DJZ and Shane Strickland get new NXT names

By Joseph Currier and JJ Williams Two more wrestler name changes were made official at NXT’s house show in Largo, Florida on Thursday night. The former DJZ made his NXT debut and is now going by Joaquin Wilde. He defeated Kona Reeves at the show. Shane Strickland’s new WWE name is Isaiah Scott. He teamed…

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Lesnar advertised for future Raw, James Ellsworth title shot, WWE comments on Paige suspension, Smackdown line-up next week

> 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.) -During Raw on Monday night,…

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Big E returning to the ring in six-man tag match on WWE SmackDown

Big E is returning to in-ring action for the first time since April. WWE has announced The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods & Big E) vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn in a six-man tag match for this week’s SmackDown. The show is taking place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento,…

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WWE officially announces Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar for Survivor Series (w/Keller’s Analysis)

> 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 officially announced Goldberg vs….

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Daily Update: Bobby Eaton update, Lionheart, UFC notes

DAILY UPDATE Latest News 1986 Crockett Cup added to WWE Hidden Gems Zack Sabre Jr. to defend G1 spot against YOSHI-HASHI  WWE & BT Sport confirm multi-year TV deal for UK and Ireland   AEW to unveil Women’s title at All Out    WWE NXT results: Undisputed Era vs. Dream, Riddle & Breeze   WWE SmackDown ratings…

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Raw ratings up for third straight week, third hour powered by two title matches has much smaller dropoff (w/Keller’s Analysis)

> 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.) This week’s episode of Raw…

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NEWS ITEMS: Styles-Shane blow-up backstage, Daniel Bryan hints at a return to the ring, Andre the Giant Battle Royal news after Smackdown

> 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.) -Daniel Bryan on “Talking Smack”…

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Three more matches announced for WWE Raw

Update — WWE has also announced that a “Mosh Pit Mixed Tag Team Match” with R-Truth & Carmella vs. Drake Maverick & Renee Michelle will kick off tonight’s Raw. R-Truth’s 24/7 Championship will be on the line. ********** Original — Two more matches are set for tonight’s episode of Raw. There will be a gauntlet…

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Lio Rush returns to NXT, will get next Cruiserweight title shot

Lio Rush has resurfaced on NXT television, earning a shot at the Cruiserweight title. He faced Oney Lorcan on the second hour of NXT that aired on the WWE Network. The two had a hot match which ended after Rush pinned Lorcan following a frog splash. With the win, Rush will now face Drew Gulak…

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Complete lineups and ordering details for non-WWE events – Beyond Wrestling, EVOLVE, WrestleCon, ROH, Impact, LU, Shimmer, 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.) WRESTLEMANIA WEEEKEND INDIE & ROH…

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