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  1. On This Day January 26 1987 - The Hart Foundation Defeated The British Bulldogs to Win the WWF Tag Team Championship

    On This Day January 26 1987 - The Hart Foundation Defeated The British Bulldogs to Win the WWF Tag Team Championship

    On this day January 26 1987, The Hart Foundation, made up of Bret Hart and Jim The Anvil Neidhart, defeated The British Bulldogs to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. The title change marked a major moment in 1980s professional wrestling, as two of the era’s most respected tag teams collided...
  2. On This Day January 23 1984 - Hulk Hogan Defeated The Iron Sheik to Win the WWF Heavyweight Championship

    On This Day January 23 1984 - Hulk Hogan Defeated The Iron Sheik to Win the WWF Heavyweight Championship

    On this day January 23 1984, Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to win the WWF Heavyweight Championship, marking one of the most pivotal moments in professional wrestling history. The victory signaled the beginning of a new era, as Hogan emerged as the face of the company and a mainstream sports...
  3. On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round

    On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round

    On this day January 22 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Larry Holmes in the fourth round to retain the WBA WBC and IBF heavyweight championships, delivering one of the most dominant performances of his career. The bout showcased Tyson’s speed power and relentless pressure against a former champion...
  4. On This Day October 11 1988 - Turner Broadcasting Purchased Jim Crockett Wrestling Promotions

    On This Day October 11 1988 - Turner Broadcasting Purchased Jim Crockett Wrestling Promotions

    On this day October 11 1988, Turner Broadcasting made a major move in the world of professional wrestling by purchasing Jim Crockett Promotions, one of the most influential territories in the National Wrestling Alliance. After the acquisition, the company rebranded the promotion as World...
  5. On This Day: July 17, 1988 – Pro Wrestler Bruiser Brody Tragically Died at Age 42

    On This Day: July 17, 1988 – Pro Wrestler Bruiser Brody Tragically Died at Age 42

    On this day July 17, 1988, professional wrestler Bruiser Brody died at the age of 42 after being stabbed in the locker room before a scheduled match in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The attack occurred during a World Wrestling Council event and sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. Brody, known...
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  6. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Mike Tyson Hired Donald Trump as His Advisor

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Mike Tyson Hired Donald Trump as His Advisor

    On this day July 11, 1988, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson officially hired Donald Trump to serve as an advisor. At the time, Tyson was the undisputed world champion and one of the most dominant figures in sports. Trump, already a high profile businessman, stepped into Tyson’s inner...
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  7. On This Day: March 21 1988 Mike Tyson Knocked Out Tony Tubbs to Retain the WBA WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles

    On This Day: March 21 1988 Mike Tyson Knocked Out Tony Tubbs to Retain the WBA WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles

    On this day March 21 1988 Mike Tyson defended his WBA WBC and IBF heavyweight championships by knocking out Tony Tubbs in the second round at the Tokyo Dome. The dominant performance extended Tyson’s undefeated professional record to 34-0 further solidifying his reputation as the most feared...
  8. On This Day: March 11 1986 The NFL Voted to Add Instant Replay for the Upcoming Seasons

    On This Day: March 11 1986 The NFL Voted to Add Instant Replay for the Upcoming Seasons

    On this day March 11 1986 the NFL officially voted to implement instant replay for the upcoming seasons marking a major change in how the game was officiated. This decision introduced video review technology to help referees make more accurate calls a system that would evolve significantly over...
  9. On This Day: March 6 1985 Mike Tyson Made His Professional Boxing Debut

    On This Day: March 6 1985 Mike Tyson Made His Professional Boxing Debut

    On this day March 6 1985 Mike Tyson stepped into the ring for his professional boxing debut at just 18 years old. Facing off against Hector Mercedes Tyson wasted no time showcasing his power and aggression knocking out his opponent in the first round. This fight marked the beginning of one of...
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