WWE Raw ratings and viewership rise again
This week’s episode of WWE Raw drew 2.1 million viewers on average across the three hour broadcast. That is an increase over last week’s strong number. The second hour of the show drew the highest […]
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VIP AUDIO 8/30 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline with more backstage news on Orton’s first WWE Title win, Kendrick’s WWE departure, changes in TNA, return of Tough Enough, future of Evolution, JBL’s rise (27 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with more backstage news on Randy Orton’s first WWE […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW RECEIPT 8/29: Riddle and Rollins give their feud significant momentum
This week’s episode of WWE Raw has wrapped. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness. -A good little opening tag team match between The Judgement Day and the random […]
Roman Reigns calls himself “The Global Chief” ahead of Clash at the Castle
Roman Reigns called himself “The Global Chief” just days before he headlines WWE’s first stadium event in the UK in 30 years. Reigns will defend his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship against Drew McIntyre in the […]
Wardlow says Double or Nothing win over MJF was “ruined”
Current AEW TNT Champion, Wardlow, says that his first major victory over MJF at Double or Nothing in may was ruined. In an interview with Digital Spy, Wardlow spoke about Double or Nothing weekend, what […]
Velveteen Dream arrested in Orlando
Former NXT star, Velveteen Dream, was arrested for first degree battery and trespassing in Orlando. Details of the arrest are unknown at this time, but he was released on August 22 after posting bail. He’s […]
VIP AUDIO 8/29 – Everything with Rich & Wade: AEW All Out hype analysis and line-up preview, expectations for Dynamite, Mox win over Punk, AEW locker room drama, Ospreay-Nash exchange on Twitter (69 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s episode of “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller,” Rich and Wade discuss AEW All Out hype analysis and evaluate the line-up so far. They also discuss their expectations […]
VIP AUDIO 8/29 – WKH – WWE Raw Review: Kurt Angle, Sami & Usos visit, Women’s Tag Title Final, Miz vs. Lashley, Miz-Dexter, Gargano promo, Riddle-Seth verbal exchange gets heated, more (32 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a full show rundown of WWE Monday Night Raw featuring a Kurt Angle visit, Sami Zayn & the Usos visit, […]
FREE PODCAST 8/29 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Raw w/Heydorn & Vallejos: Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament final, Kevin Owens vs. Jey Uso, Riddle and Rollins confrontation, more (139 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch assistant editor Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by Robert Vallejos from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Raw with callers, on-site correspondents, and emails. Specific discussion points include Raquel Rodriquez […]
FREE PODCAST 8/29 – PWTorch Dailycast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey survey UFC-free weekend that was, preview UFC’s French debut, discuss reports of dysfunction in AEW (69 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey survey the UFC-free weekend that was, preview the UFC’s French debut, and close with discussion of reports of […]
FREE PODCAST 8/29 – WKPWP Interview Classic with Paul Bearer, pt. 2 of 2: (10 Yrs Ago) Which current star Taker gave the ultimate endorsement to, early Ultimate Warrior memories, WM match Taker strongly disliked (125 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-17-2012), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Undertaker’s longtime manager Paul Bearer who answers more than a dozen email questions plus Keller’s questions on […]
RADICAN’S TAKE: Triple H needs to pull the trigger on Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle
Drew McIntyre needs to beat Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle next weekend to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. There I said it. Word is going around that WWE wants to do The […]
AEW Rampage viewership and demo ratings drop
Last week’s episode of AEW Rampage drew 431,000 viewers on average, down from prior week’s break 461,000 viewers. The key demographic ratings were the main issue with the adult 18-49 rating dropping to 0.11, which […]
Smackdown dips in viewership, stays strong in key demo
Last week’s episode of WWE Smackdown drew and average of 1.99 million viewers across the two hour broadcast on Friday night. That’s a slight dip compared to prior week. Though viewership for the show dropped, […]
8/29 WWE RAW TV RESULTS: Doucette’s “alt perspective” Seth-Riddle face-to-face, Rodriguez & Aliyah vs. Kai & Sky in Women’s Tag Title Tournament Final, Usos & Sami visit
WWE RAW TV REPORT AUGUST 29, 2022 PITTSBURGH, PA. AT P.P.G. PAINTS ARENA AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY DANNY DOUCETTE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, & Byron Saxton Ring Announcer: Mike […]
8/29 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller’s report on Kurt Angle’s return, Seth-Riddle face-to-face, Rodriguez & Aliyah vs. Kai & Sky in Women’s Tag Title Tournament Final, Usos & Sami visit
KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 29, 2022 PITTSBURGH, PA. AT PPG PAINTS ARENA AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Byron Saxton, Corey Graves Ring Announcer: Mike Rome [HOUR ONE] -The “Then, Now, Together, […]
Update on Santana Garrett’s coaching role in WWE
Satana Garrett posted a picture of herself on Twitter earlier today announcing she was back in WWE as a coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla. Garrett also posted her thoughts on working with some […]
Two former talents reportedly pitched to return to WWE
Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed reportedly have been pitched as potential talents to bring back to WWE. Both were released from WWE last year. Fightful is reporting that Strowman negotiations have took place, but does […]
WWE RAW PREVIEW 8/29: Kurt Angle returns, The Bloodline takes over, more
Well, it’s Monday. Let your wrestling week begin. WWE Raw airs live on the USA Network as WWE builds to the Clash at the Castle event this weekend. WWE Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle, makes his […]
8/28 HOG HIGH INTENSITY SHOW REPORT: Kingston vs. Marufugi, Bandido vs. Low Ki, more
HOUSE OF GLORY HIGH INTENSITY REPORT AUGUST 28, 2022 (RECORDED) TAPED IN TERMINAL 5 IN NEW YORK CITY, NY AIRED ON YOUTUBE REPORT BY JUSTIN MCCLELLAND, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR MLW Fusion Commentators: Rich Bocchini and Joe […]
New coach added to WWE Performance Center
Santana Garrett is now a coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Garrett posted on Instagram in regards to the new job and spoke glowingly about being back in WWE. https://twitter.com/SantanaGarrett_/status/1564300477847699457 Santana Garrett has […]
VIP AUDIO 8/29 – VIP Podcast Vault – 18 Yrs Ago – Wade Keller Hotline with inside story on Orton’s sudden WWE Title win over Lesnar with details on why decision was made, why Edge and Benoit bypassed, Cena-Marine movie, dress code, more (23 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Aug. 19, 2004 podcast by PWTorch editor Wade Keller featuring the insider story with analysis of Orton’s sudden WWE Title win over […]
WWE star reportedly set to get first name back
WWE Mr. Money in the Bank, Theory, will reportedly be getting his first name back. Theory first debuted on the main roster as “Austin Theory,” but the first name was dropped when Vince McMahon still […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 8/26: Drew McIntyre hits home run, Zayn & Reigns hit, more
Ricochet vs. Happy Corbin – Minor Hit This one gets a minor hit based on hey, it’s a wrestling show; let’s start the program with wrestling. I think Ricochet hasn’t had this much in WWE […]