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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 12/3: More Mafia members depart, Famous Mohawks in wrestling, Dr. Stevie - main eventer, Numbers - Title holder's ages 12/1 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Ruthless Roundtable, Vance Archer, Baretta & Croft 11/30 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: JeriShow - DX, Troyer & MVP & Henry, Sheamus, Cena ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: Carlito Is A Cena Hater, Mark Henry Flattens Jillian And Spits On The Mic, Original ECW's Chair Matches, Cena Facial Expressions of Doom (w/VIDEOS) PARKS BLOG: Hogan to TNA? I hadn't heard!...since the previous segment on Impact GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: WWE forced to elevate Sheamus due to watering down other mid-card wrestlers HITS & MISSES - TNA IMPACT 11/26: Tournament format, Wrestling Show featuring wrestling, No Turkey Suits!, Knockouts Battle Royal 11/27 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Cryme Tyme vs. Hart Dynasty, Punk & Gallows, Kane vs. Batista, Undertaker vs. Jericho 11/26 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: Santino vs. Miz, Truth vs. Ziggler UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 11/26: Tenay reveals match outcome, Why this could've been the longest Impact ever, Odds for next week's Impact, Numbers Crunch 11/24 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Ryder vs. Benjamin, Christian vs. Benjamin Announced, Ruthless Roundtable 11/23 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Jesse Ventura, Miz, DX, Jericho, Punk vs. Cena, Breakthrough Battle Royale ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Raw & ECW: Jesse Ventura Tells Wrestling Fans That They Are Being Taken Advantage Of, Sheamus Is A Pale Umaga HITS & MISSES - WWE SURVIVOR SERIES: Shawn Michaels due for a title run, Batista in a solo heel role, Kofi pins two former champions, Divas match ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Survivor Series review: Where the extra $5 will go in 2010, Three-headed announce teams don't work, Shock over a new, young faction PARKS BLOG: Survivor Series PPV hangout report - Battle of Drew McIntyre impressions, McMahon vs. Striker's dated references ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Survivor Series Preview: What to look forward to and not to look forward to with each PPV match NEWTH'S SURVIVOR SERIES STORYLINE - Orton-Kingston or Batista-Mysterio? GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: The Rock working with WWE again ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Three Red Flags for Survivor Series: WWE Title match build-up, free TV giveaways, PPV worth the price?
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Torch Today TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Polls OPEN for best/worst in pro wrestling from the month of November (Part 1 of 2) TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Nominate the best and worst in pro wrestling from the month of November WWE RAW 11/30: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 14 featuring Verne Troyer WWE News Umaga News: Umaga (Eddie Fatu) removed from life support WWE News: Former WWE wrestler Umaga in grave condition or feared dead, according to sources (UPDATED) TORCH TALK DAILY with Eric Bischoff: His side of the story on a backstage fight with Ric Flair in WWE TNA News TNA News: News and Notes from Dixie Carter's extended interview - Hulk Hogan's debut, Kurt Angle's future, A.J. Styles's contract, Lack of X Division focus TNA News: TNA to debut "Epics" show on Spike TV, Dixie Carter comments on adding new original programming TNA News: Dixie Carter addresses Hogan, Sting, and Jarrett controversies in interview on Impact - full details and quotes ROH News ROH News: ROH adds cage match stipulation to Saturday's ROH Title match (updated w/VIDEO) ROH News: First commercial for ROH's online PPV debut later this month (w/VIDEO) ROH News: ROH announces first match for Los Angeles show in January 2010 (w/VIDEO) Other News Other News: FOX News publishes story on the history of pro wrestler deaths Austin News: Air date for Steve Austin appearing on NBC's "Chuck" TV show Other News: Granddaughter of legend Verne Gagne charged with sex crime PPV Reports KELLER'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES REPORT 11/22: Batista vs. Rey Mysterio, Cena vs. Hunter vs. Michaels, Undertaker vs. Big Show vs. Jericho - Ongoing Live Results & Analysis CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 11/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cena vs. Triple H vs. HBK, Taker vs. Jericho vs. Big Show CALDWELL'S TNA TURNING POINT PPV REPORT 11/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Daniels TV Reports KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 12/3: Dixie Carter interview, Raven & Stevie vs. Angle, Foley obsesses about Hogan, Kristal talks for Bobby WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 12/03: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS TV REPORT 12/3: Complete coverage of Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler, Hurricane vs. Ryder, Legacy Arena Reports 11/28 DGUSA in Philadelphia: Review of the strengths and weaknesses of DGUSA's product based on Saturday night's show 11/28 DGUSA "Open The Freedom Gate" results - Yamato vs. Richards, first champion crowned 11/28 Hulkamania Tour in Sydney, Australia: Conclusion of the tour - Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair IV, Mr. Kennedy vs. Umaga, Heidenreich vs. Eugene MMA / UFC Coverage WWE/MMA News: Shane McMahon reportedly looking to buy financial interest in UFC MMA News: Update on Brock Lesnar's health - how long Lesnar had been dealing with health problems, expected return to UFC MMA News: Brock Lesnar health update - UFC president much more optimistic than this weekend KELLER'S TAKE KELLER: In defense of the Sheamus push - why this gamble by WWE is a smart move for the short-run and long-run KELLER: Dixie's last speech on Impact was off-target; will tonight's heavily-hyped segment with her miss the mark again? KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/26: Full quotes from Hulk Hogan on joining TNA, Dixie press conference hype, one-night title tournament MITCHELL'S TAKE MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 11/30: Raw Stream of Jericho's Way Out, Kofi Gets His Ass Kicked – Four Times, Mark Henry Does Too Have A Personality, and Why Chris Jericho Tries To Stay Away From You-Know-Who MOJO MITCHELL'S RAW STREAM 11/23: Stream of Time And A Half As Long And Nowhere Nearly As Good As Usual MITCHELL FLASHBACK (Dec. 1994): C.M. Punk's character is the latest Vince McMahon creation responding to criticism of his WWE product MCNEILL'S TAKE Get Thru This: McNEILL Previews WWE Survivor Series 2009! The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down: McNEILL previews TNA Turning Point 2009! McNEILL BLOG: The Big Questions About Hulk Hogan in TNA CALDWELL'S TAKE CALDWELL'S DAILY BLOG 12/4: Jim Ross comments on Umaga, Yahoo references Mark Cuban on Raw, Dixie Carter interview analysis CALDWELL'S DAILY BLOG 12/3: Early review of "The Marine 2," Lesnar health update, TNA on Howard Stern, Hardy legal update CALDWELL'S DAILY BLOG 12/2: Review of Jesse Ventura's new "fear and anger" conspiracy-driven show RADICAN'S TAKE RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW SERIES: 5/24 Never Say Die - Steen vs. Richards, Lynn vs. Hero RADICAN'S DVD REVIEW SERIES: PWDiary's Sgt. Slaughter Shoot interview - working in the territories, Vince Sr., feuding with Hogan RADICAN'S DVD REVIEW SERIES: Ring Roasts 2: Terry Funk - Missy Hyatt delivers hilarious roast, Dennis Stamp provides a great moment, New Jack tries to ruin a set The Specialists UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - TNA Impact 12/3: More Mafia members depart, Famous Mohawks in wrestling, Dr. Stevie - main eventer, Numbers - Title holder's ages 12/1 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Ruthless Roundtable, Vance Archer, Baretta & Croft 11/30 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: JeriShow - DX, Troyer & MVP & Henry, Sheamus, Cena Guest Editorials GUEST EDITORIAL: Sheamus accomplishing a first on WWE PPV this year - a detailed look at 2009 PPVs and repeat title contenders GUEST EDITORIAL: Disgruntled TNA fan says he's done with the promotion after today's Impact taping (Contains SPOILERS) GUEST EDITORIAL: The ultimate irony - Hulk Hogan appears on TNA Impact and pre-taped TV sitcom promoting WWE on the same night Torch Feedback WWE Raw Reax #4: "The run-ins by Legacy on Kofi Kingston reminded me of the Midnight Express jumping the Rock & Roll Express" WWE Raw Reax #3: "Is anyone looking forward to seeing DX on both shows after they win the tag belts?" WWE Raw Reax #2: "I now have more interest in seeing Carlito challenge Cena then Sheamus" Ask the Editor Ask the Editor: Wouldn't incorporating MMA-style holds into pro wrestling matches just be trying to be something it's not? ASK THE EDITOR: Have the Michaels-Batista promos crossed a line with use of insider terms, references to "jobs"? ASK THE EDITOR: Why do wrestlers in WWE refer to wrestling as "the business" and not "the sport"? DVDs - VGames - Books RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW SERIES: 5/24 Never Say Die - Steen vs. Richards, Lynn vs. Hero RADICAN'S DVD REVIEW SERIES: PWDiary's Sgt. Slaughter Shoot interview - working in the territories, Vince Sr., feuding with Hogan RADICAN'S DVD REVIEW SERIES: Ring Roasts 2: Terry Funk - Missy Hyatt delivers hilarious roast, Dennis Stamp provides a great moment, New Jack tries to ruin a set Torch Flashbacks TORCH NEWSLETTER FLASHBACK: Vince McMahon humble in conceding the demise of the XFL KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 1 YR. AGO (11-27-08): Thanksgiving Edition - Turkey Bowl, Shelley in a turkey suit, Rhino & Styles & Joe vs. Main Event Mafia KELLER'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-14-04): Benoit & Orton & Jericho vs. Evolution & Edge, JBL vs. Booker T, Team Angle vs. Cena Dream Team VIP Exclusive Features 20 Years Ago PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (12-14-90): Arn returns to WCW, Hogan satire, early Torch Talk, columns, comics, insider news 10 Years Ago PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue Just Posted (12-4-99): WWE toning down raunch, Austin's neck injury update, Backstage WCW fight detailed, Mitchell column, Torch Talk, more 5 Years Ago PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue Just Posted (12-4-04): Martha Hart Book Review, ECW DVD Review, Hassan/Daivari controversy, Torch Talk with insider WWE insight, Holly-Dupree shoot, more Torch Trivia TORCH TRIVIA 2/28: Which wrestler backed out of a WWA PPV in February 2002? TORCH TRIVIA 2/27: Who said this quote about Hulk Hogan's athleticism 11 years ago? TORCH TRIVIA 2/25: What said this quote about WWE's mid-1990s drug testing policy? Torch Instant Polls TNA IMPACT POLL: Who was the MVP of the 12/3 Impact if you saw the show? ECW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 12/1 ECW TV if you saw the show? RAW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 11/30 Raw if you saw the show? PWTorch Free Podcast 11/4 Nostalgia Audio with Brian Hoops: Format change to the show, new guest host, upcoming shows FREE FOR ALL: 10/27 Bruce Mitchell Audio Special: Hogan-Bischoff-TNA story from all angles including Monday Night War II possibilities (32 min.) 6/23 Nostalgia Audio with Brian Hoops: Former WCW rapmaster PN News joins Brian Hoops to preview upcoming Midwest shows (10 min.) Annual Obituaries SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 1999 - Muchnick, Rick Rude, Owen Hart, Renegade... SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2000 - Solie, Albright, Duncum, Tsuruta, Blue Demon, Al Costello SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2001: Johnny Valentine, Terry Gordy, Chris Adams, Bertha Faye, Helen Hart
