Daily Pro Wrestling History (08/04): Lex Luger wins WCW World Title on Nitro


1966
Fort Worth, Texas:
– Fritz Von Erich defeated Johnny Valentine to win the NWA American Heavyweight Title
1973
Minneapolis, Minnesota:
– The Crusher beat Superstar Billy Graham by DQ
– AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Wahoo McDaniel & Ken Patera in 2 out of 3 falls
– Ivan Koloff beat Billy Red Cloud
– Bob Bruggers beat Larry Heiniemi by DQ
1976
Tokyo, Japan:
– Seji Sakaguchi & Strong Kobayashi defeated Tiger Jeet & Gama Singh to win the National Wrestling Federation Asian Tag Team Titles
1979
Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
– AWA Tag Team Champions Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon beat Pat Patterson & Ray Stevens
– AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne
– Billy Robinson beat Super Destroyer Mark II by countout
– Steve Olsonoski beat Bobby Duncum
1983
Tokyo, Japan:
– Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Riki Choshu via countout to win the WWF International Heavyweight Title
1984
San Juan, Puerto Rico:
– Super Medics I & III defeated Invaders I & III to win the WWC World Tag Team Titles
1989
Dallas, Texas:
– Cactus Jack & Scott Braddock defeated Jeff Jarrett & Matt Borne for the World Class Wrestling Association World Tag Team Championship
1990
Caguas, Puerto Rico:
– Lance Idol & Rick Valentine defeated Super Medics I & III to win the WWC World Tag Team Titles
1997
WCW Monday Nitro: Auburn Hills, Michigan:
– Lex Luger defeated Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Title