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!

Raw.31.12.2007 - Triple H Vs Ric Flair
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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!

Chyna vs Chris Jericho - SD! December 30, 1999
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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.

Tommy Dreamer vs Raven
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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.

BONUS

Sting & Hogan - Starrcade Press Confrence 1997
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PART 1

Sting vs Hogan Starrcade 97 PRT1
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PART 2

Sting vs Hogan Starrcade 97 PRT2
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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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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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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!

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.

Chris Jericho vs Kurt Angle vs The Rock - Undisputed Title
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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!

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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DX - Special Christmas Present
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EUROPEAN TITLE MATCH

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.

SmackDown.21.12.2007 - Six.Man.Tag.Team.Match
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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.

Nitro.20.12.1999 - Bret Hart Vs Goldberg - WCW.Title
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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.

Wcw - Goldberg Vs Bret Hart (Starrcade 99)
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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.

Randy Orton Vs. The Undertaker
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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.

Armageddon 2006 - WWE Tag Team Titles
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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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PART 1

Starrcade 1990: Sting vs The Black Scorpion (1)
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PART 2

Starrcade 1990: Sting vs The Black Scorpion (2)
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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.

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.

WWE - Armageddon 2003 - Batista vs Shawn
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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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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.

PART 1

Triple H vs Mr McMahon - Armageddon 1999 - Part 1
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Triple H vs Mr McMahon - Armageddon 1999 - Part 2
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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.

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.

WWF Hell in a cell Armageddon 2000
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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.

CHRIS JERICHO VS. THE ROCK
PART 1

Chris Jericho vs The Rock Vengeance 2001 part 1
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PART 2

Chris Jericho vs The Rock Vengeance 2001 part 2
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CHRIS JERICHO VS. STEVE AUSTIN

Chris Jericho vs Steve Austin - Vengeance 2001
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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.

Harlem Heat vs. Stars & Stripes-WCW Tag Team titles
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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.

Sandman vs. Raven (Barbed Wire)
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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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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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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.

SmackDown.04.12.2003 - Lesnar Vs Chris Benoit - WWE.Title
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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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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.

Rey Mysterio & JBL vs Kane & Big Show 2/12/05
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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!

Batista, Randy Orton and Kane vs RVD, HBK and Goldberg
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