Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Today in Wrestling History (August 19th)

August 19th 1990

The Pegasus Kid defeats Jushin "Thunder" Liger for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title in Tokyo, Japan


This ended Liger's 2nd Jr. Heavyweight title reign after 200 days.  Pegasus Kid was Chris Benoit under a mask and was his only reign as Jr. Heavweight champion.  Liger would regain the belt November 1st 1990 also in Tokyo, and would go on to hold the Jr. Heavyweight belt a record 11 times.



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