Headlines for August 2006
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Monday, August 28th, 2006
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
- 04:39 pm Headline: What draws in 2006?, SummerSlam, More on Angle, Main event pay, ECW TV talks update; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:39 pm Feature: What draws in 2006?, SummerSlam, More on Angle, Main event pay, ECW TV negotiations update; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:34 pm Headline: Sunday news update: More from last night's UFC & Tyson, PPV Business, Jericho in People, Gridiron Gang, Ultimate Fighter, Randy Savage, and Mexican box office star headlines four different shows today
- 04:33 pm Headline: Scott Williams talks about the Kurt Angle situation
- 04:31 pm Headline: Gail Kim interview
- 04:30 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's Weekly Wrestling Enjoyment Index
- 03:17 pm Feature: More UFC 62 feedback
- 02:12 am Headline: ROH house show results 8-26 Chicago Ridge
- 01:41 am Feature: UFC 62 feedback
- 01:36 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-26 Youngstown
- 01:35 am Headline: WWE Smackdown house show report 8-26 Ocean City, MD
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
- 09:54 pm Headline: UFC 62 match-by-match coverage
- 06:15 pm Headline: What draws on PPV in 2006?, Update on ECW TV negotiations, WWE Canadian TV update, Angle leading to fallout; Record sellout run; details of Aug. 28 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 06:12 pm Headline: Saturday news update: The big question on the Angle departure, UFC planning New Year's dream match, Huge buy rate prediction for tonight, closed circuit additions, Dwayne Johnson update and tonight's coverage
- 06:10 pm Headline: 10- years ago in the Observer, Rock loses a loser leaves town match, Nitro sets a ratings record, Hall of Famer starts in WCW as NWO runs wild
- 06:09 pm Headline: Stephen Lyon talks about the Guerrero angle
- 06:08 pm Headline: Christopher Najdek on the Guerrero angle
- 06:07 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 05:11 pm Headline: Pride Bushido spoilers for tomorrow's TV show
- 04:54 pm Headline: ROH house show report 8-25 St. Paul
- 02:57 am Headline: ROH house show results 8-25 St. Paul
- 01:43 am Headline: The lesson of what works in 2006; SummerSlam; ECW/Sci-Fi updates; Angle issues; details of Aug. 28 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 01:27 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-25 Canton, OH
- 01:25 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
Friday, August 25th, 2006
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
- 09:24 pm Feature: Promoting a money show in 2006; SummerSlam coverage; Sci-Fi talks update; Tyson and Pride; details of Aug. 28 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 09:24 pm Headline: Promoting a money show in 2006; SummerSlam coverage; Sci-Fi talks update; Tyson and Pride; details of Aug. 28 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:48 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Big Friday night of TV, UFC match order, sellout expected tomorrow, UFC goes for jugular in advertising, Gridiron Gang screenings, Liddell feature tonight, Bruno, Booker, Valiant, Mocco and more
- 04:46 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin looks at Saturday's UFC show
- 04:42 pm Headline: ECW/Sci-Fi negotiations update, 2 more WWE headliners out or on their way due to injuries, biggest drawing cards, Hall of Fame preview; details of this week's Observers, last day for special rates, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:40 pm Headline: WWE Madison Square Garden Classics TV report
- 04:39 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews Vince McMahon DVD
- 04:39 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews Vince McMahon DVD
- 04:39 pm Headline: Deep South TV report
- 04:38 pm Headline: Contest for free FIP DVD
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Monday, August 21st, 2006
- 11:56 pm Headline: WWE ECW house show report 8-20 Altoona
- 11:56 pm Headline: Non-Raw report from Bridgeport
- 07:12 pm Headline: Tomorrow's ECW TV main event is
- 05:46 pm Headline: Monday news update: Raw preview with top matches, angles and why, Injury update, Cena channels Hogan, funny backsage stuff, ECW article coming, Liddell on Kimmel, UFC tonight, huge hair match coming this week and more
- 05:41 pm Headline: WWE post-SummerSlam PPV matches and two headliners out, TNA stars want out, ECW TV deal negotiation update; History's top draws; details of today's 2 Observers, special rates running out, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:41 pm Feature: WWE post-SummerSlam PPV matches and two headliners out, TNA stars want out, ECW TV deal negotiation update; History's top draws; details of today's 2 Observers, special rates running out, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:38 pm Headline: Cheerleader Melissa & Kevin Kelly interviews
- 05:38 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews "Bodyslams in Buffalo"
- 03:54 pm Feature: More feedback from SummerSlam
- 01:29 am Feature: Third batch of SummerSlam feedback
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
- 11:49 pm Feature: More SummerSlam feedback
- 11:19 pm Feature: First batch of SummerSlam feedback
- 07:57 pm Headline: WWE SummerSlam match-by-match coverage
- 04:14 pm Headline: WWE big show plans after SummerSlam, 2 new headliners out, 20th centuries biggest draws, TNA talent asking out, details of this week's 2 Observers, plus time running out on special rates, and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:10 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Crazy TV schedule next two days, Tyson at press conference, Vegas does giant UFC coverage, Funk vs. Joe, Hogan gets negative pub, CBS on UFC vs. SummerSlam, Cena, SummerSlam coverage tonight, WWF star son wins MMA title and more
- 04:09 pm Headline: Derek Burgan's weekly Wrestling Enjoyment Index
- 12:25 am Headline: Pride officially announces two matches for its U.S. debut show
Saturday, August 19th, 2006
- 06:35 pm Headline: 1PW 8-19 Invincible house show report
- 05:01 pm Headline: ECW TV negotiation update; 2 more WWE headliners scheduled for being out, TNA stars ask for release, Biggest 20th century draws; details of next week's 2 Observers, special rates for this week, and how to get 2 free issues
- 05:01 pm Feature: ECW TV negotiation update; 2 more WWE headliners scheduled for being out, TNA stars ask for release, Biggest 20th century draws; details of next week's 2 Observers, special rates for this week, and how to get 2 free issues
- 04:56 pm Headline: Saturday news update: SummerSlam preview and creative control cards, Update on Hughes vs. St. Pierre, UFC & TNA ratings, Huge newspaper articles coming in the next few days, Pride TV, Tyson and Pride, Lawler bandaged up, Nitro & Melina
- 04:55 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at SummerSlam and makes predictions
- 04:53 pm Headline: Stephen Lyon looks at 10 years ago in the Observer, SummerSlam 96, Raw & Nitro announcing changes, WWE comes up with idea that it later drops, both companies have bad big shows and Rock works dark match at Raw taping
- 04:51 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews ROH Chi-town Struggle
- 04:50 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 04:46 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 03:26 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
Friday, August 18th, 2006
- 05:36 pm Headline: Biggest draws of 20th century, WWE losing 2 more headliners and when, ECW TV talks details; 2 ask to leave TNA; details of next week's 2 Observers, plus special rates and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:36 pm Headline: Friday news update: Weekend preview, Parisyan vs. Sanchez, Fed bans masks, Batista's favorite wrestler, King Booker disses Hogan vs. Orton, Ratings info, ROH new intl match, Best TV show of week, SummerSlam tickets and much more
- 05:34 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews Team 3-D DVD
- 05:33 pm Headline: Deep South Wrestling TV report
- 03:56 pm Feature: More Ultimate Fight Night feedback
- 04:23 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 01:26 am Feature: Ultimate Fight Night feedback
Thursday, August 17th, 2006
- 07:59 pm Headline: Ultimate Fight Night round-by-round coverage
- 05:26 pm Headline: 2 more WWE headliners will be out, A look at future PPV angles, 20th century biggest draws, Sick angles nixed; TNA talent wanting out; details of next week's 2 Observers, plus special rates for this week only
- 05:26 pm Feature: 2 more WWE headliners will be out, A look at future PPV angles, 20th century biggest draws, Sick angles nixed; TNA talent wanting out; details of next week's 2 Observers, plus special rates for this week only
- 04:01 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Preview of tonight's TV marathon, Smackdown heavy pre-emptions, UFC TV specials, Rock makes book of world records, Tazz radio, Shamrock vs. Gracie, 3 WWE stars return
- 03:57 pm Headline: A look at wrestling's messed-up hiring practices, Ultimate Fighter season preview, Behind ECW only tapings and hold-ups, Future PPV match info; details on this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
- 10:56 pm Headline: The winner of the Diva Search was
- 05:52 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Crazy week coming, Raw temporarily changing stations, Lots of ratings news, Smackdown time slots change news, tons of Ultimate Fighter news, Angle update, new gimmick from movie debuts, Lampley disses UFC again today and much more
- 05:48 pm Headline: A look at wrestling's hiring decisions that lead to problems; Update on where ECW only tapings stand, Guide to Ultimate Fighter; More on new groups forming; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues
- 05:45 pm Headline: Ultimate Fighter's Patrick Cote interview
- 05:45 pm Headline: Shane Douglas interview
- 05:43 pm Headline: Weekend WWC & AAA TV reports
- 05:43 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews Best of GLOW DVD
- 04:12 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 12:34 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Washington, DC
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
Monday, August 14th, 2006
- 11:56 pm Headline: TNA Impact spoilers from Orlando for three weeks of TV, including a belt switch
- 05:34 pm Headline: Monday news update: TNA & WWE tapings tonight, Another WWE injury, ECW taping, 60s star passes away, Fire mainstream coverage, Who will win Diva Search, XFL and much more
- 05:31 pm Headline: A look at WWE hiring policy and Jeff Hardy, Biggest house show run, Ultimate Fighter preview, Story behind ECW only tapings; More on wrestlers leaving; details of today's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:31 pm Feature: A look at WWE hiring policy and Jeff Hardy, Biggest house show run, Ultimate Fighter preview, Story behind ECW only tapings; More on wrestlers leaving; details of today's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:29 pm Headline: CMLL Fox Sports Espanol TV report
- 05:29 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack talks about why he doesn't watch pro wrestling on TV any longer
- 05:23 am Headline: Official announcement of Brock Lesnar signing and U.S. debut of Hero's
- 01:10 am Feature: TNA Hard Justice feedback
- 01:10 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report with Eric Young who was in the ring during a fire
- 01:04 am Headline: TNA Hard Justice PPV report
- 12:56 am Headline: WWE house show report 8-13 Newark, DE
Sunday, August 13th, 2006
- 10:27 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-13 Charleston, WV
- 10:18 pm Headline: Fire causes lengthy delay in TNA PPV show
- 04:49 pm Headline: WWE hiring policy, Jeff Hardy signing, More on WWE wrestlers leaving, Record business run, Ultimate Fighter preview, Update on ECW only tapings; details of tomorrow's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:46 pm Headline: Sunday news update: TNA coverage tonight, Lesnar announces his signing and new coach, G-1 finals, ROH injury, TNA injury, Edge on Comedy Central, Smackdown reaction and more
- 04:45 pm Headline: ROH house show report 8-13 Broxbourne, England
- 03:42 pm Headline: Change on tonight's PPV
- 03:00 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-12 Johnstown, PA
- 02:28 pm Headline: WWE ECW house show report 8-12 Elmira, NY
- 04:14 am Headline: WWE house show results 8-12 Binghamton
- 03:58 am Headline: TNA house show report 8-12 Anderson, SC
Saturday, August 12th, 2006
- 06:12 pm Headline: ROH house show report 8-12 Liverpool, England
- 03:48 pm Headline: A look at WWE hiring practices, Record setting run, Ultimate Fighter season preview, Tons of business discussions; Behind the decision making for ECW only live TV; Details of Aug. 14 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issue
- 03:44 pm Headline: Saturday news update: G-1 Final day, Smackdown rating, Complete Hard Justice line-up, two ex-WWE guys hook it up for real tonight, UF star on Dancing with Stars, Docmentary goes behind legendary feud, and Show vs. RVD in Atlanta
- 03:41 pm Headline: 10 years ago in the Wrestling Observer: PPV in front of bikers, Raw gets destroyed in ratings, ECW in Japan, and the beginning of what end up being a major injury epidemic
- 03:40 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 04:04 am Headline: Update on appearances and cancellations at this weekend's Fan Fest in Rockville, MD
- 04:03 am Headline: Bill Goldberg update
Friday, August 11th, 2006
- 08:31 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Christy Hemme
- 05:18 pm Headline: TNA house show report 8-11 Columbia, SC
- 05:18 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 05:18 pm Headline: A look at WWE hiring; Record setting business run; More on Jeff Hardy; Ultimate Fighter season preview, Update on ECW TV situation; details of Aug. 14 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues
- 05:15 pm Headline: Friday news update: Huge weekend coverage, Possible Lesnar signing announcement, Silva-Liddell update, Huge changes tonight on Canadian WWE TV, Lots of WWE ratings news, Biggest match at SummerSlam, G-1 update, Diva Search, Match of Year on TV and more
- 05:13 pm Headline: Johnny Valiant talks about death of Tiger Khan, steroids in wrestling and more
- 05:12 pm Headline: Update on yesteday's Alex Shelley interview
- 05:50 am Headline: A look at WWE hiring policies, Ultimate fighter season preview, ECW TV news update, Another new promotion, Hall of Famer announces retirement; rich contract in WWE; details of Aug. 14 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues
- 05:50 am Feature: A look at WWE hiring policies, Ultimate fighter season preview, ECW TV news update, Another new promotion, Hall of Famer announces retirement; rich contract in WWE; details of Aug. 14 Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues
- 05:48 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 03:14 am Headline: TNA house show report 8-10 Charleston, SC
Thursday, August 10th, 2006
- 04:29 pm Headline: Thursday news update: New match for SummerSlam, why match was dropped from SummerSlam, Raw numbers, ECW TV main, Bill Longson, Fight Network hires lead announcer, Ignorant media comment of the day award is a good one,UItimate Fighter and more
- 04:29 pm Headline: More on 2 stars leaving WWE, suspensions, health issues; 2006 business; best heavyweight; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:27 pm Headline: MSG Classics TV report featuring the famous Muraco vs Snuka cage match and show after the death of the Grand Wizard
- 04:24 pm Headline: Alex Shelley interview
- 04:23 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin parody of Wrestling and the Middle East situation
- 04:21 pm Headline: Jim Cornette interview
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
- 05:52 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: More on Hogan, UFC Hughes vs. St. Pierre advance, lots of WWE ratings news, Smackdown faces tough road Friday, tapings ad, CMLL sellout predicted, Cena useless stat, Best of Pride on Friday night and tons more
- 05:48 pm Headline: Update on stars leaving WWE, suspensions, Billionaire jumping in business, 2006 WWE business looked at; Best new heavyweight; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:46 pm Headline: WWC TV report features historical bouts with One Man Gang, Tony Atlas and Iron Sheik
- 03:37 pm Headline: Hogan confirms status for SummerSlam
- 03:00 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 02:54 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Nashville
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
- 11:05 pm Headline: Flash ECW report from Nashville
- 04:13 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Hogan TV, More on study that got Vince furious, Bischoff signs non-wrestling deal with WWE, Tank Abbott, Diva Search, Steiner vs. Joe rematch, Mickie James and much more
- 04:09 pm Headline: Update on 2 stars leaving WWE, drug & health issues, WWE business so far in 2006, ECW NY reaction; details of this week's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:52 pm Headline: Deep South TV report
- 03:52 pm Headline: Deep South TV report
- 03:51 pm Headline: Non-Raw report from Memphis last night
- 03:07 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
Monday, August 7th, 2006
- 07:31 pm Headline: Tomorrow night's ECW main event is
- 03:45 pm Headline: Monday news update: Patterson hospitalized, Fighters agree to terms for biggest marquee MMA TV match in history, WWE furious over study released today, Hogan update, Cro Cop update, ratings, and much more
- 03:42 pm Headline: More on why 2 long-time stars are leaving WWE, Update on drug/health issues in company, A look at WWE business in 2006; Billionaire entering the game; details of today's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:42 pm Feature: More on why 2 long-time stars are leaving WWE, Update on drug/health issues in company, A look at WWE business in 2006; Billionaire entering the game; details of today's Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:40 pm Headline: Weekly Wrestling Professor quiz
- 03:39 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews "Bang Your Head" the autobiography of Dewey "Missing Link" Robertson
- 12:56 am Feature: Wrestling Observer Live radio report with Jim Cornette
- 12:44 am Headline: WWE ECW house show report 8-7 Jackson, TN
- 12:44 am Headline: WWE ECW house show report 8-7 Jackson, TN
Sunday, August 6th, 2006
Saturday, August 5th, 2006
Friday, August 4th, 2006
- 08:59 pm Headline: Hogan-Orton SummerSlam match questionable
- 03:34 pm Headline: 2 long-time stars leaving WWE soon and why; Update on suspensions & WWE health issues; WWE business so far in 2006; Richest man to date making waves; details of the Aug. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 03:18 pm Headline: Friday news update: Surprise at ECW house show, Van Dam's return, New ECW TV start, UFC new match, Boxing champ tries K-1 tourney, WWE ratings, Pride Fnial Four, Comedy by Sakuraba, Smackdown & weekend preview and much more
- 01:46 pm Headline: WWE officially signs Jeff Hardy
- 12:17 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-4 Sydney, Australia
- 12:02 pm Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 12:04 am Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report featuring many newcomers debuting
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
- 10:53 pm Interview: Alex Marvez interviews Terry Taylor
- 08:33 pm Feature: 2 longstanding WWE performers plan to leave company; Update on WWE health issues; Best new heavyweight star; A look at WWE business trends in 2006; details of Aug. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 08:33 pm Headline: 2 longstanding WWE performers plan to leave company; Update on WWE health issues; Best new heavyweight star; A look at WWE business trends in 2006; details of Aug. 7 Observer, ordering info and how new readers can get 2 free issues of their choice
- 04:48 pm Headline: Update on WWE suspensions, health issues and drug tests; More TV changes; Why WWE TV will get more tame; More big players talking about new start-ups; details of this week's 2 Observers, ordering info and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 04:43 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Clarifying reports on Lesnar's first match, Best selling books and DVDs, UFC Odds, Classic MSG wrestling, Funny radio comment on ECW, WWE DVDs, 24/7 news and tons more
- 04:41 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin looks at C.M. Punk in WWE
- 04:39 pm Headline: WWC TV reports as well as AAA TV reports from the past two weeks
- 02:10 pm Headline: WWE house show report 8-3 Newcastle, Australia
- 12:44 am Headline: Madison Square Garden Classics TV report w/Hogan vs. Flair, Hart Foundation vs. Bulldogs, Funk vs. JYD
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
- 09:01 pm Headline: UFC 62 card change
- 08:04 pm Feature: Feedback on Von Erichs & World Class Wrestling, ECW TV, Flair vs. Foley and WWE movitations
- 05:32 pm Headline: Ratings, more on Raw feed issues, ROH big sale for weekend shows, WWE DVD extras, New WWE T-shirt, 24/7 identity snauf, Radio show rips TNA, Chyna on ET, Raw poll and much more
- 05:32 pm Feature: Ratings, more on Raw feed issues, ROH big sale for weekend shows, WWE DVD extras, New WWE T-shirt, 24/7 identity snauf, Radio show rips TNA, Chyna on ET, Raw poll and much more
- 05:26 pm Headline: Update on WWE health and drug issues, Why WWE will be getting a little more tame on TV; TNA contracts; details of this week's 2 Observers, how to get our best selling World Class history special issue, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:24 pm Headline: Derek Burgan reviews ROH Milestone Series
- 05:24 pm Headline: Deep South TV report
- 03:05 am Feature: WWE ECW Change The Channel TV report
Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
- 11:09 pm Headline: ECW TV flash report
- 11:09 pm Headline: ECW TV flash report
- 09:35 pm Headline: Early report from Hammerstein in New York
- 03:57 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Notes from Raw and live notes, SummerSlam update, Another major star arrested, TNA ratings, Mania tickets, TNA stars on other TV, Best TV show of the week, SMW, AWA & Carolinas tapes debuting, Coachman, and ratings record expected
- 03:52 pm Headline: Update on WWE health issues/drug issues; TV changes; TNA contracts; Promotion back on fire; details of this week's 2 Observers, how to get World Class issue, and how to get 2 free issues of your choice
- 12:22 pm Headline: TNA Impact spoilers from Orlando
- 03:50 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
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