Headlines for May 2006
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006
- 10:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Piper Pit on Smackdown, Undertaker, ECW roster update, Trish interview
- 10:52 pm Other News: ETC. Newswire: Sirius radio interview says Randy Savage to be on Surreal Life
- 07:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (25 min.)
- 06:39 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - RAW FEUD TRACKER: Rush's Top Ten Raw Feuds This Week
- 04:16 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Dragon over Lethal, Hero & Claudio retain tag titles, big IWA-MS news
- 01:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/26 Smackdown Audio Analysis: Caldwell and Roe dissect entire program (29 min.)
- 01:08 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I don't know if WWE has ever needed a draft lottery more than now."
- 01:01 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE PPV Poll: Rate the hype ECW PPV and Vengance, Rate Raw, and Pick Raw MVP
- 12:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA rating draws strongest rating in weeks, Thursday beating Saturday average
- 12:19 pm Arena Reports: 5/27 UWF/TNA in Greensboro, N.C., with AMW vs. Dutt & Sabin, matches with Monty Brown, Jeff Hardy
- 10:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWF revises WCW relaunch plans, Mitchell's plan for relaunch of WCW - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 10:28 am WWE News: 5/29 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw in Tacoma that TV viewers didn't
- 02:26 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "X-Pac really was the only thing that could have saved that last segment."
- 02:20 am TNA News: 5/29 TNA Impact tapings: Detailed rundown of next three weeks of Impact, PPV line-up
- 02:11 am Arena Reports: 5/27 WWE in Kennewick, Wash.: Harry Smith impresses, Spirit Squad vs. Snitsky & Goldust
- 02:06 am WWE News: WWE News: Price of PPVs being raised, WWE vs. ECW Head to Head in Canada
- 01:58 am WWE News: WWE News: Angle headed to ECW not health-related, future SD line-up ad, Unforgiven launch
Monday, May 29th, 2006
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Saturday, May 27th, 2006
- 03:18 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG, "Astonishing X-Mas," Dec. 16, 2005, with Steen-Super Dragon, Samoa Joe-D.Richards, Shelley-Lost
- 03:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "HURT," March 24, 2006, with Low Ki vs. Tyler Black, Strong vs. Necro Butcher
- 12:38 pm Other News: Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2006 - Press Release detailing this year's events
- 12:16 pm Arena Reports: 5/26 TNA in Mooresville, N.C.: Jeff Hardy returns to TNA ring, plus Rhino, Sabin, Jarrett
- 12:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE PPV Poll: Do you plan to order this year's ECW One Night Stand PPV?
- 11:54 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER Flashback: 1996 feature editorial on who was winning the Raw-Nitro battle
- 11:52 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "The tag match was a mess! Countless blown spots at a million miles an hour."
- 11:44 am WWE News: WWE News: Undertaker's return date, Angle vs. Khali scheduled, new heel team, Sylvan returning
- 11:33 am WWE News: WWE News: Benoit, JBL, and Mercury off WWE for extended time, inside stories on why
- 07:01 am TV Reports: 5/26 Smackdown Express with Mike Roe: JBL quits, Finlay has a pet leprechaun, and more!
- 12:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2: Foley-Heyman, Sci-Fi Fan Reaction to ECW, Hunter's turn (51 min.)
Friday, May 26th, 2006
- 10:30 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of UPN broadcast
- 08:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Destruction of Rey Mysterio comes back to bite WWE (49 min.)
- 08:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Official Raw preview with G.M. announcement and two main events
- 04:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: McMahon's revealing words about ECW, Impact analysis, Injuries (30 min.)
- 03:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Orlando Jordan released, Vince McMahon speaks about ECW
- 02:19 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/26: James Gang spoofs Team 3D, Christian bombs on commentary
- 12:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lance Storm rips on Foley turn and Nash angle, Draft Lottery Update, Raw ranking
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Sci Fi community reacts to Extreme Championship Wrestling invading their network
- 12:29 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: American Dragon, Briscoes, Lethal in FIP, Hero, Delirious in Chikara
- 12:27 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I really, really want to be a TNA fan, but sometimes they make it very difficult."
- 10:15 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: A Good Heel Is A Terrible Thing to Waste
- 01:14 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: The inconceivable idea that might just work, and more (53 min.)
Thursday, May 25th, 2006
- 11:45 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 5/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 10:41 pm TV Reports: 5/25 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Unexpected Judgment Day Fallout
- 01:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: High correlation between Sci Fi viewers and Raw viewers, say USA exec
- 01:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Orton returning, JBL says Tim Duncan is boring and doesn't draw ratings
- 01:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE wrestler on life-support, another WWE PPV added, Funaki concussion
- 01:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw and Smackdown ratings down, more WWE injuries, Dusty on PPV
- 01:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: It's officially announced - ECW to air on Sci Fi Network this summer
- 01:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Talk: Keller interviews Dawn Marie, pt. 2 - Drugs in ECW, Heyman, Francine (28 min.)
- 12:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Scott Hall debuts on Nitro, Lightning blacks out WWE PPV - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 11:44 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: NIW, "Surrender," April 9, 2006, with Cannon vs. Punisher in best of three falls, Krazy vs. Huge
- 10:12 am VIP Exclusive Features: 5/13 Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (9 min.)
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
- 03:59 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Joe, Styles, Lynn, DDP, Sandman, Jake Roberts, Zach Gowen
- 12:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #915: Latest Insider News, ECW Update, ROH DVD Review, J-Day Report
- 11:10 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Injuries, DX, ECW addition, Cornette, ROH's next feud, Q&A (38 min.)
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
- 07:04 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - RAW FEUD TRACKER: Rush's Top Ten Raw Feuds This Week
- 05:24 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "RVD looked like a star tonight, and had much more expression than I remember."
- 04:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (28 min.)
- 03:11 pm Arena Reports: 5/21 Shimmer tapings in Berwyn, Ill.: 17 women's matches, featuring Rain, Lacey, Sara Del Ray, Rebecca Knox, Amazing Kong
- 03:05 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Ivory in action, Kazarian & SAT win titles in JAPW, Danielson in PWG
- 12:07 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE PPV Poll: Rate Judgment Day on a 0-10 scale and pick worst and best matches
- 11:55 am Torch Instant Polls: WWE Raw Poll: Rate the May 22 edition on a 0-10 scale and pick an MVP for the show
- 11:28 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - ECW, Hunter-Shawn, Viscera-Lilian, Foley, Kane, RVD
- 11:19 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "It must be hard for Jim Ross to sell this crap sometimes."
- 11:02 am WWE News: 5/21 WWE Judgment Day HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 10:57 am WWE News: 5/22 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw in Las Vegas that TV viewers didn't
- 12:44 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Here's hoping that Cena can make it out of the Hammerstein in one piece."
Monday, May 22nd, 2006
- 09:38 pm TV Reports: 5/22 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/22: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live show
- 06:20 pm The Specialists: WWE Smackdown Feud-O-Meter
- 01:08 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact tops 1.0 rating again, and six week average on Thursday above Saturday
- 12:42 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Judgment Day PPV Reax #3: "Finlay and Benoit was a great, stiff match."
- 12:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: AP says See No Evil not scary, Three 6 Mafia on Smackdown, Raw preview
- 12:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stacy Keibler suffers seizure, WWE director's porn past, WWE videogame news
- 12:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Multichannel News reports that ECW will air on Sci Fi within next month
- 12:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/21 WWE Raw in Denver: Flair & Michaels & Show vs. Spirit Squad, Carlito vs. Masters
- 10:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: Famous Clique Unauthorized Farewell at MSG, Shamrock-Severn 30 Minute Draw - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:29 am Torch Feedback: WWE Judgment Day PPV Reax #2: "Benoit and Finlay are two of the best hard-hitting veterans alive today."
- 12:45 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Judgment Day Audio Roundable (49 min.): Keller, Mitchell, McNeill discuss and dissect
- 12:14 am Torch Feedback: WWE Judgment Day PPV Reax #1: "Expect Khali to get dumped in a casket at SummerSlam."
Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Saturday, May 20th, 2006
Friday, May 19th, 2006
- 09:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Smackdown, Judgment Day, TNA Impact, Idol (39 min.)
- 05:07 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - FEUD TRACKER DEBUT: The Top Ten Raw Feuds This Week
- 04:58 pm Arena Reports: 5/18 IWA-MS in Streamwood, Ill.: Sydal vs. Riccochet steals show, Sabu, Cabana, Pondo
- 04:46 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "This show was a perfect example of what's wrong with TNA."
- 04:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Fall Smackdown timeslot update, Batista and Booker cross paths again
- 04:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW cable TV timeslot apparently imminent, positive See No Evil review
- 12:13 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Rhino-Lethal, Steen-Aries, Shimmer, Jake Roberts
- 12:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: See No Evil Review, Hunter's beard, Credit to Vince (36 min.)
- 11:59 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Super Indy V," April 15, 2006, with Low Ki vs. Abyss, Sydal vs. Delirious, plus Shelley, Petey
- 09:32 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: A Letter from Ref Camp
- 02:00 am Torch Instant Polls: ECW Relaunch: What stands in the way of it working or will it be a huge success? Torch Poll
Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
- 06:38 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #914: Joe pins Jarrett, Foley fights Funk, Is UFC Pro Wrestling?
- 03:36 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Joe injury update, Low Ki, Styles, Lynn, Azrieal, New Jack
- 02:07 pm WWE News: 5/16 WWE in Odessa, Tex.: Results of the Smackdown/Velocity tapings
- 02:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE touts the success of WrestleMania, with preliminary buyrate estimate
- 03:20 am Torch Instant Polls: Mick Foley-Terry Funk Angle: What did you think of their confrontation on Raw? - Torch Poll
- 12:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Wrestling's U.S. Resurgence, Raw ratings, Rock, Joe, Lawler (53 min.)
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
- 09:15 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: JAPW, "Spring Massacre," March 25, 2006, with Lethal-Styles, Sabu & Dutt vs. Low Ki & Homicide
- 04:25 pm TNA News: TNA News: Samoa Joe suffers torn ligaments, but the news is better than originally feared
- 03:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: Torch Instant Poll: Can PWTorch readers predict the winner of American Idol this year?
- 02:54 pm Torch Instant Polls: TNA PPV Poll: Pick the Best Match of the event and rate it on a 0-10 scale
- 02:38 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE Raw Poll: Rate the May 15 edition on a 0-10 scale and pick an MVP for the show
- 11:41 am The Specialists: RETRO TV â“ Road to WrestleMania VI TV Review (March 1990)
- 04:57 am WWE News: WWE News: Ric Flair cleared of road rage charges when witnesses no-show court date
- 04:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: 5/15 Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (12 min.)
- 04:16 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Funk looked out of place, had poor timing, and delivered his lines worse than Lita."
- 04:14 am TNA News: 5/15 TNA Impact tapings: Detailed rundown of next two weeks of Impact, PPV line-up takes shape
- 04:04 am TV Reports: 5/15 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: A new Intercontinental Champion is crowned, DX again teased
- 03:46 am TV Reports: 5/15 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: A new Intercontinental Champion is crowned, DX again teased?
- 01:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (39 min.)
- 12:10 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Vince screaming and weeping while cradling his son Shane was comedy gold."
Monday, May 15th, 2006
- 11:48 pm TV Reports: WWE Raw Reax #1: "What was with Trish at the 'See No Evil.' She can't sell it?"
- 09:22 pm TV Reports: 5/15 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 09:14 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 04:23 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Danielson retains title, Ruckus wins tourney, Hero wins CZW title, Christian in ROH
- 01:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE asks if Hunter deserves title shot, Kane interview, Raw preview
- 01:37 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Simon Diamond talks about Internet critics, grading matches, old stories
- 01:28 pm TNA News: 5/14 TNA Sacrifice PPV HOLT report: In-person perspective on event from Orlando
- 01:22 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Austin & Triple H vs. Kane, Edge & Christian vs. Benoit & Jericho
- 01:18 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Paying Dues, Cannon-JBL, RVD's Title Future, Short Title Reigns, Garbage Wrestling
- 12:55 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Sacrifice PPV Reax #2: "The Nash X-Division bit is a good idea, not to mention hilarious."
- 03:56 am VIP Exclusive Features: WCW expands to two hours, AAA squanders U.S. market, Konnan Torch Talk - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:53 am Arena Reports: 5/13 ROH in Edison, N.J.: Aries & Strong vs. Briscoes, Sydal vs. Daniels, Rave vs. Yang
- 03:49 am Arena Reports: 5/14 WWE Raw in Amarillo, Tex.: Terry Funk special guest referee for main event title match
- 03:45 am Arena Reports: 5/13 WWE Raw in Wichita Falls, Tex.: Hacksaw vs. Striker, Carlito vs. Shelton, Cena vs. Hunter vs. Edge
- 03:41 am Arena Reports: 5/13 ROH in Edison, N.J.: Samoa Joe, Necro Butcher, Danielson, Lethal, Rave, Cabana
- 03:28 am Torch Feedback: TNA Sacrifice PPV Reax #1: "As much as I like Chrisitan, I think it's time to abort the experiment."
- 03:17 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Sacrifice PPV Roundtable (55 min.): Keller, McNeill, Mitchell discuss, debate merits of event
- 12:18 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Sacrifice Audio Analysis with James Caldwell (20 min.)
Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Saturday, May 13th, 2006
- 09:05 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #2: "The unintentionally hilarious moment of the night had to be..."
- 09:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Humble Vince McMahon conceeds XFL future, Foley fails to express regret well - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 08:57 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Jerry Lynn talks about RVD, ECW relaunch, TNA, Juvi, Heyman
- 08:52 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "The Rey squash was the worst booking decision WWE has ever made."
- 07:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/13 Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (13 min.)
- 06:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2: Real locker room fight history, Destruction of Rey, TNA PPV (49 min.)
- 04:19 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REVIEW 5/11: Final hype for Sacrifice PPV, Sting reveals partner
- 03:58 am TV Reports: 5/12 Smackdown Express with Mike Roe: JBL still hates Mexicans, Rey Mysterio is a loser, and more!
Friday, May 12th, 2006
- 09:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Booker T vs. Batista, Foley's heel turn, Cornette in TNA (49 min.)
- 05:53 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact tops 1.0 rating and holds greater percentage of TUF audience
- 05:50 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Frustrated with WWE/TNA, TNA wrestler pay, Chavo Guerrero's status
- 05:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chavo Guerrero Update, WWE wrestlers on NHL, Harry Smith, Raw ratings
- 05:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Comcast Cable to carry WWE 24/7, a major breakthrough for on demand channel
- 05:20 pm WWE News: OVW News: The Miz turns heel, C.M. Punk challenged by Kennedy, Armando Estrada speaks
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw's standing in cable ratings race, Foley says he's not bad, Angle, Kennedy return
- 03:41 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Christian-American Dragon in ROH, Low Ki in ECWA, Styles in IWC, Jacobs-Lynn
- 02:05 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Christian is the NWA Champion, but is being treated like a secondary act."
- 01:58 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/12 Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (12 min.)
- 01:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell on Bischoff's "post-modern" WCW, Konnan behind the scenes in ECW - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 09:25 am The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Why Nash & Cornette are Wrong for TNA
Thursday, May 11th, 2006
- 11:11 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 5/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 10:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/11 Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (12 min.)
- 10:12 pm TV Reports: 5/11 WWE Smackdown Speed Round: Khali vs. Mysterio and Lashley vs. Finlay
- 04:12 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Michaels's schedule, Undertaker's health, TNA frustrations, McMahon ages
- 03:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Supercard for NJ, MTV/WWE in Japan, USA producing shows to appeal to WWE fans
- 12:14 pm Other News: Tape Review: Chikara Pro, "Tag World Grand Prix," night 3, Feb. 26, 2006, with Hero, Castognoli, Delirious, Milano
- 12:57 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: ECW-Philly, TNA ratings, ROH, J-Day PPV Plans, Hot Five (42 min.)
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
- 07:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (12 min.)
- 05:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #913: Batista-Booker, Foley's Turn, ECW Update, Nash-X Division
- 04:29 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Heidenreich, Sabu, Sandman, and new lineups for ROH, IWA-MS, PWG and JAPW
- 04:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Booker-Battista, ROH, Spirit Squad, Rey's Reign, Hot Five (42 min.)
- 03:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista says the fight with Booker T "had been brewing for a long time."
- 10:26 am The Specialists: SPECIALISTS- Trends and Opinions: Quick Hits featuring JBL, TNA, Beth Phoenix and more.
- 03:12 am WWE News: 5/8 WWE in San Diego: Results of the Smackdown/Velocity tapings
- 12:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: Audio News Brief with James Caldwell: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (9 min.)
- 12:30 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA's latest CEO gone after a short stint, praised from within as a company man
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
- 11:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: More insider word on Booker T-Batista situation, plus WWE.com's angle
- 11:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: More backstage notes from Smackdown tonight
- 11:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: One more match added to Judgment Day (Smackdown spoiler info)
- 08:58 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - TNA: Wrong
- 04:12 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Undertaker's part time status, Smackdown preemptions, ECW on iTunes
- 03:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Michaels shows he's The Man in WWF, carries Diesel to career best match - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:53 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Hunter-Cena, Mystery Woman, ECW Setback, Spirit Squad
- 03:39 pm Arena Reports: 5/7 WWE Raw in San Bernardino: New rule hampers wheelchair accessibility at event
- 03:32 pm WWE News: 5/8 WWE Raw and See No Evil Premier HOLT report: Dark match, movie review, more
- 01:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista and Booker T involved in fight at commercial shoot, Triple H title shot
- 03:54 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (23 min.)
- 03:48 am TV Reports: 5/8 Raw Deal with Dusty Giebink: Spirit Squad vs. Michaels & Cena, DX reunion teased?
- 03:14 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE 5/8: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, Caldwell rate and review show
- 12:25 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "ECW was just as much sports entertainment as WWE is today."
- 12:11 am Torch Instant Polls: WWE Raw Poll: Rate the May 8 edition on a 0-10 scale and pick an MVP for the show
Monday, May 8th, 2006
- 11:35 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Let's hope Vince doesn't see this as a sign to cancel ECW already."
- 11:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Date of DX Reunion being advertised on TV spots for upcoming PPV
- 11:25 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "J.R.'s voice is just synonymous with the product."
- 09:28 pm TV Reports: 5/8 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 09:22 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:18 pm Arena Reports: 5/6 WWE Raw in San Bernardino: RVD vs. Shelton, Spirit vs. Show & Viscera, Cena vs. Hunter & Edge
- 05:37 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Rey destroyed, Finlay-Benoit, Cruiserweights
- 04:50 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Joe defeats Abyss, Hero over Claudio, Aries over Sabin, Homicide
- 04:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact once again draws about half the audience its lead-in, TUF
- 04:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Announced Raw matches, NBC-WWE synergy, two new signings
- 04:02 pm Torch Today: MAY 8 FREE PODCAST #22 (34 min.): Keller's look at the top stories in pro wrestling over the past week
- 01:47 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - GMs with Spirit, Styles's Speech, Odd Squad, May 19
- 01:30 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Orton's suspension, TNA hurt by ECW, Homicide underutilized in LAX
- 01:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Rock's movie career takes off, Jerry Jarrett insider insight into WCW demise - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 5/5 Smackdown Audio Analysis: Caldwell and Roe discuss the destruction of Rey (37 min.)
Sunday, May 7th, 2006
- 05:53 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I may be in the minority, but I wasn't a huge fan of Styles's segment."
- 05:46 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "WCW went out of business a few years back, and its roster featured..."
- 05:40 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "This is how you establish credibility to your World Champion?"
- 05:33 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Scott Steiner talks about Triple H, Orton, Spirit Squad, Wellness Policy, Samoa Joe
- 05:26 pm Arena Reports: 5/5 WWE Raw in San Jose: Cena vs. Edge, Torrie & Maria vs. Mickey & Victoria, Carlito vs. Masters
- 04:57 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/7: Rey vs. Henry, Benoit vs. Finlay, JBL talks
Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Friday, May 5th, 2006
- 10:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1: Dissecting the pros and cons of Joey Styles's "shoot" promo (51 min.)
- 05:06 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I wasn't able to watch WCW back in 2000. But now, thanks to them I can."
- 04:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: Spirit Squad, Styles, Ross, Coach, OVW, Idol (33 min.)
- 12:23 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Samoa Joe in Midwest, Daniels in Detroit, Aries-Sabin, WWE signs indy wrestler
- 11:45 am Arena Reports: 5/4/06 Mercury 1 in Green Bay, Wis., with Samoa Joe, Colt Cabana, Arik Cannon
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006
- 11:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: New VIP Audio Interview: Bruno Sammartino (pt. 4 of 4) - Why he wouldn't drive with wrestlers (18 min.)
- 09:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Major title change from tonight's OVW TV taping in Louisville, Ky.
- 09:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWF's WCW Relaunch Plans, Guaranteed Contracts, Backlash PPV Coverage - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 07:38 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #912: Styles's Speech, Backlash Coverage, Angle, ECW Timeline, WCW PPV
- 03:27 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Molly Holly to Shimmer, Aries & Sydal & Strong to CZW tourney
- 03:15 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: PWG, "Smells Like Steen Spirit," Aug. 19, 2005, with Super Dragon-Samoa Joe
- 12:55 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: ECW-Philly, TNA ratings, ROH, J-Day PPV Plans, Hot Five (35 min.)
- 12:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: Raw sets viewership record, Bischoff responds to McMahon, Bret Hart twists - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
Monday, May 1st, 2006
- 10:02 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S RAW REPORT 5/1: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of live USA Network telecast
- 09:20 pm TV Reports: 5/1 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 07:39 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Nigel retains Pure Title, Styles wins in Midwest, Rhino over Abyss in JAPW
- 02:17 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Linda threatening divorce, Undertaker vs. Austin, X-Pac vs. Spike
- 02:10 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Backlash PPV Reax #3: "A lackluster show salvaged by a hot main event."
- 02:06 pm WWE News: 4/30 WWE Backlash HOLT report: In-person notes from PPV in Lexington, Ky.
- 11:40 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Accept no Limitations 2," Feb. 18, 2006, with Castognoli, Doe, Sweeney, Keenan, McChesney, Milano
- 12:39 am Torch Feedback: WWE Backlash PPV Reax #2: "Umaga will never draw any money, while Ric Flair still can."
- 12:25 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Backlash Audio Roundable (47 min.): Keller, Mitchell, McNeill discuss and dissect
- 12:19 am Torch Feedback: WWE Backlash PPV Reax #1: "Absolutely the worst Raw-brand PPV I have ever seen."
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