TWIWH: February 20 – February 26

Written by Cory Morrow

A few notable events from This Week In Wrestling History:

Feb 20, 1943 – Japanese legend Kanji “Antonio” Inoki was born in Yokohama, Japan.

Feb 20, 1977 – Gail Kim was born in Toronto, Canada.

Feb 20, 1978 – Bob Backlund defeated “Superstar” Billy Graham for the WWF Championship in Madison Square Garden.

Feb 20, 1989 – NWA held Chi-Town Rumble in Chicago, Illinois. The main event featured one of the more memorable bouts in the legendary feud between Ric Flair and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, when Steamboat bested Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Feb 21, 1979 – Carlito was born Carlos Colon Jr. in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Feb 21, 1980 – Brodus Clay was born George Murdoch in Los Angeles, California.

Feb 21, 1985 – In a now infamous incident, ABC airs an episode of its news program 20/20, during which WWF wrestler “Dr. D” David Shultz hits reporter John Stossel repeatedly in the ears after Stossel insinuates that professional wrestling is “fake”. Stossel later sued and received a $280,000 settlement from the WWF.

Feb 21, 1985 - Crimson was born Tommy Mercer in Cleveland, Ohio.

Feb 21, 1998 – ECW held Cyber Slam ’98 at the ECW Arena. Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Rob Van Dam and Sabu in the shows main event.

Feb 23, 1997 – WCW held SuperBrawl VIII at the famous Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Hollywood Hogan defended his WCW Championship against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in the main event.

Feb 23, 2008 – Ring of Honor held it’s sixth anniversary show, with Nigel McGuinness defending his ROH Title against Bryan Danielson in the main event.

Feb 23, 2010 – WWE NXT debuted. In the shows premier main event, Chris Jericho defeated Daniel Bryan.

Feb 25, 1949 – “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was born Richard Fliehr in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Feb 25, 1982 – Maria Kanellis was born in Ottawa, Illinois.

Feb 26, 1926 – Verne Gagne was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Feb 26, 1967 – Verne Gagne defeats “Mad Dog” Vachon for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Open Mike – 02/19/12

Written by Mike Prunka

Since the No Way Out of Texas: In Your House pay-per-view in 1998, a February PPV between the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania has been an annual tradition. As of 2010, the final stop on the Road to WrestleMania has been the Elimination Chamber.

For the last three years, the final PPV before WrestleMania has featured two main event Elimination Chamber matches in which six wrestlers would either challenge for WrestleMania contendership of their brand’s world championship or for the championship itself.

Many have criticized the Elimination Chamber concept and its placement as a PPV. Others argue that the stipulations of these main event Elimination Chamber matches dilute the prestige of winning the Royal Rumble.

3 Way with Fire & Ice Welcomes ODB – February 16th

Written by Cory Morrow

“Bam!”, it’s 3 Way with Fire & Ice, hosted by Angel Orsini and Amber O’Neal, LIVE this Thursday night (February 16th) at 11pm EST (8pm PST) with special guest – TNA’s own 3-time Knockouts Champion, ODB!! Be there as they discuss he time with TNA, her thoughts on the current state of woman’s wrestling, and so much more! The ladies will also share their unique “blondes-eye view” on the past week.

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TWIWH: February 13 – February 19

Written by Cory Morrow

A few notable events from This Week In Wrestling History:

Feb 13, 2005 – TNA held Against All Odds ’05 at the iMPACT! Zone. AJ Styles defeated Christopher Daniels in a 30 minute Iron Man Match, and Jeff Jarrett defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash.

Feb 14, 1971 – Tommy Dreamer was born Thomas Laughin in Yonkers, New York.

Feb 14, 1999 – WWF held St. Valentines Day Massacre in Memphis, Tennessee. In the double-main events, Mankind defended his WWF Championship against The Rock, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin defeated Vince McMahon in a Steel Cage Match.

Feb 14, 2004 – Ring of Honor held its second anniversary show, in Braintree, Massachusetts. Samoa Joe defended his ROH Title in a Four-Corner Survival Match against Low Ki, Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer. AJ Styles after defeated CM Punk and was crowned the first Pure Wrestling Title holder, after both men competed in an 8 man single-elimination tournament earlier in the show.

Feb 15, 1998 – Louie Spicolli passed away at the age of 27 after a drug overdose.

Feb 15, 1998 – WWF held the first No Way Out, in Houston, Texas. Originally titled No Way Out of Texas, the inaugural version featured a huge No DQ 8 Man Tag Match as its main event. The team of Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, Owen Hart and Steve Austin defeated the team of Savio Vega, The New Age Outlaws and Triple H.

Feb 15, 2004 – WWE Held No Way Out in San Francisco, California. Eddie Guerrero defeated Brock Lesnar for his first WWE Championship in the main event.

Feb 16, 2006 – Johnny Grunge passed away in his sleep at the age of 39 due to complications with sleep apnea.

Feb 17, 1999 – WCW held Souled Out ’99 in Charleston, West Virginia. Goldberg defeated Scott Hall in a Ladder Stun Gun Match in the main event.

Feb 18, 1923 – A legal case involving “wrestling fixing” is heard in Iowa, after a local man complains he lost $1,600 betting on a professional wrestling match.

Feb 18, 1968 – Legend of the “Golden Age”, “The Russian Lion” George Hackenschmidt passed away at the age of 90 from natural causes.

Feb 18, 1993 – Kerry Von Erich passed away at the age of 33 after committing suicide.

Feb 19, 1948 – Big John Studd was born John Minton in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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TWIWH: February 20 – February 26

Open Mike – 02/19/12

3 Way with Fire & Ice Welcomes ODB – February 16th

TWIWH: February 13 – February 19

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