Headlines for August 2004
Tuesday, August 31st, 2004
- 03:48 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Divas update, Lesnar, Wrestlers at convention, new World Class DVD, Jericho, CMLL USA, Hardy family, TV dropped, Indie PPV line-up, Smackdown notes, Kowalski and more
- 03:39 pm Headline: WWE financials and future plans; McMahon salaries and benefits; Pride/UFC coverage; Divas updates; Many group TV changes; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 03:37 pm Headline: TNA Xplosion TV report
- 03:33 pm Headline: Pride/UFC prediction contest winners
- 03:30 pm Headline: NWA Wildside TV report
- 12:55 pm Headline: UFC and PRIDE big show results, Who (not Neidhart) is the scariest man in the world?, Lesnar update, TNA major changes official, tons more: F4W~!#479 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
- 07:09 am Feature: WWE Monday Night Raw TV report
- 12:17 am Headline: Live Raw report from the Cow Palace
Monday, August 30th, 2004
Sunday, August 29th, 2004
- 03:16 pm Feature: UFC and PRIDE big show results, Who (not Neidhart) is the scariest man in the world?, Lesnar update, TNA major changes official, tons more: F4W~!#479 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
- 03:16 pm Headline: UFC and PRIDE big show results, Who (not Neidhart) is the scariest man in the world?, Lesnar update, TNA major changes official, tons more: F4W~!#479 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
- 02:47 pm Headline: Salaries of Vince, Linda & other $1 million WWE officials; UFC vs. Pride and TV news; New Tough Enough notes; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 02:42 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Edge injured; Biggest convention ever planned; Lots of Foley & Lawler appearances, Ghost of Karbo; JBL invited to major political meeting and more
- 02:37 pm Headline: Important note for those e-mailing anything to us since midnight
- 02:35 pm Headline: Pride 16 DVD review featuring crazy Frye vs. Yvel match
- 02:33 pm Headline: Galavision Lucha Libre TV report
- 02:31 pm Headline: WCW Wrestling Classics TV report
- 11:47 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-29 Melbourne
- 01:44 am Headline: ROH house show report 8-28 Braintree, MA
Saturday, August 28th, 2004
- 02:56 pm Headline: Way too much TV from this week last year (you thought Raw on Monday was bad?) -- F4W Flashback
- 02:46 pm Headline: WWE financials including what McMahons earn; New business ideas; Former pro makes intl news; UFC vs. Pride; details of Aug. 30 Observer, ordering info, and how new additions to specials and how new readers can get 2 free classic issues of their choice
- 02:44 pm Headline: WWE makes profit this quarter -- F4W Flashback
- 02:40 pm Headline: Hunter retains World Title at SummerSlam -- F4W Flashback
- 02:35 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Sanderson strikes gold, Survivor Series, WWE in Germany, Big Show, Daniels TV special, TNA TV problem, Lesnar, TNA signs surprise and more
- 02:35 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Sanderson strikes gold, Survivor Series, WWE in Germany, Big Show, Daniels TV special, TNA TV problem, Lesnar's final game?, TNA signs surprising newcomer and more
- 01:04 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-28 Brisbane, Australia
- 04:18 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-27 Colorado Springs w/HHH vs. Orton and Christian's return
Friday, August 27th, 2004
- 07:10 pm Headline: Smackdown ratings and TNA line-up
- 03:46 pm Headline: Update on WWE business and what Vince & top execs earn; Pride & UFC coverage and dream match; International big matches; Goldberg speaks; WWE & Pride swerves; details of Aug. 30 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 03:42 pm Headline: Friday news update: WWE weekend update with HHH-Orton first match, Cena vs. Booker, Hardy update, Raw ratings, Historical note, HOF poll, TNA updates with 2 new signees, legends conventions and much more
- 01:40 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-27 Sydney, Australia
- 01:26 pm Headline: TNA Impact spoilers
- 04:29 am Headline: Orton new champ, in-depth SummerSlam and G-1 coverage, the new indy marks, Lesnar news, tons more: F4W~!#478 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
Thursday, August 26th, 2004
- 09:46 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 08:56 pm Headline: A look at income of top WWE execs plus business rundown; UFC, Pride and new TV, More TNA updates, Intl feuds doing business; details of Aug. 30 Observer, ordering info and this week's specials for new subscribers
- 08:56 pm Feature: A look at income of top WWE execs plus business rundown; UFC, Pride and new TV, More TNA updates, Intl feuds doing business; details of Aug. 30 Observer, ordering info and this week's specials for new subscribers
- 03:11 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Smackdown preview w/injury situation, Lesnar situation with Vikings, Pride fallout, Couture-Silva news and poll, sad irony on ECW tape, Nash movie, U.K. commercial and more
- 03:06 pm Feature: Update on Austin; Foley on background of Mania angle; Angle, Taker, Saku, career profiles; details of this week's Observers, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 classic issues free
- 03:01 pm Headline: Mike Rome looks at ROH and TNA and sharing talent
- 02:58 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 02:56 pm Headline: Dory Funk's BANG TV report
- 02:49 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers on Summerslam fan reaction in Toronto and other current events
- 02:13 am Feature: TNA PPV report featuring the ol' fake La Parka gag and the Russo-Dusty feud must dominate another show
Wednesday, August 25th, 2004
Tuesday, August 24th, 2004
- 06:44 pm Headline: Raw rating, newcomers to main roster
- 04:23 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Vince meets with ex-stars, Foley to ROH for more dates, Olympics, ratings issues, Wrestling videos, Smackdown, WWE schedule changes and more
- 04:20 pm Headline: Hall of Fame profiles on Undertaker, Angle, Backlund, Sakuraba and more; Foley writes on Mania; Austin update in detail; detail of Hall of Fame Observer and biggest week in our history, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 04:17 pm Headline: Letters on Raw, Pride, UFC, Hall of Fame and more
- 04:28 am Headline: Orton new champ, in-depth SummerSlam and G-1 coverage, the new indy marks, Lesnar news, tons more: F4W~!#478 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 04:00 am Headline: Live notes from tonight in Anaheim
- 01:14 am Feature: WWE Raw no-wrestling TV report
Monday, August 23rd, 2004
Sunday, August 22nd, 2004
- 03:46 pm Headline: Foley on Mania background, Austin's problems, 2004 Hall of Fame selections and profiles on new inductees; details of biggest week in Observer history, ordering info and how new readers can get two free issues of their choice
- 03:43 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Raw notes, WWE house show mains, Silva-Couture update, Hamaguchi in Olympics, Hogan, Great 3PW main, Best Wrestler Contest, IWA and much more
- 03:41 pm Headline: WCW Wrestling Classics TV report filled with so many historical ironies this week it isn't even funny
- 03:38 pm Headline: Galavision Lucha Libre TV report
- 12:45 pm Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 12:40 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-20 Bismark
- 03:32 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-21 San Diego
- 03:29 am Feature: UFC PPV feedback
Saturday, August 21st, 2004
- 09:53 pm Headline: UFC round-by-round coverage
- 09:50 pm Headline: Foley on Mania angle background; Hall of Fame issue; Austin's situation; details of biggest week in Observer history; ordering info and how new readers can get 2 classic issues free
- 09:50 pm Feature: Foley on Mania angle background; Hall of Fame issue; Austin's situation; details of biggest week in Observer history; ordering info and how new readers can get 2 classic issues free
- 06:18 pm Headline: Orton new champ, in-depth SummerSlam and G-1 coverage, the new indy marks, Lesnar news, tons more: F4W~!#478 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 06:18 pm Feature: Orton new champ, in-depth SummerSlam and G-1 coverage, the new indy marks, Lesnar news, tons more: F4W~!#478 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 03:56 pm Headline: Saturday news update: WWE business projections, New Raw slot in U.K., UFC preview and main event notes, Lesnar plays, Former WCW wrestler charged in pimping arrest, Huge Puerto Rico & Mexico shows today, Bruno, Canadian PPV and tons more
Friday, August 20th, 2004
Thursday, August 19th, 2004
- 10:07 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 08:39 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Bill Goldberg
- 05:07 pm Headline: Austin situation in detail; Profiles on 2004 Hall of Fame inductees; Plus coverage of big August shows and 24/7 problem; details of the biggest week in Observer history, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:03 pm Headline: Feedback on Orton turn, $1 million challenge, Toronto fans, TNA, Recent issues and more
- 03:04 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Changes in WWE cards; WWE offering $1 million; Grand Prix fighter in Olympics; Best selling wrestling books; WWE cancels show, Lesnar attacked; TNA announcement; Ratings; surprise at UFC, New book and tons more
- 03:49 am Headline: TNA PPV's may be history, Ken Timbs obit, Tokyo Dome show you MUST see, Lesnar gets in fight, champions after SummerSlam, tons more: F4W~!#477 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
Wednesday, August 18th, 2004
- 11:19 pm Feature: TNA PPV report featuring hot main event, and lots more of Rhodes vs. Russo
- 07:44 pm Headline: Coverage of the August shows, Hall of Fame inductee profiles, Austin's situation in detail; WWE current politics and business notes; Details of the biggest week in Observer history, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 07:44 pm Feature: Coverage of the August shows, Hall of Fame inductee profiles, Austin's situation in detail; WWE current politics and business notes; Details of the biggest week in Observer history, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 05:00 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Change in TNA main event tonight, Raw ratings not good news again, UFC line-up with dark matches chosen, Hogan & Brooke, Where Raw ranked, Amy Weber and more
- 04:57 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 04:55 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers on the WWE's return to taking gambles
- 04:52 pm Headline: TNA Xplosion TV report
- 01:24 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from tonight in Hamilton
Tuesday, August 17th, 2004
Monday, August 16th, 2004
Sunday, August 15th, 2004
- 11:11 pm Feature: First batch of SummerSlam feedback
- 08:17 pm Headline: SummerSlam match-by-match report
- 04:21 pm Headline: Sunday news update: SummerSlam coverage, G-1 results, Hart Foundation reunion, Lesnar's first game, SummerSlam events, Jericho concert, Convention problems, HOF poll
- 03:37 pm Headline: Olympics and pro wrestling history issue; more on Sammartino/WWE talks; TNA's new business plans; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 03:26 pm Feature: Sunday news update: SummerSlam coverage, G-1 champion, Hart Foundation reunion, Lesnar's first game, Smackdown activities, Legends convention problems, Angle's music, HOF poll, Jericho and more
- 03:24 pm Headline: WCW Wrestling Classics TV report
- 03:22 pm Headline: New Japan USA TV report
- 03:19 pm Headline: More letters on WWE TV problems, Observer Olympic issue, Kobashi vs. Akiyama
- 04:07 am Headline: Pride Grand Prix spoilers from Saitama
Saturday, August 14th, 2004
- 08:49 pm Feature: WWE Velocity TV report
- 04:08 pm Headline: Details of TNA's business changes; Special pro wrestling Olympics issue; Huge international matches over next few weeks; details of Aug. 16 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 04:04 pm Headline: Saturday update: SummerSlam preview, Pride & G-1 cards, WWE has fast sellout, steroid test suspension laid down, Smackdown poll, Belfort-Couture odds move and TV problem
- 02:05 pm Feature: TNA PPV's may be history, Ken Timbs obit, Tokyo Dome show you MUST see, Lesnar gets in fight, champions after SummerSlam, tons more: F4W~!#477 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
- 02:05 pm Headline: TNA PPV's may be history, Ken Timbs obit, Tokyo Dome show you MUST see, Lesnar gets in fight, champions after SummerSlam, tons more: F4W~!#477 preview plus special 4 for $5 offer for new readers worldwide
Friday, August 13th, 2004
- 10:23 pm Headline: Smackdown ratings are another downer
- 04:59 pm Headline: Details of business changes in TNA; Sammartino/WWE update; Olympics and pro wrestling history; Details of Aug. 16 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 04:54 pm Headline: Friday news update: Smackdown ratings, G-1 Climax, WWE diva defends Garcia, Andre, Foley & Hogan on TV tonight, Hall of Fame poll, Weekend news and more
- 04:54 pm Headline: Win a free Observer subscription in Pride predictions contest
- 04:51 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin previews the Pride Grand Prix tournament
- 04:48 pm Headline: More letters on why people missed Raw, Smackdown, Olympics, Timbs, Flair's book and more
- 04:46 pm Headline: Dory Funk's BANG TV report
- 03:03 am Headline: TNA Impact spoilers
- 02:52 am Headline: PRIDE line-up for next week looks awesome, Benoit DVD review begins, wisdom from Cornette that everyone in the wrestling business should read, tons more: F4W~!#476 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
Thursday, August 12th, 2004
- 09:54 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 09:19 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Penny Banner
- 08:48 pm Headline: All details of TNA changes; Olympics and pro wrestling history; Sammartino update; details of Aug. 16 Observer plus the special August series, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 issues free
- 08:48 pm Feature: All details of TNA changes; Olympics and pro wrestling history; Sammartino update; details of Aug. 16 Observer plus the special August series, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 issues free
- 02:54 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Smackdown tonight, Lesnar's debut, Toronto heats up for SummerSlam, TNA in NY, Flair on McEnroe, G-1 update, WWE injury note, Hart, Best wrestler poll
- 02:54 pm Headline: Viewers who skipped Monday's poorly rated Raw say why
- 01:53 pm Headline: Jeff Hardy interview
Wednesday, August 11th, 2004
- 11:58 pm Headline: More Smackdown spoilers from Detroit
- 11:55 pm Feature: TNA PPV report featuring 23 man X Division match, a surprise opponent, and championship committee no-shows big announcement
- 04:46 pm Headline: Possible surprise wrestler at tonight's PPV
- 03:47 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: TNA preview, Lesnar changing positions, G-1 Climax, Flair on McEnroe, Misawa & Ogawa work in U.S. last night, Benoit, Raw poll, ratings and more
- 03:43 pm Headline: Win a free Observer subscription in Picking the Pride Grand Prix & UFC contest
- 02:55 pm Headline: Sammartino/McMahon family history; Who is toughest days away; Assault charges against wrestlers; details of this week's Observer, last day for special rates; plus how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:50 pm Headline: Letters on Sable, Hogan, Flair, Angle, Hart, K-1
- 02:38 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Detroit
- 02:16 am Headline: Raw tanks in ratings
Tuesday, August 10th, 2004
- 07:33 pm Headline: WWE releases Sable
- 04:07 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Flair on TV tonight, G-1 tourney update, WWE star returns from injury tomorrow, TV dates, Best wrestler poll, WWE in sports ratings and much more
- 04:03 pm Headline: Sammartino/McMahon family history behind scenes; Toughest in world; Lots of assault charges; details of this week's Observer, special rates, and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:00 pm Headline: NWA Wildside TV report
- 03:56 pm Headline: International Wrestling Cartel TV report
- 01:20 pm Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 04:16 am Headline: PRIDE line-up for next week looks awesome, Benoit DVD review begins, wisdom from Cornette that everyone in the wrestling business should read, tons more: F4W~!#476 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 02:16 am Headline: Takayama health update
- 12:37 am Headline: Non-Raw report from tonight in Cleveland
Monday, August 9th, 2004
- 11:49 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-9 Fort Wayne
- 03:24 pm Headline: Monday news update: Raw preview, Pride odds, G-1 wrestlers hospitalized, today's G-1 results, Rapper hates Iron Sheik, Lesnar, Greatest wrestler contest, Luger wrestles, and much more
- 03:20 pm Headline: Sammartino/McMahons history and talks; Another superstar turns down WWE; Final four preview; details of today's Observer, special rates for new readers; and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:15 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 03:11 pm Headline: Bam Bam Bigleow, Sean O'Haire and J.J. Dillon interviews
- 01:30 pm Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report
- 01:17 pm Feature: WWE Sunday Night Heat TV report
- 03:37 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-8 Hershey
- 01:22 am Headline: WWE house show results 8-8 Toledo
Sunday, August 8th, 2004
- 03:37 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Notes from WWE house shows, new name for character a rib, Lesnar, best wrestler poll, Angle, JBL, Michaels, and early 90s announcing team returns
- 02:44 pm Headline: PRIDE line-up for next week looks awesome, Benoit DVD review begins, wisdom from Cornette that everyone in the wrestling business should read, tons more: F4W~!#476 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 02:44 pm Feature: PRIDE line-up for next week looks awesome, Benoit DVD review begins, wisdom from Cornette that everyone in the wrestling business should read, tons more: F4W~!#476 preview plus special offers for both new AND returning readers worldwide
- 02:08 pm Headline: McMahon/Bruno problems through the years; Who's the toughest in world?; Assaults; Legend turns down WWE; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info, special rates and how to get 2 free issues
- 02:06 pm Headline: Detailed ROH coverage from last night in Philadelphia
- 02:03 pm Headline: WCW Wrestling Classics TV report
- 03:17 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-7 Baltimore
- 03:15 am Feature: WWE Velocity TV report
- 03:07 am Headline: ROH house show report 8-7 Philadelphia
Saturday, August 7th, 2004
- 07:52 pm Headline: New SummerSlam match
- 03:50 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Lesnar already in controversy in NFL, G-1 results, TNA bringing in international stars by dropping business deal, WWE injury, secret PPV tonight and another in jeopardy plus notes around the country
- 01:36 am Headline: A look at Sammartino/McMahon history; Who is the toughest?, Women should avoid these wrestlers; details of Aug. 9 Observer, ordering info and special rates for our biggest month of the year, and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 01:33 am Headline: Letters on Smackdown, Flair, Hart, Sammartino, TNA, Benoit and more
Friday, August 6th, 2004
- 10:58 pm Headline: Smackdown ratings
- 04:29 pm Headline: Friday news update: Sable speaks her mind on treatment of women, Lesnar update, WWE schedule, Smackdown ratings, Wrestling Channel update, Best wrestler in history poll, PPV in trouble, Stratus on stage, TV tape damaged and much more
- 02:04 am Headline: Sammartino's WWE history and negotiations to return; Toughest in the world; lots of women allegedly assaulted; Details of Aug. 9 Observer, special rates and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:04 am Headline: Sammartino's WWE history and negotiations to return; Toughest in the world; lots of women allegedly assaulted; Details of Aug. 9 Observer, special rates for biggest month of year and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:04 am Feature: Sammartino's WWE history and negotiations to return; Toughest in the world; lots of women allegedly assaulted; Details of Aug. 9 Observer, special rates and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:04 am Feature: Sammartino's WWE history and negotiations to return; Toughest in the world; lots of women allegedly assaulted; Details of Aug. 9 Observer, special rates for biggest month of year and how new readers can get 2 free issues
Thursday, August 5th, 2004
- 10:22 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 10:19 pm Headline: TNA Impact spoilers
- 07:48 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Todd Okerlund
- 04:14 pm Headline: Thursday news update: New Rock movie project, new group gets PPV, New UFC match, best selling books, Best wrestler poll, WWE diva contestant dating NFL QB, WWE injuries and cuts,false advertising, Smackdown, Jericho, JBL and tons more
- 04:05 pm Headline: Terry Funk talks about Foley, Flair and his own book
- 04:05 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin with his tribute to Nilton Fernandes
- 03:59 pm Headline: Dory Funk's BANG TV report
Wednesday, August 4th, 2004
- 10:42 pm Feature: TNA PPV report featuring new championship committe, none of whom bother to come, and a night of grudges, most of which fall flat
- 06:40 pm Headline: Comment board re-opening
- 02:01 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Pride show finalized, Rock's new movie idea, Legendary rivalry returns, Foley back sooner than you think?, Date Brock's girlfriend, TNA preview, Ratings
- 01:45 pm Headline: More from Flair, Foley and others on book; Huge period for business coming; Lawsuit on exclusive contracts; New TV show based on old days of wrestling; Details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 01:43 pm Headline: International Wrestling Cartel Ignition TV report
- 01:25 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin on Sakuraba and the Hall of Fame
- 12:10 pm Headline: Non-Raw notes from San Antonio
- 12:05 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Houston
- 12:05 pm Feature: Smackdown spoilers from Houston
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2004
- 06:56 pm Headline: Flair's book affecting other company deals; Flair on Hart, his writer; Lessons of 60:00 match; Lawsuit regarding exclusive contracts; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 06:52 pm Headline: Raw rating
- 02:33 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: SummerSlam, TNA PPV, NJ PPV and G-1 story, Tyson, Regal, Youngbloods, Jake the Snake, Lesnar and much more
- 11:51 am Feature: WWE Monday Night Raw TV report
- 12:37 am Headline: Monday night news update: SummerSlam update, Another probable turn, Greatest wrestler poll has surprising landslide, Sapp on U.S. TV, Brooke Hogan article, Scorpio returns to U.S. wrestling, Bret Hart, Steamboat, Lesnar, Billy Graham and other notes
Monday, August 2nd, 2004
Sunday, August 1st, 2004
- 02:23 pm Headline: Foley, Flair talk about book, Lawsuit ramifications on exclusive contracts, New TV show goes back to wrestling's infancy, WWE post-SummerSlam; Preview of tomorrow's Wrestling Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:10 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Timbs passes away, Hall of Fame show tonight on WOL , Steiner wins belt, Benoit DVD, Greatest wrestler poll continues, TNA feud goes to indies yesterday, TV star puts up hair in wrestling match, Lawler and more
- 02:06 pm Headline: WCW Wrestling Classics TV report
- 08:00 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-31 East Rutherford, NJ
- 12:48 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-31 Austin
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