Torch Flashbacks

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Main Event Report (4/7/1996): With Nitro preempted, a review of WCW’s C-show featuring DDP breaking an amateur’s camera, plus a listless Heenan and Okerlund

April 28, 2026

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT APRIL 7, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #383) […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (4/1/1996): The episode where Johnny Grunge dressed up as Nobbs and threw a Steiners-Road Warriors-Nasty Boys tag match on purpose

April 28, 2026

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT APRIL 1, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #382) […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (3/25/1996): The episode where Elizabeth handed out money to fans that she got in divorce from Randy Savage

April 28, 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 25, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #381) […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (4-7-2006): The episode where a new “giant” debuted by attacking Undertaker in his main event match against Mark Henry

April 26, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN APRIL 7, 2006 TAPED TUESDAY REPORT BY WADE KELLER -After the opening montage, Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the show. […]

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20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (3-31-2006): The episode where Kurt Angle tapped out two top stars one after another in the main event

April 26, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown on UPN March 31, 2006 Taped March 28, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (3-24-2006): The episode where a spring break vignette aired advertising that The Miz was arriving soon

April 26, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN MARCH 24, 2006 TAPED MONDAY IN MEMPHIS, TENN. REPORT BY WADE KELLER -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (4/7/2021): The episode where Christian kept framing himself as a generational ring general, Taz invited him to join Team Taz

April 8, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT APRIL 7, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Commentators: […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/24/2021): The episode where MJF told Jericho he’s not breaking down walls, but breaking any chairs he sits on

April 8, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT MARCH 24, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Commentators: […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/17/2021): The episode where MJF told Jericho it wasn’t easy pretending to like him for six months, plus Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa bloody brawl

April 8, 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 […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/9/1996): The episode where Goldust told Warrior he could climb on his back and Warrior fired back “whatever you’re into”

April 7, 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 APRIL 9, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (4/2/1996): Marc Mero’s WWF debut including win over Isaac Yankem (later Kane) with angle with Triple H

April 7, 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 APRIL 2, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/27/2006): The episode where Edge told Mick Foley the three things he’ll be remembered for and the one thing he hadn’t ever accomplished

April 6, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT FEBRUARY 27, 2006 LIVE FROM WASHINGTON D.C. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with footage […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/20/2006): The episode where Marty Jannetty returns during Michaels’s match, Vince McMahon said Marty must join a certain club to return

April 6, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 2006 LIVE FROM TRENTON, N.J. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -Joey Styles, Coach, and Jerry […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/16/2006): The episode where a wheezing Mama Benjamin asked Vince McMahon to give son Shelton an IC Title match, plus Triple H vs. Big Show

April 6, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT FEBRUARY 13, 2006 TAPED MONDAY IN GREENSBORO, N.C. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -The show opened with […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (4-5-2016): The episode where Drew Galloway (McIntyre) defended the TNA World Title against Matt Hardy and then Tyrus and Jeff Hardy got involved

April 3, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Results April 5, 2016 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Aired on Pop TV (1) Jeff Hardy beat KOTM champion Eric Young […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-29-2016): The episode where Drew Galloway (McIntyre) defended the TNA Title against Jeff Hardy in the main event

April 3, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling Report March 29, 2016 Taped in Orlando, Fla. from Universal Studios Aired on Pop TV Report by Mike McMahon, […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-22-2016): The episode where Drew Galloway (McIntyre), Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy and EC3 went at each other like Drew has gone after Seth, Punk, and Cody lately

April 3, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling Report March 22, 2016 Taped in Orlando, Fla. from Universal Studios Aired on Pop TV Report by Mike McMahon, […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (4-1-2006): The episode that had seven minutes of bell-to-bell action in the entire hour which included Samoa Joe vs. Shelley vs. Sabin vs. Dutt and NWA Tag Title match

April 3, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV April 1, 2006 Taped March 28, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch columnist – […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (3/31/2021): The episode where Christian’s debut match featured wrestlers at ringside performatively chanting “You still got it!”

April 2, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE MARCH 31, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED ON TNT Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Ring Announcer: Justin […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (3-31-2021): The episode where Austin Theory asked Johnny Gargano if The Fingerpoke of Doom would be a good strategy for them

April 2, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA MARCH 31, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (3-17-2006): The episode where Vince McMahon’s cover photo on Muscles & Fitness magazine was subject of masturbation joke

March 30, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown on UPN March 17, 2006 Taped March 14, 2006 in Bossier City, Louisiana Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (3-10-2006): The episode where Boogeyman’s treatment of worms became a topic with references to PETA and Worms Digest

March 30, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown on UPN March 10, 2006 Taped March 7, 2006 in Mobile, Alabama Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – We […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (3-3-2006): The episode where Undertaker and Kurt Angle had one of the best TV matches of year, with one caveat

March 30, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown on UPN March 3, 2006 Taped February 28, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – We […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-15-2016): The episode with Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy vs. EC3 for Impact World Title followed by as Drew “Feast or Fired” cash-in

March 27, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling Report March 15, 2016 Semi-Live in Orlando, Fla. from Universal Studios Aired on Pop TV Report by Mike McMahon, […]