Headlines for June 2007
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
- 06:02 pm WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Chris Jericho on FOX News to discuss Benoit steroid test, relationship with Benoit
- 05:32 pm WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Calgary officials want to independently drug-test wrestlers at pro wrestling and WWE events
- 04:32 pm WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Benoit's brain possibly too damaged to examine for head trauma
- 03:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 2 of 2): Chris Benoit Family Tragedy Discussion (60 min.)
- 01:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings down from last week; first in key demographic
- 12:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle new IWGP champion, TNA tour dates and tickets on sale today
- 12:10 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Strong-Kingston in FIP, Shimmer in Fla., Ki & Homicide in IWA
- 07:47 am WWE News: WWE News: Financial impact on WWE following "larger mistake in history of press releases", says TheStreet
- 07:28 am WWE News: WWE News: New AP article dives deep into issues of pro wrestling deaths, schedules, pressure to "look the part"
- 07:12 am WWE News: WWE News: Analysis of possible long-term effect on WWE's business, Baltimore Sun criticizes cable news coverage
- 04:36 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Benoit talked about rigors of road without offseason in '03; concussion damage info
- 04:32 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Parents of Nancy Benoit dispute that Daniel had Fragile X or any medical condition
- 02:09 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Police seize computer of source of Wikipedia post, flooded with tips on investigation
- 01:46 am TV Reports: 6/29 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Coverage of the Show
- 12:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #974: Benoit Famly Tragedy In-Depth - Keller, Mitchell, McNeill
Friday, June 29th, 2007
- 10:07 pm The Specialists: Missing Chris Benoit, and What Can Be Done
- 09:36 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: AP - Benoit's father said he lamented being on road for Father's Day; DEA; Wikipedia
- 09:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: Just talking about the Benoit Family Tragedy (57 min.)
- 09:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Chris Benoit Family Tragedy Discussion (54 min.)
- 06:43 pm WWE News: Benoit Story - Phil Mushnick calls out WWE board member, politician, network exec
- 06:36 pm WWE News: Benoit Story - BREAKING NEWS: Benoit doctor's mother's house raided by drug agents
- 05:39 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Debra Marshall talks about reaction within wrestling to her speaking publicly
- 04:10 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Benoit's trainer, Bruce Hart, paints picture of mental and physical breakdowns
- 04:03 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: A number of media outlets cover Wikipedia mystery, including ABC News
- 03:52 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Due to Benoit situation, Italian TV decides to cancel WWE programming
- 07:49 am WWE News: Benoit Story: AP columnist asks if pro wrestling has lost control, criticizes McMahon
- 07:45 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Charges could be filed against Benoit's doctor as early as today, says L.A. Times
- 07:41 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Toledo Free-Press refers to Benoit tragedies as a "needed wake-up call."
- 07:38 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Canada.com story quotes doctor who questions WWE wellness policy effectiveness
- 07:32 am WWE News: Benoit Story: NY Daily News says Benoit's doctor previously suspended, Austin speaks, Wikipedia update
- 07:26 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Linda McMahon speaks to Good Morning America about Benoit situation
- 07:22 am WWE News: Benoit Story: The Wikipedia mystery covered in Australia's Morning Herald today
- 03:37 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Wikinews features "confession" from person who posted Nancy's death item
- 02:11 am The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST FLASHBACK: WWE Desperately Needs an Off-Season (11-19-05)
- 12:16 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Chris Jericho speaks HN's Nancy Grace show, which spent 40 minutes on Benoit
Thursday, June 28th, 2007
- 10:16 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Geraldo gets story very very very very wrong about Benoit situation
- 09:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Fox News's H&C interview Austin's ex-wife about domestic abuse
- 09:16 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 6/28: Ongoing coverage of Impact on Spike TV
- 07:28 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE attorney says it's possible someone else knew of Nancy's death first
- 07:25 pm WWE News: Benoit News: Forbes calls out WWE for Benoit tribute show, O'Reilly ratings up, WWE stock update
- 06:51 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: NY Daily News reports on previously undisclosed text messages, runs exclusive pics
- 06:41 pm WWE News: Benoit News: Business world calls for change in WWE managment, predicts financial fallout from mistakes
- 06:36 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: JBL posts blog on subject, plus Jim Rome, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, SD update
- 06:26 pm WWE News: Benoit News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution interviews Chris Benoit's father; PWTorch's funeral notes
- 06:13 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: O'Reilly Factor partial review; RVD updates his blog
- 06:12 pm WWE News: Benoit News: ABC News, after speaking with sources, decides to run Wikipedia mystery post
- 05:28 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Matt Hardy says Raw Benoit Tribute sits well with him, Victoria calls Chris selfish, hurtful
- 05:25 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE.com still features Benoit and McMahon Death stories on site; Raw in UK
- 05:23 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Various media mentions of Benoit Family Tragedy including Fox News/Sherri
- 05:09 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Likely last ever picture taken of Benoit, smiling at his doctor's office Friday
- 05:04 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: More on the IP address source from the mysterious Wikipedia entry
- 05:03 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Fox TV implies a connection between Sherri, Sullivan, Nancy, and Chris
- 04:34 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: NY Sun breaks through mainstream media ignorance on steroid testing (w/Keller Analysis)
- 04:05 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Link to mysterious Wikipedia entry, remaining timeline post by WWE website
- 03:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story:WWE.com removes all headlines and stories concerning Benoit situation
- 03:33 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Mysterious Wikipedia update now being reported by mainstream media
- 01:51 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Police raid Benoit's doctor's office, empty beer and wine containers found at home
- 01:42 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: McMahon on Today, Real Solutions, A Potential Wellness Loophole
- 09:30 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - THURSDAY: Continuing Benoit coverage, Wellness Policy criticized, TNA touring Midwest, PWG
- 09:23 am WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon discusses Benoit story on NBC's Today Show; says five wrestlers have died on their watch
- 03:16 am WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE's Jillian says Benoit is "disgusting" and "unforgiveable."
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
- 10:43 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Bret Hart interviewed on Fox News about Benoit's living family, drugs (w/Keller Reax)
- 10:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart comments on Benoit's character, steroids, Daniel on FOX News
- 09:53 pm Torch Feedback: First-Person: Understanding Fragile X and the HGH component that affected the Benoits
- 09:30 pm WWE News: Benoit Story (Updated): Animal tries to get message out on MSNBC about time off for wrestlers
- 07:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Joined by Jason Powell, Benoit Family Tragedy Discussion (34 min.)
- 06:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW rating above-average, but in normal range, day after Benoit news
- 05:57 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: AP says Benoit and Nancy "argued" over caring for their "retarded 7 year old son"
- 04:29 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: More on latest AP story including confirmation of Daniel's health problems
- 04:06 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Breaking news from AP - Benoit's doctor met with him on Friday
- 03:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE stock down considerably since Benoit story broke (Philly radio note)
- 03:35 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Media attention continues, People magazine, O'Reilly Factor tonight, more
- 03:13 pm Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: Reader questions regarding Benoit Family Tragedy, our coverage
- 02:36 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Ken Wayne explains mindset behind wrestlers taking steroids
- 01:37 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Ken Wayne talks about roid rage, loophole in WWE's testing policy
- 01:15 pm KELLER'S TAKE: Spotlight Article - KELLER: Benoit Family Murder - What the five main talking points should be
- 12:21 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: New York Times brings up the possibility of untreated concussions contributing
- 12:04 pm Arena Reports: 6/23 ROH in Chicago Ridge: Vetter's detailed live report of Danielson-KENTA
- 11:58 am Guest Editorials: Benoit Editorial: "Vince, how dare you practically defend steroids from any implication in this tragedy."
- 11:51 am WWE News: Benoit Editorial: "What has bothered me most is the focus the media has put on WWE."
- 09:40 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - WEDNESDAY: Analyzing link between steroids and Benoit deaths, Benoit timeline, ROH in Japan, PWG
- 03:34 am WWE News: Benoit News: Hometown paper quotes forensic psychiatrist, explains murder-suicide mentality
- 03:28 am WWE News: WWE News: Fox Sports Radio critical of WWE's Chris Benoit Tribute edition of Raw
- 03:24 am WWE News: WWE News: Australia cancels Raw, TNA drops stories, Good Morning America, Canada coverage
- 03:19 am WWE News: 6/26 WWE in San Antonio, Tex.: Detailed complete results of Smackdown taping
- 03:06 am WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin's ex-wife Debra speaks out about domestic abuse, says she can relate
- 02:55 am WWE News: WWE News: Hourly ratings for Raw for the Chris Benoit Tribute show
- 01:59 am WWE News: WWE News: SI.com article follows up on Benoit link to February prescription drug raid
- 12:23 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Looking at tonight's ECW on Sci-FI TV show; responding to reader reaction
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
- 11:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: New AP story adds details to Benoit's steroid past, interaction with MedXLife
- 11:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Anderson Cooper's CNN report on Benoit Tragedy including Brian Christopher
- 11:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Benoit's son Daniel had Fragile X syndrome, Benoit kept it private
- 10:41 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 6/26: Ongoing coverage of live show
- 10:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE.com prints transcripts of the text messages Benoit sent to colleagues
- 09:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Major websites begin chronicling alarming pattern and quantity of deaths
- 09:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: MNBC dedicates extensive time to discussing Benoit with doctor, author, reporter
- 09:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart speaks on MSNBC about death of Chris Benoit
- 08:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: O'Reilly Factor covers Benoit Family Tragedy on Fox News show tonight
- 08:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon to apologize tonight for Chris Benoit Tribute last night
- 07:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Reports on three broadcast network evening news stories on Benoit Tragedy
- 06:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Needle marks found on Daniel Beniot's body, may have been given HGH
- 06:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP Audio Alert: Keller and Mitchell discuss today's developments on Benoit Tragedy (41 min.)
- 06:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE press release says company concerned with "sensationalistic reporting"
- 06:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Content of text message Benoit sent - his last known communication
- 06:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: D.A. tells ABC News more gruesome details of Nancy's death
- 06:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: More notes on Benoit Family Tragedy story, show rescheduled, international coverage
- 05:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: ESPN's Bill Simmons says Benoit Family Tragedy biggest sports story of year
- 03:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Press Conference on Benoit - Nancy tied up, Bibles placed next to bodies
- 01:57 pm WWE News: Daily Keller Hotline: Reaction, Analysis, Reflection on Benoit Family Tragedy (23 min.)
- 01:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: AOL asks: "Was roid rage a factor?"
- 01:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: District Attorney issues statement, Edmonton Sun story, Benoit merchandise update
- 12:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Previous allegations of domestic abuse surface, toxicology reports due soon
- 12:03 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Sometimes, The Show Shouldn't Go On
- 11:47 am WWE News: WWE News: Benoit strangled wife, smothered son, and hanged himself, reports AP
- 11:26 am WWE News: WWE News: MSNBC reports that autopsy results expected to be released within hour
- 11:06 am WWE News: WWE News: All-news cable channels covering Benoit tragedy in their loop of new stories
- 11:05 am Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Low Ki in IWA, Taylor wins in Chikara, Jericho, Shelley, Abyss
- 08:45 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - TUESDAY: Benoit mainstream coverage, ECW TV updates, ROH signings
- 06:07 am The Specialists: Raw Specialist: A Fall From Grace
- 01:25 am WWE News: BENOIT UPDATE: Latest from WWE on what's being called "double murder-suicide"
Monday, June 25th, 2007
- 11:38 pm WWE News: BENOIT UPDATE: New information on cause and timeline of deaths
- 10:13 pm WWE News: BENOIT UPDATE: Family death being "investigated as homicide"
- 08:41 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/25: Ongoing virtual time coverage of Chris Benoit tribute show
- 07:45 pm WWE News: RAW BROADCAST PLANS: Raw to air, but no live event taking place, as of last word
- 07:40 pm WWE News: BENOIT UPDATE: Vince McMahon breaks the news to the wrestlers backstage
- 07:32 pm WWE News: RAW CANCELLED: Live event cancelled, wrestlers allowed to go home to mourn
- 06:32 pm WWE News: UPDATED: Chris Benoit and his family found dead in their homes
- 06:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and son Daniel found dead
- 01:48 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Vengeance Reader Reax #2: "Every three weeks or so, I give WWE the benefit of the doubt..."
- 12:15 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN'S BLOG: A look at the X Division TItle and the ECW Championship (pt.1)
- 09:45 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - MONDAY: Raw preview, WWE business, AAA tours U.S., ROH in Japan
- 12:22 am Torch Feedback: WWE Vengeance Reader Reax #1: "This was the worst pay-per-view I have ever ordered."
- 12:16 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill rate and review Vengeance (62 min.)
- 12:16 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill rate and review Vengeance (62 min.)
Sunday, June 24th, 2007
- 08:12 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE VENGEANCE PPV REPORT 6/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 06:12 pm The Specialists: 6/22 Smackdown Hitlist: Opening Segment, Hardy vs. Finlay, Long & Krystal
- 01:25 pm Arena Reports: 6/23 ROH in Chicago Ridge: (2nd report): "This may be the best Chicago Ridge show yet."
- 10:25 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - SUNDAY: Vengeance preview, ROH PPV recap, TNA tonight, three-hour Raws
- 03:39 am Arena Reports: 6/23 ROH in Chicago Ridge: Full results of latest PPV taping including Danielson vs. KENTA
- 03:31 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Smackdown Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Roe discuss latest episode in-depth (44 min.)
- 03:28 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Analysis: Caldwell & Roe preview latest Impact, review Slammiversary (27 min.)
- 03:19 am VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #973: Shame on WWE, Slammiversary In-Depth, Caldwell Cruise
- 02:55 am KELLER'S TAKE: VIP - KELLER: Shame on WWE - The Exploitation of Owen and Eddie and 9/11 (PWTorch Newsletter #973)
- 02:47 am RADICAN'S TAKE: VIP - RADICAN: FIP, ROH's sister promotion, finds its niche (PWTorch Newsletter #973)
- 02:42 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: VIP - MITCHELL'S MEMO: Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen, pt. 6 (PWTorch Newsletter #973)
- 02:38 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: VIP - MCNEILL FACTOR: WWE Ladder Match DVD Review, Pt. 2 of 3 (Torch Newsletter #973)
- 02:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Lawler Legal Charges, ROH, BBQ Feud, Indy Overview (48 min.)
- 02:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 2 of 2): Scott Steiner Fiasco, TNA's Poor Booking, Remembering Sherri (37 min.)
- 02:15 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 1 of 2): Raw Unintentionally Great, Draft Analysis, More (38 min.)
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
- 08:21 pm TV Reports: 6/22 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 04:33 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: ROH in Midwest, Jericho signing, IWA death tourney, Young Lions
- 02:27 pm The Specialists: 6/21 Impact Hitlist: Opening Segment, Match Quality, X-Division
- 11:26 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWA-MS, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (4-22-07) w/ Low Ki vs. Hernandez, plus Necro, Strong, Ryan
- 10:15 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - FRIDAY: Raw ratings info, Smackdown preview, ROH tonight, Dr. Steve-O after Raw, Cena, Cromartie
- 12:03 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: VIP - CALDWELL: Cruise of Redeption for Lex, Ted, Nikita (PWTorch Newsletter #973)
Thursday, June 21st, 2007
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
- 11:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: Konnan and Kilings quit TNA tonight
- 10:14 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 6/19: Ongoing coverage of live show
- 09:46 pm TNA News: 6/19 TNA in Orlando: Detailed report on next two weeks of Impact on Spike TV
- 08:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DAILY KELLER HOTLINE: Biggest Ego Stroke Yet from Company Head, Jericho Update, WWE Sued?
- 05:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ratings are in for the McMahon Murdery Mystery and post-draft Raw
- 05:08 pm The Specialists: 6/18 Raw Hitlist: Regal, Main Event, Federal Investigator, Stephanie
- 03:38 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Nigel, no Kamala, Joey Ryan, Rikishi, Molly Holly
- 02:17 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Great inclusions of the new Raw draft picks, particularly Kennedy."
- 10:05 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - TUESDAY: ECW Title match decided, CNBC on McMahon, TNA's new concept match, Stephanie, Steiner
- 03:18 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I guess I'm on the outside, because I LOVE this angle."
- 02:48 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Why this is not just a "death" storyline on a scripted TV show. Why it's much worse
- 02:00 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "I think WWE is going to lose a lot of fans over this."
- 12:33 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "I congratulate Vince on alienating anyone with a semblance of taste."
- 12:26 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/18 WWF Raw Analysis: Caldwell & Parks dissect and analyze latest episode (34 min.)
- 12:18 am Guest Editorials: If you're offended by the selling of McMahon's fake death, then skip Vengeance on Sunday
Monday, June 18th, 2007
- 09:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated Vengeance card, three-hour Raw next week
- 09:26 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S RAW TAKE: Thoughts on this week's Raw, and why I almost skipped this episode
- 09:24 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/18: Ongoing virtual time coverage of live show
- 03:35 pm The Specialists: RAW SPECIALIST: Draft gives Raw a bright future with Booker, Kennedy, Lashley, more
- 03:30 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Slammiversary Reax #1: "The addressing of Jill Jarrett's passing was both touching and tasteful."
- 03:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Smackdown Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Roe discuss latest episode in-depth (38 min.)
- 12:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PPV Audio: Mitchell and Caldwell discuss TNA's Slammiversary PPV (38 min.)
- 09:55 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - MONDAY: Raw preview, TNA big picture, Cromartie on ESPN, Angle, Brooks, Super Juniors
Sunday, June 17th, 2007
Saturday, June 16th, 2007
- 09:19 pm The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ Torch Readersâ™ Top 10 WWE Pay-Per-View Matches of 1990s
- 05:40 pm The Specialists: 6/15 Smackdown Hitlist: Good and Bad Matches, McMahon Salute
- 04:17 pm The Specialists: 6/12 ECW Hitlist: McMahon's Death, Boogeyman, Main Event
- 03:50 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Ian on Sherri, Kamala, Nigel McGuiness, Scorpio
- 02:45 pm Torch Today: FIRST WORD - SATURDAY: Smackdown ratings, Sherri memories, TNA weekend notes, McMahon, Taker, Keibler
- 02:33 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "I cannot believe we saw current footage of Bret Hart on WWE TV."
- 02:29 pm The Specialists: REMEMBERING: Sherri Martel - childhood memories through the recent Hall of Fame
- 02:10 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "It makes you wonder about the wrestlers who spoke one those real tribute shows."
- 02:00 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Cornette saying his job is to produce ratings was too Vince Russo sounding."
- 01:56 pm TNA News: TNA News: Angle evaluates Batista and Cena, talks about his MMA negotiations, and more
- 01:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 2 of 2): Has Vince been good for wrestling? Outrage for post-limo reaction (58 min.)
Friday, June 15th, 2007
- 08:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Remembering Sherri, TNA Slammiversary Preview, McMahon (56 min.)
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: 6/15 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 06:04 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings in along with NBA Finals and The Ultimate Fighter
- 03:34 pm Other News: Sensational Sherri Martel dies at age 49 - details pending
- 02:24 pm The Specialists: 6/14 Impact Hitlist: Steiners - Team 3D, Cornette's Announcement, Main Event
- 01:44 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News: Previews and Odds for UFC PPV tomorrow afternoon, plus more UFC news
- 12:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP Audio Interview: Baron Von Raschke at the Hall of Fame discusses his career, colleagues (30 min.)
- 12:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 2 of 2): WWE Draft Analysis, McMahon Limo Debate, More (47 min.)
- 11:56 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 1 of 2): Macho Man's new site, Ashley-Survivor, Steiners-TNA (41 min.)
- 10:00 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - FRIDAY: Smackdown preview, TNA weekend preview, latest on McMahon, WWE stock
Thursday, June 14th, 2007
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 6/14: Ongoing coverage of pre-Slammiversary show
- 07:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: McMahon angle helps ECW on Sci-Fi jump over 15 percent
- 04:42 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Claudio, Young Lions update, B-Boy in CZW, Low Ki-Thomaselli
- 12:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #972: McMahon Blows Up, Mitchell on Henry, McNeill's DVD Review
- 12:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Next SNME, Dead Vince, Steiner Subs, Best Team (31 min.)
- 09:45 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - THURSDAY: Buzz on McMahons, Slammiversary card update, TNA TV, SNME, Ashley
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
- 06:16 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Vincent K. McMahon, Will You Please Go Now?
- 05:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: McMahon family issues first statement through executive V.P. on WWE.com
- 04:53 pm Guest Editorials: Why care about McMahon Angle? "WWE has a terrible track record with big-reveal storylines."
- 04:43 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: VIP - MCNEILL FACTOR: WWE Ladder Match DVD Review, Pt. 1 (Torch Newsletter #972)
- 04:24 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: VIP - RADICAN: UFC emulates, then improves, WWE's formula (PWTorch Newsletter #972)
- 04:13 pm The Specialists: WWE DRAFT HITLIST: Booker, Benoit, Flair, Snitsky, Lashley, Kennedy
- 03:37 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: VIP - MITCHELL COLUMN: Mark Henry is a Gorilla (PWTorch Newsletter #972)
- 03:24 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: FIST Wrestling, "Gateway City Fight Night" (3-25-07), with Delirious, MsChif, more
- 02:51 pm KELLER'S TAKE: VIP - KELLER: The Payoff to McBoom (PWTorch Newsletter #972)
- 01:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Federal Authorities looking into McMahon's apparent death, so goes storyline
- 10:53 am Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #2: "Vince McMahon still manages to dominate and taint WWE programming."
- 10:45 am Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #1: "I understand that nothing is sacred to Vince, but I thought it was disgusting."
- 09:45 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - WEDNESDAY: More on McMahon, new WWE hires, Jarrett interview, PWG BOLA, NWA Title, Cromartie
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Monday, June 11th, 2007
Sunday, June 10th, 2007
- 01:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 15 Years Ago Audio: Keller fields caller questions on Sid, Windham, Russell, Vader, more (56 min.)
- 01:45 pm Arena Reports: 6/8 ROH in Roxbury Crossing, Mass.: Morishima vs. Briscoe, Sydal vs. Generico, Whitmer vs. Albright
- 01:38 pm Arena Reports: 6/9 WWE Smackdown in Johnstown, Pa: Benoit vs. MVP, Edge vs. Batista, Miz vs. Yang
- 09:59 am The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ Top 100 WWE Pay-Per-View Matches of 1990s (#20-29)
- 01:50 am The Specialists: 6/8 Smackdown Hitlist: Match Quality, Edge, McMahon
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
Friday, June 8th, 2007
- 09:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show: Listener Questions answered including follow-up on Greatest Ever (60 min.)
- 05:04 pm The Specialists: 6/7 Impact Hitlist: Roode vs. Lynn, Tomko and Christian, Main Event
- 04:48 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Sabu back on indy scene, Morishima in ROH, Styles vs. Low Ki, CZW death tourney
- 10:39 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Newville Knockout 2 (8-19-06) with Styles vs. Daniels, plus Sabin, Delirious, Snuka
- 02:03 am TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/7: Storm vs. Harris in big brawl, Christian-Tomko
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
- 09:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ratings for ECW on Sci Fi about the same as usual, down from average
- 09:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating way up from Memorial Day rating
- 07:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #971: Lesnar Debuts in MMA, Keller on Cena, Mitchell on 4H DVD
- 06:45 pm KELLER'S TAKE: VIP - KELLER: Cena the Tweener? (Torch Newsletter #971)
- 04:52 pm The Specialists: Specialists Editorial: What's Wrong with Impact?
- 04:48 pm Other News: Torch Indy Midweek Report: Styles in UWF, Delirious, Sabin, Homicide, JAPW lineup
- 11:46 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: PWG, "All Star Weekend 4: N1," (11-17-06), w/ Styles-PAC, Joe-Romero
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
- 11:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: Steiner Injury, Killings MySpace Blog, Khali as a Face, Much More (83 min.)
- 10:20 pm TV Reports: McNEILL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 6/5: Ongoing coverage of live show
- 09:47 pm TNA News: TNA News: Bashams opponents named for Slammiversary, plus other news from 6/5 TNA Today
- 09:16 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: VIP - MITCHELL'S MEMO: Ric Flair & Four Horsemen DVD Liner Notes, pt. 5 (Torch Newsletter #971)
- 09:00 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: VIP - MCNEILL FACTOR: Someone's Worst Case Scenario (Torch Newsletter #971)
- 05:03 pm The Specialists: 6/4 WWE Raw Hitlist: McMahon, Tag Title Match, Opening Segment
- 03:39 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: UWA, "Hour of the Dragon," (1-19-07), with Ultimo Dragon-Black Tiger, Cannon-Shelley, Sabin
- 03:23 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Cena is impressive, but oh how tired I am getting of him..."
- 02:55 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Randy Orton continues to be the show's best heel right now."
- 02:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 15 Years Ago Audio: Keller fields caller questions on Sid, Windham, Russell, Vader, more (56 min.)
- 11:09 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "Fifth Year Festival: Dayton," (2-23-07), with Joe-Richards, Whitmer-Morishima
- 01:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Cena continues to impress me and I think it'll be news once he..."
- 01:42 am WWE News: 6/4 WWE Raw HOLT report: Second in-person report with off-air happenings
- 01:31 am WWE News: 6/4 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
Monday, June 4th, 2007
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
Friday, June 1st, 2007
- 09:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show: WWE One Night Stand Hype, TNA Impact pros and cons, Rock break-up (46 min.)
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: 6/1 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 05:17 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact draws less than 1.0 rating, weak male demos compared to Ultimate Fighter
- 03:11 pm The Specialists: 5/31 Impact Hitlist: Cornette, Team Cage, Kaz vs. Sabin, Sting
- 02:42 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Few major shows, Tatanka, Jannetty, Shimmer tournament
- 02:17 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: The pro wrestling fan's guide to a busy month of June
- 08:30 am Torch Today: FIRST WORD - FRIDAY: Smackdown preview, Slammiversary line-up, ROH cards, WWE energy drinks, RCW
- 12:56 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S IMPACT REPORT 5/31: Styles vs. Tomko, Sabin vs. Kaz steals the show, more build to Slammiversary
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