St. Cloud State names captains for 2016-17
St. Cloud State University head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo has named Josh Berg, Gabe Fogarty, Austin Goergen, Clayton Jennissen, Matt Nelson, Uthman Rabiu and Brett Velasquez as team captains for the upcoming 2016-17 wrestling season at St. Cloud State. This group will help lead the two-time defending national champion Huskies, who gained NCAA II titles…
Trio of Gopher alums shine in NYC
Three Gopher greats – Tony Nelson, Jayson Ness and current volunteer assistant coach Zach Sanders – all delivered podium performances wrestling freestyle at the Bill Farrell Open in New York City on Saturday. While Ness and Sanders finished third at 61 and 57 kilograms, respectively, Nelson headlined the trio’s efforts by winning the 125-kilogram title.…
NXT TakeOver New Orleans preview: Gargano vs. Ciampa, Black vs. Almas
Coming off a show that saw Johnny Gargano and Andrade Almas put on the best match in NXT history, the third brand heads down south with what might be the best card they’ve ever put together. Top to bottom, the card is incredible (even with a startling lack of Liv Morgan) and I’m kicking myself for…
WWE United Kingdom tournament coming to Royal Albert Hall
WWE’s United Kingdom Championship tournament is returning this summer. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey At today’s business partner summit in New Orleans, Triple H announced that a United Kingdom Championship tournament would be taking place at Royal Albert Hall in London, England on June 18th and 19th. Whether this is the same project that was billed as…
Stone Cold at Jake Roberts movie screening tonight in California
> 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.) There is a big movie…
Apollo Crews back to using full name
Apollo Crews has his full name back again. Last night on Raw, the chyron for Apollo listed his full name for the first time in two months. His bio on WWE.com’s website also has him back as Apollo Crews. Back in February, his name was shortened to just Apollo for reasons that were never made…
Impact renews UK television deal with 5Spike
After a period of uncertainty, Impact will remain on the air in the United Kingdom. Impact announced on their Twitter account today that they have renewed their agreement with 5Spike in the UK to continue broadcasting Impact every Friday at 11 p.m. In addition, they announced that Impact will be available on demand for free…
TNA announces India tour; Great Khali surprise appearance
> 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 will tour India in…
Japan Notes – Major injury, full NJPW Power Struggle card, Sanada
> 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.) – Rising New Japan star…
Daily Pro Wrestling History (05/01): Harley Race wins his sixth NWA World title
1969 Kansas City, Kansas: – NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk, Jr. wrestled Dick Murdoch to a time limit draw 1976 Indianapolis, Indiana: – Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher beat Ox Baker & Chuck O’Connor to win the WWA Tag Team Title in a steel cage match – The Strangler beat Pepper Gomez to…