Torch Flashbacks

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (5-6-2020): Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream, Charlotte vs. Iyo Shirai, plus Gallagher, Tozawa, Dijakovic, Gargano, Kushida, Karrion Kross

May 27, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT MAY 6, 2020 LIVE(?) IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/22/1995): Shawn Michaels vs. King Kong Bundy, “Mr. Backlund for President” segment, early Hunter Hearst Helmsley match, plus Kama, Razor, Sid, more

May 26, 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 May 22, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/15/1995): Bigelow vs. I.R.S., Man Mountain Rock vs. Iron Mike Sharp, plus Owen Hart, Backlund, Ted DiBiase, In Your House giveaway, more

May 26, 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 May 15, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/8/1995): Bam Bam Bigelow talks Lawrence Taylor, Candido & Tammy Sytch’s debut, Jarrett vs. Doink, Lawler’s big announcements about his mother, more

May 26, 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 May 8, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (5/20/2020): “This could be a classic or a car wreck” says Jim Ross, plus Moxley, Rey Fenix, Arn Anderson, Jake Roberts, Statlander, Guevara, Nyla Rose, more

May 22, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MAY 20, 2020 LIVE IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (5/13/2020): Jericho vs. Pineapple Pete, Jurassic Express vs. Best Friends, plus Omega, Archer, Brodie Lee, MJF, Cody Rhodes

May 22, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MAY 13, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur [HOUR […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TAKEOVER “UNSTOPPABLE” REPORT (5-20-2015): Owens vs. Sami for NXT Title, Lynch vs. Banks, Balor vs. Breeze, Corbin vs. Rhyno, Charlotte & Bayley vs. Brookes & Emma

May 21, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Takeover “Unstoppable” Report May 20, 2015 Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor Big things are happening for […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (5-13-201510 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (5-13-2015): Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella, plus Finn Balor, Hideo Itami, Baron Corbin, Tyler Breeze, Adam Rose, Murphy, Sasha Banks

May 21, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results May 13, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor The NXT roster seems to […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/9/2005): Batista calls Triple H a sore loser in opening segment, Edge vs. Shawn Michaels, plus Stacy strip tease, Ric Flair, Kane, Shelton, Maven

May 20, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT MAY 9, 2005 LIVE FROM WILKES-BARRE, PA. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with clips […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/2/2005): Shawn Michaels vs. Shelton Benjamin go 15 minutes and four stars, plus Christian vs. Kane, Edge vs. Jericho, plus Triple H, Masters, Batista, Bischoff

May 20, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT MAY 2, 2005 BOSTON, MASS. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -Batista flirted with Christy Hemme. backstage. Get […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/25/2005): Batista calls Triple H to the ring for opening segment, plus Jericho, Lita, Michaels, Regal, Christian, Ric Flair, Divas throw a party

May 20, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT APRIL 25, 2005 TAPED EARLIER TODAY IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -Coach and Jerry […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (5/4/2015): Cena vs. Sami Zayn, Orton & Reigns vs. New Day, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose, Rusev, Stardust (Cody), Fandango

May 17, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Results May 4, 2015 – Episode #1,144 Live in Montreal, Canada Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor – […]

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/27/2015): Seth & Kane vs. Orton & Reigns, plus Barrett, Stardust, Ambrose, Neville, Luke Harper, Big E, Fandango, Cena, Sandow, Curtis Axel

May 17, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT APRIL 27, 2015 GREEN BAY, WISC. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -They opened with clips of […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (5-13-2005): Jeff Hardy vs. Daniels vs. Young vs. Skipper, 10-way gauntlet with Abyss, Sabin, Petey, plus Tito Ortiz, Styles, Jarrett

May 16, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review May 13, 2005 Taped April 26, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on Fox Sports Net Report […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (5-12-2005): Heidenrich vs. Spike Dudley, plus Jimmy Jacobs, Hardcore Holly, Booker T, Kurt Angle, Carlito, John Cena’s “A-Team” spoof video

May 16, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN MAY 12, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN READING, PA. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -After clips of last week’s […]

Rey Mysterio is reportedly dealing with an injury

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (5-5-2005): Rey Mysterio vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr., plus Carlito, JBL, John Cena, MNM, Matt Morgan, Kurt Angle, more

May 16, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN MAY 5, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN TRENTON, N.J. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Footage aired of last week’s […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/1/1995): Sid attacks Razor Ramon and then Diesel makes the save, plus Lex Luger & Bulldog, Bob Holly, Mantaur, Adam Bomb, Hunter intro vignette

May 14, 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 May 1, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (5-6-2005): Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane, plus Abyss, Sonjay Dutt, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett

May 9, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review May 6, 2005 Taped April 26, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on Fox Sports Net Report […]

Matt Hardy comments on Jeff Hardy's recent arrest

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (5/6/2020): Cody Rhodes vs. Joey Janela, Omega & Hardy vs. Jericho & Guevara, Dark Order attacks Moxley, plus MJF, Spears, Brit, Darby

May 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MAY 6, 2020 LIVE IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (5-6-2015): Charlotte vs. Emma, Owens explains his attack on Sami, Becky discusses her Irish stereotype wasn’t for her, Dash & Dawson return to TV

May 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results May 6, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] In general NXT news, […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/13/2020): Lawler says Drew beating Lesnar was biggest win in WWE history, plus Lashley, Theory, No Way Jose, Baszer, Nia Jax, Andrade, Aleister Black

May 5, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT APRIL 13, 2020 LIVE FROM ORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/6/2020): Raw After Mania including McIntyre’s victory speech, plus Asuka, Rollins, Street Profits, Theory, Aleister, Owens, more

May 5, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT APRIL 6, 2020 TAPED IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (3/30/2020): AJ Styles rips on Undertaker for being under the control of his wife Michelle McCool, Charlotte vs. Rousey vs. Lynch for both women’s titles, Lesnar vs. Rey for WWE Title

May 5, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT MARCH 30, 2020 TAPED IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron […]

5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (5-1-2020): Daniel Bryan vs. Baron Corbin, Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler, plus Sons of Anarchy, Sheamus, Braun, New Day, more

May 3, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN REPORT MAY 1, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT THE PERFORMANCE CENTER AIRED ON FOX NETWORK Announcer: Michael Cole, […]