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Torch Today WWE RAW 11/23: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 13 featuring Jesse Ventura WWE RAW 11/16: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week 12 - Review last week's scores before tonight's Raw PYB contest WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV PICK 'EM CONTEST: Prediction Contest for Sunday's PPV WWE News WWE News: SPOILERS - Detailed Notes from the Smackdown TV taping including Christian and Shelton playing video games to promote their TLC PPV match WWE News: SPOILERS - Detailed second Smackdown/ECW/Superstars TV taping report for this week's shows WWE News: Jim Ross says if he returns to announcing, it might not be on Smackdown TNA News TNA News: Mick Foley reveals the name of his new TNA-themed book TNA News: Dixie Carter to appear on next week's Impact TNA News: Updated PPV line-up for TNA's next PPV in December ROH News ROH News: This week's ROH Video Wire - Colt Cabana looking to reverse the curse, Virgil cameo (w/VIDEO) ROH News: Ring of Honor to begin offering live PPVs over the Internet WWE/ROH News: Setting the stage for tonight's three-hour WWE Raw and ROH TV's tag title match (w/VIDEOS) Other News Hogan News: Nick Hogan involved in another car accident DGUSA News: Dragon Gate USA determines first-ever champion on Saturday night's PPV taping Other News: Step-daughter of Brian Pillman dies after car accident on Thanksgiving 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 WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/27: McKinley, Mezzera, Parks rate and review WWE SUPERSTARS ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/26: Caldwell, Mezzera, Parks rate and review PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Batista vs. Kane 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'S TAKE: Tito Ortiz took UFC into pro wrestling territory with his third round performance and post-fight interview (redirect) KELLER BLOG: WrestleMania goes up to $55, all other PPVs $45 - let the pirate feed frenzy begin KELLER BLOG: Dixie Carter asks wrestlers to step it up, but what does that mean? Shouldn't their goal to be winning matches and nothing else? MITCHELL'S TAKE 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 MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 11/16: Stream of Piper In The Back, Hornswoggle Stabbed in the Back, An MSG Look Back, Mr. McMahon Backs Out, Kofi Kingston Backs Randy Orton Up 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 BLOG: Happy Thanksgiving, Brief Hulk Hogan DVD Review, History dictates Sheamus feuding with John Cena, WWE vs. TNA Supercard analysis CALDWELL'S THANKSGIVING NIGHT SUPERCARD: WWE vs. TNA - Cena vs. Styles, Taker vs. Joe, DX vs. Beer Money, Vince vs. Vince CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Buy or Sell - Sheamus's push, DX back to normal, SD's top feuds, Jeff Hardy DVD plug RADICAN'S TAKE 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 RADICAN'S DGUSA "Open The Historic Gate" DVD review - Shingo-Doi, Young Bucks vs. CIMA & Yokosuka, CHIKARA tag The Specialists 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 Guest Editorials 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 GUEST BOOK REVIEW: Hulk Hogan provides strong defense of his public image in new autobiography Torch Feedback WWE Smackdown Reax #1: "I can't remember when I last saw a less inspiring and less imaginative WWE show" RADICAN'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-25-04): Thanksgiving Edition with The Miz on Tough Enough, JBL vs. Eddie, Sound familiar? - Pilgrims vs. Indians divas match WWE Raw/Survivor Series PPV Reax #7: "I'm not sure how I feel about a ladder match with the Big Show involved" 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 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 RADICAN'S DGUSA "Open The Historic Gate" DVD review - Shingo-Doi, Young Bucks vs. CIMA & Yokosuka, CHIKARA tag Torch Flashbacks 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 PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1 YR. AGO (11-21-08): Final Survivor Series build-up to Undertaker vs. Big Show casket match, Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H, Morrison & Miz VIP Exclusive Features 11/28 VIP East Coast Audio - DGUSA PPV taping: In-person review of first DGUSA champion, Brian Kendrick's weird night, stand-out tag match (50 min.) 11/28 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Listener Questions - WrestleMania 20 Benoit & Guerrero, "Ruthless Aggression," Sheamus's Push, WCW Security, UFC vs. WWE (59 min.) 11/27 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show: Listener Questions - Greatest Promotions & Eras, Ross's writings, Eddie Gilbert's life and career, successful PPVs ( min.) 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 WWE SMACKDOWN POLL: Who was the MVP of the 11/27 Smackdown if you saw the show? TNA IMPACT POLL: Who was the MVP of the 11/26 Impact if you saw the show? ECW TV POLL: Who was the MVP of the 11/24 ECW 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
