Torch Flashbacks

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 […]

Jon Moxley to appear at major NJPW show.

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/6/2021): The episode where Moxley said Omega was hanging out a guy dressed as “a used car salesman” and he has “zero tolerance for sh***y people”

January 7, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 6, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (12/30/2020): The episode where Moxley said Jon Huber brought “joy to the people around him” and Cody said he was “a beautiful man”

January 7, 2026

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

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (12/23/2020): The episode where Sting explained why he came to AEW as a “full-circle” moment, Taz interrupts

January 7, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT DECEMBER 23, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-6-2021): The episode where Finn Balor defended the NXT Title against Kyle O’Reilly, plus Priest vs. Kross and Ripley vs. Raquel

January 6, 2026

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… NXT ON USA JANUARY 6, 2021, 8PM EST LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA., AT CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (12-30-2020): The episode with Swerve Strickland vs. Bronson Reed, plus NXT 2020 Awards Announced including Breakout Star, Female Star, Male Star

January 6, 2026

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

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/21/2015): The episode where the 2015 Slammy Awards were announced including LOL Moment, Breakout Star, Awesome Moment, Surprise Return, Superstar

January 5, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report December 21, 2015 – Episode #1,178 Live in Minneapolis, Minn. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor Raw […]

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/14/2015): The episode where Roman had to win the WWE World Title or else Vince McMahon would fire him

January 5, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Report December 14, 2015 – Episode #1,177 Live in Philadelphia, Pa. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor On the […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (12/7/2015): The episode where Roman Reigns called Sheamus a tater tot, Cody Rhodes as Stardust wore cardboard 3D glasses, and Kofi the Cat got stuck in Big E the Tree

January 5, 2026

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT DECEMBER 7, 2015 CHARLESTON, S.C. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -A video package aired on the […]

20 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (10-8-2005): The second episode on Spike TV including Team 3D (Dudleys), R-Truth, Konnan, Eric Young, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash

January 1, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Review Aired October 8th, 2005 Taped 09/27/05 at Universal Studios Orlando, FL Aired on Spike TV at 11:00 PM (ET/PT) […]

20 YRS AGO – KELLER’S TNA IMPACT TV Report (10-1-2005): Spike TV debut touts AJ Styles as perhaps the greatest athlete in pro wrestling history, Jarrett as a World Champion everywhere he goes

January 1, 2026

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA IMPACT OCTOBER 1, 2005 (Taped 9/27) ORLANDO, FLA. AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened with […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (12/16/2020): The episode where Max Caster tore into SCU in his pre-match rap, plus Kingston said he didn’t care about the fans

December 31, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT DECEMBER 16, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (12/9/2020): The episode where Cody, Schiavone, Arn, Ross get giddy for the return of Sting, plus Darby’s Ink Blot Test

December 31, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT DECEMBER 9, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (12/2/2020): The episode where The Acclaimed pointed out something really weird you can’t unsee about Young Bucks book cover

December 31, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT – “WINTER IS COMING” DECEMBER 2 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT REPORT BY […]

Ric Flair comments on Vince McMahon comeback

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (12/4/1995): The episode where Charles Barkley accompanied Ric Flair to the ring and Bischoff took a dig at Shawn Michaels

December 30, 2025

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter paper copy… KELLER’S WCW NITRO REPORT DECEMBER 4, 1995 PHOENIX, ARIZ. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (11/27/1995): The episode where Sting stopped Hogan from going after Luger and The Giant, Bischoff wondered why

December 30, 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 27, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #363) […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WCW Nitro Report (11/20/1995): The episode featuring what Eric Bischoff called the “biggest TV match in 1995”

December 30, 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 20, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER (ISSUE #362) […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/19/2005): The episode where McMahon turned speech to Troops into a self-serving bashing of the news media, plus Triple H vs. Michaels, JBL vs. Foley, Coach vs. Ric Flair

December 29, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT DECEMBER 19, 2005 AFGHANISTAN REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -A video aired about how troops have been […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/12/2005): The fallout from the Bischoff dumpster firing episode including Vince McMahon announcing a new G.M., plus Striker decries gay marriage

December 29, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT DECEMBER 12, 2005 BOSTON, MASS. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -A lengthy recap aired of last week’s […]