Torch Flashbacks

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (3/18/1996): The episode where Bret called Shawn Michaels dancing “obnoxious and annoying” and said “this isn’t a dance contest”

March 23, 2026

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 MARCH 18, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (3/11/1996): The episode where Goldust bent down and examined Piper’s kilt and suggested he “come around his backlot,” plus Bret at Stu Hart Dungeon, Undertaker & Yokozuna tag

March 23, 2026

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 MARCH 11, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (2-24-2006): The episode where Orton declared his family built the pro wrestling business, plus Boogeyman vs. The Dicks

March 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown on UPN February 24, 2006 Taped February 21, 2006 in Richmond, Virginia Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – We […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (2-17-2006): The episode where Boogeyman ate worms and spread them all over Orlando Jordan after beating him

March 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN FEBRUARY 17, 2006 TAPED TUESDAY IN NORFOLK, VA. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (2-10-2006): The episode where Randy Orton said he said Eddie Guerrero might or might not be in hell, but he said it to get to Rey

March 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN FEBRUARY 10, 2006 TAPED FEB. 7 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Michael Cole and Tazz […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-18-2006): The episode where Scott Steiner called the Dudleys (Team 3D) fat, out of shape guys

March 19, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV March 18, 2006 Taped February 14, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-11-2006): The episode where Christian looked bad in his title match build, plus Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin wrestled each other in a three-way match

March 19, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV March 11, 2006 Taped February 28, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/17/2021): The episode where newly arrived Christian established his mission statement and spoke about his reputation

March 18, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT “ST. PATRICK’S DAY SLAM” MARCH 17, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY WADE […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (3-17-2021): The episode where a wrestler in the main event tag match was injured mid-match and everyone else had to adjust

March 18, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA MARCH 17, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (3/18/1996): The episode where Bischoff told people “taking notes” wanting a Nasty Boys match to be a classic to put their pens down

March 16, 2026

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT MARCH 18, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (3/11/1996): The episode where The Steiners faced The Road Warriors in a tag team dream match of the 1990s

March 16, 2026

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT MARCH 11, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

Eric Bischoff speaks highly of AEW talent

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (2/26/1996): The episode where Bischoff seemed to drop a hint of Diesel leaving the WWF during Nitro’s Sting vs. Big Bubba Rogers match

March 16, 2026

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT FEBRUARY 26, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/10/2021): The episode where Moxley joked with Kingston being “glad he didn’t get blown up” when explosion fizzled

March 11, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MARCH 10, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/3/2021): The episode when Cody Rhodes & Red Velvet faced Shaquille O’Neal & Jade Cargill in the opener, plus Sting-Ricky Starks angle

March 11, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MARCH 3, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (3-10-2021): The episode where Toni Storm shined against Iyo Sky (Shirai), plus Finn Balor in main event title match

March 10, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA MARCH 10, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (3-3-2021): The episode where Austin Theory told Gargano the visit to psychiatrist was great and he got to eat cereal and watch cartoons whole time

March 10, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA MARCH 3, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/7/2006): The episode where Triple H wrestled Ric Flair in a Road to WrestleMania match, plus Shelton’s Mama, Hacksaw Duggan special appearance

March 9, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT FEBRUARY 7, 2006 LIVE FROM ATLANTA, GA. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -A video package ornately announced […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/30/2006): The episode where Vince McMahon offered Shawn Michaels a chance to commit career suicide, Shane McMahon gets involved

March 9, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT JANUARY 30, 2006 LIVE FROM ORLANDO, FLA. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with a […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/23/2006): The episode where Edge said he draws ratings so he won’t be some transitional champion, but won’t be a walking joke who loses and regains it a ton either

March 9, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT JANUARY 23, 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -A trailer-style opening montage aired focused on […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (3/4/1996): The episode with Shawn Michaels vs. 1-2-3 Kid and Bret Hart vs. Triple H, plus Mankind intro vignette

March 8, 2026

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 MARCH 4, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/26/1996): The episode where Goldust read a poem about Roddy Piper being “hard and ripe” and asking when he can “play that bagpipe”

March 8, 2026

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 FEBRUARY 26, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/19/1996): The episode where Razor Ramon said he didn’t want Goldust’s ass, Diesel destroyed Undertaker’s casket, “Ringmaster” Steve Austin vs. Jannetty

March 8, 2026

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 FEBRUARY 19, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-23-2016): The episode where Eli Drake (L.A. Knight) called out Grado, masquerading as Odarg the Great, for not abiding by the Feast of Fired stip

March 6, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling “Lockdown” Special Edition Aired February 23, 2016 on Pop TV Taped in London, U.K. (Wembley Arena) Report by Mike […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-16-2016): The episode where Matt Hardy & Tyrus battled EC3 two-on-one in the main event as EC3 warmed up to being a babyface

March 6, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S TNA IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT TAPED IN THE U.K. FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AIRED ON POP TV [HOUR ONE] -Clips aired of last […]