Ed "Strangler" Lewis wins the world heavyweight title from Joe Stecher in New York City. Lewis is managed by Billy Sandow. According to Lou Thesz in his biography, Hooker, this was a legitimate contest and was likely the last major world title shooting match in history, though wrestling historians now dispute the claim. Whether a legitimate contest or not, an era of wrestling came to an end and a new one dawned.
December 13, 1920
Jerry Lawler defeated Kerry Von Erich for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title
December 13, 1988
Alundra Blaze defeated Heidi Lee Morgan in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Women's title
December 13, 1993
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated Goldberg & Bret Hart for the WCW Tag Team title
December 13, 1999
Scott Hall arrested for allegedly kicking the door of a taxi in Florida
December 13, 2000
December 13, 2010
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