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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Feb. 20, 1994: SuperBrawl in the ThunderCage
For one, have you seen the NEW http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com? For two, today’s blog is here! Here’s a big one from 94 — the Flair / Vader rematch, this time in Thundercage. It was a pretty big deal at the time, since … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Cold Scorpio, Arn Anderson, Bill Dundee, Bobby Heenan, Booker T, Boss, Brian Knobbs, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Col. Rob Parker, Dave Sullivan, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, Equalizer, Harlem Heat, Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, Jerry Saggs, Jim Steele, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Lord Steven Regal, Lt. James Earl Wright, Marc Mero, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Maxx Payne, Michael Hayes, Mick Foley, Nasty Boys, Nick Bockwinkel, Paul Orndorff, Ray Traylor, Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Sir William, Steve Austin, Stevie Ray, Sting, Terry Taylor, Thunder & Lightning, Tony Schiavone, Vader, William Regal
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Thanks for a great 10 years!
On the eve of our 10 year anniversary celebration, I want to give a huge thank you to all those who have helped make The History of WWEÂ what it is today. Never would have thought 10 years ago – a … Continue reading
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Feb. 11, 1996: Irreconcilable Differences
Take away the main event and this is actually a really fun show. You’ve got three solid tag teams — including the returning Road Warriors — in title bouts, you’ve got DDP-Badd Part 6 or 7 or 8 or 51, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arn Anderson, Big Bubba, Big Show, Bill DeMott, Bobby Heenan, Booker T, Brian Pillman, Brutus Beefcake, Bunkhouse Buck, Chris Kanyon, Diamond Dallas Page, Dick Slater, Dusty Rhodes, Ed Leslie, Elizabeth, Eric Bischoff, Gene Okerlund, Giant, Harlem Heat, Hugh Morrus, Hulk Hogan, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, Joey Maggs, John Tenta, Johnny B. Badd, Kanyon, Kevin Sullivan, Kimberly Page, Konnan, Lex Luger, Loch Ness, Marc Mero, Mike Rotundo, Nasty Boys, One Man Gang, Public Enemy, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Road Warriors, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Shark, Steve Grissom, Stevie Ray, Sting, Tony Schiavone, VK Wallstreet, Woman, Zodiak
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Absolutely Perfect
Social media has blown up today noting the 9-year anniversary of the death of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig. I grew up as a wrestling fan a huge fan of Curt and his death, moreso than many, touched me. I especially … Continue reading
Feb. 8, 1971: Morales wins the title
It’s not often I take a look back 30-40 years ago, simply because so much footage from more recent years is readily available. But this is a historic moment that, thankfully, was captured on film. Pedro Morales had recently returned … Continue reading
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Tagged Bepo Mongol, Blackjack Mulligan, Bruno Sammartino, Canadian Wolfman, Frenchy Landau, Geeto Mongol, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, Jack Evans, Jean DuBois, Lee Wong, Little Brutus, Little Joey, Manuel Soto, Pedro Morales, Sky Low Low, Tony Marino, Vincenti Pometti
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Feb. 7, 1992: Money Inc. hits jackpot
This date 20 years ago very well may have been the last appearance of the Legion of Doom in the WWF. A suspension forced this title change — which the LOD made sure would not be filmed for TV — … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Bossman, Chris Walker, Earthquake, IRS, Jacques Rougeau, Jim Brunzell, Jimmy Hart, Jimmy Snuka, Kerry Von Erich, Legion of Doom, Mike Rotundo, Mountie, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Sensational Sherri, Shawn Michaels, Sherri Martel, Ted Dibiase, Tito Santana, Typhoon, Warlord
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Feb. 1, 1991: NBC’s Main Event
If you were born in time to watch this show, congratulations. You’re old enough to drink! This is the last “big” televised event prior to March’s WrestleMania VII. Obviously the big programs are between Hogan-Slaughter and Warrior-Savage. Almost everything else … Continue reading
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Tagged Dino Bravo, Earthquake, Gen. Adnan, Hulk Hogan, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, John Tenta, Kato, Legion of Doom, Mr. Fuji, Orient Express, Pat Tanaka, Road Warriors, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Tugboat, Typhoon, Vince McMahon
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