Torch Flashbacks

Dakota Kai’s first NXT ring name! Angelo Dawkins teamed with who? Samoa Joe attacked in battle royal – 10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-14-2015)

October 15, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Report October 14, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] Time to see what […]

Remember Clonico the Clown in the MJF-Jericho segment? Also, Cody vs. Brodie Lee in a Dog Collar match for TNT Title – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (10/7/2020)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Announcers: […]

Gargano & LeRae walk their dog, plus Austin Theory, Ciampa, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley, Raquel, Dakota – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (10-7-2020)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA OCTOBER 7, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Sasha Banks vs. Bayley in main event, Samoa Joe & Finn Balor vs. Dash & Dawson, plus Asuka, Corbin, Gable (a/k/a FTR) in Dusty Classic – 10 YRS AGO – Keller’s NXT Takeover Report (10-7-2015)

October 9, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S NXT TAKEOVER: RESPECT REPORT OCTOBER 7, 2015 ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED LIVE ON WWE NETWORK -The show opened […]

Stephanie wins a staredown with Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Big E in U.S. Title Open Challenge series, epic Heyman promo with Lesnar – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (10/5/2015)

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT OCTOBER 5, 2015 BOSTON, MASS. AT TD GARDEN AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Check out the latest episode […]

John Cena’s open challenge continues, Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns main event, big six-woman tag – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (9/28/2015)

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 BUFFALO, N.Y. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK Did you know you can read an ad-free, […]

Ric Flair’s touching, self-deprecating introduction of Charlotte, Paige lashes out at Charlotte – 10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (9/21/2015):

October 7, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 LAREDO, TEX. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -They opened right away with the […]

Kevin Owens reflects on KO Show with The Fiend, calls it a “demonic Mr. Rogers reboot” – 5 Yrs Ago Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/5/2020)

October 6, 2025

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

Was O.J. guilty or not guilty? McMahon runs a poll asking Raw viewers and reveals answer, plus Razor mentors 1-2-3 Kid – 30 Yrs Ago Keller’s WWE Raw Report (10/2/1995)

October 6, 2025

QUICK NOTE: Did you know you can read an ad-free, silky-smooth-loading version of this website with a PWTorch VIP Membership? Also, unlock 35+ years of archives including nearly 2,000 PWTorch Weekly Newsletters dating back to […]

Hogan refers to then-nameless Giant (Big Show) as “the big sticky nasty giant” in fourth-ever Nitro – Keller’s 30 Yrs Ago WCW Nitro Report (9/25/1995)

October 4, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #355) […]

Ric Flair comments on Vince McMahon comeback

Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman headlines third-ever WCW Nitro, plus Booker T, Orndorff, Bischoff, Savage, Johnny B. Badd – Keller’s 30 Yrs Ago WCW Nitro Report (9/18/1995)

October 4, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #354) […]

Hulk Hogan vs. Lex Luger in main event of second-ever episode of WCW Nitro, plus Macho Man, Bischoff, Sabu, Sting – Keller’s 30 Yrs Ago WCW Nitro Report (9/11/1995)

October 4, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #353) […]

Reigns lectures Jey Uso about how he just needs to acknowledge him, Sami drops “sham” IC Title belt into the trash, lights go out on KO Show – 5 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-2-2020)

October 3, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT OCTOBER 2, 2020 ORLANDO, FLA. AT AMWAY ARENA (“THUNDERDOME”) AIRED ON FOX NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves […]

Stardust (Cody) wrestles current AEW wrestler in tag match, Seth demands Kane tell the truth in front of everyone – 10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (10-1-2015)

October 3, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review October 1, 2015 Taped 9/29/15 in Albany, N.Y. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

JBL says he has been unfairly characterized as despising illegal immigrants, Undertaker wrestles Randy Orton’s dad – 20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (9-30-2005)

October 3, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN LAREDO, TEXAS BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show was introduced with scenes of […]

Lashley vs. Roode vs. Mr. Anderson vs. James Storm headlines, plus Matt Hardy, EC3, Jeff Jarrett, DJZ (Joaquin Wilde) – 10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (8-26-2015)

October 2, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling TV Results August 26, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor Impact Wrestling opens with […]

Today’s L.A. Knight (then Eli Drake) vs. today’s Drew McIntyre (then Drew Galloway), plus EC3, Matt Hardy, Jarrett, Gail Kim, Mr. Anderson – 10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (8-19-2015)

October 2, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling “Turning Point” TV Results August 19, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor Impact Wrestling […]

Jeff Jarrett addresses bringing his Global Force Wrestling crew to TNA Impact, Bobby Lashley in main event – 10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (8-12-2015)

October 2, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling Results August 12, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor Impact Wrestling opens with a […]

Miro (Rusev) talks about his blue balls, Cody says hand shaking tradition isn’t sign of respect , current NXT Champ faces Darby – 5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (9/30/2020)

October 1, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR Announcers: […]

Former champions pitched for NXT call up to WWE

Almost every prospect on this show is out of WWE but one prospect is an AEW top star – 5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (9-30-2020)

October 1, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

Ciampa and Gargano in singles action, current AEW wrestler teams with current WWE wrestler – 10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (9-30-2015)

October 1, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results September 30, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] Pre-credits, Kyle Edwards giving […]

Raven & Sabu vs. Abyss & Rhino headlines, Shelley and Sabin on opposing teams, Samoa Joe vs. Shark Boy – 20 YRS AGO TNA IMPACT TV Report (9-9-2005)

September 25, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review September 9, 2005 Taped August 16, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on TNAWrestling.com Report by James […]

R-Truth and B.G. James (Road Dogg) dancing together backstage when confronted by Jarrett, Killings faces Sabin in tag match – 20 YRS AGO TNA IMPACT TV Report (9-2-2005):

September 25, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review September 2, 2005 Taped August 16, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on TNAWrestling.com Report by James […]

Wild mix of wrestlers including Raven, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, Roode, Zbyszko, Alex Shelley, Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, Konnan, Kip James (Billy Gunn), Lance Hoyt (Archer) – 20 YRS AGO TNA IMPACT TV Report (8-26-2005)

September 25, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review August 26, 2005 Taped August 16, 2005 in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios Aired on TNAWrestling.com Report by James […]