• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1988) – WWF Wrestling Challenge *1987 YEAR IN REVIEW – SPECIAL*
On this day in 1988, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
It was broadcasted from the SunDome in Tampa, Florida and featured pre-taped matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1988’ event.
The card can be found right here:
The entire episode was basically featuring content from 1987, as it aired under the banner “1987 – The Year In Review”.
This Show was a review of 1987, Including interviews, highlights and other various segments from the previous year.
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1987) – WWF Superstars of Wrestling *1986 YEAR IN REVIEW – SPECIAL*
On this day in 1987, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Superstars of Wrestling’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Sundome in Tampa, Florida and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF WrestleMania III’ PPV.
Here is the card:
The entire episode was basically featuring content from 1986, as it aired under the banner “1986 – The Year In Review”.
This Show was a review of 1986, Including interviews, highlights and other various segments from the previous year.
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1987) – WWF Wrestling Spotlight
On this day in 1987, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Spotlight’.
This episode was hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes & Mean Gene Okerlund and featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF WrestleMania III’ PPV.
Here is the card:
Koko B. Ware vs. Frenchie Martin
The Honkytonk Man vs. Jose Luis Riveria
Report from Ricky Steamboats Doctors on his injury
The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs. Mike Lucas & Dennis Stamp
Lanny Poffo vs. Steve Lombardi
Piper’s Pit
A Tribute to Andre The Giant
Dino Bravo with Johnny V vs. Corporal Kirshner
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 3, 1986) – WWF TNT Tuesday Night Titans
On this day in 1986, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF TNT Tuesday Night Titans’.
This episode included matches, storyline segments & studio interviews on the road to the ‘WWF WrestleMania 2’ PPV.
You can find the card below:
Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff on set
Nikolai Volkoff sings Cara Mia Mi
Mene Gene plays piano & sings Tutti Frutti while Hulk Hogan plays guitar.
Leaping Lanny Poffo on set
Leaping Lanny Poffo vs Rick Steiner James
Land of 1000 Dances music video
Terry Funk & Jimmy Hart on set
Terry Funk vs scrub
Back to Terry Funk & Jimmy Hart
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 3, 2001) – WCW Thunder
On this day in 2001, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Thunder’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW Sin 2001’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
Shane Helms vs. Jaime Knoble
Meng vs. Crowbar
Bill Goldberg vs. Mark Jindrak
The Cat vs. Reno
Mike Awesome vs. Jim Duggan
DeWayne Bruce vs. Buff Bagwell
Sid Vicious vs. Jeff Jarrett
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 3, 2000) – WCW MONDAY NITRO
On this day in 2000, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW MONDAY NITRO’.
It was broadcasted from the Bi-LO Center in Greenville, South Carolina and featured matches, interviews & segments on the road to the ‘WCW Souled Out 2000’ PPV.
The card can be found here:
Ron & Don Harris Vs. Buzzkill & Mike Rotunda
Diamond Dallas Page Vs. JC Ice & Wolfie
Kevin Nash & Scott Steiner Vs. JC Ice & Wolfie D
David Flair & Crowbar Vs. Lash Leroux & Midnight
Buff Bagwell & Chris Kanyon Vs. Norman Smiley & Asya
Kevin Nash & Scott Steiner Vs. Ron & Don Harris
Buff Bagwell & Vampiro Vs. David Flair & Crowbar
Sid Vicious Vs. Jeff Jarrett
Kevin Nash & Scott Steiner Vs. David Flair & Crowbar
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 3, 1998) – WCW Main Event *Final Episode*
On this day in 1998, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired the last ever episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Main Event’.
The final episode featured pre-taped matches, promos & highlight videos on the road to the ‘WCW Souled Out 1998’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
Casey Thompson & Johnny Swinger vs. Bobby Walker & Jim Powers
Hardbody Harrison vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Scott Armstrong vs. Disco Inferno
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