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WWE News: NXT ratings & viewers for Tuesday night's show - NXT finishes Syfy run with lowest series viewership WWE News: Updated Raw TV rating for Monday's show, with explanation of the two TV ratings numbers reported WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in for Monday's show - another drop in the ratings, viewership lowest in nearly three years (REVISED) WWE News: Raw Results - Foley's TNA book referenced on-air, three TNA wrestlers name-dropped, Jericho injury angle, new Tag Title name, #1 contender to women's title, next week's "guest star" WWE News: Three-way U.S. Title match announced for Hell in a Cell PPV with "unique" stipulation, updated PPV line-up TNA News: Impact quarter-hour ratings - inside Thursday's "Beautiful People" episode of Impact, including a surprising lowest-rated quarter-hour 9/25 WWE results in New York City at MSG: Bret Hart tribute night, Nexus vs. Harts - Raw announcer special referee, Street Fight main event TNA News: More details on Thursday night's TNA Impact & Reaction ratings; seven-week review of Impact's ratings trend WWE News: Smackdown Results - Paul Bearer returns to TV, Raw stars announced for live premiere next week, Christian written off TV WWE News: Kane's World Hvt. Title defense announced for Hell in a Cell PPV; updated PPV line-up
After this week's show, it might be worth considering what moves WWE might make if they have a string of several Raw's that fail to reach the 3.0 rating mark. (Last week they sunk below 3.0, a rarity for the program on a non-holiday Monday.) In this PWTorch.com exclusive, editor Wade Keller presents a list of six possible sparks that might revive the sagging Raw franchise...CLICK HERE TO READ
Five years ago this week PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill wrote about Jeff Jarrett regaining the NWA World Title. He cited seven reasons we shouldn't blame Jarrett for the crowning of himself as TNA's top champion once again.CLICK TO READ ARTICLE
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TNA News: Impact preview for tonight's show - steel cage main event, Foley-Flair "verbal confrontation," EV2 vs. Fortune (w/VIDEO)
WWE News: Superstars preview for tonight's show - compelling Smackdown match-up of recent champions, Raw brand with a Divas tag match
WWE News: Big TV main event announced for Smackdown's live Syfy premiere on Friday night
WWE News: Bret Hart interview backstage at MSG - memories wrestling at MSG, his last appearance in 1997, more (w/VIDEO)
WWE News: NXT ratings & viewers for Tuesday night's show - NXT finishes Syfy run with lowest series viewership
NEWS AT A GLANCE - WED. 9/29 (250 words / 25 seconds): Raw ratings, NXT's future home, Angle movie screening, Ross health, Chyna 911 call, Waltman legal update
Piper News: Roddy Piper on comedy website funnyordie.com spoofing childhood obesity (w/VIDEO)
Chyna News: TMZ reports new details on Chyna's health scare last week, including information from 911 call
WWE News: Syfy press release on Smackdown's move this Friday - promotional efforts include airplanes, gas stations, Yahoo Sports, more
WWE News: Updated Raw TV rating for Monday's show, with explanation of the two TV ratings numbers reported
WWE News: Dolph Ziggler interview - World Title aspirations, importance of the IC Title, behind his own schedule on career progression
PPV REPORTS
CALDWELL'S WWE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PPV RESULTS 9/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Six-Pack Challenge, Kane vs. Taker, Miz vs. Bryan
WWE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS RESULTS 9/19: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" results of live pay-per-view event
9/11 ROH INTERNET PPV LIVE RESULTS: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" - ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut
RADICAN'S 9/10 DGUSA "Enter the Dragon 2010" PPV review - Insane 4 Way, Chikara-Kamikaze USA 8 Man Tag, Hulk-Mochizuki
CALDWELL'S TNA NO SURRENDER PPV RESULTS 9/5: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Angle vs. Hardy, Pope vs. Anderson
KELLER'S TNA NO SURRENDER PPV RESULTS 9/5: Ongoing coverage of TNA World Title semi-finals, Nash & Sting vs. Jarrett & Samoa Joe
VIP - 8/15 WWE Summerslam PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell discuss in-depth Nexus's failure to destroy WWE, Daniel Bryan & Undertaker's returns, DQ finish in Orton-Sheamus, more (65 min.)
WWE SUMMERSLAM RESULTS 8/15: Keller's ongoing live pay-per-view report - Cena & Bret's Team vs. Nexus, Orton vs. Sheamus
CALDWELL'S WWE SUMMERSLAM PPV RESULTS 8/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV
TNA HARDCORE JUSTICE RESULTS 8/8: Keller's ongoing results of live PPV from South Phila... Orlando, home of Disney World!
CALDWELL'S TNA HARDCORE JUSTICE PPV RESULTS 8/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ECW-themed PPV headlined by RVD vs. Sabu
WWE MONEY IN THE BANK RESULTS 7/18: Keller's complete coverage of live PPV event with John Cena vs. Sheamus
TV REPORTS
CALDWELL'S WWE NXT RESULTS 9/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 4 - final episode on Syfy
KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 9/27: Jericho vs. Orton headlines, plus final hype for Hell in a Cell PPV
CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/27: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Raw leading to Hell in a Cell PPV - Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho
PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kane's challenge to the Undertaker
CALDWELL'S TNA REACTION TV REPORT 9/23: Complete "virtual time" coverage of TNA show following Impact on Spike TV
KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/23: Ongoing coverage of Spike TV cablecast including Bound for Glory hype
CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS RESULTS 9/23: Complete coverage of Goldust vs. Regal, Raw main event replay
CALDWELL'S WWE NXT RESULTS 9/21: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 3
KELLER'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/20: Ongoing coverage of fallout from Night of Champions PPV, Hell in a Cell hype
CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/20: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Raw following Night of Champions PPV
PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kane responds to the Undertaker
CALDWELL'S TNA REACTION TV REPORT 9/16: Complete "virtual time" coverage of show following Impact
OPINION & ANALYSIS
TORCH FANTASY DRAFT 2010 REAX #2: Readers select Top 10 wrestlers to start new promotion - Triple H a #1 pick, Del Rio over Miz, MCMG trendy in 2010
Question of the Day Reax #2: More feedback on what WWE can do to spark Raw - Cena heel turn, Sell the value of titles, WWE and McMahon stretched too thin?
QUESTION OF THE DAY 9/29: What was the Best & Worst Moment from NXT's brief history on Syfy?
2010 TORCH FANTASY DRAFT POLL: Who is your #1 Pick to begin a wrestling promotion with?
Question of the Day Reax #1: Torch readers share ideas on sparking Raw - focus on title chases, The Miz-Bryan model, Cena as Nexus mastermind, Punk on Raw, MMA heel
TORCH FANTASY DRAFT 2010 REAX #1: Readers select Top 10 wrestlers to start new promotion with - Orton or Cena #1 pick?
WWE Raw Reax #1: Edge vs. the laptop "too much," Conspiracy theories on former Raw GM the anonymous GM or even Dixie Carter?
9/27 Question of the Day Reax: Poll results on viewing habits for Smackdown to Syfy, Reader feedback on whether they'll watch Smackdown more, less, or the same
QUESTION OF THE DAY 9/28: What can WWE do to spark interest in Raw following last week's ratings dip?
2010 FANTASY DRAFT: Last chance to vote today, pick the ten wrestlers you'd want to start your promotion with
KELLER'S TAKE: Seven changes WWE could make to spark Raw if ratings remain under 3.0 for several weeks
QUESTION OF THE DAY 9/27: Will your Smackdown viewing habits change when Smackdown moves to Syfy? (w/POLL)
THE SPECIALISTS
9/27 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Build-up to the Hell in a Cell PPV, Edge vs. John Cena, Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton
ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE Raw: Edge vs. GM Laptop Competes Against Bears vs. Packers?, Mick Foley Book Plugs, Why Does Cole Only Hate Mid-Card Babyfaces?
9/24 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Kane - Undertaker, Alberto Del Rio takes out Christian, Big Show, Kaval, Ziggler vs. MVP
9/23 WWE Superstars Hits & Misses: Primo vs. JTG, Goldust vs. Regal, Cena vs. Nexus Replay, suggestions to improve the show
GARDNER'S KEY MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Randy Orton wins the WWE Title - can Orton help turn around WWE's business?
ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Special C.M. Punk Pantless Edition on NXT, Paul Bearer Bringing Back '97, Cena Could Make WWE Accountants' Heads Explode, Time For Hunter To Cut Off Orton Again
9/21 WWE NXT Hits & Misses: A Look at this Perplexing Show with CM Punk at the Announce Table, Talk the Talk Challenge
ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Raw Review: Special "JBL Edition," Jericho's The Best At Losing, Don't Be A Colehole, Daniel Bryan Is A Nerd, Harts Get Screwed Again
HITS & MISSES - ROH TV on HDNet 9/20: Steel cage match, Embassy (and Necro Butcher) finally a "Hit," Cabana comedy, Del Rey
9/20 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Orton - Sheamus, Jericho vs. Morrison, Miz - Bryan, Cena vs. Nexus
HITS & MISSES - WWE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PPV 9/19: Mid-card title matches - Dolph vs. Kofi, Miz vs. Bryan; Six-Pack hype and match; Jericho's elimination; Turmoil; HIAC PPV look-ahead
9/17 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Kofi vs. Swagger, Peep Show, PPV hype, Del Rio, Hornswoggle, Kaval
PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES
WCW NITRO FLASHBACK REPORT (03-30-98): Jericho's famous "Man of 1,004 Holds" promo, Top 10 Things To Know - night after WM14, Piper vs. Hogan, Who's in WWE & TNA in 2010
WCW THUNDER FLASHBACK REPORT - 12 YRS. AGO (09-24-98): Top 10 Things To Know - Goldberg main event, Jericho's Raw name-drops, early Eugene cameo, Flair vs. Bischoff, Who's in WWE & TNA in 2010?
WCW NITRO FLASHBACK REPORT - TEN YRS. AGO (09-25-00): Top 10 Things To Know - Russo challenges for WCW Title, Goldberg vs. Steiner, Who's in WWE & TNA in 2010?
WWE RAW 9/20: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week 5 - Review last week's scores; No contest this week with taped Raw
McNEILL FLASHBACK (5 Yrs Ago): Seven Reasons You Can't Blame TNA For Jeff Jarrett
WWE ARENA REPORT FLASHBACK (09-27-03): Top 10 Things To Know - Benoit vs. Cena opener, current UFC vs. TNA headliners in main event, More wrestlers in WWE or TNA in 2010?
SMACKDOWN FLASHBACK REPORT - FIVE YRS. AGO (09-23-05): Debut of the Top 10 Things To Know - Batista & Eddie, Divas now MIA, who's left on Smackdown?, who's now in TNA?
RADICAN'S VIP BLOG: ROH "Salvation" DVD from July 24 features two must-see matches, including TNA tag team
MITCHELL RAW FLASHBACK (6 Yrs Ago): Mojo Mitchell's Raw Stream Of Dead Baby Teases, Old Bischoff Ideas, Too Sweet to Be Sour...
WWE RAW 9/20: Place Your Bets on tonight's Raw - Week 5 of current PYB season with Cena vs. Barrett
WWE RAW 9/13: "Place your Bets" Scoreboard after Week 4 - Review last week's scores before today's contest
RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW SERIES: 3/27 Phoenix Rising - Aries-Strong, Cabana & Generico-American Wolves
REFERENCE
WWE STATS REVIEW: Wrestler Rankings for number of matches in first-half 2010; how many matches are top stars on pace for the full year?
5/16 TNA Stats in Review: Current champions, 2010 Win/Loss Records, TV & PPV & house show results
5/3 TNA Stats in Review: Current champions, 2010 Win/Loss Records, TV & PPV & house show results
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
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2002 (Wahoo, Thesz, Rocco, Mr. Wrestling)
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2002 (Wahoo, Thesz, Rocco, Mr. Wrestling)
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2003 (Hawk, Hennig, Blassie, Liz)
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2004
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2005
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2006
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VIP - 9/29 East Coast Cast (ep. #3): NXT absurdity, Orton's babyface run, Paul Bearer's return, Sheamus's character (105 min.)
VIP - 9/29 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings dip perspective, when Raw ratings rose up against stiffer ESPN competition last year, Jim Ross and Hulk Hogan medical updates, Ziggler, Smackdown (16 min.)
VIP - PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue PDF: 20 Years Ago - Bruce Mitchell's official debut as columnist, Dr. Death pins Davey Meltzer, Video Review of Hogan & Savage Missing Matches, News, Quotebook, Comics, Vintage Columns
VIP - 9/29 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Brian Hoops discuss with live callers NXT, Miz or Del Rio?, what's wrong with Raw, "they" & Raw GM mysteries, McNeill Live Events (93 min.)
VIP - 9/28 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw rating again below 3.0 up against one of highest rated NFL games in history, what can spark Raw? (16 min.)
VIP - 9/28 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Keller & Powell: Discussing Raw, Hell in a Cell, Head Trauma in Pro Wrestling and MMA, plus in-depth VIP Aftershow discussion of PWTorch Draft Results (82 min.)
VIP - New PWTorch Newsletter #1170: SPECIAL FANTASY DRAFT ISSUE - Top 50 Results, Draft Columns by Mitchell, McNeill, Caldwell, Parks, Hoops, Keller, Powell, plus news and TV reports (17 pgs.)
VIP - 9/27 Wade Keller Hotline - WWE Raw: Final Hell in a Cell hype, David Hart Smith's second facial expression revealed, Jericho written off, four TNA wrestlers mentioned, SD-SyFy hype (16 min.)
VIP - 9/26 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: How to make a unified WWE/World Champion work in WWE without overburdening or overexposing the champ, plus Bischoff's lips and pot smoking bookers (12 min.)
VIP - 9/26 East Coast Audio - SD: Dudebusters pack up for the Syfy move, Taker gets his mojo back, Who's next for Del Rio? (60 min.)
VIP - 9/25 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Bret Hart on making amends with Michaels and returning to MSG, Foley on facing Flair next week, Gonazles, Swagger jobbing to Henry, Impact rating, more (13 min.)
VIP – 9/25 Radican Audio Showcase (w/Burgan): Showcase HOF, Matt Hardy Videos, ICP documentary, wrestling deaths, more! (76 min.)
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