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9/28 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Monday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, HOT NEWS, TV Previews Sep 28, 2009 - 7:00:00 PM
Kofi - http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2009/09/26/winchester_star_reborn/?page=full
http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/24/ken-jeong-relives-his-wwe-stint-with-the-miz/
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=277358902&blogID=511376751
http://www.nj.com/newark/index.ssf/2009/09/newark_brings_national_wrestli.html
The Rock - http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008995.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
ROH Videos
Duggan - http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/othersports/2009/09/26/11130676-sun.html
http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/othersports/2009/09/26/11130676-sun.html
DO THE ABSURD
9/28 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Monday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, HOT NEWS, TV Previews
By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor
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
-- Columns & Analysis
-- TV Previews
-- The News
COLUMNS & ANALYSIS
Caldwell's Take
Torch asst. editor James Caldwell looks at the current big picture mix of politics, wrestling, and the Hell in a Cell PPV coming to a head ahead of tonight's Raw while Linda McMahon's Senate campaign hovers in the background. Read Caldwell's Take.
Key Moment of the Week
Torch specialist Rick Gardner posted his Sunday weekly column looking at the cost to Bret Hart if he returns to WWE. Does he lose credibility? Is he a hypocrite? Gardner looks at the issues in his Key Moment of the Week. Read Gardner's column.
Smackdown - Hits & Misses
Torch specialist Jon Mezzera looks at last week's Smackdown with his Hits & Misses column. Who got Hits and who got Misses - Batista vs. Big Show, Vince McMahon endorses Drew McInytre, and the C.M. Punk vs. Undertaker feud. Read the SD Hits & Misses.
Hot News Memo - WWE Social Media
PWTorch.com obtained an exclusive memo from WWE executive staff detailing a new policy for Social Media interaction. In light of recent controversies surrounding WWE wrestlers abusing Twitter, WWE released a memo detailing a new 10-step policy. Read the complete Torch HOT NEWS satire piece.
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TV PREVIEWS
ROH TV on HDNet - 8:00 p.m. EST
Tonight's edition of ROH TV on HDNet will feature the first steel cage match on ROH TV with Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brent Albright. Their feud has been ongoing on ROH TV for several weeks including Albright being booked to win a flag match on the July 11 edition of the show. Read and WATCH the complete ROH TV preview.
WWE Raw - 9:00 p.m. EST
WWE champion John Cena will be running the gauntlet on tonight's Raw leading to the Hell in a Cell PPV on October 4. Like any good piece of booking, the deck is stacked against the champ when he's scheduled to face Chris Jericho, Big Show, and #1 contender Randy Orton. WWE will also be building to DX vs. Legacy and Kofi vs. Miz vs. Swagger at the PPV. Read the complete Torch Raw Preview.
Mainstream newspapers taking their shots at wrestling
Mainstream newspapers continue to take their shots at pro wrestling related to Reverend Al Sharpton appearing on Raw tomorrow night and Linda McMahon running for Senator in the state of Connecticut.
A writer for the Herald-Sun in Durham, N.C. (city where Duke University is located) suggested Rev. Sharpton is "lowering himself" to appear on Raw. In Connecticut, the Norwich Bulletin has a story on the five candidates running for the Republican nomination in the 2010 Senate race. McMahon's credentials are dismissed based on her role as CEO of WWE. Read the complete Torch Report.
Phil Mushnick joins the hit parade against WWE, Linda McMahon, Rev. Al Sharpton
Long-time WWE critic Phil Mushnick opened his Monday column in the New York Post with a look at WWE's history of drug-related deaths, use of socially irresponsible storylines, and creation of stereotypical characters. The Post is well-read in New York, where Linda McMahon plans to spend millions of dollars campaigning for her Connecticut Senate run in 2010. Read the complete Torch Report.
Jerry Lawler vs. Memphis TV station
WWE announcer Jerry Lawler was unsuccessful in preventing a debate for the Memphis mayoral race from happening on Saturday night after threatening a lawsuit earlier in the week. Read the complete Torch Report.
ROH tag team champion Eddie Edwards is reportedly scheduled for surgery on Thursday to repair his broken elbow. ROH claims he "snapped off a huge chunk of his elbow" during Friday night's street fight match against Kevin Steen. Read the complete Torch Report.
Jim Cornette returns to ROH
Former TNA agent Jim Cornette returned to Ring of Honor at Saturday night's show in New York City one week after being fired by TNA. He will be an executive producer for ROH TV on HDNet. Cornette also cut a promo on Vince Russo during his return. Read the complete Torch Report. Watch VIDEO of Cornette's ring intro.
Dragon Gate USA announces three more participants in title tournament
Dragon Gate USA announced today that former WWE wrestlers Brian Kendrick and Super Crazy and Dragon Gate wrestler YAMATO have been added to the DGUSA Title tournament to crown the promotion's first champion. Read the complete Torch Report.
Dragon Gate USA announces new partnership with an old friend
Dragon Gate USA announced a new partnership today with the Full Impact Pro (FIP) promotion based out of Florida. FIP will contribute a bonus match to the first DGUSA DVD release, which is scheduled for October 4. Read the complete Torch report
Celebrity gossip columns cover Hulk and Linda's latest storylines
Celebrity gossip publications, including People Magazine, report that Hulk Hogan and his girlfriend each received tattoos during a weekend trip to Las Vegas. Hogan's girlfriend, Jennifer McDaniel, reportedly had "Terry" inked on her wrist. Hogan had one of the names of God tattooed on his forearm. Read the complete Torch Report.
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