Today In History (12/08): Steve Austin Forfeits The IC Title, Pedro Morales Wins Gold, Slammy Awards
Birthdays:
- Slick (born December 8, 1957)
- Jimmy Rave (born December 8, 1982)
- Enzo Amore (born December 8, 1986)
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AWA: December 8, 1960
in Rochester, Minnesota
- Hard Boiled Haggerty vs. Jim Hady – Draw
- Wilbur Snyder defeated Lou Whitson
- Gene Kiniski defeated Floyd Ude
- Hard Boiled Haggerty & Lenny Montana (c) defeated Jim Hady & Roy McClarity in a AWA World Tag Team Title Match
WWF in Madison Square Garden: December 8, 1980
at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- Johnny Rodz defeated Sylvano Sousa
- The Moondogs (Moondog King & Moondog Rex) defeated Angel Maravilla & Rick McGraw
- Larry Zbyszko defeated Dominic DeNucci by Count Out
- Rick Martel & Tony Garea (c) defeated The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) (2:1) Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
- Ernie Ladd vs. Tony Atlas ends in a Double Count Out
- Pedro Morales defeated Ken Patera (c) to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship (Special Referee: Pat Patterson)
- Bruno Sammartino defeated Sgt. Slaughter by Count Out
WWF Championship Wrestling: December 8, 1984
at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York
- Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo defeated Charlie Fulton & Johnny Rodz
- Tony Atlas defeated Gino Carabello
- Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik defeated Jim Powers & Jose Luis Rivera
- Big John Studd (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Demetrious Niarchos
- Tito Santana defeated Terry Manton
- Jimmy Snuka & Tonga Kid defeated RT Reynolds & Terry Gibbs
Stampede Wrestling: December 8, 1989
in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- KC Houston defeated Desiree Petersen
- Steve DiSalvo defeated Jason Anderson
- Konnan defeated Skull Mason
- Biff Wellington & Chris Benoit defeated Archangel & Johnny Smith
- The Great Gama defeated Bruce Hart (c) by DQ in a STAMPEDE British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Title Match
- Larry Cameron (c) defeated Bob Emory in a STAMPEDE North American Heavyweight Title Match
WWF Superstars of Wrestling: December 8, 1990
at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, New York
- The Bushwhackers (Butch & Luke) defeated Tony Ulysses & Troy Durham
- Sgt. Slaughter (w/ General Adnan) defeated Sonny Blaze
- Jake Roberts defeated Scott Colontonio
- The Warlord (w/ Slick) defeated Glen Ruth
- The Big Boss Man defeated Chris Duffy
- Demolition (Crush & Smash) (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim McPherson & Scott Summers
- Earthquake (w/ Dino Bravo & Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Daniels
WCW Saturday Night: December 8, 1990
at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama
- The Motor City Madman & The Big Cat defeated Dave Perry & Scott Allen
- Tommy Rich, Ricky Morton, & Tom Zenk vs. Bobby Eaton, Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin
- Brian Pillman defeated Rip Rogers
- Michael Wallstreet defeated Joe Barrett
- Tracy Smothers vs. Buddy Landell
- Terry Taylor defeated Joe Cazana
- The Juicer defeated Ed Brock
WWF Wrestling Challenge: December 8, 1991
at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts
- El Matador defeated The Brooklyn Brawler
- Ric Flair (w/ Mr. Perfect) defeated Phil Apollo
- Jake Roberts defeated Mark Thomas
- The Big Boss Man defeated Mario Mancini
- Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill
- Repo Man defeated Bill Pierce
WWF Superstars of Wrestling: December 8, 1996
at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Rocky Maivia defeated TL Hopper (w/ Jim Cornette)
- Savio Vega defeated Bert Centeno
- Diesel & Razor Ramon defeated Brian Walsh & Tony Roy
- Doug Furnas & Philip LaFon defeated The Head Bangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
- Bart Gunn defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley (c) by DQ in a WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
WWF Monday Night RAW: December 8, 1997
at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine
- The Godwinns (Henry Godwinn & Phineas Godwinn) (w/ Billy Gunn & The Road Dogg) vs. The Legion Of Doom (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) ended in a no contest
- Dude Love defeated Billy Gunn (w/ The Road Dogg) (3:40)
- Flash Funk defeated Kurrgan (w/ The Jackyl) by disqualification (2:36)
- Los Boricuas (Jose Estrada & Miguel Perez) (w/ Jesus Castillo & Savio Vega) defeated The Disciples of Apocalypse (8-Ball & Skull) (4:45)
- Jeff Jarrett defeated Vader by Count Out (0:40)
- Salvatore Sincere defeated Marc Mero by Count Out
- Dark Match: Steve Austin, The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) & The Undertaker defeated The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown, Faarooq, Kama Mustafa & The Rock)
WCW Monday Nitro: December 8, 1997
in the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York
- Ray Traylor defeated Konnan
- Steve McMichael defeated The Barbarian
- Dean Malenko defeated Prince Iaukea
- Chris Benoit defeated Lodi
- Hugh Morrus vs. Randy Savage – No Contest
- Disco Inferno defeated Saturn (c) in a WCW World Television Title Match
- Buff Bagwell defeated Lex Luger by Count Out
- Diamond Dallas Page defeated Scott Hall via disqualification
WWF Jakked: December 8, 2001
at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Dark match: Brock Lesnar defeated Rico Costantino
- Dark match: Ron Waterman defeated Adrian Serrano
- Crash defeated Funaki
- Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo defeated Kenny Anderson & Skull Crusher
- Perry Saturn defeated Mike Blatnick
TNA Xplosion: December 8, 2002
in Nashville, Tennessee at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds
- Kid Kash defeated Larry Valentine
- Jason Cross defeated Jimmy Rave
WWE Heat: December 8, 2002
at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas
- Dark Match: Michael Shane defeated Paul London
- Dark Match: Sean O'Haire defeated American Dragon
- Test (w/ Stacy Keibler) defeated Justin Credible
- Steven Richards defeated Johnny Stamboli
- Christopher Nowinski & D-Lo Brown defeated Al Snow & Maven
WWE Monday Night RAW: December 8, 2003
at the Arrowhead Pond in Anahiem, California
- The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) (c) defeated Chris Jericho & Christian to retain the World Tag Team Championship
- Batista defeated Rob Van Dam
- Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak defeated Lance Storm & Val Venis
- Mark Henry, Scott Steiner & Test (w/ Theodore Long) defeated Booker T, Rosey & The Hurricane
- Molly Holly & Victoria defeated Lita & Trish Stratus
- Goldberg defeated Kane by DQ in a Lumberjack Match
TNA iMPACT!: December 8, 2005
in the TNA Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida
- America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm) & Jeff Jarrett defeated Jeff Hardy & The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
- Samoa Joe defeated The Amazing Red
- 4 Live Kru (Kip James & Konnan) (w/ BG James & Ron Killings) defeated The Beasts Of Burden (Helvis & Sinn)
- Christian Cage defeated Bobby Roode (w/ Scott D'Amore)
TNA Xplosion: December 8, 2006
in Orlando, Florida at the Universal Studios
- Lance Hoyt & Ron Killings defeated The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens)
Friday Night Smackdown: December 8, 2006
at the Civic Center in Florence, South Carolina
- Dark Match: Henry O. Godwinn & Ray Gordy defeated Rob Conway & Tatanka
- Dave Taylor & William Regal defeated Brian Kendrick & Paul London (w/ Ashley)
- Batista defeated Finlay by DQ
- Jimmy Wang Yang defeated Jamie Noble in a WWE Cruiserweight Title #1 Contendership Match
- Chris Benoit defeated Sylvan
- The Miz defeated Scotty 2 Hotty
- Kane defeated Mr. Kennedy by DQ
- Dark Match: Kane & The Undertaker defeated Montel Vontavious Porter & Mr. Kennedy
WWE Monday Night RAW: December 8, 2008 (Slammy Awards)
at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Dark Match: Tommy Dreamer defeated Shelton Benjamin
- CM Punk defeated John Morrison in a Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi Final # 1 Contendership Match
- Most Valuable Charlie defeated Montel Vontavious Porter
- Chris Jericho defeated Jeff Hardy
- Finlay & Hornswoggle defeated Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella
- Rey Mysterio defeated Kofi Kingston in a Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi Final # 1 Contendership Match
- Cody Rhodes, Manu & Randy Orton defeated Batista & Triple H in a Three On Two Handicap Tag Team Match
- Dolph Ziggler defeated R-Truth by Count Out
- Edge vs. John Cena ended in a no contest
ECW on Sci-Fi: December 8, 2009
at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- Dark Match: Goldust defeated Kaval
- Vance Archer defeated Tommy Dreamer
- Caylen Croft & Trent Baretta defeated Danny Franks and Mark Vaughn
- Christian, Shelton Benjamin & Yoshi Tatsu defeated Ezekiel Jackson, Vladimir Kozlov & William Regal by Count Out in a Six Man Tag Team Match
WWE Superstars: December 8, 2011
at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida
- Mason Ryan defeated Drew McIntyre
- Epico (w/ Primo & Rosa Mendes) defeated Evan Bourne
- Justin Gabriel defeated Tyson Kidd
- Jack Swagger defeated Trent Barreta
TNA iMPACT!: December 8, 2011
in the TNA Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida
- Abyss defeated Samoa Joe
- Mickie James defeated Madison Rayne
- Garrett Bischoff defeated Gunner
- Gail Kim defeated Traci Brooks
- AJ Styles & Jeff Hardy defeated Bobby Roode & Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett)
Adam Cole vs. Sami Callihan – Combat Zone Wrestling: December 8, 2012
WWE Saturday Morning Slam: December 8, 2012
at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Sheamus defeated Titus O'Neil
- John Cena defeated Heath Slater
Ring of Honor Wrestling: December 8, 2012
at the Rostraver Ice Gardens in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
- Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly defeated The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado)
- Jay Lethal defeated Chris Silvio
- Kevin Steen (w/ Jimmy Jacobs) (c) defeated Mike Bennett (w/ Brutal Bob & Maria Kanellis) to retain the ROH World Championship
WWE Monday Night RAW: December 8, 2014
at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
- Seth Rollins (w/ Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury) defeated Dolph Ziggler (WATCH HERE)
- Kofi Kingston (w/ Big E & Xavier Woods) defeated Stardust (w/ Goldust) (WATCH HERE)
- Natalya (w/ Tyson Kidd) defeated Charlotte
- Erick Rowan defeated Luke Harper by disqualification (WATCH HERE)
- The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) and Ryback defeated The Miz & Damien Mizdow and Kane (WATCH HERE)
- AJ Lee defeated Summer Rae by submission (WATCH HERE)
- John Cena defeated Big Show by disqualification (WATCH HERE)
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