1999 – WWF Armageddon took place at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida. The event is best remembered for the “No Holds Barred” main event between Triple H and Mr. McMahon. The stipulation stated that if McMahon won, Triple H’s marriage to Stephanie McMahon would be annulled; however, if Triple H won, he would receive a WWF Championship match. In a shocking twist, Stephanie turned on her father, handing Triple H a sledgehammer to secure the victory, effectively launching the “McMahon-Helmsley Era.”
- Also on the card, Chris Jericho defeated Chyna to win his first Intercontinental Championship.
- The Big Show retained the WWF Championship against The Big Boss Man.
- Miss Kitty won the WWF Women’s Championship in a Four Corners Evening Gown Pool Match, defeating Ivory, Jacqueline, and B.B.
2000 – WCW taped a special Tuesday edition of Monday Nitro (airing on a delay or as a special) in Bossier City, Louisiana. In the main event, Scott Steiner retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Sgt. A-WOL (The Wall).
2011 – WWE held the Slammy Awards special edition of Monday Night Raw in Norfolk, Virginia. During the show, CM Punk won “Superstar of the Year,” though he was unable to accept it due to a kayfabe injury. The show also saw Mark Henry defend his World Heavyweight Championship against John Cena in a match that ended in a no-contest after a returning (masked) Kane attacked Cena.
2022 – On Monday Night Raw, Alexa Bliss defeated Bayley to become the number one contender for the Raw Women’s Championship. In the main event, Seth Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley to earn a shot at the United States Championship; after the match, a frustrated Lashley attacked an official, leading Adam Pearce to (kayfabe) fire him on the spot.
2023 – On WWE NXT, Dragon Lee defended his newly won NXT North American Championship, defeating Tyler Bate. Also on the show, the team of Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley defeated The Meta-Four in a mixed six-person tag team match.
Notable Wrestling Birthdays:
- Sabu (1964) – The “Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac” and ECW legend.
- Último Dragón (1966) – The Japanese legend and innovator of the Asai Moonsault, who once held 10 championships simultaneously (the J-Crown).
- Eddie Kingston (1981) – The “Mad King,” known for his grit and tenure in AEW, ROH, and the independent circuit.
