Torch Flashbacks

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/11/1995): Diesel stops Owen Hart & Yokozuna’s post-match attack, Michaels pushes back on retirement talk, Diana Smith endorses Bulldog joining Cornette

December 9, 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 DECEMBER 11, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/4/1995): Bob Backlund goes bonkers in middle of promo, doctor says Shawn Michaels condition is life-threatening, Razor Ramon vs. Dean Douglas for IC Title

December 9, 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 DECEMBER 4, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (11/27/1995): Brother Love interviews Bret Hart, Triple H feuds with Henry Godwinn, Godwinn shoown at his hog ranch, Michaels medical update

December 9, 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 NOVEMBER 27, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

Taz chokes out Cody Rhodes from behind, Hangman vs. John Silver, plus Jericho, MJF, Pac, Hobbs – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (11/25/2020)

November 26, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

Stumbling drunk MJF and Jericho wander around Las Vegas with Elvis impersonator, Cody & Darby vs. Starks & Brian Cage, Young Bucks vs. Top Flight, – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (11/18/2020)

November 26, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT NOVEMBER 18, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

Penta vs. Rey Fenix headlines, plus Cody Rhodes, Moxley, Eddie Kingston, new Inner Circle, Dustin Rhodes, MJF and Wardlow – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (11/11/2020)

November 26, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT NOVEMBER 11, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

KO Show, Kyle O’Reilly headlines, plus Ember Moon, Candice, Thatcher, Gargano, Grimes – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (11-25-2020)

November 25, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S NXT ON USA TV REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Vic […]

Reigns interrupts opening segment with Triple H & Stephanie McMahon with Seth, plus Charlotte, Bellas, Bray Wyatt, Neville (Pac) – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (10/26/2015)

November 24, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report October 26, 2015 – Episode #1,170 Live in San Diego, Calif. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor Live […]

Drew McIntyre responds to losing WWE Title in opening segment, AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy, plus Elias, Hurt Business, Sheamus – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/26/2020)

November 24, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT OCTOBER 26, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT AMWAY CENTER (“THUNDERDOME”) AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, […]

Steve Austin’s first live appearance on Raw in almost four years, plus Cena & Dudleys vs. New Day, Sheld vs. Wyatts – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (10/19/2015)

November 24, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report October 19, 2015 – Episode #1,169 Live in Dallas, Tex. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor Live […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-3-2005): Team 3D (Dudley Boyz) vs. Team Canada, Styles & Aries & Dutt vs. Daniels & Alex Shelley & Samoa Joe, plus Jeff Hardy, Sabu, Jarrett, Rhino

November 23, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA 2 Hour Impact Special Aired November 3rd, 2005 Taped at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 9:00 PM […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (10-29-2005): Alex Shelley, Roderick Strong, Lance Hoyt (Archer), Jeff Jarrett, Christopher Daniels, Ron “R-Truth” Killings, Sonjay Dutt, AJ Styles

November 23, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review Aired October 29th, 2005 Taped 10/18/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (10-22-2005): Samoa Joe vs. Elix Skipper, Ron “R-Truth” Killings vs. Bobby Roode, plus AJ Styles, Jeff Hartdy, Lance Hoyt (Archer), Jeff Jarrett

November 23, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review Aired October 22nd, 2005 Taped 10/11/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) […]

A Blindfold Match, two top current AEW women wrestlers team together, two partners in this year’s War Games face each other – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (11-18-2020)

November 19, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S NXT TV REPORT NOVEMBER 18, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT THE CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Vic Joseph, […]

Toni Storm vs. Candice LeRae, Gargano defends NXT North American Title against Leon Ruff, plus Dexter, Breezango, Santos – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (11-11-2020)

November 19, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA NOVEMBER 11, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Hogan’s pre-heel turn Dark Side era including Sting challenge, Jimmy Hart lamenting what to do with his 200 Hulkamania jackets – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (11/13/1995)

November 17, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT NOVEMBER 13, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #361) […]

Special referee 1-2-3 Kid helps Sid beat Razor Ramon, Bret Hart and Diesel in one of the best talking segments of the year – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (11/13/1995)

November 17, 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 NOVEMBER 13, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

Rey Mysterio is reportedly dealing with an injury

Michael Cole laughs at dig at Jillian Hall’s face, Eddie Guerrero vs. Randy Orton, JBL vs. Rey vs. Booker vs. Christian – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (10-14-2005)

November 16, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN OCTOBER 14, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEX. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Michael Cole and Tazz […]

Roddy Piper vs. Randy Orton & Bob Orton Jr., Eddie Guerrero & Christian & JBL vs. Batista & Benoit & Rey Mysterio – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (10-7-2005)

November 16, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN OCTOBER 7, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened with footage from WWE […]

Toni Storm vs. Shotzi, Ciampa vs. Velveteen Dream in the main event, Ember Moon beaten down by Dakota Kai – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (11-4-2020)

November 12, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA NOVEMBER 4, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Former champions pitched for NXT call up to WWE

Halloween-themed episode includes Ripley vs. Raquel, Priest vs. Gargano in Devil’s Playground match, Haunted House of Terror match – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-28-2020)

November 12, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA OCTOBER 28, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Nine matches made this episode feel like “crash TV” including tag title match, Bronson Reed, Austin Theory, Ciampa, Velveteen Dream, Ember Moon – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-21-2020)

November 12, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA OCTOBER 21, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Crazy guy imitates Mongo during Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage segment on a beach, Sullivan takes an actual bump, Guerrero vs. Benoit – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (11/6/1995)

November 11, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT NOVEMBER 6, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #361) […]

Triple H interacts with slop, Isaac Yankem (Kane) teams with Lawler, President Clinton impersonator says WWE is one of America’s greatest exports – 30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (11/6/1995)

November 11, 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 NOVEMBER 6, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]