Daily Pro Wrestling History (07/22): WWF Invasion

1942  Des Moines, Iowa: – NWA World Heavyweight Champion Bill Longson beat Orville Brown to capture Brown’s claim to the World Heavyweight Title in 2 out of 3 falls – Gene Bowman beat Jack Kennedy – Babe Zaharias beat Don McIntyre  – Cowboy Luttrall and Hans Schultz drew 1943  Toronto, Ontario, Canada: – Earl McCready defeated …

UFC 227: Our questions about Dillashaw-Garbrandt II and Johnson-Cejudo II

The UFC returns tonight for the first of two August shows, headlined by two rematches in lighter weight divisions struggling to get attention.  Yes, welcome back to the “Demetrious Johnson isn’t a star/is an underpromoted star” show, even though he’s not headlining tonight’s event….even though he is continuing to attempt to set records with flyweight …

Report – The Face of WWE highlighted on ABC’s GMA

> 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 is looking to overhaul …

Daniel Bryan: '90-plus percent' chance I'll re-sign with WWE

In a new interview, Daniel Bryan noted that he was leaning towards staying with the WWE. Bryan was on the Sam Roberts podcast when Roberts noted that since Bryan is featured in the new WWE 2K19 video game, that he might be staying with the WWE beyond September 1 when his contract expires. Bryan said …

“Honor Rising” Night 2 – Lethal vs. Honma for ROH Title, new six-man tag champs, Doc & Karl farewell match

> 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.) “Honor Rising” ROH vs. New …

Street fight stipulation set for Page vs. Janela at All In

With the show just a few days away, a stipulation has been added to one of the matches for All In. It was announced this morning that Hangman Page vs. Joey Janela will now be a Chicago Street Fight. Page’s storyline on Being the Elite has been that he’s responsible for the fictitious murder of Joey …

John Cena announces he will not wrestle at WM32, UPDATE – McMahon addresses Cena’s status

> 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 top star John Cena …

Rudy Giuliani:  ‘I never said there was no collusion’ with Russia

Rudy Giuliani, the personal lawyer of Donald Trump,  insisted he "never said there was no collusion" between the president’s 2016  election campaign and Russia – only that Mr Trump himself was not involved. Speaking to CNN’s Chris Cuomo, the former New York mayor said he did not know if others involved in the campaign had worked …

Daily Update: WWE notes, Ortiz/Liddell, James Storm/MLW

THE ROUND-UP   THE LATEST NEWS Ric Flair, Wendy Barlow hold commitment ceremony   VIDEO: 2K Sports releases gameplay trailer for WWE 2K19   WWE NXT results: Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair   WWE Mae Young Classic results: Ashley Rayne vs. Mercedes Martinez  THE LATEST AUDIO WOL: Tons of news, Dave Meltzer mailbag, more! 9/13 WOR: Raw, Smackdown, ratings, …

TNA and Fight Network announce expanded distribution agreement

> 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.) TNA and the Fight Network …