Flashback: This Week In Wrestling History S2 E45 (11/5 – 11/11) - a podcast by Don Tony

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Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history.

SYNOPSIS: S2 E45 (11/5 - 11/11)
RUNNING TIME:  3 HOURS 8 MINUTES

  • Nick Bockwinkel begins 1,714 day reign as AWA Heavyweight Champion by ending Verne Gagne's 2,625 day reign.
  • Terry Funk wins NWA US Title previously vacated by Johnny Valentine due to injuries sustained in plane crash.
  • Looking back at WWF 'The Wrestling Classic PPV (1985).
  • Jerry Lawler accused of 2nd degree sexual assault and sodomy of a 13 y/o. Although charges would later be dropped, WWF vs USWA feud abruptly ends.
  • Looking back at Clash Of The Champions XXV (1993).
  • Audio: Vince McMahon announces the WWF departure of Macho Man Randy Savage.
  • Looking back at one the greatest PPV of all time; When Worlds Collide (1994).
  • Audio: Bret Hart On TSN OTR (1997), Dave Meltzer and Chris Jericho discuss Montreal Screwjob.
  • Audio: What could have been, what should have been. Chris Jericho 'Greenberg' promo on Nitro leads to memorable spear from Goldberg. Thus prematurely ending a feud fans wanted to see.
  • Looking back at the Raw after Survivor Series (1997).
  • Audio: New Jack - Original Gangster (1998).
  • Dudley Boyz make ECW Tag Team Title history.
  • Audio: Rick Steiner reveals his Tag Team Championship partner - Judy Bagwell?
  • Audio: Big Boss Man ruins the funeral of The Big Show's father.
  • Audio: Chris Benoit vs Madusa from Nitro.
  • Audio: Seven makes his memorable Nitro debut.
  • Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger guest stars on Smackdown and the memorable bitch slap heard around the world.
  • Molly Holly makes her WWF debut on Raw.
  • Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'All-Star Extravaganza' (2002).
  • Lex Luger wrestles first match since passing of Miss Elizabeth.
  • Audio: John Cena insults Rey Mysterio (Smackdown 2003).
  • Audio: Vince McMahon talks burying The Undertaker.
  • Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2004).
  • Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage makes TNA debut.
  • Joey Styles becomes lead play by play announcer on Raw.
  • Audio: Loud 'You Suck' chants lead to Kurt Angle repeating his ring entrance three times.
  • Audio: Eddie Guerrero wrestles last ever match before his untimely death.
  • Shimmer Womens Wrestling and Evolve launch their promotions.
  • Midway Games announces video game deal with TNA.
  • WWE signs Tyson Kidd.
  • Audio: Kevin Federline challenges John Cena to a match, and Brittany Spears files for divorce the very next day.
  • Ric Flair and Roddy Piper vs Rated RKO leads to DX and Big Dick Johnson violating Eric Bischoff.
  • Audio: CNN airs the controversial 'Death Grip' (2007) and grossly edits comments made by John Cena.
  • James Gibson announces his retirement.
  • Audio: After signing Hulk Hogan, Impact airs video of a meeting between Dixie Carter and TNA roster.
  • Looking back at 2009 Impact ratings pre and post Hogan signing.
  • Ric Flair marries for the fourth time (Jacqueline Beems).
  • Audio: Dinner Impossible airs episode featuring WWE.
  • Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV (2010).
  • TNA debuts custom World Title belt for Jeff Hardy.
  • Audio: Kevin Nash last TNA appearance before leaving the company.
  • Audio: Mick Foley appears on TSN 'Off The Record' (2010).
  • Audio: CM Punk has some fun with a 'TNA fan' at a WWE house show.
  • WWE unveils their logo for WWE Network.
  • Ohio Valley Wrestling becomes the new developmental territory for TNA.
  • Who was voted by fans as the Mount Rushmore of WWE?
  • Linda McMahon loses CT Senate bid to Chris Murphy.
  • Yoshi Tatsu suffers series neck injury during a match against AJ Styles.
  • Pete Dunne makes WWE Raw debut.
  • AJ Styles def Jinder Mahal on Smackdown to win WWE Championship.
  • And so much more!

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