SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… Last night’s “Superstar Shake-up” episode of WWE Raw drew a 1.88 rating, down from last week’s post-WrestleMania 2.02, and above the two ratings leading into WrestleMania of 1.80 and 1.80. It’s below the March average of 1.92 and in line with the February average of … Continue reading "Raw Rating: Superstar Shake-up viewership compared to Raw, key metrics compared to past years"

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… The following is the latest in a new series of weekly in-depth articles exclusive to PWTorch which will help put in perspective major wrestling promotions with a weekly overview, looking at news and roster developments, results, future line-ups, social media activity, key interviews, plus a timely commentary at … Continue reading "WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NXT (thru 4/25): Top stories of week, major show lineups, live event results, schedule of live events, noteworthy social media posts, more"

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… At what point during this 19 year decline in ratings has the issue not been blamed on things external to Vince McMahon? pic.twitter.com/skhBBYO5Yk — Jake Barnett (@barnettjake) May 7, 2019 The May 6 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw drew a 1.63 rating, well below … Continue reading "WWE Raw Ratings Report: How did “Wildcard Rule” and tease of Reigns returning to Raw plus WWE Title match do compared to last week’s shockingly low rating?"

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… WWE issued a statement to PWTorch today regarding the comments WWE wrestler Lars Sullivan (real name Dylan Miley)  made on a bodybuilding message board between 2007-2013 that were sexist, racist, homophobic, and also contained numerous other offensive posts. WWE’s statement says that Sullivan has been … Continue reading "WWE News: WWE issues statement on Lars Sullivan’s offensive message board posts, details on his $100,000 fine and sensitivity training"

The all-time attendance record for Mexico, set by Antonio Pena's AAA promotion on April 30, 1993, for the original TripleMania, headlined by Konnan vs. Cien Caras in a loser must retire match and co-headlined by Perro Aguayo vs. Mascara Ano 2000 in a hair vs. mask match, is safe for the time being as WWE … Continue reading "August 23, 2006 Observer Newsletter: WWE Mexico tour, Diva Search"

PERKASIE, PA — A middle school counselor and Montgomery County woman sexually assaulted a 14-year-old student, police announced this week. Kelly Schutte, 35, a Pennsburg resident and an employee with the Pennridge School District, was arraigned Friday morning in Montgomery County District Court in Upper Perkiomen Township. Pennridge School District said they became aware of … Continue reading "Montco Woman, School Counselor Sexually Assaulted 14-Year-Old: DA"