11/25 Daily Keller Hotline: Raw Ratings, Orton Matures, WWE Stock, The Wrestler Oscar Buzz (14 min.)

This installment of the Daily Keller Hotline features Torch editor Wade Keller's look at Raw ratings and the John Cena effect, Randy Orton explans his maturation process, WWE's stock jumps, and the latest good buzz on "The Wrestler"...

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Raw produced mentions for Mr. Kennedy's new movie, the History of the I-C Title DVD, WWE Mobile, D-X clothing, Raw vs. Smackdown video game, the new Raw ring (OVER FOUR FEET!), and the WWE Kid's Magazine, not to mention the John Cena ...

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WWE Raw Reax #2: "WWE should bottle this crowd because I don't think I've heard a crowd that pro-Cena in years." WWE Raw Reax #1: "It was also great to see John Cena back surrounded by all his little Cenamaniacs." Ask the Editor ...

Ratings Analysis: Analyzing 11/24 WWE Raw ratings over the last 5 and 10 weeks; vs. 2007 averages

John Cena made a significant splash with his return to Raw last night, as the show averaged its highest rating since August, even better than the three-hour Raw to celebrate 800 episodes from a few weeks ago. ...

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WWE News: WWE broadcaster critical of Koslov at Survivor Series; comments on John Cena behind-the-scenes · WWE News: Raw preview - One match announced with Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio, news item regarding Intercontinental Title ...

WWE News: Raw ratings surge with the return of John Cena

Last night's Raw drew a 3.3 rating, an encouraging surge for WWE which had been hovering in the 3.0 average range in recent weeks. The first hour drew a 3.19 rating and the second hour a 3.39 rating, clearing showing the ratings power of John Cena. It also didn't hurt that the New Orleans Saints were...

THE DAILY WORD 11/25: Caldwell looks at John Cena interest today ...

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KELLER: John Cena is the perfect son Vince McMahon never had

Sure, Vince McMahon has a son. Shane McMahon. But those who know Vince and Linda and Shane and Steph the best, will tell you that Shane is his mother's son and Stephanie is her father's daughter. Obviously, Shane and Vince love each other. They're not estranged from one another. Shane is involve...

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As far as WWE storylines go, Orton says he'll be feuding with Batista, but he thinks there's a feud down the road with John Cena in the works since Cena was injured before they could finish their feud several months ago. ...

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11/24 Daily Keller Hotline: John Cena - The son Vince McMahon always wanted hits a homerun (14 min.) 11/23 WWE Survivor Series PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, Mitchell, McNeill analyze event (53 min.) Torch Trivia ...

WWE News: WWE broadcaster critical of Koslov at Survivor Series; comments on John Cena behind-the-scenes

Nice to see John back, if for nothing else, he brings his work ethic back into the locker room," Ross said, "and gives the fans a viable body to cheer or jeer." ...

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WWE News. WWE News: Yes, there is an actual IC Title contender's tournament bracket - Kofi vs. Punk? WWE News: WWE broadcaster critical of Koslov at Survivor Series; comments on John Cena behind-the-scenes ...

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And John Cena wants to tell the WWE Universe that the Absurd Awards are coming! I wouldn't give the Goldust thing much. I am thankful that they took the belt off of Santino, and I enjoy his comedy matches. There could be something here ...

11/24 Daily Keller Hotline: John Cena - The son Vince McMahon always wanted hits a homerun (14 min.)

This installment of the Daily Keller Hotline features Torch editor Wade Keller's review of Raw including why John Cena hit a homerun in his return promo - at least as far as Vince McMahon is concerned - and how Cena may just be the son Vince McMahon always wanted but never got. Plus, the Shane-...

11/24 WWE Raw post-game Show: Caldwell and Penick discuss Cena's big return, Jericho's greatness, whatever else happened on this weird show (6 min. clip)

Sample Audio: James Caldwell is joined by MMATorch editor Jamie Penick to discuss the 11/24 WWE Raw featuring the big return of John Cena and Kids to the broadcast. They look at Cena's new-found intensity, Jericho's greatness in delivering a verbal beating before taking a physical beati...

KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/24: Ongoing "delayed time" report including John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Shane vs. Steph

CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of John Cena back on Raw; Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio team

Steph slapped Shane, then he took a step back before telling Steph he's going to watch her run it right into the ground. Shane walked off, then Stephanie bit her lip and walked back. To the announcers where Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler were speechless. ...

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CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of John Cena back on Raw; Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio team · Hulk Hogan's CCW TV Report 11/22: CCW Rulebook, Don't call him Brutus Beefcake, Check's in the mail for ...

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CALDWELL: Survivor Series preview...well, kind of...more like WWE needing to find a new bag of tricks · CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split-audience debuted against Chris Jericho - Survivor Series PPV ...

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THE ABSURDITY OF IT ALL: 11/23 Survivor Series Preview: The Corporate Cena Song, The WWE Tag Team of Cheesiness and Chumpiness To Kick Your Ass. Guest Editorials. EDITORIAL: Career vs. Career - The Undertaker vs. John Cena at ...

WWE Survivor Series Reax #4: "It may not be popular to say so but I've missed Cena."

After a disastrous pay-per-view, lets thank God for Chris Jericho and John Cena, who produced an excellent main event. It may not be popular to say so but I've missed Cena, a lot and last night he returned with another of his dependably great pay-per-view performances alongside Jericho, w...

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The final "John Cena Returns!" video brings us more testimonials from family and friends. I would never question why the WWE included his brother, old coaches and current wrestlers, but I'm not sure Carl Edwards and Marc Ecko were the ...

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CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split-audience debuted against Chris Jericho - Survivor Series PPV preview. RADICAN'S TAKE. TALES FROM THE PULPIT 11/18: Too small to be big and too big to be small: ROH's ...

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I preferred Smackdown without Edge, though I believe Raw would benefit from Edge. On the other hand, John Cena is just not a great in-ring wrestler and I fail to see the purpose of making him champion at this time. ...

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Fans loved it when WWE pulled the "wool over their eyes" with the surprise 30th entry of John Cena at the Royal Rumble. When Shawn Michaels hurt his elbow months ago, people checked into WWE.com to see if his match with Jericho for the ...

11/23 Survivor Series audio: Caldwell and Radican rapid-fire review of Survivor Series (5 min. clip)

Torch columnists James Caldwell and Sean Radican discuss the Nov. 23 Survivor Series PPV with Radican's live perspective from Boston inside the arena. They discuss the surprising live reactions to John Cena, the unbelievably boring Triple H vs. Koslov match, whether Edge or Jeff Hardy ha...

CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES REPORT 11/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of John Cena vs. Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy?

Sean Radican checked in with the dark match of Brian Kendrick beating Kung Fu Naki with a roll-up. Funaki attacked Kendrick after the match, but Ezekiel made the save with a chokeslam. ...

KELLER'S WWE PPV REPORT 11/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event including Jeff Hardy update, Triple H vs. Kozlov, John Cena return

Elaborate ring entrance for Undertaker with the Gregorian Chanting. Taker almost dumped Big Show into the open casket at ringside at the start of the match. Show took control quickly at ringside with headbutts. Show began dismantling a ringside announce table. Taker was able to rest and the...

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CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split-audience debuted against Chris Jericho - Survivor Series PPV preview · CALDWELL'S MEDIA CLUB: Eddie Guerrero DVD review Day 8 - vs. Ultimo Dragon; problems in WCW's front ...

Next Raw Vinnie Mac will again give away millions of dollars

 - Nov 23, 2008 WWE in large part put most of their eggs in John Cena and a Casket match. What the hell? You wouldn't think that after an epic Last Man Standing match, ... UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/21 WWE SMACKDOWN: I thought it was a ... Pro Wrestling Torch all 2 news articles

Spoilin' For A Fight: McNEILL Previews WWE Survivor Series 2008!

Vladimir Kozlov is your new WWE champion, in the biggest upset since Brock Lesnar took over the UFC. Chris Jericho vs. John Cena (Raw World Heavyweight ... LIVE! WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV COVERAGE ifight365.com WWE Survivor Series PPV Report Pro Wrestling Torch  - Pro Wrestling Torch

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A video package aired, the same one as on Raw, showing what a swell guy John Cena is. [Commercial Break] -Eve Torres interviewed Triple H backstage. He was apparently distracted by her large breasts. He apologized for not being able to ...

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Ross and Tazz were shown at ringside chatting about "Swell Guy" John Cena returning to action at the Survivor Series. Then a video package aired on Cena with comments from Triple H who said he knew Cena's strengths and flaws and that ...

CALDWELL: Survivor Series preview...well, kind of...more like WWE needing to find a new bag of tricks

Riding high about 30,000 feet in the air for a Saturday daytrip for a wedding, I'm thinking of a Survivor Series preview column. I've already written on John Cena vs. Chris Jericho. And the rest of the card doesn't stand out as worth writing about. ...

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Indestructible: McNEILL previews TNA Turning Point 2008! CALDWELL'S TAKE. CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split-audience debuted against Chris Jericho - Survivor Series PPV preview ...

CALDWELL: Back to a simpler time in 2005 when the John Cena split ...

 - There was something else of significant value that night in Washington, DC In the not-quite-semi-main event slot of the Summerslam PPV was John Cena vs. ... WWE Survivor Series tomorrow night - full card ifight365.com all 2 news articles

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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 11/17 Raw: Clearance sale for Released Wrestlers merch, Relationship Building with Punk & Kofi, Batista vs. Ref · MAGIC, MEMORIES AND MANIA: Ten Step Plan for a more refreshing John Cena return ...

WWE Raw Reax #3: "...Easily the coolest moment on the show besides Santino's rap."

Somehow, Cryme Tyme is still on TV earning that money, money, oh no. John Cena is still being spoken about in god-like terms. And Cole and King are still giving forced, over-the-top laughs at things that are, at best, borderline amusing. ...

WWE News: John Cena and Vince McMahon are celebrity gossip topics for rock concert appearance

WWE wants to be part of the entertainment genre. John Cena wants WWE superstars on the red carpet at Hollywood events. They're one step closer with John Cena and Vince McMahon making a celebrity gossip column today. ...

RADICAN'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5 YRS. AGO (11-13-03): Benoit & John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar & Big Show, Vince McMahon rubs his temples, Kurt Angle

The Big Picture: In my opinion, Smackdown has been a really poor wrestling show lately. All of the talking and none of the action make for a poor experience for the wrestling fan. ...

WWE NO MERCY ROUNDTABLE 5 YEARS AGO (10-19-03): Keller, Mitchell, McNeill, Powell rate and review PPV event

Nice of Mr. McMahon to use his 58 year body as a living tribute to the late Michael Hegstrand... It’s a shame that Vince’s Wedding Present hype overshadowed what turned out to be a solid effort from everyone on the roster. All eyes were on John Cena, who came through with the best match of the night w...

4/28 WWE Raw HOLT report: Another in-person report with live off ... - Pro Wrestling Torch

4/28 WWE Raw HOLT report: Another in-person report with live off ...  - Apr 29, 2008 I hate to say this, but I think John Cena would have created more excitement. Just a couple of things that were weird last night. ... A KELLER SHORT: Should Mr. Kennedy be a babyface, coffee shop ... Pro Wrestling Torch