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.
Hulk Hogan was signed by McMahon in 1963. This was a significant point for WWF. NWA on the other hand got a major deal with Starrcade. McMahon became the brains behind Wrestle Mania, a genius establishment in the expert fighting world. The sport experienced tremendous growth as a result. It was truly a great development in the account of this fun pastime.
Most enthusiasts hold the opinion that 1987 was a great year for WWF. Hulk Hogan received the torch from Andre the Giant. Approximately 100,000 fans were in attendance during Wrestle Mania part three. This occasion was held at Pontiac Silver dome in Michigan. Indeed, the new development widened the fan base for this particular pastime. It was a development that would change the game positively.
By 1989, WWF had made major strides to becoming the top promoter in the industry. NWC joined forces with WCW so as to compete with WWF who had proved to be as steady as a rock. 1989 was also the year for legendary conflicts. The feuds involved Ric Flair with two personalities named Ricky Steamboat and Terry Funk. The feuds added the fun to this game as fans love a bit of drama. It is what entertainment is essentially made up of.
Kevin Nash and Scott Hall intimidated WCW in 1996. Also, Hulk Hogan went ahead to form the NWO. The Austin 3:16 age started on the same year. Austin belonged to WWF. Mike Tyson involvement in the WWF storyline of Steve Austin made 1998 a celebrated year.
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.
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.
Hulk Hogan was signed by McMahon in 1963. This was a significant point for WWF. NWA on the other hand got a major deal with Starrcade. McMahon became the brains behind Wrestle Mania, a genius establishment in the expert fighting world. The sport experienced tremendous growth as a result. It was truly a great development in the account of this fun pastime.
Most enthusiasts hold the opinion that 1987 was a great year for WWF. Hulk Hogan received the torch from Andre the Giant. Approximately 100,000 fans were in attendance during Wrestle Mania part three. This occasion was held at Pontiac Silver dome in Michigan. Indeed, the new development widened the fan base for this particular pastime. It was a development that would change the game positively.
By 1989, WWF had made major strides to becoming the top promoter in the industry. NWC joined forces with WCW so as to compete with WWF who had proved to be as steady as a rock. 1989 was also the year for legendary conflicts. The feuds involved Ric Flair with two personalities named Ricky Steamboat and Terry Funk. The feuds added the fun to this game as fans love a bit of drama. It is what entertainment is essentially made up of.
Kevin Nash and Scott Hall intimidated WCW in 1996. Also, Hulk Hogan went ahead to form the NWO. The Austin 3:16 age started on the same year. Austin belonged to WWF. Mike Tyson involvement in the WWF storyline of Steve Austin made 1998 a celebrated year.
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.
