This day in wrestling history

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June 17:

1985 – Two debuts were made at a WWF TV taping in Poughkeepsie, New York, both against Aldo Marino. The first one was former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk who made his mark by attacking the ring attendant before making Marino submit. The other was Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage. During his match against Marino nearly every manager came from the back to watch Savage in action. After Savage pinned Marino (following two top rope Elbow Drops) Bobby Heenan, Mr. Fuji, Freddie Blassie, Jimmy Hart, and Johnny V all got in the ring to congratulate him on his victory and to offer their services as a manager.

June 18:

2001 – On an episode of WWF Monday Night Raw in Tampa, Florida, a masked man came out riding a motorbike to the Undertaker’s music. Getting into the ring Jim Ross on commentary said that ‘This must be the human being that’s been stalking the Undertakers wife.’ Taking off his mask in the ring he revealed himself to be the debuting Diamond Dallas Page who got a huge ovation from the crowd.