This Day in Wrestling History

Bronko Nagurski defeated Lou Thesz for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
June 23, 1939

Ted DiBiase defeated Junkyard Dog for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
June 23, 1982

Stone Cold Steve Austin wins the King of The Ring tournament. The win marks the beginning of Austin's push. Triple H was scheduled to win this tournament, but that angle was scrapped due to his participation in the "MSG Curtain Call" incident and subsequent punishment.
June 23, 1996

Molly Holly defeated Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's title.
June 23, 2002

Billy Red Lyons passes away.
June 23, 2009Bronko Nagurski defeated Lou Thesz for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
June 23, 1939

Ted DiBiase defeated Junkyard Dog for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
June 23, 1982

Stone Cold Steve Austin wins the King of The Ring tournament. The win marks the beginning of Austin's push. Triple H was scheduled to win this tournament, but that angle was scrapped due to his participation in the "MSG Curtain Call" incident and subsequent punishment.
June 23, 1996

Molly Holly defeated Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's title.
June 23, 2002

Billy Red Lyons passes away.
June 23, 2009