Torch Flashbacks

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-14-2015): Sasha Banks & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya & Charlotte Flair, Sami Zayn vs. Neville (a/k/a Pac), plus Finn Balor, Baron Corbin, Tyson Kidd

January 23, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT REPORT JANUARY 14, 2015 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -As Tyson […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA IMPACT TV Report (1-7-2015): MVP vs. Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley vs. Robert Roode, Knockouts Battle Royal, plus EC3, Austin Aries, James Storm, Abyss

January 23, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S TNA IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT JANUARY 7, 2015 LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. AT MANHATTAN CENTER AIRED ON DESTINATION AMERICA [HOUR […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/22/2020): Jericho Cruise episode including Pac vs. Moxley, plus Hangman & Omega, Jurassic Express, Jericho, Santana & Ortiz

January 22, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 22, 2020 NASSAU, BAHAMAS ON NORWEGIAN PEARL – JERICHO CRUISE AIRED ON TAPE DELAY ON TNT Announcers: Jim […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-15-2020): Loaded women’s battle royal including Belair, Candice, Shotzi, Mia Yim, Martinez, plus Dunne, Riddle, Lio Rush, Swerve

January 21, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT JANUARY 15, 2020 LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-8-2020): Toni Storm & Rhea Ripley & Candice LeRae vs. Bianca Belair & Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray, plus Austin Theory, Undisputed Era, Keith Lee, more

January 21, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this month here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT JANUARY 8, 2020 LIVE IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

5 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-1-2020): The 2019 Awards Announcements including Undisputed Era, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai, Keith Lee, Johnny Gargano, WarGames

January 21, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WELLS’S NXT TV REPORT JANUARY 1, 2020 TAPED IN ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON USA NETWORK REPORT BY KELLY WELLS, […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/9/1995): Howard Finkle vs. Harvey Wippleman wrestle in their briefs as McMahon emotes rapturous joy on commentary, plus Razor Ramon vs. Owen Hart for IC Title

January 21, 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 JANUARY 9, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

30 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (1/1/1995): Luger & British Bulldog vs. Tatanka & Bam Bam Bigelow, plus Jeff Jarrett, Kama, Todd Pettengill imitates “Wayne’s World,” Owen Hart on King’s Court

January 21, 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 JANUARY 1, 1995 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE PRO WRESTLING TORCH NEWSLETTER […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/12/2015): Cena show-opening promo, Cena vs. Seth, Rusev vs. Amborse headlines, plus Miz, Big Show, New Day, Jey Uso

January 19, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JANUARY 12, 2015 NEW ORLEANS, LA. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -A clip aired of The […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/5/2015):10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (1/5/2015): John Cena Appreciation Night, Bray Wyatt vs. Ambrose, plus Big E, Adam Rose, Rollins, Wade Barrett, Reigns, more

January 19, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Results January 5, 2015 – Episode #1,127 Episode #1 of 2015 Live in Corpus Christi, Tex. Report by James […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (12/29/2014): John Cena vs. Rollins, Roman Reigns vs. Big Show, Bray vs. Amborse in Miracle on 34th St. brawl, Piper’s Pit, Cody & Dustin, more

January 19, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT DECEMBER 29, 2014 WASHINGTON D.C. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] (I’m filling in for James Caldwell tonight, who’s […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/15/2020): Worst Televised match of decade, Omega & Hangman vs. Young Bucks vs. Best Friends vs. Santana & Ortiz, DDP & Q.T. Marshall & Dustin Rhodes vs. Butcher & Blade & MJF, Guevara vs. Moxley

January 19, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 15, 2020 MIAMI, FLA. AIRED LIVE ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur [HOUR ONE] -They […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/8/2020): Penta & Fenix vs. Cody & Dustin Rhodes, MJF calls out Cody, Hangman & Omega vs. Private Party, plus Moxley, Jurassic Express, DDP, more

January 16, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 8, 2020 SOUTHAVEN, MISS. AT LANDERS CENTER AIRED LIVE ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur […]

5 YRS AGO – Keller’s AEW Dynamite Report (1/1/2020): Cody Rhodes vs. Darby Allin, Omega & Young Bucks vs. Penta & Fenix & Pac, plus Moxley, Jericho, Guevera, Dustin Rhodes, more

January 16, 2025

The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT JANUARY 1, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE AIRED LIVE ON TNT Announcers: Jim Ross, Tazz, Excalibur [HOUR […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/27/2004): Christian vs. Jericho, Triple H vs. Benjamin, plus Hassan hits Jim Ross, Bischoff announces Chamber special referee, more

January 13, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT DECEMBER 27, 2004 LIVE FROM BILOXI, MISS. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, EDITOR -Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (12/20/2004): Opening segment spoofs NFL with Trish startling Shelton in the locker room as McMahon asked, “Are you ready for some wrestling?” plus Best of 2024 format

January 13, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw Alternative Perspective Coverage December 20, 2004 Best of Raw 2004 Aired on Spike TV Report by Mallory Mahling, Torch Team […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (12/13/2004): Edge vs. Randy Orton, plus Bischoff, Batista, Triple H, Jericho, Christian, Regal, Shelton

January 13, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE RAW REPORT DECEMBER 13, 2004 LIVE FROM HUNTSVILLE, ALA. -Eric Bischoff came out at the start of the show. He said […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (1-2-2015): Edge & Christian in opening segment, Reigns vs. Rusev, Cody as Stardust, plus Bray Wyatt, Ryback, Usos, more

January 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review January 2, 2015 Taped 12/30/14 in Norfolk, Va. Aired on USA Network By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (12-26-2014): Cole sarcastically says he loved being in Sioux City day after Christmas, Seth says Hogan will be known as “the Seth Rollins of the ’80s,” plus Kane, Naomi, Amborse

January 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review December 26, 2014 Taped 12/21/14 in Sioux City, Iowa Aired on USA Network By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (12-19-2014): Roman Reigns vs. Fandango, plus Naomi, Dolph Ziggler, Nikki Bella, Adam Rose, Usos, Miz, Ryback, Seth, more

January 11, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review December 16, 2014 Live in Grand Rapids, Mich. Aired on USA Network Replayed Dec. 19 on Syfy By Greg […]

Michael Cole talks WWE without Vince McMahon

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (1-6-2005): Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio, Paul Heyman teams with Heidenreich against Undertaker, Cena taunts Cole with homophobic innuendo in rap

January 10, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN JANUARY 6, 2005 TAPED TUESDAY IN UNCASVILLE, CONN. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (12-30-2004): Cena vs. Renee Dupree, plus RVD, Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, Spike Dudley, Booker T, JBL, Eddie Guerrero

January 10, 2025

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE SMACKDOWN DECEMBER 30, 2004 TAPED TUESDAY IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR -Teddy Long then talked about […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-8-2015): Chad Gable vs. Tyler Breeze, Curtis Axel vs. Hideo Itami, Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss, plus Neville, Sami Zayn, Vaudvillians, more

January 8, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results January 8, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University By Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] No pre-credits video this week. […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (1-4-2015): Carmella vs. Blue Pants, Lucha Dragons vs. Jason Jordan & Tye Dillinger, plus Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, Hideo Itami, Ascension, Enzo, Big Cass

January 8, 2025

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results January 4, 2015 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] NXT starts with the […]