12 Big Implications of Smackdown moving to Tuesdays – how will it affect WWE, TNA, other shows, titles, house shows, 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.) Pro wrestling TV has undergone … Continue reading "12 Big Implications of Smackdown moving to Tuesdays – how will it affect WWE, TNA, other shows, titles, house shows, more?"

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NWA 'pop-up event' announced for January

Coming off October’s 70th Anniversary Show, the NWA will be putting on a “pop-up event” in January. The NWA announced today that they’re partnering with Tried-N-True Pro Wrestling for the first-ever NWA pop-up event, which is being called “New Years Clash” and is taking place at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 5, … Continue reading "NWA 'pop-up event' announced for January"

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North Korea denies Trump’s claim that it demanded all sanctions be lifted

North Korea has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that Pyongyang was demanding the lifting of all sanctions during summit talks in Hanoi on Thursday between the president and Kim Jong-un. Mr Trump said in a press conference after the talks collapsed that he had no choice but to “walk away” without a deal … Continue reading "North Korea denies Trump’s claim that it demanded all sanctions be lifted"

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MMATorch Editorial – What does UFC 200 ultimately mean in the big picture of historic UFC fight cards?

> 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.) APP/Mobile Users: Press HERE to … Continue reading "MMATorch Editorial – What does UFC 200 ultimately mean in the big picture of historic UFC fight cards?"

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ROH TV taping spoilers: Final Battle fallout

Results: PW Chronicle Ring of Honor’s fallout from Final Battle took place with a set of television tapings at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. – The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser & Brian Milonas) defeated Sons of Savagery in a Future of Honor match – ROH Television Champion Jeff Cobb defeated Luchasaurus … Continue reading "ROH TV taping spoilers: Final Battle fallout"

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Germans are ‘the most uptight people in the world’ says mini-Merkel

Angela Merkel’s chosen successor has divided Germans after describing them as “the most uptight people in the world” as she made a joke about gender-neutral toilets that failed to land. Annegret Kramp-Karrenabauer launched an outspoken attack on political correctness, describing it as “madness”. Handpicked by Mrs Merkel to succeed her as leader of the Christian Democrat … Continue reading "Germans are ‘the most uptight people in the world’ says mini-Merkel"

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Two lawsuits filed over Lucha Underground contract issues

Two lawsuits have been filed regarding Lucha Underground’s contracts. Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that El Hijo del Fantasma, who goes by the name King Cuerno on Lucha Underground, filed a lawsuit in California against the El Rey Network and Baba-G Productions, the production company behind LU. In the lawsuit, Fantasma is claiming that both El … Continue reading "Two lawsuits filed over Lucha Underground contract issues"

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British aristocrat Jack Marrian acquitted of cocaine smuggling by Kenyan court

Kenya’s High Court acquitted a British aristocrat on Thursday of smuggling cocaine in a shipment of sugar, ending a high-profile case that captured public interest in how the justice system would treat the scion of a prominent colonial-era family. One hundred kilos of cocaine, said to be worth around $6 million, were seized from a … Continue reading "British aristocrat Jack Marrian acquitted of cocaine smuggling by Kenyan court"

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US figure skater accused of deliberately slashing rival at world championships

An American figure skater has been accused of colliding into a 16-year-old Korean rival in the final warm-up session ahead of the opening of the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan. Lim Eun-soo sustained a gash to her calf as she prepared to compete in the ladies’ short programme at the championships. Her agency accused Mariah … Continue reading "US figure skater accused of deliberately slashing rival at world championships"

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Thai rangers rescue six baby elephants trapped in mud pit

Rangers at a national park in northeastern Thailand have rescued six baby elephants that were trapped in a mud pit. Park officials say the elephants were unable to climb up the pit’s slippery banks. Rescuers took five hours on Thursday to dig a path for them to clamber out. A video taken by rangers at … Continue reading "Thai rangers rescue six baby elephants trapped in mud pit"

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