Headlines for July 2008
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
- 09:45 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Summary and analysis for Edge-Vickie, HHH-Khali, Hardy-MVP, and more
- 07:06 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia News: Brock Lesnar at Minnesota Twins game
- 04:35 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What's your reaction to Mike Adamle being named G.M. of Raw?
- 04:17 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "Raw was not just bad, it was a 'I can't believe this made it on air' type of bad."
- 04:11 pm Torch Feedback: WWE ECW Reax #1: "Todd Grisham did fine as play-by-play, and Tazz seemed to enjoy working with him."
- 03:26 pm KELLER'S TAKE: VIP - KELLER: More crazy G.M. ideas for WWE to consider (PWTorch Newsletter #1037)
- 03:23 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: VIP - MCNEILL FACTOR: Twenty Years of Summerslam, part two
- 03:13 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: VIP - MITCHELL'S MEMO: DVD Liner Notes Part 3: Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection
- 02:40 pm The Specialists: DEJ Blog: Covering Pro Wrestling Ohio - The Road to Wrestlelution Part II
- 01:04 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash objects to planned match finish, leaves taping early; another TNA top star leaves company
- 12:54 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE WEDNESDAY 7/30 - Playing dominoes with Mike Adamle and Todd Grisham
- 12:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 7/30 VIP East Coast Audio Show: ECW on Sci-Fi Discussion - Grisham, Delaney, Ortiz, Knox (48 min.)
- 12:35 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 7/30 VIP East Coast Audio Show: ECW on Sci-Fi Discussion - Grisham, Delaney, Ortiz, Knox (Free Clip)
- 02:25 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1037: Adamle takes over as Raw G.M., Keller's Raw G.M. Ideas, McNeill on SummerSlam history, Mitchell's Flair DVD Liner Notes
- 02:13 am VIP Exclusive Features: Daily Keller Hotline: Grisham debuts as ECW host, Delaney vs. Hardy, Hornswoggle tags in (13 min.)
- 12:05 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 7/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
- 11:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Mike Adamle's Ascension, Freddie Prinze Jr's Role, Brooke Hogan and WWE State of Business.(77 min.)
- 11:00 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW TV REPORT 7/29: Todd Grisham debuts as new host, Hardy vs. Henry hype for Summerslam
- 07:01 pm The Specialists: 7/28 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Short Matches, Punk vs. Regal, Highlight Reel, New GM
- 05:32 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Of all the talent they could have used, they select the most talentless individual in the company."
- 05:23 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Ratings jump again for the G.M. mystery, but will the reveal at the end help or hurt next week (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 04:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Talk Interview Audio with Doug Basham - One wrestler's path through WWE developmental (64 min.)
- 04:19 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Nigel retains, Sandman over Jake Roberts, Spike Dudley
- 04:07 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Everyone is complaining about the announcement of Mike Adamle as the new Raw G.M., but I think it's a great idea."
- 09:02 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 7/29 - It's Chris Jericho's world and we're just living in it
- 02:11 am WWE News: 7/28 WWE Raw HOLT & SNME tapings: What the live crowd in D.C. saw that the TV viewers didn't
- 01:13 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/28 WWE Raw Post-game Show: Caldwell hosts in-depth look at Raw is Adamle (51 min.)
- 12:13 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/28 Daily Keller Hotline: Instant reaction to newsworthy Raw including new G.M. and Raw Summerslam one-on-one blockbuster (27 min.)
Monday, July 28th, 2008
- 11:42 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "If they wanted to have a new take on the G.M. storyline, they should have thrown several million bucks at Brett Favre."
- 11:36 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Hopefully Adamle has been acting out of place for the past few months because he's got some real heel talent up his sleeve."
- 09:28 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 05:41 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-28-03): Shane McMahon and Kane centerpieces five years ago, too, plus Goldberg, Austin, Linda
- 05:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Radio Show: Episode #3 from Sept. 9, 1991 with guest analyst Mark Madden (38 min.)
- 04:56 pm Torch Today: Did You Know? PWTorch VIP members have had access to 63 new exclusive audio shows so far this month?
- 03:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE issues press release explaining its switch to a PG rating (w/Keller Analysis)
- 01:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Brawl for All Upset Ruins Plans, NBA stars help Nitro, Mitchell feature on Jim Ross
- 01:43 pm DEJ Experience District: DEJ'S Kevin - Covering Pro Wrestling Ohio - The Road to Wrestlelution Part I
- 01:12 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: One fan's proposal for Summerslam's final line-up and results - Cena, Batista, Punk, JBL, Hardy, Phoenix
- 01:06 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "It is amazing how the show that has more wrestling does a better job of character development."
- 12:57 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Loaded main event leads to another slight ratings increase (w/Keller Analysis)
- 12:49 pm Arena Reports: 7/27 TNA in Kenansville, N.C.: Abyss vs. Tomko, Awesome Kong vs. Taylor vs. Jacqueline, Petey vs. Kaz
- 02:33 am Arena Reports: 7/26 WWE Raw in Altoona, Pa.: Jericho entertains after the show in parking lot, Santino vs. Duggan
- 01:07 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/25: Vickie listens to Edge apology, Battle Royal for Summerslam Title Shot
- 12:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/27 Daily Keller Hotline: Audio Ask the Editor - Jim Mitchell in WWE, Paul Bearer, Potential Stars Who Never Achieved Potential, and More (14 min.)
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
- 06:50 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: C.M. Punk needs to win clean at Summerslam, and acceptance like Bret Hart received could follow
- 06:46 pm Arena Reports: 7/25 ROH in Toronto: "That show was the first thing to make me proud to be a wrestling fan in a LONG time."
- 03:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 7/26 VIP East Coast Audio Show: Bryant's WWE Smackdown Post-Show Wrap-Up (48 min.)
- 03:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Comparing Punk to Other Underdog Champs, Michaels or Flair, Duggan History (55 min.)
- 03:03 pm The Specialists: 7/25 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: VIP Lounge, Battle Royale, La Familia, Final Segment
- 01:59 pm The Specialists: 7/22 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: New Belt, Bourne - Guerrero, Main Event
- 09:00 am Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 7/26: Reports Wanted, Honky Tonk interview, Wild WWE stories in India, Friday news
Friday, July 25th, 2008
- 08:18 pm TV Reports: 7/25 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the CW Show
- 07:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Punk's Push, Cena-JBL Follow-Up, Cody & DiBiase, Duggan's Place in History (53 min.)
- 06:28 pm The Specialists: 7/24 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Joe & Booker, Strap Match, Val, Tables Match
- 04:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Vengeance Coverage, Powell's July Hitlist, Konnan Torch Talk, Mitchell Memo
- 03:40 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-21-03): Michaels vs. Jericho, Kane vs. RVD, Orton, Hurricane, Booker, Hunter, Goldberg
- 03:31 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-23-03): Styles, D-Lo, Harley Race, Erik Watts, Ricky Morton, Zbyszko, Raven, Sting
- 03:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-24-03): Torrie, Hardy, Noble, Eddie, Zach, Brock Lesnar, Big Show, APA, Angle
- 03:25 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News & Commentary Daily, plus today's new Affliction vs. UFC Audio Show
- 03:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: MMATorch Audio: Penick & Bent review Affliction and UFC Fight Night (38 min.)
- 02:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 7/25 VIP East Coast Audio Show: Travis & Bardre Impact Post-Show Wrap-Up (65 min.)
- 02:06 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I watched last night for the first time, and I have to say that this promotion is terrible."
- 01:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Michaels's return, WWE Studios, 24/7 Pick, Hammer-Necro (35 min.)
- 12:56 am TV Reports: 7/24 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: TNA rebounds from an off-week with continuing ambiguity surrounding Sting
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
- 11:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Bash Rundown, Raw Fallout, Sandman Problems, McCarthy, Ryder/Hawkins (80 min.)
- 11:16 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Triple H helps Edge ruin his own wedding, plus a full rundown of the other feuds
- 10:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 7/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 04:45 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Bagwell, Murdock, Dave Taylor, Mahoney, Vito
- 04:15 pm The Specialists: 7/21 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening, Jericho, PPV Follow Up, Santino and Beth
- 01:46 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "For the first time since the Monday Night War era, the WWE is successfully creating unpredictable television on a weekly basis."
- 01:00 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/14 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Penick discuss Raw, Santino-Beth, Jericho's Greatness (44 min.)
- 12:11 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Jericho is easily the most interesting heel either TNA or WWE have had in a long time."
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Friday, July 18th, 2008
- 11:18 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - More on Mark Henry's and Tony Atlas's characters, plus the Chavo-Bourne feud
- 09:39 pm TV Reports: 7/18 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Ongoing "Real-Time" Coverage of the Edge-Vickie Wedding Show
- 08:49 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Complete overview of the feuds including Punk-Batista, Cena-JBL, and Y2J-HBK
- 07:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: JBL tries to kill Cena on Raw, Samoa Joe-Booker, Bash PPV Preview (58 min.)
- 05:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ's Kevin: Covering Pro Wrestling Ohio - The Wrestlelution Announcement
- 05:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Former WCW Tag Champs Unite for Porno, Brody Remembered, GAB Weekend (30 min.)
- 04:34 pm The Specialists: PARKER'S PENNY THOUGHTS: FRIDAY: 7/18: Is Ric Flair the Savior of wwe.com?
- 03:39 pm The Specialists: 7/17 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Joe-Booker, Beer Money, Kaz, Treatment of Women, Stretcher Match
- 01:47 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/18: Passionate reader feedback on Victory Road, mainstream perception of pro wrestling, and more!
- 12:36 pm Spotlight Article: KELLER'S 5 YEARS AGO SMACKDOWN REPORT: Cena attacked Taker, plus Angle, Benoit, Eddie, Rhyno, Sable, Zach, Brock
- 12:32 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE PODCAST: Excerpt of "The Audio Experience" with Dusty & Eric (07-17-08)
- 12:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: TNA Victory Road, WWE Raw Highs and Lows, Calling Bingo, REO Speedwagon (63 min.)
- 12:01 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Ted DiBiase talks about his book, business philosophy, trainers, JBL comparisons, Ultimate Warrior
- 11:56 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-17-08): Cena attacks Taker, plus Benoit, Angle, Eddie, Rhyno, Lesnar, Zach Gowen, Sable
- 11:52 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "TNA continues to shoot itself in the foot with the overemphasis on gimmick matches thus burning out the novelty."
- 12:05 am TV Reports: 7/17 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: A fairly dull Impact tells us to look forward to a rerun of Victory Road next month
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
- 11:59 pm The Specialists: 7/15 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Opening, Bourne, Main Event, Cena-JBL Replay
- 09:32 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show
- 05:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Episode #3 with Terry Funk & Superstar Graham - August 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 05:05 pm Torch Flashbacks: FREE - PWTORCH NEWSLETTER BACK ISSUE (PDF Format): Foley Torch Talk, Kane mess, Cornette compliments, Bret on Montreal
- 04:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Foley Torch Talk on Hell in a Cell Bumps, Powell on Piper, Mitchell on Cornette
- 01:59 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/17: Randazzoâ™s âRing of Hellâ offers up all of the problems within wrestling, but ultimately offers no solutions
- 01:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Leno agrees to wrestle on WCW PPV, Waltman on Horsemen spoof, Raw-Nitro battle
- 12:54 pm Spotlight Article: Keller's TNA Report Flashback from 5 Years Ago This Week - Sting, Kaz, Sabin, Shark Boy, Russo, D-Lo...
- 12:28 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE THURSDAY 7/17 - "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*" review: Most-important movie you'll see this year
- 10:55 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "C.M. Punk is not being booked effectively. No World Champion should have to wrestle during the first hour."
- 10:45 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: JBL attempting to crush John Cena with a car at the end of Raw was or was not a good idea?
- 10:40 am Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (7-16-03): Russo vs. D-Lo main events show, plus Raven, Sabin, Jarrett, Justin, Kaz, Sting
- 10:39 am Arena Reports: 7/14 WWE Smackdown in Ashville, N.C.: Michelle McCool & Cherry vs. Victoria & Maryse, Jeff Hardy vs. Edge, Khali vs. Bourne
- 12:14 am TNA News: 7/15 TNA Impact tapings in Orlando, Fla.: Victory Road follow-up, Cornette addresses Booker-Joe controversy
- 12:08 am WWE News: 7/15 WWE in Charlotte, N.C.: Complete Smackdown taping report including tag partners facing off
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
- 06:58 pm Torch Feedback: WWE ECW Reax #1: "Philadelphia, I know ECW probably has disappointed you a lot this past year, but please give them a chance."
- 06:51 pm WWE News: Ratings News: ECW ratings hold steady, headlined with the Hardys, up against Major League Baseball All-Star Game (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 06:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP Audio Special: Gov. Jesse Ventura 1999 SummerSlam Press Conference with Keller, Powell, Austin, Rock, Vince (66 min.)
- 01:45 pm The Specialists: PARKER'S PENNY THOUGHTS: WEDNESDAY- 7/16: Live observations from last nightâ™s Smackdown/ECW Tapings
- 01:45 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia: How much do you know about wrestling's vehicular assaults?
- 01:26 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE WEDNESDAY 7/16 - ECW, Uggla, and Rampage make for an interesting night
- 03:21 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 7/15: Hardys vs. Miz & Morrison, Dreamer gets the boot, Bourne push continues
- 02:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1034: Victory Road, Mitchell's Flair DVD Liner Notes, McNeill on SummerSlam History
- 12:25 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/11: Edge vs. Big Show no-DQ, Kozlov gets music, Festus & Ryder vs. Ryder & Hawkins
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
- 10:58 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - The Edge-Vickie storyline with a "Fatal Attraction" twist
- 10:24 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 7/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live telecast from Charlotte
- 08:11 pm Torch Feedback: Letters to the Editor: Ventura Disappointment, Kane Theory, JBL-Cena, Raw Ratings Drop
- 07:50 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/15: A modern conundrum for pro wrestling fans thatâ™s unlikely to change anytime soon
- 06:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Mitchell's "Culture of Death" column, Mick Foley "Torch Talk," Hogan-WWE fallout
- 05:35 pm WWE News: Ratings News: One bad week last week was all it took to turn off all of the fans gained from draft shake-up (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:01 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "This show would have ranked a bit higher for me before that stupid 'car wreck' finish."
- 04:50 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE PWTORCH PODCAST: TNA Victory Road PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill
- 04:35 pm Torch Today: New Volunteer Contributors Wanted: Apply this week to be part of PWTorch.com!
- 04:05 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Torch MMA Rankings, California's MMA Rules, Vera Makes Claim, Victor Belford, Machida, UFC PPV
- 04:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Episode #3 with Dave Meltzer - August 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 03:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: ROH 6th Anniversary Show Audio Roundtable: Radican, Caldwell, Parker discuss entire card (33 min.)
- 03:44 pm The Specialists: 7/14 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: HBK - Y2J, Kane, Cena's Promo, Main Event, JBL Tries to Kill Cena
- 03:35 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Cena gave the promo he should have in the first place, the intense take-no-prisoners kind."
- 01:57 am Spotlight Article: KELLER'S RAW REPORT - A show that was very good until the very end (where it got very bad)
- 12:46 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/14 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks discuss the final hype for the Bash, a great turnaround show (49 min.)
- 12:42 am WWE News: 7/14 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd in N.C. saw that the TV viewers didn't
- 12:37 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "The reason my score dropped was the utterly ridiculous way they did the parking lot encounter of JBL and Cena."
- 12:27 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "After years of slagging them, the WWE deserves a pat on the back for giving us some smart, fresh television."
Monday, July 14th, 2008
- 10:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Compelling theory on what Kane means when he asks "Is he dead?"
- 09:51 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event from N.C. State University
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:06 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Jesse Ventura announces whether he will run for Senate this year on CNN's Larry King Live tonight (w/Keller Analysis)
- 05:37 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Black over Lynn in AAW, Castagnoli, Delirious in Chikara, Basham, ODB
- 03:41 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: Beach Blast 1993: Sting/British Bulldog vs. Vader/Vicious; Flair vs. Windham;Horsemen vs. Blonds; Rude vs. Rhodes
- 03:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Five things we each hate about pro wrestling (63 min.)
- 03:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Detailed reports on Rodman & Malone on Bash PPV, Drastic Japan Changes
- 03:10 pm TNA News: TNA Impact Ratings: Final Impact before Victory Road draws strong final 30 minute rating for final PPV hype (w/Keller Analysis)
- 02:56 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS AGO (7-14-03): Kane sets Jim Ross on fire, Booker involved in another teaser finish, Bischoff to fire Austin
- 02:55 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: The latest TNA PPV is probably a prime example of why I don't buy their PPVs
- 02:48 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Having Vickie fall back in love with Edge was both sickening and great TV."
- 02:24 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/14:The ghost of TNAâ™s past haunts sensible finish to Victory Road PPV
- 02:17 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: John Cena Needs to Turn Heel - A.S.A.P.
- 09:19 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE MONDAY 7/14 - TNA booking way behind the rest of the company
- 12:35 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA Victory Road PPV Audio Roundtable with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill (60 min.)
- 12:28 am The Specialists: Victory Road Review by Wilkenfeld: Even if you didn't see it, you probably understand the ending as well as I do
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
- 08:05 pm Spotlight Article: TNA IMPACT HITS & MISSES: What were the highs and lows of TNA's final effort to sell viewers on Sunday's Victory Road PPV?
- 07:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Show: Al Snow Shoot Interview Review, ROH Best in World DVD, ROH Continuity Issues (105 min.)
- 07:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Bruce Mitchell Audio Show w/Wade Keller, pt. 2: Flair DVD Review, Best Late-'80s Matches, Listener Questions (67 min.)
- 03:13 am The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Analyzing Mark Henry, Braden Walker, and Evan Bourne
- 01:58 am The Specialists: 7/11 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Opening Segment, Natalya, La Familia, Main Event
- 12:48 am TV Reports: 7/11 WWE SMACKDOWN: Parks's Coverage of the CW show
Friday, July 11th, 2008
- 06:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: TNA's Women-Hating Theme, Cena's Poopy Obsession, Jericho-Michaels (77 min.)
- 06:31 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/11:Sting will be watching this Sunday! Are you excited or scared? Thoughts on new Flair DVD, Radican Audio Showcase preview
- 04:49 pm The Specialists: 7/10 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Parking Lot Brawl, Angle and the Beautiful People, Kong vs. Wilde
- 03:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Goldberg beats Hogan for title on Nitro at Georgia Dome, Mitchell's Meat Puppets column
- 02:23 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE FRIDAY 7/11 - TNA Impact analysis on Joe presentation, PPV build-up, and Women's Title goodness
- 01:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Spoiler-Free Preview of Latest Audio Show Contained Within (38 min.)
- 12:37 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Raw ratings for week two of C.M. Punk's title reign hold steady (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 03:16 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - The real problem with the limo segment
- 01:06 am TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/10: Love & Sky & Styles vs. Angle & ODB & Kim, Final Victory Road hype
- 12:00 am TV Reports: 7/10 Impact Review by Wilkenfeld: Joe and Booker try to make us care, as a new star rises in the women's division
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
- 11:06 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 7/3: Nash & Joe vs. Roode & Storm, Saeed vs. Taylor, Angle's Third Blind Date Has Issues
- 05:29 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 6/26: Booker vs. Nash, ODB vs. Moose, World X Cup Tag
- 02:41 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: Booker T discusses his time in TNA, Sunday's PPV main event, retirement thoughts, more
- 01:51 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/9: PWTorch.com readers sound off on Radicanâ™s new overwhelmingly popular web-exclusive feature
- 01:39 pm The Specialists: 7/8 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Opening Segment, Henry, Bourne, Walker
- 05:06 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTORCH NEWSLETTER #1033 PDF Download Now Available: Cena Makes Poopy, Mitchell on Michaels-Jericho, Caldwell Reviews DiBiase Book, McNeill on Punk-McMahon
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
- 10:23 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 7/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
- 06:39 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Hero wins PWG title, Moose breaks leg, Shimmer taping, Briscoe fired
- 04:12 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "And truly - has John Cena ever been worse? He was a train wreck last night."
- 03:37 pm The Specialists: 7/7 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening, Mysterio vs. Santino, Limo Destruction, Kane's Turn
- 02:14 pm DEJ Experience District: Ask the Experience: DEJ guys field questions about Holly, chowder, best pants
- 02:08 pm Spotlight Article: COMIC: Drawing Heat - So how did Vince McMahon pitch the World Title reign to C.M. Punk? Find out here!
- 02:04 pm The Specialists: Comic - Drawing Heat: Vince McMahon informs C.M. Punk how he'll get him over as World Champion!
- 01:41 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 7/8: Setting the record straight on ROH coverage, ROH as a breeding ground
- 11:40 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Somebody needs to sit Cena down and tell him that while he may be a charming guy, he has a terrible sense of humor."
- 09:00 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE TUESDAY 7/8 - Bathroom humor, youth movement on hold, and what happened to Raw?
- 07:05 am The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: GAB 1988: Flair vs. Luger; Windham vs. Dusty Rhodes; Sting/Koloff vs. Anderson/Blanchard
- 02:06 am WWE News: 7/7 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that the TV viewers didn't including D-Lo, DiBiase, Duggan
- 12:49 am VIP Exclusive Features: 7/7 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Penick discuss the demise of Cena's character, Kane's turn (46 min.)
- 12:36 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "After witnessing one of the best Raws live last week, they come up with this?"
Monday, July 7th, 2008
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
- 05:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Storm rips Ring of Hell, Punk's Win, Great Troll Debate, Atrocious PPV Ads, More (65 min.)
- 05:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Guest Jason Powell, Listener Mail, Pat's 1996 Draft Picks, Q of Week (33 min.)
- 03:31 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Al Snow discusses his wrestling career, philosophy, time in OVW, and more in new interview
Saturday, July 5th, 2008
- 11:32 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Torch coverage of Rampage Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin, plus Brandon Vera Exclusive Interview, more!
- 10:00 pm Torch Today: TORCH NEWS TICKER 7/5: WWE's $1.0 million revenue show, Ross comments on Murdoch release, Evans pulled from PWG, Silkin on ROH tix sales
- 08:30 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Tips for Henry's character, evaluating the debut of Atlas Ortiz, and looking for more reader comments
- 04:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Bret Hart Controversy, Tag Team Specialists Over Decades, Newsstand Mags (72 min.)
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
- 10:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: WWE Shake-Up, Bret the Delusional Ass, Atlas Ortiz, Ashley's MySpace Note (90 min.)
- 06:29 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Cena-JBL, Y2J-HBK, and reader thoughts wanted
- 04:24 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTORCH NEWSLETTER #1032 PDF Download Now Available: Punk Title Win Coverage & Analysis, Mitchell on Bret, Powell's Page 2 Buzz
- 03:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Hogan and WWE part ways with reactions by McNell, Keller, Powell; Foley Torch Talk
- 02:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Foley Torch Talk, Konnan Torch Talk, Keller Reviews Foley's Novel, HBO-Drug Deaths
- 12:45 pm Torch Trivia: Torch Trivia: How much do you know about short title reigns?
- 09:44 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CORNER CUBE WEDNESDAY 7/2 - Raw was everything ECW is not
- 08:39 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs exclusive VOD and pay-TV agreements in the U.K.
- 08:11 am WWE News: WWE News: BBC News reports on Kofi Kingston's heritage from Africa
- 12:44 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 7/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
- 09:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Foley's Incredible Bumps of Cage - Initial Reaction, Raw Crushes Nitro Again
- 09:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Austin Hospitalized, WWE Cancels Shows, Mitchell on Friends Promoting
- 08:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Flair sues WCW, wants to sign with WWF; Bash PPV Coverage, Dusty in as Booker
- 07:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: WCW files "mirror image" lawsuit against WWF, Keller on Bad Bischoff Policies
- 06:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Raw Crushes Nitro in Shocker, Austin-Dude in Match of Year Candidate, JYD Dies
- 05:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: McMahon-Austin Feud, DX Skywrites Over Nitro, X-Pac Torch Talk
- 05:48 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Rating for C.M. Punk edition of Raw is in; did new cast of stars hold serve? (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:02 pm Spotlight Article: Flashback: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a real fight during an episode of Nitro
- 04:50 pm Torch Flashbacks: PWTorch '98 Back Issue Flashback: Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a real fight during Nitro
- 04:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Bischoff's Top WCW Assistant Defects to WWF, Slammiversary PPV Report, More
- 04:42 pm The Specialists: 6/30 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Opening, Punk, Martial Law, Jericho
- 02:34 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE PODCAST: PWTorch editor Wade Keller's in-depth reaction to the June 30 Raw, Punk's win, New Faces Pushed
- 02:02 pm Torch Instant Polls: PWTORCH POLL: Who was the MVP of the June 30 episode of WWE Raw? Punk? Batista? Edge? Ross? Jericho?...
- 01:58 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Punk just is not believable as the World Heavyweight Champion. He's too small and just not intimidating."
- 02:03 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I only tune into Raw about once or month or so, and this is the same show I saw last time."
- 01:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: 6/30 WWF Raw Audio Analysis: Caldwell & Parks discuss a memorable and eventful edition (53 min.)
- 12:32 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "This was one of the most enjoyable Raws I've seen in a long time."
- 12:04 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Anyone who actually bitches about this episode should never watch wrestling again."
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