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
Frankie Kazarian proves technical wrestling still has a home in TNA
Frankie Kazarian left AEW for TNA in 2023, and his technical approach …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAEW needs to stop hiding their best tournament work on Wednesday nights
AEW's decision to bottleneck its marquee tournament action into a single mid-week …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Octagon Jr. injury at WWE AAA event puts spotlight on high-risk wrestling
Octagon Jr. faces a long recovery after a significant injury during a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why the Rey Mysterio legacy is more than just clips on social media
Rey Mysterio is maneuvering through the twilight of his career with the …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAEW's reliance on veterans obscures a worrying talent development trend
With only 4% of the roster accounting for 60% of total airtime, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NXT is betting on a high-velocity rebuild for the Great American Bash
NXT is burning through contenders at a 33% faster rate to mask …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mercedes Moné’s return highlights AEW's booking identity crisis
Mercedes Moné’s 180-day absence highlights a dangerous trend of creative drift and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE's faction fatigue is setting in
The collapse of major factions like The New Day and The Wyatt …
1 month, 2 weeks agoThe Mysterio bloodline and the next generation of WWE performance
With another Mysterio entering the WWE machine, we analyze the 34 percent …
1 month, 2 weeks agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Pro Wrestling Calendar
From the Mysterio lineage at the Performance Center to TKO's aggressive regional …
1 month, 2 weeks agoCould the next major wrestling signing actually be a retired legend?
Is Shawn Michaels eyeing a move to the indies? We examine the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Karrion Kross eyeing a potential jump to the independent circuit
Karrion Kross is assessing his future following his WWE departure, with sources …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AJ Lee faces a career-defining crossroads after the Becky Lynch loss
AJ Lee's loss to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania exposed deep technical flaws …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kaitlyn's trip down memory lane and a tough road for Tyler Mane
The wrestling world is buzzing this week with a complex mix of …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk and WWE: The backstage tension is peaking
A deep dive into the growing disconnect between CM Punk and the …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWWE Performance Center hit with a massive coaching blow
A major coach at the WWE Performance Center is hitting the shelf …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWWE wants your subscription money for Club WWE and honestly, it’s a gamble
WWE introduced the first perk for their new Club WWE service, and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Aalyah Mysterio in NXT is a creative short-cut that shouldn't happen
Robert Stone is teasing an arrival in NXT that the brand simply …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
MJF is gambling with his career and the math doesn't add up
MJF is rushing back from a knee hyperextension, and the biomechanics suggest …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAEW Collision needs a tactical pivot before Forbidden Door
AEW's struggle for identity is showing in the ratings, and the road …
1 month, 2 weeks ago