Headlines for March 2005
Thursday, March 31st, 2005
Wednesday, March 30th, 2005
- 11:08 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Cena discusses upcoming album, movie, Italy tour, on Byte This
- 10:18 pm THE LOUNGE: PWTorch WrestleMania Marathon: Win-Loss-Tie Standings in the History of WrestleMania
- 06:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: WrestleMania 21 match-by-match analysis, Moment of Insanity (35 min.)
- 03:38 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Nash Audio: Drugs in WCW, Jericho's Lack of Push, Guaranteed Contracts, Vanilla Midgets (13 min.)
- 02:27 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Austin removed from HOF event, Austin discontent, Michaels heat with wrestlers, Nash-TNA
- 01:46 pm TNA News: Spike TV and TNA have meeting in New York about prospective timeslot in fall
- 01:41 pm Torch Flashbacks: Russo and Bischoff United in Last Ditch Effort to Save WCW - Torch Cover Story from 5 Yrs. Ago
- 01:19 pm Torch Feedback: Kevin Nash Torch Talk: Excerpts and Second Batch of Rave Reviews for First Installment
- 01:19 pm Torch Feedback: Kevin Nash Torch Talk: Excerpts and Second Batch of Rave Reviews for First Installment
- 11:30 am Other News: Torch Indy Mid-Week Report: HTM vs. Sarge, Styles, Teddy Hart Foley, Gunn, Jack Evans, Mamluke
- 11:30 am Other News: Torch Indy Mid-Week Report: HTM vs. Sarge, Styles, Teddy Hart Foley, Gunn, Jack Evans, Mamluke
- 03:28 am TNA News: TNA Feud and Storyline Tracking (F.A.S.T.) Report as of March 25 Impact
- 01:23 am WWE News: 3/29 WWE in Houston, Tex.: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity taping results
Tuesday, March 29th, 2005
- 09:48 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: WrestleMania Preview, Who's In and Who's Out, Hall of Fame
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: 3/26 NWA Wildside TV review: Onyx, Coleman, Iceberg and Tank, Pomp and Circumstance
- 08:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hulk Hogan to be part of "reality series" depicting him as a protective father
- 08:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: McMahon back on feet, Benoit's cut, Tazz update, Nikolai Volkoff info
- 07:56 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Batista-Hunter face-off, Undertaker video, Arm Wrestling, Michaels-Hassan
- 06:29 pm Torch Feedback: Kevin Nash Torch Talk: The first batch of reviews from VIP members are in...
- 07:34 am THE LOUNGE: The Career of Hulk Hogan (Pre-WWF Days, Japan, AWA, Hulkamania is Born, WWF Days) - Part 1c
- 02:56 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Batsita admits his wrestling weakness, Triple H discusses Bernie Mac
- 01:37 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Trish criticizes doing Playboy, Jericho announces radio show
- 01:37 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 3/28 Raw Insanity: Batista calls Triple H the "A" curse
- 01:29 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2:"Whoever cut that phenomenal Undertaker video package deserves a fat bonus."
Monday, March 28th, 2005
- 11:37 pm WWE News: 3/28 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 11:25 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Batista's promo was perfect, short, sweet, and to the point. It saved a dreary show."
- 11:12 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Did the climax of the Batista-Hunter hype meet or exceed your expectations?
- 07:35 pm TV Reports: 3/28 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 3/28 RAW REPORT: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 06:00 pm TV Reports: 3/26 WWE Velocity Review: London vs. Spike, tag match both Velocity highlights
- 05:45 pm Torch Today: MONDAY NOTES: Who Said It? WrestleMania Buyrate, Nash Talk, Raw Tonight, More
- 05:11 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How do you feel about most of WWE's titles not being defended at WrestleMania 21?
- 04:55 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: WWE salaries, World Title lineage with WCW, Raw TV channel, Michaels-Undertaker heat
- 04:10 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Batista needs to hit a homerun tonight in his face-to-face promo with Hunter
- 03:55 pm TV Reports: 3/26 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 03:50 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Sting & Vampiro vs. Flair & Luger (w/Liz), Hogan vs. Wall, Steiner
- 03:33 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Super Crazy vs. Tajiri, Dreamer vs. Vic Grimes, Baldies
- 03:06 pm THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: A Fantasy Rundown Of WrestleMania 21
- 02:59 pm Guest Editorials: John Cena should not win the WWE Title at WM21 if lessons were learned from Orton, Brock
- 02:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Carlito returns, Christy on Stern, History of WrestleMania timeslot, Cena on VH1
- 02:46 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hogan talks about WrestleMania, Stallone, comeback prospects, Austin
- 10:20 am THE LOUNGE: PWTorch WrestleMania Marathon: WrestleMania Pay-Per-View Reviews (XI-XX)
- 10:09 am TV Reports: 3/27 Sunday Night Heat review: Hassan, Duvari, Snitsky, Hurricane, Biohazard
- 12:27 am WWE News: 3/28 WWE Raw Preview: The Triple H/Batista Face Off; Shawn Michaels vs. Hassan
Sunday, March 27th, 2005
Saturday, March 26th, 2005
Friday, March 25th, 2005
- 09:59 pm THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: Pot holes on the road to WrestleMania; UFC; RPW debut Sunday; WM21 Week events
- 09:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: L.T. kisses Bigelow at WM press conference, Flyboy Rocco Rock Torch Talk - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 07:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: WM21 Hype, Orton-Stacy, Jake Roberts, Shelton, Nash, NWA 1990 (58 min.)
- 06:44 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Behind Closed Doors with... Jake "The Snake" Roberts
- 05:04 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "Kurt Angle stole the show with his impersonation of Shawn Michaels."
- 04:29 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - JBL-Cena, Angle as Michaels, Elvis, Eddie-Rey, Heidenreich
- 03:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin out, Chris Jericho in as the person inducting Piper into HOF
- 03:16 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The way Eddie delivered the line "I'm dead serious" was absolutely perfect."
- 02:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown compares to other network shows, car accident update, WM21 Movie Trailer Poll
- 01:30 pm ROH News: ROH News: Maff out of ROH, talent lists and lineups for upcoming events
- 01:00 pm THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: WrestleMania 21 Pre-Event Analysis and Predictions
- 05:39 am WWE News: ANNOUNCEMENT: Kevin Nash - the Torch Talk interview you never thought you'd read!
- 05:39 am TNA News: 3/25 TNA Impact Preview: Six Sides of Steel Cage Announcement
- 01:53 am TV Reports: 3/24 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, March 24th, 2005
- 10:27 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Three-fourths of the way through the JBL-Cena confrontation it hit me..."
- 10:27 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Three-fourths of the way through the JBL-Cena confrontation it hit me..."
- 10:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Heenan, Austin, Sarge inducting Hall of Famers; schedule notes, appearances
- 10:00 pm TV Reports: 3/24 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:06 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/24: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 04:56 pm TNA News: TNA Feud and Storyline Tracking (F.A.S.T.) Report as of Mar. 18 Impact
- 04:44 pm Torch Flashbacks: Angle Medical Update, WM20 Buyrate, Raw Rating, Hunter Traded, Heyman Quits - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 04:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista, Hunter, and Kane interviewed about WM21 on Byte This, Austin and Cena next
- 04:11 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: WrestleMania Hype, Roster Shake-Up, ECW
- 03:56 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Is it wrong for Orton to RKO Stacy unprovoked? Reaction to Guest Editorial
- 03:39 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How do you feel about Randy Orton RKO'ing Stacy, and violence against women in general
- 03:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: RVD on missing ECW PPV, Black Athlete website editorial on WM21, TV schedule changes
- 03:07 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: RVD updates his knee surgery, no. 1 ECW frustration, fitting in style-wise
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Detailed schedule of all official WrestleMania weekend happenings
- 02:56 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Terry Funk talks about his new autobiography, his potential in TNA
- 02:52 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Stacy Keibler talks about Hogan, Trish, Orton, Undertaker, Babe of Year
- 09:27 am WWE News: WWE News: Moolah and Mae at WM21, Shannon Moore accident, Raw ratings update
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
- 07:30 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Triple H Tells the Truth
- 04:12 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DoubleShot review: Burgan reviews The Rock in Be Cool and LanoMania DVD
- 03:58 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Austin-Bret Relationship, Orton's future, Orton's rep with women, Big Show-Akebono
- 02:12 pm Guest Editorials: Pro Wrestling, Girlfriends, and Legend Killers - The Impact of the RKO on Stacy
- 01:47 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Now that the WrestleMania is almost here, do you plan to watch the big event?
- 01:40 pm Other News: Torch Indy Mid-Week Report: Neidhart, Super 8 Tourney, Sydal, Cannon, Balls Mahoney
- 10:57 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Austin talks about WCW days, Hogan match, favorite match, Goldberg, Nash, Brock
- 05:57 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: The future is looking rather bleak
- 12:36 am TNA News: TNA News: Three Year Anniversary PPV Info, Best of Raven DVD, Dusty Rhodes Book, Injury Updates
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005
- 07:37 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: One of those Dream WrestleMania thingies
- 07:29 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Orton, Hunter, Flair's Pep Talk, Batista-Bischoff, Ross, Headbutt
- 06:51 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: New lineups announced for double shot this weekend
- 05:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Jannetty, Orton-Stacy, JBL-Cena Feud, Weekly Moment of Insanity (23 min.)
- 05:16 pm Other News: Torch Japan Report: The Top Five Japan Stories of the Week
- 05:13 pm Other News: ETC. News: Rock signs on to new movie, update on all of his ongoing movie projects
- 04:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Randy 'Diva Killer' Orton forgot to dump a beer on Stacy and then leave some goodies in her duffle bag"
- 03:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #854: Kellers WM21 Preview, McNeill's Greatest Five WM Feuds, Annual Roster Rankings
- 10:21 am WWE News: WWE News: Jannetty signs with WWE, McMahon returns to TV, talk show appearances, Warlord
- 07:48 am Other News: FIP news: Sapolsky announces talent changes for 3/25 and 3/26 events
- 07:42 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Benjamin outshined Michaels with his own jaw-dropping somersault plancha."
- 06:34 am WWE News: WWE News: Another report to clear up Kurt Angle's interview on Australian radio
- 02:37 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews FIP Emergence - Homicide, CM Punk, Vordell Walker
- 02:37 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 3/21 Raw Insanity: Randy Orton kisses Stacy Kiebler. After that, he kills her.
- 01:02 am WWE News: WWE News: Follow-up on Angle interview, his listed opponents for Australia tour, Moore's accident
- 12:16 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Angle talks about potential post-WrestleMania feud with Batista
Monday, March 21st, 2005
- 11:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Moore's Car Accident, McMahon's Mania, Orton Post-WM21, Hardy Backstage (22 min.)
- 09:49 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 05:36 pm TV Reports: 3/20 Sunday Night Heat review: Viscera, Maven, Molly Holly, Chris Masters
- 05:36 pm TV Reports: 3/21 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 04:54 pm Torch Today: MONDAY NOTES: Who Said It? Raw contenders, Hall of Fame match, TNA-ECW comparisons
- 04:03 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Sting in WWE, Booker T's push, studio format idea, why didn't Punk get ROH Title?
- 03:48 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How should WWE book the Undertaker vs. Randy Orton match at WrestleMania?
- 03:39 pm Guest Editorials: It would be a short-sighted mistake to give Orton a win over Undertaker at WrestleMania
- 03:23 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: New Jack's insane bumps airs, Awesome, Tanaka, Dreamer, Storm
- 03:10 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Hunter (w/Steph) vs. Big Show vs. Rock, Benoit vs. Jericho, E&C vs. APA
- 02:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown roster call-up, update on former WWE wrestlers, strange house show
- 02:33 pm WWE News: 3/21 WWE Smackdown in Haittesburgh: Strange event with no-shows, title match tourney
- 02:29 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Recap: IWA-M.S., Sonjay, Corino, Candido, Whitmer, Jacobs, Sydal
Sunday, March 20th, 2005
- 11:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stallone to induct Hogan into Hall of Fame, Backlund, Raw Spoiler Item
- 07:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWF leaving USA for TNN, could ECW take over the USA slot, ECW Living Dangerously PPV - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 06:28 pm TV Reports: 3/19 WWE Bottom Line Review: Roberts, Rockers, and Pick Your Poison
- 04:47 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: An in-depth look at the Rise and Fall of Monty Brown
- 04:07 pm Arena Reports: 3/19 WWE Raw in Fayetteville, N.C.: Steamboat introduced to crowd, Shelton vs. Christian
- 03:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: May Raw main event, WWE and TNA talents together, Austin Movie Spoof, Implants
- 03:00 pm TV Reports: 3/19 WWE After Burn Review: Contract Signing, Jannetty Returns, Long's Ultimatum
- 02:56 pm Arena Reports: 3/20 3PW in Philadelphia, Pa.: Slyk Wagner Brown vs. Roadkill, Simon Diamond vs. Mack
- 02:16 pm WWE News: 3/21 WWE Raw PREVIEW: "The Animal" vs. "The Monster"
- 01:06 am TV Reports: 3/19 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten breaks down Akio vs. Moore, misses end of show
- 12:55 am Arena Reports: 3/19 WWE Smackdown in Knoxville, Tenn.: Cena & Show vs. JBL & Jordan, Hot Body Contest
Saturday, March 19th, 2005
Friday, March 18th, 2005
- 11:22 pm THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Shawn of the Dead: Shawn Michaels and Raw's main eventers
- 06:13 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's DVD Vault: Andre the Giant (WWE) Re-Release Review
- 05:23 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Lanny Poffo speaks about death of Curt Hennig, last WWE stint, leaping, his book
- 05:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown main event change, Smackdown ratings, Angle's aspirations
- 03:53 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Low Ki back in U.S., rare Nash indy date, Joe vs. Punk, Styles vs. Daniels
- 02:18 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "Raw should take a lesson from Smackdown because this is a better way to end your show."
- 02:13 pm Other News: Press Release: FIP Weekly Headlines-Danielson, Punk, Homicide
- 12:39 pm ROH News: ROH News: Low Ki lists return date on his website, talent lists for upcoming events, Corino and ROH part ways
- 11:54 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: When Kurt Met Christy
- 06:30 am Arena Reports: Radican's in-depth 3/12 ROH in Woodbridge, CT review: James Gibson vs. Rocky Romero
- 06:28 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Bischoff's role in the signing was hilarious and he continues to do an excellent job"
- 06:17 am TNA News: TNA News: May PPV Date and Name, Savio Vega, Abyss and Hardy Injury Update, Rankings
- 05:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart to be in L.A. WrestleMania weekend, Rey-Guerrero premature hype, Benoit
- 04:56 am TNA News: 3/18 TNA Impact Preview: Destination X Fallout, Waltman's Debut Match
- 12:22 am TV Reports: 3/17 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, March 17th, 2005
- 10:12 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 3/17 Smackdown Insanity: John Cena Wants To Touch JBL...But Teddy Long Won't Let Him
- 06:50 pm TV Reports: 3/17 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 06:11 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: Destination X, WWE TV Turmoil, Raw is Heck
- 05:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Part two of Keller's '93 Radio Show with Ventura, Lawler, Mitchell, Madden, Callers (45 min.) - VIP Alert
- 04:44 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Would you like to see Hogan, Piper, Orndorff, Hall of Famers wrestle at WrestleMania?
- 03:59 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: JBL's reign, Fabulous Ones, Billy Graham's change, Orton antics
- 03:37 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Batista, Jake, Jannetty, When Kurt Met Christy, Orgasms
- 03:28 pm Guest Editorials: TNA Suggestions: Final Resolutions for Success in the Impact Era
- 02:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update (pt. 1 & 2): This Week's Moment of Insanity revealed (26 min.)
- 02:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE Hall of Fame on TV, TiVo Typo, weekend schedule and main events, Ultimate Fighter
- 02:21 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Jericho talks about WWE contract, Goldberg fight, Batista's push, his future, Ralphus
- 02:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Grenier on Hardy-Lita-Edge and Tough Enough, SI-Hulk Hogan, Jannetty
- 02:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Wrestlers honored by Comic Movie Mag, Ultimate Warrior, End of WWE on Spike TV
- 01:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW One Night Stand PPV notes, Axl Rotten, Viscera added to roster listing
- 01:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Post-WM SD taping main event, Lita-Edge-Hardy signs confiscated, Benjamin background
- 01:07 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Former Jamie Noble, James Gibson, talks about WWE and life after WWE
- 01:46 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Kazarian talks about WWE signing, TNA, Angle-Michaels, more
Wednesday, March 16th, 2005
Tuesday, March 15th, 2005
- 03:13 pm WWE News: 3/14 WWE Raw HOLT report: Jake the Snake returns for post-Raw action against Hunter
- 03:03 pm Other News: Torch Indy Report: Super 8 Tourney, Styles-ROH, Punk, Abyss, Corino, Petey, Shelley, Spanky
- 02:48 pm Torch Feedback: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Spike, Rhino, Storm, Justin, Dreamer, Raven, Tanaka, Awesome
- 02:42 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Flair & Luger vs. Hennig & Hogan, Funk, Jarrrett, 3 Count, Norman
- 02:15 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Hardys vs. Head Chese, Rock vs. Big Show, Angle, Jericho, Benoit
- 02:06 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Seeing Jake, even if only to put over Orton, was a complete mark-out moment for me."
- 05:54 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews CSWF Fatal Attraction - Vince Russo's retirement speech, Abyss
- 05:42 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "From top to almost bottom, Raw rocked my socks."
- 05:42 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "From top to almost bottom, Raw rocked my socks."
- 04:13 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Keller's '93 Radio Show with Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Mitchell, Madden, Callers (45 min.) - VIP Alert
Monday, March 14th, 2005
Sunday, March 13th, 2005
Saturday, March 12th, 2005
Friday, March 11th, 2005
- 10:29 pm TV Reports: 3/11 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's Review of Dest. X Build Up, Hoyt vs. Apollo, Daniels vs. Sabin
- 06:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: WWE's TV future, Lita-Edge Reax, WM21 hype, Taker as Dirty Harry, TNA PPV Preview (70 min.)
- 04:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown rating drops, Edge & Lita together publicly, Dirty Harry in the UK
- 03:53 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Walters gone, Aries, Jake the Snake, Kamala, Rotten, Punk, Joe, Evans, Gibson
- 02:57 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Cena FU's Long, Carlito squeals, Exploding Belts, Athleticism
- 02:19 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #4: "The Undertaker 'Dirty Harry' commercial is far and away the worst one made."
- 11:03 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Finding That WrestleMania Stride
- 10:58 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: Break it Down: McNEILL Previews TNA Destination X
- 08:50 am ROH News: Christopher Daniels and A.J. Styles signal possible returns to ROH in June
- 05:44 am TNA News: 3/11 TNA Impact Preview: The Countdown to Destination X is on!
- 05:17 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend Preview of Columns, TV Reviews, Houseshows, and Appearances
- 04:32 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews FUSION's debut show - Scott Hall, Ultimo Dragon, Sean Waltman
- 04:19 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #3: "Michael Cole is slowly making himself the worst announcer on WWE TV."
- 04:09 am WWE News: WWE News: Hollywood Reporter says WWE wanted $12 million hike in rights fees for Raw
- 03:03 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hart calls HOF induction “greatest thing to happen in my life”
- 02:35 am TV Reports: 3/10 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 02:32 am TV Reports: 3/10 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, March 10th, 2005
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "I haven't watched much wrestling for the past few months; this show reminded me why."
- 11:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: The Spike TV situation in-depth, what Smackdown is missing, the no-confidence vote in a top star (21 min.)
- 10:59 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Carlito's screaming like a girl when the lights went out was hilarious."
- 09:52 pm TV Reports: 3/10 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 09:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's days on Spike TV appear to be limited, as Spike TV pulls from negotiations
- 08:43 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: TNA, Triple Threat, and WrestleMania
- 08:12 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/10: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 05:08 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: When do fans go too far with their chants relating to wrestlers' personal lives?
- 04:58 pm Torch Today: THURSDAY NOTES: Ultimate Warrior, Who Said It, WrestleMania Section, Triple H Five Years Ago
- 04:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Christy got Dad's approval to go nude, RVD knee update, The Rock in Doom
- 04:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: 2005 Hall of Fame highlights to air on Spike TV special, WM21 tickets, UK edits Dirty Harry
- 04:11 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Christy talks about sex, current events, and sex (her fetishes) on Howard Stern
- 03:41 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Angle's future, Kayfabing, Heenan, Okerlund, Steiner, Sting, Sexay, Cena expenses
- 03:24 pm Guest Editorials: The Intercontinental Title Snub - What WWE can do to redeem the title after WM21
- 03:11 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters of the Day: Roster Reshuffling, Lita-Hardy, TNA on EuroSport, Hall of Fame TV Coverage
- 02:39 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Showcase of the Mortals, 20 Years of WrestleMania's Cursed Children
- 02:32 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL: The Ten Defining Moments of Vince McMahon Jr.'s WrestleMania Era
- 02:27 pm Torch Flashbacks: Feinstein subject of internet sex sting, Lesnar may leave WWE, Hercules dies - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
Wednesday, March 9th, 2005
- 11:53 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Teddy Long tells Byte This that younger wrestlers need guidance
- 11:47 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Paul London jokes about his ring attire, TWA, keeping “kayfabe”
- 07:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #852: Pro Wrestling Tests Relationships, Terri Runnels Torch Talk, ECW PPV Update, More
- 07:38 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: I don't understand how a person can put their sex life in front of their work
- 05:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW PPV update, Heyman update, Raw ratings, stories from road, new writers
- 04:27 pm Other News: Waltman reacts to his portrayal in the VH1 Surreal Life episode that aired this week
- 02:43 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Scott Hudson discusses TNA PPV, ECW reunions, Waltman, Russo, Arquette
- 02:38 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Sahadi talks about contoversial TNA-WWE incident in Orlando, pt. 2
- 02:36 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Former WWE master producer and TNA producer Dave Sahadi, pt. 1
- 02:30 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Kimberly Page updates her life after pro wrestling and Dallas Page
- 02:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Christy media tour, Goldust outfit for sale, Jindrak reveals WM21 dream wish
- 02:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy appearances cancelled, Christy Hemme story, Hunter on Fox
- 02:09 pm WWE News: 3/8 WWE in Roanoke, VA: 2nd set of detailed results of Smackdown and Velocity tapings
- 12:29 pm Other News: FIP News: C.M. Punk, American Dragon, Homicide
- 01:26 am WWE News: 3/8 WWE in Roanoke, VA: Detailed results of Smackdown and Velocity tapings
Tuesday, March 8th, 2005
- 09:20 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: The Great Divide; an Ultimate Warrior DVD?!
- 06:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Update: Moment of Insanity (Lita-Edge-Hardy or Waltman-Chyna?), Evolution Status (32 min.)
- 02:34 pm Guest Editorials: Trading Faces - Six suggested brand switches for the post-WM21 draft lottery
- 01:51 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Angle-Michaels, Trish, Hassan, Hunter-Batista, IC Title, Orton, Dirty Harry
- 01:35 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I could watch Shelton vs. Benoit everyday of the week for the next year."
- 03:43 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 3/8 Raw Insanity: Lita Teaches a Playmate Some New Tricks
- 03:31 am WWE News: WWE News: Backstage news from Raw and Smackdown last night, Hardy update
- 03:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: 3/7 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second detailed first-person report from Raleigh event
- 03:18 am WWE News: 3/7 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in Raleigh saw that TV viewers didn't
- 03:02 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Update on Edge-Lita-Hardy from backstage at Raw, WM21 scoops, Vince's status (20 min.)
- 12:26 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "WWE needs to be careful here, because they're treading into Goldberg territory with Batista."
- 12:21 am TV Reports: 3/5 NWA Wildside TV review: Masada vs. Coleman, Onyx vs. Gordy
- 12:21 am TV Reports: 3/5 NWA Wildside TV review: Masada vs. Coleman, Onyx vs. Gordy
- 12:19 am WWE News: WWE News: Hogan on Britney and Cher, Matt Hardy note, next week's Raw advertising
- 12:13 am Arena Reports: 3/7 WWE Smackdown in Charlotte: Undertaker vs. Angle, Cena & Show vs. JBL & Jordan
Monday, March 7th, 2005
- 11:40 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Flair's line about The 3 Amigo's had me laughing my ass off."
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 3/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: 3/7 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 06:31 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: TNA's Dixie Carter, Hardy-Lita-Edge, Real Heat Blocking On-Air Feuds, Five Star Bouts
- 05:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hardy situation not a work, Flair Country vs. Batista Popularity, Smackdown event line-up
- 05:55 pm Other News: ETC. News: Another detailed recap of Waltman's appearance on "Surreal Life" with Chyna
- 05:18 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Raven, Rhino, Francine, Watts, Dawn Marie, Corino, Dreamer, Storm
- 05:04 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Rock vs. Benoit, Jericho vs. Angle, Big Show vs. Kane, Hunter vs. Rikishi
- 05:02 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Flair, Hogan, Luger, Liz, Hennig, Vampiro, Sid, Jarrett, Funk, Dustin
- 03:50 pm THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: A Look Ahead At The Potential Draft Lottery
- 03:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Many new clearances in U.S. announced for WWE's 24/7 channel
- 03:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Orton pulled from post-WM21 tour, Hardy website, Gail Kim topless in campaign
- 02:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy to be at Raw tonight, WM21 movie theater hype, Orton vs. Taker
- 02:24 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Zbyszko talks about Heyman, Jericho, Living Legend, Hennig, AWA days
- 02:18 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Overview: ROH top venue closing, Gunn, Smothers, Angle's guard
- 04:59 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: DVD DoubleShot with IPWUK Extreme Measures & Show 2 - Colt Cabana, Super Dragon
Sunday, March 6th, 2005
- 11:34 pm TV Reports: 3/6 WWE Sunday Night Heat Review: Caldwell's Review of Tag Title Match, Raw hype
- 10:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: More on Hardy-Lita-Edge, Smackdown Edit, Crowd Taunts, Vince's absense, Flair Country (18 min.)
- 10:24 pm TV Reports: 3/5 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 09:09 pm TV Reports: 3/5 WWE Bottom Line Review: Batista-Hunter, WrestleMania News, A Bottom Line First
- 07:57 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Tag Team Wrestling Deficiencies, Triple & Batista vs. Cena & JBL
- 04:12 pm TV Reports: 3/5 WWE After Burn Review: WrestleMania News, Michaels and JBL Get Revenge
- 04:05 pm WWE News: 3/7 WWE Raw Preview: Batista vs. Flair deep in the heart of Flair Country
- 03:10 pm Torch Feedback: Rock in "Be Cool" Reax #1: First batch of PWTorch.com reader reviews of movie
- 02:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Edge jeered for Hardy-Lita situation, Rock panned in New York, WWE women Stuff'd
- 02:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell on Gilbert's Death, Al Snow Torch Talk, Funk returns to ECW as heel - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 02:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Detailed account of Matt Hardy's version of why he broke up with Lita
- 01:44 pm Arena Reports: 3/5 Ring of Honor in Philadelphia: Six-Man Tag Tourney - Punk Cabana, Corino, Samoa Joe
- 12:53 pm Other News: ETC. News: Waltman appears on VH1's "The Surreal Life" courting ex-girlfriend Chyna
- 11:37 am Arena Reports: 3/5 WWE in Greensboro, N.C.: Edge vs. Michaels, Benoit vs. Hassan, Jericho vs. Christian
- 10:40 am TV Reports: 3/5 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten's review of excellent tag match
- 01:16 am Arena Reports: 3/5 WWE in Danbury, Conn.: Cena & Show vs. JBL & Jordan, Chavo vs. London, Divas
- 01:14 am Arena Reports: 3/5 WWE in Danbury, Conn.: Cena & Show vs. JBL & Jordan, Chavo vs. London, Divas
Saturday, March 5th, 2005
- 11:03 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews ROH: Road to the Title (Takedown Masters edition) - AJ Styles
- 06:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: What's next for Matt Hardy, WM21 Additions, Foley Question of Week, more (20 min.)
- 04:04 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD Review: Radican reviews Turnbuckle Memories Vol. 10-Rhodes, Race, Flair, McDaniel
- 02:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: NYTimes says Rock monologue only reason to watch "Be Cool," weekend preview
- 01:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DVD Review: Full Impact Pro "Emergence" (9-04): Aries, Punk, Justin, Styles, Homicide
- 12:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Foley-Hunter Hell in a Cell Coverage, Rock Criticized Backstage, Goldberg Edict - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 12:03 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Burgan's Cheap Pops! WWE Films releases first batch of posters for upcoming movies
- 07:11 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: Hogan fights City Hall; Trish fights smut; UFC; Paul Ellering
Friday, March 4th, 2005
- 09:48 pm TV Reports: 3/4 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's Review of Styles vs. Kash thriller, DDP & Jarrett, Team Canada
- 08:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Hardy-Lita-Edge Mess, WM21 Line-Up, Cena-Hunter-Batista Promos, Rock (65 min.)
- 05:48 pm Torch Today: FRIDAY NOTES: Changing Vince, Who Said It, Ed Ferrara Update, Hunter's Promos, Weekend Preview
- 05:13 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Jordan, Chavo Mindgames, JBL and Cena, Dawn, Michaels
- 04:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Cena and JBL one-up Hunter and Batista, Hardy-Lita Breakup, Rock-Brock-Goldberg, Pure Title (28 min.)
- 04:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy publicly confirms he broke with Lita for cheating on him
- 03:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: The inside story of the progression of the WrestleMania 21 line-up
- 03:19 pm Guest Editorials: It's time to think about the post-WrestleMania Draft Lottery: Who should stay and who should switch?
- 01:51 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: RVD talks about his lack of push in WWE, ECW memories, his DVD
- 01:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Negative and snide reviews of Rock in "Be Cool," no WWE-Rock plans
- 01:25 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Celebrities at WrestleMania - is the big event better off with or without them?
- 12:53 pm TNA News: TNA News: X-Pac status, Rhodes wants people to want his job, new international TNA TV clearances
- 12:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: Snow and Scotty Make-A-Wish appearance, Ebert reviews Rock, Nunzio indy match
- 12:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: New WWE creative team member, Smackdown rating, FSN reminds Hunter to lose belt
- 12:28 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rock laughs off idea he's mending fence with WWE, hasn't seen Triple H's movie
- 12:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania 22 location formally announced, press briefing scheduled today
- 12:12 pm ROH News: ROH News: Tickets on sale for Long Island, NY debut, discounted tickets for tomorrow night's event
- 12:12 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #3: "Cena and JBL cut excellent promos, better than Triple H and Batista's on Raw."
- 12:03 pm ROH News: In-Depth: Radican previews 3/5 ROH in Philadelphia, PA headlined by six man tag tournament
- 11:59 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Styles, Joe, Sabin, Sarge, HTM, Dragon, Dutt, Cannon, Jacobs
- 09:50 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: What James Gibson Taught Me About Wrestling
- 05:08 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Schedule of Columns, TV Recaps, Houseshows
- 04:10 am TV Reports: 3/3 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 04:06 am TV Reports: 3/3 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 02:38 am TV Reports: 3/3 Smackdown Review: Caldwell's Review of Jordan vs. Cena, JBL Promo
- 01:36 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rock talks to Conan about Be Cool, WWE merchandise, kissing guys
- 01:17 am TV Reports: 3/3 Smackdown Review: Crowley's Smackdown Breakdown
- 12:13 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "I think we have a new "best promo in the business" guy, and his name is JBL."
Thursday, March 3rd, 2005
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005
- 10:15 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: The Stupid Assassin
- 09:34 pm ROH News: ROH News: Santiago injured, brackets announced for six man tourny, wrestling school tryouts
- 07:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #851: Latest Insider WWE News, Terri Runnels Torch Talk, Mitchell on Hall of Fame
- 04:31 pm Torch Flashbacks: Angle explains attack, Rock returns, Flair added to WM, Pete Rose - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 04:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock getting strong reviews for role in Be Cool, Rock to be on Daily Show
- 04:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Another big WM21 match added and someone's not happy, Batista ratings power (21 min.)
- 03:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Weekly Moment of Insanity, Hall of Fame, Batista's Raw Promo, more (30 min.)
- 01:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Judgment Day Presale, Nunzio Seminar, RVD Autographs, Sign Guy Controversy
- 01:44 pm Other News: Japan's Top 5 Stories of the Week and Latest Results, pt. 2: Upcoming Dates, Recent Results
- 01:42 pm Other News: Japan's Top 5 Stories of the Week and Latest Results: Double World Champion Crowned
- 01:37 pm Other News: Torch Midweek Indy News & Notes: Sabin, Styles, Daniels, Dragon, Gunn, Rave, Reyes, Homicide
- 01:31 pm WWE News: 3/1 WWE in Albany, N.Y.: Detailed report on Smackdown & Velocity tapings
- 10:34 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Triple H is the future
- 02:52 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks Special: The Handbook of Unwritten Wrestling Rules - Part 1 of 5
- 01:36 am THE LOUNGE: Road to WrestleMania 21: Memorable Moments (Benoit, Bret, Savage-Liz, Warrior)
- 12:24 am TNA News: 3/1 TNA in Orlando, Fla.: Detailed results of next two weeks of Fox Sports telecasts
Tuesday, March 1st, 2005
- 09:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating higher this week than last, Batista promo draws huge quarter
- 06:04 pm Torch Today: POLL: Will your viewing habits of Raw or Smackdown change with WrestleMania hype in full stride?
- 05:54 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "You think Kurt Angle being on Raw for the first time in three years didn't pump him up a little?"
- 05:21 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: L.T.-Bigelow Angle, Most Powerful List, WM21, Brand Split Dividends
- 04:32 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: ROH Champ a Raw Jobber, Bischoff Opportunity, Shotgun Saturday Night
- 04:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock says acting tougher than wrestling, Motorhead at WM, confiscated sign on Raw
- 03:46 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - A disappointingly good show that should have been great
- 02:31 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I don't know what it is exactly but everyone seemed to be a bit off."
- 04:59 am DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Buying Guide for March 2005 - Tully Blanchard Shoot, Terry Funk Book, Best of Second City Saints
- 02:15 am WWE News: 2/28 WWE Raw HOLT report: Dark & Heat matches, comparing pops for Hogan and Austin
- 02:11 am WWE News: 2/28 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 02:03 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: " Triple H blew a fantastic chance to get the WM match over by cutting a money promo."
- 01:29 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/28 Raw Insanity: Hunter Vows To Slap His Son and Michaels Bleeds On Angle
- 12:15 am WWE News: WWE News: Rock is main guest on Letterman, hypes movie, no WWE references
- 12:00 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: A passionate rant about how WWE dropped the ball on tonight's important Raw (20 min.)
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