WWE Network Hidden Gems Addition
This week’s addition to WWE Network’s Hidden Gems series is 1980s wrestling themed, featuring three classic matches.
The first gem is from a June 10, 1984 event from American Wrestling Association featuring a singles match of Dusty Rhodes vs. Larry Zbyszko.
AWA 06/10/1984 – Mr. Rhodes Goes to Minnesota
Dusty Rhodes battles fellow WWE Hall of Famer Larry Zbyszko in this contest from St. Paul.
The second gem is from a January 11, 1987 event from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling featuring a singles match of Barry Windham vs. Arn Anderson.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 01/11/1987 – Battle of the Horsemen
Before joining forces in the Four Horsemen, Barry Windham and Arn Anderson went to war in this match from Charlotte.
The third and final gem is from an April 7, 1984 event from Georgia Championship Wrestling featuring a NWA World Television Championship match of Ron Garvin vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts (c).
Georgia Championship Wrestling 04/07/1984 – Snake Charmer
The Georgia Championship Wrestling TV title is on the line as Ronnie Garvin looks to dethrone Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts.
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Misc. Wrestling News & Notes
Fite TV announced that they have recently signed a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling and will be airing live both Dominion 2019 on June 9th and Southern Showdown on June 29th on their service. Dominion 2019 will air live on both New Japan World and Fite TV while Southern Showdown will exclusively air on Fite TV.
Major League Wrestling announced that Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. will be making their official debuts for the company at their Kings of Colosseum event on July 6th in Chicago, Illinois.
Insane Championship Wrestling announced a new match for the card of their Shug’s Hoose Party 6 event on July 28th in Glascow, Scotland:
– NXT UK Women’s Championship – Piper Niven vs. Toni Storm (c)