• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 2001) – WWF RAW IS WAR
On this day in 2001, the World Wrestling Federation aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF RAW IS WAR’.
It was broadcasted from the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California and featured matches, interviews & segments, on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 2001’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Chris Jericho & Hardy Boyz vs. The Radicalz
Lumberjack Match: Billy Gunn vs. Val Venis
Jack Doan, Teddy Long & The Rock vs. Kane & Rikishi
WWF Hardcore Title: Raven vs. Steve Blackman
Handicap Match: Albert & Trish Stratus vs. Test
WWF World Heavyweight Title: Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 2000) – WWF Jakked / WWF Metal
On this day in 2000, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly syndicated TV show ‘WWF Jakked’ (night version) aka ‘WWF Metal’ (afternoon version).
It was pre-taped at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida and featured mid-card matches on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 2000’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Steve Blackman vs. Cliff Sheets
Crash Holly vs. Taka Michinoku
Ivory vs. Jacqueline
Gangrel & Mideon vs. The Headbangers
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 1996) – WWF Monday Night RAW *Steve Austin Debut*
On this day in 1996, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Monday Night RAW’.
It was broadcasted from the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware and featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1996’ PPV.
This show featured the WWF TV debut of Steve Austin, who was introduced by ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase on The Brother Love Show.
Here’s the card:
Jeff Jarrett vs. Hakushi
Ahmed Johnson vs. Jeff Brettler
Goldust vs. Aldo Montoya
Bret Hart vs. The British Bulldog
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 1995) – WWF Wrestling Challenge
On this day in 1995, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
It was broadcasted from the Liberty High School in Liberty, New York and featured pre-taped matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1995’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Adam Bomb vs. Duane Gill
Tatanka & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Chris Canyon & Nick Barberry
Aldo Montoya vs. Tony DeVito
Double J Interview
Kama Promo
Kwang vs. Chris Avery
Royal Rumble Report
Henry O Godwinn vs. Mike Moraldo
Razor Ramon vs. Rich Myers
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 1995) – WWF Action Zone 1995
On this day in 1995, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Action Zone’.
This episode featured matches, highlight videos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1995’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The British Bulldog vs. King Kong Bundy
A Vignette On Kama
Henry Godwinn vs. Mike Moraldo
Royal Rumble Report
Aldo Montoya vs. Tony DeVito
Highlights Of The 1-2-3 Kid/Bob Holly vs. Well Dunn Tag Team Title Tournament Match From Superstars
Highlights Of Ted DiBiase Going Off On Bam Bam Bigelow After Bigelow Lost A Tag Match From Raw
Tatanka/Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Chris Kanyon/Nick Barbery
Kwang vs. Chris Avery
Interview w/ Jeff Jarrett
A Hype Video For The Royal Rumble Involving Pamela Anderson And Her Answering Machine
Razor Ramon vs. Rich Myers
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (January 8, 1994) – WWF Superstars
On this day in 1994, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Superstars’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts and featured matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1994’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Yokozuna vs. Scott Taylor & Bert Centeno
Jeff Jarrett vs. Rich Meyers
Bret Hart vs. Mike Bell
Razor Ramon vs. Chris Duffy
Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Brian Walsh
1/8/94: Ray Rougeau interviews a WWF Tag Team Champions, The Quebecers.
Rare instance of a very subtle nod to Jacques and Ray being brothers (post-1990 of course)
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— OVP – Retro Wrestling Podcast (@ovppodcast) January 8, 2020
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