Showing posts with label us heavyweight title. Show all posts
Showing posts with label us heavyweight title. Show all posts

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Today in Wrestling History (July 11th)

July 11th 1987
July 11th 1987 - In Greensboro NC
"The Total Package" Lex Luger defeats "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff for the Unites States Heavyweight Title and becomes the #1 contender for Ric Flair's NWA World Heavyweight Championship.


Saturday, July 8, 2017

AJ Styles wins U.S. Title at WWE Live Event at Madison Square Garden

Check out exclusive video from new U.S. Champion AJ Styles' historic win over Kevin Owens at a WWE Live Event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

1989 - Michael Hayes Wins US Title

May 7th 1989
WrestleWar - Music City Showdown



Michael Hayes (with a little help from Freebird brother Terry Gordy) wins the NWA United States Heavyweight Title by pinning Lex Luger in 16mins 6secs.  

Hayes would hold the belt for 15 days then lose the belt back to Luger in a rematch at a house show in Bluefield, West Virginia.



Tuesday, March 15, 2016