TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… DEC 16th: The Scorpion has Landed. (Literally)
At Starrcade 1990, the mystery of the Black Scorpion is revealed when the character arrives in a spaceship to face Sting, only to be unmasked as Ric Flair
At Starrcade 1990, the mystery of the Black Scorpion is revealed when the character arrives in a spaceship to face Sting, only to be unmasked as Ric Flair
Following Jim Crockett Promotions’ acquisition of the company formerly owned by Bill Watts, Williams returns to Oklahoma University to prepare for his match with Big Bubba Rogers for the UWF Heavyweight title
The WWF presents the second annual Slammy Awards, an event that is best remembered for Vince McMahon’s now-classic performance of the song, “Stand Back”
During an edition of Jim Cornette’s ‘Louisville Slugger’ segment, he gathers with his team to brag about their ambush on the Legion of Doom
At a Saturday Night’s Main Event taping, The Hulkster defeats Mr. Wonderful in a steel cage to end their long-running feud. (air date – Jan. 3rd, 1987)
Taking a look back at WCW’s young faction known as The Natural Born Thrillers, and how their vast collection of talent went largely misused
1981 – The Nature Boy and The American Dream stand on the same side against Ole Anderson, as Rhodes tells the audience that Flair is ready for war
The AWA, CWA, and World Class come together for the SuperClash III pay per view, headlined by Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match
The Nature Boy talks about his lifestyle and custom clothing, then discusses his upcoming title defense schedule and his ‘rendezvous’ with The Perfect 10
After being inactive since the early Fall, the AWA World Heavyweight title is officially retired when the reigning champion, Larry Zbyszko, leaves for WCW
At a RAW is WAR taping, Triple H defeated Shawn Michaels to win the WWF European Championship, when his fellow D-Generation X member lays down for him
Terry Funk defeats Jack Brisco in Tampa, Florida, to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
The Nature Boy contemplates what it would be like if Hawk and Animal rode in the limousine of the most elite group in wrestling.
At Vengeance, Chris Jericho defeats The Rock and then Steve Austin to unify the WCW & WWF titles and become the first Undisputed Champion
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Editor Bill Apter makes an appearance to present the Tag Team of the Year Award to Hawk, Animal, and manager Precious Paul Ellering