Back by Popular Demand! 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: S2 E45 (11/5 - 11/11)RUNNING TIME:  3 HOURS 8 MINUTES

• Nick Bockwinkel begins 1,714 day reign as AWA Heavyweight Champion by ending Verne Gagne's 2,625 day reign.
• Terry Funk wins NWA US Title previously vacated by Johnny Valentine due to injuries sustained in plane crash.
• Looking back at WWF 'The Wrestling Classic PPV (1985).
• Jerry Lawler accused of 2nd degree sexual assault and sodomy of a 13 y/o. Although charges would later be dropped, WWF vs USWA feud abruptly ends.
• Looking back at Clash Of The Champions XXV (1993).
• Audio: Vince McMahon announces the WWF departure of Macho Man Randy Savage.
• Looking back at one the greatest PPV of all time; When Worlds Collide (1994).
• Audio: Bret Hart On TSN OTR (1997), Dave Meltzer and Chris Jericho discuss Montreal Screwjob.
• Audio: What could have been, what should have been. Chris Jericho 'Greenberg' promo on Nitro leads to memorable spear from Goldberg. Thus prematurely ending a feud fans wanted to see.
• Looking back at the Raw after Survivor Series (1997).
• Audio: New Jack - Original Gangster (1998).
• Dudley Boyz make ECW Tag Team Title history.
• Audio: Rick Steiner reveals his Tag Team Championship partner - Judy Bagwell?
• Audio: Big Boss Man ruins the funeral of The Big Show's father.
• Audio: Chris Benoit vs Madusa from Nitro.
• Audio: Seven makes his memorable Nitro debut.
• Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger guest stars on Smackdown and the memorable bitch slap heard around the world.
• Molly Holly makes her WWF debut on Raw.
• Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'All-Star Extravaganza' (2002).
• Lex Luger wrestles first match since passing of Miss Elizabeth.
• Audio: John Cena insults Rey Mysterio (Smackdown 2003).
• Audio: Vince McMahon talks burying The Undertaker.
• Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2004).
• Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage makes TNA debut.
• Joey Styles becomes lead play by play announcer on Raw.
• Audio: Loud 'You Suck' chants lead to Kurt Angle repeating his ring entrance three times.
• Audio: Eddie Guerrero wrestles last ever match before his untimely death.
• Shimmer Womens Wrestling and Evolve launch their promotions.
• Midway Games announces video game deal with TNA.
• WWE signs Tyson Kidd.
• Audio: Kevin Federline challenges John Cena to a match, and Brittany Spears files for divorce the very next day.
• Ric Flair and Roddy Piper vs Rated RKO leads to DX and Big Dick Johnson violating Eric Bischoff.
• Audio: CNN airs the controversial 'Death Grip' (2007) and grossly edits comments made by John Cena.
• James Gibson announces his retirement.
• Audio: After signing Hulk Hogan, Impact airs video of a meeting between Dixie Carter and TNA roster.
• Looking back at 2009 Impact ratings pre and post Hogan signing.
• Ric Flair marries for the fourth time (Jacqueline Beems).
• Audio: Dinner Impossible airs episode featuring WWE.
• Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV (2010).
• TNA debuts custom World Title belt for Jeff Hardy.
• Audio: Kevin Nash last TNA appearance before leaving the company.
• Audio: Mick Foley appears on TSN 'Off The Record' (2010).
• Audio: CM Punk has some fun with a 'TNA fan' at a WWE house show.
• WWE unveils their logo for WWE Network.
• Ohio Valley Wrestling becomes the new developmental territory for TNA.
• Who was voted by fans as the Mount Rushmore of WWE?
• Linda McMahon loses CT Senate bid to Chris Murphy.
• Yoshi Tatsu suffers series neck injury during a match against AJ Styles.
• Pete Dunne makes WWE Raw debut.
• AJ Styles def Jinder Mahal on Smackdown to win WWE Championship.
• And so much more!

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