Headlines for November 2005
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005
Tuesday, November 29th, 2005
- 07:40 pm Headline: TNA debuts former major name tonight
- 07:40 pm Headline: Bret Hart Off the Record TV report
- 04:39 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Live WWE special tonight, TNA has to change its TV, TNA ratings, Hart, Christian media, Flair arrest update, Huge ratings, UPN in Canada, Pride PPV, Hart DVD, TNA baseball angle, Rogan vs. Snipes and tons more
- 04:36 pm Headline: Vince McMahon's speech to the wrestlers on drugs issues; UFC gears up for 2006; Japan has new monster; 2005 awards ballot; details of this week's Observer, ordering info, how to get Guerrero/Crusher special, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:32 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin talks about the revitalized UFC and HHH's criticisms
- 04:31 pm Headline: More from Vince Russo
- 12:16 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 12:03 am Headline: Raw censored in Canada tonight; advertising issues for tomorrow
Monday, November 28th, 2005
- 07:27 pm Headline: Monday news update: Flair facing charges, Raw tonight and other TV notes, more from Survivor Series, Ratings, buys, Stratus, Lucha Libre, Impact and more
- 07:26 pm Headline: Reaction to racial slur on Survivor Series
- 04:56 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor's Weekly Quiz
- 04:40 pm Feature: McMahon's speech to wrestlers and behind new WWE drug policy; UFC sets up 2006; Awards ballot; details of today's Observer, ordering info, how to get Guerrero/Crusher special issue, plus how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:40 pm Headline: McMahon's speech to wrestlers and behind new WWE drug policy; UFC sets up 2006; Awards ballot; details of today's Observer, ordering info, how to get Guerrero/Crusher special issue, plus how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:37 pm Headline: Vince Russo interview
- 04:36 pm Headline: Bill Goldberg interview
- 04:29 pm Feature: More Survivor Series feedback
- 02:23 pm Headline: Hilarious WCW story, Patterson retires, other WWE news notes from last year -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 12:27 am Feature: Survivor Series feedback
Sunday, November 27th, 2005
Saturday, November 26th, 2005
- 06:09 pm Feature: Some wrestling fans reaction to the death of George Best
- 06:05 pm Headline: Story behind WWE drug testing, WWE history on subject, Guerrero fallout, UFC makes 2006; details of Nov. 28 Observer, ordering info, how to get Guerrero/Crusher special issue, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 06:00 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Survivor Series preview, legendary PPV airs first time on cable today; Smackdown ratings; Cena vs. Impact tonight; Welterweight title predictions, George Best, Anderson, Jindrak and more
Friday, November 25th, 2005
- 08:30 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 05:40 pm Headline: Story behind WWE drug testing and what leads to problems, plus major media feedback, UFC in 2006, Awards ballot; details of Nov. 28 Observer, how to get Crusher & Eddie issue, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:40 pm Feature: Story behind WWE drug testing and what leads to problems, plus major media feedback, UFC in 2006, Awards ballot; details of Nov. 28 Observer, how to get Crusher & Eddie issue, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:16 pm Headline: Death of WCW makes a great Christmas gift!
- 03:15 pm Headline: Friday news update: Ross on Guerrero, People very skeptical on drug testing, Smackdown preview, Hart DVD, Blackman, Blaustein, blind defense of wrestling and much more
- 03:13 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews the Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi DVD
- 03:11 pm Feature: Elix Skipper interview
- 03:11 pm Headline: Elix Skipper interview
- 02:00 am Feature: WWE Byte This report
- 12:44 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
Thursday, November 24th, 2005
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
- 08:09 pm Headline: TNA shooting celebrity angle
- 06:05 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Ratings, Full Pride tournament PPV, Guerrero ratings, Stampede book, Russo, DiBiase, new promotion, Cage of Death, Paradise Alley and much more
- 05:15 pm Headline: UFC event actually not cursed -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 04:52 pm Headline: Life and times of Eddy Guerrero, Legend of The Crusher, Behind New Japan sale; details of our biggest issue of the year, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:51 pm Headline: Vince Russo interview
- 04:49 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at WWE's new drug and health policy
- 04:48 pm Headline: Scott Steiner interview with some classics
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
- 06:29 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Sheffield, England
- 02:58 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: TNA Impact rating, Raw vs. Smackdown, Strong TV doc, WWE criticized for summer angle, Hardcore PPV, Orndorff, Foley and more
- 02:56 pm Headline: The life and times of Eddy Guerrero, The legend of The Crusher, New Japan sale, Hogan vs. Austin update; details of one of our biggest Observers ever, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 02:54 pm Headline: Bret Hart interview talking out DVD
- 02:52 pm Headline: Sandman interview
- 02:51 pm Headline: Diamond Dallas Page interview
- 02:49 pm Headline: Scott D'Amore interview on Christian, Jericho and Bret Hrt
- 01:51 pm Feature: Letters on Guerrero and WWE drug testing
- 01:45 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
Monday, November 21st, 2005
- 08:55 pm Headline: Monday news update: TV preview, Can't miss show, NY Times on Guerrero, SF Examiner on wrestling deaths, Ratings, OVW, NFL imitates Cena and much more
- 04:47 pm Headline: A look at today's announcement by Vince McMahon and the realities of the situation
- 04:40 pm Headline: A look at the life of Eddy Guerrero; The legend of The Crusher; Major company sale, Mania news; details of our biggest issue of the year, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:40 pm Feature: A look at the life of Eddy Guerrero; The legend of The Crusher; Major company sale, Mania news; details of our biggest issue of the year, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:37 pm Headline: The Wrestling Professor weekly quiz
- 04:36 pm Headline: Turning the Tables book review
- 02:02 pm Headline: McMahon announces new drug policy
- 02:55 am Feature: WWE can't stand lying -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 02:55 am Headline: WWE can't stand lying -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 12:37 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report with Bill Goldberg
- 12:31 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-20 Dublin
Sunday, November 20th, 2005
Saturday, November 19th, 2005
- 07:25 pm Headline: Report from the second Raw house show of the day in Dublin
- 05:48 pm Headline: Chris Cruise reports on today's Fan Slam
- 05:46 pm Headline: WWE house show report 11-19 Coventry
- 05:00 pm Headline: History of Eddie Guerrero, Legend of The Crusher, Biggest match signed, Mania update; details of special double issue of Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:55 pm Headline: Saturday news update: UFC update, Lots of Guerrero media and response, Jericho, Ultimate Fighter rumor, Hart media, Morgan, Guerrero tribute in El Paso, Pride TV, Hughes, Snuka and more
- 04:54 pm Headline: PWG report 11-18 Los Angeles
- 04:53 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's Wrestling Enjoyment Index
- 04:50 pm Headline: WWE house show report 11-18 Birmingham
- 12:58 am Headline: Smackdown title situation updated
- 12:45 am Headline: Changes in tomorrow's UFC show, one title fight changed
Friday, November 18th, 2005
- 08:30 pm Feature: Life and times of Eddy Guerrero, The legend of The Crusher, New Japan sale, Wrestlemania update; details of biggest Observer of the year, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 08:30 pm Headline: Life and times of Eddy Guerrero, The legend of The Crusher, New Japan sale, Wrestlemania update; details of biggest Observer of the year, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 07:55 pm Headline: Nick Dinsmore update
- 07:55 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 07:52 pm Headline: WWE house show report 11-18 Birmingham, England
- 02:51 pm Headline: Friday news update: Smackdown preview, UFC preview & odds, Lots of Guerrero media coverage, Ultimate Fighter coaches, Survivor Series changes, Best selling books and DVDs, Race and best matches
- 01:23 pm Headline: WWE wrestler suspended
- 05:38 am Headline: Thursday news update: Guerrero funeral, UFC TV special, Jericho performs in Toronto, , New theme song, Franklin, WWE changes, Guerrero media, Crusher tribute and more
- 05:35 am Headline: Thursday update:
- 05:33 am Headline: WWE results from Bozano, Italy
- 05:30 am Headline: Dan Wahlers talks about Eddy Guerrero passing away
- 03:39 am Feature: WWE Smackdown Guerrero tribute show report
- 03:18 am Feature: WWE Byte This with Bret Hart report
- 03:11 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-17 Manchester
Wednesday, November 16th, 2005
- 09:17 pm Headline: More from WWE in Hamburg, Germany 11-16
- 06:48 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: WWE title switch, house shows changed this week, Guerrero articles, Raw a.m., ratings, Cosby, new DVDs and much more
- 06:45 pm Headline: WWE house show report 11-16 Hamburg, Germany
- 04:28 pm Headline: A look at the life and career of Jake Roberts, WWE PPV business, Where TNA stands, A Night at Arena Mexico; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:25 pm Headline: Scott Williams talks about Eddy Guerrero
- 03:42 pm Headline: More feedback on Guerrero, pressures of wrestling, Raw and much more
- 01:14 am Headline: TNA Impact spoilers from Orlando
Tuesday, November 15th, 2005
- 10:13 pm Headline: Recap of Eddy Guerrero feature on Rita Cosby show
- 08:47 pm Headline: Raw ratings are huge
- 05:19 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Big TV specials tonight, WWE starts tour, Guerrero story and much more
- 05:17 pm Headline: A look at the career of Jake Roberts, Fallout of big TV week, Austin & Christian fallout; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:17 pm Feature: A look at the career of Jake Roberts, Fallout of big TV week, Austin & Christian fallout; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:15 pm Headline: Harley Race interview
- 05:10 pm Headline: J.J. Dillon talks about his bio as well as Eddy Guerrero
- 02:37 pm Headline: Guerrero's death confirmed as heart failure
- 03:02 am Headline: Letters, comments, questions on all things Eddy Guerrero related (do not read this week if you're close with him because of the nature of some of the comments)
- 02:30 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
Monday, November 14th, 2005
Sunday, November 13th, 2005
Saturday, November 12th, 2005
Friday, November 11th, 2005
- 08:59 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 05:54 pm Feature: A look at the career and life of Jake the Snake, Ultimate Fighter scores, TNA TV situation after special, next Monday wars date; details of Nov. 14 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:54 pm Headline: A look at the career and life of Jake the Snake, Ultimate Fighter scores, TNA TV situation after special, next Monday wars date; details of Nov. 14 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:46 pm Headline: Friday news update: WWE questions to be answered this weekend, Smackdown preview, Bret Hart to talk about Michaels' version of history, Ortiz signs to fight in Vegas, Best world champion and tons more
- 04:45 pm Headline: D-Von talks about TNA, Christian, WWE departure, and hints at flaming tables soon
- 04:43 pm Headline: Rikishi interview on end of WWE stay, Italy promotion and WWE run
- 04:42 pm Headline: Matt Morgan interview talking about his reality show
- 02:42 pm Headline: TNA, Raw and Smackdown TV reports from a year ago -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 04:34 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 01:15 am Feature: WWE Byte This report
Thursday, November 10th, 2005
- 08:06 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Brother Ray a k a the former Bubba Ray Dudley
- 04:18 pm Headline: Thursday news update: 80s Mexico star in bad condition; TSN on fall 2006 wrestling; Batista update; Best selling books and DVDs, New ECW DVD, OVW, New book, Best 205 pounder and much more
- 02:54 pm Headline: Futures of Christian, Austin, Ross and even McMahon, Kobashi vs. Joe, Smackdown writing behind scenes; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 02:53 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at the winners and losers in the biggest TV week of the year
- 02:50 pm Headline: Samoa Joe interview
- 02:47 pm Headline: Scott D'Amore interview
- 02:40 pm Headline: Chris Jericho on WWE, TNA, Christian leaving, his acting future, Christian, possibility of a return and more
- 05:41 am Headline: Two titles changes and debut at OVW tapings tonight
Wednesday, November 9th, 2005
- 05:31 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Batista injury update, Bad news for WWE fans in Canada, Jericho update, Tons of ratings news including WWE vs. UFC in target demos, Chrisitan trademarking, Hughes nearly missed his big break and Storm in ROH
- 05:29 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews the Slammed DVD
- 05:29 pm Headline: Update on future of Austin, Christian, Jim Ross, plus WWE's fall, Joe vs. Kobashi, Details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 05:27 pm Headline: Scott Williams on the Steve Austin situation in WWE
- 05:26 pm Headline: Matt "Spike Dudley" Hyson interview on his WWE departure
- 03:40 am Headline: Batista update
- 12:00 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Indianapolis
Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
- 11:50 pm Headline: Batista may have been injured, or perhaps an interpromotional angle at Smackdown tonight
- 05:14 pm Headline: UFC sets ratings record on Saturday
- 04:30 pm Headline: Bret Hart answers all the same questions about all the same topics. Flair, HHH, Michaels, Hogan, Survivor Series, Survivor Series, Survivor Series
- 03:26 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: WWE promo last night by Angle, TNA acquisition, UFC new signing, Should Austin have come to Taboo Tuesday?,
- 03:25 pm Headline: The world of wrestling according to HHH
- 03:23 pm Headline: Where things stand with Christian, Austin, Jim Ross, Raw announcing, more prime-time specials; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:21 pm Headline: We have a winner for Best Unintentional Comedy interview of 2005: Present the return of Sid Vicious
- 03:20 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews "Sting: Moment of Truth"
- 03:18 pm Headline: D-Lo Brown interview
- 03:37 am Headline: Non-Raw report from Fort Wayne
- 02:08 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-7 Lexington
Monday, November 7th, 2005
- 11:50 pm Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 02:59 pm Headline: Monday news update: Huge TV night with Raw main event vs. replay, KENTA's ROH foe confirmed, Most successful poll results in history, Why WWE hates money, Crusher TV special tonight, Orndorff, Booker promo at NHL game and strong women's show
- 02:56 pm Headline: Future of Christian, Austin, Ross, Kobashi vs. Joe, 2005 Wrestler directory, Lots of WWE writing news; details on today's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 02:56 pm Feature: Future of Christian, Austin, Ross, Kobashi vs. Joe, 2005 Wrestler directory, Lots of WWE writing news; details on today's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 02:55 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor's weekly quiz
- 12:47 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report
- 12:41 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-6 Champaign, IL
- 12:35 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-6 Valparaiso, IN
Sunday, November 6th, 2005
- 07:46 pm Headline: Russo finds GOD, Kid Kash near-fight, more TNA news notes from last year -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 03:15 pm Headline: Details on future of Christian, Austin, Ross, McMahon and more in coverage of week of turmoil, Notes regarding WWE writing meetings; details of tomorrow's Wrestling Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:10 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Hardcore Homecoming, When to see UFC & TNA specials again, Surprise at final Hardcore Homecoming, Rock & Jarrett together on TV show, Ultimate Fighter in UK, Dory Funk takes writing job and more
- 03:06 pm Headline: J.J. Dillon interview talking about current and past wrestling
- 03:05 pm Headline: Galavision Lucha Libre TV report featuring more AAA
- 11:19 am Feature: More Ultimate Fighter feedback
- 11:13 am Headline: ROH house show report 11-5 Chicago Ridge
- 01:15 am Headline: WWE house show report 11-5 St. Louis
- 12:38 am Feature: First batch of Ultimate Fight Night feedback
Saturday, November 5th, 2005
- 09:00 pm Headline: Ultimate Fighter finals round-by-round coverage
- 03:04 pm Headline: Future of Christian, Austin, Ross, Jarrett, McMahon and week of turmoil; Kobashi vs. Joe; WWE writing update; details on the Nov. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:01 pm Headline: Saturday news update: UFC preview and coverage, Smackdown ratings, New GHC champ, Jim Ross still being used in angle, Response to TNA special, WWE wrestlers both win titles in Puerto Rico, Londos vs. Browning on TV today and Sanchez gets much media today
- 02:59 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's Wrestling Entertainment Index for the week
- 02:57 pm Headline: Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle interview on his WWE character and new promotion
- 02:55 pm Headline: Matt Hardy shoot DVD interview review by Derek Burgan
- 01:30 pm Headline: ROH house show report 11-4 Detroit
- 01:28 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
Friday, November 4th, 2005
- 07:47 pm Headline: TNA rating for last night is
- 05:35 pm Headline: Austin troubles, Vince flips his lid, folks protest WWE, more news notes which are actually from last year -- Figure Four Weekly Flashback
- 04:00 pm Feature: More TNA Impact special feedback
- 03:55 pm Headline: Update on futures of Christian, Austin, Jarrett, Ross, Vince; Kobashi vs. Joe; More TV specials; Smackdown writing situation; details of Nov. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:46 pm Headline: Friday news update: International big events tonight; Hart lawsuit news, TNA, Longest Yard, ratings, Horrible wrestling movie unleashed, MMA scores big in Atlanta, and much more
- 03:38 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers talks about Christian, Austin, Styles and the crazy week in WWE
- 03:37 pm Headline: Billy Reil talks about leaving UXW
- 03:36 pm Headline: Vampiro talks about wrestling in Italy, TNA, WWE, Mexico and more
- 03:35 pm Headline: Dave Hebner talks about giving his life to WWE, being fired and his thoughts on John Laurinaitis and Vince McMahon
- 01:26 am Feature: Future of Christian, What happened with Austin, Jerry Jarrett, Jim Ross, McMahon, Styles and guide to week of turmoil; details of Nov. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 01:26 am Headline: Future of Christian, What happened with Austin, Jerry Jarrett, Jim Ross, McMahon, Styles and guide to week of turmoil; details of Nov. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 01:25 am Feature: TNA Impact TV special report
- 01:22 am Feature: Feedback to TNA TV special
Thursday, November 3rd, 2005
- 11:19 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 08:34 pm Feature: WWE Byte This report with Roddy Piper and Mickie James
- 04:29 pm Headline: Thursday news update: TV special, Raw rating, Best selling books & DVDs; ROH news, Jericho, Razor Ramon HG, Luke, Hogan on FOX, Ashley on cover, OVW and much more
- 04:27 pm Headline: Life and times of The Crusher; 24 hour fight channel; WWE idea gets slapped down; Mania tickets; details of one of the largest issues of year of the Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:25 pm Headline: Ultimate Fighter interview with Seth Petruzelli talking about future plans, TV show, fighting Sapp and Severn and pro wrestling
- 04:23 pm Headline: Terry Funk interview, announces retirement again for one minute
- 04:22 pm Headline: Monty Brown interview on TNA, tonight's special and more
- 04:21 pm Headline: Ed Ferrara talks about the situation with Jim Ross
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005
Tuesday, November 1st, 2005
- 07:55 pm Headline: Taboo Tuesday match-by-match coverage
- 04:28 pm Headline: Legend of The Crusher, TNA business, 24 hour channel news and future, WWE new concept gets slapped down, WWE monthly business rundown; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:21 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Taboo Tuesday, WWE problems, Styles update, Tv ratings, 1997 Survivor Series, Foley speaking engagement, Snow's quotes on future stars, Toryumon/WWE tie-up, Fox News on UF and tons more
- 02:38 pm Headline: Update on Styles in WWE
- 01:44 am Headline: Non-Raw notes from Anaheim tonight
- 01:39 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
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