• WWF’s First Ever Ladder Match Took Place 29 Years Ago Today
On this day in Pro Wrestling history on July 21, 1992, the World Wrestling Federation held TV tapings at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine.
At those tapings, the first ever ladder match in World Wrestling Federation history took place, that saw WWF Intercontinental Champion Bret “The Hitman” Hart defend his Title against “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels.
You can watch the entire match below:
WATCH: Fan Slaps Maria Kanellis’ Butt:
• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (July 21, 2002) – WWE Vengeance 2002
On this day in Pro Wrestling history on July 21, 2002, WWE presented Vengeance 2002 PPV from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
In the main event of the show, The Undertaker defended the WWE Undisputed Championship against The Rock and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat match.
Also at this event, Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Edge lost the WWE Tag Team Titles.
It should be noted that this was the only Tag Title reign that Hogan ever had in his wrestling career.
Below are the results from the show:
– Elimination Tables Match: The Dudley Boyz def. Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit
– WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match: Jamie Noble (c) def. Billy Kidman
– WWE European Championship Match: Jeff Hardy (c) def. William Regal
– John Cena def. Chris Jericho
– Intercontinental Championship Match: Rob Van Dam (c) def. Brock Lesnar by DQ
– No DQ Match: Booker T def. Big Show
– WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Un-Americans def. Edge & Hulk Hogan (c)
– WWE Undisputed Championship Match: The Rock def. Kurt Angle & The Undertaker (c)
