Old School 101 - July 12, 2008

On This Day in Wrestling History - July 12

1989 - Riki Choshu defeated Salman Hashimikov
for the IWGP Heavyweight title

1992 - Event - Great American Bash, Civic Center, Albany, GA

1992 - Big Van Vader defeated Sting
for the WCW Heavyweight title


1992 - Steve Williams & Terry Gordy defeated
Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes in a tournament
final to win the revived NWA World Tag Team title

1992 - Jimmy Snuka defeated Johnny Hot Body
for the ECW Heavyweight title

1995 - Jack Tunny resigned as WWF President

1998 - Event - Bash at the Beach, Cox Arena, San Diego, CA

1999 - Jerry Lawler announces he will
run for Mayor of Memphis

1999 - Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage
for the WCW Heavyweight title