Headlines for April 2006
Monday, May 1st, 2006
Sunday, April 30th, 2006
Saturday, April 29th, 2006
- 08:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2: ROH Roster Analysis, Best Promos, Ratings , Lesnar (55 min.)
- 05:48 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Baby Hates Me: McNEILL previews WWE Backlash 2K6
- 03:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Angle out indefinitely with injuries, Smackdown ratings sinks, DiBiase in ESPN Mag
- 02:14 pm Arena Reports: 4/28 ROH in Dayton, Ohio: ROH vs. CZW, Gen Next vs. Sydal/Joe, Yang vs. Dragon
- 05:26 am TV Reports: 4/28 Smackdown Express with Mike Roe: William Regal hates America, Mark Henry kills Kurt Angle, and more!
Friday, April 28th, 2006
- 10:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Weekly ECW TV show planned, USA Network ECW special, ECW PPV main event
- 09:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW/Heyman update, Smackdown preemptions info, Raw ratings
- 09:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: More insight into ECW situation, plus analysis of its chances (36 min.)
- 09:23 pm Torch Today: APR. 28 FREE PODCAST #21 (48 min.): Keller's rundown of this week's headlines, Sammartino interview, more
- 05:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: The Pros and Cons of ECW's return, Holly, Idol (33 min.)
- 05:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Audio Analysis: Caldwell and Madavi on Impact, Goldberg/Lesnar, Joe, Lockdown (58 min.)
- 03:46 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Anyone who tuned in had to think they were on a bad trip to WCW circa 1998."
- 03:42 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Danielson-Yang, Abyss-Rhino, Styles-Black, Kanyon-Jake Roberts
- 12:22 am The Specialists: SPECIALISTS- Trends and Opinions: ECW reasons for success and defeat
Thursday, April 27th, 2006
- 11:21 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 4/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 10:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: First ECW special on USA Network scheduled for week of One Night Stand PPV
- 10:11 pm TV Reports: 4/27 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio and Lashley vs. Mark Henry
- 08:51 pm The Specialists: RETRO TV â“ Results of Road to WrestleMania VI (February 1990)
- 06:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Tons of insider news and insight on ECW relaunch, MTV promotion, TNA (33 min.)
- 05:45 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Tyson Tomko talks about his departure from WWE, TNA, Japan, friends, critics
- 05:40 pm Arena Reports: 4/27 WWE Smackdown in Belfast: JBL vs. Benoit, Rey vs. Henry vs. Angle, Lashley vs. Booker
- 05:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #911: Your weekly mega-dose of insider news, headline analysis, top writers
- 04:53 pm Arena Reports: 4/26 WWE Raw in Brussels: Kane & Show & Viscera vs. Spirit Squad, Shelton vs. Carlito
- 04:04 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "Catch a Rising Star," July 1, 2005, with Punk-Sydal, Jacobs-Rotten, Delirious-Abercrombie
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
- 10:54 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Was it me or were Cena and Hunter really blown up during the ending?"
- 10:52 pm Arena Reports: 4/26 WWE Raw in Brussels (2nd report): Michaels vs. Masters, Cena vs. Hunter, Umaga vs. Eugene
- 10:49 pm Arena Reports: 4/26 WWE Raw in Brussels: Lita returns to ring, teams with Edge against Flair & Trish
- 08:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, Newsmaker Interview, Listener Mail, ECW's return (42 min.)
- 04:36 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #2: "Once again, SD was the wrestling show of the week."
- 04:27 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Lockdown PPV Reax #2: "I am so glad that TNA can break the horrible musclehead stereotype."
- 04:21 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Vince has seriously gone nuts with the continuation of the God stuff."
- 04:11 pm Arena Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw in Brussels, Belgum (3rd report): Shelton vs. Carlito, RVD vs. Striker, Diva Battle Royal
- 04:04 pm Arena Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw in Belfast, Ireland (2nd report): Michaels & Flair vs. Edge & Masters, Umaga vs. Eugene
- 03:59 pm Arena Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw in Belfast, Ireland: Spriit Squad vs. Kane & Show & Viscera, Huner vs. Cena
- 03:57 pm TNA News: 4/24 TNA Impact tapings : Full results from Orlando of Impact taping for Spike TV
- 02:40 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Batista at indy show, Daniels-Ultimo Dragon, Joe DVD update, Kazarian
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006
Monday, April 24th, 2006
- 11:38 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Triple H's likely face turn was even more evident in his shoot on Edge."
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/24: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of USA telecast
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: 4/24 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 07:29 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Lockdown PPV Reax #1: "This show had some good action, but the booking was pretty bad."
- 07:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lesnar and WWE reach settlement on lawsuit, details of which unknown
- 07:17 pm Arena Reports: 4/23 WWE Raw in Cardiff, Wales: Flair & Michaels vs. Masters & Edge, Cena vs. Hunter
- 05:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: CALDWELL REPORT 4/22: WWE European Tour, WWE Financial Trends, Weekly Picks, Ratings
- 04:12 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Corbin shocker in IWA-MS, D. Richards injures knee, Joe-Daniels-Homicide in PWU
- 02:28 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Lockdown Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell discuss the entire PPV (51 min.)
- 12:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: WrestleMania 22 PPV Rapid-Fire Post-Show Analysis with Keller and Mitchell (32 min.)
- 12:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Lockdown PPV Rapid-Fire Post-Show Analysis with Keller and Mitchell (32 min.)
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Saturday, April 22nd, 2006
- 08:39 pm TV Reports: 4/20 TNA Impact Review: The TNA Impact Breakdown
- 12:46 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "I truly have to wonder about Shawn Michaels's faith at this point."
- 12:39 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "This is the first time I've watched a TNA show all the way through."
- 12:34 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "JBL is one of the most entertaining wrestlers on either Raw or Smackdown."
- 12:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WCW Uncensored another debacle, WWF loses Supreme Court decision - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 11:44 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2: Future of ECW brand, Orton, UFC, ROH, Styles (61 min.)
- 11:36 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: Samoa Joe talks about Lockdown, Sabu, TNA ratings, ROH's 100th Show
- 11:31 am Arena Reports: 4/21 WWE Smackdown in Newcastle: Second detailed report with Angle vs. Henry vs. Rey
- 11:27 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: A Cauldron of Truculence: McNEILL previews Sunday's TNA Lockdown!
- 05:11 am TV Reports: 4/21 Smackdown Express with Mike Roe: JBL throws a great party, William Regal as a teddy bear, and more!
Friday, April 21st, 2006
- 11:43 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 4/21: TNA swings and misses with show-closing Sting run-in
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of UPN broadcast
- 08:47 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Overall, not enough to make me want to buy the PPV, but..."
- 08:39 pm Arena Reports: 4/21 WWE Smackdown in Newcastle: JBL rips on kid in crowd dressed up as him
- 08:33 pm WWE News: 4/21 WWE Raw in Wembley Arena: Detailed results of Monday's USA Network telecast
- 08:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Is Christian a main eventer? Ideas for DX, God angle, more (62 min.)
- 05:44 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA's second Thurday night rating barely above Saturday night levels
- 03:42 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Danielson-Cabana, Cannon-Corbin, Hero-Delirious
- 01:58 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: God Hype, WWE Text Messages, Retired No More, Idol (40 min.)
- 11:17 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Chikara Pro, "Tag World Grand Prix," night 1, Feb. 24, 2006, with Hero, Castognoli, Delirious, Necro surprise
- 07:53 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Lockdown Rundown
Thursday, April 20th, 2006
- 11:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 4/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 10:39 pm TV Reports: 4/20 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Giant Celebrations and Regular Old Giants
- 03:27 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: How gas prices affect wrestlers, Vader, American Dragon, PW Elite women's show
- 03:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Biggest MSG crowd in years, Diesel Turns, Michaels leads New Generation - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:28 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "The 'God makes pyro come out of ringposts' stuff was THE worst I have seen."
- 01:15 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Haas's return, McMahonism, Chavo Tears, Rock-Austin
- 01:02 pm TNA News: Inteview Highlights: Homcide talks about TNA, LAX, FIP, Konnan, Samoa Joe, Teddy Hart
- 12:52 pm TNA News: TNA News: Quarter hour ratings, match added to Sunday's Lockdown, mystery man details
- 12:46 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Joanie "Chyna" Laurer talks about WWE, sex video, rehab, Waltman, Hunter
- 12:29 pm WWE News: OVW News: TV taping info on Miz, C.M. Punk, Gunner "Brent Albright" Scott
- 10:36 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: ROH, "Arena Warfare," March 11, 2006, debut in ECW arena, and fight with CZW!
- 02:05 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (9 min.)
- 01:48 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Why everyone has a price for WWE's Billion Dollar Man
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
- 11:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Insider news on Austin-Hogan, Ross-Styles, Sabu-Joe, Orton, TNA (21 min.)
- 06:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (20 min.)
- 05:43 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #2: "Stop giving Booker T and especially Sharmel the mic so much!"
- 05:31 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I'm a WWE fan through and through, but I sincerely hope TNA steps it up."
- 04:51 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Vince is taking his character into crappy Undertaker territory here."
- 11:27 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: FIP, "Payback," June 25, 2005, with Punk vs. Cabana, plus Samoa Joe, Strong, Rave, Spanky
- 04:20 am TV Reports: 4/17 Raw Express with Mike Roe: Charlie Haas returns, God makes his Raw debut, and more!
- 12:01 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "The subtle DX signs are quite fascinating and keep me wondering."
Monday, April 17th, 2006
Sunday, April 16th, 2006
Saturday, April 15th, 2006
Friday, April 14th, 2006
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
- 11:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 4/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 06:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: New VIP Audio Interview: Bruno Sammartino (pt. 3 of 4) - On Point with James Caldwell (21 min.)
- 05:34 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "A New Beginning," Jan. 20, 2006, with Abyss, Aries, Keenan, Spectre, Sweeney
- 02:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Michaels's problems resurface, PPV industry concerned with WWF domination, Torch Draft - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (9 min.)
- 01:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: ROH inside stories, Daivari's Giant, Orton (40 min.)
- 01:51 am TNA News: TNA News: Highlights from mainstream TNA appearance on ESPN2's Quite Frankly show
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006
- 05:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Austin turns heel at WrestleMania, Michaels walks out after dispute, WCW buyout fallout - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 04:21 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD review: Radican reviews On the Road with Abdullah the Butcher
- 02:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #909: TNA's prepares for move, Mitchell's McMystery Theater, Powell on Reality TV
- 12:59 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 4/8: Sting speaks, Abyss vs. Styles, Bubba hates Canada
- 10:51 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "Unscripted II," Feb. 11, 2006, with Punk & Dragon vs. Rave & Pearce, Aries-Nigel
Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
Monday, April 10th, 2006
- 11:40 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "It was funny to watch Vince look around like he had just landed on a different planet."
- 09:40 pm TV Reports: 4/10 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 09:22 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 4/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 04:29 pm Arena Reports: 4/9 WWE Raw in Cedar Rapids: Cena vs. Hunter, Kane & Show vs. Spirit Squad, Umaga vs. Viscera
- 04:11 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Dragon, Ryan retain titles, D. Richards, Joe win tourneys, Aries in MN
- 03:45 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - SMACKDOWN: Smackdown's Potential for the New Wrestling Season
- 12:07 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: 1PW, "A Cruel Twist of Fate," Oct. 1, 2005, with Styles-Abyss, Sandman-Dreamer-Raven
Sunday, April 9th, 2006
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Friday, April 7th, 2006
- 11:15 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "We're supposed to believe that Tazz thinks the Miz is 'a pretty cool guy?'"
- 09:22 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of UPN broadcast
- 09:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Orton Suspension, Hunter-Cena future, Hogan-Austin, Styles-Ross (45 min.)
- 08:18 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 04:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #908: Backstage at WrestleMania Weekend, Orton's suspension, Cena-Hunter dilemma
- 03:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: WrestleMania 22 analysis including in-person in Chicago (44 min.)
- 03:10 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG, "All Star Weekend 2: Electric Boogaloo," Nov. 18, 2005, with Joe-Steen, Petey-Sabin, Daniels-Kazarian
- 02:59 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Haas in Super 8, Evans to miss FIP, Samoa Joe at EWF, Sydal debuts in PWG
- 08:59 am TV Reports: SPECIALIST - TNA: Defection
Thursday, April 6th, 2006
- 11:56 pm The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ This Week in WWE History (Botched Finishes, HBK Hotel, Power Trip)
- 10:59 pm TV Reports: 4/6 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: WrestleMania Rematches and Two Debuts
- 06:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Tons of insider news and insight on WM/HOF weekend - Orton, Austin, Bret (33 min.)
- 01:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Retro Audio: Caldwell & Octavio discuss early '90s, Bret-Shawn, Rock & Wrestlng (36 min.)
- 10:45 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: JAPW, "Eighth Anniversary Show," Oct. 22, 2005, with Lethal-Corino, and Homicide & Teddy Hart win tag titles
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
- 10:09 pm Other News: ETC News: New Japan to host try outs at Santa Monica, Calif. Dojo
- 09:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Backlash main event announced, Foley comments on Edge
- 06:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #907: WrestleMania 22 Coverage: Report, Reax, Poll, Roundtable, HOF Report
- 05:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (9 min.)
- 04:25 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Dragon retains ROH title, Low Ki downs Necro, big crowds in Chicago
- 11:38 am Arena Reports: 4/1 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Vetter's detailed review of fantastic event
Tuesday, April 4th, 2006
- 11:36 pm WWE News: 4/3 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second report on happenings off live television
- 11:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Orton suspended by WWE for 60 days, Tomko headed to Japan
- 11:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Hot Five Stories, Key to SD Comeback, WWE roster news, Listener Mail (39 min.)
- 08:35 pm The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST - The Complete History of the WWE-WCW War (Final Edition)
- 04:56 pm Arena Reports: 4/1 IWA-Mid South in Midlothian, Ill.: Low Ki-Necro Butcher, Milano-Hero, Delirious-Generico
- 01:30 pm Torch Instant Polls: WrestleMania Poll: Rate it on a 0-10 scale, pick the Best Match and Worst Match
- 01:15 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Throughout all these years, creative hasn't had anything for God."
- 01:06 pm WWE News: 4/3 WWE Raw HOLT report: What fans in the arena saw that TV viewers didn't
- 12:59 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA vs. WWE for the first time ever leads to drop in Impact viewership
- 12:27 pm Arena Reports: 3/31 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Vetter's detailed live report
- 04:08 am TV Reports: 4/3 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: God is now literally teaming with Michaels?
- 03:03 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: " The verbal sparring between Edge, Cena, and Trips was pure gold."
- 01:08 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (27 min.)
- 12:16 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Why have Cena keep the title just to make him look like an idiot the next night?"
Monday, April 3rd, 2006
- 11:10 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: 4/3 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 02:00 pm WWE News: 4/2 WWE WrestleMania 22 HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that PPV viewers didn't
- 12:53 pm Arena Reports: ROH 4/1 in Chicago Ridge, IL: Second detailed report on ROH live event
- 11:32 am Arena Reports: IWA-MS 4/1 in Midlothian, IL: Hero vs. Milano Collection AT, Low Ki vs. Necro Butcher
- 11:23 am Arena Reports: ROH 4/1 in Chicago Ridge, IL: Detailed report of Cabana vs. Homicide, Dragon vs. Storm
- 11:06 am Arena Reports: ROH 3/31 in Chicago Ridge, IL: Second detailed report on ROH live event
- 02:31 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 4/1: Abyss nearly drowns Christian, seven minutes of wrestling
- 01:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: WM22, HOF, Future Predictions Audio Roundtable (76 min.): Keller, Mitchell, McNeill
- 01:23 am Torch Feedback: WWE WrestleMania 22 Reax #2: "Somehow HBK managed to make a match with Vince incredibly good!"
- 12:58 am Torch Feedback: WWE WrestleMania 22 Reax #1: "Whether you love him or hate, John Cena draws an opinion."
- 12:35 am WWE News: WWE News: Notes from WWE's post-WrestleMania show including Michaels and Cena
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006
Saturday, April 1st, 2006
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