10/19 Raw Rating falls to historical low
As if the Raw TV ratings picture could not get any worse, Monday’s show fell to an historical low 2.21 rating despite the abundance of star power on the show. WWE Raw TV Ratings Report — […]
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10/19 Raw TV taping report – crowd, top stars, SStars SPOILERS
WWE Raw TV taping report October 19, 2015 Dallas, Texas Report by VIP member James in Dallas – One-fourth of the very top of the arena was blocked off, but other than that, there were […]
JR – Randy Orton out with “shoulder issues”
Randy Orton’s absence from Monday’s Raw threw off the show and the Hell in a Cell PPV line-up, leaving Dean Ambrose without a tag partner against the Wyatts on Sunday. Orton reportedly has a shoulder […]
Tuesday’s Torch Today (Afternoon Update) – Lesnar/MMA, Piper, Pope, Cena on ESPN, SD taping, Austin commercial, more
TORCH TODAY – Tuesday, October 20 AFTERNOON UPDATE – Brock Lesnar’s podcast interview with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made waves in the MMA world, with Lesnar talking about how close he was to returning to […]
UPDATE – Big sale completed for “Hogan’s Beach” Property
Oct. 20 Update: The Florida property that contains a Best Western hotel and Hulk Hogan’s Beach Shop has sold for $34.5 million to a new investment group, reports the Tampa Bay Times. The new owners plan to […]
10/18 PROGRESS in London: Ciampa teaser, Ospreay, more
PROGRESS Chapter 22 Results October 18, 2015 London, England Report by PWTorch correspondent Dave Green PROGRESS Wrestling presented “Chapter 22: Trust, Encouragement, Reward, Loyalty, Satisfaction” from the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London this past Sunday, […]
JC’s Raw 5 List – Which Legends contributed the most on Raw?
In this week’s Top 5 List from Raw, we rank the contributions made by Legends who appeared on Monday’s Raw from Dallas. Conveniently, there were five Legends who appeared on Raw… (1) The Undertaker. Taker […]
New Details on WWE Network’s “Breaking Ground” show
The Associated Press published a report on WWE Network’s new “Breaking Ground” show, which WWE hopes will be a hook for the Network after Raw goes off the air. WWE is set to release the first episode […]
10/19 Raw Social Media – Brock & Co. Pop
WWE Raw Social Media Tracking — October 19: Monday’s Raw drew the best Nielsen Twitter TV Rating of the fall season with the return of big-name stars. Raw’s unique audience was 1.764 million, up 45 […]
Video – Terry Funk delivers strong message on indies vs. WWE
The AIW promotion released a passionate video message from wrestling legend Terry Funk endorsing the independent wrestling scene. Funk, 71, is continuing his career-long journey of being an outsider by getting back into the independent […]
Keller’s detailed recap of Austin interviewing Brock on WWE Network
Monday night after Raw concluded, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin sat down with Brock Lesnar for the latest installment of Austin’s live WWE Network podcast interview. STONE COLD PODCAST with BROCK LESNAR OCTOBER 19, 2015 AIRED […]
VIP AUDIO 10/19 – Wade Keller Hotline: The News – Recap & Analysis of Austin’s interview with Lesnar
http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/members/uploads/11/20151019WK.mp3 This episode of the Wade Keller Hotline features a detailed recap and analysis of Steve Austin’s interview with Brock Lesnar on WWE Network after Raw. –DIRECT LINK OF AUDIO SHOW (MOBILE PHONE USERS: We recommend […]
VIP AUDIO 10/19 – PWTorch Livecast: Raw Post-Game Show w/James Caldwell & Pat McNeill
In this episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell, it’s the Raw post-game show with PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill n the opening 15 Good Minutes segment, then live calls and […]
PWTorch Livecast Monday (10/19): Raw Post-Game w/James Caldwell & Pat McNeill
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 […]
Raw News – Stone Cold & big names appear, Orton pulled, Wyatt return, no Kane, more
WWE Raw TV news & notes 10/19 – Raw featured appearances by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair. Austin opened Raw reminiscing about wrestling in Dallas and Texas, […]
10/19 WWE Raw: CALDWELL’S Full Report – Lesnar, Taker, more on pre-HIAC show
The Card: Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker return to Raw along with Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair. Plus, final Hell in a Cell build-up, New Day vs. John Cena & the Dudleys in a six-man […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 19 (2008): Lesnar really did it this time
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Bruce Mitchell becoming a Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter columnist. No single person has influenced the editorial tone and direction of the Torch brand over the years than Bruce, […]
C.M. Punk updates UFC future & injury status
Former WWE star C.M. Punk went on the “MMA Hour” with MMA reporter Ariel Helwani on Monday afternoon to discuss his UFC training and other topics. Punk noted that he is still determined to have […]
Pic – Big WM32 Meeting in Texas
Top brass involved in WrestleMania 32 met up prior to Monday’s Raw TV taping in Dallas, Texas. Included was Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones getting together with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. Plus, Triple H, Stephanie […]
Monday’s Torch Today (Afternoon Update) – Realistic Raw TV rating, Ciampa’s status, Big Ryck retiring?, more
TORCH TODAY – Monday, October 19 AFTERNOON UPDATE – WWE top star John Cena will be this week’s guest on SportsCenter airing on ESPNews. Cena will be on the 9:00 p.m. EST hour of SportsCenter […]
TNA reinstates Bram to roster; charges dropped
TNA announced Monday they have re-instated Bram (Thomas Latimer) following the resolution of felony domestic violence charges stemming from an August arrest. Latimer has been “immediately reinstated to his contract and the TNA roster,” TNA […]
WWE & Texas Lottery announce WM32 deal
WWE and the Texas Lottery today announced Monday a partnership surrounding WrestleMania 32 next year in Dallas, Texas. The promotion begins next month on Monday, November 16. Scratch-off prizes are worth “more than $10 million” […]
TNA announces India tour; Great Khali surprise appearance
TNA will tour India in December, TNA announced Monday. Three events will take place, including a “One Night Only” PPV taping in Mumbai on December 4. Headline stars include Kurt Angle, former TNA Hvt. champion […]