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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IMPACT HITS & MISSES 1/3: final hype for Homecoming, Trevor Lee’s farewell, Raven and Tommy Dreamer beat up Eli Drake
IMPACT HITS The Opening Tag Match: If you like a bunch of dudes diving outside of the ring onto each other without any storyline support, then this was the match for you! It was entertaining, […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES 11/15: The Rascals, L.A.X. vs. Fallah Bahh and KM, Johnny Impact vs. Matt Sydal, Tommy Dreamer’s meandering promo
IMPACT HITS Squashes: Both Tessa Blanchard and Su Yung looked good in their dominant victories. Now and then it’s nice to see a featured talent pick up a victory in a matter of minutes. If […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES 10/4: Eli Drake vs. La Parka, The Smoke Show, clowns, kidnapping, and more
IMPACT HITS Aries and Impact: A Johhny Impact promo in the hits column? Never thought I’d see the day! In fact, this was the best babyface promo I’ve ever seen him cut. Once he drops […]
IMPACT Under Pressure Hits and Misses 5/31: new champions, Brian Cage vs. Dezmond Xavier, Scott Steiner vs. Eli Drake, Blanchard’s loss
IMPACT HITS Su Yung vs. Allie: The Knockouts Title match itself was solid, and may have been the best one of each wrestler’s tenure so far on Impact. The bigger hit here, though, was Su […]
IMPACT HITS AND MISSES 5/10: super serious Josh Mathews, Don Callis is the show’s focal point, Winter returns, is Rosemary still dead?
IMPACT HITS Tessa’s Video: Tessa Blanchard did a much better job in this interview setting than she did on commentary at Redemption. The production values were solid and highlighting her pedigree helps her stand out. […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES: The Guru is revealed, Feast or Fired, The Sinister Minister Returns, Rosemary and Taya
IMPACT HITS James Mitchell: In a just wrestling world, James Mitchell would have enjoyed steady employment the past 20 years. So many wrestlers could have benefited with him as their mouthpiece. While he’s made a […]
VIP AUDIO 8/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): McGregor-Mayweather reaction, GFW Impact storyline analysis, Watts and Flair as WCW bookers, Baron’s goose step, Arn-Flair issue (68 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the outcome and presentation of the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight with some sharp disagreement over how […]
VIP AUDIO 8/27 – Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Keller (pt. 2 of 2): McGregor-Mayweather reaction, GFW Impact storyline analysis, Watts and Flair as WCW bookers, Baron’s goose step, Arn-Flair issue (68 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller, they discuss the outcome and presentation of the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight with some sharp disagreement over how […]
GFW IMPACT HITS & MISSES 8/17: Cornette, Pope, Borash, Eli Drake, Karen screaming, MMA talk, Petey Williams
HITS Petey Returns: On the Post-GFW PWTorch Livecast, I mentioned that Petey Williams still looks good. He should! I just looked him up and he’s only 34. Wow. The guy has been around so long […]
VIP AUDIO 7/2 – Impact Slammiversary PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Soucek review Lashley vs. Alberto Unification, Borash & Park vs. Steiner & Josh, EC3 vs. Storm, more (83 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch Livecast Post-Impact Wrestling host Andrew Soucek to discuss GFW Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XV PPV event starting with the main event and […]
VIP AUDIO 7/2 – Impact Slammiversary PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Soucek review Lashley vs. Alberto Unification, Borash & Park vs. Steiner & Josh, EC3 vs. Storm, more (83 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill and PWTorch Livecast Post-Impact Wrestling host Andrew Soucek to discuss GFW Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XV PPV event starting with the main event and […]
6/22 IMPACT HITS & MISSES: Sonjay’s celebration, Chris Adonis & Eli Drake, Alberto, Spud, Eddie Edwards, Swoggle
HITS Sonjay’s Celebration: It’s too bad WWE beat Impact to the punch with Jinder Mahal’s post-WWE Title win because Sonjay Dutt’s had a very similar vibe to it with the Indian dancers accompanying him to […]
VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek analyze ECIII vs. El Patron in a cage, Low Ki vs. Andrew Everett, Impact going back on the road, more (70 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling. They begin the show running through this week’s edition of Impact, which included Alberto El Patron becoming no. 1 contender for the Impact Title, […]
FREE PODCAST 6/1 – Post-Impact Livecast: McMahon & Soucek analyze ECIII vs. El Patron in a cage, Low Ki vs. Andrew Everett, Impact going back on the road, more (76 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling. They begin the show running through this week’s edition of Impact, which included Alberto El Patron becoming no. 1 contender for the Impact Title, […]
VIP AUDIO 6/1 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek analyze ECIII vs. El Patron in a cage, Low Ki vs. Andrew Everett, Impact going back on the road, more (70 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling. They begin the show running through this week’s edition of Impact, which included Alberto El Patron becoming no. 1 contender for the Impact Title, […]
VIP AUDIO 5/4 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek analyze Impact, including three big matches and the inclusion of the GFW Titles (74 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They break down three big matches, including Alberto El Patron vs. Eli Drake, Eddie Edwards vs. Matt Sydal and Matt […]
VIP AUDIO 5/4 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek analyze Impact, including three big matches and the inclusion of the GFW Titles (74 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They break down three big matches, including Alberto El Patron vs. Eli Drake, Eddie Edwards vs. Matt Sydal and Matt […]
FREE PODCAST 5/4 – Post-Impact Livecast: McMahon & Soucek analyze Impact, including three big matches and the inclusion of the GFW Titles (80 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. They break down three big matches, including Alberto El Patron vs. Eli Drake, Eddie Edwards vs. Matt Sydal and Matt […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES: Edwards vs. Sydal, William Weeks, Matt Morgan, Magnus, GFW, Sad Sonjay, Mathews
HITS Edwards vs. Sydal: Impact has done a great job in starting off the show lately. They’re constantly mixing up their approaches. This week they just gave us an entertaining match. However, Eddie Edwards losing […]
MCMAHON’S IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT 5/4: Sydal vs. Edwards, Matt Morgan vs. Magnus, Alberto vs. Drake, EC3 Hype
MCMAHON’S IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT May 4, 2017 From Orlando, Fla. (Universal Studios) Aired on Pop TV Announcers: Jeremy Borash, “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero & Josh Mathews Immediately following tonight’s Impact Wrestling, tune in to the […]
VIP AUDIO 2/23 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek discuss the big Sutter-Van Ness wedding, the botching of Barnett’s in-ring debut, more (82 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. Mike and Andrew discuss the big Braxton Sutter-Laurel Van Ness wedding, the botching of Josh Barnett’s TNA in-ring debut, Cody’s turn […]
VIP AUDIO 2/23 – Post-Impact Livecast (AD-FREE): McMahon & Soucek discuss the big Sutter-Van Ness wedding, the botching of Barnett’s in-ring debut, more (82 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch.com’s Mike McMahon and Andrew Soucek talk about Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with callers. Mike and Andrew discuss the big Braxton Sutter-Laurel Van Ness wedding, the botching of Josh Barnett’s TNA in-ring debut, Cody’s turn […]
IMPACT HITS & MISSES 2/9: Davey RIchards’ heel turn off to a hot start, but Hardy Teleporting to Mexico & Aron Rex still Misses
HITS Davey’s Heel Turn: This was probably the best Impact moment of the year so far. What struck me was the level of violence on display here. It wasn’t something that made you feel sick, […]