This Week In Wrestling History (Week Forty-Five) 11/4 – 11/10

This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 45 (11/4 – 11/10)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 9 Minutes - Nick Bockwinkel begins 1,714 day reign as AWA Heavyweight Champion by defeating and ending Verne Gagne's 2,625 day reign. - Terry Funk wins NWA US Title previously vacated by Johnny Valentine due to injuries sustained in Oct 4 plane crash. - Looking back at WWF 'The Wrestling Classic PPV (1985). - Jerry Lawler accused of 2nd degree rape and sodomy of a 13 year old girl. Although charges would later be dropped, WWF vs USWA feud abruptly ends. - Looking back at Clash Of The Champions XXV (1993). - Audio: Vince McMahon announces the WWF departure of Macho Man Randy Savage. - Looking back at one the greatest PPV of all time; When Worlds Collide (1994). - Audio: Bret Hart On TSN OTR (1997), Dave Meltzer and Chris Jericho discuss Montreal Screwjob. - Audio: What could have been, what should have been. Chris Jericho 'Greenberg' promo on Nitro leads to memorable spear from Goldberg. Thus prematurely ending a feud fans wanted to see. - Looking back at the Raw after Survivor Series (1997). - Audio: New Jack - Original Gangster (1998). - Dudley Boyz make ECW Tag Team Title history. - Audio: Rick Steiner reveals his Tag Team Championship partner - Judy Bagwell? - Audio: Big Boss Man ruins the funeral of The Big Show's father. - Audio: Chris Benoit vs Madusa from Nitro. - Audio: Seven makes his memorable Nitro debut. - Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger guest stars on Smackdown and the memorable bitch slap heard around the world. - Molly Holly makes her WWF debut on Raw. - Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'All-Star Extravaganza' (2002). - Lex Luger wrestles first match since passing of Miss Elizabeth. - Audio: John Cena insults Rey Mysterio (Smackdown 2003). - Audio: Vince McMahon talks burying The Undertaker. - Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2004). - Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage makes TNA debut. - Joey Styles becomes lead play by play announcer on Raw. - Audio: Loud 'You Suck' chants lead to Kurt Angle repeating his ring entrance three times. - Audio: Eddie Guerrero wrestles last ever match before his untimely death. - Shimmer Womens Wrestling and Evolve launch their promotions. - Midway Games announces video game deal with TNA. - WWE signs Tyson Kidd. - Audio: Kevin Federline challenges John Cena to a match, and Brittany Spears files for divorce the very next day. - Ric Flair and Roddy Piper vs Rated RKO leads to DX and Big Dick Johnson violating Eric Bischoff. - Audio: CNN airs the controversial 'Death Grip' (2007) and grossly edits comments made by John Cena. - James Gibson announces his retirement. - Audio: After signing Hulk Hogan, Impact airs video of a meeting between Dixie Carter and TNA roster. - Looking back at 2009 Impact ratings pre and post Hogan signing. - Ric Flair marries for the fourth time (Jacqueline Beems). - Audio: Dinner Impossible airs episode featuring WWE. - Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV (2010). - TNA debuts custom World Title belt for Jeff Hardy. - Audio: Kevin Nash last TNA appearance before leaving the company. - Audio: Mick Foley appears on TSN 'Off The Record' (2010). - Audio: CM Punk has some fun with a 'TNA fan' at a WWE house show. - WWE unveils their logo for WWE Network. - Ohio Valley Wrestling becomes the new developmental territory for TNA. - Who was voted by fans as the Mount Rushmore of WWE? - Linda McMahon loses CT Senate bid to Chris Murphy. - Yoshi Tatsu suffers series neck injury during a match against AJ Styles. - Pete Dunne makes WWE Raw debut. - AJ Styles def Jinder Mahal on Smackdown to win WWE Championship. - And so much more! https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/prowrestlingwebcast/S2E44TWIWH20181103.mp3 to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E45 (11/4 – 11/10)  === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE (2004-2024) WITH THIS NEWLY RELEASED 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dontony for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store  http://www.tinyurl.com/dtkcmerch for DTKC Merchandise Store (Shirts, Mugs and more!) ==== Remember: DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 10:15PM after WWE RAW at http://www.dtkcdiscord.com/ ==== DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE *PATREON* AND *YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS: You can send additional support for Don Tony And Kevin Castle and help grow the brand, by becoming a member of DT/KC PATREON and/or YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP FAMILY. Don Tony and Kevin Castle's PATREON has been around for over seven years! 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