. On a new episode of The Bump, Christian provided insight and details on how the return […]
Raw viewership low but demo ranking tops cable, plus Steve Austin show ranking
Last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw drew a 1.22 rating, among the lowest of all time for the series (only two episodes in history have drawn lower than a 1.21 rating). In the […]
Number one contender for Raw Women’s Championship crowned
Lacey Evans is the new number one contender to Asuka’s WWE Raw Women’s Championship. Evans defeated Charlotte Flair via disqualification on Monday Night Raw and earned her shot at the title. It was later revealed […]
WWE Championship match announced for Elimination Chamber
Drew McIntyre will defend his WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber on Sunday February 21. Adam Pearce opened tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw by introducing Shane McMahon. McMahon then made the blockbuster announcement regarding […]
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER 2/8: What’s the Crack Fella, Drew Renews Feud with Randy, A Queen and a Lady
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER FEBRUARY 8, 2021 TAMPA, FL. AT THE THUNDERDOME IN TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, and […]
Victoria comments on Royal Rumble appearance
It was hard to see as a viewer, Victoria was filled with anxiety and nerves ahead of her Royal Rumble appearance this year. In an interview on the GAW TV podcast, Victoria discussed her run […]
Damian Priest talks Bad Bunny and WrestleMania (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Damian Priest is ready for WrestleMania. In an interview with SK Wrestling’s Rick Ucchino, Priest discussed working with Bad Bunny at the Royal Rumble and his thoughts on being on the WrestleMania card this year. […]
Rivalry set to be renewed on Monday Night Raw
Drew McIntyre is set to battle Randy Orton once again this week on Monday Night Raw. WWE announced the match earlier today on their social media channels. #WWERaw Rematch!@DMcIntyreWWE and @RandyOrton reignite their rivalry in […]
Edge angling for a match against former world champion
A main event championship match at WrestleMania this year apparently just isn’t enough for Edge. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Edge has pushed for a match later this year with Daniel Bryan. Edge […]
WWE posts record financial year in 2020
Even amidst a global pandemic, WWE still found a way to post a record year financially. On the WWE fourth quarter earnings call led by Nick Khan and Stephanie McMahon on Thursday, the company articulated record […]
Cesaro agrees to new contract with WWE
Cesaro, a veteran WWE performer and multiple time champion in the company, has agreed to a new contract. Dave Meltzer reports that Cesaro has come to an agreement with WWE on a new deal. It’s […]
Butch Reed passes away at the age of 66
Butch Reed’s official Instagram account announced this morning that he had passed away due to heart complications at the age of 66. The post said, “To everyone who reached out god bless you. Today we […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 2/5: Continued Royal Rumble Fallout, Bianca and Edge Possibly Reveal WrestleMania Plans, Expectations for Other Storylines
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER FEBRUARY 5, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT TROPICANA FIELD AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Corey Graves […]
Karrion Kross on the fast track to WWE main roster (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Look for Karrion Kross to make the move to the WWE main roster sooner than later. In a report on Wrestling Observer Radio, it was revealed that Kross is currently on the fast track to […]
Drew McIntyre memoir to be released in May
Drew McIntyre is set to tell his life story in a new memoir. A Chosen Destiny: My Story, by WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will be released on May 4, 2021. The memoir will chronicle McIntyre’s […]
Bianca Belair discusses working with Naomi and making history in the women’s Royal Rumble
Bianca Belair made history at the 2021 Royal Rumble when she entered the match in the number three position and won after tossing Rhea Ripley over the top rope. In an interview with Complex Sports, […]
Drew McIntyre reveals the original gimmick pitched to him
Can you imagine Drew McIntyre as a male model in WWE? The gimmick was closer to reality than one would think. On The Rich Eisen Show, McIntyre revealed that WWE originally approached him with the […]
Edge to appear on NXT tomorrow night
It appears that Edge isn’t solely focusing on the WWE Champion or WWE Universal Champion when it comes to choosing his opponent at WrestleMania. Earlier today, Edge teased an NXT appearance tomorrow night and WWE […]
WWE Raw rating and viewership patterns night after Royal Rumble, key metrics compared to past years and special episode
Last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw on USA Network – the “Day After Royal Rumble” episode – drew a 1.34 rating, up from last week’s 1.27 rating, but below the Raw “Legends” special […]