Headlines for July 2007
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Friday, July 27th, 2007
Thursday, July 26th, 2007
- 11:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Indy wrestler who idolized Chris Benoit dead of possible copycat suicide hanging
- 09:24 pm TNA News: TNA News: Bound for Glory PPV in October set for Atlanta
- 09:19 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 08:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: A truly nonsensical walk through the big stories of the week (78 min.)
- 08:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter DOUBLE ISSUE: ROH & TNA & Bash PPVs, Nash & Mero Torch Talks
- 07:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - Torch Talk with Kevin Nash (pt. 2): On Benoit Raw tribute, steroids, and roid rage
- 06:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - Torch Talk with Marc Mero (pt. 2): On being part of the media storm
- 06:00 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: ROH doubleheader, Low Ki in IWA, Gangrel in PWU, loaded PWG show
- 05:51 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: VIP - RADICAN: ROH debuts on PPV - A breakdown of success (PWTorch Newsletter #981 / 982)
- 05:39 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "SuperCard of Honor II" (3-31-07), with Whitmer-Jacobs in a cage, Dragon Gate six-man tag
- 05:36 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: VIP - CALDWELL: Benoit: A look at the drugs inside his body (PWTorch Newsletter #981 / 982)
- 05:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Wade Keller on Radio: Listen to callers ask editor questions on Dark Starr Show (29 min.)
- 04:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Interview with Gabe Sapolsky, Vacation Surprises (20 min.)
- 02:47 am Other News: ETC. News: South Carolina legislation could end state regulation of pro wrestling in 2008
- 01:40 am WWE News: WWE News: Edge injury more serious than initially believed; out five months following surgery
- 12:57 am WWE News: WWE News: Former Fox News correspondent pleads guilty to steroid distribution to WWE wrestlers
- 12:45 am WWE News: WWE News: Jackass crew off Summerslam card, according to TMZ.com
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Friday, July 20th, 2007
- 09:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 2 of 2): Bash Preview, Cena-Lashley, Smackdown Title, Angle Comedy (54 min.)
- 09:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Examining week four of the Benoit-WWE story (35 min.)
- 07:55 pm PPV Reports: RADICAN'S ROH Respect Is Earned Report 7/20: ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV
- 06:16 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Hero, Low Ki, Steiners, Abyss, LAX, Castagnoli
- 05:14 pm WWE News: Benoit News: John Cena interview highlights from Atlanta (w/Keller's Reax)
- 04:10 pm WWE News: Benoit News: Rep. Stearns says a hearing on pro wrestling "likely" to be held this fall
- 03:40 pm WWE News: Benoit News: Update on future TV coverage of WWE/Benoit saga (w/Keller Reax)
- 03:09 pm WWE News: Benoit News: UK Sun points out contradictions, inaccuracies in WWE's toxicology spinning
- 02:23 pm The Specialists: 7/19 Impact Hitlist: Styles, Angle, Roxxi, closing segment
- 10:09 am WWE News: Benoit Story: U.K. Sun criticizes WWE for misleading public on Chris Benoit's toxicology report
- 05:01 am ROH News: ROH "Respect is Earned" guide for PPV debuting on In Demand
- 03:39 am Torch Feedback: ROH PPV Reax #1: "I can imagine someone who has never seen an ROH show leaving impressed."
- 02:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): WWE P.R. Games, Steiner's Return, SummerSlam Plans (37 min.)
Thursday, July 19th, 2007
- 11:58 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/19: Angle nearly naked, Joe gets one-upped, Rhino fully recovered
- 04:37 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: FLASHBACK, IWA-MS "Ultra Styles Clash" 2-21-03, with Styles, Punk, Sabin, Shelley, Lynn, Aries
- 03:41 pm ROH News: ROH News: "Respect is Earned" PPV set to debut on Indemand tomorrow
- 10:21 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Mainstream article on questions surrounding steroid use, long-term effects on Benoit
- 04:45 am WWE News: Benoit News: NY Daily News headline: "WWE in spin mode over Benoit findings"
- 12:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience: TNA, Lashley-Cena hype, SD Title, 3D-Steiners (71 min.)
- 12:10 am VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #977 / 978: Benoit Family Tragedy - Week Three Media Storm
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
- 11:47 pm Torch Today: KELLER: Ask Torch editor Wade Keller questions on Benoit/WWE story on radio tonight
- 10:48 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Greta Van Susteren discusses Benoit toxicology report on Fox News
- 10:20 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/17: Ongoing coverage of live show
- 10:12 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Dr. Black himself talks about testosterone and anabolic steroids, illegal in the NFL
- 09:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: New World Hvt. champion at Smackdown taping tonight; Edge injury update
- 09:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Abrams on MSNBC goes in depth on toxicology report, interviews WWE's doctor
- 09:14 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Abrams on MSNBC goes in depth on toxicology report, interviews WWE's doctor
- 09:05 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Nancy Grace interviews Jerry McDevitt, Dr. Black, Mero, Konnan, more
- 06:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: DEA agent: "Anabolic steroids (of which testosterone is one) enhance muscle development."
- 06:04 pm Arena Reports: 7/14 AAW in Berwyn, Ill., with Mercury, J.Lynn, Gowen, Cannon, Black, Silas
- 05:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: AP leads with Benoit's body containing ten times normal level of testosterone
- 05:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: ABCNews.com reports with headline about testosterone in system
- 05:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Edge will be relinquishing the World Title tonight at Smackdown tapings
- 05:20 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: Quick thoughts on interpretting the toxicology report
- 05:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Full breakdown of drugs and microgram levels in Benoit family bodies
- 05:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings ties nine-and-a-half year low for summer edition of show
- 04:38 pm The Specialists: 7/16 Raw Hitlist: Opening Segment, PPV Hype, Super Crazy vs. Kennedy
- 04:35 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Torch media appearance notes regarding Benoit toxicology
- 04:27 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE issues statement in response to toxicology reports on Benoit family
- 02:41 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Press conference announcing toxicology report findings in Chris, Nancy, Daniel
- 03:59 am The Specialists: THE SPECIALIST BLOG: Parks reviews July 16 Raw
- 12:57 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Prominent WWE board member questions drug policy in must-read New York Times article
Monday, July 16th, 2007
- 10:27 pm TNA News: 7/16 TNA in Orlando: Detailed report on next two weeks of Impact on Spike TV
- 09:46 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Abrams interviews Mero about latest developments in Benoit case, funeral
- 09:33 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: UK Sun details McMahon plea to wrestlers to get off drugs, calls WWE misleading
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/16: Ongoing virtual time coverage of live Raw
- 07:24 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Toxocology report results on Chris Benoit to be released tomorrow
- 05:09 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "All Star Extravaganza III" (3-30-07), w/Strong-Evans, ROH vs. Dragon Gate
- 05:05 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Joker, Hero win tourneys, Lynn, ROH Japan results
- 04:06 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Ross speaks at funeral for Nancy and Daniel, says steroids not the issue
- 03:43 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Kennedy on Fox News defends WWE Wellness Policy, talks about previous deaths
- 03:21 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Book already in the works on Chris Benoit's murder-murder-suicide
- 02:52 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Local paper covers the funeral of Nancy and Daniel Benoit, quotes from parents
- 02:45 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings drops again, comparison to UFC Unleashed that followed
- 02:14 pm The Specialists: 7/10 ECW Hitlist: Striker, Richards vs. Punk, Dreamer vs. Nitro, Bid Daddy V
- 09:57 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Newsday article includes quotes from RVD, Paul Heyman, Kanyon
- 09:47 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Kurt Angle comments on Chris Benoit tragedy and transition from WWE to TNA
- 12:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA PPV Audio Analysis: Mitchell and Caldwell discuss TNA Victory Road (37 min.)
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
Saturday, July 14th, 2007
- 10:53 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE wrestler Mark Henry interviewed about drug use in wrestling
- 04:23 pm The Specialists: 7/13 Smackdown Hitlist: Hardy vs. Masters, Edge and Kane, Contract Signing
- 03:46 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Services held for Nancy and Daniel Benoit; Jim Ross speaks at funeral
- 02:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings up from last week; wins second hour for the night
- 02:24 pm Guest Editorials: Guest Editorial: WWE's strategy to fend off critics has been backfiring for a reason
- 02:19 pm Torch Feedback: LETTERS: Reader reaction to Kennedy, Finlay, Ross responding to media and wrestlers speaking out
- 02:06 pm Guest Editorials: Guest Editorial: Pro wrestlers are acting like they've never checked out of high school
- 03:58 am WWE News: WWE News: Nancy Grace features debate between WWE wrestler/agent Finlay and Mero
- 03:55 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Looking at The List, reactions to The List, and what The List does and doesn't indicate
- 02:10 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 2 of 2): Whole lot of TNA talk, Abyss makeover, Brooke blossoms (81 min.)
- 02:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 2 of 2): Jericho disappoints on LKL, Kennedy, Helms, TNA PPV Preview (58 min.)
- 12:47 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Examining week three of the Benoit-WWE story (50 min.)
- 12:29 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Audio Experience (pt. 1 of 2): Jeremy and Eric discusss Larry King Live on Benoit (25 min.)
Friday, July 13th, 2007
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
- 11:49 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Feds expanding search into Dr. Astin's records for more information on deceased patients
- 11:18 pm TNA News: TNA News: Final card for Victory Road PPV, Elix Skipper returns, TNA touring Australia
- 10:55 pm Other News: MISC. NEWS: NWA tag champions, King Booker's PWA show, PWG BOLA tournament, Lucha show in L.A.
- 10:05 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: Hey Kennedy, who exactly is giving advice to star quarterback Favre?
- 10:00 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: MSNBC features Kennedy's web comments, Mero and Blackman respond
- 09:43 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/12: Ongoing coverage of Impact on Spike TV
- 09:34 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE sending Finlay to debate Marc Mero on Nancy Gracy Friday night
- 06:43 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Investigation into Dr. Astin's prescriptions goes back two more years
- 06:09 pm Torch Feedback: LETTERS: Readers respond to Kennedy and Ross and the WWE reaction to this story
- 05:17 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Point by point response to Kennedy's post today regarding Benoit media coverage
- 03:24 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Definition of a "negative" or "positive" test for steroids in WWE
- 03:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Ratings, ROH in Japan, TNA, Listener Mail, more (35 min.)
- 04:10 am Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: "In a weird way, I almost feel like I'm watching a high end sweat shop."
- 03:33 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Alternative approach to giving wrestlers extended, frequent, planned time off
- 12:52 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Second grand jury hearing expected for Dr. Astin; update on toxicology reports
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
- 11:25 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Gregory Helms comments on media coverage of Benoit Family Tragedy, WWE
- 10:12 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Abrams talks about ratings being down for WWE programming, promotes own theory
- 09:38 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Nancy Grace asks if congress doesn't think wrestlers are classy enough to care about
- 08:35 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: O'Reilly Factor interview with Linda actually a rerun from five years ago
- 06:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Johnny Grunge's widow talks on Fox News about drug abuse in wrestling
- 06:32 pm ROH News: ROH News: Lineup change for Japan, Shimmer Title to be defended in ROH, updated matches and lineups
- 06:25 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Rey Mysterio, Bob Holly, Jindrak, Bagwell, Luger all added to list of Dr. Astin customers
- 05:55 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Grunge's widow to be on cable news tonight - other appearances schedule
- 05:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: (Updated) ECW ratings the past two weeks way down from recent and series average
- 03:22 pm Guest Editorials: Guest Editorial: Another idea on how to give wrestlers time off (w/Keller's Reax)
- 03:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Did Home Run Derby cut into Raw's nine year low summer rating on Monday?
- 01:52 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Second batch of suggested questions for Bill O'Reilly to ask Linda McMahon tonight
- 10:18 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWA-MS, "A Phenomenal Invasion 2" (5-12-07) w/Styles-Tiger Mask, Mercury-Black
- 03:13 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Astin's attorney explains his client's defense, clarifies steroid accusations by government
- 02:45 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/10: Nitro vs. Dreamer, Punk vs. Richards, Viscera the Butcher
- 02:27 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Questions Bill O'Reilly should consider asking Linda McMahon tonight
- 12:42 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE touts ratings success over the past seven weeks on USA, Sci-Fi, The CW
- 12:34 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Stasiak resurfaces, calls for mandatory breaks/off-season and even-handed testing
- 12:24 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE cancels what was previously a postponed tour through Canada
- 12:20 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Linda McMahon booked for Wednesday night's "O'Reilly Factor" on Fox News
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Monday, July 9th, 2007
- 11:50 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: On MSNBC, Graham says wrestlers have it easy compared to football, Mero calls out McMahon
- 10:51 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Johnny Grunge's wife tells WSB that Dr. Astin is a "drug dealer," insurance investigation
- 09:22 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Larry King Live - Ongoing coverage of Cena, Jericho, Bret Hart on CNN
- 09:12 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/9: Ongoing virtual time coverage of live Raw
- 08:49 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Konnan and Mero on Nancy Grace on CNN Headline News
- 05:59 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Lawyer for Dr. Astin says no pleas deal at this time, Johnny Grunge death investigated
- 05:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: All-New Torch Newsletter #975 / 976: What next? Double issue dedicated to Benoit Tragedy, Week 2
- 05:38 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: J.Daniels wins MCW tourney, Samoa Joe wins in IWC, Elix Skipper
- 04:02 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Media notes for the week, Benoit history being erased, Torch Newsletter preview
- 03:45 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Who Will Get Sued?
- 03:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: New York Times says pro wrestling deserves same scrutiny of legit sports
- 03:34 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "It seems like TNA is beginning to 'get it' when it comes to their TV format."
- 03:23 pm Guest Editorials: Guest Editorial: How to radically change the way Cena's (now stale) character is presented
- 02:40 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Jerry Lawler talks about Benoit tragedy, says he's never seen steroids
- 02:39 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings drop again, but rating grows from segment to segment
- 05:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Analysis: Caldwell & Roe review latest edition of WWE Smackdown (40 min.)
- 05:47 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Analysis: Caldwell & Roe review latest Impact, discuss state of TNA (35 min.)
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Friday, July 6th, 2007
- 10:01 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Lanny Poffo, Jacques Rougeau, Superstar Graham discuss Benoit on Fox
- 09:41 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Previews and Odds for UFC PPV tomorrow night, plus latest free podcast
- 09:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show (pt. 1 of 2): Examining week two of the Benoit-WWE story (50 min.)
- 08:15 pm TV Reports: 7/6 WWE Smackdown: Parks's Ongoing Coverage of the Show
- 05:56 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Jericho, C.Daniels, Waltman & Kidman team up, Reyes
- 05:48 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "FYF: Finale" (3-4-07), w/Joe-Homicide, Briscoe-Briscoe, Sydal-PAC
- 05:43 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Fox News talks about massive quantity of deaths, WWE responds to lists
- 05:04 pm The Specialists: 7/5 Impact Hitlist: Tag Team Title Match, Samoa Joe, Old Habits
- 02:56 pm The Specialists: 7/3 ECW Hitlist: Nitro vs. Dreamer, Punk vs. Thorne, PPV Replay
- 03:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Benoit, Vengeance, ROH, RVD, TNA PPV, more (31 min.)
- 03:29 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Top sports columnist looks at why human aspect of the wrestling business is overlooked
- 03:00 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: "Personal Choice" in Wrestling Does Not Exist in Current Environment
- 01:04 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Highlight of cable coverage comes on CNN-HN with Mero, Blackman
- 12:41 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Investigators tell Atlanta station that Nancy Benoit did not leave note in safe deposit box
- 12:00 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Bruno Sammartino comments on drug abuse in pro wrestling and Vince McMahon
Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
- 04:01 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Chris Benoit's mother tells AP deaths might have been prevented based on previous investigations
- 03:41 pm Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: Counselors on road, death rate in wrestling, time for new leader
- 05:27 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Last week's statements by McDevitt connecting Daniel's condition to Chris's state of mind
- 04:50 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Dr. Phil Astin III's father, also a doctor, committed suicide in 2005
- 04:44 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Key excerpts of criminal complaint, search warrant, indictment for Dr. Astin
- 03:53 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Fox 5 in Atlanta reports how officials traced Dr. Astin to overprescribing steroids to Benoit
- 03:39 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Federal investigators have evidence of wrestlers who visited Dr. Astin, says local Atlanta station
- 03:33 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Roddy Piper says he stands by Benoit 100 percent and will attend funeral
- 03:27 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Looking at Linda McMahon's comments on Daniel's Fragile X last week
- 03:05 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Dr. Astin's attorney says Dr. Astin did not prescribe steroids to Chris Benoit
- 02:32 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Medical and social experts cite domestic violence, not steroids, as major contributor to deaths
- 02:19 am WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE backing away from Fragile X story, while neighbor corroborates Daniel had issues
- 02:16 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Why WWE is correct that their steroid press release is being misconstrued
- 01:50 am WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE attorney McDevitt claims no other wrestlers visited Dr. Astin
- 01:39 am WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt interviewed on Fox News's Van Susteren show
- 01:02 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Warrior speaks on Hannity & Colmes, says WWE drug tests are a ruse
- 12:35 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Jim Ross says Benoit acts inexcusible, eager to return to having fun, hearts broken
- 12:22 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Politico.com calls for government intervention, cites popularity with teens
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
- 11:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/3: Ongoing coverage of show
- 09:29 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE attorney submits to questioning on MSNBC tonight - ongoing coverage
- 07:20 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE clarifies its knowledge of Daniel Benoit's condition, Fragile X
- 07:10 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Nice tease of a heel turn by Lashley at end of the show."
- 07:06 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Hogan talks to US Weekly, says Nancy was into devil worshipping
- 06:56 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Atlanta Fox affiliate says records show other pro wrestlers were patients of Dr. Astin
- 05:36 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Neighbor of Benoits speaks publicly about nightmare of finding bodies before police
- 05:30 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN'S TAKE: McMahon arrogant as ever in wake of indictments to Dr. Astin
- 05:13 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: IWC, "Super Indy VI," (5-11-07) with Reyes, Albright, Brother Runt, Lethal, Dutt
- 05:05 pm KELLER'S TAKE: Spotlight Article: Roadmap for wrestlers looking to change industry for their betterment
- 05:05 pm KELLER'S TAKE: Spotlight Article: Why the steroid/HGH story matters to wrestlers, industry, fans
- 02:06 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: MSNBC reports latest on Daniel Benoit's condition, disabilities, DEA update
- 02:01 pm The Specialists: 7/2 Raw Hitlist: Opening Segment, Closing Segment, Beat the Clock
- 10:04 am WWE News: 7/2 TNA Impact taping report from Orlando: Results for next two weeks of Impact
- 09:38 am WWE News: Benoit Story: N.Y. Times has harsh criticism for self-regulated drug testing, mainstream article on Raw, toy retailers
- 09:28 am WWE News: Benoit Media Coverage: Video of Konnan's appearance on CNN HN, recap of MSNBC coverage
- 09:19 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Articles in AJC say steroids may not have been factor, studies on parents who deal with Fragile-X
- 09:14 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Newsday revises article on WWE's Wellness Policy to include sharp criticism from Anti-Doping Agency
- 09:09 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Mark Madden column on need for Congress to look into pro wrestling
- 09:01 am WWE News: Benoit Story: New Jack discusses "mark doctors", easy access to drugs in wrestling
- 08:53 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Mainstream articles on CBS Sportsline, Fox Sports regarding possibility of government regulation
- 02:54 am WWE News: Benoit Story: List of seven indictments against Dr. Astin; doctor's character in question
- 02:48 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Dr. Astin may have tampered with evidence related to Chris Benoit medical records
- 02:39 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Nancy Grace show spends full hour on story, with commentary from Konnan and Dr. Astin's attorney
- 02:00 am Torch Flashbacks: Spotlight Article - Benoit Interview: Keller talks with Benoit about steroid use, family life, travel stress, more
- 01:59 am WWE News: Benoit Story: DEA was already investigating Benoit prior to deaths last week, says Smoking Gun
- 01:56 am WWE News: 7/2 WWF Raw Analysis: Caldwell & Penick dissect and analyze latest episode (37 min.)
- 01:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Analysis: Caldwell & Roe discuss latest Impact and state of TNA (27 min.)
- 01:30 am WWE News: Benoit Story: Ted DiBiase gives first-hand backstage account of reaction to Benoit new at Raw
- 01:19 am WWE News: Benoit Story: FOX News coverage on Hannity & Colmes, including speculation on fourth party
- 12:31 am The Specialists: RETRO SPECIALIST â“ Top 50 WWE Pay-Per-View Moments of 80s and 90s (Please Vote!)
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
- 09:17 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/2: Ongoing virtual time coverage of live Raw
- 09:05 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Dead end in attempts to verify Daniel had Fragile X through Vancouver testimonial
- 07:19 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Vancouver radio station source-checking original report on Fragile X
- 06:38 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE addresses concerns about steroid policy in statement to Newsday
- 05:54 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Doctor prescribed Benoit 10 month supply of steroids, every month for past 12
- 05:45 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Local authorities can't find evidence of school records that Daniel had Fragile X
- 05:42 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Canadian Sun newspapers examine why wrestlers take steroids, how to discourage use
- 04:59 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: WWE steroid testing scrutinized in Canadian Sun newspaper article
- 04:55 pm Torch Flashbacks: Spotlight Article: WWE Wellness/Drug Testing Policy Detailed: Cover story of March 2006
- 04:20 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: FSM, "Chapter Two" (5-11-07), w/Low Ki-Shelley, Quackenbush-Tiger Mask, Jannetty
- 04:13 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Strong retains in FIP, Ki & Homicide win in IWA, Cabana
- 01:39 pm Torch Feedback: ROH PPV "Respect is Earned" feedback request
- 01:29 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH PPV on the DISH network, Aries signs, matches and lineups for upcoming events
- 12:59 pm WWE News: Benoit Story: Benoit's doctor to face charges of impropertly prescribing medications, turns himself in
- 11:50 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: Spotlight Article - MITCHELL Pro Wrestling's "Culture of Death" from July 2003
- 11:36 am Torch Feedback: McMahon on HBO 2003: "If you can't cut it get out. What's wrong with that?"
- 10:41 am WWE News: Benoit Story: CNBC reaects to WWE.com erasing Benoit from its archives
- 04:06 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: USA Today coverage; 2004 quotes from WWE attorney McDevitt saying testing "just doesn't work"
- 03:45 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: USOC increases drug testing funding, FOX News coverage, Raw house show
- 01:00 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Chris Benoit's doctor prepared to turn himself in on Monday, says Dr. Astin's lawyer
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
- 08:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown/ECW house show cancelled, injury to Domino, Raw preview
- 07:27 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH PPV "Respect Is Earned" set to debut on the DISH network tonight
- 05:00 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: Spotlight Article - MITCHELL: Flashback to Feature Column on Death of Eddie Guerrero
- 05:00 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: Spotlight Article - MITCHELL: A call to action for the industry's wrestlers in March 2006
- 05:00 pm Torch Flashbacks: Spotlight Article - INTERVIEW with Sean "X-Pac" Waltman - Among most in-depth, frank, first-person look at drugs in wrestling
- 04:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Caldwell & Roe discuss the Benoit Family Tragedy in-depth (50 min.)
- 03:25 pm WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Funerals of Nancy and Daniel Benoit postponed for further investigation
- 12:34 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH, "FYF: Liverpool" (3-3-07), with Joe-Nigel, Delirious-Sydal, Richards-Homicide
- 11:29 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Benoit's use of date-rape drug GHB could explain deaths, says AP
- 11:15 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Local Atlanta affiliate interviews attorney for Nancy Benoit's family and Bill DeMott
- 10:47 am WWE News: BENOIT STORY: Sunday's mainstream columns that advocate necessary change in pro wrestling
- 03:32 am WWE News: WWE News: ESPN.com headlines with major series of stories on Benoit case; link between WWE and NFL
- 03:00 am WWE News: WWE News: Geraldo Rivera's FOX show looks at Benoit story, fake prescriptions, more links to Benoit's doctor (UPDATED)
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