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In a recent episode of "The It Doesn't Matter Podcast, hosts Notorious DOM and StrapFacts dissected WWE Evolution 2018, the first-ever all-women's pay-per-view. They examined how women's wrestling has progressed, analyzed memorable matches, and evaluated performances by wrestlers including Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, and Shayna Baszler, emphasizing the event's lasting legacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to WWE Evolution 201802:38 The Significance of Women's Wrestling10:57 Nostalgia and Iconic Matches20:43 The Rise of New Stars22:45 The Future of Women's Wrestling25:32 Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair: A Last Woman Standing Match28:20 Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella: A Dominant Display30:35 Ratings and Reflections on Women's Wrestling32:52 The Importance of WWE Evolution in Wrestling History

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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 26) covering the period of 6/25 thru 7/1. Running Time: 5 Hours 33 Minutes This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 33 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E26 (06/25 - 07/01) The Match Of The Century: Buddy Rogers def Pat O'Connor to win NWA World Heavyweight Title Antonio Inoki and Muhammed Ali 'battle' to a 45 minute draw Muhammad Ali stripped of WBC 'Boxer Of The Year' Award following Inoki match Memorable cage match featuring Superfly Jimmy Snuka vs Bob Backlund at MSG Stan Hansen stripped of AWA World Heavyweight Title Audio: Stan Hansen speaks on being stripped and the story behind running over the AWA Heavyweight Title with his truck WCW fires Ric Flair after contract negotiations fall apart The Sheik (at 67) def Onita to win WWA World Martial Arts Title Looking back at the controversial WCW debut of 'The Possee' (Harlem Heat) that never made TV Fake Undertaker makes his WWF debut Waylon Mercy makes his WWF TV debut Audio: Looking back at memorable Waylon Mercy vignettes Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1995, 1998-2000 Audio: Jerry Lawler announces the coming of Dr Isaac Yankem DDS to WWF Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995 Looking back at WCW Saturday Nitro Pay Per Listen Event 1997 Audio: WWF vs ECW leads to surprise appearance by Jim Cornette at ECW Arena Audio: Jim Cornette speaks on his one and only ECW appearance Undertaker vs Mick Foley: Hell In A Cell WWF Brawl For It All debuts on Monday Night Raw Onita makes his one and only ECW appearance at ECW Arena Audio: Paul Heyman promo on ECW during FMW Event in Japan Audio: WCW cancels NWO Wrestling Hotline Tod Gordon makes surprise appearance at Dennis Coraluzzo NJ indy event Looking back at the highest rated wrestling match in Cable TV History: Undertaker vs Steve Austin for WWF Championship 1999 WWF announces the signing of Chris Jericho (1999) Vince McMahon appears on Conan O'Brien (1999) Paul Heyman and ECW ink three year TV deal with TNN WWF wins court battle filed by USA Network which leads to the abrupt end of ECW on TNN Audio: Memorable 'A**hole' promo between The Rock and The Genetic Jackhammer, Vince McMahon (2000) Mick Foley's first run as WWF Commissioner begins Rena Mero lands cover of Muscle And Fitness Magazine Audio: Rhyno vs Test for WWF Hardcore Title leads to the official beginning of WCW Invasion of WWF Audio: WCW wrestler Mike Awesome def WWF wrestler Rhyno to win WWF Hardcore Title from Rhyno Audio: Memorable 'Pep Talk' from APA to WWF roster after the invasion of WCW Audio: Passing The Torch? 1/2: Ric Flair vs Brock Lesnar (2002) Audio: One of the greatest matches in Raw history: Undertaker vs Jeff Hardy Ladder Match for WWF Championship Audio: John Cena makes his WWF TV debut vs Kurt Angle Audio: Batista makes his WWF in ring debut on Smackdown Audio: Gail Kim makes her WWF TV debut and wins the Women's Championship RIP 'Mr America': Hulk Hogan removed from WWE storylines and ultimately released Audio: Controversial HBO: Real Sports airs featuring an unhinged Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper who predicted he would not live to 65 WWE releases Roddy Piper following his controversial comments made on HBO: Real Sports Looking back at WWE Great American Bash PPV (2004) and the concrete crypt rehearsal footage that leaked to the net prior to the PPV Looking back at WWE Vengeance PPV (2005, 2006) Audio: Passing The Torch? 2/2: Ric Flair vs Kurt Angle (2005) Hulk Hogan makes WWE return after two-year absence Looking back at WWE Night Of Champions PPV (2008) Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Edge for tthe WWE World Heavyweight Championship Sheamus makes WWE TV debut Looking back at WWE The Bash 2009 Titus O'Neil trips during NXT Keg Carry Challenge Audio: CM Punk Pipebomb Looking back at ROH Best In The World 2011, 2018 Audio: Seth Rollins makes NXT debut against Jiro (Taishi Takizawa) Criminal tidbit regarding Jiro (Taishi Takizawa) Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2014 Looking back at TNA Slammiversary 2015 Ethan Carter III (EC3) def Kurt Angle to win TNA World Heavyweight Championship Impact Wrestling signs D'Lo Brown as a full-time producer AEW signs Private Party to a multi-year deal WWE names Paul Heyman as Executive Director of RAW and Eric Bischoff for SmackDown Looking back at AEW Fyter Fest 2019 and Shawn Spears' bloody chairshot to Cody Rhodes (that required 12 staples) Audio: Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears comment on what went wrong with the infamous chairshot from AEW Fyter Fest Audio: "We Don't Run A Sloppy Shop" Taz' infamous shot at WWE during the early days of the Covid-19 Pandemic Impact Wrestling fires Tessa Blanchard and is stripped of the Impact World Championship Fox Sports 1 cancels multiple sports related shows including WWE Backstage Alberto El Patron launches his own Lucha Libre Promotion which ended up folding after one show Audio: Eddie Kingston throws shade at WWE following an episode of AEW Dynamite IWC attempts to cancel Nikki Bella after a 2013 appearance of The Bellas on E! Fashion Police resurfaces Audio: Looking back at Nikki Bella and E! Fashion Police cast mocking Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer' and her genitalia Looking back at AEW Forbidden Door 2022-2024 Audio: Claudio Castagnoli (Cesaro) makes his memorable AEW debut Audio: AEW contracted stars Bryan Danielson, Paul Wight (Big Show) and Chris Jericho appear on RAW celebrating 20-year anniversary of John Cena's WWE debut Audio: Vince McMahon' his final WWE in-ring appearance introducing and celebrating 20 years of John Cena in WWE Audio: John Cena emotional promo celebrating 20 years in WWE  WWE signs Valerie Loureda aka Lola Vice Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2023 Audio: The Usos vs Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa (Bloodline Civil War) Audio: John Cena makes surprise appearance in England (MITB '23) and teases a future WrestleMania in UK Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews get married Tony Khan mimics almost word for word Triple H' 2021 comment touting the best Women's Wrestling in the world. Can you guess what Thunder Rosa' reaction was? Audio: Cody Rhodes' memorable post-SmackDown promo returning to Madison Square Garden for the first time as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Audio: Mercedes Mone pisses off the IWC by revealing she has creative control over in AEW Audio: The match that put Stephanie Vaquer on the WWE radar: Mercedes Mone (AEW) vs Stephanie Vaquer (NJPW) Winner Take All And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E26 (6/25 – 7/1) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E26 (6/25 – 7/1) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E26 (6/25 – 7/1) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? 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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 25) covering the period of 6/18 thru 6/24. Running Time: 5 Hours 14 Minutes This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 14 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E25 (06/18 - 06/24) National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is formed Pat Patterson def Ted Dibiase for WWF North American Title (which would later be renamed the Intercontinental Title). Ray Stevens & Jimmy Snuka def Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood to win NWA World Tag Team Titles. Dusty Rhodes def Harley Race for NWA Heavyweight Title. Looking back at the time Jimmy Hart def Jerry 'The King' Lawler to win the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title. Audio: Infamous Cyndi Lauper appearance on Pipers Pit airs nationwide. Audio: Cyndi Lauper makes an interesting wrestling challenge to Lou Albano, and The Captain accepts. Audio: Jimmy Snuka's wild promo vows revenge on Roddy Piper after Piper's Pit (coconut). Audio: 'Yucks for Bucks' as Magnificent Muraco and Mr Fuji attempt Stand-Up comedy. In the ring, a porta potty, even into the Cooper River: Terry Funk and Stan Hansen wild brawl at NJ Indy event. First ever ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) Tag Champs. Looking back at WCW Beach Blast PPV (1992). Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sting (From Beach Blast '92). Bastion Booger makes WWF debut. Memorable Raw match between 1-2-3 Kid vs Razor Ramon which involved a faceplant on the concrete floor, theft of $10,000 and more. Infamous Press Conference: Tonya Harding to manage Love Machine (Art Barr) and Eddie Guerrero in pro wrestling match. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXVII (1994). Audio: 24 hours after retaining WCW Tag Team Titles at COC, Cactus Jack battles Sabu in ECW for the first ever. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown '94 Audio: Flyboy Rocco Rock compares Dory Funk Jr to Ronald Goldman (murdered allegedly by OJ Simpson). Looking back at WWF/WWE King Of The Ring PPV (1994, 1996, 2001, 2002). Art Donovan: Worst WWF/WWE guest commentator of all time. Audio: Funny clip from Kayfabe Commentaries poking fun at Art Donovan's commentating at KOR 1994. Grand Wizard, Moolah, Ernie Ladd, Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, George ‘The Animal' Steele, and Antonio Rocca inducted into WWF Hall Of Fame (1995). Looking back at WCW Great American Bash (1995). The Giant (Big Show) appears for first time on WCW TV. Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1996. Austin 3:16 is born. Audio: NOD becomes an all black faction and Ahmed Johnson's controversial (but epic) racial promo explaining why he joined the Nation Of Domination. Disciples of Apocalypse (DOA) make WWE debut. Audio: ECW vs WWF feud continues, as Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso battles Flash Funk on Monday Night Raw. Edge's not so memorable WWE in ring debut. Audio: Crash Holly vs Hardcore Holly KOR Qualifying match leads to Patterson and Brisco both winning WWF Hardcore Title. Audio: Diamond Dallas Page is revealed as the 'Stalker' of Undertaker's wife Sara. Booker T make his memorable WWF debut. KOR 2001 Street Fight: Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon. WWF Tough Enough debuts on MTV. Looking back at the weekly PPV debut of NWATNA (2002). Vince Russo returns to WWE as head writer – for two days. Bret Hart suffers a stroke. Looking back at NWATNA's First Anniversary Show (2003). Kane forced to unmasked for the first time on WWE TV. Audio: Goldberg accepts Theodore Long's 5 Minute White Boy Challenge. WWE Hardcore Tribute to Mick Foley at MSG Raw ends with an Orton punt and a Foley falling down a flight of stairs.  Audio: Yo! Kurt Angle Raps. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2005, 2006, 2009). Samoa Joe makes TNA debut. Looking back at ROH first ever Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (2004). Audio: After signing WWE contract, The Summer Of Punk in ROH begins at Death Before Dishonor III (2005). Audio: Another WWE Wedding gone featuring Edge and Lita. Audio: The Sandman battles Macho Libre on week two of ECW (WWE) on Sci-Fi. Less than two weeks after debuting on Sci-Fi, WWE attempts ECW House Show at ECW Arena with questionable results. DX throws Jonathan Coachman head first into a wall, and spray paint his bare ass. Looking back at WWE Vengeance: Night Of Champions PPV (2007). Chris Benoit double murder / suicide tragedy. Looking back at the very eerie DTKC episode (Minority Report) which aired live as news of the double murder / suicide broke. Ron Killings and Konnan quit TNA. Jim Ross almost quits WWE after being drafted to Smackdown during 2008 WWE Draft Lottery. McMahon's Million Dollar Mania comes to an abrupt halt after an 'accident' on Raw. Did the three weeks of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania give WWE the ratings bump they were expecting? Ultimate Warrior wrestles his last ever match (against Orlando Jordan for Nu-Wrestling Evolution in Barcelona, Spain). TNA films pilot episode of Spin Cycle. Audio: TNA Spin Cycle asks some Knockouts if they can make sounds with a body part. WWE releases Sim Snuka, Matt Striker, and Candice Michelle. Audio: Donald Trump ‘sells' Raw back to Vince McMahon. But not before making an interesting announcement and 'firing' Santina Marella. Looking back at WWE Fatal 4-Way PPV, ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII, and NJPW Dominion 6.19 PPVs (2010). Audio: ‘President Barack Obama' appears at WWE Capital Punishment PPV. Just weeks before his WWE contract is set to expire, CM Punk wins #1 Contenders match to face John Cena at MITB for WWE Championship. Disgruntled Chavo Guerrero Jr requests and is granted WWE release. Looking back at NJPW Dominion 6.18 and AAA TripleMania XIX events (2011). TNA sues Scott Steiner after making disparaging remarks against TNA, Hulk Hogan and more. Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter appear on Raw (2012) and a WWF/WWE ring for the first time since 1985. Ring Of Honor ceases live iPPV's due to repeated technical difficulties (aka due to live streaming on the cheap). Looking back at ROH Best In The Word iPPV (2013, 2015, 2017). Corey Graves wins his first and only NXT Championship. Vickie Guerrero's WWE retirement match: vs Stephanie McMahon in Chocolate Pudding. Audio: Same old sh**? 2015 Paul Heyman / Brock Lesnar promo on Seth Rollins could air today and not much would need to be changed. Tyson Kidd undergoes career ending neck and spinal surgery. Where's The Boom?! Jeff Jarrett returns to Impact Wrestling and attempts a Global Force Wrestling vs TNA feud. Matt and Reby Hardy become proud parents of their first child, son Maxel. Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank PPV (2016, 2017). Remembering when Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose all held the WWE Championship the same night.  Roman Reigns suspended 30 days for violating WWE Wellness Policy. Maria Kanellis returns to WWE and brings hubby Mike with her. Cody Rhodes def Christopher Daniels to become ROH World Champion WWE releases Willam Morrissey (Big Cass) due to behavioral issues involving alcoholism Looking back at Evolve 107 (2018) Audio: Adam Cole makes history defending NXT North American Championship at Evolve 107 against WALTER (Gunther) Looking back at WWE Stomping Grounds (2019) and the Twitter War that followed between Seth Rollins and Will Ospreay Vince McMahon makes a major change to all televised matches on RAW and SmackDown which fails miserably Elite media: Our minds would be blown how many wrestlers want to leave WWE for AEW. Some even considering intentionally failing the Wellness program so they could be released R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 Title during the wedding ceremony of Drake Maverick and Renee Michelle ESPN Espy Awards launch the first ever category dedicated to WWE Moments Looking back at The #SpeakingOut Movement which culminated with one awful audio clip involving Sammy Guevara and Sasha Banks WWE morphs Nikki Cross into Nikki A.S.H (Almost A Super Hero) WWE morphs Karrion Kross into a Gladiator complete with an oversized awkward looking helmet Audio: Looking back at the interesting WWE creative team hiring and almost immediate firing of Kenice Mobley  WWE releases 15 wrestlers including Tyler Breeze, Ariya Daivari, Chase Parker, Matt Martel, Singh Brothers, Marina Shafir, Tony Nese and Sonjay Dutt Audio: Vince McMahon doubles down on his response to WWE Board Of Directors investigation and Stephanie McMahon replacing him as Interim CEO Amidst Vince McMahon allegations, WWE replaces John Laurinaitis with Bruce Prichard as Interim Head Of Talent Relations Following her release, WWE attempts to censor Sasha Banks signs during WWE programming Hangman Page goes after Booker T for suggesting that Adam Cole work more on his physique Audio: Okada makes his memorable AEW Dynamite debut Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Slammiversary 2022 Looking back at NXT Gold Rush and memorable match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker Audio: WWE Title Unification Match between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler (WWE Women's Tag Team Champions) vs Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn (NXT Women's Tag Team Champions) Hulk Hogan Real American Beer launches Controversial photo surfaces involving Wyatt Sicks following their memorable WWE RAW debut Kayla Braxton announces her departure from WWE Audio: Jacob Fatu makes his memorable WWE debut Audio: Joe Hendry makes his surprising viral NXT debut And much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E25 (6/18 – 6/24) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E25 (6/18 – 6/24) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E25 (6/18 – 6/24) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns to talk more Chicago Wrestling Club history. We pick up where we left off in the mid 1970s as we talk more Stadium events, Johnny Starr replacing Bobby Heenan's spot, Wilbur Snyder in Tie-Dye, the decline of the territory throughout the early 1980s, WWA talent being shunned in the dying days of the promotion, and much more! Plus, we go back to the 70s and listen to some super rare old school interviews with the likes of Heenan, Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens & Ox Baker!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 24) covering the period of 6/11 thru 6/17. Running Time: 5 Hours 25 Minutes (Note from DT: From beginning to end, by far my favorite episode). This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 25 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E24 (06/11 - 06/17) Audio: Infamous 'Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl' involving Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Larry Latham vs Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee from 1979 Looking back at WCCW 'Star Wars' 1983 Audio: Two of the most Politically Incorrect segments air on WWF TV: Paul Orndorff fat and skinny shaming at the gym, and 'At Home With Dr D' (David Schultz) Macho Man Randy Savage makes his WWF debut Audio: Terry Funk makes his WWF debut and beats the piss out of Mel Phillips Bonus Terry Funk Audio: 'Terry Funk Is Fusing', 'I Had A Dream' speech, JYD saves Mel Phillips, Terry Funk Arrives in Florida, and more! Audio: First Razor Ramon vignette airs on WWF TV 1992 Hulk Hogan Vitamin Company files Chapter 11 Looking back at 1992 World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Championship Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1993 WCW Saturday Night airs live Hulk Hogan parade (from Orlando, FL) celebrating HH signing with WCW Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan signing with WCW in 1994 The Gangsters make their ECW debut Looking back at ECW 'Barbed Wire, Hoodies, & Chokeslams' event 1995 Rey Mysterio makes his WCW debut Looking back at WCW Great American Bash 1996 - 2000 Psycho Sid, Flash Funk, Doug Furnas, and Phil LaFon involved in serious auto accident Audio: Too Cold Scorpio (Flash Funk) tells The Masked Maniac and Don Tony about the auto accident and if Triple H & Chyna really drove past them without helping Audio: Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lawler promos hyping ECW vs USWA match air on Memphis TV Audio: USWA hosts the end of the Fake Razor Ramon and Fake Diesel characters, featuring a hilarious promo by Vince McMahon Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, and the NBA Playoffs wrap up just in time for WCW Bash At The Beach PPV Hart family files lawsuit against WWF, Kansas City, and 11 other defendants over the tragic death of Owen Hart Audio: Looking back at the trainwreck (and piss poor production) between Sting and Rick Steiner ends with Sting 'attacked' by Dobermans and Rottweilers Rena 'Sable' Mero appears on WCW Nitro while still under WWF contract Goldberg turns heel and joins the New Blood New weekly feature: 'Channel Surfing': Random Raw vs Nitro clips head to head Audio: 'Channel Surfing: 2000' RAW (Kane ambushed and unmasked, Bull Buchanan steals Undertaker's motorcycle, 'Taker The Carjacker, and Crash Holly and Gerald Brisco battle for the Hardcore Title) Vs NITRO (Ric Flair loses Handicap Retirement Match against David Flair and Vince Russo thanks to daughter Megan?, 12 y/o Reid and Ric have their heads shaved, 14 y/o Ashley (Charlotte) even makes an appearance.) A&E debuts Biography episode featuring Hulk Hogan Stacy Keibler makes her WWF debut Audio: Sara's Stalker makes an appearance, and the voice is decoded Looking back at MLW's first ever event 'Genesis' 2002 Only days after walking out of WWF, Steve Austin accused of assault on the wife Debra Audio: AJ Styles def Raven and Jeff Jarrett to become NWA World Heavyweight Champion 2003 Chavo Classic fired by WWE for no showing several house shows Looking back at WWE Bad Blood 2004 Looking back at ECW One Night Stand 2005, 2006 Audio: Rob Van Dam vs John Cena (c) for WWE Championship ECW ONS 2006 ECW (WWE version) debuts on Sci-Fi Audio: The Zombie vs The Sandman in first ever ECW (WWE version) match on Sci-Fi Looking back at TNA Slammiversary 2007 WWE Draft Lottery (2007) and Mr McMahon Appreciation Night edition of Raw ends with Vince McMahon blown up in a Limousine Looking back at how PA residents, news and entertainment outlets, and the stock market reacted to Mr McMahon's 'murder' Audio: Vince McMahon sells Raw to Donald Trump Looking back at how news and entertainment outlets and the stock market reacted to Donald Trump 'purchasing' Raw Looking back at ROH 'Manhattan Mayhem' event 2009 VH1 tapes '100 Most Shocking Music Moments' hosted by Chris Jericho WWE releases Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) after 'choking' Justin Roberts during Raw debut of Nexus Dixie Carter's 'nice surprise' for Slammiversary and teases a future reveal that was supposed to 'change TNA forever' Looking back at TNA Slammiversary 2010, 2014 WWE releases Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Curt Hawkins, Teddy Long, Brodus Clay, Aksana, Evan Bourne, Yoshi Tatsu, Michael Tarver, Jacob Novak, Shane Canterbury, and Referee Marc Harris Audio: Vader makes surprise appearance on Raw and wrestles his last ever match for WWE Looking back at WWE No Way Out 2012 Looking back at NJPW 40th Anniversary Tour Dominion 6:16 event 2012 Looking back at WWE Payback 2013 CM Punk and AJ Lee get married Team 3D (2014) and Gail Kim (2016) announced for TNA Hall Of Fame Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2015, 2018 WWE announces the participants for first ever Cruiserweight Classic Sarah Logan begins the transformation from The Riott Squad into a Viking Raider Gable Steveson investigated for sexual misconduct Looking back at AAA Verano de Escandalo event 2019 Looking back at AAA Conquista Total Gira 2019 event and the incident involving a fan grabbing Scarlett Bordeaux Impact Wrestling releases Scarlett Bordeaux Paul Heyman removed as WWE Executive Director of Monday Night RAW Looking back at WWE Backlash 2020, the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever, and the debut of Omos as a Ninja WWE causes controversy during the pandemic by allowing select fans back to the Performance Center as long as they don't wear face masks Evolve becomes the first big promotion casualty during the Pandemic Audio: Ricky Starks makes his AEW debut (vs Cody Rhodes for TNT Championship) Audio: The R-Truth Game Show makes its debut Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Against All Odds 2021 Looking back at NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2021 Thunder Rosa takes exception to Triple H's claim that WWE has the best women's wrestling in the world. A comment she would never make again once hired by AEW Audio: How does Eva Marie make her WWE RAW return and defeat Naomi in a match where she didn't even wrestle? Audio: Gunther defeats Ricochet (c) and begins his record 666 day reign as Intercontinental Champion Paige announces her departure from WWE after eleven years with the company Audio: Jeff Hardy arrested in Florida for DUI and driving under suspension WWE Board Of Directors investigates of Vince McMahon over $3 Million hush money payout to Janel Grant Audio: What was Vince McMahon's response to WWE Board Of Directors investigation and Stephanie McMahon replacing Vince as Interim CEO? It's pretty funny Audio: Brock Lesnar makes a surprise return to WWE and attacks Roman Reigns which sets up infamous SummerSlam match Sasha Banks is quietly released unconditionally from WWE Audio: 'Counterfeit Bucks': CM Punk' memorable return on the debut episode of AEW Collision Carlito signs with WWE after a fourteen-year absence Looking back at WWE Clash At The Castle 2024 Looking back at TNA: Against All Odds 2024 Audio: Jeff Hardy makes his memorable return to TNA after leaving AEW And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E24 (6/11 – 6/17) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 23) covering the period of 6/4 thru 6/10. Running Time: 5 Hours 24 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 24 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E23 (06/04 - 06/10) Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982) Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631-day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide. Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident) Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem 1988 Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl 1991 Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event 1993 WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, and James Dudley Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2' After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly. Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWhOes Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97 Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandible claw to Jim Ross TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days' Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact Looking back at WWE Insurrextion 2003 Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany WWE issues then withdraw their apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown) Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena 2005 Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event 2006 WWE signs D-Lo Brown 2008 and Chris Masters 2009 Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV 2008, 2012 Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV 2009, 2017 Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury. Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw 2010 Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact. Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV 2016 Looking back at the heavily criticized WWE Super Showdown event from 2019 Audio: Undertaker and Bill Goldberg comment on their very underwhelming match at WWE Super Showdown Drake Maverick gets a second chance and is resigned to NXT Looking back at NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2020, 2022 WWE releases Aleister Black, Braun Strowman, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett Audio: Vickie Guerrero introduces her latest 'signing' Andrade El Idolo (making his AEW debut) on Dynamite Impact Wrestling announces the return of live fans in attendance since the beginning of the pandemic for Slammiversary 2021 Audio: Memorable promo exchange between Scott D'Amore, Don Callis and Tony Khan during an episode of Impact Wrestling Audio: Kamille def Serena Deeb for NWA Women's World Championship and begins her 813-day reign as Champion Audio: Billy Corgan and Mickie James announce their first ever all Women's PPV event: NWA EmPowerrr for August 2021 Audio: Dave Meltzer is left speechless after questioning Triple H about NXT creative during NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2021 Conference Call AEW announces an interim World Champion will be crowned while CM Punk was inactive due to injury Audio: MVP drops a diss track on Bobby Lashley (Fall Mighty) Looking back at WWE Hell In a Cell 2022 Audio: Cody Rhodes battles thru an excruciating injury (Torn Pec) against Seth Rollins inside Hell In A Cell Audio: The Judgement Day adds a new member and destroy Edge . Audio: AEW announces the creation of the All-Atlantic Championship Audio: Olive branch? Tony Khan has a totally different take on Eric Bischoff (and his comments about CM Punk) just one week after his meltdown at Double Or Nothing Media Scrum Audio: Tony Khan is caught off guard during a live interview when asked about the status of Miro in AEW Sgt Slaughter is irate at Lacey Evans' new character and the use of his finisher 'without his permission' AEW reveals the main event for the first ever episode of AEW Collision Gunther reaches one year as WWE Intercontinental Champion NBC does a 180 and decides not to renew Young Rock and cancels Season Four Looking back at NXT Battleground 2024 (hosted by Sexyy Red) Audio: Sexyy Red arrested for assault at NJ Airport just one day before NXT Battleground Kamille celebrates the anniversary of her NWA World Championship win on Twitter while expressing frustration about her current status in AEW Audio: Did Sabu predicted his death at 60 years old after having a final barbed wire match in GCW? 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These famous championships all went out with a whimper, rather than a bang. Simon Miller presents the 10 Worst Final Champions In Wrestling History...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 22) covering the period of 5/28 thru 6/3. Running Time: 5 Hours. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 HoursHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E22 (05/28 - 06/3) Harley Race def Dory Funk Jr for NWA World Heavyweight Title and ends Funk's 1,563 reign as Champion. Ric Flair def Kerry Von Erich 2 falls to 1 to regain NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The story behind Midnight Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) being hired then immediately fired by WWF. Honky Tonk Man def Ricky Steamboat to win WWF IC Championship. Audio: Honky Tonk Man (and Iron Shiek) speak on Ricky Steamboat throwing shade at IC Title match against HTM. Brother Love makes his WWF TV debut. No Holds Barred movie released in movie theatres. After being fired a year earlier, The Rockers return and make their WWF TV debut. 'Common Man' Dusty Rhodes makes his 1991 WWF debut. Celebrity Sleuth Magazine features photos of Madusa, Sherri Martel, Missy Hyatt, and several other women wrestlers. Cactus Jack 'Lost In Cleveland' vignettes begin to air on WCW TV. Ranger Ross sues WCW for Racial Discrimination. Matt Hardy makes WWF debut. Audio: The Rock (as Flex Kavana) makes his pro wrestling and promo debut. WWF sends a Cease and Desist letter to Scott Hall after his controversial WCW Monday Nitro debut. Audio: Brian Pillman's controversial ECW return promo after serious Humvee accident. Looking back at World Wrestling Peace Festival (1996). Audio: ECW vs USWA war begins. Booker T appears in 1-800-Collect Commercial as a boxer. Looking back at WWF In Your House 22: Over The Edge (1998). Darren Drosdov debuts LOD 'Puke' character. NBC airs the awful documentary on Jessie 'The Body' Ventura. The trial of Jerome Young (New Jack) for assault against 17 year old Erich Kulas beings and ends with not guilty verdict. Audio: Original news reports of 'Mass Transit' incident. Audio: New Jack speaks on the assault trial and its outcome. One of the first cases of massive fake news and 'being first over being right' reporting by wrestling sites: Tammy Sytch removed from WCW TV after Kimberly Page finding drug paraphernalia allegedly belonging to Sytch. Audio: DT's favorite WCW Hardcore Match of all time: Terry Funk (c) defends against Chris Candido on a barn and the infamous 'horse kick' incident. Audio: Nothing is finer than having a sixty niner with Scott Steiner. Brian Lawler fired after drug arrest at Canadian Border prior to WWF Raw event. Brian Ong dies while training with Dalip Singh (Great Khali) at a California wrestling school. WWE sends Eddie Guerrero home and into drug rehab after showing up for Raw event in no condition to perform. Audio: Steve Blackman and Trish Stratus' 'Three's Company' skit. Audio: The WCW/ECW invasion angle official begins with Lance Storm interfering during 'WWF' match on Raw. Identity of The Stalker's 'voice' is revealed. Audio: Undertaker vs Tommy Dreamer and a bucket of 'vomit'. Audio: Kevin Nash announces a new member of NWO (WWE version). NWA TNA hires Don West for their announcing team. WWE promotes 2003 Divas Search by featuring pics of fans and 'girls next door', two who were later revealed to be XXX Porn Stars. Audio: Mr America and Vince McMahon take lie detector tests on Smackdown. Audio: Highlights of Vince McMahon's 2004 appearance on TSN 'Off The Record' and some memorable discussions that are very relevant today. Audio: Vince McMahon, Eric Bischoff, and Paul Heyman exchange barbs on Raw to hype ECW One Night Stand (2005). Looking back at WWE One Night Stand PPV (2007, 2008). WWE signs Curtis Axel and Kalisto. 'LA Lakers' vs 'Denver Nuggets' main event WWE Raw. Kia Stevens (Kharma) leaves WWE due to pregnancy. Brock Lesnar's autobiography 'Death Clutch' hits stores. TNA announces the creation of their own Hall of Fame and the first recipient, Jeff Jarrett. Looking back at the time Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston were WWE ratings killers in 2012. Matt Hardy 'Anti-Bullying' Ring Of Honor promo debuts. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary XI event (2013). Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson signs with TNA and Bellator. Charlotte def Nattie to win vacant NXT Womens Title (2014). Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2014). Audio: Batista quits WWE again on Raw. Audio: Seth Rollins breaks up The Shield. Sami Zayn undergoes Shoulder Surgery. Destination America adds Ring Of Honor to their programming and announces ROH/TNA airing back to back. Looking back at WWE Elimination Chamber PPV (2015). 'Broken' Matt Hardy takes his feud with Jeff Hardy to a whole new level. Audio: Alexa Bliss presents Bailey: This Is Your Life! Audio: WWE NXT asks: Who Is Bianca Belair (2018) Camp WWE cancelled after two seasons Looking back at NXT TakeOver: XXV Audio: Johnny Gargano (c) defends NXT Championship against Adam Cole (rated 5.25 stars by Dave Meltzer) Looking back at the two attempts WWE made to clown Britt Baker to WWE Universe (Includes Nia Jax Match from RAW) WWE 24/7 Championship fuc*ery begins with R-Truth losing then regaining the title while playing golf Terri Runnels arrested (and later acquitted) for bringing a Glock 9MM handgun into Tampa International Airport Henry Cejudo leaks video of Chris Jericho and Mike Tyson laughing it up backstage right after on-air altercation during AEW Dynamite Audio: WWE airs horrendous angle on SmackDown of Jeff Hardy 'arrested' after DUI crash and running over Elias Ric Flair signs over the rights of 'The Man' trademark to WWE for Becky Lynch Audio: Jimmy Smith reflects on joining WWE RAW commentary team, Vince McMahon, fan/wrestler reaction and more WWE promotes Nick Khan to WWE Board Of Directors Audio: Tony Khan' unhinged AEW Dynamite 'Commercial' trashing WWE and Nick Khan for having talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling Looking back at AEW: Double Or Nothing 2021, 2022, 2023 Audio: Chris Jericho and Inner Circle thanks fans after Stadium Stampede Match Audio: Willie Urbina fired from AEW Spanish Announcing Team after offensive imitation of Hikaru Shida  Athena and Stokely Hathaway makes their AEW debuts Karl Anderson butt dials his wife at 3AM and is caught partying with the ladies, It doesn't end well on Twitter Audio: Tony Khan' Greatest Unhinged Profanity Laced Meltdown Of All Time. And it's thanks to Eric Bischoff providing a terrible take about CM Punk and his value in AEW Audio: Only days after Double Or Nothing, newly crowned AEW World Champion CM Punk announces a major injury on Dynamite (which led to AEW Interim World Champion) Audio: MJF infamous Dynamite promo begging to be fired and calling Tony Khan a 'Fu*king Mark' Audio: Kris Statlander ends Jade Cargill's undefeated streak (at 60) and wins TBS Championship at Double Or Nothing Controversy erupts as Lead Singer of Violent Idols performs live during Anarchy In The Arena Match at Double Or Nothing - in blackface Audio: Max Caster (The Acclaimed) name drops Dominik Mysterio during infamous 'cuck' promo on Buddy Matthews  Looking back at NXT Battleground 2023 Audio: Closing moments of Ilja Dragunov vs Dijak Last Man Standing Match from NXT Battleground Arn Anderson and Jake Hager exit AEW Audio: Ethan Page makes his NXT debut Audio: Current TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace surprise appearance on NXT, challenging Roxanne Perez for Women's Championship at NXT Battleground 2024  Audio: Stephanie Vaquer appears on AEW Dynamite and challenges Mercedes Mone at AEW Forbidden Door 2024 Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio share a memorable kiss on RAW And so much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21) covering the period of 5/21 thru 5/27. Running Time: 4 Hours 33 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 33 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E21 (05/21 - 05/27) Jerry Lawler sues WWF over use of 'The King' (Harley Race) at Tennessee events. 'Bitter rivals' Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan arrested in NJ for Drug and Alcohol possession. And what Iron Sheik clams at the Courthouse is hilarious. Audio: Hacksaw Jim Duggan speaks on arrest with Iron Sheik. Lex Luger def Michael PS Hayes to being a 523-day reign as NWA United States Champion. Scott Hall makes WCW TV debut. Brian Lee becomes first ever Smoky Mountain Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Looking back at WCW Slamboree: A Legends Reunion PPV (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: 16-year-old Jeff Hardy makes WWF debut (against 1-2-3 Kid). Fake Undertaker (Brian Lee) makes WWF TV debut. Audio: The closest you will ever get of Gordon Solie and Bobby Heenan commentating an ECW match: Terry Funk vs Tully Blanchard. Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his Monday Night Raw debut. Savio Vega makes his WWF in ring debut. Audio: Five minutes that changed the Monday Night Wars: Scott Hall arrives in WCW and declares war. Audio: "I'm Not A Shark.....I'm A Man!" Looking back at WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog and Beware Of Dog II (1996). Looking back at WWF Over The Edge PPV (1999). Audio: Steve Blackman, Ahmed Johnson, Val Venis, Harley Race, and Bret Hart share some of their favorite Owen Hart rib stories. WWF Owen Hart Raw tribute show (Raw Is Owen) scores 3rd highest rating (7.2) in Raw history. Kevin Nash (c) vs Bret Hart for WCW Heavyweight Title on Jay Leno Show canceled due to death of Owen Hart. Audio: Daffney def Crowbar to win WCW Cruiserweight Title. Audio: 12-year-old Reid Flair (RIP) tries to place 'peacemaker' between David and Ric Flair on WCW Nitro. Looking back at WWF Judgment Day PPV (2000, 2005, 2006). Audio: Undertaker returns to WWF TV after eight-month absence and debuts the American Bad Ass character. CompuServe debuts 'Ask Rena' (Mero) weekly Q&A column. Triple H blows out quad muscle on Raw during Tag Team Title match (w/ Steve Austin) and lose the titles to Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. Days after Triple H tears quad, Chris Benoit suffers neck injury during tag team title defense (w/ Chris Jericho). Audio: Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer vs Joey Buttafuoco (Celebrity Boxing 2002). WWE premieres two new shows: WWE Confidential and Velocity. NWATNA hires Mike Tenay as lead announcer for Impact. Looking back at WWA 'The Reckoning' PPV (2003). Audio: Bret Hart heartfelt promo at WWA 'The Reckoning' only months after suffering a stroke. WWE receives huge backlash from fans after attempting a heart attack angle with Eddie Guerrero on Smackdown. TNA releases Diamond Dallas Page. TNA cancels all future Impact tapings until TV deal is finalized with Spike TV (Fall 2005). The Dudleys launch Team 3D Academy Pro Wrestling School. Audio: In an attempt to boost low TV ratings, Vince McMahon announces 'McMahon's Million Dollar Mania'. Looking back at XPW reunion show 'Cold Day In Hell' (2008). Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2009). Audio: Kurt Angle vs Sting vs Mick Foley vs Jeff Jarrett: Ultimate Sacrifice Match. Looking back at WWE 'Over The Limit' PPV (2010, 2011). Audio: Batista quits WWE live on Raw. Audio: WWE announces Bret Hart as intern Raw General Manager. Sinclair Broadcasting Group purchases Ring Of Honor. Comparing Sinclair Broadcasting and WWE stock in 2011 and today. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'Supercard Of Honor VI' (2011). Chris Jericho suspended by WWE after kicking Brazilian Flag during live WWE event. Audio: Chris Jericho speaks on the Brazilian Flag incident. Sami Zayn makes his NXT debut. Looking back at NJPW 'Back To The Yokohama Arena' PPV (2014). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2016). Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV (2017) Alberto El Patron (Del Rio) becomes a US Citizen Looking back at WWE RAW episode when Max Caster appeared as Bobby Lashley's 'sister' All Elite Wrestling makes history: Looking back at their first ever event, AEW Double Or Nothing 2019 Trivia Question: Who were involved in the first ever match in AEW history? Audio: AEW roster, led by Cody Rhodes, thanks the fans for their support leading into Double Or Nothing Audio: Cody Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes share a moment following their match at AEW DON Jon Moxley, Brian Cage and Dean Malenko sign with AEW Audio: Looking back at 'The Electric Chair' segment where Sami Zayn named dropped AEW on Monday Night RAW Hana Kimura tragically passes away at 22 Looking back at AEW: Double Or Nothing 2020 and 2024 Audio: FTR make their AEW debut on Dynamite This week was not a good week for marriages: Zachary Wentz/Kimber Lee, Charlotte Flair/Andrade, Myles Borne/Jaydn Bostian all get married (and ultimately split up) WWE introduces NXT and trainees as live fans on televised events during the early days of the pandemic (Pre Thunderdome) Audio: John Cena's cowers to China and apologies for calling Taiwan a country (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver) Ric Flair to come out of retirement for one final match. Ricky Steamboat will not be his opponent Audio: Coming soon to NXT 2.0: Giovanni Vinci Looking back at NJPW: Resurgence 2023 Audio: Mercedes Mone vs Willow Nightingale for first ever NJPW Strong Women's Championship Looking back at WWE Night Of Champions 2023 Audio: Jimmy Uso superkicks Roman Reigns as The Bloodline implosion begins (WWE NOC 2023) Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2023 PPV Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan pulled from appearing in Queen Of The Ring Movie (replaced by Kamille and Toni Storm) Sabu makes his memorable AEW debut on Dynamite Bret Hart becomes the first wrestler to ever receive a Star on the Canada Walk Of Fame Roman Reigns surpasses 1000 days as WWE Universal Champion Looking back at WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 2024 Audio: Kris Statlander turns on Willow Nightingale at AEW DON 2024 Audio: Adam Cole and MJF make their surprise but somewhat odd returns at AEW DON 2024 Triple H announces SummerSlam to become two-night events TKO merges WWE and UFC live event operations and slowly begin the process of permanently changing WWE event structure Audio: Jim Ross grades AEW after their first 5 years in existence. What grade would you give AEW? And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 20) covering the period of 5/14 thru 5/20. Running Time: 4 Hours 10 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 10 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E20 (05/14 - 05/20) The era of Bruno begins: Bruno Sammartino def Buddy Rogers to win WWWF Championship. Andy Kaufman passes away from Lung Cancer at 35 years old. Audio: AWA fu**ery: Playboy Buddy Rose & Doug Somers win the AWA Tag Team titles on a count out (from Scott Hall and Curt Hennig). Looking back at WCW Capital Combat: The Return Of Robocop (1990). Looking back at WCW SuperBrawl (1991). Audio: Sid Vicious vs El Gigante: Stretcher Match Looking back at WCW WarGames (1992). Papa Shango places a voodoo curse on a vomiting Ultimate Warrior, and the feud begins. AAA Promotion makes its debut (1992). Audio: The biggest upset in Raw histoy? The Kid def Razor Ramon. Audio: Marty Janetty makes WWF return and def Shawn Michaels for IC Championship. 'A Current Affair' episode debuts profiling the tragedies surrounding the Von Erich family. Looking back at ECW: When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Arn Anderson speaks on his one match in ECW and why it sucked. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-B event (1994). WWF makes significant changes in drug policy in an attempt to prevent abuse. Looking back at the first ever WWF In Your House PPV (1995). Audio: Bob Backlund announces his candidacy for President and makes some comical errors at some historical events. Infamous Cliq Curtain Call takes place at Madison Square Garden. Audio: Triple H, Jim Cornette, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash speak on the infamous MSG Curtain Call. Looking back at WCW Slamboree (1996, 1997, 1998). HBK infamous 'Sunny Days' Promo on Bret Hart airs on Raw. Audio: Sean Waltman reveals a 'Sunny Day' story involving Shawn Michaels. People Magazine wasn't the only fools running high profile Internet Polls in 1998. Looking back when Ric Flair had led Time Magazine's 'Person Of The Century' Poll. Looking back at ECW 'It Ain't Seinfeld' event (1998). Taz debuts the FTW (F*** The World) Championship. Audio: Eric Bischoff taunts Vince McMahon on WCW Thunder. Audio: Chris Jericho's introduces the participants in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Slamboree 1998. Audio: The night Dean Malenko received one of the loudest pops in WCW history. Referee Charles Robinson suffers collapsed lung after taking an elbow drop by Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at WCW No Mercy UK PPV (1999). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1999, 2000). Audio: Godfather's Ho (Bobcat) wins WWF Hardcore Title from Crash Holly. Audio: Don Tony's favorite WWF Hardcore Title match: Gerald Brisco vs Crash Holly. Looking back at WWE Judgement Day PPV (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009). Vince McMahon makes return appearance on HBO's 'On The Record with Bob Costas'. Zach Gowan makes WWF TV debut - by having his prosthetic leg yanked off by Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ron 'The Truth' Killings wins NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the 2nd time. Mordecai makes WWE main roster debut. Audio: Bobby Heenan on The Dennis Miller Show. TNA suspends Jeff Hardy. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2005). Tickets for ECW One Night Stand go on sale and immediately sells out. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2006, 2010). 'See No Evil' starring Kane hits movie theatres. WWE releases Sabu, Shelly Martinez, Scotty 2 Hotty, Nick Mitchell, Carlito and Angel Williams (Angelina Love). Audio: Bret Hart defeats The Miz to win the WWE US Championship. Hulk Hogan sues Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Post). Audio: TNA rebrands as 'Impact Wrestling' and 'Wrestling Matters'. TNA signs Brooke Hogan. Looking back at WWE Over The Limit PPV (2012). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2013). Audio: Kevin Owens makes WWE main roster debut. Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable (2015). Samoa Joe makes NXT debut. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2015). Destination American announces cancellation of TNA Programming effective September 2015. Audio: New Day 'Time Machine' skit poking fun at The Vaudvillains Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Chicago (2017) WWE signs Io Sky (Io Shirai) WWE and FOX agree on a five-year deal to air SmackDown on Fox beginning in 2019 Charges dropped in the sexual assault case against Enzo Amore Ashley Massaro tragically passes away at 39 Audio: Mick Foley introduces WWE 24/7 Championship on RAW to a less than stellar response from live audience and IWC Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2019 Audio: Brock Lesnar makes surprise return, screws Mustafa Ali and wins MITB Briefcase Audio: Mustafa Ali reveals how everything went down behind the scenes at MITB and Brock Lesnar return Audio: Firefly Fun House takes a very dark turn as Bray Wyatt introduces us to The Fiend Audio: Shad Gaspard tragically passes away at 39 (news coverage) D-Von Dudley retires from in-ring competition Audio: Jim Cornette stirs up controversy discussing Becky Lynch pregnancy Looking back at WWE Backlash 2021 Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2021 Alexander Wolfe is kicked out of Imperium AND WWE in the same week WWE releases eight including Velveteen Dream, Alexander Wolfe, Jessamyn Duke, Adnan Virk and Drake Wuertz WBD announces new AEW: Rampage TV series coming to TNT   Sasha Banks and Naomi quit WWE Audio: Michael Cole on air reaction to Sasha Banks and Naomi quitting WWE Stephanie McMahon announces an abrupt leave of absence from WWE Audio: RK-Bro (RAW Tag Champions) vs The Usos (SmackDown Tag Champions) battle in a Tag Team Unification Match Audio: Max Dupri makes his WWE TV debut WBD announces new AEW: Collision TV series coming to TNT   AEW announces the creation of a new YouTube series: "Meal And A Match" Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker get married Mark Henry leaves AEW  Audio: The beginning of the end of Ricky Starks in AEW. Ricky Starks expresses frustration over not being used and media pushing injuries as the excuse  And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 19) covering the period of 5/7 thru 5/13. Running Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 15 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E19 (05/07 - 05/13) Bruno Sammartino vs Giant Baba: First time ever WWWF Championship is defended in Japan. Verne Gagne retires as AWA Heavyweight Champion. Eddie Gilbert seriously injured in fiery auto accident following WWF PA event. Nancy Argentino, girlfriend of Jimmy Snuka, dies after head injury suffered at PA hotel. This occurs a few months after Snuka is arrested in NY and originally charged with second and third degree assault of Argentino and a Police Officer. Looking back at the first ever episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). Career vs Title: Jerry Lawler def Curt Hennig to win AWA Heavyweight Championship. Bonus Audio: Curt Hennig attacks owner of Toyota Dealership and destroys the CWA Studio. Looking back at 5th Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1988). Looking back at NWA WrestleWar 1989. Audio: Memorable attack by Terry Funk on Ric Flair following his NWA Heavyweight Championship win against Ricky Steamboat. Roddy Piper returns to WWF after two year retirement. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Steve Austin battle for the one and only time they faced off in the ring. Audio: Steve Austin comments on Macho Man Randy Savage. Bill Alfonso makes memorable debut in ECW. WCW announces Nitro expanding to two hours. Standards and Practices: WWF forced to edit Raw segment showing Goldust licking Undertaker up his leg and thigh. Looking back at AAA TripleMania IV (1996). Looking back at WWF IYH 15: A Cold Day In Hell (1997). Memorable Raw moment: HBK superkicks Bret Hart back into his wheelchair. Audio: Farooq accuses WWF of racism and lack of Black Heavyweight Champions. Audio: Rob Van Dam makes Monday Night Raw debut against Jeff Hardy (1997). Audio: Dustin Runnels tears up during Raw segment while speaking about Dusty Rhodes and Goldust character. Audio: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a fight at WCW Slamboree 1998. Online voting gone wrong: Ric Flair voted People Magazine's #2 Most Beautiful People In The World for 1998. Who was #1? MTV airs special WCW 'Ultimate Music Video Feud' and begins the crossover highlighted by Raven / DDP feud. Steve Austin makes memorable appearance on TSN's Off The Record. Looking back at Sable's leaving WWF and filing $110 Million Lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. Audio: Debra vs Sable Evening Gown Match for WWF Women's Championship. Audio: Sean Waltman speaks on putting a cup of feces inside Sable's luggage. DT looks back at highest rated Raw episode (8.1) in history and how WCW never fully recovered from one preemption due to NBA Playoffs. US News And World Report publishes seven page story of WWF and explosion in popularity for pro wrestling. Looking back at WCW Slamboree PPV (1999, 2000). Miss Elizabeth wrestles her first two matches ever (vs Daffney, vs Rhonda Singh). Audio: APA destroy Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a bar fight. Four days after Linda McMahon tells AP that WWF and NBC were working on second season for XFL and not being killed off - NBC and WWF discontinues XFL. Perry Saturn sent home by WWF after 'shooting' on Mike Bell during a match on WWF Jakked. WWF releases Scott Hall 48 hours after the infamous 'Plane Ride From Hell'. Batista makes his WWF main roster debut. Audio: Edge-A-Mania is running wild! Infamous Raw segment: Undertaker attacks, hogties, and drags Hulk Hogan while riding a motorcycle throughout the Air Canada Center. Launch of NWA - Total Nonstop Action (TNA) officially announced. Audio: Memorable Raw segment featuring Steve Austin, Christian, RVD/Kane and the surprise return (and final WWE appearance ever) of The Road Warriors (2003).   Audio: Freddie Blassie tells D-Von to 'Get The Tables!'. John Tenta announces retirement after developing bladder cancer. After two years of PPV only shows, TNA and Fox Sports announce creation of non PPV weekly series, 'Impact!' (2004). Almost a year to the day TNA inks a deal with Fox Sports Net and debuts Impact!, FSN drops TNA programming. Booker T and Batista fight during filming of Summerslam 2006 commercial. Audio: Beth Phoenix makes her WWE main roster debut. Audio: Dr. Vince McMahon gives the Commencement Speech at Sacred Heart University (CT). Audio: After Undertaker battles Batista in a bloody Cage Match and endures a post match beatdown by Mark Henry, Edge cashes in MITB Briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. NWA officially ends their relationship with TNA. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2007, 2008, 2012). Audio: Jim Cornette strips Kurt Angle of TNA Heavyweight Championship. Fresh off the disaster of moving Impact to Monday nights and dismal ratings, Dixie Carter issues an odd and desperate plea to wrestling fans. Infamous Raw moment: Jerry Lawler uses Michael Cole's tie to attack Cole within the Cole Mine. Brock Lesnar pulled from UFC event due to diverticulitis. New Japan Pro Wrestling holds their first ever show in the US with help from JAPW. Hulk Hogan's solution to increase fan interaction with TNA? Follow and film TNA Wrestlers anytime they are seen in public. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine. Baron Corbin makes his WWE NXT TV debut. After Christy Hemme botches the ring introduction of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, Aries climbs ring rope and puts his crotch in Hemme's face. And TNA waits almost a week to denounce the behavior. Buck Zumhofe sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing his 15 year old daughter. Audio: Attitude or Ineptitude? TNA tries to get edgy by having MVP use the 'N' word during politically charged promo on Impact. Ray 'Adam Rose' Leppan arrested for alleged domestic battery and is immediately suspended by WWE. Looking back at ROH / NJPW Global Wars 2016. Billy Corgan finalizes the deal to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Looking back at WWE Backlash 2018 and 2022 WWE signs the last two members of MMA Four Horsewomen, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke Audio: Vince McMahon, with the help of Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston, creates the RAW and SmackDown 'Wild Card Rule' Silver King tragically dies in the ring during a wrestling match against Juventud Guerrera Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2020 Audio: Becky Lynch announces her pregnancy on RAW and Asuka as the new RAW Women's Champion Audio: One of the worst storylines in WWE history begins: Seth Rollins has a weird infatuation with Rey Mysterio's eye Audio: Alberto Del Rio arrested and charged with sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping and how he escaped prison time for these serious charges Looking back at WWE Throwback SmackDown from 2021 AEW is the first to announce their return to touring since the Covid-19 Pandemic began Audio: Swerve introduces the NXT Universe to his new stable, 'Hit Row' Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2022 PPV Audio: Rhea Ripley attacks AJ Styles and becomes the newest member of Judgement Day (led by Edge) Looking back at The Authors Of Pain's 'Wrestling Entertainment Series' promotion fiasco Bobby Roode abruptly retires from pro wrestling after needed a second neck fusion surgery Kenny Omega hit with a very serious case of Diverticulitis Audio: Highlights of Sami Zayn's stand-up comedy act from 'Netflix Is A Joke' with Becky Lynch and Johnny Knoxville Audio: Jesse The Body Ventura reveals negotiations with WWE for a Legends Deal Audio: Wrestling news and IWC livid at Triple H after taking shots at PWInsider and Fightful And so much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 18) covering the period of 4/30 thru 5/6. Running Time: 4 Hours 28 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 28 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E18 (04/30 - 05/06) Superstar Billy Graham def Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. Infamous Pat Patterson vs Sgt Slaughter Alley Fight takes place at Madison Square Garden. Manny Fernandez stabbed multiple times outside TX restaurant. Looking back at Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987). Audio: Kerry Von Erich def Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at AWA Superclash II (1987). Audio: Curt Hennig vs Nick Bockwinkel for AWA World Heavyweight Championship. AWA 80's fu**ery wasn't limited to just Hulk Hogan. This time it moves on to Curt Hennig, but ends with a positive conclusion. WWF vs WBF Superstars battle it out on Family Feud. Looking back at NJPW Wrestling Donataku events (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: Current WWF Champion Hulk Hogan belittles and calls the WWF Championship a 'toy'. Rick Rude suffers serious neck injury during match with Sting which leads to retirement. Sabu wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. Audio: Following his WWF in ring debut, HHH promotes 'civility'. Vignettes for the upcoming debut of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Sunny) begin airing on WWF TV. Looking back at FMW 7th Anniversary Show (1996). Audio: Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels: Home wrecker! Atsushi Onita meets with WWF about a possible joint event with FMW and the possibility of an Exploding Death Match in WWF. Christian makes his WWF debut. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '98 PPV. Looking back at AJPW 25th Anniversary Show (1998). Audio: Terry Funk and Cactus Jack battle it out on Monday Night Raw with Steve Austin on commentary. Vignettes start airing on WWF TV for the upcoming debut of Edge. Audio: Paul Bearer tells Jerry 'The King' Lawler how he 'did' Undertaker's mother. Kimberly Page appears nude in Playboy. Audio: Captain Lou Albano's memorable appearance on 'Lie Detector'. A&E premieres 'The Unreal Story Of Professional Wrestling' (1999). Looking back at AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Show (1999). Mick Foley forms a 'Union' to combat the Corporate Ministry. Macho Man Randy Savage makes last appearance in WCW. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2000). Looking back at WWF Insurrextion PPV (2000, 2001, 2002) and the Plane Ride From Hell (2001). Sean 'XPac' Waltman speaks on the Plane Ride From Hell. Following the lawsuit filed by the World Wildlife Fund, World Wrestling Federation changes from WWF to WWFE. Audio: WWF Confidential segment on the death of Miss Elizabeth and arrest of Lex Luger. Daughter of Iron Shiek brutally murdered by boyfriend. Audio: Jacqueline def Chavo Guerrero Jr to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV 2005, 2018, 2023 Hulk Hogan Energy Drinks, Microwave Cheeseburger and Chicken Sandwiches hit stores and receive subpar reviews. Audio: Joey Styles' Pipe Bomb from WWE Raw. WWE signs Hornswoggle. Audio: Scott Steiner becomes the greatest mathematician in pro wrestling history. Rolling Stone releases explosive story on Escort Service which included Ashley Massaro as being a paid Escort. Santino Marella arrested for DUI. Ric Flair becomes Ring Of Honor's 'Ambassador'. WWE signs AJ Lee. Monday Night War II: TNA airs last episode of Monday Night Impact and moves back to Thursdays. Obsessed Mickie James fan arrested after threatening to bomb WWE offices and much worse. Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2011, 2014). Audio: Christian becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion for 48 hours. Audio: Michelle McCool says 'Goodbye' to WWE and Kharma says 'Hello'. Audio: John Cena makes surprise announcement to live WWE audience that Osama Bin Laden has met his demise. Jinder Mahal makes WWE TV debut. WWE releases Dustin Runnels. Audio: The Bullet Club is born. Looking back at ROH Border Wars PPV (2013). Audio: Sami Zayn's memorable WWE main roster debut taking on John Cena for United States Championship. WWE releases Zeb Coulter, Damien Sandow, Wade Barrett, Hornswoggle, Santino Marella, Cameron, Alex Riley and El Torito. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2016, 2017). Chris Jericho destroys The Ambrose Asylum and murders Mitch The Plant. WWE writer Jennifer Pepperman celebrates 'Bring Your Emmy To Work Day'. She celebrated alone Dominik Mysterio signs with WWE Audio: Painmaker Chris Jericho channels his inner Sam Kinison and challenges Okada for IWGP Heavyweight Title. Bonus audio: Sam Kinison has the answer to solve world hunger Audio: Bray Wyatt debuts Ramblin' Rabbit and 'Yowie Wowie' from the Firefly Funhouse Karrion Kross and Scarlett make their WWE NXT debut Ring Of Honor suspends all events and goes on hiatus due to Covid-19 Pandemic Audio: Braun Strowman shows his appreciation for Florida Hospital Workers during the Pandemic by sending them a thousand meals Looking back at AEW Blood And Guts 2021 and why Chris Jericho's fall will forever overshadow the event Rumors of Daniel Bryan leaving WWE for AEW being after his WWE Contract expires Audio: Out with Mickie James and Chelsea Green from WWE and in with Eva Marie Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2022 Audio: A repackaged Lacey Evens returns to WWE TV after a one year hiatus complete Stalker of Sonya DeVille (Phillip Thomas) sentenced to 15 years in prison Audio: Police Interrogation of Sonya DeVille's stalker, Phillip Thomas Audio: Highlights of Bad Bunny vs Damian Priest (San Juan Street Fight) from WWE Backlash 2023 WWE releases fourteen including Gable Steveson, Boa, Drew Gulak, Valentina Feroz Looking back at WWE Backlash: France Looking back at TNA Under Siege PPV 2024 Audio: Cody Rhodes reveals why he left AEW and who he still supports within AEW  And so much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 17) covering the period of 4/23 thru 4/29. Running Time: 4 Hours 20 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 20 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E17 (04/23 - 04/29) Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar fight with patrons and Detroit Cops. Bruno Sammartino breaks his neck during a WWWF Title Match against Stan Hansen. Tommy Rich def Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Infamous Empty Arena Match between Terry Funk and Jerry 'The King' Lawler including the memorable UNCENSORED Terry Funk pre match promo. Superstar Billy Graham wrestles last WWF match (1983) and leaves company (for AWA) due to issues including painkiller abuse. Audio: How does Verne Gagne and AWA celebrates the one year anniversary of their fu**ery towards AWA fans and Hulk Hogan? By doing it again but this time, it's 'Super'. Looking back at AWA Super Sunday event (1983). Almost three years to the day the AWA fu**ery began for Hulk Hogan, The Hulkster (now WWF Champion) lands the cover of Sports Illustrated. Jerry 'The King' Lawler loses his first Hair match and the Southern Heavyweight Title. Ken Patera makes his WWF return after serving two years in prison for the McDonalds incident. Bonus Audio: Looking back at the night both Bobby Heenan and Andy Kaufman managed Ken Patera against Jerry Lawler. The Fantastics end The Midnight Express' 345 day record reign as NWA US Tag Team Champions. Sting and Lex Luger defeat Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson to win last ever Jim Crockett Sr Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Big Bubba Rogers wrestles last match in Japan (teams with Jimmy Snuka) before signing with WWF and becoming The Big Boss Man. Looking back at Episode 21 of Saturday Night Main Event (1989). Looking back at New Japan's first event (Battle Satellite) from the Tokyo Done (1989). Mr Perfect defeats Tito Santana in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF IC Championship (previously held by The Ultimate Warrior). ECW crowns its first ever ECW Champion (Jimmy Snuka), just to lose it a day later to Johnny Hotbody. Sid Vicious abruptly leaves WWF after a match against The Ultimate Warrior. The Heavenly Bodies def The Fantastics to become the first ever Smokey Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Champions. Naliz makes his WWF debut, attacking The Big Boss Man. Bonus Audio: A tale of two Nailz promos: One with the WWF voice modulation and one without. Tammy Sytch debuts for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Sean Waltman (as The Lightning Kid) makes his WWF debut. WWF signs Boni Blackstone. Captain Lou Albano manages his last tag team to WWF Tag Team Championship victory as The Headshrinkers defeat The Quebecers. Looking back at the Sumo Match between Earthquake and Yokozuna on Monday Night Raw. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-A event (1997). Audio: Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his WWF in ring debut, beating convicted Pedophile Buck 'Rock And Roll' Zumhoff. Audio: Triple H speaks on the origins of the 'Hunter Hearst Helmsley character and name. Hulk Hogan finalizes paperwork to launch a small chain of Pastamania restaurants. Looking back at WCW and New Japan 'Collision In Korea' two day event in North Korea. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies' PPV (1996). 'Fat Frank' Iadevia (RIP) causes local controversy in NY/NJ after and odd in call-in to The Howard Stern Show. D-Generation X attempts to invade WCW event. Audio: Val Venis is 'coming' with Jenna Jameson. Audio: Bruce Prichard speaks on the D-X WCW Invasion skits behind the cameras. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 21: Unforgiven' PPV (1998). Looking back at the first annual 'Brian Pillman Memorial Event' (1998), and the WWF House Show that also raised money for the family of the late Brian Pillman. Audio: DDP loses the WCW Heavyweight Championship to an insanely over Sting during an episode of Monday Nitro - just to win the title back later the same night. While Ric Flair is stuck in a Mental Hospital during WCW Monday Nitro, Steve Austin rescues Stephanie McMahon from the Ministry Of Darkness. WWF tapes the pilot episode of Smackdown (1999). The Corporate Ministry of Darkness is formed. Juventud Guerrera and Jerry Flynn arrested in PA for DWI. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 28: Backlash' PPV event (1999). Steve Austin returns to WWF TV with a bang! and blows up the DX Express Tour Bus. David Arquette wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and donates his earnings to the families of Brian Pillman and Owen Hart, and to Droz. Sabu defeats The Messiah in a tournament final to win the vacated XPW Heavyweight Championship (previously held by Chris Candido). Steve Corino defeats Mike Rapada to win the NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 Audio: Randy Orton makes his WWF main roster debut. 'The Scorpion King' starring The Rock opens up to record revenue numbers at the box office. Steve Austin announces his in ring retirement (2003). Audio: Only hours after announcing his retirement from in ring action, Steve Austin becomes Co-GM of Raw with Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton spits in the face of Harley Race. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2005, 2006) Chris Candido suffers serious ankle and leg injury during match on TNA PPV, and sadly passes away only days later due to a blood clot. WWE starts contacting former ECW stars about appearing for WWE relaunch of ECW brand. MTV and Viacom sign off on the creation of Wrestling Society X. Hogan Knows Best renewed for a third season. Looking back at the World Wrestling Legends '6:05 - The Reunion' PPV (2006). 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin hits movie theaters to terrible reviews. Audio: Vince McMahon wins the ECW Heavyweight Championship. One of the greatest matches in WWE Raw history: Shawn Michaels and John Cena battle almost an hour on Raw (HBK wins). Reid Flair arrested after DWI incident involving heroin and driving with a revoked license. Looking back at WWE 'Extreme Rules' PPV (2010, 2012). Looking back at 2010 WWE Draft (Kelly Kelly #1 Draft Pick) Audio: TNA Monday Night Impact Main Event: Abyss vs Ric Flair battle over WWE Hall Of Fame Rings. Monday Night Wars II: After bombing to record low ratings, Dixie Carter announces Impact moving back to Thursday nights. WWE releases Tony Atlas. TNA fires Bubba 'The Love Sponge' after horrendous comments towards Haiti. Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara, Victoria) announces her exit from TNA, just to return two months later. Audio: 2011 WWE Draft opens up Raw with John Cena drafted to Smackdown, just to be traded by to Raw by the end of the show. Nick Gage sentenced after pleading guilty to Second Degree Bank Robbery. WWE launches their 'Be A STAR' Anti-Bullying campaign. Audio: Cesaro makes his WWE main roster debut. Audio: Stevie Richards speaks on Justin Credible passing out backstage prior to Extreme Rising Event (2012). Audio: Nikki and Brie Bella 'fired' from WWE (2012), which leads to their legit exit until Spring 2013. Looking back at TNA 'Sacrifice' PPV (2014). Bad News Barrett defeats Neville to win the WWE 2015 King Of The Ring Tournament. Jeff Hardy suffers a broken leg after a Dirt Bike stunt goes wrong. WWE releases NXT Talents: Mason Ryan, Raquel Diaz, Shaul Guerrero, Oliver Grey, and Sarah Backman. Kalisto defeats Braun Strowman in a terrible Dumpster Match on Raw. At least Kalisto suffers a great post match beat down Audio: Conan O'Brien takes shots at WWE after being labeled as 'Essential Business' during the Pandemic Looking back at the first Saudi Arabia event "The Greatest Royal Rumble" (2018) Audio: Titus O'Neil stumbles his way into an all-time viral moment during the Greatest Royal Rumble match Audio: Hulk Hogan talks candid about using the 'N' Word and being labeled as a racist. The most Hogan has ever spoken about this story Lilian Garcia makes her return to ring announcing. But it isn't for WWE or even a pro wrestling company The very beginnings of the overhyped AEW fake news, led by Dave Meltzer started this week. And you won't believe the level of fake news they were attempting to present Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Rebellion 2019, 2021, 2022 Charlotte and Andrade get engaged  Dutch Mantel' infamous fake news tweet and delete claiming he 'overheard directly' at WWE Headquarters of an imminent sale with Disney Audio: Very interesting information from Triple H and Vince McMahon about locker morale and precautions being taken during Covid-19 pandemic Audio: Jim Cornette receives alot of heat discussing Velveteen Dream's alleged online incident with a minor Less than a day being released from 1+ year prison sentence, Tammy Sytch launches an OnlyFans account Audio: After being released by WWE, Drake Maverick cries himself into making a fortune on Cameo Bronson Rechsteiner (Bron Breakker) signed by Baltimore Ravens during 2020 NFL Draft WWE signs Samantha Irvin and Megan Morant Sasha Banks gets her own Star Wars: The Mandalorian action figure WWE releases Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai, Harland, Persia Pirotta, Malcom Bivens, Draco Anthony and several others Bray Wyatt and JoJo Offerman get engaged CM Punk, while still under AEW contract, visits Impact Wrestling and WWE RAW backstage Naomi (Trinity) makes her Impact Wrestling debut Looking back at WWE Draft 2023 and 2024 Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2023 and 2024 Audio: Oba Femi makes his NXT in-ring debut Audio: Triple H reveals the creation of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Samoa Joe signs to co-star in the Twisted Metal TV series NJPW and Stardom for an alliance Audio: Ronda Rousey explains why WWE is a 'disorganized sh*t show' Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and WWE reopen discussions about a future return to WWE Dave Meltzer reveals he was told that The Rock' recent promos and vulgar Paul Heyman WWE HOF Speech are considered the 'official end of the PG era' Darby Allin breaks his news after being clipped by a New York Bus Audio: Jack Perry and Young Bucks attack Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan mocked by non-wrestling news media and NFL owners for the way he sold his 'injuries' on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan appears on NFL Network and proceeds to call WWE 'The Harvey Weinstein Of Pro Wrestling And so much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 16) covering the period of 4/16 thru 4/22. Running Time: 4 Hours 27 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 27 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E16 (04/16 - 04/22) Audio: Fabulous Moolah appears on TV Show 'To Tell The Truth' (1961) Playboy Buddy Rose loses a Hair vs Hair match against Roddy Piper. Audio: Hulk Hogan def Nick Bockwinkel for AWA Heavyweight Title - only to have decision overturned a few days later. Thus began two years of AWA fu**ery towards Hogan and fans. Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch (North South Connection) def Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson to win WWF Tag Titles. Looking back at AWA Wrestlerock '86. Looking back at Saturday Night's Main Event #16 (1988). Mike McGuirk makes WWF announcing debut. Audio: Highlights of wrestling themed Morton Downey Jr Show featuring David Schultz, Paul E Dangerously, Jim Wilson, Capt Lou Albano, and others (1988). Controversial 'Now It Can Be Told' episode hosted by Geraldo Rivera accusing WWF of multiple accounts of sexual abuse airs. Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit that never makes TV due to controversial comments related to Geraldo 'Now It Can Be Told' episode. Paul Heyman, Jim Crockett and Jim Hudson join forces to create a new Promotion (later called World Wrestling Network). Audio: Infamous Vader vs Cactus Jack WCW Worldwide match involving multiple hard shots to Cactus' face. Includes rare unedited commentary by Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. Negotiations between All Japan Women's Wrestling and Tonya Harding fall thru. Looking back at WCW Spring Stampede PPV (1994, 1998, 2000). Audio: Ric Flair's WCW Heavyweight Title win over Ricky Steamboat not acknowledged in the record books. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995. Audio: After losing ECW Heavyweight Title to Sandman, Shane Douglas walks out of ECW Arena - wearing a WWF Monday Night Raw shirt. Brian Pillman released from hospital following serious auto accident. First televised Bi-Sexual wrestling angle? Beulah McGillicuddy cheats on Tommy Dreamer with Kimona Wanalea. Audio: WWF starts airing ridiculously stupid 'Reality-Check' spots during Raw episodes. Looking back at WWF IYH 14: Revenge Of The Taker (1997). Scott Steiner arrested for threatening GA DOT Highway worker. Buff Bagwell suffers serious neck injury during tag team match on WCW Thunder. Brock Lesnar passes up Olympics and agrees to a deal with WWF. Audio: 'It Never Happened!'. Looking back at the night Chris Jericho def Triple H to win WWF Championship, only to have the decision reversed moments later. Audio: WWF Champion Triple H vs ECW Champion Tazz. Looking back at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Triple H regains IC Championship def Jeff Hardy. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2002, 2004). Audio: Hulk Hogan vs Triple H for WWF Undisputed Championship. Colt Cabana vs Eddie Guerrero vs CM Punk tear it up in IWA Mid South. Audio: Vince Russo replaces James Storm with AJ Styles against Jeff Jarrett (Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship). Bloody Jim Ross on Raw leads to MA Rating on WWE Network. Audio: 'You Screwed Matt!' Fans let Lita and WWE know how they feel after Matt Hardy being fired following incident with Lita and Edge. Brock Lesnar and WWE settle 'no-compete' lawsuit following failed attempt at NFL career. Palmer Cannon requests release from WWE after incident involving Chris Benoit and JBL. WWE ends working relationship with developmental territory Deep South Wrestling. Austin Aries suspended for 90 days by TNA due to unprofessional behavior. Santino Marella makes WWE debut and wins IC Title. Looking back at WWE King Of The Ring (2008). 'Barack Obama' and 'Hillary Clinton' battle it out in WWE ring. WWE suspends Michael PS Hayes after incident involving Mark Henry and a racial slur. TNA launches their 'Cross The Line' campaign. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2009, 2010). WWE airs Monday Night Smackdown. WWE releases Shelton Benjamin, Mickie James, Katie Lea Burchill, Jesse, Mike Knox, Funaki, and Jimmy Wang Yang. RVD def AJ Styles to win TNA Heavyweight Championship. WWE announces the creation of WWE Performance Center. E! announces the creation of WWE Reality TV Series, 'Total Divas'. WWE sends Rosa Mendes home from European Tour due to personal issues. WWE Network releases 'Warrior: The Ultimate Legend' documentary. Takeshi Morishima abruptly retires due to complications involving diabetes. WWE airs idiotic commercial hyping 'Extreme Rules PPV (2016) by showing Bugs having sex. Samoa Joe def Finn Balor to win NXT Championship. Ring collapses on Raw during match between Braun Strowman and Big Show. Looking back at the 2018 WWE Superstar Shakeup featuring RAW, SmackDown and NXT Bruno Sammartino passes away at 82 Looking back at WWE Fastlane 2019 PPV Audio: Firefly Funhouse with Bray Wyatt, Abby The Witch and Mercy The Buzzard makes it WWE TV debut Viking Experience (War Raiders) make their WWE main roster debut Audio: Ivar speaks candid about Vince McMahon's horrible decision to change War Raiders name to Viking Experience AEW signs Private Party Audio: The Shield's Final Chapter: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose' final sit-down interview before Jon Moxley's departure Anonymous WWE employee begs Florida officials to shut down WWE tapings due to the Pandemic NXT defeats AEW Dynamite for a second consecutive week; but the demo! Mark Carrano fired by WWE after Mickie James is shipped her locker room belongings in a trash bag Tony Khan provides a very lame reason why AEW hasn't promoted their collab with Impact Wrestling (and Rebellion PPV) on AEW TV programming Kenny Doane announces his retirement from in-ring competition Pat McAfee makes his WWE TV Commentary debut for SmackDown Liv Morgan scammed by a scammer pretending to be a fan who sold his home to a scammer pretending to be Liv Morgan. Got all that? Audio: LA 'Don't call me Max Dupri Yet' Knight debuts 'Knight Male Models' (later changed to Maximum Male Models) Ric Flair (73) posts video training in the ring with Jay Lethal which would later lead to Flair's 'Final Match' Looking back at TNA/Impact Wrestling Rebellion PPV 2023, 2024 Ted Dibiase Jr arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes with punishment up to 120 years in prison Ric Flair posts an awful picture smiling and posing next to extremely ill Steve 'Mongo McMichael' (battling ALS) Audio: Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn Audio: Ludwig Kaiser turns on Giovanni Vinci Audio: Broken Matt Hardy makes surprise return to TNA after being released from AEW WWE begins the QR Code teasers which would eventually lead to Wyatt Sicks' WWE debut WWE releases Eight including Indus Sher, Jinder Mahal, Von Wagner, Cameron Grimes XIA Li and others Looking back at AEW Dynasty 2024 PPV And so much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 15) covering the period of 4/9 thru 4/15. Running Time: 4 Hours 41 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 41 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E15 (04/09 - 04/15) Buddy Rogers becomes first WWWF Champion and he didn't even wrestle to win the Title Jerry Lawler def Kerry Von Erich to win and become the last World Class Wrestling Association Heavyweight Champion. Looking back at WWF / All Japan Wrestling Summit (1990). Audio: Owen Hart and Ricky Morton team up and wrestle on WCW TV. Looking back at last SNME to air on NBC before moving to FOX. Johnny Ace suffers a broken elbow during match against Cactus Jack. Audio: Ultimate Warrior and Sid Vicious cut promos on each for a feud that never developed. Audio: Sid Vicious speaks on why he left WWF during the beginning of his feud with Ultimate Warrior. WCW makes its debut at MSG Paramount Theatre. Ravishing Rick Rude appears on a very early episode of Howard Stern Show. Audio: Jesse Ventura speaks on winning lawsuit against WWF. New Japan Pro Wrestling hosts first ever Super J Cup. Sid Vicious no shows first events after recovering from stabbing incident with Arn Anderson. Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan originally signing with WCW. Paul E and ECW fire Sabu after no-showing event for New Japan. Audio: Cactus Jack arrives in NWC Promotion (1995). Audio: Ultimate Warrior arrives in NWC Promotion (1995). Bonus Audio: The night NWC had Jim 'Anvil' Neidhart wear KKK outfit and 'hang' Virgil during event. Undertaker battles New Jack in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Audio: The Gangstas Graveyard Promo on Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Michael PS Hayes debuts as Dok Hendrix in WWF. Audio: First Hunter Hearst Helmsley vignettes air on WWF TV. Brian Pillman seriously injured in auto accident. Audio: Rare Brian Pillman radio interview shortly after auto accident. Vader detained in Kuwait after getting too physical with local morning talk show host. ECW holds its first ever PPV, 'Barely Legal' (1997). ECW holds banquet night before Barely Legal to tribute Terry Funk. Audio: The Rock throws Steve Austin and Smoking Skull belt off a bridge. Audio: Looking back at the night WCW tried to hit the 'reset' button on Nitro: All champions stripped, Mike Awesome appears still ECW Champion, Billy Kidman's memorable promo on Hulk Hogan, Vince Russo's first appearance on camera, Bischoff revealed as the driver behind Hummer, and so much more. Audio: Mike Awesome speaks on abruptly leaving ECW for WCW while still ECW Champion and dropping the title to Tazz. Audio: Shane Douglas' spot on comments about Mike Awesome not trusting Paul E and Tazz. Audio: WCW Wrestler (Mike Awesome) vs WWF Wrestler (Tazz) at ECW event. Audio: The attack WWE wants you to forget about. Steve Austin and Triple H beat down and chair bash Lita. Audio: Jeff Hardy interrupts HHH and Austin promo and hits Twist of Fate on Stephanie. Audio: Jeff Hardy def Triple H to win IC Championship. Looking back at World Wrestling All-Stars 'Eruption' event (2002). Scott Steiner and Chris Nowinski debate America and Foreign Policy on Raw. The night WWE had Goldberg wear Goldust' wig. John Cena introduces the WWE Championship Spinner Belt. Looking back at TNA Lockdown PPV (2007, 2008, 2012) WWE bans photographers from televised ringside events. CBS cancels proposed 'Secret Talents Of The Stars' TV series that included Ric Flair. Hulk Hogan talks about how he could have gone 'OJ Simpson' on his ex-wife. ESPN airs E:60 episode featuring WWE and Vince McMahon. Torrie Wilson announces her retirement from wrestling due to a back injury. Looking back at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla One Hundred Event (2009). WWE drafts MVP #1 in 2009 Draft. Announcements of Smackdown moving to SyFy and Superstars to the WWE website Audio: Edge announces his retirement from wrestling due to spinal stenosis. Sheamus and Mean Gene Okerlund vs Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio. Fandango's 'Cha La La' theme becomes a major hit. Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella get married. Looking back at TNA One Night Only Events: X-Travaganza II, World Cup Of Wrestling II (2014). Wrestling fans buzz over John Cena using Austin's stunner during Wrestling 31 match but not as a finisher. Daniel Bryan wrestles last match before sudden retirement in 2015 due to concussions. Taz leaves TNA Impact. Memorable Raw segment where Braun Strowman flips an ambulance with Roman Reigns 'inside'. Audio: Bobby Lashley returns to WWE after a ten-year absence John Cena and Nikki Bella break up less than a month before their Wedding Paige replaces Daniel Bryan as SmackDown General Manager Superstar Billy Graham offers advice to the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kofi Kingston: "Take steroids" All Elite Wrestling (AEW) signs Darby Allin WWE begins downsizing due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and releases Twenty-Seven including Kurt Angle, Rusev, Deonna Purrazzo, Gallows and Anderson, Erick Rowan, Lance Storm Audio: WWE releases a PSA about Covid-19 Pandemic and fans were not happy with it The Revival (FTR) request and are granted their release from WWE NXT finally defeats AEW Dynamite in the TV Ratings (693K to 692K): "But the demo!!!" MJF launches a Cameo account; his asking price: $500 Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Hardcore Justice 2021 Looking back at WrestleMania 37 and the return of fans in attendance for an event since the beginning of the pandemic Audio: Samoa Joe discusses the dangerous weather conditions at WrestleMania 37 and the Poncho Less than a week after his appearance at WrestleMania 37, WWE releases Samoa Joe (and eight others) Audio: Highlights of Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks WrestleMania 37 (Night One) Main Event Audio: Looking back at The Fiend vs Randy Orton feud and the wet fart it laid at WrestleMania 37 Audio: Alexa Bliss explains why she turned on The Fiend at WrestleMania 37 and introduces us to Lilly After releasing Tom Phillips, WWE signs Adnan Virk for the RAW announcing team Audio: Adnan Virk comments on his brief stint in WWE as part of the RAW announcing team AEW holds their first ever house show featuring Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Darby Allin, The Elite and more Shinjiro Otani is seriously injured during a match against Takashi Sugiura which left him paralyzed from the waist down Fans expose AEW of manipulating crowd reactions on AEW TV and they weren't happy about it Rumors begin about CM Punk return to AEW television and the creation of AEW Collision Trish Stratus turns on Becky Lynch after losing WWE Women's Tag Team Championships to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez Jeff Hardy makes his triumphant return to AEW Television after a long absence after 2022 DUI arrest Audio: Sting name drops Cody Rhodes several times during AEW Dynamite segment with Darby Allin and MJF First ever tease of Wyatt Sicks airs on WWE RAW interrupting Bronson Reed promo Audio: Jade Cargill makes her WWE singles match debut Losing has consequences: Tama Tonga makes his WWE debut and destroys Jimmy Uso Audio: Bron Breakker says goodbye to NXT fans Audio: Triple H takes an indirect shot at Will Ospreay during appearance on Pat McAfee Show. And Ospreay isn't pleased about it Looking back at NJPW Windy City Riot event and Jack Perry successful trolling of Chicago fans AEW and Young Bucks air on Dynamite the backstage security footage of CM Punk / Jack Perry incident from All-In. A decision that will forever haunt Tony Khan and AEW Audio: CM Punk discusses the backstage fight between himself and Jack Perry, getting into Tony Khan's face and quitting AEW And much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATRON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 14) covering the period of 4/2 thru 4/8. Running Time: 5 Hours 13 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 13 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E14 (04/02 - 04/08) Audio: Jerry Lawler piledrives and sends Andy Kaufman to the hospital. And the entertainment world buys it hook, line, and sinker. Ken Patera and Masa Saito arrested after brawl with WI Police over McDonalds Hamburgers. Looking back at WrestleMania 2 (1986), V (1989), VIII (1992), IX (1993), XI (1995), 2000 (2000), 21 (2005), 22 (2006), XXV (2009), XXVII (2011), XXIX (2013), XXX (2014), 32 (2016), 33 (2017), 34 (2018), 35 (2019), 38 (2022), 39 (2023), 40 (2024) Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions 6: Ragin' Cagin (1989). Looking back at AWA SuperClash IV (1990). Shawn Michaels debuts new Raw talk segment: The Heartbreak Hotel. Memorable Raw Womens Match that rarely gets any mention: Alundra Blayze vs Bull Nakano for WWF Womens Championship. Bertha Faye makes WWF Raw debut. Audio: Ultimate Warrior makes Raw debut and has a memorable exchange with Goldust. Following beatdown by Vader, Yokozuna is carried to the locker room by forklift. Looking back at WCW Spring Stampede (1997). Audio: "Hulk Hogan, we coming for you n*****! Audio: Droz makes ECW debut and is greeted by New Jack, a keyboard, crutch, guitar, and vacuum cleaner. Audio: Rob vs Dam def Bam Bam Bigelow and begins 700 day run as ECW TV Champion. Looking back at WCW Pay-Per-Listen: Malice At The Palace (1998). Looking back at ECW Cyberslam '99 (1999). WCW prepares their hard reboot of product and Nitro (2000). Shawn Michaels comes out of retirement and wins Texas Wrestling Alliance (TWA) Championship. HHG Corporation (ECW) files for bankruptcy. Audio: TNN Censors speak Japan: Tajiri 'breaks up' with Torrie Wilson and get censored. Audio: The Rock's last ever Non-PPV TV match (vs Jeff Hardy, 2003). Audio: The Rock 'challenges' Goldberg. Umaga makes WWF Raw debut and lays out Ric Flair. Kevin Nash returns to WWF TV after nine month absence due to Quad Tear. Roddy Piper returns to WWF TV after seven-year absence and has first 'Pipers Pit' in fourteen years. Audio: Vince McMahon and The Product Of His Semen vs Shawn Michaels and God announced for Backlash PPV. All five members of The Spirit Squad are recognized as WWE Tag Team Champions. Mickie James, complete with blonde hair, cosplays Trish Stratus. Audio: Jack Swagger cashes in MITB Briefcase and wins World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk attempts to have Darren Young join the Straight Edge Society. Things do happen in 3's. TNA Impact episode holds the goofy TNA Knockouts Lockout Challenge, unprotected chairshots to the head, and Orlando Jordan simulating an ejaculation to his chest. (2010). Wrestlicious fails miserably and closes its doors. WWE signs Dean Ambrose and Becky Lynch. The Rock vs John Cena announced a year before WrestleMania XXVIII. Sin Cara (original) makes WWE Raw debut. Kurt Angle pleads guilty to reckless driving after 03/25/11 DWI incident in North Dakota. Audio: Following a very boring John Cena promo on Raw, Brock Lesnar returns to WWE after eight-year absence and F-5's Cena. Daniel Bryan 'breaks up' with AJ Lee. Scott Steiner goes on Twitter Storm against TNA and Hulk Hogan. Looking back at Ring Of Honor: Supercard Of Honor 2013, 2014, 2022 and 2024  Looking back at NJPW: Invasion Attack (2013, 2014, 2015). Audio: One of the loudest crowd 'pops' in Raw history: Dolph Ziggler cashes in MITB Briefcase and def Alberto Del Rio for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Memorable Raw match: Randy Orton vs Sheamus and the bored crowd entertains themselves with creative chants and doing the wave. Ezekiel Jackson leaves WWE following contract expiration. Audio: Paige makes WWE Raw debut and def AJ Lee for the Divas Championship. Eat. Sleep. Conquer The Streak. Cesaro becomes a Paul Heyman Guy. Rusev makes WWE Raw debut. Audio: Coming Soon: Adam Rose, Bo Dallas. Audio: Memorable Daniel Bryan Raw promo and crowd reaction after winning WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. Audio: Ultimate Warrior memorable Raw Promo a day before his untimely death. AJ Lee retires and leaves WWE. King Barrett makes final WWE TV appearance and is kicked out of League Of Nationals. Kurt Angle becomes new Raw General Manager. Finn Balor makes WWE in ring return after 7+ month absence with shoulder injury. Drew McIntyre makes WWE return and debuts for NXT. Audio: After defeating Undertaker at WrestleMania, Roman Reigns proclaims WWE is now his yard. And the fans have a meltdown Audio: Triple H has some fun at Billy Gunn and AEW's expense during 2019 Hall Of Fame Induction of D-Generation X  Bret Hart attacked by a mentally ill spectator during 2019 WWE Hall Of Fame Looking back at Ring Of Honor / NJPW G1 Supercard from Madison Square Garden (2019) Looking back at NXT TakeOver: New York Looking back at NXT Stand And Deliver 2021, 2022 and 2024 Audio: The Shield reunite one last time as Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) says Goodbye to WWE Universe  Tessa Blanchard, Jordynne Grace and Drake Wuertz go at it on social media over intergender wrestling Audio: Mark Henry thinks that due to the Pandemic, WWE WrestleMania 36 could attract TWO HUNDRED MILLION viewers! Audio: Roman Reigns surprises young terminally ill fan who couldn't attend WrestleMania 36 due to the pandemic Audio: Triple H addresses AEW/NXT Wednesday Night War: "It's a marathon, not a sprint." Hulk Hogan thinks the Covid-19 Pandemic was sent by God Audio: Tony Khan explains why he gave his approval for Chris Jericho to appear on Steve Austin' Broken Skull Sessions which aired on WWE Network and Peacock Christian Cage makes his AEW in-ring debut Triple H officially leaves his boots in the middle of the ring at WrestleMania 38 and retires from in-ring competition Nash Carter (Zachary Wentz) released by WWE after controversial photos are leaked out by estranged wife, Kimber Lee Corey Graves and Carmella get married Tony Khan claims a paid outside independent study confirmed that most of the anti-AEW haters on social media are 'Bots' Audio: Elias' younger brother Ezekiel makes his WWE debut Veer Mahaan is coming! Edge and Damian Priest form an alliance which lead to the creation of the Judgement Day Brodie King takes a shot at the Judgement Day that didn't sit well with wrestling fans Audio: Brock Lesnar turns on and annihilates Cody Rhodes after agreeing to team up and battle Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa (RAW after WrestleMania 39) UFC and Vince McMahon announce the sale of WWE to Endeavor Audio: Triple H addresses WWE sale to Endeavor on the RAW after WrestleMania 39 Tessa Blanchard and La Rosa Negra bury the hatchet AEW announces their first ever mass release of roster talent Audio: Ronda Rousey appears on the God awful 'Banfield' news show and alleges a sexually inappropriate incident involving Drew Gulak during a WWE event Audio: Joe Tessitore interviews Paul Heyman about his induction into WWE Hall Of Fame  And much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E14 (4/2 – 4/8) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E14 (4/2 – 4/8) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E14 (4/2 – 4/8) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store  ==== Remember: DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 10:45PM after WWE RAW at DTKCDiscord.com. ==== DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE *PATREON* AND *YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS: You can send additional support for Don Tony And Kevin Castle and help grow the brand, by becoming a member of DT/KC PATREON and/or YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP FAMILY. Don Tony and Kevin Castle's PATREON has been around for over seven years! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 13) covering the period of 3/26 thru 4/1. Running Time: 4 Hours 19 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 19 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E13 (03/26 - 04/01) WWWF 'Gets The W Out'. World Wide Wrestling Federation becomes the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Audio: Hulk Hogan speaks on WrestleMania I main event and behind the scenes problems involving Mr T. Looking back at WrestleMania 1 (1985), III (1987), IV (1988), VI (1990), XII (1996), XIV (1998), XV (1999), X-Seven (2001), XIX (2003), 23 (2007), XXIV (2008), XXVI (2010), XXVIII (2012), 31 (2015), 38 (2022), 39 (2023) Audio: Andre The Giant, Ted Dibiase, and Virgil appear on CBS This Morning (1988). Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions (1988). Bonus Audio: WrestleMania contract signing between Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior. Memorable WWF and Super World Of Sports (Japan) co-promoted WrestleFest event (1991). Legendary Women's match between Manami Toyota and Aja Kong for WWWA World Singles Championship. Mankind (Mick Foley) makes WWF in ring debut. Rocky 'The Rock' Maivia vs Bret Hart. Audio: Sean Waltman makes surprise return to WWF and joins D-Generation X. Audio: The Rock becomes the leader of the Nation Of Domination. Audio: New Age Outlaws win WWF Tag Team Titles (def Cactus Jack and Terry Funk) and join D-Generation X. Audio: Chris Jericho: Man Of 1004 Holds.   Audio: Memorable moment on Nitro: Bret Hart's returns to Canada, challenges Goldberg and reveals an interesting counter to the spear. Wrestlecrap is created. Audio: Texas Tornado match: Sting and Vampiro battle Lex Luger and Ric Flair battle from the ring to a hotel pool and even a pin in the ocean on the beach. The Monday Night Wars End: WCW airs it's last ever episode of Monday Nitro. Audio: Eric Bischoff and Steve Austin talk about the finals days of WCW. Audio: Memorable backstage promo featuring Hollywood Hogan, The Rock, and Kane. Audio: Hollywood Hogan, The Rock, Kane vs NWO. Playboy Magazine featuring Torrie Wilson hits stores. Audio: Sean O'Haire 'Devil's Advocate' promos begin. Audio: Goldberg makes WWF debut and spears The Rock. Steve Austin announces his retirement from the ring. WWE releases Joey Mercury. WWE pays tribute to Ric Flair on Raw following his WrestleMania retirement match. TNA presents first ever live episode of Impact. WWE wrestler Robbie McAllister shown in crowd during live episode of Impact. Tazz leaves WWE. Audio: Bob Uecker WWE Hall Of Fame Speech. WWE releases Fit Finlay after incident involving The Miz interrupting Star Spangled Banner during house show event. Matt Bloom aka A-Train returns to WWE as Lord Tensai. WWE pulls Randy Orton from starring in The Marine: Homefront movie. GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling Documentary DVD goes on sale. Batista finds himself in bizzaro-land during Yes Movement. AJ Lee wrestles last ever WWE match. Audio: Batista forsees his WrestleMania match against Triple H. Neville and Lucha Dragons makes WWE main roster debuts. WWE announces Womens Title to replace Divas Title following WrestleMania 32. Looking back at NXT Takeover: Dallas (2016). Audio: Eva Marie makes WWE return to a chorus of boos on Raw and WWE is baffled. Glenn Jacobs (Kane) enters the political ring and runs for Major of Knox County, Tennessee Audio: John Oliver targets WWE and Vince McMahon in a memorable episode of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Ric Flair's latest failed partnership focuses on promoting breakfast foods Audio: Dealing with the early stages of Covid, James Ellsworth wrestles... for toilet paper :) Teddy Hart arrested and charged with the strangulation of Maria Manic WWE breaks up the Hurt Business  Looking back at NXT: Stand And Deliver 2022 and 2023 Audio: Sami Zayn vs Johnny Knoxville 'Anything Goes' Match from WrestleMania 38 Roman Reigns for the third year in a row teases a future WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns Audio: Matt Riddle forgets his lines during a memorable moment with Asuka on RAW Audio: Shaq asks John Cena on live TV (on TNT) to critique his recent AEW tag team match Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa tear the empty house down in the first ever AEW Unsanctioned Women's Match Peacock celebrates The Bella Twins / WWE history by posting pics of Brie Bella side by side with Brie Bella Audio: The Miz vs Snoop Dog (complete with Shane McMahon injury) from WrestleMania 39 WWE charges fans to pose with cardboard cutout of Alexa Bliss during WrestleMania Axxess event WWE lifts the previous restriction of not allowing wrestlers to make money from third party platforms (ie: Cameo, Twitch, etc) Toni Storm makes her AEW debut Audio: An exited Nikki Bella can't wait to hear Vader's induction speech during 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony. There's just one problem; Vader is dead. Looking back at Impact Wrestling x NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive 2023 Looking back at Ring Of Honor: Supercard Of Honor 2023 Dante Martin suffers a horrific injury during ROH Supercard Of Honor event Audio: Cody Rhodes wants to face John Cena at a future WrestleMania event Dominik Mysterio walks out during Rey Mysterio's WWE Hall Of Fame (2023) induction speech Audio: WWE promotes the rules for the debut of WWE Speed on X Giulia exits Stardom and ultimately signs with WWE Audio: The Rock serenades a two-year old girl battling a life-threatening brain disorder Audio: The Rock bloodies and batters Cody Rhodes on RAW leading into WrestleMania 40 including The Rock's uncensored and unedited tirade after RAW went off the air And much more! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 12) covering the period of 3/19 thru 3/25. Running Time: 4 Hours 18 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 18 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E12 (03/19 - 03/25) Historic match between AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel vs WWF Champion Bob Backlund. Kerry Von Erich makes MSG debut. Audio: Memorable 1981 Memphis No DQ Match between Jerry 'The King Lawler and Terry Funk. Bonus Audio: Awesome Terry Funk promos before and after No DQ match against Jerry Lawler. Looking back at WrestleMania VII (1991), WrestleMania X (1994), WrestleMania 13 (1997). Looking back at WCW / New Japan Supershow I (aka Starrcade 1991). Konnan loses a Mask vs Hair match against Perro Aguayo (1991). WWF creates Hall Of Fame announcing Andre The Giant as the first inductee. Looking back at WCW Uncensored (1995, 1996, 2000). The 'Ultimate Surprise' is revealed as The Renegade makes WCW debut. Audio: Steve Austin speaks on facing Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13. Looking back at WWF Slammy Awards 1997. Big Show makes WWF in ring debut. Audio: Dr Death Steve Williams (w/ Jim Ross) battles Hardcore Holly at TKE Fraternity House (Albany, NY). Audio: Steve Austin gives Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon and The Rock a Beer Bath. Audio: Memorable Bret Hart from WCW Nitro on Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Ric Flair and 'The Pencil'. Kevin Nash shouts out Sable during episode of WCW Monday Nitro. Rey Mysterio Jr knocks Ric Flair into a pool. Looking back at ECW Living Dangerously PPV (1999). Stephanie McMahon slaps Linda McMahon on Smackdown. Sale of WCW between Turner and Fusient falls thru as WWF announces the purchase of World Championship Wrestling. Audio: Eric Bischoff announces last ever episode of Nitro on TNT Network. WWF holds first ever Raw / Smackdown Draft (Brand Extension). Audio: #1 Draft Pick The Rock's memorable 'A**hole' promo. Bill Goldberg signs with WWF (2003). Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'Night Of Champions' (2003). Samoa Joe begins 645 day reign as ROH Champion. Audio: John Cena interrupts Draft Lottery between Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman. Audio: Paul Heyman 'quits' after being drafted to Raw. Audio: Kurt Angle replaces Paul Heyman as Smackdown GM. Audio: Booker T is not happy to be drafted to Smackdown. Bradshaw debuts 'JBL'. Audio: Kurt Angle with Sensational Sherri debut 'Sexy Kurt'. Audio: Mickie James 'kidnaps' Ashley Massaro, then kisses an unconscious Trish Stratus. Audio: Memorable 'Old Yeller' promo exchange between HBK and Ric Flair leading into WrestleMania. Randy Orton DDTs then kisses an unconscious Stephanie McMahon as a handcuffed Triple H is forced to watch. Mick Foley loses a TNA 'career' match and bloodies Bubba 'The Love' Sponge on the way out. GLAAD is not happy with John Cena and WWE for Bullying Hypermasculinity. Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2011). Audio: Closing moments of the clusterfu** ending to AJ Styles vs Abyss (Heavyweight Title Match from Destination X 2011). Kurt Angle arrested after being found drunk inside parked vehicle following TNA event. Sean Waltman hospitalized after tearing his bunghole following match against Jerry Lynn. Audio: Christian wrestles last match in WWE. Ex-girlfriend posts lude photo of Vader on Twitter Audio: Police Bodycam footage surfaces involving the arrest of Jimmy Uso Audio: Rusev (Miro) and Lana (CJ Perry) vs Mark Cuban Battle Rap from TNT 'Drop The Mic' Audio: New Day vs SWV Battle Rap from TNT 'Drop The Mic' Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins are officially an item Brooke Hogan topless photos leaked to The Fappening Audio: Joey Ryan vs Penelope Ford Intergender Match featuring a Charms Blow Pop The Bellas announce their retirement from WWE in ring competition and the launch of their Podcast Audio: Brodie Lee revealed as The Exalted One and Leader of The Dark Order Cody Rhodes publicly posts his Cell Phone number and invites wrestling fans to call and text him In a creative way dealing with the pandemic, Joey Janela vs Jimmy Lloyd battle in a Social Distancing Match WWE posts video of their first ever 'No-Makeup' Photo Shoot featuring Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair and others Hulk Hogan reaches a settlement in $110 Million lawsuit against Cox Radio Audio: AEW reveals the first trailer of the upcoming 'Rhodes To The Top' reality TV series starring Cody and Brandi Rhodes Looking back at WWE Fastlane 2021 Audio: Alexa Bliss vs Randy Orton Intergender Match and the return of The Fiend (from WWE Fastlane 2021) Audio: Triple H announces his retirement from In-Ring competition due to heart issues Audio: Thunder Rosa vs Britt Baker (c) Cage Match for AEW Women's Championship CM Punk posts controversial comments on social media about AEW, Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho and Dave Meltzer. But then deletes the post due to 'violating AEW code of conduct' Bianca Belair reveals a psychological condition she has been battling for years Alexa Bliss revealed as a contestant on The Masked Singer AEW issues hundreds of takedown requests at fans posting footage of an awful women's match from AEW House Rules event Audio: Adam Copeland reflects on his TNT Championship victory over Christian Cage on AEW Dynamite LA Knight 'arrested' for attacking AJ Styles at his home Looking back at the 2024 Slammy Awards And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E12 (3/19 – 3/25)  CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E12 (3/19 – 3/25) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E12 (3/19 – 3/25) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 11) covering the period of 3/12 thru 3/18. Running Time: 4 Hours 13 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 13 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E11 (03/12 - 03/18) Memorable 1983 match between Ric Flair and Greg Valentine goes to a one-hour time limit draw. Assassin #2 loses a Hair vs Mask match against Jimmy Valiant. Assassin #2 is revealed to be - Hercules Hernandez. Memorable 1986 match between Tiger Mask II (Mitsuharu Misawa) and Riki Choshu. Looking back at E10 Saturday Night's Main Event (1987). Brian 'Crush' Adams arrested and charged with 5 weapons possession and 7 drug counts. DT researches and clears up several details reported incorrectly for two decades. Looking back at ECW Extreme Warfare Vol One (1995). Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown (1997). The Dudleys win their First Tag Team Titles as a team. They would go on to win two dozen more. Looking back at WCW Uncensored PPV (1997, 1998, 1999). Audio: Bret Hart's uncensored tirade after being screwed out of winning WWF Championship on Raw. Audio: Kane piledrives the San Antonio Spurs' Gorilla Mascot. Mick Foley stars in Chef Boyardee Beefaroni commercial. Audio: Despite being buried on WWF TV, Public Enemy get a Tag Title shot against Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart. Audio: Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombs Mae Young off a stage thru a table. Fabulous Moolah isn't impressed. Audio: Two memorable WWF Hardcore Title defenses: Crash Holly vs Mean Street Posse at Newark Airport. Crash Holly vs The Headbangers at Fun Time USA. Looking back at ECW Living Dangerously PPV (2000). Audio: New Jack speaks on injuries sustained after dive with Vic Grimes goes terribly wrong. Pro Wrestling Documentary 'Beyond The Mat' hits movie theatres (2000). Looking back at WCW's last ever PPV 'Greed' (2001). Turner Networks announce the cancellation of WCW Monday Nitro and Thunder. Bonus Audio: Eric Bischoff on TSN Off The Record (2003) discussing what went wrong with WCW. Looking back at WWF WrestleMania X8 (2002). Audio: Icon vs Icon: The Rock vs Hulk Hogan. Audio: Brock Lesnar makes WWF TV debut. WWE announces first ever 'brand split'. Audio: Steve Austin wrestles his last ever WWE TV (Non-PPV) match on Raw. Audio: Memorable Raw Tourette's promo between Goldust and Triple H (w/ Ric Flair). Looking back at 2004 WWE Hall Of Fame. Audio: Bobby Hennan's WWE Hall Of Fame speech (2004). Looking back at WrestleMania XX (2004). Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2005, 2009). Audio: The Rockers reunite and wrestle their first match together in fourteen years (2005). Jake 'The Snake' Roberts appears on Raw for the first time in eight years (2005). Looking back at 2006 return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Audio: Raw Main Event: John Cena and Randy Orton vs THE ENTIRE RAW ROSTER. Audio: Vince McMahon receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Mickey Rourke and The Wrestler film scenes during ROH event. While under WWE suspension, Jeff Hardy tragically loses his home and dog due to fire. AJ Styles becomes first ever TNA Grand Slam winner. Monday Night Wars II ending miserably for TNA Impact. WWE bans all Chair shots to the head. They also ban any blow to the head that is viewed as an 'intentional act'. Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2011). Audio: Jeff Hardy shows up for TNA PPV Main event high on somas. And TNA has him compete anyway, losing to Sting in 88 seconds. Hulk Hogan forced to apologize after using the tragic Tsunami occurring in Japan as promo material. Trifecta: After mishandling Jeff Hardy match and Hulk Hogan's tasteless promo, Kurt Angle cuts a promo wanted to 'hunt down and kill' Karen and Jeff Jarrett. Audio: John Cena's memorable 'Thuganomics' Raw promo on The Rock (2012). Audio: The Rock's memorable 'Cleveland Rocks' Raw concert on John Cena (2012). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: 10 Yr Reunion PPV (2013). Looking back at TNA One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown PPV (2013). Steve Austin announces the creation of his podcast 'The Steve Austin Show'. Looking back at WWE Roadblock PPV (2016). In an attempt to hide negative fan reaction building towards Roman Reigns, WWE has You Tube delete many camera phone clips of RR at events. Neville suffers broken ankle during match against Chris Jericho on Raw. Audio: Chris Jericho and Referee Charles Robinson speak on their 'confrontation' during Neville match. AJ Styles puts Shane McMahon's head thru a car window. Audio: Kurt Angle reveals Baron Corbin as his WrestleMania 35 opponent in his retirement match. And the crowd thought it sucked (and still does today) Adam Rose announces his retirement from pro wrestling Audio: Priscilla Kelly (GiGi Dolin) def Joey Ryan in an intergender match - by vomiting on his penis Early stages of the Covid pandemic leads to WWE, AEW, TNA, and Indy Feds to begin canceling events Audio: Young Bucks posts their personal phone number and asks fans to call and send them messages. PS: The phone number still works! WWE / Peacock relationship begins and WWE Network ends for many fans Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Sacrifice PPV 2021 Audio: Hip Hop artist launches a track solely dedicated to Charlotte Flair WWE signs Hank Walker, Cole Karter, Sloane Jacobs, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Lucien Price, Bronco Nima, Myles Borne, Sol Ruca, Kiana James, Fallon Henley, Arianna Grace, Thea Hail and Roxanne Perez Audio: Big E breaks his silence talking about his neck injury - as only Big E can :) WarnerMedia tells Tony Khan that The Briscoe Brothers are not welcome on their network Scott Hall (63) tragically passes away after suffering several heart attacks stemming from a fall in his home After Johnny Knoxville publicly posted Sami Zayn's Cell phone number. And despite Sami being spammed by fans, he actually answers a few calls and Facetime requests! Video goes viral showing Rey Mysterio approached at an airport by someone requesting over 30 autographs Tony Khan labels much of the IWC criticizing AEW product as 'Bots' Audio: Saraya fined by AEW after calling the neckbeards in attendance 'twats' Taya Valkyrie signs with AEW and immediately challenges Jade Cargill Nikki and Brie Bella officially exit WWE Virgil falsely announces he will be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2023 Audio: Hulk Hogan predicts The Fabulous Rougeaus will be inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2023 Much anticipated animated TV series starring Rey Mysterio finally launches on MAX and the Cartoon Network Audio: Mercedes Mone makes her memorable AEW debut at AEW Dynamite: Big Business Darby Allin breaks his foot in three places during a match against Jay White; blowing his chance to climb Mount Everest in 2024 Becky Lynch hangs out with President Joe Biden at the White House during St Patrick's Day celebration Audio: The Rock Concert returns to SmackDown to hype up the WrestleMania 40 match between Roman Reigns and The Rock vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Audio: The Rock posts an epic uncensored tirade on social media ripping Crying Cody Rhodes, The Cody Crybabies and Mama Rhodes And much more! 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Experience an incredible week in wrestling news as we break down the most electrifying moments from NXT's historic double championship victory!

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From best friends stabbing each other in the back to shocking betrayals that changed the course of wrestling history, these are the most legendary heel turns of all time! Relive the moments that left fans speechless and superstars forever changed. Who had the most ruthless turn—Hulk Hogan's NWO shocker, Shawn Michaels sending Marty Jannetty through the Barber Shop window, or Andre the Giant turning on Hulkamania? Let's break it all down! #Wrestling #HeelTurn #Betrayal #WWE #NWO #HBK #WrestlingHistory #WWF #MondayNightWars #MonteAndThePharaoh

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 10) covering the period of 3/5 thru 3/11. Running Time: 3 Hours 19 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 22 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E10 (03/5 - 03/11) Audio: Ox Baker appears on The Price Is Right Pat Patterson takes Sgt Slaughter's Cobra Clutch Challenge and the memorable feud begins. ECW holds its first ever TV tapings (1993). Mick Foley has his ear torn off during a match against Big Van Vader at WCW event in Germany. Audio: Mick Foley, Vader, and 2 Cold Scorpio speak on the Ear incident. Audio: WWE has 'Chief' Jay Strongbow participate in Indian Tribe ceremony for Tatanka on Raw. Looking back at USWA Memphis Memories event (1994). Johnny B Badd wrestles last WCW match before signing with WWF. The Steiner Brothers make surprise return to WCW (1996). Mark Henry and Kurt Angle make their WWF TV debuts. Looking back at ECW Big Ass Extreme Bash (1996) Cactus Jack wrestles last ECW match before joining WWF. Audio: Memorable Raw promo between Roddy Piper and Goldust hyping their upcoming WrestleMania XII match. Raw Is War / The War Zone: WWF debuts new Set, Logo, and Theme for WWF Raw (1997). Audio: The Great Debate: Jerry Lawler (representing WWF) vs Paul E Dangerously (representing ECW). ECW invasion of WWF Monday Night Raw continues. Audio: Before Smackdown used it regularly, Marilyn Manson 'Beautiful People' was used for Raw. Looking back at the night WCW aired no matches during the first hour of Monday Nitro. Audio: Realty sets in that ECW is RIP as Living Dangerously 2001 PPV is canceled and Paul E Dangerously makes Raw Commentating debut. Audio: Vince McMahon makes Trish Stratus bark like a dog and strip down to her bra and panties. Audio: AJ Styles and Air Paris vs Kid Romeo and Elix Skipper on WCW Monday Nitro. Looking back at the short lived WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Titles. Audio: Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin battle in the ring for the first and only time ever in WWF. Audio: Raw before WrestleMania X8 and Y2J/Stephanie vs HHH feud is intensified by - having Lucy The Dog run over by a Limousine. Audio: Memorable promo between The Hurricane and The Rock. The Rock loses last ever Non-PPV match (against The Hurricane). Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar WMXIX match moved up to Smackdown. Audio: Highlight from This Is Your Life Mick Foley - Presented by The Rock. Audio: JBL blows up the John Cena US Spinner Title. WWE releases the entire Smackdown Juniors Division. Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2006, 2007, 2008). Audio: Edge's creative reason for not wrestling John Cena post MLK Day. Jeff Hardy suspended 60 Days by WWE for 2nd Wellness Violation. JBL Makes Grand Slam history. Ken Shamrock suspended and fined by CA SAC after testing positive for steroids. Entertainment Weekly story confirms TNA signing Jenna Morasca. TNA starts a working agreement with AAA. Monday Night Wars II begins: TNA Impact vs WWE Raw. TMZ story confirms Snooki competing at WrestleMania XXVII. Brian Kendrick appears and competes on The Price Is Right (2011). Jerry Lynn announces retirement date from in ring competition. Nightclub incident involving John Morrison and Melina. Audio: The Rock gives Boston fans 'History Lessons' on John Cena. Looking back at TNA Lockdown PPV (2013, 2014). Audio: Jeff Hardy occupies Raw. Bill Demott resigns as Head Trainer at WWE Performance Center. WWE attempts to Trademark the 'Too Sweet' symbol to block Bullet Club from using it. Y2AJ split as Chris Jericho turns on AJ Styles. Looking back at WWE Fastlane PPV (2017). Audio: Kevin Owens defends the Universal Title against Goldberg. Austin Aries makes his WWE 205 Live in ring debut. Kurt Angle announces his retirement match will take place at WrestleMania 35 Looking back at WWE Fastlane 2019 Audio: Ronda Rousey works herself into a shoot in a profanity filled tirade towards her WrestleMania opponent(s) and the WWE Universe Jim Ross exits WWE and is immediately offered a contract from All Elite Wrestling AEW attempts to swerve fans into thinking the Exalted One will be revealed as Matt Hardy Scott Steiner hospitalized in serious condition after collapsing at Impact Wrestling TV taping A Go Fund Me page is set up by fans to raise money for Cody Rhodes to have his American Nightmare Tattoo removed Brandi Rhodes goes and gets a neck tattoo of her own (no really) Audio: WWE releases their first PSA to fans dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic Looking back at AEW Revolution 2021 featuring the disastrous ending to the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match between Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega Audio: Ethan Page' AEW Dynamite debut is ruined thanks to the NBA and AEW Production! AEW announces the first set of tapings for AEW Dark: Elevation Fan footage surfaces showing Shaq stretchered into an ambulance (following AEW tag team match) then immediately walking out! Looking back at NXT Roadblock 2022, 2023 Audio: Johnny Gargano' surprise NXT return as the opponent of Grayson Waller at Stand And Deliver Jeff Hardy makes his memorable AEW debut; making sure to dance before making the save of his brother from a beatdown Pete Dunne makes his SmackDown debut as 'Butch' Big E suffers career ending injury during tag team match on SmackDown Audio: Rhea Ripley reveals in an interview what female she would like to join the Judgement Day; an interesting choice WWE begins talks with several State Gambling Regulators about legalizing betting on WWE matches Liv Morgan goes viral for her hilarious actions while being shown on camera at a New York Knicks game Audio: MJF makes a memorable appearance on Impractical Jokers WWE signs a deal with Logan Paul to make PRIME Hydration an official sponsor at all WWE events AEW changes their Dynamite logo Sammy Guevara suspended by AEW for his actions during a match where Jeff Hardy was legit knocked out and injured Looking back at TNA Sacrifice 2024 Dominik Mysterio marries his long time girlfriend, Marie Juliette CJ Perry (Lana) and Miro (Rusev) announce their separation and imminent divorce Kevin Kelly is fired by AEW Audio: Did John Cena call his heel turn a year earlier? He certainly did  RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E10 (3/5 – 3/11)  CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E10 (3/5 – 3/11) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E10 (3/5 – 3/11) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store  ==== Remember: DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 10:45PM after WWE RAW at DTKCDiscord.com. ==== DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE *PATREON* AND *YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS: You can send additional support for Don Tony And Kevin Castle and help grow the brand, by becoming a member of DT/KC PATREON and/or YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP FAMILY. Don Tony and Kevin Castle's PATREON has been around for over seven years! 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