• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 2002) – WWF SmackDown!
On this day in 2002, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF SmackDown!’.
This episode was pre-taped at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 2002’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The Dudley Boyz vs. Tazz & Spike Dudley
Jazz vs. Mighty Molly
The Undertaker vs. The Big Show
Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle vs. Edge & Rob Van Dam
Test vs. Tajiri
The Rock vs. Booker T
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 2000) – WWF RAW IS WAR
On this day in 2000, the World Wrestling Federation aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF RAW IS WAR’.
It was broadcasted from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 2000’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The Dudley Boyz vs. Too Cool
Kurt Angle vs. Kane
Chyna vs. Hardcore Holly
World Heavyweight Title: Triple H vs. The Big Show
Prince Albert & Big Boss Man vs. Test, Mae Young & Fabulous Moolah
The Acolytes vs. The Dudley Boyz
Steel Cage Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Al Snow
The Rock vs. The New Age Outlaws & X-Pac
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1999) – WWF Sunday Night HEAT
On this day in 1999, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Sunday Night HEAT’.
It featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1999’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
George “The Animal” Steele vs. Headbanger Mosh
Triple H vs. Mark Henry
Val Venis vs. Christian
Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart vs. Ken Shamrock & Big Bossman
Hardcore Title: Road Dogg vs. Test
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1998) – WWF Shotgun Saturday Night
On this day in 1998, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Shotgun Saturday Night ‘.
It was pre-taped at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1998’ PPV.
This episode was hosted by Michael Cole & Kevin Kelly.
Here’s the card:
Vader vs. Julio Sanchez
Steve Blackman vs. Jimmy Cicero
D’Lo Brown vs. Mark Henry
Sniper/Recon vs. The New Blackjacks
Jeff Jarrett vs. Scott Taylor
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1994) – WWF Monday Night RAW
On this day in 1994, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Monday Night RAW’.
It was broadcasted from the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1994’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Yokozuna vs. Dan Dubiel
The Smoking Gunns vs. Bam Bam Bigelow & Bastion Booger
Jeff Jarrett vs. John Chrystal
Shawn Michaels vs. Brian Walsh
Plus:
Thurman Sparky Plugg Vignette
Royal Rumble Report
Marty Jannetty/1-2-3 Kid/Johnny Polo Interview
https://twitter.com/ovppodcast/status/1610381863507337217
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1993) – WWF on TSN
On this day in 1993, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly syndicated TV show on TSN (The Sports Network) in Canada.
The episode was hosted by Gene Okerlund & Bobby Heenan and featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1993’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Money Inc. vs. Jim Brunzell & Mike Collins (Challenge 12/27/92)
Event Center with Billy Red Lyons
Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Brian Costello (Superstars 12/26/92)
Event Center with Billy Red Lyons
Marty Jannetty vs. Papa Shango *joined in progress* (Prime Time 12/21/92)
Beverly Brothers vs. Bill Koby & Red Tyler (Challenge 12/13/92)
Royal Rumble Report
Lance Cassidy vs. Brooklyn Brawler (Challenge 11/29/92)
Virgil vs. John Rechner (Superstars 12/26/92)
Event Center with Billy Red Lyons
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1993) – WWF Wrestling Challenge
On this day in 1993, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
It was broadcasted from the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin and featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1993’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Shawn Michaels vs. Jim Brunzell
Tatanka vs. George Petrovsky
Bob Backlund vs. Dale Wolfe
Kamala/Harvey Whippleman/Slick Interview
Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Buck Zumhofe
Royal Rumble Report
The Steiner Brothers (WWF Debut) vs. WT Jones & Red Tyler
https://twitter.com/ovppodcast/status/1610441254541615104
*Click on the NEXT button below to continue reading this article