Month: July 2020

WWE announces 'expanded' partnership with Saudi Arabia

In the aftermath of their delays getting out of the country following Crown Jewel, WWE has announced that they’ve “expanded” their partnership with Saudi Arabia. The news was announced via a press release that was issued this afternoon: Following the historic Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, WWE (NYSE: WWE) and the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) have expanded…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

Smackdown Rating: On eve of Independence Day, built around Team Hell No reuniting, viewership down but still finishes among top of cable Tuesday night

> 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 July 3 episode of…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

Interview Highlights: Drew McIntyre discusses his reaction to being released by WWE, the path through NXT to the main roster, dealing with death of mother

> 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 following are highlights of…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

Daily Update: WWE notes, Full Gear, MLW/AAA

DAILY UPDATE Latest News: A retraction and apology to Seth Rollins  VIDEO: NWA Power episode five – National title on the line   WWE Raw ratings up slightly, big first-to-third hour drop   MLW returning to Chicago area for Intimidation Games TV tapings  WWE officially confirms signing of Scarlett Bordeaux   Two matches rebooked for this week’s WWE…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

WEEKLY OVERVIEW – WWE: Latest news, injuries, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-ups, noteworthy social media and YouTube posts, closing commentary

> 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 following is the latest…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

Raw Rating: Viewership up as Raw maintains status as top non-NFL and non-MLB Playoff program on cable among key adult demo

> 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 Monday Night Raw on…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0

WEEKLY OVERVIEW – NXT (thru 11/8): Latest news, injuries, live event results, schedule of live events, next big show line-up, noteworthy social media posts, closing commentary on NXT Tag Teams and War Games

> 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 following is the latest…

By HearthstoneYarns July 3, 2020 0