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Torch Today Top 20 Most Clicked News Stories of the Week - Insider WWE and TNA Exclusives from Jason Powell Feb 17, 2008 - 12:41:05 PM
Did you miss a big news story this week? Every Sunday, Jason Powell will publish at his website a list links to the 20 most popular news items from the previous week that he's reported on ProWrestling.NET. This week we also present those links here at PWTorch.com. Also, join him tonight for Live Coverage of the WWE "No Way Out" pay-per-view on ProWrestling.NET in addition to reports here at PWTorch.com from Wade Keller and James Caldwell.News Items from the week of Feb. 11-16, 2008 Randy Orton messes with Shawn Michaels. Steve Austin passed on WrestleMania 24 story line. John Cena respected by peers but also viewed as a company man. Dot Net Exclusive Note: The latest on Scott Steiner’s attitude. Dot Net Exclusive Notes: Samoa Joe unsigned, Jonny Fairplay won’t be welcomed back with open arms. Mick Foley concedes he’s no longer a ratings draw. Vince McMahon wrestling at WrestleMania? Raw wrestler tears pectoral muscle. Ric Flair a top Hall of Fame candidate, Rock appearance possible. Heyman Hustle captures two female Survivor contestants making out. Kurt Angle says WWE is only slightly beating TNA in the ratings. Batista is Google’s poster boy for steroids. Jake Roberts thanks Vince McMahon from rehab. TNA and Samoa Joe still negotiating. Jim Ross doesn’t like the idea of giving TNA women their own show. Dote Net Exclusive Notes: Life after The CW, Vickie Guerrero and Edge reaction, Dave Lagana. John Cena in new ad campaign, Sgt. Slaughter claims Iron Sheik pulled a knife on him. Jim Ross comments on The Rock, Chyna, Brock Lesnar, Triple H. Did Tomko turn heel at the “Against All Odds pay-per-view? Paul Heyman believes Vince McMahon could bypass Stephanie and give control of the company to Shane’s kids.
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