Headlines for February 2009
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
- 10:56 pm The Specialists: 2/27 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Colons vs. Miz & Morrison, Undertaker vs. Kozlov, Hardy-Hardy
- 10:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: More from Bret Hart interview - whether he'll ever work things out with Shawn Michaels
- 10:02 pm Arena Reports: 2/27 WWE in Long Island, N.Y.: Triple H vs. Randy Orton TV angle preview, Jack Swagger vs. Christian, Knox's first match since Noble incident
- 09:44 pm Arena Reports: 2/27 ROH in Danbury, Conn: Nigel defends ROH Title, Danielson vs. Delirious, ROH appealing to kids and families
- 09:44 pm ROH News: 2/27 ROH in Bridgeport, Conn: Nigel defends ROH Title, Danielson vs. Delirious, ROH appealing to kids and families
- 08:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart says whether he'll appear on WWE TV, discusses Vince McMahon relationship
- 05:33 pm WWE News: Ratings News: WWE's ECW TV vs. TNA Impact - who's winning after the first two months of 2009
- 02:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Analyzing the chances of Jerry Lawler finally getting the WrestleMania match he's never had
- 01:55 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/28: Which wrestler backed out of a WWA PPV in February 2002?
- 01:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announcer says there's a void in the locker room after recent retirement
- 12:49 pm TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley says whether he'll ever retire, why he's not in WrestleMania video game
- 12:16 pm TNA News: TNA News: Tickets on-sale for Lockdown PPV, Details on Fanfest featuring TNA stars
- 11:48 am The Specialists: ABSURD Week in Review: "Solid" Swagger, Steiner and Jailbait, Styles Steals Huggies, WrestleMania XXV: The Mega-Chumps Explode
- 11:19 am TNA News: TNA News: Shark Boy loses home in tragic fire; how wrestling fans can help him rebuild
- 03:08 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announcer appearing in upcoming movie playing similar role
Friday, February 27th, 2009
- 09:02 pm Other News: WWE News: Former WWE star hosting Saturday Night Live next weekend
- 08:41 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/26 TNA IMPACT: Booker T - P.I., great heel heat for Beer Money, and no love for Lloyd Bridges
- 08:27 pm ROH News: Other News: Former ROH booker Gabe Sapolsky writes about his favorite ECW match
- 08:22 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Hardy vs. Hardy and Taker vs. Kozlov
- 07:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/27 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss the news of the week including Steamboat-Jericho, Tenay-West, Impact ratings, more (52 min.)
- 06:51 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/26: Hoops, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 05:50 pm TNA News: TNA News: After this week's TNA Impact ratings change, how is TNA faring over the last 5 and 10 weeks?
- 05:39 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact Ratings are in, and the rating nearly matches last week's record (w/Keller Analysis)
- 05:33 pm Guest Editorials: GUEST EDITORIAL: TNA "Crossed the Line" - Samoa Joe threatening Scott Steiner with a knife is irresponsible
- 05:28 pm Website Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (02-26-04): Angle explains turn, Eddie knocks over Dawn, Cruiserweights at WM 20, Cena-Big Show clash, Lesnar vs. Gunn
- 05:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL on Shawn Michaels angle, Gagne tragedy, Working for his wife on Wall Street
- 04:23 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: Tales From The Pulpit: Should ROH be bringing in expensive talent from Japan in 2009?
- 04:00 pm The Specialists: 2/26 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Jarrett, West, Rain Turns, Foley Praises Orton, Ladder Match
- 03:21 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: Five Good Things - 2/26 TNA Impact
- 02:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: Booker T competing against WrestleMania 25 with former WWE stars and current TNA stars
- 02:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rare teaming of two top babyfaces from different brands tonight at the Nassau Coliseum
- 12:57 pm The Specialists: STEVENS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: Re-establishing Raw's only singles title at WrestleMania 25
- 12:38 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/27: Who said this quote about Hulk Hogan's athleticism 11 years ago?
- 12:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE slowly starting to run out of cash due to dividend payouts
- 11:46 am WWE News: WWE News: Paul Burchill from pirate to ECW - says whether he's found his niche in WWE
- 11:29 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/27 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - X Title ladder match, Foley puts over WWE, West vs. Tenay? (75 min.)
- 03:49 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL BLOG: WWE - What Really Got Colt Cabana Canned
- 12:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/26 Wade Keller Hotline - Impact Analysis: Angle-Sting contract, West snaps on Tenay, factions feud, X Title four-way underhyped (25 min.)
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV telecast
- 09:01 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 07:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Joey Styles and Tommy Dreamer headlining non-sanctioned ECW reunion show before WrestleMania 25
- 07:19 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's Impact - ladder match, Hardcore History, Angle-Sting fall-out
- 07:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lawsuit against WWE over independent contractor status decided in federal court
- 07:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE star calls out TNA for a "b.s. maneuver" that affected Ring of Honor
- 06:47 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/19: Sting vs. Angle brawl for all, Tenay's histrionics, Petey Leaves Town, Samoa Joe voice-over intimidates Steiner
- 06:33 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1071/1072: Expanded edition with exclusive Keller news analysis, feature columns by Mitchell and McNeill, Torch Talk with Lanny Poffo, Powell's Page 2 Buzz, much more!
- 05:42 pm ROH News: ROH News: Complete card for HDNet TV taping, Japanese star making significant return, Talent for WrestleMania weekend shows
- 05:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ted DiBiase might have one match left, who he would like to wrestle in a WWE ring (w/VIDEO)
- 04:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk says William Regal beats him up in the ring; enjoys not having to wrestle "hokey" pro wrestling style
- 04:24 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S NWA-TNA PPV REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (02-25-04): Lex Luger returns, Styles vs. Abyss tables match, Russo proclaims he's a new man
- 04:20 pm The Specialists: STORYLINE ANALYSIS - Orton vs. Triple H (Part 2)
- 04:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA delivering video content on Apple iTunes; never miss another episode of Impact again
- 03:53 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: My Favorite Independent Wrestler - an example of a forgotten type of character
- 03:40 pm WWE News: Ratings News: How the ECW Title match between Jack Swagger and Christian affected ECW TV ratings; new statistic to track viewership
- 03:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Recently released wrestler Kenny Dykstra describes what went wrong in WWE
- 12:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE issues press release on Raw's ratings success; WWE executive explains the sudden surge
- 11:44 am The Specialists: EAST COAST AUDIO BLOG: The Rock & MC Hammer parallel - Appreciating Dwayne Johnson
- 11:33 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE diva Natalya interviewed on moving to ECW brand in non-wrestling role; discusses diva stereotypes
- 11:12 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA star teases he could jump sides in Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline feud; TNA's big picture vision for storyline
- 10:50 am TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley to wrestling fans and critics: have patience as TNA hits and misses with storylines
- 02:33 am WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross responds to criticism of "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson as a "sellout"
- 01:59 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER BLOG: Vince McMahon works for me as the man inducting Steve Austin
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
- 08:12 pm The Specialists: 2/25 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Lack of Promo Time, Christian vs. Swagger
- 07:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: Connecticut lawmakers vote on whether WWE CEO Linda McMahon will serve Board of Education position
- 07:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Best Month Ever - USA Network rides WWE Raw to cable TV record; Top 20 cable ratings
- 06:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/25 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings, WWE heel depth, Flair on money, Dixie's open letter, more (25 min.)
- 06:44 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/23: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after Monday's show
- 06:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Randy Savage DVD info - who's hosting the documentary, when the DVD will be released
- 06:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Are you glad that Vince McMahon is going to be inducting Steve Austin into the Hall of Fame?
- 05:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/25 VIP East Coast Audio: ECW - Swagger vs. Christian delivers, Grisham & Striker deliver, D.J. Gabriel doesn't (44 min.)
- 05:39 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: The perfect person to face Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 25
- 05:39 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - TORCH TALK with Lanny Poffo (part 10 of 11) just posted including stories and insight on many 1980s WWF personalities
- 05:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by famous rival
- 05:18 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA adds date to upcoming international tour; analysis of TNA trying to take WWE's market share
- 04:32 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: Tales From The Pulpit: Carter's words ring hollow in new statement to TNA fans
- 04:30 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ric Flair's first Ring of Honor promo, who he'll be feuding against at ROH debut (w/VIDEO)
- 04:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mark Henry says Wellness Policy is preventing deaths in wrestling; describes traveling with Tony Atlas
- 01:46 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 2/24: Christian vs. Swagger; not-so-obvious reason for Christian returning to ECW brand, Pirate vs. Boogey vs. Original
- 01:39 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/25: What said this quote about WWE's mid-1990s drug testing policy?
- 01:04 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: Tales From The Pulpit: TNA's expiring contracts could create excitement for ROH HDNet tapings this weekend
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: TV ratings for Monday's Raw show another increase following last week's strong numbers
- 11:58 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA president Dixie Carter issues letter to wrestling fans; addresses X Division criticism
- 11:44 am Other News: Ric Flair News: Ric Flair turns 60 years old today; Flair responds to criticism of spending too much money
- 11:28 am Other News: Other News: Update on Verne Gagne police investigation following death of assisted living facility roommate
- 11:15 am WWE News: WWE News: ECW originals Tazz, Tommy Dreamer, and Joey Styles comment on Terry Funk's Hall of Fame induction
- 10:44 am Torch Feedback: ECW Reax #1: "This is the perfect example of how you keep someone strong without resorting to a gimmicky finish ..."
- 02:17 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE officially announces WrestleMania 26 date and location, Vince McMahon makes live appearance
- 01:51 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/23 WWE Raw: History of McMahons in hospital rooms, Triple H and Shawn Michaels's boot issues, MITB winners and losers (w/VIDEOS)
- 01:20 am WWE News: WWE News: Video of Jamie Noble being carried out of the ring after suffering neck injury
- 12:40 am TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/24: Hoops, Mayer, Parks, Simmons rate and review
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
- 09:31 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Christian vs. Swagger for ECW Title
- 09:29 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/24: Christian challenges Jack Swagger for ECW Title, plus Kidd, Dreamer, Henry, Burchill
- 08:13 pm Torch Today: CORRESPONDENTS WANTED: TNA Impact tapings in Orlando and WWE Smackdown tapings
- 06:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stock market's unusual response to WWE's earnings report today
- 06:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: CEO Linda McMahon appears on FOX Business to discuss earnings, discusses Mickey Rourke
- 06:28 pm WWE News: TNA News: More perspective on TNA's record viewership last week; comparison to 5/10 week averages
- 06:05 pm The Specialists: GUEST EDITORIAL: Playing the Devil's Advocate on Randy Orton's booking - wait for brilliant storyline to play out
- 05:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE acknowledges Jamie Noble injury, updates status after scary neck injury
- 04:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: TV replay shows what went wrong for Jamie Noble to cause apparent neck injury
- 03:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE DVD business notes - The Marine 2 release announced, early revenue totals for Mr. Kennedy DVD
- 02:58 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL BLOG: Another Point From WWE's SNME DVD
- 02:51 pm The Specialists: 2/23 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: New Interim GM, MIB Qualifier, JBL vs. HBK, Cena vs. Guerrero
- 01:50 pm TNA News: Ratings News: Break down of record viewership for TNA Impact - TNA delivers main event worth watching
- 01:39 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/23: Caldwell, Mitchell, Hoops, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 01:22 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I always thought he had a stick up his butt; turns out it was a sledgehammer..."
- 01:14 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/24: What do you remember about the World Wrestling Network promotion from 15 years ago?
- 12:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of WWE CEO Linda McMahon's conference call with investors - biggest hurdles for WWE to overcome
- 12:50 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/22: Answer to who defeated Paul London on a TNA PPV from February 2003
- 12:26 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY Of It All - WWE RAW 2/23: Triple H becomes Jason Voorhees, Orton becomes a Scared Teenager, But WWE was already out of touch
- 11:59 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Knox's face after the pin told a big story: he could see that Jamie wasn't responding..."
- 10:53 am WWE News: WWE News: Stock market's initial response to WWE quarterly financials report
- 10:03 am WWE News: WWE News: Year-end results for 2008 compared to 2007 - WWE's strong first half vs. weak second half
- 09:43 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE reports company downturn in fourth quarter 2008 earnings results, including major weakness
- 02:43 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/23 WWE Raw post-game Show: Caldwell and Penick discuss SuperHunter vs. Coward Orton, Austin or Hogan vs. Jericho (50 min.)
- 01:29 am WWE News: 2/23 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw not shown on TV, including post-Raw title match
- 01:26 am WWE News: WWE News: Jamie Noble potentially seriously injured at Raw event against Mike Knox (photo included)
- 01:23 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE star seriously injured during Monday's show - first-hand report from Torch reader at live show
- 01:18 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/23 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw: In-depth analysis of what worked really well, especially with heel promos, on this show (45 min.)
- 12:56 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "The final segment was like the opening scene of Scary Movie"
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
- 11:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 2/23 WWE Raw - Bait and Switch Special, Jericho antagonizes Steamboat, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:17 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 2/23 Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Rate the 2/23 edition of Raw on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 10:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces next Hall of Fame inductee; Ric Flair confirmed for WrestleMania weekend
- 09:45 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:13 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show on USA Network
- 08:33 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV telecast (completed)
- 08:14 pm The Specialists: 2/20 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Triple H, Double Date, Kozlov, Edge vs. Hardy
- 07:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Breaking News - Location of WrestleMania 26 confirmed for major NFL stadium
- 07:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces former Raw star has been released from the company
- 07:35 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: So, Hulk Hogan wants unions in wrestling...Appearing at WrestleMania without an agenda is a start
- 06:36 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (02-23-04): McMahon vs. Bischoff, Christian vs. Trish Stratus, Orton in a program with...Val Venis?
- 06:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Martha Hart, widow of Owen Hart, reflects on Owen's death 10 years later
- 06:06 pm TNA News: TNA News: Line-up for this week's Impact being taped tonight in Orlando, including more Sting-Angle fall-out
- 05:50 pm Torch Flashbacks: POWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 10 YRS. AGO (02-22-99): Undertaker vs. Kane inferno match, Public Enemy vs. Gangrel & Edge, X-Pac vs. Chyna
- 05:50 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/23: Place your Bets on tonight's Raw - Michaels vs. JBL
- 05:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces very interesting Money in the Bank qualifying match for Raw tonight
- 05:45 pm Torch Flashbacks: POWELL'S WCW NITRO REPORT 10 YRS. AGO (02-22-99): Booker T vs. Bret Hart, Hugh Morrus beat Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio beat Kevin Nash
- 04:11 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH announces talent for WrestleMania weekend, third main event for first HDNet TV taping
- 03:53 pm Torch Feedback: WRITE BACK EDITORIAL #1: Mickey Rourke acceptance speech ... interrupted by Chris Jericho
- 03:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown star returning to Raw tonight; headline match announced
- 01:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE acknowledges Mickey Rourke's Oscar loss, says whether he will be at WrestleMania 25
- 12:10 pm Torch Today: TORCH READER WRITE BACK: We want to hear from you - submit your Mickey Rourke acceptance speech
- 12:04 pm Other News: WWE News: Chris Jericho says he intentionally played a heel against Mickey Rourke in Larry King interview
- 11:00 am ROH News: ROH News: Major announcement for upcoming PPV taping during WrestleMania weekend
- 02:20 am Other News: Other News: Weekend box office numbers for "The Wrestler" on less-than-stellar award show weekend
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
- 11:30 pm Other News: Other News: At tonight's Academy Awards, the Best Actor award goes to...
- 11:03 pm Arena Reports: 2/22 WWE in Asheville, N.C.: John Cena vs. Randy Orton, C.M. Punk vs. Kane
- 10:41 pm Arena Reports: 2/20 TNA in Macon, Ga.: Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle, A.J. Styles vs. Scott Steiner, LAX vs. Beer Money
- 10:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown saving MyNetworkTV from going out of business; MyNet reveals fall schedule
- 10:05 pm Other News: Other News: First results for "The Wrestler" at tonight's Academy Awards
- 06:54 pm Other News: Hulk Hogan News: Hogan advocates for unions in wrestling, admits to errors in judgment as younger wrestler
- 06:46 pm Other News: Hulk Hogan News: Hogan claims he was considered for lead role in "The Wrestler," says movie is pure shock value
- 06:25 pm The Specialists: 2/19 TNA Impact Hits & Misses: Off the Wagon Challenge, Referee/Wrestler, Empty Arena Brawl
- 06:13 pm Other News: Other News: Eric Bischoff passionately defends Verne Gagne, identifies the real culprit in tragic death of elderly man
- 05:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE diva updates status on MMA training; describes puking everywhere
- 05:30 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: WrestleMania Money Angle between Randy Orton and Triple H
- 05:21 pm TNA News: TNA News: X Division star released from TNA; taking bookings on independent circuit
- 05:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hall of Fame ceremony timeslot on USA Network reveale; announcement on post-WrestleMania Draft show
- 05:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces debut date for new "Superstars" show on WGN cable TV
- 04:59 pm ROH News: ROH News: First date announced for Ring of Honor's HDNet national TV debut
- 11:26 am Other News: Ric Flair News: CBS News interviews Ric Flair in major interview; Flair breaks down crying talking about retirement
- 11:00 am Arena Reports: 2/21 WWE in Bristol, Tenn.: Randy Orton vs. John Cena main event, Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger vs. Christian
- 10:47 am Arena Reports: 2/21 PWG in California (second report): More details on Colt Cabana's surprise appearance, crowd reaction to Paul London, El Generico vs. Omega
- 10:41 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/22: Who defeated Paul London on a TNA PPV from February 2002?
- 07:19 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/21: Answer to who Goldberg challenged to a match on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno 10 years ago
- 06:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Wrestling legend who survived 1980s describes availability of drugs and steroids to WWF stars, New York Times reports
- 06:10 am Other News: Other News: Mickey Rourke wins prestigious award for "The Wrestler," cuts a profanity-laced acceptance speech promo (w/VIDEO)
- 05:51 am Arena Reports: 2/21 PWG in California: Aries vs. Necro, Colt Cabana fired by WWE and reappears next day, Paul London's first post-WWE match
- 05:39 am Other News: Where Is He Now: Former WWE star Eugene talks about pain pill addiction; getting back in WWE (w/VIDEO)
- 05:18 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE diva comments on possibility of facing Trish Stratus at WrestleMania 25
- 05:07 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/20 WWE Smackdown: Land of Future Endeavors, Mr. & Mrs. Game, Smackdown title history
- 04:55 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE buys advertising for WrestleMania 25 at prominent sports arena
- 03:57 am TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett and A.J. Styles footage from latest TNA house show (w/VIDEO included)
- 02:57 am WWE News: WWE News: Wrestler released by WWE on Friday wrestles for another promotion on Saturday
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
- 08:53 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK'S UFC 95 REPORT: On-going coverage of Sanchez vs. Stevenson event on Spike TV
- 04:43 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/21: Who did Goldberg challenge to a match on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno?
- 04:40 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S VIP FORUM BLOG: Let the right lesson be learned from TNA's ratings boost this week
- 04:35 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DVD REVIEW: 12/27 ROH "Final Battle" featuring triple main event, including Bryan Danielson vs. Morishima
- 04:20 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DVD REVIEW: 12/26 ROH "All-Star Extravaganza IV" featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jerry Lynn
- 04:09 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/20: Answer to how many wrestlers on the TNA roster were on the WCW Superbrawl PPV 15 years ago
- 03:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/21 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Miz & Morrison date night, Vickie wears the pants, Triple H talks (35 min.)
- 01:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/21 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Mitchell and Keller discuss WrestleMania 25's apparent top matches, other current events (48 min.)
- 12:57 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/20: Triple H responds to Orton attacking his wife, Hardy vs. Edge featured main event, Kozlov challenges Taker
- 12:12 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA to be featured on national TV today in front of significant audience
- 11:54 am WWE News: WWE News: Mickey Rourke says why he pulled out of WrestleMania 25 match against Chris Jericho
- 11:40 am WWE News: WWE News: Wresting legend says he'll be at the Hall of Fame on WrestleMania weekend
- 11:18 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "Triple H's interview was intense and the best-delivered promo he's given in years"
- 10:50 am The Specialists: The Absurdity Of It All Week In Review: Foley Gets Sexy, Hey TNA, I've Got Three Words for Ya, Trips vs. Male Models
- 10:44 am RADICAN'S TAKE: Tales From The Pulpit: Triple H slips while Edge & Hardy soar
- 01:49 am WWE News: WWE News: The Soup Awards Show nominates Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Manu for a homoeroticism category
Friday, February 20th, 2009
- 11:30 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA Briefing: UFC 95 contests, previews and predictions; UWC Man "O" War main event changed night before event
- 09:23 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/20 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: More Ratings News, Christian's Push, Goldman/Cabana relese, Gail Kim, and more (18 min.)
- 08:56 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Divas Tag Action
- 07:53 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/20 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss the ratings surge, No Way Out fallout, WrestleMania 25 (60 min.)
- 06:45 pm WWE News: Other News: Former WWE star says steroid use in pro wrestling is still prevalent
- 06:12 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S VIP FORUM BLOG: Death threats are just excessive. Stop it or I'll hang myself!
- 06:02 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/19: Hoops, Parks, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 05:57 pm Other News: Other News: More details on actor from "The Wrestler" being arrested on drug charges
- 05:42 pm Other News: Other News: Chris Jericho incident sequel - another pro wrestler accused of assaulting man at train station
- 05:33 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact sets all-time viewership record for last night's show
- 05:20 pm TNA News: TNA News: Consequences Creed interviewed on Main Event Mafia, growing up watching "The Sting" (w/VIDEO)
- 04:51 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: RADICAN'S ROH "Final Battle 2008" DVD REVIEW (Morishima vs. Danielson, McGuinness vs. Marufuji)
- 04:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces surprising release of Smackdown wrestler today
- 04:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross responds to Jerry Lawler saying he'd rather work with Michael Cole
- 03:53 pm Torch Instant Polls: WrestleMania Poll: Which of these lower card wrestlers most deserves a place on the WrestleMania card this year?
- 03:31 pm WWE News: Other News: WWE announcer provides insight into tragic and sad Verne Gagne story
- 03:29 pm Torch Flashbacks: PWTorch Exclusive: Hulk Hogan discusses negotiations with Vince McMahon - snippet from 2002 Torch Talk interview
- 02:00 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/20: From WCW Superbrawl 15 years ago, how many wrestlers are on the TNA roster?
- 01:44 pm ROH News: ROH News: Second main event match signed for ROH's first HDNet TV tapings
- 01:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/20 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - Petey's gone, Kip still has a job, Brutus has go-away heat (69 min.)
- 01:19 pm Other News: Ric Flair News: Sneak peek at new baseball trading card; Flair's role in upcoming "Red Alert" video game
- 01:11 pm TNA News: TNA News: Line-up for tonight's TNA house show; including PPV main event re-match
- 12:58 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/19: Answer to how many active WWE stars were on WCW Thunder 11 years ago
- 12:26 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Was there any reason for Mick Foley to be on TV? He served no purpose except to take up space."
- 12:16 pm Other News: Other News: Bill Goldberg's reality TV show debuts, review of his role hosting the show
- 11:54 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL'S VIP FORUM BLOG: A Lesson from WWE SNME for Ring of Honor
- 11:39 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA re-signs top star to long-term contract to prevent jump to WWE
- 11:06 am TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley interviewed on "The Wrestler," comments on actor from the movie arrested on drug charges
- 10:38 am WWE News: WWE News: Tommy Dreamer in trouble with management, Dreamer calls Miz & Morrison "pathetic"
- 01:59 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/19 TNA IMPACT: So long Canadian Destroyer, Booker's crime scene, and a look back at Halftime Heat
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
- 09:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE reveals the Smackdown line-up two days after WrestleMania 25
- 09:04 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 08:23 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett discusses infamous WCW Bash at the Beach incident with Hulk Hogan in latest DVD preview (w/VIDEO)
- 06:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: More details on very strong Raw TV rating; WWE acknowledges rating
- 06:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/19 Wade Keller Hotline: Ratings, Verne Gagne, Rock, Jericho Opponent, Triple H, VIP Forum update news (28 min.)
- 05:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Vintage Keller Audio: Journalist roundtable with Wade Keller, Dave Meltzer, Alex Marvez - November 1991 Pro Wrestling Focus radio show
- 05:20 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S BLOG: Vince McMahon yelling into the headsets - analysis of Jerry Lawler's comments
- 04:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy calls Paul London a psychopath in latest commentary on their feud
- 04:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler says whether he prefers working with Michael Cole or Jim Ross
- 02:05 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Week Two of Christian on ECW leads to increased viewing, but long-term concerns arise
- 01:45 pm Other News: Other News: "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson comments on WWE career and whether he'll return to wrestling
- 01:39 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/19: How many active WWE stars were on the WCW Thunder show 11 years ago?
- 01:14 pm The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Breaking the Stereotype of the Wrestling Fan - Torch specialist Shawn Valentino appears on Tyra Banks show (w/VIDEO)
- 12:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Kofi Kingston updates his status following sneak-attack from Edge at WWE PPV
- 12:36 pm WWE News: Ratings News: Raw from Monday night draws huge audience following No Way Out PPV
- 12:27 pm Torch Today: NEW VIP FORUM FEATURES: Create your own blog, read Keller's new blog, create and join social groups, create your own profile page
- 12:17 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/18: Answer to who Tommy Dreamer defeated in ECW when he was winning matches 10 years ago
- 12:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Terry Funk interviewed on WWE Hall of Fame induction, jokes about Dusty Rhodes
- 11:13 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE Raw vs. NBA All-Star Game, who won the cable TV ratings battle?
- 11:04 am Other News: Where Is She Now: Former ECW Extreme Expose member Brooke Adams linked to former WWE wrestler
- 10:45 am WWE News: WWE News: Latest on Triple H's chances to earn the leading role in a major movie production
- 10:32 am Other News: Other News: Shane Douglas returning to the organization he tried to bury 15 years ago
- 03:34 am Other News: WWE News: WWE announcer gives behind-the-scenes details on Vince McMahon's infamous "screaming into the headsets"
- 03:19 am Other News: Other News: Actor from "The Wrestler" movie arrested on drug charges
- 02:54 am Other News: Other News: Music video released for Bruce Springsteen's "The Wrestler" theme song (w/VIDEO included)
- 02:07 am Other News: Other News: Wrestling legend reportedly linked to tragic and sad death of elderly man
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
- 10:08 pm The Specialists: 2/17 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: WrestleMania video, Swagger Pinned
- 07:02 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/17: Christian & Finlay vs. Swagger & Henry, plus Tyson Gunn, Boogeyman, Dreamer, Morrison
- 05:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon reacts to Chris Jericho's altercation with WWE fans last weekend
- 05:32 pm Torch Instant Polls: WRESTLEMANIA POLL: Who do you most want to see face Chris Jericho at WrestleMania?
- 04:57 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S MID-WEEK REPORT: Addressing Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania rumors, HBK's family wardrobe, ROH DVD notes
- 03:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Developmental wrestler David Otunga, fiance of Jennifer Hudson, reveals interesting college background
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon viewed as sympathetic figure compared to prominent sports executive
- 02:36 pm TV Reports: 2/17 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: MAYER'S alt. perspective review of Christian & Finlay vs. Swagger & Henry, Dreamer's breaking point
- 01:40 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/17: Hoops, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 01:29 pm Other News: Other News: Mickey Rourke's latest position on whether he'll be at WrestleMania 25
- 01:20 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/18: When Tommy Dreamer was winning matches in ECW, who did he defeat 10 years ago?
- 12:23 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/16 WWE Raw: Deadman has feelings too, Triple H face check, WrestleMania paydays heal wounds, Bushwhackers in the Hall?
- 12:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/18 VIP East Coast Audio: ECW - Christian delivers the goods, Dreamer needs to "rally up," Boogey gets Wormed (42 min.)
- 11:47 am TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett details infamous anti-Steve Austin promo on WWE Raw (w/VIDEO)
- 11:09 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE star mentioned in ESPN the Magazine story on NFL RB Reggie Bush
- 10:52 am WWE News: WWE News: Dory Funk, Jr. comments on WWE Hall of Fame induction with brother Terry Funk (w/VIDEO)
- 10:35 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/17: Answer to which WCW Nitro announcer had this line about Louie Spicolli's death 11 years ago
- 10:25 am ROH News: ROH News: Disappointing news for WrestleMania weekend shows, Production completed on next PPV
- 02:30 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 2/17: Christian continues to impress, Dreamer needs help from Ricky O, TAKA sighting
- 01:00 am The Specialists: Storyline Analysis - Orton vs. Triple H & The McMahons (Part 1)
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
- 09:09 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Christian & Finlay vs. Henry & Swagger
- 06:29 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH announces first TV main event match for HDNet debut, latest Video Wire included
- 05:56 pm The Specialists: GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Christian Returns to ECW - but for how long?
- 05:41 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/16: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after Monday's show (rough night for picks!)
- 05:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/17 Wade Keller Hotline: No Way Out thoughts and a look at the entire likely WrestleMania 25 line-up (18 min.)
- 05:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Candice Michelle frustrated by lack of TV wrestling opportunities
- 04:51 pm ROH News: ROH News: Nigel McGuinness details key scene in "The Wrestler" movie; describes working with Mickey Rourke
- 04:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1070: Big No Way Out Ramifications on WrestleMania, Ask the Editor, Mitchell's Favorite Indy Wrestler, PPV Roundtable, Powell's Page 2 Scoops, more
- 04:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest on WWE Smackdown being affected by MyNetworkTV's programming change
- 03:39 pm The Specialists: 2/17 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Piper - Jericho, HBK - JBL, Orton - Shane McMahon
- 02:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Major Raw brand star scheduled to appear at Smackdown TV tapings tonight
- 01:52 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/16: Caldwell, Mitchell, Hoops, Mayer, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 01:45 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor making major change for HDNet debut; new announcer profile
- 01:15 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/17: Who said this on WCW Nitro 11 years ago following Louie Spicolli's untimely death?
- 12:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Charlie Haas planning for future after body gives out; addresses being off TV
- 12:50 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/16: Answer to who addressed Hulk Hogan jumping to WCW on a Radio WWE show 15 years ago
- 12:22 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/16 WWE Raw post-game Show: Breaking down Road to WrestleMania, Piper vs. Jericho, Talk vs. In-ring action (33 min.)
- 11:37 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces content for new "Superstars" show airing on WGN
- 11:19 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Fans are going to need a flow chart to guess where things are headed for WrestleMania"
- 10:55 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE star appearing on MTV award show to promote WrestleMania 25
- 10:43 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 2/16 WWE Raw: Edge Performs Miracles, Perfect Piper, Why "Horrible" Is "Unique"
- 10:24 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "It seems to me this is all a cheap plug for the Legends of WrestleMania game..."
- 12:22 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 2/16: Stream of What The Hell Got Into Roddy Piper
- 12:07 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/16 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw Analysis: Strong follow-up to No Way Out including Roddy Piper, Jericho, Orton, Cena, Edge (36 min.)
Monday, February 16th, 2009
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Piper gave his best promo in many years having a clear point instead of his normal comedic rambling"
- 11:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 2/16 WWE Raw - Triple H vs. Orton's IED, Edge-Cena re-match, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE officially announces next two inductees into 2009 Hall of Fame class
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: RAW POLL: Rate the 2/16 WWE Raw on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 11:09 pm Torch Instant Polls: RAW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 2/16 WWE Raw if you saw the show?
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:05 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of WWE No Way Out PPV fallout
- 08:51 pm Torch Feedback: No Way Out PPV Reax #5: "Triple H is champion (again) and heading to a WrestleMania main event (again)..."
- 08:40 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (02-16-04): Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels four-star match, Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley feud heightens, Kane vs. Jericho
- 06:58 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/16: Place your Bets on tonight's Raw - Punk vs. Legacy six-man tag
- 06:49 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S DAILY WORD 2/16: No Way Out polls, Flair at ROH and Mania?, Twittering Torch, Cena talks Tecmo Super Bowl (TONS OF VIDEOS)
- 06:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Why Matt Hardy did not interfere in Jeff Hardy's No Way Out match; direction of storyline feud
- 05:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Santino sign inspired by famous Barack Obama "HOPE" artwork generates reaction from Vince McMahon at last night's PPV
- 05:36 pm Torch Instant Polls: QUESTION OF THE DAY: Pick the best possible WrestleMania 25 main event
- 05:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: First batch of matches signed for Raw including Legacy vs. C.M. Punk six-man tag match
- 04:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Producer of cancelled Mick Foley sitcom says Foley isn't "very honorable or decent"
- 04:04 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S WWE NO WAY OUT PPV REPORT 2/16: Two Elimination Chambers, two new world champions, plus Michaels vs. JBL, Super-Shane-O-Mac vs. Orton
- 03:48 pm Other News: Other News: Bret Hart rips "The Wrestler," thanks Vince McMahon for his wrestling career
- 02:05 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/13 WWE Smackdown: Rough night for Jimmy Hart, Biblical proportions, Jeff Hardy and Khali's common ground
- 01:55 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/16: Who said this about Hulk Hogan jumping to WCW 15 years ago?
- 01:00 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: No Way Out ends with more questions than answers for WrestleMania 25 - examining the possibilities
- 12:22 pm Torch Feedback: No Way Out PPV Reax #4: "Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Big Show, and Rey Mysterio deserve a four-way MVP award"
- 12:09 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 2/15 No Way Out: PPV for Cena Haters, Abraham Lincoln, Orton Cries for Mercy
- 11:55 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/15: Answer to who spoke from WWE New York at the 2002 No Way Out PPV
- 11:28 am Torch Feedback: No Way Out PPV Reax #3: "This PPV was solid and suspenseful, but we'll have to see how they follow up on Raw"
- 11:11 am ROH News: ROH News: Ric Flair signs with Ring of Honor for multiple appearances, including one before WrestleMania 25
- 03:44 am WWE News: WWE News: John Cena says steroid users should go to jail, discusses being a role model
- 03:29 am Torch Feedback: No Way Out PPV Reax #2: "Shawn's wife should've worn something besides a designer top to sell the idea that he's broke"
- 03:12 am WWE News: 2/15 WWE No Way Out HOLT report: What the live crowd saw in the arena not shown on PPV, including divas dark match
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
- 11:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/15 WWE No Way Out PPV Audio Roundtable: Mitchell, Caldwell, Radican discuss just-completed event (28 min.)
- 11:13 pm Torch Feedback: WWE No Way Out PPV Reax #1: "In the Smackdown chamber, all five contenders had a first-rate effort"
- 10:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 2/15 No Way Out PPV - New WWE and World champions, HIGH/LOW Points
- 10:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: New World Hvt. champion crowned in main event of No Way Out PPV
- 10:45 pm Torch Instant Polls: NO WAY OUT POLL: What was the Best Match of the PPV if you saw the event?
- 10:44 pm Torch Instant Polls: NO WAY OUT POLL: Rate the PPV on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 08:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: New WWE champion crowned in opening match of No Way Out PPV
- 08:20 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE NO WAY OUT REPORT 2/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Elimination Chamber PPV
- 08:08 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/13: Triple H vs. Kozlov vs. Big Show vs. Undertaker, Jeff Hardy responds to brother Matt's turning on him, final No Way Out hype
- 05:50 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/13: Jeff Hardy returns, Edge > Chamber opponents, Primo is Gold, Excellent main event
- 05:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE confirms location of Smackdown TV taping prior to WrestleMania 25
- 04:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin's current hardcore training - next movie role or WrestleMania 25 match?
- 11:12 am MCNEILL'S TAKE: Hunt You Down: McNEILL Previews WWE No Way Out 2009!
- 09:37 am TNA News: TNA News: Brother Devon explains why he started talking on TV, says younger TNA stars need to step up
- 09:20 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/15: Who spoke from WWE New York at the 2002 No Way Out PPV?
- 04:01 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/14: Answer to ECW flavored Valentine's Day question on Lance Storm and Chris Jericho (w/VIDEO)
- 03:03 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/15 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Fine fatal four-way, Jeff Hardy returns, Bellas & tag champs (45 min.)
- 12:01 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/14 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Mitchell and Keller discuss Randy Savage DVD, Christian's ECW debut, Jericho incident, No Way Out hype, Flair's return to Raw, Hardy-London feud (64 min.)
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
- 11:12 pm The Specialists: ABSURD WWE No Way Out Preview: Trips to Win? HBK to become Indentured Servant? Jeff to be Attacked Again?
- 10:16 pm Other News: Other News: Jesse Ventura - U.S. government should investigate baseball after WWE investigation
- 09:43 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW: "Wrestling At The Gateway" (McGuinness & Castagnoli vs. Danielson & Lynn, Black vs. Aries)
- 08:51 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Future stars in WWE - Something Old is Something New again
- 05:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Date set for Linda McMahon's Board of Education hearing to clear final hurdle
- 04:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Celebrity spotted at WWE house show last night, TV station reports on local news
- 01:44 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/14: An ECW flavor to a Valentine's Day trivia question on Lance Storm
- 01:38 pm Torch Today: WWE NO WAY OUT 2/15: Torch Reader alert - Prediction Contest for Sunday's PPV
- 01:33 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/12 Caldwell, Parks, Shanks rate and review
- 01:32 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/13: Answer to which tag team debuted in WWE 10 years ago and lasted just a few months
- 01:02 pm TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley pulls out of major TV project; production company upset with Foley
- 11:40 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/12: Mega-Mafia explodes, Mafia talks, Mafia wrestles, Mafia ties its shoes, Mafia skips rope, Mafia does jumping jacks
- 04:32 am Arena Reports: 2/13 WWE in Los Angeles: Cena vs. Jericho cage match, Jericho threatens fans...in a promo, Punk vs. Regal
Friday, February 13th, 2009
- 08:53 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Jeff Hardy's return
- 07:21 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/13 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss the big Sting-Kurt Angle saga on Impact, Mick Foley's new segment, more (51 min.)
- 06:34 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact continues alarming second hour trend, evidence to support need for change
- 06:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/12 Wade Keller News Hotline: Randy Savage DVD, Matt Hardy-Paul London feud, Regal laments, Impact ratings (21 min.)
- 06:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Developmental wrestler, fiancé of Jennifer Hudson, brings attention to WWE for sporting black eye
- 06:08 pm TNA News: TNA News: Quarter hour ratings for Impact again reveal that TNA turns off more fans than it attracts during two hour shows (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 06:05 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and Dixie Carter Tell The Truth
- 05:51 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "TNA has made their product so irrelevant and painful to watch..."
- 05:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE declares quarterly dividend, WWE misleading investors on financial measurement
- 05:38 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings - Third highest viewership level ever, but quarter hour trends still a concern
- 03:41 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: What to do with Mick Foley? TNA struggles to find a relevant place for him in the mix
- 03:29 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: MCNEILL: Back to the Barbecue Blog - Stop asking me about bad booking, Christian in ECW, Randy Savage, and Sting!
- 03:23 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Do you want to hear Mick Foley tell old stories from the 1990s on TNA each week?
- 02:57 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/10 ECW TV: The Instant Classic...line of the night, Jack Swagger vs. Brock Lesnar, Jobber identity
- 02:56 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (2-11-04): Brock Lesnar vs. Bill Goldberg hype with Paul Heyman, Eddie Guerrero & John Cena vs. Big Show & Lesnar
- 02:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestler links Tommy Dreamer to Jessica Simpson in the "size" department
- 02:38 pm Other News: Other News: Weekend preview for "The Wrestler" movie - latest box office numbers, theater count
- 01:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/13 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - Useless Foley segments, Panic mode to rebuild X Division, Angle vs. Sting (67 min.)
- 01:07 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/13: Which famous tag team debuted in WWE 10 years ago and lasted just a few months?
- 12:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: William Regal reveals heart problem, discusses unfulfilling program with C.M. Punk
- 12:00 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S QUICK WORD: Scotty Goldman's last-second Valentine's Day shopping - legit AFFLICTION t-shirts
- 11:39 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 2/10 ECW & 2/12 TNA Impact: Christian faces the Braden Walker Syndrome, Nacho Man, TNA is Empty like Our Show
- 11:20 am WWE News: WWE News: Update on WWE taping live Smackdown before WrestleMania 25 in Houston
- 10:58 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/12: Answer to who was "fined" $5,000 on a WWE house show 14 years ago
- 10:45 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy responds to Paul London and calls him "pathetic," there is an explanation for why this drama is occurring
- 02:53 am TNA News: TNA News: Midway Games, publisher of TNA video games, files for bankruptcy
- 12:32 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/13 Wade Keller Hotline - Impact Analysis: In-depth walk through major storyline advancements with Sting and Kurt Angle (38 min.)
- 12:01 am WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy criticizes pro wrestling journalists again, discusses Christian returning to WWE
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
- 11:28 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/12 TNA IMPACT: A history of controversial title changes, Dr. Stevie is in, and who is Johnny Sacks?
- 11:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE releasing Randy Savage DVD, date of when WWE will officially recognize Savage again
- 09:55 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Who's Really To Blame for Christian Losing His Big Money Angle With Jeff Hardy? V2 â“ The Literal Version
- 09:20 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV telecast
- 08:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's Impact - Mick Foley's new segment, PPV main event re-match
- 07:55 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/9: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after Monday's show
- 07:31 pm Other News: Where Are They Now: Former WWE stars Doug Basham and cross-dressing Vito wrestling this weekend
- 07:09 pm ROH News: ROH News: This week's Video Wire includes Danielson, Black, Claudio promos; botched spot in Bison Smith match
- 06:53 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE diva settles money dispute with WWE, discusses union organization in pro wrestling
- 06:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross says he was shocked to see Christian appear on ECW; describes 2009 Draft buzz
- 06:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/12 Wade Keller Hotline - Draft Announced, TNA cutbacks, Cena rips Rock, Ratings Analysis, and more (18 min.)
- 03:33 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S TNA REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (2-11-03): C.M. Punk tells Jeff Jarrett his destiny is to win the NWA Title, Jarrett demands 100 percent loyalty, Terry Funk promo
- 03:29 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Tell WWE which wrestlers you want to see moved to a new brand in the April draft
- 03:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: 2009 Draft coming up sooner this year than last year (w/Keller Analyisis)
- 01:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Top 10 cable TV rankings - how did WWE Raw compare to marquee NBA game?
- 01:26 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs new female wrestler to bolster Knockouts division
- 01:15 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/12: Who was "fined" on a WWE show 14 years ago?
- 01:00 pm Other News: Other News: Hart family wrestler producing documentary on up-and-down career (w/VIDEO)
- 08:20 am WWE News: WWE News: Full ratings breakdown for Monday's Raw featuring Ric Flair, The Undertaker
- 02:11 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE hosting new training clinic to find next batch of stars
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
- 10:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena interview Part 2 - What he thinks of Randy Orton, Cena open to a Heel Turn
- 10:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena interview Part 1 - cuts a promo on The Rock again, difference between movies and WWE TV
- 10:10 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL SHORT: Who's Really To Blame for Christian Losing His Big Money Angle With Jeff Hardy?
- 10:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: List of WWE stars featured in "Legends of WrestleMania" video game, number of deceased wrestlers
- 09:56 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor runs into major production issue with HDNet TV tapings; HDNet execs react to product
- 09:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE diva says she's training for MMA; negotiating with UFC agents
- 09:34 pm TNA News: TNA News: Way over-the-top preview of Jeff Jarrett DVD posted, includes old-school Jarrett clips (w/VIDEO)
- 09:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Results from WWE CEO Linda McMahon's board of education voting in Conn. Senate
- 09:09 pm The Specialists: GUEST EDITORIAL: Why Christian on ECW is a good move for Christian's WWE career
- 09:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA wrestler wrestles his last match at Impact tapings after poorly scripted PPV match
- 08:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE urges investors to buy shares of stock; real story behind company's financial positioning
- 08:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces an old favorite, the WWE Draft, and when it's taking place
- 06:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter Double-Issue (31 Pages!): Jericho, Christian, Best Managers, Diva-Playboy News, TNA PPV Roundtable, Starrcade DVD Review, WWE Reality TV, Worst Week Ever?, Ask the Editor, more (NEW: Buy this issue now online!)
- 01:34 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/10: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks, Simmons rate and review
- 01:16 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/11: Which former WWE star had this quote in February 1997?
- 01:04 pm Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "This may not be a popular opinion but Iâ™m glad to see Christian return on ECW"
- 12:48 pm TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley describes nearly breaking leg in TNA, compares Dixie Carter to Vince McMahon
- 08:23 am WWE News: WWE News: JBL defends WWE Wellness Policy, says WWE has removed steroids from company
- 08:08 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/10: Answer to who Al Snow defended to Vince McMahon on Smackdown 8 years ago
- 06:13 am WWE News: WWE News: Raw ratings for show with Ric Flair's return and Undertaker vs. Randy Orton are in
- 03:16 am TV Reports: 2/10 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: CALDWELL & MAYER review Christian's return, tons of new talent on ECW
- 02:57 am WWE News: WWE News: Mainstream sports reporter links WWE to this week's baseball steroid scandal
- 02:45 am WWE News: WWE News: Early WWE Raw rating for Ric Flair and Undertaker appearances against Prez Obama's press conference
- 01:00 am Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What do you think of Christian returning to WWE on ECW this week?
- 12:39 am Other News: Ric Flair News: Latest project features open seminar for active pro wrestlers next month
- 12:35 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/10 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Christian's return, Tyson Kidd debut, Evan Bourne news, TNA Impact ratings (25 min.)
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
- 11:56 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/10: Christian makes surprise return and headlines show, plus debut of Tyson Kidd from Hart Dungeon
- 11:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/6: Triple H & Undertaker vs. Edge & The Big Show, Battle Royal for Chamber Spot
- 10:00 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Returning and Debuting Superstars
- 06:46 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact ratings hit major slide compared to five and ten week averages; analysis of necessary adjustments
- 06:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact ratings - analysis of the ratings winners and losers, with a downward trend once again (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former star Paul London calls Matt Hardy a coward and other things, describes Joey Mercury's ladder match eye injury (part 3)
- 03:36 pm The Specialists: 2/9 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Flair - Jericho, JBL - Michaels, Short IC Title Match
- 01:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former star Paul London interview on Brian Kendrick, Ashley relationship (part 2)
- 01:25 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/10: Who did Al Snow defend to Vince McMahon on Smackdown 8 years ago?
- 01:16 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/9: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 01:12 pm The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 2/8 TNA PPV & 2/9 WWE RAW - Forever Flair, Cena vs. Houseplants, Brutus Magnus vs. Evil Robots
- 12:58 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/9 WWE Raw: Dog Shows, HBK's wife's paperwork, Cena's shave and Chamber
- 08:18 am Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/9: Answer to Billy Gunn's suggested employment on Raw 10 years ago
- 08:13 am WWE News: WWE News: More details on changes to MyNetworkTV - network model being "blown up"
- 08:02 am WWE News: WWE News: CEO Linda McMahon faces another challenge for Board of Education position
- 12:36 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP 2/9 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw Analysis: Final hype for No Way Out, Ric Flair, Undertaker, and Super Shane-o-Mac (25 min.)
Monday, February 9th, 2009
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Thank goodness Shane McMahon saved The Undertaker."
- 11:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 2/9 WWE Raw - Ric Flair returns, Final sell for No Way Out PPV, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 2/9 WWE Raw if you saw the show?
- 10:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Rate the 2/9 WWE Raw on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 09:11 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 08:59 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Ric Flair's return to Raw
- 08:56 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (2-9-04): Foley talks Rev. Jimmy Swaggert and Rush Limbaugh and rips Orton for his Absent Without Leave military record
- 08:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/9 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Wade Keller's overview and analysis of Chris Jericho incident and controversy
- 07:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former star Paul London rips WWE creative, Vince McMahon, and Smackdown tag partner
- 06:36 pm Other News: ETC. News: Pat Buchanan talks pro wrestling, steroids, and major league baseball on MSNBC (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 06:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Major change in the works for MyNetworkTV, how WWE Smackdown is affected
- 06:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho incident discussed on FOX News; headline story on major news outlet
- 05:56 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: Top News Story audio: Chris Jericho fan incident discussion hosted by Wade Keller (10 min.)
- 05:28 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/9: Place your Bets on tonight's Raw - Flair returns, Taker vs. Orton, Cena & Rey
- 05:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: New matches for Raw tonight - huge six-man tag; Ric Flair's role on tonight's show
- 05:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who is to blame for Chris Jericho fan incident on Saturday?
- 04:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest update on Chris Jericho incident - new statement from WWE spokesperson
- 04:34 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: If you watched the video, was Chris Jericho hitting a fan outside the arena Saturday night justified?
- 03:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: RVD appears on FOX News to discuss Michael Phelps's marijuana controversy
- 02:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's defunct XFL league drawing comparisons to new football league announced today
- 02:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross critiques undercard talent on Smackdown, discusses live Smackdown on WrestleMania weekend
- 01:59 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 2/9: What do you remember about Billy Gunn's suggested employment on Raw 10 years ago?
- 01:51 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rey Mysterio advertised for Smackdown event; Goldberg linked to WWE in local TV spot
- 12:46 pm TNA News: TNA News: Matches signed for post-PPV Impact; Mick Foley debuting new feature
- 12:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE diva Ashley Massaro hints at return to the company
- 12:20 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 12/6 WWE Smackdown: Hardy-Hardy vs. Hart-Hart, Well, it's the Big Pole, Tag Team 101, Hey look, it's...
- 11:10 am Torch Feedback: TNA Against All Odds PPV Reax #2: "The lack of both Samoa Joe and A.J. Styles really hurt the quality of the show"
- 12:31 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/8 Audio Roundtable: Jericho Incident, TNA Against All Odds PPV analysis with Keller, Mitchell, McNeill (73 min.)
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
- 11:55 pm Torch Instant Polls: TNA PPV INSTANT POLL: Are you ordering the TNA Against All Odds PPV?
- 11:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Final card for Sunday's "Against All Odds" PPV - Five title matches signed
- 11:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Not-yet-announced WWE Hall of Fame inductee comments on receiving honor
- 10:34 pm TV Reports: WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/6: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 10:20 pm Torch Today: COUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA: Moment #57 - The Original Screwjob - Wendi Richter and Fabulous Moolah (WM I)
- 07:05 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/6: Taker-Hunter and Show-Edge two kinds of tension, MVP-Shelton program, What's crackin' with Scotty Goldman
- 05:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/7 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: 1980s wrestling, Cindy Lauper and Rick Rude as HOF candidates, kick outs, more (20 min.)
- 05:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/7 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller look ahead to WM25, Matt Hardy's heel promo, Against All Odds preview (64 min.)
- 03:19 pm The Specialists: 2/6 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Battle Royale, Hardy - Helms, Big SHow & Edge vs. Triple H & Undertaker
- 12:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/7 VIP East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Matt Hardy builds on momentum, Edge & Show vs. Hunter & Taker main event (67 min.)
- 11:34 am The Specialists: ASBURD TNA Against All Odds Preview: The Revenge of the Fallen Joe, Yay for Brutus, Sting to lay down?
- 11:25 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/5: Angle's IED flashes up, Abyss pounds the tacks, Brutus debuts, Kiyoshi's Rough Cut
- 11:23 am Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Bobby Lashley signed for second MMA bout on Roy Jones, Jr. boxing card
Friday, February 6th, 2009
- 11:04 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/6 Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Mitchell and Keller discuss WM25, Orton-Shane re-do, Linda McMahon controversy (61 min.)
- 11:03 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Results for Best and Worst in pro wrestling for January
- 10:30 pm Other News: Other News: Author of one of the most-important wrestling books written dies at age 67
- 10:24 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/5: Keller, Parks, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 09:44 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Share the Laughter and the Pain (and Even Share The Tears): McNEILL previews TNA Against All Odds!
- 09:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/6 VIP East Coast Audio: Impact - Three non-finishes, a squash, and three stand-out promos (60 min.)
- 08:47 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including HHH & Undertaker vs. Edge & Big Show
- 08:40 pm WWE News: SPECIAL REPORT: Report card on WWE going PG - public relations move or focused on business at hand?
- 08:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: Coverage of Flair-Steamboat, Royal Rumble special on USA, columns, news, arena reports, comics, ratings, more
- 08:16 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: NWA in Chicago match report, feature columns, blading debated, news, comics, more
- 08:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: Keller at the Matches, Mr. Mike at the Matches, Reader Ratings, News, Arena Reports, more
- 08:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 20 Years Ago PWTorch Back Issue: Rick Steamboat sigsns with NWA, Kunkel's Potshots column debuts, Blading Poll, news
- 08:09 pm Torch Today: COUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA: Moment #58 - Back-story on HBK vs. Razor ladder match (WM 10)
- 06:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy piles on ridiculous ECW storyline, says he was a star-maker on ECW
- 04:11 pm Other News: Other News: Larry Zbyszko reviews "The Wrestler," compares wrestling scenes to backyard wrestling, comments on dead wrestlers
- 03:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon defends WWE product against criticism from Connecticut legislators
- 02:49 pm Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "Knowing TNA, we'll get a swerve of Sting throwing Angle out of the MEM"
- 02:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tommy Dreamer defends ECW Title "quest" storyline, provides startling fact
- 11:53 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE's new "Voices" CD makes an impressive showing on latest music charts
- 11:47 am The Specialists: THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 2/5 TNA Impact: The Craft of Rush Jobs, What Viewers should Think and Feel, Stool Softeners, Kip does the Rope Burn
- 04:47 am TNA News: TNA News: Eric Bischoff rips TNA, says whether Hulk Hogan is interested in wrestling for TNA
- 04:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon considering launching new reality show similar to other wrestling program
- 04:08 am Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the 2/5 TNA Impact if you saw the show?
- 04:03 am Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 2/5 TNA Impact on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 02:15 am Arena Reports: 2/5 TNA in Norfolk, Va.: Second detailed report - Booker T cusses up a storm, Hernandez-Kip, Jeremy Borash text alerts
- 01:58 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 2/5 TNA IMPACT: Sting-Muta Rough Cut history, A.J. Styles's amazing streak ending, Who needs a referee's license?
- 01:50 am Arena Reports: 2/5 TNA in Norfolk, Va.: Samoa Joe vs. Scott Steiner main event, Beer Money vs. Machineguns, no Kurt Angle
- 12:22 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/5 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Thursday: Wade Keller's analysis of the final Impact before Sunday's PPV, plus news
- 12:15 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/5 Wade Keller Hotline - TNA Impact: Analysis of the final show hyping Sunday's Against All Odds PPV (16 min.)
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
- 09:47 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/5: Angle & Sting vs. Team 3D main events as preview of Sunday's PPV title match
- 08:42 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 07:46 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's Impact show featuring PPV main event tag match
- 07:38 pm Torch Feedback: TNA SURVEY REAX #2: Who are the main stars in TNA? - New trio of Angle, Joe, Styles
- 07:05 pm Other News: Other News: "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant reviews "The Wrestler," says being a wrestler is a life sentence
- 06:10 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: Win the Super Bowl now, deal with long-term effects of concussions later; how WWE is handling concussions post-Benoit
- 05:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon faces Connecticut legislators today and receives very harsh criticism
- 05:37 pm VIP Exclusive Features: NEW TODAY! Wade Keller interviews Hulk Hogan - 90 minutes of never-before-heard audio - many controversial subjects covered
- 05:27 pm Torch Today: COUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA: Moment #59 - Steve Austin vs. The Rock (WM 17)
- 04:09 pm Torch Trivia: TORCH TRIVIA 1/31: Answer to the Radicalz debuting on WWE Raw nine years ago (and February announcement)
- 03:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTORCH 2008 YEARBOOK: Very special offer - Buy this year's yearbook for 33 percent off and receive last year's absolutely free!
- 03:07 pm The Specialists: PARKS: The side effects of TNA's focus on the Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline feud
- 03:04 pm The Specialists: HOOPS: My wish list for this year's WWE Hall of Fame, including who should induct key names such as the Funk, Von Erichs, Windham, DiBiase, Steve Austin
- 02:38 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Review of "The Wrestler" - Pitch perfect portrayal of the pro wrestling industry and why one-time stars can't move on
- 02:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE diva Torrie Wilson reviews "The Wrestler," comments on Victoria's retirement and selfish divas
- 12:53 pm Torch Feedback: TNA SURVEY REAX #1: Main Event Mafia booking - "The problem is the Frontline"
- 12:16 pm Other News: NWA News: Video Clip from first HD Showcase broadcast featuring rising stars tag team
- 11:26 am WWE News: WWE News: Top 10 cable rankings - USA Network dominates with Raw picking up significant victory
- 11:10 am Torch Today: COUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA: Counting down historical WrestleMania moments all the way to WrestleMania 25
- 02:36 am WWE News: WWE News: John Cena explains why he renamed the "FU" move, predicts future WWE movie stars
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
- 08:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/4 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Wednesday: Wade Keller's analysis of Cena's SI interview and other news of the day
- 08:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/4 Keller News Hotline: Cena's new Sports Illustrated interview, Flair at Wrestlemania, other news and notes (12 min.)
- 06:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Florida developmental report card - Ross comments on state of facility; two potential WWE stars profiled
- 05:39 pm Torch Feedback: QUESTION OF THE DAY REAX #1: "Many fans who watch ECW now don't know why they should care about Tommy Dreamer"
- 05:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: THQ reports very tough financial position; significant drop in WWE video game business
- 04:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross comments on whether Ric Flair should wrestle again in WWE
- 04:37 pm ROH News: ROH News: This week's Ring of Honor video wire featuring excellent Nigel promo; Lynn talks old-school AWA (w/VIDEO)
- 04:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Details on Charlie Haas nutrition store opening, record-business for "Custom Muscle"
- 03:57 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 02/04 Nostalgia Audio and Newsletter: Nostalgia news, this week in wrestling history, AWA results from 1983, Review of WCCW Star Wars from 1984 and WCW Clash #14 (free clip)
- 03:01 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 2/4 East Coast Audio Sample: Compilation podcast from ECW, Impact, and SD shows (27 min.)
- 02:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/4 VIP East Coast Audio: ECW - Miz & Morrison top acts...and they didn't even wrestle (50 min.)
- 02:45 pm Torch Today: TORCH QUESTION OF THE DAY 2/4: What's the "missing ingredient" from Tommy Dreamer's ECW Title quest?
- 02:27 pm TV Reports: 2/3 ECW on Sci-Fi Report: Mayer's "alt perspective" report analyzing Tommy Dreamer's quest, Swagger vs. Finlay, Jamie Noble's ECW debut
- 02:16 pm The Specialists: 2/3 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Miz & Morrison - Dreamer, Swagger vs. Finlay, Swagger Loses
- 02:14 pm Other News: Other News: Ric Flair signs deal with baseball card company to produce autographed trading card
- 01:52 pm TV Reports: ECW ON SCI-FI ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/3: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 01:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: January WWE Smackdown ratings - down from CW last January; trends on MyNetworkTV
- 01:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's new "Voices" entrance music CD surprises on the music chart
- 12:27 pm Other News: Other News: Bruce Springsteen's new album tops music chart; number of people exposed to "The Wrestler"
- 12:18 pm TNA News: TNA News: Opening week sales for band performing Destination X theme song (w/VIDEO)
- 12:00 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Polls OPEN for best/worst in pro wrestling from the month of January (Part 2 of 2)
- 11:37 am Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Polls OPEN for best/worst in pro wrestling from the month of January (Part 1 of 2)
- 11:02 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE referee comments on recent company releases; how he's adjusting to new referee schedule
- 09:54 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "The single most interesting thing currently happening on ECW is Dreamer's retirement angle."
- 02:24 am WWE News: WWE News: New title match added to No Way Out PPV card
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
- 10:53 pm Other News: Other News: Former WWE star Paul London booked for high-profile show, and it's not Ring of Honor
- 10:40 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 2/3: Ongoing coverage of Jack Swagger vs. Finlay
- 09:29 pm TV Reports: PARKS' ECW ON SCI-FI REPORT 2/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Jack Swagger vs. Finlay
- 09:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/3 Keller News Hotline: Raw ratings analysis, Flair's theater Q&A, Cena's new finisher, other news and notes (18 min.)
- 07:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/3 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Tuesday: Wade Keller's analysis of Raw ratings and other news of the day
- 06:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: TV ratings for last night's Raw - How did Cena vs. Jericho fare?
- 06:07 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/2: "Place your Bets" Leaderboard after last night's show
- 05:55 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 2/2: Stream of McMahon Family Ties, Rourke Back in Play, A Couple of Horsemen Beatdowns, JBL and Slavery in America, and Stop The Presses, Cena Beats Jericho
- 05:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: January TNA Impact ratings - is TNA doing better or worse than January 2008?
- 05:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: January ECW on Sci-Fi ratings - how did Jack Swagger fare his first month as ECW champion?
- 05:11 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (02-02-04): Loaded line-up: Michaels vs. Orton, Flair & Batista vs. Christian & Jericho, Kane vs. Goldberg
- 05:10 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 2/2: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 03:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: January Raw ratings summary - comparisons to January '08 and December '08
- 03:07 pm The Specialists: 2/2 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Orton's Explanation, JBL - HBK, Stephanie & Kane, Cena vs. Jericho
- 02:05 pm Other News: Other News: Bill Goldberg hosting TV reality show; premiere scheduled for later this month
- 01:12 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "We are supposed to believe Flair is broken-down trying to make ends meet? He should go work for JBL."
- 12:27 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 12/2 WWE Raw: Kane-Undertaker chat session, Becky has IED, Dancing Monkey on a Pole Match
- 05:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTORCH 2008 YEARBOOK: Awards, McNeill Timeline, Mitchell Quiz, Most Influential List, Top 50 Stories, Radican on ROH, more
- 02:19 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Finally, I'd love to see Kane and Undertaker's cell phone conversation..."
- 12:45 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/2 WWE Raw post-game Show: Cena vs. Jericho, Orton vs. McMahons, Michaels vs. Taker? (50 min.)
- 12:45 am PWTorch Free Podcast: 2/2 WWE Raw post-game Show: Cena vs. Jericho, Orton vs. McMahons, Michaels vs. Taker? (50 min.)
- 12:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: 2/2 Wade Keller Hotline - In-depth rundown and analysis of WWE Raw including mopping up last week's mess (28 min.)
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
- 11:35 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "WWE is really trying to spike a ratings number next week."
- 11:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of 2/2 WWE Raw - Ric Flair's return announced, Undertaker on Raw next week, HIGH/LOW Points
- 11:09 pm Torch Instant Polls: Who was the MVP of the 2/2 Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: Rate the 2/2 WWE Raw on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the show
- 11:01 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Briefing: UFC 94 fall out including payroll, medical suspensions, bonuses and more; New Audio Update UFC 94 review
- 10:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces major star returning to Raw next week
- 10:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Feb. '99 PWTorch Back Issue: Nash's Booking Touch Becomes Evident, Exclusive Backstage WWE/WCW News, WCW PPV Report
- 10:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Feb. '99 PWTorch Back Issue: Keller reviews Vince McMahon's first official match, Dateline NBC on McMahon, Insider News
- 10:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Feb. '99 PWTorch Back Issue: Hogan vs. Flair on PPV, Wrestler Pay Not Reflecting Boom Period, Japan Ratings, Insider News, SuperBrawl PPV
- 09:35 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Orton explaining how Shane beat him silly last week
- 09:25 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast
- 09:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: No Holds Barred match added to No Way Out PPV card
- 08:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 2/2 Keller News Hotline: The facsinating ratings trends from MEM's Impact takeover, more news and analysis (14 min.)
- 08:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 2/2 PWTorch Today PDF Bulletin for Monday: Wade Keller's analysis of Impact ratings, Raw preview, more
- 06:19 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 2/2: Place your Bets on new addition to Raw TV Coverage
- 05:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: First match announced for tonight's Raw; SuperShane returns
- 04:39 pm TNA News: Ratings News: Very clear winner in the "Main Event Mafia" vs. "regular" TNA Impact broadcast this week
- 03:33 pm WWE News: Where Is He Now: Mike Adamle back on TV; still tripping over scripted lines
- 03:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown diva Maria describes locker room full of men, future projects outside of WWE
- 03:02 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Nominate best and worst in pro wrestling from the month of January
- 02:14 pm Other News: Other News: Weekend box office numbers for "The Wrestler" - significant drop from last week
- 02:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena caught at the airport by TMZ, appears in Super Bowl commercial
- 01:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA books significant six-date tour in traditional WWE market (w/VIDEO)
- 12:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE formally reaches out to advertisers to buy TV time on the strength of male demographics
- 11:46 am Other News: Other News: Ric Flair booked for open Q&A session this weekend; no questions off limits
- 10:35 am WWE News: WWE News: Kelly Kelly talks WrestleMania divas match, divas toned down to PG, break-up with Andrew "Test" Martin
- 09:59 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 1/29 WWE Smackdown: Edge teases Christian return, Undertaker streaking, Fink and a Headbanger, Fuji Vice VIDEO
- 09:51 am Other News: Where Is He Now: Former WWE star Maven spotted at high-profile Super Bowl party
- 09:24 am WWE News: WWE News: Raw wrestler added to the Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out PPV
- 09:04 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces delayed fourth quarter earnings report later this month
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
- 05:37 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: 1/31 East Coast Audio: Smackdown - Two promos, underwhelming matches, and what's going on with MVP?
- 05:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE Magazine rips the Super Bowl; claims 25 reasons why WrestleMania is better
- 05:16 pm The Specialists: KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Shane McMahon kills the Legacy
- 03:45 pm Other News: Other News: Analyzing mainstream media's lack of pro wrestling knowledge related to "The Wrestler," PWG owner interview
- 03:19 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Analyzing Matt Hardy's anti-Jeff promo - why it worked on TV and will sell PPVs in the future
- 11:35 am ROH News: ROH News: First set of HDNet tapings announced (w/ RADICAN analysis)
- 04:51 am WWE News: WWE News: Latest on WWE Hall of Fame inductions - Steve Austin, Ricky Steamboat, Bill Watts
- 04:42 am The Specialists: MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Top Ten Moments in Royal Rumble history - Steve Austin checks his watch, Foley vs. Hunter, Flair's '92 Rumble win
- 04:23 am Arena Reports: 1/31 WWE in Hammond, Ind.: John Cena pulled from show, Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho, Kofi & Cryme Tyme vs. Legacy
- 01:50 am TV Reports: WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 1/30: Keller, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 12:58 am The Specialists: 1/30 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Hardy's Promo, Triple H vs. Kozlov vs. Khali
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