Torch Flashbacks

Halloween themed show including “Boo” Dallas, Trick or Treat Street Fight with Miz vs. Ziggler, Four-Corners Tag Team Terror match, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens, 10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-29-2015)

November 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review October 29, 2015 Taped 10/27/15 in Phoenix, Ariz. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. New Day, Ryback vs. Bo Dallas, Miz TV with Ziggler and Summer Rae awkwardness – 10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-22-2015)

November 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review October 22, 2015 Taped 10/20/15 in Austin, Texas Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

Joey Styles debuts as Raw commentators and delivers signature quips, Michaels teams with Cena in main event – 20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (11/7/2005)

November 4, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT NOVEMBER 7, 2005 FORT WAYNE, IND. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -As pyro exploded and the camera […]

Ric Flair documentary announced for Peacock

Flair admits he was kissing Triple H’s ass for years, Foley predicts skit marks on Carlito’s Speedo, Mickie James dresses up as Trish – 20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/31/2005)

November 4, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT OCTOBER 31, 2005 ANAHEIM, CALIF. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -After the show opening, Coach and Jerry […]

One of the strangest TV segments ever with Vince McMahon pulling a bottle of BBQ sauce out of Jim Ross’s behind, plus Cena vs. Angle – 20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/24/2005)

November 4, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT OCTOBER 24, 2005 FRESNO, CALIF. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with footage of last […]

“Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Roddy Piper one-on-one in 2005, plus Rey Mysterio, Christian, Bischoff – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (11-4-2005)

November 2, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Friday Night Smackdown review November 4, 2005 Taped 10/30/2005 Aired on UPN Report from Mike Roe, Torch OVW/Smackdown Specialist Raw Is […]

Rey Mysterio is reportedly dealing with an injury

Rey Mysterio on Christian’s Peep Show, Roddy Piper in the main event, plus Regal, Sharmell, Animal – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (10-28-2005)

November 2, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN OCTOBER 28, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Footage aired of what happened with Smackdown […]

Eddie Guerrero & Batista vs. Orton & Mr. Kennedy, JBL vs. Mysterio, plus Lashley, Teddy Long, Booker – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (10-21-2005)

November 2, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN OCTOBER 21, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN RENO, NEV. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -They opened with clips of […]

A battle royal on Raw with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Barry Horowitz, King Kong Bundy, Yankem (Kane), Jannetty, Bigelow, Sid – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/23/1995)

October 28, 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 OCTOBER 23, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

Vince McMahon says his wife Linda McMahon made him so proud the way she fired Jim Ross, Carlito calls Ross “a fat, out of shape loser” – 20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/17/2005)

October 20, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT OCTOBER 17, 2005 SACRAMENTO, CALIF. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with a lengthy recap […]

Stephanie McMahon complains about Steve Austin, Vince closes show with big promo, Doink the Clown in opener – 20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/10/2005)

October 20, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT OCTOBER 10, 2005 CORPUS CHRISTY, TEX. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -Highlights aired of last week’s WWE […]

Sullivan says Hogan has a dark evil side, Hogan tests heel edge to his face character, Bischoff calls DDP “human trash,” sleazy 900 line plug from Okerlund – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (10/16/1995)

October 16, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT OCTOBER 16, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #357) […]

Fans chant “Hogan Sucks!” during Sabu vs. Jerry Lynn match, Sting and Luger sling insults at each other, Disco Inferno costs Hawk a match – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (10/9/1995)

October 16, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT OCTOBER 9, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #356) […]

A first-ever match between two top stars, Ric Flair vs. Arn Anderson in main event, a top wrestler in drag throws powder at Hogan’s face – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (10/2/1995)

October 16, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT OCTOBER 2, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #356) […]

Jim Ross says Cody had lapses that are uncharacteristic of him, AEW World Title match headlines, MJF and Jericho interact – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (10/14/2020)

October 15, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT OCTOBER 14, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Commentators: […]

Toni Storm makes her return to NXT, Ember Moon reveals why she wasn’t drafted to Raw or Smackdown, Priest defends title – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-14-2020)

October 15, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA OCTOBER 14, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Dakota Kai’s first NXT ring name! Angelo Dawkins teamed with who? Samoa Joe attacked in battle royal – 10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-14-2015)

October 15, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Report October 14, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] Time to see what […]

Remember Clonico the Clown in the MJF-Jericho segment? Also, Cody vs. Brodie Lee in a Dog Collar match for TNT Title – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (10/7/2020)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Announcers: […]

Gargano & LeRae walk their dog, plus Austin Theory, Ciampa, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley, Raquel, Dakota – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-7-2020)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA OCTOBER 7, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Sasha Banks vs. Bayley in main event, Samoa Joe & Finn Balor vs. Dash & Dawson, plus Asuka, Corbin, Gable (a/k/a FTR) in Dusty Classic – 10 YRS AGO – Keller’s NXT Takeover Report (10-7-2015)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S NXT TAKEOVER: RESPECT REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2015 ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED LIVE ON WWE NETWORK -The show opened […]

Stephanie wins a staredown with Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Big E in U.S. Title Open Challenge series, epic Heyman promo with Lesnar – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (10/5/2015)

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT OCTOBER 5, 2015 BOSTON, MASS. AT TD GARDEN AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Check out the latest episode […]

John Cena’s open challenge continues, Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns main event, big six-woman tag – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (9/28/2015)

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 BUFFALO, N.Y. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Did you know you can read an ad-free, […]

Ric Flair’s touching, self-deprecating introduction of Charlotte, Paige lashes out at Charlotte – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (9/21/2015):

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 LAREDO, TEX. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -They opened right away with the […]

Kevin Owens reflects on KO Show with The Fiend, calls it a “demonic Mr. Rogers reboot” – 5 Yrs Ago Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/5/2020)

October 6, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT OCTOBER 5, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT AMWAY CENTER (“THUNDERDOME”) AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, […]