Torch Flashbacks

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 […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-9-2016): The episode that headlined with Kurt Angle vs. Drew Galloway (McIntyre), Matt Hardy demanding Dixie fire EC3

March 6, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S TNA IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT FEBRUARY 9, 2016 TAPED IN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND AIRED ON POP TV [HOUR ONE] -A video package aired […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (3-3-2006): The episode where Sting found out about Alex Shelley stalking his personal life with his camera and confronted him

March 6, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV March 3, 2006 Taped February 28, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-25-2006): The episode where Alex Shelley showed a secret video he took of Sting with his family to try to determine if he was really retired

February 27, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV February 25, 2006 Taped February 21, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-18-2006): The episode where Jeff Jarrett showed a video of Jackie to other wrestlers and threatened to put it on the internet if she tried to quit

February 27, 2026

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

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (2-11-2006): The episode where Christian declared he would prove to everyone he wasn’t a mid-card comedy act

February 27, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact on Spike TV February 11, 2006 Taped January 31, 2006 in Orlando, Florida Report by James Caldwell, Torch columnist – […]

Jon Moxley to appear at major NJPW show.

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (2/24/2021): The episode where Moxley said he is addicted to the ring and it’s why he’s made so many bad decisions in life

February 25, 2026

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

Former champions pitched for NXT call up to WWE

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (2-24-2021): The episode where Cameron Grimes botches his reenactment of the Ted DiBiase basketball con, plus Dexter vs. Gargano, Balor-Cole angle

February 24, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA FEBRUARY 24, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (2-17-2021): The episode where Swerve got pinned by Leon Ruff, plus Finn Balor in main event, Beth Phoenix interviews Dusty Cup winner

February 24, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA FEBRUARY 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 (2/19/1996): The episode where during Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage match, Bischoff brought up Elizabeth-Savage divorce, plus Hogan-Arn rematch

February 23, 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 19, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (2/12/1996): The episode where Arn Anderson pinned Hulk Hogan in main event, plus debut of Loch Ness

February 23, 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 12, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (2/5/1996): The episode where The Road Warriors faced Sting & Lex Luger in a dream tag team match, plus Flair, Savage, Hogan

February 23, 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 5, 1996 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (2/17/2021): The episode with the quirky odd segment where Kenny Omega met with kids to talk about drawing fans at the Tokyo Dome for no apparent reason

February 18, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT FEBRUARY 17, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (2/5/1996): The episode where Mick Foley said he might have found “a hardcore home,” McMahon plays Billionaire Ted skit “despite legal threats,” Bret vs. Undertaker

February 16, 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 5, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/29/1996): The episode where McMahon introduced Roddy Piper as the acting WWE President until Gorilla Monsoon recovered, Piper calls McMahon a “nice, sweet kid”

February 16, 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 29, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/22/1996): The episode where McMahon said Vader was “done for good” in WWE after “a 24 hours career in WWE,” plus Triple H vs. Razor, Bret vs. Goldust

February 16, 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 22, 1996 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (2-10-2021): The episode where fans pelted Gargano with a “Johnny Wheelchair” chant and Cameron Grimes tossed money to the crowd

February 11, 2026

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

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (2/10/2021): The episode where Sammy Guevara informed Chris Jericho that he was done with The Inner Circle, plus Darby TNT Title defense

February 11, 2026

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

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/16/2006): The episode that followed up on the Live Sex Show with Edge and Lita where Edge wanted Lita to “finish him,” Lita sits on Edge before Angle interrupts

February 9, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT JANUARY 16, 2006 RALEIGH, N.C. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -A tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. […]