Headlines for May 2008
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Friday, May 30th, 2008
- 10:20 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S ROH "TAKE NO PRISONERS" REPORT 5/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV #6
- 09:23 pm TV Reports: 5/30 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of Undertaker's Last Stand?
- 06:37 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Booker T in JAPW, Sabin & Shelley in AAW, Scotty 2 Hotty in FIP, Lawler
- 04:43 pm The Specialists: 5/29 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Opening Segment, Dutt, Tomko vs. Cage, End of the Show
- 04:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Reader Questions on Hogan-Ventura rivalry, Schiavone, Cena-Rock (43 min.)
- 03:04 pm Torch Feedback: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (5-29-03): Lesnar, Undertaker, Show, Angle, Benoit, Zach Gowen, McMahon, Nidia, Torrie, Eddie
- 03:00 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA PPV REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (5-28-03): C.M. Punk, Sandman, Raven, D-Lo, Styles, Jarrett, Daniels, Konnan
- 02:56 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I'm tired of Impact not being consistent, and watching Impact now is more frustrating than fun.â
- 12:09 am Other News: NWA News: NWA announces Ric Flair for 2008 Hall of Fame class
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
- 10:26 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 5/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 06:05 pm The Specialists: A WWS exclusive: TRANSCRIPT OF THIS MORNING'S MILLION DOLLAR CREATIVE MEETING WITH VINCE MCMAHON!
- 03:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings back up a notch, quarter hour ratings bounce all over
- 03:09 pm DEJ Experience District: Ask the Experience Blog: The Chicago Cubs, Deepest Deep Purple and What The Hell is a Kilogram?
- 02:37 pm The Specialists: 5/26 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Face Off, Phoenix, Y2J vs. HBK, McMahon's Announcement
- 01:49 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: " Vince is giving away a million every week. End show. Wow, thanks for making me stay tuned."
- 01:42 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS AGO (5-26-03): Flair & Michaels vs. Triple H, Jericho-Goldberg, RVD, Booker
- 01:40 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "The Jericho-Vince-Cryme Tyme skit was awkward, but the less said about that, the better."
- 01:20 pm Other News: Ultimate Warrior News: Addressing rumors of TNA, WWE interest; Warrior suggests Hogan rub down Nick
- 12:31 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Jerry Lynn discusses his career in pro wrestling, talks openly about TNA, ECW, WWF, ECW
- 06:43 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Picking apart everything from Orton-Triple H to Santino-Cousin Sal
- 12:19 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 5/26 - Desperate times call for $1.0 million to buy ratings
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
- 11:30 pm Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 5/25: ECW/Heat taping changes, N.Y. Times on cable TV ratings, XPW recap, Lashley returns, WWE in Wyoming
- 09:37 pm Other News: Hogan Crash Update: Highway patrol says Brooke was driving, not Hulk, and accident not her fault
- 07:09 pm Other News: Hogan Car Crash Update: CBS affiliate says no one seriously hurt, accident involved a seven car pileup
- 06:08 pm Other News: Breaking News: Hulk Hogan in car crash, no word on injuries at this time
- 05:06 pm Torch Feedback: Why I Don't Watch TNA Impact #5: "The show is simply ugly. TNA television resembles WCW Saturday Night at times."
- 04:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: Nick Hogan's Phone Calls in Jail, ONe Night Stand, Nash, XPW (36 min.)
- 03:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: ROH renews PPV deal, Take No Prisoners preview, DVD Art (36 min.)
- 05:48 am The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - How WWE is using Vickie's character so effectively
Saturday, May 24th, 2008
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
- 10:53 pm The Specialists: 5/22 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Team 3D, Styles, The Angles, Match Quality
- 09:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Linda Hogan Prison Slut Characterizaton, Regal, G.M., ECW (65 min.)
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of CW show
- 07:53 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Delving into all the feuds, including Regal-Kennedy and Umaga-Hardy
- 07:32 pm Torch Feedback: Why I Don't Watch TNA Impact #3: "There's just too many well written TV shows on right now to waste my time with TNA."
- 06:38 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/22: Styles vs. Booker, Roode vs. Homicide, Major Bloody Beatdown by Heels Ends Show
- 06:26 pm Torch Feedback: Why I Don't Watch TNA Impact #2: "I can't think of one TNA original wrestler whose personna isn't a total goofball."
- 05:27 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's BLOG FACTOR: Who's To Blame For The Nick Hogan Fiasco?
- 04:21 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Scrap the Raw General Manager role, which has become a stale lazy plot device
- 04:09 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "If there wasn't so much Dr. Phil drama happening, tonight's Impact would have been quite good."
- 03:17 pm Torch Feedback: Why I Don't Watch TNA Impact #1: "The booking is often times horrendous, and rarely rises above competent for me."
- 01:31 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 5/23 - TNA's next opportunity to make homegrown national star is A.J. Styles
- 01:29 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Update: Tito Ortiz, B.J. Penn, Wanderlei Silva, Sean Sherk all on Saturday's UFC 84 PPV
- 11:45 am Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Watching Hogan's personal failings is fascinating, but it shouldn't be sport
- 11:37 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: If you watch Raw but DON'T watch TNA Impact most weeks, tell us (and TNA) why...
- 11:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: ROH DVD Audio Update: Caldwell & Parker review Final Battle from 12/30/07 (35 min.)
- 12:47 am TV Reports: 5/22 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: AJ becomes his own man as Kong kills random woman
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
- 10:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 09:26 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 08:15 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ DISTRICT: Two legends, one ROH favorite to appear at card before HOF inductions
- 07:00 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH to continue on PPV, Lance Storm returns to ROH, KOCH DVD update
- 01:25 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: The Unprotected Chairshot: Is it that bad? (w/Keller's Reax)
- 01:23 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE THURSDAY 5/22 - WWE's ratings show changes in viewing habits and a need to re-define TV content
- 12:43 pm WWE News: WWE News and Notes: Cena at Fenway Park , Ross picks Kennedy, G.M. Update, Flair Billboard, Diva Subsmissions
- 12:34 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Scotty 2 Hotty on Cruiserweight Division, Life after WWE, TNA X Division
- 12:25 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Terry Funk talks about steroid use, XPW event, UFC, ECW, Flair feud, more
- 12:21 pm WWE News: WWE News and Notes: Edge and Cena on same show, Kingston winning streak stats, Jake the Snake
- 12:17 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: I'm sick and tired of people bashing Hulk Hogan
- 12:12 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA PPV REPORT 5 YRS AGO (5-21-03): Worst wrestling PPV main event match-up ever? Plus Paul London, C.M. Punk, Shark Boy...
- 11:55 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): NWA President Interviewed, If Pat Took Over TNA, WWE DVD Release(52 min.)
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
- 10:29 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 5/20: Batista, Booker, Regal, Punk
- 10:27 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 5/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 05:53 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who is your pick for the next Raw G.M. out of the 12 candidates listed here
- 04:27 pm The Specialists: 5/19 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Umaga vs. Hardy, Batista vs. Jericho, Piper's Pit, Extreme Choices
- 04:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on William Regal's 60-day suspension, his reaction to violation (w/Keller Reax)
- 02:52 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "I can watch Umaga vs. Hardy every week and not get bored with it."
- 12:17 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 5/20 - Reaction to William Regal suspension
- 11:43 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "It's nice to see a women's feud that does not revolve around Playboy, boyfriends, or I'm prettier than you."
- 11:33 am Ask the Editor: Ask the Editor: Wouldn't incorporating MMA-style holds into pro wrestling matches just be trying to be something it's not?
- 11:19 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Y2J and Batista put together a great match, but Y2J looked physically tired near the end."
- 11:05 am DEJ Experience District: Jeremy's DEJ Blog: Time to Take Old Kurt Behind The Shed.
- 10:10 am WWE News: WWE News: William Regal suspended 60 days for Wellness Policy violation
- 02:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "It took awhile, but I'm actually interested in the women's division now."
- 02:29 am WWE News: WWE News: Flair mentioned again on TNT by long-time fan, Charles Barkley (with hilarious audio clip)
- 01:54 am The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Looking at all the rivalries, plus an observation on women's feuds
- 01:00 am WWE News: WWE News: Ric Flair shown on TNT during Raw, acknowledged by Marv Albert
- 12:44 am VIP Exclusive Features: 5/19 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks examine the quick set-up for the One Night Stand (40 min.)
- 12:39 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Oh no, ratings are down, let's book a PPV caliber match with almost no buildup to see if we can get a ratings spike."
- 12:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - DAILY KELLER HOTLINE POSTED (Raw Analysis - pros and cons of giving so much away - 18 min.)
Monday, May 19th, 2008
- 09:24 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 09:05 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Raw-Nitro Race Heats Up, X-Pac Torch Talk on Bischoff Firing Him, Savage Injury
- 07:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ric Flair appearing in front of crowd tonight where "Woo" is always heard
- 06:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - DAILY KELLER HOTLINE POSTED (TNA Impact ratings and show analysis - 20 min.)
- 05:36 pm ROH News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Balls vs. Abyss, Lynn, Strong & Evans in PWG, Danny Havoc in CZW
- 05:19 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Kim vs. Kong was all kinds of sloppy and well below their past matches."
- 05:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Big cross-brand match announced for Raw with rare Batista appearance, more Piper
- 04:44 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Despite loaded main event and Knockout Title match, ratings news not good (w/Keller Reax)
- 04:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Highlights of WrestleMania 24 to air on network TV ahead of Smackdown fall premiere
- 04:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/15: Joe & Christian & Rhino vs. Booker & Team 3D, Kim vs. Kong, LAX vs. Gunns
- 03:38 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: " I am really enjoying this overbearing jerk that Regal is becoming."
- 02:59 pm Arena Reports: 5/17 TNA in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Kong & Jackie vs. Traci & ODB, Joe vs. Tomko, Angle addresses crowd
- 02:55 pm Arena Reports: 5/10 WWE Raw in Kalamazoo, Mich.: JBL & Umaga vs. Jericho & Michaels, Cryme Tyme vs. C&M, Crazy vs. Santino
- 02:26 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia News: An interview with Larry Nelson, former AWA announcer Part 2
- 02:06 pm Arena Reports: 5/3 WWE in Hamilton, Ontario: Jericho teams with Kennedy, Regal cuts promo, Triple H vs. Orton
- 01:29 pm Arena Reports: 5/10 WWE in Kalamazoo, Mich.: Jericho teams with Michaels, Mickie vs. Beth, Spirit Squader back
- 12:01 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 5/19 - Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho steal the show at Judgment Day
- 11:55 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Cena is just so stale now, and his character is just so bland that it's hard to even watch when he's on TV."
- 11:47 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS AGO (5/19/03): Hunter vs. Flair, Goldberg, Stone Cold, Bischoff, Kevin Nash, Jericho, Christian
- 11:44 am Torch Feedback: WWE Judgment Day PPV Reax #1: "JBL vs. Cena, compared with their awsome 'I Quit Match,' was awful."
- 01:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: Hardyz DVD, Jack Evans, Sandman Shoot DVD, Ultimate Warrior (43 min.)
- 01:19 am Arena Reports: 5/17 TNA in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Streak of great reviews for TNA house shows continues
- 12:30 am Torch Instant Polls: WWE Judgment Day Poll: Pick the Best Match - Hunter vs. Orton? Michaels vs. Jericho? Edge vs. Taker?...
- 12:07 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP: WWE Judgment Day PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill (45 min.)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
- 09:40 pm WWE News: Dot Net Weekly News Review: Jim Ross on the Hogans, Brooke's angry blog, Sean "X-Pac" Waltman open to a WWE return, John Cena continues to criticize The Rock
- 08:07 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE JUDGMENT DAY PPV REPORT 5/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV event
- 08:06 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE JUDGMENT DAY REPORT 5/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV
- 07:05 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE SUNDAY 5/18 - Answers to Friday's questions on WWE, TNA, and ROH
- 06:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: C&R Audio Update: Judgment Day Preview, Smackdown Thoughts, PWG, Matt Hardy (48 min.)
- 04:04 pm DEJ Experience District: Ask the Experience Blog: Bette Davis eyes, Best ever King of The Ring and Havoc or KOTR?
- 03:37 pm DEJ Experience District: Take It All. Please. McNEILL Previews WWE Judgment Day.
- 10:15 am Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 5/17: Final Judgment Day card, Tornado still PWG champ, Kelly Kelly interview, Khali's wit
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
- 10:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Cena-Rock, Sam Houston, Tommy Young, Vince Sr.'s Style, Mr. Wrestling II (60 min.)
- 08:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: ROH Discussion, PPV Future, Briscoe Tag Situation, more (30 min.)
- 05:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena interviewed on criticism of The Rock, finishing "12 Rounds" movie, and returning to full-time schedule
- 03:14 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ's Kevin: Josh Prohibition Interview
- 02:20 pm Arena Reports: 5/16 TNA in Binghamton, N.Y.: Tomko returns to headline against Samoa Joe, ODB vs. Kong
- 01:46 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/16: Final hype for Judgment Day, Hardy vs. Shelton, Show & Finlay vs. MVP & Henry
- 01:38 pm The Specialists: 5/16 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Punk vs. Palumbo, Hardy vs. Benjamin, Batista's Priorities
Friday, May 16th, 2008
- 08:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Ratings Down, Big Clip, NWA Anniversary, Khali, More (35 min.)
- 08:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashley, Kurt Angle, Bad Babyface Turns, Hogans, Jarrett (50 min.)
- 08:14 pm TV Reports: 5/16 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the show, including the final push for Judgment Day
- 08:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1025: Nick Hogan Sentenced, Keller on Hogan Family, Mitchell at Springsteen
- 03:10 pm The Specialists: 5/15 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Ignoring Dutt, Kim vs. Kong, LAX, Main Event
- 01:13 am TV Reports: 5/15 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Tag teams and women continue to dominate post-Sacrifice show
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
- 09:56 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 5/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of program
- 08:33 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Hardy should've been allowed to address why he was suspended and admit his actions were a mistake."
- 07:33 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Cena returns to Raw, Hardy returns to Raw, ratings come in at...
- 07:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/12: Orton vs. Cena, Jericho apologizes to Michaels, Hardy returns
- 06:13 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 5/13: Michaels, Jericho, Angle, Cena
- 05:05 pm The Specialists: PARKER'S BLOG 5/13: TNA Needs to Leave the Impact Zone
- 02:53 pm The Specialists: 5/12 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening Segment, Kennedy, Hardy's Return, End of the Show
- 09:04 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 5/13 - WWE brings out the heavy hitters and sells a PPV
- 08:19 am VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Caldwell: Twist of Fate DVD review, comparison to Ultimate Insiders DVD (25 min.)
Monday, May 12th, 2008
- 09:14 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 05:57 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Briscoe vacates titles, Lynn in MN, Sabian wins in CZW, Bushwacker Luke
- 03:18 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia News: An interview with Larry Nelson, former AWA announcer
- 01:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with James Caldwell: Twist of Fate DVD Review, Impact's rating, Nash, Disco, Benoit (63 min.)
- 01:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 5/12 - TNA's product mix generating lukewarm response
- 12:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Sacrifice PPV Roundtable with McNeill, Caldwell, Mitchell (37 min.)
- 12:31 am The Specialists: TNA Sacrifice Review By Wilkenfeld: Steiner steps it up, LAX regain their spots, and Roxxi steals the show
Sunday, May 11th, 2008
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
- 11:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: History of the Midnight Express, Ashley, Nick Hogan, Adamle, Shameless Hulk (74 min.)
- 11:32 pm The Specialists: TNA Sacrifice Preview by Wilkenfeld: 39 wrestlers, and no signs of any clunkers
- 10:58 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Cross The Line: McNEILL previews TNA Sacrifice!
- 03:30 pm Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 5/10: Smackdown ratings, Nick Hogan top five search, Kennedy tries to explain suspension, WWE stock analysis
- 02:24 pm The Specialists: 5/9 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: MVP vs. Finlay, Morrison vs. Batista, Edge Wins
Friday, May 9th, 2008
- 10:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: WrestleMania Buyrate, WWE Stock Perspective, TNA Sacrifice PPV Preview (46 min.)
- 08:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Listener Mail on Claudio, Hunter, Vince, ROH criticisms, News (34 min.)
- 08:24 pm TV Reports: 5/9 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the show, including what happens with the World Title
- 07:06 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Ouch! Lowest rating in a long time for stacked show (w/Keller Reax)
- 06:38 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 5/9 - The significance of June 24 - WWE and Benoit
- 05:09 pm The Specialists: 5/8 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: LAX, Nash, DX, Main Event
- 04:30 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: ROH debuts in Va., J.Lynn, Jake Roberts, Dr. Death, Jarrett, F1rst show in MN
- 01:40 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/8: Joe & Nash vs. Steiner & Angle, Several Stips Established in Final Sacrifice PPV Hype
- 12:32 am TV Reports: 5/8 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Competant buildup towards all 10 matches at Sacrifice + 34 entrances!
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
- 10:26 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/8: Ongoing coverage of Spike TV show
- 06:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WrestleMania Preview, Mitchell on Booker T Lynching, Hardyz Book, KOTR History
- 06:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Angle Neck Update, Goldberg-WWE Split, Flair-Bischoff Backstage Confrontation
- 05:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Angle to wrestle despite terrible condition of neck, racism as tool for bookers
- 04:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: The World Comes to An End! The latest WWE expansion disaster
- 03:50 pm Other News: Nick Hogan News: Tomorrow is big day for Nick as he enters a plea, update on his intent
- 02:36 pm The Specialists: 5/6 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Kofi, Guest Commentary, Ademle, Kelly's Expose
- 01:22 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia News: What Pro Wrestling Could Learn from UFC
- 12:24 pm The Specialists: PARKS'S BLOG: Many hurdles to clear before Warrior sets foot in WWE
- 09:35 am DEJ Experience District: Ask the Experience Blog: King of The Ring prediction, Outdoor Amusement and Fuji General.
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
- 10:33 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 5/6: Ongoing coverage of Sci-Fi show celebrating 100 episodes
- 05:37 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 5/6: 100th Episode, Punk & Kane vs. Chavo & Neely, Adamle Addresses Walk-off
- 05:14 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 5/6: Orton, Coachman, Ashley, MachineGuns
- 03:14 pm The Specialists: 5/5 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening, Piper, In Ring Action, Main Event
- 02:54 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Imagine watching your favorite sitcom and every time something meaningful is about to happen, it blacks out."
- 02:36 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Why Raw helped the characters of Regal, Kennedy, and Orton, but fell just short for ECW wrestlers
- 01:14 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "I kept hoping that Triple H wouldn't bury an entire roster, but guess what..."
- 11:55 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 5/6 - Quick hits on WWE Financials: WM buys below expectations, International biz, Kids effect
- 09:32 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Do the Regal blackouts help or hurt the show?
- 09:00 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE reports first quarter earnings with $31 million generated from WrestleMania 24
- 08:29 am The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - What is making the Batista-Michaels-Jericho storyline more intriguing?
- 01:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Stay tuned next week as Triple H beats the Smackdown roster with one arm tied behind his back!"
- 01:19 am VIP Exclusive Features: 5/5 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks start with hate, then seek to understand, then hate again (50 min.)
Monday, May 5th, 2008
- 09:25 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Raw from Toronto, Ont.
- 09:00 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 06:31 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: New IWA champ, Samoa Joe, ref Patera, Jacobs, women's shows
- 05:10 pm WWE News: Dot Net Weekly News Review: Hogan-Brooke Suntan Creepiness, Adamle Walks Off, Benoit Family Messages, Hayes Details, Celebrity Exclusive
- 01:10 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 5/5 - WWE's Week of Cliffhangers should lead to Week of Resolution
- 12:55 pm DEJ Experience District: Jeremy's DEJ WrestleMania Weekend Diary: The Grand Finale:The Fireworks Incident, Terrible Winds, Terrible Karaoke and A Fleeting Touching Moment.
- 12:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: C&R Audio Update: Latest Impact and Smackdown episodes discussed in-depth, Sacrifice preview (69 min.)
- 11:43 am The Specialists: Nostalgia News: Readers list of top announcers; Monsoon, Ross and more
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
- 09:48 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Vladimir Kozlov has actually won me over, as he's unique enough to truly stand out."
- 09:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Listener questions on Piper, Hennig, Territories, Jobber Pay, The Clique, DeBeers (72 min.)
- 09:34 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/2: Taker stripped of title, Hardy vs. MVP, Foley's SD debut on commentary
- 08:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: Raw Finish, Gilbert Calls Out Storm, Regal, Retired Wrestlers (70 min.)
- 03:08 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Space-Time Continuum Spoiler Alert: Scott Steiner Solves for Pi. Off-air Notes From a Fictional, Future Impact!
- 02:50 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: The pattern continues, biggest ratings drop for big main event tag (w/Keller Reax)
- 02:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Triple H's Title Win, Raw Ending, Adamle, Hogan in News (40 min.)
- 07:09 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Dissecting Raw's feuds from top to bottom
- 01:58 am Arena Reports: 5/2 WWE Raw in Montreal: Triple H vs. Orton in a cage, Jericho vs. Snitsky, Regal vs. Crazy
- 01:36 am The Specialists: 5/2 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Tag Title, US Title, Henry - Show, End of Smackdown
- 12:25 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Regal Blackout, Adamle/Tazz Walkout, Foley on color (58 min.)
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
- 11:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: ROH discussed in-depth - Hammerstein, Fiarplay, DVDs (32 min.)
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: 5/2 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the show, including three title matches
- 07:48 pm The Specialists: 5/1 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Styles, Melissa, Main Event, End of the Show
- 05:56 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Steiner vs. Samoa Joe, Shelley & Sabin, Too Cold Scorpio in IWA
- 03:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 5/2 - Evaluating the state of Samoa Joe's TNA Title reign
- 03:00 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5/2: Joe & Angle vs. Steiner & Petey, new Knockouts debut, big tag tournament curveball
- 12:40 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO: Vince McMahon on Piper's Pit, Kendrick calls out Cena, Rhino, Benoit, Guerreros
- 08:30 am DEJ Experience District: Ask the Experience: Triple H's Hot Dog Technique, The Experience Wage Earner and The Coolest Entrance Music Ever
- 12:44 am DEJ Experience District: DEJ District's Eric: Throw this against the wall, history proves it will stick
- 12:16 am TV Reports: 5/1 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Impact pulls out an "A"
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