Headlines for July 2006
Monday, July 31st, 2006
Sunday, July 30th, 2006
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
- 03:00 pm Torch Feedback: Keller Blog Reax: Ideas for reinvigorating Smackdown including tag teams, Michaels
- 02:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2 of 2: TNA Impact's remaining flaws, Dissecting Heyman interview (40 min.)
- 01:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lashley medically cleared to return to ring, while Birchill off roster list
- 01:13 pm Arena Reports: 7/28 WWE Raw in Hyannis, Mass.: Edge vs. Cena, Orton vs. Kane, Nitro vs. Carlito vs. Shelton
- 05:39 am TV Reports: 7/28 WWE Smackdown Express with Mike Roe: Diva attempted murder, MMA & ECW invade Smackdown, and more!
- 12:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1 of 2: Stephanie and Hunter become parents, Shane-Steph, Blood Tests (48 min.)
Friday, July 28th, 2006
- 08:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Back Issue Clearance: Prices slashed, last chance to get last eight years of issues
- 07:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: Who's left on SD? Booker's Reign, Monty-WWE (62 min.)
- 06:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWF Invasion PPV, Lawler Torch Talk, Mitchell on The Freebirds, WWF-ECW - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 05:33 pm Torch Flashbacks: Samoa Joe Torch Talk: Part one of Keller's interview from 2004 with TNA headliner
- 04:13 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "This show was everything a wrestling show should be."
- 11:30 am Guest Editorials: Vetter recommends top 10 indy shows on tape/DVD in the first half of 2006
- 11:25 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Whitmer-Necro, Rhino, Low Ki, CZW death tourney
- 06:42 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Paparazzi Productions is one of the most entertaining things TNA has going."
- 06:29 am VIP Exclusive Features: Friday Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (18 min.)
- 05:54 am TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/27; Joe vs. Rhino, Christian asks Sting permission, Runt-Rhino
- 12:04 am WWE News: WWE News: Next week's ECW main event announced - Big Show vs. Batista
Thursday, July 27th, 2006
- 11:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE Title match at Summerslam announced at WWE.com, plus stipulation
- 11:31 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 7/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 06:26 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Bret Hart talks about behind the scenes at WWE Hall of Fame
- 10:45 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Caged Fury 2" (7/01/05) with Daniels vs. McChesney, Hero, Petey, Sabin, Castognoli
- 03:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: Thursday Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (19 min.)
- 02:24 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Listener Q&A, Hot Five Stories, Summerslam, New McMahon (45 min.)
- 01:56 am VIP Exclusive Features: Vader pins Michaels on PPV to set up Summerslam, Spicolli Torch Talk - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:20 am TV Reports: 7/26 WWE at MSG Classics Review: Steamboat, Valentine, Steamboat, Dude Love, Hogan
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
- 10:19 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST- ECW: It's time for some ECW only TV.
- 06:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #925: Blood tests and suspensions in WWE, Samoa Joe frustrated, TNA expansion
- 05:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Triple H and Stephanie featured on AOL Entertainment News
- 05:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on Raw ratings and last night's ECW on Sci-Fi rating
- 05:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Kid Kash officially suspended by WWE, Jamie Noble wrestling singles
- 04:53 pm Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #3: "Why are fans of the old ECW are still complaining about this product?"
- 08:24 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: IWA-MS, "Extreme Farewell," (5/18/06) with Sabu, Sydal, Cabana, Generico, Steen
- 07:21 am Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #2: "What bothers me is that people are giving these shows glowing reviews."
- 07:15 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy publicly addresses his need to take time off from WWE
- 02:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: Wednesday Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (15 min.)
- 12:46 am WWE News: 7/25 WWE in Detroit: Complete Smackdown tapings results, post ECW dark match
- 12:23 am WWE News: WWE News: Update on liver enzyme level concerns; Matt Hardy latest to be added to list
- 12:07 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Heyman on the new ECW, RVD's suspension, cruiserweights, creative process
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #1: "Heyman's intense, overbearing dictator role is working well."
- 10:45 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/25: Show extends streak of good main event TV title defenses
- 10:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Early partial Smackdown results
- 10:15 pm TV Reports: 7/25 ECW TV on Sci-Fi: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 09:36 pm WWE News: 7/24 WWE Raw HOLT report: More off-air details from last night in Cleveland
- 06:30 pm WWE News: 7/24 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd in Cleveland saw that TV viewers didn't
- 06:28 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - RAW STORYLINE TRACKER: Rush's Top 10 Raw Storylines This Week
- 11:59 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: PWU, "Super Jam Weekend, N2," (4/22/06) with Joe, Daniels, Homicide, Sandman, Balls
- 10:59 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Christian defeats Monty, Corino, Sydal, Lynn, Dutt
- 05:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Foley continues to put himself over at the expense of his babyface opponent."
- 05:37 am Arena Reports: 7/23 WWE Raw in Buffalo, N.Y. (2nd report): Michaels & Hunter vs. Spirit Squad, Smith vs. Conway
- 05:33 am Arena Reports: 7/23 WWE Raw in Buffalo, N.Y.: Orton vs. Snitsky, Cena vs. Edge, Nitro vs. Carlito vs. Shelton
- 04:48 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Holy crap, that was like a Samoa Joe powerslam on crack!"
- 04:16 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/24: Edge & Flair vs. Edge & Nitro, Michaels vs. Coach, Foley-Flair
- 02:17 am WWE News: WWE News: News on Raw schedule during U.S. Open coverage on USA Network
- 01:58 am WWE News: WWE News: Backstage notes on Raw without Vince McMahon; Heyman present
- 01:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: Tuesday Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (19 min.)
Monday, July 24th, 2006
- 10:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Monday Audio News Brief with Wade Keller: Insider news, headline analysis, and other tidbits (15 min.)
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: 7/24 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 08:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on liver enzyme levels, Khali's status, another wrestler tests high
- 08:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on Stephanie McMahon's pregnancy
- 06:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stephanie McMahon in labor, Raw being rewritten this afternoon
- 11:30 am Arena Reports: 7/22 WWE Raw in Utica, N.Y.: Cena vs. Edge, Michaels & Flair team up
- 10:35 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: TNA, "Unstoppable: Samoa Joe," best TNA release ever?
- 01:30 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Two ways to rejuvenate Smackdown after Summerslam as it moves to The CW
- 01:03 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Great American Bash Audio Roundable (46 min.): Keller, McNeill, Caldwell discuss and dissect
- 12:07 am Torch Feedback: WWE Bash PPV Reax #1: "The prison match was like watching the PPV in slow motion."
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
- 11:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Great American Bash PPV Rapid-Fire Analysis with Keller and Mitchell (15 min.)
- 10:50 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TALKING POINTS: Bash PPV instant reaction
- 08:46 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE GREAT AMERICAN BASH PPV REPORT 7/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage
- 08:08 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE GREAT AMERICAN BASH PPV REPORT 7/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage
- 05:59 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: How ROH might regret taking the ROH-CZW feud on the road
- 04:32 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE Great American Bash 2005: Torch VIP PPV Roundtable Reviews
- 04:29 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE Great American Bash 2005: Keller's report on Batista vs. JBL, Eddie vs. Rey, Taker vs. Hassan
- 03:59 pm ROH News: Interview Highlights: Jimmy Jacobs talks about Alex Shelley, Ballad of Lacey video, ROH
- 03:56 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Nick Bockwinkel on grind of today's schedule, Ray Stevens, Heenan, more
- 03:56 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Nick Bockwinkel on grind of today's schedule, Ray Stevens, Heenan, more
- 03:48 pm Arena Reports: 7/22 Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Homicide, Jack Evans, 2 Cold Scorpio, Ian Rotten, Briscoes
- 03:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Great American Bash - reasons to order and reasons not to order tonight's PPV
- 12:31 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: Two Young Livers - McNEILL previews WWE's 2006 Great American Bash!
Saturday, July 22nd, 2006
Friday, July 21st, 2006
- 11:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lashley off of Bash PPV due to health concern, U.S. Title match still on
- 10:53 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/21: Rey vs. Booker, Lashley vs. Finlay rematch, Divas Dance
- 09:47 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I had forgotten what a good well booked wrestling promotion can do."
- 09:32 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/20: Lethal challenges Jarrett for NWA Title, Rhino-Joe angle
- 08:58 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA drops to a 0.8, a three week downward trend in ratings
- 08:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV deal for Canada announced, to air starting Aug. 8 on GTN
- 06:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1 of 2: SNME yesterday vs. today, ECW ratings, overexposure (48 min.)
- 12:41 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Styles & Daniels vs. Joe & Petey, Cage vs. Monty, Hero, Kruel
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
- 08:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: Lesnar's future, ECW, Umaga, much more (56 min.)
- 07:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Interview with Jim Ross regarding a new side job he has just taken on
- 03:52 pm Arena Reports: 7/19 Ohio Valley in Louisville, Ky.: TV tapings with Simon Dean, Punk, Albright, Mikey
- 07:54 am Torch Flashbacks: ECW Arena Flashback (July 1996): Sabu, Sandman, Raven, Gordy, Dreamer, Dudleys, Taz
- 07:51 am TV Reports: 7/16 Deep South Wrestling TV review: WWE developmental wrestlers in action
- 06:20 am Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #4: "In fact, the new ECW is more entertaining than the old one.."
- 06:18 am Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #3: "ECW is better than any other national wrestling fed on TV."
- 03:44 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Newsmaker Interview, Hot Five Stories, More on TNT on MAV (45 min.)
- 03:38 am VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #924: Saturday Night's Main Event Bombs, ROH DVD and TNA PPV reviews
- 01:28 am POWELL'S TAKE: POWELL: Could Jack Evans have been a good fit with John Cena? Here's an idea how
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
- 07:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW holds strong despite airing an hour later - thanks to Undertaker
- 05:55 pm Other News: Hall of Fame Inductions Report: Bret Hart, Larrry Hennig, Mike DiBiase, Dory Funk Sr., Bop Roop
- 05:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Big changes for Canada - Raw moves stations/time, Smackdown moves, new show added
- 05:31 pm Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #2: "Perhaps I was too hasty in panning the Heyman heel turn."
- 04:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: New VIP Audio: Simon Diamond - On Point Interview by James Caldwell (42 min.)
- 03:47 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: ROH defeats CZW in cage of death, Low Ki, Ryan retain in PWG
- 01:21 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST- ECW: This is not and never will be your fathers ECW
- 01:16 am WWE News: WWE News: Mark Henry has surgery, Batista issues open challenge for Bash
- 01:06 am Torch Feedback: ECW on SciFi Reax #1: "There is not much to say beyond, This is not ECW wrestling at all."
- 12:38 am TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/18: Show vs. Taker, Sabu vs. Stevie, Knox vs. Sandman
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
- 11:11 pm TV Reports: 7/18 ECW TV on Sci-Fi: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 07:02 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/18: Lashley vs. Finlay, Rey vs. Regal, Diva Boot Camp
- 06:27 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - RAW STORYLINE TRACKER: Rush's Top 10 Raw Storylines This Week
- 06:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: New VIP Audio Interview: Fight Network President Mike Garrow - On Point with James Caldwell (26 min.)
- 04:57 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "It's not amusing to see two 35-plus year old guys act like high school kids."
- 03:51 pm WWE News: WWE at MSG Classics Review: Snuka vs. Morales, Hogan vs. Bossman, DiBiase, Backlund, Rose
- 03:34 pm Arena Reports: 7/15 WWE SNME HOLT report: Second detailed in-person report including off-air happenings
- 03:26 pm Arena Reports: 7/16 WWE Raw in Abilene, Tex.: Cena vs. Edge, Highlanders vs. Cade & Murdoch, Orton vs. Kane
- 03:22 pm Arena Reports: 7/16 WWE Smackdown in Houston: Khali vs. Taker, Kendrick & London vs. Pitbulls, Rey vs. Booker
- 03:01 pm Arena Reports: 7/16 PWG in Hollywood: Colt Cabana, Roderick Strong, Chris Hero, Human Tornado, B-Boy
- 02:52 pm Arena Reports: 7/17 ECW in Austin, Tex.: Sandman vs. Richards, Show vs. Sabu, Punk vs. Fertig, Moore
- 02:19 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Torch DVD review: Radican reviews RF Video Shoot with Team 3D
- 05:37 am VIP Exclusive Features: Follow-up on Hogan's heel turn, Hunter extends contract to end being jobbed out - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 04:53 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-Raw Audio: Torch editor Wade Keller's segment by segment analysis of show (26 min.)
- 02:53 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Vince is sometimes over the top, but he has good facial expressions when it counts."
- 02:04 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "This is not the DX I love, and my enthusiasm for the angle has dampened."
- 02:02 am WWE News: 7/17 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, July 17th, 2006
Sunday, July 16th, 2006
Saturday, July 15th, 2006
Friday, July 14th, 2006
- 08:45 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/13: Final hype for Victory Road, Team Canada a stake
- 06:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: ECW establishes Tuesday identity, Diva Search (42 min.)
- 05:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The inside story first ECW revival in 2001, WCW wrestlers unwelcome in WWF - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 04:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Hulk Hogan turns heel - In-Depth Torch Coverage; WWF suspends Ultimate Warrior - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 03:07 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: CZW vs. ROH cage, B-Boy vs. Ryan in PWG, Low Ki
- 10:54 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "Weekend of Champions, Night 2," (4-29-06), with Sydal-Daniels, Danielson-McGuinness
- 02:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 1 of 2: The Remarkable Ric Flair, Foley's Big Promo, Big Show as Champ (46 min.)
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
Monday, July 10th, 2006
- 10:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 09:30 pm TV Reports: 7/10 WWE Raw: Caldwell's ongoing Alternate Perspective review
- 06:28 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST - RAW STORYLINE TRACKER: Rush's Top 10 Raw Storylines This Week
- 05:26 pm The Specialists: SPECIALIST -- ECW Feud-O-Meter 7/4
- 04:40 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: FIP, "Heat Stroke '05, Night 1," Aug. 5, 2005, with Homicide-Madison, Steel-Punk, Joe-Spanky
- 03:21 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Ruckus wins tourney, Danielson over Cabana, Joe in Minn., Delirious-Daniels
- 03:13 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Jonny Fairplay talks about rumors of interviewing for a WWE job
- 03:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown doubles the ratings of Fox's "24" repeats and The WB
- 03:07 pm Arena Reports: 7/9 WWE in Duluth: Pitbulls vs. London & Kendrick, Henry & Khali vs. Batista & Rey
- 03:02 pm Arena Reports: 7/8 WWE in Winnipeg (2nd report): Lashley vs. Regal, Hardy vs. Kennedy, Crazy vs. Psicosis
- 02:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 2 of 2: New WWE Magazine, What Would Bruce Ask Vince (40 min.)
- 02:50 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA drops to a 1.0 despite strong main event - Sting & Christian vs. Jarrett & Steiner
- 02:47 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Terry Funk talks about his health, One Night Stand, ECW, Cena, more
- 02:42 pm Arena Reports: 7/8 ECW in Racine, Wisc.: Sabu challenges Big Show, Punk vs. Roadkill, Test vs. Dreamer
- 12:11 am Arena Reports: 7/9 WWE Raw in Lincoln: Hunter & Flair vs. Spirit Squad, Carlito & Trish vs. Nitro & Melina
Sunday, July 9th, 2006
Friday, July 7th, 2006
- 09:24 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/7: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/6: Sting & Christian vs. Jarrett & Steiner, Nash captures... Osama?
- 06:47 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/4: Show vs. RVD, Punk's debut, Test returns
- 05:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hulk Hogan and Brooke to be at Saturday Night's Main Event
- 05:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Why Time-Warner cancelled WCW, Raw takes step toward being WCW TV - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 04:13 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Chikara Pro, "Anniversario Delta," May 26, 2006, with Hero, Quackenbush, Delirious, Cannon
- 04:02 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Delirious-Daniels in IWC, Shelley-Sabin in Md., Danielson-Cabana in Fla., Samoa Joe in MN
- 01:48 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "TNA is headed in the right direction, especially with WWE/ECW destroying itself."
- 01:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Dusty & Jeremy Audio Experience: Edge should be long-term champ, Sabu-RVD, DX (60 min.)
- 01:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Saturday Night's Main Event line-up takes shape with three more contests
- 01:27 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "TNA has been delivering a very consistent and entertaining product lately."
- 01:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: RVD and Sabu court hearing date changes, RVD addresses his situation
- 01:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Audio Ask the Torch with Wade Keller: Trish's future, DX, Kane-Kane, Mystery Partners, Dreamer (20 min.)
Thursday, July 6th, 2006
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
Monday, July 3rd, 2006
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
- 12:32 pm Guest Editorials: ECW is doomed until Vince treats it as a spinoff, not an extension, of WWE style (rate this Guest Editorial)
- 12:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update, pt. 3 of 3: Brooke Hogan, Orton-Hogan feud, Hogan bias, TNA vs. ECW (42 min.)
- 11:46 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Lashley-Booker was officially the worst cage match in recent memory."
- 11:37 am Arena Reports: 7/1 ECW in Belle Vernon: RVD vs. Big Show, Punk vs. Vampire, Test vs. Dreamer, no Angle, Heyman
Saturday, July 1st, 2006
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