Headlines for November 2008
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
- 09:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/30 Daily Keller Hotline: Cena vs. Kane on Raw preview, Jack Swagger's rising star, DX merch plugs, ECW (20 min.)
- 07:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown shifting to more in-ring wrestling, less backstage talk
- 06:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Charlie Haas admits to past steroid use; describes inspiration for new character of imitating wrestlers
- 05:56 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Dear Stephanie McMahon - It has come to my attention that your...
- 05:20 pm Other News: Where Is He Now: Mike Bucci (formerly Simon Dean and Super Nova) found in new line of work
- 02:34 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 11/25: Alicia Fox explains link with D.J. Gabriel, Dreamer vs. Swagger standout brawl, Finlay-Henry (yawn)
- 01:31 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 11/18: Dreamer vs. Swagger, D.J. Gabriel's debut, Six-Man Main Event
- 09:23 am Arena Reports: 11/29 WWE in State College, Pa.: Edge changes his look already, Triple H & Jeff Hardy tag team main event
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
- 08:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces title match for Armageddon PPV following controversial Smackdown ending
- 08:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk appears in Thanksgiving Day parade to promote WWE brand (w/VIDEO)
- 07:54 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: WWE Crosses the Line with Jeff Hardy (again)
- 05:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/29 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Torch Awards Preview, Slammys, LAX vs. Briscoes & More (5 min clip)
- 04:38 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/29 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Radican live at Survivor Series, WWE in-depth, TNA Angle DVD (Free 10 min. clip)
- 03:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: WrestleMania XX Forecast, McNeill on Cena's Ascension, Mitchell on Flair DVD (#786)
- 03:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Nash wins 60-man battle royal on PPV, Hogan's "retirement," Nash Games (#522)
- 03:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/28 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Shane McMahon, Linda McMahon, Heyman on Hardy Angle, Impact, Austin Idol, Saturn (54 min.)
- 02:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/29 Daily Keller Hotline: Edge and Vickie Gloat, Bella Twins argue with Michelle, Beat the Clock Challenge (15 min.)
- 02:18 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/28: Beat the Clock Challenge with Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Kozlov, plus Bella Twins, Festus Fun
- 10:50 am WWE News: WWE News: Cards announced for WWE Raw's Christmas tour including NYC's Madison Sq. Garden show
- 10:42 am Other News: Other News: New York Times publishes in-depth story on the star of "The Wrestler" movie
- 09:30 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/29 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Thankful for Edge return, not thankful for Beat the Clock, Show vs. Taker (7 min. clip)
- 09:24 am The Specialists: The Absurdity Of It All - Smackdown 11/28: The Opposite Of Riveting, Festus vs. The Ring Bell, Cena and Vince To Reform The Corporation
- 12:06 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/28 Daily Keller Hotline: Headline analysis items on Hulk Hogan, Kenny Dykstra, Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, The Wrestler (14 min.)
Friday, November 28th, 2008
- 11:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle says his career is defined by working until the day he dies
- 10:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Major star back on the road this weekend for Smackdown brand house shows
- 10:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Main events announced for this weekend's Raw house shows - John Cena back on tour
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including six-diva tag, Edge as new Champ
- 08:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/28 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Flair-Hogan-Bischoff Happenings, Hardy Follow-up, Cena's Ratings Boost (54 min.)
- 08:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE stock rebounds again; Weekly Stock analysis
- 07:42 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW: Return Engagement (Ibushi-Generico, Briscoes vs. Shelley & Sabin)
- 05:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/27 Daily Keller Hotline: Turkey Day edition of Impact reveals babyface faction name, Team 3D take sides (21 min.)
- 05:01 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/27: Team 3D make major decision, Turkey Bowl ends with sexually suggestive imagery by Shelley
- 04:58 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/20: Joe & Styles vs. Motor City Machine Guns, Morgan & Abyss vs. Nash & Angle, Mick Foley announcement
- 03:51 pm Other News: WHERE IS HE NOW: Justin Credible appearing on show with John Cena, Sr. (w/VIDEO)
- 01:53 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/28 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - Young Lions get a name, Too much Triple Threat, Turkeys (7 min. clip)
- 01:39 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs DVD distribution deal with major retailer that's still in business
- 01:30 pm ROH News: ROH News: New Video Wire with Claudio, Nigel, Danielson promos; most random segment ever
- 01:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho describes living at 24/7 Walmart, why he left WWE the first time
- 12:24 pm The Specialists: The Absurdity of It All 11/27 Impact: Frontline Has Dead Weight, The Nice Team 3D, Aliens Abduct Rhino, Delusional Palin Fans To Buy PPV
- 12:11 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/27 TNA IMPACT: It seems the TNA bookers and writers got the day off from work as well
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
- 11:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/26 Daily Keller Hotline: Slammy Predictions, Heyman Rips Hardy Death Tease, D.H. Brags, Lashley-Lesnar, more (21 min.)
- 10:39 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: McNEILL: At The Bar For WWE Survivor Series 2008
- 06:45 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: A Thanksgiving Tradition Revisited - Ric Flair Returns To Greensboro
- 06:20 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Regal's commentary really wanted me to see him and Punk feud."
- 06:11 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Survivor Series PPV Reax #5: "If Taker has magical fire powers, don't have a technician run onto stage in camera view to stamp out residual flames."
- 06:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1055 (19 Pages!): Jeff Hardy Hoax Coverage, Survivor Series, Insider News, More
- 05:51 pm TNA News: TNA News: Roxxi reveals story behind cursing gimmick on TV; surprising male wrestler who brought her to TNA
- 04:55 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 10 - Vickie Guerrero comments publicly on Eddie's drug use
- 04:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tomko has reportedly re-signed with WWE; Christian Cage to follow?
- 03:29 pm ROH News: 11/22 ROH PPV taping in Chicago: Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe returns to ROH, Aries vs. Jacobs conclusion
- 03:21 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/25 ECW TV: Piledriver, The Boogeyman, and...Joey Lawrence?
- 03:08 pm Other News: Other News: The Sandman's last wrestling match being advertised for December show
- 02:50 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan on the same show; how to win a limo ride with Flair
- 01:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bobby Lashley wants to fight Brock Lesnar; discusses Vince McMahon in and out of the ring
- 12:21 pm Other News: Heyman News: Paul Heyman critical of WWE for Jeff Hardy angle; recalls conversation with Vince McMahon
- 11:53 am WWE News: WWE News: D.H. Smith glad he returned to WWE developmental; claims he's better than other second-generation wrestlers
- 10:58 am WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho says he can't play the villain in Canada; challenges with second book
- 10:32 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/26 East Coast Audio: ECW - Jack Swagger's star-making match, D.J. won't stop dancing, Boogey at the dentist (7 min. clip)
- 10:29 am The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Top Ten Moments in Survivor Series history - Hart vs. Michaels, Austin vs. Hart, Undertaker vs. Hulk Hogan
- 10:16 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "The Dreamer-Swagger Extreme Rules match did what it was supposed to do..."
- 03:58 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - ECW TV 11/25: Swagger's Stock Soars, Dancin' D.J. is Van Damme, ECW Doesn't Bother With Last Half Of Show
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
- 09:36 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/24 WWE RAW: Surprises, Slammy's, and Shamwow!
- 09:17 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 11/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show featuring Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger
- 08:07 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT: I was right about John Cena...
- 08:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/25 Daily Keller Hotline: Raw Ratings, Orton Matures, WWE Stock, The Wrestler Oscar Buzz (14 min.)
- 07:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cover box revealed for WWE Legends of WrestleMania video game (w/VIDEO)
- 07:01 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: THE DAILY WORD 11/25: Caldwell looks at John Cena interest today, your feedback on hot topics (w/VIDEO)
- 06:15 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Why Ric Flair Was Talking To Hulk Hogan Today
- 06:05 pm WWE News: Ratings Analysis: Analyzing 11/24 WWE Raw ratings over the last 5 and 10 weeks; vs. 2007 averages
- 05:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings surge with the return of John Cena
- 05:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: If you invested in WWE stock on Friday, you're looking very smart now
- 04:57 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: John Cena is the perfect son Vince McMahon never had
- 04:57 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 9 - vs. Juventud Guerrera; pre-cursor to personal issues
- 04:10 pm Other News: Other News: Brother of TNA referee starting promotion targeting WWE and TNA fanbase
- 03:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Orton describes changes in his life; what happened with motorcycle accident
- 03:35 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Ric Flair On Right Now With The Primetime With The Packman Radio Show, Who He's Talking Toâ¦
- 03:22 pm Other News: Other News: ESPN the Magazine calls "The Wrestler" the next great sports movie
- 02:58 pm Other News: Hogan News: How did Goldberg affect Celebrity Championship Wrestling this week? Week 6 ratings and overall analysis
- 01:07 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: There's something different about this version of John Cena after last night's Raw
- 12:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Big Show's huge hands + tiny mobile devices = smashed mobile devices (w/PICS)
- 12:10 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle DVD out today; Angle and Jarrett discuss Angle's MMA future (w/VIDEO)
- 11:30 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Candice Michelle boggles my mind."
- 11:26 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "WWE should bottle this crowd because I don't think I've heard a crowd that pro-Cena in years."
- 11:02 am WWE News: WWE News: Yes, there is an actual IC Title contender's tournament bracket - Kofi vs. Punk?
- 10:54 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE broadcaster critical of Koslov at Survivor Series; comments on John Cena behind-the-scenes
- 10:37 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE RAW 11/24: I Think That's Enough Plugs, The "Common Man" Cena vs. The "Elitist Man" Jericho
- 10:15 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "It was also great to see John Cena back surrounded by all his little Cenamaniacs."
- 12:58 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/24 Daily Keller Hotline: John Cena - The son Vince McMahon always wanted hits a homerun (14 min.)
- 12:36 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/24 WWE Raw post-game Show: Caldwell and Penick discuss Cena's big return, Jericho's greatness, whatever else happened on this weird show (6 min. clip)
- 12:30 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/24: Ongoing "delayed time" report including John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Shane vs. Steph
Monday, November 24th, 2008
- 11:21 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Nov. 24 Raw is you saw the show?
- 11:18 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 11/24 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the show
- 10:50 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: The Difference Between WWE And TNA
- 10:41 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATORCH MONDAY RANKINGS: Light-Heavyweight Top Ten Released for 11/24
- 09:45 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of John Cena back on Raw; Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio team
- 07:02 pm Guest Editorials: GUEST MOVIE REVIEW: "The Wrestler" is going to hit close to home for a lot of wrestling fans
- 06:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw preview - One match announced with Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio, news item regarding Intercontinental Title
- 04:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Finally some positive news to report on WWE's stock
- 04:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw wrestler Dolph Ziggler says he was told to "get a lot bigger" (w/VIDEO)
- 04:20 pm The Specialists: FAST FORWARD 11/24: Edge's return, John Cena's crowd reaction in Boston, Rhino as the mouthpiece vs. Main Event Mafia
- 03:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon compares WrestleMania 25 ticket sales to last year; announces first tour in key market (w/VIDEO)
- 03:37 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/21 WWE SMACKDOWN: I thought it was a Basket Match, The R-Truth hurts, Big Red Koslov
- 03:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Evan Bourne injury update; what he's doing with WWE while recovering from injury
- 03:18 pm Other News: Hogan News: Eric Bischoff responds to WWE's threats against Celebrity Championship show producers
- 02:38 pm TNA News: Ratings News: TNA PPV main event announcement on 11/20 TNA Impact leads to ratings changes, especially with Mick Foley
- 02:20 pm WWE News: 11/23 WWE Survivor Series HOLT Report: RADICAN reports on what the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't see
- 02:09 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Survivor Series Reax #4: "It may not be popular to say so but I've missed Cena."
- 01:17 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/23 Survivor Series audio: Caldwell and Radican rapid-fire review of Survivor Series (5 min. clip)
- 12:35 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Survivor Series Reax #3: "Jeff attacking Edge like nothing happened to him was ridiculous."
- 12:23 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Monday morning analysis on WWE Survivor Series - Did I only dream of Hunter vs. Koslov?
- 11:58 am TV Reports: Hulk Hogan's CCW TV Report 11/22: CCW Rulebook, Don't call him Brutus Beefcake, Check's in the mail for Goldberg
- 11:41 am Torch Feedback: WWE Survivor Series Reax #2: "Orton's win was needed as his rise to prominence is the breath of fresh air Raw needs."
- 04:14 am WWE News: 11/23 WWE Survivor Series HOLT Report: What the live crowd in Boston saw - Cena live reactions, Triple H sign not confiscated
- 04:06 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE SURVIVOR SERIES 11/23: The Scummy Series Displays a Disgusting Lack of Good Judgment
- 12:27 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/23 WWE Survivor Series PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill analyze event (53 min.)
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
- 11:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: What was the best match at the WWE Survivor Series PPV if you saw the event?
- 10:58 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 11/23 WWE Survivor Series on a 0-10 scale if you saw the event
- 10:55 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Survivor Series Reax #1: "The Cena match itself was quite good, with the proper finish."
- 10:45 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES REPORT 11/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of John Cena vs. Chris Jericho (w/PICS on-site)
- 10:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: New World Hvt. champion crowned at Survivor Series featuring unadvertised wrestler
- 09:11 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE PPV REPORT 11/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event including Jeff Hardy update, Triple H vs. Kozlov, John Cena return
- 08:38 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Couture vs. Liddell IV, Anderson Silva at UFC 95, Fedor talks Sambo loss
- 06:25 pm WWE News: WWE Notes: Boston sports journalist writes that WWE created damage with Jeff Hardy story
- 06:11 pm Spotlight Article: WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV COVERAGE: WWE plays with fire on Jeff Hardy story
- 05:30 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: Sleazy Jeff Hardy Angle Could Further Damage WWE Business Image
- 04:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/23 Daily Keller Hotline: Why the Jeff Hardy stunt on WWE.com today was totally crass and indecent (17 min.)
- 04:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Second Jeff Hardy "injury" update on his current status before Survivor Series
- 02:10 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: WWE lacks basic human decency and judgment one again as they tease: Jeff Hardy might be dead! Stay tuned for update!
- 02:00 pm WWE News: KELLER: WWE lacks basic human decency and judgment one again as they tease: Jeff Hardy might be dead! Stay tuned for update!
- 01:38 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: 11/23 Survivor Series Preview: The Corporate Cena Song, The WWE Tag Team of Cheesiness and Chumpiness To Kick Your Ass
- 01:29 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Forget John Cena; November Belongs to Randy Orton
- 01:27 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Spoilin' For A Fight: McNEILL Previews WWE Survivor Series 2008!
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Brutus Beefcake no more? WWE legal team goes after use of moniker on Hulk Hogan's CCW
- 11:10 am WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy found unconscious in stairwell at his hotel, reports WWE.com
- 03:53 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/22 Daily Keller Hotline: WWE Smackdown analysis with final hype for the WWE Survivor Series PPV (16 min.)
- 03:21 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/22: Undertaker tosses two annoying heels in a casket, Jeff Hardy battles Triple H for a title shot at Survivor Series
- 12:09 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/14: Hardy vs. Undertaker in Extreme Rules match, Festus has crush on Maria, MVP's streak continues
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
- 09:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/22 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Undertaker's legacy, Heel announcers, Bundy, ROH DVDs, more (52 min.)
- 06:14 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/22 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan (pt. 2): Relationships in wrestling, Flair shoot interview, Cena shirt, VPW, Sean live at Survivor Series, more! (free 10 min. clip)
- 04:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross talks about Tazz Facts, Lesnar's UFC success, Survivor Series, This Year's Hall of Fame
- 04:11 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/22 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Jeff Hardy wins, Festus gets a wet one, PPV on Sunday? (8 min. clip)
- 03:42 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Survivor Series preview...well, kind of...more like WWE needing to find a new bag of tricks
- 03:41 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/22 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan ROH edition (pt. 1): Mailbag questions, Sapolsky blog, new backstage interviewer, more (free 10 min. clip)
- 09:33 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs major DVD distribution deal; co-promoting event with NASCAR driver
- 09:15 am ROH News: ROH News: Preview for tonight's significant PPV taping in Chicago featuring Samoa Joe, Nigel McGuinness, Bryan Danielson
- 09:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Industry news alert - Former ECW wrestler/GM Armando Estrada taking bookings
- 07:41 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL 11/21 WWE Smackdown: WWE Champ Pervs, MVP Swerves, And How WWE Turned The Casket Match Into Hokey Hell
- 07:38 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Why is Khali feuding with MVP again, seriously?"
Friday, November 21st, 2008
- 10:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/21 Daily Keller Hotline: Survivor Series preview with guest analyst Bruce Mitchell - Should Cena win Sunday? (22 min.)
- 10:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/21 Daily Keller Hotline: Survivor Series preview with guest analyst Bruce Mitchell - Should Cena win Sunday? (22 min.)
- 08:24 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple H vs. Hardy
- 07:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/21 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Stephanie's "all-wrestler" meeting and why it emaculated WWE's roster (48 min.)
- 06:47 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split-audience debuted against Chris Jericho - Survivor Series PPV preview
- 06:11 pm Other News: Other News: Los Angeles Times reports "The Wrestler" could be up for even more Oscar award nominations (w/VIDEO)
- 05:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bobby Lashley says he planned to take a different career path before WWE; says why he got into pro wrestling
- 05:40 pm Other News: Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Colin Delaney update - what's in his immediate future
- 05:30 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 8 - vs. Ultimo Dragon; problems in WCW's front office
- 04:43 pm TV Reports: 11/20 TNA Impact ALT PERSPECTIVE report by Wilkenfeld: Foley and Jarrett make predictable main events sound moderately interesting
- 04:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Finally some good news for WWE's finances; Weekly WWE Stock review
- 04:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/21 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Survivor Series, TNA Turkey Day, Samoa Joe in ROH & More (5 min.clip)
- 03:34 pm The Specialists: 11/20 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Machine Guns vs. Joe & Styles, Rhino, Team 3D, Foley's Announcements
- 02:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy discusses WWE executives losing confidence in him; whether World Title run is in his future
- 01:50 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" movie trailer is here - ROH and WWE wrestlers featured in trailer
- 01:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy addresses his previous false statements about steroid use; comments on Steve Austin's in-ring return
- 01:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: More roster cuts coming; former WWE executive comments on toughest part about cutting talent
- 12:40 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Both main events reek of over-booking possibilities beyond imagination."
- 12:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE begins cutting costs with more infrequent TV tapings; how Smackdown is affected
- 11:33 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA bringing back an old Thanksgiving tradition on Impact next week
- 11:16 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces time and date for WWE's annual Tribute to the Troops show from Iraq
- 11:00 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/20 TNA IMPACT: Milestone PPVs, plenty of Rhino, a new Knockout, and a Muppet
- 10:48 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA IMPACT 11/20: TNA's Favorite Word, Jarrett Has Chumps Fight His Battles, Cross The Line (And Waste Your Time)
- 10:02 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's Mailbag: On The ROH DVD Subscription Service
- 06:56 am The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Introducing a NEW feature to analyze newly debuting characters
- 06:49 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Dissecting all the rivalries as WWE heads into Survivor Series
- 05:05 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/21 VIP East Coast Audio: TNA Impact this week laid another egg with a very few bright spots scattered amongst the mess that is TNA (88 min.)
- 04:58 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S TOTAL NONSTOP MOJO 11/20: NWOld Hypes Survivor Series and It's "Opposite Booking Day" For Kurt Angle
- 04:02 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: ROH's new "subscription" plan falls short in about every regard for its fans
- 03:29 am Torch Today: PWTORCH GOES MOBILE: Announcement - Link available now for new Mobile-Customized PWTorch.com site (Blackberry, iPhone, etc.)
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
- 11:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/19 Daily Keller Hotline: A specific proposal to overhaul the look and feel of WWE utilizing current talent in a new way (16 min.)
- 11:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/19 Daily Keller Hotline: A specific proposal to overhaul the look and feel of WWE utilizing current talent in a new way (16 min.)
- 10:34 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/19 East Coast Audio: ECW - Miz & Morrison continue to shine, A guy debuted, Swagger punished (8 min. clip)
- 10:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: This was originally published as Wade Keller's editorial exclusively in the PWTorch Newsletter #1021 (4-19-08)...
- 10:18 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/18: Mayer, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 10:16 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: WWE Raw Wrestlers Have No Guts Part 2
- 09:00 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: WWE Raw Wrestlers Have No Guts Part 2
- 06:03 pm Other News: Other News: Where is he now? "The Model" Rick Martel missing the wrestling travel schedule (w/VIDEO)
- 06:03 pm Other News: Other News: Where is he now? "The Model" Rick Martel missing the wrestling travel schedule (w/VIDEO)
- 05:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/18: Mayer, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 05:48 pm ROH News: ROH News: New video wire with promos for Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs
- 05:48 pm ROH News: ROH News: New video wire with promos for Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs
- 05:06 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 6 - Eddie vs. Rey Mysterio... 'Nuff Said
- 05:06 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 6 - Eddie vs. Rey Mysterio... 'Nuff Said
- 04:43 pm The Specialists: 11/18 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Miz & Morrison, All American Challenge, 6 Man Tag
- 04:43 pm The Specialists: 11/18 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Miz & Morrison, All American Challenge, 6 Man Tag
- 04:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE video game accessible on your Mobile phone; Video preview included
- 04:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE video game accessible on your Mobile phone; Video preview included
- 03:17 pm The Specialists: PARKS: The Mike Adamle Experiment - How much blame for his failure is on his shoulders?
- 03:17 pm The Specialists: PARKS: The Mike Adamle Experiment - How much blame for his failure is on his shoulders?
- 03:08 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE News Flashback: Mike Adamle the new G.M. of Raw: Controversial announcer shifted off of ECW announcing duties
- 03:08 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE News Flashback: Mike Adamle the new G.M. of Raw: Controversial announcer shifted off of ECW announcing duties
- 03:07 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: A look back at Mike Adamle's infamously disastrous and embarrassing debut as ECW announcer
- 03:07 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: A look back at Mike Adamle's infamously disastrous and embarrassing debut as ECW announcer
- 02:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1054 (19 Pages!): Your weekly megadose of news, analysis, columns, TV reports, more
- 02:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1054 (19 Pages!): Your weekly megadose of news, analysis, columns, TV reports, more
- 01:54 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/17 Raw: Clearance sale for Released Wrestlers merch, Relationship Building with Punk & Kofi, Batista vs. Ref
- 01:54 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/17 Raw: Clearance sale for Released Wrestlers merch, Relationship Building with Punk & Kofi, Batista vs. Ref
- 01:40 pm ROH News: ROH News: Nigel McGuinness says whether he enjoys being a wrestler; comments on C.M. Punk and Colt Cabana
- 01:40 pm ROH News: ROH News: Nigel McGuinness says whether he enjoys being a wrestler; comments on C.M. Punk and Colt Cabana
- 01:28 pm TNA News: TNA News: Results and News from Monday's event in Nashville with the Tennessee Titans (w/VIDEO)
- 01:28 pm TNA News: TNA News: Results and News from Monday's event in Nashville with the Tennessee Titans (w/VIDEO)
- 12:34 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/19 East Coast Audio: ECW - Miz & Morrison continue to shine, A guy debuted, Swagger punished (8 min. clip)
- 11:57 am The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Ten Step Plan for a more refreshing John Cena return
- 11:39 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - ECW TV 11/18: The Offspring of Chris Masters and Alex Wright, The JoMizzy Fan Club, Doing The Vince Dance On Live Television
- 11:31 am Torch Feedback: ECW on Sci-Fi Reax #1: "I was waiting for someone to take a shot at Swagger's lisp, but Ricky Ortiz?"
- 03:26 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News: M-1 issues statement regarding potential for Fedor vs. Brock Lesnar fight
- 01:25 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Fedor wants to fight Lesnar, Filho out of WEC, Heavyweight rankings, Big announcement
- 01:19 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/18 Daily Keller Hotline: Raw Ratings Analysis, McMahon/Cena Rocking, Brock Lesnar, more news (18 min.)
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
- 10:06 pm TV Reports: 11/18 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report including Team Hardy vs. Team Henry, dancing debut, Dreamer vs. Swagger
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 11/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show featuring Matt Hardy, Finlay, Miz & Morrison
- 08:32 pm The Specialists: 11/17 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Superstar Forum, Jericho's Promo, Hardy vs. Regal, Lumberjack Match
- 07:42 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 11/18: Too small to be big and too big to be small: ROH's fight to get the buzz back (pt. 1)
- 06:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former ECW general manager released today
- 06:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stock market goes up, but WWE stock takes another beating; new 52-week mark
- 05:58 pm WWE News: Ratings Analysis: Analyzing 11/17 WWE Raw ratings over the last 5 and 10 weeks; vs. 2007 averages
- 05:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings drop once again below 3.0 mark for show headlined by Randy Orton vs. C.M. Punk
- 05:15 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Manu came away from his match with Batista stronger than when he walked in."
- 05:10 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 5 - Eddie vs. Chris Jericho; the day no one cared
- 04:31 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA challenging WWE for market share in key region after WWE finishes European tour (w/VIDEO)
- 04:22 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: Brock Lesnar Interview on KFAN
- 03:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE addressing number of PPVs per year; announcer assignments up in the air for Survivor Series
- 01:37 pm Other News: Hogan News: Did RVD help boost viewership for Week 5 of Hulk Hogan's CCW? Complete series ratings analysis
- 01:06 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart discusses whether his wrestling career is over; describes second book project
- 11:59 am TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley's sitcom gets a new name; stand-up comedian, Survivor contestant, and adult film star join cast (w/VIDEO)
- 11:20 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "...Easily the coolest moment on the show besides Santino's rap."
- 11:10 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "If Shawn is passing the baton any time soon, looks like he's passing it to the right guy."
- 10:55 am WWE News: WWE News: John Cena and Vince McMahon are celebrity gossip topics for rock concert appearance
- 10:36 am WWE News: 11/17 WWE Raw TV HOLT Report: What the live crowd in Atlanta saw - Charlie Haas as WWE writer, ECW taping results, confiscated sign
- 01:48 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw 11/17: Raw re-uses Scripts, Spoon-feeds Storylines, and Jericho Tries to convince Cena-haters
- 01:28 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "C.M. Punk's title reign ended months ago, but hey, he's finally in the main event!"
- 12:56 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/17 Daily Keller Hotline: Final Survivor Series Raw hype, Stephanie addresses Vince's status, Strange segments (24 min.)
- 12:50 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/17 WWE Raw post-game Show: Caldwell and Parks discuss final hype for Survivor Series, John Cena's lack of presence, beards-a-plenty (7 min. clip)
- 12:03 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA Update: New Top Ten Heavyweight Rankings by MMATorch Staff Just Released
Monday, November 17th, 2008
- 11:54 pm Other News: Obama News: President-Elect Obama declares on CBS: "I'm going to spend next four years watching wrestling."
- 11:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Nov. 17 Raw if you saw the show?
- 10:57 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 11/17 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the event
- 09:42 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Orton vs. C.M. Punk, Stephanie McMahon starting show
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/17: Ongoing coverage of live show including Santino raps for Akon, Orton-Punk
- 07:06 pm Torch Today: THE DAILY WORD 11/17: Caldwell looks at Raw tonight, Triple H up for major movie role, NWA tapings in Hollywood, Where's Orlando Jordan?
- 06:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stephanie McMahon to start tonight's Raw with unusual new format
- 06:20 pm TNA News: TNA News: Is Kurt Angle ready to follow Brock Lesnar into MMA? WWE broadcaster says whether it's a smart idea
- 05:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA in Nashville tonight featuring undefeated Tennessee Titans and TNA wrestlers in action
- 05:10 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 4 - Eddie vs. Ric Flair; the importance of the U.S. Title
- 04:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Victoria speaks out about recent WWE releases to Burke, Dykstra, and Lena
- 04:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy diagnosed with torn ligaments in knee; returns from European tour to update status
- 02:36 pm The Specialists: 11/14 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Hardy vs. Benjamin, Fat Jokes, Hardy vs. Undertaker
- 12:53 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart finishing his wrestling career with book signings in the U.S. this week
- 12:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross defends pro wrestling against MMA critics of Brock Lesnar
- 11:52 am Other News: Other News: New poster released for "The Wrestler" movie, latest on Bruce Springsteen's involvement
- 11:08 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/17 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Matt Hardy vs. Shelton Benjamin, Intense debate on Jeff Hardy's character change (7 min. clip)
- 10:46 am TV Reports: Hulk Hogan's CCW TV Report 11/15: Smart Tools, Dumb Celebrities, and a "Special Purpose"
- 04:05 am The Specialists: FAST FORWARD 11/17: Predictions on Survivor Series, Christopher Daniels, and Please No on Jeff Hardy's deranged character
- 03:52 am The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Guide to the beginning, middle, and end of the Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho feud
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
- 09:26 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 91 AUDIO ROUNDTABLE (free): Pennick, Ennis, Pelkey, Bent (67 min.)
- 07:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/16 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Sunday: The weekend's news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 07:07 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/16 Daily Keller Hotline: Lesnar Reaction, Bobby Lashley's future, Survivor Series line-up, Flair reality show (24 min.)
- 07:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Angelina Love says she would be the most-talented diva in WWE; comments on Sarah Palin offer
- 06:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE celebrates Brock Lesnar's UFC Title victory with a backhanded compliment
- 06:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/16 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Christian's future, Masked Wrestlers ban, Valiant-Flair, HTM-Keller, Raw (48 min.)
- 06:31 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/16 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: WWE's reaction to Lesnar's win, Bischoff's hints of future in promoting, WWE releases (51 min.)
- 06:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Where is he now? - Ron Simmons honored before yesterday's Florida St. game
- 05:17 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 3 - Eddie gets his break in WCW, steals the show at Starrcade '95
- 04:23 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Last Call with Raven & Sandman dissapoints despite fantastic production and high expectations
- 03:44 pm WWE News: Weekly News Review (DotNet): Recently released WWE wrestler says he's happy to be free and complains about WWE creative, possible explanation for Ted DiBiase's recent absence from WWE, Kevin Nash told TNA officials to kick Scott Hall out of the building
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
- 10:05 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: KELLER'S UFC 91 BLOG: Ongoing thoughts on the the Couture-Lesnar headlined show as it airs
- 09:56 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 91 PPV REPORT: Penick's fight-by-fight live ongoing coverage through Lesnar-Couture
- 09:54 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ALT PERSPECTIVE REPORT by Wilkenfeld: TNA comes off entertaining PPV with mediocre show, garbage on Cage
- 09:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/15 Daily Keller Hotline: Lesnar-MMA career thoughts, Bischoff's potential next big move, more (24 min.)
- 06:42 pm WWE News: UFC 91 News: PWTorch.com's extensive coverage of Brock Lesnar's relationship with WWE prior to tonight's fight
- 06:03 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/15 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan pt. 2: Facebook, Last Call w/ Raven & Sandman review, WWE talent releases (10 min. clip)
- 05:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bobby Lashley says why he left WWE; focused on potential return to wrestling
- 05:20 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 2 - Innovating against Dean Malenko, set to break through in WCW
- 04:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE grossing big numbers on international tour; analysis on how numbers stack up to past tours
- 04:09 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/15 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: In-depth thoughts and analysis of ROH's Driven PPV (10 min. clip)
- 02:26 pm ROH News: ROH News: Replay times for Ring of Honor's "Driven" PPV featuring Steen & Generico, Nigel, Briscoes, Danielson, Jerry Lynn
- 12:34 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 11/14 WWE Smackdown: That's the Fine Art of Delivering Bad Jokes and Burying Opponents, Baby
- 12:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated Survivor Series card including new traditional Survivor Series match
- 12:09 pm Other News: Hogan News: Eric Bischoff reportedly owns all-things Hulk Hogan
- 12:52 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: UFC 91 weigh-in results, Kim Couture vs. former Affliction CEO lawsuit, New audio
Friday, November 14th, 2008
- 11:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/14 Daily Keller Hotline: TNA Impact - Why ratings went up and down, why top angles were rendered largely ineffective (24 min.)
- 10:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/13: Christian meets the Main Event Mafia, Joe & Styles vs. Beer Money, Sting vs. Lethal
- 09:12 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA FEATURE: Penick's Countdown to UFC 91 Series - Part Five - The Media Coverage
- 08:51 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Undertaker vs. Hardy
- 07:41 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: So, about those Cruiserweights in WWE - Evan Bourne, Jimmy Yang, Jamie Noble could bring necessary change
- 06:17 pm TNA News: Ratings News: Go figure - TNA's Young Lions in highest and lowest-rated segments of Impact last night
- 06:04 pm Other News: NWA News: Big event in Hollywood, Calif. taking place at CBS Studios tonight with Murdock, Albright, Pearce
- 05:38 pm Other News: Other News: Latest details on Ric Flair's reality show pilot; TV folks "overwhelmed" by Flair
- 05:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Weekly WWE stock review - Market tumbles and so does WWE stock to reach new lows
- 05:20 pm Torch Today: TORCH STORE: Buy Two, Get One Free November Special on Back Issue Sets, Keller DVD
- 04:37 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 1 - First match in ECW, influence of Art Barr, Vickie Guerrero comments on Eddie
- 03:02 pm The Specialists: 11/13 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Young vs. Bashir, Tag Title Match, End of the Show
- 02:53 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "Foley's opening pep talk with the TNA Originals last night came off really uninspired."
- 02:52 pm Spotlight Article: FREE: Special free download of this week's new 30 page PWTorch Newsletter PDF! (limited time)
- 02:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: FREE SAMPLE: View or download latest 30 page edition of Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter absolutely free right now
- 02:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/14 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Jason Powell Interview, Funk & Foley Reunite, Survivor Series & More (5 min.clip)
- 02:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/13: Caldwell, McKinley, Parks rate and review
- 02:09 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: Scott Steiner and The Main Event Mafia: The Comeback Promo
- 01:20 pm Torch Flashbacks: RADICAN'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-13-03): Benoit & John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar & Big Show, Vince McMahon rubs his temples, Kurt Angle
- 12:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 Torch Newsletter Series: Survivor Series Coverage, Sonjay Dutt Torch Talk Begins, Mitchell on Flair DVD (#785)
- 12:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Rock wins WWE Title, more Austin-McMahon real-life tension details, Media Spotlight (#521)
- 12:33 pm Other News: Other News: Bring back the Cruiserweights? - Eric Bischoff provides his vision for what's missing from WWE's product
- 12:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: As UFC 91 draws near, Brock Lesnar becoming frustrated with pro wrestling talk
- 11:24 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/14 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - Christian's temporary demise, Machineguns causing trouble, Young's X Title win (7 min. clip)
- 10:52 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "I'm all for Eric Young finally getting credible and serious, but just not how it's played out."
- 10:12 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/13 TNA IMPACT: What I noticed that you might have missed
- 04:22 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA Impact 11/13: Young Dorks vs. 007 MEM, Worst Feud of 2008, Awesome Kong to Decapitate Disney Characters
- 01:40 am PWTorch Free Podcast: DEJ Audio Experience: Ken Doane's regret, Christian's immediate future, Sarah Palin's calves, the refreshing new Eric Young
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
- 11:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: DEJ Audio Experience: Ken Doane's regret, Christian's immediate future, Sarah Palin's calves, the refreshing new Eric Young
- 09:27 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 08:52 pm Torch Today: CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Introducing the Eddie Guerrero DVD 25-day Challenge
- 08:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/13 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Thursday: The day's news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 06:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/13 Daily Keller Hotline: Ask the Editor on Orton's tattoos, MVP's losing streak, surprise stars, Savage-WWE Hall of Fame (20 min.)
- 06:20 pm Other News: Hogan News: Will there be a Season 2 of Hogan's CCW? Eric Bischoff describes negotiations with CMT
- 04:37 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S NWA-TNA PPV REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-12-03): Sting & A.J. Styles together vs. Lex Luger & Jeff Jarrett, Raven & The Sandman team, X Division Gauntlet
- 04:24 pm Other News: Hogan News: Rob Van Dam talks smack about Danny Bonaduce on Hogan's show; says he initially balked at CCW appearance
- 04:13 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 11/13: Why should you buy ROH's "Driven" PPV when it debuts tomorrow? (spoilers)
- 03:34 pm Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax 5 Yrs. Ago: "I am glad that Styles got the pinfall over Lex. He looks like he has aged 10 years since 2000."
- 03:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: USA Today reports on Sarah Palin offer; other media outlets running story as well
- 03:04 pm Other News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling about to expand to whole new audience - would you like Beefcake with your Truffle?
- 02:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy comments on his injury-plagued WWE career; says Steve Austin is mentoring him
- 01:58 pm Other News: Other News: "Iron Man" Rob Conway says whether he'll return to WWE; comments on Rene Dupree and Sylvan Grenier (w/VIDEO)
- 01:13 pm The Specialists: 11/11 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Hardy vs. Finlay
- 12:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chavo Guerrero has choice words for imposters and haters on the Internet
- 12:00 pm Other News: Other News: Major independent show in Boston this Saturday - John Cena, Sr., Bob Orton, Jay Lethal, Iron Sheik, Chris Sabin
- 11:51 am PPV Reports: RADICAN'S ROH DRIVEN PPV REPORT: Strong-McGuinness, Steen & Generico vs. Black & Jacobs
- 11:44 am Other News: Other News: Nikki Ziering says she should have been kicked off Hulk Hogan's CCW show
- 11:23 am WWE News: WWE News: Kenny Dykstra issues statement following release; says he's happy to be gone
- 01:52 am The Specialists: 11/10 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Priceless, Phoenix vs. James, Michaels vs. Jericho
- 12:40 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Torch Staff Final UFC 91 Predictions, Audio Preview for UFC 91
- 12:32 am WWE News: WWE News: Brock Lesnar is trying to escape the stigma of being a former WWE wrestler at UFC 91
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
- 09:54 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: WILLIAMS: From Nikita vs. Magnum to Lesnar vs. Couture, will first round "tests of takedowns" determine the winner
- 08:37 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Analyzing everything, which would be the Hardy-Finlay and Dreamer-Swagger feuds
- 07:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/12 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Wednesday: The day's news including more on Christian, Hall-ICP, Sarah Palin
- 07:27 pm Arena Reports: 11/12 WWE in Newcastle, U.K.: Batista & Mysterio vs. Jericho & Orton, Shawn Michaels vs. JBL, Haas Hogan in the house
- 07:24 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - The final week for Jericho-Michaels, Kane-Mysterio, and more
- 06:55 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/12 VIP East Coast Audio: ECW - Matt Striker gets political, Hardy-Finlay mediocrity (5 min. clip)
- 06:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: We have a ticket count on number of WrestleMania tickets sold thus far
- 06:38 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL Midweek Report: ECW, Survivor Series, Randy Orton, And Them Chinlock Blues
- 06:07 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/12 Daily Keller Hotline: Orton on his music and rehab, WWE stock drops, Christian's choice, Hall-ICP, and more (17 min.)
- 05:23 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Complete rundown of all the rivalries on WWE's blue brand
- 05:10 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair appearing in Canada for major meet-and-greet event; tickets on-sale Thursday
- 04:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE stock price drops to new 52-week low; lowest closing price since October 2005
- 04:38 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: WCW Clash of Champions 25: Vader vs. Flair; Rude vs. Hawk, Austin vs. Pillman; Vicious storline and more
- 02:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bobby Lashley's first MMA opponent signed for December debut fight
- 02:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA's offer to Alaska governor Sarah Palin gains mainstream coverage
- 02:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE diva Cherry comments on WWE release; says WWE limited her character
- 12:56 pm ROH News: ROH News: Samoa Joe's opponent signed for Chicago return; new ROH Video Wire here
- 12:06 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Career vs. Career - The Undertaker vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 25
- 11:01 am WWE News: WWE News: Best Randy Orton quotes ever - says he hated his entrance music; played Wii to recover from injury
- 10:39 am WWE News: WWE Canada News: Mr. Kennedy appearance in Ontario, Main Event for Winnipeg house show
- 10:26 am Other News: NWA News: NWA opening new promotion in Charlotte, N.C. with bi-weekly shows and TNA talent
- 10:15 am Torch Feedback: ECW on Sci-Fi Reax #1: "Henry is lying in wait while Hardy goes through the paper-thin roster..."
- 04:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1052/1053 (30 Pages!): Your weekly megadose of news, analysis, columns, TV reports, more
- 12:05 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Sadollah off of UFC 91 card, Koscheck to headline UFC Fight Night 16, Staff Undercard Predictions
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
- 09:20 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 11/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE's Sci-Fi show featuring Hardy vs. Finlay
- 08:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Complete Smackdown tapings report for next two weeks - Jeff Hardy, Triple H, Koslov set up Survivor Series
- 07:22 pm WWE News: Ratings Analysis: Analyzing WWE Raw ratings over the last 5 and 10 weeks; vs. 2007 averages
- 07:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/11 Daily Keller Hotline: More on Hall-Nash-Joe-ICP, Raw Ratings, Raw Analysis (22 min.)
- 06:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/11 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Tuesday: Full details on Scott Hall, ICP, Nash-Joe, Bashir controversy
- 05:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: Key questions answered regarding the speculation about Nash-Joe finish and Scott Hall and the ICP at TNA PPV
- 05:31 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Raw ratings down from last week's three-hour special, lost viewers between first and second hour (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 04:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Evan Bourne injury situation hinges on evaluation this week, timeline for return update
- 04:49 pm TNA News: TNA News: Backstage details regarding Insane Clown Posse and Scott Hall at TNA PPV
- 04:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: UFC president Dana White compares UFC's brand value to WWE's
- 04:25 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 11/11: The slate may be clean, but is the WWE cupboard bare?
- 03:45 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA attempting another publicity stunt, this time involving Alaska governor Sarah Palin
- 03:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross challenges Brock Lesnar's recent claim of not wanting to join WWE out of college
- 03:01 pm Other News: Hogan News: Viewership for Week 4 of Hulk Hogan's CCW takes a major hit
- 02:53 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA Update: Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture - UFC 91 Countdown - MMATorch Exclusives
- 02:43 pm Spotlight Article: Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture - UFC 91 Countdown - MMATorch Exclusives
- 12:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: UFC owner says Vince McMahon might buy UFC 91 to see Brock Lesnar
- 12:30 pm Other News: Other News: Terry Funk and TNA's Mick Foley appearing together at independent show this weekend
- 12:18 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/10 Raw: Julia Roberts, the mean streets of Phoenix, and the value of the belt
- 12:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Monday night's European Tour events grossed over $2.0 million
- 11:40 am WWE News: WWE News: Elijah Burke issues cryptic statement following WWE release
- 11:25 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I expected more out of the Beth vs. Mickie match."
- 11:15 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "It sets him apart from the overproduction that overshadows WWE programming..."
- 02:31 am WWE News: WWE News: Traditional Survivor Series match with Shawn Michaels and JBL announced for PPV card
- 01:27 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw 11/10: Mr. Fuzzy, Torturing WWE Universe, John Cena + Survivor Series Win = Ugh
- 01:27 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/7: Kozlov vs. Undertaker, Hardy goes Extreme, Triple H & Hardy vs. Miz & Morrison, MVP vs. Khali
- 12:59 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Werdum out of UFC, Couture's Keys to Victory
- 12:40 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/10 WWE Raw post-game show: Caldwell and Penick discuss Michaels vs. Jericho, Survivor Series hype, Brock Lesnar hype (9 min. clip)
- 12:15 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 11/10: Stream of Stephanie McMahon Gets Creative And Ends All The Bad Storylines (Okay, One of Them)
Monday, November 10th, 2008
- 11:19 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "The best part of this show was the storyline advancement with Orton and Priceless."
- 11:01 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 11/10 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the show
- 11:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Nov. 10 Raw if you saw the show?
- 09:42 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho, Batista demands rematch, Rey vs. Kane
- 09:39 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN SHORT: I'm not here to talk about TNA's nipples, I'm here to talk about John Cena
- 09:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Live report from England of ECW tapings for Tuesday night
- 09:12 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Michaels vs. Jericho, Batista vs. Orton, Santino vs. Regal
- 09:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Second detailed report from England with full results of tonight's Raw telecast
- 08:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Complete detailed report of tonight's pretaped Raw from England
- 08:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown with The Undertaker, Triple H, Jeff Hardy sets ratings record on MyNetworkTV
- 07:20 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: What Old Man Can't Quit Or He'll Die?
- 05:24 pm Torch Today: THE DAILY WORD 11/10: Caldwell looks at Raw tonight, AWA WrestleRock Rumble '86, Christy Hemme, Team Priceless marriage, Corino vs. Richards
- 05:10 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL's Mailbag: On Lauren Thompson and 70's Style Booking
- 04:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/10 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Christian's future, TNA wrestler breaks from script, more news
- 04:29 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Better or Worse from WWE Raw five years ago - Christian Cage, Chris Jericho, Rene Dupree (w/VIDEO)
- 03:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania 25 ticket sales ranks among top 10 sports "franchises" for the week
- 03:53 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What do you think is a better career move for Christian Cage? Renew with TNA or return to WWE?
- 03:42 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWE Raw Reax - 5 Yrs. Ago: "The matches werenâ™t that bad, but the Shane/Kane restaurant vignette was terrible."
- 03:36 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-10-03): Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton, Christian vs. RVD, Batista vs. Goldberg, Booker T vs. Chris Jericho
- 02:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TNA TURNING POINT PPV ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/9: Mitchell, McNeill, Caldwell, Wilkenfeld, Keller rate and review
- 01:45 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/10 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Jeff Hardy snaps, MVP's countdown (11 min. clip)
- 01:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE planning to cut at least $20 million; Linda McMahon explains why (w/VIDEO)
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon tells FOX that WWE's future is in international markets (w/VIDEO)
- 01:09 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK: Countdown to UFC 91 - Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar: What Couture's fight history says about how he'll approach this fight
- 01:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Two more wrestlers and one diva the latest to be cut by WWE
- 12:58 pm TNA News: TNA News: Christian and Dixie Carter opening discussing his TNA future last night at PPV
- 11:32 am TNA News: TNA News: Matt Morgan says TNA personality tore apart his recent match against Kurt Angle
- 10:54 am Other News: Other News: Brock Lesnar says the UFC 91 fight this Saturday is just another fight
- 09:57 am Torch Feedback: TNA Turning Point Reax #1: "The Scott Hall distraction at ringside added a sense of 'what's going to happen next' with TNA."
- 04:28 am TNA News: TNA News: Scott Hall asked to leave backstage area of TNA after appearing at ringside
- 04:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: 11/10 Daily Keller Hotline: Real story on Scott Hall at TNA PPV, Christian contract status, Shawn Michaels future, Cutbacks (16 min.)
- 12:51 am PWTorch Free Podcast: AUDIO - 11/9 TNA Turning Point PPV Rountdable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill on Sting-Styles, Joe-Nash, Scott Hall (15 min. clip)
- 12:36 am The Specialists: ABSURD TNA TURNING POINT 11/9: ICP and Scott Hall Wander Into Arena, Beer Money's Insulting Finish, Angle and Abyss Set Themselves on Fire
Sunday, November 9th, 2008
- 11:09 pm Spotlight Article: TNA TURNING POINT PPV COVERAGE: Sting vs. Styles, Nash vs. Joe
- 10:57 pm Torch Instant Polls: What was the best match at the TNA Turning Point PPV if you saw the event?
- 10:54 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the TNA Victory Road PPV on a 0-10 scale if you saw the event
- 10:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: Scott Hall appears on camera with ICP at tonight's TNA PPV; announcers react to his appearance
- 09:55 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Total Non-Stop Action Nipple Report
- 08:08 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA TURNING POINT PPV REPORT 11/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV
- 08:06 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S TNA TURNING POINT PPV 11/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Sting vs. Styles, Nash vs. Samoa Joe, Main Event Mafia
- 07:48 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/9 Daily Keller Hotline: Impact shows more signs than ever of a repeat of what drove WCW out of business (36 min.)
- 06:59 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/6: Final hype for Turning Point, Rhino acts like a sexist dumbass, Samoa Joe vs. Scott Steiner
- 06:57 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA GENESIS PPV ONE YEAR AGO (11-11-07): Booker T debuts with Sting vs. Kevin Nash & Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe vs. Robert Roode
- 06:43 pm TV Reports: Hulk Hogan's CCW TV Report 11/8: Celebrities cut promos, unfortunately; Another female contestant booted from the show
- 04:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Wrestlemania 25 ticket sales launch leads to $4.8 million in sales, but...
- 03:14 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 10/30: Scott Steiner joined the MEM, Angle vs. Abyss, Nash & Booker vs. Styles & Joe, Turning Point hype
- 02:30 pm The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: WWF vs. NWA Dream Card 1988 - Hogan vs. Flair, Sting vs. Ultimate Warrior, DiBiase vs. Rhodes
- 02:24 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Examining WWE's 800 episode celebration of Raw with nostalgic Raw clips
- 02:07 pm WWE News: 20 Most Popular News Stories of Week (Dot Net): WWE Diva Pregnant, Kelly Kelly, McMahon, Marijuana Crackdown, WWE releases, Super Crazy, Undertaker
- 03:38 am The Specialists: WILKENFELD Previews tonight's TNA Turning Point PPV with Sting vs. Styles, Joe vs. Nash
- 12:55 am TNA News: TNA News: James Storm comments on TNA veteran critiquing him; criticizes Chris Harris
- 12:25 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Update: Filho Giving Title Up Following Loss, The Ultimate Fighter Ratings Stay Stagnant, New Audio Up
- 12:06 am WWE News: WWE News: JBL says who he will be facing on the next set of PPVs; lists WrestleMania dream opponents
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
- 11:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/8 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Saturday: The day's news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 11:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/8 Daily Keller Hotline: Lesnar-Couture thoughts, WrestleMania 25, Hogan, Austin, Michaels, The Rock (19 min.)
- 10:20 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Update: Paulo Filho fails to make weight for Title defense, Urijah Faber defeated in the first round, Phillipe Nover a "young GSP"
- 08:36 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: The Wrestler and the Wrestling Boom - Mickey Rourke's career parallels many pro wrestler careers
- 07:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestler confirms that Steve Austin is booked for WrestleMania 25
- 06:03 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/8 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Listener questions on Heenan, Lawler, Nitro booking credit, fireballs, the perfect match (15 min. free segment)
- 05:49 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/8 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: In-depth reviews of TNA's Knocked Out and Ultimate Matches DVD releases. (clip)
- 04:48 pm Spotlight Article: MCNEILL'S TNA TURNING POINT PPV PREVIEW
- 04:31 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What's your prediction for the Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture fight?
- 02:17 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Indestructible: McNEILL previews TNA Turning Point 2008!
- 11:52 am TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle says feud with Jeff Jarrett is legit; discusses TNA marketing towards kids
- 11:29 am Other News: Other News: Steve Austin movie update; status on Austin's movie deals with WWE Studios
- 11:19 am Arena Reports: 11/7 ROH in Montreal: Nigel McGuinness ROH Title defense, Richards vs. Strong, Aries & Danielson vs. Jacobs & Black
- 11:14 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: TNA Turning Point PPV preview - Sting vs. A.J. Styles, Another meaningless X Division match, Abyss or Christian in a suit and tie?
- 11:02 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: 11/7 WWE Smackdown - Jeff Hardy Loses It, The Life Of Cena Pt. VIII, WWE Mocks Brock Lesnar, Corny Casket Matches
- 10:53 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Smackdown could be described in one word: chaos."
- 02:23 am WWE News: WWE News: Two WWE wrestlers from the Raw brand released on Friday
Friday, November 7th, 2008
- 11:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: WCW Spiralling Downard, Austin-McMahon Tension, Exclusive Internal Memo on Salaries (#520)
- 11:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/7 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Friday: The days news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 11:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/7 Daily Keller Hotline: Impact Ratings and the Story the Ups and Downs Tell, Gail Kim update, Palumbo and London releases (15 min.)
- 08:17 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Undertaker vs. Kozlov
- 07:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 10/31 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: An in-depth look at the state of Raw, analysis of three hour special, ideas going forward (67 min.)
- 06:52 pm TNA News: Ratings News: TNA Impact slips from last week, but tops ECW from Tuesday night
- 05:45 pm Torch Today: THE DAILY WORD 11/7: Caldwell looks at Smackdown, Scott Steiner's bleeping promo, Hogan Week 4 video, Stevie Richards podcasting, college football = wrestlers, Mr. Kennedy's movie
- 05:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stock market goes up, but WWE stock continues to drop; Weekly Review
- 04:35 pm Other News: Other News: Bruno Sammartino finally accepts a Hall of Fame induction; appearance tonight in PA
- 04:23 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/7 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: ROH changes, Claudio in Germany, Hulk Hogan & More (5 min. clip)
- 03:54 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/6 TNA East Coast Audio: Impact - The lines need to be redrawn before crossing them (9 min. clip)
- 03:45 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" to open in theaters in December; Bruce Springsteen contributing
- 01:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena interview on WrestleMania, debut against Kurt Angle, WCW Power Plant taking people's money
- 01:08 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-06-03): John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit & Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar & Matt Morgan
- 12:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on Gail Kim's status with WWE going forward
- 12:16 pm Other News: Other News: Chris Nowinski provides progress report on NHL and pro wrestling handling concussions
- 11:42 am Other News: Other News: Brock Lesnar says Kurt Angle and Bobby Lashley have no chance in MMA
- 10:55 am WWE News: WWE News: Santino Marella interview on preventing a little belly, life on the road, being the best IC champion of all the times
- 10:30 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Scott Steiner squeezed into that suit was worth the price of admission alone."
- 03:12 am Other News: Other News: VIDEO of Honky Tonk Man's near-serious injury doing promotional spot
- 02:26 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/6 TNA IMPACT: What I noticed that you might have missed - plenty of bleeping numbers crunched
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
- 11:45 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: Week in Review - WWE Raw and ECW deliver the same old shows, Impact starts off absurd with Scott Steiner and "mark wrestling sites"
- 11:33 pm TV Reports: 11/6 TNA Impact ALT PERSPECTIVE REPORT by Wilkenfeld: TNA manages to build to two main events without sacrificing immediate quality
- 09:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/6 Daily Keller Hotline: WWE financials, PPV buyrates revealed, Honky Tonk Man on Cyber Sunday, more news (14 min.)
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 09:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/6 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Thursday: The days news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 06:49 pm WWE News: Ratings News: ECW draws lowest rating of the year against U.S. presidential election coverage
- 06:12 pm WWE News: WWE Financials: PPV buys and revenue take a significant hit in 3rd quarter 2008 - full PPV biz break down
- 04:57 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Better or Worse from TNA's PPV five years ago - C.M. Punk, Sting, Low Ki, Disco Inferno, Masked X
- 04:13 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S NWA-TNA PPV REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-05-03): Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting, X Division battle royale randomness, James Mitchell vs. Raven
- 04:08 pm Spotlight Article: WWE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2008 FINANCIALS: Ouch!
- 03:16 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: TALES FROM THE PULPIT 11/6: The dark and lame: DX skit on Monday shows that some never grow up
- 02:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena appearing in Houston to promote WrestleMania; live radio appearance scheduled
- 02:30 pm TNA News: WWE News: Linda McMahon responds to whether TNA is direct competition to the company's business
- 01:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Beth Phoenix says new divas are rushed onto WWE TV, comments on Internet criticism (w/VIDEO)
- 01:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Honky Tonk Man says he wasn't supposed to be at Cyber Sunday; describes whether voting was legitimate
- 12:43 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH gets big plug in national entertainment magazine, huge movie release
- 12:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: THQ announces major cost-cutting and WWE Asia initiative by 2010
- 11:45 am Other News: Other News: Big night for "The Wrestler" with Hollywood debut; actor considered lock for Oscar nomination
- 11:31 am Other News: Other News: Former WCW announcer Chris Cruise evaluates WWE for being out of touch and TNA for miscasting Mike Tenay
- 10:33 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE misses analyst expectations for earnings; stock price slammed in morning trading
- 10:09 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE reports flat third quarter 2008 revenue; company announces major cost cutting
- 09:41 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces resignation of senior executive and board member effective December 31
- 02:03 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Dissecting a full show: 8 feuds and more
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
- 10:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 11/5 Today PDF Bulletin for Tuesday: The days news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 06:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/5 Daily Keller Hotline: Let Hulk Unwind! He's vulnerable. ECW emerging star, Raw ratings, Low Ki ideas (23 min.)
- 05:30 pm Spotlight Article: TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK: Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, WWE Raw Reax
- 05:19 pm Torch Today: THE DAILY WORD 11/5: Caldwell looks at TNA PPV hype video, ROH bleeping silence, Chris Jericho on TV tonight, World Title poll
- 04:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown wrestler wished well in future endeavors; released by WWE
- 03:49 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Week 3 of Hulk Hogan's CCW proves train wreck TV can be entertaining - in a good way
- 03:43 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 11/4: Henry vs. Finlay to earn title shot, a star-making promo performance by rookie
- 03:39 pm The Specialists: 11/3 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Hits & Misses from Raw's 3 Hour Special
- 02:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross evaluates hot topics in WWE; compares Swagger to Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar (w/Caldwell's point-by-point analysis)
- 01:11 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/4 VIP East Coast Audio: ECW - Swagger promo time and Obama chat (9 min. clip)
- 12:29 pm Other News: Other News: Training camp in Toronto for wrestling fans to feature Christian, Edge, Traci Brooks
- 11:54 am Other News: Hogan News: Hulk and Nick Hogan spend election night in Las Vegas; FOX News reports this is news
- 11:25 am WWE News: WWE News: Dusty Rhodes describes training workshop in Florida, his greatest moment ever in wrestling (w/VIDEO)
- 10:32 am Other News: Other News: Next issue of "Headlocked" comic book series featuring WWE's Jerry Lawler's cover art released today
- 12:30 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 11/4: Finlay vs. Mark Henry, Matt Hardy's next ECW Title challenger, Jack Swagger name drops Beulah
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
- 11:19 pm TV Reports: 11/4 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report including Matt Hardy, Finlay vs. Mark Henry #1 contender match
- 07:21 pm WWE News: Ratings News: WWE Raw rebounds with a relatvely strong rating for final two hours of three hour 800th episode celebration (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 06:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk dislikes his wrestling name, tells ESPN that people told him not to join WWE
- 06:06 pm TNA News: TNA News: A.J. Styles says he's not informed of his storylines from week to week; Samoa Joe comments on TNA video game
- 05:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Tuesday: The days news and analysis in single-page printable PDF for members
- 04:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1051 (19 Pages!): Your weekly megadose of news, analysis, columns, TV reports, more
- 04:50 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Examining the WWE Cyber Sunday PPV Concept
- 04:36 pm The Specialists: HOOPS: In spirit of election day, a look at pro wrestlers who became politicians
- 03:54 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What direction should WWE go with the Raw-brand World Title?
- 03:41 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: A plan for a dramatic make-over of WWE through massive downscaling of TV, PPVs, roster size, titles
- 03:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho says Y2J is dead; describes Vince McMahon's lack of trust in younger wrestlers
- 02:43 pm Other News: Hogan News: Viewership for third episode of CCW remains steady; trends over three weeks
- 02:20 pm ROH News: ROH News: Four prominent stars from Japan returning to ROH, including Morishima and Marufuji
- 02:18 pm The Specialists: Nostalgia Review: Survivor Series 1992: Hart vs. Michaels, Flair/Ramon vs. Perfect/Savage, Undertaker Casket Match and more
- 01:38 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "I'm not looking forward to another McMahon family feud, but I'm intrigued by how this one is starting."
- 01:30 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: WWE addressed a lot of problems with Raw last night - a march through the eight in our reader poll
- 01:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/4 Daily Keller Hotline: Detailed look at Raw full of hints at changes, but with some disappointing aspects, too (31 min.)
- 01:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Couture says he'll exploit Brock Lesnar's wrestling background at UFC 91 fight
- 01:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Orton compares OVW to Florida training facility; talks WWE video games
- 12:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: "Get Smart" DVD released today, stars "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson and Great Khali
- 12:10 pm TNA News: TNA News: Former American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmo hints at TNA appearance
- 11:35 am WWE News: WWE News: THQ, publisher of WWE video games, shutting down five studios to address financial concerns
- 10:53 am Other News: Hogan News: Celebrity Championship Wrestling called "not a pretty sight" by media watch group
- 10:29 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I think this might be one of the most impressive storyline developments WWE has delivered in years..."
- 10:10 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Cena coming back to a title shot makes him just like Candice Michelle."
- 02:55 am Spotlight Article: 11/3 WWE RAW COVERAGE: 800 episodes - Chris Jericho new World Hvt. champion
- 01:07 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER SHORT: What was missing from last night's celebration of 800 episodes of WWE Raw...
- 12:56 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/3 WWE Raw post-game show: Caldwell and Parks discuss Raw 800, gaze into Mania 25 crystal ball (7 min. clip)
- 12:15 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 11/3: Stream of Minute by Minute, Quarter Hour by Quarter Hour, Monday Night After Monday Night, Eight Hundred Timesâ¦
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "WWE is not so predictable anymore, as all of us assumed Batista would win."
- 11:37 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/3 WWE Raw: What I noticed that you might have missed
- 11:32 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Nov. 3 Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:27 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 11/3 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the event
- 10:22 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/3 (hour three): Ongoing coverage including Undertaker vs. JBL, Jim Ross returns, Batista vs. Chris Jericho
- 09:18 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/3 (hour two): Triple H & Shawn Michaels vs. Miz & Morrison, Steve Austin-Mike Tyson clip, Divas Tag, Orton returns to action
- 09:04 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Batista vs. Jericho, DX vs. Miz & Morrison
- 07:59 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/3 (hour one): Shane and Stephanie McMahon return, Hardys, Adamle News, Razor Ramon, Bret "Hitman" Haas, WCW Buyout
- 06:37 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Tonight's Raw is a chance for WWE to show it's ready for Change, too, by acknowledging and changing some stale patterns
- 06:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/3 Daily Keller Hotline: A Plan for Change for WWE Raw, Angle/Borash radio, Jericho, Lesnar, more (16 min.)
- 05:49 pm Torch Today: THE DAILY WORD 11/3: Caldwell looks at WWE protecting Triple H, the big Raw tonight, The Rock's DVD release, Don West's Deal of the Day
- 05:40 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Low Ki wins PWG tourney, Jacobs & Black in AAW, Big Daddy V
- 05:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Tonight's Raw Reveals Much About WWE's Future, Daily News & Notes
- 04:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: All you need to know about Raw tonight - Batista vs. Jericho, DX vs. Miz & Morrison, 16-diva tag match
- 04:05 pm The Specialists: PARKS: A tough October for MVP - Does WWE have a master plan or will his burial and punishment continue forever?
- 03:56 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Who is your choice to be the next President of the United States?
- 03:50 pm Arena Reports: 10/1 & 10/2 PWG in Burbank, Calif.: Results from Battle of L.A. tourney - Low Ki vs. Chris Hero final; Danielson, Nigel, Aries, Strong, Necro
- 03:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle and Jeremy Borash negotiating for their own radio show
- 02:42 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-03-03): Goldberg and Steve Austin share a beer, Henry vs. Shawn Michaels, Booker & RVD vs. Jericho & Christian
- 02:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon evaluates John Cena's rap CD; says who scripted Mae Young birthing a hand
- 01:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho won't let his kids watch some WWE programming; discusses Raw in Tampa tonight
- 01:20 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle says MMA is easier than pro wrestling; discusses pill addiction on Howard Stern
- 12:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Brock Lesnar says he didn't want to join WWE when he finished his college wrestling career
- 11:18 am WWE News: WWE News: CW losing viewers one month after Smackdown's departure from network
- 10:31 am Other News: Other News: Ric Flair denies rumors of touring in Japan; details on Flair reality show
- 10:03 am WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho never considered going to TNA; describes relationship with Vince McMahon
- 01:44 am The Specialists: 10/31 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Yang vs. Kendrick, Masked Magician, Kozlov
- 01:10 am The Specialists: 10/30 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Beautiful People, New Look, Rushed Storylines
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
- 09:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/1 Daily Keller Hotline: Proposal for a new brand separation structure in WWE, Impact ratings, more news & notes (13 min.)
- 08:09 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/1 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan pt. 2: In-depth reviews of Ole Anderson shoot, Hey! The Best of Claudio Castagnoli, Hogan's CCW second half misery (clip)
- 06:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena responds to Triple H's comments about WWE being his life
- 06:02 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 11/1 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan (pt.1): Radican & Burgan take reader mail on future of ROH, Pearce as a booker, Burgan rants on '70s style wrestling, more! (clip)
- 05:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Saturday: Smackdown's For Kids! Impact ratings. Cena's single-mindedness, Angle's legacy
- 03:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/1 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: With a booking change, where does Ring of Honor go from here, plus SD analysis (74 min.)
- 02:39 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD REVIEW by Brian Hoops: Magnum T.A. and Nikita Koloff reflections
- 02:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 11/1 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Halloween costumes, Caskets, Russians, Sword Swallowing, Head Twisting Magic (36 min.)
- 02:03 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Sid on his horrible leg injury, a potential comeback, his thoughts on his impact on the industry
- 01:51 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Why did we not see any interaction between Miz, Morrison, and Triple H on this show to build up the three-hour Raw?"
- 01:39 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/31: Undertaker vs. Chavo in casket match, Hardys & Rey vs. MVP & Henry & Kane
- 11:00 am Arena Reports: 10/31 TNA in Ontario, Calif.: Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles main event, Joe vs. Christian, Team 3D vs. Beer Money
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