This Week In Wrestling History (Week Twelve) 3/18 – 3/24

This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history.

SYNOPSIS: Episode 12 (3/18 – 3/24)
RUNNING TIME: 2 Hours 50 Minutes

• Historic match between AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel vs WWF Champion Bob Backlund.
• Kerry Von Erich makes MSG debut.
• Audio: Memorable 1981 Memphis No DQ Match between Jerry 'The King Lawler and Terry Funk.
• Bonus Audio: Awesome Terry Funk promos before and after No DQ match against Jerry Lawler.
• Looking back at WrestleMania VII (1991), WrestleMania X (1994), WrestleMania 13 (1997).
• Looking back at WCW / New Japan Supershow I (aka Starrcade 1991).
• Konnan loses a Mask vs Hair match against Perro Aguayo (1991).
• WWF creates Hall Of Fame announcing Andre The Giant as the first inductee.
• Looking back at WCW Uncensored (1995, 1996, 2000).
• The 'Ultimate Surprise' is revealed as The Renegade makes WCW debut.
• Audio: Steve Austin speaks on facing Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13.
• Looking back at WWF Slammy Awards 1997.
• Big Show makes WWF in ring debut.
• Audio: Dr Death Steve Williams (w/ Jim Ross) battles Hardcore Holly at TKE Fraternity House (Albany, NY).
• Audio: Steve Austin gives Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon and The Rock a Beer Bath.
• Audio: Memorable Bret Hart from WCW Nitro on Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Ric Flair and 'The Pencil'.
• Kevin Nash shouts out Sable during episode of WCW Monday Nitro.
• Rey Mysterio Jr knocks Ric Flair into a pool.
• Looking back at ECW Living Dangerously PPV (1999).
• Stephanie McMahon slaps Linda McMahon on Smackdown.
• Sale of WCW between Turner and Fusient falls thru as WWF announces the purchase of World Championship Wrestling.
• Audio: Eric Bischoff announces last ever episode of Nitro on TNT Network.
• WWF holds first ever Raw / Smackdown Draft (Brand Extension).
• Audio: #1 Draft Pick The Rock's memorable 'A**hole' promo.
• Bill Goldberg signs with WWF (2003).
• Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'Night Of Champions' (2003).
• Samoa Joe begins 645 day reign as ROH Champion.
• Audio: John Cena interrupts Draft Lottery between Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman.
• Audio: Paul Heyman 'quits' after being drafted to Raw.
• Audio: Kurt Angle replaces Paul Heyman as Smackdown GM.
• Audio: Booker T is not happy to be drafted to Smackdown.
• Bradshaw debuts 'JBL'.
• Audio: Kurt Angle with Sensational Sherri debut 'Sexy Kurt'.
• Audio: Mickie James 'kidnaps' Ashley Massaro, then kisses an unconscious Trish Stratus.
• Audio: Memorable 'Old Yeller' promo exchange between HBK and Ric Flair leading into WrestleMania.
• Randy Orton DDTs then kisses an unconscious Stephanie McMahon as a handcuffed Triple H is forced to watch.
• Mick Foley loses a TNA 'career' match and bloodies Bubba 'The Love' Sponge on the way out.
• GLAAD is not happy with John Cena and WWE for Bullying Hypermasculinity.
• Looking back at TNA Destination X PPV (2011).
• Audio: Closing moments of the clusterfu** ending to AJ Styles vs Abyss (Heavyweight Title Match from Destination X 2011).
• Kurt Angle arrested after being found drunk inside parked vehicle following TNA event.
• Sean Waltman hospitalized after tearing his bunghole following match against Jerry Lynn.
• Audio: Christian wrestles last ever match.
• Ex-girlfriend posts lude photo of Vader on Twitter.
• And so much more!

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