Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Ric Flair vs. Triple H from WWE Raw (2007)

As we wrap up the year 2008, we only have to look back 1 year, to find a memorable match on WWE Raw. In the midst of Ric Flair's battle to keep his career, Vince McMahon had decreed that he do battle with The Game, for his career. See 'ya in 2009!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Chris Jericho vs. Chyna from WWF Smackdown (1999)

It was 9 years ago today, when WWE Smackdown aired for the last time in 1999, and Chris Jericho was set to defend his Intercontinental strap against the 9th Wonder of the World Chyna. Enjoy!

Monday, December 29, 2008

Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven from ECW Holiday Hell (1995)

It was one of the greatest and most heated feuds in Extreme Championship Wrestling history, and 13 years ago today, it was just another chapter in the rivalry between the Innovator of Violence and Raven.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan from WCW Starrcade (1997)

Continuing with our "Weekend of Starrcade" celebrating one of the grandest events in wrestling history, we go back 11 years ago today, and a match for the WCW World Heavyweight championship, pitting Hollywood Hogan against the returning Stinger.

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Ric Flair vs. Big Van Vader from WCW Starrcade (1993)

This weekend is "Tribute to Starrcade" Weekend, and we kick off this two day celebration by looking back 15 years ago today, to a WCW World Heavyweight Title matchup, pitting the Rocky Mountain Monster against the Nature Boy.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

The Iron Shiek vs. Bob Backlund from WWF Madison Square Garden (1983)

Hopefully everyone had a Merry Christmas, as "This Day In Wrestling History" rewinds the clock back, 25 years, to Madison Square Garden, as we re-live The Iron Shiek capturing the WWF Championship from then champion, Bob Backlund.



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BONUS #2

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Randy Orton vs. Carlito from WWE Tribute to the Troops (2006)

It was only 2 years ago today, during the airing of WWE's fourth annual Tribute to the Troops, in Iraq, that 1/2 of the WWE World Tag Team champions, Randy Orton took on Mr. Caribbean Cool himself, Carlito. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Chris Jericho vs. The Rock vs. Kurt Angle from WWF Raw (2001)

It was 7 years ago today when a NO Disqualification Triple Threat match took place live on WWF Raw, on Christmas Eve 2001. Witness Y2J defend the WWE Championship against the Olympic Gold Medalist and the People's Champion.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Kenta Kobashi vs. Jun Akiyama from NOAH Great Voyage (2000)

It was 8 years ago today when two of the top Japanese stars, went one on one in the middle of the ring, at Pro Wrestling NOAH's pay per view, Great Voyage. It's Kenta Kobashi taking on Jun Akiyama. Enjoy!

Monday, December 22, 2008

Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels from WWF Raw (1997)

It was 11 years ago when Commisioner Sgt. Slaughter forced the newly formed D-Generation X, Triple H and The Heartbreak Kid, to battle each other. With the WWF European Title on the line, they obliged...sort of.

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EUROPEAN TITLE MATCH

Sunday, December 21, 2008

CM Punk, Kane and Rey Mysterio vs. MVP, Big Daddy V and Mark Henry from WWE Smackdown (2007)

We only have to look back 1 year to re-live a wild six man tag team match from WWE Smackdown, when the tandem of Montel Vontavious Porter, Big Daddy V and The World's Strongest Man go toe to toe with CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and The Big Red Machine.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Bret Hart vs. Bill Goldberg from WCW Nitro (1999)

Just one day removed from yesterday's "This Day In Wrestling History" post, we look to a live Monday Nitro, and 9 years ago today the rematch from Starrcade was set, to see who would walk away the WCW World Heavyweight Champ.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Bret Hart vs. Bill Goldberg from WCW Starrcade (1999)

It was 9 years ago today when the career of the Hitman, reached the beginning of it's end, as he defended the WCW World Heavyweight championship against Goldberg, at the 16th annual Starrcade event. Keep an eye out for the mule kick that would give Hart his career ending concussion.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton from WWE Armageddon (2005)

It was a mere 3 years ago today whe the Deadman and the Legend Killer, stepped inside the confines of a Hell In A Cell, a did war with each other at the annual Armageddon pay per view.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Paul London and Brian Kendrick vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. MNM vs. William Regal and Dave Taylor from WWE Armageddon (2006)

Just 2 years ago today, one of the most intense and forgotten ladder matches in the history of the WWE took place, as London and Kendrick defended the WWE Tag Team straps in a Fatal Four Way, with the Hardys, MNM and Regal & Taylor.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Sting vs. The Black Scorpion from WCW Starrcade (1990)

Throughout the summer and fall of 1990, a mysterious figure, known only as The Black Scorpion, began to taunt the World Heavyweight Champion Sting, week after week. Was it a former friend? A former foe? No one knew...but 18 years ago today they would do battle at the annual Starrcade pay per view, inside a steel cage.

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Monday, December 15, 2008

Bret Hart's WCW debut from WCW Nitro (1997)

Hot off the heels of the "Montreal screwjob" at the 1997 Survivor Series, the time had now come for The Hitman to jump ship and make his much anticipated debut in World Championship Wrestling, 11 years ago today, live on Nitro.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Shawn Michaels vs. Batista from WWE Armageddon (2003)

Long before their 2008 feud, the Animal and the Heartbreak Kid locked horns 5 years ago today, at the 4th Annual Armageddon pay per view, live from Orlando, Florida.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Chris Jericho vs. Wild Pegasus from WAR Super J Cup (1995)

13 years ago today at the WAR Super J Cup, in a Quarterfinal Matchup, the Lionheart Chris Jericho went one-on-one with Wild Pegasus (Chris Benoit), in a fantastic bout, to see who would move on to the Semi-finals.

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Friday, December 12, 2008

Triple H vs. Vince McMahon from WWF Armageddon (1999)

Just two days away from the ninth annual Armageddon pay per view, we go back 9 years ago today to the main event of the first annual Armageddon and the Game going one-on-one with the boss, Mr. McMahon...No Hold Barred.

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles from TNA Turning Point (2005)

If you want to witness a true classic match, in every sense of the word, then don't pass up today's offering of wrestling history, as we rewind 3 years ago today, and an amazing bout between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe for the X Division title.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Kurt Angle vs. The Rock vs. Steve Austin vs. Triple H vs. The Undertaker vs. Rikishi from WWF Armageddon (2000)

It was 8 years ago today when WWF Champion, Kurt Angle was forced to step inside Hell In A Cell and defend the gold against five opponents, The Deadman, The Rattlesnake, Rikishi, The Game and The People's Champion.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Chris Jericho vs. The Rock and Chris Jericho vs. Steve Austin from WWF Vengeance (2001)

Just one day after being named, WWE Superstar of the Year 2008, we flashback 7 years ago today, to one of Chris Jericho's finest hours. It was a one night showdown, to see who would be crowned the first eve WWF Undisputed champion, as the WCW World Heavyweight title and the WWF Championship were merged as one. Watch Chris Jericho battle The Rock, for the WCW Championship and then watch as he battles StoneCold for the Undisputed crown.

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Monday, December 8, 2008

Harlem Heat vs. Stars 'N Stripes from WCW Saturday Night taping (1994)

Although it didn't air until weeks later, it was on this day 14 years ago, that the team of Booker T and Stevie Ray, a.k.a. Harlem Heat went head to head with Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot, for the WCW Tag Team titles.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

The Sandman vs. Raven from ECW Holiday Hell (1996)

In one of the most brutal and violent matches ever created, 12 years ago today the ropes were taken down, and strands of barbed wire hung in their place, as the ECW World Heavyweight champion The Sandman, battled Raven for the gold in a Barbed Wire match.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada vs. Dynamite Kansai and Mayumi Ozaki from AJW St. Battle Final (1993)

It was 15 years ago today when the WWWA Tag Team championships were on the line, in one of the greatest Joshi matches of the 1990's, when Manami Toyota teamed with Toshiyo Yamada to take on Mayumi Ozaki and Dynamite Kansai. Enjoy!

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Friday, December 5, 2008

XXX vs. America's Most Wanted from TNA Turning Point (2004)

It was only 4 years ago today, when one of the true classics in Total Nonstop Action history, took place, as the team of Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper took on Chris Harris and James Storm in the Six Sides of Steel.

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Benoit from WWE Smackdown (2003)

5 years ago today, a true classic took to the airwaves, on free television as the Manster defended the WWE Championship gold against the Rabid Wolverine, from WWE Smackdown.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Mikey Whipwreck and Tajiri vs. Super Crazy and Kid Kash from ECW Massacre On 34th Street (2000)

It was 8 years ago today and ECW was a mere months away from closing it's doors for good. Before that happened, however, the tag team picture couldn't have looked better, when The Unholy Alliance of Whipwreck & Tajiri take on The Insane Luchadore and Kid Kash.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Big Show and Kane vs. JBL and Rey Mysterio from WWE Smackdown (2005)

When WWE Smackdown hit the air, 3 years ago today it was the collossal WWE World Tag Team champions, Kane and The Big Show going toe to toe with the Biggest Little Man and John Bradshaw Layfield, in a non-title match.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam and Goldberg vs. Randy Orton, Batista and Kane from WWE Raw (2003)

We kick off December with a six-man war, live on WWE Raw 5 years ago today, as the Heartbreak Kid, Mr. Monday Night and Goldberg battled against the Big Red Machine, The Legend Killer and The Animal. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Batista vs. Edge from WWE Smackdown (2007)

We close out the month of November by flashing back only 1 year ago today to a huge Smackdown main event, as the Rated R Superstar takes on the World Heavyweight champion Batista for the gold.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Triple H/Stephanie McMahon marriage from WWF Raw (1999)

It was 9 years ago today as WWF Raw hit the air live on Monday night, and Stephanie McMahon and Test were set to tie the knot. But, how shortly joy turns to heartache, as Triple H crashes the party with a big surprise for the McMahon's.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Magnum T.A. vs. Tully Blanchard from NWA Starrcade (1985)

It was 23 years ago today when the NWA United States championship was on the line in a classic matchup for the ages. Magnum T.A. and FOur Horsemen member Tully Blanchard, stepped into a steel cage, to do battle in an I Quit match.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Team RAW vs. Team Smackdown from WWE Survivor Series (2005)

Continuing with our two day tribute to the Thanksgiving tradition, known as the WWE Survivor Series, we flashback 3 years ago today to a brand WAR, as Shawn Michaels lead Team RAW, along with Kane, The Big Show, Carlito and Chris Masters against Team Smackdown, consisting of Batista, Randy Orton, JBL, Rey Mysterio and Bobby Lashley. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Team Strike Force vs. Team Hart Foundation from WWF Survivor Series (1987)

It was a WAR 21 years ago today, as 10 teams did battle. The Hart Foundation lead Demolition, The Islanders, The Dream Team and The Bolsheviks into battle against the Strike Force, captaining their team of, The Killer Bees, The Rougeau Brothers, The British Bulldogs and The Young Stallions. The first part of our two part tribute to the Thanksgiving tradition, known as Survivor Series.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Rockers vs. The Brainbusters from WWF Saturday Night's Main Event (1989)

It was 19 years ago today and on the air went WWF Saturday Night's Main Event and a classic 2 out of 3 falls match between two of the greatest teams in WWE history, Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, The Rockers and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard, The Brainbusters.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Ultimate Dragon from WCW World War 3 (1996)

12 years ago today the Ultimate Dragon (later known as Ultimo Dragon) defended the J Crown championship against a worthy challenger in Rey Mysterio Jr., at the 1996 WCW World War 3 pay per view event. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna from WWF Survivor Series (1994)

As The Undertaker prepares to do battle with The Big Show tonight in a Casket Match at the 22nd Annual WWE Survivor Series, lets rewind back 14 years ago today to the 8th Annual WWF Survivor Series and another classic casket match featuring the Deadman and Yokozuna.

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

The Million $ Team vs. The Dream Team from WWF Survivor Series (1990)

As we approach the 22nd Annual Survivor Series, this Sunday night, we flashback 18 years ago today to a classic Survivor Series elimination match, pitting the Million $ Team (Ted Dibiase, The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine & a PHENOM-anol mystery partner, making his WWF debut) against the Dream Team (Dusty Rhodes, The Hart Foundation & Koko B. Ware).

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BONUS - 18 YEARS OF DESTRUCTION

Friday, November 21, 2008

Bret Hart vs. Chris Benoit from WCW Mayhem (1999)

When Sting was stripped of the title, WCW officials declared that a 32 man single elimination tournament would be held in the fall of 1999, to crown a new WCW World Heavyweight champion. 9 years ago it came down to an all Canadian final when the Crippler and the Hitman squared off.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Jeff Jarrett vs. Ron Killings from TNA Weekly PPV (2002)

6 years ago today leading TNA Superstar, Jeff Jarrett defended the most prestigious crown in the Total Nonstop Action dressing room, against The Truth, Ron Killings. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe from TNA Genesis (2006)

It was a mere 2 years ago today, when the wrestling world anticipated the feature match, in the rivalry between the Samoan Submission Machine and the Olympic Gold Medalist at TNA's Genesis pay per view.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk vs. Cactus Jack and Raven from ECW November to Remember (1995)

It was 13 years ago today, when the deranged pairing of Cactus Jack and Raven took on The Innovator of Violence and Mr. Middle Aged and Crazy himself, Terry Funk, in a tag team war and a great match from the ECW Arena and the 3rd Annual November to Remember.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Shawn Michaels vs. Psycho Sid from WWF Survivor Series (1996)

12 years ago today The Heartbreak Kid and The Psycho one went toe to toe, center stage, in the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. A classic matchup for the WWF Championship. Enjoy!

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Team Bischoff vs. Team Austin from WWE Survivor Series (2003)

Team Bischoff being represented by, Chris Jericho, Christian, Randy Orton, Mark Henry and Scott Steiner going to war with Team Austin, represented by Shawn Michaels, The Dudley Boyz, Rob Van Dam and Booker T, 5 years ago today. If Bischoff's team loses, he steps down as Co-General Manager of Raw, likewise for Stonecold.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair from WCW Clash of the Champions IX (1989)

Probably one of, if not, the greatest "I Quit" matches in the history of "I Quit" matches, took place 19 years ago today when the Nature Boy stepped into the ring with the middle aged and crazy Terry Funk, for the NWA Championship belt, and to put a cap on their long running feud.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Bull Nakano vs. Aja Kong from AJW Wrestlemarinpiad II (1990)

18 years ago today, at the Second Annual AJW Wrestlemarinpiad event, Bull Nakano put the WWWA World Heavyweight Championship on the line against fellow woman's warrior, Aja Kong, in a steel cage match.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Eddie Guerrero 1967 - 2005

On this day 3 years ago today, the wrestling world, collectively bowed it's head and mourned the passing of the late, great Eduardo Gory Guerrero Llanes a.k.a. Eddie Guerrero. He was a 1 time WWE Champion, 2 time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 4 time WWE Tag Team Champion (most notably on 2 occasions with nephew, Chavo Guerrero), 2 time WCW Cruiserweight Champion and a 2 time ECW Television Champion. Eddie competed in numerous 5 star matches around the globe, and I am proud to say, I've been a big fan of his for many, many years. Take a minute today to watch the tribute video below, and listen to some of the testimonials. As a bonus I've added a classic Eddie match from 8 years ago today, in the main event of WWF Monday Night Raw, as Guerrero teamed up with pals, Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko to battle Steve Austin, The Rock, Billy Gunn and Chyna. Viva La Raza!



REY MYSTERIO TESTIMONIAL


CHAVO GUERRERO TESTIMONIAL


BONUS MATCH - 8 YEARS AGO TODAY

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Umaga vs. Triple H from WWE Raw (2007)

It was a mere 1 year ago today, when live on WWE Raw, lumberjacks surrounded the ring to ensure that the Game and the Samoan Bulldozer did not escape the battle-zone.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Eddie Guerrero vs. Mr. Kennedy from WWE Smackdown (2005)

As hard as it is to believe, it was only 3 years ago today when the late, great Eddie Guerrero's last match, aired live on Smackdown. It was Latino Heat himself stepping into the squared circle with Mr. Kennedy. Enjoy!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. from WCW Nitro (1997)

The night after the "screwjob" in Montreal, over on Nitro, two of the all time greats did battle for the WCW Cruiserweight championship, on live television. Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio Jr. lock horns 11 years ago today. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart from WWF Survivor Series (1997)

Probably one of the most important and definitely the most controversial match ever posted on the blog. It's hard to believe it's been 11 years since the infamous "screwjob", as Bret Hart stepped into the Molson Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to defend the WWF Championship against his arch nemesis, Shawn Michaels. Bonuses follow the match, including, Bret Hart's side of the story and Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon and the WWF's side of the story.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Steve Austin and Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker from WWF Smackdown (2001)

"This Day In Wrestling History" celebrates its 100th post, and we flashback 7 years to main event handicap action from WWF Smackdown. The Rattlesnake and The Olympian, of the Alliance take on The Deadman representing the World Wrestling Federation. Enjoy!

Friday, November 7, 2008

20 Man X-Division Gauntlet Match from TNA Victory Road (2004)

It was the first ever TNA 3 hour pay per view event, 4 years ago today and to kick it all off, a 20 Man X-Division Gauntlet, featuring: Frankie Kazarian, Sonjay Dutt, Puma, L.A. Park, Jerrelle Clark, Miyamoto, Michael Shane, Hector Garza, Nosawa, Mikey Batts, Alex Shelley, Matt Sydal, Sonny Siaki, Jason Cross, Shark Boy, Psicosis, D-Ray 3000, Amazing Red, Spanky and Chris Sabin.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Los Gringos Locos vs. El Hijo del Santo and Octagon from AAA When World's Collide (1994)

It was 14 years ago today when Los Gringos Locos (the late Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr) put their hair on the line as they stepped into the ring with El Hijo del Santo and Octagon (who put their masks on the line) to do battle in a fantastic 2/3 fall tag team match from the AAA promotion's first pay per view. Enjoy!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Kenta Kobashi and Go Shiozaki vs. Kensuke Sasaki and Katsuhiko Nakajima from NOAH 3rd Great Voyage (2005)

It was only 3 years ago when tag team action rocked the Budokan Hall, during pro wrestling NOAH's 3rd Annual Great Voyage event. Witness this fantastic match pitting Kobashi and Shiozaki against Sasaki and Nakajima.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Steve Austin/Brian Pillman gun incident from WWF Monday Night Raw (1996)

Today we flashback 12 years to a controversial incident in the history of WWF Monday Night Raw. Just weeks after Stonecold Steve Austin shattered Brian Pillman's ankle live on television, we go via satellite to the Pillman home, and a Stonecold invasion leads to "The Loose Cannon" pulling a gun.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho from WWF Rebellion (2001)

It was a brawl in the United Kingdom 7 years ago today when the Gold Medalist and Y2J did battle for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, in the middle of the Invasion, at the 3rd Annual Rebellion pay per view.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Piper's Pit with The Country Boys from WWF Saturday Night's Main Event (1985)

It was 23 years ago today when wrestling's country boys, Hillbilly Jim, Uncle Elmer and Cousin Junior, felt the wrath of the pit, when they stepped into the ring on Saturday Night's Main Event with "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Taz, Sabu and Rob Van Dam vs. The Triple Threat from ECW November to Remember (1998)

We kick off the month of November with a match to remember. It was six man tag team action 10 years ago today, as The Triple Threat, consisting of Shane Douglas, Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido took on the awesome threesome of RVD, Sabu and The Human Suplex Machine.

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Friday, October 31, 2008

Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi from All Japan 26th Anniversary Show (1998)

We round out the month of October with two of the greatest wrestlers ever to lace up a pair of boots, Misawa and Kobashi. It was 10 years ago today on the 26th Anniversary of All Japan pro wrestling, that these two warriors fought for nearly 50 minutes, in a classic for the AJW Triple Crown. Happy Halloween!

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

AJ Styles vs. The Amazing Red from TNA Weekly PPV (2002)

The only thing frightening about All Hallow's Eve, 6 years ago today, was the amazing capabilities of The Phenomenal One and The Amazing Red, as they flew around they ring on TNA's weekly pay per view. Enjoy!

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

KENTA vs. Naomichi Marufuji from NOAH at Budokan Hall (2006)

In recent history, probably one of the most hard fought battles took place in the Land of the Rising Sun, 2 years ago today, as the GHC Heavyweight Title was on the line when Naomichi Marufuji defended against KENTA.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Lex Luger vs. Brian Pillman from WCW Halloween Havoc (1989)

It was the first annual Halloween Havoc, 19 years ago today and the while main event featured a Thunderdome Cage Match, it was the undercard match for the NWA United States championship that stole the show, when Flyin Brian took on the Total Package.

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Monday, October 27, 2008

Sting vs. Sid Vicious from WCW Halloween Havoc (1990)

18 years ago today havoc ruled the wrestling world once again, as the monsterous Sid Vicous looked to dethrone the reigning WCW World Heavyweight champion Sting, at the 2nd Annual Halloween Havoc pay per view.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Tommy Dreamer vs. Brian Lee from ECW High Incident (1996)

It indeed was a "high incident", 12 years ago today when "The Inovator of Violence" and "Primetime" Brian Lee took to the sky, to compete in a high stakes Scaffold Match. Enjoy!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham vs. Steve Austin and Steve Williams from WCW Halloween Havoc (1992)

16 years ago today, it was explosive tag team action at the 4th Annual Halloween Havoc event, as Barry Windham and The Natural take on Stunning Steve (subbing for an injured Terry Gordy) and Dr. Death, with the NWA/WCW World Tag Team titles on the line.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Big Van Vader vs. Cactus Jack from WCW Halloween Havoc (1993)

Finally, we come to the time of the year where we get to re-live a little bit of Halloween Havoc history, and we're kicking it off with a fantastic match. It was Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal time again in 1993 and two of the greatest brawlers in wrestling history square off in a Texas Death Match.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss vs. Sabu vs. Rhino from TNA Bound for Glory (2005)

It was only 3 years ago today and the first ever Bound for Glory pay per view hit the airwaves. The Monster, The War Machine, The Charismatic Enigma and The Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal Maniac compete in Monsters Ball 2. Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Kurt Angle vs. The Rock from WWF No Mercy (1999)

As we rewing back 9 years ago today and view our last WWF/E match for the month of October here on the blog, we witness a classic for the WWF Championship. Watch as your Olympic Gold Medalist goes one on one with The Great One.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Booker T vs. Chris Benoit from WWE Smackdown (2005)

The United States championship was on the line 3 years ago today when Smackdown hit the airwaves, as the champion, "The Crippler" put the gold on the line against the Master of the Spin-A-Rooni. Enjoy!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker from WWE No Mercy (2002)

It was 6 years ago today and hell was unleashed on the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, as he was challenged to a Hell In A Cell match by "The Phenom", at the annual No Mercy pay per view.

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Steve Austin holds Mr. McMahon hostage from WWF Raw (1998)

The night after WWF Judgment Day, 8 years ago, and a "Screw you Austin...YOU'RE FIRED!!" from Mr. McMahon, Stonecold Steve Austin returned to Raw to "negotiate" with the Corporate Billionaire. With McMahon held hostage, Austin and the boss ended up in the ring, at the end of the night.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Bret Hart vs. Sting from WCW Nitro (1999)

The night after E&C and The Hardys went at it, 9 years ago today, in a historic ladder match, The Stinger and The Hitman took center stage live on Nitro, to battle for the WCW World Heavyweight championship.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Edge and Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz from WWF No Mercy (1999)

Witness the match that re-invented the ladder match, as two of the WWE's greatest tag teams mix it up at the 1st Annual No Mercy pay per view, 9 years ago today. One of my personal favorite ladder matches. The winner gets $100,000 and Terri Runnel's managerial services. Enjoy!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Shane Douglas vs. Bam Bam Bigelow from ECW in Queens, NY (1997)

It was 11 years ago today at the Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, New York, when ECW World Heavyweight champion "The Franchise" Shane Douglas defended his crown against the "Beast from the East" Bam Bam Bigelow.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Steve Austin and Booker T vs. The Undertaker and Kurt Angle from WWF Raw (2001)

It was 7 years ago and live on RAW, The Alliance, represented by Stonecold Steve Austin and the 5-Time WCW Champion Booker T, went head to head with the WWF, represented by The Phenom and The Olympic Gold Medalist.