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On this date in WWE history: Rest in peace, Mr. Perfect
On February 10, 2003, pro wrestling fans said goodbye to one of the all-time greats, when Curt Hennig, known best for his run in World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as "Mr. Perfect," was found dead in his hotel room from a drug overdose at the age of just 44. DeadSpin's Masked Man has an incredibly...
On this date in WWF history: 33 million viewers watch Hulk Hogan lose the title
On February 5, 1988, World Wrestling Federation (WWF) held its first ever Main Event on a Friday night, live from the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. It garnered a staggering 15.2 rating with 33 million viewers and stands as television's most watched wrestling event of all time. The...
On this date in WWF history: The Mega Powers explode!
Whatever happened to bros before hos? On February 3, 1989, the unlikely tag team of Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, known as "The Mega Powers," finally disintegrated when the "Macho Man" became convinced that Hulkamania was runnin' wild on Miss Elizabeth. During their Main Event bout against Akeem and...
On this date in WWF history: The Radicalz debut on Monday Night RAW
In a lot of ways, it was more than just a major defection. It was the straw the broke the camel's back. On January 31, 2000, World Wrestling Championship (WCW) superstars Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and Eddie Guerrero would appear on Monday Night RAW as ringside guests of World...
On this date in WWE history: Vince McMahon shreds his quads at the Royal Rumble
On January 30, 2005, World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, which emanated from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, ended in controversy when the remaining two finalists, Batista and John Cena, went over the top rope and hit the floor at the same...
On this date in WWE history: The Undertaker (finally) wins the Royal Rumble
Heading into World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) 2007 Royal Rumble pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for January 28 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, "The Undertaker" had pretty much accomplished everything there is to accomplish as a professional wrestler. Except win the Royal...
On this date in WWF history: Rest in peace, Andre The Giant
On January 27, 1993, pro wrestling fans around the world said goodbye to André René Roussimoff, who passed away in his sleep due to congestive heart failure after a lifelong struggle with acromegaly. In short, his body never stopped growing. "Andre the Giant," who would find his...
On this date in WWF history: Dan Marsh becomes 'Dangerous' Danny Davis
Long before the Hebner twins would pull off one of the worst (kayfabe) screwjobs in the history of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Dan Marsh, also known as WWF referee Danny Davis, would get to exploit the always-hot topic of bad officiating in a long-term program that saw him go from...
On this date in WWF history: Shaving Ryan's Privates
Hello, Cagesiders. On the January 25, 1999, edition of World Wrestling Federation's (WWF) Monday Night RAW, perennial mid-carder Val Venis gave pro wrestling fans a sneak peek at his latest adult movie, starring none other than Ryan Shamrock, the (kayfabe) sister of former UFC pioneer Ken...
On this date in WWF history: The gruesome 'I Quit' match between Mankind and The Rock
On January 24, 1999, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) unleashed its annual Royal Rumble event from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Vince McMahon would embrace his heel persona and put himself over as the winner, but that's not why this date in WWF history is worth noting. Not even...
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