Lashley squashes Bellator opponent
Bobby Lashley barely broke a sweat scoring a decisive MMA victory over James Thompson at Bellator 145 Friday night on Spike TV. Lashley registered a TKO victory at 0:54 of the First Round of their Hvt. division […]
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Former TNA KO Lei’D Tapa entering MMA
Former TNA Knockout Lei’D Tapa, who currently wrestles for Global Force Wrestling, is officially entering MMA fighting. Tapa appeared inside the Bellator MMA cage at Friday night’s fight card on Spike TV to announce her debut […]
VIP AUDIO 11/06 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 1): Seth Rollins injury from multiple angles, list of options (64 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they look in-depth at the injury to Seth Rollins, the change it should instigate in WWE’s policies, how this […]
11/5 Smackdown TV Rating – no change
WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — November 5: Thursday’s show scored a 1.50 rating, the same as last week’s TV rating. Both shows were down from a 1.62 rating two weeks ago. One difference from last week […]
PWTorch Livecast Friday (11/6): Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant wrap-up
The PWTorch Livecast, launched at the end of 2009, is broadcast live five days a week. It airs Monday at 11:30 ET after Raw with James Caldwell interviewing a Torch staff member about Raw plus […]
11/2-11/6 WWE Stock Track – no momentum following quarterly report
Weekly WWE Stock Track – Friday, November 6: Closing Price of $17.53 per share, up slightly from Thursday to essentially land at Wednesday’s close. The stock climbed as high as $17.84, which was last Friday’s […]
VIP AUDIO 11/06 – 10 YRS AGO Mitchell Audio w/Keller, pt. 2 of 2: Focus on TNA on Spike, prime time special, BFG PPV
SHOW SUMMARY: In part two of this Bruce Mitchell Audio Update, hosted by Torch editor Wade Keller, they look at TNA, the Bound for Glory PPV, the ramifications of the Spike TV prime time special on Nov. […]
Cena returning to TV … just not for WWE
WWE top star John Cena is currently on a break following his U.S. Title loss to Alberto Del Rio at the Hell in a Cell PPV in October. However, Cena is returning to TV next […]
Batista not planning in-ring return, but what would draw him back?
UPDATE: Former WWE star Dave Bautista says he “does not have any plans right now to return to the ring,” but the idea of just doing house shows intrigues him. Bautista made the comment to […]
VIP AUDIO 11/06 – 10 YRS AGO Mitchell Audio w/Keller, pt. 1 of 2: Austin & Foley on Raw, ratings dropping, McMahons back on TV
SHOW SUMMARY: Today’s Bruce Mitchell Audio Update, hosted by Torch editor Wade Keller, focuses on the flaws and shortcomings of Raw since returning to USA Network, why ratings have sunk, the utilization of Mick Foley and […]
HITS & MISSES – 11/4 WWE NXT: Balor vs. Crews, Joe, Eva Marie
This week’s WWE NXT episode featured a big NXT Title match of Finn Balor vs. Apollo Crews, plus developments in the Tag Division and women’s division leading to the main event. So, what worked and […]
VIP AUDIO 11/06 – 10 YRS AGO Caldwell Audio Show: Coach lead announcer on Raw, Palmer Canyon, Chikara
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s “Chillin’ with JC,” Torch columnist James Caldwell discusses Coach’s first week as Raw lead announcer, why Coach may have intentionally tanked the broadcast, how Coach is being used as a buffer, […]
Collectibles Column: Topps Unveils Strong Checklist for New WWE Product
The checklist of 2015 WWE Heritage that Topps revealed earlier this week includes the most buzz-worthy autograph selection and deepest relic selection in quite some time. The new product is scheduled to be released by […]
Stone Cold Says So – would push Cena to new heights, talks Rousey, Rock, Romo, beer, more
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin continues to say that he is not wrestling again. But, if he were to have one last match, Austin would face Brock Lesnar, or the top star from the generation that […]
The Recovery of Jerry Lynn – current health, ROH date, more
Former ROH and ECW World champion Jerry Lynn is still recovering from major neck surgery that was aided by a GoFundMe campaign earlier this year. The risk for Lynn is potential paralysis if he suffers […]
Mega-Friday Torch Today – Livecast Alert, WM32 tix, WWE in London & Barcelona, Lashley MMA return fight, E51 iPPV, Tanahashi vs. Okada on AXS TV, Batista Bond, Orton in WWE Studios movie, Taz Show Live Video, Cramer on WWE & ROH Parent Co.
TORCH TODAY – Friday, November 6 – PWTORCH LIVECAST ALERT: PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell and Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast host the weekly wrap-up show at 7:00 p.m. EST taking your calls and […]
Batista at the Movies – Bond, “Heist” preview, next movie shoot, “Kickboxer” first look
Former WWE star Dave Bautista is suddenly one of the hottest action movie stars in Hollywood. Bautista has as many irons in the fire as “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson and now has two blockbusters on […]
WWE Notes – HBO-Andre doc, JR on Rollins injury, WWE Title odds, Goldberg disses VKM & Trump, Nia Jax on size
– Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons, who once guest-starred on Raw, is reportedly planning a documentary on Andre the Giant for HBO. According to the New York Post’s “Page Six,” Simmons is bringing documentary filmmaker […]
VIP AUDIO 11/05 – PWTorch Livecast Thursday Ad-Free: Keller interviews Jim Brunzell on AWA fall, WWF grind, drugs, WWE contracts
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the PWTorch Livecast “Interview Thursday,” Wade Keller is joined by “Jumpin’” Jim Brunzell, a longtime standout tag team wrestler in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the AWA High Flyers and […]
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER: WWE Euro Tour, NXT in Florida, EVOLVE 51 & 52 featuring TNA & NXT stars, super-huge NEW line-up, AAW packed show, Chikara, ECIII in Toronto, Rhyno, Eugene launching promotion, Animal
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER Torch Reader Alert: We’re looking for results sent to pwtorch@gmail.com. – The first leg of WWE’s European Tour picks up steam this weekend with shows in London on Friday and Spain on […]
Social: WM32 Kick-off Party at AT&T Stadium
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin headlined the WWE crew attending the WrestleMania 32 ticket pre-sale party Thursday night, November 5 at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Also appearing were NXT wrestlers for a live, in-ring show, members of the […]
11/5 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks
This week on Smackdown, The Wyatt Family take on The Prime Time Players and The Lucha Dragons in a traditional Survivor Series match. Also, Dean Ambrose faces Kevin Owens. WWE Smackdown review November 5, 2015 […]
11/5 WWE in Cardiff, Wales: Who replaced Rollins in the main event?
WWE Live show results November 5, 2015 Cardiff, Wales Report by Stephen Baker and Tomos & Nia Evans Eden introduced Ric Flair to a great reaction. He announced the bad news that Seth Rollins would […]
11/5 WWE in Glasgow, Scotland: Reigns vs. Wyatt, Usos, more
WWE Live show results November 5, 2015 Glasgow, Scotland Report by Kevin O’Donnell, PWTorch reader The crowd was very good. About 11,000 in the 12,000-seat arena. The show started with Lilian Garcia singing the Scottish […]