Below you will find everything that happened in Professional Wrestling history on June 9th.
• ON THIS DAY IN PRO-WRESTLING HISTORY (June 9, 1991) – UWF Beach Brawl
On this day in 1991, Herb Abrams´ Universal Wrestling Federation aired ‘UWF Beach Brawl’ LIVE on PPV from the Manatee Civic Center in Palmetto, Florida.
This was the first and only pay-per-view the Universal Wrestling Federation ever produced, as it was considered a failure with only 550 fans in the 4,000 seat arena and also the PPV only drew a low 0.10 buyrate.
The results were:
The Blackhearts defeated Fire Cat and Jim Cooper
Street Fight: Terry Gordy wrestled Johnny Ace to a double-countout
Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) defeated The Power Twins
Inaugural UWF Women’s World Championship: Rockin’ Robin defeated Candi Devine
Strap match: Paul Orndorff defeated Colonel DeBeers
Bob Backlund defeated Ivan Koloff
Wet’N’Wild defeated Cactus Jack & Bob Orton, Jr.
Tournament final for the inaugural UWF SportsChannel Television Championship: “Dr. Death” Steve Williams defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (June 9, 1999) – WWF House Show
On this day in Pro Wrestling history on June 9, 1999, the World Wrestling Federation held an untelevised house show at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine.
This live event included matches on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 1999’ PPV.
The results can be found below:
Kurt Angle pinned Tiger Ali Singh
Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry
Gangrel & Christian defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy
WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow defeated Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman
Val Venis & Tori defeated Meat & Jackie
WWF IC Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated The Godfather
WWF Tag Team Champions The Acolytes defeated Ken Shamrock & Test
Kane defeated Mideon
Slam Match: The Big Show defeated Viscera
Nightstick On A Pole: The Rock defeated The Big Bossman
• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (June 9, 1987) – WWF House Show
On this day in Pro Wrestling history in 1987, the World Wrestling Federation held an untelevised house show at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
This live event included matches featuring the 1987 WWF Superstars.
The results can be found below:
Sivi Afi defeated Frenchy Martin
Scott Casey defeated Jose Estrada
Brutus Beefcake defeated Johnny V
Hercules defeated Ken Patera
Paul Orndorff (sub. for King Harley Race) defeated Ricky Steamboat by count-out
WWF Women’s Champion the Fabulous Moolah defeated Debbie Combs
Rick Rude defeated Dusty Wolfe
Demolition defeated Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell
• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (June 9, 1984) – WWF Capital Centre House Show
On this day in Pro Wrestling history in 1984, the World Wrestling Federation held a televised house show at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.
This live event aired on the USA Network and featured Gorilla Monsoon on commentary.
The results can be found below:
SD Jones defeated Tiger Chung Lee
Jesse Ventura defeated Tony Garea
Greg Valentine defeated Salvatore Bellomo
Jimmy Snuka defeated David Schultz
Bootcamp match: Sgt. Slaughter defeated The Iron Sheik
Roddy Piper defeated Rocky Johnson
Terry Daniels defeated Samula (Samu)
Ivan Putski defeated Bob Orton Jr. by DQ
• Old School ECW Veteran Would Have Celebrated His Birthday
Today would have been the birthday of Old School ECW Veteran “Big” Val Puccio.
Puccio also used to wrestle for the World Wrestling Federation during the early 90s, but only appeared on House Shows and never on TV.
A lot of 90s wrestling fans remember him for his 1995 stint in Paul Heyman’s Extreme Championship Wrestling, where Val was a member of The Full Blooded Italians, short “FBI”.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE
June 9, 1965 – January 7, 2011
• Old School WCW Veteran Celebrates His Birthday
Old School WCW Veteran Chip Minton (Real name: Nathan Minton III) celebrates his birthday today.
The gentleman by the ring name of Chip Minton was an american bobsledder, who participated in the 1994 & 1998 Winter Olympics.
Even during his days as a professional bobsleigh athlete, Minton trained in the famous WCW Power Plant to become a Professional Wrestler, and eventually ended up working as an Enhancement Talent on World Championship Wrestling TV from mid-1996 till mid-1999.
His biggest claim to fame was wrestling on a WCW PPV, when he was an entrant in the 60-man Battle Royal at WCW World War III 1998.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIP MINTON!
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 2001) – WWF Jakked / WWF Metal
On this day in 2001, 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 King of the Ring 2001’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Haku vs. Rory Fox
Jerry Lynn vs. Michael Shane
Steve Blackman vs. Steve Lumpkin
Justin Credible & X-Pac vs. Billy Gunn & Raven
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1997) – WWF RAW IS WAR
On this day in 1997, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Monday Night RAW’.
It was broadcasted from the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Ahmed Johnson & The Legion of Doom vs. Faarooq, Crush & Savio Vega
Davey Boy Smith vs. Goldust
The Headbagers vs. Doug Furnas & Phil Lafon
Rob Van Dam vs. Flash Funk
Sycho Sid vs. Owen Hart (Sid’s final RAW match for 15 years)
Rockabilly vs. Bart Gunn
Mankind vs. Brian Pillman
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1996) – WWF Action Zone
On this day in 1996, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Action Zone’.
This episode featured matches, promos, highlights & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 1996’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Jerry Lawler vs. Marty Garner (From Superstars)
The Godwinns vs. The Ring Lords (From Superstars)
Highlight Video Of What Has Happened To Shawn Michaels In 1996
Interview w/ Gorilla Monsoon
Savio Vega vs. Marty Jannetty (King Of The Ring Match From Superstars)
The Ross Report: Interview w/ Jake Roberts
Can We Talk With The Following Question: Who’s Going To Win The NBA Finals?
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1991) – WWF Wrestling Challenge
On this day in 1991, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Wrestling Challenge’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Brown County Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin and featured matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF SummerSlam 1991’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The Rockers vs. Tom Stone & Tom Bennett
Bret Hart vs. Ricky Rice
The Undertaker vs. Jim Evans
Ted DiBiase vs. Dave Sigfrits
The Barber Shop with Legion of Doom
The Berzerker vs. Warren Bianchi
Jake The Snake Roberts vs. The Brooklyn Brawler
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1990) – WWF Superstars of Wrestling
On this day in 1990, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Superstars of Wrestling’.
This episode was pre-taped at the LaCrosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF SummerSlam 1990’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The Hart Foundation vs. The Brooklyn Brawler & The Blue Terror
Ron Garvin vs. Tom Stone
Jake Roberts vs. Tom Burton
Mr. Perfect vs. Jim Powers
Tugboat vs. Paul Diamond
Greg Valentine & The Honky Tonk Man vs. Jim Brunzell & Warren Bianchi
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1986) – WWF Prime Time Wrestling
On this day in 1986, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Prime Time Wrestling’.
It featured pre-taped matches, studio interviews & storyline segments on the road to ‘WWF The Big Event’.
The card can be found right here:
George “The Animal” Steele vs. Adorable Adrian Adonis (joined in progress)
Cannonball Parisi vs. Steve Lombardi
Interview: Magnificent Muraco & Mr. Fuji
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau vs. Hercules Hernandez & Terry Gibbs
Interview: Billy Jack Haynes
Moondogs vs. Tony Parks & Nelson Villieux
Andre the Giant vs. Ivan Koloff
SD Jones & Paul Roma vs. The Menace & Jim Haley
King Kong Bundy vs. Tony Atlas
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1985) – WWF All American Wrestling
On this day in 1985, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF All American Wrestling’.
It included pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments and featured the 1985 WWF Superstars.
The card can be found right here:
Paul Orndorff vs. Barry O
George Steele vs. Mike Powers
Update – Jimmy Hart
Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo vs. Johnny Rodz & the Axe
Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Ricky Steamboat
Hulk Hogan vs. Ken Patera
Piper’s Pit: Jesse Ventura
Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine vs. Rick McGraw & Gary Starr
Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Classy Freddie Blassie & Mr. Fuji
• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 9, 1984) – WWF Championship Wrestling
On this day in 1984, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Championship Wrestling’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania and featured matches & interviews with several 1984 WWF Wrestling Superstars.
You can find the card below:
Paul Orndorff vs. Tony Garea
Jesse Ventura vs. SD Jones
The Iron Sheik vs. Terry Daniels
Bob Orton Jr. vs. Salvatore Bellomo
• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (June 9, 1997) – WCW MONDAY NITRO
On this day in 1997, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW MONDAY NITRO’.
It was broadcasted from the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW The Great American Bash 1997 PPV.
The card can be found here:
Ultimo Dragon, Juventud Guerrera & Super Calo vs. Silver King, Psicosis & La Parka
Alex Wright vs. Chris Jericho
Akira Hokuto vs. Malia Hosaka
Steve McMichael vs. Konnan
Hollywood Hogan vs. Lex Luger
Jeff Jarrett vs. Dean Malenko
Roddy Piper & Ric Flair vs. The Outsiders
• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (June 9, 1996) – WCW Main Event
On this day in 1996, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Main Event’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW The Great American Bash 1996’ PPV.
The card can be found below:
Main Event Exclusive – Kevin Sullivan vs. Mighty Yankee
Great American Bash Control Center
Courtesy WCW Worldwide – Harlem Heat vs. Public Enemy vs. Faces of Fear (Triangle match) *joined in progress*
Courtesy WCW Pro – Madusa vs. Bull Nakano *joined in progress*
WCW Monday Nitro recap
Great American Bash Control Center
Glacier promo
Courtesy WCW Saturday Night – Lex Luger vs. David Taylor *joined in progress*
Main Event Exclusive – El Gato vs. Kurasawa
• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (June 9, 1991) – WCW Main Event
On this day in 1991, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Main Event’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW The Great American Bash 1991’ PPV.
The card can be found below:
Terry Taylor vs. Tim Parker
Dustin Rhodes vs. John Peterson
Danger Zone: Lex Luger
Tommy Rich vs. Joe Cruz
Nikita Koloff vs. Terry Bronson
Arn Anderson & Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman & Bobby Eaton
• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (June 9, 1990) – NWA PRO
On this day in 1990, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW PRO’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘NWA The Great American Bash 1990’ PPV.
The card can be found below:
The Rock N Roll Express vs.Mark Kyle & Bubba Rose
Mean Mark Callous vs. Jerry Price
The Steiner Brothers vs. The Ringlords
The Freebirds vs.Zans Panzer & Lee Scott
Buddy Landell vs.Paul Drake
Brian Pillman & Tom Zenk vs.Doom
• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (June 9, 1990) – NWA World Wide Wrestling
On this day in 1990, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘NWA World Wide Wrestling’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the “WCW The Great American Bash 1990” PPV.
The card can be found below:
Ring Lords vs. Southern Boys
Ralph Hodges vs. Stan Hansen
Barry Horowitz vs. Tommy Rich
Lee Scott vs. Buddy Landell
Joe Cazana vs. Paul Orndorff
Daryle Woodwiss & Joe Cruz vs. Midnight Express
Fabulous Freebirds vs. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express
• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 1990) – NWA World Championship Wrestling
On this day in 1990, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘NWA World Championship Wrestling’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘NWA The Great American Bash 1990’ PPV.
The card can be found here:
The Rock-n-Roll Express vs. Cactus Jack & Dutch Mantel
Mark Callous vs. Max Miles
Paul Orndorff vs. Barry Horowitz
Barry Windham vs. Johnny Ace
Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Trent Knight & Ralph Hodges
Arn Anderson vs. Rocky King
• ON THIS DAY IN NWA HISTORY (June 9, 1984) – NWA World Wide Wrestling
On this day in 1984, Jim Crockett Promotions aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘NWA World Wide Wrestling’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina and included matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to ‘NWA Starrcade 1984’.
The card can be found below:
ANGELO MOSCA JR. VS. BEN ALEXANDER
WHATLEY/ADIAS VS. VINES/KELLY
BUNDY/MCDANIEL VS. VEASY/CARPENTER
MASKED OUTLAW VS. GENE LIGON
JIMMY VALIANT VS. ADRIAN STREET
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 2002) – WWE Sunday Night HEAT
On this day in 2002, World Wrestling Entertainment aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE Sunday Night HEAT’.
This episode was pre-taped at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWE King of the Ring 2002’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Raven vs. Spike Dudley
Molly Holly vs. Jacqueline
The Big Show vs. Jeff Hardy
Crash Holly vs. Shawn Stasiak
• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 2003) – WWE Monday Night RAW
On this day in 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE Monday Night RAW’.
This episode was broadcasted from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWE Bad Blood 2003’ PPV.
You can find the card below:
Bill Goldberg vs. Rosey
Rob Van Dam vs. Rene Dupree
Trish Stratus & Ivory vs. Victoria & Jazz
Scott Steiner vs. Lance Storm
The Hurricane vs. Randy Orton
Spinarooni Contest: Booker T vs. Christian
Rodney Mack vs. D-Von Dudley
• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 2005) – WWE SmackDown!
On this day in 2005, World Wrestling Entertainment aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE SmackDown!’.
It was pre-taped at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘ECW One Night Stand 2005’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Carlito Carribean Cool vs. Charlie Haas
Paul London vs. Akio
Booker T vs. Kurt Angle
JBL vs. Chris Benoit
• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 2006) – WWE Friday Night SmackDown!
On this day in 2006, World Wrestling Entertainment aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE Friday Night SmackDown!’.
It was pre-taped at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘ECW One Night Stand 2006’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Super Crazy vs. Brian Kendrick
Bobby Lashley vs. William Regal
Ken Kennedy vs. Scotty 2 Hotty
Rey Mysterio vs. Fit Finlay
• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (June 9, 2008) – WWE Monday Night RAW
On this day in 2008, World Wrestling Entertainment aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE Monday Night RAW’.
This episode was broadcasted from the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWE Night of Champions 2008’ PPV.
You can find the card below:
Mr. Kennedy vs. Paul Burchill
Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix
John Cena vs. JBL
Snitsky & Umaga vs. Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes
Cryme Tyme vs. Santino Marella & Carlito
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
• ON THIS DAY IN TNA HISTORY (June 9, 2011) – TNA iMPACT
On this day in 2011, Total Nonstop Action! aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘TNA iMPACT Wrestling’.
This episode took place at the TNA Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘TNA Slammiversary 2011’ PPV.
Here’s the official card from that night:
Mickie James & Tara (Victoria) vs. Winter (Katie Lea Burchill) & Angelina Love
Alex Shelley & James Storm vs. Hernandez & Anarquia
Rob Van Dam vs. Bully Ray (Bubba Ray Dudley)
ODB vs. Velvet Sky
Sting & Eric Young vs. Mr. Anderson (Mr. Kennedy) & Gunner (Jaxson Ryker)
