Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 6): A Rockin’ Title Win
Shawn Michaels defeats former tag team partner Marty Jannetty to reclaim the WWF Intercontinental Championship on this day in 1993.
Today in Pro Wrestling History
Delve into the highs and lows of the wrestling world with Today in Pro Wrestling History, as Pro Wrestling Stories spotlights noteworthy events that took place on this date in history!
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 5): Eric Bischoff Takes the WCW Hardcore Title Home
Eric Bischoff shocked the wrestling world by declaring himself WCW Hardcore Champion. Learn about this controversial moment in WCW history.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 4): The Modern Day Warrior’s Motorcycle Accident
This day in wrestling history marks the tragic accident that altered Kerry Von Erich’s life. Explore the legacy of a wrestling icon.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 3): TNA launches IMPACT!
On this day in 1987, The Honky Tonk Man shocked the wrestling world by defeating Ricky Steamboat.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 2): The Honky Tonk Man Captures the Intercontinental Title
On this day in 1987, The Honky Tonk Man shocked the wrestling world by defeating Ricky Steamboat.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 1): The World Wrestling Peace Festival
On June 1st, 1996, wrestlers from NJPW, WCW, AAA, and more united for the historic World Wrestling Peace Festival.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 31): Love Comes Calling at Over the Edge
Stone Cold Steve Austin battles Dude Love with Vince McMahon as the special guest referee in a WWF Championship match at Over the Edge 1998.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 30): Gordy is On Top of the Universe
“The Freebird” Terry Gordy made history on this day in 1986, becoming the first-ever UWF Heavyweight Champion in a tournament victory.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 29): A Pop Star Comes To Piper’s Pit
Cyndi Lauper unleashed on Captain Lou & Roddy Piper in an unforgettable WWF brawl that paved the way for WrestleMania.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 28): Bruiser & Crusher Take the Titles
Da Crusher & Dick the Bruiser captured the AWA World Tag Team Championship on this day in 1987, ending the reign of Larry Hennig &…
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 27): The Genesis of the New World Order
Scott Hall’s shocking WCW Nitro invasion on May 27th, 1996, marked the beginning of the nWo and changed wrestling forever.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 26): Turnbuckle Troubles on the Jersey Turnpike
A real-life brawl? The Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s feud went beyond the ring with their drug-related arrest in 1987.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 25): Jeff Hardy Makes His WWF Debut
On May 25th, 1999, a young Jeff Hardy made his WWF television debut, marking the start of his legendary career
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 24): RAW is Owen
A night of remembrance and reflection as the WWF honors Owen Hart on a special episode of RAW following his tragic death.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 23): The Death of Owen Hart
On this day in wrestling history, we mourn the tragic passing of Owen Hart at WWF’s Over the Edge event in 1999.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 22): Music Meets Mayhem
Cyndi Lauper brawled with Captain Lou Albano & “Rowdy” Roddy Piper on WWF TV, sparking the “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection.”
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 21): Sinclair Broadcasting Purchases Ring of Honor
On this day in wrestling history, Sinclair Broadcast Group acquired Ring of Honor, a pivotal moment for the promotion.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 20): The Death of The Macho Man
On this day in wrestling history, we remember “Macho Man” Randy Savage, the iconic wrestler who tragically passed away.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 19): The Kliq Makes A Curtain Call
Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Kevin Nash, and Razor Ramon made history with their “Curtain Call” at MSG. Learn more about this iconic moment.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 18): The Death of Davey Boy Smith
On this day in wrestling history, the legendary Davey Boy Smith, the British Bulldog, tragically passed away. Learn about his career and impact.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 16): Hardcore Goes Old School
The WWF Hardcore Championship’s 24/7 rule leads to a hilarious title change when Gerald Brisco pins a napping Crash Holly.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 14): The WWF’s Version of ‘Home Improvement’
Discover the origins of WWF’s In Your House, a series of monthly pay-per-views that debuted on this day in 1995.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 13): Windham Wins the US Title For the Horsemen
On this day, Barry Windham defeated Nikita Koloff in the finals of a tournament to win the WCW US Heavyweight Championship.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 11): The Franchise Acquires the TV Title
Shane Douglas defeated 2 Cold Scorpio for the ECW Television Championship at the “A Matter of Respect” event in 1996.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 10): The Rock & Wrestling Move to NBC
WWF’s Saturday Night’s Main Event debuted, featuring Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, and the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 8): The Countdown to Total Non-Stop Action Begins
Discover the origins of TNA/Impact Wrestling! The announcement on this day in 2002 launched a new era in pro wrestling.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 7) – Flair And Steamboat Go to War Again
Discover the legendary Flair vs. Steamboat trilogy! Their final WrestleWar ’89 match is considered a wrestling masterpiece.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 6) – Bringing Home the Gold for The Yellow Rose
Discover the historic Parade of Champions event where Kevin Von Erich battled Ric Flair in a controversial match.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 5) – The Second Von Erich Parade of Champions
Discover the historic Parade of Champions event where Kevin Von Erich battled Ric Flair in a controversial match.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 4) – The Birth of “The Devious One”
Hulk Hogan stirred controversy before his match against The Great Muta in Japan. Learn about this wrestling classic.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 3) – Hulk Hogan vs. Muta in The Land of the Rising Sun!
Hulk Hogan stirred controversy before his match against The Great Muta in Japan. Learn about this wrestling classic.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 2) – Curt Hennig Takes the AWA Crown
Nick Bockwinkel’s legendary AWA title reign ended on this day. Curt Hennig shocked the world with his victory.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 1) – The Death of Miss Elizabeth
Miss Elizabeth, the unforgettable manager of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, passed away on this day. Learn about her career.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 30) – The Superstar Clinches the WWWF Title
Superstar Billy Graham controversially defeated Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. Learn about this historic match.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 29) – Honoring Brian Pillman
The first Brian Pillman Memorial Show honored the late wrestler and raised funds for his family. Learn about this event.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 28) – Remembering Lou Thesz
Wrestling pioneer Lou Thesz passed away on this day. Discover his impact as one of the sport’s greatest champions.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 27) – The Night Lawler Lost His Hair
Today in Pro Wrestling History: In Memphis, on April 27th 1987, a momentous night at the Mid South Coliseum saw Austin Idol triumph over Jerry “The…
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 22) – Sting & Luger Clinch Victory at The Crockett Cup
Sting and Lex Luger won the final Crockett Cup tag team tournament. Discover this historic 1980s wrestling event.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 21) – Patera Wins the Intercontinental Title
Ken Patera won the Intercontinental Championship from Pat Patterson, who was awarded the title without a tournament.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 20) – The AWA Keeps on Rockin’
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On April 20th, 1986, the AWA presents Wrestlerock ’86, in what would be the final stadium show in the company’s history….
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 19) – The First Crockett Cup
Today in Pro Wrestling History: The Crockett Cup was a historic wrestling event! Learn about the first tournament and The Road Warriors’ victory.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 18) – Brody Arrives in New Japan
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Bruiser Brody arrived in NJPW on this day, launching a legendary feud with Antonio Inoki. Discover their wild rivalry.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 16) – The Birth of the Super J Cup
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Chris Benoit (Wild Pegasus) won the inaugural Super J Cup tournament in 1994, a landmark moment in pro wrestling.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 15) – Brian Pillman’s Car Accident
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Brian Pillman’s career was forever altered by a tragic car accident on this day in 1996.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 14) – Remembering ‘Canada’s Greatest Athlete’
Remembering Gene Kiniski, ‘Canada’s Greatest Athlete’, NWA and AWA World Champion. A true wrestling icon.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 11) – The Birth of the WWE World Title
Learn about the historic day the WWF (now WWE) was born and broke away from the NWA, creating its own world title.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 9) – Jim Crockett Promotions Acquires UWF
Today in Pro Wrestling History: The UWF, an influential wrestling promotion. Learn how Jim Crockett Promotions’ acquisition shaped its legacy.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 8) – The Last Stand of the AWA
Larry Zbyszko’s AWA title win at SuperClash IV highlighted the promotion’s decline. Discover the fall of a wrestling legend.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 6) – Patera & Saito Go Out for Burgers
Pro wrestlers Ken Patera and Masa Saito had a wild night involving McDonald’s, a thrown rock, and a fight with police.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 5) – Andy Kaufman Gets Carried Out
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Andy Kaufman vs. Jerry Lawler, a wrestling rivalry that culminated in a shocking ending with Kaufman injured.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 4) – RVD Rules Your TV
Rob Van Dam’s record-breaking 700-day ECW TV Championship reign started on this day in 1998.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 3) – The Magnificent One Rules ECW
Former WWF star Don Muraco shocked fans by becoming ECW Heavyweight Champion on this day in 1993.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 2) – Steamboat and Flair Clash in New Orleans
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat, their iconic rivalry produced one of the greatest wrestling matches of all time.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 1) – Hulk Hogan & Ultimate Warrior Blow the Roof off the Skydome
Today in Pro Wrestling History: The Ultimate Warrior ended Hulk Hogan’s WWF World title reign at WrestleMania VI.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 31) – The Birth of WrestleMania
Today In Pro Wrestling History: Discover the origins of WrestleMania! The first event, with stars like Hogan and Mr. T, debuted on this date.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 29) – Hogan Makes History
Today In Pro Wrestling History: Hulk Hogan faced Andre the Giant in front of a record-breaking 93,000 fans.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 28) – The Rock and Austin Meet at ‘Mania
Today in Pro Wrestling History: A legendary WrestleMania clash! Stone Cold Steve Austin battled The Rock for the WWF World Title.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 27) – Sting Becomes a Star on the SuperStation
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Sting became a main-event star in his legendary draw against Ric Flair at the first Clash of Champions.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 26) – The Last Nitro
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Witness the final episode of WCW Nitro, a historic moment as the company faced its end.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 24) – The Hulkster Saves America
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Hulk Hogan defeated the controversial Sgt. Slaughter to reclaim the WWF World title at WrestleMania VII.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 23rd – Austin Won’t Give Up
Today in Pro Wrestling History: Steve Austin never tapped out but passed out in Bret Hart’s Sharpshooter. This iconic match sparked the Attitude Era.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 22nd – Have a Beer on Me
Stone Cold Steve Austin took on Vince McMahon and The Corporation with a beer truck. Iconic Attitude Era moment!
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 21st – The Suplex Machine Puts Sabu to Sleep
Today in Pro Wrestling History: ECW legend Taz unified the ECW and FTW World Titles by defeating Sabu on this day in 1999.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 20th – Climbing the Ladder of Success
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On March 20th, 1994, at Madison Square Garden, a groundbreaking match in WWF history unfolded at WrestleMania X. It featured…
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 18th – The Last WCW Pay-per-View
Today in Pro Wrestling History, WCW’s final pay-per-view, “Greed”, aired on this day, marking the end of the wrestling giant.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 17th – ‘Beyond the Mat’ is Released Nationwide
Today in Pro Wrestling History: “Beyond the Mat”, the critically-acclaimed wrestling documentary, was released on this day.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 16th – Mick Foley Lends an Ear
Today in Pro Wrestling History, Mick Foley’s legendary hardcore reputation was cemented in this infamous ear-losing match. Learn the story.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 15th – Danny Hodge Is Forced To Retire
Today in Pro Wrestling History, Danny Hodge, amateur wrestling legend & NWA Champion, tragically retired after a car accident. Learn his story.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 14): Blood In, Blood Out
Today in Pro Wrestling History, blood, barbed wire, and controversy! Ric Flair and Hollywood Hogan clashed in a legendary WCW cage match.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 12): Caged Fury in Carolina
Today in Pro Wrestling History featured a legendary cage match between Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood battled for the NWA Tag Team Titles.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 11): Sting Topples Big Van Vader in London
Today in Pro Wrestling History on March 11th, Sting defeated Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Title in a historic London match.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 10): The Death of Dino Bravo
Today in Pro Wrestling History on March 10th, Dino Bravo’s suspected involvement with organized crime may have led to his tragic murder.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 9): ECW is No Longer Living Dangerously
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On March 9th, 2001, ECW announced the cancellation of Living Dangerously 2001, just two days before the event was scheduled….
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 8): The Samoans Go Wild for the World Titles
The Wild Samoans made history by capturing their third WWF Tag Team Championship. Learn about their legendary reign!
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 7): Kurt Angle Debuts in the WWF
Today in Pro Wrestling History, Kurt Angle’s controversial WWF debut made waves in pro wrestling. Discover his early days.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 6): The Sun Rises for New Japan
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) debuted on March 6th, 1972. Discover the history of this iconic promotion.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 5): The Hardys and Dudleys Battle for Gold & Glory
Relive a classic WWE moment: The Hardys and Dudleys clash for tag team gold! Explore their rivalry’s impact on the Attitude Era.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 4): RVD No Longer Rules TV
Injury cut short Rob Van Dam’s legendary ECW title reign. Learn about this shocking moment.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 3): Chris Benoit Wins a WWF Title in 1991
Explore the pivotal moment in professional wrestling history on March 3rd, 1991, when Chris Benoit won the WWF Light Heavyweight title.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 2): The WCW Tag Titles Go to Hollywood
The Hollywood Blonds (Steve Austin & Brian Pillman) made history by winning the WCW Tag Team Titles.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 1): Taz and Bam Bam Break the Ring
Taz vs. Bam Bam Bigelow: the match that literally broke the ring! Wrestling history made at ECW.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 28): Hansen & Anderson Beat the Briscos for the Belts
Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen controversially defeat the Brisco Brothers for the NWA Tag Team Titles. Learn about this historic 1982 match.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 27): Triple H Tries to Get Mick Foley OUT of the WWF
Did you know Triple H tried to force Mick Foley into retirement? Get your today in pro wrestling history fix with this No Way Out…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 25): Ric Flair and Lex Luger Have a Wild War for the Title
Ric Flair & Lex Luger clashed for the title at WCW WrestleWar ’90. Learn more about this iconic match right here.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 23): The Dawning of Honor
Ring of Honor’s (ROH) debut show marked a wrestling milestone. Learn about their rise to indie prominence.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 22): Hulk Hogan Returns to Monday Night Raw
Explore Hulk Hogan’s iconic return to WWE’s Monday Night Raw in 1993, reigniting Hulkamania with new vows & setting the stage for WrestleMania IX.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 21): Vader Conquers Sting in ‘White Castle of Fear’ Match at SuperBrawl III
Recap the iconic Vader vs. Sting ‘White Castle of Fear’ match at SuperBrawl III ’93. A memorable moment in WCW history with a dramatic build-up.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 20): Bob Backlund Triumphs Over Superstar Billy Graham for WWWF Championship
Explore the day Bob Backlund won the WWWF Championship from Billy Graham in 1978, marking the start of an unforgettable era in wrestling.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 18): The WWF and MTV Present “The War to Settle the Score”
Explore the iconic WWF-MTV “War to Settle the Score” event, a key moment in wrestling’s mainstream appeal and Hogan vs. Piper showdown.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 16): Bruno Sammartino Comes Back
Relive Bruno Sammartino’s 1985 comeback as he teams with David to conquer Orndorff & Heenan, marking a historic moment in wrestling history.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 15): Eddie Guerrero Strikes Gold
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On February 15th, 2004, a historic moment unfolded at WWE’s No Way Out as Eddie Guerrero triumphed over Brock Lesnar…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 14): Another Battle of the Belts
Relive Feb 14th, 1986, NWA Battle of the Belts II: A tribute to Eddie Graham with Windham vs. Flair’s unforgettable world title showdown.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 13): Smiles and Title Reigns Don’t Last Forever
Explore the pivotal moment on Feb 13, 1997, when Shawn Michaels vacated the WWF title, leading to the notorious Montreal Screwjob.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 12): The Mouth of the South Heads North
Explore Jimmy Hart’s WWF debut in 1985, his impact as a legendary manager, and journey to a Hall of Fame career in pro wrestling history.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 11): Dory Funk Jr. Wins the Ultimate Prize
Explore the historic day of Feb 11th, 1969, when Dory Funk Jr. captured the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, marking a legendary over four-year reign.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 9): The Outlaw Doesn’t Get the Gold
Explore the intrigue of Feb 9, 1983, as The Midnight Rider, believed to be Dusty Rhodes, wins the NWA Title, sparking controversy and mystery.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 8): Morales is The King of New York
Explore Pedro Morales’ historic WWWF Heavyweight Title win on Feb 8, 1971, and his legacy as one of wrestling’s greatest champions.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 7): Larry Z Rules the AWA
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On February 7th, 1989, Larry Zbysko wins the AWA championship in a 20-man Battle Royal.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 6): A Shootout in Texas
Recap WCW’s Clash of the Champions X: Horsemen vs. Gary Hart Intl. in a steel cage match & Sting’s dramatic injury leading to his comeback.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 5): A Shocking Title Loss On NBC
Relive the historic Hogan vs. Andre rematch from Feb 5, 1988, with its shocking outcome and impact on WrestleMania IV. A pivotal wrestling moment.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 4): A Double Tables Battle in Philly
Recap of Feb 4, 1995: Sabu & Tazmaniac win ECW Tag Titles in a historic double tables match vs Public Enemy.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 3): The Mega-Powers Explode
Relive the Mega Powers’ breakup at ’89 Main Event, setting the stage for Hogan vs. Savage at WrestleMania V. A historic WWF moment.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 1): The Narcissist Steps into the Ring
Relive Lex Luger’s iconic 1993 WWF debut as ‘The Narcissist’ and his journey from WCW star to ‘The All American’ on this day in wrestling…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 30): Scott Steiner Clashes with Ric Flair
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 30, 1991, at The Mountain Center, WCW hosted Clash of the Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite. The High-Stakes Clash…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 29): Konnan Strikes Gold in WCW
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 29, 1996, just before WCW Monday Nitro went live, Konnan defeated The One Man Gang to win the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 27): Roddy Piper defeats Ric Flair for the US Title
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 27, 1981, Roddy Piper achieved a significant milestone by defeating Ric Flair to win the NWA United States…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 26): A Titanic Turn at the Tapings in Tampa
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 26, 1987, at The Sun Dome, the WWF filmed the historic Piper’s Pit segment, during which Andre the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 25): Two Titleholders battle at the Super Bowl of Wrestling
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 25, 1978, at the Orange Bowl, Championship Wrestling from Florida hosted the Super Bowl of Wrestling. The main…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 24): Lou Thesz Defeats Buddy Rogers
Today In Pro Wrestling History: On January 24, 1963, Lou Thesz defeated Buddy Rogers to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the third time….
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 22): Hacksaw Jim Duggan Heads North
Explore the iconic UWF match on Jan 22, 1987, where One Man Gang defeated Hacksaw Jim Duggan, reshaping their careers and wrestling history.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 21): Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo Win WWF World Tag Team Championship
Relive Jan 21, 1985, when The US Express won WWF Tag Team titles, setting the stage for the iconic ‘Real American’ theme and Hogan’s era.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 20): Macho Man Randy Savage’s Sit-Down Strike in WCW
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 20, 1997, a memorable moment unfolded at the United Center during a WCW broadcast. After being away for…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 19): Ric Flair Rumbles His Way to the Title
Relive the unforgettable 1992 Royal Rumble where ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair triumphed from the number three spot.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 18): Ivan Koloff Defeats Bruno Sammartino
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 18, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, Ivan Koloff achieved a historic victory by defeating Bruno Sammartino to win…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 16): Chris Benoit Doesn’t Want the Belt
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 16, 2000, at the Firstar Center, Chris Benoit defeated Sid Vicious to claim the WCW World Heavyweight Championship….
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 15): Big John Wins the Royal Rumble
Revisit the historic moment on January 15, 1989, when the WWF Royal Rumble debuted on pay-per-view, featuring Big John Studd’s victory.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 14): Sid Vicious Suffers A Vicious Injury
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 14, 2001, at the Conseco Fieldhouse, a pivotal moment occurred at the WCW Sin pay-per-view event, overshadowing the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 13): ECW Goes Down Chugging
Relive ECW’s last stand on January 13, 2001, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. From the poignant embrace to the locker room farewell.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 12): The Outsiders Win the Gold Again
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 12, 1998, the Steiners continued to play hot potato with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash over the tag…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 11): The WWF Gets RAW
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 11, 1993, WWF’s Monday Night Raw debuted on the USA Network as a replacement for Prime Time Wrestling,…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 10): Nick Bockwinkel Gets the Belt Back
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 10, 1983, Nick Bockwinkel achieved a significant milestone in his storied career by defeating Jerry Lawler to win…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 9): Pat O’Connor Wins the Gold in the Gateway City
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 9, 1959, a significant moment in professional wrestling history unfolded as Pat O’Connor triumphed over Dick Hutton to…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 8): Champion vs. Champion on The Island
Explore the pivotal moment in professional wrestling history with this overview of January 8, 1998, when WCW launched the debut episode of Thunder at the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 6): Champion vs. Champion on The Island
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 6, 1983, in a highly anticipated champion versus champion match, WWC Universal Champion Carlos Colon triumphed over NWA…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 5): An Intercontinental Title Emerges in the Far East
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 5, 2011, New Japan Pro Wrestling made a significant announcement, commissioning the new IWGP Intercontinental Championship. This decision…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 4): The nWo Gives the Wrestling World ‘The Finger’
Explore the infamous ‘Fingerpoke of Doom’ event from January 4, 1999, at the Georgia Dome, where Hogan and Nash’s act reshaped wrestling history, leading to…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 3): A Mixed-Gender Title Reign
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 3, 2000, at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL, a unique chapter in wrestling history was written….
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 2): Double A Defeats Muta for the TV Title
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On January 2, 1990, during an NWA Power Hour taping, a significant title change occurred. Arn Anderson defeated The Great…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 31): Putting an Armbar on The Iron Curtain
Today in Pro Wrestling History: A significant moment in wrestling history occurred when Antonio Inoki and New Japan Wrestling organized what was billed as the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 30): A Stone Cold Stunner-Fest
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 30, 1997, was a remarkable day in the World Wrestling Federation, as it witnessed one of the most…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 28): Hogan and Sting Finally Meet at Starrcade
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 28, 1997, the Starrcade match between “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan and Sting at WCW’s pay-per-view was one of the…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 26): A Gritty Title Match at Starrcade
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 26, 1988, at The Scope, World Championship Wrestling presented “Starrcade 1988: True Grit,” the sixth edition of Starrcade…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 24): A Terrible Crash in Canada
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 24, 1985, a tragic event occurred, marking one of the saddest days in Montreal wrestling history. Wrestlers Pierre “Mad…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 23): Saying Goodbye to The Bingo Hall
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On DECEMBER 23, 2000, ECW held their final event ever at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, known as “Holiday Hell.”…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 20): John Kronus and Perry Saturn Regain the Tag Team Titles
Relive The Eliminators’ thrilling victory on December 20, 1996, marking their Tag Team Championship reign.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 19): A Masked Man Challenges Graham in The Garden
The iconic Madison Square Garden wrestling match between Mil Mascaras and Superstar Billy Graham is a significant chapter in professional wrestling history. Known for his…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 18): Madusa Trashes the WWF Women’s Title
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 18, 1995, a significant event occurred in the world of professional wrestling during an episode of WCW Monday…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 17): Tanaka Takes the Title
Masato Tanaka’s brief but historic reign as ECW World Heavyweight Champion is a tale of triumph and challenge in the hardcore world of ECW.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 16): The Scorpion has Landed. (Literally)
December 16, 1990, stands out in pro wrestling history with the dramatic Starrcade event. The mysterious Black Scorpion.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 15): Vince takes a ‘Stand’ at The Slammy Awards
Explore the iconic history of the WWF’s 1987 Slammy Awards at Caesar’s Palace, highlighted by Vince McMahon’s unforgettable performance.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 14): Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff – The Final Battle
On this day in Pro Wrestling history, Hulk Hogan defended his WWF title against Paul Orndorff in a dramatic steel cage match.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 13): Two World Champions Clash in Chicago
On December 13, SuperClash III, a historic wrestling event with Lawler vs. Von Erich, falls short of expectations despite high-profile billing.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 12): The AWA Title Bids Farewell
Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 12, 1990, the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, a symbol of professional wrestling prestige, faced its conclusion. The title…
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 11): Triple H ‘Wins’ the WWF European Championship
In a stunning RAW twist, Triple H wins WWF European Title as Shawn Michaels lays down, mocking authority and reshaping wrestling history.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 10): Terry Funk Wins the NWA World Heavyweight Title
On December 10, Terry Funk won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, becoming a wrestling legend alongside brother Dory.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 8): Turning up the Heat on the Titles
On Dec 8, 1994, Harlem Heat won their first WCW Tag Team Championship against Stars and Stripes, marking the start of their legendary journey.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 7): Steve Austin vs The Rock
On Dec 7, 1997, WWE’s ‘D-Generation X: In Your House’ saw Stone Cold wrestle The Rock in a historic first PPV match.
Today in Pro Wrestling (Dec 6): Jim Ross’s Live Health Scare
On December 6 1998, at the London Arena, Jim Ross suffered from a health issue while the show was being aired live!
Today in Pro Wrestling (Dec 5): AJ Styles Leaves Impact Wrestling
On December 5, 2013, during an Impact Wrestling taping at Universal Studios in Florida, a pivotal moment involving AJ Styles unfolded!
Today in Pro Wrestling (Dec 4): Hart Family Dungeon Honored
The Hart Family Dynasty has played a pivotal role in the world of professional wrestling. Here’s what happened to their home on December 4.