Headlines for May 2012
Friday, May 18th, 2012
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
- 11:46 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/17 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: How Impact going weekly could improve show beyond the obvious, how WWE Raw going to three hours could hurt viewership, how writers are reacting, NXT tapings (31 min.)
- 11:44 pm Quick News: Will Brooke Hogan also appear on TV?
- 11:29 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - Impact Wrestling 5/17: TNA gets the pacing right and everything else follows
- 11:17 pm TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 5/17: Tensai singles action, #1 contenders to Tag Titles take loss prior to PPV
- 11:03 pm Quick News: TNA Video - Impact post-show - champs, Angle & Bully
- 10:30 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: SPOILERS - Complete results from first NXT/Superstar Showdown TV taping at Full Sail
- 10:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter Digital Back Issue #967 (5 Yrs. Ago): Injuries Lead to Edge Winning, Keller and Mitchell review Four Horsemen DVD, Keller declare end of Mr. McMahon character, Sapolsky Torch Talk (5-13-2007)
- 09:57 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter Digital Back Issue #703 (10 Yrs. Ago): WWF forced to change name to WWE, A.J. Styles Torch Talk, Goldberg Finally Becomes Free Agent, Keller editorial on TNA's chances (5-11-2002)
- 09:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter 1992 Digital Back Issue #172 (20 Yrs. Ago): Sid quits WWF after being caught cheating on drug test, Papa Shango curses Warrior, Jim Ross Torch Talk, Mitchell on WWF Scandals (5-7-1992)
- 08:19 pm Quick News: NXT SPOILER - indy star's WWE debut
- 07:58 pm Quick News: NXT SPOILER - authority figure change
- 07:30 pm Quick News: Brooke Hogan signs with TNA; executive role revealed
- 07:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/17 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller, pt. 1: In-depth analysis of Raw expanding to three hours every week - historical reasons to be worried, predictions on ratings, can they make it work (67 min.)
- 07:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/17 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Greg Parks: Instant Reaction to Big TV News of Raw to three hours & Impact live this summer, plus Over the Limit, Heyman, Nese, Flair, and more (105 min.)
- 07:01 pm Quick News: Pics - new NXT set-up at Full Sail
- 06:16 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: POLL: What do you think of TNA Impact Wrestling going live every week this summer?
- 06:07 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: POLL: What is your reaction to news of WWE Raw expanding to three hours every week?
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Thursday PWTorch Livecast (5/17) now available - James Caldwell & Greg Parks
- 05:22 pm Spotlight Article Headline: MAJOR TV CHANGES
- 05:18 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: KELLER: Today's announcement about Raw may be seen in a few years as the beginning of the downward spiral of a once dominant, proud cable TV series and brand
- 04:58 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Breaking - Raw permanently moving to three hours, WWE announces "interactive elements" for viewers to book matches
- 04:56 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Breaking - Impact Wrestling going live this summer as part of new timeslot
- 04:52 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Official Press Release on Raw moving to three hours starting July 23
- 04:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - New PWTorch Digital Newsletter #1254: Roode gets first clean PPV win as champ, but TNA needs to fix his reign, Parks analyzes chances of top WWE new wrestlers, Sacrifice PPV Roundtable (16 pgs.)
- 04:33 pm Quick News: Breaking - Raw moving to 3 Hours
- 03:45 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Q&A with wrestling artist Schamberger on new style of artwork & industry response
- 03:08 pm Quick News: Rhodes's "official retort" to Santino
- 03:02 pm Quick News: X Division wrestler released by TNA
- 03:00 pm Quick News: Pics - WWE Champ at USA's Upfronts
- 02:56 pm Quick News: Video - first NWA Hollywood live show
- 02:46 pm PPV REPORTS: KYGHT's PPV EVALUATION - TNA Sacrifice (05/13/12): Best/Worst Match, Surprise/Letdown, Best TNA PPV of 2012?, Latest Ranks
- 02:10 pm Quick News: D-Bryan vs. Brock Lesnar?, Bryan talks chances of match happening
- 01:44 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #3: When you boil down video packages, losers, lawsuits & "complicated" injuries, what do you get?
- 12:59 pm Quick News: Mr. Belding talks WWE with ESPN
- 12:42 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: First "Superstar Showdown" TV taping Thursday - Triple H advertised, two title matches, Ross's announcing return confirmed
- 11:28 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling preview - Sacrifice PPV fall-out, KO Title match, Joe-Angle, A.J. scandal follow-up, SPOILER link
- 11:20 am Quick News: Lawler at MiLB game tonight
- 11:19 am Quick News: TNA KO to star in new music video
- 11:14 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Weekend tour begins Thursday - no title matches, one champion, Angle & Hardy on-tour, Reports Wanted
- 10:56 am Quick News: Angle confirms face turn, talks retiring
- 09:53 am Quick News: USA's Upfronts today with WWE star(s)
- 09:06 am Quick News: New Linda TV ad pre-convention
- 04:11 am Quick News: WWE signs new int'l TV deal
- 12:59 am Quick News: WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
- 12:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/16 East Coast Cast (ep. #87): Dreadful Over the Limit hype & final Raw segment, Last straw for Cena?, Calls, Emails, and Mailbag! (165 min.)
- 12:08 am TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 5/16 - Week 63: Strong three-way main event & Divas singles match, no mention of NXT changes, more
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
- 11:30 pm THE SPECIALISTS: NXT WEEKLY RANKINGS & EVALUATION 5/9 - Week 62: How far did JTG climb with a new look?, evaluation of NXT cast
- 07:08 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/16 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Hurricane Helms interview w/Pat McNeill: current projects & his thoughts on current TV products, career highlights in WWE & WCW; VIP - Live Events (85 min.)
- 06:26 pm Quick News: WWE says Jericho "may be facing final days in WWE ring"
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Wednesday PWTorch Livecast (5/16) now available - Hurricane Helms interview w/Pat McNeill
- 05:28 pm Quick News: WWE deep-discounts Mysterio merch
- 05:27 pm Quick News: Video - Ep. 2 of Booker's ROW show
- 05:13 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/16 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: Is it worth even trying to present a realistic product anymore? Why do people complain about Cena, but think Roode needs stronger push as champ? (21 min.)
- 05:12 pm Quick News: Sources - ROH to take legal action against former head booker? (updated)
- 04:30 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: PWTORCH LIVECAST POLL 4/16: What is WWE's excuse for the Raw rating dropping below 3.0?
- 03:34 pm Quick News: Details on WWE's Finishing Moves DVD
- 02:50 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: New insight on HBK retiring rather than shifting to part-time schedule, Michaels talks End of an Era match, future WWE involvement
- 02:25 pm THE SPECIALISTS: WWE RAW LIVE TWEETS 5/14: Epic stream of PWTorch commentary during Monday's Raw Starring John Laurinaitis
- 01:59 pm Quick News: Ross at first Full Sail taping; role TBD
- 01:20 pm Quick News: Rock makes big Forbes List - how much did he make over last 12 months?
- 01:09 pm Quick News: Former Diva on cover of Men's Fitness
- 01:00 pm REFERENCE: 5/14 WWE RAW BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Monday's show - match times, Win/Loss Records, Titles, Streaks (Clay at 20)
- 01:00 pm Quick News: Video - this week's "WWE Inbox" ep.
- 12:52 pm Quick News: WWE launches web campaign for Raw #1,000 (actual #999)
- 12:05 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ABSURDITY - Raw: WWE Tells Viewers They're Losers If They Order The PPV...no wait, Cena's a Loser...no wait, Big Show's a Loser, Plus Fans Restless With Clay Until They Can Get Funky
- 11:55 am OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #2: More positives or negatives to Hunter-Heyman segment?, Big Show Over the Limit Theory, frustration with current product
- 11:50 am Quick News: Slumping MLB star compared to Cena
- 11:34 am Quick News: Details on Christian at FCW Friday
- 10:24 am Quick News: THQ details "WWE '12" performance
- 01:47 am Quick News: WWE's return date to China revealed
- 01:20 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Steiner & Hogan say Twitter feud now involving attorneys, Brooke Hogan signs with TNA?
- 01:17 am Quick News: WM28 attendee refutes Linda McMahon bribery accusation
- 01:12 am Quick News: TNA offering Sunday's PPV online
- 01:05 am Quick News: New addition to the DiBiase Family
- 01:04 am Quick News: "Celebration" for Rob Terry tonight
- 12:59 am Quick News: TUESDAY, MAY 15
- 12:11 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/15 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings dip below 3.0, Raw media score down, big NXT change, King Mo moves ratings, Ventura, HBK, Jericho, Tensai, more (20 min.)
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
- 11:14 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/15 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with Wade Keller & Jason Powell: Was that the worst final hype for WWE PPV in years? What are possible finishes to Cena-Laurinaitis? TNA and ROH PPV (121 min.)
- 11:02 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown SPOILERS 5/18 - Complete results for Friday's Smackdown
- 10:22 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling SPOILERS 5/24 - news & notes from Open Fight Night taping leading into timeslot change
- 09:49 pm Quick News: Rhodes-Santino trash-talk leading to...
- 08:59 pm Quick News: Impact correction - no title change
- 08:40 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: NXT & Superstars SPOILERS - results for this week's webshows, Dark Match result at Smackdown taping
- 07:20 pm Quick News: Smackdown Dark Match result
- 07:04 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in for Over the Limit lead-in - Raw sinks below 3.0, concerning demo rating pops up again
- 06:53 pm Quick News: Raw viewership for last six hours of TV
- 06:35 pm Quick News: WWE still taping NXT tonight
- 05:36 pm THE SPECIALISTS: 5/14 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Triple H - Heyman, The John Laurinaitis Show, Cena Channels Jim Carrey
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Tuesday PWTorch Livecast (5/15) now available - Wade Keller & Jason Powell
- 05:24 pm Quick News: WWE to release new HBK DVD
- 04:29 pm Quick News: Stip for Match #3 in NWA Title series
- 04:28 pm NEWS REPORTS: ROH News: Business updates from COO Joe Koff - more iPPVs planned, live TV specials?, claims ROH out-drawing TNA in same markets, expanding TV markets, HD & int'l plans, production issues, much more
- 04:26 pm NEWS REPORTS: ROH News: ROH COO Joe Koff addresses iPPV problems - apologizes for ROH not being prepared Saturday, what went wrong, PPV buys, did ROH go a cheap route and get burned?
- 04:25 pm Quick News: USA to launch new ad campaign
- 03:34 pm Quick News: Details on Hogan "Memorial Day Bash"
- 03:31 pm Quick News: TNA to film music video today
- 03:08 pm Quick News: ROH conf. call reports to follow...
- 02:15 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Action Figure Spotlight - Steve Keirn Figures; Collectibles News & Sloppy Sig Answer
- 01:07 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #1: How did Heyman-Triple H & tag matches balance against the John Laurinaitis show?
- 01:00 pm Quick News: ROH: First match for BITW iPPV
- 12:51 pm Quick News: Raw social media score down 35 perc.
- 12:37 pm Quick News: WWE Champ added to SD TV taping
- 12:35 pm Quick News: WWE Video - Latest "Superstar Toyz"
- 12:21 pm Quick News: WWE Video - Raw Backstage Fallout - second-tier champs & Miz-blame
- 12:00 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw Happenings Off Live-TV - Cena & Punk in bonus dark matches, correspondent says WWE wasted hot crowd
- 11:54 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Superstars SPOILERS 5/17 - Raw brand results for Thursday's online show; Dark Match result
- 11:40 am Quick News: Gorgeous George, Jr., dies; Dory Funk press release remembering George, Jr.
- 11:35 am Quick News: Where was Lord Tensai Monday night?
- 11:28 am Quick News: Ventura to release new book
- 11:13 am Quick News: WWE mentioned during DWTS featuring WM28 celebrity
- 01:26 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact SPOILERS - news & notes from Monday's TV taping with Sacrifice PPV fall-out
- 12:59 am Quick News: MONDAY, MAY 14
- 12:58 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/14 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw Analysis: Final Raw hyping Over the Limit including theory on main event finish stemming from Laurinaitis's actions, plus disappointing WWE Title hype (23 min.)
- 12:34 am OPINION & ANALYSIS: KELLER'S WWE RAW TAKE 5/14: Ongoing thoughts on final hype for Over the Limit including Triple H's response to Lesnar's attack
Monday, May 14th, 2012
- 11:43 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Updated Over the Limit line-up - Cena-Laurinaitis stipulation, PPV pre-show match
- 11:39 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - WWE Raw 5/14: Big Johnny feuding with everyone on the roster doesn't sell PPVs
- 11:29 pm Quick News: Henry surgery; career in jeopardy?
- 11:12 pm Quick News: Stipulation added to Cena-Laurinaitis
- 11:10 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE RAW POLLS 5/14: Rate Raw 0-10, select Highlight of the show, did WWE sell you on Over the Limit?
- 11:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/14 PWTorch Livecast: Bruce Mitchell & Travis: Raw preview, TNA PPV day-after, Heyman's TV return, Flair's TNA standing, NXT to Full Sail (60 min.)
- 10:58 pm Quick News: Smackdown's pre-PPV main event
- 10:16 pm Quick News: "Firing" angle on Raw
- 10:01 pm Quick News: Knox resurfaces in TNA try-out match
- 09:53 pm Quick News: Pre-show match for Over the Limit PPV
- 09:30 pm TV REPORTS: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/14: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Cena & Triple H return, final PPV hype
- 08:00 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Monday PWTorch Livecast (5/14) now available - Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant
- 07:32 pm Quick News: Big tag match tonight on Raw
- 06:38 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/14 Gonzo and The Greg: Top Five List of gimmicks that best fit the wrestler, plus discussion of TNA Sacrifice, the Fatal Four-Way World Title Match at Over the Limit, and ROH's problems (72 min.)
- 06:37 pm Quick News: Classic match-up on Thursday's Impact
- 06:19 pm Quick News: New Jericho merch launching next week
- 06:07 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV ratings for Friday's show - SD takes a blow, Raw to blame?
- 06:00 pm Quick News: ROH called out by former head booker
- 05:56 pm Quick News: Video - Edge talks distance from WWE storylines, relieved not to wrestle anymore
- 05:46 pm Quick News: Audio - Miz talks "Marine 3" movie role, why he returned to MTV
- 04:56 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: NXT's move to Full Sail made official; WWE announces scholarship program
- 04:31 pm NEWS REPORTS: 5/12 LLUSA in Round Rock, Tex.: Chavo tributes Eddie, Team Hurricane Helms vs. Team Jillian Hall, LLUSA Title match, more details on outdoors show
- 03:54 pm NEWS REPORTS: 5/11 WWE results Glens Falls, N.Y.: Second report from Friday Raw house show - meticulous details on full show, merch, crowd reactions, more
- 03:50 pm Quick News: Video - UFC fighter reveals Stone Cold training program
- 03:44 pm PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: LEAHY'S DVD REVIEW SERIES: ROH's "No Escape" (7/9/11) - American Wolves vs. Cole & O'Reilly, Hero vs. Cabana, Strong vs. Generico steel cage
- 01:17 pm Quick News: Video - Lawler interview - Letterman later this year?, compares Ross vs. Cole
- 01:15 pm REFERENCE: TITLES & CHAMPIONS: Ongoing list of 2012 Titleholders in WWE, TNA, ROH, more (updated 5/14)
- 12:33 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact quarter-hour ratings for Sacrifice lead-in - inside the numbers on Styles reveal, second hour, main event
- 12:26 pm Quick News: King Mo already a draw for Spike TV
- 12:25 pm Quick News: Former WWE Diva skips Gail's wedding
- 12:01 pm Quick News: Update on WWE's Revolution campaign
- 12:00 pm Quick News: Details on next UWF PPV (w/Video)
- 11:58 am Quick News: Finlay booked for international tour
- 11:41 am Quick News: Update on first NXT taping at Full Sail
- 10:34 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling TV tapings this week - Sacrifice fall-out, Slammiversary & new timeslot hype, one match advertised
- 05:00 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV preview - Triple H returns, final PPV hype, Laurinaitis threatens a "firing," two advertised bonus matches
- 02:13 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/13 WWE results Rochester, N.Y.: Punk-Jericho wraps tour, Foley cameo as special enforcer, Cena top star, Phoenix at home
- 01:46 am Quick News: Angle injured at Sacrifice PPV?
- 01:35 am Quick News: Lawler center-court at NBA Game 7
- 01:34 am Quick News: Ross returning to WWE airwaves?
- 01:30 am Quick News: First match announced for Impact
- 01:02 am Quick News: Cabana vs. Pearce Match 1 winner
- 12:59 am Quick News: SUNDAY, MAY 13
- 12:53 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/13 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Hot crowd and card for WWE in Syracuse, King Mo's prospects to help TNA ratings, Cody's future, Coach talks ESPN transition, Dean Ambrose wins over crowd (15 min.)
- 12:26 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/13 TNA Sacrifice PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell break down perhaps best TNA PPV event of the year - Roode vs. RVD, Styles vs. Angle, Aries vs. Bully Ray, Hardy vs. Anderson (72 min.)
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
- 11:27 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Sacrifice PPV notebook - Roode main event victory, one title change, Aries & Ray stand-out performances
- 10:50 pm PPV REPORTS: CALDWELL'S TNA SACRIFICE PPV RESULTS 5/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Roode-RVD main event, Aries-Ray, Angle-Styles
- 10:45 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: TNA PPV POLLS 5/13: Rate Sacrifice on a scale of 0-10 & select Best Match of the PPV
- 08:22 pm Quick News: TNA PPV update - new tag champs
- 07:35 pm Quick News: Date for 2013 U.K. TV taping; more details on next year's tour
- 06:49 pm Quick News: TNA to tape TV overseas in 2013
- 06:47 pm Quick News: TNA Video - Park arrives at Sacrifice
- 05:31 pm THE SPECIALISTS: HITS & MISSES - Impact Wrestling 5/10: Final PPV hype, Bully Ray, Main Event stip, RVD video package, more
- 05:29 pm Quick News: WWE Video - "With My Baby Tonight" on this week's "Are You Serious?"
- 05:28 pm Quick News: Video - Steen talks ROH Title victory
- 03:08 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ALPHABET SOUP - Smackdown 5/11: Humor column breaks down SD A-to-Z - Cars, Cruise, Foil, Hair, Roof, Tone, Where's Cody?!
- 02:45 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: Smackdown Reax #1: D-Bryan becomes even more contemptible, Cesaro needs new theme music, mixed reaction to four-way PPV hype
- 01:58 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA/WWE News: Morgan's TNA dates reportedly up, could this lead to him returning to WWE?
- 01:53 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Weekend tour wraps Sunday - Foley advertised, Raw & Smackdown main events, Reports Wanted
- 01:00 pm REFERENCE: 5/11 WWE SMACKDOWN BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Friday's 10-match show - match times, Win/Loss Records, Streaks
- 12:37 pm TV REPORTS: CUPACH'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/11: Alt. perspective review of 10-match show, PPV & Raw updates, Mike's Reax
- 07:00 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/13 East Coast Audio - Smackdown Review: Ten matches?, Four DQ finishes?, A.J.'s pity-party turns violent, latest PPV hype (68 min.)
- 06:18 am Quick News: NWA World Title Series begins today
- 06:10 am Quick News: TNA to announce 2013 U.K. Tour news
- 05:32 am Quick News: WWE breaks record Saturday night?
- 04:35 am Quick News: Ross weekly Yahoo Sports radio show
- 03:57 am Quick News: ESPN anchor says he was held back due to WWE background
- 03:11 am Quick News: Hogan's name listed for MCW show same-day as TNA PPV
- 02:24 am Quick News: Will MMA fans watch King Mo in TNA? MMATorch poll result may have answer
- 01:50 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/12 WWE results Syracuse, N.Y.: Second detailed report - Jericho challenges Punk, Ziggler new nickname?, more details on Ambrose's performance
- 01:34 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/12 WWE results Syracuse, N.Y.: Punk vs. Jericho main event, Cena vs. Ziggler, Ambrose plays up deranged character
- 01:25 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/12 WWE results Newark, Del.: Sheamus vs. Bryan main event, Christian on-tour & teams with Rhodes, No DQ match
- 01:06 am Quick News: Video - Santino's weekly YouTube show
- 01:00 am Quick News: Linda Senate run - Dem. foe update, WWE HQ city endorsing McMahon foe?
- 12:59 am Quick News: SATURDAY, MAY 12
- 12:51 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/11 TNA results Thibodeaux, La.: Final Sacrifice lead-in, Angle vs. G. Bischoff, Don West works the deals of the day
- 12:17 am NEWS REPORTS: ROH News: New ROH champion crowned, ROH apologizes for Internet PPV issues, next iPPV announced
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
- 11:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/12 Radican's Wrestling Community Audio (w/Radican) - Rapid fire news items, lessons from & review of EVOLVE 12 iPPV, more! (25 min.)
- 08:52 pm PPV REPORTS: RADICAN'S EVOLVE 13 iPPV REPORT- Live coverage of event from Concord, N.C.
- 06:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/12 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: Isn't it time to just abandon the brand split facade entirely in WWE? Does a dropping stock value indicate WWE could die? Why do people do Torch interviews? (23 min.)
- 02:46 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: Bow Down To The King (Mo): McNEILL previews TNA Sacrifice 2012!
- 02:43 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TRUE - FALSE - TBD 5/12: Alternate scenario of Brock destroying Cena, WWE PPV posters, Will Over the Limit PPV buys plummet?
- 02:37 pm THE SPECIALISTS: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE TWEETS 5/12 - Stream of PWTorch commentary & humor during WWE Smackdown & Evolve 12 iPPV
- 12:42 pm Quick News: Cody Rhodes moving to Raw?
- 12:32 pm Quick News: Smackdown social media score
- 12:20 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - WWE & TNA: Cena To Lose To Japanese Wrestling & U.S. Incompetence?, Heyman Hired To Say Lesnar's Name, TNA's Next PPV Stunt - Amare vs. Fire Extinguisher
- 12:06 pm NEWS REPORTS: Other News: ROH vs. Evolve iPPV battle Saturday night - full "Border Wars" & Evolve 13 cards, star power on both shows, ordering info
- 03:57 am Quick News: Anderson talks flip-flopping in 2011
- 03:43 am Quick News: NWA Hollywood first live event tonight
- 03:39 am Quick News: LLUSA wraps tour Saturday - former WWE stars scheduled for outdoors show
- 02:14 am Quick News: Video - Smackdown Fallout - World champ, OMSRB, Titus & D-Young, Kaitlyn
- 01:05 am Quick News: Video - this week's Ryder YouTube show
- 12:59 am Quick News: FRIDAY, MAY 11
- 12:31 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/11 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: What if the replacement Diesel & Razor Ramon worked? Why didn't the AWA give Hogan the World Title? Should WWE use Lesnar-Undertaker UFC clip? (16 min.)
- 12:11 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/11 WWE results Glens Falls, N.Y.: Punk vs. Ziggler main event, Cena vs. Miz, Ambrose on-tour, four title matches
Friday, May 11th, 2012
- 11:52 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: Take off to the Great White North! McNEILL previews ROH's Border Wars internet pay-per-view!
- 08:24 pm TV REPORTS: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Sheamus & Orton vs. Del Rio & Jericho
- 07:38 pm PPV REPORTS: RADICAN'S EVOLVE 12 iPPV REPORT - live coverage of Charlotte debut
- 07:30 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Report on big changes to NXT/FCW, Triple H appearing at first "Superstar Showdown" TV taping, more
- 07:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: Evolve News: Evolve 12 iPPV tonight - Finlay, Low Ki, blow-off main event, Generico, DGUSA Champ, Fairplay, full line-up
- 07:03 pm Quick News: Otunga comments on guilty verdict in Hudson Family murder case
- 06:39 pm THE SPECIALISTS: SMACKDOWN STORYLINE TRACKER 5/4 - World Title feud continues, Show-Rhodes latest, Sandow refuses to fight, A.J.-Kaitlyn, more!
- 06:04 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling TV ratings are in - did Impact top a 1.0 rating this week?
- 05:56 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: CALDWELL & PARKS WEEKLY TV CHAT 5/11: Final TNA PPV hype, A.J. "scandal," Raw events, when will Big Johnny's reign end?, Smackdown changes
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Friday PWTorch Livecast (5/11) now available - "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan interview w/Wade Keller
- 05:20 pm Quick News: Release Date for D-Bryan's WWE DVD
- 04:15 pm Quick News: TNA Video - Sacrifice PPV intro
- 03:06 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Rhodes interview - why he will reach top of WWE, wrestlers coasting in WWE, what inspired IC belt change, non-kneepads wrong heat, mask at physical HOF? (w/AUDIO)
- 02:55 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ALPHABET SOUP - WWE Raw 5/7: Humor column breaks down Raw A-to-Z - Agents, Bullies, Codes, Doctors, Make-Believe Board of Directors Monologue
- 01:54 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TNA IMPACT LIVE TWEETS 5/10: Real-time stream of PWTorch commentary during Impact
- 01:49 pm Quick News: People covers TNA KO's wedding
- 01:46 pm Quick News: TMZ - Goldberg appears at NFL star's memorial in California
- 01:43 pm Quick News: Cena announced for Nick movie
- 01:28 pm Quick News: WWE Video - Henry "Outside the Ring"
- 12:20 pm NEWS REPORTS: RPW News: Resistance Pro Friday preview - Smith vs. Rhino steel cage main event, Vader, former WWE Diva (w/VIDEO)
- 12:20 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Weekend tour preview - advertised double main event, Jericho's schedule, Reports Wanted
- 12:18 pm THE SPECIALISTS: KYGHT'S REVIEW: Resistance Pro Report Card - ahead of Friday's next show, how has the new Billy Corgan-backed promotion fared?
- 11:27 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Tour wraps Friday - Sacrifice lead-in, Hardy, Angle, full line-up, Report Wanted
- 06:30 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV preview - Raw tag match repeat, latest PPV hype, new stars, SPOILER link
- 01:54 am TV REPORTS: TURNER'S TNA IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS 5/10: Sacrifice lead-in, Morgan and Crimson final confrontation, James Storm update, King Mo calls out TNA Champ
- 01:49 am Quick News: Goldust taking independent bookings
- 01:32 am Quick News: NJPW: Former WWE star replacing Richards in BOSJ tourney
- 01:10 am Quick News: ABC - man loses 100 lbs. on DDP Yoga
- 01:01 am Quick News: Video - Impact post-show - PPV hype
- 12:48 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Tag Title match added to Over the Limit; updated PPV line-up
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
- 11:33 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - Impact Wrestling 5/10: Did TNA get back on track leading to Sacrifice?
- 11:30 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Ladder match stipulation added to Sacrifice main event, one other title match announced, updated PPV line-up
- 11:18 pm TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 5/10: Team Ryder vs. Team Hawkins main event, Kidd, Natalya, McIntyre victorious
- 08:50 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/10 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller, pt. 2: Analysis of the week pro wrestling promoters broke their narrative (or "kayfabe") in three egregious ways and why it matters as much as ever (84 min.)
- 07:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/10 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Greg Parks: Will TNA & Bellator relationship work?, Cena issue comes to light, TE future, Punk at 6 months, Heyman, Hunter, Hogan, more (100 min.)
- 07:09 pm Quick News: Mickie talks new music project; interest in MMA competiton?
- 06:09 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Q&A with Autograph Expert & Author - tips on collecting, value of items, more; new Sloppy Signature
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Thursday PWTorch Livecast (5/10) now available - James Caldwell & Greg Parks
- 04:14 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: King Mo talks decision to join TNA, influence of Sting & Hogan, TNA stars he wants to work with, will he face MMA fighter in TNA?
- 04:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA/MMA News: Conference Call - More details on King Mo's contracts with TNA & Bellator, how the deal came about, more cross-promotion in the future, TNA wrestlers to enter MMA?
- 03:12 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA/MMA News: Press Release - King Mo joins TNA and Bellator as part of two separate deals
- 03:07 pm Quick News: VKM donates to U.S. pres candidate
- 03:00 pm Quick News: New insight on Impact timeslot change
- 02:56 pm Quick News: Batista to TNA?, Dixie addresses topic
- 02:16 pm Quick News: King Mo's start time with TNA revealed
- 11:31 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling TV preview - final Sacrifice PPV hype, Storm update, scheduled top matches
- 10:55 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Weekend Tour begins in New Orleans - Flair scheduled, PPV main event preview, Angle, Hardy, MCMG
- 05:00 am Quick News: What's advertised for next 3-hour Raw
- 04:45 am Quick News: Collectible - signed Harley Race painting up for grabs
- 04:40 am Quick News: Video - First episode of Booker T's new wrestling show
- 04:38 am Quick News: MMA fighter reportedly signs with TNA
- 04:06 am Quick News: NXT Video - JTG debuts new look
- 03:50 am Quick News: WWE reveals in-person soc. media test
- 03:44 am Quick News: TNA heel calls G. Bischoff a tool
- 03:19 am Quick News: Videos - new Evolve footage on this weekend's top iPPV matches
- 12:59 am Quick News: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
- 12:51 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/9 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller, pt. 1: In-person Raw in Greensboro for Paul Heyman return, bad signs for Brodus and Tensai, Laurinaitis vs. Cena hype, Smackdown four-way (72 min.)
- 12:37 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/9 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: Will Austin or Batista be less likely to come back to ring because of how Rock was resented in locker room? Would WWE make more being more serious? (17 min.)
- 12:28 am TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 5/9 - Week 62: JTG debuts new look, Laurinaitis infiltrates NXT, Overall Reax
- 12:15 am THE SPECIALISTS: NXT WEEKLY RANKINGS & EVALUATION 5/2 - Week 61: Latest evaluation of Rookies, Divas, supporting cast
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
- 11:28 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/9 East Coast Cast (ep. #86): How does WWE get to Brock-Hunter?, Heyman's return, time for Cena to take a real break?, Tensai (170 min.)
- 07:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - New PWTorch Digital Newsletter #1253: Keller decries the alarming disregard for "kayfabe" on WWE and TNA TV, Radican's review of the new Punk DVD, Torch Talk with ex-Creative Team member (16 pgs.)
- 07:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/9 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: DGUSA Champ Johnny Gargano interview w/McNeill & Radican - title run, Evolve iPPVs, much more, plus Jonny Fairplay run-in; VIP - Live Events (90 min.)
- 06:49 pm Quick News: Foley advertised for WWE house show
- 06:48 pm Quick News: Ross's latest blog on WWE topics
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Wednesday PWTorch Livecast (5/9) now available - Johnny Gargano interview w/Pat McNeill & Sean Radican
- 04:30 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: PWTORCH LIVECAST POLL 5/9: Which wrestling main event are you most looking forward to this weekend?
- 03:48 pm Quick News: WWE reveals Raw DVR viewing in Q1
- 03:35 pm Quick News: Comedy theater airing next WWE PPV
- 03:34 pm TV REPORTS: FCW TV RESULTS 4/22: Latest report from WWE Developmental - Sandow in-ring, Husky Harris, Conor O'Brian, FCW Tag Title match, Black-Hero hype
- 03:00 pm Quick News: Where can you find Finlay, Venis, and Poffo next weekend?
- 02:55 pm Quick News: RVD to make pre-Sacrifice appearance
- 02:47 pm PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: RADICAN'S DGUSA DVD REVIEW SERIES - "Untouchable 2011" 9/11: YAMATO vs. CIMA, Gargano-Tozawa
- 02:32 pm Quick News: Video - new WWE Inbox - Ziggler talks Spirit Squad manure
- 02:14 pm Quick News: WWE celeb also sentenced for drunk driving charge
- 02:04 pm Quick News: WWE celeb appearing on new Fox show
- 02:00 pm REFERENCE: 5/7 WWE RAW BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Monday's show - match times, Win/Loss Records, Titles, Current Streaks
- 01:35 pm Quick News: What dramatic change does Foley have to make?
- 01:11 pm Quick News: WM28 DVD price slashed 50 percent
- 12:54 pm Quick News: Video - Lawler says why he prefers wrestling over commentating
- 12:35 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #2: "Can anyone say off-season?"
- 12:25 pm Quick News: Former Divas make N.Y. gossip page
- 12:19 pm Quick News: Rock front/center in final GI Joe poster
- 12:13 pm Quick News: ESPN covers Punk at Cubs game
- 12:07 pm Quick News: ROH offering free viewing of next WWE Title match-up
- 11:52 am Quick News: ROH Champ out of NJPW tourney
- 10:31 am Quick News: TNA tape library available to rent online
- 12:59 am Quick News: TUESDAY, MAY 8
- 12:53 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/8 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Hulk Hogan's new house, Austin's new TV show, Raw ratings breakdown, Off-Air Raw happenings, Smackdown spoilers, Goldberg and Jericho's future, more (17 min.)
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
- 11:34 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Report on C.M. Punk at Chicago Cubs game for first pitch & 7th Inning Stretch, what did he say about his next WWE Title defense?
- 11:17 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown SPOILERS 5/11 - Very detailed results for Friday's Smackdown episode; post-taping Dark Match
- 11:09 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Superstars SPOILERS 5/10 - Smackdown brand results for Thursday's online show
- 11:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: NXT SPOILERS 5/9 - Detailed results for Wednesday's online show
- 09:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/8 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with Wade Keller & Jason Powell: The John Laurinaitis show, Raw ratings drop, Paul Heyman's return, WWE shows their heels are great people with big hearts (118 min.)
- 08:35 pm Quick News: Report: Heyman's future WWE status
- 07:42 pm Quick News: Full SD TV taping results later tonight
- 07:38 pm Quick News: Smackdown Dark Match result
- 06:48 pm THE SPECIALISTS: 5/7 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Clay vs. Miz, Orton & Sheamus vs. Del Rio & Jericho, Heyman Returns, Punk vs. Tensai & Bryan
- 06:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV ratings are in - lowest rating in three months, steep viewership decline in second hour
- 06:03 pm Quick News: Hogan buys new mansion
- 06:02 pm Quick News: Location set for remainder of TNA's 2012 TVs & PPVs
- 06:00 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Tuesday PWTorch Livecast (5/8) now available - Wade Keller & Jason Powell
- 05:28 pm Quick News: New details on Stone Cold's TV show
- 05:26 pm Quick News: Ross & Lawler reuniting next month
- 03:42 pm Quick News: Linda to be attacked in new TV ads; foe says she "had nothing to do with" WWE business
- 02:50 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Action Figure Spotlight - WWE's Andy Kaufman Figure; Collectibles News & Sloppy Signature Answer
- 02:29 pm PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: RADICAN'S PWS WRESTLEREUNION LA REVIEW 1/28 - Outlaws vs. Steiner Brothers, Legends Wrestle Royale, Smith-Richards
- 02:09 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #1: Laurinaitis over-kill, Heyman's return & other roles for Heyman, actual organic build-up to a Fatal Four-way?
- 01:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV ratings for Friday's show - why did Smackdown score its highest rating since March?
- 12:50 pm Quick News: Raw's Social Media score
- 11:58 am Quick News: WWE Video - Raw Backstage Fallout
- 11:05 am Quick News: Pic - WWE's ECW DVD cover art
- 10:53 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV taping preview - World Title shake-up, NXT Week 62, advertised bonus matches
- 10:36 am Quick News: Cena's status for next week's Raw
- 10:04 am Quick News: Cena on Syfy episode tonight
- 03:20 am Quick News: TMZ - WWE talent fined for speeding on the way to Raw
- 12:59 am Quick News: MONDAY, MAY 7
- 12:19 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/7 Wade Keller Hotline - WWE Raw: World Title match set, Paul Heyman returns to speak on Lesnar's behalf, Punk-Bryan hype, Cena explains why Laurinaitis not suspended and vows to kick ass (30 min.)
- 12:15 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV notebook - Lesnar "quits," Heyman returns, what's advertised for next week, Cena reveals storyline item, Smackdown developments
Monday, May 7th, 2012
- 11:41 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: What Happened After Raw Went Off-Air - Cena appears, wrestles bonus match
- 11:35 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - WWE Raw 5/7: Average, filler, fluff, and Heyman
- 11:21 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Updated Over the Limit PPV line-up - World Title four-way, Divas Title match
- 11:05 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE RAW POLLS 5/7: Rate Raw 0-10 & select Highlight of the show
- 11:00 pm Quick News: Big industry name returns on Raw
- 11:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/7 PWTorch Livecast: Bruce Mitchell & Travis Bryant: Mitchell Live At Raw, Cena is Batman?, How can Laurinaitis continue as GM after last week's Raw?, Del Rio soft?, Impact timeslot change (60 min.)
- 10:25 pm Quick News: Big PPV change to World Title match
- 10:03 pm Quick News: New title match at Over the Limit
- 09:15 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: KELLER'S WWE RAW TAKE 5/7: Ongoing random thoughts in chronological order on Over the Limit hype
- 09:10 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Superstars SPOILERS 5/10 - Raw brand matches taped for this week's online show
- 09:00 pm TV REPORTS: CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - broken bones follow-up, Over the Limit hype
- 08:39 pm Quick News: Former Nexus'er in Raw dark match
- 08:18 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: KELLER'S QUICK BLOG: Will WWE amp up Raw tonight after poor reviews last week?
- 08:00 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Monday PWTorch Livecast (5/7) now available - Travis Bryant & Bruce Mitchell Live At Raw
- 07:43 pm Quick News: WWE reportedly in Raw re-write mode
- 06:16 pm PWTORCH EXCLUSIVES: WWE RAW FLASHBACK 10 yrs. ago (05-06-02): First Raw under new "WWE" name, Impact feel with Hardy & RVD tandem, Flair and Hogan centerpieces
- 04:25 pm THE SPECIALISTS: 5/4 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Bryan vs. Sheamus, Show & Orton vs. Rhodes & Kane, Teddy Oils Cesaro
- 03:45 pm Quick News: Breaking - Stone Cold gets reality show
- 03:40 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ALPHABET SOUP - Smackdown 5/4: Humor column breaks down SD A-to-Z - Bases, Cats, Max, Meat, Oil, Spanish
- 03:38 pm Quick News: JR new blog - Owen Hart b-day reflections, kimora, more
- 01:11 pm Quick News: Details on two big NWA Hollywood house shows including former WWE stars
- 01:10 pm Quick News: Video - Warrior talks defying doctor's orders & upcoming film project
- 01:09 pm Quick News: WWE seeking name for Tag Champs
- 01:05 pm Quick News: TNA Video Preview - Impact main event leading to Sacrifice PPV
- 01:03 pm Quick News: ROH Video - Steen vows to reform ROH
- 10:09 am Quick News: TNA announces return to Canada
- 05:00 am OPINION & ANALYSIS: QUESTION OF THE DAY POLL 5/7: When will Brock Lesnar have his next PPV match for WWE?
- 04:25 am Quick News: Celeb to release Triple H interview as part of online event
- 04:17 am Quick News: New WWE survey - future Kmart offers
- 04:00 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV preview - Cena & Triple H "injury" follow-up, latest PPV hype, Smackdown stars advertised, bonus match
- 03:37 am Quick News: WWE reportedly parts ways with high-ranking office worker
- 02:42 am Quick News: NJPW: Best of Super Jrs. match-ups announced - Davey vs. Low Ki, PAC, Liger
- 01:42 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/6 WWE results Chattanooga, Tenn.: Detailed second report - Punk vs. Jericho, Mr. Belding in the crowd, Ziggler explains new bodyguard, heel promo work
- 01:12 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/6 TNA Basebrawl results Visalia, Calif.: RVD beats TNA Champ to conclude tour, Hardy vs. Angle, one title match
- 01:02 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/6 WWE in Chattanooga, Tenn.: Quick Results - Punk vs. Jericho concludes tour, Ryder vs. former Nexus member, Cena sells injury (w/Video)
- 12:59 am Quick News: SUNDAY, MAY 6
- 12:54 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/5 WWE results Knoxville, Tenn.: Punk vs. Jericho, Ziggler's new muscle, one title match
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
- 11:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/6 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: Hidden reason for Cena taking stiff beating from Lesnar? Why does WWE fill so much time with replays and video recaps? Why does WWE exaggerate so much? (24 min.)
- 07:45 pm Quick News: Hunter comments on Mayweather role & fictional arm injury
- 07:14 pm Quick News: WWE Video - Latest WCW mockery & jab at head of FCW
- 07:09 pm Quick News: Lashley loses MMA return fight
- 06:34 pm Quick News: WWE releases The Streak t-shirt
- 06:28 pm Quick News: WWE acknowledges Goldust's departure
- 04:47 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: If WWE Directed "The Avengers," Too Much Hulksanity, Alternate Cena Storyline, One-Paragraph Review Of Batista Movie, NFL 'n Wrestling Connection
- 01:33 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Weekend tour wraps Sunday - Raw main events, Christian back on-tour for Smackdown, Reports Wanted
- 01:28 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Weekend tour wraps Sunday - first "Basebrawl" outdoors show of 2012, Hardy vs. Angle, advertised line-up, Reports Wanted
- 01:00 pm REFERENCE: 5/4 WWE SMACKDOWN BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Friday's show - match times (most of 2012), Win/Loss Records, Streaks
- 11:46 am TV REPORTS: CUPACH'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/4: Alt. perspective review of Extreme Rules fall-out, Mike's Reax
- 11:18 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/6 East Coast Audio - Smackdown Review: Bryan-Sheamus continues to deliver, Show & Orton tag win, A.J. slaps her bestie, Long humiliation continues (58 min.)
- 02:33 am Quick News: Triple H accompanies Mayweather; did Hunter sell his arm "injury?"
- 01:06 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/5 WWE results Asheville, N.C.: Sheamus sells injury & defends World Title in three-way, Christian returns, Drew loses twice, tons of mic work
- 01:03 am Quick News: Rock's movie co-star denies steroid use
- 01:02 am Quick News: Video - Miz's GED pep talk ad
- 01:00 am Quick News: Linda spends half-a-million on "campaign consultants" in Q1
- 12:59 am Quick News: SATURDAY, MAY 5
- 12:53 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/5 Wade Keller Hotline - TNA Impact Analysis: A rant about Ric Flair and Gut Check Challenge, Robert Roode vs. Rob Van Dam hype, Gail Kim hype, Hardy vs. RVD underhyped, Bruce Prichard back on TV (34 min.)
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
- 03:32 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/5 Gonzo and The Greg: Top Five List of strangest characters in wrestling, plus discussion of Extreme Rules, the future of Lesnar and Cena, and TNA's Open Fight Night and Gut Check (89 min.)
- 01:41 pm NEWS REPORTS: 5/4 WWE results Huntsville, Ala.: Punk vs. Ziggler main event, Cena wrestles "injured," Husky Harris resurfaces, one title match
- 01:36 pm Quick News: WWE Video - Sandow's Soapbox debut
- 01:35 pm Quick News: Video - Santino's weekly YouTube show
- 01:31 pm Quick News: Smackdown social media score vs. NBA
- 01:24 pm Quick News: Rock wraps one movie & re-shooting another movie
- 08:30 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: World Title match set for Over the Limit; updated PPV line-up
- 01:48 am Quick News: Video - Foley proposes different ending to Lesnar-Cena, jabs TNA
- 01:42 am Quick News: New ROH Video Wire - Finlay, Davey, ROH Title match video package
- 01:10 am Quick News: Storyline "medical update" on Triple H
- 01:03 am Quick News: Steiner headlining HPW debut tonight
- 01:02 am Quick News: Audio - Steiner rants on TNA & Hogan
- 01:00 am Quick News: Linda the favorite for GOP nomination?
- 01:00 am NEWS REPORTS: 5/4 TNA results Ontario, Calif.: RVD beats TNA Champ, Joe & Magnus defend Tag Titles, Hardy-Angle
- 12:59 am Quick News: FRIDAY, MAY 4
Friday, May 4th, 2012
- 11:46 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - Smackdown 5/4: Is Smackdown falling into its usual trap?
- 10:45 pm NEWS REPORTS: Interview Highlights: Scotty Riggz discusses his health, updates Buff Bagwell, talks about working for Bischoff
- 10:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter Digital Back Issue #965 (5 Yrs. Ago): Mitchell's Four Horsemen DVD Liner Notes, Gabe Sapolsky Torch Talk on ROH moving to PPV, Backlsh PPV Report & Roundtable (5-6-2007)
- 10:19 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter Digital Back Issue #703 (10 Yrs. Ago): Lou Thesz dies at 86, McNeill on Austin's Groove, McMahon Interview Breakdown, Torch Talk with Jimmy Hart, Powell spoofs Hogan reality show (5-4-2002)
- 08:24 pm TV REPORTS: PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus
- 08:02 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - PWTorch Newsletter 1992 Digital Back Issue #171 (20 Yrs. Ago): Gilbert throws very public tantrum on way out of GWF, Jim Ross Torch Talk on WCW Sat. Night changes, news, results, quotes, comics (4-30-1992)
- 07:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/4 Wade Keller Hotline - Ask the Editor: Would Heyman have been better choice for TNA instead of Bischoff & Hogan? Will Undertaker ever break character? Rey suspension, Bischoff humiliation (23 min.)
- 07:43 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/4 PWTorch Livecast Interview with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan: Wade Keller & Bruce Mitchell interview former WWF, Mid-South, and WCW star about new autobiography, plus Sting on WWE.com, Evolve (88 min.)
- 07:05 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Quarter-Hour TV Ratings - inside the numbers on Knockouts vs. Hogan-Flair, Gut Check, more
- 07:00 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling TV ratings report - Thursday's show continues downturn for Impact (UPDATED)
- 06:40 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/4 Radican’s Wrestling Community (w/Radican) - Rapid-fire news items, ROH announces in-house iPPVs, Gibson's role in Summer of Punk, more! (25 min.)
- 06:20 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: CALDWELL & PARKS WEEKLY TV CHAT 5/4: How did WWE go from Cena-Lesnar to Cena-Johnny?, Brock's TV future, Punk-Bryan-Jericho, Smackdown, Gut Check give-away, Impact events
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Friday PWTorch Livecast (5/4) now available - "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan interview w/Wade Keller
- 05:23 pm Quick News: JR's latest blog on WWE topics
- 05:08 pm Quick News: Impact rating is in
- 04:55 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/4 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller, pt. 2: Reviewing Hacksaw Duggan's autobiography, lessons learned from Extreme Reunion debacle last weekend, did McMahon blow WCW purchase? (84 min.)
- 04:20 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - New PWTorch Digital Newsletter #1252: 2012 WWE PPV Buyrate & Financials released, Keller reviews Duggan's new autobiography, Parks on Garett Bischoff and new Impact ideas (16 pgs.)
- 04:02 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Cena addresses time-off tease at Extreme Rules, says he "truly feels safe" on the road, will he take time off in the future?, talks movie future
- 03:43 pm Quick News: WWE returning to Denver Debacle site
- 03:37 pm Quick News: Fairplay added to Evolve tour
- 03:13 pm Quick News: WWE acknowledges change to Smackdown main event
- 02:49 pm Quick News: WWE Video - WM28 DVD preview
- 02:36 pm Quick News: Details on Lawler appearance Saturday
- 02:26 pm Quick News: Nick Hogan's probation lifted by judge
- 01:41 pm Quick News: Updates on Booker's new ROW project
- 01:25 pm PPV REPORTS: KYGHT'S PPV EVALUATION - WWE Extreme Rules (04-29-12): Best/Worst Match, Biggest Surprise/Letdown, Was this the #1 PPV of 2012?
- 12:50 pm Quick News: WWE Video - first WM29 match teased
- 12:35 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Weekend tour preview - advertised double main event, Jericho's weekend schedule, full Raw line-up Friday, Reports Wanted
- 12:06 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Weekend tour preview - Sacrifice main event preview, Hardy vs. Angle, full advertised line-up, "Basebrawl" on Sunday, Reports Wanted
- 11:16 am Quick News: Other News: Big PWS show Friday - Bret Hart, NWA Champ vs. Hardy, former WWE Divas, Demolition, Rock's father, Lynn vs. Jannetty, full advertised line-up
- 11:16 am NEWS REPORTS: Other News: Big PWS show Friday - Bret Hart, NWA Champ vs. Hardy, former WWE Divas, Demolition, Rock's father, Lynn vs. Jannetty, full line-up
- 05:00 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV preview - PPV fall-out, advertised main event, SPOILER link
- 04:44 am TV REPORTS: TURNER'S TNA IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS 5/3: Roode and RVD pick opponents for each other, Gut Check fall-out, Flair calls out Hogan
- 03:28 am Quick News: Charges dropped in Hall choking arrest
- 03:13 am Quick News: Dates for upcoming Rock movie shoot
- 02:04 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/3 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with Wade Keller, pt. 1: Lesnar-Cena's lousy follow-up, Bryan vs. Punk, Cena vs. Laurinaitis, Hogan's and Dixie's latest comments on TNA, Bischoff's TV departure, Open Fight Night (73 min.)
- 02:03 am Quick News: Christian resurfaces in media interview
- 01:48 am Quick News: Henry off weekend house shows?
- 01:43 am Quick News: Two matches & Storm update advertised for next week's Impact
- 12:59 am Quick News: THURSDAY, MAY 3
- 12:58 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/3 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Vince McMahon speaks about WWE's financial health, WWE reveals PPV buys for early 2012, analysis and perspective on various business categories (19 min.)
- 12:22 am TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 5/3: Khali vs. Mahal yet again, Ziggler and Ryder in singles matches
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
- 11:48 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Hardy-Anderson & two new matches for Sacrifice, updated PPV line-up
- 11:33 pm THE SPECIALISTS: TUCKER'S INSTANT REACTION - Impact Wrestling 5/3: Open Filler Night
- 10:41 pm Quick News: Latest health update on Buff Bagwell
- 07:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/3 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: James Caldwell & Greg Parks - So, about the Network, will WWE Network launch in 2012?, Lesnar-Cena fall-out & potential off-shoots following Raw, Punk-Bryan, AW, Impact, more (100 min.)
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Thursday PWTorch Livecast (5/3) now available - James Caldwell & Greg Parks
- 05:04 pm Quick News: Sneak Peek Video - Cena on Syfy show
- 04:58 pm Quick News: WWE stock up 13.5 percent at close
- 04:10 pm Quick News: Video - Callihan promo for Evolve 12
- 04:00 pm REFERENCE: WWE STATS REVIEW 2012 - April: updated list of Champions, Win/Loss Records, Most matches & main events, Current Streaks, All 2012 results
- 03:10 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: History of Wrestlers Appearing in G.I. Joe & Other Toy Lines, new Sloppy Signature Trivia
- 02:55 pm Quick News: Bellas say why they left WWE
- 02:50 pm Quick News: WWE storyline - A.W. signs talent trio
- 02:41 pm Quick News: WWE launches profile page for TNA star
- 02:29 pm Quick News: ROH announces iPPV future; exclusive details on what caused delay
- 02:18 pm Quick News: Video - Lawler piledriver at NBA game; Barkley to appear on Raw?
- 12:25 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Conference Call Highlights - McMahon on why WM28 was successful, NXT & Superstars future, return to China & U.A.E., YouTube, Studios, 2012 forecast
- 12:18 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Conference Call on WWE Network - partnership announcement "within next three months," what's the hold up?, models being discussed, more
- 11:25 am NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Impact Wrestling preview - PPV hype continues, five matches advertised, Flair-Hogan confrontation
- 11:05 am THE SPECIALISTS: HITS & MISSES - Impact Wrestling 4/26: Last Thursday's show - Open Fight Night & Gut Check, Hogan, Flair, Overall
- 10:21 am Quick News: WWE stock price up 10 percent
- 09:25 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: First Quarter 2012 PPV business report - official PPV buys for Rumble & Chamber, HD's effect on revenue, domestic stabilizes, more
- 09:08 am Quick News: Break down of WWE's N. America vs. Int'l revenue sources
- 09:04 am Quick News: Low Ki captures title in Japan
- 09:03 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: WWE reports First Quarter 2012 results - revenue & profit increase, McMahon comments, line-by-line on why revenue increased
- 09:02 am Quick News: Inside WWE's domestic live event biz
- 08:57 am Quick News: Update on WWE Network start-up costs
- 08:53 am Quick News: Why WWE's Q1-2012 profits increased
- 08:50 am Quick News: YouTube's financial contribution to WWE
- 08:41 am Quick News: Update on WM28 PPV buys
- 02:51 am THE SPECIALISTS: TRUE - FALSE - TBD 5/3: Cena's place among top performers in history, Lesnar's schedule, impact of WWE's worked shoots
- 02:33 am Quick News: WWE reports earnings Thursday; what to expect from results
- 02:22 am Quick News: SI.com - Rock through the years
- 02:04 am Quick News: Warrior talks McMahon relationship
- 12:59 am VIP Exclusive Features: WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
- 12:59 am Quick News: WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
- 12:52 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/2 East Coast Cast (ep. #85): Lesnar-Cena execution & potential direction, What was Best PPV match?, hypothetical Kofi heel stable, more (180 min.)
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
- 11:35 pm TV REPORTS: JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 5/2 - Week 61: Riley snaps long losing streak, Regal sets in motion new wave of talent, another mystery angle, Overall Reax
- 11:11 pm THE SPECIALISTS: NXT WEEKLY RANKINGS & EVALUATION 4/25 - Week 60: Evaluation of the entire NXT roster of Rookies, cast-offs, Divas, and more
- 10:03 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - New PWTorch Digital Newsletter #1251: Extreme Rules headlines with John Cena pinning Brock Lesnar - Full PPV report, Roundtables, Keller's Cover Story. Mitchell Column, news, TV reports (16 pgs.)
- 09:56 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/2 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Dixie Carter says Garett Bischoff is unfairly criticized & is as good as Magnus and Gunner, says two or three more shows would help PPV buys, more (34 min.)
- 07:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/2 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow: Kevin Kelly interview w/McNeill & Radican - ROH iPPV future & current events, calling Richards-Elgin, how he came up with Hunter/Stephanie idea, more, VIP - Live Events (90 min.)
- 07:05 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ALPHABET SOUP - Raw 4/30: Cress's Humor Column returns - Brock, Clocks, Facts, Mayo, Orton Resthold Inner Monologue
- 06:41 pm Quick News: ROH parent reports strong Q1 results
- 06:35 pm Quick News: Former Nexus member advertised for Raw house show Friday
- 05:45 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ROBERTS: The Legitimacy & The Extreme - live WWE Extreme Rules experience for Lesnar vs. Cena spectacle
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Wednesday PWTorch Livecast (5/2) now available - Kevin Kelly interview w/Pat McNeill & Sean Radican
- 05:24 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: CALDWELL'S BLOG: Reax to Hogan & Dixie Carter interviews - when will TNA "arrive" instead of talking about arriving?
- 05:20 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Hulk Hogan quotable - Hogan's next big idea, his future in TNA, creating brand awareness, quick fixes, is McMahon worried about TNA?
- 05:19 pm Quick News: Video - new "WWE Inbox" with clips of WWE stars debuting
- 05:10 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Dixie Carter quotable - decision to change timeslots, Impact's future on the road and/or going live, additional TV shows, PPV changes next 1-2 years, Hogan's role, GB criticism
- 04:59 pm Quick News: WWE takes shot at TNA exec on site
- 03:38 pm NEWS REPORTS: Benoit News: CNN report - Why an appeals court sided with Hustler over Nancy Benoit's family, next step involving the Supreme Court?
- 03:30 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: PWTORCH LIVECAST POLL 5/2: Who is the best current play-by-play announcer in pro wrestling?
- 03:11 pm Quick News: Flair on next weekend's TNA tour; full line-up released
- 03:00 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: RADICAN'S BLOG: Advanced review of WWE's "Clash of the Champions" DVD - product disappoints at first glance
- 02:42 pm Quick News: NFL Legend Seau dies; Goldberg says they played golf yesterday
- 02:35 pm Quick News: Possible release date for Batista's big movie role
- 02:15 pm Quick News: WWE switching Las Vegas venues
- 01:31 pm THE SPECIALISTS: WWE RAW LIVE TWEETS 4/30: Epic stream of PWTorch commentary during Monday's Raw, including Khali Inner Monologue
- 01:25 pm Quick News: Injured WWE star advertised for this weekend's SD house show main events
- 01:00 pm Quick News: New stip for NWA Title series
- 12:59 pm Quick News: ROH Champ in car accident, scratched from New Japan tour
- 12:35 pm THE SPECIALISTS: ABSURDITY OF IT ALL - Raw: "After Surviving The UFC Killer, Now John Cena Faces The Terrible Filler! Order Now!"
- 11:50 am OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #2: Has WWE lost all momentum from Lesnar's destruction?, argument in favor of Laurinaitis-Cena
- 11:15 am REFERENCE: 4/30 WWE RAW BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Monday's show - match times, Win/Loss Records, Titles, Current Streaks
- 11:00 am REFERENCE: 4/29 WWE EXTREME RULES PPV BOX SCORE: Snapshot of Sunday's PPV - match times, Titles, Star Ratings, Records
- 10:55 am Quick News: TNA adds Texas dates post-June PPV
- 02:54 am Quick News: Video - J-Mo stars in "The Negotiator"
- 02:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/1 PWTorch Livecast & VIP Aftershow with Wade Keller & Jason Powell: Live calls and discussion on last night's Raw, the strange follow-up to Extreme Rules, the even stranger Over the Limit set-up (140 min.)
- 01:43 am Quick News: Nancy Benoit vs. Hustler - court over-rules jury, sides with magazine
- 01:27 am Quick News: TNA to benefit from Flair/WWE trade?
- 01:08 am Quick News: Rock reaches landmark birthday
- 01:00 am Quick News: What is Hogan's in-ring future?
- 12:59 am Quick News: TUESDAY, MAY 1
- 12:20 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 5/1 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Raw ratings in-depth, Lesnar's backstage fit after Cena match, Raw vs. NBA social media activity, Impact quarter hour rating analysis, Anarquia & Hernandez update (21 min.)
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
- 11:18 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown SPOILERS 5/4 - News & Notes from Tuesday's TV taping for Friday's episode
- 08:10 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw TV ratings report - first hour beats Raw-after-WM28, second hour declines after Brock angle
- 07:51 pm Quick News: Raw rating is in for post-Extreme Rules - highest since early April
- 07:10 pm Quick News: Cena's house show status this weekend
- 06:19 pm Quick News: Rhodes talks WWE mgmt's view of him
- 06:16 pm Quick News: Which top WWE star influenced Rhodes's persona & character?
- 05:30 pm PWTorch Free Podcast: FREE AUDIO: Tuesday PWTorch Livecast (5/1) now available - Wade Keller & Jason Powell
- 05:23 pm Quick News: Former tag champion cut from TNA
- 04:20 pm Quick News: Triple H "injury update" following Raw
- 04:19 pm Quick News: Video - Finlay promo on Evolve foe
- 04:16 pm Quick News: Bellas announced for indy appearance
- 03:40 pm OPINION & ANALYSIS: WWE Raw Reax #1: "Shifting focus so quickly from one story to the next really created a letdown"
- 03:10 pm THE SPECIALISTS: COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Action Figure Spotlight - Kevin Von Erich first figure; Whose Sloppy Signature could not be ID'ed?
- 02:37 pm THE SPECIALISTS: 4/30 WWE Raw Hits & Misses: Lesnar - Triple H, Beat the Clock Challenge, Cena - Laurinaitis
- 02:24 pm Quick News: Bellas official for post-WWE appearance
- 02:04 pm Quick News: McMahon TV ad to begin airing
- 01:43 pm Quick News: Jericho confirmed time away from WWE
- 01:34 pm NEWS REPORTS: TNA News: Quarter-hour Ratings for last week's Impact - concerning trend continues ahead of timeslot change
- 01:01 pm Quick News: TNA signs developmental wrestler
- 01:00 pm Quick News: Chyna profiled by celebrity site
- 12:32 pm NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw's Social Media score declines night after PPV, NBA Playoffs to blame?
- 12:29 pm Quick News: Video - Raw Backstage Fallout with Lawler & WWE stars
- 12:02 pm TV REPORTS: RADICAN'S ROH TV REPORT 4/28 - Rhino squash, Strong defends TV Title vs. Cole, Border Wars hype
- 11:44 am Quick News: Cena reflects on bin Laden announcement 1 year later
- 11:37 am Quick News: Daniels talks Basebrawl in newspaper
- 10:27 am Quick News: Pic - No Way Out PPV poster released
- 10:24 am Quick News: TNA Slammiversary PPV info & poster
- 10:02 am Quick News: TNA launches online game; World champ scheduled for int'l tour date
- 03:30 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Smackdown TV taping preview - PPV fall-out, main event announced, Del Rio next in-line, Christian advertised, NXT Week 61
- 01:44 am Quick News: WWE's next movie project - int'l film featuring WWE stars
- 01:39 am Quick News: Airdates for Cena Syfy TV appearance
- 01:08 am Quick News: Sin Cara's return revealed
- 01:05 am Quick News: TNA schedules additional PPV in June
- 01:02 am Quick News: Rihanna joins cast of new Rock movie
- 01:00 am Quick News: PWG releases next show line-up
- 01:00 am Quick News: Bellas comment on WWE departure
- 12:59 am Quick News: MONDAY, APR. 30
- 12:47 am NEWS REPORTS: WWE News: Raw notebook - Brock temporarily off TV, Lesnar-Hunter seeds planted, Lesnar's future opponents, Triple H "injured," Bellas "fired," title change, more
- 12:08 am VIP Exclusive Features: VIP - 4/30 Wade Keller Hotline - Raw Analysis: Extreme Rules fallout including Lesnar's latest Raw appearance, Cena's next PPV opponent, Lawler wrestles, Punk's next challenger (21 min.)
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