• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (May 9, 2002) – WWE SmackDown! *First WWE Episode*
On this day in 2002, World Wrestling Entertainment aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE SmackDown!’.
It was the first SmackDown! show after the WWF/WWE name change.
This episode was pre-taped at the Harbor Yard Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWE Judgment Day 2002’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
WWE Cruiserweight Title: Tajiri vs. The Hurricane
Test vs. Mark Henry
Lance Storm vs. Randy Orton
Reverend D-Von vs. Triple H
Rico, Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo vs. Al Snow, Maven & Rikishi
Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle vs. Hulk Hogan & Edge
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWE HISTORY (May 9, 2005) – WWE Monday Night RAW
On this day in 2005, World Wrestling Entertainment aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWE Monday Night RAW’ LIVE on the USA Network.
This episode was broadcasted from the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘ECW One Night Stand 2005’ PPV.
Here’s the official card from that night:
Chris Jericho vs. Khosrow Daivari
Viscera vs. Sylvain Grenier
Gold Rush Tournament: Kane vs. Chris Benoit
Ric Flair vs. Tyson Tomko
Shelton Benjamin vs. Rob Conway
Gold Rush Tournament: Edge vs. Shawn Michaels
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• ON THIS DAY IN TNA HISTORY (May 9, 2013) – TNA iMPACT!
On this day in 2013 Total Nonstop Action! aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘TNA iMPACT! Wrestling’.
This episode took place at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the TNA Slammiversary 2013 PPV.
Here’s the official card from that night:
Gail Kim & Tara (Victoria) vs. Mickie James & Velvet Sky
D.O.C. (Luke Gallows) vs. Magnus (Nick Aldis)
No. 1 Contenders (Tag Team Titles) Match: Austin Aries & Bobby Roode vs. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian
Bully Ray (Bubba Ray Dudley), Devon (D-Von Dudley) & Mr. Anderson (Mr. Kennedy) vs. Sting, Kurt Angle & Abyss
