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Matt Riviera and Jerry Lawler are locked in a feud that rivals the old territory days. These two have been going at each other’s throats for years now. This feud has carried over to many states and many partner promotions over the years. Most recently, Jerry Lawler beat Matt Riviera for the CWA Championship in Maumelle Arkansas. In the USA Championship Wrestling promotion, Matt Riviera has made an offer to The King to retire.
Matt Riviera Makes Jerry Lawler Retirement Offer at USA Championship Wrestling #102
Matt Riviera and Jerry Lawler are locked in a feud that rivals the old territory days. These two have been going at each other’s throats for years now. This feud has carried over to many states and many partner promotions over the years. Most recently, Jerry Lawler beat Matt Riviera for the CWA Championship in […]
Chris Jericho Makes Monday Night Raw Debut – August 9th, 1999 – Today in Wrestling History
By the time Chris Jericho had made his debut on Monday Night Raw, he had been off television year or two. At least in North America due to his wrestling in Japan. Between his leaving World Championship Wrestling and debuting in the WWF, Jericho wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling. His debut in the World […]
WCW Road Wild 1998 Invades South Dakota – August 8th, 1998 – Today in Wrestling History
WCW Road Wild 1998 was just one of several annual showcases of just how wild World Championship Wrestling (WCW) was. WWE did not have anything to compare to outrageous sets and locations that WCW would make use of in the wrestling war. Road Wild was one of a couple “destination” Pay Per Views WCW put […]
Shayna Baszler Punches Her Way into the World – August 8th, 1980 – Today in Wrestling History
Shayna Baszler is a cross sport star, having started her career in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She would see a final mixed martial arts (MMA) record of 15 wins and 11 losses. Most of those wins being via submission. She would begin her wrestling career with a loss before becoming a force in the WWE.
Former WWE Star Marty Jannetty Subject of Police Investigation
Marty Jannetty, born in 1960, recently found social media fame via a claim of alleged murder. The news became public earlier this week when Jannetty made a not so cryptic social media post. The post was made available on Janetty’s Facebook account. Considering the situation, Jannetty can potentially face legal action.
Matt Riviera Makes Jerry Lawler Retirement Offer at USA Championship Wrestling #102
August 9th, 2020 
Carl Williams 
Chris Jericho Makes Monday Night Raw Debut – August 9th, 1999 – Today in Wrestling History
August 9th, 2020 Carl Williams By the time Chris Jericho had made his debut on Monday Night Raw, he had been off television year or two. At least in North America due to his wrestling in Japan. Between his leaving World Championship Wrestling and debuting in the WWF, Jericho wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling. His debut in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) was punctuated with a several weeklong build up.
WCW Road Wild 1998 Invades South Dakota – August 8th, 1998 – Today in Wrestling History
August 8th, 2020 Carl Williams WCW Road Wild 1998 was just one of several annual showcases of just how wild World Championship Wrestling (WCW) was. WWE did not have anything to compare to outrageous sets and locations that WCW would make use of in the wrestling war. Road Wild was one of a couple “destination” Pay Per Views WCW put on. In 1998 they returned to the Sturgis Rally & Races venue located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Over 8,000 people were in attendance for this event. In the main event we saw Jay Leno, former host of The Tonight Show now, team with Diamond Dallas Page. They would take on Eric Bischoff and Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
Shayna Baszler Punches Her Way into the World – August 8th, 1980 – Today in Wrestling History
August 7th, 2020 Carl Williams Shayna Baszler is a cross sport star, having started her career in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She would see a final mixed martial arts (MMA) record of 15 wins and 11 losses. Most of those wins being via submission. She would begin her wrestling career with a loss before becoming a force in the WWE.
Former WWE Star Marty Jannetty Subject of Police Investigation
August 7th, 2020 Carl Williams Marty Jannetty, born in 1960, recently found social media fame via a claim of alleged murder. The news became public earlier this week when Jannetty made a not so cryptic social media post. The post was made available on Janetty’s Facebook account. Considering the situation, Jannetty can potentially face legal action.
SummerSlam 1997 Leaves Stone Cold Steve Austin Paralyzed – August 3rd, 1997 – Today in Wrestling History
August 2nd, 2020 Carl Williams The tenth annual SummerSlam event took place at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the Pay Per View (PPV) event that is well known for the injury to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Due to a botched piledriver delivered by Owen Hart (RIP), Austin was temporarily paralyzed. This event in general was a charged one for fans as lots of storylines hinged on the outcome of the matches. One being Bret Hart’s challenge for the top title, held by The Undertaker.
Cowboy James Storm Sees Book Published
June 10th, 2020 Carl Williams Cowboy James Storm is an accomplished athlete, has starred in movies and television shows. He can now add author to his list of accolades and accomplishments. Recently his “Make Your Own Story” book titled James Storm: Make Your Own Luck! was published on Amazon. Interestingly, fans are already reporting shortages of the book when they attempt to buy it.
WWF Royal Rumble Review on Super Nintendo
June 7th, 2020 Carl Williams Wrestling games are quite a conundrum of gaming. Some developers get it just right while others have trouble figuring out what exactly a “squared circle” is. For the time, LJN’s WWF Royal Rumble for the Super Nintendo was better than the competition of the time. There was not much competition though. This game was released on Sega Genesis under the Flying Edge banner (another subsidiary of Acclaim). Fans wanting to relive the fun of the annual Royal Rumble event had only one way to do it. WWF Royal Rumble on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.
Golden Boy Greg Anthony is Born – June 5th, 1981 – Today in Wrestling History
June 3rd, 2020 Carl Williams The Golden Boy Greg Anthony is old school. He can talk fans into the arena and entertain them once inside. Anthony is someone that can talk the talk and walk the walk. Born in Centralia, Illinois, it was clear that Greg Anthony had wrestling in his blood. Nearly two decades of experience is behind the trademark golden streak beard. Anthony is billed as “The Best of the Best” and his resume backs this up – he has held over 80 championships. He is nowhere near done either.
Junkyard Dog Sylvester Ritter Taken Away – June 2nd, 1998 – Today in Wrestling History
June 2nd, 2020 Carl Williams The Junkyard Dog, born Sylvester Ritter, was a charismatic athlete. His time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in the 1980’s was iconic. His positivity was infectious and while he had personal troubles, he always had a smile for fans. He stood out against a colorful collection of athletes no matter where he performed.
