Headlines for August 2005
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005
- 11:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Hardy-Edge pro and con, Flair's attacker, Masters, Moment of Insanity (28 min.)
- 09:41 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: Homicide, James Gibson, Roderick Strong
- 09:26 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: A Look Back at WWE on Friday Nights
- 08:55 pm THE LOUNGE: 8/31 Frustration Nation: Sometimes you gotta wonder.
- 08:29 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: FIP's "Fallout: Night 2" (Homicide vs. Punk, Strong vs. Whitmer)
- 07:51 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Mourning Velocity as the countdown to the final episode continues
- 05:39 pm Other News: ETC. News: WCW wrestler accused of prostitution ring, Foley, Funk, Jake, Tito, Dusty, Dudleys
- 05:39 pm Other News: ETC. News: WCW wrestler accused of prostitution ring, Foley, Funk, Jake, Tito, Dusty, Dudleys
- 05:36 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: Are TV forces working against WWE?
- 05:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Criminals who plotted to rob Lawler's home sentenced, Rey Mysterio in quiz
- 04:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown stips, Raw rating, No Mercy main event, Hardy to team with Flair & HBK
- 04:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Foley to re-sign with WWE, Raw ads on USA, RVD on his return, Unforgiven
- 04:21 pm Torch Feedback: Keller's Take Reax: More reaction to "off topic" editorial on media coverage of Katrina
- 04:06 pm WWE News: 8/30 WWE Smackdown/Velocity taping: Full results from Jacksvonville including Spanky-London
- 05:29 am ROH News: Interview Highlights: ROH Champ James Gibson talks about WWE, ROH, unfinished business
- 05:24 am Other News: Interview Highlights: Insane Clown Posse talk about their stints in pro wrestling
- 05:22 am Arena Reports: 8/28 WWE Raw in Orlando, Fla.: Second report with Tomko vs. Viscera, Torrie vs. Victoria
- 05:14 am Arena Reports: 8/27 ROH in Williamsville, N.Y.: Second report on Samoa Joe losing Pure Title, Spanky, Gibson
- 04:51 am Arena Reports: 8/28 WWE Raw in Orlando, Fla.: Cena vs. Angle vs. Michaels, Edge vs. Hardy, Carlito Cabana
- 04:41 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: B.G. James (Road Dogg) talks about TNA on Spike, Waltman, Candido
- 04:18 am WWE News: 8/29 WWE Raw HOLT report: More notes of what didn't air on Raw on Monday
- 04:14 am WWE News: 8/29 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in Tampa saw that TV viewers didn't
- 03:25 am Torch Feedback: Keller's Take Reax: Personal thoughts on editorial regarding hurricane coverage on TV
- 12:17 am WWE News: WWE News: Heidenreich worried about dad from New Orleans, TV ads for TNA and Raw on USA
- 12:11 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: " I've had enough of Michaels's on-air comments about his program with Hogan."
Tuesday, August 30th, 2005
Monday, August 29th, 2005
Sunday, August 28th, 2005
Saturday, August 27th, 2005
Friday, August 26th, 2005
- 08:35 pm THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: A look at "The Ultimate Fighter 2"; PRIDE PPV; Hogan; Tank Abbott
- 06:44 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews ROH's 8/27 "Dragon Gate Invasion" headlined by ROH World Champion James Gibson vs. Colt Cabana
- 03:06 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: ROH, "Do or Die IV," with Joe-Aries, Shelley-Walters, B-Boy-Steen, Delirious
- 02:51 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - New Network Exec, Christian-Booker, Kennedy
- 02:15 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The network executive character has potential in being Long's nemesis."
- 12:24 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Styles-Joe, Gibson-Cabana, Shelley update, Raven, Haas
- 10:46 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Say It's So, Jericho! Say It's So!
- 09:40 am THE LOUNGE: 8/26 The Lounge Weekend: Columns, Indy Shows, and More!
- 06:21 am THE LOUNGE: 8/26 TLW (The Lounge Weekend): Upcoming Lounge Columns, TV Reviews, & Indy Reports
- 05:10 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Orton vs. Holly was a lot better than I would have expected!"
- 04:10 am WWE News: WWE News: Jericho teases that he's headed to TNA with an image on his website of TNA logo
- 03:16 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Jericho-TNA, Michaels Raw Promo, Comparing Savage to Michaels, Hardy Burial (103 min.)
Thursday, August 25th, 2005
- 10:19 pm TV Reports: 8/25 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 09:29 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/25: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 05:18 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH issues statement on Kenta Kobashi's opponents for Oct. 2 in Philadelphia
- 05:09 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: SummerSlam from the Cheap Seats
- 04:53 pm ROH News: ROH News: Kobashi's opponents, upcoming lineups and talents lists, Shelley out of action
- 04:46 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: Gibson set for final FIP appearance, DP Associates
- 03:27 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 8/22
- 02:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hogan-Michaels finish, Cena CD ranking, Raw rating
- 02:21 pm WWE News: 8/24 OVW in Louisville, Ky.: Rene Dupree, Al Snow, Maria, Jeter defends, Heyman books
- 02:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock movie preview, McMahon-Bush Blog Comparison, Brock on NFL videogame
- 02:05 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Frankie Kazarian talks about his WWE departure, TNA, his future
- 11:35 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: 25 Observations From the Past Week
- 09:37 am THE LOUNGE: 8/25 Frustration Nation: A rather large waste of talent.
- 03:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Backstage for final days of negotiations for Michaels-Hogan, Jericho-TNA-WWE (31 min.)
Wednesday, August 24th, 2005
- 05:52 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Savage vs. Michaels as all-time greats, Michaels's character, Jericho's future, OVW access
- 05:27 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Don't Cross the Boss Unless You Have a Backup Plan
- 05:17 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Hardy Jobs, Jericho Fires, Flair-Carlito, Foot Fetish, Angle-Shelton
- 04:51 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Homicide-Gibson off, 3PW rumors, Corino, Ca$h, Jacobs
- 04:45 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Austin domestic dispute, Austin-McMahon meet, Lita marries Kane
- 04:40 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews UPW Overload - Roddy Piper, Frankie Kazarian, HEIDENREICH
- 04:39 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Ivory talks about leaving WWE, state of women's wrestling, Diva Search
- 04:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summerslam in-person notes from correspondents, Undertaker DVD set
- 04:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown gets new name this fall, ESPN columnist thinks Hardy-Edge was real, UFC
- 03:54 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Summerslam Reax #3: "Watching Michaels become a human bump machine for Hogan was bad."
- 03:44 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I guess if you want to change a pseudo-heel back to a face, just send out a guy like Chris Masters."
- 03:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Hogan-Michaels, HBK's Promo, Kerwin, Diva Trade, Moment of Insanity (38 min.)
- 11:30 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: FIP âNew Yearâ™s Classic,â Jan. 7, 2005, with Gibson-Homicide
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005
- 07:24 pm TV Reports: 8/20 OVW TV review: Heyman's sixth show featuring Puder, big show-closing angle Jeter-Hill
- 04:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The upper card is really gaining strength again after such a long run of Triple H."
- 04:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #876: Hogan-Michaels Insider Info, Hardy Situation, Summerslam Coverage
- 03:16 pm WWE News: Reviews are in for the Matt & Jeff Hardy "Ultimate Insiders DVD" - still available for purchase
- 10:59 am Arena Reports: 8/19 IWA-Mid South in Midlothian, Ill.: Hero-Cannon, Strong-Delirious, Jacobs-Brave
- 02:16 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 8/22 Raw Insanity: Jericho Gets Fired, Hardy Gets Pulverized, Flair Gets Applesauced
- 02:05 am THE LOUNGE: Bret Hart LOUNGE Marathon #03: Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog from SummerSlam â™92 (08-29-92)
- 01:13 am Arena Reports: 8/21 ROH in Morristown, N.J.: Foley appears, Samoa Joe vs. Daniels, Gibson vs. Spanky
Monday, August 22nd, 2005
- 11:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Oh... I blinked and missed the end of Matt Hardy's career."
- 09:16 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 8/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Three Summerslam Polls - Best match? Score? How do you feel about Michaels jobbing?
- 08:45 pm TV Reports: 8/22 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Michaels-Hogan handshake, Unforgiven, Cena's Future, Saving Hardy (30 min.)
- 06:01 pm TV Reports: 8/20 WWE Velocity Review: Mr. Anderson's Name Change
- 03:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Ramon vs. Michaels Ladder Match, New Jack on portrayal of blacks, Sabu debuts for WCW - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:34 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Summerslam Reax #2: "A lot of fans are going to boo the Edge-Matt finish, but it makes sense."
- 11:23 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Joe over Super Dragon, Gibson-Spanky, Hero defeats Cannon, Jarrett
- 10:20 am THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: A Look At SummerSlam 2005, Featuring Michaels' Miracle And Some Other Fun Stuff
- 03:07 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Saving Matt Hardy and Orlando Jordan
- 01:26 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Summerslam PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, Guttman in-depth (74 min.)
- 01:22 am Torch Feedback: WWE Summerslam Reax #1: "It was vintage Shawn Michaels bumping around like a mad man."
Sunday, August 21st, 2005
- 11:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Summerslam PPV Rapid-Fire Analysis: Keller and Powell discuss the just-complete event (14 min.)
- 09:03 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SUMMERSLAM REPORT 8/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV event
- 08:13 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SUMMERSLAM PPV REPORT 8/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 08:02 pm TV Reports: 8/21 Sunday Night Heat recap: Mediocre hype for Summerslam for a mediocre event. Plus, McNeil was wrong.
- 02:52 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Get it Poppin'! McNEILL previews WWE SummerSlam
- 01:25 pm TV Reports: 8/21 WWE Experience review: Nelson recaps the show, plus revisits Summerslam memories
- 01:41 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Sytch on WWE return, Playboy, Candido, Sunny Days, Sable, WCW
- 01:34 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This - Matt, Lita and Edge face to face
- 12:59 am TV Reports: 8/19 TNA Impact: Caldwell's review of Naturals vs. Team Canada, Candido Cup, Unbreakable hype
Saturday, August 20th, 2005
Friday, August 19th, 2005
- 10:23 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter Focus: Alternative Summerslam Prediction Panel
- 06:41 pm ROH News: In-Depth: Radican previews ROH's 8/20 event in Morristown, NJ headlined by James Gibson's first ROH World Title defense
- 12:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, Listener Mail, Hogan-Rock, TNA's Spike debut, Low Ki (26 min.)
- 12:47 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "At what point does it become legal to sue McMahon for false advertising..."
- 10:07 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Gibson-Spanky-Homicide, Cannon-Hero, Super Dragon-Samoa Joe
- 10:00 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Four Angles (Part 1)
- 04:15 am TV Reports: 8/18 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 04:11 am TV Reports: 8/18 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 01:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Summerslam Preview, Hogan Career Analysis, Hogan-Austin, Hardy ROH (104 min.)
- 12:37 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller's Preview of Monday Night War, New Jack Torch Talk, Lots of Talent Jump Updates - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:24 am THE LOUNGE: 8/19 The Lounge Weekend: Upcoming Lounge Column, Indy Show, and Summerslam Predictions
Thursday, August 18th, 2005
- 10:32 pm TV Reports: 8/18 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 10:20 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL: At the Bar for Summerslam 2004 - The College Kids Are Back
- 08:34 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/18: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 06:57 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hogan talks about Michaels getting personal, doing jobs, what draws, VH1 show
- 04:26 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: IWC, "No Excuses," July 29, 2005, with Styles vs. Matt Hardy
- 03:29 pm WWE News: 8/17 OVW in Louisville, Ky.: Details of last night's Paul Heyman-booked TV taping
- 03:26 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Michaels Promo, Missing Hardy, Angle-Edge, Diva Finale
- 03:02 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Orton wins title, Toronto crowd gets rebellious, WWE ratings woes
- 12:00 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: We Can't See John Cena
- 11:17 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: The Heels of Summer
- 02:34 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Ring of Honor is Walking a Fine Line between Pure Wrestling and Sports Entertainment
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005
- 08:58 pm THE LOUNGE: 8/17 Frustration Nation: TNA Trepidation and Chavo's Promo
- 05:57 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 8/15
- 04:59 pm ROH News: ROH News: Spanky added to ROH Title match, new stipulation for Cabana-McGuinness contest
- 04:57 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Book Review: Burgan reviews three books - John Lister, Canadian Bulldog, Mysteries of Wrestling: Solved
- 03:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Austin's medical clearance, WCW budget cuts, Big Show sent to minors, ECW-USA Talks - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:24 pm THE LOUNGE: Bret Hart LOUNGE Marathon #02: Hart Foundation & Danny Davis vs. Bulldogs & Santana (03-29-87)
- 03:11 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Jacobs in IWA-MS, PWG changes lineup, Japan invasion in Chikara, Joe-Styles in IWC
- 02:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Michaels "shoot" comments at Hogan, Hogan-Michaels outcome not important (37 min.)
- 02:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: ECW first loser in Monday Night War with mass exodus to WCW, New Jack Torch Talk - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:41 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: ROH, "Death Before Dishonor III," June 18, 2004, with Punk winning the title
- 12:33 pm TNA News: 8/16 TNA in Orlando: Detailed results of Impact tapings - Chris Candido Memorial Cup
- 02:03 am WWE News: 8/16 WWE in Toronto: Detailed results of Smackdown and Velocity tapings
Tuesday, August 16th, 2005
Monday, August 15th, 2005
- 11:40 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Jericho called Cena a 'Son of a Bitch' and Cena called Carlito a 'Hiptoss.'"
- 11:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk, pt. 3: Nora "Molly Holly" Greenwald outspoken on the dress code, WWE storylines, Coach, Dudleys (20 min.)
- 09:42 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 8/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:01 pm TV Reports: 8/15 WWE Raw Preview and Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:34 pm TV Reports: 8/14 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 06:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Why WWE is a police state, Bret's DVD deal, Bret-Owen, WWE will be forced to improve (24 min.)
- 04:33 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This- Dusty comments on working with WWE writing team, DVD
- 04:31 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This - Jericho compliments Cena, complains about lack of respect
- 04:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE Tough Enough winner speaks for first time since being released
- 02:28 pm Arena Reports: 8/13 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Matt Hardy jeered badly, Punk's final ROH match
- 02:23 pm Arena Reports: 8/13 Ballpark Brawl V in NY: Foley, Haas, Poffo, Kamala, Hart, Sandman, Dutt, Harry Smith, Sabu
- 02:14 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Sacrifice PPV Reax #2: "I can't really say I enjoy workrate, but Joe vs. Styles was a match of the year."
- 01:57 pm Arena Reports: 8/14 WWE Raw in Ottawa: Big Show vs. Edge headlines, Cena no-shows again, refunds offered
- 10:49 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Cabana defeats Punk, Gibson, Haas pins Daniels, B-Boy, Hero
- 02:29 am PPV Reports: 8/14 TNA Sacrifice PPV: Caldwell's "Alternative Perspective" Review
- 02:07 am THE LOUNGE: Bret Hart LOUNGE Marathon #01: Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart from WrestleMania X (03-20-94)
- 01:26 am WWE News: WWE News: Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Stacy star in episode of MTV's Punk'd last night
- 01:20 am Torch Feedback: TNA Sacrifice PPV Reax #1: "Okay, I'm officially a Samoa Joe fan. He's the new Taz."
- 12:57 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Sacrifice PPV Roundtable Discussion with Keller, McNeill, Mitchell (60 min.)
- 12:29 am TV Reports: 8/13 WWE Velocity Review: Kazarian's last WWE match?
Sunday, August 14th, 2005
Saturday, August 13th, 2005
Friday, August 12th, 2005
- 09:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Inside news and in-depth analysis of Bret's WWE deal, much more (110 min.)
- 09:25 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews ROH's 8/13 event in Chicago Ridge, IL headlined by C.M. Punk vs. Colt Cabana
- 04:37 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's DVD Vault: NWA Midwest's Heartland States Title Tournament (Part 2)
- 01:53 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "This show makes David McLane's GLOWÂ look like well-booked material."
- 10:53 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Chikara Pro "Young Lions Cup, Night 3," July 24, 2005, with Hero, Quackenbush, Castognoli, Cannon
- 10:32 am THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 8/8
- 09:57 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Punk in ROH, Daniels-Sabin, CZW/Chikara in Philly, Briscoes return
- 04:29 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) for August 12 â“ 14, 2005
- 04:26 am TV Reports: 8/11 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 04:21 am TV Reports: 8/11 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, August 11th, 2005
- 11:18 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews 8/12 event in Dayton, OH highlighted by four way elimination match for ROH Title
- 11:12 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "If The Undertaker's music hits, and Michael Cole has to ask what's going on..."
- 09:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Watts replaces Patterson, Cactus turns heel, WCW skit draws criticism - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 08:43 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/11: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 08:31 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 8/8: Final complete updated report on Monday's live program
- 05:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: 76 minute main event, Lesnar football scuffle, Flair outsells Hogan, Sable
- 03:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE wrestlers making news - Andre, Page, Jake, Snuka, Nikolai, Barbarian
- 02:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hardy pulls out of indy booking in England, promotion expresses disappointment
- 02:51 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Dusty Rhodes talks about potentially being hired for WWE creative team
- 02:48 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Raven talks about new TNA TV deal, how to be alternative to WWE
- 02:33 pm WWE News: 8/10 OVW in Louisville, Ky.: Heyman books big Capotelli-Jeter angle, Al Snow involved
- 02:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk, pt. 2: Nora "Molly Holly" Greenwald on being a Christian in WWE, romance rumors (20 of 80 min.)
- 01:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Top wrestler fired over incident with another's girlfriend, Rusty Ultimate Warrior returns - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:59 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Con-Wasted and Other Creative Casualties
- 04:12 am TV Reports: 8/10 TNA Impact: Caldwell's review of Styles vs. Petey, Rhino vs. Sabin, Sacrifice hype
Wednesday, August 10th, 2005
- 08:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman's Audio Talk with TNA's Elix Skipper no holds barred, plus Moment of Insanity (37 min.)
- 08:30 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Book Review: Burgan reviews three books - Terry Funk, Larry Matysik, Greatest Tag Teams
- 07:43 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: WWE is Slowly Removing the Core of Matt Hardy's Character
- 04:31 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-New Tag Champs crowned, Homicide reaches one year mark as FIP Champion
- 04:22 pm ROH News: ROH News: Matches and lineups for upcoming events, Adam Pearce to make ROH debut, Tony Mamaluke to return
- 04:13 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS "No Blood, No Guts, No Glory," July 2, 2005, with Wargames
- 04:07 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Inside Story on Jarrett/Roadie walking out on WWF, Steamboat Torch Talk - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:13 pm THE LOUNGE: 8/10 Frustration Nation: The Tempting of Shawn Michaels
- 03:07 pm VIP Exclusive Features: AOL merger threatens WCW, Mitchell on Wrestling Fan Voters, Keller on Reality TV in wrestling - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: September Unforgiven PPV news, PS2 video game news, Stacy on G4TV
- 01:09 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: R&R Express Ricky Morton talks about his life in pro wrestling
- 01:08 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Terry Taylor talks about TNA's quest for an identity, Spike timeslot
- 12:47 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "Cena, oh Cena. Nothing says street like white people at a barbecue."
- 12:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: First review is in for John Cena's movie, "The Marine."
- 12:16 pm WWE News: 8/9 WWE in Columbus, Ohio: Second more detailed results of last night's TV tapings
- 12:08 pm WWE News: 8/9 WWE in Columbus, Ohio: Results of last night's Smackdown tapings
- 07:15 am Arena Reports: 8/6 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: Full Results with New PWG Champion and New PWG Tag Champions
Tuesday, August 9th, 2005
Monday, August 8th, 2005
Sunday, August 7th, 2005
Saturday, August 6th, 2005
Friday, August 5th, 2005
- 09:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Should Hardy vs. Edge "feel more real" to the viewer than Rey vs. Eddie at SSlam? (103 min.)
- 06:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret-Vince handshake, JBL on steroids, Velocity rescheduled, Batista-Orton
- 06:30 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Buying Guide for August 2005 - A look at wrestling's best Shoot Interview DVDs
- 03:10 pm Guest Editorials: The fall of the WWE women's division, and look at its history
- 02:41 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Styles-Steen, Daniels-Hero, Punk, Samoa Joe, IWA-MS lottery
- 02:38 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: McMahon gives JBL vote of confidence, TNA PPV change, Iron Man
- 02:32 pm Torch Flashbacks: Smackdown Roundtable Reviews 1 Yr. Ago: Torch staff thoughts on last year's episode
- 02:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Unforgiven main event, Carlito article, Dusty update, Iron Sheik
- 02:15 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "I cannot believe how Chris Benoit is being (mis)used. Wasn't he a World Champ?"
- 02:06 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Jim Cornette talks about OVW, Cena's success, managers, Vince McMahon
- 01:54 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Matt Morgan and Mark Jindrak talk about being released by WWE
- 01:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown beats NBC, Cena wins over fans at appearance, Bret's expected finish
- 01:43 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "It's vile, mean-spirited, ignorant and not the least bit entertaining."
- 09:33 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: The New Monday Night War?
- 09:04 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend: Upcoming columns and Indy Events
- 02:19 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Several Scenarios Might Be Pending for Legendary Bret âHitmanâ Hart
- 01:49 am TV Reports: 8/4 WWE Smackdown review: Giebink's Express v3.3 (Hr. 2)
- 01:43 am TV Reports: 8/4 WWE Smackdown review: Giebink's Express v3.3 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, August 4th, 2005
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005
- 10:25 pm Other News: OVW News: Results of tonight's OVW Hvt. Title match at TV tapings in Louisville
- 09:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Even more insider info on Hogan-Michaels, Jericho, Tatanka, Dusty, more (24 min.)
- 09:07 pm THE LOUNGE: 8/3 Frustration Nation: Back from the brink of wrestling insanity
- 07:30 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines-C.M. Punk, Roderick Strong, TV in Florida
- 06:34 pm ROH News: ROH News: Abyss signs, Leonard joins broadcast team, lineups for upcoming events
- 06:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #873 Just Posted: Keller on Hogan-Michaels, Jericho's Status, Nash Torch Talk on Lesnar, Goldberg
- 06:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #873 Just Posted: Keller on Hogan-Michaels, Jericho's Status, Nash Torch Talk on Lesnar, Goldberg
- 03:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Dusty Rhodes meets with WWE today, Tough Enough alum, Hardys DVD update
- 03:27 pm Other News: ETC. News: Foley accompanies troops to baseball game, wrestling game info
- 03:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: ESPN website talks about a McMahon pro hockey league, Melina's crotch, Eddie edit
- 03:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ultimate Warrior responds to plans for WWE DVD about his career
- 03:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ultimate Warrior responds to plans for WWE DVD about his career
- 02:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena concert reviewed by Boston Globe, ABC News on Hassan, WWE-Poker comparison
- 02:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart meeting with WWE this afternoon, Cena concert, backstage in Vermont
- 02:22 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: D-Von Dudley talks about expiration date of WWE deal, Triple H, more
- 02:18 pm WWE News: 8/2 WWE in Bridgeport, Conn.: Detailed Smackdown tapings including Eddie's latest surprise
- 09:44 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Sabu, Sabin, Styles, Kanyon, Aries vs. B-Boy
- 04:47 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews WrestleReunion's shoot interview with Kevin "Big Sexy" Nash
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005
- 10:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena shows great hip-hop knowledge, Raw ratings, Diva Search draws again
- 08:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Backstage Raw News, Insider Info on Brock, Hardy, Michaels, Hunter (22 min.)
- 07:16 pm TV Reports: 7/30 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten's tardy review featuring London, Kazarian, etc.
- 05:11 pm TV Reports: 7/31 WWE Experience review: Nelson's tardy review of an Ivory-less show
- 04:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE.com reports that Lesnar has withdrawn from any involvement with company
- 04:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Future WWE line-up, Hogan described as "hairy," Diva Contestant make parents proud
- 03:53 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Michaels spoof, Carlito-Cena finish, Hardy-McMahon, Tatanka
- 03:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena-JBL bloody exhaust pipe auctioned, WWE summer reading, house show duplicate
- 03:05 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Roundtable Reviews 1 Yr. Ago: What did the Torch staff have to say about the 8-2-04 edition?
- 02:36 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Matt let the air out of the crowd with his line about Edge getting into a car accident."
- 02:29 pm WWE News: 8/2 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second report on off-live TV happenings at Mohegan Sun
- 02:25 pm TV Reports: 7/23 OVW TV review: Heyman's second show featuring Brent Albright-Dan Puder feud
- 02:12 pm WWE News: 8/1 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 01:28 pm THE LOUNGE: The 31 Days of Caldwell: A Summary
- 11:38 am THE LOUNGE: Radican's Wrestling Blender (RWB!)-A look at everything from WWE to PWG, plus all new worked news section
- 11:00 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, âBest of AJ Styles, 2003-04,â with Sabin, Daniels, Homicide, Punk
- 02:30 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 8/1 Raw Insanity: Matt Hardy Explains How Wrestling Is Fake
- 02:08 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "If Matt Hardy is anti-WWE, then why is he in Vince's limo and shaking his hand?"
- 01:06 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Predictions (and Preview) of Upcoming Ultimate Warrior DVD
- 12:00 am MITCHELL FEATURES: MITCHELL: Mojo Mitchell's Raw Stream of Young MCena, Lightning, Tonto, Hardy's Dream Lives...
Monday, August 1st, 2005
- 11:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "The best thing I can say is at least Rob Schneider didn't win the WWE Title."
- 11:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: So, how was Matt Hardy's first promo on Raw? Did he hit a homerun or strike out?
- 10:48 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Samoa Joe talks about his decision to sign with TNA, his future
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 8/1: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 08:31 pm TV Reports: 8/1 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 04:55 pm Arena Reports: 7/29 WWE Raw in Hampton Beach, N.H: Second detailed report including Masters vs. Show
- 04:51 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Konnan talks about TNA's deal with Spike, Cena's gimmick, Guerrero's push
- 04:44 pm TV Reports: 7/16 OVW TV review: Cornette's departure addressed on first Heyman-scripted show
- 04:44 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Extreme Fan Cam 10/23/99 - Sandman returns to ECW in a classic moment
- 04:39 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #3: "The overtelling and talking down to the audience by Cole was ridiculous."
- 04:27 pm Torch Feedback: Four Letters: Hogan-Michaels comments, Worked-Shoots, Meaning of Title Belts
- 03:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: McMahon's Announcement, Eddie's Secret Blown, Joe-TNA (24 min.)
- 03:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What do you think Vince McMahon's big announcement will be tonight?
- 03:00 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Hardys vs. Edge & Christian, Rock & Lita vs. Triple H & Trish
- 02:59 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Scott Steiner beats Nash, Sting vs. Jarrett, Bagwell, Vito, Kidman
- 02:55 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Billy Corgan, Rhino, Dreamer, Tajiri, Psicosis, Dreamer, Lynn
- 02:45 pm Other News: ETC. News: Russo reveals his side of Hogan shoot promo at WCW Bash 2000, transcript of promo
- 02:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Michaels rips Hogan at house show, Viscera's partner update, Rey, Heidenreich
- 02:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Big announcement on Raw, Carlito catchphrase on SportsCenter, Cappotelli injured
- 10:56 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: IWA-MS shakeup, Styles pins Hardy, Jarrett, Necro Butcher
- 03:48 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: "Worked shoots" represent a failure of creativity and imagination
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