WWE SmackDown viewership down for second straight week

Overnight ratings for last night’s SmackDown on FOX saw the show drop four percent in the ratings for the second consecutive week, averaging 2.369 million viewers for the first episode of the show since the Royal Rumble. FOX finished last among the major networks in terms of total viewers on the night, but SmackDown did beat Read more about WWE SmackDown viewership down for second straight week[…]

WEEKLY OVERVIEW – WWE (thru 4/17): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more

> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) The following is the latest Read more about WEEKLY OVERVIEW – WWE (thru 4/17): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more[…]

WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 5/7: Tag Champs to be Anointed, KO responds, Six-Woman Tag, Ali vs. Andrade, Into the Wild

> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER APRIL 30, Read more about WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 5/7: Tag Champs to be Anointed, KO responds, Six-Woman Tag, Ali vs. Andrade, Into the Wild[…]

WWE officially confirms signings of Killer Kross, Timothy Thatcher

WWE has officially announced two additions to the company. On tonight’s episode of Backstage, it was announced that Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher have signed with WWE. Thatcher signing with WWE and reporting to the Performance Center had already been confirmed earlier in the day. WWE.com announced that Kross has also reported to the Performance Read more about WWE officially confirms signings of Killer Kross, Timothy Thatcher[…]

PWTorch Contest: Win a free digital copy of Game of Thrones Season 8, details on how to enter

> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) PWTorch and HBO are giving Read more about PWTorch Contest: Win a free digital copy of Game of Thrones Season 8, details on how to enter[…]

Jeff Cobb debuts on AEW Dynamite, faces Jon Moxley next week

This story was updated Thursday at noon Eastern. In a surprise announcement on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite, former PWG Champion Jeff Cobb will make his promotional debut on next week’s show against Jon Moxley. While AEW World Champion Chris Jericho was doing a backstage promo directed toward Jon Moxley, he said he scoured the globe looking Read more about Jeff Cobb debuts on AEW Dynamite, faces Jon Moxley next week[…]

AEW News: AEW files for new trademark, possible indication of which night weekly TV will air on (w/Radican’s Analysis)

> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) -AEW has filed for the Read more about AEW News: AEW files for new trademark, possible indication of which night weekly TV will air on (w/Radican’s Analysis)[…]

Shelton Benjamin signs new multi-year deal with WWE

During an appearance on the latest episode of Lilian Garcia’s Chasing Glory podcast, Shelton Benjamin revealed that he recently signed a new contract with WWE. “Yeah, I just re-signed another multi-year deal with [WWE],” the 44-year-old Benjamin told Garcia. “So, I’m still gonna be here for a little while.” Prior to announcing that he’s re-signed with WWE, Read more about Shelton Benjamin signs new multi-year deal with WWE[…]

WEEKLY OVERVIEW – ROH (thru 7/24): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more

> PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) The following is the latest Read more about WEEKLY OVERVIEW – ROH (thru 7/24): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more[…]

NJPW cancels shows from March 1-15 due to coronavirus outbreak

Following recommendations made by the Japanese Ministry of Health concerning the coronavirus outbreak, NJPW has canceled all shows between now and March 15. Eleven events are affected by the cancelations. Two are Anniversary tour events, one is NJPW’s 48th Anniversary show, and eight are New Japan Cup shows. NJPW wrote that further announcements will be made at Read more about NJPW cancels shows from March 1-15 due to coronavirus outbreak[…]