Headlines for May 2005
Tuesday, May 31st, 2005
- 10:21 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who was the MVP of Raw? Christian, Jericho, Batista, Edge, Kane, Victoria, Lawler?
- 10:11 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "If I acted like Viscera does toward Lilian, I'd be in jail right now."
- 05:37 pm WWE News: 5/30 WWE Raw HOLT report: More off-live-TV notes from last night in Calgary
- 03:39 pm TNA News: TNA News: Multichannel News reports on potential TNA TV deals with Spike, WGN
- 01:57 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/30: Batista vs. Hassan, Viscera carries off Lilian, Jericho interviews Kane
- 12:10 pm Other News: Torch Indy weekend report: Punk, Samoa Joe, Raven, Ron Killings, Waltman
- 11:41 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Raw writers have no idea where they are going and are just filling time."
- 11:33 am WWE News: 5/30 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live audience saw that TV viewers didn't
- 01:30 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 5/30 Raw Insanity: Kane's a Fourth Grader in the Bedroom and Other Love Stories
- 12:32 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Watching Victoria beat the hell out of those useless divas was great."
Monday, May 30th, 2005
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: 5/30 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 08:46 pm TV Reports: 5/28 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 07:46 pm THE LOUNGE: PWTorch Mock Draft: Who Should Go to Raw and Smackdown?
- 06:12 pm TV Reports: 5/28 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten's synopsis of matches and segments.
- 04:11 pm THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: Why ECW One Night Stand Will Be A Success
- 03:36 pm Arena Reports: 5/29 WWE Raw in Victoria: Roddy Piper in Jericho's corner, Christy vs. VIctoria, Shelton vs. Christian
- 03:31 pm Arena Reports: 5/28 WWE Raw in Vancouver: Edge vs. Kane, Benoit vs. Snitsky, Masters vs. Tajiri, Viscera vs. Tomko
- 03:26 pm Arena Reports: 5/28 WWE Raw in Vancouver: Batista vs. Hunter & Flair, Benjamin vs. Jericho (w/Roddy Piper)
- 03:21 pm Arena Reports: 5/28 WWE Smackdown in Winnipeg: Cena vs. Angle in cage, Jordan vs. Rey, Show vs. Carlito & Morgan
- 01:20 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch Movie Review: Burgan reviews The Longest Yard - Dalip "Giant" Singh, Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Bob Sapp
- 12:23 am TV Reports: 5/29 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
Sunday, May 29th, 2005
Saturday, May 28th, 2005
- 03:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Regal talks about massive drug usage, Triple H/Steph at U2, Austin on Bret Hart
- 03:41 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Wrestlers in The Longest Yard, Raw Summit Overblown, Masters, Hunter, Hardy
- 03:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, ECW PPV, Viscera,, Draft Lottery (29 min.)
- 07:20 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: ECW Lite; Bill Goldberg, the biggest wrestling star EVER
Friday, May 27th, 2005
- 11:49 pm TNA News: 5/27 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Styles & Waltman vs. Jarrett & Brown on final FSN episode
- 06:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: ECW PPV line-up, Heyman-McMahon-Bischoff, TNA on WGN, Lita-Edge, Hunter (113 min.)
- 04:35 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: What To Look For In A New Monday Night War
- 04:08 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA cancels TV taping, but could be gearing up for big TV announcement
- 04:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Dreamer words haunt him, Christian in Disney World, WWE event cancelled
- 03:55 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: "A-Train" Matt Bloom talks about his experiences in WWE
- 03:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE overseas tour consolidated, Smackdown rating, New York preemption
- 11:34 am WWE News: WWE News: Finally, matches announced for the ECW One Night Stand PPV
- 11:26 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Cool Heel Material?
- 10:53 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend preview: Samoa Joe, Spanky, Punk in FIP; PWG, IWA-MS updates
- 03:00 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Cena should not switch brands, in-depth analysis of Nash Torch Talk (41 min.)
Thursday, May 26th, 2005
- 11:30 pm TV Reports: 5/26 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 10:25 pm THE LOUNGE: Constructive Criticism: Triple H Makes His Long Awaited Return
- 10:12 pm TV Reports: 5/26 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 10:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest on Gene Snitsky, Al Snow, Kid Kash, Kazarian, Swinger
- 07:48 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/26: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of braodcast
- 05:46 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Defending Triple H's challenge, WCW innovated as much as ECW, Hassan/Daivari video
- 05:43 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch Encore: Scott Steiner, Undertaker, Orton, Batista, Rampway Detour
- 05:40 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER: National cable timeslot alone not magic formula for TNA
- 04:57 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Rock pops a rating, Jarrett surgery, Owen anniversary, Killings wins title
- 04:57 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Pointing Fingers at WWE-WCW-ECW Debacle
- 04:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena's CD ranking drops, Cena TV interview today, draft lottery details update
- 03:34 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: A.J. Styles talks about Tito, TNA TV situation, being a new father
- 11:52 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 5/23
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005
- 11:45 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Awwww, Wook at the Widdle Monster
- 08:42 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Austin discusses Rock, Sandler, Nash, Piper, Goldberg, WWE Films
- 08:07 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Fixing TNA: The Conclusion
- 07:47 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: WWE Raw ratings indicate Viscera is a bigger draw than McMahon, but is that really true?
- 07:38 pm TNA News: TNA News: Details on TNA's 52-week agreement with Fox Sports expiring and future prospects
- 07:32 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: FIP set for debut in new market
- 07:24 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: Homicide, C.M. Punk, Tony Mamaluke
- 07:01 pm ROH News: ROH News: Briscoes update, Punk at WWE tapings, talent lists for upcoming events
- 03:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Smackdown's move, Lita-Edge-Kane-Hardy, Raw Rating Roller Coaster (28 min.)
- 03:38 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Reaction to Keller's Raw Hits & Misses - Hunter's challenge, Hassan intro, Bischoff inconsistency
- 03:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating drops, Lawler's son arrested, Heidenreich seeks friends on internet
- 10:32 am WWE News: 5/24 WWE in Milwaukee: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity tapings results
Tuesday, May 24th, 2005
- 08:58 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek report: Indy workers at Raw, Steiner-Vordell shoot, Corino-Lethal
- 08:15 pm WWE News: 5/23 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 07:11 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD News: Q & A with 101 Reasons Not To Be A Wrestler director Michael Moody
- 05:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on last night's Raw rating, NBA playoff numbers
- 04:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: ECW Funeral, Vince's Ego, Moment of Insanity, Lita, Kane (27 min.)
- 12:19 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - McMahon-Heyman-Bischoff, Kane Cries, Maria, Viscera, Lita
- 02:47 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: CZW "Best of the Best 5," May 14, 2005, with Steen vs. Quack vs. B-Boy vs. Super Dragon
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
- 11:53 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 5/23 Raw Insanity: McMahon. Bischoff. Heyman. Hot Dog.
- 11:35 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MOJO MITCHELL'S RAW 5/23: Stream of Kane vs. Matt, Heyman Gives the Eulogy, the return of Sting
- 11:24 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I love how much crap Bischoff took from Vince and Heyman tonight."
- 11:18 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Kane, one of the best ships in the WWE fleet, is yet again aimlessly adrift."
- 11:06 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who was the MVP of Raw? Candidates include Heyman, Lita, Edge, Viscera, Vince, Bischoff
- 09:41 pm TV Reports: 5/23 WWE Raw: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Paul Heyman backstage, he may be involved in ECW funeral angle later
- 07:27 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 07:02 pm Torch Feedback: Judgment Day Reax #4: "Carlito's feet not touching the ground while pinning Big Show was the highlight."
- 06:01 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Styles-WWE, Hardy DVD, WWE TV situation, TNA freebies, TNA salaries
- 05:41 pm TNA News: TNA News: New group makes offer to buy controlling interest in TNA from Panda Energy
- 05:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW funeral scheduled, Maria to interview Viscera, Edge vs. Batista, Michaels update
- 05:22 pm Guest Editorials: Matt Hardy, I'm on your side, but your public statements are fueling the angle you hate
- 05:20 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Justin defends ECW Title against Raven, Guido vs. Mikey
- 05:18 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Steiner vs. Steiner, Vampiro pins Hulk Hogan, Russo calls Nash a Big Goof
- 05:09 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Follow-up on Triple H vs. Rock 60 minute PPV match
- 05:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Massive Library of Torch ECW Articles: Preview our entire listing of articles in the special VIP section
- 04:37 pm WWE News: Profile: Powell interviews and profiles latest WWE creative team member, Court Bauer
- 04:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Austin talks about movie career, Smackdown thrashed, new writing team member
- 03:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena at Mall of America, Judgment Day attendance, Wrestling for Jesus
- 03:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy reacts to Lita-Edge angle, plugs Ultimate Insiders DVD, updates his future
- 01:59 pm Torch Feedback: Judgment Day Reax #3: "I wouldn't be surprised to see DVD sales skyrocket because it was a wonderful PPV."
- 12:54 pm TV Reports: 5/22 WWE Sunday Night Heat: Final hype for Judgment Day with Akio and Josh Matthews
- 11:01 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Fantasy DVD Review: In Memory of Owen Hart (1965-1999)
- 01:28 am THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: Judgment Day 2005 - Pay Per View of the Year?
- 12:31 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: The Exploitation of Hassan and Daivari
- 12:14 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Judgment Day - Rate it on a 1-10 scale and pick the best match of the night
Sunday, May 22nd, 2005
Saturday, May 21st, 2005
- 08:43 pm TV Reports: 5/21 Velocity Review: Madavi's Velocity Breakdown
- 03:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update (28 min.): J-Day, SD Day Change, Who Deserves TV Exposure, New Generation Era
- 07:02 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Guerrero, Carlito, Booker, JBL, Angle, Cena, Heidenreich
- 02:24 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- 02:22 am TV Reports: 5/20 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Sabin vs. Abyss, King of the Mountain
Friday, May 20th, 2005
- 07:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update (90 min.): Dunking Contests, Vegetable Soup, and Top Stories of the Week Dissected
- 05:04 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Quitters Never Win: McNEILL previews WWE Judgment Day
- 04:52 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Carlito telling stuttering Matt Morgan to just take his time was priceless.
- 12:36 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Viscera, Flair-Christian, Batista, Jericho, Lita, Orton, Elmer Fudd
- 01:42 am TV Reports: 5/19 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 01:39 am TV Reports: 5/19 WWE Smackdown review: Cena vs. Bashams, JBL vs. Scotty, Eddie Guerrero
Thursday, May 19th, 2005
Wednesday, May 18th, 2005
- 08:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update (35 min.): Weekly Moment of Insanity, Edge-Lita, A.J. Styles, ECW PPV, Orton-Vince
- 04:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #862: Nash Torch Talk focuses on Triple H, TNA PPV, Mitchell on McMahon Hidden Messages
- 04:37 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek report: Azriel, Skipper, Lethal
- 05:51 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC âBest of 2004 V2,â with ROH title match, Homicide vs. Daniels vs. Styles
- 05:43 am Torch Feedback: Fourth batch of reader reax on WWE banning fans from bringing signs to event
- 05:35 am WWE News: 5/17 WWF in Sioux City, Iowa: Full Smackdown and Velocity taping results
Tuesday, May 17th, 2005
- 11:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw in Canada in 2006, Kenzo update, Spanish Raw, Show Cancelled, Benoit Update
- 07:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Keller interviews Jim Ross and Dave Meltzer in 1993 (46 minutes) - VIP Alert
- 07:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Who almost fell through a triple-tier cage during a practice session for Slamboree?
- 06:20 pm Guest Editorials: WWE's edgy content lately with Viscera and Angle is better than Cena's kiddie-marketing approach
- 06:03 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "They are doing a great job in blurring the line between reality and kayfabe."
- 04:39 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: Viscera, TNA signings, Edge & Lita, Jarrett, Goldberg, Who Said It, Subway
- 04:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Notes from today's Judgment Day press conference with PPV matches announced
- 04:21 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces that Styles and Daniels have signed long-term renewals
- 02:15 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: ECW PPV, building around a top heel, Ortiz's TNA future, Molly Holly
- 01:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy responds to Raw; RVD, Hardy, and Ultimate Warrior together; Pedro Morales
- 01:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Storm leaving WWE/OVW, WM21 videogame panned, Kane's tantrum online
- 01:40 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "A potential Flair turn would be welcome to break from his stale lapdog role."
- 01:35 pm WWE News: 5/16 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second more detailed report on off-live TV happenings
- 02:50 am WWE News: 5/16 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, May 16th, 2005
- 11:58 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 5/16 Raw Insanity: Viscera Sings to Lillian in Bed while Edge and Lita Play Licky-Face
- 11:48 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The Edge/Lita storyline might be hard for Matt Hardy, but it's his fault."
- 11:26 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MITCHELL: Mojo Stream of The new Sting, ECW is Fun!, Vince Sends a Message
- 11:15 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Without Triple H on the show it gives room for other stars to show up."
- 11:08 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Pick this week's Raw MVP - McMahon, Jericho, Viscera, Lilian, Kane, Flair, Christy...
- 10:56 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 06:16 pm TV Reports: 5/14 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten's review of segments.
- 06:15 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 5/12
- 05:03 pm ROH News: ROH News: Update on Samoa Joe's injuries, Punk to challenge for ROH World Title
- 05:02 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Storm vs. Lynn, Rhino vs. Tajiri, Dreamer vs. Simon Diamond
- 04:59 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Flair vs. Jarrett, Funk vs. Rey & Juvi & Konnan, Nash vs. Awesome
- 03:45 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Benoit vs. Rock, Hardys vs. Edge & Christian vs. Acolytes
- 02:20 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Fantasy DVD Review: The New Generation Era (Bret, Owen, Luger, Undertaker, Diesel)
- 02:10 pm WWE News: Torch Interview: Goldberg speaks on upcoming movie roles, pursuits beyond wrestling, WWE
- 02:04 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Hard Justice PPV Reax #2: " I felt a sense of joy watching this PPV as Dusty's work was undone."
- 01:58 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: A.J. Styles on Dusty as booker, his son's birth, all-cage format, Candido, NWA Title
- 01:50 pm Arena Reports: 5/14 SCW Memorial Mayhem in Nashville: Honky Tonk, Funk, Sid, Bobby Eaton, Simon Diamond
- 01:45 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Chris Harris on Jeff Hardy missing PPV, Kid Kash, Hardys, TNA TV situation
- 12:45 pm Arena Reports: 5/15 WWE Raw in Fort Wayne, Ind.: Kane vs. Edge, Masters vs. Richards, Viscera vs. Christian
- 11:33 am TV Reports: 5/15 WWE Sunday Night Heat review: CM Punk wrestles a strong match, William Regal, Masterlock, yawn, challenge.
- 04:15 am Other News: Torch Indy weekend report: ROH in Midwest, Styles vs. Daniels, Quackenbush wins tourney, Molly Holly
- 01:30 am PPV Reports: 5/15 TNA Hard Justice PPV: Caldwell's "Alternative Perspective" Review
- 01:27 am TV Reports: 5/14 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 01:12 am PPV Reports: 5/15 TNA Hard Justice PPV report: In-person report and notes from Orlando
Sunday, May 15th, 2005
- 10:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-PPV Rapid Fire Analysis (15 min.): Keller and Powell discuss TNA Hard Justice
- 06:00 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S TNA PPV REPORT 5/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV
- 04:08 pm TV Reports: 5/15 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 01:30 pm Arena Reports: ROH in Chicago, May 14, 2005: Detailed review, with Punk-Rave, Dragon-Aries
- 12:57 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Austin talks about his role in the Longest Yard, jokes around
- 12:51 pm Arena Reports: 5/14 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: No Samoa Joe, Aries vs. Danielson, Punk vs. Rave
- 08:01 am Arena Reports: 5/14 WWE Smackdown in San Francisco: Cena vs. JBL & Jordan, Rey vs. Eddie, Angle vs. Booker
- 04:18 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Raw needs Triple H, New Writers = New Champion in TNA?
- 12:35 am Arena Reports: 5/14 WWE Raw in Evansville, Ind.: Masters vs. Richards, Christian vs. Viscera, Christy vs. Victoria
- 12:26 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How do you feel about WWE banning fan signs at live events?
Saturday, May 14th, 2005
- 11:52 pm Arena Reports: 5/13 WWE Raw in Evansville, Ind..: Jericho & Shelton vs. Hassan & Daivari, Batista vs. Hunter & Flair
- 11:44 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #3: "Angle gave an intriguing promo and everyone needs to quit crying about it."
- 09:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Full McNeill Audio Update (26 min.): Hot Five Stories, Hard Justice, Kane-Lita-Edge, Cornette, OVW, Dusty
- 05:10 pm ROH News: Virtual Time ROH 5/13 in ChicagoRidge, IL results
- 01:21 pm Arena Reports: 5/13 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: Styles vs. Daniels goes 60 Minutes, Pseudo Dragon revealed
- 01:17 pm Arena Reports: Results Wanted: For Ring of Honor in Dayton, PWG in L.A., WWE in Evansville, more
- 07:15 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL previews TNA's Hard Justice
Friday, May 13th, 2005
- 06:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update (100 min.): Hardy-Lita-Edge, ECW PPV Hype, TNA's Future, Cornette, Christian, Much More
- 06:38 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Spike on WWE Hardcore division, ECW PPV and DVD, Bigelow
- 05:33 pm TV Reports: 5/13 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's review of Gauntlet Match, Styles Video
- 04:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Austin refuses to job and walks out on WCW, ECW crowd goes nuts, WWF-Fox talks - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 04:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania VHS release details, Dreamer appearance, Prichard's next move
- 04:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW PPV notes, Cena stands up for wrestlers, Smackdown ratings
- 04:01 pm Torch Feedback: Second batch of reader reax on WWE banning fans from bringing signs to events
- 03:55 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "My grandfather was a Confederate veteran and even he would have been disgusted."
- 01:55 pm Other News: Preview of 5/14 FCW event in Los Angeles, Calif. featuring Konnan, Psicosis, and Supreme
- 12:27 pm ROH News: In-depth: Radican previews ROH's 5/14 event in Chicago headlined by Jimmy Rave vs. C.M. Punk in a cage
- 11:38 am Other News: Tape Review: CZW âBest of the Best 4,â July 10, 2004, Dutt defeats Strong
- 11:20 am Other News: Torch Indy weekend preview: ROH in Midwest, CZW big tourney, PWG
- 04:12 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 04:11 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Which wrestler announced the opening of a restaurant ten years ago?
Thursday, May 12th, 2005
- 11:17 pm TV Reports: 5/12 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 10:38 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: One For the Road
- 10:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter: Over 150,000 watch Ric Flair vs. Antonio Inoki in N. Korea
- 10:00 pm Other News: PWG News: Preview of 5/13 event in Hollywood, Calif. featuring A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels
- 09:01 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/12: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 08:21 pm TV Reports: 5/12 WWE Smackdown review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:09 pm Torch Feedback: Reader Reax: Should WWE ban fan signs in the crowd? Spirited debate of pros and cons
- 05:01 pm ROH News: In-depth: Radican previews ROH's 5/13 event in Dayton, OH-Aries-Gibson, Homicide-Danielson in a cage
- 05:01 pm Torch Today: DVD OFFER: Ultimate Insiders DVD with Wade Keller interviewing WWE writers Russo and Ferrara (9 hrs.)
- 05:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How do you feel about Jeff Jarrett holding TNA's heavyweight title
- 04:47 pm Guest Editorials: Enough is Enough: WWE should banish fan signs at live events
- 04:07 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Stephanie's job performance, Heyman-Cornette, TNA TV choices, Hunter as babyface
- 04:04 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: TNA-Fox Sports deal, Friends beats up Smackdown, Austin, Goldberg
- 03:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Quotes from Reigns about his departure, Cena appearances, ECW PPV in UK
- 03:04 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Mike Tenay talks about TNA's big TV options, Sunday's PPV, Candido, more
- 02:57 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Cena says there's another side to Hardy-Lita-Edge situation that he can't speak of
- 12:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW PPV on DVD release info, Hardy-Lita-Edge update, Raw at MSG moved
- 03:55 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN's Bulletpoints: Vis, MNM, and a Bad, Bad Video
- 03:52 am Torch Feedback: Reigns Talk Reax #1: "I'll put this interview up quote for quote with just about any Torch Talk."
Wednesday, May 11th, 2005
- 06:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk with Luther Reigns (80 minutes): Why he's gone from WWE, his frustrations, locker room insight
- 06:03 pm Arena Reports: 5/9 WWE Smackdown in Newark, Del.: Booker vs. Angle, Carlito vs. Nunzio, London vs. Spike
- 05:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former Kurt Angle bodyguard, Luther Reigns, released by WWE
- 05:25 pm Arena Reports: 5/7 WWE Smackdown in Hartford, Conn.: JBL & Jordan vs. Cena, Diva Best Body Contest
- 05:16 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #5: "What in billy hell is going on with Shelton Benjamin and Chris Jericho?"
- 04:34 pm Guest Editorials: WrestleMania 21 DVD Review: Hall of Fame Ceremony, Movie Trailers, Outtakes, Battle Royal
- 03:55 pm ROH News: ROH News: Punk to appear on WWE television, talent lists and lineups for upcoming events
- 03:03 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 5/9
- 02:57 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Back from the honeymoon receiving bad news and yawn, stale wrestling
- 12:04 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek report: Gibson, Hero, Quackenbush, Kamala, Stasiak
- 11:54 am Other News: Tape Review: IWA-MS âApril Bloodshowers 2005,â with Gunnâ™s debut, womensâ™ first blood match
- 07:30 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Fantasy DVD Review: The History of the King of the Ring PPV
- 07:24 am TNA News: TNA News: Dusty-Hardy discussion, TNA TV situation update, Waltman, Nash, Brown, DDP
- 07:16 am WWE News: WWE News: Ross vision problems, Michaels-Maria, Rico talks about being released
- 07:12 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: How many wrestlers on Backlash 2000 are still on the national scene?
Tuesday, May 10th, 2005
- 06:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update (25 min.): Dusty Out, TNA TV Update, Hardy-Lita-Edge, ROH in NY, Cornette
- 06:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hunter proven right, as first hour rating better than second hour rating for Raw
- 06:36 pm Arena Reports: 5/8 ROH in Manhattan, N.Y.: Radican's full review and analysis of show highlighted by Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley
- 06:16 pm TNA News: TNA News: Dusty Rhodes out as booker of TNA, committee to take over for now
- 04:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE TV writer Chris Kreski dies of cancer, age 42
- 04:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update (35 min.): Hardy's internet objective, Candido, Batista evolution, Moment of Insanity
- 03:29 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Maria, Michaels, Christian, Flair, Batista, Stacy, Coach, ECW
- 03:27 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Would you like to see John Cena and Batista switch brands in the Draft Lottery?
- 03:15 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Is a champ switch on? Cena and Batista would benefit from switching brands
- 03:09 pm Torch Flashbacks: Angle out until Summerslam, Michaels-Hunter, Jackie wins Cruiser belt - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 03:05 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "Shelton Benjamin continues to cement his status as the MVP of Raw."
- 04:31 am WWE News: WWE News: Cena CD review, Stacy photos, Cornette suspended by WWE
- 01:37 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Shoot Interview with Gorgeous George - Lita, Sunny, Francine, ECW
- 12:36 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 5/9 Raw Insanity: I Return and Triple H Leaves. You're Welcome.
- 12:27 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Captain Charisma is a star, I'm so happy that the WWF is finally taking notice."
Monday, May 9th, 2005
- 11:52 pm Guest Editorials: For a long-time Ric Flair fan, it's difficult to watch him on Raw in his current role
- 11:47 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I kept thinking Batista should have cut a promo like this six weeks ago."
- 11:40 pm Arena Reports: 5/8 WWE Smackdown in White Plains, N.Y.: London vs. Spike, Show vs. Guerrero, Booker vs. Angle
- 11:13 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: " It's looking they're going to have Lita turn on Kane and go with The Edge (credit: Maria)"
- 11:08 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Pick this week's Raw MVP - Michaels, Edge, Christian, Flair, Maria, Stacy, Viscera...
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 07:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TORCH TALK: Kevin Nash talks about meeting Michaels and Hall, Bret Survivor Series Swerve
- 07:53 pm TV Reports: 5/9 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 05:44 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Announces International Programming Agreeement with ESPN STAR Sports
- 05:43 pm ROH News: ROH News: Christopher Daniels vs. Matt Hardy just signed for Woodbridge, CT
- 03:42 pm Arena Reports: 5/8 WWE Raw in Elmira, N.Y.: Kane vs. Viscera, Batista vs. Triple H & Flair, Shelton vs. Christian
- 02:53 pm Other News: DVD Review: FIP âFallout Night 1,â Nov. 12, 2004
- 02:45 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Test talks about Stacy, who he keeps in touch with, future plans, Trish
- 02:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Roddy Piper's latest project bombing, Cena interviewed by MTV about video
- 02:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, another Europeaen tour announced, MNM interview
- 02:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena features on Philly news, WWE director job opening, Booker T/Stevie Ray school
- 02:17 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Edge & Christian vs. Acolytes, Jericho vs. Angle, Radicalz vs. Hardys
- 02:16 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Hogan & Nash vs. Konnan & Rey, Jarrett vs. Sting, David Arquette
- 02:08 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Sandman & Tajiri vs. Rhino & Corino, Storm vs. Kash
- 01:38 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch Encore: WrestleMania payoffs, rigged ring, Sid's leg injury, wrestlers with bodyguards
- 01:16 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH featured on WB news in NYC, matches signed for upcoming events, Hardy to debut in July
- 11:18 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 5/2
- 04:30 am Other News: Torch Indy weekend report: ROH; Styles vs. Strong, Gunn, Abyss, C.Daniels
- 04:13 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Bloody Rey, Carlito's tease, Charmel, Stuttering Matt
Sunday, May 8th, 2005
- 11:56 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "How could JBL not 'legally' have a penis? Do the rest of us guys have a license?"
- 11:22 pm TV Reports: 5/7 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 09:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Classic: Keller interviews Jim Ross and Paul Heyman in 1993 (46 minutes) - VIP Alert
- 09:36 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/5: Rey vs. Chavo, Carlito vs. Holly, Cena's music video
- 04:54 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: TNA Needs an Identity, Batista Needs Control
- 01:37 pm TV Reports: 5/7 WWE After Burn Review: Guerrero-Mysterio, Cena's Video, Carlito's Return
- 04:29 am TV Reports: 5/8 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 04:28 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Cena on hip-hop, wrestler-fan attitudes, Chain Gang, future performances
- 04:26 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Shelton Benjamin reveals non-existent workout regimen to Byte This
- 04:24 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Bischoff contemplates writing book, draft lottery, how Batista can improve
- 02:24 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Candice Michelle on doing Playboy, Stacy advises divas not to be phony
Saturday, May 7th, 2005
Friday, May 6th, 2005
Thursday, May 5th, 2005
Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
- 11:59 pm ROH News: In-depth: Radican previews ROH's debut in NYC headlined by ROH Champion Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley
- 05:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena CD Pre-order, Hogan Possibly Returning, Judgment Day Meet & Greet
- 04:54 pm ROH News: ROH News: Spanky cancels June date, updated lineups for May events
- 04:24 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-Colt Cabana set for FIP debut
- 04:23 pm Torch Flashbacks: May 2003 Flashback: Elizabeth dies and Lex Luger arrested - Torch Newsletter coverage
- 04:23 pm Torch Flashbacks: May 2003 Flashback: Bruce Mitchell writes about the death of Elizabeth Hulette
- 04:22 pm Torch Flashbacks: May 2003 Flashback: Bruce Mitchell writes about the death of Elizabeth Hulette
- 04:20 pm Torch Flashbacks: May 2003 Flashback: Pat McNeill suggests how WWE should react to Elizabeth's death
- 04:06 pm Torch Flashbacks: May 2003 Flashback: Wade Keller writes about the downfall of Lex Luger
- 03:56 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch Encore (8/1/03): Keller on Hogan-Russo, Autographs, Green Mist, Announcing
- 03:48 pm Torch Feedback: Backlash PPV Reax #3: "Seeing the ECW commercial got me amped-up for both ECW reunion shows!"
- 03:43 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "Let's hope WWE decides against Batista having a love interest."
- 11:30 am Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: ECW PPV, Flair's title reign title, mooning crowds, Jericho's WWE position
- 04:30 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek report: Low Ki vs. Daniels vs. CM Punk, FIP, JAPW, 3PW notes
- 04:08 am WWE News: 5/3 WWE in Trenton, N.J.: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity TV taping report
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2005
- 09:59 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Matt Hardy Speaks about WWE Release, Future in TNA, Other Topics
- 08:55 pm THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: Another Side Of The Chris Candido Story
- 08:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #860: Candido Remembered, Nash Torch Talk Pt. 5, Backlash, Mitchell on Cena/Batista
- 07:17 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Buying Guide for May 2005 - Chris Candido Shoot Interview DVD, Best of Jack Evans, Slammed!
- 06:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV's latest TV deal, Jesus questions timing of release, Bischoff note
- 06:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating goes up for second straight week
- 05:56 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Shelton, Michaels, Benoit, Viscera, Batista, Bischoff
- 04:21 pm TNA News: TNA News: Candido Funeral and Scholarship Information, Styles Birth, TV Title, DVD Releases
- 04:08 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I loved the suspense of the Gold Rush Tournament. Best Raw in years."
- 12:39 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: Ultimate Insiders DVD with Matt & Jeff Hardy, Nash Torch Talk
- 04:16 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Fantasy DVD Review: What Would You Include in a Macho Madness DVD?
- 12:03 am WWE News: 5/2 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd in Boston saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, May 2nd, 2005
- 11:41 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Props definitely go out to Shawn Michaels for elevating Shelton Benjamin."
- 11:28 pm TV Reports: 5/1 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 11:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Pick this week's Raw MVP - Benjamin, Michaels, Edge, Maria, Batista, Jericho...
- 11:09 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Raw is Glengary Glenross where, much like the movie, there is nary a likeable character to be found."
- 08:04 pm TV Reports: 5/2 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 08:04 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 07:13 pm Torch Feedback: Backlash PPV Reax #2: "Benoit-Edge restored my faith that Edge may be able to be a solid main eventer."
- 06:44 pm ROH News: ROH News: Samoa Joe rejects New Japan offer, talent lists and lineups for upcoming events
- 06:41 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Police officers search ECW locker room for wrestler with arrest warrant
- 06:39 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Rock vs. Shane McMahon, Benoit vs. Tazz, X-Pac vs. Jericho
- 06:38 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Hogan gets pinned by Mike Awesome in Nitro main event
- 12:29 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Rhino beats Tajiri to capture the TV Title, Justin vs. Dreamer
- 10:42 am Arena Reports: Live report: MPW vs. Chikara, April 30, with Cannon vs. Quackenbush, Hero vs. Envy
- 01:56 am Other News: Torch Indy weekend results: IWA-MS loses building, Jarrett, Lawler, final Wildside
- 12:10 am TV Reports: 5/1 WWE Sunday Night Heat: Caldwell's review of Tomko vs. Venis, Final Backlash Hype
Sunday, May 1st, 2005
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