On this date in pro wrestling history (9/22): WWF vs. NWA World Title, Andre defeats Hogan

By Brian Hoops, WrestlingObserver.com

1966

– Baron Mikel Scicluna & Slasher Sloan defeated Johnny Valentine & Antonio Pugliese to win the United States Tag Team Title

 

1970

Greensboro, North Carolina

– Paul Jones & Nelson Royal defeated Gene & Ole Anderson to win the NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Title

 

1972

Denver, Colorado:

– The Crusher & Dr X beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall dq

-Wahoo McDaniel beat Dusty Rhodes

 

1979

Rockford, Illinois:

– Greg Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon beat Super Destroyer Mark II & Bobby Duncum

– Billy Robinson no contest Super Destroyer Mark III

– Jesse Ventura beat Paul Ellering

– Steve Olsonoski drew Adrian Adonis

 

1980

Madison Square Garden:

– Ken Patera defeated Rene Goulet

– Larry Zbyszko defeated Tony Garea via disqualification

– Andre The Giant defeated Hulk Hogan

– WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund defeated NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race via disqualification

 

1983

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada:

– Hulk Hogan beat David Shults & Mr. Saito dq

– AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Brad Rheingans by countout

– AWA Tag Team Champions Ken Patera & Jerry Blackwell beat Dino Bravo & Rick Martel

– Blackjack Lanza beat Bobby Heenan by countout

– Jim Brunzell beat Sheik Adnan

 

1984

Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

– AWA Champion Rick Martel beat Nick Bockwinkel

– AWA Tag Team Champions Road Warriors beat Curt Hennig & Tom Zenk (sub Steve Olsonoski)

– Fabulous Ones beat Mr. Saito & Billy Robinson (sub for Bobby Heenan)

– Tony Atlas beat Steve Regal

– Larry Zbyszko drew Brad Rheingans

 

Miami, Florida:

– Billy Jack Haynes & Mike Graham battled Dory Funk Jr. & Jesse Barr to a double disqualification

– The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express beat The Koloffs

– NWA World Champion Ric Flair beat Dusty Rhodes via countout

 

1995

Nagoya, Japan:

– Gran Hamada defeated Koji Kanemoto for the UWA World Welterweight Title

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1996

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

– Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith defeated WWF World Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns to win the championship

– WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Mankind via disqualification

 

2000

Vicksburg, Mississippi

– Spanky (Brian Kendrick) defeated American Dragon (Bryan Danielson) to win the Memphis Championship Wrestling Light Heavyweight Title

 

2002

Los Angeles, California:

– Trish Stratus defeated Molly Holly to win the WWE Women’s Title

– Chris Jericho defeated Ric Flair to retain the Intercontinental Title

– Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle

– WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker ended in a double DQ