Torch Flashbacks

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Smackdown Report (8-19-2004): Cena vs. D-Von Dudley, plus JBL, Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, RVD, more

August 23, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REVIEW AUGUST 19, 2004 TAPED TUESDAY IN HAMILTON, ONT. -Michael Cole and Tazz introduced the show as JBL was […]

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (8/16/2004): Orton talks about his big Summerslam title win, Batista vs. Jericho, Edge bvs. Kane, plus Lita, Rhyno, more

August 20, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 16, 2004 LIVE ON TNN FROM LONDON, ONT. -After the opening montage, Lilian Garcia introduced Randy Orton […]

10 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (8-18-2014): Ambrose vs. Rollins, plus Dustin & Cody, Stephanie, Orton, Ryback, Roman, RVD, Rowan & Harper, Heyman, more

August 20, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 18, 2014 LAS VEGAS, NEV. AIRED ON USA NETWORK [Hour One] -The new WWE logo debuted in […]

10 YRS AGO – ROH “Field of Honor (8-15-2014): A.J. Styles, Adam Cole, Mark Briscoe, Jay Lethal, Moose, Matt Taven, Cedric Alexander, Roderick Strong

August 18, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… ROH “Field of Honor” results August 15, 2014 Brooklyn, N.Y. at MCU Park Est. Attendance: 1,300-1,500 Results submitted by Chris of PWPonderings.com […]

20 YRS AGO – Ballpark Brawl III: Canadian Carnage (8-14-2004): A.J. Styles, Jimmy Hart, Jim Neidhart, Natalya, R-Truth, Harry Smith, Bret Hart, Christopher Daniels

August 18, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… Ballpark Brawl III: Canadian Carnage August 14, 2004 Buffalo, N.Y. at Dunn Tire Field Report by Mike Rickard II of Williamsville, N.Y., […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA Impact TV Report (8/14/2014): X Division Scramble match, Hardys vs. Team 3D, plus Mr. Anderson, Lashley, MVP, Magnus (Nick Aldis), more

August 16, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact Results August 14, 2014 Taped 6/27 in New York City Aired on Spike TV Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Review (8/14/2014): Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, plus Mojo Rawley, Neville (Pac), Vaudvillains, Buddy Murphy, Tyler Breeze, Sin Cara

August 15, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results August 14, 2014 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] Pre-show video package starting […]

30 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (8/8/1994): Keller’s report on Ted DiBiase trying to buy Lex Luger, IRS & Bigelow vs. Doink & Tatanka, plus Backlund, Undertaker, Savage, Owen, more

August 12, 2024

The following report originally published 30 years ago this week in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter. VIP members can read the entire back issue HERE. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW AUGUST 8, 1994 AIRED ON USA […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (8/9/2004): Keller’s report on Lita revealing to Matt Hardy she’s pregnant with Kane’s baby, Jericho vs. Edge, plus Orton, Triple H, Trish Stratus, more

August 12, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 9, 2004 LIVE ON TNN FROM CLEVEAND, OHIO -After the Raw opening aired, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (8/11/2014): Hogan birthday bash, Lesnar and Heyman, Bray Wyatt-Jericho segment, plus Seth, Cena, Reigns, Stephanie McMahon, more

August 12, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Results August 11, 2014 – Episode #1,106 Live in Portland, Ore. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor – […]

Ric Flair comments on Vince McMahon comeback

20 YRS AGO – WWE Live Event Results (8/8/2004): Ric Flair vs. Eugene, Batista vs. Jericho vs. Edge, plus Kane, Maven, Shelton, Tajiri, Rhyno, Val Venis, Molly, Orton

August 11, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE house show report August 8, 2004 Toledo, Ohio Report by Joe Swora, PWTorch.com correspondent Just got back from the Raw house […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Results (8/4/2014): Keller’s report on Bo Dallas vs. R-Truth, Roman vs. Kane, plus Stephanie, Triple H, Ambrose, Rusev, Ryback, Cody as Stardust

August 6, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT AUGUST 4, 2014 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AIRED ON USA NETWORK [Hour One] -A video package aired on last […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Smackdown Results (8/1/2024): Parks’s review of Jericho vs. Rowan with Summerslam stips, plus A.J. Lee, Alberto, Ziggler, Swagger, Cesaro, R-Truth, Seth, Ambrose, Kane, Bo Dallas

August 3, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review August 1, 2014 Taped 7/29/14 in Corpus Christi, Texas Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist – WWE […]

10 YRS AGO – TNA Impact TV Report (7/31/2014): The Hardys vs. The Wolves, Lashley vs. Aries, plus Samoa Joe, Brian Cage, Low Ki, EC3, more

August 1, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… TNA Impact “Destination X” Results July 31, 2014 Taped 6/26 in New York City Aired on Spike TV Report by James Caldwell, […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Report (7/31/2014): Charlotte vs. Lynch, plus Angelo Dawkins, Cash & Dax as “The Mechanics,” Tyler Breeze, Tyson Kidd, Neville, Ascension, Adam Rose, more

July 30, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results July 31, 2014 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] No pre-credits video. Renee […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (7/28/2019): Keller’s report on Rollins vs. Jericho, Cena vs. Cesaro, plus “The Inpsirational” Bo Dallas, Stephane, Ryback, Miz, R-Truth, Natalya, more

July 29, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JULY 28, 2014 LIVE FROM HOUSTON, TEX. AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK [HOUR ONE] -Highlights aired of the […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Report (7-26-2004): Keller’s detailed report on Triple H vs. Chris Benoit 60 minute Iron Man match, Battle Royal for Summerslam title shot including Edge, Kane, Orton, Flair

July 29, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE RAW REPORT JULY 26, 2004 LIVE ON TNN -Coach eliminated one of the Raw Divas. He paced back and forth in […]

20 YRS AGO – WWE Live Event Results (7/24/2004): Triple H vs. Benoit, Jericho vs. Kane, plus Batista, Val Venis, Rhyno, Maven, Hurricane, more

July 28, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw house show report July 24, 2004 Erie, Pa. Report by Brandon Boyd, PWTorch.com correspondent (1) Hurricane & Rosey defeated Chuck […]

20 YRS AGO – ROH Live Event Results (7/24/2004): “That was the sickest, most insane wrestling show I’ve ever seen in person” including Punk, Samoa Joe, Strong, Shelley

July 27, 2024

The following report originally published 20 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… Ring Of Honor live event report Chicago Ridge, Ill. July 24, 2004 Report by Jason Detrick, Torch VIP member Wow. I just […]

10 YRS AGO – KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT (6/28/2014): Early impression of Reigns being pushed in a top babyface slot in main event against Kane, plus Barrett, Amborse, Bray Wyatt, more

July 26, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JUNE 28, 2014 PITTSBURGH, PA. AIRED ON SYFY -A video package aired on the progression of Daniel Bryan […]

10 YRS AGO – KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT (7/21/2014): Heyman & Lesnar show-closing promo, Reigns vs. Kane & Orton, plus Ambrose, Miz, Nikki Bella, Rusev, Ryback, Khali, Big E, Kofi, more

July 22, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT JULY 21, 2014 MIAMI, FLA. LIVE ON USA NETWORK [Hour One] -They opened with Michael Cole introducing the […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Smackdown Report (7/18/2014): Greg Parks’s report on Kane vs. Dean Ambrose, plus Bo Dallas, Fandango, Sheamus, Ziggler, Harper, Kingston, Jericho, more

July 19, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Smackdown review July 18, 2014 Taped 7/15/14 in Fayetteville, N.C. Aired on SyFy By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: @gregmparks) – […]

10 YRS AGO – NXT TV Results (7-17-2014): Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss, plus Xavier Woods, Enzo & Big Cass, Adam Rose, Jason Jordan, Tyson Kidd, Sami Zayn

July 16, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE NXT Results July 17, 2014 Taped at Full Sail University Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] No pre-credits video package […]

10 YRS AGO – WWE Raw Results (6-23-2014): Stephanie vs. Vickie Guerrero, plus Bo Dallas, Usos, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Orton, Seth Rollins, RVD, Barrett, more

June 24, 2024

The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com… WWE Raw TV Results June 23, 2014 – Episode #1,099 Live in Washington, D.C. Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor Announced […]