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
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 month, 1 week ago
The Royalty Rankings: Evaluating the Queen of the Ring Crown
The Queen of the Ring tournament has become a central pillar of …
1 month, 1 week 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 month, 2 weeks 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 month, 2 weeks 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 month, 2 weeks agoWWE’s regional growth strategy hinges on minor league partnerships
WWE is sacrificing house show volume for targeted, high-margin partnerships, with average …
1 month, 2 weeks 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 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE ID is stripping the indies of their soul
WWE ID is damaging the independent wrestling scene by pulling talent from …
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Jeff Jarrett's Most Influential Moments and Takes
Jeff Jarrett continues to hold a significant place in the wrestling industry, …
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kota Ibushi facing indefinite recovery timeline after latest setback
Kota Ibushi remains sidelined with no clear timeline, as internal expectations for …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why DDP’s potential WWE return actually makes sense right now
Diamond Dallas Page is reportedly back on the docket for a WWE …
1 month, 2 weeks 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, …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWhen wrestling obsession crosses the legal line
A recent news story involving the embezzlement of preschool funds to purchase …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Swerve vs. Ospreay is the main event booking we actually deserve
Swerve vs. Ospreay is the Forbidden Door main event we need, even …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
ROH Global Wars exposes the thin line between competition and desperation
A tactical breakdown of the recent ROH Global Wars tapings in Cincinnati, …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWhy Gable Steveson's return rumors to NXT are stalling
Gable Steveson's potential return to NXT faces significant hurdles as management questions …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Rock's detour into Oscar-bait tells us everything about his current focus
Dwayne Johnson's Oscar snub for The Smashing Machine isn't just a movie …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
A Brooklyn daycare director just spent $350k of stolen cash on WWE tickets
A former daycare director has pleaded guilty to embezzling $2.75 million, with …
1 month, 2 weeks ago