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Torch Today TORCH MONTHLY AWARD VOTING: Nominate the best and worst in pro wrestling from the month of November WWE RAW 11/30: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 14 featuring Verne Troyer WWE RAW 11/23: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week 13 - Review last week's scores before tonight's PYB contest WWE News WWE News: Jesse Ventura interview - reconciles being outspoken against WWE right after guest-hosting Raw WWE News: NFL passes new guidelines on concussion treatment similar to and stricter than WWE's policy WWE News: Jim Ross addresses his WWE future, talks prospects in TNA TNA News WWE News: Jim Ross addresses his WWE future, talks prospects in TNA TNA News: Preview of TNA president Dixie Carter's interview on tomorrow's Impact talking Hogan, Sting, Jarrett (w/VIDEO) ROH News: ROH champ Austin Aries addresses wrestlers leaving for WWE & TNA, says the wrestling DVD market is "dead" ROH News ROH News: ROH adds stipulation to Saturday's ROH Title match ROH News: ROH champ Austin Aries addresses wrestlers leaving for WWE & TNA, says the wrestling DVD market is "dead" ROH News: Preview for tonight's ROH TV episode - ROH champion Austin Aries in action Other News Ventura News: Jesse Ventura gets into heated argument with radio host (w/VIDEO) Hogan News: TMZ interviews Hulk Hogan walking through LAX - engagement, pulling down Ric Flair's trunks (w/VIDEO) DGUSA News: One day sale, Richards open contract, Young Bucks video coming 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 ECW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 12/1: Caldwell, Mayer, Parks rate and review CALDWELL'S ECW TV REPORT 12/1: Complete coverage of Christian & Shelton vs. Kozlov & Jackson WWE RAW ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 11/30: Caldwell, McKinley, Parks rate and review 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 TNA IMPACT REPORT 11/26: Full quotes from Hulk Hogan on joining TNA, Dixie press conference hype, one-night title tournament 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 MITCHELL'S TAKE MOJO MITCHELL'S WWE RAW 11/30: Raw Stream of Jericho's Way Out, Kofi Gets His Ass Kicked – Four Times, Mark Henry Does Too Have A Personality, and Why Chris Jericho Tries To Stay Away From You-Know-Who 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 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 DAILY BLOG 12/2: Review of Jesse Ventura's new "fear and anger" conspiracy-driven show CALDWELL'S TUESDAY CHAT w/GREG PARKS: Raw & Smackdown discussion - Low expectations for Raw, WWE's writing on the fly approach, C.M. Punk's development CALDWELL'S BLOG: Happy Thanksgiving, Brief Hulk Hogan DVD Review, History dictates Sheamus feuding with John Cena, WWE vs. TNA Supercard analysis 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 12/1 WWE ECW Hits & Misses: Ruthless Roundtable, Vance Archer, Baretta & Croft 11/30 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: JeriShow - DX, Troyer & MVP & Henry, Sheamus, Cena ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: Carlito Is A Cena Hater, Mark Henry Flattens Jillian And Spits On The Mic, Original ECW's Chair Matches, Cena Facial Expressions of Doom (w/VIDEOS) Guest Editorials GUEST EDITORIAL: Sheamus accomplishing a first on WWE PPV this year - a detailed look at 2009 PPVs and repeat title contenders 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 Torch Feedback WWE Raw Reax #4: "The run-ins by Legacy on Kofi Kingston reminded me of the Midnight Express jumping the Rock & Roll Express" WWE Raw Reax #3: "Is anyone looking forward to seeing DX on both shows after they win the tag belts?" WWE Raw Reax #2: "I now have more interest in seeing Carlito challenge Cena then Sheamus" 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 TORCH NEWSLETTER FLASHBACK: Vince McMahon humble in conceding the demise of the XFL 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 VIP Exclusive Features 12/2 VIP East Coast Audio - Raw & ECW: Kofi and Sheamus's exposure, Zack Ryder pulls a Tom Cruise, Shelton and Christian play video games (83 min.) 12/2 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Jim Ross on WWE/TNA, Dixie's Impact interview, WWE responds to Ventura (26 min.) NOVEMBER 1989 BACK ISSUE SET (20 Years Ago): WWF Survivor Series and WCW Halloween Havoc Coverage, Torch Talk with WCW announcer Chris Cruise, columns, news, comics 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 ECW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 12/1 ECW TV if you saw the show? RAW MVP POLL: Who was the MVP of the 11/30 Raw if you saw the show? TLC PPV POLL: Which of the Big Four PPV matches are you looking forward to the most? 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
