This Day In Wrestling History

Junzo Yoshinosato defeats Isao Yoshiwara in a tournament final to become the first Japanese Light Heavyweight Champion in Tokyo.
October 23, 1956

Abdullah the Butcher & Dr. Jerry Graham defeat Chris and John Tolos for the Vancouver version of the NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
October 23, 1967

WWF(E) Champion Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair wrestle their first match in Dayton, Ohio. Flair wins via count out.
October 23, 1991

Paul Orndorff & Paul Roma defeated the Patriot & Marcus Bagwell for the WCW World Tag Team title.
October 23, 1994

Alundra Blaze defeated Bertha Faye for the WWF(E) Women's title.
October 23, 1995

Rodney "Yokozuna" Anoa'i died of a heart attack at age 34.
October 23, 2000

AJ Styles defeated Syxx-Pac for the NWA-TNA X title.
October 23, 2002