Headlines for January 2009
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
- 10:14 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: KELLER'S UFC 94 LIVE BLOG: Ongoing thoughts on live PPV event including B.J. Penn vs. Georges St. Pierre
- 10:00 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK'S UFC 94 PPV REPORT 1/31: Live on-going coverage of St. Pierre vs. Penn II card
- 09:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/31 Wade Keller Hotline - Smackdown: Matt Hardy's big promo, full segment-by-segment review of entire show (25 min.)
- 09:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/31 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Mitchell and Keller discuss Rourke-Jericho Angle, Lesnar-Goldberg Hall of Fame merits, Steamboat-HOF (65 min.)
- 08:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest on WWE and THQ's video game relationship after scare earlier this week
- 08:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross analyzes Matt Hardy's promo, says what Smackdown desperately needs
- 06:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch 10 Years Ago Back Issue: Mankind wins title on Super Bowl Halftime Heat, Nash speaks to locker room, Austin harrassed at home, Bruce Mitchell's Infamous Annual Quiz
- 05:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/31 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Worst Wrestling TV Week Ever, Mickey Rourke, Davey Boy Smith & More (33 min.)
- 04:58 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch 1999 Back Issue: 1998 Awards Issue and Talent Draft (pt. 2 of 2) - Top 50 Draft Picks, Best PPV, TV Show, Announcer, Most Embarrassing, Worst Wrestling, Overpushed, Insulting Stereotype, Worst Match, more!
- 04:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch 1999 Back Issue (pt. 1 of 2): 1998 Awards Issue - First time ever online - MVP, Best Wrestler, Best Team, Best Feud, Best Aerial, Babyface, Heel, Brawler, more
- 04:23 pm TNA News: TNA News: Christopher Daniels says whether he'll return to TNA TV as himself; "The Wrestler" movie review
- 04:10 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK: UFC 94 - St. Pierre vs. Penn II previews and predictions
- 03:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy describes errors in "Behind Enemy Lines," says he's better than John Cena in a military movie role
- 03:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: Recap of which current and former WWE divas are at Super Bowl parties this weekend
- 03:32 pm Other News: Other News: Friday box office numbers for "The Wrestler," CD soundtrack for movie being released
- 03:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Morrison describes interesting pre-match routine, appealing to kids audience
- 09:00 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: The greatest Impact ever ... but was it worth completely burying the Frontline?
- 09:00 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/31: What do you remember about the Radicalz debuting on WWE Raw nine years ago?
- 05:06 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Much like on Raw, the Elimination Chamber qualifying matches didn't mean a whole lot."
- 04:20 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #3: "Booker beating the Frontline while still doing commentary was great."
- 04:08 am WWE News: WWE News: JBL describes his biggest fear of ending up broke, like in "The Wrestler"
- 03:45 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/30: Answer to who Rick Steiner teamed with against the Quebecers on a WWE house show 15 years ago
- 02:24 am VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Journalist Roundtable with Keller, Zavisa, Katz - November 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 02:20 am VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Survivor Series 1991 Analysis and Phone Calls - November 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 01:33 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/30: Matt Hardy explains turn on Jeff Hardy, Edge gloats, Elimination Chamber Qualifiers
Friday, January 30th, 2009
- 09:52 pm The Specialists: 1/29 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: MEM Take Over, Abyss, Cowboys, LAX vs. Angle
- 09:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/30 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss Super Shane O'Mac, Rumble follow-up, more (45 min.)
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Matt's explanation for costing Jeff the title
- 08:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/30 Keller News Hotline: Pros and cons of MEM's Impact takeover, Blagoyevich's perfect job, Trish's future, more (14 min.)
- 05:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/30 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Friday: Wade Keller's analysis of Impact and the News of the Day (Trish, Blagoyevich, Rourke, Ebert, more)
- 05:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Greg Gagne recalls wrestling conversation with Stephanie McMahon; why he left WWE as trainer
- 05:25 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA reaching out to disgraced governor Blagojevich in latest publicity move
- 05:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DAILY WORD 1/30: Were Shane's punches really that bad?, Nash & Booker's greatness, Controversy - Cena and DX gestures, Hodge book (w/VIDEO)
- 04:27 pm Other News: Other News: Movie critic Roger Ebert makes his pick for Best Actor - Mickey Rourke
- 03:11 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast...on Friday afternoon
- 02:27 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/30 East Coast Audio: Impact - Black Snow steals the show, LAX gets Shane-O-Mac'd, Abyss hazardous to health? (7 min. audio clip)
- 02:01 pm Other News: Other News: Co-star from "The Wrestler" publicly criticizes Mickey Rourke
- 01:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Notes from JBL appearance at OVW show; JBL's weekly TV show to promote energy products
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Charlie and Jackie Haas opening Custom Muscle store tomorrow with WWE stars on-hand
- 01:01 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/30: Who did Rick Steiner team with against the Quebecers on a WWE house show 15 years ago?
- 12:28 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/29: Keller, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 11:54 am WWE News: WWE News: Trish Stratus hints at WrestleMania 25 match; names potential opponents
- 11:44 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 1/29 TNA Impact: Why a Parody of Impact is Oddly Better than the Real Thing
- 10:37 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/29 TNA IMPACT: Steiner channeling Santino, two first names, the new Suicide, and Gary Gaetti
- 10:28 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #2: "They've kept him off TV for weeks to bring him back with that?"
- 10:26 am WWE News: WWE News: Update on THQ's business operations - company denies report of shutting down
- 10:17 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Angle vs. LAX as a match was great; the match as a story was terrible."
- 10:01 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/29: Answer to why Dusty Rhodes joined the NWO 11 years ago
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
- 10:35 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: UFC 94 previews, previews, and more previews of Georges St. Pierre vs. B.J. Penn (with audio!)
- 09:23 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of MEM takeover of Spike TV show
- 08:44 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/29: Wilkenfeld's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Spike TV show
- 07:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon says whether Mickey Rourke will be at WrestleMania
- 07:23 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview of tonight's Impact on Spike TV - NWO-style takeover and handicap matches
- 07:16 pm The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Ten ways WWE could have improved the 2009 Royal Rumble
- 07:06 pm TNA News: TNA News: Abyss previews "revolutionary" match against Matt Morgan; preparing for hardcore matches
- 06:43 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE wrestler Nick Mitchell, boyfriend of Torrie Wilson, making professional MMA debut
- 06:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/29 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Thursday: Wade Keller's analysis of the News of the Day (Rourke backs out, Raw ratings, Royal Rumble, more)
- 06:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/29 Keller News Hotline: Rourke backs out, Raw ratings, Rumble format, Lashley injury, more news and analysis (13 min.)
- 05:59 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DVD REVIEW: 11/7 ROH "French Connection" featuring Aries & Danielson, Nigel ROH Title defense
- 05:31 pm Torch Today: TORCH READER SURVEY: Five questions on TNA's direction with Main Event Mafia, wrestling content on TV, strengths/weaknesses
- 05:23 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S NWA-TNA REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (01-28-04): Brian Urlacher infamously tosses Fairplay, ICP appearance, C.M. Punk vs. The Sandman
- 04:56 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL At The Bar For Royal Rumble 2009
- 04:18 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 94 PREVIEWS: B.J. Penn vs. George St. Pierre plus full orientation, background, and analysis of entire undercard
- 03:49 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Surprising ECW TV rating with 10 minutes of wrestling and tons of Raw videos
- 03:30 pm WWE News: Ratings News: WWE Raw takes a significant hit in the TV ratings following Royal Rumble PPV
- 03:17 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/29: Why did Dusty Rhodes join the NWO on WCW Thunder 11 years ago?
- 02:46 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/29 PWTorch Podcast Remix: Audio from Post-Royal Rumble roundtables, Keller's Raw Rant (49 min. FREE update)
- 01:52 pm TNA News: Other News: TNA's Kurt Angle and Stacy Keibler make their Super Bowl predictions
- 12:09 pm WWE News: WWE/TNA News: Huge gathering of current and former WWE and TNA wrestlers scheduled for upcoming convention
- 11:35 am Other News: Other News: Chris Benoit's doctor pleads guilty to drug charge; harsh penalty determined
- 11:23 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE's video game publisher on the verge of shutting down operations
- 11:12 am Other News: Where Is She Now: Molly Holly comments on current WWE divas; taking an icy plunge this weekend
- 10:38 am Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Bobby Lashley suffers injury; second MMA fight in jeopardy
- 10:20 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/28: Answer to who John Cena teamed with six years ago at a WWE house show
- 12:47 am WWE News: WWE News: Mickey Rourke reportedly backs out of WrestleMania deal; analysis of why he would
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
- 08:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/28 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Wednesday: Wade Keller's analysis of the News of the Day (Rourke-Jericho, ROH's TV Deal, more)
- 08:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE officially comments on whether Mickey Rourke is booked for WrestleMania 25
- 07:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/28 Wade Keller Hotline: Jericho-Rourke mess on Larry King dissected, plus other news items of the day (18 min.)
- 06:10 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW: Bound By Hate (Aries-Jacobs, Steen & Generico-Briscoes)
- 05:40 pm The Specialists: MICROSCOPE'S LEE STEVENS: "You can't see me?" Lessons from Shawn Michaels's counter of John Cena on Raw
- 05:10 pm Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "We're really supposed to believe ECW's top star waltzed off to Smackdown with no compensation or argument?"
- 04:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon accused of embellishing resume for Board of Education position; BOE member defends Linda
- 03:25 pm ROH News: ROH News: Exclusive new details on ROH's TV deal including show's presentation and format
- 03:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE headliner to be featured in Super Bowl commercial this Sunday
- 03:07 pm TNA News: TNA News: More details on Jeff Jarrett DVD - release date, rare footage, rare interviews (w/VIDEO)
- 02:45 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #7: "HBK is on another level that he doesn't even need to compete for a title..."
- 01:58 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Why Rourke vs. Jericho should be better than Mayweather vs. Big Show (w/Larry King Live analysis)
- 01:43 pm The Specialists: 1/27 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Videos, Lack of Matches, Swagger
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW diva Katie Lea admits to current storyline going "downhill"
- 12:28 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH signs recently-released WWE wrestler to one-time-only appearance
- 12:19 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/28: Who was John Cena teaming with six years ago at a WWE house show?
- 12:02 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/27 ECW TV: ECW Rumblers, Swagger's lisp, Secret messages in video packages
- 11:30 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/28 East Coast Audio - ECW: Matt's gone, Is this how you treat your champ? (7 min. audio clip)
- 06:44 am WWE News: WWE News: Mickey Rourke and Chris Jericho debate on Larry King Live on CNN, WrestleMania 25 talk, "The Wrestler," Oscar nomination (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:32 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA Alert: Special free MMATorch Podcast Roundtable with Pennick, Pelkey, Bent on Affliction's Fedor vs. Arlovski, WEC Uriah Faber vs. Jens Pulver (90 minutes)
- 05:30 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Do you want to see Mickey Rourke wrestle Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 25?
- 03:31 am WWE News: WWE News: ECW star D.J. Gabriel responds to Dance Haters
- 03:16 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/27: Answer to new WCW commish at Clash of the Champions 15 years ago
- 02:25 am The Specialists: 1/27 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report on 10 minutes of wrestling, Swagger-Finlay program, Katie Lea goodness
- 02:08 am TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/27: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 01:38 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #6: "I also felt the Punk-Jericho match really gave Punk a slap in the face..."
- 01:00 am The Specialists: WWS BREAKING NEWS BRIEF: President Obama puts nation on high alert as Shane McMahon continues crazed rampage!
- 12:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1065 (19 Pages!): Royal Rumble Coverage, Shane-O-Mac Decimates Orton, Ask the Editor, Mitchell on Rourke-Jericho, more
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
- 09:57 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 1/27: Ongoing coverage of Jack Swagger's search for ECW Title belt
- 09:16 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 1/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Tommy Dreamer vs. Mark Henry
- 06:32 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DAILY WORD 1/27: SuperShane vs. Orton, Michelle to Maryse: tuck 'em in, JBL's ridiculous infomercial spot, NWO...er...TNA on Thursday (w/VIDEOS)
- 05:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/27 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Wade Keller's analysis of the News of the Day (Raw fallout, Ross on Orton, Lesnar, The Wrestler)
- 04:57 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 1/26: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after last night's show
- 04:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/27 Wade Keller Hotline: Quick audio rundown of the news of the day with added analysis (9 min.)
- 04:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Last week's Raw w/McMahon's return vs. Prez Obama's Inauguration - who won TV ratings battle?
- 04:29 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Another injury to UFC main eventer forces major changes to upcoming card
- 03:35 pm Other News: Other News: Darren Aronofsky describes Vince McMahon's actual reaction to "The Wrestler"
- 03:29 pm The Specialists: 1/26 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Kofi Wins, Jericho, Cena vs. Michaels, Shane McMahon
- 03:06 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs popular rock band to perform Destination X PPV theme song; first match announced (w/VIDEO)
- 02:12 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 1/26: Stream of Pre-Existing Conditions, Oscar Contenders, Elimination Chamber Contenders, KKKs, Repercussions, and Shane McMahon Beats Up Raw
- 02:04 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/26: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 02:00 pm Other News: Where Is He Now: Former WCW star Lodi reviews "The Wrestler," describes steroid and prescription drug abuse
- 01:03 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair appearing in new video game (w/randomly great Flair pics)
- 12:10 pm WWE News: Other News: Former WWE diva confirms she'll be at Super Bowl party this weekend
- 12:00 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/26 WWE Raw: IED, Elimination Chamber history, Movie Time, It's the VP of Global Media - RUN!
- 11:51 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/26: What do you know about the WCW Clash of Champions 15 years ago?
- 11:35 am Other News: Other News: Ric Flair appearance draws record-breaking crowd; Christopher Daniels resurfaces
- 10:10 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 1/26 WWE Raw: Why the Royal Rumble winner Orton gets owned by the Doughboy the next night
- 09:53 am TNA News: TNA News: Update on Kevin Nash's health and return to TNA, scheduled match this weekend
- 09:46 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "Why does the whole roster come out if they're not going to do anything?"
- 03:12 am Arena Reports: TNA News: In-depth PWTorch correspondent reports from U.K. tour including Jeff Jarrett back in action main eventing most nights
- 02:25 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/26: Answer to which wrestler did not wrestle twice during the 1999 Royal Rumble PPV
- 02:03 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "A match between these two at No Way Out seems natural ..."
- 01:47 am WWE News: WWE News: What in the world is IED? For starters, it's reportedly linked to steroid use
- 01:28 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Forget Orton's IED - tonight's show catered to the ADD crowd."
- 01:09 am WWE News: 1/26 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw at Raw not shown on TV, including Mickie James, Cena vs. Jericho
- 01:05 am WWE News: 1/26 WWE in Cleveland, Ohio: Detailed ECW TV taping report with belt stolen, Dreamer vs. Henry
- 12:50 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/26 Wade Keller Hotline: Raw Analysis - One of the wost finishes to Raw ever - WTF, Shane?! Seriously (26 min.)
- 12:17 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/26 WWE Raw post-game Show: Rumble follow-up, Cena vs. Michaels, Shane's weak punches (7 min. clip)
Monday, January 26th, 2009
- 11:30 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "There was a severe lack of interest in the Elimination Chamber qualifying matches."
- 11:26 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Those punches he was throwing made the Ultimate Warrior look like Stan Hansen."
- 11:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 1/26 WWE Raw - Shane McMahon returns, Elimination Chamber qualifying match, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:08 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the 1/26 WWE Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/26 WWE Raw on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 10:36 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Blow to the line-up of UFC 96 with a noteworthy injury forcing a line-up change
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live post-Royal Rumble USA Network program
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw with Royal Rumble fall-out
- 07:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy updates injury status after visit to doctor; behind-the-scenes of DVD filming
- 05:54 pm Other News: Other News: Latest box office numbers for "The Wrestler" after passing another major benchmark
- 05:50 pm The Specialists: 2009 Royal Rumble Hits & Misses: Hardy vs. Edge, JBL - HBK, Overcrowded Ring, Orton Wins Rumble
- 05:31 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 1/26: Place your Bets on new addition to Raw TV Coverage
- 05:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 1/26 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Wade Keller's analysis of the News of the Day (Rumble, Rourke, Impact Ratings, etc.)
- 05:24 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Success overseas could be key to TNA's long-term viability, as shown by this weekend's crowds
- 05:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Title match announced for Raw tonight; first round of qualifying matches for No Way Out PPV
- 05:04 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: When "predictable" is good for business - Day-after Royal Rumble analysis
- 04:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/26 Wade Keller Hotline: The News of the Day - Mickey Rourke, Rumble follow-up, ROH TV, Swaggers, JBL-Michaels, AC/DC, more (8 min.)
- 04:10 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (01-26-04): Day-After-Rumble - Benoit jumps to Raw, Mick Foley returns, Evolution vs. Jericho & RVD
- 03:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL comments on direction of Shawn Michaels storyline heading into Raw tonight
- 03:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jack Swagger's first interview - what makes him different than Brock Lesnar
- 02:36 pm TNA News: Ratings News: 1/22 TNA Impact viewership drops, quarter-hour analysis with surprising ratings winners
- 02:22 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/26 WWE Royal Rumble audio: Caldwell and Radican review last night's PPV (7 min. audio clip)
- 01:40 pm PPV Reports: WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PPV ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/25: Caldwell, Radican, Parks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 01:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: More WrestleMania 25 celebrities confirmed - rock band signed for live performance
- 01:14 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor announces new weekly TV deal; Mark Cuban comments on deal
- 12:24 pm WWE News: 1/25 WWE Royal Rumble HOLT report: Second report - detailed notes on what the live crowd saw, including Rumble confusion
- 12:08 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/26: Who did not wrestle twice during the 1999 Royal Rumble PPV?
- 12:00 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble Reax #5: "After 10 years, we finally have a Hardy vs. Hardy feud."
- 11:48 am WWE News: WWE News: Details on RVD's appearance in the Rumble; whether he's returning to WWE
- 11:25 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 1/25 Royal Rumble: One Trick Pony Matches, RVD vs. Triple H, Skinning the Cat, Pointing at Stars
- 03:33 am WWE News: 1/25 WWE Royal Rumble HOLT report: VALENTINO'S detailed notes on what the live crowd saw - dark match, vastly different PPV vs. live opinions
- 03:24 am Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble Reax #4: "The Michaels-JBL storyline took a really weird turn with JBL saying..."
- 03:10 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/25: Answer to what Mike Tyson said about Shawn Michaels at the 1998 Royal Rumble PPV
- 02:54 am Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble Reax #3: "I have to say I'm digging the reversal of the Austin-Rock feud. ..."
- 12:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/25 WWE Royal Rumble Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill discuss entire event from multiple angles, plus Mickey Rourke at WM25 (55 min.)
- 12:27 am Torch Today: PWTORCH MOBILE & APP TECHNICAL PROBLEMS UPDATE
Sunday, January 25th, 2009
- 11:20 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble Reax #2: "RVD's surprise return was a highlight of the Rumble."
- 11:11 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Royal Rumble Reax #1: "The athleticism of the roster was apparent with the large number of near-eliminations."
- 11:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 1/25 WWE Royal Rumble - Shawn Michaels tells a story, Hardy surprise ending, HIGH/LOW Points
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/25 WWE Royal Rumble on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the event
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: What was the best match from the WWE Royal Rumble PPV if you saw the show?
- 10:24 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live WWE PPV event
- 09:18 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Penick's WEC 38 Report 1/25: Live on-going coverage of Versus event
- 08:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mickey Rourke officially signed for appearance at WrestleMania 25; possible opponent for a match
- 08:14 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live WWE PPV event
- 08:02 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cena vs. JBL, Jeff Hardy vs. Edge
- 07:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Storyline housecleaning - Update on Mr. McMahon character heading into Rumble PPV
- 05:37 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - The Last Edition
- 04:25 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/25 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Gabe's Book of ROH secrets reviewed in-depth, discussion of recent ROH results from New Jersey and Edison, more! (FREE 10 MIN. CLIP!)
- 04:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Royal Rumble and "The Wrestler" featured on homepage of significant news outlet
- 04:04 pm Other News: Other News: Bobby Lashley says whether he'll return to pro wrestling, lobbies to fight Brock Lesnar in MMA
- 03:35 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Week in Review: Don't touch Ortiz's towel, Mad ranting on X Division, WWE works on a dream to make more $$$
- 03:09 pm Other News: Other News: Celebrity from Hulk Hogan's CCW show involved in ridiculous boxing match against Jose Canseco
- 01:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/25 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Mitchell and Keller discuss McMahon's ratings impact, strange mystery gift for Bruce, Jeff Hardy, much more (62 min.)
- 01:14 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Boot To The Head: McNEILL Previews WWE Royal Rumble 2009!
- 09:40 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/25: What did Mike Tyson say about Shawn Michaels at the '97 Rumble?
- 04:21 am The Specialists: ABSURD Royal Rumble Preview: Matt Hardy vs. Eric Bischoff, The Star Wars Match, Christian To Appear?
- 03:56 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/24 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Matt Hardy taken out, Taker-Shelton good showing, "The Wrestler" sighting? (7 min. audio clip)
- 03:50 am WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown diva Maryse avoids career-ending injury to "perfect" knee
- 03:47 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - The lengthy last edition
- 03:29 am Arena Reports: 1/24 TNA in London: Second report - Styles & Joe vs. Morgan & Abyss, London Street Fight, TV crews present
- 03:16 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/24: Answer to who the referee was for Harts vs. Quebecers at the '94 Royal Rumble
- 03:05 am Arena Reports: 1/24 TNA in London: Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle caps off tour, Mick Foley kisses ODB, Joe plays Jeff's guitar
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
- 08:51 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: Penick's Affliction: Day of Reckoning Report 1/24: Live on-going coverage of pay-per-view card
- 05:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/24 Daily Keller Hotline: Smackdown analyisis as WWE gets final chance to hype Sunday's Royal Rumble (17 min.)
- 04:56 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/24: Triple H vs. Kozlov, Matt Hardy vs. Edge, WWE vs. World Tag Team Champs
- 04:50 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY: Oscar Time for WWE and TNA! See which Hollywood Stars will play your favorite Wrestlers!
- 04:16 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA wrestler comments on not being used on Impact recently, future with TNA
- 04:05 pm Other News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers comment on "The Wrestler," analysis of why McMahon would work with the movie
- 03:40 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/23 WWE Smackdown: Hardy-Edge, eBay Resolution Center, Congratulations to Oscar, Didn't MVP win last week?
- 03:35 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/24 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar, Ric Flair & More (5 min. clip)
- 02:10 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW: The French Connection (Aries & Danielson vs. Black & Jacobs)
- 01:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/24: Who was the referee for Harts vs. Quebecers at Royal Rumble 1994?
- 12:25 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/23: Saturday morning ongoing blog from Royal Rumble pre-show
- 03:20 am WWE News: WWE News: Randy Orton interviewed on ESPN - discusses "the Punt" on Vince McMahon, adding members to Legacy
- 03:20 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/23 East Coast Audio: Impact - "Hair-pulling, Table match-ing, Shane Sewell-ing, Petey copying, Beautiful Peeps returning" edition (7 min. audio clip)
- 03:05 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/23: Answer to which gimmick name Nelson Frazier used in 2000 Royal Rumble
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
- 11:59 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Affliction's Day of Reckoning pay-per-view tomorrow night, previews and predictions up; Jason Bent brings All Access with UWC
- 10:48 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/23 Daily Keller Hotline: Impact analysis including Morgan-Abyss angle, Sting-Angle argument, PPV developments (26 min.)
- 08:27 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple H vs. Kozlov
- 07:16 pm WWE News: WWE News Listing: Catch up on all of our latest WWE news stories with our analysis here
- 06:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/22 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss big Vince McMahon-Randy Orton angle and Hardy-Bischoff debate (54 min.)
- 05:05 pm The Specialists: 1/22 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Fatal Four Way, Cornette's Announcement, Styles vs. Angle
- 04:54 pm Spotlight Article: 1/25 ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE: Cena vs. JBL, Hardy vs. Edge
- 04:47 pm Torch Today: WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 1/25: Torch Reader alert - Prediction Contest for Sunday's PPV
- 04:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rey Mysterio says how much longer he'll wrestle; why he's still wrestling today
- 04:09 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" expanding to more markets this weekend; latest box office numbers
- 03:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview of TNA's "biggest show ever" - Brother Ray and James Storm interviews at 4:22 a.m. (w/VIDEO)
- 02:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 6 - Flair story, How the Rumble is planned out, "The Wrestler" review
- 02:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 5 - MVP evaluates Smackdown talent roster; stories about Koslov and Khali in developmental
- 02:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 4 - Candid discussion of Chris Benoit's effect on his career
- 02:07 pm Arena Reports: 1/22 TNA in Glasgow: Team 3D vs. Beer Money, Dixie Carter promo, Battle of Gladiators
- 12:23 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/23: Which gimmick name did Nelson Frazier, Jr. use for the 2000 Royal Rumble?
- 12:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 3 - Relationship with Vince McMahon; who came up with Matt Hardy 2007 storyline
- 12:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 2 - Which stars MVP would like to wrestle, says "clock is ticking" on WWE veterans
- 11:46 am WWE News: WWE News: MVP Interview Part 1 - What led to losing streak storyline on Smackdown; who he's feuding with next
- 10:27 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/22 TNA IMPACT: Locker rooms, Booker's pants, Rumble numbers, and a fascination with towels
- 10:03 am WWE News: WWE News: MVP discusses technology preferences, high-def in his home, why he doesn't visit movie theaters
- 09:40 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/22: Answer to which obscure announcer interviewed Jeff Jarrett at the 1995 Royal Rumble
- 12:48 am TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/22: Caldwell, Keller, Parks, Shanks rate and review
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
- 09:34 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show on Spike TV - Styles vs. Angle
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 06:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/21 Daily Keller Hotline: Raw Ratings, Coach Speaks, The Oscars, McMahon Injury, more (12 min.)
- 05:22 pm WWE News: Other News: Former WWE announcer on ESPN says he would never return to WWE; why he's closed that chapter
- 04:15 pm Other News: Other News: Mickey Rourke comments on Oscar nomination; buzz on "The Wrestler" being snubbed
- 03:56 pm WWE News: Ratings News: ECW TV rebounds from last week's Swagger-Hardy title match; comparisons to 5-wk, 10-wk averages
- 03:43 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Vince McMahon return helps WWE Raw to major ratings; comparisons to 5-wk, 10-wk averages
- 03:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rey Mysterio details origin of ringside interaction with fans; Eddie Guerrero's influence during World Title run
- 02:47 pm ROH News: ROH News: Latest ROH video wire - Jerry Lynn cries through interview, preview for PPV cage match
- 02:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Details on Vince McMahon's actual injury from Randy Orton's punt on Raw
- 01:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest news on new WGN "Superstars" TV show debuting after WrestleMania 25
- 12:23 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/22: Who interviewed Jeff Jarrett after his 1995 Royal Rumble match victory?
- 11:59 am WWE News: WWE News: Troubling stats from key WWE business division to preview fourth quarter earnings report
- 11:05 am Other News: Other News: Marisa Tomei reacts to Oscar nomination for "The Wrestler"
- 10:44 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/22 East Coast Audio: ECW - A whole lot of talking, Raw, and squashes; Miz-Morrison-Finlay-Henry break down (7 min. audio clip)
- 10:18 am Other News: Other News: Academy Award nominations are in - "The Wrestler" picks up nominations, but one major snub
- 09:44 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE takes a shot at UFC; touts Royal Rumble PPV's drawing power
- 06:50 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 01/21 Nostalgia Audio: Interview with Independent Wrestler Sammy "The Bulldog" Savard (30 minutes)
- 04:24 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/21 Daily Keller Hotline: My reply to Matt Hardy's reply to Eric Bischoff's blog calling him a "friggin' goof" (42 min.)
- 03:17 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S TALKBACK (New!): Reply to reader comments on criticism of flabby belly, Orton-McMahon angle, Benoit, giving back to ex-wrestlers
- 02:40 am Spotlight Article: MATT HARDY vs. ERIC BISCHOFF: First Internet War of the Year
- 02:20 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE enhancing presentation of Hall of Fame 2009 ceremony; Notes on Jeff Hardy Smackdown interview
- 02:13 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/21: Answer to advertised match that did not take place at '97 WCW Clash of the Champions
- 01:51 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces new location being negotiated to host TNA PPV in 2009
- 01:42 am Arena Reports: 1/21 TNA in Birmingham, U.K.: Samoa Joe vs. Doug Williams, Team 3D in a Street Fight, Four-way X Division Title match
- 01:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Band scheduled to perform on Raw this Monday night announces cancellation
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
- 10:42 pm The Specialists: 1/20 ECW Hits & Misses: A Look at This Week's Rather Lackluster Show
- 08:59 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S TALKBACK (New!): Reply to Matt Hardy calling me "patronizing" and "condescending" and PWTorch a "preposterous Minnesota .com site"
- 06:10 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Brock Lesnar profiled on ESPN Outdoors
- 06:06 pm TNA News: TNA News: Beautiful People say they are more than just T&A, describe original direction of characters
- 05:58 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair says whether he stills watches WWE TV; appearance scheduled for this weekend
- 05:18 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Caldwell picks Rising Star/Tailspin, Best/Worst Promos, Over/Under-pushed
- 04:17 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE'S LEE STEVENS: Hooooo! Jim Duggan continues to Rumble
- 03:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Duggan describes relationship with John Cena, says his generation was tougher than today's wrestlers
- 02:57 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Caldwell picks Best PPV, Best Feud, Match of the Year
- 01:34 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/20: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks, Simmons rate and review
- 01:25 pm Arena Reports: 1/20 TNA in Manchester, U.K.: Styles & Jarrett vs. Angle & Steiner main event, U.K. wrestler debuts, Beautiful People
- 01:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE Raw from last week tops cable TV ratings; surprising ratings from comparative sports programming
- 11:54 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy responds to Eric Bischoff's personal criticisms in his recent blog
- 11:33 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/21: Which match announced for Jan. '97 WCW Clash of the Champions did not take place?
- 11:12 am TV Reports: 1/20 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report on Boogey-Burchill, Swagger looking the part, Seeds planted for Miz-Morrison split
- 11:04 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/20 ECW TV: Swagger's youth as champ, ECW - Ice around the neck, 2008 vs. 2009 Rumble video packages
- 01:52 am Other News: Other News: Former ECW star comments on Victoria's retirement and her chances of returning to the ring
- 01:43 am The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - The Final Edition
- 01:39 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/20: Answer to who Drew Carey replaced in the 2001 Royal Rumble
- 01:09 am The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Valentino's must-read Movie Review - "The Wrestler," an American tragedy
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
- 11:00 pm Torch Today: WWE/TNA News: The Congressional Investigation: Insight Into What Might Happen Next
- 10:25 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 1/20: Ongoing coverage of Jack Swagger's first week as ECW champion
- 09:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/20 Daily Keller Hotline: A proposal to revolutionize the presentation of pro wrestling matches (21 min.)
- 09:39 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Covering all the rivalries including Hardy-Edge, Triple H-Vickie, and much more
- 09:29 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 1/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Fatal Four-Way with Rumble Match Participants
- 09:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1064 (19 Pages!): Poffo Torch Talk Backstage in the 1980s WWE, Dixie Carter Spoof, Orton-McMahon Angle
- 07:05 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/19: Caldwell, Mezzera, Stevens rate and review
- 06:41 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Caldwell picks MVP, Best Wrestler, Best Heel/Babyface
- 06:28 pm The Specialists: 1/19 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Punk vs. Regal, Mike Knox, Jericho Apologizes, Orton Punts McMahon
- 05:13 pm Torch Today: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Results for Best/Worst Promos, Over/Under-utilized, Tag Team, Tailspin/Rising Star
- 04:52 pm Torch Today: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Results for Best PPV/Event, TV show, Feud of the Year
- 04:38 pm Torch Today: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Results for WWE, TNA, and ROH Match of the Year
- 04:26 pm Torch Today: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Results for MVP, Wrestler, Best Heel/Face
- 02:29 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash injury update - status for next TV taping
- 02:21 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 1/19: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after last night's show
- 12:20 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #5: "When he turns on her, he will become the 2010 Stone Cold"
- 12:04 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/19 WWE RAW: You're Fired, Top 5 Bad Signs, Punk's new artwork, Sting mention
- 11:54 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/20: Who did Drew Carey replace in the 2001 Royal Rumble?
- 11:05 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Cody, here is a clue for you young guys out there..."
- 10:50 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE RAW 1/19: Orton kicks Vince in the head and people cheer, Contest - Quickest match, Buy PPV or Hornswoggle gets it
- 10:08 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "For once, I'm optimistic about McMahon's presence on Raw."
- 09:57 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/19: Answer to who Steve Austin did not eliminate in the 2002 Royal Rumble
- 09:38 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Stephanie wearing all black was probably a subtle bit of foreshadowing ..."
- 01:39 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/19 Daily Keller Hotline: Raw analysis - what was really good and really confusing about the McMahon-Orton angle (35 min.)
- 12:50 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/19 WWE Raw post-game Show: Randy Orton's star is made, Jericho put out to pasture, Cena-JBL (45 min. audio clip)
Monday, January 19th, 2009
- 11:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 1/19 WWE Raw - Vince McMahon returns, Randy Orton's star made, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:43 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Randy came into his own tonight as the TRUE star of Raw..."
- 11:19 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the 12/19 WWE Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/19 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the show
- 09:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw with Vince McMahon return, Punk vs. Regal
- 09:09 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of He's Baaaaack!
- 05:38 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 1/19: Place your Bets on new addition to Raw TV Coverage
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW star hospitalized, then wrestles the next day
- 05:01 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Notes on Disc 1 from "Edge: A Decade of Decadence"
- 04:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL comments on WWE firings; Torrie Wilson promoting JBL energy drink
- 04:34 pm Other News: Other News: RVD Interview Part 5 - Review of "The Wrestler" movie; how it will affect wrestling biz
- 04:01 pm Other News: Other News: RVD Interview Part 4 - How he became involved with Hulk Hogan's CCW show
- 03:49 pm Other News: Other News: RVD Interview Part 3 - Surviving drug lifestyle in ECW
- 03:16 pm Other News: Other News: RVD Interview Part 2 - Current projects, including movie and DVD release
- 02:43 pm Other News: Other News: RVD Interview Part 1- whether he's returning to wrestling, why he left WWE
- 01:38 pm Other News: Other News: How "The Wrestler" is impacting ticket sales for WWE and TNA
- 01:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/19: Who did Steve Austin eliminate in the 2002 Royal Rumble?
- 12:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: Too soon for Jack Swagger as ECW champion? WWE announcer answers
- 11:58 am Other News: Other News: Colin Delaney says whether he would join TNA, describes worst part about WWE
- 11:34 am WWE News: WWE News: Trish Stratus says it's the end of an era in WWE
- 11:22 am Arena Reports: 1/17 ROH in Edison: Second report - Jerry Lynn vs. Danielson, Evaluation of current talent
- 10:57 am Arena Reports: 1/17 TNA in Dublin: Angle vs. Jarrett, Styles & Joe, Morgan joining TNA faction?
- 03:44 am Torch Today: 1/19 PWTorch.com Monday Morning News Report - Top 5 stories, Results, Views
- 03:28 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/18: Answer to the trickiest Torch Trivia yet...Royal Rumble 1997 Final Four
- 02:58 am Arena Reports: 1/18 WWE in Madison, Wis.: Cena & Rey vs. Legacy, Diva heel turn, Santino posedown
Sunday, January 18th, 2009
- 06:52 pm TNA News: TNA News: PWTorch.com Exclusive report - Scott Steiner health update; future in TNA
- 06:31 pm The Specialists: GARDNER'S Key Moment of the Week: Steve Austin in Hall of Fame; should he wrestle again?
- 06:17 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" tops major benchmark at the box office; weekend results
- 05:00 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/16 WWE SMACKDOWN: History of pyro probs, Khali's eBay feedback, Two Weeks Notice please
- 04:47 pm Arena Reports: 1/17 WWE in LaCrosse, Wis.: Cena & Mysterio vs. Legacy, Tommy Dreamer works semi-main event
- 04:29 pm Arena Reports: 1/17 ROH in Edison, N.J.: Nigel McGuinness vs. Tyler Black, Lynn vs. Danielson surprising match, Lumberjack match
- 09:46 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/18: Who was Not in the Final Four of the 1997 Royal Rumble?
- 04:12 am WWE News: WWE News: Possible reason for lack of Smackdown hype for Victoria retirement match
- 03:59 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/17: Answer to who Matt Morgan defeated on 5 yrs. ago Velocity to earn a Royal Rumble slot
- 03:42 am Other News: Other News: N.Y. Times reports on the little secret about financing behind "The Wrestler"
- 03:15 am ROH News: ROH News: Austin Aries debuts new look; direction of mysterious storyline explained
- 12:57 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/17 Daily Keller Hotline: Audio Ask the Torch with a series of offbeat questions (19 min.)
- 12:16 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/17 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Inter-era dream matches, Arn Anderson, road stories covering events, Joe Pedicino, more (72 min.)
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
- 08:22 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/17 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Big Vision DVD Spotlight edition: Dragon Gate, XPW: Cold Day In Hell, Omega, and Bourne DVDs all reviewed (FREE 10 MIN. CLIP)
- 06:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/17 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: ROH in Virginia, Team 3-D, Mike Adamle, Brickhouse Brown & More (5 min. clip)
- 05:49 pm TV Reports: WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/16: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 04:40 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "As far as the Jeff Hardy 'pyro accident' goes, one odd thing to take note..."
- 04:09 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 93 LIVE COVERAGE: Keller's ongoing report on PPV in Dublin, Ireland (Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson)
- 04:09 pm The Specialists: 1/16 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Triple H-MVP, Triple H-Vickie, MVP vs. Big Show, Swagger Loses, Hardy's Pryo
- 03:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown star pondering future after wrestling due to health concerns
- 03:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon responds to criticism of Board of Education hiring
- 02:52 pm Other News: Other News: Pro wrestler who appeared in "The Wrestler" movie found dead
- 02:51 pm The Specialists: 1/15 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Brawl, Feast or Fired, Kongtourage, Steiner vs. Styles
- 02:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: Entire segment edited off Smackdown broadcast and replaced with new WrestleMania promo
- 02:03 pm TNA News: TNA News: Tables match booked for next week's Impact, X Division Title back in the spotlight
- 01:38 pm Other News: Other News: Chris Benoit's doctor changes plea against prescription drug charges
- 01:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Michelle McCool describes relationship with retiring Victoria
- 01:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Significant title match announced for Royal Rumble PPV
- 12:38 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/17: Who did Matt Morgan beat on Velocity 5 years ago for a Rumble slot?
- 12:31 pm Arena Reports: 1/16 TNA in Dublin: Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles, Surprise return, Mick Foley promo draws boos
- 05:22 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/17 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Hardy's dark cloud, Victoria retires, MVP's streak over! (7 min. audio clip)
- 05:16 am Arena Reports: 1/16 ROH in Manassas, Va.: ROH champion defeated, Jerry Lynn vs. Austin Aries, Jacobs vs. Danielson
- 05:09 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/16: Answer to who debuted on Shotgun Saturday Night 10 years ago in a squash match
- 04:49 am WWE News: WWE News: Post-match footage of Victoria announcing her retirement at Smackdown (not shown on TV)
- 04:31 am WWE News: WWE News: Debut movie trailer for John Cena's "12 Rounds" (w/VIDEO included)
- 02:10 am TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/15: Caldwell, Parks, Shanks rate and review
- 01:55 am The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Complete analysis on Swagger-Hardy, Gabriel-Burchill, and Tommy Dreamer
Friday, January 16th, 2009
- 10:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/16 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss Austin in HOF, JBL-Michaels angle, Christian's choice, Swagger (58 min.)
- 10:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/16 Daily Keller Hotline: Full Smackdown analysis including the big Hardy pyro angle at end, MVP's losing streak (19 min.)
- 08:25 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Victoria's Retirment Match, Jeff Hardy on Cutting Edge
- 08:14 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of My Network TV broadcast
- 08:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former champion in WWE released today
- 08:03 pm TNA News: TNA News: Interview with Petey Williams after his return to TNA (w/VIDEO)
- 07:51 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE/WCW star describes role in "The Wrestler," reality TV show about wrestlers
- 07:34 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH champion previews tonight's PPV; discusses his body breaking down
- 07:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestler's final match airing on Smackdown tonight
- 07:09 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings rebounds for post-Genesis edition, but more alarming trends
- 06:55 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/15: Angle vs. Styles...not; Why, Hernandez, why?, Knockouts Everywhere
- 05:06 pm Spotlight Article: ROH "RISING ABOVE" PPV DEBUTS: Nigel vs. Danielson
- 04:17 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/16 East Coast Audio: Impact - Petey and Ray return, Steiner nearly injures folks, Where are MCMGuns? (7 min. audio clip)
- 03:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Notes from Jim Ross's media appearances today promoting WrestleMania (Updated)
- 01:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA president Dixie Carter comments on Christian Cage's company status
- 12:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chances of Steve Austin returning to the ring, who will induct Austin into the Hall of Fame
- 12:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/16: Who squashed Matt Hardy on Shotgun Saturday Night 10 years ago?
- 10:36 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announcer predicts "trainwreck" for Vince McMahon's return to Raw
- 09:36 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "In my mind, he's being featured on TV just right. ..."
- 06:33 am TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/15: Styles vs. Angle the scheduled main event, Sarah Palin exposed as a fake, Hernandez cashes in World Title shot
- 02:56 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA IMPACT 1/15: We've got random challengers, False main events, Endless talking, Stock video packages, Second-rate WWE bits!
- 02:49 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/15 TNA IMPACT: Referees in matches, 30 minutes of Knockouts, Styles > Angle, TNA's time travel airline
- 02:39 am The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - Detailed analysis on all the brand's rivalries
- 02:31 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/15: Answer to the commissioner on the WXO debut show 9 years ago
- 01:18 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Comprehensive look at MMA light heavyweight division in Ennis's "Lay of the Land," text previews for UFC 93 as well as audio roundtable preview
- 12:51 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/15: Every News Item for Thursday in one handy guide
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
- 09:16 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S TALKBACK (New!): Replies to feedback from PWTorch.com readers on TIME blogger and Keller's Short on Waxman's report on drug testing
- 08:59 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/15: Wilkenfeld's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Spike TV show
- 08:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/15 Daily Keller Hotline: Thoughts on Monday's edition of Raw, the ongoing JBL-Michaels and McMahon-Jericho storylines (20 min.)
- 07:42 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact preview for tonight's broadcast - Kurt Angle in PPV main event-caliber match
- 07:22 pm Other News: Other News: Full-length clips of "The Wrestler" interview series with Luger, DDP, Beefcake, Piper, and Valentine (w/VIDEO)
- 06:56 pm TNA News: TNA News: Roxxi says "It was real to me," discusses creative team in TNA
- 06:35 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH champion says he had doubts about "The Wrestler," latest ROH Video Wire right here
- 05:53 pm Other News: Other News: Very important review of "The Wrestler," Movie splashed on the cover of major newspaper (w/PIC)
- 05:07 pm WWE News: ROH News: Former ROH booker Gabe Sapolsky discusses The Wrestler and ROH's involvement in the filming of the movie in new blog entry
- 04:59 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE star says WWE owns every aspect of his famous gimmick; ridiculous ECW stories
- 04:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE diva and Hall of Famer involved in car accidents after Monday's Raw
- 04:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross comments on recent WWE releases; whether his job is affected
- 03:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: What's Smackdown non-entity Zack Ryder been up to? Um...Rock Band
- 03:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Two WWE divas scheduled for unofficial Playboy Super Bowl party
- 03:11 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash updates his health status - surrounded by smell of "Axe and ass"
- 02:48 pm Other News: Other News: Darren Aronofsky interview Part 3 - Inside the filming of key wrestling scenes (w/VIDEO)
- 01:59 pm Other News: Other News: Darren Aronofsky interview Part 2 - Response to Iran condemning "The Wrestler" movie
- 01:44 pm Other News: Other News: Darren Aronofsky interview Part 1 - Why Hulk Hogan was never mentioned in "The Wrestler"
- 12:16 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/15: What do you know about the WXO debut nine years ago?
- 12:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's developmental promotion in Florida makes significant business change
- 11:31 am Spotlight Article: PWTORCH.COM EXCLUSIVE: "The Wrestler" video interview series
- 11:24 am Other News: PWTORCH.COM EXCLUSIVE: "The Wrestler" video interview with Luger, DDP, Beefcake, Piper, and Valentine
- 09:58 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/14: Answer to who The Undertaker defeated in the main event of a WWE house show 15 years ago
- 02:13 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/13 ECW TV: Era of Swagger begins, Re-hire Bam Neely? Not so fast, my friend
- 01:02 am The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Analyzing the Hardy-Edge and MVP-Kennedy rivalries, plus Triple H, Michelle McCool, and more
- 12:50 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/14: Every News Item for Wednesday in one handy guide
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
- 09:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1062/1063 (31 Pages!): Keller on Dixie Carter's testimony, Mitchell and McNeill features on McMahon testimony
- 06:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: ANNUAL SPECIAL OFFER: Free Sample Newsletter and Discount Coupon Offer - Limited Time
- 06:25 pm The Specialists: 1/13 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Dreamer's Speech, Hardy vs. Swagger, New Champ
- 05:34 pm Other News: Other News: MTV interview with Rourke and Aronofsky - insider details on key scenes in "The Wrestler" (w/VIDEO)
- 05:22 pm TV Reports: WWE News: Very surprising ECW TV rating for last night's Hardy vs. Swagger title match
- 04:47 pm The Specialists: 1/12 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Legacy, McMahon Videos, Michaels vs. Cena
- 04:46 pm The Specialists: MICROSCOPE'S LEE STEVENS: "The Wrestler" successfully makes the viewer care; what WWE can learn
- 03:50 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/13: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 02:59 pm Spotlight Article: DVD REVIEW: MR. KENNEDY IN WWE's "BEHIND ENEMY LINES" DVD
- 02:50 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart interview part 4 - Review of "The Wrestler" movie; evaluation of Harry Smith and Teddy Hart
- 02:39 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart interview part 3 - Interesting back-story on why Hart recorded events from his wrestling career
- 02:20 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart interview part 2 - Shocking revelation on wrestling future if Montreal never happened
- 01:44 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart interview part 1 - who he would like to wrestle today; future in wrestling
- 12:30 pm PPV Reports: RADICAN'S 1/16 ROH "RISING ABOVE" PPV REPORT - Early review of Nigel vs. Danielson, Aries vs. Jacobs
- 11:56 am WWE News: WWE News: Public outcry begins against Linda McMahon's board of education hiring
- 11:38 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/14 East Coast Audio: ECW - Era of Swagger begins, Hornswoggle cb'ing, Philly Eagles talk (7 min. audio clip)
- 11:00 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/14: Who did The Undertaker defeat in the main event of a WWE house show 15 years ago?
- 10:38 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "I was pleasantly surprised that Swagger was given the strap, but..."
- 10:26 am WWE News: WWE News: Identity of "enhancement talent" against The Boogeyman on last night's ECW TV (w/VIDEO)
- 02:26 am TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash issues statement on missing TNA PPV; update on surgery recovery
- 01:54 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/13: Answer to who DDP and Rhino were feuding against during the Attitude era
- 01:40 am TV Reports: 1/13 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report on Swagger vs. Hardy, Gabriel & Fox, Boogeyman
- 12:56 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/13: Every News Item for Tuesday in one handy guide
- 12:46 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Antonio Silva files suit against the CSAC; More fights announced for March and April; Jason Bent begins previewing UFC 93
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
- 10:59 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 1/13: Matt Hardy vs. Jack Swagger ECW Title match, Tommy Dreamer's retirement speech
- 10:20 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: WWE Hall of Fame, Steve Austin, and Jim Ross â“ The Game is Afoot
- 09:11 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 1/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Hardy vs. Swagger for ECW Title
- 06:33 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/12: Caldwell, Mitchell, Parks rate and review
- 06:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena's "12 Rounds" movie required major formula change from "The Marine"
- 05:44 pm Other News: Other News: "Family member" from Hillbilly Jim's WWF stable found dead today
- 05:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: TV ratings for last night's Raw - how did John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels fare?
- 03:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown featuring Jeff Hardy hit-and-run breaks another ratings record
- 03:26 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DVD REVIEW: Mr. Kennedy in "Behind Enemy Lines" - Let's talk things out while we hold guns
- 02:59 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/12 WWE Raw: Bailouts, org charts, doubtful, old friends, and Starrcade
- 02:49 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair making wrestling appearance this weekend with legendary tag team
- 02:36 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Genesis PPV Reax #2: "What does it say about the MEM that a semi-retired wrestler was able to get the better of them?"
- 02:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Interesting notes about Undertaker and Michelle McCool at the airport heading to Smackdown taping
- 01:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: First celebrity for WrestleMania 25 in the works - reality TV star with WWE connection
- 12:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Expected return date for Mr. Kennedy, who he would like to wrestle when he returns
- 12:34 pm ROH News: ROH News: Former ROH booker Gabe Sapolsky writes about his biggest mistake in ROH
- 11:29 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/13: What do you know about Dallas Page vs. Rhino from the Attitude era?
- 11:11 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw TV Reax #4: "Yes, the IC Title match was crap, but considering next week is in Chicago..."
- 10:46 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE RAW 1/12: WWE Fires Their Best Employee, Unrecognizable Divas, Cody Hates Snow, Lots and Lots of Men Crying
- 10:36 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw TV Reax #3: "Perhaps... perhaps, this is all leading up to Michaels's retirement angle?"
- 10:30 am ROH News: ROH News: Updated lineups for Virginia, New Jersey, Detroit, and Chicago
- 02:19 am WWE News: WWE News: What was different about the corporate layoffs Friday compared to past massive layoffs at headquarters
- 02:00 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/12: Answer to who teamed with Vince Russo on a TNA PPV six years ago
- 01:56 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw TV Reax #2: "I think I figured out why I had such a problem with Shawn Michaels's sad face."
- 01:20 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/12 WWE Raw post-game Show: HBK-Cena in-depth, Living breathing actual debate on show's merit (7 min. clip)
- 12:50 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/12: Every News Item for Monday in one handy guide
- 12:01 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/12: Complete coverage of show headlined by John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels, plus Jericho is fired by Stephanie
Monday, January 12th, 2009
- 11:31 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw TV Reax #1: "Now, onto the main reason Raw was great..."
- 11:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 1/12 WWE Raw - Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena classic, notes for next week, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/12 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the show
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Jan. 12 Raw if you saw the show?
- 10:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania Ticket Sales Update including surprising detail given the tough economic times
- 09:46 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (1-23-04): Trish Stratus, Lita, Jericho, Goldberg, Christian, RVD...
- 09:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: CHECK THIS OUT... PWTorch VIP Testimonials: What members are saying about our newest feature - Monthly Audio Torch Talks from our archives
- 09:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: Injury report with details on walking wounded after last night's PPV
- 09:12 pm TNA News: TNA News: More details on Kevin Nash's medical situation - details on timeline and seriousness of situation
- 09:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw with John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels
- 08:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: First 2009 Hall of Fame inductee announced for WrestleMania 25 ceremony
- 08:24 pm TNA News: TNA News: Medical issue leads to delay at TNA Impact tapings in Orlando tonight
- 08:19 pm TNA News: TNA News: Update on Kevin Nash, who missed last night's TNA PPV main event
- 05:24 pm TNA News: Ratings News: TNA Impact numbers for episode before Genesis PPV; alarming trends continue
- 05:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena-HBK, title match booked for tonight's Raw; history of Raw blunders at tonight's location
- 04:57 pm Arena Reports: 1/11 WWE in Des Moines: Cena vs. Jericho, Hardy vs. Swagger, Regal vs. Kofi stinker, 40-minute match!
- 04:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: Booker T says he told Vince McMahon to fire him; why he doesn't consider himself a wrestler
- 03:49 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA champion explains survival and longevity in pro wrestling; what younger stars are missing
- 03:28 pm TNA News: TNA News: Finally, an answer to the Booker T accent mystery; Booker talks Mafia vs. Frontline
- 02:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE to have its own TV channel? Internal discussions and recent WWE investments have the answer
- 01:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: PWTORCH.COM Exclusive - Insider details on WWE's staff and talent firings last weekend
- 01:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA books PPV caliber match featuring Kurt Angle for this week's Impact
- 01:15 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/8: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 01:00 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" delivers successful weekend at the box office, numbers and details on how the movie fared
- 12:34 pm TNA News: 1/11 TNA Genesis PPV HOLT report: Second report - Production issues, reaction to Kip James, Vince Russo notes
- 12:24 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Genesis PPV Reax #2: "I kinda feel bad for Jeff Jarrett..."
- 12:09 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/12: Who was not on Vince Russo's four-man team during an NWA-TNA PPV 6 years ago?
- 11:53 am Arena Reports: 1/10 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries, Davey Richards & Roderick Strong, Paul London news
- 11:28 am WWE News: WWE News: Wrestling executive comments on dire consequences to WWE if wrestlers join Hollywood union
- 10:59 am TNA News: 1/11 TNA Genesis PPV HOLT report: Details on what the live crowd saw and behind-the-scenes notes
- 10:51 am WWE News: WWE News: CEO Linda McMahon granted unprecedented access to information about kids audience
- 10:40 am TNA News: TNA News: What you might have missed during last night's PPV - Sting wrestles through pain from recent surgery
- 03:56 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA GENESIS PPV 1/11: Card Subject to Change, MOTY Candidates, Rhino and Kip embarrassing, Mr. Socko vs. Mafia
- 03:15 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/11: Answer to who won the Raw Rumble on 10-years ago WWE Raw
- 03:01 am Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" director creates controversial moment during Golden Globes awards show
- 02:37 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/9: Jeff Hardy car accident follow-up, Triple H's three-match-series challenge, tag title match, Taker vs. Shelton
- 02:34 am Other News: Other News: Quotes from Bruce Springsteen's Golden Globes acceptance speech for "The Wrestler"
- 02:09 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWF Royal Rumble '99 Coverage, WWF-WCW Jumps - 1999 PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (PDF and Text Formats!)
- 12:49 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/11: Every News Item for Sunday in one handy guide
- 12:44 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/11 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: WWE roster cuts, Jeff Hardy hit and run angle, listener questions on Midnight Rider, Lord Alfred Hayes, more (50 min.)
- 12:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/11 TNA Genesis Post-PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Mitchell present a spirited discussion on event (68 min.)
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
- 11:20 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Genesis PPV Reax #1: "Why was everyone in a panic at the start of the PPV because Rhino wasn't there?"
- 11:00 pm Other News: Other News: Oscars preview? Status of whether Mickey Rourke won Golden Globe for Best Actor tonight
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: What was the best match/segment at the TNA Genesis PPV?
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/11 TNA Genesis PPV if you saw the event
- 10:19 pm TV Reports: WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/9: Mezzera, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 09:16 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" wins first major award at tonight's Golden Globes
- 08:14 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S TNA GENESIS PPV REPORT 1/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event - Rhino's gone missing!
- 08:04 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA GENESIS PPV REPORT 1/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Jarrett vs. Angle, Sting vs. Rhino
- 05:11 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/8: Angle vs. Brian, Jarrett cries, B.G. cries, Foley's gray tooth, nefarious means for tag title switch
- 04:53 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/11 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Triple H is Superman, MVP repo man'ed, Jeff Hardy storyline (7 min. clip)
- 04:08 pm WWE News: WWE News: Eric Bischoff cuts a promo on Matt Hardy - calls him a "friggin goof"
- 03:58 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Bobby Lashley's next MMA opponent named
- 03:47 pm TNA News: TNA News: Christy Hemme describes injury taking her off tonight's TNA PPV
- 03:33 pm TNA News: Other News: Chris Harris stuck in no-man's land - says why he hated WWE; screwed for TNA return
- 03:13 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Vince McMahon Sets Return Date - why McMahon disappeared in the first place
- 09:38 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/11: Who won a mini-Raw Rumble on the WWE Raw from 10 years ago?
- 03:52 am WWE News: WWE News: Report from Lance Cade meet-and-greet opposite WWE house show on Saturday night
- 03:47 am Arena Reports: 1/10 WWE in Rochester, Minn.: Hardy vs. Swagger, Cena vs. Jericho - Cena's reaction much different than in Canada
- 03:09 am TNA News: TNA News: #1 contender for TNA PPV title match injured and removed from tonight's PPV
- 02:59 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/10: Answer to who Taz defeated for his first ECW Title 10 years ago
- 01:11 am TV Reports: 1/8 TNA Impact recap by Wilkenfeld: Nash makes threats, then forgets about them
- 12:54 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/10: Every News Item for Saturday in one handy guide
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
- 09:32 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: It's Always The Same, It's Just A Shame: McNEILL previews TNA Genesis!
- 08:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/9 Daily Keller Hotline: Ask the Editor - Favorite in-person matches, separating job from enjoying product, are wrestlers aware of bad product (19 min.)
- 07:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: Pictures from TNA's house show and meet-and-greet on Friday night
- 07:32 pm Arena Reports: 1/9 TNA in Wilson, N.C.: Rhino vs. Booker T main event, Sabin vs. Dutt, Major stars not at the show
- 06:52 pm Other News: Other News: Mickey Rourke says he hated his "Randy Robinson" character; contempt for what the character represented
- 06:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena's finishing move to be re-named; made more corporate and kid-friendly
- 06:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross provides insider commentary on "Black Friday" corporate lay-offs
- 05:51 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/10 East Coast Audio: Impact - Tag title switch, Fired and re-hired, B.G. a little too credible (7 min. clip)
- 05:46 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/9 WWE Smackdown: Old School, Jeff Hardy's Car Problems, and This is Jeopardy!
- 05:02 pm The Specialists: 1/9 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Hit & Run, Tag Title Match, Triple Jeopardy
- 03:32 pm The Specialists: ECW Storylines and Feuds - Examining the Hardy-Swagger and Gabriel-Burchill feuds
- 03:11 pm The Specialists: Raw Storylines and Feuds - A look at Cena-JBL, Punk-Regal, the Orton Faction, and much more
- 12:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho honored with award prior to Friday's house show in his hometown
- 12:08 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/10: Who did Taz defeat for the ECW Title nine years ago today?
- 12:06 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE SMACKDOWN 1/9: Trips stars in his own movie, Kennedy Babbles, Tazz's shades gimmick, Deep sadness over Bam's firing
- 11:30 am Arena Reports: 1/9 WWE in Winnipeg, Canada: Second Report - Cena vs. Jericho "one of the best matches I've ever seen"
- 11:26 am Arena Reports: 1/9 WWE in Winnipeg, Canada: Chris Jericho vs. John Cena in Jericho's hometown, Orton & Rhodes vs. Punk & Mysterio
- 11:17 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/9: Answer to TNA star who lost the opening match on an ROH show five years ago
- 04:14 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE cries wolf again on Jeff Hardy being involved in storyline hit-and-run accident
- 02:57 am WWE News: WWE News: Mystery surrounding job status of Kevin Thorn - cryptic message and WWE's response
- 12:55 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/9: Every News Item for Friday in one handy guide
Friday, January 9th, 2009
- 09:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: Another veteran wrestler released by WWE today
- 08:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/9 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss Waxman drug testing government report in-depth (58 min.)
- 08:22 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple H in Triple Jeopardy
- 06:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces first batch of wrestlers to be released today
- 06:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Great, touching story about C.M. Punk's charity work with seven-year-old girl
- 05:07 pm TNA News: TNA News: Easiest way to win tickets to TNA's upcoming tour featuring Kurt Angle
- 04:55 pm The Specialists: 1/8 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Beer Money, PPV Hype, New Tag Champs
- 04:38 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" with a huge theater expansion this weekend; find out where you can see the movie
- 04:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: How did WWE lay-off news affect WWE's stock price? Number of jobs cut today
- 03:34 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: TIME magazine responds to Torch criticism of being "fascinated" by inconsequential part of Waxman's report
- 02:51 pm Other News: Where Is He Now: Former WWE star Chris Masters hosting pro wrestling seminar this month
- 02:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Comparing WWE staff lay-offs to NBA, NFL, and MLB downsizing
- 02:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/9 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: ROH on TV, SNME on DVD, Tyler Black, Brother Ray & More (5 min. clip)
- 02:09 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett launching personal TNA DVD - massive collection; very rare footage
- 01:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE star Lance Cade competing against Raw house show
- 01:32 pm Other News: Other News: The Rock vs. John Cena once again; Dwayne Johnson tabbed for major award show presentation
- 01:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley says why he left WWE; describes idea for a new movie/book
- 12:51 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "B.G.'s crying was the most ridiculously pathetic over-the-top emoting I've ever seen, but he redeemed himself ..."
- 12:42 pm Other News: Other News: "The Wrestler" movie wins first major award of 2009; more awards in the future
- 12:32 pm ROH News: ROH News: Second ROH "Rising Above" PPV teaser released - focus on new production value
- 12:22 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/9: Which current TNA star did the other Matt Stryker defeat in the opener of an ROH show 5 years ago?
- 11:58 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces major staff lay-off; cost-savings in the millions
- 06:39 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/2: Matt & Jeff Hardy vs. Big Show & Edge, The Episode Where Triple H Made Fun of Vickie for Being Fat
- 05:58 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 12/26: McCool vs. Maryse with Maria as ref, Triple H vs. Chavo, Shelton vs. Hurricane, Show vs. Hardy
- 04:58 am TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 12/19: Jeff Hardy's title win celebration, Jeff Hardy vs. Kozlov, Matt Hardy vs. Edge
- 04:52 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA IMPACT 1/8: Foley to Return as Dude Love, Popeye vs. Brutus feud, Beer Money Gets Chumped
- 02:59 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/8: Answer to TNA Main Event Mafia members on WCW Thunder 11 years ago
- 02:46 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/8 TNA IMPACT: Who was Kong's prey? News from Japan, Creed's first gold, and main event matches
- 02:37 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: If you were to order TNA Genesis, which match would be the main reason?
- 01:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/9 Daily Keller Hotline: TNA Impact Analysis - The Fatal Flaw in Foley's otherwise strong promo, final Genesis hype (26 min.)
- 12:55 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/8: Every News Item for Thursday in one handy guide
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
- 11:27 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (1-7-04): C.M. Punk, R-Truth, Styles, Raven, Ultimate X match
- 10:18 pm The Specialists: Smackdown Storylines and Feuds - Full summary and analysis on the main event, Michelle McCool, and more
- 09:42 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT: Ongoing coverage of Spike TV show including Angle vs. B.G. James
- 09:35 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: The Real WWE Jeff Hardy Mystery (Spoiler)
- 09:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WCW Souled Out PPV, Lawler for Mayor, Monday Night War Insider News - 1999 PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (PDF and Text Formats!)
- 06:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy reviews "The Wrestler," says today's wrestlers are more intelligent than past generations
- 06:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's TNA Impact leading to Genesis PPV - Angle vs. B.G. James headlines
- 05:40 pm Spotlight Article: 2008 PWTORCH YEAR-END AWARDS VOTING - Polls Open for Voting
- 04:34 pm Torch Instant Polls: PWTORCH YEAR-END VOTING 2008 - Vote on Individual Awards II (Rising Star, Tailspin, tag team, promos)
- 04:08 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER SHORT: If Brother Ray retires from the ring, there's another valuable role he could play
- 04:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: PWTORCH YEAR-END VOTING 2008 - Vote on Collective Awards (TV Show, PPV, Feud of the Year)
- 03:44 pm Torch Instant Polls: PWTORCH YEAR-END VOTING 2008 - Vote on Match of the Year (WWE, TNA, ROH)
- 02:55 pm TNA News: TNA News: Brother Ray's future in TNA revealed; how Brother Devon of Team 3D is affected
- 12:37 pm Torch Instant Polls: PWTORCH YEAR-END VOTING 2008 - Vote on Individual Awards I (MVP, Best Wrestler, Heel/Face)
- 12:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/8: What do you know about the Main Event Mafia and WCW Thunder from 11 years ago?
- 11:51 am WWE News: WWE News: The Vince McMahon Congressional Interview -- McMahon's significant distortion about Kids audience
- 11:29 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE launching two new magazines; four more to follow in Cradle to the Grave strategy
- 10:14 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Comprehensive look at MMA heavyweight division in Ennis's "Lay of the Land," Fedor interview, Writers' Roundtable
- 03:10 am WWE News: WWE News: TV Ratings for Monday's Raw show significant demographic victory
- 02:57 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/7: Who won the main event of the Jan. 7, 1995 edition of WCW Saturday Night?
- 12:55 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/7: Every News Item for Wednesday in one handy guide
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
- 10:18 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER SHORT: A message to Michael Scherer of TIME - you are not the center of the universe, and the big story is not the breaking news of how pro wrestling shows are produced
- 08:04 pm Other News: WWE News: TIME Magazine reports on Congressional investigation into pro wrestling
- 06:52 pm The Specialists: TNA Hits & Misses of 2008: Kim vs. Kong, Angle Melodrama, Tomko, Team 3D, The Beautiful People, The PJB, Foley
- 05:10 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 01/07 Nostalgia Audio: Nostalgia news and history; AWA Wrestling from 1979 and WCCW from 1982, a review of 20 year back issues of the Torch (freeclip)
- 05:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: It's back! - WWE launches Vol. 9 of "WWE the Music," including classic themes from Steve Austin and The Rock
- 04:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tommy Dreamer lists his 2009 New Year's resolutions, including a lofty championship goal
- 04:21 pm The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Top 10 Wish List for 2009 - Squashes, Swagger, Star Treatment, Shawn vs. Jericho
- 04:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1061 (18 Pages!): Keller on the Waxman letter, McNeill and Mitchell at the matches, WrestleMania 25 scoops
- 04:10 pm ROH News: ROH News: Grab your popcorn - first trailer released for ROH's "Rising Above" PPV feat. Nigel vs. Danielson (w/VIDEO)
- 04:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE expanding officially-licensed products to include old-school gadgets aimed at young males
- 03:41 pm Other News: Other News: New York Yankees bring in new heel pro wrestler, Mark Teixeira, says Boston columnist
- 02:51 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/6: Caldwell, Mezzera, Stevens rate and review
- 02:41 pm ROH News: ROH News: Best 10 minutes of your day - new Video Wire includes Jerry Lynn and Claudio promos (w/VIDEO)
- 02:12 pm The Specialists: 1/6 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Finlay vs. Swagger, Boogeyman, Hardy vs. Henry
- 01:49 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/7 East Coast Audio: ECW - Two fine matches, Alicia's debut loss, Boogey is Boogey, End of Hardy vs. Henry? (7 min. clip)
- 01:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: First TNA, now WWE could be severely affected by Time Warner Cable
- 01:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena's "12 Rounds" movie poster released here; Analysis of the importance of Cena's movie
- 01:15 pm Other News: Other News: Why "The Wrestler" was almost scrapped; wrestlers who were used to model Mickey Rourke's character
- 12:53 pm TNA News: TNA News: Profile of new TNA Knockout appearing on Thursday's Impact against Awesome Kong (w/VIDEO)
- 11:25 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/7: Checking your WCW Saturday Night knowledge - main event 14 years ago
- 03:31 am WWE News: WWE News: JBL comments on "The Wrestler" movie; describes drug testing performed by WWE through Wellness Policy
- 03:20 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/6: Answer to the main event of the first Raw of 2002 when Triple H returned from his quad injury
- 12:56 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/6: Every News Item for Tuesday in one handy guide
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
- 11:10 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: Fight announcements, contributor editorials, ESPN.com covers UFC's attempts at New York regulation
- 10:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE expanding TV broadcast of ECW show to additional cable channel
- 10:35 pm TV Reports: 1/6 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report on Swagger vs. Finlay, Hardy vs. Henry, Kennedy DVD drinking game
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 1/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE Sci-Fi show featuring Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry ...again
- 07:47 pm The Specialists: 1/5 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Michaels - Cena, IC Title Match, Legacy, Main Event
- 06:01 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/5: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 06:00 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Raw was the story of little things adding up to equal big things."
- 05:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: What happened to the Jim Duggan and Cryme Tyme storyline? We finally have an answer
- 05:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW diva Tiffany says whether she'll wrestle in WWE; background note on dating "Fresh Prince" star
- 04:46 pm Other News: Other News: Notes from "The Wrestler" U.K. premiere - Mickey Rourke describes most difficult scene; conflict with Marisa Tomei
- 04:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: List of locations for Mr. Kennedy's tour stops to promote "Behind Enemy Lines" DVD
- 04:10 pm Other News: Where Is He Now: Former U.S. champion Mongo McMichael lined up for NFL coaching job
- 03:56 pm TNA News: TNA News: Rhino discusses wrestling Kurt Angle, his time in WWE, future of TNA
- 03:07 pm Other News: Other News: News from the premiere of "The Wrestler" in the U.K., Mickey Rourke attends red-carpet affair
- 02:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy comments on his training background for WWE's "Behind Enemy Lines" DVD released today (w/VIDEO)
- 02:00 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/5 WWE Raw post-game Show: HBK delivers again, When Bam Neely was relevant, Who's the Boss? (7 min. audio clip)
- 12:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Main event star no-shows Smackdown house show last night; Vince McMahon's view on kids audience
- 12:36 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/5 WWE Raw: HBK's "history," Axiomatic Jericho, Substantial Penalty for Early Withdrawal
- 12:27 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/6: What was the main event of the first Raw of 2002 when Triple H returned from his quad injury?
- 03:54 am WWE News: WWE News: The Vince McMahon Congressional Interview III -- Vince McMahon details his complete role in WWE
- 03:49 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/5: Answer to who Triple H defeated for the WWE Title on the first Raw of 2000
- 03:35 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE RAW 1/5: Thou shall not come off the top rope, Conflicted HBK, Evil Kelly Kelly, Chumpy Punky
- 12:57 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/5: Every News Item for Monday in one handy guide
- 12:12 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/5 Daily Keller Hotline: In-depth walk through Raw with the pros and cons of the current direction and storylines (22 min.)
Monday, January 5th, 2009
- 11:51 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Angry and conflicted Shawn Michaels is much more effective than sad, facially twitching Michaels"
- 11:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 1/5 WWE Raw - Vince McMahon's return date, WrestleMania 23 main event scheduled, HIGH/LOW Points
- 10:57 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the Jan. 5 Raw if you saw the event?
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 1/5 WWE Raw on a 0-10 scale if you saw the event
- 09:31 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw with Punk vs. Regal, John Cena
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event from New Orleans, La.
- 07:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Tazz wins title on ECW TItle, Keller's ECW Roster Evaluation, Monday Raw Ratings Battle - 1999 PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (PDF and Text Formats!)
- 06:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Nash lays down for Hogan, Keller's WCW Roster Evaluation, Schiavone-Foley comment - 1999 PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (PDF and Text Formats!)
- 06:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk vs. William Regal and three additional matches announced for Raw tonight
- 04:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA heavily discounting tickets for Sunday's PPV with three ticket offers
- 04:43 pm TNA News: TNA News: TV Ratings for the New Year's Day edition of TNA Impact show odd trends
- 04:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: The Vince McMahon Congressional Interview II -- The original reason why the Wellness Policy was implemented
- 04:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2004 Back Issue Series: Keller's Royal Rumble Report, Fairplay Torch Talk on Piper car crash controversy, Powell's 2004 Predictions (#795)
- 03:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: The Vince McMahon Congressional Interview Part I -- Summary and general overview of McMahon vs. Congress
- 02:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2004 Torch Back Issue PDF: 2003 Awards (Worst Promos, Most Overpushed), Mitchell's Flair DVD Review, Fairplay Torch Talk on Piper's car wreck (#794)
- 01:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: December ratings information for Smackdown and Raw shows two major successes
- 12:14 pm Other News: Other News: Mickey Rourke, star of "The Wrestler," profiled on CBS News broadcast
- 11:53 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/5: Who won the WWE Title on the first Raw of 2000?
- 11:39 am WWE News: WWE News: More details on new "Superstars" show airing on WGN in April
- 02:49 am WWE News: WWE News: Divas champion Maryse personally updates her injury status; describes intense knee pain
- 02:35 am WWE News: WWE News: Thursday Night War? Details on WWE's new TV deal to air "Superstars" on WGN
- 02:17 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/2 WWE Smackdown: Triple H selling eBay pics, Not-so-hot history of Smackdown GMs, Paging Boris Zhukov
- 12:58 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/4: Every News Item for Sunday in one handy guide
Sunday, January 4th, 2009
- 11:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill's 2003 Timeline, More PWTorch Awards: Match of the Year, Rising Star, Tailspin, Best Team (#793)
- 11:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2003 PWTorch Awards: MVP, Best Wrestler, Best Heel, Best Babyface, plus columns, news, more (#792)
- 10:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: March Through 2004 Begins: Bill Apter Torch Talk, Jonny Fairplay Torch Talk, Top 50 Stories of 2003, more (#791)
- 05:26 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/4 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Sputtering Show, Vickie pics, Kizarny debut (7 min. clip)
- 05:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Review of Mr. Kennedy's "Behind Enemy Lines" DVD classified as "really bad, I mean really bad"
- 04:56 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK (highly recommended read!): U.S. Government Remembers the Wrestling Industry
- 04:45 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/3 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan (pt. 2): Radican and Burgan are joined by Torch VIP member DrunkNinjaMast2 for his in-person perspective of ROH's Final Battle 2008. (FREE 5 min. CLIP!)
- 04:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Team 3D and Motor City Machineguns capture tag titles; Kurt Angle & Kevin Nash re-create NWO (w/VIDEO)
- 03:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: March through 1999 Begins - Starrcade Coverage of Nash Title Win - 5 Yrs Ago Torch (PDF and Text Formats!)
- 02:46 am WWE News: Other News: Yahoo publishes AP report on "steroids plaguing pro wrestling" as top sports news story
- 01:27 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/3 Daily Keller Hotline: Audio Ask the Torch on TNA creative team's longevity, why there are no jobbers, writing about tragedies (22 min.)
- 12:58 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/3: Every News Item for Saturday in one handy guide
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
- 10:54 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: NEW VIP FEATURE: Vintage Audio Torch Talk Series - Keller's 68 minute British Bulldog interview from 1993 (never-before-heard!) - FREE 7 MINUTE CLIP
- 05:45 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/3 Radican Audio Showcase with Burgan: Reader mail, Mitchell announcement, Derek reviews The Wrestler and big picture analysis, special listener thank you, more! (FREE 5 MIN. CLIP!)
- 05:02 pm The Specialists: 1/2 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: McCool, Edge's Promo, Helms Loses, Big Show & Edge vs. Hardys
- 03:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/2 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: Year End ExtravaPalooza (71 min.)
- 03:27 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: Kayfabe Commentaries Owner Disputes My Characterization of Iron Sheik Roast DVD
- 03:15 pm Torch Flashbacks: RATINGS: Vintage 1988 PWTorch ratings of top singles, top tag teams, top all-time masked wrestlers
- 02:44 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: Keller's Starrcade '88 report, Top 25 Ratings for singles, tag teams, plus entrance music, masked wrestlers
- 01:37 pm ROH News: ROH News: Cary Silkin discusses WrestleMania weekend fan convention, Gabe Sapolsky firing, Paul London and TV deal rumors
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE champion backstage at Raw house show on Friday night
- 12:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL's "corporation" stable expanding to add more wrestlers? WWE diva hints at storyline progression
- 12:02 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Bobby Lashley's next MMA fight signed
- 11:48 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE SMACKDOWN 1/2: Trips plays with Dolls, Kozlov = New Khali, Scary Debut of Kizarny, Saturation, Snail Races
- 04:26 am VIP Exclusive Features: 1/2 Daily Keller Hotline: Analysis and summary of Stephanie McMahon's three hour congressional committee interview (52 min.)
- 12:58 am Torch Today: TORCH TODAY RECAP 1/2: Every News Item for Friday in one handy guide
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Thursday, January 1st, 2009
- 10:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: Keller's SuperClash III PPV Report, WWF at MSG, Dusty out as NWA booker, comics, columns, news
- 09:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Interview with one-time WCW announcer Chris Cruise - October 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 09:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Interview with Ed Shakey, trainer of Ventura, Road Warriors, Backlund - October 1991 of Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 08:37 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT REPORT 1/1: Wilkenfeld's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Spike TV show
- 08:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 1/1 Daily Keller Hotline: Ask the Editor on Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Tough Enough, Slammy Awards (22 min.)
- 06:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's WrestleMania 24 special airing tonight on CNN's Larry King Live
- 05:21 pm The Specialists: WWE Misses of 2008: Suspensions, Coach, Adamle, Khali Kiss Cam
- 05:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Shawn Michaels says who he wants calling his final wrestling match; Ric Flair's New Year's partying
- 04:44 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S Daily Word 1/1: Happy New Year, HBK employee program, McMahon and Torch reader response to "The Wrestler"
- 04:00 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 12/30: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 03:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown diva Natalya discusses training advice from Stu Hart; why she got into wrestling
- 02:46 pm ROH News: ROH News: Latest Video Wire footage of Austin Aries attacking Tyler Black; steel cage match promos (w/VIDEO)
- 02:28 pm The Specialists: The 1st Annual Absurd Awards: Awarding the Very Best and the Very Absurd of both WWE and TNA in 2008
- 12:58 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 12/31: Answer to WWE Raw Bowl question from New Year's Day '96; winner of December Torch Trivia
- 12:44 pm TNA News: TNA News: New Year brings new deal for Spike TV's parent company; status of TNA Impact
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