This Date in Wrestling History: Feb 23

**Loose Cannon** · 02-23-2008, 01:51 PM

1939 - Lou Thesz defeated Everett Marshall for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title

1964 - Crusher & Dick the Bruiser defeated Verne Gagne & Moose Evans for the AWA Tag Team title

1986 - Dick slater defeated Jake Roberts for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title

1992 - Event - Super Ladies Showdown, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN

1997 - Event - SuperBrawl VII, Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

2003 - Matt Hardy defeated Billy Kidman for the WWE Cruiserweight title

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Couple notes

Jake Roberts would end his feud with Dick Slater and go on to the WWF after he dropped the belt.

Two things I remember most about Superbrawl 7 was:

Macho Man turned heel and joined the nWo

Jeff Jarrett became a member of the 4 Horsemen by beating Mongo.

02-23-2008, 01:51 PM	#1
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	This Date in Wrestling History: Feb 23 1939 - Lou Thesz defeated Everett Marshall for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title 1964 - Crusher & Dick the Bruiser defeated Verne Gagne & Moose Evans for the AWA Tag Team title 1986 - Dick slater defeated Jake Roberts for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title 1992 - Event - Super Ladies Showdown, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN 1997 - Event - SuperBrawl VII, Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA 2003 - Matt Hardy defeated Billy Kidman for the WWE Cruiserweight title --------------------------------- Couple notes Jake Roberts would end his feud with Dick Slater and go on to the WWF after he dropped the belt. Two things I remember most about Superbrawl 7 was: Macho Man turned heel and joined the nWo Jeff Jarrett became a member of the 4 Horsemen by beating Mongo.