Headlines for January 2006
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
- 11:30 pm TNA News: 1/31 TNA Impact tapings : Full results from Orlando of Impact taping for Spike TV
- 11:24 pm WWE News: 1/31 WWE in Orlando, Fla.: Details results of Smackdown and Veloity taping
- 08:44 pm TV Reports: 1/28 OVW TV review: Albright and Punk team, former OVW champions become Spirit Squad, Miz debuts
- 05:32 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact draws even better rating on Saturday night
- 04:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: WrestleMania's top five matches, Major breaking TV wrestling story (27 min.)
- 11:49 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: CZW, "Cage of Death 7," Dec. 10, 2005, with violent main event, plus Hero, Super Dragon, Ruckus, Sabin
- 05:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (18 min.)
- 02:36 am TV Reports: 1/30 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: Edge gets his rematch, Michaels crosses the boss
- 12:38 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: WCW Monday Night War Trivia (01-31-06)
Monday, January 30th, 2006
- 11:37 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Triple H looks that he will 'bully' his way to the championship match at WrestleMania."
- 11:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "I get the feeling Hunter is going to bully Rey into putting his main event slot on the line."
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/30: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 04:08 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Lynn, Roadkill, CM Punk, new JAPW DVD, ROH results
- 02:23 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble PPV Reax #3: "Mysterio winning the Rumble was a truly great moment."
- 02:13 pm Other News: Madden Update: Had heart attack at youth hockey game, surgery scheduled today
- 11:38 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - SMACKDOWN BRAND: The Best Part Of The Rumble Was On The Pre-Show
- 10:27 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Steel Cage Warfare," Aries & Strong survive in 41-minute cage match
- 10:18 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Chikara, "True Stories," Nov. 18, 2005, with Hero, Castognoli, Reckless Youth, Cannon, Milano
- 09:46 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Steve Austinâ™s Role After WrestleMania XV (01-30-06)
- 02:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: Top 50 Stories of 2000, Goldberg Torch Talk pt. 3, ECW comes to end - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 02:49 am Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble PPV Reax #2: "I'm frustrated at the idea of another Cena title run."
- 02:33 am VIP Exclusive Features: Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable with McNeill, Mitchell, Keller (50 min.)
- 12:46 am Other News: Former WCW Nitro cohost and Torch columnist Mark Madden hospitalized
- 12:20 am Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble PPV Reax #1: "Who had the bright idea to put Ashley in a singles match on PPV?"
- 12:08 am Torch Instant Polls: RUMBLE POLL: Rate the Royal Rumble PPV on a 0-10 scale
Sunday, January 29th, 2006
Saturday, January 28th, 2006
Friday, January 27th, 2006
- 11:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1 (67 min.): Edge's ratings power, Orton-Taker buyrate succecss, Spirit Squad
- 11:14 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Week 5 Standings
- 08:33 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of UPN broadcast
- 01:20 pm Torch Feedback: Top Ten Draft Picks: 8th batch of reader picks with Christian, Joe, Benoit, Jericho topping lists
- 12:16 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Low Ki-Daniels, Styles-Dragon, Yang-Lethal, J.Lynn, Hero, Sabu
- 11:33 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Why did everyone welcome Kurt Angle to the show like he was a face?"
- 11:27 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Edge-Cena, Vince-HBK, Mickie-Trish, Spirit Squad
- 11:15 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "I hope Edge goes back to the original belt after he (hopefully) beats Cena."
- 11:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Saturday Night's Main Event, Canada-only Raw, Smackdown moving in Boston
- 10:58 am WWE News: WWE News: "Smackdown is expected to play a role in the schedule," says TV exec
- 10:48 am WWE News: WWE News: USA pairs new program with Raw on Mondays, Bret interview, Cornette update
- 10:36 am WWE News: WWE News: McMahon in charge or Rumble entry order, Senator Volkoff?
- 10:30 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE attorney and litgation attorney comment on Lesnar situation for AP article
Thursday, January 26th, 2006
Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
- 04:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #897: Inside Story on MTV Pilot, Exclusive Dawn Marie Torch Talk, ROH 2005 Review
- 03:35 pm The Specialists: THE SPECIALISTS: The Start Of Something Wonderful
- 03:07 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Audio Analysis: Caldwell and Madavi discuss latest TNA Impact episode (50 min.)
- 12:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Night of Tribute," Nov. 19, 2005, with Daniels vs. American Dragon, Homicide vs. Cabana
- 09:49 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Samoa Joe out, Styles-Lethal, Haas, Shannon Moore, PWG Europe lineups
- 09:47 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Tommy Dreamerâ™s Hard Work (01-25-06)
- 03:04 am WWE News: 1/24 WWE in Greenville, S.C.: Detailed Smackdown and Velocity taping results
- 12:03 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Joe Injury, SD TV Future, Foley's Next Match, WWE wants ROH wrestler (38 min.)
Tuesday, January 24th, 2006
- 03:37 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: PWG, âStraight to DVD,â Oct. 14, 2005, with Styles, Daniels, Sabin, Petey, Hero, Kazarian
- 01:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown's future looks bright on new CW network
- 12:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (27 min.)
- 12:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Shake-up at Smackdown's home network could affect future of show
- 11:46 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact draws strong rating on Saturday night
- 10:37 am WWE News: 1/23 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in Charlotte saw that TV viewers didn't
- 10:27 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "That Michaels-McMahon promo has convinced me that Vince is Satan."
- 09:53 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Young Triple H and William Regal (01-24-06)
- 03:12 am TV Reports: 1/23 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: Edge finds a tag partner, the Devil finds Michaels
- 12:14 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I have no idea who is going to win the Royal Rumble... and that's a good thing."
Monday, January 23rd, 2006
Sunday, January 22nd, 2006
- 11:01 pm Arena Reports: 1/22 WWE Raw in Ashville, S.C.: Lita & Victoria vs. Trish & Mickie, Viscera vs. Murdoch
- 09:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Interview: Caldwell's "On Point" interview with TNA's Bobby Roode (27 min.)
- 09:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/20 WWE Raw in Lousiville, Ky. (2nd report): Edge defends against Cena, Chavo vs. Conway
- 09:27 pm Arena Reports: 1/20 WWE Raw in Lousiville, Ky.: Michaels & Show vs. Masters & Hunter, Flair vs. Shelton
- 09:22 pm Arena Reports: 1/21 WWE Raw in Bristol, Tenn.: Cena vs. Edge, Kane vs. Carito, Michaels vs. Show vs. Triple H
- 05:04 pm Other News: 1/20 FIP in Orlando, FL results-Roderick Strong, Jay Lethal, Sean Waltman
- 12:54 pm TV Reports: 1/21 TNA Impact Review: The Breakdown
Saturday, January 21st, 2006
Friday, January 20th, 2006
- 11:24 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Week 4 Standings
- 11:03 pm Other News: ETC. News: New MTV wrestling promotion to feature Vampiro, Waltman, New Jack, Teddy Hart
- 08:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update (62 min.): Angle's turn, Cena's post-title role, Lesnar's potential return, more
- 06:59 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Playing Through The Pain
- 12:37 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Styles-Doe, Waltman, Cannon-Jacobs, Sabin-Steen
- 10:31 am VIP Exclusive Features: Nitro smashes Raw 3.5 to 2.4, Royal Rumble Report, Bischoff responds to McMahon - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 10:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Interview: Caldwell talks with Dory Funk Jr. about training, injuries, highspots (33 min.)
- 10:06 am Other News: ETC. News: New nationally televised promotion to shoot pilot for MTV next month
- 09:41 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Wrestler Involved in Car Accident (01-20-06)
- 09:29 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Stuck in Time
Thursday, January 19th, 2006
Wednesday, January 18th, 2006
- 01:05 pm The Specialists: SPECIALISTS: Reader mail and things we all learned.
- 11:52 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Sabin, Shelley, Haas, Hero, Waltman, Jerry Lynn
- 09:05 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: XPW Invades ECW (01-18-06)
- 03:44 am TNA News: 1/17 TNA Impact tapings for Spike TV: Full results from Orlando of next three Spike TV episodes
- 01:21 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Flair interested in running for Gov., divorce has helped career, no retirement plans
- 01:16 am Torch Today: WWE News: WWE updates status of drug testing program, Heidenreich released
- 12:00 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, Testing, Heidenreich Released, TNA Notes (38 min.)
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006
Monday, January 16th, 2006
- 11:52 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "I enjoyed it, but feel guilty because Flair should not be doing this stuff."
- 09:22 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 1/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 04:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Scheme Gene, Nacho Man, Billionaire Ted reaction, plus Benoit Torch Talk pt. 6 - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:27 pm TV Reports: 1/14 OVW TV report: Punk & Albright vs. Doane & Burchill, Haircut angle, Jeter upset
- 11:27 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Dragon defeats Hero, Joe pins Necro, Styles tops Sydal, Jarrett
- 10:41 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Ken Shamrockâ™s Last WWE Appearance (01-16-06)
- 01:43 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #2: "The Boogeyman-Jillian stuff was gross and that's why I loved it!"
- 01:33 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA PPV Roundtable: Mitchell, Caldwell, Keller analyze Final Revolution (74 min.)
- 01:27 am Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #1: "How many weapons and gimmicks and run ins can this show have?"
- 01:13 am Arena Reports: 1/15 WWE Raw in Roanoke, Va.: 2nd report featuring Triple H vs. Show, Michaels vs. Carlito
- 01:07 am Arena Reports: 1/15 WWE Raw in Roanoke, Va.: Not one advertised match takes place, Cena vs. Edge headlines
Sunday, January 15th, 2006
Saturday, January 14th, 2006
Friday, January 13th, 2006
Thursday, January 12th, 2006
Wednesday, January 11th, 2006
- 11:51 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Kennedy calls Austin his fave, asks for suggestions
- 11:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Backlash from Sex Skit, Sting Press Conference, Angle's Options, more (38 min.)
- 08:26 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Sting discusses his goals in TNA, working with new stars, his legacy, WCW, WWE negotiations
- 05:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista has torn triceps muscle and requires surgery, Billy Graham book excerpt
- 04:56 pm TNA News: TNA News: Ratings information from Jan. 7 Impact including demographic break down
- 03:10 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Styles, Abyss vs. Rhino, Bagwell, Lynn, Samoa Joe, Shimmer
- 02:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #895: Two Surprise Title Changes, Live Sex Stunt, TNA Year-in-Review, Juvi Stories
- 02:42 am Arena Reports: 1/7 PWG in Hollywood, Calif.: Joey-Tornado, Sabin, Hero-Claudio, Super Dragon
- 01:23 am WWE News: 1/10 WWE in Philadelphia: Results of Smackdown and Velocity tapings
Tuesday, January 10th, 2006
- 10:55 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Paul Heymanâ™s First Manager Services (01-11-06)
- 10:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE.com reveals new champ and climax of Friday's Smackdown in bold headline
- 10:39 pm Arena Reports: 18 WWE in Verona, N.Y.: Detailed report on Batista's injury against Mark Henry
- 09:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Replacing Batista, Edge's Big 48 Hours, Sting's Return Sunday, Marriage (39 min.)
- 08:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating increases, Lita-Edge sex scene draws highest quarter hour in year
- 07:08 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: WCW Departures to WWE in Spring 2000 (01-10-06)
- 05:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista backstage at Smackdown, likely giving up title tonight; Henry not to blame
- 03:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on Batista's health following triceps injury
- 01:59 pm TV Reports: 1/7 OVW TV review: New TV Champion, Cornette returns, update on Cappotelli, Punk, Albright
- 01:32 pm Arena Reports: 1/9 WWE in Elmira, N.Y.: Hardy & Benoit vs. Orton & Orlando, Rey vs. Henry, Kash defends
- 01:32 pm Arena Reports: 1/9 WWE in Elmira, N.Y.: Hardy & Benoit vs. Orton & Orlando, Rey vs. Henry, Kash defends
- 01:32 pm Arena Reports: 1/9 WWE in Elmira, N.Y.: Hardy & Benoit vs. Orton & Orlando, Rey vs. Henry, Kash defends
- 02:01 am TV Reports: 1/9 WWE Raw review: Dusty Giebinkâ™s Raw Deal Report
- 01:20 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Regardless if you love or hate him, you got an opinion on Cena."
- 01:11 am WWE News: 1/9 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in Hershey saw that TV viewers didn't
- 01:03 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (31 min.)
- 12:10 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I never thought I would see such a horrible segment on a wrestling show."
Monday, January 9th, 2006
- 11:29 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "WWE finally found a way for male wrestling fans to cheer Cena. Beat up women!"
- 11:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLLS: Pick the MVP of the Jan. 10 Raw and rate the show on a 0-10 scale
- 09:34 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 1/9/06: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 06:04 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - OVW: An OVW Draft; OVW notebook
- 03:53 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Rhino tops Lethal, Strong over Evans, Molly Holly, Joey Ryan
- 03:37 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLLS: Rate WWE New Year's Revolution on a 1-10 scale and pick the best match
- 10:33 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: WWE Wrestler Debut During Michaelsâ™s Birthday (01-09-06)
- 02:38 am VIP Exclusive Features: Hogan files extortion lawsuit, WWF-WCW War heats up, Mitchell on new Goldust - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:40 am WWE News: WWE News: Batista injures triceps at house show Sunday night, Edge promises sex, Canada deal
- 01:11 am Torch Feedback: WWE NYR PPV Reax #2: " The Shelton/Mama McNabb thing is already played out after one match."
- 12:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Roundtable on WWE New Year's Revolution PPV with Keller, Mitchelll, McNeill
- 12:24 am Torch Feedback: WWE NYR PPV Reax #1: "From top to bottom, it was one of the best PPVs I have ever seen."
Sunday, January 8th, 2006
Saturday, January 7th, 2006
- 11:11 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 1/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 10:01 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "The Henry buildup is strong; the match should not disappoint, if done right."
- 09:45 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/6: MNM vs. Batista & Rey, Benoit vs. Orton, Gymini team debuts
- 07:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell Audio Update: Cena's Dilemma, Triple H's Comeback, Vince McMahon's Role, TNA Fans (44 min.)
- 02:14 pm Other News: 1/6 FIP in Bushnell, Fla.: Evans, Danielson, Aries, Strong, Rave, Cabana
- 04:50 am TV Reports: 1/6 WWE Friday Night Smackdown Express: Strong men, buh-bye to Juvy, and more!
- 01:57 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Week 2 Standings â“ Whoâ™s Hot and Whoâ™s Not in Torch Trivia
Friday, January 6th, 2006
Thursday, January 5th, 2006
- 10:00 pm TV Reports: 1/5 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Same Show, Different Week, Extra Ken Kennedy!
- 04:55 pm TNA News: TNA News: No decision yet on Monday night timeslot in February, weekend ratings
- 04:36 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Summer Sizzler," with Joe vs. Styles, plus Corino, Collyer, Nigel, Keenan, Smothers
- 04:35 pm Torch Today: ANNUAL TORCH DRAFT RESULTS: The Top 20 Picks revealed along with point totals
- 03:21 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Shelton's Mama, PPV Hype, Cena Passion, Crazy Mean Vince
- 03:02 pm Torch Feedback: Top Ten Draft Picks: 7th batch of reader picks with Angle, Edge, and Benoit topping lists
- 11:09 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Stu Hartâ™s PPV Appearances (01-05-06)
Wednesday, January 4th, 2006
- 10:01 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Kennedy calls HBK his favorite, Carlito hypes PPV
- 07:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #894: Annual 2005 Timeline by McNeill, Mitchell's Resolutions, Bret DVD
- 04:48 pm ROH News: ROH details history leading to Chris Hero-American Dragon match
- 04:07 pm Arena Reports: 1/4 New Japan in Tokyo Dome: Brock Lesnar, A-Train, Brad Rheingans, Chono, Akebono
- 03:12 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "The women's segment was laughable, regardless of how utterly adorable Maria can be."
- 11:06 am Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Hero, Lynn, Abyss, Sandman vs. Jake Roberts
- 04:15 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: INSIDE RAW 1/2 - Where's my money going and will the real Triple H please stick around?
- 03:46 am WWE News: 1/3: WWE in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.: Detailed Smackdown/Velocity taping results
- 01:14 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA: Paul Heymanâ™s Shoot Comments at One Night Stand (01-04-06)
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006
- 11:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Lesnar in Japan, TNA vs. Its Fans, Mark Henry's return, ROH-TNA, Pat's Wallet (45 min.)
- 08:20 pm WWE News: 12/21 WWE Talkinâ™ Smack review: Cole and Tazz have a show, wonder what to do now
- 08:18 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Simon Dean plays dumb about Nova, stays in character
- 08:17 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Byte This â“ Candice wants to wrestle Flair, thinks Vince is hottest
- 03:33 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "Indiana State Title Tournament," Feb. 4, 2005, with Joe, Punk, Sydal, Jacobs, Delirious
- 03:58 am WWE News: 1/2 WWE Raw HOLT report: More correspondents talk about their experience at Raw
- 02:23 am TV Reports: 1/2 WWE Raw review: Dusty Giebink's Raw Deal Report
- 01:46 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (38 min.)
- 12:52 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "John Cena and his lame rap gimmick has gone so stale, it's amazing."
- 12:30 am WWE News: 1/2 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the crowd in New Jersey saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, January 2nd, 2006
Sunday, January 1st, 2006
- 10:34 pm ROH News: ROH News: Matches and lineups for upcoming events
- 10:27 pm ROH News: ROH News: New sound system installed, Homicide and Corino injured
- 08:53 pm Arena Reports: 12/30 WWE Raw in Erie, Pa.: Shelton & Tatanka vs. Coach & Carlito, Cena vs. Angle in cage
- 08:47 pm Arena Reports: 12/30 IWA-MS in Illinois: Samoa Joe injures ankle, Jacobs vs. Pain, Hero, Cabana, Whitmer, Sydal
- 08:42 pm Arena Reports: 12/29 NWA Wrestle Birmingham: Jarrett vs. B.G. James, Siaki, Naturals, Condrey, Elix
- 08:40 pm Arena Reports: 12/29 WWE Smackdown in Buffalo, N.Y.: Mysterio & Batista vs. MNM, Orton vs. Taker
- 08:28 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Will TNA be in a stronger or weaker position at the end of 2006?
- 04:31 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "I'm not going to rip on the pending Batista-Mark Henry showdown yet."
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