Jake Torres
Pro Wrestling Reporter
Jake Torres covers the full spectrum of professional wrestling — from mainstream WWE and AEW to ROH, NJPW and the thriving independent circuit. His reporting prioritises accuracy and fan perspective.
Articles by Jake Torres
The wrestling week was a total mixed bag of gold and garbage
The mid-week wrestling wars are back and the discourse is toxic as …
1 day, 6 hours ago
Maxxine Dupri is ready to prove the Dungeon 2.0 experiment worked
Maxxine Dupri is ditching the manager persona for a hard-hitting technical style …
1 day, 7 hours ago
SmackDown is banking on high-octane minutes over slow-burn storytelling
WWE's latest SmackDown hit a 58% work-rate, but long matches are seeing …
1 day, 8 hours ago
D-Von Dudley vs. The Internet: Why Everyone Is Still Fighting Over 2022
D-Von Dudley is stirring the pot regarding the 2022 Naomi and Mercedes …
1 day, 11 hours ago
The Royalty Rankings: Evaluating the Queen of the Ring Crown
The Queen of the Ring tournament has become a central pillar of …
1 day, 16 hours agoRhea Ripley's injury leaves a massive void atop the women's division
Rhea Ripley is out of action due to injury, leaving the women's …
1 day, 18 hours ago
MLW Fusion taping reveals key injury concerns amid New York event
Medical risks at MLW's New York tapings are under the microscope following …
1 day, 18 hours ago
Charlotte Flair is already the clear favorite to win Queen of the Ring
Charlotte Flair is steamrolling the competition in the Queen of the Ring …
1 day, 21 hours agoWWE’s regional growth strategy hinges on minor league partnerships
WWE is sacrificing house show volume for targeted, high-margin partnerships, with average …
1 day, 21 hours agoWWE’s injury woes continue as production delays mask deeper roster thinning
Broadcasting gaps and a thinning roster lead to a deeper look at …
1 day, 22 hours ago
WWE ID is stripping the indies of their soul
WWE ID is damaging the independent wrestling scene by pulling talent from …
2 days ago
John Cena paying respects to OVW after episode 1400 is the ultimate class act
John Cena saluting Ohio Valley Wrestling for their 1400th episode has sparked …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Top 10: Jeff Jarrett's Most Influential Moments and Takes
Jeff Jarrett continues to hold a significant place in the wrestling industry, …
2 days, 2 hours ago
AEW's roster crisis and the long road back for Kota Ibushi
AEW is dealing with a dual reality: the high-profile return of Mercedes …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Kota Ibushi facing indefinite recovery timeline after latest setback
Kota Ibushi remains sidelined with no clear timeline, as internal expectations for …
2 days, 7 hours ago
Why DDP’s potential WWE return actually makes sense right now
Diamond Dallas Page is reportedly back on the docket for a WWE …
2 days, 7 hours ago
WWE's mid-summer gamble on CM Punk hinges on more than just the brand split
As rumors surrounding CM Punk's return to the blue brand heat up, …
2 days, 8 hours agoWhen wrestling obsession crosses the legal line
A recent news story involving the embezzlement of preschool funds to purchase …
2 days, 8 hours ago
Swerve vs. Ospreay is the main event booking we actually deserve
Swerve vs. Ospreay is the Forbidden Door main event we need, even …
2 days, 8 hours ago
ROH Global Wars exposes the thin line between competition and desperation
A tactical breakdown of the recent ROH Global Wars tapings in Cincinnati, …
2 days, 8 hours ago