Headlines for September 2005
Friday, September 30th, 2005
- 11:39 pm Torch Today: FREE PODCAST: Keller's new PWTorch Podcast #4 for Sept. 30 just posted with Ultimate Warrior talk
- 11:07 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Top 100 Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network
- 10:21 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MITCHELL: Mojo Mitchell's Smackdown Stream of Cheap Heat Cornucopias, Broken Nails, Simon Samples...
- 08:30 pm THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: Raw is Homeward Bound; UFC's biggest week ever
- 08:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/30: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of UPN broadcast
- 08:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Ultimate Warrior - Myth vs. Reality, Impact, Drawing Power, Backstage (75 min.)
- 02:25 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 9/26
- 01:06 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Kobashi-Joe, Akio-C.Daniels, Strong-Rave, Steen-Bosh
- 11:39 am WWE News: WWE News: Byte This show edited after wrestlers make steroid jokes on live webcast
- 11:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Ross comments on Nash, Jeff Hardy, Jericho, Bischoff, Spike-WWE jousting
- 11:11 am TV Reports: 9/24 OVW TV review: Puder gets title shot, Cappotelli hits ring against Jeter, Kennedy, Lashley
- 11:05 am TV Reports: 9/17 OVW TV review: Mr. Kennedy, Johnny Jeter, Daniel Puder, Bobby Lashley all in big angles
- 09:26 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Do You Remember Chyna?
- 06:09 am THE LOUNGE: TLW: The LOUNGE Weekend - Upcoming Lounge columns, TV recaps, and Indy events
Thursday, September 29th, 2005
- 09:59 pm THE LOUNGE: 9/29 Smackdown Speed Round: Heidenreich In The Main Event!
- 06:50 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This - Droz lashes at Warrior; Edge addresses Hardy/Lita sightings
- 04:47 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Homecoming," July 23, 2005, with Daniels-Punk, Styles-Rave
- 02:01 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Business as Usual in WWE and a Lost Opportunity to show Maturity
- 01:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Two Ultimate Warrior DVD sets, Canada Raw schedule next week, Smackdown bus ad
- 01:08 pm Torch Flashbacks: Bossman dies, WWE 24/7 launches, Hassan/Daivari introduced - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 01:03 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Tito Ortiz on TNA future, UFC stalemate, Dana White, Pride
- 12:54 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: TNA president Dixie Carter talks about TNA joining Spike TV
- 12:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: USA preemption schedule for Raw, USA website features disparaging comments about WWE
- 12:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: TV industry media covers Raw-Spike battle, exec calls it lame publicity stunt, Raw ranking
- 12:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV's reaction to censoring, McMahon speaks out, Dunn explains WWE response
- 12:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Plug for new Saturday show, returning Diva Search contestants, Hogan, Austin, McMahons
- 12:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Another competitor on Monday? Raw/Smackdown supershow, Raw cancellation
- 05:26 am THE LOUNGE: Pinning Combinations: Is Warrior Certifiably Insane?
Wednesday, September 28th, 2005
- 10:34 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: 7 Reasons You Can't Blame TNA For Jeff Jarrett
- 10:34 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: 7 Reasons You Can't Blame TNA For Jeff Jarrett
- 09:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: World Wrestling Insanity - The Book, plus Monday's Raw, Edge-Hardy (30 min.)
- 06:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #881: New Monday Night War analysis by Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, plus Hardy Torch Talk
- 06:04 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 9/24
- 04:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Major Insider Update on What Happened Between Spike and WWE on Monday (34 min.)
- 03:54 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Hero-Samoa Joe, Generico-Steen, Prazak on ROH, Keenan, JAPW
- 02:16 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Ultimate Warrior - Is he voice of reason, a raving madman, or something in between?
- 12:01 pm WWE News: 9/27 WWE in Laredo, Tex.: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity taping results
- 10:10 am THE LOUNGE: 9/28 Frustration Nation: Spike's scorned lover complex
- 02:17 am TNA News: 9/27 TNA Impact tapings for Spike TV: Full results from Orlando of Oct. 3 and 10 shows
- 12:48 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network (#40-49)
- 12:12 am TNA News: TNA News: Notes from TNA Impact tapings for Spike TV tonight in Orlando
Tuesday, September 27th, 2005
- 10:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ultimate Warrior lashes out at WWE for inviting him to respond to DVD
- 05:50 pm Arena Reports: 9/24 IWA-Mid South in Hammond, Ind., "Ted Petty Invitational," Night 2, w/Sydal winning tourney, Hero-Cannon
- 05:10 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews the Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior - first rate hatchet job
- 03:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Line-up for October house show gives strong clues to outcome of Hardy vs. Edge
- 03:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV issues statement regarding last night's censorship games with WWE
- 02:59 pm Arena Reports: 9/23/05 IWA-Mid South in Hammond, Ind., "Ted Petty Invitational," Night 1, w/Dragon-Castognoli, Quack-Shelley
- 02:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Edge's promo kills Smackdown, Spike-WWE pettiness, TNA, Legends (35 min.)
- 02:21 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Samoa Joe on TNA's future, his ROH future, Foley, Punk, Liger, Styles
- 02:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ultimate Warriorâ™s response to WWE invitation posted at WWE.com
- 02:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE 24/7 reaches agreement with Verizon for additional availability
- 01:59 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - USA plugs, Homecoming, Flair, Michaels-Angle, McMahon
- 01:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock on Monday Night Football, Raw's West Coast Feed, Raw in Canada edits
- 01:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Maven Update, Foley misses radio interviews this morning, Neidhart spotted
- 01:03 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Russo vs. Booker headlines, Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner in cage
- 01:00 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Hardys vs. Edge & Christian, Rock vs. Benoit, Buh Buh vs. Tazz
- 12:48 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Does anyone know what channel Raw is on next week? I think I missed it."
- 10:12 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network (Unofficial Top 50)
- 12:47 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 9/26 Raw Insanity: World Wrestling Insanity Is Finally Here!
- 12:42 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The highlights of the final Raw on Spike was Spikeâ™s attempt to censor USA mentions."
Monday, September 26th, 2005
- 11:25 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Ashley looks about as natural performing wrestling moves as Bambi on a sheet of ice."
- 11:17 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Reaction to Spike-WWE jostling over USA Network mentions, MVP Pick, 0-10 Score
- 10:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces three matches for Impact premiere, Jarrett title win footage to air
- 10:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's response to Spike TV censoring USA comments, UFC on WWE.com, USA line-up
- 09:10 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 9/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 09:00 pm TV Reports: 9/26 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 06:43 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 9/19
- 06:32 pm ROH News: ROH News: Matches and lineups for upcoming events, Milano Collection AT impresses
- 06:18 pm ROH News: ROH 9/24 in Dorchester, MA: Radican reviews "Survival Of The Fittest 2005"
- 06:03 pm TV Reports: 9/24 WWE Velocity Review: Mexicools pin FBI again, Regal & Birchill vs. Funaki & Scotty
- 04:39 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: WWE's Snow talks about Puder's release, Kennedy, OVW, Morgan's release, JBL-Meanie
- 04:11 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Sydal, Strong win big tournaments, Homicide-Corino, Haas defeats Low Ki, Lynn
- 03:59 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The show as a whole is incredibly stale. It's time to shake things up!"
- 03:53 pm Arena Reports: 9/24 ROH Survival of the Fittest: Strong vs. Aries vs. Joe vs. Daniels vs. Cabana vs. Lethal
- 03:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown rating, Edge-Hardy losing popularity poll, Punk injury update
- 03:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock addresses his weight loss and wrestling future, Foley on Piper's Pit, McMahon
- 02:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin TV series on USA, Piper movie on USA, Spike/USA Oct. 3 commercials
- 11:34 am TV Reports: 9/25 WWE Sunday Night Heat review: A Final Farewell to Sunday Night Heat
- 10:35 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network (#60-69)
- 04:59 am TV Reports: 9/24 WWE Velocity review: Last televised Velocity, Mexicools vs. Vito & Nunzio, Burchill & Regal, Kendrick
Sunday, September 25th, 2005
Saturday, September 24th, 2005
Friday, September 23rd, 2005
- 10:07 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network (#90-100)
- 10:01 pm TV Reports: 9/23 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express version D
- 08:28 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/23: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 07:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Caldwell Report: Nash contract details, McMahon family exit plan, Spike TV plans for Monday, more
- 06:20 pm Torch Today: FREE PODCAST: Keller's new PWTorch Podcast #3 for Sept. 23 just posted with Hardy excerpt
- 05:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller VIP Audio Update: Oct. 3 Ratings Expectations, Nash, Dixie Speaks, Bischoff Rips Waltman, Hardy (30 min.)
- 04:01 pm TNA News: TNA News: Nash agrees to terms with TNA, Tito Ortiz returning to TNA, replay still set
- 02:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Videogames banned backstage, Texas event postponed, WM anthology details
- 02:24 pm TNA News: TNA News: First match announced for Spike, Liger vs. Samoa Joe, PPV line-up, D-Von speaks
- 01:52 pm TNA News: TNA News: Austin Aries close to inking deal with TNA
- 01:19 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews "Survival Of The Fittest 2005" (Gibson-Daniels, Rave-Aries)
- 11:44 am VIP Exclusive Features: Impact of Raw's switching channels, What if Bischoff buys WCW, ECW's TV future, Austin returns - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 09:26 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Reader Feedback on Kurt Angle, ROH, Eugene, and Hunter
- 06:02 am THE LOUNGE: TLW: The LOUNGE Weekend - Upcoming Lounge columns, TV recaps, and Indy events
Thursday, September 22nd, 2005
- 10:58 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Bischoff trashes Waltman, respects Vince, accepts Flair
- 10:25 pm TV Reports: 9/22 Smackdown Speed Round: Has The Next Goldberg Arrived?
- 09:20 pm THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: Unofficial 100 Raw Memorable Moments on USA Network
- 05:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Appealing to Hardcore vs. Mainstream, Waltman, Hardy, Dudleys, Raven, Punk
- 04:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Future of Heat/Velocity, layoff rumors, cancellation, Flair's future, Kennedy, Dupree
- 03:57 pm Torch Flashbacks: Hogan/Austin reach terms, Angle-Guerrero backstage scuffle, SD rape - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 03:01 pm Arena Reports: 9/21 OVW in Louisville, Ky.: Jeter vs. Albright for OVW Hvt. Title, plus Tolands, Nemeth, Cage
- 02:56 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Sahadi talks Dudleys signing, debut show on Spike, WWE reaction, Jarrett
- 02:34 pm ROH News: Interview Highlights: Homicide talks about ROH, FIP, Foley's compliments, TNA prospects
- 02:31 pm Torch Feedback: Ultimate Warrior: Third batch of reviews of the newly released WWE-isssued DVD
- 12:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS Ted Petty Invitational, Sept. 17-18, 2004, with Styles vs. Danielson vs. Joe, Punk vs. Aries
- 06:33 am THE LOUNGE: Pinning Combinations - Following up on NOAH
Wednesday, September 21st, 2005
- 08:50 pm TNA News: TNA News: Waltman back in talks with TNA, reality TV star Johnny Fairplay to cohost show
- 08:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Muhammad Hassan (Mark Copani) leaving WWE, Ross addresses USA mention on Spike
- 06:17 pm TNA News: TNA News: Dudley Boys sign multi-year deal with TNA
- 06:07 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 9/16
- 05:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV adds another hour to Oct. 3 block, one-ups WWE; Carlito promo, Mike Tyson
- 05:27 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Jillian Hall, Sting's religious conversion, World Title belt, Bret/Warrior-WWE
- 05:23 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: TPI lineup changed, Lynn-Ultimo Dragon, Homicide, NWA promotion shuts down
- 04:50 pm Torch Today: WEDNESDAY NOTES: Foley's return, Who Said It, Raw Poll, ECW 10 Yrs. Ago, Podcasts
- 04:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Grade WWE on how it's promoting its tag team division these days
- 03:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Maven's new project, Canseco-WrestleMania rumors, Lita-Matt-Edge
- 03:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Flaws of Guerrero-Batista set-up, Edge-Hardy logic hole, Hunter's return (29 min.)
- 02:15 pm Arena Reports: 9/11 WWE in Monroe, La. (3rd report): Cena vs. Angle, Edge vs. Hardy, Masters vs. Viscera
- 02:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Triple H signs on with endorsement company to endorse various product
- 01:56 pm Torch Feedback: Ultimate Warrior: More reviews on the newly released WWE-isssued DVD
- 01:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Friday Smackdown rating info, Raw ratings, Hogan/Michaels promo work, Rock update
- 12:30 pm Torch Feedback: Ultimate Warrior: Details on how badly Warrior is ripped on the DVD, brush with fame
- 12:22 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rey Mysterio on his mask, letting ECW fans down, WCW, Dominic
- 11:59 am Torch Flashbacks: Outsiders return, Bischoff scolded, Hunter regains title, Foley debuts in ROH - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
Tuesday, September 20th, 2005
- 08:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk: Jeff Hardy on his ROH experience, negotiating with Jeff, thoughts on Ultimate Insider DVD
- 08:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #880: Hardcore Controversy, Jarrett Regains Title, Jeff Hardy Torch Talk on ROH, Unforgiven
- 01:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tough Enough hopeful released, more legends added to Oct. 3 Raw, DX video featured
- 01:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Taboo Tuesday TV ad, Triple H endorses fast food, Warrior DVD, Test appearance
- 01:06 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Rhino talks about ECW, WWE stint, Hardy, starting with TNA, more
- 12:57 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Shane Douglas talks about Hardcore Homecoming, Vince McMahon
- 12:25 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: D-Von talks about ECW memories, Heyman, TNA, Hardy, New Jack, JBL
- 12:18 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Make no mistake - this was the best Raw since WrestleMania."
- 12:07 pm Torch Flashbacks: Heyman brought back to creative team, TNA moves cities, WWE Fantasy - Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago
- 02:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: GMs in WWE, Hardy's Revenge, New ROH Champ, Jarrett's Win (38 min.)
- 01:38 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 9/19 Raw Insanity: Hogan, Austin, Foley, Hunter, Koko B. Ware, and Some Other Guys
- 12:02 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Flair, although not comparable to his glory days, can still work."
Monday, September 19th, 2005
- 11:47 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MITCHELL: Mojo Mitchell's Raw Stream of Old Time Superstars, Old Time Prono Music, Old Time Murdoch...
- 11:22 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Unforgiven PPV Reax #3: "The Masterpiece is where Orton should have been a year ago."
- 11:12 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Two WWE Raw Polls - Pick the MVP of the Show and rate it on a 0-10 scale
- 09:00 pm TV Reports: 9/19 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 08:39 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 9/19: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live broadcast
- 05:05 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH Champion Danielson added to several events, Spanky's last ROH date
- 05:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews Hardcore Homecoming: Platinum Edition - New Jack, Sandman
- 04:56 pm ROH News: ROH News: Bryan Danielson captures ROH World Title from James Gibson
- 04:53 pm THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: 5 Alternatives To The Boring DQ Finish
- 04:24 pm Arena Reports: 9/17 Hardcore Homecoming: Former Dudleys, Justin Credible, Sandman, Raven, Rhino, Meanie
- 01:03 pm WWE News: WWE Unforgiven PPV Reax #2: "If Bischoff hates him so much, why doesn't he just fire him?"
- 12:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Predicted impact of WWF to shift from USA to TNN, WCW shut-down speculation, Austin whodunit - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:31 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact debut on Spike to be preceded by marathon of Ultimate Fighter 2
- 12:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Friday Smackdown rating, future main event, rock 'n' roll/wrestling gimmicks
- 12:11 pm Torch Today: FREE PODCAST: Wade Keller's new PWTorch Podcast #2 for Sept. 16 available to all now
- 11:57 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Danielson wins ROH title, Delirious-Steel, Raven-Rhyno, Sabu-Sandman
- 06:32 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Unforgiven talking points; Why suspension of disbelief doesn't matter
- 02:23 am Arena Reports: 9/11 WWE Raw in Monroe, La.: Shelton vs. Kerwin, Cena vs. Angle & Tomko, Carlito's Cabana
- 02:08 am WWE News: WWE News: Raw in Canada notes, Jamie Noble update, Razor Ramon reference on ESPN
- 02:01 am WWE News: WWE News: Rock talks about WrestleMania 22, No Mercy top matches, Trish talks about return
- 01:14 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Three Unforgiven Polls - 1-10 score, Best Match, Opinion on Flair-Viagra skits
- 12:46 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Unforgiven PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill in-depth (60 min.)
- 12:18 am Torch Feedback: WWE Unforgiven PPV Reax #1: "There seemed to be more big spots and high impact moves tonight."
Sunday, September 18th, 2005
Saturday, September 17th, 2005
Friday, September 16th, 2005
- 11:16 pm WWE News: 9/14 Ohio Valley TV taping report: Puder's final WWE appearance, Daivari, C.M. Punk
- 10:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lesnar's return match announced, where are they now, Raw preemptions on USA
- 08:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Lesnar, Puder, Oct. 3, Jarrett, Angle, Summerslam, Hogan-Michaels (72 min.)
- 08:43 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/16: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 06:26 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews 9/17 "Glory By Honor 3" (Gibson-Danielson, Ki-Lethal)
- 02:18 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 9/12
- 02:09 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Jeff Jarrett becomes champ again, good or bad move? Who would pick instead?
- 12:36 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: JBL talks about Blue Meanie, ECW, Friday Smackdown, Vince, APA
- 12:26 pm TV Reports: 9/10 OVW TV review: Puder makes Mr. Kennedy tap out in main event, TV Title controversy decided
- 10:13 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: ROH, "Fate of an Angel," July 16, 2005, with Daniels vs. Hardy, Punk vs. Gibson, Styles vs. Strong
- 10:04 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Gibson-Dragon, Jarrett wins title, Jacobs, RVD, Hero
- 09:50 am THE LOUNGE: 9/16 The Submission Position: Why ROH Will Fail
- 05:45 am THE LOUNGE: TLW: The LOUNGE Weekend - Upcoming Lounge columns, TV recaps, and Indy events
- 12:16 am TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett captures NWA World Title in Canada
Thursday, September 15th, 2005
- 10:13 pm TV Reports: 09/15 Smackdown Speed Round: The Debut Edition with Caskets, Dummies, and Some New Directions
- 08:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: McMahon-Bush Bubble, Hardy-Lita-Edge Backstage, WM22 News, Puder, more (28 min.)
- 05:18 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Brown-Eyed Champs & Blue-Eyed Killers: McNEILL previews WWE Unforgiven 2005
- 05:05 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: You better not answer that phone.
- 04:28 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Smackdown schedule, Warrior-TNA, The Business/The Industry, Waltman, Horsemen
- 04:07 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "When Cena had Tomko up for the FU and Angle hit the suplex on Cena, I literally stood up and yelled."
- 03:23 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How does Smackdown's timeslot change affect your plans for watching the show?
- 03:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena's inspirations, Warrior ripped by Vince, Hunter, Heenan on upcoming DVD
- 02:18 pm Torch Today: THURSDAY NOTES: PWI 500 Notes, WWE Schedule,1st Raw-Nitro battle, Who Said It?
- 01:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena's inspirations, Warrior ripped by Vince, Hunter, Heenan on upcoming DVD
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena CD drops off charts, new WWE tag team speaks, Smackdown preemption
- 12:19 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Buff Bagwell on personal issues, being fired from WWE, WCW's demise
- 12:13 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Former D-Von Dudley talks about trademark issue, WWE departure, future
- 12:11 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Shannon Moore talks about TNA, Matt Hardy, WWE experience, Cruiserweights
- 11:56 am VIP Exclusive Features: Nitro beats Raw in first head-to-head battle, Bischoff fires Steve Austin, Fall Brawl PPV - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 06:05 am THE LOUNGE: Pinning Combinations - The World of Pro Wrestling NOAH
Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
- 07:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Moment of Insanity, 3 Hr. Raw, WWE Tag Division, TNA PPV, Dusty in WWE (29 min.)
- 06:30 pm Torch Today: test test
- 06:24 pm Torch Today: test
- 04:46 pm ROH News: ROH News: Yang set for ROH debut, lineups for upcoming events
- 04:13 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: ROH, "Escape from New York," July 9, 2005, with Joe-Aries, Punk-Strong, Homicide-Lethal
- 02:53 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 9/9
- 01:16 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "They dotted the 'i's' and crossed the 't's' for Unforgiven, but no-one was left wanting more."
- 12:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #879: Monday Night War 2005, Puder's Release, TNA Breakdown PPV, Waltman No-Show
- 11:55 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Cena- Bischoff, Flair-Masters, Night of the Promos
- 11:02 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Shannon Moore, Jarrett, Chris Harris, Rhino, Haas, 3PW update
- 02:47 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Major Developments on Raw-UFC battle Oct. 3, Puder, Lesnar, Waltman (28 min.)
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005
Monday, September 12th, 2005
- 11:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Hardy has been buried so much so that the match at Unforgiven means nothing."
- 09:47 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 9/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 09:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder released from final three years of contract
- 08:41 pm TNA News: TNA News: After no-showing TNA PPV last night, still no word from Sean Waltman
- 08:15 pm TV Reports: 9/12 WWE Raw Preview and Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 06:56 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Dudleys team name, DX reunion potential, WrestleMania box set, Velocity/Heat future
- 06:42 pm TV Reports: 9/10 WWE Velocity Review: Mexicools Mow Down FBI
- 05:39 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: Burgan reviews 101 Reasons Not to be a Pro Wrestler - New Jack, DDP, Rikishi, Sean O'Haire
- 02:38 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Hero beats Cannon, Gibson-Jacobs, Lethal-Haas, Rhino-Samoa Joe
- 02:32 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Smackdown came together brilliantly with a focus on wrestling."
- 02:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Three polls on WWE's new fall season regarding TNA and UFC as competitors
- 01:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Bischoff brags on Nitro #2 about Nitro #1's ratings, details on Luger's jump, Mitchell on Nitro - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:26 pm Arena Reports: 9/11 WWE Raw in Monroe, La.: Shelton vs. Kerwin, Cena vs. Angle & Tomko, Carlito's Cabana
- 01:02 pm THE LOUNGE: The Curtain Jerker: The Growing Legacy of Shawn Michaels
- 11:38 am Arena Reports: 9/9 IWA-Mid South in Midlothian, Ill.: Gibson-Sydal, Jacobs-Delirious, Cannon-Hero
- 11:07 am TV Reports: 9/12 WWE Raw Preview and Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 01:32 am Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #2: "Tonight showed why the boys up North better start paying more attention to TNA"
- 12:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Unbreakable PPV Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, Caldwell (58 min.)
- 12:15 am Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #1: "That match had me standing up and clapping for the last 15 minutes."
Sunday, September 11th, 2005
Saturday, September 10th, 2005
- 06:52 pm ROH News: ROH News: Talent lists for upcoming events, Jack Evans set to return
- 06:49 pm PPV Reports: FIP News: FIP announces TV deal
- 06:41 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: Homicide, Rainman, Heartbreak Express
- 05:37 pm TV Reports: 9/9 TNA Impact: Caldwell's review of Raven & Sabu vs. Rhino & Abyss, Candido Cup, Unbreakable
- 05:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw expands to three hours for one night, Hogan, Austin, Foley, Boxing, Rey in UK
- 07:08 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: Hulk Hogan's feminine side; Episode 3 of "The Ultimate Fighter 2"
- 05:28 am VIP Exclusive Features: Nitro ratings close gap with Flair return, Keller on Bret's whining, Drug Sniffing Dogs Visit WCW - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:29 am TV Reports: 9/9 WWE Smackdown review: Giebink's detailed analysis of the first Friday broadcast
Friday, September 9th, 2005
Thursday, September 8th, 2005
- 09:15 pm THE LOUNGE: Constructive Criticism: Workrate Doesn't Matter
- 07:55 pm Torch Today: THURSDAY NOTES: Kill the Clown, Europenis Champion, Russo & Ferrara, Ernie Ladd
- 07:46 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL at The Matches - FIP Big Year One Bash - Night One
- 07:04 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Hardy's push, Luger's WCW jump, Hogan jobbing to Brock, WWE photography
- 04:06 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Summer has passed and WWE needs Triple H back on Raw
- 04:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: ROH, âSign of Dishonor,â July 8, 2005
- 03:49 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 9/5
- 02:56 pm WWE News: 9/7 OVW in Louisville, Ky.: C.M. Punk debuts, Nigel McGuinness, Mr. Kennedy, Puder
- 02:50 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Kane talks about removing his mask, his favorite opponents, more
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating, Creative Team Change, Cena CD Billboard ranking
- 02:43 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Lesnar Cut, TNA TV expansion, Divas swear up storm, WWE-RNC
- 06:03 am THE LOUNGE: Pinning Combinations - So what's the big deal with Kurt Angle?
Wednesday, September 7th, 2005
- 06:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #878: WWE's new challenges in this new fall season, Edge-Lita-Hardy update, Mitchell's Memo
- 04:36 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Quick Hits: Hurricane, Tag Tourneys, OVW and Ball Grabbing
- 03:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: WWE's tag division in-depth, Hurricane's gimmick, TNA on Spike (40 min.)
- 03:12 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape review: PWG, "The Next Show," Sept. 4, 2004, with Super Dragon-Hero, Joe-Kazarian
- 03:08 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Bosh tops Styles in PWG, Homicide, Jacobs, Evans returns
- 02:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Highlights and News from Linda McMahon's Financial Results conference call with Investors
- 12:26 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD review: FIP's "Florida Rumble" (Homicide vs. Spanky, Gibson vs. Punk)
- 11:49 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE reports Quarter 1, Fiscal 2006 Financial Results
Tuesday, September 6th, 2005
- 08:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: More HOLT notes from Raw last night in Nashville including Cenas reax
- 08:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jindrak and Morgan at Smackdown, SD-Canada update, Heidenreich talks with family
- 07:34 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: WWE-TNA battle, Who Said It, Raw MVP analysis, New Fall Season
- 07:01 pm Arena Reports: 9/5 WWE Smackdown in Albany, Ga.: Batista vs. JBL, Rey vs. Orton, Booker vs. Christian
- 06:55 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces the signing of former WWE wrestler Gail Kim today
- 04:25 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Shelton's stunted push, Savage's WWE future, Smackdown's future, Friday's show
- 03:52 pm TV Reports: 9/3 OVW TV review: Heyman's 8th show featuring Doan-Albright, Stevens-Fury, Burrke-Nigel
- 03:48 pm TV Reports: 8/27 OVW TV review: Heyman's 7th show featuring Puder, Al Snow, Kennedy, Jeter
- 05:07 am TNA News: TNA News: Sting, Bret Hart, Kevin Nash, Tito Ortiz, Impact on Monday nights after Raw
- 04:54 am WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown timeslot change, preemption update, final Thursday rating, SkySports
- 04:20 am WWE News: WWE News: Spike TV has big plans for the first Monday without Raw on its schedule
- 03:41 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Murdoch, Ashley, Angle, Flair, Foley, Hurricane, Hardy-Edge
- 03:18 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "One has to admit that Hardy's 'push' is beginning to take shape... oh wait, never mind."
- 02:51 am WWE News: 9/5 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second report on off-live-TV happenings in Nashville
- 02:41 am VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Post-Raw Special plus eyewitness observations from Houston's Katrina fallout (30 min.)
- 02:21 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 9/5 Raw Insanity: A Former World Champion Gets to Third Base With Carlito Cool
- 12:59 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I think there should be at least one really good match on each show."
- 12:48 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who was the MVP of the Sept. 5 edition of WWE Raw? Michaels? Masters? Angle?
- 12:42 am WWE News: 9/5 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, September 5th, 2005
Sunday, September 4th, 2005
Saturday, September 3rd, 2005
Friday, September 2nd, 2005
- 10:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Foley signs with WWE, Flair angle, Hardy's push, TNA's first Spike show, more (129 min.)
- 08:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: First Nitro Covered In-Depth, McMahon acknowledges Nitro, Vader fights Orndorff for real - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:19 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Gibson-Strong, Evans returns; Sabin, Shelley out, PWG tourney
- 10:03 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: Taking a Hint
- 06:23 am THE LOUNGE: TLW: The LOUNGE Weekend - Upcoming Lounge columns, TV recaps, and Indy Events
- 03:25 am TV Reports: 9/1 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 03:23 am TV Reports: 9/1 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, September 1st, 2005
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