Wrestling Observer
Headlines for January 2008
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
- 04:30 pm Headline: Thursday news update: TV special on Benoit death next week; More on Lesnar-Mir including pro wrestling star at ringside; Buy rate picks; Mania promotion; MMA stars go back to amateur roots; and former WCW star in movie that premieres in two weeks
- 04:30 pm Headline: Story behind the Cena surprise return and who knew; Major changes in both TNA & UFC; Lashley leaving, why and what next; WWE additions and more; Plus how to get 2 free classic issues of the Observer
- 04:28 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin looks at Brock Lesnar's UFC debut
- 04:27 pm Headline: Rob Van Dam talks drug testing and drug use in pro wrestling
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
- 05:10 pm Headline: Story behind the Cena surprise and where WWE goes next; Huge Lashley departure story; Major changes in TNA and for UFC fighters; Lesnar in UFC; Details of Feb. 4 Observer and how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:10 pm Feature: Story behind the Cena surprise and where WWE goes next; Huge Lashley departure story; Major changes in TNA and for UFC fighters; Lesnar in UFC; Details of Feb. 4 Observer and how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:05 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: No Way Out update; PPV match changed; Hogan divorce; WWE TV schedule; Lots of ratings; TV show canceled; ROH anniversary show; WWE offers fired news personality a job
- 02:14 pm Headline: Raw rating was a
- 02:49 am Headline: WWE signs former TNA star
- 01:17 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Reading
- 12:00 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
- 06:12 pm Headline: Jason Pratt talks about the life of the late Cocoa Samoa
- 06:10 pm Headline: Special Observer offer till midnight; Sheik or Andre bio free via e-mail today with sub, plus WWE booking to Mania and new WWE signings; as well as you can get 2 classic issues free
- 06:10 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: New promotion announced with a PPV show; Ratings; ECW for tonight; UFC promotions; TNA booking drives Storm crazy; movie from wrestling family continues to get praise and WWE star opens mall store
- 06:10 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews "Iceman: My Fighting Life"
- 03:49 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
Monday, January 28th, 2008
- 09:50 pm Headline: Two main events announced for No Way Out on Raw
- 05:19 pm Feature: A look at WWE's options for Wrestlemania and beyond; Another steroid story links WWE stars; Update on WWE business & signings; Plus get life of Andre, Sheik, Rumble history free as part of special for new readers
- 05:19 pm Headline: A look at WWE's options for Wrestlemania and beyond; Another steroid story links WWE stars; Update on WWE business & signings; Plus get life of Andre, Sheik, Rumble history free as part of special for new readers
- 05:10 pm Headline: Tito Ortiz speaks out against Dana White and UFC treatment of fighters
- 05:10 pm Headline: HBO Boxing After Dark TV report part 2
- 05:10 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor Weekly Quiz
- 05:10 pm Headline: Monday news update: Matches headlining Raw, Lots of post-Rumble notes, Flair, Hogan, Lawler, Torrie Wilson update, WWE legal and more
- 05:10 pm Headline: CMLL on Fox Sports Espanol TV report
- 02:55 pm Feature: Lots more Royal Rumble feedback
- 01:09 am Feature: More Royal Rumble feedback
- 12:09 am Headline: WWE and TNA both will be promoting UFC this week
- 12:00 am Feature: First batch of Royal Rumble feedback
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
- 06:13 pm Headline: Royal Rumble match-by-match coverage
- 05:17 pm Headline: A look at WWE's major booking decisions leading to Mania; New Steroid case involving famous wrestlers; New WWE signings; Plus the true origins of the Rumble as a free special; Observer subscription specials including how to get 2 free classic issues
- 05:14 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Last word on Rumble, possible guest; UFC presence in MSG; Anniversary of legend death; Funny memory of celebrity meeting Lesnar
- 05:10 pm Headline: Hart's first major WCW match vs. Flair; Rhodes goes heel; Tyson WWF news; Famous new ring entrance debuts; Ventura in trouble on radio and best WWE tryout match
- 05:06 pm Headline: AAA Galavision TV report
- 05:00 pm Headline: Rob Feinstein writes about the death of Doug Gentry
- 05:00 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 05:00 pm Headline: HBO Boxing After Dark TV report
- 03:21 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 03:22 am Headline: ROH house show report 1-26 Chicago
- 03:19 am Headline: WWE tri-branded house show report 1-26 Providence
- 12:00 am Headline: TNA house show report 1-26 Niles, OH
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
- 08:14 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 08:13 pm Headline: ROH house show report 1-25 Dayton
- 03:00 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Major show near sold out tonight; Another canceled; Angle DUI case update; Ratings updates; Sapp, MVP talks his Japanese inspirations; Nash, Cena and more
- 03:00 pm Headline: A look at WWE booking potential directions for Mania and beyond; WWE signings; Another steroid story involving WWE wrestlers; WWE monthly business rundown; Couture & Fedor; A look at Jan. 28 Observer and how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:52 am Headline: TNA house show report 1-25 Troy, OH
- 05:50 am Headline: WWE hires new announcer
Friday, January 25th, 2008
- 09:13 pm Headline: Long-time WWE writer released
- 06:09 pm Feature: TNA Impact TV report
- 04:30 pm Headline: Friday news update: Linda accuses Hulk of trying to dupe her, gives her reasons for divorcing him; TNA PPV line-up; High flyer faces surgery; Lesnar TV special; 2 more MMA gimmicks fight this weekend
- 04:30 pm Headline: Analysis of WWE booking leading into Mania and after and main event options; WWE monthly business rundown; legendary arenas may be torn down; 3 WWE signings; Notes on Monday's Observer and how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 04:28 pm Headline: 2007 Awards issue of the Observer still available for new and current subscribers
- 04:26 pm Headline: The Bussey Bunch reality TV show review
- 04:25 pm Headline: Rob Van Dam talks Mania, MMA and the new ECW
- 12:15 am Feature: Ricco Rodriguez on Celebrity Rehab report
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
- 05:32 pm Headline: Analysis of WWE's booking options for Mania; PPV match banned; Dominant wrestler history; Another steroid black eye and new way to build a prospective major PPV match; How to get Monday's Observer as well as two free issues of your choice
- 05:23 pm Headline: Thursday news update: ECW rating, WWE major stars endorse title change, What should Lashley do next, Bret Hart book release, Ross broadcasts amateur wrestling, Tank on Kimmmel, new ROH matches, and prospective WWE star at Sundance for movie
- 05:15 pm Headline: Jeff Hardy talks about Sunday as the most important night of his career
- 05:15 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack talks more on fan mentality regarding injuries
- 05:15 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers previews the Royal Rumble
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
- 09:20 pm Headline: Ultimate Fight Night round-by-round coverage
- 09:07 pm Headline: Raw rating was a
- 06:37 pm Headline: Road to Mania--looking at different questions on where to take main events; Will UFC learn from mistakes of others?; Where WWE business stands; Next controversial angle; Special for 2 free classic issues of Observer
- 06:37 pm Feature: Road to Mania--looking at different questions on where to take main events; Will UFC learn from mistakes of others?; Where WWE business stands; Next controversial angle; Special for 2 free classic issues of Observer
- 06:35 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: More on Lashley leaving WWE, who knew and where he's looking at going, Cena Mania plans; Warrior appearance; Major anniversary; New UFC match; Another fighter mad at management
- 06:32 pm Headline: Rob Van Dam with lengthy interview regarding his thoughts on current wrestling scene and his participation
- 03:02 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Charlottesville
- 03:02 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Charlottesville
- 02:32 pm Headline: The man who won the biggest match at last year's Wrestlemania looks to be gone from the company
- 02:03 pm Headline: TNA Impact Spoilers from Orlando
- 12:06 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
- 06:03 pm Headline: Get the year's biggest issue, the 2007 awards issue e-mailed immediately; update on UFC & WWE lawsuits; plus a free extra bonus issue as well as two other free classics in Martin Luther King Birthday special until midnight tonight
- 05:55 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: John Cena update; Major world champion wrestling at TNA tapings tonight; UFC big sponsor files bankruptcy, Rumble winner, Gladiators rating, UFC main announced, TNA & Rumble updates
- 05:55 pm Headline: Weekly Wrestling Professor quiz
- 05:55 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 05:55 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews the Best of Chikara DVD
- 05:55 pm Headline: Mike Swick interview talking about tomorrow night's fight with Josh Burkman
- 05:53 pm Headline: Missy Hyatt interview, responds to Tammy Sytch, talks Eddie Gilbert
- 03:30 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 01:34 am Headline: WWE house show report 1-21 Upper Marlboro
Monday, January 21st, 2008
- 11:47 pm Headline: TNA Spoilers from Orlando
- 08:57 pm Headline: WWE house show results 1-20 Binghamton
- 06:29 pm Headline: Monday news update: Notes on WWE changes because of HD, New pyro tonight; Note for West Coast viewers; Impact tapings; Battle of giants confirmed; Lots of TV tonight besides Raw and major celebs at Wednesday's show
- 06:20 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 03:59 pm Headline: Martin Luther King Day special for new readers--get the year's biggest issue, today's 2007 awards issue featuring all awards winners dating back to 1980, plus bonus free history issue e-mailed today; plus all regular new subscriber bonuses are in effect
- 03:59 pm Feature: Martin Luther King Day special for new readers--get the year's biggest issue, today's 2007 awards issue featuring all awards winners dating back to 1980, plus bonus free history issue e-mailed today; plus all regular new subscriber bonuses are in effect
- 03:58 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers with part two of the History of the Royal Rumble
- 03:57 pm Headline: CMLL on Fox Sports Espanol TV report
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
- 05:00 pm Headline: Brother Devon Interview talking about contract status and a feud he wanted that didn't happen
- 05:00 pm Headline: Wrestling drug test updates; Deciphering lawsuits; 28th annual Wrestling Observer awards in year's biggest issue; How to get it and get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:00 pm Headline: AAA Guerra de Titanes II TV report
- 05:00 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Top matches at WWE tapings this week; Why crowd hated Sherk; ROH title match earlier today; One of all-time legends passed away 10 years ago today; Unbeaten UFC fighters agree to bout; Rock gets ripped, sort of
- 03:31 pm Feature: More feedback from UFC 80, ROH Undeniable and even Trinidad-Jones
- 03:27 pm Feature: Inside MMA TV report
- 01:30 pm Headline: WWE house show results 1-19 State College, PA
- 04:08 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
- 08:45 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Ross contract news; Next U.K. UFC event; Diego Sanchez return; Global Impact feedback; New wrestling TV show debuts on major station Tuesday; and famous career ended 40 years ago under unusual circumstances
- 07:56 pm Headline: Details on major lawsuit by UFC, Promotion sues WWE, plus 2007 Awards in numerous categories; How to get the biggest issue of the year plus new subscribers can get 2 free classic issues of their choice
- 07:54 pm Headline: One of most famous angles in history; The bump that nearly ended Michaels' career, WCW draws 20,000 to the Superdome, Brazil passes away; 10 years ago in the Observer
- 07:30 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 07:30 pm Feature: ROH and UFC PPV feedback
- 02:44 pm Feature: ROH Undeniable feedback
- 02:19 pm Headline: Mike Coughlin previews B.J. Penn vs. Joe Stevenson
- 02:05 pm Headline: UFC 80 match-by-match coverage from Newcastle, England
Friday, January 18th, 2008
- 08:51 pm Headline: De La Hoya retirement tour; 2008 schedule and major news on second Mayweather fight
- 07:08 pm Headline: TNA sets audience record
- 04:36 pm Headline: Update on WWE legal issues and UFC suing Couture; Notes on year's biggest issue, the 2007 Observer Awards issue out on Monday; Plus how to get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 04:32 pm Headline: Friday news update: Details on 2 PPVs over the next 24 hours; Ken Shamrock next fight; Best of UFC vs Raw; NFL star passed away tried pro wrestling, confronted Andre; Wrestlemania 2010 notes; Anniversary of Death of all-time great heel
- 04:30 pm Headline: Jonathan Snowden examines the Frank Shamrock vs.Ken Shamrock promotion
- 02:57 pm Feature: Feedback to Global Impact, Sid Vicious and other stuff
- 12:52 am Headline: TNA announces March PPV
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
- 09:50 pm Headline: TNA makes business deal with UFC
- 04:46 pm Headline: Update on latest legal action, UFC vs. Couture, Memphis Wrestling vs. WWE; A look at the year's biggest issue--2007 Awards issue that comes out Monday; plus how new readers can get 2 free classic issues of their choice
- 04:35 pm Headline: Sid Vicious talks about wanting to come to WWE; and No--John Laurinaitis has not been replaced in his position
- 04:35 pm Headline: Quotes from the Pro Elite press conference with Tank Abbott and Kimbo Slice
- 04:35 pm Headline: Tito Santana interview
- 04:35 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers with a history of the Royal Rumble part one
- 04:35 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Update on Saturday's UFC show; Three hours of TNA tonight; PPV tomorrow; Biggest money match in history expected to be rematched in 2008; Flair on campaign trail; TNA promoting live gate for PPV and more
- 04:31 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack looks at "Secrets Revealed" and 20% of the fans reaction to Nigel McGuinness
- 02:06 pm Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Birmingham
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
- 07:07 pm Headline: Details on major legal action, UFC vs. Couture, Memphis vs. WWE; Year's biggest issue--28th annual Observer awards issue comes out Monday; Ordering details as well as how you can get 2 classic issues of your choice free
- 07:07 pm Feature: Details on major legal action, UFC vs. Couture, Memphis vs. WWE; Year's biggest issue--28th annual Observer awards issue comes out Monday; Ordering details as well as how you can get 2 classic issues of your choice free
- 07:01 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Lots of ratings info, UFC change, St. Pierre mad at Hughes, Next ECW, 2 WWE drug suspensions, TNA tomorrow special; Tons of TV specials tonight--Legendary early MMA match, new TV show debuts, Andre the Giant, and much more
- 06:55 pm Headline: Missy Hyatt talks about her career, WCW, Eric Bischoff and more
- 01:36 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
- 06:54 pm Headline: Angle set for trial on DUI charges
- 06:24 pm Headline: Raw rating was a
- 05:15 pm Headline: Major new WWE star; Drug testing update; Promotion in trouble; How to get this week's Observer e-mailed to you immediately as well as 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:13 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: UFC sues Couture; Raw & Smackdown changes; Pacman arrested; Ken Shamrock signs new contract; Gladiators rating; Lesnar vs. WWE
- 04:30 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews OMEGA Uncommon Passion DVD
- 04:31 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 12:56 am Headline: WWE house show report 1-14 Tupelo
- 12:41 am Headline: Michael Benoit on ET Canada report
Monday, January 14th, 2008
- 05:53 pm Headline: Seven-figure former world champ close to WWE deal; New Year's Eve ratings champ; WWE & UFC PPV number updates; How to get today's Observer e-mailed to you immediately plus get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:53 pm Feature: Seven-figure former world champ close to WWE deal; New Year's Eve ratings champ; WWE & UFC PPV number updates; How to get today's Observer e-mailed to you immediately plus get 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 05:45 pm Headline: Monday news update: Good indications for UFC PPV, Carano on Today and gets big news, Couture meeting, Angle talks Shamrock, Mayweather, Lesnar and Nagata, New autobiography out in a few weeks, ROH 6th anniversary and 2 WWE birthdays
- 05:45 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor with ideas to change how pro wrestling promotes and presents itself in 2008
- 05:45 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 05:43 pm Headline: CMLL on Fox Sports Espanol TV report
- 05:42 pm Headline: TNA house show report 1-12 Oklahoma City
- 05:41 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor's weekly Quiz
- 01:57 am Headline: WWE house show report 1-13 Little Rock
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
- 07:00 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Rumble qualifiers update; Former WWE star at ROH show and why; Andre the Giant bio on TV this coming week; Wrestler sits out show last night to sell WWE worked injury
- 07:00 pm Headline: WWE Heat TV report
- 07:00 pm Headline: WWE bringing back former seven-figure player; Ratings king; WWE & UFC PPV number updates; Drug testing update; How to get 2 classic Observers free
- 07:00 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 06:49 pm Headline: AAA TV report from Guerra de Titanes finally
- 06:46 pm Headline: 1997 Awards, WCW goes into overexposure mode; Hogan makes waves; Tyson build begins; Flair-Bret feud starts; 10 years ago in the Observer
- 04:00 pm Headline: TNA house show report 1-12 Oklahoma City
- 02:46 am Headline: WWE house show report 1-12 Jonesboro
Saturday, January 12th, 2008
- 09:57 pm Headline: ROH house show report 1-12 Edison, NJ
- 05:44 pm Headline: WCO/Valor show tonight in San Diego canceled
- 05:00 pm Headline: WWE signs multi-champ world champ from its past; Lessons from New Year's shows; Where UFC is going next; How to get 2 free classic issues of the Observer with a new subscription
- 04:52 pm Headline: Saturday news update: Hart book ripped, One-time (as in one time) MMA fighter goes for world heavyweight boxing title; Rumble update; WWE star challenged for world title 63 years ago today and Ultimate Warrior wrestles tonight, at least in a scam
- 04:51 pm Headline: A look at touring Japan
- 04:47 pm Headline: Famous moments in wrestling history: A look at Black Saturday
- 03:46 pm Headline: ROH house show report 1-11 Boston
Friday, January 11th, 2008
- 08:52 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 08:51 pm Headline: TNA confirms wrestler leaving
- 06:11 pm Headline: TNA Impact rating was a
- 05:37 pm Headline: WWE signs new million dollar wrestler; Where MMA goes from here; WWE/UFC PPV business update; How to get 2 classic issues of the Observer free
- 05:35 pm Headline: Friday news update: Maclin sues WWE over Hogan problem; Showtime presents Battle of San Jose; Lesnar Spike special; TNA removes star from roster page; Ross responds to Cruise, and it's not what you think, plus best MMA mach of December; RVD, Hogan
- 05:25 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack looks at $1 DVDs you can buy
- 05:25 pm Headline: Dr. Lucha interviews Lucha authority Ernesto Ocampo
- 01:18 am Headline: TNA house show report 1-10 Austin, Texas
- 12:24 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
- 10:50 pm Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 04:33 pm Headline: Big new WWE signing; Where UFC is headed in 2008; WWE PPV news; Update on Rumble plans; New Japan vs. TNA, plus ROH next PPV review; How to get 2 free historical Observers of your choice
- 04:33 pm Feature: Big new WWE signing; Where UFC is headed in 2008; WWE PPV news; Update on Rumble plans; New Japan vs. TNA, plus ROH next PPV review; How to get 2 free historical Observers of your choice
- 04:30 pm Headline: Thursday news update: Greatest wrestler of all-time is; Chris Harris' future; Former UFC champ & IC champ share reality show debuting tonight; Michaels on house show; More Showtime matches; New book news and how Bossman got his job
- 04:20 pm Headline: Chris Cruise questions Jim Ross regarding comment about Congress looking at wrestling
- 04:20 pm Headline: Jonathan Snowden looks back at the New Year's Eve historical meeting of Sakuraba vs. Funaki
- 04:20 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at where Smackdown and ECW are headed in 2008
- 12:52 am Headline: TNA house show report 1-9 Belton, TX
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
- 07:03 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Lots of ratings info; More on Rumble; Franklin's father passes away; New UFC matches; UK Fight channel purchased, Raw back in New York again and more
- 06:59 pm Headline: A look back at the history of World Class Wrestling and WWE's DVD coverage, fact vs. ficition; Coverage of all the New Year's shows; Details of this week's 2 Observers and how new readers can get 2 free classic issues
- 06:57 pm Headline: Observer Royal Rumble history special and new Observer historical index available with all 2007 issues
- 03:28 pm Headline: TNA Impact spoilers from Orlando
- 03:28 pm Feature: TNA Impact spoilers from Orlando
- 01:51 am Headline: Smackdown spoilers from Wilkes-Barre
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
- 06:55 pm Headline: Raw rating was a
- 05:35 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: Notes on tonight's WWE & TNA tapings; Gladiators; Raw after Mania; UFC match canceled and next card; 6 new title bouts announced; WWE success; Rumble qualifier; Couture with new group
- 05:35 pm Headline: Observer special good through midnight tonight; World Class special issue plus get another World Class issue free; as well as all the New Year's coverage and future plans of every major promotion; Special rates and free historical issues with this offer
- 05:32 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack reviews Irv Muchnick's Wrestling Babylon book
- 05:32 pm Headline: Chickfight TV report
- 03:05 pm Headline: WWE house show report 1-7 Elmira, NY
- 02:58 am Feature: WWE Raw TV report
- 01:57 am Headline: TNA Spoilers from Orlando
Monday, January 7th, 2008
- 10:46 pm Headline: ECW main event for tomorrow is:
- 08:15 pm Headline: Spoiler from TNA tonight re. title situation
- 06:37 pm Headline: WWE house show results 1/6 Johnstown, PA
- 06:33 pm Feature: WWE Heat TV report
- 04:00 pm Feature: Get History of World Class Wrestling special issue e-mailed today; plus bonus free issue on World Class e-mailed along with usual bonuses in special Observer subscription offer; Plus coverage of New Year's week major shows
- 04:00 pm Headline: Get History of World Class Wrestling special issue e-mailed today; plus bonus free issue on World Class e-mailed along with usual bonuses in special Observer subscription offer; Plus coverage of New Year's week major shows
- 04:00 pm Headline: Get History of World Class Wrestling special issue e-mailed today; plus bonus free issue on World Class e-mailed along with usual bonuses in special Observer subscription offer; Plus coverage of New Year's week major shows
- 03:57 pm Headline: Monday news update: Major star talked with about surprise appearance tonight on Raw; Japanese promotion scheduled for house show in Los Angeles; Rumble news; Gladiators rating; Notes on tonight's Impact tapings; Mania main event; Huge indie match
- 03:56 pm Headline: Wrestling Professor's Weekly Quiz
- 02:41 pm Feature: Feedback to Final Resolution, American Gladiators and other notes
Sunday, January 6th, 2008
- 11:50 pm Feature: TNA Final Resolution feedback
- 08:05 pm Headline: TNA Final Resolution match-by-match coverage
- 05:05 pm Headline: Rise and Fall of Von Erichs & World Class Wrestling, truth and fiction of WWE DVD; Plus coverage of all major New Year's shows; 2 Observers this week and how new readers can get 2 free classic issues of their choice
- 05:00 pm Headline: AAA on Galavision TV report
- 05:00 pm Headline: Sunday news update: Tonight's Final Resolution; Behind WWE injury; New WWE signing; New Rumble members; Wrestler quits TNA and takes major indie belt; WWE and former WWE stars headline major show tonight; UFC vs. Rumble
- 04:58 pm Headline: Frankie Kazarian talks TNA and tonight's show
- 04:58 pm Headline: Showtime boxing TV report
- 04:57 pm Headline: Memphis Wrestling TV report
- 03:30 pm Feature: Inside MMA TV report
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
- 09:17 pm Headline: WWE house show report 1-5 Poughkeepsie (afternoon show)
- 05:30 pm Headline: History of World Class Wrestling, fact and fiction from WWE DVD version; WWE Hall of Fame news; Coverage of huge New Year's weekend shows; Angle ripped by promoter; Details of next week's 2 Observers and how to get 2 classic issues free
- 05:27 pm Headline: Saturday news update: WWE wrestler switching brands; Smackdown ratings; Funny Georgia newspaper article; USA No. 1; Impact feedback; Mysterio special and legendary matches on TV on 1/16
- 05:25 pm Headline: Both Tyson and De La Hoya in talks with pro wrestling; Nitro draws 27,000 fans to the Georgia Dome; Choshu's retirement match sells out Tokyo Dome (and 10 years later is still wrestling); 10 years ago in the Obsever
Friday, January 4th, 2008
- 08:30 pm Feature: WWE Smackdown TV report
- 07:30 pm Headline: History of World Class Wrestling/Von Erichs; What WWE DVD didn't tell you; Coverage and ramifications of New Year's weekend shows; Major WWE Hall of Fame news; How to get 2 free classic issues of the Observer
- 07:30 pm Headline: Friday news update: Pioneer promoter announces back in business with major league partner; Lots of ratings news; Famous evangelist on Impact; Flair news; Mr. Kennedy speaks; and best wrestler poll down to finals
- 07:30 pm Headline: Ben Miller looks at UFC's next big step
- 07:30 pm Headline: A look back to UFC 1 and the famed Gracie vs. One Glove Jimmerson match
- 02:19 pm Headline: A look back at the Von Erichs and rise and fall of World Class Wrestling, what the DVD didn't tell you; Plus WWE Hall of Fame surprise; Aftermath and coverage of New Year's big shows; How to get next week's Observers and 2 free classic issues
- 02:19 pm Feature: A look back at the Von Erichs and rise and fall of World Class Wrestling, what the DVD didn't tell you; Plus WWE Hall of Fame surprise; Aftermath and coverage of New Year's big shows; How to get next week's Observers and 2 free classic issues
- 02:13 pm Headline: Kimbo's next fight will be against former UFC legend
- 02:05 pm Headline: New Japan Tokyo Dome results featuring TNA talent from earlier today
- 04:56 am Feature: TNA Impact TV report
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
- 04:58 pm Headline: Thursday news update: World title belt on ebay; New wrestling TV show taping in Vegas; UFC pay; WWE Diva in Playboy calendar; Hogan; Gladiators; Flair vs. Kobashi and more
- 04:54 pm Headline: History of Ric Flair and glory days of Greensboro Coliseum; 2007 business year-in-review and trends for 2008; Historical Boxers vs. wrestler shoots; How to get this week's Observer and 2 free classic issues of your choice
- 04:51 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack goes back 26 years ago this week--Sam Muchnick's last main event: Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes for NWA title
- 04:49 pm Headline: Dan Wahlers looks at Raw in 2008
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
- 10:50 pm Headline: Both sides of Benoit family reach agreement on estate, ending divisive legal issues
- 10:50 pm Headline: Nigel McGuiness writes in response to criticism of ROH, clarifies his injuries and what caused them
- 05:05 pm Headline: History of Ric Flair in Greensboro; 2007 business year-in-review; How every PPV last year did; plus boxers vs. pro wrestlers in shoots; How to get this week's huge history issue as well as 2 free issues of your choice
- 05:01 pm Headline: Wednesday news update: Retirement tour for another all-time legend; TNA to perform before biggest crowd ever on Friday; Major ROH title match announced; Austin press; Reaction to New Year's Eve Raw; New national prime time wrestling reality show
- 02:13 am Feature: WWE ECW TV report
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008
- 05:25 pm Feature: Yarennoka feedback, Raw feedback and more
- 05:25 pm Headline: Get history of Ric Flair at the Greensboro Coliseum and business-year-in-review issue of Observer e-mailed to you today with order by midnight, plus pro wrestlers vs. boxers shoot fights; How to get 2 free classic Observers of your choice
- 05:25 pm Headline: Tuesday news update: ECW tonight; LA Times covers Georgia reulations; Hart vs. Jumbo; Appreciation night for 60s star; Plus a look back at famous Atlanta New Year's Day shows at the Omni
- 05:21 pm Headline: A look at ROH and the injuries and reaction over the weekend
- 05:19 pm Headline: Joe Babinsack looks at indie wrestling in 2008
- 05:18 pm Headline: Stephen Gray looks at the Best of Raw new DVD
- 03:40 pm Feature: WWE Raw TV report
