Smackdown TV Ratings for Thursday’s show
WWE Smackdown continues to play out the string Thursday nights on Syfy before moving to USA Network in 2016. This week’s TV ratings reflect that feeling about the B-Brand. WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — […]
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WWE Network Review – “Sting: Into the Light”
To promote the release of WWE’s “Sting: Into the Light” DVD, WWE Network released a 20-minute preview of the DVD documenting Sting’s career leading to his first trip to WWE. WWE Network Special First Look […]
10/16 WWE Superstars Report
This week’s WWE Superstars episode featured two singles matches – Jack Swagger vs. Adam Rose and Fandango vs. Cody Rhodes – plus several video reviews. WWE Superstars Report October 16, 2015 Taped 10/12 in Chicago, […]
ARENA FLASHBACK: ROH in Cleveland 10 yrs. ago – Bryan, Cabana, Lethal
ROH live event report October 14, 2005 Cleveland, Ohio Report by Justin Parker, PWTorch.com ROH Specialist Fairly large crowd for a debut. I’d say around 700. Bryan Danielson comes out to cut a promo. Aries […]
10/15 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks
WWE Smackdown review October 15, 2015 Taped 10/13/15 in Cincinnati, Ohio Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: @gregmparks) – WWE Open. – Smackdown Open. – After fireworks, a graphic aired for Rusev […]
10/14 WWE NXT Report by Justin James
PWTorch contributor Justin James reviews this week’s NXT episode featuring “Takeover” fall-out, a #1 contender battle royal, Nia Jax’s debut, and more. WWE NXT Report October 14, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by […]
Collectibles Column: Vintage T-Shirts Fetching Big Bucks
If you’re like a lot of wrestling fans, you’ve probably found old WWF or WCW t-shirts lying around while cleaning out your closet or going through old boxes. Before tossing them out, be sure to […]
Weekend Events Center – WWE/Taker in Mexico, Cena in Texas, EVOLVE 49 & 50, Steamboat, Funk, Mickie & Hardy
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER Torch Reader Alert: We’re looking for reports sent to pwtorch@gmail.com if you attend a show this weekend. – WWE: The A-Team travels to Mexico Friday through Sunday. The Undertaker is scheduled along with […]
VIP AUDIO (10/15): Wade Keller’s Thursday Hotline – The News
SHOW PREVIEW: This episode of the Wade Keller Hotline features a look at the latest news including WWE and Evolve both going public with notes on their blooming relationship, Jeff Hardy hints his career could […]
10/15 WWE Smackdown Results – New Day vs. Dudleys & Ambrose
Thursday’s Smackdown episode featured Dean Ambrose teaming with the Dudleys against New Day in a six-man tag match. Plus, Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler developments. WWE Smackdown Results October 15, 2015 Taped 10/13 in Cincinnati, […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 15 (2004): “The Real Ric Flair” autobiography
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, […]
CALDWELL: Raw & The Lost Art of Anticipation
Anticipation is a funny thing. It can be a good thing – drive people to want to spend time, money, or energy on an event. It can also be a bad thing when there is […]
Thursday’s Torch Today (Evening Update) – WWE promotes EVOLVE, Khali commercial, Ziggler, WWE/ESPN, more
Torch Today – Thursday, October 15 EVENING UPDATE – WWE’s website is currently running a story on the EVOLVE talent roster. The angle is WWNLive producing the next wave of NXT (and potentially main roster) […]
10/14 Wed. Night Viewership – ROH solid, TNA down
Wednesday night on Destination America, ROH maintained last week’s viewership surge, while TNA Impact fell hard for the second episode after Bound for Glory. Wednesday Night ROH/TNA Programming – October 14 (Week 20) – TNA Impact: The […]
WWE Smackdown going live in 2016?
WWE announcer Jerry Lawler hinted at Smackdown possibly going live when the show moves to USA Network in early 2016. Lawler said in a new interview that WWE and USA plan to make the show bigger after […]
VIP – PWTORCH NEWSLETTER #1427 (Oct. 14, 2015) – NXT Takeover Respect
NEWSLETTER SUMMARY: This issue features a cover story by Wade Keller covering the NXT Takeover Respect live special… Keller’s BBL Editorial explains why NXT Takeover resonated so well with viewers… Ringside Beat live event reports… […]
PWTorch Livecast Thursday (10/15): Bob Backlund book author interview
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 […]
VIP AUDIO (10/14): Wade Keller’s Wednesday Hotline – Ask the Editor
SHOW PREVIEW: This episode of the Wade Keller Hotline features the Ask the Editor format covering these topics: Should Lesnar win the Rumble? Is Sami Zayn at EVOLVE beginning of end of indies? How can […]
VIP AUDIO – East Coast Cast (10/14): Travis Bryant & Cam discuss Raw, Reigns, Dusty Tourney, NXT, more
On this episode Trav and Cam discuss the still pathetic Raw rating and how come this recent slide hasn’t caused any kind of shake-up. Is the idea of a successful babyface Roman Reigns still a […]
VIP AUDIO – PWTorch Livecast (10/14): Pat McNeill Interviews Justin Credible, plus VIP Aftershow
In this edition of the Wednesday PWTorch Livecast, PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill talks live with former ECW champion Justin Credible with live phone calls and emails. Plus, the VIP Aftershow with McNeill and PWTorch assistant […]
VIP AUDIO – The Fix with Todd Martin (10/14): Reigns, Rusev-Lana, Rollins, WWE Eras, Storm, Streak
In this week’s episode of The Fix with PWTorch Columnist Todd Martin hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they cover these topics: Reigns faces Chicago fans, Brock-Taker lack of hype, Rusev-Lana mess, Rollins treatment, defining […]
10/14 Impact Report – TNA Title Series Week 2
The series to determine a new TNA Champ continued on Wednesday’s Impact episode. Read McMahon’s report on the show featuring James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & more. TNA Impact Wrestling Results October 14, 2015 Taped […]
10/14 WWE NXT Results – Takeover fall-out, #1 contender battle royal
WWE NXT Results October 14, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University – This week’s NXT opened with a highlight package on last week’s “NXT: Takeover” special. Specifically, Samoa Joe & Finn Balor winning the Dusty […]
25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 14 (2003): “The Culture of Death” in wrestling
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, […]