As competition wrapped up in Akron for the Greco-Roman Cadets, the 2018 UWW Cadet World Team welcomed ten newcomers Friday to don the Red, White and Blue at the Cadet World Championships this summer in Zagreb, Croatia, July 2-8. Four of the ten weights took to a third match to determine help determine the World…
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Daily Update: Last Week Tonight, Mercedes Martinez, WWE/FOX
DAILY UPDATE Latest News Josh Barnett signs multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA Flamita replacing Yamato at Impact United We Stand WWE invites HBO’s John Oliver to WrestleMania Brutus Beefcake rounds out this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class Stephanie McMahon to make WM main event announcement on Raw VIDEO: ‘Last Week Tonight’…
Augustana Wrestling Ready for 40th Annual Midwest Classic
The two-day event is the largest D2 wrestling tournament in the nation with over 45 teams SIOUX FALLS, S.D – After opening the season with four tournaments, the Augustana wrestling team competes in two more before the end of the calendar year, starting this weekend, when the Vikings head to Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday and…
Dana White: Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Cormier may not happen
At Friday’s UFC seasonal press conference, Dana White was asked about updates on a long-discussed heavyweight title fight between champion Daniel Cormier and former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE roster member Brock Lesnar. His answer: Don’t hold your breath. ”Seriously, that fight isn’t even in the works. That fight may not even happen.” White said…
Ivelisse, Lance Anoa'i attend WWE Performance Center tryout
Forty athletes are at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for a tryout this week. WWE.com posted an article today revealing the list of names attending the tryout. Among those in attendance are Lucha Underground wrestler Ivelisse Velez and Lance Anoa’i, who is Samu’s son and a member of the Anoa’i dynasty. Ivelisse was given her…
Raw 2016 vs. 2012 TV Ratings – Comparison of Rio & London Olympics Effect in Three-Hour Raw Era
> 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 Raw’s TV Ratings in…
Daily Pro Wrestling History (05/08): Edge wins World title from Undertaker
1974 Hamburg, Pennsylvania: – Jimmy & Johnny Valiant defeated Dean Ho & Tony Garea for the WWWF Tag Team Titles Tokyo, Japan: – Antonio Inoki defeated Killer Karl Krupp and Seiji Sakaguchi to win the 1st Annual New Japan Pro Wrestling World League (Inoki, Krupp and Sakaguchi had all tied each other in the round robin…
RAW UPDATE – How will new Universal champion be determined?
> 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 will determine a new…
Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon set for WWE Super ShowDown
The card for WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia is now up to six announced matches. It was announced on tonight’s Raw that Roman Reigns will face Shane McMahon at Super ShowDown in Jeddah on Friday, June 7. The event is taking place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and will air live on the WWE…
First talent roster released for WWE’s MSG return show
> 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 first line-up has been…