Sunday, April 19, 2009

Randy Savage vs. Sting from WCW Spring Stampede 1998

11 years ago today it was a battle for the WCW World Title as Sting defended the gold against Macho Man Randy Savage. Enjoy!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H from WWE Backlash (2004)

It was 5 years ago today when WWE World Champion Chris Benoit defended the championship in his hometown of Edmonton against the likes of The Game and The Heartbreak Kid.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Sabu vs. Lightning Kid from NWA GrandSlam (1993)

It was 16 years ago today when Sabu and Sean Waltman (wrestling under the name; Lightning Kid) took part in a fantastic match, that was voted one of the best of the 1990's.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Great Sasuke vs. Wild Pegasus from New Japan Super J Cup (1994)

From All Japan to New Japan, today we travel back 15 years to the first ever Super J Cup tournament and the finals, pitting The Great Sasuke against Wild Pegasus (Chris Benoit) and one of my personal favorite matches. Enjoy!

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue from All Japan Champion's Carnival (1995)

14 years ago today two of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world, stood toe to toe in the center of the sqaured circle and did battle at the All Japan Champion's Carnival tournament, in the final match of the night.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

John Cena unveils new version of the WWE Championship from WWE Smackdown (2005)

It was only 4 years ago today when, after he had won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXI, John Cena debuted a newer, more updated version of the title on Smackdown, complete with a spinning WWE logo in the middle. This is the version still used to this day.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Sabu vs. Taz from ECW Barely Legal (1997)

12 years ago today there was an event that was so EXTREME, that it was Barely Legal, and the advertised main event of the evening, was a feud that had been brewing in ECW for nearly 2 years, Taz vs. Sabu.

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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera from WCW Nitro (1999)

It was 10 years ago today when the WCW Cruiserweight Title was on the line, live on WCW Monday Nitro, as Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera did battle. Enjoy!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada vs. Dynamite Kansai and Mayumi Ozaki from AJW Dream Slam II (1993)

It was quite possibly the biggest event in All Japan Women's history. It was 16 years ago today when AJW Dream Slam II went down in the Land of the Rising Sun. One of the standout matches that night pitted Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada against Dynamite Kansai and Mayumi Ozaki.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Bret Hart, 123 Kid and Bob Holly vs. Yokozuna, Owen Hart and Hakushi from WWF Monday Night Raw (1995)

It was 14 years ago today and some explosive tag team action took place on WWF Monday Night Raw, as The Hitman teamed up with 123 Kid and Bob Holly to take on the evil trio of Yokozuna, Owen Hart and Hakushi. Enjoy!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Steve Austin, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon vs. The Hardy Boyz & Lita from WWF Raw (2001)

8 years ago today it was 6-Man mayhem on WWF Raw as The Two Man Power Trip of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Game, along with Stephanie McMahon took on The Hardy Boyz and Lita.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Eddy Guerrero vs. 2 Cold Scorpio from ECW Three Way Dance (1995)

While the three way dance topped the card on this night 14 years ago, in Extreme Championship Wrestling, it was the match for the ECW Television Championship that stole the show, as 2 Cold Scorpio battled Eddy Guerrero.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The British Bulldogs vs. The Dream Team from WWF WrestleMania II (1986)

As WrestleMania season has come to a close, we take a look back at our very last WrestleMania match of the year. It was 23 years ago when Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake put the World Tag Team gold on the line against the Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith, The British Bulldogs.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Randy Savage vs. Dallas Page from Spring Stampede 1997

It was 12 years ago today when a bitter rivalry came to a head at the 2nd Annual Spring Stampede pay per view event from WCW. Macho Man Randy Savage squares off with Diamond Dallas Page in a No Disqualification match. Enjoy!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper from WWF WrestleMania VIII

Our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" ends today as we have finally arrived at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania tonight, live on pay per view. Today we rewind the clock back 17 years and take a look at a fantastic WWF Intercontinental Title Match as Roddy Piper defends against The Hitman.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez from WWF WrestleMania IX (1993)

The Deadman's streak was just taking off 16 years ago today, when, at WrestleMania IX, he stepped into the ring with his biggest challenger to date, Giant Gonzalez. Our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" continues...

Friday, April 3, 2009

Edge vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Christian from WWE WrestleMania XXI (2005)

It was 4 years ago today when Money In the Bank became tradition on the grand stage, as Edge, The Crippler, The Big Red Machine, Shelton Benjamin, Christian and Chris Jericho competed in the first ever Money in the Bank Ladder Match, as we continue our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania"

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage from WWF WrestleMania V (1989)

20 years ago today WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage defended the gold against the Hulkster as the Mega Powers got set to explode on the grandest stage of them all, as we continue our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania"

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Edge & Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz from WWF WrestleMania XVII (2001)

We kick off April by continuing on with our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" and today we go back 8 years to WrestleMania XVII and TLC 2, as The Dudley Boyz defended the WWF World Tag Team Titles against The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels from WWF WrestleMania XII (1996)

The "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" keeps rolling on, as we go back to Anaheim, CA and WrestleMania XII, 13 years ago. It was Bret Hart defending the WWE Championship in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match.

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Monday, March 30, 2009

Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle from WWE WrestleMania XIX (2003)

6 years ago today WWE Champion Kurt Angle did battle with the Manster, Brock Lesnar, on the Grandest Stage of 'Em All, as we continue our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania".

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WWF WrestleMania III (1987)

Our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" continues as we travel back 22 years, as 93, 173 people packed into the SilverDome in Pontiac, MI, to witness Hulkamania collide with Andre the Giant. Enjoy!

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Rock vs. Steve Austin from WWF WrestleMania XV (1999)

Continuing on with our "10 Day Salute to WrestleMania" we travel back 10 years and re-live one of the three times that Stone Cold Steve Austin and The People's Champ wrestled on the grand stage. This time it was WrestleMania XV and it was for the WWF Championship.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase from WWF WrestleMania IV (1988)

Today begins our 10-Day Salute to WrestleMania as we spend everyday from now until April 5th looking back on some of the most memorable matches in WrestleMania history. Today we travel back 21 years and the finals of the tournament to crown a new WWF Champion, as Macho Man and The Million Dollar Man do battle.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ric Flair vs. Sting from WCW Nitro (2001)

It was the end of an era and the end of a corporation, as World Championship Wrestling was sold to Vince McMahon and the last episode of WCW Nitro aired. As the night began, McMahon proclaimed "The fate of WCW is in my hands!"



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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Rock is drafted to SmackDown from WWF Raw (2002)

7 years ago today the brand extension begins, and The Rock is the first WWF Superstar in history to be drafted. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage from WWF WrestleMania VII (1991)

It wasn't about championships 18 years ago at the 7th Annual WrestleMania, it was about careers. The Ultimate Warrior and Randy "Macho Man" Savage battle in a Retirement Match today on the blog.

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Monday, March 23, 2009

Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin from WWF WrestleMania XIII (1997)

As he prepares to enter the WWE Hall of Fame in less than two weeks, today we rewind the hands of time 12 years and look at one of Stone Cold Steve Austin's greatest matches at WrestleMania as he battles The Hitman in a brutal Submission Match. Ken Shamrock is the special referee.

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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Stone Cold Steve Austin and the beer truck from WWF Raw (1999)

As they prepared to do battle on the grandest stage of them all, at WrestleMania XV, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock would have one final confrontation before the big match, live on WWF Raw.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. Super Crazy from ECW Living Dangerously (1999)

It was 10 years ago today when the Insane Luchadore and the Japanese Buzzsaw did battle at the 2nd Annual Living Dangerously pay per view. Enjoy!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels from WWF WrestleMania X (1994)

According to many WWE fans and critics, today's blog match is not only the greatest match in WrestleMania history, but some even dare to call it the greatest match of all time. 15 years ago today, Shawn Michaels battles Razor Ramon to crown the undisputed Intercontinental Champion, in a ladder match.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Randy Savage vs. Avalanche from WCW Uncensored (1995)

It was 14 years ago today when the Macho Man Randy Savage took on one of the largest athletes to ever grace the WCW rings, Avalanche, on the first ever Uncensored pay per view.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman vs. Kid Romeo and Elix Skipper from WCW Greed (2001)

8 years ago today it was the final pay per view in WCW history, and the birth of, probably, the shortest lived championship wrestling history, as Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman battles Kid Romeo and Elix Skipper in the finals of the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship tournament.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Chris Jericho vs. Triple H from WWF WrestleMania XVIII (2002)

Once again we re-live WrestleMania's past and travel back 7 years to the 18th edition, as WWF Champion Chris Jericho (with Stephanie McMahon in his corner) defends the gold against Triple H. 19 days until WrestleMania XXV.

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Team N.W.O. vs. Team WCW vs. Team Piper from WCW Uncensored (1997)

12 years ago it was pandemonium as WCW presented it's 3rd Annual Uncensored pay per view. Team N.W.O. (Hollywood Hogan, Randy Savage and The Outsiders) tangled with Team WCW (Lex Luger, The Giant and Scott Steiner) and Team Piper (Roddy Piper, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael). How do you win? Pinfall, submission or throwing one of your opponents over the top rope. One member of each team enters the ring at 2 minute intervals. Pre-match stipulations: If Team N.W.O. wins they can challenge WCW Championship whenever they wish. If Team Piper wins, Roddy Piper gets a cage match with Hollywood Hogan. If Team WCW wins the N.W.O. will be stripped of all their championships and banned from WCW for three years.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Rob Van Dam vs. Taz from ECW Hostile City Showdown (1997)

It was 12 years ago today when two of the most popular wrestlers in the history of Extreme Championship Wrestling went toe to toe at ECW's Hostile City Showdown 1997. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Benoit from WWE WrestleMania XX (2004)

Today "This Day In Wrestling History" features it's first ever match from the Grand Daddy of 'Em All, WrestleMania. Over the next few weeks leading up to WrestleMania XXV we will be re-living many great matches from the spectacular event. Today, we go back 5 years to WrestleMania XX and take a look at Triple H defending the WWE World Title against Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels in a Triple Threat match.

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss from TNA Destination X (2005)

This week we've flashed back to each and every TNA Destination X pay per view and brought you an exciting match from all four of the annual events. Today we cap it off by going back 4 years and checking out the Monster Abyss taking on the Charismatic Enigma.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Christopher Daniels from TNA Destination X (2006)

For the third time here on the blog we look back at a three way dance that just keeps on delivering. First Unbreakable, then Against All Odds and now we go back 3 years to Destination X 2006 and re-live the Ultimate X Match between Styles, Joe and Daniels for the X Title.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

LAX vs. Team 3D from TNA Destination X (2007)

It was only 2 years ago today when Homicide and Hernandez representing LAX took on Brother Ray and Brother Devon representing Team 3D, in a Ghetto Street Fight at the
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Road Warriors from WCW Nitro (1996)

It was 13 years ago today when two of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history squared off on center stage, live on WCW Monday Nitro. It's Hawk and Animal against Rick and Scott today on the blog.

Monday, March 9, 2009

The Unlikely Alliance vs. The Angle Alliance from TNA Destination X (2008)

Just 1 year ago today it was the Unlikely Alliance of Christian Cage, Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash teaming up to do war with the Angle Alliance of Kurt Angle, AJ Styles and Tyson Tomko.

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Steve Austin vs. Mankind from WWF Raw (1999)

It was 10 years ago today when The Texas Rattlesnake went one-on-one with the deranged Mankind and The Big Show was the special guest referee. live on WWF Monday Night Raw. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

The Rock vs. Scott Hall from WWF Smackdown (2002)

It was 7 years ago today when the People's Champion went one on one with a member of the New World Order, Scott Hall, when Smackdown hit the air. Watch out for Steve Austin and Kevin Nash getting involved.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Lex Luger vs. Johnny B. Badd from WCW Saturday Night taping (1996)

We wrap up "Championship Week" here on the blog be going back 13 years and re-living a classic WCW Television title match from WCW Saturday Night. Enjoy!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz from WWF Raw (2001)

It was 8 years ago today when the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz did war for the WWF World Tag Team Championships live on Raw. "Championship Week" rolls on with this exciting match. Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Shawn Michaels vs. 123 Kid from WWF Monday Night Raw (1996)

Today we take a one day break from "Championship Week" and re-visit a pre-WWE Champion Shawn Michaels just weeks before he became the title holder taking on 123 Kid, 13 years ago today.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Impact Players vs. Tommy Dreamer and Masato Tanaka from ECW on TNN (2000)

Continuing on with "Championship Week" here on the blog, we travel back 9 years in history, as ECW on TNN hit the airwaves it was Tommy Dreamer and Masato Tanaka taking on Lance Storm and Justin Credible for the ECW Tag Team Titles.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Paul Orndorff vs. Erik Watts from WCW WorldWide Taping (1993)

It's "Championship Week" here on "This Day In Wrestling History" and it was 16 years ago today at a WCW WorldWide taping, when Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff took on Erik Watts in the finals of the WCW Television Title Tournament, to crown a new champion.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Rob Van Dam vs. 2 Cold Scorpio from ECW Living Dangerously (1998)

We kick off the month of March by looking back to the first annual ECW Living Dangerously pay per view. 11 years ago today, Mr. PPV battles 2 Cold Scorpio in a great match.

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Shawn Michaels vs. Edge from WWE Raw (2005)

It was 4 years ago today when the Rated R Superstar and The Heartbreak Kid squared off in a vicious street fight live on Raw, as we close out the month of February. Enjoy!

Friday, February 27, 2009

Triple H vs. Cactus Jack from WWF No Way Out (2000)

It was 9 years ago today when The Game and the maniacal Cactus Jack stepped inside the dreaded Hell In A Cell, to do battle for the WWF Championship and made history with one of the best matches of the 2000 era.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Sting vs. Big Bubba Rogers from WCW Nitro (1996)

Sting battles Big Bubba, 13 years ago today, live on Monday Night Nitro. Listen during the introduction, and hear Eric Bischoff give away the WWF Raw (which had been pre-taped) results live on the air.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Raven and Sabu vs. The Gathering from TNA Weekly PPV (2004)

It was 5 years ago today, on one of NWA-TNA's live weekly pay per views, that tag team mayhem was displayed, when CM Punk teamed up with Julio Dinero to take on Sabu and Raven. Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

WarGames Match from WCW Wrestle War (1991)

War was declared in WCW, 18 years ago today, when two teams of four squared off inside the double cage. Witness Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Sid Vicious and Larry Zbyszko battle Sting, The Steiner Brothers and Brian Pillman in WarGames.

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan from WCW SuperBrawl VII (1997)

It was 12 years ago that The Crippler and The Taskmaster did battle in a San Francisco Death Match at the 7th Annual SuperBrawl pay per view. Enjoy!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera from WCW SuperBrawl VIII (1998)

It was 11 years ago today when The Lionheart put his WCW Cruiserweight Title on the line against the mask of the tenacious Juventud Guerrera. It's a title vs. mask match from WCW SuperBrawl VIII.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. El Hijo del Santo from AAA Tijuana (1997)

It was 12 years ago today when Rey Mysterio Jr. battled El Hijo del Santo in a fantastic match, that was voted one of the Top 200 Matches of the 1990's. Enjoy!

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Friday, February 20, 2009

Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat from NWA Chi-Town Rumble (1989)

20 years ago today two of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time did battle in Chi-Town for the NWA World Hevyweight Championship, and as everyone would expect, it was a true mat classic.

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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. from WCW SuperBrawl Revenge (2001)

WCW's next to last pay per view, was highlighted by a tremendous Cruiserweight Title match, featuring Rey Mysterio Jr and Chavo Guerrero Jr., 8 years ago today. Enjoy!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

John Cena & Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker & Batista from WWE No Way Out (2007)

It was only 2 years ago today when The Heartbreak Kid and The Dr. of Thuganomix teamed up to take on The Deadman and The Animal. The significance of this match was that these two pairs were set to lock up in one on one action just one month later at WrestleMania 23.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Umaga vs. JBL from WWE No Way Out (2008)

Hot off the heels of this year's No Way Out and two awesome Elimination Chamber matches, we go back 1 year to re-live another Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out 2008. It's The Game, The Heartbreak Kid, The Samoan Bulldozer, JBL, The Charismatic Enigma and Chris Jericho inside the chamber.

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker vs. Vader from WWF In Your House: Final Four (1997)

12 years ago today the first and only Final Four match in WWF history takes place pitting The Hitman, The Deadman, The Rattlesnake and The Rocky Mountain Monster against each other for the vacant WWF Championship. How do you win? Pinfall, Submission or throwing an opponent over the top rope.

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Sunday, February 15, 2009

Brock Lesnar vs. Eddie Guerrero from WWE No Way Out (2004)

With today being the 200th post for "This Day In Wrestling History" how fitting is it, that we celebrate right along with Eddie Guerrero as he captures the WWE Championship from The Manster, Brock Lesnar.

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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon from WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1999)

How fitting is it that today, we travel back 10 years to bring you an explosive cage match, from WWF's St. Valentine's Day Massacre pay per view. It's Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon one-on-one. Happy Valentine's Day!

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Friday, February 13, 2009

AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels from TNA Against All Odds (2005)

Question. What do you get when you take yesterday's blog post and subtract Samoa Joe? Answer. Today's blog post. It's the Fallen Angel squaring off one on one with The Phenomenal One, 4 years ago today.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels from TNA Against All Odds (2006)

It was only 3 years ago today, when triple threat action took place at the 2nd Annual TNA Against All Odds, as The Samoan Submission Machine, The Phenomenal One and The Fallen Angel battled for the X Division title.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Shawn Michaels vs. Jeff Hardy from WWE Raw (2008)

We don't have to travel that far back in time to find today's "This Day In Wrestling History" blog post, as we go back 1 year, to 2008 and a RAW main event pitting The Charismatic Enigma against the Heartbreak Kid.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Stan Hansen vs. Big Van Vader from New Japan Super Fight (1990)

It was 19 years ago today when two warriors squared off for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, in a knock down, drag out affair. Witness Stan Hansen battle Big Van Vader from the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Eddy Guerrero and Chris Jericho vs. Dean Malenko and Chavo Guerrero Jr. from WCW Nitro (1998)

11 years ago today, it was tag team warfare, as the tandem of the WCW Cruiserweight champion, Chris Jericho and Eddy Guerrero take on the Iceman and Chavo Guerrero Jr. Enjoy!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana from WWF Boston Garden (1986)

Today we flashback 23 years to see Tito Santana defend the Intercontinental Championship against the Macho Man, from the Boston Garden. Enjoy!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Triple H, X-Pac, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn vs. The Rock, Cactus Jack, Rikishi and Too Cool from WWF Raw (2000)

It was 9 years ago today when a gigantic 10-Man tag team match took place live on Monday Night RAW. Witness D-Generation X team up with the Radicalz to take on the People's Champion, Too Cool, Rikishi and the madman Cactus Jack.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson vs. The Great Muta, Buzz Dawyer and The Dragon Master from NWA Clash of the Champions 10 (1990)

It was an all-out "Texas ShootOut" 19 years ago today as the Horsemen stepped inside the confines of a Steel Cage to take on Gary Hart International of The Great Muta, Buzz Sawyer and The Dragon Master. Enjoy!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan from WWF The Main Event (1988)

Today we'll have to rewind the hands of time, 21 years to witness the one and only World Championship, for the Eighth Wonder of the World, as he battles Hulk Hogan, in one of the World Wrestling Federation's highest rated broadcasts.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Public Enemy vs. Sabu and Tasmaniac from ECW Double Tables (1995)

It was one of the first tables matches in wrestling history, as Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock defended the ECW Tag Team titles against Sabu and Tasmaniac, 14 years ago today at ECW Double Tables.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

The Mega Powers vs. The Twin Towers from WWF The Main Event (1989)

It was 20 years ago today, when the Mega Powers began to explode, as Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage teamed up to take on the awesome force of Big Bossman and Akeem, from WWF's 2nd edition of The Main Event.

Monday, February 2, 2009

DX State of the Union Address from WWF Raw (1998)

Just weeks after the inauguration of Barack Obama, we flashback 11 years to the D-Generation X State of the Union Address, airing on WWF Monday Night Raw. WARNING: Today's blog post includes explicit language. Viewer discretion advised.



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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Raven vs. Steve Williams from ECW Crossing the Line Again (1997)

It turns out to be an EXTREME weekend here on "This Day In Wresting History" as we wrap it up with a match for the ECW World Heavyweight Title. 12 years ago today, Raven defends against Dr. Death.