Raw 10 yrs. ago – Cena vs. Angle booked as panic move over 3.7
The main event of WWE Raw 10 years ago today featured John Cena vs. Kurt Angle as part of a WWE Title feud. Most interesting was WWE booked the match as a panic move over a […]
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Flair evaluates WWE biz & three-hour Raws
After appearing on Monday’s Raw, Ric Flair offered a candid evaluation of WWE business, especially as it relates to three-hour Raws, during an interview on CBS Radio St. Louis. “I think they’re right now trying […]
Flair Interview – WWE did not want him to talk history on Raw, in “great place,” hypes Charlotte
Ric Flair appeared on CBS Sports Radio in St. Louis discussing several hot topics following his appearance on Raw TV. – Flair revealed that WWE did not want him to reference history in his promo […]
Saturday Torch Today: Big NXT signing, Bubba on NXT rise, Taker & WWE Champ at Comic Con, Goldberg appearance, Big Sat. Events Center
TORCH TODAY – Saturday, October 24 MORNING UPDATE – Daniel Vidot, the former Australian rugby player, announced on social media that WWE offered him a three-year developmental contract after completing a try-out this week. “They’re […]
Pics – Rey Unmasked & Dominik all grown up
Rey Mysterio posted a photo of himself unmasked at his son’s high school football game Friday night. The updated photo of an unmasked Mysterio also includes a look at his son, Dominik, who is now […]
Smackdown ratings are in – Breeze Bump?
WWE Smackdown got a slight TV Ratings bump for Thursday’s show. The bump was enough to register the highest TV rating in two months dating back to pre-fall TV season. WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — October […]
WWE Stock Track – Wild Ride Ends Above $20
WWE’s stock price was all over the place this week. There was an early-week peak, then a big drop on Wednesday, and a surge again on Friday following news of WWE Network expanding to India. […]
WWE Notes – Cena not at Raw?, Lesnar DVD & Network edit, Kofi, WM32, SD, Flair
– John Cena is not advertised for Monday’s Raw in San Diego the night after Hell in a Cell. However, Randy Orton curiously is. WWE sent out an email blast to their San Diego mailing […]
Rousey – “I’m definitely going to wrestle”
UFC mega-star Ronda Rousey says she is determined to wrestle for WWE at some point in her career. It’s just a matter of when and whether she can work around her UFC commitments. “After getting […]
James Storm talks NXT debut & future
WWE’s website released an interview with James Storm discussing his NXT debut and decision to venture to WWE after becoming “free and clear of all contracts.” The interview also managed to avoid the letters “TNA,” where […]
WEEKEND EVENTS: NJPW/Styles on AXS TV, GFW in Vegas, ROH GBH Tour, FIP tourney, Chikara, Big Time & NEW loaded shows
WEEKEND EVENTS CENTER Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 (NOTE: If you attend a show, we’re looking for results sent to pwtorch@gmail.com.) – WWE does not have house shows this weekend leading into the […]
NXT SPOILERS – Full Results from Thursday’s TV taping
WWE returned to Full Sail on Thursday night for the latest set of NXT TV tapings. Included below are full SPOILER Results for three NXT episodes building to the next “Takeover” special. WWE NXT TV taping results […]
NXT star Tyler Breeze makes WWE TV debut
NXT star Tyler Breeze made his WWE TV debut on this week’s Smackdown episode. During a Miz TV segment involving Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae, Breeze was introduced as Summer’s new love interest. A fight […]
10/22 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks
Thursday night on Smackdown, it’s the final show before Hell in a Cell. Advertised in advance is the exciting (?!) return of Miz TV with special guests Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae. WWE Smackdown review […]
Radican Reports – Addressing NXT rumors on Ciampa & Blue Pants
– Blue Pants: Word was going around recently that Leva Bates, who is known as “Blue Pants” in NXT, was not going to be brought back again to NXT because of heat on her for the […]
The Mystery of Brock Lesnar’s WM19 Shooting Star Press
Who is responsible for Brock Lesnar’s infamous Shooting Star Press in the WrestleMania 19 main event when Lesnar injured his neck? Well, it depends on who you ask. Lesnar re-opened the mystery during his appearance on […]
Thurs. Torch Today (PM Update): Storm NXT promo, NFL player to WWE?, Bubba talks WWE return, WWE stars on TV tonight, Rock global domination?
Torch Today – Thursday, October 22 AFTERNOON UPDATE – WWE released a video promo from James Storm following his NXT debut on Wednesday’s episode. Storm is essentially doing his “cowboy” gimmick made famous on TNA […]
Batista on popular U.K. TV show promoting “Bond” role
Former WWE star Dave Bautista appeared on the popular “Good Morning Britain” show Thursday morning promoting his role in the new Bond movie, “Spectre.” PWTorch correspondent David sent in a recap of Batista’s appearance… – […]
Wed. Torch Today (PM Update) – TNA star on Livecast, “Lucha Mexico,” YT & ESPN, Ventura’s prez strategy, Storm NXT debut
TORCH TODAY – Wednesday, October 21 AFTERNOON UPDATE – LIVECAST ALERT: PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviews TNA Title contender Aiden O’Shea (Jay Bradley) on Wednesday’s PWTorch Livecast at 5:00 p.m. EST. Call in or listen […]
Latest on WWE & New Japan working together
Earlier this month, Triple H talked about initial discussions with New Japan Pro Wrestling on doing business together. This week, the other side spoke on a potential working relationship. Mr. Kidani, the president of Bushiroad, which owns […]
WWE Video – Wyatt in this week’s interview
Bray Wyatt was interviewed by Michael Cole in this week’s sit-down interview on WWE’s website. The “interview” was more like a reverse counseling session with Bray turning Cole’s questions on Cole. Notably, Cole asked what […]
PPV FLASHBACK – Jericho finally wins WCW Title at WWF PPV
Chris Jericho made his memorable WWF debut in August 1999 interrupting a promo from The Rock. Two years later, Jericho finally won the WCW Title … from Rock … on a WWF PPV. The title […]
Smackdown SPOILERS – full results for Thursday’s show
WWE completed the Hell in a Cell build-up at Tuesday night’s Smackdown TV taping in Austin, Texas. The following are full SPOILER results for Thursday’s show. WWE Smackdown TV taping report October 20, 2015 Austin, Tex. […]
10/20 WWE Main Event SPOILER Results, plus two dark match results
WWE Smackdown TV taping report October 20, 2015 Austin, Tex. Report by VIP member Milan Gohil Dark Match: The Dudleys beat The Ascension via 3D. Main Event SPOILER Results (1) Sasha Banks beat Brie Bella […]