Torch Flashbacks

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-4-2006): The episode where Jeff Jarrett lists his victims and tells Christian he was next, plus AJ Styles throws Daniels against a locker

February 5, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV February 4, 2006 Taped January 31, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch columnist – […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (2/3/2021): The episode where Jericho and MJF won a tag team battle royal and Orange Cassidy popped out of a giant cake

February 4, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT – “BEACH BREAK” FEBRUARY 3, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (2-3-2021): The episode where Edge showed up and took a dig at what WWE stands for compared to NXT

February 4, 2026

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

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/15/1996): Steve Austin’s in-ring debut on Raw plus Goldust asked McMahon if he had a microphone in his pants and Lawler said McMahon was homophobic

January 29, 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 JANUARY 15, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/8/1996): The episode featuring Steve Austin’s first Raw appearance, plus the second Billionaire Ted’s Warroom taking shots at WCWskit

January 29, 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 JANUARY 8, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/1/1996): The episode featuring The Nacho Man, The Huckster, Scheme Gene, and Billionaire Ted in the Raw Bowl

January 29, 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 JANUARY 1, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/27/2021): The episode where Cody challenged Shaq & Jade Cargill to face him and his wife Brandi, plus MJF & Jericho team together

January 28, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 27, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-27-2021): The episode where Bronson Reed wrestled Swerve Strickland when both were underutilized in NXT, plus Danny Garcia losing in a squash

January 28, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA JANUARY 27, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/25/2016): The episode where The Rock said “The weed is good in Miami tonight” after acknowledging fans dressed as Macho Man, Hulk, Undertaker

January 26, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JANUARY 25, 2016 MIAMI, FLA. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -A video package aired on the […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/18/2016): The episode where Chris Jericho told Heyman to “shut the hell up” and asked where his client Brock Lesnar was, plus Stardust, Reigns, Wyatts, Jey

January 26, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JANUARY 18, 2016 COLUMBUS, OHIO AT NATIONWIDE ARENA AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -A Martin Luther […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/11/2016): The episode where Roman Reigns was booked against The Whole Roster by Vince McMahon, then Brock made his return

January 26, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report January 11, 2016 – Episode #1,181 Live in New Orleans, La. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor The […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-27-2006): The episode where Jillian Hall said she has nightmares of Boogeyman biting the birthmark off of her face, plus Rey vs. Henry, Nitro & Mercury vs. Angle

January 23, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN JANUARY 27, 2006 TAPED JAN. 24 BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened with footage of last […]

Michael Cole talks WWE without Vince McMahon

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-20-2006): The episode where Cole called Booker T’s U.S. Title celebration absurd, plus Jillian Hall’s distress over her new scar

January 23, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN JANUARY 20, 2006 TAPED JAN. 17 BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR WK: This is a complete report on […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-13-2006): The episode where Batista handed over his World Title and announced he’d need bicep surgery that would sideline him for a while

January 23, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN JANUARY 13, 2006 TAPED JAN. 9 BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the show, […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (12-31-2005 & 1-1-2006): The episode where Jarrett told Christian he would never be world champion as fans chanted “Boring!” plus Samoa Joe vs. Roderick Strong

January 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review December 31, 2005 and January 1, 2006 Taped December 13, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (12-17-2005): The episode where Jarrett said it was time to go to war against TNA management as fans chanted “Boring! Boring!” plus Lethal vs. Samoa Joe

January 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review December 17, 2005 Taped December 13, 2005 in Orlando, Fla. at Universal Studios Aired on Fox Sports Net Report […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (12-8-2005): The episode where Rhino talked about his bitterness toward his run in WWE, plus Samoa Joe, Christian vs. Roode

January 22, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review December 8, 2005 Taped November 29, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on Spike TV Report by […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/4/2016): The episode where Stephanie McMahon told Roman Reigns that her dad is the boss and Roman is “the help,” McMahon special ref for Reigns-Sheamus

January 21, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report January 4, 2016 – Episode #1,180 Live in San Antonio, Tex. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor The […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (12/28/2015): The episode where Mr. McMahon told Reigns that pretty soon he would own him just like he owns the ring, plus Cena U.S. Title defense

January 21, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report December 28, 2015 – Episode #1,179 Live in Brooklyn, N.Y. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor The Card […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (12-3-2005): The episode where fans chanted “We Want Wrestling” and “Boring” during Jarrett promo, interrupted by Christian

January 16, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Aired December 3rd, 2005 Taped 11/29/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) Report […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-19-2005): The episode where Christian Cage made his debut and said he came to TNA not for money but for respect

January 16, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Aired November 19th, 2005 Taped 11/15/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) Report […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-12-2005): The episode where AJ Styles lost to current WWE producer Petey Williams, plus Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Jeff Hardy

January 16, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Aired November 12th, 2005 Taped 10/18/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) Report […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-6-2006): The episode where Batista responded to Melina’s accusations of sexual harassment, said she never said stop when they were intimate

January 16, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN JANUARY 6, 2006 TAPED JAN. 3 IN WILKES-BARRE, PA. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened with […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (12-30-2005): The episode where Melina accused Batista of sexual harassment in segment that seemed to spoof or mock sincere real-life accusations

January 9, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN JANUARY 6, 2006 TAPED JAN. 3 IN WILKES-BARRE, PA. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened with […]