This Day in Wrestling History

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