Useful Information On The History Of Professional Wrestling

By Linda Cantrell


Every form of entertainment has had its low and high points. It is what makes the entertainment industry what it is. The history of professional wrestling has had it share of both low points and high ones. For most fans, such highlights depend on the years that great matches were fought. At the same time, other fans are keen on the years when top promotion deals were sealed. The following are some of the highlights that have taken center stage as far as this fun sport is concerned.

1948 is a critical year. It is the period that saw the establishment of National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). This resulted in a number of things. Matches began to be shown on national television. The fights aired were high grade and the proceeds increased tremendously. Thus, the organization was a boon to the sport. It was something the stakeholders truly needed.

In 1963, a promoter named Vince McMahon, pulled out of NWA to set up WWF. In the same year, Bruno Sammartino began his eight year reign as WWF champion. Meanwhile, at NWA Lou Thesz reigned for the third time as World Heavyweight Champion. In this year, long title reigns were a norm. Many enthusiasts of this game kept wondering if Bruno sammartino would ever lose to someone else. However, in 1971, Ivan Koloff snatched the title from Sammartino.

McMahon signed Hulk Hogan in 1963, a very remarkable move in WWF. On the other hand, NWA continued to rise. It had a major installment with Starrcade. McMahon started Wrestle Mania in 1985, a big move in the account of the game under discussion. The game was taken many steps higher thanks to this action. Stakeholders welcomed this development with enthusiasm.

Lovers of Wrestle Mania consider 1987 to be an incredible year for WWF. The torch was handed to Hulk Hogan by Andre the Giant. Roughly 100,000 supporters attended part three of Wrestle Mania. The venue of this historic event was Pontiac Silver dome, Michigan. This is a true indication that wrestle Mania attracted many supporters.

The dawn of 1989 saw WWF as a major promoter in this industry. In a bid to compete with this organization, WCW and NCW became a team. Legendary conflicts also took place on this particular year. The most outstanding was between Ric Flair and Ricky Terry Funk. Rick Flair was in a fight with Ricky Steamboat as well. This spiced up the sport even more. Fans certainly love a little drama in any entertainment niche out there. It is the building block of the industry. A bit f controversy sparks more interest from ardent fans of the game.

In 1996, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall terrified WCW. Hulk Hogan formed the NWO and the Austin 3:16 era began. Austin belonged to WWF association. The involvement of Mike Tyson in WWF in the affairs of Steve Austin made 1998 a remarkable period.

Undertaker, a renowned fighter threw Foley off the peak of the cell during the same year. Goldberg became champion in WCW while ECW stuck to its hardcore type of matches. 1998 is certainly an important year during the establishment of the sport in question. It is considered by many to be a major turning point for the sport. Both players and supporters attest to this fact.




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