Headlines for June 2005
Thursday, June 30th, 2005
- 10:20 pm TV Reports: 6/30 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller and Mitchell write extensively about their first in-person ECW live event experiences - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 08:10 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/30: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 05:39 pm THE LOUNGE: Constructive Criticism: A Modest Proposal For The Annual Spring Cleaning
- 04:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Bradshaw defends himself, $21 Million Uptick, Tough Enough returning
- 04:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announcer laid off today, Cena CD sales update, Coach at World Series of Poker
- 03:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Fourth Quarter Financial Breakdown and Highlights of Linda McMahon Conference Call
- 03:18 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rob Van Dam discusses ECW PPV, timetable for his in-ring return
- 03:18 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rob Van Dam discusses ECW PPV, timetable for his in-ring return
- 03:18 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rob Van Dam discusses ECW PPV, timetable for his in-ring return
- 03:16 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA DVDs to be distributed nationally by Navarre Entertainment Media
- 03:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw's viewership this week highest since Sept. 10, 2001, touts WWE
- 03:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania buys up, TV ratings up, Q4 attendance up, 2005 total revenue down
- 02:38 pm Arena Reports: 6/30 WWE in Seoul, South Korea: JBL & Hunter vs. Batista & Cena, Angle vs. Taker, Rey vs. Eddie
- 12:53 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: FIP âFlorida Rumble,â Dec. 17, 2005, with Homicide-Spanky, Gibson-Punk
- 11:19 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: The Legacy affect of this years draft.
- 08:20 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: The True Tragedy of Matt Hardy
- 05:51 am Torch Today: THURSDAY NOTES: James Caldwell added to Torch staff, 31 Days of Caldwell starts tomorrow
- 04:56 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: Jeff Jarrett on TNA's TV future, live tour prospects, new talent discussions
Wednesday, June 29th, 2005
- 10:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio: Very Latest on TNA's National TV Future, Heyman's Future, Flair-Angle, Hardy, Raw Rating (32 min.)
- 10:03 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Revisiting the 1995 King of the Ring (part four)
- 09:59 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Revisiting the 1995 King of the Ring (part three)
- 08:19 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH set to debut in Detroit, matches and lineups for upcoming events
- 07:37 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-C.M. Punk, Ace Steel set to debut, Homcide to defend FIP Title
- 05:32 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Angle-Flair, Cena-Hogan, RVD-Carlito, Jannetty, Nash
- 04:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Surprising Vengeance DVD Extra, New Bret Hart DVD, ECW, Viscera, Mexicools (33 min.)
Tuesday, June 28th, 2005
- 11:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL audio track on ECW DVD includes tons of digs at ECW wrestlers
- 09:02 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Revisiting the 1995 King of the Ring (part two)
- 08:58 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Revisiting the 1995 King of the Ring (part one)
- 07:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw draws huge rating for post-Vengeance edition with latest lottery picks
- 06:18 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Matt Hardy's Future - Should he sign with TNA or, if offered, re-sign with WWE?
- 05:50 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Boy, did Ric Flair ever shut up his critics last night!"
- 05:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Hogan, Hardy's Future, Lesnar's Future, Jannetty, ECW, Layoffs, JBL-Meanie (31 min.)
- 05:10 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Shoot Interview with the Ultimate Warrior - WWE, WCW, Von Erichs, Sting
- 03:55 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH "Final Showdown," May 13, 2005, Dragon-Homicide in a cage
- 03:30 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 6/27 Raw Insanity: Hogan, RVD, and Big Show all return. To celebrate, Flair touches Angle's Special Area.
- 03:05 am WWE News: 6/27 WWE Smackdown in Anaheim: Detailed report including final two lottery jumps from Raw
- 12:44 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Raw MVP Pick - Hogan, Cena, Angle, Flair, RVD, Viscera, Divas, Maria, Christian...
- 12:26 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The Dream Team of Hogan, Cena, and Michaels was awesome to watch."
- 12:03 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "It was truly fun to see three generations of superstars teaming together."
Monday, June 27th, 2005
Sunday, June 26th, 2005
Saturday, June 25th, 2005
- 10:45 pm THE LOUNGE: The Lounge-sponsored WWE Draft Lottery Contest standings through 6/23 Smackdown
- 06:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal Audio with Pat McNeill: Listener Mail, Out of Retirement, Hot Five Stories, Vengeance (32 min.)
- 03:09 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Brock Lesnar says he's grown up and asks Vince for a second chance
- 01:22 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: C.M. Punk, Colt Cabana, Samoa Joe, Jerrelle Clark
- 01:04 pm Other News: 6/24 FIP in St. Petersburg results-C.M. Punk, Spanky, Samoa Joe
- 07:21 am TV Reports: 6/24 TNA Impact: Caldwell's review of Daniels vs. Prime Time, Joe's Impact debut, Raven & Abyss
- 07:15 am Other News: Torch Interview â“ So Cal Val speaks on TNA, WWE, women's wrestling, breaking into the business
- 12:48 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #3: "Not that Orton isn't talented, but he just seems like a bona fide creep."
Friday, June 24th, 2005
- 10:06 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Prisoner: Cell Block HHH! McNEILL previews WWE Vengeance 2005
- 09:03 pm Ask the Torch: Ask Ed Ferrara #4: Jericho's WWE debut, wrestlers changing booking plans on live TV
- 08:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Hardy video, Mexicool, Hunter's legacy, Vengeance, Punk, Cena, Draft (108 min.)
- 05:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown vs. NBA Game 7, Cena concert set, Taker's music, Hall of Fame PPV
- 04:45 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "McMahon is making the two rosters more lopsided than ever."
- 12:20 pm THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Quick Hits
- 12:04 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: CM Punk, Raven, Jarrett, Spanky, Homicide
- 10:53 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: IWA-MS, âSomething to Prove,â June 11, 2005, w/ violent Samoa Joe-Necro Butcher match
- 06:22 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 05:41 am WWE News: WWE News: Angle on Michaels rematch, Taker's music used at NBA game, WWE lawyers
- 04:20 am VIP Exclusive Features: McMahon on Hogan, Ted Turner, Government Prosecutors; King of the Ring '95 In-Depth - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:47 am TV Reports: 6/23 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 02:37 am TV Reports: 6/23 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, June 23rd, 2005
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005
- 09:45 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews New Jack Shoot Interview 2004 and Undercover - "F the fans!"
- 04:47 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG âAll Star Weekend, Night 2,â April 2, 2005, with Styles-Super Dragon, Hero-Daniels
- 04:03 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Abyss, Styles, Hero, Lynn, Gibson, Roadkill
- 03:53 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Matt Hardy video, return of King of the Ring, Smackdown-Raw, Tag Teams
- 03:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Heyman-McMahon battle, Joey Styles, Jericho foresaw what others didn't
- 03:35 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Bradshaw punished, Lesnar tries out for NFL, Hell in a Cell
- 03:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rob Van Dam speaks on ECW PPV, Piper, Flair, Hillbilly Jim, Saturn
- 03:04 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Terry Funk talks about ECW, Vince McMahon, Nash, Bischoff, Triple H
- 11:35 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: TNA's bookerman and last hope.
- 03:32 am TNA News: 6/21 TNA in Orlando: Detailed report on Impact tapings with Samoa Joe, Styles, Shelley
Tuesday, June 21st, 2005
- 08:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Full ratings report including how the Lita-Edge wedding drew
- 07:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #867: Nash Torch Talk on dealing with Hogan, More on Meanie-JBL, TNA Slammiversary
- 06:15 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews ROH's Straight Shootin' with Samoa Joe and C.M. Punk
- 05:48 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Justin vs. Lynn, Francine, Kid Kash, RVD, Dreamer, Jazz
- 05:45 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Goldberg vs. Jarrett, Nash vs. Cat, Jarrett vs. Scott Steiner
- 05:42 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Ventura Promo, Patterson vs. Briscoe, Rock vs. T&A, Angle vs. Bubba
- 05:29 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Hardy talks about Heyman mentioning him, returning to WWE, ROH, TNA
- 05:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hardy Projects, WWE Campaign for Troops, Legends Merchandise, Mixed Brand Tags
- 05:06 pm WWE News: 6/20 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second detailed report on what didn't air last night
- 05:02 pm Arena Reports: 6/19 WWE Smackdown in England: Cena vs. JBL vs. Angle with Austin, Rey vs. Eddie
- 04:58 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Hardy Video, Carlito's Jump, Ross-Lawler, Milking the Tag
- 04:28 pm Ask the Torch: Ask Ed Ferrara #2: Why he made "the face" as Oklahoma, how he feels in retrospect
- 04:12 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Cena's quick victory destroyed Hassan's credibility as a force in the ring."
- 04:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Hardy on Titantron, Cena-Hassan, Draft Lottery So Far, Moment of Insanity (33 min.)
- 03:17 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Russo & Ferrara's visions for wrestling's future
- 02:41 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Triple Raw Poll - Opinion on Hardy Swerve, Carlito Jump, MVP of the Show
- 02:33 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 6/20 Raw Insanity: Lita Calls Herself a Slut, Carlito Spits in the Face of an Idiot, and Edge Makes Hardy a Wedding Joke
- 01:30 am WWE News: 6/20 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 12:38 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Do we really want to see Viscera do his finisher to Lilian at Vengeance?"
Monday, June 20th, 2005
- 11:55 pm TV Reports: MOJO MITCHELL'S RAW 6/20: Stream of Legends Killer, Legends Returned, Apple Shots, No Matt
- 09:40 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 6/20: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 08:45 pm TV Reports: 6/20 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Russo takes time off, McMahons testify, WWF-PTC, Hogan controversy, ECW for sale - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:31 pm Arena Reports: 6/17 IWA-Mid South in Midlothian, Ill.: Lynn-Punk, Shelley-Cannon, D.Daniels-Jacobs
- 02:46 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 6/16
- 11:57 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Punk-Lynn, Sabu-Rotten, Cannon-Shelley
- 03:12 am PPV Reports: 6/19 TNA Slammiversary PPV: Caldwell's "Alternative Perspective" Review
- 02:57 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: If you skipped TNA's PPV, why? If you ordered it, why? And pick Favorite Match
- 02:24 am Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #2: "Samoa Joe's debut was just awesome, I'm hoping for Joe vs. Brown in the future."
- 01:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, McNeill, Caldwell with Spike TV analysis (76 min.)
- 12:41 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA to reach agreement with Spike TV for Saturday night timeslot, says Multichannel News
Sunday, June 19th, 2005
- 11:52 pm Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #1: "Unless Raven is brief transitional, what are they thinking?"
- 11:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Slammiversary - Rapid-Fire Post-PPV Report with Keller, Powell (17 min.)
- 08:16 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA SLAMMIVERSARY PPV REPORT 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 07:15 pm TV Reports: 6/22 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 03:14 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Cena on whether he'll be moved back to Smackdown, WM21 disappointment
- 03:01 pm Torch Flashbacks: TNA's 1st PPV Ever PPV: In-depth Keller Match Report with Styles, Shamrock, Flying Elvises
- 02:50 pm Torch Flashbacks: TNA's 1st PPV Ever PPV: Roundtable Reviews and Scores from Torch Staff
- 02:49 pm Torch Flashbacks: TNA's 1st PPV Ever PPV: Torch Reader Reax with Scores
- 02:49 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Return of King of the Ring, Austin's downfall, Cena's on Raw (w/Keller Reax)
- 02:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Steamboat Torch Talk, Flair vs. Savage at Bash PPV, ECW Arena with Cactus Jack - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:21 pm Arena Reports: 6/18 ROH in New Jersey: C.M. Punk wins ROH Title in final ROH match before joining WWE
- 12:44 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: WWE's takeaway from the ECW PPV, Remember TNA?
Saturday, June 18th, 2005
- 10:58 pm Arena Reports: 6/18 WWE Smackdown in Ireland: "Well, that rocked! I will never forget seeing Austin in person."
- 08:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: ECW PPV, Hot Five Stories, Slammiversary, TNA-ROH (27 min.)
- 04:16 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Pick the MVP of this week's Raw and the MVP of this week's Smackdown
- 03:59 pm Guest Editorials: Bring back the annual King of the Ring tournament on pay-per-view (w/Keller Reax)
- 03:42 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: ECW PPV, Hunter-Cena Dynamic, Guttman's WCW History Take, ECW follow-up
- 07:41 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: E-C-Dub, the Aftermath; a look at TNA's "Slammiversary"; Bridezilla Lita Strikes Again
- 03:00 am Arena Reports: 6/17 WWE Smackdown in Scotland: JBL vs. Jordan & Orlando, Angle vs. Booker, London vs. Chavo
Friday, June 17th, 2005
- 10:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Draft Lottery, JBL-Meanie, Cena, Samoa Joe, Sand People (107 min.)
- 07:12 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Happy Slammiversary: McNEILL Previews Sunday's TNA Pay-Per-View
- 04:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: More on JBL-Meanie, Smackdown ratings, latest WWE dividends
- 04:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Goldberg Turns Heel, Bash PPV, WWF-USA Trial, WWF Drug Tests, WCW-Fox - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: Samoa Joe comments on his decision to sign with TNA
- 03:19 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Why does the idea of throwing out chocolate in Hershey just seem wrong to me?"
- 01:10 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 6/13
- 11:24 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: How to Make ECW Work
- 06:54 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 05:00 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews the new documentary on ECW - Forever Hardcore
- 03:55 am TV Reports: 6/16 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 03:46 am TV Reports: 6/16 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, June 16th, 2005
- 10:15 pm TV Reports: 6/16 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 09:41 pm TNA News: TNA News: Waltman added to Slammiversary main event, Dusty's on-air role, Slammiversary matches
- 09:11 pm Other News: WrestleReunion 2 update - Bret Hart, Don Muraco, The Funk Brothers, DDP
- 08:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/16: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 06:22 pm ROH News: ROH News: Punk on signing with WWE, Joe makes commitment to ROH, Aries named head of trainer
- 05:59 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews ROH's 6/18 event in NJ headlined by C.M. Punk's farewell match
- 04:32 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Sand People! Lessons Learned! A Lot Happened!
- 04:19 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Punk's final ROH match, Lethal twice Saturday, Delirious to TNA, PWG update
- 04:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Very first story on WCW's plans for Monday show, Heyman Torch Talk, Mitchell on Hogan - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:29 pm THE LOUNGE: ECW One Night Stand Lounge Roundtable
- 09:47 am THE LOUNGE: Working Stiff: Goodbye, C.M. Punk
- 04:12 am Torch Feedback: Haven't ordered the Ultimate Insiders DVD yet? Maybe this will convince you!
- 01:44 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Spinning WCW's History - The McMahonification of Atlanta
- 12:08 am VIP Exclusive Features: Goldberg returns to WCW, Keller writes Russo is from Outer Space, Mitchell on Racism - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
- 05:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: LOTS more ECW PPV news, JBL ramifications, future of ECW, Draft (36 min.)
- 04:32 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: PWG "All Star Weekend, Night 1," with Danielson-Gibson, Daniels-Shelley, Styles-Samoa Joe
- 04:29 pm ROH News: ROH News: Foley added to July doubleshot, lineups for upcoming events
- 04:21 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-Colt Cabana, C.M. Punk, Samoa Joe
- 04:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: The other backstage incident at ECW One Night Stand - between two women
- 03:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Beginning of the End - The Cover Story on the hints of WCW sale, ECW closure - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:13 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Styles-Skipper, Punk-Lynn, Cannon, Jacobs, FIP update
- 01:37 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 6/9
- 01:20 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Would you like fries with your Triple H?
Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
- 11:55 pm Arena Reports: 6/12 ROH in Manhattan: Burgan's detailed report with C.M. Punk, Shane Douglas
- 11:05 pm WWE News: 6/14 WWE in Hershey, Pa.: Complete results from Smackdown/Velocity taping
- 10:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Cover Story: Benoit debuts for WWF, plus Heyman Torch Talk, Pillman arrested - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 09:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings rise the day after the ECW PPV, Angle jump draws strong peak
- 08:59 pm Ask the Torch: Ask Ed Ferrara #1: Oklahoma, McMahon's reaction to his departure, ECW's influence
- 07:24 pm TNA News: TNA News: Samoa Joe signed for Sunday's Slammiversary PPV
- 06:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Moment of Insanity, JBL-Meanie, Austin's "sand people," Angle's jump (30 min.)
- 07:37 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #866: Tons of backstage details on ECW PPV, McNeill compares ECW to ROH
- 03:04 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 6/13 Raw Insanity: Lita Makes Out with Snitsky, Stephanie Makes Out with Everyone, and Raw Gets Another Perv
- 01:55 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Raw was so lackluster compared to the supposedly 'inferior' ECW product."
- 12:42 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Jericho staring and holding on to Cena's Heavyweight Title was a nice touch."
- 12:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Two backstage incidents at ECW PPV, WWE wrestler reax, backstage scoops galore (45 min.)
Monday, June 13th, 2005
Sunday, June 12th, 2005
Saturday, June 11th, 2005
- 11:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Slamboree '95 Coverage, Mitchell on SMW, Keller on Steroids - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 07:11 pm Arena Reports: 6/11 Hardcore Homecoming in Philadelphia, Pa.: Second detailed report of ECW reunion
- 03:54 pm Arena Reports: 6/11 NWA Florida in Brandon, Fla.: Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup with Styles, Dutt, petey, Reyes
- 03:47 pm Arena Reports: 6/11 Hardcore Homecoming in Philadelphia, Pa.: Cactus Jack, Funk, Sabu, Douglas, Raven
- 02:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Hardcore Homecoming, Hot Five Stories, TNA-WGN, Lottery, ECW (27 min.)
- 07:10 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: E-C-Dub--The Myth, the Memories, and the Matches
Friday, June 10th, 2005
- 09:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Funk Autobiography Dissected, ECW PPV Hype, First Week of the Lottery (110 min.)
- 07:13 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Destroy All Humans: McNEILL Previews ECW One Night Stand
- 05:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, WWE talents getting married this weekend, ECW PPV match added
- 03:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Breaking details on TNA-WGN, Heyman interview analysis, Benoit jump (32 min.)
- 03:32 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 6/6
- 03:21 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Paul Heyman talks about future of ECW brand, endorses crusaders angle
- 02:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: WGN says negotiations with TNA are dead, no deal will be made
- 12:24 pm THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of Columns, TV Reports, and Live Events
- 11:00 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Samoa Joe, CM Punk, Styles, Florida tourney highlight big weekend
- 10:50 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Take This Draft and Shove It
- 05:27 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER: "The Rise and Fall of ECW" - Covers many, but not all bases
- 05:15 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "Exactly when and how did Eric Bischoff put ECW out of business?"
- 05:02 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #865: Draft Week 1, ECW PPV Themes, Nash on ending Goldberg's winning streak, more!
- 03:11 am TV Reports: 6/9 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 03:05 am TV Reports: 6/9 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 12:22 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "That guy outside your window at night is Kurt Angle... and he's not wearing pants."
Thursday, June 9th, 2005
- 10:14 pm TV Reports: 6/9 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:17 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/9: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 05:25 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews ROH's 6/12 event in NYC headlined by Low Ki vs. Austin Aries
- 04:44 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Behind Closed Doors with Sabu: Suicidal Insights - Chris Candido
- 03:34 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Bradshaw creates controversy in Germany, TNA debuts on Fox
- 03:21 pm Torch Trivia: Keller's Trivia: Who was deemed a "suitable replacement" when Diesel no-showed a WWF house show?
- 03:11 pm ROH News: ROH gets TV clearance in Canada on The Fight Network - full press release
- 03:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest Cena CD sales, Dreamer gushes about ECW, Hassan-Hassan, Smackdown
- 10:15 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Chikara Pro "Remain in Light," March 18, 2005, with Hero, Quackenbush, Cannon, Delirious
- 05:11 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Big Weekend Preview, Flair, Punk, Joe, Draft Analysis, TNA Status (31 min.)
Wednesday, June 8th, 2005
Tuesday, June 7th, 2005
- 08:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw's ratings perhaps blunted by NBA, backstage update on Smackdown taping
- 07:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Final ECW Hype, Cena's Jump, Who Jumps Next, Austin, Moment of Insanity (33 min.)
- 03:33 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Austin's return, ECW's missing stars, Smackdown's move to Friday, forward/backward
- 03:08 pm Guest Editorials: Today's ECW would rebel against something different than it did in 1995 (w/Keller Reax)
- 02:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on second Raw Diva Search, Jericho mag interview, cardboard check for sale
- 02:17 pm ROH News: Interview Hightlights: Allison Danger talks ahout departing ROH, being a student of the game
- 01:51 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Cena's Jump, ECW Hype, Hunter-Batista, Christian, Jericho
- 12:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena listed on Raw roster, Cena CD sales, ROH wrestlers on Raw
- 12:25 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Heyman let's great wrestlers shine and makes average wrestlers look great."
- 12:08 pm WWE News: 6/6 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in St. Louis saw that TV viewers didn't
- 02:28 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 6/6 Raw Insanity: Raw's New WWE Champion is Here
- 02:07 am Torch Trivia: Keller's Trivia: What shocked Russo & Bischoff five years ago this week?
- 01:47 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Al Snow previews ECW One Night Stand PPV, evaluates OVW talent
- 01:44 am Other News: Interview Highlights: J.J. Dillon, former Vince McMahon "bad cop," talks about new book
- 01:37 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Two different directions for Cena from here, final ECW hype, Punk, Samoa Joe (25 min.)
Monday, June 6th, 2005
- 11:41 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I hope this is a permanent switch and Batista goes to Smackdown."
- 11:28 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "The first draft pick of Cena was awesome, whether or not Cena stays."
- 11:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who is your pick for the MVP of the June 7 edition of Raw?
- 09:38 pm TV Reports: 6/4 WWE Velocity Review: Two title matches.
- 09:37 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW's Sandman gets in fight backstage, creates a scene inside the ring - 5 Yrs. Ago
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 6/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: 6/6 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:53 pm TV Reports: 6/5 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 04:18 pm ROH News: ROH News: C.M. Punk considering WWE offer, talks about state of the industry, ROH
- 04:18 pm ROH News: ROH News: C.M. Punk considering WWE offer, talks about state of the industry, ROH
- 04:18 pm ROH News: ROH News: C.M. Punk considering WWE offer, talks about state of the industry, ROH
- 12:30 pm Arena Reports: 6/3 NWA-No Limits in Iowa: Billy Gunn, Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Hero, Arik Cannon, Delirious
- 11:36 am WWE News: WWE News: Joey Styles to announce ECW PPV, Dudleys, Dreamer, Samoa Joe-WWE talks
- 11:10 am Torch Feedback: Four Letters: ECW Reunion, Cena Mocking Matt's Stuttering, 9/11 Images on Raw Intro
- 11:07 am Other News: Torch indy weekend report: Samoa Joe vs. Gibson, Aries vs. Spanky, Gunn, Hero, Corino, Bret Hart
- 11:03 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who would you LEAST like to see drafted from Raw to Smackdown tonight?
- 11:00 am THE LOUNGE: 6/5 Sunday Night Heat review: Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, Wavell Star, William Regal
- 10:56 am Arena Reports: 6/5 WWE Smackdown in Des Moines, Iowa: Dudley Boys on Carlito's Cabana, JBL & Jordan vs. Cena
- 10:50 am Arena Reports: 6/4 Ring of Honor in Williamsville (2nd detailed report): Aries vs. Spanky, Joe vs. Gibson
- 10:44 am Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Rhino vs. Sandman, Kid Kash, Raven, Justin, Dawn Marie, Mikey
- 10:42 am Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Russo pins Flair, Sting vs. Jarrett, G.I. Bro, Vampiro, Nash, Bischoff
- 10:39 am Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Hunter vs. Rock, Edge & Christian & Angle vs. Jericho & Dudleys
- 10:32 am Torch Trivia: Keller's Trivia: Which top WWE wrestler made his debut at Raw ten years ago this week?
- 10:27 am Arena Reports: 6/5 Georgia Championship: Abdullah the Butcher, Watts, Elix, Kash, Cross, Disco Inferno
- 10:21 am Arena Reports: 6/4 WWE in Peoria: Dudleys vs. Morgan Carlito, MNM vs. Holly & Haas, Cena vs. JBL & Jordan
- 10:16 am Other News: Interview Highlights: Shane Douglas talks about Hardcore Homecoming this weekend
- 03:15 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 6/2
Sunday, June 5th, 2005
- 09:50 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Dave Nelson and his "Silent Backers"
- 08:10 pm WWE News: 6/6 WWE Raw Preview: First Round Draft Pick; Triple H and Batista sign on the Dotted Line
- 06:19 pm THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Big Ideas for TNA (Cruisers, kids, and more)
- 02:34 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Burgan's Cheap Pops! WWE ShopZone's Beach Guide for Summer - Kane suntan lotion
- 02:11 pm Arena Reports: 6/4 WWE Raw in Dayton: Edge vs. Benoit, Batista vs. Triple H, Shelton vs. Christian
- 09:22 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: HELP WANTED - Strong leader to guide struggling wrestling company
- 01:17 am Arena Reports: 6/4 Ring of Honor in New York: Aries vs. Spanky, Samoa Joe vs. Gibson, Punk, Cabana, Homicide
- 12:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #864: Nash on the WCW drug culture, Mitchell reviews Terry Funk book, ECW PPV
- 12:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, ROH, Foley, Slammiversary, Draft ECW (29 min.)
Saturday, June 4th, 2005
Friday, June 3rd, 2005
- 08:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: ECW PPV hype, TNA TV, Angle-Sharmell, Lita-Edge-Kane, Cena vs. Batista (100 min.)
- 05:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Draft Hype, Tazz Loyalty, Booker Intensity, Al Gore, Stuttering
- 04:23 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Should WWE bring back the ECW brand as a full-fledged, full-time product?
- 04:11 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Christian, Edge, Lita, Benoit, Masters, Hunter, Edge, Kane
- 04:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews ROH Best of the American Super Juniors Tournament
- 03:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Draft, ECW PPV, TNA TV update, WWE prospects, JBL (31 min.)
- 02:34 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Lesnar's future, Benoit-Edge, Bret-Hogan, Bradshaw-Eddie, World X Cup
- 02:32 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER: Lesnar - His NFL dream, his real WWE income, his motivation (1 yr. ago)
- 02:27 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews Buffalo area debut with World Champ Aries vs. Spanky.
- 02:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, Brock Lesnar tournament, Storm comments on his return
- 12:43 pm Guest Editorials: Why can't McMahon bring back ECW on more of a permanent basis? (w/Keller Reax)
- 12:29 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Tom Prichard discusses the state of the industry, problems with wrestlers
- 12:27 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "I watched this episode with my wife and she actually was worried for Sharmell."
- 11:58 am Other News: Interview Highlights: Steve Corino talks about ECW reunion events, departing ROH, more
- 11:50 am TNA News: TNA News: Interested buyer pulls offer to buy company, says WGN deal is dead
- 09:59 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: ROH's Unexplored Goldmine
- 05:42 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 03:00 am DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Buying Guide for June 2005 - Ultimate Warrior Shoot DVD, William Regal book, Nick Mondo DVD
- 02:51 am TV Reports: 6/2 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 02:46 am TV Reports: 6/2 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
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