• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 19, 2002) – WWF Jakked / WWF Metal
On this day in 2002, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly syndicated TV show ‘WWF Jakked’ (night version) aka ‘WWF Metal’ (afternoon version).
It featured pre-taped mid-card matches on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 2002’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
The Big Boss Man vs. Shawn Stasiak
Perry Saturn vs. Eddie Craven
Sho Funaki vs. Mike Shane
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 19, 1998) – WWF RAW IS WAR
On this day in 1998, the World Wrestling Federation aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF RAW IS WAR’.
It was broadcasted from the Selland Arena in Fresno, California and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF In Your House 20: No Way Out of Texas’ PPV.
This show included the legendary face-off between Mike Tyson and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which ended in a brawl with multiple associates keeping them apart.
Here’s the card:
D.O.A. vs. D-Lo Brown & Faarooq & Kama Mustapha
Marc Mero vs. Tom Brandi
The Quebecers vs. Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie
NWA North American Heavyweight Title: Jeff Jarrett vs. Blackjack Bradshaw (Barry Windham turns on Bradshaw)
Owen Hart & TAKA Michinoku & The Headbangers vs. Los Boricuas
WWF Intercontinental Title: The Rock vs. Ahmed Johnson
WWF World Tag Titles: The New Age Outlaws vs. The Godwinns
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 19, 1997) – WWF Superstars
On this day in 1997, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Superstars’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1997’ PPV, that aired later on the same day.
This was basically the official Pre-Show of the pay-per-view.
It aired live from the empty arena and featured Jim Ross conducting interviews with Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and WWF World Champion Psycho Sid, as well as a closing segment in which Steve Austin interrupted Dok Hendrix & Todd Pettingill
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 19, 1992) – WWF Wrestling Challenge
On this day in 1992, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
It was broadcasted from the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas and featured pre-taped matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1992’ PPV, that took place later on the same day.
The card can be found right here:
Randy Savage vs. Hercules
The British Bulldog vs. Dusty Daze
Ric Flair vs. Scrub (From a December 1991 episode)
Hulk Hogan Interview
The Legion of Doom vs. Scrubs
The Nasty Boys vs. Larry Sampson & Bobby Jones
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