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On This Day In Wrestling History: January 3rd

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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