Jumbo Tsuruta defeats Genichiro Tenryu in Yokohama, Japan for the All Japan Triple Crown (NWA United National, NWA International and Pacific Wrestling Federation Heavyweight titles), becoming the first ever two-time Triple Crown champion.
October 11, 1989
Randy Savage defeats Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending Lawler's 16th run with the title. Savage would vacate the title the next month when WWF would break off relations with the USWA.
October 11, 1993
Ultimo Dragon defeats The Great Sasuke in Osaka, Japan to win the eight-belt J-Crown. Dragon would later win the WCW Cruiserweight Title as well, and hold nine belts at one time. The J-Crown consisted of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title, NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title, WAR International Junior Heavyweight Title, British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Title, WWF World Light Heavyweight Title, UWA World Light Heavyweight Title, WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Title, and the NWA World Welterweight Title.
October 11, 1996
Jushin Liger defeats Kendo KaShin in Tokyo, Japan to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title for a record 10th time.
October 11, 1999
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Ray said as of this moment tonight, Team 3D is officially retired. He adds they have one last request and that is one more match. Ray said if they have one last match then it will be with the TNA World Tag Team champions, The Motor City Machineguns. He said if The Guns beat us they can write at the top of their resume that they were the team to retire Team 3D, but if they win they retire as the 24-time tag team champions. Ray ends the promo thanking the fans for always supporting them.
Depositions in the lawsuit Highspots.com brought against Ric Flair in regard to alleged money owed to the company and the NWA championship belt that Flair put up as collateral are now scheduled for November.
According to court records, the case is scheduled to go to trial (if there isn't a settlement along the way) in April 2011.
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WWE contract rebel Chris Jericho has sworn his undying loyalty to Vince McMahon's organization.
Despite currently being on hiatus from wrestling to tour the UK with his rock band Fozzy, Jericho insists if he returns to the ring it will ONLY be with WWE.
In the first part of an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: "I have a certain understanding with Vince. Sometimes he gets mad at me, sometimes I get mad at him.
"But the bottom line is I love wrestling and I love the WWE. I will NEVER wrestle anywhere other than the WWE. That's a given and everyone knows it...More?
Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeated Jack Sherry for the NY World Heavyweight title.
October 10, 1932
Quotes from Matt Hardy's latest YouTube video post:
"About six or seven weeks ago, I came across a piece of monumental information; information that was so huge that it was the exclamation point. It definitely solidified the fact that I was ready to leave WWE. For 12-18 months prior, that thought had been going through my mind quite a bit."
"There had been times I was thinking, 'I'm not happy; I don't feel right.' Then, once this monumental piece of information came around, I said it's definitely time for me to leave WWE." Hardy claims he went to people in WWE management "six or seven weeks ago" asking for his release, but he says he was denied.
"When that didn't work, I tried the back-up plan. We went overseas. I tried to cause a couple things that would maybe get myself released. Everybody bought it except one person. It was Christian. He actually pulled me aside and was like, 'Hey, Matt, are you trying to get fired?' I was like, 'No, no, not all,'" Hardy said, re-capturing his coy response.
"After going back and forth, we came to an agreement to make everyone happy. It would get me to where I need to be: free. If I want to go to LA tomorrow, I can go to LA tomorrow. Whatever I want to do, I don't want a boss who tells me I can't do this. Sorry, that's me. Maybe it's a flaw. Maybe it's a gift."
"My end of the deal has been upheld. Now, they have to uphold their end. As soon as we do that, something very, very special will happen. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later. And I'm pretty sure it will be because I got them right where I want them."
As a WWE Superstar, what was your ultimate "own the instant" moment?
Being in the main event at WrestleMania. WrestleMania is the biggest event in our industry. The reaction of a live audience is so immediate and spontaneous. Being able to compete in front of an audience of 70,000+ and control their emotions is the ultimate adrenaline rush.
What is your favorite "own the instant" moment outside the realm of WWE?
Becoming a father.
What is the career accomplishment or award you are most proud of?
There isn't one particular career accomplishment or award that I am most proud of. I am most proud of being able to entertain and put smiles on the faces of millions of fans around the world. If you don't have a relationship with your audience, you don't deserve them. I don't want to let them down.
If you were a snake, what kind would you be and why?
I'd be a Black Mamba. Black Mamba's are one of the largest, fastest and most venomous snakes in the world.
Summarize your attitude toward life in 6 words or less.
Success isn't a stopping point...More?
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