Torch Flashbacks

Eric Bischoff speaks highly of AEW talent

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/5/2005): The episode where Vince McMahon drove a garbage truck into the arena before the Trial of Eric Bischoff, plus Cena, Triple H, Michaels, Edge

December 29, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT DECEMBER 5, 2005 CHARLESTON, S.C. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR I’m sick today, so I will be […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (12-17-2015): Becky vs. Bella, Ryback vs. Del Rio, Ziggler vs. Owens, plus Reigns tosses around security guys who were just doing their jobs

December 28, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review December 17, 2015 Taped 12/15/15 in Newark, N.J. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (12-10-2015): Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio, Amborse and Kevin Owens contract signing gets wild, plus Becky, Usos, League of Nations, Ziggler

December 28, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review December 10, 2015 Taped 12/8/15 in Jacksonville, Fla. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (12-3-2015): Reigns tells Sheamus no one wants to hear him tell jokes as crowd chants “You look stupid,” four-on-one main event Reigns vs. League of Nations, plus New Day, Becky, Bella

December 28, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review December 3, 2015 Taped 12/1/15 in Hershey, Pa. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (11-26-2015): Roman Reigns and Sheamus TLC match build, Dudleys vs. Strowman & Rowan, plus odd mix of wrestlers in three-way to determine title challenger

December 28, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review November 26, 2015 Taped 11/24/15 in Indianapolis, Ind. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE Open. […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (12-9-2005): Tazz applauds JBL’s will to go on after his “horrible, horrible injury,” Orton has a breakdown in the ring, azz reveals he hates the expression “having words”

December 27, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN DECEMBER 9, 2005 (Taped Dec. 4) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -The show opened […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (12-2-2005): Undertaker spooks Orton into a panic with a smoking casket and eerie threats, Boogeyman, Tag Team Battle Royal, Bob Orton Jr.

December 27, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN DECEMBER 2, 2005 CINCINNATI, OHIO BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the show. -Randy […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (11-25-2005): One of the Dick Brothers squirts white lotion at Animal’s face, Booker T vs. Benoit for U.S. Title, Batista vs. Orton for World Title main event

December 27, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN NOVEMBER 25, 2005 SHEFFIELD, U.K. BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -A mind-numbingly overproduced, convoluted recap aired of recent […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-25-2015): Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre) vs. Rockstar Spud in World Title Series match, Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Aries, plus Robbie E, Davey Richards, DJZ, Manik

December 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling November 25, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Aired on Destination America Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor Impact opens […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-18-2015): Bobby Roode vs. Abyss, plus EC3-Matt Hardy face-off, James Storm, Eric Young, Eli Drake (LA Knight)

December 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling November 18, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Aired on Destination America Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor As it […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (11-11-2015): Eli Drake (LA Knight) vs. Jessie Godderz, Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne, plus Matt Hardy, DJZ, Mr. Anderson, EC3

December 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Wrestling Results November 11, 2015 Taped in Orlando, Fla. Aired on Destination America Report by Mike McMahon, PWTorch contributor Impact […]

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) […]