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9/26 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Saturday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, TV Reviews, ROH Preview Sep 26, 2009 - 7:00:00 PM
We're starting a new feature that we hope to keep running every evening recapping all the news and features that you might have missed during the day or just want to review at the end of the day.
Table of Contents
-- Reports & Reviews
-- Columns & Analysis
-- ROH Preview
-- The News
REPORTS & REVIEWS
WWE Smackdown
Torch specialist Greg Parks covered Smackdown on Friday night with his detailed report on the Big Show vs. Batista episode. He also looked at The Undertaker kidnapping the authority figure and getting a World Title match as a result. Good message for the kids. Read Greg Parks's complete Smackdown report.
ROH in Boston
Torch columnist Sean Radican was live in Boston on Friday night covering ROH's show leading to tonight in New York City. Radican covered the buzz-worthy Bryan Danielson vs. Davey Richards match that he rated five-stars. Radican also wrote a take on the match on Saturday after last night's show. Read Radican's Live ROH Report and Radican's Take on Danielson-Richards.
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COLUMNS & ANALYSIS
Absurdity - Smackdown
Torch specialist Shane McKinley reviewed Smackdown with his satirical take on Friday night's show. The Absurdity of It All column looked at Batista's wrestling style in 2009, Vince McMahon's craziness, Bret Hart's role if he returned to WWE, and Rey Mysterio's hypothetical new tattoo. Read McKinley's Absurd Review of Smackdown.
WWE Superstars
Torch specialist Jon Mezerra posted his Hits & Misses column on Superstars from Thursday night. Also, the Torch staff posted their Roundtable reviews of the show. Read the Hits & Misses and Superstars Roundtable Review.
TNA Impact
Torch specialist Chris Reed posted his Hits & Misses column on Impact from Thursday night. Reed looked at the top stories from the show, including the booking of A.J. Styles's first night on Impact as TNA champ, the X Division not given attention, and the overall quality of the show. Read the Hits & Misses column on Impact.
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ROH PREVIEW
ROH Final Countdown - NYC
Ring of Honor is promoting the final ROH singles match encounter between Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness for tonight's show in New York City that will conclude the Final Countdown Tour. If you attend tonight's ROH show, be sure to send a report to pwtorch@gmail.com..
ROH Classic Feuds - Nigel vs. Bryan
Torch specialist Mike DeRosenroll has a look at the context of the Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness feud leading to their final match-up tonight. Excellent break-down for historical purposes worth reading. ROH Classic Feuds - Nigel vs. Bryan.
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THE NEWS
World Title match at Hell in a Cell PPV announced on Smackdown
WWE officially announced on Friday night's edition of Smackdown that World Hvt. champion C.M. Punk will defend the World Title against The Undertaker at the Hell in a Cell PPV on October 4. Read the complete Torch Report.
Rey Mysterio's first match returning from suspension
Former WWE Intercontinental champion Rey Mysterio's first match returning from his 30-day suspension will be teaming with Batista against Unified tag champions Chris Jericho & The Big Show at the Hell in a Cell PPV on October 4. FYI: Mysterio and Batista have one previous World Tag Title reign in WWE. Read the complete Torch Report including details on the FYI.
Eight-man tag on Smackdown next week
WWE has booked a huge eight-man tag match for next week's special "Decade of Smackdown" episode featuring the top stars from the Raw and Smackdown brands. The match-up is WWE champion John Cena & The Undertaker & DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) vs. World Hvt. champion C.M. Punk & Randy Orton & Legacy (Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr.). Read the complete Torch Report.
Tag champion reportedly suffers injury
Ring of Honor is claiming that ROH tag team champion Eddie Edwards suffered a broken elbow at last night's ROH show in Boston. Edwards wrestled against Kevin Steen in what Sean Radican reported was a brutal Street Fight match. Read the complete Torch Report.
TNA advertising WWE diva for house show next weekend
TMZ reports that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan apologized to the Hells Angels group after he referenced them in his threatening phone call to a musician that Hogan says was a prank call. Read the complete Torch Report.
Dolph Ziggler's European Vacation - calls John Morrison "transitional champion"
Dolph Ziggler has been posting a series of in-character blogs on WWE's website during WWE's European Tour this weekend. The blogs are pretty humorous with Ziggler giving himself a pep talk after each night's loss to current Intercontinental champion John Morrison. One of Ziggler's digs at Morrison was calling him a "transitional champion" in all-caps. Read the complete Torch Report.
Jim Ross comments on Bret Hart's possible future with WWE
WWE announcer Jim Ross says he could see Bret Hart returning to WWE TV for a "cameo here and there." Ross's statement was in response to a question on jrsbarbq.com about the report that Hart has talked to WWE about possibly returning to WWE. Read the complete Torch Report on jrsbarbq.com.
DGUSA to announce more title tournament participants
Dragon Gate USA is set to announce the next three names to crown the first ever DGUSA Champion at the "Open The Freedom Gate" PPV taping. Dragon Gate USA is set to announce the next three names to crown the first ever DGUSA Champion at the "Open The Freedom Gate" PPV taping. Read the complete Torch Report.
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