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January 6, 2012
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jacqueline
January 6, 1966
Larry Hennig & Harley Race defeated Crusher & Dick the Bruiser for the AWA Tag Team title
January 6, 1967
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title
January 6, 1973
Harley Race defeated David Von Erich for the Missouri State Heavyweight title
January 6, 1984
January 5, 2012
WWE NXT Celebrating 100th Episode This Month
The 100th episode of WWE NXT will be taped on 1/17 to air the following day. The show debuted on February 23, 2010 on Syfy and ended on the network on September 28, 2010. The show was officially moved to WWE.com during the third season on Octber 5, 2010.
Rick Santorum and WWE
Republican Rick Santorum, who won the Iowa Caucuses this week, once worked as a lawyer for WWE and has been described as a former lobbyist for WWE in media reports this week.
This Day in Wrestling History
Shane Douglas returns to ECW at the ECW Arena in Philly and makes several harsh comments about his time in the WWF(E).
January 5, 1996
January 4, 2012
Stephanie McMahon Comments on the Future of the WWE
During an interview with Heavy Muscle Radio, Stephanie McMahon was asked if she, Paul and Shane were the future of the WWE and would they take over for Vince. Stephanie said ultimately that is the goal but they have to prove themselves and they have a lot to learn. She also stated that Vince would never retire.
She seemed to only refer to Paul and herself with her answer since Shane no longer works for the WWE.
ROH Announces Chris Hero's Official Return
Ring of Honor announced Wednesday night that Chris Hero has signed and "is officially confirmed" for ROH's return to Philadelphia on January 20. Hero, who made a surprise return at ROH's "Final Battle 2011" Internet PPV on December 23, reportedly had a WWE offer taken off the table late last year.
source: pwtorch.com
CM Punk to Escort Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2
MMAfighting.com is reporting that current WWE Champion CM Punk will be escorting UFC fighter Chael Sonnen to the octagon during UFC on FOX 2 in Chicago, IL at the United Center. Punk and Sonnen would not confirm the story when contact as this was according to sources close to Sonnen's camp.
"According to the same sources, Punk will not corner Sonnen during the fight. He will simply walk Sonnen to the cage, much like former WWE champion Batista did with Manny Pacquaio prior to "Pac Man's" May 2009 bout against Ricky Hatton."
Word is that it's something Punk and Sonnen put together themselves - not a deal between WWE and UFC.
partial source: allwrestling.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeats George Lurich and again announces his retirement. Immediately several people claim the world championship. An alleged title match takes place between Henry Ordemann and Jess Westegaard for the title. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller claims to be the champion. Frank Gotch opens up a car dealership in Humboldt, IA with Albert Wittman and P. F. Saul.
January 4, 1913
Shotgun Saturday Night debuts from the Mirage Nightclub in New York
January 4, 1997
Mankind (Mick Foley) defeateds The Rock to win the WWF(E) World Title at a RAW is WAR taping in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show would air on the following Monday. That night Tony Schiavone would reveal the result during WCW Monday Nitro, airing live that night, noting that Mankind as champion "ought to put a lot of butts in the seats." Schiavone would later claim Eric Bischoff fed him that line to say.
January 4, 1999
Hulk Hogan defeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Championship via poking him with his finger. This incident lead to the rebirth of the nWo.
January 4, 1999
TNA iMPACT! moved to Monday nights to compete against WWE Raw. That night, Hulk Hogan made his debut with TNA, while Bret Hart made his WWE return. Four months later, iMPACT! moved back to Thursday nights. They were not able to compete against Raw in the ratings.
January 4, 2010
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
