Headlines for April 2005
Sunday, May 1st, 2005
Saturday, April 30th, 2005
Friday, April 29th, 2005
- 09:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update (90 min.): Remembering Chris Candido, Backlash Preview, Ortiz, Trish-Viscera, Mean Gene
- 07:02 pm TV Reports: 4/29 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Naturals vs. AMW, Tribute to Candido, Dusty Announcement
- 06:52 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: What'cha Gonna Do When McNEILL Previews WWE Backlash?
- 03:34 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Terry Funk calls Vince McMahon a "pure, utter, a--hole" for treatment of ECW
- 03:25 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who deserves the MVP Award for last night's Smackdown?
- 03:23 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Who doesn't belong on this list: Funk, Booker, Bagwell, Orndorff...
- 03:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: WM21 buyrate makes financial press, McMahon's braces auctioned, Regals signings
- 02:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Flair's son faces court date, Smackdown ratings, more on UK hotel lobby brawl
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE acknowledges Candido's death, USA Today ad, Backlash marketing strategy
- 02:31 pm TNA News: TNA News: Updates on absences of Monty Brown, Dustin Runnels, Dallas Page, Waltman
- 10:56 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Matt Hardy discusses his departure from WWE, his future
- 08:32 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Wrestling And The Archaeological Record
- 03:54 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 02:54 am TV Reports: 4/28 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 02:10 am TNA News: Chris Candido's brother and wrestlers comment on his death
- 12:53 am TNA News: Chris Candido - 1972-2005: Notes on his life, details on his death, TNA's statement
Thursday, April 28th, 2005
- 11:25 pm TNA News: TNA's Chris Candido dies tonight, cause unknown, just days after serious ankle break
- 10:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Updates on Monty Brown, Waltman, Dustin, Nash, Page, RVD, WWE writing team (22 min.)
- 09:17 pm TV Reports: 4/28 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 06:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Heyman in 1993 talks about his start in wrestling, Austin, his pre-ECW aspirations (73 min.)
- 06:22 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Which wrestler headlined in front of 150,000 fans ten years ago?
- 06:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Monday Night War Era Memories - Was Raw, Nitro, or ECW TV the best?
- 05:27 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 4/25
- 04:45 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Hardy's no-compete, Austin's future, Gunn's popularity
- 04:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: RVD indicates he'll be at ECW PPV, WWE DVD sales figures, Heat notes
- 04:27 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hogan talks about Backlash, The Rock, his daughter, Hall of Fame
- 04:17 pm Other News: Tape review: IWA-MS "Volcano Girls" women's tournament, May 30, 2004
- 03:10 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Mick Foley speaks at university about presidential run, Keller promotion
- 03:03 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Former WWE wrestler Jazz on Nidia, Gail Kim, TNA, ECW memories
Wednesday, April 27th, 2005
- 10:57 pm Torch Flashbacks: Angle neck surgery scheduled, Jackie wins Cruiser Title, TNA upsets wrestlers - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 07:07 pm TNA News: TNA News: Injury Update on Chris Candido and Expected Return Date
- 07:03 pm Arena Reports: 4/25 WWE Smackdown in Cardiff, Wales: Angle vs. Taker, Carlito vs. Jindrak Funaki vs. Dupree
- 06:31 pm TNA News: 4/26 TNA in Orlando: Second detailed results of the Impact tapings for Fox Sports Net
- 06:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Draft Lottery Update, Raw rating, new comic book on WrestleMania main eventer
- 05:17 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hulk Hogan talks about Scott Hall, Savage, Hall of Fame, Backlash
- 04:59 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Book review: Disillusioned in Texas-Radican reviews Dusty: Reflections of an American Dream
- 04:37 pm ROH News: ROH News: Walters issues statement on his future in wrestling
- 04:32 pm Other News: FIP News: Sapolsky calls Apr. 23 FIP event one of the best he's been part of
- 04:27 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-Samoa Joe set for return to FIP
- 03:27 pm ROH News: ROH News: Spanky and James Gibson added to June 4 event
- 11:44 am Other News: Torch Midweek Indy Report: Low Ki, Punk, Corino, HonkyTonkMan, Gunn
- 11:04 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: What Would You Include in a Best of WCW Monday Nitro DVD?
- 06:45 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: WWE Hotel Brawl, Tito Ortiz, TNA's Future, TV Rumors, Nash Torch Talk Notes (27 min.)
- 05:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #859: Hardy-Lita-Edge Cover Story, Mitchell on WWE Relationship Rules, Nash Torch Talk Pt. 4
Tuesday, April 26th, 2005
- 10:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: UK Sun details brawl between wrestlers and kick boxers in England on Sunday
- 10:47 pm TNA News: 4/26 TNA in Orlando: Full detailed results of the Impact tapings for Fox Sports Net
- 10:35 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Hard Justice line-up takes shape at tonight's Orlando TV taping.
- 08:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Lots of backstage notes from TNA tapings tonight in Orlando, Nash update
- 07:59 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What is your reaction to TNA bringing in Tito Ortiz as a special ref at the next PPV?
- 05:38 pm WWE News: 4/26 WWE in Birmingham: Full detailed Smackdown and Velocity taping results
- 05:20 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Diva pay, Steamboat status, Steph-Hunter, fake news, fake injuries, Gangrel, RVD
- 04:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: UFC superstar Tito Ortiz signs on to appear at TNA's next PPV
- 04:00 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Hunter, Batista, Christian, Edge, Ross, UK Dance Party
- 03:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Europe tour overview, current complete Backlash line-up, Vengeance, schedule
- 03:19 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Flair as Time Keeper, Lita, Batista, Kid Kash's outrage misdirected, Nash no-show
- 03:13 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Just once I'd like to see someone mention how much Hulk Hogan owes to the business."
- 02:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Flair's son suspended, hotel scuffle details, wrestler sent home, high morale
- 02:33 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH in negotiations to bring in Matt Hardy, B-Boy removed from 6/4 event
- 01:38 pm ROH News: ROH News: May 7 NY event moved near MSG, two new matches announced
- 03:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Hotel fight in Europe, WM21 buyrate, Lita-Edge reax, Nash's no-show (27 min.)
- 12:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Keller with guest Mitchell on KFAN in 1993 discussing big stories of the day (68 min.)
- 12:04 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who deserves to be called MVP of Raw this week? Christian? Batista? Trish?
Monday, April 25th, 2005
- 11:52 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MITCHELL Mojo Mitchell's Raw Stream of Black Eyes, Band Aids, Condoms, Ali G, Hogan Lies Again...
- 11:11 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Christian's promo early in the show with Ric Flair was hilarious."
- 09:56 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 4/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of program
- 08:04 pm TV Reports: 4/25 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:46 pm WWE News: 4/25 WWE Raw Taping Results: Full rundown of today's taping in England
- 05:23 pm TV Reports: 4/23 WWE Velocity Review: Recap of Smackdown Since Mania
- 05:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw preview including Hulk Hogan, Ross update, Trish/Viscera, Batista-Christian
- 04:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania 21 preliminary buyrate estimate beats last year's by 14 perccent
- 04:33 pm Arena Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw in Hull, England: Second detailed report with Batista vs. Flair & Hunter
- 04:10 pm Arena Reports: NWA-No Limits "One-Year Anniversary," with Steve Corino vs. Ian Rotten, April 22, 2005
- 03:19 pm Torch Today: MONDAY NOTES: Hunter's WWE debut, Who Said It, BMAudio, Localized Promos, Strike Force
- 02:26 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Triple H on Matt Hardy, Kimberly, Luger, Dudleys, WWE Tag Division
- 02:12 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: C.W. Anderson on ECW PPV, Ole Anderson a jerk, ROH falling out
- 02:09 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Vince warns Hunter not to touch his wife, Rock, Hardys vs. Hollys
- 01:55 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Dreamer vs. Corino, Storm & Justin (w/Dawn) vs. Raven & Mikey
- 01:31 pm Arena Reports: 4/22 WWE Raw in Edinburgh: Second detailed report, fire alarm cuts one match short
- 01:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Four matches for Judgment Day PPV released, draft lottery schedule note
- 01:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE Raw's future in Canada, NBA champs with WWE belts, Future Line-up
- 12:02 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Matt Hardy says Edge and Lita have few friends, encourages chants
- 07:20 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Wrap-Up: Low Ki, Rotten, Corino, Zach, Duggan, Psicosis, Juvi
- 03:21 am TV Reports: 4/24 Sunday Night Heat review: A lazy recap show hosted by Todd Grisham
- 12:34 am TNA News: TNA News: Post-Lockdown Injury Updates on Chris Candido, Abyss, and Kevin Nash
Sunday, April 24th, 2005
- 11:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-PPV Roundtable: Keller, Powell, McNeill discuss TNA Lockdown (30 min.)
- 11:00 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Lockdown PPV Reax #1: "This was typical of TNA - good wrestling, awful booking."
- 10:55 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: TNA Lockdown PPV - Rate it on a 1-10 scale and pick the best match of the night
- 10:54 pm TV Reports: 4/24 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid
- 07:15 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S TNA LOCKDOWN PPV REPORT 4/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 06:31 pm Arena Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw in Hull, England: Hurricane vs. Viscera, Masters vs. Venis, Michaels vs. Hassan
- 04:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: Last Minute Changes Made to Lockdown PPV Line Up
- 04:42 pm Arena Reports: 4/22 WWE Raw in Newcastle: Benoit vs. Edge, Viscera vs. Val, Jericho vs. Tomko
- 04:38 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Super Dragon Evolution 4 - Jack Evans, C.M. Punk, B-Boy, El Generico
- 08:03 am WWE News: 4/25 WWE Raw Preview: Christian vs. Batista; Final Plans for "Backlash"
- 01:23 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Three Likes and Dislikes About Smackdown, TNA Lockdown PPV Preview
Saturday, April 23rd, 2005
Friday, April 22nd, 2005
- 09:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update (90 min.): Top Five WrestleMania matches, Flair compared to Hunter, Latest News
- 09:09 pm TV Reports: 4/22 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Abyss & Raven vs. Styles & Hardy, Lockdown Madness
- 09:04 pm Arena Reports: 4/22 WWE Raw in Edinburgh: Benoit vs. Tomko, Batista vs. Flair & Hunter, Edge vs. Kane
- 05:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk with Ed Ferrara: Oklahoma character, Hardys, Goldberg, Edge, Undertaker, Nash (67 min.)
- 04:32 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Eight Cage Matches? It's A Steel! McNEILL previews Sunday's TNA Lockdown
- 03:54 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Ross being bladed, Edge's friends, Hunter-Joanie-Steph vs. Edge-Lita-Matt, Flair, Sting
- 03:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw's future in Canada, Smackdown ratings, European tour notes
- 03:11 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Heidenreich, Brawler, MNM, Carlito, Stuttering Matt
- 02:56 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What are your PPV buying habits? And does TNA Lockdown on Sunday fit into them?
- 02:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Flair breaks retirement vow, Mitchell on UFC, Austin renewed by WCW, Sabu responds - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:26 pm Torch Flashbacks: Styles wins NWA Title, Storm retires, Heyman returns, Steamboat-Punk - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 02:10 pm Arena Reports: 4/21 WWE Smackdown in Dublin, Ireland: Undertaker vs. Jordan, Cena & Show & JBL & Angle
- 12:03 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "Heidenreich and the Brooklyn, err, uhh, Boston Brawler was classic."
- 10:11 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: How to Look As Bad As Possible
- 09:44 am ROH News: Doug Williams set to return to ROH, talent lists for upcoming events
- 09:12 am Other News: FIP set for doubleshot weekend in FL-Jamie Noble, Spanky, Homicide
- 05:35 am Other News: Torch Indy weekend preview: FIP, JAPW, No Limits highlight busy weekend
- 03:01 am TV Reports: 4/21 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, April 21st, 2005
- 10:35 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash's Lockdown Status Finalized, Replacement To Be Named
- 10:32 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Matt Morgan with a stuttering gimmick? St..st...st...stupid!"
- 10:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: MNM - How do you feel about what happened with them on Smackdown this week?
- 10:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Air Taken out of Russo/Bischoff in Week Two, USA Network sues, Spring Stampede PPV - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 09:59 pm TV Reports: 4/21 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Big announcement regarding Steve Austin made during overseas events tonight
- 06:09 pm Arena Reports: 4/21 WWE Raw in Aberdeen, Scotland: Hunter & Flair vs. Batista & Michaels, Benoit vs. Edge
- 06:09 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of broadcast
- 05:03 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 4/18
- 04:33 pm Torch Today: THURSDAY NOTES: Draft Lottery Poll and Notes, Who Said It, Nash Torch Talk Excerpt
- 03:47 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Benoit's free pass, Hardy in TNA, Super Crazy, Psicosis, Joey Styles
- 03:39 pm Torch Flashbacks: Orton earns respect, Laurenaitis takes over, Smackdown weakened, TNA-ROH - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 03:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hunter's injury updated, Ross-Hunter rating, Raw-Canada situation in limbo
- 03:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Michaels on teaming with Hogan, Dreamer, Beefcake, HTM, Albano
- 02:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Future Raw PPV main event reveals eliminates possible draft lottery movement
- 02:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock movie/WWE news, Germany attendance, latest WWE videogame release
- 02:12 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Second, more detailed, recap of Hardy's first post-WWE interview
- 08:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: Taz, Douglas, Petty talk to Torch about Sabu mess, NWA Champ wins UFC - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 01:54 am ROH News: Samoa Joe issues statement on his future in wrestling, news on TNA interest in Joe
- 01:33 am THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: Forty-Eight Sides of Steel Preview
Wednesday, April 20th, 2005
- 07:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Hunter and Nash Injury Updates, Benoit compared to Edge, (29 min.)
- 06:45 pm TNA News: TNA News: Updated PPV and Impact Schedules in Orlando, Nash Injury Update
- 05:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #858: Inside Word on Draft Lottery, Nash Torch Talk Pt. 3, Mitchell Review of Dusty's Book
- 04:24 pm Arena Reports: 4/20 WWE Raw in Berlin, Germany: Batista takes on Flair and Hunter, Michaels vs. Hassan
- 03:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Sabu-ECW Controversy In-Depth, WCW Cutbacks, WM Buyrate Woes, ECW Arena - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 01:16 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Quick Hits: Kid Kash, ROH, TNA and The Lone Ranger
- 12:19 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash Removed from Lockdown PPV Due to Injury, Kash's Replacement Named
- 11:59 am Other News: Torch Midweek Indy Report: Updates on IWC, CZW tournaments; JAPW in Mass.
- 11:37 am ROH News: ROH News: Aries signed for Manhattan ROH Title defense, Bobby Heenan's return to ROH
- 09:43 am ROH News: ROH News: Styles signed for several events, reason for Izzy's absence last weekend
- 09:31 am ROH News: ROH News: Stipulation added to Danielson-Homicide cage match
- 02:42 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: In-Depth Analysis of Lottery Draft Possibilities, Hogan-Michaels, Raw Thoughts (29 min.)
- 02:33 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: A.J. Styles talks about TNA, ROH, Ultimate X, WWE, his future
Tuesday, April 19th, 2005
- 11:12 pm TNA News: TNA News: Lockdown PPV Pre-Show Match and Details, IWA-Puerto Rico Footage
- 05:48 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kid Kash Released from TNA Contract Effective Immediately
- 05:26 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - MSG Crowd, Hogan-Michaels, Masterpiece, Trish, Ross
- 05:24 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Tazz beats Awesome for ECW Title, RVD, Rhyno, Kid Kash
- 05:22 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Hogan attacks Bischoff, Tank Abbot calls out Goldberg
- 05:12 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Linda hits Stephanie, Triple H vs. Jericho, Big Show vs. Benoit
- 03:32 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Slammed! (2001) - starring Justin Whalin & Zachary Ty Bryan
- 03:28 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: "MSG Is Not a Church, But It's Holy Ground"
- 03:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WM11 Coverage: Lawrence Taylor vs. Bigelow Earns Main Event Status - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 02:24 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/14: Angle-Guerrero Classic, Cena's New Belt, MNM, Farts
- 12:44 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3:"Words such as incompetence, apathy, and even desperation immediately come to mind."
- 07:31 am Other News: Tape Review: NWA-No Limits "Saints & Sinners" with CM Punk vs. Chris Daniels, Oct. 1, 2004
- 07:30 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: Significant News and Notes on TNA's Direction from Kid Kash
- 05:40 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD DoubleShot: Burgan reviews Shoot Interviews with Dana Dameson & Chris Candido
- 04:32 am TNA News: TNA News: July PPV Announcement, Raven DVD Product Info
- 04:29 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Mysterio announces new CD, Edge discusses his injury effects
- 03:31 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: HBK on wrestling Hogan, bringing back Jannetty, new book
- 03:08 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy reacts to MSG chants at Lita, Edge's wife posts emotional message online
- 02:57 am WWE News: WWE News: New WWE characters, Batista and Cena profiled in NY Post, Lawler, Foley
- 02:48 am WWE News: WWE News: Raw and Smackdown together, Lesnar foreshadowing, NYTimes mentions WWE ratings
- 02:39 am WWE News: WWE News: Draft Lottery timing, two big rumored switches, secrecy of process
- 02:31 am WWE News: WWE News: Lita chants at MSG, Hardy-Lita-Edge details, backstage note, Hardy spoof
- 02:27 am WWE News: WWE News: Eric Bischoff's wife to be part of May issue of Playboy on Hot Housewives
- 01:01 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Jericho speaks out about Edge-Lita situation, contract status, more
- 12:06 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Tell Vince McMahon which wrestlers should switch brands next month
Monday, April 18th, 2005
Sunday, April 17th, 2005
- 10:33 pm TV Reports: 4/16 WWE Bottom Line Review: Batista Speaks, Benoit-Christian, Benjamin-Jericho
- 09:34 pm TNA News: TNA News: Raven DVD Release Date, Dutt's Return, Near Riot in Puerto Rico
- 09:24 pm TV Reports: 4/17 Sunday Night Heat review: CM Punk, Maven, William Regal and a surprise challenge
- 08:57 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: TNA's Survival Guide to Restoring Hope in the Company
- 08:10 pm TV Reports: 4/16 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 07:53 pm TV Reports: 4/17 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 04:46 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 4/14
- 03:56 pm TV Reports: 4/16 WWE After Burn Review: Guerrero-Angle, Cena-JBL, Cruserweight Feud
- 03:45 pm WWE News: 4/18 WWE Raw Preview: A Match of the Year Candidate; Will Hogan Accept HBK's Invitation?
- 01:41 am Arena Reports: 4/16 ROH in Dorchester, Mass.: Aries defends against Gibson, plus Joe, Punk, Danielson
Saturday, April 16th, 2005
Friday, April 15th, 2005
Thursday, April 14th, 2005
Wednesday, April 13th, 2005
- 07:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: In-depth analysis of WWE departures, TNA's chances of getting on Spike (25 min.)
- 04:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #857: Inside Story on WWE Cutbacks, Backstage Hazing, Nash Torch Talk
- 03:47 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Totally Tool Wrestling's Greatest Show EVER - Colt Cabana as Twinkie the Kid
- 11:45 am Other News: Torch Midweek Indy Report: Dreamer, Aries, Styles, Jarrett
- 10:31 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Lessons learned from Raw and some Spring Cleaning
- 09:50 am THE LOUNGE: PWTorch Blast From the Past: WWE-ECW PPV, Hogan-Austin, Jannetty, USA Network, and More…
- 09:10 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Chikara Pro Grand Prix Tag Tournament, Feb. 20, 2005
- 09:10 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 4/11
Tuesday, April 12th, 2005
- 10:02 pm WWE News: 4/12 WWE in Chicago: Smackdown/Velocity taping results
- 05:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista's promo draws big quarter hour rating at end of Raw
- 04:51 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: Hardy Poll, Hogan vs. Austin, Molly's Release, New Faction, Flair's Best Friend
- 04:34 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Hardy backlash, Hardy-TNA, Rhyno-TNA, Jesus/Hassan, Vince's injury
- 04:24 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Did Batista's first heavily-hyped solo promo as World Champion meet expectations?
- 03:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Hardy's release, Ultimate Warrior, Molly's release, Draft Lottery Update (32 min.)
- 03:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL on Mancow makes Nazi jokes, Chicago gossip column on WWE, Edge crowd reaction
- 03:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV's Ultimate Fighter draw huge rating for finale wihout WWE lead-in
- 03:05 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Sandman & Dreamer & Raven vs. The Baldies, plus Corino, Kash, Crazy
- 02:59 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Nash calls Bischoff and Russo "jackoffs," Russo calls Flair "piece of sh--"
- 02:43 pm WWE News: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Rock and Vince square off on mic, Jericho vs. Guerrero,
- 02:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Reasons for Hardy release, he was blindsided by it, Hardy comments publicly
- 02:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Molly Holly, Chilly Willy, and Jesus latest to be released by WWE
- 01:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "How much would it have blown the roof off the house if MIchaels asked Bret Hart to be his partner?"
- 01:24 pm WWE News: 4/11 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second report on off-happenings in Moline last night
- 06:22 am WWE News: 4/11 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live audience saw that TV viewers didn't
- 01:37 am TV Reports: 4/10 Sunday Night Heat review: Sean Evans, Tyson Tomko, Simon Dean, and those tag champs
- 12:50 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 4/11 Raw Insanity: Batista's Darkest Fears, HBK Hulkamaniac, and Lita Gives Kane Some Sugar
- 12:50 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Batista's promo lacked any intensity and he didn’t look comfortable giving it."
Monday, April 11th, 2005
- 11:57 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: A ridiculous lack of consistency plagues WWE's lazy, moronic storytelling on Raw this week
- 11:24 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The biggest kick to the balls was the announcement of the 2005 Raw Diva Search."
- 11:05 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Having Triple H come out at the end proves Raw is Triple H once again."
- 09:51 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 4/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live program
- 07:01 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Issues Parental Advisory for "Lockdown" PPV on April 24
- 07:01 pm TV Reports: 4/11 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 06:58 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WrestleMania 2000 Coverage, plus Keller says Foley shouldn't have broken retirement vow, - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 05:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista's first promo on TV as champ tonight, Raw preview, ECW/FBI update
- 05:28 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Did WWE make a mistake by releasing Matt Hardy this week?
- 05:04 pm Torch Today: MONDAY NOTES: Draft Lottery Update, Who Said It, Ultimate Insiders, All Cage Format
- 04:55 pm Arena Reports: IWA-MS "Simply the Best 6" detailed report, April 9, 2005
- 04:38 pm THE LOUNGE: 4/7 Feud-O-Meter: Dave Higgins Examines the Post-WM Smackdown
- 03:55 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Hulk Hogan or Steve Austin? Who is the Biggest Star of WWE's WrestleMania Years
- 03:44 pm THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: What WWE Can Learn From The Ultimate Fighter
- 03:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hogan's WWE status, Hogan calls out Roy Jones Jr., Orndorff bitterness
- 03:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena CD update, WWE video game news, WWE Japan tour and TV update
- 03:17 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Is Real Latino Heat On The Way?
- 01:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hardy's release details, Rhyno's release details, Jericho on music vs. wrestling
- 01:09 pm Arena Reports: 4/9 ECWA Super 8 Tournament: Annual indy tourney with Petey, Shelley, Rory, Puma, Ryker
- 01:02 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Petey Williams wins Super 8 Tourney, Sydal injured, Funk, Styles
- 07:32 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy released by WWE following break-up with Lita
- 07:28 am Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: Homicide, C.M. Punk, Tag Title Tourney
- 02:02 am ROH News: ROH News: Allison Danger out of ROH, Jack Evans to possibly miss Saturday's event
Sunday, April 10th, 2005
- 10:26 pm TV Reports: 4/9 WWE Bottom Line Review: Triple H, Stone Cold, and Batista With a Special Appearance
- 10:05 pm TV Reports: 4/10 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 05:40 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: WWE Desperately Needs some Risk-Takers
- 05:22 pm TV Reports: 4/9 WWE After Burn Review: WrestleMania Week Recap, Cena, Number One Contender
- 05:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter: Big Two Expand PPV Schedule, Torch Talk with Flyboy Rocco Rock
- 03:13 pm Arena Reports: 4/9 SCCW in Cudahy, Calif.: Aries vs. Pearce, Ryan vs. B-Boy, Supreme vs. Lonestar
- 02:53 pm Torch Feedback: Ultimate Insiders DVD Reax #1: "Despite following the Monday Night Wars closely, I still learned a lot."
- 02:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Russo & Bischoff Given Second Chances, Mitchell on The Next Big Thing, Heyman on ECW-USA - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:44 pm Arena Reports: 4/10 WWE Smackdown in Adelaide, Australia: Rey & Eddie vs. Angle & Reigns, London vs. Spike
- 12:18 pm Arena Reports: 4/8 WWE Smackdown in Melbourne: Cena & Show vs. JBL & Jordan, Booker pins Angle
- 03:42 am WWE News: 4/11 WWE Raw Preview: WrestleMania 21--The Aftermath Continues
- 12:22 am Arena Reports: 4/9 Carolina Championship Wrestling: Jarrett vs. Dusty for belt, Midnight vs. R&R Express, Terry Funk
Saturday, April 9th, 2005
- 10:24 pm THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: My letter to Dave Batista
- 09:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller and readers review Beyond the Mat Documentary, Uncensored PPV Coverage - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 09:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Every match on PPV is inside a cage - good idea or bad idea?
- 08:59 pm Arena Reports: 4/9 WWE Smackdown in Perth: JBL gets rematch against Cena, Show vs. Angle, London defends
- 08:51 pm Arena Reports: 4/8 Wrestle Birmingham: Jarrett vs. Road Dogg, Smothers, Adrian Street, Armstrongs, Fuller
- 08:42 pm Other News: ETC. News: Mick Foley attends military banquet, stories told of his visits to soldiers
- 08:32 pm Other News: ETC. News: Ultimate Warrior featured on Something Awful, he responds to UConn controversy
- 04:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW One Night Stand PPV, Hardcore Homecoming, Germany WWE TV, Jannetty
- 03:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Orton update, WWE overseas tour notes, WWE says don't send us booking ideas
- 03:43 pm Arena Reports: 4/9 WWE Raw in Sydney: Shelton vs. Christian, Kane vs. Edge, Hassan vs. Jericho
- 03:39 pm Arena Reports: 4/7 WWE Raw in Brisbane: Third detailed report with Benoit & Batista vs. Hunter & Flair
- 07:50 am Arena Reports: 4/8 WWE Raw in Newcastle, Australia: Benoit & Batista & Jericho vs. Hunter & Flair & Edge
Friday, April 8th, 2005
- 10:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Post-WM21 Raw and Smackdown; Dusty Rhodes's career and autobiography dissected (29 min.)
- 09:49 pm TNA News: TNA News: The Most Barbaric Night in TNA Wrestling History – "Lockdown" on April 24
- 03:10 pm TV Reports: 4/8 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Cage Announcement, Sabin vs. Shane, Torch Talk Influence
- 03:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Details on Jericho and Stacy autograph sessions in Australia
- 02:57 pm Arena Reports: 4/7 WWE Raw in Brisbane: Second super-detailed report with Kane-Edge, Hassan-Jericho
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, London reacts to title win, another Raw-Smackdown supershow
- 02:29 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Cena's Promo, Rey, London, Parade of Challengers
- 12:55 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - WrestleMania Follow-Up, Orton loses, Triple H talks, Austin
- 12:42 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "John Cena truly deserves the title, while I'm not so sure about that other guy."
- 12:32 pm Arena Reports: 4/8 WWE Raw in Newcastle, Australia: Flair & Hunter & Edge vs. Benoit & Jericho & Batista
- 10:28 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: ECWA Super 8 Arrives, Samoa Joe vs. Homicide, Raven, Psicosis
- 06:06 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: WWE Storylines in The New Wrestling Year
Thursday, April 7th, 2005
- 11:40 pm TV Reports: 4/7 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 11:27 pm Arena Reports: 4/7 WWE Raw in Brisbane: Bastista & Benoit vs. Hunter & Flair, Shelton vs. Snitsky
- 11:06 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Paul London surely won over some new fans with that match tonight."
- 10:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How optimistic are you that John Cena can catch on as Smackdown's top star?
- 09:59 pm TV Reports: 4/7 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 07:03 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 4/7 WWE Smackdown report: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 06:25 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-Homicide,C.M. Punk, Jerrelle Clark
- 06:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Australian tour notes, new Europe tour scheduled, Bischoff special ref, luchador signings
- 05:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rhyno outburst, World Title match poll, fans pick Simon over Austin, ratings perspective
- 05:32 pm Other News: Ultimate Warrior center of controversy after speech at college draws heavy student criticism
- 05:23 pm Other News: Torch Japan Report: Top Five Stories of the Week including Big Show vs. Akebono
- 02:47 pm Torch Today: Added Options (800# or Pay Pal, and non-U.S.) for Ordering Ultimate Insiders DVD with Keller, Russo, Ferrara
- 02:24 pm ROH News: ROH News: Sapolsky on Double Stakes Survival, partial talent list for ROH's debut in Buffalo, NY
- 02:04 pm Torch Flashbacks: Austin domestic issues, WWE flight attendant lawsuit, Raw vs. NCAA, WWE 24/7 - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 02:14 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Hall of Fame controversies, Dusty reacts to Nash Torch Talk, All-Cage PPV, Warrior (29 min.)
- 12:42 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: How to Write a WWE Hall of Fame Speech
Wednesday, April 6th, 2005
Tuesday, April 5th, 2005
- 09:13 pm TNA News: 4/5 TNA in Orlando: Detailed results of TNA Impact tapings for Fox Sport Net
- 05:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Draft Lottery, Hogan-Austin, WM21, Raw Reax, Injury Update, USA/NBC Deal (25 min.)
- 03:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: WrestleMania, Draft Lottery News, New World Champs, Hogan (25 min.)
- 03:35 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Austin Aries Story, Styles, Jarrett, Dusty, Cabana, Dutt, Dragon
- 03:33 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Dreamer, Rhino, Tajiri, Guido, Whipwreck, Awesome
- 03:32 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Announcement made that Russo and Bischoff taking control of WCW together
- 03:21 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Rock vs. Shane McMahon headlines, plus X-Pac, Eddie, Trish, Triple H
- 03:01 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "He gave the same speech last year after he tapped to Chris Benoit."
- 02:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Detailed HOLT report from WrestleMania 21 including battle royal, crowd reactions
- 01:48 am WWE News: WWE News: Draft Lottery Update, Washington Post on WWE-USA, MSNBC poll
- 12:51 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 4/4 Raw Insanity: Stone Cold, Triple H, and World Champion What's His Name
- 12:13 am WWE News: 4/4 WWE Raw HOLT Report: Off-Camera Happenings and Heat Taping Results
Monday, April 4th, 2005
- 11:37 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Triple H is like the jealous child who tries to get attention away from the new baby."
- 11:28 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Did this year's post-WrestleMania Raw live up to your expectations?
- 11:09 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Major thumbs down for not giving the new champ any mic time."
- 10:44 pm Torch Today: Free For Everyone - Audio Clip of Keller interviewing Russo & Ferrara about their WCW days (20 min.)
- 09:12 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 4/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 06:38 pm TV Reports: 4/4 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 06:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Why WWE signed with USA instead of Spike, the pros and cons of the deal
- 05:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: WM21 grosses more money from tickets than any previous California WWE event
- 05:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Saturday Night NBC specials, USA deal officially announced today
- 05:27 pm ROH News: ROH News: Styles set to return, lineups for upcoming events, Prazak makes debut on commentary
- 05:17 pm THE LOUNGE: PWTorch WrestleMania Marathon: In-Person Perspective on WM 21 and LOUNGE Prediction Results
- 04:34 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Book review: Radican reviews Tributes 2 by Dave Meltzer-Hawk, Henning, Miss Elizabeth
- 11:23 am THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: A Look At WrestleMania 21, and candidates for best and worst match of the year
- 09:50 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter Prediction Contest: Some Notes on Scoring
- 06:18 am WWE News: 4/4 WWE Raw Preview: WrestleMania 21...The Aftermath
- 04:56 am WWE News: 4/3 WWE WrestleMania PPV HOLT report: What the crowd saw that PPV viewers didn't
- 04:35 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Three WrestleMania Polls - Best Match, 1-10 Score, Favorite Special Segment
- 04:28 am WWE News: WWE News: In-person details on Saturday's Hall of Fame ceremony, including rowdy fans
- 01:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: WrestleMania 21 Audio Roundtable with Keller, McNeill, Mitchell (74 min.)
Sunday, April 3rd, 2005
- 11:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: More on USA-WWE deal, WM21 battle royal results, live perspective notes
- 10:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Rapid-Fire Post-PPV Audio: Keller and Guttman analyze WrestleMania 21 (12 min.)
- 06:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: USA and WWE set to announce deal this week, network specials may be in mix
- 06:43 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WRESTLEMANIA PPV REPORT 4/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 06:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers at indy show, Matthews selling Angle injury, athletes make WM21 predictions
- 06:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart in L.A., Undertaker skips Hall of Fame, Hogan's family takes stage
- 05:13 pm Arena Reports: 4/2 Ring of Honor in Asbury Park, N.J.: Aries defends against Homicide, Spanky vs. Danielson
- 05:03 pm Arena Reports: 4/2 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: New PWG Champion, Daniels vs. Hero, Kazarian's Final Send-Off
- 04:34 pm TV Reports: 4/2 WWE Bottom Line Review: Final WrestleMania Hype from Raw
- 03:39 pm TV Reports: 4/3 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid
- 02:09 pm THE LOUNGE: PWTorch WrestleMania Marathon: WWE Hall of Fame – Class of 2005 Review
- 07:43 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: WrestleMania 21 Preview, One Busy Weekend
- 07:10 am WWE News: WWE News: Battle Royale at WrestleMania, Carlito Injury Status
- 04:52 am WWE News: First-hand perspective from WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony including non-televised notes
- 01:00 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: WrestleMania preview & predictions
Saturday, April 2nd, 2005
- 09:56 pm WWE News: INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: Terri Runnels addresses Matt Hardy-Lita-Edge situation
- 09:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: WM21 webcast bonuses, Strange Love with Booker T photo, WM21 on Best Week Ever
- 09:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE-HBO mention, Cena interviewed by hip-hop mag, Shelton on being a flirt
- 09:24 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Heenan talks about Hall of Fame, Orndorff, Ring of Honor, Ultimate Warrior
- 08:47 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: WrestleMania 21 - Things to think about from an insider fans' perspective while watching
- 08:43 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WrestleMania 20 Report: In-depth match analysis and star ratings of PPV
- 10:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill: Final WrestleMania Audio Preview, ECW Reunion, Super 8, Hot Five Stories, Jarrett (28 min.)
- 08:00 am THE LOUNGE: PWTorch WrestleMania Marathon: WrestleMania 21 Preview & Predictions
- 07:24 am DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Buying Guide for April 2005 - Sandman & Raven shoot DVD, Best of Jay Lethal, G.L.O.W.
- 06:50 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: At last...WrestleMania Eve; Chyna acts up...and so does Hogan; The Ultimate Fighter
- 04:05 am Arena Reports: 4/1 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: PWG Title Match, Styles vs. Joe, Daniels vs. Shelley, Dragon vs. Gibson
- 03:41 am Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Nash Torch Talk, Batista's Character Dissected, Throat Slashing, Cena Needs to Win
- 03:05 am Torch Today: SATURDAY NOTES: Free DVD Preview for All, Torch Email Change, WM21 Notes, Who Said It?
- 01:22 am WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, Batista on Flair, Hunter, promos, and his wife's cancer battle
Friday, April 1st, 2005
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