Headlines for July 2006
Monday, July 31st, 2006
- 08:47 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from the Meadowlands
- 05:02 pm Headline: Monday news update: Lots of notes on tonight's Raw & Impact tapings, New IFL team official, new UFC bouts, Raw in Atlanta, Edge on Cold Pizza, Reporter and former fan fed up, WWE hiring and more
- 04:57 pm Headline: Behind the WWE drug policy, liver problems, recent arrests, dealing with adverse news, TNA contracts, details of this week's 2 Observers, ordering info, how to still get History of World Class issue, plus how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:57 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews Ballpark Brawl
- 04:57 pm Feature: Behind the WWE drug policy, liver problems, recent arrests, dealing with adverse news, TNA contracts, details of this week's 2 Observers, ordering info, how to still get History of World Class issue, plus how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 01:56 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report with Larry Matysik, J.J. Dillon, Pat Miletich and Hall of Fame discussion
- 01:40 am Headline: ROH house show report 7-29 Cleveland
- 01:40 am Headline: WWE ECW house show report 7-30 Fitchburg, MA
Sunday, July 30th, 2006
- 08:00 pm Headline: Hogan on his animals, WrestleMania numbers, Batista talks his wife and career and praises Finlay, Bischoff quotes, more WWE news notes from last year -- Figure Four Flashback
- 04:47 pm Headline: Full details of WWE drug & health issues, plus TV changes upcoming, TNA contracts, Shocking name reported for Lesnar's first foe; details of this week's 2 Observers, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:44 pm Headline: Dr. speaks on WWE health issues in Scott Williams' weekly column
- 04:40 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Hall of Fame show tonight on WOL, Impact ratings, Devil's Due, UFC in Sun, Destroyer, OVW has 2 major events, Tournament of Death, Smackdown reactions, and wrestler has four major shows to main event on today
- 04:37 pm Headline: Missing Link talks drugs in wrestling and his own experiences
- 02:24 pm Headline: WWE house show report 7-29 Hampton Beach, NH
- 02:20 pm Headline: WWE house show report 7-29 ECW brand in Durham, NH
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
- 04:00 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Smackdown ratings, Sammartino, Bigelow stories, TNA stars in Europe, NBC show wants wrestlers, Ultimo Dragon in Canada, Raw & Smackdown shows at spot show and Show vs. RVD in Atlanta
- 04:00 pm Headline: Details on WWE health issues, drug test news, suspensions, arrest update, TV changes; How to get World Class special issue; details of this week's 2 Observers and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 03:58 pm Headline: Tom Prichard interview
- 03:56 pm Headline: Gabe Sapolsky interview
- 03:50 pm Headline: Ten Years Ago in the Observer; Business starts to come out of 4 year slump; Abrams passes away; Kobashi wins TC; Famous Nash-Mysterio angle
- 03:49 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 05:25 am Headline: ROH house show report 7-28 Dayton
- 01:30 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-28 Hyannis, MA
- 01:30 am Headline: Lashley's return
- 01:30 am Headline: Behind drug and health issues in WWE, More on WWE TV changes; TNA contract updates; details of this week's 2 Observers, how to get World Class special, as well as how to get 2 free issues of your choice
Friday, July 28th, 2006
- 05:07 pm Headline: Friday news update: Huge weekend of live events in U.S., Pride announces new match, Fire Festival, MSG Classics, Best promoted bout of the year, TNA shows, Austin, and tons more
- 05:05 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin looks at the latest news in Japan regarding Kid Yamamoto and the Kameda Brothers
- 08:49 am Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Bruno Sammartino
- 04:51 am Headline: Story behind suspensions and health problems, TV changes in WWE,TNA contract news; details of next week's 2 Observers, ordering info and how you can get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:51 am Feature: Story behind suspensions and health problems, TV changes in WWE,TNA contract news; details of next week's 2 Observers, ordering info and how you can get 2 free issues of your choice
- 03:21 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 12:39 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
Thursday, July 27th, 2006
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
- 08:05 pm Feature: Feedback on Von Erichs & World Class history, Steroid issues, Bash, Raw, Cena, ECW, WFA and much more
- 06:16 pm Headline: ECW rating for last night was a
- 05:30 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Celeb wants into UFC, Pride signs Freak Show, TNA & WWE Detroit ticket info, Ratings, Details of new Hogan DVD, Freebirds, Bret Hart and much more
- 05:22 pm Headline: The true Unreal Story of Pro Wrestling--History of World Class Wrestling; plus lots of new TV changes; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:20 pm Headline: WWC TV report
- 05:09 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 01:35 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Detroit
- 12:25 am Headline: Smackdown results from Detroit
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
Monday, July 24th, 2006
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Saturday, July 22nd, 2006
- 10:22 pm Headline: World Fighting Alliance 1 round-by-round coverage
- 09:18 pm Feature: Feedback on TNA, Von Erichs, Victory Road, UFC, Cornette, Bischoff, ECW and tons more subjects
- 04:48 pm Headline: History of World Class Wrestling: Behind the Von Erichs, TV show and booking; plus what really happened with Lesnar; New MMA money record set; ECW TV future; details of July 24 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:40 pm Headline: Ten years ago this week in the Observer, Jake no-shows, Problems with style in Mexico, Faarooq debuts in WWE, D'Amore controversy, SummerSlam build, Shawn gets Sunny in a cake and NWO takes over production truck
- 04:30 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 04:30 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Bash and WFA preview, Early Smackdown ratings, Rutten & Jackson stories and Smothers overseas
- 04:30 pm Feature: Ten years ago this week in the Observer, Jake no-shows, Problems with style in Mexico, Faarooq debuts in WWE, D'Amore controversy, SummerSlam build, Shawn gets Sunny in a cake and NWO takes over production truck
- 02:55 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 03:44 am Headline: We are still not done with card changes for the Great American Bash
- 01:30 am Headline: TNA house show report 7-21 Williamston, NC
Friday, July 21st, 2006
- 10:30 pm Headline: Latest WFA update and official Rutten match-up
- 10:22 pm Headline: Another change in Sunday's Great American Bash
- 06:46 pm Headline: Reason the ECW shows were canceled
- 05:30 pm Headline: It's official: Strong new television deal for ECW
- 05:01 pm Headline: Observer special: History of World Class Wrestling, plus what happened with Lesnar, behind new WWE TV deal, Why WWE can't draw on NBC, Yet another UFC record; details of July 24 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:55 pm Headline: Friday news update: WWE cancels weekend shows, Rutten opponent update, TNA and WWE ratings, Match of Year airs Tuesday, New national wrestling show, UFC vs. Contender and you'll never believe what was on Spike last night
- 04:54 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers gives his six-week ECW report card
- 03:06 am Headline: Observer special feature: The glory days of World Class Wrestling, plus Lesnar update, WWE on NBC, ECW TV future; details of one of year's biggest Observers, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 03:06 am Feature: Observer special feature: The glory days of World Class Wrestling, plus Lesnar update, WWE on NBC, ECW TV future; details of one of year's biggest Observers, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 02:30 am Headline: Another update on Bas Rutten's opponent
- 01:00 am Headline: WFA issues release regarding Rutten vs. Kimo match cancellation
- 12:35 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
- 11:15 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Bill Goldberg
- 09:37 pm Headline: WFA loses main event
- 09:32 pm Headline: New matches added to Sunday's Great American Bash
- 05:41 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Hogan back on WWE, WFA news, ECW response, Ross new non-wrestling writing position, UFC vs. WFA TV war, Ratings, Jericho new additions, Goldberg, Jackson and angle with 80s stars
- 05:36 pm Headline: Follow-up on Van Dam suspension, big interpromotional angles; update on talks regarding 4 new U.S. TV deals; Most different world titles; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:34 pm Headline: Deep South Wrestling TV report
- 05:34 pm Headline: AAA TV report
- 05:31 pm Headline: Superstar Billy Graham interview
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Monday, July 17th, 2006
Sunday, July 16th, 2006
Saturday, July 15th, 2006
- 03:57 pm Headline: Controversy and business from UFC, Talks regarding 4 sets of key TV negotiations, Interpromotional angle, WWE PPV numbers, Most world titles, details of July 24 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:53 pm Headline: Saturday news update: More on tonight's NBC special, Lesnar blows up with NJ management, Kevin Von Erich, TNA PPV preview, Mysterio draws big crowd for rain-out, Eilers draws big crowd for tonight, Couture heads overseas, SummerSlam ticket sales and more
- 03:51 pm Headline: Jeremy Seaton on the career of Masakatsu Funaki
- 03:48 pm Headline: Deep South Wrestling TV report
- 03:48 pm Headline: Galavision Lucha Libre TV report
- 03:48 pm Headline: Galavision Lucha Libre TV report
- 03:43 pm Headline: 10 years ago in the Observer: Kane vs. Kitao "shootfight," Rock puts up his hair, WCW stars in New Japan, Tijuana outdoor show with style clash, ECW Arena show, plus Daniels, Edge and Rhino
Friday, July 14th, 2006
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
- 03:50 pm Headline: Tom Prichard interview
- 03:50 pm Headline: Konnan interview
- 03:50 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at Saturday Night's Main Event and Ric Flair on ECW
- 03:50 pm Headline: Full details on Sabu/Van Dam arrest, how storylines changes, original plans, WWE reaction and drug testing; Major WWE, UFC and Pride business news; details of this week's 2 Observers, last day for special rates and how to get 2 free issues
- 03:50 pm Headline: Thursday news update: WWE to make big TV announcement, No. 2 Japan group debuts on PPV, ECW overseas tour, UFC TV and media, New WWE DVD releases, Cornette, Best sellers, more WWE DVD edits and tons more
- 01:22 am Feature: Feedback to ECW, UFC, Raw, TNA and more
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
- 08:59 pm Headline: Raw rating on Monday was a
- 05:41 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Classic footage begins tonight, Ratings info including ECW, Complaint about WWE star, Legends at Hall of Fame weekend, Batista's drawing, Raw reaction, Post-UFC buzz and more
- 05:25 pm Headline: Sabu/Van Dam arrest, reactions, how WWE storylines changed and original plans, Angle/Stratus updates; Pride future & UFC records; details of this week's 2 Observers, last day for special rates, and how you can get 2 free issues of your choice
- 03:16 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Minneapolis
- 03:00 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
Monday, July 10th, 2006
- 06:30 pm Headline: TNA Thursday rating was a
- 05:53 pm Headline: WWE house show report 7-9 Lincoln
- 05:52 pm Headline: Update on Pride TV marathon
- 03:58 pm Headline: Monday news update: Raw notes for tonight, Smackdown/ECW advance, RVD gets his wish, Ratings, WWE signs 2 newcomers, Hall of Fame, Sound edits, more TV tonight besides Raw and Japanese glory days wrestler looking for US indie bookings
- 03:40 pm Feature: Full story behind Van Dam/Sabu arrest, punishment, company reaction, creative changes; Plus future of several WWE stars talked about; WWE business; details of this week's 2 Observers, special rates for new readers and how to get 2 free issues
- 03:40 pm Headline: Full story behind Van Dam/Sabu arrest, punishment, company reaction, creative changes; Plus future of several WWE stars talked about; WWE business; details of this week's 2 Observers, special rates for new readers and how to get 2 free issues
- 03:40 pm Headline: Evan Ginzburg talks about his friend, the late Tiger Khan
- 03:40 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews "Little Evil," the autobiography of Jens Pulver
- 03:40 pm Headline: Terry Funk interview
- 03:40 pm Headline: WWC TV report
- 12:03 pm Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report
- 01:17 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-9 Duluth
Sunday, July 9th, 2006
- 05:22 pm Headline: Full story behind Sabu/Van Dam arrest, WWE reaction, Changed major storylines; Angle & Stratus futures, Major business news on WWE, TNA, UFC & Pride; Details of this week's two Observers, ordering info, special rates and how to get 2 free issues
- 05:19 pm Headline: Sunday news update: UFC fallout, Silve deal, Media & fan reaction, UFC Sandman, Hall of Fame, Jericho theater, VH-1 video, CZW and tons more
- 05:18 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers gives his thoughts of Sabu & RVD arrest
- 05:17 pm Headline: Missing Link and Iron Sheik interviews
- 05:00 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's Weekly Wrestling Enjoyment Index
- 05:00 pm Headline: Scott Williams looks at the RVD & Sabu arrest
- 05:00 pm Headline: WFA TV preview show report
- 05:00 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 01:00 pm Feature: More UFC 61 feedback
- 01:00 pm Headline: WWE house show report 7-8 Racine, WI
- 02:56 am Feature: Feedback for UFC 61
- 02:51 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-8 Winnipeg
- 02:30 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-8 London, Ontario
Saturday, July 8th, 2006
- 09:52 pm Headline: UFC 61 round-by-round report including the biggest interpromotional match in a long time announced
- 09:30 pm Feature: Tons more letters on Sabu/Van Dam, UFC, World Class DVD, Raw, Invasion, Hall of Fame, ECW, TNA and more
- 04:30 pm Headline: Tim Arson "ECW Zombie" interview regarding the gimmick
- 04:30 pm Headline: Tons more on Van Dam/Sabu arrest, suspension, WWE reaction, changing plans due to it; Stadium show plans, WWE, UFC & Pride business; details of this week's 2 Observers, ordering info, special rates and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 04:30 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Final Ortiz-Shamrock antics and interviews, UFC weigh-ins and coverage, two new companies get significant TV deals, Smackdown ratings, WWE Head-to-head, Hall of Fame, ECW, TNA and tons more
- 04:30 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews Gary Cappetta's book "Bodyslams"
- 04:30 pm Headline: Stephen Lyon looks at 10 years ago this week in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 12:58 pm Headline: WWE house show report 7-7 Barrie, ONT
- 01:51 am Headline: Liberty States Wrestling house show report 7-7 Lowell, MA
Friday, July 7th, 2006
- 10:20 pm Headline: Hogan makes WWE TV return
- 04:10 pm Headline: Friday news update: Kobashi's surgery, Late UFC notes including funniest story of the week, Preview of show, WWE weekend, Hall of Fame, 80s angle participants reunite, Bret Hart, Jericho, and baseball All-Star thanks wrestling fans
- 04:10 pm Headline: Full details on Van Dam/Sabu arrest, punishment, WWE reaction, Look at future of many WWE big names; How Japan reacted to Pride; Kobashi update; details of this week's two issues of the Observer, ordering info, special rates and how to get 2 free issues
- 04:10 pm Headline: Ben Miler looks at the 2001 Invasion angle
- 03:50 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 02:14 am Headline: Van Dam/Sabu and how decisions were changed and their future, plus Kobashi, Pride's future, WWE business & futures of top wrestlers; details of next week's Observers, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 02:14 am Feature: Van Dam/Sabu and how decisions were changed and their future, plus Kobashi, Pride's future, WWE business & futures of top wrestlers; details of next week's Observers, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 01:35 am Headline: Lita/Edge/Matt, Hall of Fame, camera backstage at WWE, Edge talks life, concern for Angle's neck, more WWE news notes from last year -- Figure Four Flashback
- 12:50 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
Thursday, July 6th, 2006
- 07:30 pm Headline: Saturday Night's Main Event line-up
- 07:30 pm Feature: Response to Van Dam, Sabu, ECW TV show, Raw TV show, Pride PPV and more
- 04:10 pm Headline: Gabe Sapolsky interview
- 04:10 pm Headline: More details on WWE star's hiatus, planned angle for Hogan's return, Rock's recovery from surgery, Goldberg-TNA update, Major UFC upgrade; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 04:10 pm Headline: Thursday news update: TNA loads up tonight for big test, Van Dam/Sabu, UFC odds & line-up, Tons of ratings news, Best selling books & DVDs, Hall of Fame, promotion closes, OVW TV, Stars in Toronto for race and much more
- 03:57 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Dana White
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
- 05:47 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: More on RVD suspension, Ratings, Hall of Fame, Smackdown preemptions, Legends show, Hogan on his move, Steiner election and Shamrock memorial
- 05:47 pm Feature: Wednesday news update: More on RVD suspension, Ratings, Hall of Fame, Smackdown preemptions, Legends show, Hogan on his move, Steiner election and Shamrock memorial
- 05:40 pm Headline: A look at Hogan's returning angle; WWE star looking to take hiatus soon, Rock after surgery update, Behind Diva Search, UFC sets records; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:40 pm Headline: Deep South TV report
- 05:40 pm Headline: April Hunter interview
- 03:31 pm Headline: Sabu punishment announced
- 03:28 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 03:18 am Feature: This week's ECW reaction
- 03:18 am Headline: Complete WWE ECW house show report 7-4 Philadelphia
- 03:00 am Headline: Van Dam suspended
Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
Monday, July 3rd, 2006
- 05:13 pm Headline: Monday news update: More behind Sabu/Van Dam repercussions, Raw preview, Backstage issue at TNA, You'll never believe who is at the tapings, Triple Crown change, Hall of Fame and new Victoria
- 05:10 pm Feature: Major WWE star taking hiatus, Behind Hogan return talks, Superstar signs individual network merch deal, More behind scenes at tapings, UFC records, details of today's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:10 pm Headline: Major WWE star taking hiatus, Behind Hogan return talks, Superstar signs individual network merch deal, More behind scenes at tapings, UFC records, details of today's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:08 pm Headline: Christy Hemme interview
- 05:07 pm Headline: Weekly Wrestling Professor quiz
- 05:07 pm Headline: Bruno Sammartino "Secrets of a Survivor" TV show review by Joe Babinsack
- 03:10 pm Headline: WWE ECW house show report 7-2 Huntington, WV
- 03:04 pm Headline: RVD/Sabu busted last night coming from ECW show
- 02:41 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report with current news and history of World Class Wrestling
- 02:30 am Headline: WWE house show report 7-2 Norfolk
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
- 03:48 pm Headline: Sunday news update: WWE TV this week, TNA PPV main event, Hall of Fame, ABC & CBS news cover wrestling stories, UFC PPV bout change, ECW editing, 60:00 draw for 1PW title last night, NY Post knocks Brooke Hogan and tons more
- 03:48 pm Headline: WWE star taking time off when contract expires, WWE drops major angle, Hogan's return plans and who is against it, UFC close to huge breakthrough, details on tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:30 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's weekly Wrestling Enjoyment Index
- 03:30 pm Headline: Memphis Championship Wrestling TV report
- 12:00 am Headline: WWE ECW brand house show report 7-1 Belle Vernon, PA
Saturday, July 1st, 2006
- 03:46 pm Headline: Top WWE name taking hiatus soon, Another off for a while, Lots of UFC records broken and big one coming, Plans for Hogan WWE return, Why changes in ECW; details of July 3 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:44 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Smackdown ratings, Kobashi TV, Hall of Fame poll, WWE injury, Smackdown edits overseas, ECW vs. Smackdown, Mania press conference, DX hits mainstream sports
- 03:38 pm Headline: 10 years ago this week in the Observer--Warrior's last WWF stand, Taz mad at Varelans quotes, Hogan's joining NWO and the paradox of some ECW fans in a nutshell
- 03:36 pm Headline: Chris Harris and D-Lo Brown interviews
- 01:16 pm Headline: Pride spoilers from the Open Weight Grand Prix
- 03:00 am Headline: WWE house show report 6-30 Santo Domingo
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