Headlines for September 2009
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
- 11:21 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Results of Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson on The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV
- 10:21 pm The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: The surprise re-birth of Dustin Rhodes as the Goldust character
- 10:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy's next court date scheduled
- 08:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy explains his Tweet about being punished for the sins of others
- 07:30 pm Torch Today: 9/30 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Wednesday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, Bischoff Torch Talk, Jeff Hardy Update
- 06:25 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK UFC BLOG: Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson tonight, Dana White predicts record-setting six million viewers (redirect)
- 06:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV ratings are in - did the year-low Raw rating carry over to ECW?
- 06:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/30 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings drop to 2009 low, Rock as guest host, Jericho on his versaility, Matt Hardy upset with his push, more (22 min.)
- 06:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ben Roethlisberger reportedly did not tell his NFL team he would be hosting Raw
- 05:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho interview - why he's always involved with the Raw guest hosts
- 05:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross blogs on The Rock's video promo, Bret Hart on WWE TV, Eddie Guerrero tribute on Smackdown
- 05:02 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/24: First show with Ferrara back opens with prelim wrestlers in no DQ street fight, ends with Foley's turn on Abyss
- 04:45 pm WWE News: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Examining what caused WWE Raw's lowest TV ratings of 2009
- 04:41 pm TV Reports: ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/29: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 04:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings break down - Detailed analysis of Raw's lowest TV rating of 2009
- 04:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1109: Torch Talk with Eric Bischoff on McMahon's temper, Keller prognosticates future success of WWE Class of 2009, Powell Insider Scoops, more (19 pages)
- 03:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Ratings for Raw down for Rev. Al Sharpton-hosted edition with Cena gauntlet match as headliner
- 03:19 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Kimbo Slice fights former heavyweight champ on Spike tonight - Kimbo's journey detailed (redirect)
- 02:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy suggests he's being punished because of Jeff Hardy
- 02:05 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: The Rock returning to WWE TV tells Hollywood "it's okay" to associate with WWE
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Part 2, Question 1): On people being "scared to death" of Vince McMahon's temper
- 12:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: VIDEO message from Samoa Joe asking for disaster relief donations in American Samoa
- 11:39 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILERS - Second Smackdown TV taping report on the All-Star tag match, Observations on Batista, Review of The Rock's promo
- 11:25 am Other News: Other News: Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski quoted in AP story covering Tim Tebow's concussion
- 11:10 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "Yoshi Tatsu has a bright future as long as he doesn't end up on Raw like The Miz, Jack Swagger, or Evan Bourne"
- 02:05 am WWE News: Hardy News: Jeff Hardy scheduled for first court appearance today following drug-related arrest
- 01:01 am Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Nominate the best and worst in pro wrestling from the month of September
- 12:38 am WWE News: WWE News: Why ECW GM Tiffany was off tonight's ECW TV show
- 12:33 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/29 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Rock's return, Cena's endorsement of young talent, TNA Impact ratings, Lesnar-Carwin, Danielson, more (20 min.)
- 12:30 am WWE News: WWE News: New Smackdown ring announcer pulled from her duties during tonight's TV taping
- 12:00 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILERS - Smackdown TV taping report on the eight-man All-Star tag match, The Rock's message
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
- 11:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER on Vickie Guerrero's new role on WWE TV
- 11:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: Samoa Joe asking for Red Cross donations to help American Samoa after today's massive earthquake
- 11:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER on The Rock's video message for Smackdown; Rock scheduled to guest-host Raw
- 11:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: After ECW TV tonight, does the ECW brand have a match on the PPV?
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: ECW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/29 ECW TV if you saw the show?
- 11:05 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 9/29: Complete coverage of Christian & Friends vs. Zack Ryder & Friends
- 10:51 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News: Herschel Walker, former NFL running back, talks about his entry into MMA, Dana White, TUF, and more on ESPN (redirect)
- 10:29 pm VIP Exclusive Features: TORCH TALK AUDIO with Eric Bischoff, pt. 2: "Iâthink the moment that we came out and hugged, that was the beginning of a really big blown opportunity." (20 min.)
- 10:10 pm Interviews: VIP - TORCH TALK with Eric Bischoff (pt. 2): On McMahon's temper, his negative view of current WWE product, on the McMahon's decision to hug Bischoff for his WWE TV debut, and more
- 09:00 pm Torch Today: 9/29 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Tuesday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, TV Preview
- 08:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon opens campaign office for Senate run (w/PIC)
- 07:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Discussion of Raw's illogical PPV sales pitch, Rev. Sharpton's hosting performance, Smackdown's top storylines
- 07:00 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN'S CHIKARA DVD REVIEW: 5/24 "Anniversario Yang" - The Colony vs. F.I.S.T, 8-Man Tag
- 06:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV main event announced for tonight's show
- 05:15 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Shane Carwin says Brock Lesnar is ignorant, irrational and not good at math (redirect)
- 03:14 pm The Specialists: 9/28 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: VIP Lounge, Sharpton, JeriShow vs. MVP & Henry, Cena Runs the Gauntlet
- 02:44 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: Al Sharpton Urges For Funding For Broke Schools While Triple H Talks About Butts And Gets Paid Handsomely For It
- 02:17 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Dragon Gate releases PPV Preview, Brian Kendrick takes shots at WWE (w/VIDEO)
- 02:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross blogs on The Rock on SD, Bret Hart, Big Ben hosting Raw
- 01:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach addresses Ben Roethlisberger hosting Raw next week
- 01:16 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "The opening by Reverend Al Sharpton seemed like a forced PSA with both heels and faces breaking character"
- 12:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena radio interview this morning - talks Decade of Smackdown, 12 Rounds, Linda McMahon's Senate run
- 12:31 pm TNA News: TNA Ratings News: Impact ratings following No Surrender drop 16 percent; A.J. Styles and Sting in least-watched segment
- 12:13 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "We, as viewers, are being treated like fools and clowns"
- 10:25 am WWE News: WWE News: Summary of the News, Notes, Announcements from Monday's episode of Raw
- 10:25 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "I thought Al Sharpton was well used, but I think he was really out of his element"
- 02:21 am WWE News: WWE News: Tommy Dreamer talks retirement, the addicting pro wrestling adrenaline rush
- 02:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/28 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw: Final hype for Hell in a Cell has focus, but some inexcusably weak holes in it (22 min.)
- 01:30 am TV Reports: WWE Raw Results 9/28: KELLER'S rundown of all matches and segments, plus analysis, star ratings, quotebook
- 12:58 am WWE News: WWE News: Pittsburgh media covers Steelers QB hosting Raw next week
- 12:46 am TV Reports: DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 9/28: First steel cage match on ROH TV, Tyler Black & Jerry Lynn vs. Kenny King & Rhett Titus
- 12:00 am WWE News: WWE News: NBC Sports quickly thumbs its nose at WWE for next week's guest host
Monday, September 28th, 2009
- 11:52 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "This was lazy booking at its worst and horrifyingly compelling evidence that WWE does not take its audience seriously"
- 11:16 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/28 episode of Raw if you saw the show?
- 10:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: Next week's Raw guest host announced
- 09:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: New title match added to Hell in a Cell PPV
- 09:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Rev. Al Sharpton hosting Raw with Cena vs. Orton & Jericho & Big Show
- 09:05 pm TV Reports: WWE Smackdown Results 9/25: KELLER'S report, analysis, star ratings, quotebook
- 08:00 pm Torch Today: 9/28 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Monday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, HOT NEWS, TV Previews
- 07:22 pm ROH News: ROH News: Preview for tonight's ROH TV on HDNet - steel cage match (w/VIDEO)
- 07:00 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/28: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 6 featuring Rev. Al Sharpton
- 06:49 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/21: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week Five - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest
- 06:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: First look at the new Marine 2 movie starring Ted DiBiase, Jr.
- 04:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Welcome to Fall 2009 - Politics, Wrestling, and Hell in a Cell
- 03:04 pm The Specialists: 9/25 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Opening Segment (not the druids!), McIntyre - Truth, Batista - JeriShow, McMahon - Long
- 02:47 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Brock Lesnar mouths off about his next title challenger (redirect)
- 02:47 pm ROH News: ROH News: Update on Eddie Edwards following his broken elbow, surgery scheduled
- 02:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Blast from the past - John Cena vs. Bryan Danielson WWE match in 2003 (w/VIDEO)
- 01:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: John Cena talks about Bryan Danielson coming to WWE, evaluates the young talent on the roster
- 12:41 pm Other News: Hogan News: Celebrity gossip columns cover Hulk and Linda's latest celebrity gossip-worthy storylines
- 12:13 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Dragon Gate USA announces new partnership with an old friend wrestling promotion
- 12:00 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Dragon Gate USA announces three more participants in DGUSA Title tournament
- 11:36 am WWE News: WWE News: Phil Mushnick joins the hit parade against WWE, Linda McMahon, Rev. Al Sharpton
- 02:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Raw preview - John Cena runs the gauntlet, Reverend Al Sharpton hosts
- 02:00 am Arena Reports: 9/26 ROH in New York City: Review of the emotional send-off for Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness, show observations
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
- 11:21 pm ROH News: ROH News: Jim Cornette returns to ROH, cuts a promo on Vince Russo
- 08:00 pm Torch Today: 9/26 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Saturday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, TV Reviews, ROH Preview
- 06:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross comments on Bret Hart's possible future with WWE
- 06:37 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Dragon Gate set to announce three competitors in "Open The Freedom Gate" tournament
- 06:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Dolph Ziggler's European Vacation - blogs about constantly losing to John Morrison, calls him "transitional champion"
- 06:07 pm The Specialists: HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 9/24: A.J. Styles new TNA champ, Another brawl, X Division Title match, Foley-Abyss, Overall show quality
- 05:01 pm Other News: Hogan News: TMZ reports Hulk Hogan apologizes to Hells Angels for his threatening prank call
- 04:27 pm The Specialists: DEROSENROLL's ROH HISTORY: Classic Feud - History of Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson
- 04:10 pm ROH News: ROH News: Match listings for the entire history of Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness in ROH
- 03:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/26 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Taker kidnaps the GM and gets a title shot, Drew McIntyre Express, Batista-Big Show boredom (63 min.)
- 02:30 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: Richards vs. Danielson delivered epic MOTYC at ROH's "Final Countdown" tour stop in Boston
- 02:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/26 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Jericho evaluates mid-carders, Rev. Al Sharpton, Hardy update, Flair's lottery ticket, Vickie's return, Mid-Atlantic tape collection, Chavo's Twitter Doh! (51 min.)
- 01:42 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Smackdown: Batista Wrestling 2009 - Now With Anklelock, Bret Hart, Drew McIntyre, Crazy Vince, Rey's New Tattoo - "I Was Framed!"
- 01:28 pm TNA News: WWE/TNA News: TNA advertising WWE diva for house show next weekend
- 01:10 pm ROH News: ROH News: Tag champion reportedly suffers injury at last night's ROH show
- 03:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Big eight-man tag match featuring Raw and Smackdown's top stars booked for Smackdown next week
- 03:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Rey Mysterio's first PPV match returning from suspension announced on Smackdown
- 02:46 am WWE News: WWE News: World Title match at Hell in a Cell PPV announced on Smackdown
- 02:37 am Arena Reports: 9/25 ROH in Boston: Match of the Year candidate - Bryan Danielson vs. Davey Richards, Roderick Strong vs. Nigel McGuinness
- 02:14 am Torch Instant Polls: SMACKDOWN POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/25 episode if you saw the show?
Friday, September 25th, 2009
- 11:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/25 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: TNA booking team changes, Cornette's future, Sting's future, Bret's potential WWE return (58 min.)
- 08:24 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Big Show vs. Batista
- 07:59 pm TV Reports: WWE SUPERSTARS ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/24: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 07:28 pm The Specialists: 9/24 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: ECW Babyfaces, Lack of Balance
- 07:15 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: WWE still exploiting racial stereotypes despite what Vince McMahon has told Rev. Al Sharpton
- 07:00 pm Torch Today: 9/25 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Friday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Features, TV Preview
- 06:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Release date for the Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 video game
- 06:04 pm WWE News: 9/25 WWE Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this weekend's international tour
- 05:44 pm TNA News: 9/25 TNA Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to start of European Tour
- 05:12 pm Arena Reports: 9/25 TNA in Nuremburg, Germany: Team 3D & Abyss vs. Main Event Mafia, Beer Money vs. British Invasion, Joe vs. Suicide
- 04:55 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: First batch of captions on Chris Jericho at a nude beach
- 04:51 pm ROH News: ROH News: Preview for Saturday night's Ladder War II match for the ROH Tag Titles (w/VIDEO)
- 04:43 pm ROH News: 9/25 ROH Live Event Update: Look ahead to the conclusion of this weekend's Bryan Danielson Final Countdown Tour
- 03:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tonight's Smackdown pre-empted in the #1 U.S. TV market
- 02:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Voting begins in Memphis for next mayor, update on Jerry Lawler's lawsuit against local TV station
- 02:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart's promo on Hulk Hogan edited off Hart's radio appearance this morning
- 01:55 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho scheduled for VH-1 TV taping
- 01:34 pm WWE News: WWE/ROH News: Recap of Bret Hart's radio interview promoting ROH and talking Vince McMahon
- 12:49 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: Caption This Photo - Chris Jericho on a nude beach in France
- 12:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Reverend Al Sharpton issues statement on WWE's history of exploiting racial stereotypes
- 12:27 pm ROH News: ROH News: Photos of Bret Hart at radio appearance promoting tonight's ROH show
- 12:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: PPV buys announced for Floyd Mayweather's boxing fight; WWE credited for helping boost PPV buys
- 11:50 am ROH News: ROH News: Austin Aries says he could be next to jump to WWE
- 11:20 am TNA News: TNA/MMA News: Lisa Marie (Tara) wants first MMA fight this year; insulted by MMA trainers mocking her pro wrestling background
- 04:19 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 9/24: ODB's chance at history, Arrested Development, Going rate for JB's autograph, Numbers crunched - TNA or ECW oldest roster
- 03:30 am TNA News: TNA News: Key clip from Impact - A.J. Styles and Sting promo exchange (w/VIDEO)
- 02:32 am TNA News: TNA News: Key clip from Impact - Samoa Joe vs. Homicide vs. Daniels with Vince Russo cameo (w/VIDEO)
- 01:38 am Torch Instant Polls: TNA IMPACT POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/24 episode if you saw the show?
- 12:49 am WWE News: WWE News: Jack Swagger booked for developmental territory appearance
- 12:43 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces air-date for their first Spike TV special under the new contract
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
- 11:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Two top matches booked for the Bound for Glory PPV
- 11:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 9/24: Complete coverage of Matt Hardy vs. Kane, The Natural vs. Lord Steven 1994 and 2009
- 07:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: List of matches taped for tonight's Superstars on WGN
- 07:26 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: The MMATorch Top 100 MMA Fighters of the Decade Countdown Begins (redirect)
- 07:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/24 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Bret WWE Update & Commentary, Taz, Dennis Miller, Hardy Update, Linda's Campaign, More (25 min.)
- 07:00 pm Staff Picks: 9/24 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Thursday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Features, Eric Bischoff Torch Talk Snippet, TV Previews
- 07:00 pm Torch Today: 9/24 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Thursday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Features, Eric Bischoff Torch Talk Snippet, TV Previews
- 06:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: New guest host revealed for upcoming Raw
- 05:51 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Bret Hart should come back to WWE
- 05:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Author of new wrestling book details uneasy WWE work environment created by Vince McMahon
- 04:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Taz addresses criticism of the announcing at the No Surrender PPV
- 04:01 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Bret Hart should not come back to WWE
- 03:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: Important note on the re-naming of the No Way Out PPV
- 02:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE renews contract with TV distributor in Canada
- 02:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's Impact - Styles the new champ, two title matches (w/VIDEO)
- 01:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE breaks record at Smackdown TV taping on Tuesday
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE considering renaming No Way Out PPV
- 11:55 am Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 10): Bischoff goes behind-the-scenes in WWE shooting down a storyline idea and Vince McMahon's response
- 11:55 am WWE News: WWE News: What Reverend Al Sharpton will be promoting on Raw this Monday
- 11:35 am WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho says WWE doesn't have the talent for a brand split, evaluates young talent who get it and who don't
- 11:13 am WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon's TV ads cost over $1.0 million; Democratic party fires back against McMahon's TV ads
- 04:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart interviewed on possible WWE TV return, accuses Ric Flair of having a "pathetic" drinking problem
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
- 11:34 pm The Specialists: 9/22 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Abraham Washington Show, Tatsu vs. Burchill, Ryder vs. Christian
- 10:53 pm The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: What should Angelina Love do - wait for TNA or test the waters in WWE?
- 08:00 pm Torch Today: 9/23 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Wednesday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Features, Eric Bischoff Torch Talk Snippet
- 07:47 pm WWE News: 9/23 WWE Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this week's international tour
- 06:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings break down - Detailed analysis of Raw's recent and long-term ratings trends
- 05:48 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV rating is in - did Christian vs. Ryder affect the ratings?
- 05:14 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart reportedly interested in returning to WWE TV; Hart would be contradicting himself
- 04:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross provides an update on Jeff Hardy prior to his first court appearance
- 04:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler threatening to sue local Memphis TV station
- 04:08 pm TV Reports: ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/22: Caldwell, Donofrio, Parks rate and review
- 03:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vickie Guerrero reportedly returning to WWE TV for special appearance
- 03:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1108: Keller, Mitchell, and Powell weigh in on TNA creative shake-up, TNA PPV Report & Roundtable, McNeill Column, Newswire, More (18 pages)
- 02:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon goes after Senator Chris Dodd in first TV campaign ad (w/VIDEO)
- 02:33 pm Other News: PWG News: Line-up announced for PWG's next show - Brian Kendrick headlines with Young Bucks, Chris Hero
- 01:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces next Australian Tour well in advance
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chavo Guerrero apologizes for drunken messages on Twitter ripping wrestling fans
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 9): Vince McMahon said he would have worked for Bischoff if tables were turned
- 12:35 pm ROH News: WWE/ROH News: Bryan Danielson interviewed on final ROH weekend and joining WWE
- 12:30 pm ROH News: ROH News: This week's ROH Video Wire - Important promos from Nigel, Wolves, Chris Hero, Titus (w/VIDEO)
- 11:45 am WWE News: WWE News: New details on Rey Mysterio and DX books, including DX referencing Bret Hart
- 11:25 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE's video game producer targeted for a buy-out
- 11:18 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "This was a top-flight show other than the return of the Abraham Washington Show"
- 02:12 am WWE News: WWE News: New ring announcer debuts at Smackdown taping following Lilian Garcia's departure
- 12:56 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER on Rey Mysterio's first WWE TV match returning from suspension
- 12:48 am TNA News: TNA News: SPOILER on the newest member of the Beautiful People replacing Angelina Love
- 12:11 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER - World Hvt. Title match at the Hell in a Cell PPV announced
- 12:05 am WWE News: WWE/TNA News: Jim Ross addresses TNA topics on his website including TNA as a threat to WWE
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
- 11:22 pm The Specialists: 9/21 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Lame Comedy, Miz vs. Bourne, Rhodes vs. Triple H, Lillian's Farewell, Contract Signing
- 11:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Result from the Christian vs. Zack Ryder ECW Title match on ECW TV
- 11:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: ECW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/22 ECW TV if you saw the show?
- 11:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 9/22: Complete coverage of Christian vs. Zack Ryder
- 10:54 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Rampage Jackson says he quits MMA, tired of Dana White bad-mouthing, rants about fans (redirect)
- 09:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/22 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw Ratings, Ferrara In and Cornette Out, Linda McMahon Scrutiny, Colt Cabana, Miz & Morrison Reunite (22 min.)
- 07:35 pm TV Reports: WWE News: Preview for tonight's ECW TV - Christian vs. Zack Ryder for the ECW Title
- 07:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated TV Ratings Rankings for Raw special guest hosts after Raw is Cedric
- 07:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in - how did Cedric the Entertainer fare as guest host?
- 06:37 pm Other News: Other News: New pro wrestling training school opening on the West Coast; current ROH/PWG wrestler is head trainer
- 06:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: Air-dates for The Miz & Morrison and WWE Week on "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?"
- 06:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tickets on-sale early for WWE's return to WrestleMania 25 host city
- 05:01 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/18: Batista returns against Jericho, Undertaker kidnaps Long, Punk gloats and preaches
- 04:18 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/21: Caldwell, Mitchell, Parks rate and review
- 04:05 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Discussion of Smackdown storyline conundrums, Raw writing, Debate on Cena-Orton contract signing
- 03:51 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: Don't Change the Channel to Monday Night Football! Here's A Goat!
- 03:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE tag champion Sylvain Grenier discusses possible WWE return
- 03:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: Horror flick featuring Chris Jericho out on DVD today (w/VIDEO)
- 03:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: AP reports on Linda McMahon not Smacking Down her Vote
- 02:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jim Cornette says why he was fired by TNA, describes conversation with Dixie Carter on his firing
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 8): Bischoff discusses Vince McMahon's revisionist history
- 12:54 pm TNA News: TNA/ROH News: Colt Cabana at today's TNA Impact tapings
- 12:49 pm WWE News: WWE News: Summary of the News and Notes from last night's WWE Raw
- 12:38 pm Other News: Other News: WrestleReunion announces five former WWE/WCW wrestlers for Fan Convention
- 12:18 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL's RAW TAKE: A Comedian, a Rabbi, and a Farmer walk into a bar ... or is it a Comedian, a Rabbi, and a Farmer walk onto a silly wrestling show?
- 11:43 am WWE News: WWE News: Two important articles on Linda McMahon's Senate run
- 11:29 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Chavo must be suffering from a concussion to think this never-ending feud with Hornswoggle is doing him any favors"
- 04:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/21 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw Review: So what is the U.S. Title match outcome? "Cowboy" Bob Thorton, Cena Talks Underwear (22 min.)
- 03:02 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "This Raw was fairly bad. What killed me is that it had a lot of very good parts and a lot of pretty bad parts"
- 02:23 am Other News: Hogan News: Tickets on-sale for Hulkamania Tour of Australia
- 02:00 am Other News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan recorded making physical threats to another person
- 01:56 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "The DX vs. Legacy feud is probably the only thing on Raw that could be viewed as a moderate success"
- 01:36 am TV Reports: DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 9/21: Danielson & Strong & KENTA vs. Hero & ROH tag champs, Austin Aries's Lucky Lottery ROH Title defense
- 12:53 am WWE News: WWE News: Lilian Garcia comments on her final night on Raw; PIC w/Divas post-show
- 12:39 am MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News: Herschel Walker, former NFL running back, signs on to fight with national promotion (redirect)
- 12:24 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S QUICK TAKE: Lilian Garcia delivered the most real emotion on Raw TV this year
Monday, September 21st, 2009
- 11:54 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 9/21: Stream of Bang! Whack! Take That...
- 11:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Recap of Lilian Garcia's final speech on Raw tonight
- 11:18 pm Torch Instant Polls: WWE RAW POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/21 episode if you saw the show?
- 11:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/21: Complete coverage of Cedric the Entertainer hosting Raw
- 10:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WWE News: WWE adds title match to Hell in a Cell PPV
- 10:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE confirms next week's Raw guest host
- 10:15 pm KELLER'S TAKE: WWE Raw Results 9/21: KELLER'S report along with star ratings, analysis, and quotebook
- 09:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cedric the Entertainer hosting Raw
- 08:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: What John Cena and Randy Orton will be doing on Raw tonight
- 08:02 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC 103 RESULTS: Major MMA star suspended indefinitely after loss at Saturday night's UFC 103 event
- 07:23 pm ROH News: ROH News: Preview for tonight's ROH TV on HDNet (w/VIDEO)
- 06:57 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/21: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 5 featuring Cedric the Entertainer
- 06:51 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/14: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week Four - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest
- 06:48 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Formerly of TNA, Frank Trigg on the verge of being cut by UFC after Saturday's loss (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 06:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA signs new Knockout featured on Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania tour
- 05:53 pm Other News: Hogan News: First commercial for Hulkamania Tour reveals top wrestlers booked for tour (w/VIDEO)
- 05:48 pm TNA News: TNA News: Detailed ratings break down of the Impact episode leading to No Surrender
- 05:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: Update on WWE's not-yet-scrapped Jeff Hardy DVD
- 05:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Next week's Raw guest host confirmed
- 05:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE holding next round of wrestling try-outs
- 04:36 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: The Torch's criticism of TNA's product is warranted and necessary
- 03:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: News, Notes, Analysis from Smackdown/ECW house shows over the weekend - Punk vs. Hardy, Morrison vs. Ziggler, Christian vs. Ryder
- 03:28 pm Other News: DGUSA News: New footage from Dragon Gate USA's recent PPV taping (w/VIDEO)
- 03:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: News, Notes, Analysis from the Raw brand house shows over the weekend ahead of tonight's WWE Raw
- 02:38 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA No Surrender Review: We Made Some Mistakes In The Past, And We're Committed To Making Those Same Mistakes In The Future
- 02:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Make-believe story going around on WWE negotiating with Kanye West for TV appearances
- 01:22 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: Caption This Photo - Robert Roode's messed up back after the No Surrender PPV
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 7): Bischoff says he wishes Vince McMahon ended up working for him
- 12:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: Two title matches and one PPV re-match scheduled for this week's Impact following the No Surrender PPV
- 11:42 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE acknowledges Lilian's final appearance tonight
- 11:40 am WWE News: WWE News: Lilian Garcia comments on her final night on Raw
- 11:32 am TNA News: TNA News: Footage of A.J. Styles backstage after TNA Title victory (w/VIDEO)
- 11:25 am TNA News: TNA News: Kevin Nash tongue-in-cheek post-No Surrender interview (w/VIDEO)
- 03:07 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: My Wish List for TNA's New Booking Team - Ten New Rules That Will Lead to A Better, More Successful Product
- 02:18 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: TNA No Surrender PPV embodies everything that continues to be wrong with TNA's booking philosophy
- 02:06 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA advertising Bobby Lashley's Impact in-ring debut, but forgets Lashley already wrestled on Impact
- 12:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: TNA No Surrender PPV VIP Audio Roundtable (53 min.): Keller, Mitchell, and McNeill breakdown entire show with a focus on the booking
Sunday, September 20th, 2009
- 11:35 pm TNA News: CALDWELL'S QUICK TAKE: A band-aid won't do it - TNA needs to completely overhaul the PPV product
- 11:13 pm Torch Instant Polls: TNA PPV POLL: What was the Best Match of the No Surrender PPV if you saw the PPV?
- 11:10 pm Torch Instant Polls: TNA PPV POLL: Rate the No Surrender PPV on a scale of 0-10 if you saw the PPV
- 10:59 pm TNA News: TNA News: New TNA World Hvt. champion determined at No Surrender PPV
- 08:15 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S TNA NO SURRENDER PPV REPORT 9/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Kurt Angle vs. Sting vs. Matt Morgan vs. A.J. Styles
- 08:11 pm PPV Reports: TNA No Surrender Results: KELLER'S PPV REPORT including detailed match report, star ratings, analysis, quotebook
- 08:09 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA addresses Angelina Love's recent departure during TNA PPV
- 07:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA adds new match to No Surrender PPV tonight
- 06:05 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: The big question for tonight - Why is the TNA No Surrender PPV taking place?
- 04:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: UFC 103 results - setback for Frank Trigg, one-time TNA on-air personality
- 03:29 pm TNA News: TNA News: Ed Ferrara back in pro wrestling business, works behind the scenes at TNA PPV
- 03:25 pm TNA News: TNA News: Who's backstage at tonight's TNA No Surrender PPV
- 02:58 pm TNA News: Interview Highlight: Ed Ferrara addresses difference between he and Vince Russo on importance of in-ring wrestling
- 02:37 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER BLOG: After Vince Russo works alone after Dutch and Jarrett depart, would a reunion with Ed Ferrara work?
- 02:31 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - 9/18 WWE Smackdown: Take The Muzzle Off C.M. Punk, Undertaker's Magic Show Inside A Cell, Cow Suits For Everybody!
- 12:00 pm The Specialists: HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 9/17: Rhino's promo, Angle-Morgan show-closing brawl, Too many short matches, Homicide's heel turn explanation
- 12:00 pm The Specialists: GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: WWE is successfully trivializing the Montreal Screwjob by dragging it out yet again
- 12:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 6): Bischoff describes why he was reluctant to contribute to WWE's product
- 10:57 am Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The Maria-Dolph soap opera is still utterly fascinating while being really cheesy"
- 03:20 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S UFC 103 BLOG: Random Thoughts in Chronological Order - Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort, Cro Cop vs. Dos Santos, Koscheck vs. Trigg (redirect)
- 03:19 am MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Post-UFC 103 Press Conference Summary including Vitor Belfort vs. Anderson Silva, Fight of Night, KO of Night, GSP Update, Cro Cop Update (redirect)
- 02:16 am ROH News: ROH News: Results from two title matches at Saturday night's show - Bryan Danielson's final ROH Title match
- 01:37 am WWE News: WWE News: Watch VIDEO of Triple H's promo at the Mayweather vs. Marquez weigh-in (w/VIDEO)
- 01:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Result from Floyd Mayweather, Jr's boxing fight on Saturday night with Triple H ringside
- 12:30 am Arena Reports: 9/19 WWE in Halifax: John Cena vs. Randy Orton, Kofi vs. Swagger vs. Miz with storyline continuity
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
- 10:01 pm The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: Lots of questions to be answered on the C.M. Punk vs. Undertaker feud
- 09:27 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK'S UFC 103 REPORT 9/19: Live on-going coverage of Franklin vs. Belfort event from Dallas (redirect)
- 08:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/19 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Listener Questions including Danny Hodge, Dragon's Gate Critique, Judging a Show on Personal Taste, Goldust's resurgence, Careers Cut Short (64 min.)
- 07:05 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "The Punk-Taker follow-up had a lot of dots on the canvas, but some of the lines connecting the dots were either broken or missing"
- 06:42 pm Other News: Other News: Dawn Marie says she's close to setting up the first health care program for pro wrestlers
- 06:16 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE signs one of Teddy Long's bodyguards to developmental contract
- 06:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Former WWE wrestler says WWE does not have a safe work environment
- 04:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE issues casting notice for new movie to begin filming next month
- 02:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's "fake fighting" referenced by TIME previewing tonight's Floyd Mayweather boxing fight
- 01:43 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: The Boss Is Back: McNEILL previews TNA No Surrender 2009!
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 5): Why he decided to put his ego aside to work for Vince McMahon
- 12:33 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: If Dusty Rhodes were Linda McMahon's speech writer, the speech might look like this...
- 12:17 pm Other News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan says WWE tried to bury Hulkamania in the grave, wants to move to Australia
- 02:05 am WWE News: WWE News: "Larry the King Lawler" interview on FOX - Politics, Memphis, Andy Kaufman (w/VIDEO)
Friday, September 18th, 2009
- 11:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chavo Guerrero defends the "feud that will never end" against Hornswoggle
- 11:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces when Zack Ryder will get his ECW Title shot
- 11:15 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK: UFC 103 PPV preview and predictions including Franklin vs. Belfort, Cro Cop vs. Dos Santos (redirect)
- 11:02 pm Torch Instant Polls: SMACKDOWN MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/18 Smackdown if you saw the show?
- 11:00 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PELKEY: UFC 103 PPV Preview - Full card preview, predictions, and betting odds - Franklin vs. Belfort headlines (redirect)
- 10:00 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/18: Complete coverage of Punk-Taker follow-up and Batista's return to Friday nights
- 08:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/18 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Hardy Drama, Angle Update, Orton and Cena Promos, Flair's Ring Return, Linda for Congress (55 min.)
- 07:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Preview for tonight's Smackdown - Attempt to explain Punk-Taker, Batista returns
- 06:55 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/17: Parks, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 06:30 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 4): How Bischoff's on-air character became stale like the evil Mr. McMahon character
- 06:01 pm WWE News: 9/18 WWE Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this weekend
- 05:43 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA hires two wrestling agents to replace Jim Cornette and B.G. James
- 05:26 pm TNA News: 9/18 TNA Live Event Update: Review of last weekend's house shows in Georgia
- 05:11 pm ROH News: 9/18 ROH Live Event Update: Look ahead to this weekend's Bryan Danielson Final Countdown Tour
- 05:01 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/18 Wade Keller Hotline - Previewing Sunday's TNA No Surrender PPV and grading last night's hype on Impact (25 min.)
- 04:34 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Thoughts on Dying Wrestlers, "The WWE Screwjob" For Those Who Didn't Witness the Original, Why Linda McMahon Should Wear A Neck Brace In Public
- 04:25 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA News: Chicago may be named host city of big upcoming MMA heavyweight title fight (redirect)
- 04:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/18 VIP East Coast Audio - Impact: Nash vs. Foley analysis, Rhino complains, Dinero gives Suicide salvation, Final hype for No Surrender (75 min.)
- 04:16 pm Torch Feedback: Thursday Night TV Reax #1: "I'm baffled why the Breaking Point PPV lead-in wasn't as good as this week's Superstars"
- 04:04 pm Other News: Flair News: N.C. Lottery unveils the new Ric Flair Lottery scratch-off card (w/PIC)
- 03:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: ESPN Radio host bashes Linda McMahon and wrestling fans following McMahon's Senate announcement
- 03:37 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/18: Final hype for Lethal Lockdown, Knockouts Tag Finals Set, Morgan vs. Joe
- 03:06 pm Other News: Other News: CZW promotion issues statement on the death of independent wrestler Matt Lowry
- 02:43 pm TNA News: TNA News: Former TNA wrestler says Dixie Carter doesn't have the guts to make necessary changes to the TNA product
- 01:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: An explanation for Ted DiBiase's nasty looking ear on Raw this past Monday
- 01:00 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 3): Why Bischoff was dumped from WWE TV as an on-air character
- 12:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV ratings are in for Tuesday night's show
- 12:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated TV Ratings Rankings for Raw special guest hosts after Trish Stratus Raw
- 12:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings break down - Complete Raw ratings are in
- 11:47 am Other News: Other News: More details on the death of independent wrestler at the former ECW Arena (w/VIDEO)
- 11:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon dodges another round of WWE questions during CNN interview
- 10:43 am Other News: Flair News: Ric Flair unveiling new Lottery scratch-off ticket today
- 10:15 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 9/17: Feature Contest Mafia, Classic Children's Shows name-drops, Numbers Crunched - WWE vs. TNA tag matches, singles matches, women's matches
- 03:01 am Other News: Hogan News: Ric Flair calls into radio show to confirm he's wrestling Hulk Hogan
- 02:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler claims Memphis media trying to bump him out of Mayoral race
- 01:16 am TNA News: TNA News: Complete line-up for the TNA No Surrender PPV on Sunday
- 12:50 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE adds new title match to Hell in a Cell PPV
- 12:11 am TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 9/17: Complete report on Santino comedy, Ryder cockiness, Ziggler vs. Finlay main event
- 12:00 am Torch Instant Polls: TNA IMPACT POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/17 Impact if you saw the show?
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
- 09:15 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/17: Ongoing (not quite) "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 07:25 pm The Specialists: VALENTINO'S MAGIC, MEMORIES, AND MANIA: The Dark Side of Fame - my past interaction with Jeff Hardy foreshadowed recent events
- 07:15 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: How the Hardy Boys have created a make-believe world complete with blindly supportive fans (w/VIDEO)
- 06:59 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/17 Wade Keller Hotline - Hardy Soap Opera Commentary, Cornette, Trish, Linda, Jericho, Styles, Raw Lawsuit (13 min.)
- 06:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL weighs in on Linda McMahon's Senate bid, says people in Congress should be arrested for their decision-making
- 06:50 pm Torch Instant Polls: TNA NO SURRENDER POLL: Who should be the TNA World Hvt. champion after the No Surrender PPV?
- 06:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's TNA Impact leading to No Surrender PPV - Joe vs. Morgan, Legends Title match
- 06:25 pm The Specialists: HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 9/10: Review last week's show - Morgan snaps on Angle, Guns on commentary, LAX splitsville, Knockouts tag tournament
- 06:19 pm Other News: Other News: Trish Stratus launching her own video game on the interactive Wii system
- 06:13 pm The Specialists: MIKE ROE'S BLOG: Connecticut politics may involve more bodyslams with Linda McMahon running for Senate
- 05:55 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMATorch Exclusive: A current Ultimate Fighter contestant answers your questions about last night's show (redirect)
- 05:05 pm Other News: Hogan News: Report on "the ultimate salesman" Hulk Hogan selling Australia on his Hulkamania Tour
- 04:55 pm Other News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan promotes Ric Flair during Australian TV appearances for the Hulkamania Tour
- 04:48 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Kimbo Slice debuts as contestant on The Ultimate Fighter - full detailed show report (redirect)
- 04:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: New season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to incorporate WWE themes (w/VIDEO)
- 04:46 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA NEWS: STRIKEFORCE NEWS: Fedor Emelanenko, regarded as top heavyweight fighter in world, will fight on CBS for free (redirect)
- 04:34 pm TV Reports: ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/15: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 03:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon dodges questions on WWE promoting violence and pro wrestling lingo during MSNBC appearance (w/VIDEO)
- 02:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho announces when his second book will be released
- 02:22 pm TNA News: TNA News: Eric Young interviewed on this week's Hermie's Hotseat Internet show - walks off the set in typical heel fashion
- 02:17 pm TNA News: TNA News: A.J. Styles's wife gives birth today; Borash jokes the baby Pele kicked the doctor
- 01:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon's Senate bid talked about on Regis & Kelly talk show this morning
- 01:15 pm WWE News: Flair News: Rap artist records new track dedicated to Ric Flair
- 12:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: Fitness company seeking 15 years worth of copyright violation damage from WWE
- 10:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Another candidate emerges today to challenge Linda McMahon in Senate race
- 10:00 am WWE News: WWE News: List of matches taped for tonight's WWE Superstars on WGN
- 03:09 am VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1107: Jeff Hardy Arrest with Keller editorial, Bischoff Torch Talk part one, Breaking Point PPV Report & Roundtable, Mitchell, Powell's Page 2 Scoops, and more (20 pages)
- 12:36 am WWE News: WWE News: Ted DiBiase tells ESPN.com he wants to end The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania Streak
- 12:24 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/16 Wade Keller Hotline - Goldberg Disses Hogan, Linda McMahon for Senate, Floyd's WWE Future, Angle, WWE on UFC (13 min.)
- 12:18 am TNA News: TNA News: Jim Cornette reportedly fired after one last outburst in TNA (w/VIDEO of Cornette talking another famous outburst)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
- 11:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: How did WWE investors react to Linda McMahon stepping down as CEO?, Financial analyst talks WWE stock on CNBC
- 07:56 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: PENICK'S UFC FIGHT NIGHT 19 REPORT 9/16: Live on-going coverage of Diaz vs. Guillard headlined event from Oklahoma City
- 07:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: How WWE will operate with Linda McMahon out of the picture and Vince McMahon as CEO
- 06:05 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Comments from CNN readers on Linda McMahon's Senate bid shows McMahon has uphill battle against WWE stereotypes
- 05:33 pm WWE News: WWE News: SPOILERS - Second Smackdown TV taping report on Punk vs. Undertaker dark match, Punk's promo work
- 05:29 pm Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #2: "Tiffany pointed out the need to involve multiple people in the title picture. Can someone tell those in charge of Raw they legitimately need to do this?"
- 05:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross blogs on Jeff Hardy's legal situation and Twitter page taken down, interaction with Matt Hardy at TV tapings
- 04:52 pm WWE News: WWE News: Floyd Mayweather says he might move to WWE full-time after boxing career
- 04:41 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler on FOX TV in Memphis campaigning for mayor (w/VIDEO & old-school Memphis wrestling clips)
- 04:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE looking to add more TV programming; executive address the direction of WWE's movie business
- 04:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE executive says UFC "might be a fad," acknowledges UFC PPVs are affecting their business
- 03:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Top WWE star to accompany Floyd Mayweather for his boxing fight this weekend
- 03:24 pm ROH News: ROH News: This week's ROH Video Wire - Promos for Bryan Danielson's Farewell tour, preview for Aries vs. Danielson ROH Title match (w/VIDEO)
- 02:30 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: WWE should introduce the TV Title on the ECW brand
- 02:27 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/16 VIP East Coast Audio - ECW: Zack Ryder wins a battle royal, Yoshi's English lessons from a loon, Regal wrestles a superhero (45 min.)
- 02:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon appears on FOX Business to position herself as "the people's candidate" (w/VIDEO)
- 01:50 pm TNA News: TNA News: ESPN and TMZ cover Kurt Angle's day in court on Tuesday
- 01:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: Video posted of Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles from Sunday's house show (w/VIDEO)
- 01:31 pm Other News: Other News: Wrestling fan hits the Lottery jackpot and starts his own wrestling promotion (w/VIDEO)
- 01:18 pm WWE News: WWE News: More mainstream news coverage of Linda McMahon's announcement from N.Y. Times and Wall Street Journal
- 11:55 am WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon posts first campaign ad, avoids mentioning WWE (w/VIDEO)
- 11:30 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE to determine 2011 or 2012 WrestleMania host city by next month
- 11:24 am WWE News: WWE News: And it begins - Linda McMahon's link to "WWE sex and violence" the focus of political blog
- 10:44 am WWE News: WWE News: Linda McMahon resigns from WWE CEO position to officially run for U.S. Senate
- 03:31 am App Alert: APP USERS: Special Free Offer - Get this week's newsletter with Bischoff Torch Talk sent to you free!
- 03:19 am Other News: Hogan Tour News: Ric Flair officially coming out of retirement to wrestle again
- 02:53 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER - Wrestler from last two Smackdown TV main events not on this week's Smackdown
- 02:41 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER - New title match expected to be added to Hell in a Cell PPV
- 02:21 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILERS - Smackdown TV taping results on Punk-Undertaker follow-up, Batista's return
- 02:02 am WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy's Twitter page gone
- 01:43 am WWE News: Hardy Flashback: Keller interviews Jeff Hardy, who characterizes brother Matt as a spin doctor, gets into whole Matt-Lita-Edge love triangle
- 12:42 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "Zack Ryder winning was the best choice WWE could have made"
- 12:17 am WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER - Great Khali written off TV, scheduled for surgery
- 12:00 am MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Exclusive - Contestant on tonight's Ultimate Fighter on Spike presents first Torch blog on the experience filming the show (redirect)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
- 11:53 pm Other News: Other News: Independent wrestler dies at age 22 after training session at the ECW Arena
- 11:21 pm TNA News: TNA News: Two agents released, including top Russo rival, but will he be back later this year? (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 11:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE determines new #1 contender to the ECW Title
- 11:09 pm Torch Instant Polls: ECW TV MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/15 ECW if you saw the show?
- 11:05 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 9/15: Complete Report on new #1 contender to Christian's ECW Title
- 09:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/15 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Angle Cleared, Kennedy Update, Bischoff/Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Linda for Senate, More (13 min.)
- 09:24 pm ROH News: ROH News: Former WWE wrestler D-Lo Brown considering retirement
- 08:54 pm TNA News: TNA News: Mick Foley's father dies, Foley and Taz comment on his death and community leadership
- 07:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in - how did WWE fare against the NFL on ESPN?
- 06:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA expected to announce new video game partner soon
- 06:01 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy's latest message as we await a "statement" on his arrest
- 05:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW line-up changed for tonight's show - focus on Christian's next ECW Title contender(s)
- 04:50 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/14: Caldwell, Mitchell, Parks rate and review
- 04:10 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Here is an idea: Batista-Orton repeat at WrestleMania 26 - Loser must get all tattoo work removed"
- 03:54 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Discussion of DX vs. Legacy and Punk-Taker follow-up, Is Hornswoggle-Chavo for real over?
- 03:19 pm Other News: Hogan News: Ric Flair not yet confirmed to come out of retirement to wrestle again
- 03:15 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "I don't understand how a guest host has the power to book pay-per-view matches. Anyone care to explain?"
- 02:54 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle not guilty of harassing ex-girlfriend; Angle's attorney interestingly calls ex-girlfriend a "victim"
- 02:53 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Randy Couture's next opponent a brilliant marketing move by UFC officials (redirect)
- 02:28 pm TNA News: TNA News: Reason why two charges, including HGH possesion, were dropped against Kurt Angle today
- 02:11 pm Torch Today: TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff (Question 2): What has Eric Bischoff been doing since he left WWE as an on-air character
- 01:54 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle breaks down crying on camea after today's court proceedings (w/VIDEO link)
- 01:26 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle's next court date - faces assault charges next month
- 01:02 pm Other News: Hogan News: Mr. Kennedy first big name scheduled for Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff's Australian tour
- 12:34 pm TNA News: TNA News: Results from Kurt Angle's court appearance today
- 12:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: Last week's WWE Raw ratings pushed out of the Top Five; ESPN vs. USA head-to-head battle continues
- 11:39 am WWE News: Hardy News: Jeff Hardy's court dates scheduled following his arrest on Friday
- 11:28 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Batista was allowed to make his own decision to leave Smackdown? On whose order - guest GM, Vince, Alf from the planet Melmac?"
- 11:08 am TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle scheduled for court date today
- 02:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Summary of the News, Notes, and Events from Raw on Monday night
- 01:51 am MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 9/14: Stream of Torture, Pop, (Chavo) Taps, Brawl, and (Batista) Bomb
- 12:32 am WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler misses important Memphis mayoral debate to call Raw tonight
Monday, September 14th, 2009
- 11:52 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/14 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw: Batista's big announcement, Michaels-DiBiase (vs. Bills-Patriots), Trish Stratus returns to action (13 min.)
- 11:34 pm TV Reports: DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 9/14: ROH references Bryan Danielson signing with WWE, Steen & Generico vs. Briscoes, Young Bucks vs. Dark City Fight Club
- 11:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV taping report - What happened after Raw went off the air from Toronto
- 11:20 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/14: Batista's big announcement, Hell in a Cell takes shape, DiBiase vs. Michaels one-on-one, Jericho challenged Bob Barker
- 11:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: RAW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/14 Raw if you saw the show?
- 11:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/14: Complete coverage of Batista's return, Hell in a Cell PPV build-up
- 10:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces next week's Raw guest host
- 10:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces second match for Hell in a Cell PPV
- 09:56 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE schedules next three-hour Raw show
- 09:30 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Brock Lesnar and Tito Ortiz opponents named for UFC 106 in Las Vegas (redirect)
- 09:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: SPOILERS - Superstars taping results prior to tonight's Raw in Toronto
- 09:27 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Randy Couture's next opponent named - a surprising choice (redirect)
- 09:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: First title match announced for Hell in a Cell PPV
- 09:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista makes his storyline announcement; scheduled for match tonight
- 07:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE CEO scheduled to announce U.S. Senate candidacy this week
- 06:57 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/14: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 4 featuring Trish Stratus
- 06:52 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/7: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week Three - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest
- 06:50 pm Website Flashbacks: TORCH TALK AUDIO with Eric Bischoff, pt. 1: On life after wrestling, working for Vince McMahon, objecting to Kiss My Ass proposal, and more (20 min.)
- 06:33 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - TNA Impact: Top 14 Absurd Reasons why Impact's Ratings continue to sink
- 06:26 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA Impact ratings break down - Inside the numbers on TNA's lowest rating in 13 months
- 06:05 pm Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: Does The Undertaker's return ironically signal the end of Smackdown's magic?
- 05:16 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER: The inside story on Bret Hart Screwjob in Montreal - our original in-depth cover story the week it happened
- 05:01 pm Interviews: TORCH TALK with Eric Bischoff (pt. 1): All new revealing interview on key controversies from his days running Nitro and working for WWE, his autobiography, critics of WCW's demise
- 04:55 pm Other News: Hogan News: Law firm that Hulk Hogan filed lawsuit against today responds to Hogan's allegations
- 04:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces first match for tonight's Raw
- 03:37 pm TV Reports: WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/11: McKinley, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 03:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: EXCLUSIVE: New Eric Bischoff multi-hour "Torch Talk" on the Rise and Fall of WCW, key controversies addressed from Nitro's rise to working for WWE as G.M.
- 03:01 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Where does WWE go from here following the Breaking Point PPV?
- 02:32 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor announces final TV tapings for 2009 featuring KENTA's return; Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black video recap (w/VIDEO)
- 02:16 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Dragon Gate USA releases footage from next PPV - Bryan Danielson's final speech
- 01:26 pm Other News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan files lawsuit against his attorneys for handling of Nick Hogan's car wreck
- 12:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania 26 advertised during Arizona Cardinals NFL home opener yesterday
- 11:39 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Best pro wrestling booking on Sunday night was on MTV, not on WWE PPV
- 11:16 am Torch Feedback: WWE Breaking Point PPV Reax #3: "The symbolism of Shawn Michaels submitting in Montreal seems to have gone unnoticed"
- 10:43 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE's home video distributor bought out by entertainment company
- 02:27 am Torch Feedback: WWE Breaking Point PPV Reax #2: "I thought Cena-Orton was going to be ho-hum and downright awful, but the real star shined bright as ever..."
- 02:04 am The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: Breaking Point PPV hang-out report - If they're going to do the Montreal Screwjob, then go all the way with it
- 12:12 am VIP Exclusive Features: WWE Breaking Point PPV VIP Audio Roundtable (55 min.): Keller, Mitchell, and McNeill breakdown entire card and big angles and controversial finishes
Sunday, September 13th, 2009
- 11:30 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Breaking Point PPV Reax #1: "The good news of the night was that Legacy won. The bad news? The re-re-creation of the Montreal Screwjob"
- 11:25 pm Torch Instant Polls: BREAKING POINT PPV POLL: What's your opinion of WWE re-creating the Montreal Screwjob with Punk-Taker?
- 11:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: BREAKING POINT PPV POLL: What was the Best Match of the PPV if you saw the event?
- 10:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Result from WWE World Hvt. Title match - WWE tries to re-create Montreal Screwjob
- 10:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Result from the WWE Title match - Randy Orton vs. John Cena
- 09:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk references Jeff Hardy's arrest in Breaking Point PPV promo
- 08:30 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S WWE BREAKING POINT PPV REPORT 9/13: John Cena vs. Randy Orton, DX vs. Legacy, Miz vs. Kofi, Undertaker vs. C.M. Punk
- 08:25 pm PPV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE BREAKING POINT PPV REPORT 9/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cena vs. Orton, Hardy vs. Taker, DX vs. Legacy
- 06:52 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: 9/13 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: WWE & TNA Preview, Pat's Hall of Fame, Hogan DVD & More! (36 min.)
- 05:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Final Breaking Point PPV line-up for tonight's event
- 05:14 pm TNA News: TNA News: There is no story on the pictures of TNA wrestlers Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin smoking weed
- 04:58 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jenna Morasca trashes TNA, says they fired her the night before her boyfriend's cancer surgery
- 04:43 pm WWE News: WWE News: An important note on the Jeff Hardy drug trafficking prison sentence story going around
- 04:07 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Creaking Joints Final Points: WWE's "You're The Booker" Video Game, The Absurd Wrestling Federation, Cena vs. Orton Rated PG For Patronizing Garbage
- 03:51 pm TV Reports: WWE VINTAGE COLLECTION TV REPORT 9/13: WWE focuses on Marc Mero for an hour one week after Triple H trashes Mero on Raw TV
- 11:09 am Other News: Hardy News: More new details on the Jeff Hardy arrest from Friday morning
- 01:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/12 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Punk stands up to Taker and taps out Hardy, Ziggler vs. Morrison battle on the mic (65 min.)
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
- 07:11 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: Unforgiven By Any Other Name: McNEILL Previews WWE Breaking Point!
- 06:03 pm The Specialists: 9/11 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Undertaker - Punk, Morrison -Ziggler, Hardy vs. Punk
- 04:35 pm The Specialists: NEWTH'S BREAKING POINT STORYLINE - How CM Punk's judgment is ironically flawed
- 03:30 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "What beef does Taker really have against Punk other than the usual 'I'll take your soul' stuff?"
- 03:12 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Smackdown 9/11: Mr. Ziggles vomit-inducing, Punk in Alice In Wonderland, How does Punk vs. Taker end at the PPV?
- 01:30 pm WWE News: Hardy News: Jeff Hardy arrest frontpage of major int'l newspaper, FOX Sports covers story
- 01:05 pm Torch Today: WWE BREAKING POINT PPV PICK 'EM CONTEST: Prediction Contest for Sunday's PPV
- 01:00 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: The dangers of celebrity idol worship are evident with Jeff Hardy
- 12:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE adds new title match to Breaking Point PPV line-up
- 12:04 pm WWE News: Hardy News: Police reveal why they searched Jeff Hardy's home in Friday
- 12:00 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 9/10: Roxxi's biggest fan, Nash > Flair, The Guns love squash matches, Wrestling's Birthday moments, Name-drop counter in full force
- 03:58 am Guest Editorials: EDITORIAL: No matter how you look at it, Jeff Hardy appears to be on his way to being crippled at 40 or dead soon
- 03:47 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/11: Punk vs. Hardy, Undertaker sets stage for Breaking Point, Melina vs. Layla, Cryme Tyme vs. Jericho & Show, Quotebook
- 02:30 am The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: I Thought It Was Vince At The Door, Not The DEA
- 02:25 am WWE News: Hardy News: Chris Jericho defends Jeff Hardy with message post
- 12:29 am WWE News: Jeff Hardy Arrested Update: TMZ updates their story with a major contradiction compared to what Jeff Hardy claimed earlier (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 12:16 am WWE News: Jeff Hardy Reader Reax #1: Two readers including registered nurse provide theories on drugs seized in Hardy residence
Friday, September 11th, 2009
- 11:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/10: Homicide turns heel, Joe & Angle face Daniels & Styles, Morgan-Angle blow-up, two Knockout tag matches, Deaner goes MMA, Quotebook
- 11:24 pm Torch Instant Polls: SMACKDOWN MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/11 episode if you saw the show?
- 10:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross comments on Jeff Hardy's "disturbing" arrest today
- 09:47 pm WWE News: Question of the Day: What will Jeff Hardy's excuse be for what authorities report finding in his house?
- 09:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/12 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 2: Triple H the Prick Returns, Breaking Point Preview, Lilian Garcia, Howard Finkle, WWE's Theme PPVs, Hogan-Bischoff Australian Tour (60 min.)
- 09:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/11 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1: Jeff Hardy Arrested on Drug Charges, TNA Impact ratings dropping, Ross on TNA, Breaking Point hype on Raw, Bob Barker (58 min.)
- 08:54 pm ROH News: ROH News: Watch VIDEO of Bryan Danielson walking into the ECW Arena for final ROH TV taping
- 08:42 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/10: Parks, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 08:20 pm TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Punk vs. Matt Hardy in a Submissions Match
- 07:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/11 VIP East Coast Audio - Impact: Jobber Jay Lethal, Homicide turns on Hernandez, Roxxi returns (49 min.)
- 06:06 pm TV Reports: WWE SUPERSTARS ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/10: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 05:47 pm TNA News: TNA Ratings News: Impact ratings for Thursday's show are in - TNA draws lowest rating in 13 months
- 05:46 pm WWE News: Hardy News: Jeff gets specific - says Matt Hardy did not bail him out, despite TMZ's report (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 05:09 pm WWE News: KELLER: Jeff Hardy shames himself and his family, but excuses have already begun
- 05:02 pm WWE News: WWE News: TMZ covers Jeff Hardy arrest - who bailed Jeff out of jail, street value of drugs found
- 04:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy posts message about today's arrest
- 04:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy arrested in North Carolina on felony drug trafficking charges (w/Keller's Analysis)
- 04:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges
- 04:26 pm TNA News: 9/11 TNA Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this weekend
- 04:17 pm WWE News: 9/11 WWE Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this weekend
- 03:52 pm TNA News: TNA News: TORCH EXCLUSIVE - Homicide & Hernandez interviewed on Homicide vs. Joe, LAX reuniting
- 03:01 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for next week's TNA Impact leading to PPV - Title match, Joe vs. Morgan
- 02:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Tommy Dreamer "pissed" Jeff Hardy is gone; details current injuries, including Kozlov busting his eardrum
- 02:30 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: WWE's post-9/11 Smackdown - Classic Vince McMahon bold, brash, and patriotic (w/VIDEO)
- 01:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Carlito frustrated with being left off Breaking Point PPV, says he prefers working heel
- 01:20 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Vince McMahon's WWE history, News outlet recommends WWE stock dump, Worst Beat Down Ever on Impact (w/VIDEO)
- 12:22 pm The Specialists: HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 9/10: Main event star power, Lethal vs. Dinero, World Elite not a threat, TNA's handling of Angelina Love
- 11:55 am Arena Reports: 9/10 ROH TV tapings in Philadelphia: Bryan Danielson & Roderick Strong vs. American Wolves, Nigel vs. Cabana
- 11:42 am Torch Feedback: WWE Superstars Reax #1: "This show meant well, but with Breaking Point coming up, this show didn't do a whole lot"
- 03:20 am TNA News: WWE/TNA News: Booker T wants singles match against top WWE star to complete his career
- 03:06 am WWE News: WWE/TNA News: Jim Ross addresses possibility of leaving WWE for TNA
- 02:50 am WWE News: WWE News: Women's champ Michelle McCool updates her knee injury recovery
- 01:03 am TNA News: TNA News: Updated No Surrender PPV line-up including eight-man cage match (w/VIDEO)
- 12:56 am Torch Instant Polls: TNA IMPACT MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/10 Impact if you saw the show?
- 12:56 am The Specialists: 9/10 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: Shaemus vs. Tatsu, Swagger & Miz vs. Kingston & Primo, Too Many Matches!
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
- 11:50 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/10: Coverage of Angle & Joe vs. Styles & Daniels
- 09:18 pm Other News: Other News: Canadian wrestler Kerry Brown dies at age 51 today
- 09:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE name-dropped during CBS News report today (w/VIDEO)
- 08:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/10 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Punk-Lita, Hogan/Bischoff, Raw Ratings, ECW Ratings, Jeff Hardy, Angle, Edge, Hennig (13 min.)
- 08:05 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 9/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Miz & Swagger vs. Primo & Kingston
- 07:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: List of matches taped for tonight's WWE Superstars on WGN
- 07:22 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor taping Nigel McGuinness and Bryan Danielson's final ROH TV appearances tonight and Friday
- 06:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Santino Marella appearing on live TV in Canada tonight
- 05:48 pm The Specialists: ABSURD WWE Breaking Point Early Impressions: This is a Submission Move, Ladies and Gentlemen
- 05:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Edge booked for WWE developmental territory appearance
- 05:28 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross talks Chris Jericho vs. Bob Barker segment on Raw, previews Breaking Point PPV in radio appearance (w/AUDIO)
- 04:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: C.M. Punk reportedly dating former WWE diva
- 03:46 pm Other News: DGUSA News: First wrestler announced for DGUSA championship tournament; new live event date announced
- 03:30 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle movie career update - filming new movie with MMA stars
- 03:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE changes the date of the Royal Rumble 2010 PPV
- 02:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: It's official - there is a Jerry Lawler for Mayor Campaign Headquarters
- 02:17 pm WWE News: CALDWELL: WWE made smart decision bumping John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler from the Breaking Point PPV
- 02:17 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Final replay of "Enter The Dragon" PPV airs today on Indemand, The Dish
- 01:32 pm WWE News: Hogan News: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff planning international wrestling tour this year
- 01:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Report from WWE wrestlers at last night's Chicago White Sox game
- 12:59 pm TNA News: TNA News: Preview for tonight's TNA Impact - Styles & Daniels vs. Angle & Joe
- 12:53 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings break down - Demographic numbers tell the story part II
- 12:15 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA tells viewers to double-check their DVR to record Impact tonight
- 12:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated TV Ratings Rankings for Raw special guest hosts after Price is Raw
- 12:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in - how did Bob Barker fare as guest host?
- 11:48 am WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV rating for Tuesday night's show
- 02:05 am Other News: Other News: Mr. Kennedy posts final weekly Video Blog for "Season 1" (w/VIDEO)
- 12:35 am The Specialists: 9/9 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Hurricane vs. Burchill, Shelton Benjamin, Jackson & Kozlov vs. Dreamer & Christian
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
- 08:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE removes title match from Breaking Point PPV line-up
- 07:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: ESPN.com covers A.J. Pierzynski on Price is Raw
- 07:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA house show line-ups for this weekend's tour - Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles headlines
- 06:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/9 TORCH DAILY BLITZ - ep. #100: Burgan looks at the top ten wrestling documentaries â“ Wrestling with Shadows, Unscarred, Forever Hardcore, more! (22 min.)
- 06:05 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - C.M. Punk Edition: Mike Knox as "Professor Pain," Don't hate on Kevin Nash, How DX watches a Wrestling Match
- 05:30 pm Other News: PWG News: Jeff Hardy the subject of internal discussion for a future PWG show
- 05:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/9 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Kennedy a Free Agent, WWE PPV format changes, O'Haire, Wardrobe Malfunction (18 min.)
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Video of the Day - Follow-up on Who is Shelton Benjamin? (w/VIDEO)
- 04:33 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Big network TV deal for UFC in major U.K. market (redirect)
- 04:31 pm ROH News: ROH News: This week's ROH Video Wire - quite possibly the goofiest ever (w/VIDEO)
- 04:05 pm The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: Who is Shelton Benjamin?
- 03:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: What didn't air on ECW TV last night - Abraham Washington walks off his show
- 03:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: New York Yankees auctioning off WWE Title belt passed around this season
- 03:12 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1106: Mitchell on Dragon Gate PPV, Keller on Matt Morgan's rise to main events, WWE PPV changes, Powell scoops, Keller's Newswire Analysis, more (18 pages)
- 02:33 pm TV Reports: ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/8: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 02:20 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers "maturely" discuss wardrobe malfunction on last night's ECW TV
- 02:00 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Theories on TNA Impact's drop in ratings, with more details on the good news within the numbers
- 01:45 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Where's the spark going to come from on the Raw brand to help USA Network achieve the Best Fall Ever?
- 12:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: ESPN has the answer for last week's Raw TV ratings drop; note about this week's TV ratings
- 12:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/9 VIP East Coast Audio - ECW: Ruthless Roundtable in control, Sheamus-Shelton brawl, New backstage interviewer (49 min.)
- 12:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Robert Roode featured on Yahoo talking hockey (w/VIDEO)
- 11:52 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE receives local coverage for White Sox players appearing on Raw
- 11:08 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE officially changes name of future PPV
- 10:35 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "Breaking Point is coming and ECW did a much better job of leading into it than Raw did"
- 03:15 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/8 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Bob Barker reaction, TNA Impact ratings, Matt Morgan's potential upside to be tested (16 min.)
- 03:05 am Other News: Other News: Former WCW tag champion arrested for assaulting girlfriend; TMZ covers story
- 03:00 am MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Exclusive insight into the legit heat between coaches on upcoming Ultimate Fighter coaches
- 02:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Jerry Lawler receives positive local press following Memphis mayoral debate on Tuesday (w/VIDEO)
- 12:30 am WWE News: WWE News: List of matches taped for this week's Superstars on WGN
- 12:15 am TNA News: TNA News: More goofiness from the TNA auditons in Australia (w/VIDEO)
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
- 11:20 pm TV Reports: 9/8 ECW on SyFy Report: MAYER'S alt. perspective review of Christian & Dreamer vs. Kozlov & Jackson, Strong mid-card, Awkward moments
- 11:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: ECW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/8 ECW TV if you saw the show?
- 10:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE officially announces ECW Title match for Breaking Point PPV
- 10:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 9/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Breaking Point hype - Christian & Dreamer vs. Ruthless Roundtable
- 10:09 pm WWE News: Live WWE Smackdown Taping Coverage from Rockford, Ill. (redirect)
- 08:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's video game producer hires former WWE executive to same position
- 07:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/8 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan looks at CHIKARA's "Young Lions Cup VII â“ Night 1" DVD - The Colony, Colin Delaney, Frightmare, more! (14 min.)
- 06:27 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Impact ratings dropping, so is it time to panic or tweak or stay the course?
- 05:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Night of Champions PPV buys shows glimmer of hope for PPV business
- 04:43 pm Torch Instant Polls: TORCH AFTERNOON POLL: Who has been your favorite Raw guest host?
- 04:29 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/7: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 04:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lilian Garcia's official last day as WWE ring announcer
- 03:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hart Dynasty says WWE should put them on the Breaking Point PPV card
- 03:28 pm The Specialists: 9/7 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: The Price is Raw, Jericho vs. MVP, Cena vs. Rhodes
- 03:10 pm ROH News: ROH News: Preview for next week's ROH TV - Briscoes vs. Steen & Generico (w/VIDEO)
- 02:33 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 9/7 WWE Raw: Triple H & Shawn Michaels celebrating 12 years as "partners," Closer look at Barker's Beauties and Breaking Point, Classic Price is Right (w/VIDEO)
- 02:00 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Debut discussion of Smackdown & Raw - Breaking Point build-up, Bob Barker hosting, Taker returns to TV
- 01:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Two WWE giants reportedly have a fight backstage
- 12:57 pm TNA News: TNA News: Watch VIDEO of TNA holding goofy wrestling auditions in Australia
- 12:48 pm ROH News: ROH News: ROH books Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson in a Both Men Leaving Town match
- 12:33 pm TNA News: TNA Ratings News: Impact ratings for last week's show lowest in almost one year
- 12:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE gets its mainstream coverage of Bob Barker hosting Raw
- 12:03 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "Do the contestants who didn't make it on stage get a lovely parting gift, The Rise and Fall of WCW DVD?"
- 11:55 am TNA News: TNA News: Jeremy Borash interview - wants to see "Styles vs. Joe vs. Daniels" main event TNA PPVs, talks about Impact going live (w/VIDEO)
- 11:17 am The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Raw: Bob Barker Talks About Breasts, "They Won't Notice If We Do The Same Exact Cena-Orton Buildup," WWE's All Strap Match PPV "Strap Series"
- 10:55 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Mark Henry's body slam of Big Show looked impressive, but how many times has John Cena effortlessly delivered the FU on Big Show?"
- 10:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Summary of News, Notes, Announcements from Bob Barker Raw
- 02:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Two matches announced for tonight's ECW TV show
- 01:45 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Bob Barker's appearance took a lackluster show as of late and made it a very enjoyable program"
- 12:54 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/7 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw: Bob Barker as guest G.M., final Breaking Point hype, Triple H is a prick again (18 min.)
- 12:30 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Quick thoughts on Bob Barker hosting tonight's WWE Raw, WWE's PPV build-up
Monday, September 7th, 2009
- 11:49 pm TV Reports: DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 9/7: Tyler Black vs. Jerry Lynn w/Nigel McGuinness involved, Briscoes vs. King & Titus
- 11:47 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 9/8: Stream of Rayburn Was Better, Where's Ox Baker, Nobody's Going To Hawaii, Steve Beverly, Joe Dirt, and Don't Forget To Spay Or Neuter Your Pets
- 11:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bob Barker hosting Raw causes people on Twitter to freak out
- 11:21 pm Torch Instant Polls: RAW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/7 Raw if you saw the show?
- 10:41 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/7: Bob Barker hosts "The Price is Raw" with John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes, DX, Jericho, Santino, Quotebook
- 10:40 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/4: Undertaker's return, Rey vs. Morrison for IC Title, Matt Hardy vs. Punk, Quotebook
- 10:38 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/3: Sting vs. Rhino, Hernandez vs. Homicide, Hernandez vs. Sting, Taz on commentary week three
- 10:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Next week's Raw guest host officially announced
- 10:23 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE announces return of former World champion on next week's show
- 09:40 pm WWE News: WWE News: Two new matches announced for Raw tonight
- 09:30 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Bob Barker hosting Raw
- 08:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Bob Barker bringing the famous skinny mic to Raw tonight
- 08:45 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (09-06-04): Edge injured, Randy Orton vs. Kane cage match, Triple H vs. Eugene, Regal & Benoit vs. Evolution
- 08:31 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1 YR. AGO (09-01-08): Labor Day build-up to Unforgiven PPV - Punk vs. JBL vs. Batista vs. Kane vs. Rey, Miz & Morrison vs. Cryme Tyme
- 06:45 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S BLOG FROM 8/5 - Games WWE could play with Bob Barker hosting Raw (not much has changed)
- 06:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/7 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan looks at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla "Sells Out" DVD â“ Super Dragon, C.M. Punk, Jack Evans, Bryan Danielson (15 min.)
- 06:15 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 9/7: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 3 featuring Bob Barker
- 06:15 pm Torch Today: WWE RAW 8/31: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week Two - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest
- 06:05 pm Torch Instant Polls: RAW MICROSCOPE POLL 9/7: What aspect of tonight's Raw do you want to see analyzed Under the Microscope?
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: News, Notes, Analysis from Smackdown/ECW house shows over the weekend - Team Taker vs. Team Jericho, Morrison vs. Ziggler, Primo vs. Carlito
- 04:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: News, Notes, Analysis from the Raw brand house shows over the weekend ahead of tonight's WWE Raw
- 04:10 pm Arena Reports: 9/6 DGUSA in Chicago: Complete report on Bryan Danielson's farewell, awesome Richards vs. Shingo match, Young Bucks vs. Horiguchi & Saito, CIMA vs. Brian Kendrick
- 03:30 pm The Specialists: EDITORIAL: WWE storylines suffering from having to fit Breaking Point PPV format
- 02:30 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 9/4 WWE Smackdown: Hardy hopped up on goofballs, Morrison the two-time Wellness beneficiary, Knox Anatomy (w/VIDEO)
- 02:10 pm ROH News: ROH News: Preview for tonight's ROH TV on HDNet - Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black (w/VIDEO)
- 02:02 pm TNA News: TNA News: Update on Angelina Love's sudden release from TNA
- 01:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Preview and Notes for tonight's Raw - Bob Barker hosting, six-man tag match
- 01:05 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: Second batch of captions on Chris Jericho hi-jinks in Puerto Rico
- 01:01 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: First batch of captions for Evan Bourne & Friends at Mall of America
- 12:51 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Jim Ross blogs on Dragon Gate USA weekend experience and Brian Kendrick post-WWE release
- 12:31 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett says Kurt Angle is best-ever in the ring, talks future young stars in TNA (w/AUDIO)
- 01:45 am Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARDS: Updated List of the Best & Worst Torch Monthly Award winners - August edition
- 12:57 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/6 Wade Keller Hotline - Keller and Mitchell debate Goldberg's role in WCW as presented on "Rise & Fall of WCW" DVD (31 min.)
- 12:55 am VIP Exclusive Features: NEW: 9/6 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (69 min.): "The Rise & Fall of WCW" DVD reviewed in-depth (part 2 of 2)
- 12:10 am VIP Exclusive Features: NEW: 9/6 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show (69 min.): "The Rise & Fall of WCW" DVD reviewed in-depth (part 1 of 2)
- 12:06 am VIP Exclusive Features: VINTAGE AUDIO from 1992: Keller's radio show featuring trainer of top stars Eddie Sharkey, plus caller questions and current events discussion (44 min.)
Sunday, September 6th, 2009
- 11:30 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Results for Best/Worst in pro wrestling for August - C.M. Punk dominates, Rising star - Morrison or Dolph?, Crashing star - Angle or Rey?
- 11:05 pm Arena Reports: 9/6 Ongoing DGUSA "Open The Untouchable Gate" PPV Taping Results (Jimmy Jacobs debuts)
- 09:37 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: Caption This Photo - Evan Bourne, Kofi Kingston, Hornswoggle at Mall of America
- 06:42 pm The Specialists: 9/4 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Mysterio vs. Morrison, Drew McIntyre, Punk vs. Hardy
- 06:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jeff Jarrett interviewed on Rove TV talk show, involved in goofy skit (w/VIDEO)
- 05:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Mr. Kennedy not given any ordinary 90-day no-compete clause after WWE release
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Another WWE PPV name changed; Ticketmaster typo on the new title
- 04:33 pm The Specialists: VALENTINO'S MAGIC, MEMORIES, AND MANIA: Meeting the Wrestlers Part 2 - Mark Henry out-of-character as smiling babyface, Dusty Rhodes disses the common man, DX, Flair, Shelton, JBL
- 04:32 pm Other News: DGUSA News: Complete lineup for 9/6 PPV taping in Chicago
- 04:27 pm Other News: LIVE RESULTS WANTED: DGUSA 9/6 in Chicago
- 04:19 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA announces second major international tour of 2010; looking for new talent with auditions this week
- 04:18 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VINTAGE AUDIO from 1992: Sean "Lightning Kid" Waltman (X-Pac) interviewed on Keller's radio show, plus caller questions (69 min.)
- 04:00 pm TV Reports: WWE VINTAGE COLLECTION TV REPORT 9/6: Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage, Paul Roma vs. BK Brawler, HTM vs. Duggan, Rougeaus vs. Rockers from October '89 card
- 03:51 pm Arena Reports: 9/5 WWE in St. Paul, Minn.: Triple H vs. Legacy, Randy Orton vs. John Cena, The Miz huge heel heat for Brett Favre talk
- 03:24 pm Arena Reports: 9/4 WWE in San Juan, P.R.: Undertaker & Triple H vs. Punk & Legacy, Carlito vs. Primo, Ziggler vs. Morrison
- 03:00 pm Torch Feedback: Dragon Gate USA PPV Reax #1: "This would have been at least a 9 out of 10 show, but I was left with a sick feeling in my stomach because..."
- 02:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: SEPTEMBER 1989 BACK ISSUE SET (20 Years Ago): Keller's Summerslam '89 report and Roundtable Reviews, Torch Talk with trainer of Ventura and Road Warriors, columns, news, comics
- 01:30 pm VIP Exclusive Features: SEPTEMBER 1999 BACK ISSUE SERIES: Bischoff ousted from WCW, Tazz jumped to WWE and Heyman furious, Lawler's first mayoral run, Ventura media coverage
- 01:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: SEPTEMBER 2004 BACK ISSUE SERIES: Reasons for early Orton title reign, Guerrero's warning signs, TNA's booking problems, Powell on Lesnar departing WWE
- 04:30 am WWE News: WWE News: Chris Jericho incorrectly claims first-time-ever match-up against Undertaker on Saturday house show
- 03:05 am Other News: PWG News: WATCH VIDEO of Bryan Danielson's independent wrestling farewell speech, Chris Hero's passionate promo
- 03:00 am The Specialists: GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Dusty Rhodes sets the standard for all guest hosts to be evaluated
Saturday, September 5th, 2009
- 07:00 pm CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL'S WEEKEND BLOG: Everything you need to know from the latest news - Smackdown classic, Torch Exclusive LAX interview, WWE raiding ROH
- 06:41 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: First batch of captions for Chris Jericho on a bus in Puerto Rico
- 05:40 pm The Specialists: HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 9/3: A.J. Styles vs. Chris Sabin, Knockouts odd pairing, LAX teased split, Weak brawl
- 05:00 pm Torch Feedback: Torch Reader Write Back: Caption This Photo - Chris Jericho on a bus in Puerto Rico
- 04:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/5 Radican Audio Showcase w/ Mike Roe talking PWG's 9/4 "War Without Borders" â“ Danielson-Hero MOTYC, Motor City Machineguns & CIMA vs. The Young Bucks & Brian Kendrick. (23 min.)
- 04:25 pm Torch Today: TORCH WEEKLY MVP STANDINGS 9/5 - MVP standings for WWE Raw, ECW, SD - Top wrestler, Top Diva, History of MVPs
- 04:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/5 Real Deal with Pat McNeill Audio: TNA Pay-Per-View Ideas, Pat's Hall of Fame, Mantaur & More! (29 min.)
- 04:00 pm Torch Today: TORCH WEEKLY MVP STANDINGS 9/5 - MVP standings for TNA Impact: Top wrestler, Top Knockouts, History of TNA MVPs
- 03:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: TORCH WEEKEND POLL: Which current/former ROH wrestler do you see as being a good fit for WWE to sign next?
- 02:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: More details on WWE wrestlers at MLB game next week
- 02:15 pm The Specialists: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: Call 1-555-EVN-BRNE for Birthday Parties, Bar Mitzvahs, Laundromat Openings, and occasionally, a Wrestling Match
- 01:05 pm TV Reports: FCW TV REPORT 8/30: WWE debuts new seven-foot tall big man, Tyler Reks defends FCW Title, Abraham Washington's weekly shenanigans
- 12:20 pm Arena Reports: 9/4 PWG in California: Full Report on Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Hero, Dream six-man tag match, PWG vs. Dragon Gate match-ups
- 12:15 pm Other News: PWG News: Bryan Danielson wins PWG Title, then drops the title in final PWG appearance
- 12:06 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Big UFC fight later this year cancelled due to big movie role
- 11:45 am Torch Feedback: TNA Impact Reax #1: "The ending brawl wasn't bad, but not as good as a couple weeks ago."
- 11:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: 9/5 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Punk takes over SD, Morrison-Rey a great match or not?, Taker finally shows up at the end (45 min.)
- 04:00 am WWE News: WWE News: Clarification on the official finish to last night's Smackdown TV main event
- 03:30 am Other News: Flair News: Report on Ric Flair autograph signing in Las Vegas on Friday
- 03:00 am Torch Feedback: WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "I was glad to see Rey put on a top-flight match with another great performer and to drop the championship gracefully"
- 02:30 am VIP Exclusive Features: TORCH EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: LAX members Homicide & Hernandez interviewed - Homicide on working with Samoa Joe in TNA, Hernandez on new push in TNA (10 min.)
- 12:59 am TV Reports: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/4: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Matt Hardy vs. C.M. Punk
Friday, September 4th, 2009
- 10:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: News and Notes from Smackdown - Rey Mysterio's fate, one title changes hands, new PPV matches
- 10:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/4 Radican Audio Showcase: Sean Radican & Derek Burgan discuss in-depth Danielson and McGuinness signing with WWE, effect on ROH's future (45 min.)
- 10:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: SMACKDOWN MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/4 SD if you saw the show?
- 10:00 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/4: Complete Coverage of Rey-Morrison classic, Taker's Return, Hardy vs. Punk
- 07:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/4 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, pt. 1 (54 min.): New WWE signings from ROH, Jim Ross's future, Rey Mysterio, Undertaker's return
- 06:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/4 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan and Sean Radican look at TNA's "Slammiversary" 2009 DVD â“ King of the Mountain, Suicide, Alex Shelley, Matt Morgan more (40 min.)
- 06:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown preview for tonight's show - Undertaker returns, Rey's fate, Matt Hardy vs. C.M. Punk
- 06:20 pm Torch Instant Polls: SMACKDOWN MICROSCOPE POLL 9/4: What aspect of tonight's Smackdown do you want to see analyzed Under the Microscope?
- 06:20 pm The Specialists: PARKS BLOG: Review of last week's WWE Smackdown - Jeff Hardy's farewell, Morrison & Hardy tandem, Drew McIntyre's debut
- 06:05 pm Other News: DGUSA News: DGUSA PPV debut tonight - Preview, line-up, replay times
- 05:51 pm Other News: PWG News: PWG tonight featuring "only in wildest dreams" six-man tag match, Bryan Danielson's final PWG match
- 05:21 pm WWE News: WWE News: William Regal tried to get WWE to sign Nigel McGuinness over a year ago
- 04:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross comments on Nigel McGuinness signing, his personal contract status
- 04:30 pm TV Reports: FCW TV REPORT 8/23: New FCW tag team champions, Abraham Washington feuding with Tyler Reks
- 04:00 pm WWE News: 9/4 WWE Live Event Update: All recent house show results, plus look ahead to this weekend
- 03:30 pm Other News: Flair News: Notes from Ric Flair appearance on ESPN Radio this afternoon
- 03:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/4 VIP East Coast Audio - Impact: Three solid matches, Daniels confronts Samoa Joe, Homicide-Hernandez tension (60 min.)
- 02:48 pm TV Reports: TNA IMPACT ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/3: Parks, Shanks, Wilkenfeld rate and review
- 02:00 pm TV Reports: WWE SUPERSTARS ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/3: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review
- 01:48 pm RADICAN'S TAKE: RADICAN: McGuinness and Danielson's departures mark the end of an era for ROH
- 01:45 pm WWE News: WWE/ROH News: Nigel McGuinness comments on signing with WWE
- 12:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: Report - How WWE and Rey Mysterio are affected by Nielsen's new data on TV demo changes
- 12:21 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Superstars TV Reax #1: "I am sick of the Raw announce team calling Bourne's victories 'upsets,' as if he has no talent"
- 11:54 am TNA News: TNA News: Top star in the TNA Knockouts division released
- 11:20 am Other News: Flair News: Ric Flair in Las Vegas today for autograph signing; price list for items
- 11:00 am WWE News: WWE/ROH News: Another top ROH star signs deal with WWE
- 10:30 am TNA News: TNA News: Impact clip of the week - Daniels takes viewers back to when the X Division mattered (w/VIDEO)
- 03:05 am WWE News: WWE News: Carlito and Primo talk about their feud on TV; Carlos Colon on-camera appearance (w/VIDEO)
- 02:49 am The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 9/3: Secret Santa tournament drawing, Back when the X Division meant something, Total Nonstop WCW
- 02:30 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA World Title match set for next PPV; updated PPV line-up, TNA forgets match
- 01:37 am Torch Instant Polls: TNA IMPACT MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/3 episode if you saw the show?
- 12:11 am The Specialists: 9/3 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: Bourne vs. Masters, Cryme Tyme & Eve vs. Hart Dynasty
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
- 11:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers comment on losing scheduled off-day due to hurricane, Matt Hardy speaks on Daniels arrest
- 09:08 pm TV Reports: WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/3: Ongoing (not quite) "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast
- 08:15 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 9/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cryme Tyme vs. Hart Dynasty
- 08:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle and Hulk Hogan talk working a program in TNA during radio appearance
- 07:28 pm TNA News: TNA News: A.J. Styles comments on Michelle McCool using his Styles Clash, says John Morrison steals moves
- 07:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/3 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan looks at Smart Mark Video's IWA Mid South "We're No Joke" DVD â“ Low Ki vs. Necro Butcher, Tyler Black, Chuck Taylor (10 min.)
- 07:01 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Polls OPEN for best/worst in pro wrestling from the month of August (Part 2 of 2)
- 07:00 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Polls OPEN for best/worst in pro wrestling from the month of August (Part 1 of 2)
- 05:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: ECW TV rating for Tuesday night's show featuring HBK vs. Taker encore
- 04:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hurricane in Puerto Rico could affect this weekend's house shows (w/VIDEO)
- 04:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Primo on local TV in Puerto Rico promoting WWE's weekend tour (w/VIDEO)
- 04:00 pm TNA News: TNA News: Matt Morgan interview - TNA veterans in his ear giving him direction
- 02:54 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jeff Hardy reality show reportedly picked up by production company, Analysis of this idea four years in the making
- 02:48 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA COLUMN: Is Randy Couture the greatest old athlete in any sport ever? (redirect)
- 02:47 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: MMA Rankings: Top Ten Heavyweights, Light-Heavyweights, Middleweights, Welterweights, Lightweights (redirect)
- 02:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Advertised main event for next week's WWE Raw
- 01:32 pm WWE News: WWE News: Details on Deal or No Deal TV show featuring "WWE Week" including Dolph "The Banker" Ziggler
- 01:04 pm TNA News: TNA News: Taz talks move from WWE to TNA, the magical headsets, growing pains in TNA
- 12:01 pm TNA News: TNA News: Day 2 - Kurt Angle characterized as "clinically depressed crybaby" on the Howard Stern show today
- 11:44 am Other News: Japan News: Dragon Gate announces in-house punishment for wrestlers involved in animal cruelty case
- 11:08 am TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle's first movie scheduled for DVD release
- 10:49 am TNA News: TNA News: Parody video - Don West in new merchandise position (w/VIDEO)
- 02:28 am TNA News: TNA News: Matches scheduled to air on tonight's TNA Impact
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
- 10:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Floyd Mayweather says bullet proof vests seized by police are for show, like WWE (w/VIDEO)
- 09:42 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/2 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Rey Mysterio, Howard Stern mocks Angle, Danielson-WWE reaction, more (11 min.)
- 07:05 pm TNA News: TNA News: Kurt Angle characterized as a desperate, crazy stalker on the Howard Stern show today
- 06:48 pm Other News: Japan News: Police planning to prosecute Dragon Gate wrestlers for animal cruelty (w/VIDEO)
- 06:18 pm Other News: Other News: Mr. Kennedy's latest Video Blog a/k/a thank goodness 90 days is up (w/VIDEO)
- 06:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/2 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan and Sean Radican look at Highspots's "Ric and Roddy Roundtable" DVD - Wrestling Hall of Fame, "The Wrestler," more (22 min.)
- 05:24 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MITCHELL: WWE does the right thing by formally educating young wrestlers to handle life on the road
- 05:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers scheduled for another autograph signing and ceremonial first pitch at MLB game
- 05:01 pm Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #2: "Tommy Dreamer backing up Christian was cool, but it would have been cooler to have a true ECW Original surprisingly show up"
- 04:52 pm MITCHELL'S TAKE: MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 9/1: Stream of This Just In, Kevin Nash Caused WCW To Go Out of Business
- 04:44 pm MMA / UFC Coverage: UFC News: Randy Couture announces the direction of his career, narrowing down opponents (redirect)
- 04:05 pm WWE News: WWE News: Jim Ross blogs on which brand he expects Bryan Danielson to debut on WWE TV
- 04:00 pm WWE News: WWE/DGUSA News: Gabe Sapolsky blogs on "getting the call" about Bryan Danielson signing with WWE
- 03:30 pm ROH News: ROH/DGUSA News: Gabe Sapolsky interview - one reason why he was fired from ROH, talks importance of ROH TV
- 03:14 pm The Specialists: CHARACTER MATTERS: The Brains Behind The Brain - Bobby Heenan
- 03:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/2 VIP East Coast Audio - ECW: Sheamus-Goldust settled, Shelton shuts up Ryder, Atlas won't shut up (35 min.)
- 02:59 pm The Specialists: 9/1 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Abraham Washington Show, Benjamin vs. Ryder, Goldust vs. Shaemus
- 02:54 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor giving away tickets to Bryan Danielson's final ROH TV tapings
- 02:35 pm ROH News: ROH News: Ring of Honor announces house show scheduling changes, cancels upcoming show
- 01:54 pm TV Reports: ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 9/1: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review
- 01:31 pm TV Reports: WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 8/31: Caldwell, Parks, Stevens rate and review
- 01:19 pm TV Reports: 9/1 ECW on SyFy Report: MAYER'S alt. perspective review of Sheamus vs. Goldust, Atlas's Fake Laugh, Michaels vs. Taker presentation
- 12:40 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA posts highly entertaining Motor City Machineguns interview (w/VIDEO)
- 12:00 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE draws attention to Rey Mysterio beginning suspension today
- 11:36 am WWE News: WWE News: WWE makes a goof trying to keep Gregory Helms and The Hurricane separate on TV
- 10:51 am Torch Feedback: ECW TV Reax #1: "Both Goldust and Sheamus did an amazing job at selling me on their intensity and energy in the match"
- 10:30 am CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL BLOG: Lessons learned from Goldust vs. Sheamus on ECW TV last night
- 01:06 am WWE News: WWE News: List of matches taped for this week's Superstars show
- 12:00 am WWE News: WWE News: Summary of News and Notes from this week's Raw and ECW shows
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
- 11:20 pm TNA News: TNA News: Former WWE wrestlers backstage at TNA Impact taping tonight
- 11:15 pm Torch Instant Polls: ECW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 9/1 ECW episode if you saw the show?
- 11:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: SPOILER - Rey Mysterio's status decided at Smackdown TV taping
- 10:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Main event announced for tonight's ECW TV show
- 10:10 pm TV Reports: CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 9/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels WM25 and ECW happenings
- 08:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE adds new match to Breaking Point PPV after last night's Raw
- 07:15 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/1 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan looks at Big Vision Entertainment's "BEFORE THEY WERE STARS" DVDs â“ Evan Bourne, C.M. Punk, Rey Mysterio (8 min.)
- 06:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon upset with Rey Mysterio for speaking out against WWE, possible storyline write-offs for tonight
- 06:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 9/1 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings with Dusty Rhodes as host, what happened off-air, review of Raw episode (15 min.)
- 06:03 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings break down - Demographic numbers tell the story
- 05:50 pm WWE News: WWE News: Updated TV Ratings Scoreboard for Raw special guest hosts after Dusty Rhodes Raw
- 05:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in - how did Dusty Rhodes fare as guest host?
- 05:27 pm Other News: Other News: Danny Bonaduce getting back in the wrestling ring for independent promotion
- 05:12 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #4: "Cena's promo actually got me interested in a match that is otherwise as warmed over as they come"
- 04:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw places high in Cable TV Rankings for last week; Raw vs. NFL pre-season football ratings
- 04:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: USA Network declares Best Summer Ever; WWE Raw's best summer on USA in eight years
- 03:32 pm The Specialists: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 8/31 WWE Raw: Legacy may cause nausea and morning sickness, Chavo vs. Hornswoggle Udderly Ridiculous, Dusty Finish, Shockmaster (w/VIDEOS)
- 03:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: PWTorch Newsletter #1105: Keller's review of Rise & Fall of WCW" DVD, SummerSlam coverage including Roundtable, McNeill at the Bar, plus Hoops reviews Cornette rebooking WCW Invasion (19 pages)
- 03:03 pm The Specialists: 8/31 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: US Title Fatal Four Way, Divas Battle Royale, Cena's Promo, DX - Rhodes
- 02:36 pm TNA News: TNA News: Top Five Stories in TNA - Daniels arrest, Impact ratings, Carter dislikes PPV format, Jarrett's TNA status, Taz for West
- 02:16 pm Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #3: "I guess Arn was shown doing the Shockmaster voice-over since his uncle did the original. I mean his brother. No wait, his cousin"
- 01:30 pm Torch Today: TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Nominate best and worst in pro wrestling from the month of August
- 01:22 pm WWE News: WWE/PWG News: Bryan Danielson promo explaining decision to sign with WWE (w/VIDEO)
- 12:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Steel cage match and Unified tag title match advertised for tonight's SD/ECW taping
- 12:11 pm TNA News: TNA News: A.J. Styles and TNA Knockouts scheduled to appear on MTV this week
- 11:33 am Torch Feedback: DGUSA News: New PPV distributor, Bryan Danielson autograph signing
- 10:47 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Instead of doing something new, we get DX looking more bored than ever as they plug WWE Shop"
- 02:00 am Torch Feedback: WWE Raw Reax #1: "WWE brought Shawn Michaels back to sell merchandise? He was almost better off being a chef"
- 01:20 am TNA News: TNA News: New details on Daniels drunk driving - involved in drinking contest with WWE wrestler before arrest
- 12:20 am TV Reports: DEROSENROLL'S ROH TV REPORT 8/31: Team Embassy vs. Team Cabana, Sonjay Dutt returns to TV
- 12:00 am TNA News: TNA News: TNA wrestler arrested for drunk driving over the weekend
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