Today In History (11/23): Bob Backlund Wins WWF Championship, Thanksgiving SmackDown, Sting In WWE

Birthdays:
Juventud Guerrera (born November 23, 1974) turns 42

WWF Wrestling Challenge: November 23, 1986
at the Glen Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York

- The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated The Moondogs (Moondog Rex & Moondog Spike)
- The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated Barry O & The Gladiator
- Sika (w/ The Wizard) defeated Paul Roma
- Dino Bravo (w/ Johnny V) defeated Mario Mancini
- Dick Slater defeated Iron Mike Sharpe
- Bob Orton, Jr. & The Magnificent Muraco (w/ Jimmy Hart & Mr. Fuji) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) by DQ

WWF Survivor Series: November 23, 1989
at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois

- Dark Match: Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma (n/a)
- The Dream Team: (Dusty Rhodes, Brutus Beefcake, The Red Rooster and Tito Santana) defeated The Enforcers (The Big Boss Man, Bad News Brown, Rick Martel and The Honky Tonk Man) (w/ Jimmy Hart and Slick) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match
- The King's Court (Randy Savage, Canadian Earthquake, Dino Bravo and Greg Valentine) (w/ Jimmy Hart and Sensational Sherri) defeated The 4x4's: (Jim Duggan, Bret Hart, Ronnie Garvin and Hercules) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match
- The Hulkamaniacs (Hulk Hogan, Demolition (Ax and Smash) and Jake Roberts) defeated The Million $ Team (Ted DiBiase, Powers of Pain (The Warlord and The Barbarian) and Zeus) (w/ Virgil and Mr. Fuji) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- The Rude Brood (Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques and Raymond)) (w/ The Genius and Jimmy Hart) defeated Roddy's Rowdies (Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka and The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke)) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match (WATCH HERE)
- The Ultimate Warriors (The Ultimate Warrior, The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) and Jim Neidhart) defeated The Heenan Family (Bobby Heenan, André the Giant, Haku and Arn Anderson) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match

WWF Superstars of Wrestling: November 23, 1991
at the Allen County War Memorial in Fort Wayne, Indiana

- El Matador defeated Bob Smedley
- Bret Hart (c) defeated Big Bully Busick (w/ Harvey Wippleman) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
- The Texas Tornado defeated Greg Green
- Skinner defeated Ben Jordan
- Jake Roberts defeats Bob Werner

ECW Hardcore TV: November 23, 1993
in the Viking Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- Kevin Sullivan defeated Keith Scherer
- Johnny Hot Body & Tony Stetson (c) defeated JT Smith & The Sandman to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championship
- Mr. Hughes defeated Keith Scherer
- Tommy Cairo defeated Chris Michaels

WWF Survivor Series: November 23, 1994
at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas

- Dark Match: Bob Holly defeated Kwang
- The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, The British Bulldog Fatu & Sionne) (w/ Afa) defeated The Teamsters (Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Owen Hart, Jim Neidhart and Jeff Jarrett)
- The Royal Family (Jerry Lawler, Sleazy, Queasy and Cheesy) defeated Clowns R' Us (Doink the Clown, Dink, Pink and Wink)
- Bob Backlund (w/ Owen Hart) defeated Bret Hart (w/ The British Bulldog) in a Submission match for the WWF Championship
- The Million Dollar Team (King Kong Bundy, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, Jimmy Del Ray and Tom Prichard) (w/ Ted DiBiase) defeated Guts and Glory (Lex Luger, Mabel, Adam Bomb, Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn) (w/ Oscar)
- The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette) in a Casket match with Chuck Norris as the Special Guest Enforcer

WCW Saturday Night: November 23, 1996
at the Disney MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida

- The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) defeat Ciclope & Galaxy
- Kevin Sullivan defeated Scotty Riggs
- Chris Jericho defeated Sgt. Craig Pittman
- Arn Anderson defeated Bunkhouse Buck
- The Amazing French Canadians (Carl Ouellet & Jacques Rougeau) (w/ Col. Robert Parker) defeated KC Thompson & Mark Starr
- Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Enos
- The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (c) defeated Buck Brezner & Pez Whatley to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship
- Lord Steven Regal (c) defeated Dean Malenko to retain the WCW World Television Championship

WCW World War III: November 23, 1997
from The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan

- The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) defeated Glacier and Ernest Miller
- Perry Saturn defeated Disco Inferno to retain the WCW World Television Championship
- Yuji Nagata (w/ Sonny Onoo) defeated Último Dragón
- The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott) defeated The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal and Squire David Taylor) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship
- Raven defeated Scotty Riggs in a No Disqualification match
- Steve McMichael defeated Alex Wright
- Eddy Guerrero defeated Rey Misterio, Jr. to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Championship
- Curt Hennig defeated Ric Flair to retain the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- Scott Hall won the Three Ring, 60 man battle royal
Also in the match were: Chris Adams, Brad Armstrong, Marcus Bagwell, The Barbarian, Chris Benoit, Bobby Blaze, Booker T, Ciclope, Damien, El Dandy, Barry Darsow, Disco Inferno, Jim Duggan, Fit Finlay, Héctor Garza, The Giant, Glacier, Johnny Grunge, Juventud Guerrera, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Eddy Guerrero, Curt Hennig, Hollywood Hogan, Prince Iaukea, Chris Jericho, Lizmark, Jr., Lex Luger, Dean Malenko, Steve McMichael, Meng, Ernest Miller, Rey Misterio, Jr., Hugh Morrus, Mortis, Yuji Nagata, John Nord, Diamond Dallas Page, La Parka, Stevie Ray, Lord Steve Regal, The Renegade, Rocco Rock, Randy Savage, Silver King, Norman Smiley, Louie Spicolli, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Super Calo, Squire David Taylor, Ray Traylor, Último Dragón, Greg Valentine, Villaño IV, Villaño V, Vincent, Kendall Windham, Wrath and Alex Wright

WCW Monday Nitro: November 23, 1998
in the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Lex Luger defeated Mike Enos
- Chris Benoit defeated Norman Smiley
- Kanyon defeated Tokyo Magnum
- Bobby Duncum Jr. defeated Glacier
- Perry Saturn defeated Silver King
- Kidman (c) defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. to retain the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship
- Konnan defeated Booker T by DQ
- Kevin Nash defeated Wrath
- Scott Hall defeated Alex Wright
- Dean Malenko defeated Bret Hart by DQ
- Goldberg (c) defeated The Giant to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship

WWF Monday Night RAW: November 23, 1998
at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio

- Dark Match: Duane Gill defeated Christian (c) to win the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship
- The Head Bangers (Mosh & Thrasher) defeated The Oddities (Golga & Kurrgan) (w/ Giant Silva, Princess Luna, Shaggy 2 Dope & Violent J)
- Steve Blackman defeated The Blue Blazer
- The Brood (Edge & Gangrel) (w/ Christian) defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry
- Goldust vs. Marc Mero ended in a no contest
- Mankind (c) defeated Ken Shamrock and The Big Bossman in a Triple Threat Match to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship
- The JOB Squad (Bob Holly & Scorpio) (w/ Al Snow & Duane Gill) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & The Road Dogg)
- The Rock (c) defeated X-Pac to retain the WWF Championship

WWF SmackDown: November 23, 2000 – Thanksgiving SmackDown
at National Car Rental Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

- Billy Gunn defeated Eddie Guerrero (c) to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- T & A (Albert & Test) defeated Crash & Hardcore Holly in a Hardcore Match
- Val Venis (w/ Steven Richards) defeated K-Kwik (w/ The Road Dogg)
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- The Rock defeated William Regal
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Raven defeated Tazz
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Molly Holly defeated Trish Stratus
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Chris Benoit & Kane vs. Chris Jericho & Steve Austin ended in a No Contest

WWE Friday Night Smackdown: November 23, 2007
at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida

- Dark match: The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) defeated Dave Taylor & Drew McIntyre
- John Morrison & The Miz defeated The Major Brothers (Brett Major & Brian Major)
- Kane defeated Big Daddy V by DQ
- Montel Vontavious Porter defeated Rey Mysterio
- Finlay & Hornswoggle defeated Mark Henry in a Two On One Handicap Match
- Jamie Noble defeated Chuck Palumbo (w/ Michelle McCool)
- Torrie Wilson defeated Victoria
- Dark match: Batista & Rey Mysterio defeated Edge & Montel Vontavious Porter

WWE Monday Night RAW: November 23, 2009
at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania

- Kofi Kingston defeated Dolph Ziggler in a Breakthrough Battle Royal Qualifying Match (WATCH HERE)
- Sheamus defeated Finlay in a Breakthrough Battle Royal Qualifying Match (WATCH HERE)
- John Cena defeated CM Punk
- Mark Henry, Montel Vontavious Porter & R-Truth defeated Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters & Jack Swagger in a Breakthrough Battle Royal Qualifying Match (WATCH HERE)
- Randy Orton defeated Evan Bourne in a Breakthrough Battle Royal Qualifying Match (WATCH HERE)
- Kelly Kelly, Melina & Mickie James defeated Jillian Hall, Layla & Michelle McCool in a Mayflower Melee Six Man Tag Team Match
- D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) defeated The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/ Natalya) (WATCH HERE)
- Legacy (Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase) defeated Cryme Tyme (JTG and Shad) in a Breakthrough Battle Royal Tag Team Qualifying Match (WATCH HERE)
- Sheamus defeated Cody Rhodes and Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry and Montel Vontavious Porter and R-Truth and Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase in a WWE Heavyweight Title # 1 Contendership 8-Man Breakthrough Battle Royal
(WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Jesse Ventura oversees the TLC contract signing between WWE Champion, John Cena and No. 1 Contender, Sheamus
(WATCH FULL SEGMENT HERE)

NJPW Circuit '09 New Japan Alive – Day 2
at the The Arena, formally the home of Extreme Championship Wrestling

Ring of Honor Wrestling: November 23, 2009
in Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Tokyo

- Koji Kanemoto & Taichi defeated Jushin Thunder Liger & Nobuo Yoshihashi
- Manabu Nakanishi & Takao Omori defeated Kazuchika Okada & Tiger Mask IV
- Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi & Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma defeated Gedo & Giant Bernard & Jado & Karl Anderson in a 8-Person Tag Match
- Super Strong Machine defeated Takashi Iizuka by DQ
- Toru Yano defeated Mitsuhide Hirasawa (WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Wataru Inoue (WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Yuji Nagata defeated Tomohiro Ishii (WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Hirooki Goto & Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Masato Tanaka & TAJIRI

- Kenny King defeated Brent Albright
- D-Lo Brown defeated Sal Rinauro
- The Super Smash Brothers (Player Dos & Player Uno) defeated Brandon Day & John Kermin
- The American Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) (c) (w/ Shane Hagadorn) defeated The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) to retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships

WWE NXT: November 23, 2010
at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida

- Nikki Bella (w/ Brie Bella) defeated Kaitlyn (w/ Vickie Guerrero) (WATCH HERE)
- AJ (w/ Primo) defeated Naomi (w/ Kelly Kelly) (WATCH HERE)

NJPW Circuit '10 New Japan Alive – Day 4
in Sanjo Welfare Hall, Sanjo, Niigata

- King Fale defeated Hiromu Takahashi
- Jushin Thunder Liger & Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi defeated Davey Richards & Gedo & Jado in a 6-Person Tag Match
- Takashi Iizuka & Toru Yano defeated Super Strong Machine & Wataru Inoue
- Shinsuke Nakamura & Tetsuya Naito & Yujiro Takahashi defeated Tama Tonga & Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma in a 6-Person Tag Match (WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Satoshi Kojima defeated Tomohiro Ishii (WATCH FULL MATCH HERE)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Manabu Nakanishi & Yuji Nagata defeated Giant Bernard & Hirooki Goto & Karl Anderson

WWE NXT: November 23, 2011
at the Mohegan Sun at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

- Yoshi Tatsu defeated Johnny Curtis
- Jimmy Uso (w/ Jey Uso) defeated JTG (w/ Tamina)
- Darren Young & Tyler Reks (w/ Curt Hawkins) defeated Percy & Titus (Percy Watson & Titus O'Neil)

WWE Superstars: November 23, 2012
at the Wright State University's Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio

- 3MB (Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal) (w/ Drew McIntyre) defeated Co-Bros (Santino Marella & Zack Ryder)
- Justin Gabriel (w/ Tyson Kidd) defeated Darren Young (w/ Titus O'Neil) (WATCH HERE)

Biff Busick vs. Jaka – Absolute Intense Wrestling: November 23, 2012

WWE Friday Night Smackdown: November 23, 2012
at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Ryback defeated Darren Young (w/ Titus O'Neil) (WATCH HERE)
- R-Truth defeated Antonio Cesaro (WATCH HERE)
- Alberto Del Rio defeated Sin Cara (WATCH HERE)
- Big Show defeated Team Hell No (Kane & Daniel Bryan) in a Handicap Match (WATCH HERE)
- Kofi Kingston (c) defeated Damien Sandow to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship (WATCH HERE)
- Dolph Ziggler defeated Randy Orton (WATCH HERE)
- Dark match: Sheamus defeated Big Show (c) by DQ in a World Heavyweight Championship Match

Ring of Honor Wrestling: November 23, 2013
at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan

- Matt Taven (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux & Truth Martini) (c) defeated Zach Gowen in a ROH World Television Championship Match
- Jay Briscoe defeated Silas Young
- Jay Lethal defeated Eddie Edwards (w/ Davey Richards)

WWE Survivor Series: November 23, 2014
at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri

- Kickoff Show: Fandango (w/ Rosa Mendes) defeated Justin Gabriel (WATCH HERE)
- Kickoff Show: Jack Swagger (w/ Zeb Colter) defeated Cesaro by submission (WATCH HERE)
- The Miz & Damien Mizdow defeated Goldust & Stardust (c), The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) & Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/ El Torito) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to win the WWE Tag Team Championship
- Team Fox (Alicia Fox, Emma, Naomi and Natalya) (w/ Tyson Kidd) defeated Team Paige (Paige, Cameron, Layla and Summer Rae) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series Elimination Match
- Bray Wyatt defeated Dean Ambrose by disqualification
- Adam Rose & The Bunny defeated Slater Gator (Heath Slater & Titus O'Neil)
- Nikki Bella (w/ Brie Bella) defeated AJ Lee (c) to win the WWE Divas Championship
- Team Cena (John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Big Show, Erick Rowan & Ryback) defeated Team Authority (Seth Rollins, Kane, Mark Henry, Rusev & Luke Harper) (w/ Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Lana, Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury) in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination match

WWE Monday Night RAW: November 23, 2015
at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

- The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper) (w/ Braun Strowman & Erick Rowan) defeated The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) (WATCH HERE)
- Sasha Banks (w/ Naomi & Tamina) defeated Becky Lynch (WATCH HERE)
- Neville defeated Mark Henry (WATCH HERE)
- Goldust & The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O'Neil) defeated The Cosmic Wasteland (Stardust, Konnor & Viktor) (WATCH HERE)
- Charlotte (c) vs. Paige ended in a Double Count Out in a WWE Divas Championship Match
- Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler defeated Kevin Owens & Tyler Breeze (w/ Summer Rae) (WATCH HERE)
- Roman Reigns defeated Rusev (w/ Sheamus) by DQ

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