Headlines for February 2004
Sunday, February 29th, 2004
- 10:52 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Monday, March 1 - Jerry Lawler vs. Paul Heyman Feud
- 08:38 pm TV Reports: 2/29 WWE Sunday Night HEAT review: Matt Hardy, Test, Lance Storm, El Conquistador, Robert Lang
- 06:15 pm TV Reports: 2/28 WWE Afterburn Review: Eddie-Angle feud escalates, Lesnar on Raw, Cruiserweight Open announced
- 05:02 pm TV Reports: 2/28 WWE Bottom Line Review: Foley promo, Benoit-Batista, McMahon's announcements
- 04:51 pm TV Reports: 2/28 Velocity review: Tajiri vs. London, A Train wrestles, and then so does Hardcore Holly
- 01:15 pm Arena Reports: 2/28 WWE in Birmingham: Booker T & RVD vs. Orton & Batista, Hardy vs. Horshu
- 01:07 pm THE LOUNGE: Jobber Jabber: Top Five WrestleMania Jobbers, Managers, and Gimmick Matches
- 09:40 am TV Reports: 2/28 WWE Velocity Review: Tajiri vs. London, Team Tough Enough vs. WGTT, Hardcore Holly, A-Train
Saturday, February 28th, 2004
- 11:59 pm TV Reports: 2/28 WWE Confidential Review: Rey vs. Jericho Cruiserweight Title Match, Rattlesnake N' Tha Hood, Christian Pancakes
- 05:18 pm Special Features: Audio Roundtable (60 min.): McNeill, Mitchell, Keller on Hogan-WM20, Guerrero or Benoit, Rock, Brock - VIP Alert
- 04:23 pm ROH News: ROH Update: Lynn, Special K, Chicago event
- 03:22 pm Torch Feedback: Hulk Hogan and WrestleMania XX: Readers debate whether he should be there
- 07:05 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: WWF Did What?, Raw Preview, More WMXX News, World Tour, Ugly Feuds
- 02:09 am THE LOUNGE: DVD Review: Fierros Reviews Monday Night War with McMahon, Bischoff, NWO, Austin
Friday, February 27th, 2004
- 04:54 pm Torch Today: 2/27 Afternoon Update: Raw ratings, Lanny Poffo, TNA concern, TNA free, Zach, Crusher
- 04:37 pm Guest Editorials: Hulk Hogan needs to be at WrestleMania XX
- 04:32 pm WWE News: Possible changes in NFL may hurt WWE's business
- 03:56 pm Torch Feedback: Tiger Woods, Dixie Chicks, Toby Keith at WM20 - Torch Hot Topic, batch six
- 03:51 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Don West of TNA talks about entering world of wrestling
- 03:45 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Undertaker, Who's Legit Tough, Austin-Michaels-Hunter, Tag Rope
- 03:34 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top Five Stories of the Week 1 Yr. Ago: Heyman off Smackdown, Goldberg, Edge
- 03:01 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Smackdown Hitlist: Eddie, Angle, Mysterio, Cena, Gunn
- 10:16 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Friday, February 27 - The York Foundation Stable
- 06:36 am Special Features: Great New Comprehensive WrestleMania Section Covering 1993 through 2003 - VIP Alert
- 01:40 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Regarding Bill: The Successes and Failures of WWE's Goldberg
Thursday, February 26th, 2004
- 11:28 pm Special Features: Smackdown Coverage: Keller's Report, Mojo Mitchell, Torch Roundtable - VIP Alert
- 11:27 pm TV Reports: 2/26 Smackdown review: Burgan's Express v2.1 (Hr.2)
- 10:57 pm Special Features: Audio Q&A: Keller responds to VIP member questions on a variety of topics - VIP Alert
- 10:50 pm TV Reports: Cheap Pops! Goldberg in Controversial new Hollywood film
- 10:38 pm TV Reports: 2/26 Smackdown review: Burgan's Express v2.1 (Hr.1)
- 08:55 pm Special Features: Hogan vs. Flair on PPV, Wrestler Pay Not Reflecting Boom Period - 5 Yrs Ago Torch Now Online
- 05:22 pm WWE News: Coincidence or Predatory? WWE books St. Paul same date as ROH's St. Paul debut
- 05:04 pm THE LOUNGE: The Showstoppa: Why Is He Wearing That? The Wrestling Fashion Hall of Shame
- 04:37 pm Guest Editorials: In defense of Bill Goldberg, who has a chance to go out with a bang at WM20
- 04:30 pm Guest Editorials: The perfect opening line for Kevin Nash if he ever appears on a TNA PPV
- 03:15 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: McMahon's historical perspective on Nitro-Raw is factually flawed and hypocritical
- 02:58 pm Torch Today: 2/26 Afternoon Update: Monday Wars DVD review, Crusher, Teddy Hart, Taker, Hogan, Kane
- 02:39 pm Torch Feedback: Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Shannon Doherty, Gore, Monica at WM20 - Torch Hot Topic, batch five
- 02:37 pm PPV Reports: 2/25 NWA-TNA PPV Review: Miller's detailed rundown
- 11:13 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Thursday, February 26 - Lex Luger Trivia
- 12:05 am PPV Reports: 2/25 NWA-TNA PPV Report: What was TNA's PPV worth this week?
Wednesday, February 25th, 2004
- 10:27 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Reax: First batch of reader reaction to tonight's PPV, Luger's return
- 10:02 pm TNA News: Lex Luger returns to TNA, helps Abyss beat Styles in main event tag title match
- 08:10 pm PPV Reports: 2/25 NWA-TNA PPV review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 07:07 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: McMahon Hypocrisy, Rock, Foley, Flair, Hunter, Bischoff - VIP Alert
- 06:02 pm Torch Today: 2/25 Afternoon Update: Triple H, Rotunda, Jake the Snake, TNA, S. Africa, Mexico
- 04:55 pm WWE News: WWE and Goldberg appear to have reached agreement on their future relationship
- 04:40 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER: WWE's future roster strength hinges on developing a system to create new stars
- 04:34 pm WWE News: New York Times covers WWE's attempts to recruit amateur wrestlers, football players
- 04:19 pm Guest Editorials: WrestleMania XX Provides The Most Well-Presented Triple Threat Ever
- 04:14 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Third batch of reader scores and reviews for this week's show
- 04:06 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Hot Topic, batch four: Eminem, Liberace, Bush, Pete Rose, Carey, Tupac at WM20
- 03:37 pm POWELL'S TAKE: POWELL: Will this be the night that NWA-TNA gets back on track?
- 03:27 pm THE LOUNGE: A Day With the Crippler: Firing on all cylinders headed into WrestleMania XX
- 03:21 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Jamie Noble, Kurt Angle, and Tazz talk WrestleMania, more
- 01:44 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's Raw Factor: Foley, Bischoff & Lesnar
- 09:58 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 - Friday Wrestling
Tuesday, February 24th, 2004
- 08:40 pm TV Reports: 2/21 NWA Wildside TV review: NWA Elite, Texas Death Club, Carolina Connection
- 08:22 pm THE LOUNGE: Miller's Menagerie: The House Show Experience
- 04:39 pm Arena Reports: 2/20 WWE in Evansville, Ind.: Miller's report on Benoit vs. Hunter main event
- 03:11 pm TNA News: NWA-TNA to headline with Raven & Sabu vs. C.M. Punk & Julio, plus Teddy Hart
- 03:08 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Second batch of reader scores and reviews for tonight's show
- 12:38 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Raw Hitlist: Foley, Orton, Vince, Lesnar, RVD, Booker T
- 10:47 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Tuesday, February 24 - Early WCW Trivia
- 08:26 am WWE News: 2/23 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 08:14 am Special Features: Torch #799 Now Online - WWE Newswire, Cover Story, Apter Torch Talk, Powell Column
- 03:49 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/23 Raw Insanity: How Bischoff Got His Groove Back
Monday, February 23rd, 2004
- 11:53 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: First batch of reader scores and reviews for tonight's show
- 09:29 pm TV Reports: 2/23 WWE Raw review: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live broadcast
- 08:25 pm TV Reports: 2/23 WWE Raw: Mallory's Preview and Ongoing "Alt. Perspective" Review
- 06:39 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Hot Topic: Dream Celebrity Appearances for WrestleMania XX, batch three
- 06:33 pm Guest Editorials: The (Unlikely) Legends Match I'd Pay to See at WrestleMania XXX
- 05:30 pm ROH News: ROH Update: Pure Title, 3/13 schedule and match listings
- 04:39 pm THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: We're On The Way To WMXX... But Where Do We Go From Here?
- 04:27 pm Torch Today: 2/23 Afternoon Update: Rock, Raw, Bigelow, Ross, Koko, Angle, Taker-Kane, Hall/Nash
- 04:04 pm Arena Reports: 2/21 3PW in Philadelphia: Raven vs. Pitbull, Sabu vs. Lynn vs. Matthews
- 03:55 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner, Booker T, Flair, Bret Hart
- 03:54 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Big Show debuts, Rock, Taker, Kane, Mankind, Hunter, Chyna
- 10:11 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Monday, February 23 - Bradshaw Was Compared To…
Sunday, February 22nd, 2004
- 08:18 pm TV Reports: 2/22 Sunday Night Heat review: The Rising, Matt Hardy, Reneee Dupree, Hurricane loses!
- 06:27 pm Arena Reports: 2/21 WWE Raw in Springfield, Ill.: Chris Benoit vs. Triple H, Christian vs. Val
- 03:34 pm Arena Reports: We are looking for reports on WWE events in Evansville, Springfield, Valpraiso, Springfield
- 03:31 pm TV Reports: 2/21 WWE Bottom Line Review: Michaels-Benoit, Foley Injury Update, Christian/Trish/Jericho Triangle
- 03:24 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Hot Topic: Dream Celebrity Appearances for WrestleMania XX, batch two
- 03:04 pm THE LOUNGE: Jobber Jabber: Thank God for Wrestling, Random Thoughts on Week, Angle-Shamrock
- 12:22 pm TV Reports: 2/21 Velocity review: Kidman & Mysterio vs. Noble & Nunzio, the tag champs in action
- 09:48 am TV Reports: 02/21 Velocity Review: Mysterio/Kidman-Noble/Nunzio, Scotty/Rikishi-FBI, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!
- 01:39 am ROH News: ROH Update: Teddy Hart, matches for 3/13, AJ Styles
- 12:07 am TV Reports: 2/21 WWE Confidential Review: Kayfabing Mr. Perfect, Lita's Puppies, Tully's Religion
Saturday, February 21st, 2004
Friday, February 20th, 2004
Thursday, February 19th, 2004
- 11:06 pm Special Features: Smackdown Coverage: Keller's Report, Mojo Mitchell, Torch Roundtable - VIP Alert
- 11:04 pm THE LOUNGE: The Showstoppa: Improving hype for brand-exclusive PPVs, easier than it looks
- 09:31 pm Torch Feedback: New Torch Hot Topic Subject: WrestleMania Dream Celebrity Appearance
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: Burgan's Cheap Pops! New Breakfast of Champions
- 06:22 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Thursday Three Count - Heyman Shining, Fairplay and Rhodes Underutlized
- 05:06 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: Brock News, McMahon on New Style, TNA, Teddy Hart, Shockett - VIP Alert
- 03:52 pm Guest Editorials: Brock Lesnar is everything that Bill Goldberg could have been
- 03:50 pm Guest Editorials: WWE should expand the number of shows it runs outside of the United States
- 03:40 pm Torch Feedback: NWA-TNA Reax: First batch of reader scores and reviews of last night's PPV
- 03:30 pm Torch Today: 2/19 Afternoon Update: Jericho, Trish, Brock, Sting, Ultimate Warrior, Hogan, Russo
- 03:00 pm Special Features: Terry Funk's first moonsault, Sabu and Sullivan interviews - 10 Yrs Ago Torch Just Posted
- 10:54 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Thursday, February 19 - Old Gimmicks
- 04:25 am Other News: Interview Highlights: Tully Blanchard talks about the Four Horsemen, his current life
- 12:55 am PPV Reports: 2/18 NWA-TNA PPV Report: What was TNA's PPV worth this week?
- 12:53 am PPV Reports: 2/18 NWA-TNA PPV Review: Miller's detailed rundown
Wednesday, February 18th, 2004
- 11:25 pm Torch Trivia: Casket or Coffin? - Torch Trivia Members Sound Off on Controversial Monday Question
- 11:14 pm Special Features: Mojo Mitchell's Stream of Consciousness Commentary on tonight's NWA-TNA PPV
- 10:58 pm Special Features: Nash's Booking Touch Becomes Evident, Detailed Backstage WWE/WCW News - 5 Yrs Ago Torch
- 08:25 pm PPV Reports: 2/18 NWA-TNA PPV review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 06:54 pm Guest Editorials: A plan for restoring WWE's tag team division in 2004
- 06:48 pm Guest Editorials: Chris Benoit's Push + Cynicism = Enough!
- 06:38 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews ROH WrestleRave '03 with Styles, Punk, Homicide...
- 04:12 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top Five Stories of the Week 1 Yr. Ago: Hunter-Steph Engaged, Joe Millonaire, Zach
- 04:01 pm THE LOUNGE: A Day With The Crippler: A Slight Change of Plans - Benoit headed into WM20
- 03:01 pm Torch Today: 2/18 Afternoon Update: WWE CD, Hart, Chyna, Guerrero, Jake the Snake, WM20, DOA
- 09:40 am Other News: Indy Report: "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas, Lodi, Mike Sanders
- 12:07 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 - Kim Chee Under a Mask
Tuesday, February 17th, 2004
- 10:29 pm THE LOUNGE: Miller's Menagerie: Will the Meek Inherit the Earth?
- 10:21 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: WM20, No Way Out, Guerrero, Benoit-Michaels, TNA, Chyna - VIP Alert
- 09:09 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL's Video Vault: WWE's The Last Rebellion with Lesnar & Heyman vs. Edge
- 07:54 pm TV Reports: 2/14 NWA Wildside TV review: Onyx, Iceberg, Texas Death Club
- 05:32 pm ROH News: Ricky Steamboat to referee at 3/13 event in Elizabeth, NJ
- 04:44 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Third batch of reader scores and reviews for tonight's show
- 02:44 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Raw Hitlist: Michaels, Benoit, Foley, Evolution, Lawler
- 12:41 pm ROH News: ROH Update: Pure Wrestling Title, Samoa Joe, Amazing Red
- 10:59 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Tuesday, February 17 - Japan Wrestling Trivia
- 08:07 am Special Features: Torch #798 Now Online - WrestleMania 20, No Way Out, At the Bar, TNA & ROH Newswires
- 02:47 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/16 Raw Insanity: Triple H Will Not Be Yokozuna!
- 01:19 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Second batch of reader scores and reviews for tonight's show
Monday, February 16th, 2004
- 11:58 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: First batch of reader scores and reviews for tonight's show
- 11:03 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Tuesday, February 17 - WrestleMania History
- 09:40 pm TV Reports: 2/16 WWE Raw review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 08:50 pm TV Reports: 2/16 WWE Raw: Mallory's Preview & Ongoing "Alt. Perspective" Review
- 08:35 pm Torch Today: 2/16 Evening Update: Raw, Savage, Jericho, Tyson, Beefcake, Apter, Samoa Joe, TNA
- 05:08 pm WWE News: Raw Preview: Major show scheduled for tonight highlighted by Benoit vs. Michaels
- 04:42 pm Guest Editorials: If Brock Lesnar is this good already, how good will he be in five years?
- 04:01 pm ROH News: ROH Update: Matches added to 3/13 event, Heenan, Cornette, Styles, Piper
- 03:58 pm THE LOUNGE: What it's Worth: The Different Intangibles Can Make in Wrestling
- 02:47 pm WWE News: 2/16 WWE No Way Out HOLT report: In-person observations from the Cow Palace
- 02:40 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Zach Gowen talks about his WWE release and backstage issues
- 01:55 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Monday, February 16 - First Ever Casket Match
- 01:36 am Arena Reports: 2/14 Ring of Honor in Braintree, Mass.: Pure Wrestling Tournament, Styles vs. Punk
- 12:57 am PPV Reports: 2/15 WWE No Way Out PPV review: Sowers's "Alt Perspective" detailed rundown
- 12:10 am Special Features: No Way Out PPV 25 Miniute Roundtable with Wade Keller, Pat McNeill, Bruce Mitchell - VIP Alert
- 12:02 am Torch Feedback: PPV Reax: Second batch of reader scores and reviews of No Way Out
Sunday, February 15th, 2004
Saturday, February 14th, 2004
- 03:36 pm Special Features: Audio Roundtable: McNeill, Mitchell, Keller preview No Way Out, plus Beefcake, Layoffs, Trials - VIP Alert
- 02:12 pm Torch Feedback: Michaels added to Triple H vs. Benoit match - readers discuss pros and cons
- 01:27 pm Special Features: All-New VIP Section Added: James Guttman Library featuring his favorite articles - VIP Alert
- 12:48 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Hall and Nash talk about NWO, their futures, Bischoff, McMahon, more
- 12:38 pm WWE News: Ross compliments departing talent, talks about injuries and recruiting, false reports
- 12:30 pm Torch Today: 2/14 Afternoon Update: Maven, Hall & Nash, Torrie & Sable, TNA, Gowen, Sabu
- 08:45 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: Run For The Border: McNEILL previews No Way Out
- 07:16 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: PPV Predictions, Brooke Hogan, Raven, Raw Preview
- 01:00 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE VAULT: Not-so Perfect Career of Curt Hennig (1988-1994; 1996; 2002)
Friday, February 13th, 2004
- 07:12 pm Special Features: Guttman Audio Update: No Way Out, Tool of Week, Beefcake, GMs, Lesnar-Guerrero - VIP Alert
- 03:31 pm WWE News: WWE adds second show to Dublin due to overwhelming demand for tickets
- 03:27 pm Torch Feedback: Is WrestleMania 20's line-up disappointing? Torch readers debate the topic
- 03:20 pm Torch Feedback: Michaels being added to Hunter-Benoit match - good or bad? Fourth batch of debate
- 03:16 pm Guest Editorials: An alternate plan to Triple H vs. Benoit vs. Michaels at WrestleMania 20
- 03:00 pm Special Features: Powell Audio Update: No Way Out Preview, Smackdown, Guerrero, Shaniqua - VIP Alert
- 02:33 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: John Cena talks about No Way Out, WM20, Pranks, Fans
- 02:24 pm Torch Today: 2/13 Afternoon Update: Austin interview, Undertaker pics, Jericho-KISS, Foley, Hall, Nash, WM
- 02:03 pm Other News: Brutus Beefcake causes anthrax scare due to leaving his cocaine lying around
- 01:55 pm WWE News: WWE finds new market to sellout a show in 12 minutes - Dublin, Ireland
- 01:32 pm POWELL'S TAKE: POWELL'S Smackdown Hitlist: Eddie, Angle, Holly, Rhyno, Paez
- 11:01 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Friday, February 13 - ECW vs. WWE
- 09:49 am Other News: Indy Report: Zach Gowen, Spanky, Big Bossman
- 01:15 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: The General Problem With General Managers
Thursday, February 12th, 2004
- 11:05 pm THE LOUNGE: The Showstoppa: Rocky!...Rocky!... Definitely deserves to be at WrestleMania
- 10:54 pm Special Features: Smackdown Coverage: Keller's Report, Mojo Mitchell, Torch Roundtable - VIP Alert
- 10:30 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax: First batch of reader scores and reviews of final No Way Out hype
- 10:20 pm TV Reports: 2/12 Smackdown review: Burgan's Express v2.0 (Hr.2)
- 10:14 pm TV Reports: Burgan's Cheap Pops! WWE ShopZone Valentine's Day Gifts!
- 10:11 pm TV Reports: 2/12 Smackdown review: Burgan's Express v2.0 (Hr.1)
- 09:41 pm WWE News: WWE No Way Out PPV: Complete announced line-up with stipulations
- 07:15 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: Rules and Why They're Important, WWE Layoffs Update, Reax to Bischoff - VIP Alert
- 05:53 pm Special Features: Benoit vs. Sabu first time, 60 Minute ECW main event, WCW exec says they'll overtake WWF
- 05:25 pm Special Features: Torch Talk interview with Kevin Sullivan added to the Torch VIP Website - VIP Alert
- 05:21 pm ROH News: In-depth preview of 2/14 ROH event in Mass. with A.J. Styles, Low Ki, Pure Tourney
- 04:49 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Reax: Reader review last night's America's X Cup Tournament on PPV
- 03:47 pm Torch Feedback: Should Rock even be welcomed at WrestleMania 20 by the fans? Readers debate
- 03:33 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: CD Review: Burgan goes track-by-track through WWE: The Music CD
- 03:32 pm ROH News: Jerry Lynn added to 3/13 show in Elizabeth, NJ
- 03:01 pm Torch Today: 2/12 Afternoon Update: Miller, Lamont, Layoffs, Playboy, Monday Wars, Bischoff, Fairplay
- 02:41 pm WWE News: WWE plans to promote WrestleMania 20 like never before with $5 million campaign
- 02:33 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Bischoff discusses the release of Monday Night Wars DVD
- 02:06 pm ROH News: Matches and seedings announced for Pure Wrestling Tournament on 2/14
- 01:49 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Steve Corino talks about demise of MLW, World-One, Indy scene
- 01:04 pm PPV Reports: 2/11 NWA-TNA PPV Review: Miller's detailed rundown
- 11:14 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Thursday, February 12 - Playboy Buddy Rose's Segment
- 11:00 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's Raw Factor: The Michaels Contract and Please Stand By
- 03:00 am PPV Reports: 2/11 NWA-TNA PPV Report: What was TNA's PPV worth this week?
Wednesday, February 11th, 2004
- 07:43 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: Austin at WM20, ROH, WWE-Japan, Rock at WM, Edge, TNA - VIP Alert
- 04:15 pm Guest Editorials: There's reason to worry that WrestleMania 20 won't live up to hype and expectations
- 04:04 pm Torch Feedback: Michaels being added to Hunter-Benoit match - good or bad? Third batch of debate
- 03:53 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top Five Stories of the Week 1 Yr. Ago: Hennig Dies, Zach Gowen, False Advertising
- 03:43 pm Torch Today: 2/11 Afternoon Update: Match of Year Candidate, Fairplay, Hunter-Movie, Flair, Monday Wars
- 03:10 pm Ask the Torch: Inside Story on Goldberg-Jericho problems, who's really tough, Hall-Nash problems
- 02:35 pm THE LOUNGE: A Day With The Crippler: Beards, Breasts, and Bold Predictions
- 02:12 pm WWE News: Kanyon released by WWE, issues positive statement about his future
- 10:06 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Wednesday, February 11 - Ultimate Warrior & Sting
- 06:05 am Special Features: Torch #797 Now Online - Austin at WM20, Foley DVD Review, Smackdown Roster Rankings
- 04:42 am WWE News: 2/10 WWE in Tacoma, Wash.: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity tapings results
- 01:33 am Arena Reports: 2/8 WWE Smackdown in Saskatoon, Sask.: Preview of No Way Out main event
- 12:24 am Other News: Interview Highlights: Buddy Landell talks about convention incident, drugs, Flair
Tuesday, February 10th, 2004
- 10:13 pm ROH News: Homicide removed from 3/13 event in Elizabeth, NJ
- 09:05 pm THE LOUNGE: Miller's Menagerie: The Makings of a Good Feud
- 06:37 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Jarrett comments on Hogan, Savage, Piper, Sting, Hall, Nash
- 06:05 pm Torch Flashbacks: POWELL: In-depth look at MLW's ultimately unsuccessful attempt to make comeback
- 04:59 pm Other News: Court Bauer says the Major League Wrestling venture is "at an end"
- 03:45 pm Torch Feedback: More reax to whether Michaels being added to WM20 Triple Threat match is okay
- 03:37 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Guerrero-Angle, Lesnar-Goldberg, Hurricane, plus Goldberg-Hall, Executioner
- 03:07 pm Guest Editorials: WrestleMania is fine without The Rock - keep him out of the Foley-Orton feud
- 02:58 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Storylines were strong enough on Raw that lack of wrestling didn't matter
- 02:55 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Third batch of more rave reviews for last night's show
- 02:46 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Raw Hitlist: Austin, Goldberg, Vince, Michaels, Triple H, Benoit
- 09:09 am TV Reports: 2/7 NWA Wildside TV review: Coleman Wins World TV Title
- 03:48 am Arena Reports: 2/9 WWE Smackdown in Vancouver, B.C.: Big Show vs. Angle, Brock vs. Eddie
- 03:41 am Torch Today: 2/10 Morning Update: Von Erich, Raw, Rock, Sable, Torrie, Kamala, ESPN wrestling
- 02:52 am WWE News: Nature of Undertaker return revealed in detail in latest Smackdown magazine
- 02:29 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Second batch of reader reaction to tonight's show
- 02:25 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/9 Raw Insanity: Shawn Michaels gives Chris Benoit the Jannetty Treatment
- 02:19 am WWE News: 2/9 WWE Raw HOLT report: Off-camera happenings, including NBA trade news
- 02:12 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Torrie and Sable talk about the Playboy shoot, Finkle from Japan
- 02:07 am Arena Reports: 2/8 BCW/PTW in Belleville, Mich.: Raven, Sabu, Douglas, Sabin, Legend
- 02:01 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Tuesday, February 10 - The Montreal Screwjob
- 12:16 am TNA News: TNA's Jonny Fairplay to write weekly column for tabloid The Star
Monday, February 9th, 2004
- 11:35 pm Torch Feedback: Michaels added to WM20 Triple Threat match - readers debate whether it's a good idea
- 11:27 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: First batch of reader reaction to tonight's show
- 09:44 pm TV Reports: 2/9 WWE Raw review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:56 pm TV Reports: 2/9 WWE Raw: Mallory's Preview and Ongoing "Alt. Perspective" Coverage
- 08:43 pm Special Features: VIP Coverage Update: Raw Tonight and Week's Worth of Links
- 08:32 pm WWE News: TSN features video of WWE wrestler talking about post-WrestleMania champion
- 06:12 pm Torch Today: 2/9 Afternoon Update 2: Undertaker, Low Ki, Jericho, Guns'n'Roses, Von Erichs on ESPN
- 05:55 pm ROH News: Ring of Honor Notebook: Punk, Styles, Heenan, Spanky, Honicide, Corino, Shelley
- 05:20 pm TV Reports: 2/7 Ohio Valley TV review: Cornette, Hennigan, Capotelli, Nova, Dinsmore vs. Damaja
- 05:13 pm ROH News: Low Ki added to this weekend's Ring of Honor Title match
- 05:07 pm Guest Editorials: Why adding Shawn Michaels to the Benoit vs. Triple H WM20 match is a good idea
- 04:58 pm Torch Today: 2/9 Afternoon Update: Raw Preview, Zach, Devastation Inc., Hall, Nash, Michaels, Angle
- 04:07 pm Other News: Press Release: Road Dogg, Adrian Street, Armstrong, Assassin on Reunion Show
- 04:01 pm Other News: Press Release: Major League Wrestling offers streaming video on demand
- 03:56 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD/Video Review: Burgan reviews Ring of Honor's "Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies" (8/16/03)
- 03:34 pm ROH News: ROH's "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson talks about overseas work
- 03:29 pm ROH News: Christopher Daniels off the March 13 Ring of Honor event
- 02:54 pm THE LOUNGE: What it's Worth: The Importance of Being Ernest Miller
- 10:15 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Monday, February 9 - WrestleMania Changes
- 03:27 am THE LOUNGE: Bring The Pain: Comprehensive coverage of the Pride 27: "Inferno" PPV
- 12:00 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Paul London speaks about Spanky's departure
Sunday, February 8th, 2004
- 11:57 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: John Cena says "Eminem would eat me alive! The kid is ruthless"
- 08:08 pm TV Reports: 2/8 WWE Sunday Night HEAT review: Victoria, Steven Richards, RVD, Bubba Rays tight shorts
- 06:33 pm TV Reports: 2/7 WWE Afterburn Review: Excellent Eddie Promo, Heyman Announcement, Chavo-Rey feud escalates
- 05:58 pm Special Features: Audio Roundtable (47 minutes) - Mitchell, McNeill, Keller on WM20, Benoit, Guerrero, Top 10 - VIP Alert
- 03:13 pm Torch Feedback: Readers agree and disagree with editorial questioning Benoit's WM main event slot
- 01:16 pm THE LOUNGE: Jobber Jabber: Random thoughts in the Lounge debut of Kevin Sowers
- 12:58 pm TV Reports: 2/7 Velocity review: Bradshaw vs. Stamboli, the debut of the Rhyno/Train team
- 11:43 am Arena Reports: 2/7 WWE Raw in Regina, Sask.: Brock-Eddie preview of No Way Out
- 10:09 am TV Reports: 2/8 WWE Velocity review: Nunzio-Paul London, WGTT-Funaki/Dragon, Bradshaw-Stamboli, Rhyno, A-Train
- 04:30 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: The Best and Worst of Smackdown as of 2/5
- 01:52 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's Weekend Notebook: Zach Gowen, Frankie B. Ware, Teddy Hart, and Other Tragedies
- 12:07 am TV Reports: 2/7 WWE Confidential Review: Vince's Jet, Austin in London, Marco passes away, Orton a Beatle?
Saturday, February 7th, 2004
Friday, February 6th, 2004
- 10:49 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL'S Friday Funhouse: Bound For Glory? A look at NWA-TNA in 2004
- 09:06 pm Other News: ROH News Update: Latest on upcoming shows, Intro to Talent, Pure Wrestling Tournament
- 08:16 pm Special Features: Guttman Audio Update: Tool of Week, Guerrero vs. Brock, Benoit's Character, Janet Flash - VIP Alert
- 07:08 pm Special Features: The Powell Report just emailed to VIP Email Express Subscribers
- 06:38 pm Special Features: Mankind wins title on Halftime Heat, Nash speaks to locker room, Austin harrassed at home - 5 Yrs Ago Torch
- 05:50 pm Special Features: Excerpts of Bruce Mitchell's World Famous Annual Year-in-Review Quizes
- 05:26 pm TV Reports: 2/5 Smackdown review: Giebink's Express v2.2 (Hr. 2)
- 05:21 pm TV Reports: 2/5 Smackdown review: Giebink's Express v2.2 (Hr. 1)
- 04:58 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Bret Hart at WM20, Dixie Carter of TNA, Michael Cole, plus Rock
- 04:41 pm Torch Feedback: Various Topics: Third WWE Brand Idea, Champ Eddie, Annual Redraft Idea, Goldberg
- 04:35 pm Special Features: Avoid all pop-ups and display ads and get exclusive Torch VIP articles/audio updates, as low as $1.05 a week
- 04:20 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax: First batch of diverse reader reaction to last night's show
- 04:15 pm Guest Editorials: Is Chris Benoit really worthy of being in a World Title match at WrestleMania 20?
- 03:57 pm Torch Today: 2/6 Afternoon Update: WWE in Japan, Stern rips McMahon, Ulracher, Savage, Trish
- 03:41 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Smackdown Hitlist: Lesnar, Latino Heat, Angle, Holly, Bashams
- 03:07 pm WWE News: Vince McMahon's XFL back in spotlight thanks to Super Bowl breast incident
- 02:56 pm WWE News: Newsflash: Undertaker is not dead! He is scheduled to make appearance this weekend
- 02:39 pm WWE News: Regarding "one more match" sometime, Austin says "never say never"
- 01:10 pm THE LOUNGE: Lipinski's Lounge: An ALL TNA Special Edition starring Brian Urlacher!
- 01:05 pm Other News: PrideFC News: Inferno Sunday, Cro Cop, Sherk Added to Bushido
- 11:35 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Michaels, Flair, Foley Got DVDs, What About Bret Hart?
- 02:49 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Friday, February 6 - The Bushwhackers' Last WWE PPV Appearance
Thursday, February 5th, 2004
- 09:35 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Thursday Three Count - Top 5 WWE Stars, Idea from WM10, Dueling GMs
- 08:03 pm PPV Reports: 2/4 NWA-TNA PPV Review: Miller's detailed rundown
- 07:56 pm TV Reports: Burgan's Cheap Pops! New WWE TV Ads!
- 06:49 pm Special Features: Complete Torch Newsletter from 10 Yrs Ago This Week Just Published Online
- 05:53 pm Torch Feedback: Should WWE introduce a third ECW-like brand on late night Saturday nights?
- 05:44 pm Guest Editorials: The three-way match No Way Out won't necessarily change the WM20 title picture
- 05:33 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Protocol with Management, Piper, O'Haire, RVD flashback, The Juicer
- 05:22 pm TNA News: TNA to debut on Sunshine Network, available nationally on satellite starting Friday
- 05:11 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL'S Raw Factor: Divas and Heartbreak
- 04:17 pm THE LOUNGE: The Showstoppa: Wrestling + Presidential Politics + NBA = Random Thoughts
- 04:11 pm Torch Today: 2/5 Afternoon Update: Henry, Chyna, Jarrett, Cornette, Landel, Goldberg, Raven, Honky Tonk
- 04:01 pm Special Features: Powell Audio Update: Dustin Rhodes and Terry Funk in TNA, Fairplay so far - VIP Alert
- 02:25 pm WWE News: Possible change-up in WrestleMania 20 card will become apparent on Smackdown
- 02:14 pm WWE News: Shawn Michaels pins Ric Flair, Triple H pins Kane at WWE's first Japan show
- 11:20 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Thursday, February 5 - Wrestlers Debut Trivia
- 01:30 am Torch Today: 2/5 Morning Update: Dustin, Henry, TNA TV slot, WM20, Ratings, Zach, Madusa
- 12:16 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: Shane Douglas talks about TNA, MLW, he Radicalz departure
- 12:13 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Foley on his retirement comeback, TV pilot, Michaels, Vader, DVD
Wednesday, February 4th, 2004
- 08:41 pm Torch Today: 2/4 NWA-TNA PPV review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 07:06 pm WWE News: Torch Inside Story: Zach Gowen finished with WWE, it was only matter of time
- 06:15 pm Guest Editorials: Is it the right time for WWE to reintroduce an ECW-type brand and style?
- 06:06 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Flair's title future, NWA-TNA name, Developmental Deals
- 05:40 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: Benoit Title Reign Options, ECW, Sandman, Funk, Fairplay - VIP Alert
- 04:14 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Tonight's TNA PPV features ICP and Funk, but not enough to make it a must-buy
- 03:58 pm Torch Today: 2/4 Afternoon Update: Foley, Richards, Jarrett, Austin, Benoit, Funk, ICP, WWE CD
- 02:14 pm THE LOUNGE: Constructive Criticism: What if Vince McMahon really listened to the fans?
- 02:11 pm THE LOUNGE: A Day With The Crippler: One Man's Final Chance
- 02:06 pm WWE News: 2/3 WWE in Cleveland: Full detailed Smackdown/Velocity taping results
- 10:53 am Other News: Indy Report: Big Bossman, Ken Shamrock, Ivory
- 09:50 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Wednesday, February 4 - Brad Armstrong Masked
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004
- 07:59 pm THE LOUNGE: Irrational Exuberance: Groundhog Day
- 07:20 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Controversial Title Matches (Flair-Garvin, Bret-Flair, Yoko-Luger), Rumble
- 06:31 pm Special Features: Keller's Audio Update: WM20 Line-Up, No Way Out Line-Up, Randy Savage, Heyman - VIP Alert
- 04:18 pm TNA News: NWA-TNA's April three-hour Sunday PPV likely to feature Randy Savage
- 04:13 pm Special Features: Torch #796 Now Online - WM20, No Way Out, Mitchell's Quiz, Randy Savage
- 03:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Third batch of diverse reader reaction to tonight's show
- 03:15 pm Other News: Rick Steiner explains his no-show of Saturday's SSCW event in New Jersey
- 03:06 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories of the Week 1 Yr. Ago: WM19, Austin-Rock, Triple H injury, Schiavone
- 02:53 pm POWELL'S TAKE: Raw Hitlist: Goldberg, Kane, Orton, Michaels, Austin, Hardy
- 02:33 pm THE LOUNGE: Miller's Menagerie: TNA Fantasy Booking
- 07:12 am WWE News: 2/2 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 01:45 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Tuesday, February 3 - British Bulldog's Pet Name
- 01:45 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/2 Raw Insanity: Kane Gets Smoked Up By The Dead Man
- 12:37 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: Second batch of reader reaction to tonight's show
- 12:17 am Special Features: Raw Coverage: Keller's Report, Raw Roundtable, Mojo Mitchell - VIP Alert
- 12:17 am Special Features: Raw Coverage: Keller's Report, Raw Roundtable, Mojo Mitchell - VIP Alert
Monday, February 2nd, 2004
- 11:26 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax: First batch of reader reaction to tonight's show
- 11:24 pm TV Reports: 2/2 WWE Raw: Mallory's "Alternative Perspective" Review
- 09:50 pm TV Reports: 2/2 WWE Raw review: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 09:23 pm TV Reports: 1/31 NWA Wildside TV review: Christmas Chaos Highlight Show
- 09:18 pm TV Reports: 2/1 WWE Sunday Night Heat review: Christian, Matt Hardy, Booker T,The Rising
- 08:22 pm KELLER'S TAKE: Keller's Take Reax: Have three-way and four-way matches worn out their welcome?
- 06:55 pm THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: Who's Goin' To WrestleMania?
- 06:00 pm WWE News: Bischoff and McMahon face off on cover of new WWE DVD on Monday Night Wars
- 04:49 pm Arena Reports: 2/1 WWE Raw in Youngstown: Jericho vs. Christian, Orton vs. RVD, Booker vs. Kane
- 04:38 pm WWE News: PWTorch 2003 Awards: Benoit vs. Angle named Match of the Year
- 03:57 pm Other News: Major League Wrestling Update: Terry Funk Announcement, Upcoming Line-Ups
- 03:50 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Three-way and four-way matches have worn out their welcome
- 03:29 pm Ask the Torch: KELLER on Matt and Jeff Hardy, TNA PPV, Refusing to Do Jobs, The New Breed
- 02:43 pm Arena Reports: 2/1 WWE Smackdown in Pittsburgh: Lesnar vs. Angle vs. Guerrero headlines
- 02:13 pm Torch Today: 2/2 Afternoon Update: Rock, Goldberg, Michaels, Hunter, Benoit, Shamrock, Jericho
- 02:01 pm THE LOUNGE: What it's Worth: Radicals Shatter the Ceiling
- 12:25 am Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia of the Day for Monday, February 2 - Roddy Piper's WrestleMania Appearances
Sunday, February 1st, 2004
- 06:27 pm Special Features: Guttman Audio Update: Foley's Return, No Way Out, Guerrero, Nash, Tool of Week - VIP Alert
- 06:05 pm TV Reports: 1/31 WWE Afterburn Review: Rumble Rematches, Viva el Guerrero
- 10:44 am TV Reports: 1/31 Velocity Review: Rumble Highlights, Scotty vs. Sakoda, Funaki vs. Akio, Dragon vs. Moore
- 02:07 am Arena Reports: 1/31 WWE Raw in Dayton, Ohio: Orton-RVD, Jericho-Kane, Benoit-Batista
- 12:47 am Special Features: VIP Audio Q&A: Keller answers reader questions on RVD, Benoit, Big Show, TNA PPV - VIP Alert
- 12:34 am PPV Reports: 1/31 Ultimate Fighting PPV results: Vitor Belfort tries for Randy Corture's Lt.-Heavyweight Title
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