Headlines for June 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008
- 10:15 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (6-30-03): Triple H vs. Rob Van Dam, Stacy Keibler, Rico, Maven, Steiner, Christian, Molly
- 09:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:08 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Complete first-ever August 1991 edition of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 06:36 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Christian in JAPW, Lynn in ROH, Honky Tonk Man
- 05:58 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Night of Champions PPV Reax #2: "Cena has really improved, but I wish he would stop with the silly posturing and playing to a crowd."
- 04:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show: ROH Dayton Show Analysis, TNA Impact, ROH Sixth Anniversary (25 min.)
- 03:20 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Night of Champions PPV Reax #1: "I had more questions when this show was over, completely frustrated about the direction of WWE."
- 01:41 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: AWA Battle By the Bay: Blackwell vs. Hansen; Bockwinkel vs. Nord; Rockers & Hennig vs. Rose/Somers/Smirnoff
- 12:12 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 6/30 - Night of Champions delivered opportunity, not a transcendent moment
- 12:27 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Night of Champions PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, Caldwell (65 min.)
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
- 09:08 pm Spotlight Article: SMACKDOWN TEAM COVERAGE: Team Coverage of debuts of Ross and Triple , final PPV hype
- 09:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Listener Questions on Cornette-Heyman, Random Draft, Doink, Jerry vs. Jeff Jarrett (70 min.)
- 04:55 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/28: Ross and Triple H debut, Batista vs. Umaga, Edge vs. Foley
- 02:46 pm The Specialists: 6/27 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Triple H - Edge, MVP, Hardy vs. Edge, End of the Show
- 02:06 pm The Specialists: 6/24 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Punk & Hardy vs. Miz & Morrison, Benjamin vs. Kingston
- 01:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: Burning Questions, Raw Draft, Warrior vs. Orlando Jordan review, new DVDs (65 min.)
Friday, June 27th, 2008
- 10:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Suppelemental Draft Overview, Night of Champions Preview, Vince Angle (61 min.)
- 08:18 pm TV Reports: 6/27 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the first post-Draft Lottery CW show
- 04:43 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 6/27 - TNA effectively sold the cheap magic trick on Impact
- 02:55 pm The Specialists: 6/26 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Brother Ray, Moose vs. ODB, Beautiful People, Better Pacing
- 02:55 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - The draft, if adhered to, kills ECW's three top feuds
- 12:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Next SNME, Hot Five Stories, Listener Mail, Singing Hits (28 min.)
- 11:21 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Looking at the rivalries that are still intact after the draft
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
- 11:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Supplemental Draft to be revealed Wednesday at noon at WWE website
- 10:23 pm WWE News: 6/24 WWE in Houston: CALDWELL'S live "virtual time" coverage of first post-draft TV taping
- 06:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE touts 25 percent ratings increase in the last three weeks since Million Dollar Giveaway began
- 04:02 pm The Specialists: 6/23 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Draft, Jericho, Wrestling, Stage Blows Up
- 03:14 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ District's Eric: How do the new WWE brand rosters shake out as of right now?
- 03:05 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: World X Cup draws poor ratings, Awesome Kong in top segment again (w/Keller Analysis)
- 02:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ross considered quitting today, surprised by draft, upset with developments (w/Keller Analysis)
- 01:23 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 6/24 - Conclusion of Raw shows WWE's desperation despite Draft possibilities
- 12:50 pm WWE News: In-Depth Raw Draft Coverage: News, Notes, Analysis from Jason Powell at ProWrestling.NET
- 12:17 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Which person's career was likely hurt the most by being drafted?
- 11:57 am Spotlight Article: PWTorch Raw Draft Coverage: In-person report, Reader Reax, Keller and Caldwell Reports
- 11:53 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Which person benefited the most from being drafted?
- 11:49 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "The only move that I wish happened that didn't was Kurt Angle back to WWE."
- 02:12 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Though many talented stars moved, I'm not sure if all moves were the right ones."
- 01:59 am WWE News: 6/23 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that the TV viewers didn't including final scene with McMahon
- 01:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: Daily Keller Hotline with Mitchell (100 min.): In-depth analysis of newsworthy WWE Draft edition of Raw
- 01:11 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/23 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Penick discuss all of the major news from the draft show (58 min.)
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
- 07:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Bischoff Challenges McMahon to Fight, WCW Calls Cops on DX, X-Pac Interview
- 07:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Mitchell on Hogan's Masterful WCW Politics, ECW PPV Night of Walking Crippled
- 06:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Keller Reviews A&E Documentary, Bagwell Injures Neck, WWE PPV, Flair Update
- 05:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: WCW sues Flair, WCW Spring Stampede PPV Coverage, ECW Arena Report
- 05:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: Current events discussed including latest media releaese (90 min.)
- 05:00 pm Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 6/22: Hardy comments on toning down in-ring style, WWE Business notes, McMahon compares WWE and UFC biz
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
- 10:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Listener Questions on Hogan-Savage-Liz question, Low-Ki, Lawler, Tenay (58 min.)
- 07:07 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Impact greatness highlighted by Kong, MCMG, Team 3D, Styles
- 01:52 pm The Specialists: 6/20 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Foley, Hardy vs. Neely, Main Event
- 01:05 pm Arena Reports: 6/20 TNA in Bloomington, Ill.: Joe vs. Steiner, Borash, Storm vs. Shark Boy, Borash, Styles vs. Roode, Borash...
- 12:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: Ross on ROH, ROH-AAA, ROH-WWE, Match Structure (50 min.)
- 01:57 am The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Running down all of Tuesday's feuds
Friday, June 20th, 2008
- 09:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Flair's Return, Million Dollar Ratings, Clumsy Cena, McMahon's Retirement (62 min.)
- 06:42 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: What If WWE Actually Had A Random Draft?
- 03:07 pm The Specialists: 6/19 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Use of Joe, Kim Video, Koslov, Main Event
- 02:13 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Nobody could be happier than I am that A.J. Styles is back in his element as the Phenomenal One."
- 02:03 pm Arena Reports: 6/14 WWE Raw in Idaho: Early review of Ted DiBiase's ring work, plus Mickie James, Cena, Hardy
- 01:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Terri Runnels on Newsmaker Hotline, News, News, News (44 min.)
- 12:28 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Jerry Lynn in AAW, IWA hardcore tourney, Jacobs, Buff Bagwell
- 08:48 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 6/20 - Samoa Joe officially arrives at the black hole of mediocrity
- 12:01 am TV Reports: 6/19 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Lethal reminds us all what he's made of
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 07:07 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Summary and comments on Edge-Batista, Hardy-Chavo, and Cherry-Maryse
- 06:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: The Streak Ends! Raw beats Nitro; X-Pac details crazy WCW backstage happenings, Flair-WCW Trouble
- 01:57 pm Spotlight Article: PWTORCH EXCLUSIVE: McNeill's Who's Hot and Who's Not - Styles, Cena, Dutt, Hogan, Punk, ROH...
- 01:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Draft Talk, Night of Champions, Cabana, ROH Sameness, and more (66 min.)
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
- 06:41 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 6/18: Styles, Cena, Sonjay, Hulk
- 05:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW ratings are in - how low did it go up against Celtics-Lakers?
- 04:41 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Dana White reveals major announcement regarding UFC - full story and analysis
- 04:00 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: A MITCHELL SHORT: More Important Info Regarding The WWE McMahon Million Dollar Giveaway
- 03:30 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia: How much do you know about the first WWF Draft?
- 03:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1030: McMahon on Draft, Keller on Hogan, McNeill on Millions, Mitchell on TNA, Radican on ROH
- 01:59 pm Spotlight Article: BRUCE MITCHELL COLUMN: TNA's Grass Roots Approach To House Shows
- 12:10 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: TNA's Grass Roots Approach To House Shows
- 11:56 am Torch Feedback: WWE ECW Reax #1: "One of the nicer aspects of the show was that every segment or match had a purpose."
- 09:14 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE WEDNESDAY 6/18 - Five congratulations for WWE ratings, Adamle, Bourne, fresh match-ups, and Garnett
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
- 10:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 6/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 05:49 pm Other News: Nostalgia News: Lex Luger health update, very good article on Luger
- 05:49 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia News: Lex Luger health update, very good article on Luger
- 05:34 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Ratings up this week, so could money giveaway be creating buzz McMahon wants? (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:06 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Reviewing the only three established feuds forwarded this week
- 03:44 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Fire Ant, Davey Richards, Honky Tonk Man, Eugene
- 03:02 pm The Specialists: 6/16 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Cena-Triple H, Bikini Blowout, Flair, Main Event
- 10:51 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Why is Dreamer still wrestling at this point in his career?"
- 10:44 am Guest Editorials: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Why wasn't Triple H a little upset for McMahon throwing Flair out the building?"
- 10:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: McMahon Mania, Angle's Odd Interview, Jericho-Michaels (48 min.)
- 10:28 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Al Snow talks about his future, Tough Enough, Foley feud, ECW, Pranks
- 09:29 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 6/17 - Ric Flair surprise appearance starts strong, but finishes weak
- 02:09 am Spotlight Article: PWTorch's Raw Coverage: Keller and Caldwell Reports, Keller Audio Analysis, Reader Reax
- 01:48 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: McMahon says he will never retire and live to 100, tells who to go screw themselves?
- 12:58 am PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE PODCAST: Daily Keller Hotline with in-depth analysis and reaction to Raw (6-16-08)
- 12:56 am WWE News: WWE News: More info on tonight's WWE Raw draft winners including a 15 year old, a disabled Navy veteran
- 12:55 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/16 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks discuss the pros and cons of Flair surprise appearance (49 min.)
- 12:01 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "It felt like 1998 again! We has a super hot crowd, everything made sense, seemed unpredictable, and..."
Monday, June 16th, 2008
- 10:40 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What best describes your feelings about McMahon's Million Dollar Mania?
- 10:25 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA: Liddell's Next Fight, UFC's Next Live Spike Special Opposite Affliction, CBS EliteXC Headliner Announced, Blogs, Rumors, More!
- 09:40 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live telecast with more money giveaways
- 09:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 06:28 pm Arena Reports: EDITORIAL: TNA live experience - why I was disappointed after expecting to be "won over"
- 06:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: C&R Audio Update: Latest Impact and Smackdown Discussed In-Depth, Vickie's Greatness, World X Cup (57 min.)
- 05:59 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: A rare week where the main event actually drew the highest rating of the show (w/Keller Analysis)
- 05:35 pm The Specialists: PARKER'S BLOG MONDAY - 6/16: Would Losing Bryan Danielson Really Be That Big of a Deal for ROH?
- 04:00 pm Arena Reports: EDITORIAL: TNA live was absolutely everything that the WWE lacks in this day and age
- 03:53 pm Arena Reports: 6/16 WWE Smackdown/ECW in Australia: Undertaker wrestles, Finlay vs. Khali, Punk vs. Palumbo, Kane vs. Shelton
- 03:24 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 6/16 - WWE can still make McMoney work for the long-term
- 03:14 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: King of Ring 1993: Hogan vs. Yokozuna; King of the Ring Tournament with Bret Hart, Curt Hennig and Lex Luger
- 01:49 am Arena Reports: 6/15 TNA in Essex, U.K.: Joe vs. Abyss main event, more talking than wrestling, Angle non-wrestling appearance
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
- 10:16 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Looking at the feuds of ECW heading into Tuesday night
- 08:44 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/15: Batista vs. Khali with Batista Banishment on the line, Hardy-Palumbo, Maryse-Cherry
- 02:43 pm Arena Reports: 6/14 TNA in United Kingdom: Kong vs. Kim, Joe vs. Booker T, LAX vs. Dutt & Petey, Abyss vs. Rhino
- 02:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Mick Foley Torch Talk Begins, Powell on TNA's 1st Year, McNeill PPV at the Bar
- 02:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Update with Derek Burgan: ROH News, Danielson-WWE, Nigel, PPV Preview (43 min.)
- 02:17 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Liddell's Next Fight, EliteXC Back on CBS, Upcoming Card Predictions, John McCarthy Interview, Retirement and Announcements
- 10:20 am Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 6/15: Weekend Reports Wanted, Keibler denies story on movie scene, Stratus TV appearances, Miz chick magnet
- 01:11 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Thoughts on all the feuds heading into Raw this week
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
- 07:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Second Generation Washouts, Worst Color Commentators (Miller, Stevie), more (67 min.)
- 05:01 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ Kevin: Covering Pro Wreslting Ohio - The Art of the Promo
- 04:17 pm Spotlight Article: Mezzera's PWTorch Exclusive: The Smackdown Hitlist - Ugly Main Event, Thumbs up to Koslov's Interview, MVP and Punk praise-worthy
- 03:44 pm Arena Reports: 6/14 WWE in Australia: Undertaker wrestles, plus Batista vs. Edge, Hardy, Michelle, Kelly
- 03:25 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/12: Angle vs. Styles in Lumberjack Match, Kong Tries to Collect on Hit, World X Showcase
- 03:22 pm The Specialists: 6/13 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: MVP vs. Punk, MVP Follow Up, Main Event
- 12:58 am WWE News: WWE News: E's "The Soup" parodies Vince McMahon's technical difficulties on Raw
- 12:25 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: McMahon, Rock, Hogan, Danielson, Jarrett all sliced and diced (69 min.)
Friday, June 13th, 2008
- 08:21 pm TV Reports: 6/13 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the CW show
- 05:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Rey Wins Cruiserweight Title in first TV Main Event for Belt, Rey DVD Review
- 05:20 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Terry Funk, Honky Tonk Man, Chikara tournament, BJ Whitmer in EWF, CZW in Phily
- 04:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: "Classy" Freddie Blassie Remembered, Torch Talk with Konnan Part One, More!
- 04:36 pm The Specialists: 6/12 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Joe vs. Kaz, Beautiful People, World X Cup, Main Event
- 02:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Mitchell Feature on Vince McMahon's Homecoming, One Year of TNA, More!
- 01:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WWE Misuses Confidentail Footage, Keller on Brand-Specific PPVs, J-Day PPV Reports
- 12:41 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE PODCAST: Sean Radican and Derek Burgan discuss new DVD releases, Jericho-Michaels, Terri Runnels, Hogan Family (6-13-08)
- 11:45 am MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC and MMA News & Views on Matt Hughes's future, Dana's big announcement, Ratings, Liddell's next fight, TUF Review, Rumors
- 11:44 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (6-13-03): Brock vs. Big Show, Rey vs. Hardy, Angle fires Hass & Benjamin, Mr. America, Piper
- 11:39 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "TNA Booked their refs to look like idiots in two of the biggest matches of the night."
- 03:36 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WWE airs Elizabeth 911 calls, Arn sent home, Keller on WWE developmental needs
- 02:55 am Spotlight Article: TNA IMPACT TEAM COVERAGE of Joe vs. Kaz, Styles vs. Angle, Kim vs. Sky, follow-up on Dutt's turn on Machismo
- 02:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Elizabeth Dies, Luger Arrested, Jarrett-Russo Power Struggle, McNeill on Drug Testing
- 01:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Goldberg Booed in WWE PPV Debut, Austin Retires, Russo-Jarrett Power Struggle
- 01:01 am TV Reports: 6/12 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Fast paced show works in seven matches and good Joe-Booker momentum
- 12:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WWE severs ties with Jeff Hardy, Keller on Goldberg, Mitchell's Uncle Brucie Mailbag
- 12:07 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE THURSDAY 6/12 - Referee incompetence takes away from positive Impact
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
- 10:05 pm The Specialists: DRAWING HEAT (Comic): The real reason TNA ratings haven't topped 1.2 is finally revealed!
- 09:20 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 08:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter Download PDF Free: First-time ever, sample entire newsletter in PDF format right now for free!
- 08:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1029: Million Dollar Flop, McNeill Reviews Ring of Hell, Mitchell's New Contest, Powell Scoops
- 03:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Sydal and Danielson in WWE, Trish's Latest News, Hogan Impersonator (70 min.)
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: ROH gave blessing to Bryan Danielson to work WWE dark match this week
- 02:50 pm Torch Feedback: Best Entrance Music Reax #1: "You can't talk about classic theme songs, and not bring up the Ultimate Warrior's 'Unstable' theme."
- 02:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon: "I am totally out of my mind. I've been out of my mind for a long time."
- 02:30 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia: How much do you know about betrayals in wrestling?
- 02:28 pm WWE News: WWE Raw Reax #4: " This episode was unusual, to say the least. It was turned into some kind of bizarre wrestling-game show."
- 02:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Coverage of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's role in "Get Smart" continues
- 02:08 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Batista back in title contention, plus the new Divas' Championship
- 01:45 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Has the media been fair to the Hogan family this year?
- 01:34 pm The Specialists: 6/10 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Kingston & Bourne vs. Knox & Benjamin, Money Mania Recap, Main Event
- 01:27 pm Spotlight Article: Introduction to today's TNA flashback from five years ago: Styles wins NWA World Title for first time
- 01:24 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (6-11-03): D-Lo, Raven, Jarrett, Styles, Sandman, Sting
- 01:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon on the Today Show says he hopes ratings will be up for Money Giveaway (w/Keller Reax)
- 12:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW ratings are in, and they held steady without money giveaway distractions (w/Keller Analysis)
- 12:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Exclusive - Shimmer's Dave Prazak Interviewm, plus News, Listener Questions (44 min.)
- 11:43 am Arena Reports: 6/11 WWE in Auckland, N.Z.: Undertaker's farewell tour includes tag match with Kane, Edge vs. Batista, Kofi vs. Shelton
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
- 10:14 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 06:35 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 6/10: Jericho, Danielson, Angle, McMahon Money Mania
- 05:05 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD Review: ROH "Glory By Honor VI, N2" with Kenta vs. Misawa, 110307
- 02:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Several notes on Raw sweepstakes including notes on $2 "winner," West Coast winner, Canadians
- 02:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE releases full names, ages, and details of winners in last night's Raw giveaway
- 02:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Canada Raw viewers hear something that U.S. viewers didn't last night
- 01:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock makes cover of Entertainment Weekly, talks of leaving Rock name behind (w/Keller's Reax)
- 12:01 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "The King and J.R.'s comment about Hulk Hogan's divorce was comedic, but kind of uncalled for."
- 11:56 am The Specialists: 6/9 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: 1st Ever Live Hits & Misses
- 11:53 am WWE News: 6/9 WWE Raw HOLT report: Detailed in-person report including live crowd dismay over Million Dollar Mania
- 11:44 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "I don't recall many other times wrestling mattered so little on a show - even a WWE program."
- 10:15 am DEJ Experience District: DEJ Jeremy: The One Hour Raw Experiment
- 09:39 am WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin signs pact with production company for reality TV show
- 01:10 am WWE News: 6/9 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that the TV viewers didn't (and why they were especially upset)
- 12:58 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/9 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Penick review awesome HBK-Y2J segment, pan McMoney (41 min.)
- 12:02 am TV Reports: VIP - MOJO MITCHELL'S RAW 6/9: Stream Vince McMahon is Dialing for Dollars (and ruining wrestling shows)
Monday, June 9th, 2008
- 11:51 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "The star of tonight's show was without a doubt Chris Jericho. He gave a brilliant performance."
- 11:17 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 85 Coverage: Three PPV reports, Roundtable Reviews, Post-Show Audio, More
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 09:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Million Dollar Giveaway episode
- 06:46 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Strong injured, PWG changes; Lynn retains in IWC
- 04:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: One man dies, another man injured during tear-down following TNA PPV
- 03:57 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 6/9 - Slammiversary PPV just OK; flawed by run-ins to highly-competitive matches
- 02:52 pm Arena Reports: 6/8 WWE Raw in Stockton, Calif. (2nd report): Cade vs. Murdoch, Kendrick vs. Snitsky, DiBiase vs. Duggan
- 02:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces first-infraction suspension of a Smackdown performer for 30 days
- 01:21 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: WWF King of the Ring 1993; Hogan vs. Yokozuna; Tournament featuring Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect; Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow; Lex Luger vs. Tatanka
- 01:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Burgan: Sinking TNA Ratings, McMahon's Behavior, Funk U DVD Club, Gary Hart DVD (61 min.)
- 12:49 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Ratings pattern continues with predictable drops and increases for certain wrestlers and segments (w/Keller Analysis)
- 11:39 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (6-9-08): Nash downplayed headed into PPV, Austin, Foley, Trish, Steiner, Goldberg
- 11:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Poignant comment by Michael Hayes from past about race airs on WWE 24/7
- 11:35 am TNA News: TNA News: Identity of the Elvis impersonator on Slammiversary, wrestling connection
- 11:32 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Man, Big Show's injury got ugly! His eye looked like Hulk Hogan's at Wrestlemania IX."
- 11:26 am Arena Reports: 6/8 WWE Raw in Stockton, Calif.: Cena vs. JBL, Hunter vs. Umaga, Jericho vs. Hardy, Mickie vs. Glamazon
- 09:37 am DVDs - VGames - Books: Movie Review: "Bigger, Stronger, Faster" documentary "one of the most honest and fair documentaries"
- 12:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP: TNA Slammiversary PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, Caldwell (75 min.)
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
- 09:25 pm Arena Reports: Ongoing ROH 6/7 "Respect is Earned 2" PPV taping results from Philadelphia, Pa.
- 12:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Orton Injury, WWE Women's Division, Wings Win Cup, Weezer Album (69 min.)
- 11:56 am VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show with Derek Burgan: In-person analysis of last night's ROH event (61 min.)
- 11:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Ultimate Warrior 2008 Value, AWA on ESPN Classics, NWA Show-Flair, Harley Race-WWE (54 min.)
- 09:14 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: Walking Somewhere Near Memphis: McNEILL previews TNA Slammiversary!
- 03:13 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/6: Vickie picks Batista's partners for an eight man tag match, Vickie creates a new Smackdown Title
- 03:06 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/30: Undertaker on The Cutting Edge, MVP vs. Noble, Michelle McCool vs. Mayse
- 01:48 am The Specialists: 6/6 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: MVP, Sal vs. Santino, Khali, Main Event
Friday, June 6th, 2008
- 11:45 pm Arena Reports: 6/6 ROH in Hartford: RADICAN'S ongoing "virtual time" report on ROH crowning new tag champs
- 11:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: State of the Business Address with key suggestions for WWE and TNA to improve business (63 min.)
- 10:59 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Ennis's Preview, Analysis, and Predictions of tomorrow's UFC 85 Bedlam PPV Event
- 09:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Angle's neck surgery, Goldberg-Jericho backstage scuffle, Keller on Nash defining moments
- 08:30 pm TV Reports: 6/6 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the CW show
- 07:07 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Matt Hughes's opponent tomorrow doesn't make weight - fighter profile of Thiago Alvez
- 06:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania centerpiece calls it quits - Floyd Mayweather announces retirement
- 06:05 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Nigel-Shiozaki in ROH, Aries-Generico in PWG, Lynn, Sabu, Mickie Knuckles
- 04:58 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WWF banks on Goldberg, McNeill on King of the Ring, Ortiz uses WWF as leverage
- 04:25 pm The Specialists: PARKER'S BLOG FRIDAY- 6/6: Wrestlers Need to be Proactive in Todayâ™s Rapid Communication Era
- 04:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WrestleMania 19 Results and Team Analysis from Keller, Powell, McNeill, Mitchell
- 03:50 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "Best part of the night was Kip James being the stripper and everybody booing."
- 03:18 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 6/6 - TNA throws it against the wall to see what sticks for PPV
- 02:49 pm The Specialists: 6/5 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Opening Tag, King of the Mountain, Bachelor Party, Main Event
- 02:43 pm Other News: Other News: Business notes and new theater listings for "Bigger, Stronger, Faster" documentary
- 01:23 pm Other News: Hogan News: Nick won't be alone with his own thoughts any longer, has two inmates now to share time with
- 12:23 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I wasn't rolling my eyes over the storylines, but nearly choked on the sheer amount of content."
- 12:16 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Torch preview of tomorrow's UFC 85 Bedlam PPV: Can Matt Hughes rebound? Will Bisbing continue to rise?
- 10:18 am The Specialists: TNA Slammiversary 08 Preview by Wilkenfeld: A mixed bag of tricks, but it could be a trainwreck
- 01:59 am VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Guest book author Matthew Randazzo, Listener Mail, News (54 min.)
- 12:08 am TV Reports: 6/5 TNA Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: So-so show highlighted by the new (and improved?) AJ Styles
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
- 07:36 pm Other News: NWA News: NWA issues official statement on Ric Flair being pulled from Atlanta live event
- 06:43 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's "Who's Hot, Who's Not" for Week of 6/4: Batista, Wedding Planners, Orton, McMahon
- 04:47 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Cena, Triple H, Orton, JBL matches in a different order every week are sickening and boring."
- 03:52 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE WEDNESDAY 6/4 - The kinder, gentler, more huggable WWE doesn't work on Monday nights
- 01:52 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: John Cena and Michelle McCool on Fox Sports' Best Damn Sport Show
- 01:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Undertaker's future updated - is he retired, taking time off, or coming back quickly? (w/Keller Analysis)
- 01:38 pm Torch Feedback: WWE ECW Reax #1: "I usually wonder why I still bother. Fortunately, ECW was a pleasant surprise for once."
- 01:22 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: An overhaul is in order for Raw before ratings drop further - several specific suggestions
- 01:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw rating on Monday drops to ten year low for same week
- 12:20 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia: How much do you know about shameless promotions?
- 10:59 am WWE News: 6/3 WWE in Los Angeles: Complete tapings report for this week's Smackdown featuring Sal vs. Santino
- 09:36 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - A look at crumbling friendships: Jericho-Michaels, Cade-Murdoch, Cody Rhodes-Hardcore Holly
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
- 10:40 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 6/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 09:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lawyer breaks down the lawsuit against Austin
- 07:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin being sued - but over what isn't entirely clear from an outsider's reading (w/Keller Reax)
- 05:54 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Booker T wins, Lawler loses, Sabu injured, Aries-Strong-Lynn three-way in FIP
- 04:37 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I don't really like the concept of bribing people to watch wrestling."
- 04:13 pm Other News: Hogan News: Judge denied request of Hulk Hogan's son Nick to be released from jail to house arrest
- 03:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ongoing coverage of live Los Angeles press conference with Vince McMahon's mega-announcement
- 03:12 pm The Specialists: 6/2 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening Segment, Jericho, Divas, Mickie & Cena, Main Event
- 02:21 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Women's match once again highest rated of show, Machismo-So Cal Val segment bombs (w/Keller Reax)
- 01:58 pm Other News: Hogan News: You're invited to attend taping of a celebrity reality show with Hogan, Butterbean, Stallone, Todd Bridges, Dustin Diamond
- 01:47 pm TNA News: TNA News: Nash no-shows conference call, Booker T replaces him and defends Michael Hayes
- 01:38 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Cena has as much street cred as a male stripper. Worst part of the night was the Cena-Mickie skit. Ugh."
- 01:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 6/3 - Triple H vs. John Cena booked at the right time, unless...
- 09:16 am The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Complete review and analysis of the show
- 01:06 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/2 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks discuss head-scratching McMahon giveaway, latest PPV hype (42 min.)
- 12:15 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Is it too much to ask that we get somebody NEW in the main event scene?"
- 12:02 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 6/2: Stream of Damn Those Elitist Snobs, Why Won't They Let Me in Their Club, I Know, I'll Start My Own Club and...
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
- 11:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Nasty, nasty pictures of Big Show's eye now posted at WWE.com
- 10:23 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network cablecast
- 09:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (6-2-03): Orton & Triple H & Flair vs. Nash & Michaels & who?, plus Steiner, Jericho, Rock, Austin, Bischoff
- 09:25 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw
- 08:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch VIP Members, click on the red VIP Audio Updates button above to access the latest Sean Radican Audio Show. (86 minutes)
- 07:00 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Why One Million Dollars Won't Fix the Endemic Problems with Raw
- 07:00 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple, Stupid!
- 06:53 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "I appreciate that Foley doesn't just use cliches with wrestlers like Shelton Benjamin and Eijah Burke."
- 05:05 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: A MITCHELL SHORT: Next Week's WWE Million Dollar Giveaway Winning Number
- 02:25 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ Jeremy: Why the Hell Do We Care About Nick Hogan?
- 01:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: AP report details Vince McMahon's $1.0 million giveaway
- 10:20 am Torch Feedback: WWE One Night Stand PPV Reax #2: "Shawn Michaels just continues to bring out the absolute best out of everybody."
- 01:11 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 6/2 - WWE created a high-risk environment for wrestlers at One Night Stand PPV
- 12:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Jeff Hardy return, Morgan-Gladiators, Cade-Murdoch Break-up, more (43 min.)
- 12:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE One Night Stand PPV Reax #1: "This was the first time I was shocked by an outcome in a wrestling event in a long time."
- 12:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE One Night Stand PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, McNeill, Mitchell (56 min.)
Sunday, June 1st, 2008
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