Headlines for November 2005
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005
- 05:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk with Sean Waltman (pt. 2 of 3): His difficult decision to turn in a friend to Vince McMahon (28 min.)
- 04:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #889: Cena getting booed, Waltman on breaking the code, ROH Focus, Steroids
- 03:41 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG, "Battle of Los Angeles, N2," Sept. 4, 2005, Bosh wins tourney, Dragon vs. Styles
- 03:38 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Bret Hart talks about Owen, Montreal Screwjob, more on CNBC
- 02:54 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Cena keeps his cool. Trish gets creeped out, Big Show, Masters
- 02:34 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact viewership compared to Raw, Bobby Heenan, Christian interview
- 02:20 pm Torch Feedback: Tuesday Smackdown Reax #1: " I do not offend easily, but I was offended."
- 02:14 pm TNA News: 11/29 TNA in Orlando, Fla.: Impact tapings featuring Christian, Bobby Heenan, Gayda, Torborg
- 02:04 pm WWE News: 11/29 WWE in Cincinnati, Ohio: Smackdown/Velocity television taping results
- 12:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Brock Lesnar News, Scott Steiner Update, Hot Five, ROH (35 min.)
- 12:22 am TV Reports: 11/28 WWE Raw review: Dusty Giebinkâ™s Raw Deal report
Tuesday, November 29th, 2005
- 11:12 pm TV Reports: 11/29 WWE Smackdown Special review: David vs. Goliath, Undertaker vs. a car
- 05:54 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I can't believe Cena actually added a move to his collection; he now has three."
- 05:46 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "TNA could fix a ton of problems if they would just send Jarrett to the mid-card."
- 05:38 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact rebounds with strong rating after low-water-mark last week
- 03:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Bischoff begins efforts to buy WCW, Stephanie joins WWF writing team, Hall controversy - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Upcoming two PPV main events, Chavo to talk about Eddie, Triple H's record
- 02:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Joey Styles becomes permanent host, Bret Hart on CNBC tonight, Raw edit
- 02:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Flair mug shot from this morning, Flair denies allegations of road rage
- 02:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "I am truly fearful that Masters is the next Randy Orton and give him the title."
- 09:51 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG, "Battle of Los Angeles, N1," Sept. 3, 2005, with Daniels, Dragon, Gibson, Styles, Kazarian
- 03:10 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - OVW: OVW notebook
Monday, November 28th, 2005
Sunday, November 27th, 2005
Saturday, November 26th, 2005
Friday, November 25th, 2005
Thursday, November 24th, 2005
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
- 07:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWF pulls out of contention to buy WCW, Bret's Bombshell, Eaton Torch Talk, ECW PPV - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 06:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #888: Waltman on WWE early-'90s Drug Testing Era, Guerrero Memories, Christian Reax
- 04:22 pm WWE News: 11/22 WWE Sheffield, England: Smackdown and Velocity television taping results
- 03:20 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "Morris Mayhem 2," Oct. 13, 2005, with Joe vs. Hero, plus Credible, Gunn
- 10:17 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Styles & Joe head to Europe with PWG, IWA-MS cancels next 6 shows
- 03:29 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Flair's unseen Raw promo, Dusty Rhodes update, Hot Five, Listener Mail (35 min.)
- 12:32 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "MNM kidnapping Trish was one of the best things on Raw in a while."
- 12:23 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "I'll be reading a recap of Survivor Series rather than watching it on PPV."
- 12:14 am The Specialists: Specialist- Indy Scene: 300 Miles and Drivin' My trip to the 11/5/05 ROH show.
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
Monday, November 21st, 2005
- 09:06 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 11/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 07:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk with Sean Waltman (pt. 1 of 2): A frank discussion about Guerrero, drug testing, addiction (42 min.)
- 05:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Drug testing reax, Dinsmore insight, Kane news, Heyman's future, Orton (24 min.)
- 04:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Details of drug testing announcement meeting, Eugene suspension, Cena on Mad TV
- 03:29 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Steen, Danielson, Lynn keep titles, Klein wins death tourney
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena and Shelton on G4, Raw replay edited in UK, Raw announcing update
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena and Shelton on G4, Raw replay edited in UK, Raw announcing update
- 12:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon announces new drug policy for WWE
- 11:51 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - SMACKDOWN BRAND: Proposing the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament
- 07:49 am TV Reports: 11/21 Smackdown Express: Detailed report of Eddie Guerrero tribute show
- 02:05 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "Could someone tell me when has there been a Code of Honor for the X- Division?"
- 01:53 am Arena Reports: 11/20 WWE Smackdown in Helsinki, Finland: Booker vs. Benoit vs. Jordan vs. Hardy
- 01:48 am Arena Reports: 11/19 WWE Raw in Hamburg, Germany: Michaels & Flair vs. Hunter & Masters, Cena vs. Angle
Sunday, November 20th, 2005
Saturday, November 19th, 2005
- 05:46 pm ROH News: ROH News: Danielson vs. Marufuji added to "Final Battle 2005", Whitmer involved in car accident
- 05:37 pm ROH News: ROH 11/19 in Long Island, N.Y. lineup (Bryan Danielson, Homicide, Roderick Strong)
- 05:33 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headlines: matches and talent lists for upcoming events
- 05:27 pm Other News: FIP 11/12 in Brooksville, FL results (Sean Waltman returns to FIP)
- 01:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Owen Hart family settles lawsuit, Bret Hart retires, WWF-PTC war - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:07 pm Torch Today: FREE PODCAST #11 (65 min.): Keller's weekly news anlaysis, Eddie Guerrero roundtable discussion
- 09:37 am Arena Reports: 11/18 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: Steen vs. Joe, Sabin vs. Petey, Kazarian vs. Daniels
Friday, November 18th, 2005
- 11:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Eddie Guerrero in-depth, plus current events in wrestling (111 min.)
- 04:09 pm Arena Reports: 11/16 WWE Raw in Hamburg, Germany: Second more detailed report
- 04:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Eugene hospitalized and suspended, Eddie Guerrero funeral notes
- 01:27 pm The Specialists: 11/18 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: A Celebration of Eddie Guerrero
- 12:09 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Booking Like Warriors
- 11:14 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "Freakathon," Nov. 19, 2004, with Punk vs. Jacobs, Shelley vs. B-Boy
- 10:12 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Sydal vs. Daniels vs. Styles in ROH, Steen vs. Joe in PWG, Jarrett vs. Chris Harris
- 12:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Guerrero's impact, WWE must not insaulte itself from scrutiny, steroids (24 min.)
Thursday, November 17th, 2005
- 10:42 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Bret Hart has high praises for Kurt, Curt, and Eric
- 07:44 pm Arena Reports: 11/13 WWE Heat webcast review: Eugene vs. Colt Cabana, Stryker vs. Tajiri, Snitsky
- 07:37 pm TV Reports: 11/6 WWE Heat webcast review: Helms, Chavo/Kerwin, Shelton, Striker
- 07:21 pm Arena Reports: 11/17 WWE in Manchester, England: Triple H vs. Flair. Cena vs. Angle, Michaels vs. Masters
- 05:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: The truth behind Christian's debut TNA promo, more Guerrero discussion (36 min.)
Wednesday, November 16th, 2005
Tuesday, November 15th, 2005
- 10:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating rises for Eddie Guerrero Tribute edition
- 10:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Eddie Guerrero - Lessons, Prevention, Tributes (37 min.)
- 05:46 pm Torch Flashbacks: Keller interviews Eddie Guerrero in 1995 on differences between U.S., Mexico, Japan
- 05:27 pm Torch Today: Free for All: Audio Discussion on Eddie Guerrero with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill
- 05:15 pm Arena Reports: 11/15 WWE Raw in Leipsig, Germany: Cena vs. Angle, Hunter vs. Flair, Michaels vs. Masters
- 03:41 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact draws lowest rating to date on Spike TV
- 03:32 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "It was fantastic; it felt like it was heartfelt, not scripted or over-produced."
- 03:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vickie Guerrero comments on her late husband's early autopsy evaluation
- 12:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/14: Keller, Powell, McNeill, Caldwell, Giebink review Guerrero tribute
- 10:01 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: WWN, "Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup," June 10 & 11, 2005, with Dutt vs. Sabin in finals
- 03:05 am TV Reports: 11/14 WWE Raw Deal report: The Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show
- 02:29 am The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ WWE Desperately Needs an Off-Season
- 12:51 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Thank you to the WWE for putting on a Raw that Eddie would be proud of."
Monday, November 14th, 2005
Sunday, November 13th, 2005
- 10:49 pm TV Reports: 10/12 WWE Velocity review: Kendrick and London main event against Regal and Burchill, Kash vs. Hotty
- 09:21 pm WWE News: Ongoing Smackdown Taping Results From Minneapolis
- 08:07 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA GENESIS PPV REPORT 11/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 07:21 pm WWE News: Ongoing Raw Taping Results From Minneapolis
- 04:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Roundtable on Eddie Guerrero with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill (32 min.)
- 04:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Highlights of press conference by Vince McMahon and Chavo Guerrero
- 03:16 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "This show, as a follow-up to the primetime special and a preview of the PPV, was a failure."
- 03:09 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "Smackdown really nailed the buildup of the fued of the interpromotional match."
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: TNA reacts to Guerrero's death, more notes on Guerrero's personal life
- 02:59 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: TNA News: Backstage news from tonight's Genesis PPV
- 01:55 pm TV Reports: 11/12 TNA Impact Review: Another Solid Show but with Questionable PPV Push
- 01:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Guerrero collapses and dies in hotel room, more details
- 12:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: More notes on Eddie Guerrero's death
- 12:09 pm WWE News: Eddie Guerrero Torch Talk from 1995, part one
- 12:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Minneapolis TV station website reports on Guerrero's death
- 11:54 am WWE News: Eddie Guerrero found dead in his hotel room in Minneapolis
- 01:08 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Unforgettable," with Kobashi & Homicide vs. Joe & Ki, Gibson vs. Strong
- 01:06 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S ONE-ON-ONE: Pro Wrestling Philosophy and History with Chris Hero
- 12:58 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Joe vs. Kobashi," Oct. 1, 2005, with match-of-the-year candidate
Saturday, November 12th, 2005
Friday, November 11th, 2005
- 11:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Greatest Interviews, Batista, Benoit, Christian, Genesis, Jake DVD, McMahons (142 min.)
- 01:52 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: B-Boy vs. Lethal, Samoa Joe and Danielson in FIP, Sabin vs. Quack in CZW
- 12:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Giant survives five story fall on PPV, Eddie Guerrero Torch Talk, Halloween Havoc - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 10:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Raw improvement, Angle's hidden message, HBK frustrations, Batista, Christian (41 min.)
- 01:25 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Hardy and Ashley reveal relationship; Tazz and Cole vent
Thursday, November 10th, 2005
Wednesday, November 9th, 2005
Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
Monday, November 7th, 2005
Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Friday, November 4th, 2005
- 10:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Ultimate Warrior DVD, WWE controversies and how they could help TNA (58 min.)
- 09:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #886: Taboo Tuesday, TNA Special, Christian, Wrestling Conventions, McMahon's Enemy List
- 06:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: What isn't right about TNA as evidenced by last night's special, Cena, ROH (18 min.)
- 03:36 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Dragon-Sabin, Joe-Daniels, Sabu & Funk vs. Team 3D, Shimmer, Dutt
- 09:47 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Putting the Professional Back in Professional Wrestling
- 03:21 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "If every show were like this, I would watch Impact instead of Raw on Mondays."
- 02:48 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: To regular TNA viewers, a lot of same mmistakes, but solid effort overall
Thursday, November 3rd, 2005
- 11:24 pm TV Reports: 11/3 TNA Impact Review: TNA Comes Through with 2 Hour Special
- 10:21 pm TV Reports: 11/3 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Yet Another Strong Show, This Time Featuring MNM!
- 08:50 pm TV Reports: McNEILL IMPACT REPORT 11/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 05:14 pm ROH News: ROH In-Depth: Radican previews 11/4 event in Detroit, MI (Daniels-Sabin, McGuinness vs. Castagnoli)
- 04:56 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Goldust, Vader, Coach, Foley, Taboo Hype, Michaels-Cena
- 04:42 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Batista-Guerrero, Kennedy, Piper-Orton, Juniors
- 04:31 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLLS: Who would you choose? Jericho or Christian? Jeff or Matt? Batista or Cena? Kennedy or Orton?
- 11:20 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS "Battle of the Future Stars," July 30, 2005, with six-man elimination match, ROH second class in action
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005
- 08:46 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST- Indy Scene: Preview of SHIMMER-Women Athletes Debut Show- Sunday, Nov. 6 in Berwyn, IL
- 06:44 pm ROH News: ROH News: Matches and lineups for upcoming events, Dunn & Marcos return date
- 05:12 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Bundy in the ring, Doug Williams vs. American Dragon, Lethal vs. B-Boy
- 04:19 pm ROH News: ROH News: Update on Danielson-Strong confrontation, ROH announces triple shot for WrestleMania weekend
- 04:13 pm Other News: FIP Weekly Headline: Jimmy Rave, 11/11 venue change, Bryan Danielson
- 02:08 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE News: Christian comments on his decision to leave WWE, Kane/Big Show trivia
- 02:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLLS: Should Cena still be WWE Champ? Rate Taboo Tuesday. Pick the best match of PPV.
- 01:47 pm Torch Feedback: Taboo Tuesday Reax #2: "Joey Styles on the mic when the show started was a true mark out moment."
- 10:15 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST- Trends and Opinions: Does it matter how bad WWE is perceived to be?
- 05:11 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #885: Christian, Austin, Ross, Nash, Bound for Glory, Crusher, Jeff Hardy on Matt-Lita-Edge
- 12:48 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Taboo Tuesday PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell (39 min.)
- 12:42 am Torch Feedback: Taboo Tuesday Reax #1: "Foley seemed ridiculously slow and not into it at all."
Tuesday, November 1st, 2005
- 11:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Taboo Tuesday Rapid Fire Analysis with Mitchell and Keller (24 min.)
- 11:05 pm TV Reports: 11/1 WWE Heat webcast review: Where's Shelton? Right here! Plus Tomko, Koko, Oko, Loco
- 08:07 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE TABOO TUESDAY PPV REPORT 11/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 07:56 pm The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ Looking Back at Jake âThe Snakeâ Robertsâ™ WWE Career
- 04:45 pm Other News: Press Release: New book dedicated to ECW set for release, titled "Turning the Tables"
- 04:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Torrie Wilson still with WWE, but pulled from this PPV for personal reasons
- 04:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Notes from inside the arena at Taboo Tuesday before the public is let in
- 04:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: TNA in Prime Time, Christian/Torrie, Team 3D, Listener Mail, Hot Five (43 min.)
- 04:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: The real reason Austin isn't at Taboo Tuesday, Joey Styles update
- 03:40 pm TV Reports: 10/16 WWE Heat webcast review: Where's Shelton? Right here! Plus Tomko, Koko, Yoko, Loco...
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former ECW announcer Joey Styles backstage at Taboo Tuesday
- 01:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: " A live, Monday night TNA slot can't come soon enough."
- 03:56 am TV Reports: 10/29 OVW TV review: Jeter-Cappotelli for the OVW Title, Albright-Punk, Maria in a catfight
- 02:54 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Is Vince McMahon listening to fans? Who was Raw MVP? Score last night's Raw
- 02:36 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "The only thing I liked was Vader falling on his fat butt when leaving the ring."
- 02:28 am TV Reports: 10/31 WWE Raw review: Dusty Giebinkâ™s Raw Deal report
- 02:25 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Christian's decision, Austin off PPV, Ross's status, Jarrett-WWE, Torrie (40 min.)
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