WWE “in” on key New Japan star (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
Even after losing to Kota Ibushi in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 15 night two, Jay White’s name is still making big news. The Super J-Cast is reporting that there is some doubt around […]
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1/6 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Akira Tozawa vs. Slapjack, Ricochet vs. Drew Gulak, and more
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT JANUARY 6, 2021 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Tom Phillips, Samoa Joe REASONS TO WATCH… Ricochet vs. Drew Gulak. An absolute gem of a […]
WWE planning not to allow fans at the Royal Rumble
According to a report from Jon Alba on the Living The Gimmick podcast, the current plan in WWE is not to allow fans at the Royal Rumble on January 31st. The 2021 Royal Rumble will […]
WWE RAW HITS & MISSES 1/4: McIntyre vs. Lee, Goldberg’s return, Orton with the legends, Styles vs. Elias, and more
Opening Segment – MISS: I hated the start of Raw. Last week’s show ended with a cliffhanger where we didn’t know whether or not Randy Orton lit Alexa Bliss on fire. The fact that WWE […]
Updated betting odds reveal 2021 Royal Rumble winner favorites (w/ Heydorn’s Analysis)
It’s January and hype for the Royal Rumble is starting to heat up. Bovada has released updated betting odds for the event that takes place on January 31st on the WWE Network which reveal who […]
1/4 WWE RAW TALK: Charlotte addresses issues with Ric Flair, Mustafa Ali talks Legends Night, Shayna Baszler adjusts her mission, and more
RAW TALK REPORT JANUARY 4, 2021 AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REVIEW BY NICK MORGAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosts: Charly Caruso, R-Truth This week’s guests: Charlotte Flair (w/ Ric Flair – until Charlotte kicked him off the […]
20 YEARS AGO – WWF RAW REPORT (1-1-01): Vince flirts with Trish Stratus as Stephanie is on the phone with him, Austin’s New Year’s Resolution, Jericho calls segment “Steph is Naked,” Rock in action
The following WWE Monday Night Raw report was originally published in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter 2o years ago this week. PWTorch VIP membership gives you access to over 1,600 back issues of the Pro […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Monday Night Raw lacks a flow that’s needed to define its identity
Like most of you, I feel a lot of things when watching Monday Night Raw each week. Frustration, anger, happiness, confusion, enjoyment, and a vast array of other feelings on the human emotion spectrum. This […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Here’s the real reason WWE should be embarrassed about TLC’s burning Fiend angle
“Umm, excuse me. Vince? We know that the USA Network has requested more adult material in an effort to ignite ratings and realize a full ROI within their gargantuan, near billion-dollar contract with us. But […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE TLC 2020
Happy Holidays, all! Between wrapping up Thanksgiving, feverishly putting up Christmas lights, shopping for Christmas trees, remembering to move the elf on the shelf, and purchasing presents for family and friends, wrestling falls a bit […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Survivor Series 2020
Well, Zack is going to have to eat a little crow in this here column. Back on October 28th 2020 in this very space, I ranted and raved for nearly 900 words about my disdain […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Why must WWE ruin November?
This revolting, nauseating, and repulsive year aside, November is a month I typically look forward to. Think about it. Football is in full swing, leaves turn all sorts of pretty colors on the trees, families […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Hell In A Cell 2020
You can have a Hell In A Cell match. And you can have a Hell In A Cell match. You want one, too? Not a problem! Come one, come all! Such is life in WWE’s […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Clash Of Champions 2020
You know those boxing or UFC PPV’s that snatch the $70 right out of your pocket thanks to one fight? Oh, the one-fight cards. We all know them, love them, and hate them. That is […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Roman Reigns isn’t a heel … yet
We all want it to be true. We’re desperate. Being the bearer of bad news is never fun, but in the name of honesty, here it goes. Roman Reigns isn’t a heel. Yet. The last […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Payback 2020
File me under the category of “I have no earthly idea why WWE is running a PPV a mere seven days after the second biggest show of their calendar year.” Is it to get Roman […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Summerslam 2020
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to WWE Thunderdome! That’s right. Not only is Sunday the second biggest show of the year for WWE, but it’s taking place in the company’s state of the art, virtual fan […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Get to the point with Retribution
Is everyone shaking in their boots? Retribution has arrived! Flickering lights, broken microphones, a tipped over car, ring ropes sawed in half, graffiti, and a cinderblock thrown through a glass door? Oh, the humanity!Look, there […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 8/10: Alt Perspective coverage including Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton, Bayley vs. Asuka, Summerslam hype, and more
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 10, 2020 LIVE AND WITH NXT FANS FROM THE WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER IN ORLANDO, FL AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Samoa Joe, and Byron Saxton [HOUR ONE] -The […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: It’s okay to let stars be stars
I interrupt your day with the obvious. Pro wrestling needs stars. In the recent past, we’ve seen WWE and other top wrestling promotions work to alter that fact. They’ve said for the world to come […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 7/27: Alt Perspective coverage including Sasha Banks vs. Asuka for the Raw Women’s Championship, Drew’s stipulation revealed, Orton’s announcement, and more
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT JULY 27, 2020 LIVE AND WITH NXT FANS FROM THE WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER IN ORLANDO, FL AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Samoa Joe, and Byron Saxton [HOUR ONE] -The […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Big Show and Randy Orton show off the simplicity of successful wrestling
Professional wrestling doesn’t have to be complicated to be successful. The recent barrage of swamp matches, bone yard matches, climbing the corporate ladder matches, eye for an eye bouts, bar fights, back lot brawls, and […]
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 7/20: Alt Perspective coverage including Extreme Rules fallout, Orton vs. Big Show in an unsanctioned match, and more
HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT JULY 20, 2020 LIVE AND WITH NXT FANS FROM THE WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER IN ORLANDO, FL AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Samoa Joe, and Byron Saxton [HOUR ONE] -The […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Don’t hold me to this – WWE Extreme Rules 2020
WWE Extreme Rules airs this Sunday on the WWE Network. The television build for the event on Raw and Smackdown has clicked and featured impactful work from many of WWE’s mainstay acts, but the show […]