Torch Flashbacks

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (4-23-2015): Rusev vs. Ryback, Seth Rollins vs. Kane, Harper & Rollins vs. Reigns & Ambrose, plus Barrett, Ziggler, Kingston, Cesaro, Natalya, Naomi

April 25, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review April 23, 2015 Taped 4/21/15 in Providence, R.I. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – Smackdown Open. […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (4-21-2005): John Cena vs. Orlando Jordan, Booker T vs. Big Show, plus JBL, Matt Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle

April 25, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN APRIL 21, 2005 TAPED MONDAY IN NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Michael Cole and […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (4-14-2005): Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero, plus Booker T, Orlando Jordan, Big Show, Heidenreich, Teddy Long, Carlito, Rey, John Cena

April 25, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN APRIL 14, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN CHICAGO, ILL. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Clips aired of last week’s […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (4/22/2020): Cody Rhodes opens show at desk calling himself a one-time “three-star general mid-carder for life,” plus Darby, Guevera, Omega, Dustin Rhodes, Jericho, more

April 23, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT APRIL 22, 2020 PRETAPED IN NORCROSS, GA. AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho [HOUR ONE] -The […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (4-15-2015): Sami Zayn vs. Rhyno, plus Baron Corbin, Dana Brooke, Enzo & Big Cass, C.J. Parker (Juice Robinson), more

April 23, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results April 15, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] C.J. Parker (who was […]

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/20/2015): John Cena vs. Kane in U.S. Title Open Challenge, plus Orton, Seth, New Day, Ambrose, Adam Rose, Naomi, Ziggler

April 22, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT APRIL 20, 2015 LIVE IN ALBANY, N.Y. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a […]

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/13/2015): John Cena vs. Wade Barrett in U.S. Title Open Challenge, a stronger Reigns babyface promo with a touch of hypocrisy, plus Orton, Ryback, Miz, Stardust (Cody)

April 22, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT APRIL 13, 2015 TAPED IN LONDON, ENGLAND AT O2 ARENA AIRED ON TAPE DELAY ON USA NETWORK [HOUR […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/17/1995): Vince McMahon says what percentage of men sleep in the nude during Doink match, Backlund on spring break around bikinis, plus Owen, Sid, DiBiase, Cornette

April 22, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT APRIL 17, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (4-17-2020): Bryan vs. Cesaro in Money in the Bank qualifier, “A Moment of Bliss” with Braun Strowman, Sasha Banks, Naomi, Sheamus, Big E, Jey Uso

April 21, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN REPORT APRIL 17, 2020 LIVE FROM ORLANDO, FLA. AT THE PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON FOX NETWORK Announcer: […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (4-16-2015): John Cena opens show and interrupted by Lana, Wade Barrett vs. Miz, Cena & Bryan team in main event, plus Big Show, New Day

April 21, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT APRIL 16, 2015 TAPED IN LONDON, ENGLAND AT THE O2 ARENA AIRED ON SYFY [HOUR ONE] -Michael Cole […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (4/15/2020): Moxley vs. Hager in AEW World Title match, Lance Archer (w/Jake Roberts) vs. Colt Cabana, plus Guevara, Baker, Sabian, more

April 16, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT APRIL 15, 2020 PRETAPED IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILYS PLACE AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (4-15-2020): Swerve vs. Tozawa, Riddle & Thatcher vs. Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish, plus Balor, Raquel, Lumis, Keith Lee

April 16, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT APRIL 15, 2020 TAPED IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (4-9-2015): Bray Wyatt vs. Erick Rowan, Wade Barrett & Big Show & Sheamus vs. Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan & Dolph Ziggler, plus New Day, Neville, Natalya

April 13, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT APRIL 9, 2015 TAPED TUESDAY IN DALLAS, TEX. AIRED ON SYFY [HOUR ONE] -The Smackdown opening aired. Then […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (4-8-2005): AJ Styles, Chris Sabin, Jeff Jarrett, Dustin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, Lance Hoyt, Kid Kash, Michael Shane, Chris Candido

April 13, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review April 8, 2005 Taped April 5, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on Fox Sports Net Report […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (4/8/2020): Cody Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears in TNT Title Tournament match, Britt Baker vs. Hikaru Shida, plus Moxley-Hager hype, plus Jake Roberts, Lance Archer, Omega

April 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT APRIL 8, 2020 PRETAPED LAST WEEK IN GEORGIA AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho Ring Announcer: […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (4-8-2020): Ciampa vs. Gargano headlines, plus Six-Woman Ladder Match with Iyo Sky, Chelsea Green, Mia Yim, Candice LeRae

April 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT APRIL 8, 2020 TAPED IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (4-8-2015): Finn Balor vs. Tyler Breeze and Hideo Itami vs. Adrian Neville in a tournament, plus hype for NXT’s WrestleMania weekend event

April 9, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Report April 8, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] NXT this week is […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/4/2005): Triple H show-opening promo, Shelton vs. Jericho vs. Christian for IC Title, Batista vs. Orton, plus

April 7, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT APRIL 4, 2005 LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIF. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The program opened with […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/10/1995): 1-2-3 Kid & Bob Holly & Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart & Yokozuna & Hakushi, plus Kama, Adam Bomb, Tatanka, Lawler, Head Shrinkers

April 7, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT APRIL 10, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/3/1995): Raw After WrestleMania including McMahon interviewing Diesel and Shawn Michaels, plus Luger & Bulldog team, Bob Holly, Bull Nakano, Cornette

April 5, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT APRIL 3, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (4-7-2005): JBL reacts to WrestleMania and then is joined by Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, Teddy Long, plus

April 4, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN APRIL 7, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF. AIRED LIVE ON THE CW REPORT BY PAUL MADAVI, […]

5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (4-3-2020): Naomi vs. Lacey vs. Tamina, Nakamura vs. Bryan, plus Usos, New Day, Tucker, Ziggler, Cena

April 4, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN REPORT APRIL 3, 2020 AIRED ON FOX NETWORK Announcer: Michael Cole [HOUR ONE] -The Smackdown opening theme […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (3-31-2015): Big Show vs. Randy Orton, plus Natalya, Naomi, Miz, Bryan, Sheamus, Luke Harper, Kane, Ambrose

April 4, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review April 2, 2015 Taped 3/31/15 in Fresno, Calif. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (4-1-2005): Sabin vs. Petey vs. Prime Time vs. Shane in X Division shoot-out main event, plus Abyss, hype for Team Nash vs. Team Jarrett, more

April 4, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review April 1, 2005 Taped March 15, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on Fox Sports Net Report […]