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
NJPW faces a cold reality as the G1 Climax hits Chicago tonight
NJPW returns to Chicago tonight for the G1 Climax 36, but struggling …
1 week, 3 days agoTop 10: Defining Moments of Mid-2026 Professional Wrestling
From the AAA Lucha Libre streaming shift to the record-breaking stadium crowds, …
1 week, 3 days ago
CM Punk as champion puts SmackDown in an impossible position
CM Punk's sudden title win creates major booking hurdles for SmackDown's trajectory …
1 week, 4 days ago
AEW is sacrificing their long-term value for a quick TV pop
AEW's decision to shift the MJF-Kenny Omega title match to TV is …
1 week, 4 days agoAEW Collision needs a reset before the next pay-per-view
AEW Collision provides great wrestling but fails to provide a narrative hook. …
1 week, 4 days agoAEW Collision needs a structural identity, not just more highlight reels
AEW Collision is suffering from a lack of narrative cohesion. I analyze …
1 week, 4 days agoThis Week in Wrestling: Hangman's Vow and Power Slap Realities (Jul 06–Jul 12, 2026)
Hangman Page closes his world title chapter, while Jake Hager suffers a …
1 week, 4 days agoBuff Bagwell and the cost of keeping the dream alive
Buff Bagwell reveals the messy, grim reality behind his WCW run, proving …
1 week, 4 days ago
Why the Maple Leaf Pro deal ends with AEW buying Scott D'Amore's promotion
AEW's partnership with Scott D'Amore's Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling for MLP Mayhem …
1 week, 4 days ago
Jack Swagger fallout follows brutal Power Slap knockout
Jack Swagger suffered a brutal knockout in a Power Slap match against …
1 week, 4 days ago
Why the wrestling world is holding its breath for Jim Ross
The wrestling world is putting its tribalism on hold as Jim Ross …
1 week, 4 days ago
Dominik Mysterio’s survival guide isn't about moves, it's about shifting gears
Analyzing Dominik Mysterio’s strategic shift in WWE, focusing on the importance of …
1 week, 4 days agoDominik Mysterio was a prop before he was a wrestler
Dominik Mysterio was a kid forced into a wrestling circus he didn't …
1 week, 4 days ago
WWE's churn cycle and the logic behind mid-card returns
WWE's reliance on returning mid-card talent reflects a pattern of roster churn …
1 week, 4 days ago
AEW Ballpark Brawl is a booking experiment lacking teeth
AEW's Ballpark Brawl is a tactical misstep that prioritizes venue novelty over …
1 week, 4 days ago
AEW needs more than just better cards for Saturday nights
AEW Collision has lost its competitive edge, drifting into a repetitive mid-card …
1 week, 4 days agoKevin Nash’s Orndorff story is the brutal reality check wrestling needs
Kevin Nash’s stories about Paul Orndorff are the reality check modern wrestling …
1 week, 4 days agoNJPW's G1 Climax 36 gamble shifts to Chicago soil
NJPW moves its G1 Climax opener to Chicago tonight, testing if a …
1 week, 4 days agoCM Punk and Cody Rhodes are already playing a dangerous game
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are dominating the airtime, but Gunther’s slow …
1 week, 4 days ago
Baron Corbin is back and we are already tired of the booking
Baron Corbin's return to SmackDown on July 10 highlighted major issues with …
1 week, 5 days ago