TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 20th: The First Ultimate X Match
Watch Michael Shane, Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin battle it out in this gravity-defying, historical matchup
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KAYFABE THEATER: The Idolators perform ‘Heartthrob’ for Austin Idol
As Freddie Miller sits down to talk with Austin Idol, a band performs a tune dedicated to The Universal Heartthrob, in the style of ‘Wild Thing’
KAYFABE THEATER: Barry Windham and Arn Anderson discuss the dangers of WarGames
Two members of the Horsemen stand behind the chain link fence and talk about what it takes to survive the unforgiving, chain link structure
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 19th: The Golden Greek Passes Away
Two-time World Heavyweight Champion ‘The Golden Greek’ Jim Londos, a star of wrestling’s golden era, dies at the age of 78
KAYFABE THEATER: The Boogie Woogie Man plants a kiss on Tony Schiavone
Jimmy Valiant conducts an interview with Tony Schiavone, then wraps things up by giving the announcer a giant kiss.
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 18th: Beware of the Shockmaster!
The Shockmaster makes his legendary – and infamous – debut at WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV, falling through a wall and losing his helmet
IN MEMORIAM: Pat O’Connor
One of wrestling’s greatest technicians and pioneers passed away on this day in 1990. (Includes video of O’Connor demonstrating holds on announcer Joe Garagiola)
KAYFABE THEATER: Terry Funk throws a Four-Letter Word at The American Dream
The Funker spells it right out for Gordon Solie, and tells “that egg-sucking dog”, Dusty Rhodes, exactly what he thinks of him
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 17th: The Russian Nightmare takes the US Gold
Nikita Koloff defeats Magnum T.A. to win their best-of-seven series, 4-3, and capture the NWA United States Heavyweight title
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 16th: Verne Gagne becomes AWA World Champion for the first time
Verne Gagne, as the promoter of the American Wrestling Association, awards himself the AWA World Heavyweight Championship
KAYFABE THEATER: Jerry Clower does a promo for Mid-South Wrestling
The Grand Ol’ Opry comedian appears in the ring with The Junkyard Dog and Jim Duggan to encourage fans to watch Mid-South Wrestling every week
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 15TH: Orton Strikes Gold
Randy Orton defeats Chris Benoit with an RKO to win the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam
KAYFABE THEATER: Ric Flair Is Having A Hard Time Holding Those Alligators Down
Ric Flair verbally takes aim at several woiuld-be challengers and tells Tony Schiavone how hard it is to sit back there in that studio and listen to a guy hollering his name…
KAYFABE THEATER: Sting & Nikita are ready for the Horsemen
1988 – Sting talks with Jim Ross, saying he’s tired of The Horsemen’s tactics, and Nikita Koloff says he’ll be there to have his tag team partner’s back
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 13th: Say What?!?
Stone Cold Steve Austin dresses down some members of The Alliance, and accidentally launches one of wrestling’s most annoying crowd chants