1947 St. Joseph, Missouri: – MWA Champion Orville Brown beat Ras (Seelie) Samara 2 falls to 1 to retain the title – Ronnie Etchison beat Antone Leone 2 falls to 0 1958 Atlanta, Georgia: – Freddie Blassie and Bob Shipp defeated Ray Gunkel and Nick Roberts to win the International Tag Team Titles 1964 St….
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Donald Trump calls Khashoggi killing ‘worst cover-up ever’ as US announces penalties on suspects
Donald Trump’s administration has announced penalties against the suspected Saudi Arabian killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as the US president called his death “the worst cover-up ever”. Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, said suspects had already been identified in Saudi Arabia’s intelligence agencies, royal court, foreign ministry and other parts of the government. Mr…
Daily Update: Raw ratings, The LAW, NJPW junior tag team tournament
THE ROUND-UP The Latest from the F4W Staff NEWS WWE Raw notes, Kurt Angle wrestling at Survivor Series Roman Reigns not currently medically cleared, Wyatt & Nia Jax updates ROH Mt. Pleasant, MI, live results: The Soaring Eagle Cup WWE reveals 25th anniversary of Raw details: Two venues, Undertaker, more Lio Rush apologizes for tweet…
‘Is our life just worth one photo?’ Indian couple who died in Yosemite had warned of daredevil selfie risks
She was a self-described "adrenaline junkie," and he took "wow-worthy photos" of the couple posing at the edge of cliffs and jumping from planes that appeared on social media and a travel blog that attracted thousands of followers. In one post at the Grand Canyon this spring, 30-year-old Meenakshi Moorthy even warned daredevils who try…
Daily Pro Wrestling History (11/15): Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk in an I Quit match
1951 Kansas City, Kansas: Attendance was 3,200 (sellout) – Buddy Rogers beat Roy Graham in 2 out of 3 falls – Heart of America Champion: Jimmy Coffield and Dennis Clary went to a 45 minute draw 1954 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: – Tex McKenzie & Ilio DiPaolo defeated Tiny & Al Mills to win the NWA…
US midterm results and maps: Find out how each state voted and what losing the House means for Donald Trump
The Democrats have secured a majority in the House of Representatives in a blow to Donald Trump, but the Republicans have held the Senate with voter turnout surging. The Democrats have surpassed the 218 seats required for a House majority by gaining the 23 they required and are on course to take more, allowing them to frustrate legislation that the Republicans try to pass…
Monday Torch Today (PM Update) – WWE Title picks, Ross remembers Bockwinkel, Undertaker Week Schedule, Fastlane & Hall in Cleveland, Charlotte talks Rousey, Xavier Woods returns home, Owen DVD, Hogan says he’s “not done yet,” Nash talks TNA & WWE, Total Divas Video Preview, recent KO champ gone from TNA?
> 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.) TORCH TODAY – Monday, November…
Orton & Nakamura vs. Owens & Zayn set for WWE Clash of Champions
Randy Orton has a tag team partner for his match against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn at Clash of Champions, and Shane McMahon is set to be the referee for it. It was announced during the opening segment of SmackDown tonight that Orton would be facing Owens & Zayn at the pay-per-view, with the storyline being…
Ofer Berkovitch: The secular mayor candidate challenging Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox bloc for the soul of the holy city
A secular candidate for Jerusalem’s mayor is running against a conservative backed by ultra-Orthodox rabbis in a race to determine the balance of power between the holy city’s Jewish communities. Secular Jerusalemites and their ultra-Orthodox neighbours have tussled for years over the role of religion in city government, leading to cultural battles over everything…
Daniel Bryan gives interesting answer about a possible WM return
While doing media in Abu Dhabi this weekend, Bryan Danielson was asked the direct question about whether he would team with Shane McMahon against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn at WrestleMania, and he gave a very interesting answer. “I don’t know and I don’t think they know,” Danielson told The National in the United Arab Emirates. “I…