ON THIS DAY - A Look Back Into Pro Wrestling's Past - Jan 18, 2019

Professional Wrestling has a long, storied history full of ups and downs. As with anything, we fans like to get nostalgic and take a look back at where we've been, so we can have a clear picture of where we are going in the future.

That said, let's take a moment and reflect on this day in professional wrestling history.

THE END OF AN ERA - 1971

Ivan Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Title in Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Having won the title on May 17, 1963, Sammartino's title reign was a record 2,803 days. A record that has yet to be, and likely never will be, broken.

I HOPE IT DOESN'T GET CANCELLED... - 1993

The 2nd-ever edition of WWF Monday Night Raw aired live from the Manhattan Center in New York, 26 YEARS AGO!
The main event saw Ric Flair and Tito Santana battle to a no-contest; due to interference by Mr. Perfect. This would lead to a Flair vs Perfect match the following week, where the loser has to leave the WWF!.

THE 3 RUMBLES OF FOLEY - 1998

Mick Foley competed in the 11th-annual Royal Rumble match, 3 different times, once-each as a different one of his 3-Faces of Foley gimmicks. (Dude Love, Mankind, Cactus Jack).

Steve Austin would win this Royal Rumble, his second Royal Rumble victory in-a-row.

Well, as you can see, a lot can happen on any given day in the crazy world of professional wrestling, so thank you for joining me on this journey, as we reflect upon what happened ON THIS DAY!

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