Montreal Screwjob Anniversary, Chris Jericho Signing Before SmackDown, Wrestling Move In NFL Game

- Today marks the 17th anniversary of the Montreal Screwjob, which is arguably the most famous finish in modern pro wrestling history. For the few of you who are not aware of the event, at the Survivor Series on November 9th, 1997, WWF Champion Bret "The Hitman" Hart defended his title against Shawn Michaels in what ended up being Hart's last match before heading to WCW. When Michaels put Hart in the sharpshooter, senior referee Earl Hebner called for the bell and brought the match to an abrupt halt before taking off to the back, despite Hart not submitting. Hart had been doublecrossed by McMahon, as the finish of the match was supposed to be a disqualification. Hart spit in Vince McMahon's face, who was at ringside, and knocked McMahon out backstage later that night.

- As noted earlier, Chris Jericho will join the WWE overseas tour next Monday and will be at the SmackDown taping on Tuesday at the Liverpool Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Before the SmackDown taping, Jericho will be signing copies of his new book at Waterstones in Liverpool One at 12pm.

- New York Jets center Nick Mangold back body dropped Steelers safety Mike Mitchell earlier today, which has gotten some media. You can watch the move below:

damien demento contributed to this article.

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