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9/29 TORCH NEWS DIGEST - Tuesday: Daily Summary of The News, Torch Columns, TV Preview Sep 29, 2009 - 8:00:38 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
-- Columns & Analysis
-- TV Previews
-- The News
COLUMNS & ANALYSIS
Caldwell & Parks chat
Torch asst. editor James Caldwell and Torch specialist Greg Parks had their Tuesday afternoon chat looking at last night's Raw and Friday night's Smackdown. The discussion focused on the lack of logic on Raw, Reverend Al Sharpton's night of hosting, and the latest Smackdown storyline developments. Read the Tuesday Chat.
Raw - Hits & Misses
Torch specialist Jon Mezzera looks at last night's Raw with his Hits & Misses column. Who got Hits and who got Misses - the opening tag match, Reverend Al Sharpton, Cena running the gauntlet, and the VIP Lounge. Read the Raw Hits & Misses.
ABSURDITY - Raw Review
Torch specialist Shane McKinley posed the question of where the justice is in the world if Triple H is paid handsomely to talk about butt cheeks while the public school system can't get any money, per Rev. Al Sharpton's message on Raw. That, and other astute observations. Read the Absurdity of it All Raw Review.
DVD Review - CHIKARA Anniversary show
Torch columnist Sean Radican reviewed the recent "Anniversario Yang" DVD release from the CHIKARA promotion featuring Eddie Kingston vs. Claudio Castagnoli, F.I.S.T. vs. The Colony, and former WWE wrestler Colin Delaney in a good match vs. D-Lo Brown. Read Radican's complete DVD review.
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TV PREVIEWS
ECW TV on Syfy - 10:00 p.m. EST
Tonight's edition of ECW TV is being advertised for ECW champion Christian vs. Zack Ryder, but the match will be changed on the show. Also, will WWE actually book a PPV title match for the ECW brand?. Read the ECW TV preview.
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THE NEWS
WWE Raw News and Notes
Read up on all of the news and notes from Raw last night including a new Hell in a Cell PPV match, next week's Raw guest host, and other news items. Read the complete Torch Report.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had "no comment" when asked a press conference today about Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hosting WWE Raw next Monday night. Read the complete Torch Report with Tomlin's quotes.
Jim Ross talks Rock, Hart, Big Ben
WWE announcer Jim Ross posted a new blog on jrsbarbq.com this afternoon ahead of tonight's "Tenth Anniversary of Smackdown" TV taping tonight in Boston. Ross called it a "party atmosphere" with all three WWE brands at the TD Garden for the show. Ross also addressed several hot topics including The Rock, Bret Hart, Big Ben hosting Raw, and last night's Raw. Read the complete Torch Report with Jim Ross's quotes.
Tommy Dreamer talks retirement
WWE's ECW brand wrestler Tommy Dreamer says he has a time and date in mind for retirement, but he said he's not there yet. Dreamer says he wants to retire in the Northeast where he got his start in the wrestling business. Read the complete Torch Report with Dreamer's quotes.
Cena on the radio
WWE champion John Cena appeared on 100.7 Classic Rock radio in Boston this morning to hype tonight's "Decade of Smackdown" TV taping at the TD Garden. It was a rapid-fire interview to hit the highlights of WWE topics to promote the show. Among the highlights were Cena sounding comical talking about his movie business and WWE's PPV business. Read the complete Torch Report.
TNA Impact Ratings drop 16 percent
The September 24 episode of TNA Impact following the No Surrender PPV averaged a 1.02 rating, which was down 15.9 percent from last week's 1.21 rating. Also, A.J. Styles and Sting were in the lowest-rated segment of the show. Read the complete Torch Report breaking down TNA Ratings.
DGUSA releases PPV preview
Dragon Gate USA released a new 12-minute preview for their second PPV scheduled for release on November 6. The preview opens with a promo from former WWE wrestler Brian Kendrick taking veiled shots at WWE. Read the complete Torch Report w/VIDEO.
Linda McMahon opens Campaign office
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon opened her official campaign office in Hartford, Conn for her Senate run in Connecticut. The office is located in the West Hartford Center shopping district. Read the complete Torch Report with a PIC of McMahon's office.
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