Today In Wrestling History June 9, 1991 the Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams version) presented UWF Beach Brawl from the Manatee Civic Center in Palmetto, Florida. Just 550 fans were in attendance, with about 18,000 homes watching on PPV. The actual number of home buys may be lower, as it was not available in all markets. In a dark match, Boris Zuhkov defeated Paul Samson. The Blackhearts (Apocalypse & Destruction (Gangrel) defeated Jim Cooper & Fire Cat. Johnny Ace fought Terry Gordy

On August 15, 1987 the World Wrestling Federation from Boston Garden aired on the New England Sports Network. In the opening match, the Dingo Warrior takes on Barry Horowitz. For those who are unaware, Dingo Warrior (real name Jim Hellwig) would later go on to become The Ultimate Warrior. He didn’t make his official WWF television debut as The Ultimate Warrior until the October 25th episode of Wrestling Challenge, defeating jobber Terry Gibbs. Hellwig joined the WWF in June of 1987 after spendin

35K views · 420 reactions | On December 20, 1986 the Universal Wrestling Federation’s Christmas Special aired! Hosted by Jim Ross from the studio, take a look back as UWF Heavyweight Champion One Man Gang (with General Skandor Akbar) takes on Hacksaw Jim Duggan at the Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Before the match, we get a visit from “Santa Saw”. | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook