1999 in professional wrestling

none January 2018 1999 professional wrestling 1999 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable events in 1999. Promotion NameAbbreviationNotesAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWCatch Wrestling AssociationCWAConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLExtreme Championship WrestlingECWFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWHeroes of WrestlingHOWInternational Wrestling Revolution GroupIWRGLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAThe "AAA" abbreviation has been used since the mid-1990s and had previously stood for the promotion's original name Asistencia Asesoría y Administración.New Japan Pro-WrestlingNJPWWorld Championship WrestlingWCWWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCWorld Wrestling FederationWWF Calendar of notable shows January DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJanuary 4 NJPWWrestling WorldTokyo, JapanKeiji Mutoh defeated Scott Norton (c) in a Singles match for the IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipJanuary 5 FMWNew Year Generation 1999: Day 1Tokyo, JapanHisakatsu Oya vs. Mr. Gannosuke in a Singles matchJanuary 10 ECWGuilty as ChargedKissimmee, FloridaTaz defeated Shane Douglas (c) by submission in a Singles match for the ECW World Heavyweight ChampionshipJanuary 16 ECWHouse PartyPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaSid defeated Skull Von Krush in a Singles matchJanuary 17 WCW:WCW nWoSouled OutCharleston, West VirginiaGoldberg defeated Scott Hall in a Stun Gun Ladder matchJanuary 24 WWFRoyal RumbleAnaheim, CaliforniaMr. McMahon won by last eliminating Stone Cold Steve Austin in a 30-man Royal Rumble match for a WWF Championship match at WrestleMania XVhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/rumble.html#99 1999 Royal Rumble results Pro Wrestling History 2011-01-30(c) – denotes defending champion(s) February DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventFebruary 12 ECWCrossing the Line '99Queens, New YorkRob Van Dam (c) defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall in a Singles match for the ECW World Television ChampionshipFebruary 14 WWFSt. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseMemphis, TennesseeStone Cold Steve Austin defeated Mr. McMahon by escaping the cage in a Steel Cage match to determine the #1 contender for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania XVFebruary 21 WCW:WCW nWoSuperBrawl IXOakland, CaliforniaHollywood Hogan (c) defeated Ric Flair in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipFebruary 27 FMWOver the Top Super Fighting Spirit Part Two: Day 7Tokyo, JapanMasato Tanaka vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) March DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventMarch 7 AAARey de ReyesNaucalpan, MexicoPerro Aguayo and Sangre Chicana defeated El Cobarde II in a Lucha de Apuesta, three-way "Hair vs. Hair" Bull Terrier MatchMarch 14 WCW:WCW nWoUncensoredLouisville, KentuckyRic Flair defeated Hollywood Hogan (c) via Pinfall in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage First Blood match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 19 CMLLHomenaje a Dos LeyendasMexico City, MexicoHijo del Santo and Negro Casas defeated Bestia Salvaje and Scorpio Jr. in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas, Mask and Hair vs. Hair and Mask matchMarch 21 ECWLiving DangerouslyAsbury Park, New JerseyECW World Heavyweight Champion Taz defeated FTW Heavyweight Champion Sabu in an Extreme Death match to unify the ECW and FTW World Heavyweight ChampionshipsMarch 28 WWFWrestleMania XVPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaStone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock (c) in a No Disqualification match for the WWF Championship with Mankind as special guest refereeMarch 29 FMWRound Robin Tag League: Day 8Tokyo, JapanHayabusa and Kodo Fuyuki vs. Masato Tanaka and Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) April DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventApril 2 CMLL43. Aniversario de Arena MéxicoMexico City, MexicoHijo del Santo and Negro Casas defeated Bestia Salvaje and Scorpio Jr. (c) by disqualification in a Best two-out-of-three falls tag team match for the CMLL World Tag Team ChampionshipApril 3 ECWCyberSlamPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) and Mr. Mustafa defeated New Jack and The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney) in an Ultimate Jeopardy matchApril 11 WCWSpring StampedeTacoma, WashingtonDiamond Dallas Page defeated Ric Flair (c), Hollywood Hogan and Sting in a Four Corners match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship with Randy Savage as special guest refereeApril 20 FMWStrongest Tag League: Day 1Tokyo, JapanHayabusa and Kodo Fuyuki vs. Daisuke Ikeda and Muhammad Yone in a tag team matchApril 25 WWFBacklash: In Your HouseProvidence, Rhode IslandStone Cold Steve Austin (c) defeated The Rock in a No Holds Barred match for the WWF Championship with Shane McMahon as special guest referee(c) – denotes defending champion(s) May DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventMay 2 AJPWGiant Baba Memorial ShowTokyo, JapanMitsuharu Misawa defeated Vader in a Triple Crown title matchhttps://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9794 AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Show cagematch.netMay 5 FMWStrongest Tag League: Day 7Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles matchMay 9 WCWSlamboreeSt. Louis, MissouriKevin Nash defeated Diamond Dallas Page (c) in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 15 VariousBreak the BarrierPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaTom Brandi wins interpromotional battle royalMay 16 ECWHardcore HeavenPoughkeepsie, New YorkTaz (c) defeated Buh Buh Ray Dudley by submission in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship WWFNo Mercy (UK)Manchester, EnglandStone Cold Steve Austin (c) defeated Triple H and The Undertaker in a Anything Goes Triple Threat match for the WWF ChampionshipMay 19 N/A Second Annual Brian Pillman Memorial ShowCincinnati, OhioKonnan and Rey Misterio Jr. defeated Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko in a tag team matchMay 23 WWFOver the EdgeKansas City, MissouriThe Undertaker defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) in a Singles match for the WWF Championship with Shane McMahon as special guest referee(c) – denotes defending champion(s) June DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJune 11 AAATriplemanía VIIMadero, MexicoPerro Aguayo, Octagón and El Cobarde II defeated El Texano, Perro Aguayo Jr. and Sangre Chicana in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team matchJune 11 N/A Fourth Annual Ilio DiPaolo Memorial ShowBuffalo, New YorkSting defeated Diamond Dallas Page in a Singles matchJune 13 WCWThe Great American BashBaltimore, MarylandKevin Nash (c) defeated Randy Savage by disqualification in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipJune 15 FMWMaking of a New Legend: Day 2Tokyo, JapanHayabusa, Masato Tanaka and Tetsuhiro Kuroda vs. Mr. Gannosuke, Yukihiro Kanemura and Hido in a Six-man tag team matchJune 26 ECWHostile City ShowdownPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Impact Players (Justin Credible and Lance Storm) defeated Jerry Lynn and Sabu by pinfall in a "Non-sanctioned" tag team matchJune 27 WWFKing of the RingGreensboro, North CarolinaVince McMahon and Shane McMahon defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin in a 2 Vs 1 Handicap ladder match for control of the World Wrestling Federationhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/kingring.html#99 King of the Ring 1999 Pro Wrestling History July 8, 2013Historical Cards: King of the Ring (June 27, 1999. Greensboro, North Carolina) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 151 2007 Edition(c) – denotes defending champion(s) July DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJuly 11 WCWBash at the BeachFort Lauderdale, FloridaRandy Savage and Sid Vicious defeated Kevin Nash (c) and Sting in a Tag team match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/beach.html#99 Bash at the Beach 1999 July 11, 1999 Pro Wrestling History September 1, 2015July 18 CMLLRuleta de la MuerteMexico City, MexicoShocker defeated Rey Bucanero via submission in a Lucha de Apuestas, mask vs. mask matchJuly 18 ECWHeat WaveDayton, OhioRob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn defeated Impact Players (Lance Storm and Justin Credible) in a tag team matchJuly 25 WWFFully LoadedBuffalo, New YorkStone Cold Steve Austin (c) defeated The Undertaker in a First Blood match for the WWF Championship July 30 N/A Curtis Comes Home Rostraver, Pennsylvania The Triple Threat (Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko and Shane Douglas) defeated Chris Candido, Tim Horner and Tracy Smothers July 31 FMWGoodbye Hayabusa: Day 7Tokyo, JapanTeam No Respect (Kodo Fuyuki, Koji Nakagawa and Gedo) defeated Hayabusa, Masato Tanaka and Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Six-man tag team match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) August DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventAugust 14 WCWRoad WildSturgis, South DakotaHulk Hogan (c) defeated Kevin Nash in a Retirement match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/roadwild.html#99 Road Wild 1999 August 14, 1999 Pro Wrestling History September 2, 2015 WWCWWC 26th AniversarioCaguas, Puerto RicoAbdullah the Butcher defeated The Tower of Doom in a "Lumberjacks with whips" matchAugust 20 FMWGoodbye Hayabusa II: Haunted HouseTokyo, JapanMasato Tanaka defeated Mr. Gannosuke (c) in a Singles match for the FMW Independent Heavyweight Championship with Kodo Fuyuki as special guest refereeAugust 22 WWFSummerSlamMinneapolis, MinnesotaMankind defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) and Triple H in a Triple Threat match for the WWF Championship with Jesse Ventura as special guest refereeAugust 23 FMWGoodbye Hayabusa II: Hayabusa Graduation CeremonyTokyo, JapanHayabusa defeated Yukihiro Kanemura (c) in a Singles match for the FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight ChampionshipAugust 25 FMWGoodbye Hayabusa II: Last MatchSapporo, JapanHayabusa (c) defeated Mr. Gannosuke in a Singles match for the FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight ChampionshipAugust 26 ECWThe Last Show at the MadhouseQueens, New YorkRaven and Tommy Dreamer defeated the Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) (c) by pinfall in a Tag team match for the ECW World Tag Team Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) September DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventSeptember 12 WCWFall BrawlWinston-Salem, North CarolinaSting defeated Hulk Hogan (c) in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 17AAAVerano de EscándaloMexico City, MexicoHeavy Metal and Octagón defeated Jaque Mate and Kick Boxer in a Steel cage Lucha de Apuestas, "loser loses mask or hair" matchSeptember 19 ECWAnarchy RulzVilla Park, IllinoisRob Van Dam (c) defeated Balls Mahoney in a Singles match for the ECW World Television ChampionshipSeptember 24 CMLLCMLL 66th Anniversary ShowMexico City, MexicoMr. Niebla defeated Shocker by submission in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas mask vs. mask matchSeptember 24 FMWMaking of a New Legend III: Day 6Tokyo, JapanH, Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Flying Kid Ichihara and Yoshinori Sasaki vs. "Hayabusa", Koji Nakagawa, Gedo and Chocoball Mukai in an eight-man tag team matchSeptember 26 WWFUnforgivenCharlotte, North CarolinaTriple H defeated Big Show, The British Bulldog, Kane, Mankind and The Rock in a Six-pack challenge for the vacant WWF Championship with Stone Cold Steve Austin as special outside enforcer(c) – denotes defending champion(s) October DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventOctober 2 N/A Fourth Annual Eddie Gilbert Memorial ShowVineland, New JerseyTommy Gilbert and Kronus defeated The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) in a tag team matchOctober 2 WWFRebellionBirmingham, EnglandTriple H (c) defeated The Rock by escaping the cage in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championshipthe History of Professional Wrestling Vol 2: WWF 1990 – 1999 Cawthon Graham CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2013 B00RWUNSRSOctober 10 HOWHeroes of WrestlingBay St. Louis, MississippiJim Neidhart and King Kong Bundy defeated Jake Roberts and Yokozuna in a tag team matchOctober 17 WWFNo MercyCleveland, OhioTriple H (c) defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin in a Anything Goes match for the WWF ChampionshipOctober 24 WCWHalloween HavocParadise, NevadaGoldberg defeated Sting (c) in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 29 FMWMaking of a New Legend IV: Day 7Tokyo, JapanMasato Tanaka, Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Hisakatsu Oya and Ricky Fuji vs. Kodo Fuyuki, Kintaro Kanemura, Koji Nakagawa and Jado in an eight-man tag team match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) November DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNovember 7 ECWNovember to RememberBuffalo, New YorkRhino and Impact Players (Justin Credible and Lance Storm) defeated Raven, Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman in a Six-man tag team matchNovember 14 WWFSurvivor SeriesDetroit, MichiganBig Show defeated Triple H (c) and The Rock in a Triple threat match for the WWF ChampionshipNovember 21 WCWMayhemToronto, Ontario, CanadaBret Hart defeated Chris Benoit by submission in a Final for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/mayhem.html Mayhem Pro Wrestling History 2009-08-09November 23 FMWFMW 10th Anniversary ShowYokohama, JapanH defeated Hayabusa in a Singles match with Shawn Michaels as special guest referee(c) – denotes defending champion(s) December DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain Event December 4 CWA Euro Catch Festival Bremen, Germany Franz Schumann (c) defeated Jesus Cristobal in a Singles match for the CWA World Middleweight ChampionshipDecember 10AAAGuerra de TitanesMadero, MexicoOctagón defeated Jaque Mate in a Lucha de Apuestas "mask vs. mask" street fight matchDecember 12 FMWMaking of a New Legend VI: Day 5Tokyo, JapanH and Mr. Gannosuke vs. Masato Tanaka and Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a tag team matchDecember 12 WWFArmageddonSunrise, FloridaTriple H defeated Mr. McMahon in a No Holds Barred matchDecember 19 WCWStarrcadeWashington, D.C.Bret Hart (c) defeated Goldberg by submission in a No Disqualification match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/51864 The Furious Flashbacks – WCW Starrcade '99 Furious Arnold 2007-04-14 411mania 2008-06-14 IWRG Arena Naucalpan 22nd Anniversary Show Naucalpan, State of Mexico El Hijo del Santo defeated Scorpio Jr. in a Best two-out-of-three-falls "Millenium Cup" match1999 Especial! Box y Lucha Magazine 2–28 issue 2436 January 10, 2000 Spanish(c) – denotes defending champion(s) Notable events January 4 – Fingerpoke of Doom January 12 - Shawn Michaels announces retirement January 13 - Biography of Andre the Giant airs to highest ratings in A&E history February 19 – Bill Goldberg makes a $100,000 challenge to Steve Austin on The Tonight Show April 29 – WWF SmackDown pilot airs on on UPN May 23 – Owen Hart dies during live broadcast of Over the Edge June 7 – Sable files a 110 million-dollar lawsuit against WWF June 21 – Owen's widow, Martha Hart files a wrongful death claim against WWF June 28 – Tatsumi Fujinami named president of NJPW July 1 – Chris Jericho signs contract with WWF July 12 – Jerry Lawler announces candidacy for mayor of Memphis, Tennessee August 26 - WWF SmackDown debuts on UPN August 27 – ECW on TNN debuts August 28 – WWF Jakked/Metal debuted on Broadcast syndication replacing WWE Shotgun Saturday Night September 10 – Eric Bischoff was fired from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) September 17 – Nicole Bass files lawsuit against WWF October 3 – Vince Russo and Ed Ferrera become writers for WCW October 5 - Darren Drozdov suffers career ending neck injury during WWF SmackDown taping October 22 - Beyond the Mat releases in theaters November 15-19 – A&E airs new documentaries on Steve Austin, Owen Hart & Mick Foley Accomplishments and tournaments AAA TournamentsWinnerDate wonNotesRey de ReyesCibernéticoMarch 7 AJW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotes Japan Grand Prix 1999Manami ToyotaAugust 15 Tag League The Best 1999Manami Toyota and Miho WakizawaDecember 26 AJPW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesChampion Carnival 1999Kenta KobashiApril 16World's Strongest Determination League 1999Stan Hansen and Akira TaueDecember 3 WCW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesWCW United States Championship TournamentScott SteinerApril 11WCW World Heavyweight Championship TournamentBret HartNovember 21 WWF AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRoyal RumbleMr. McMahonJanuary 24King of the RingBilly GunnJune 27 Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards CategoryWinnerPWI Wrestler of the YearStone Cold Steve AustinPWI Tag Team of the YearKane and X-PacPWI Match of the YearThe Rock vs. Mankind (Royal Rumble)PWI Feud of the YearVince McMahon vs. Stone Cold Steve AustinPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the YearThe RockPWI Most Hated Wrestler of the YearDiamond Dallas PagePWI Comeback of the YearEddie GuerreroPWI Most Improved Wrestler of the YearJerry LynnPWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the YearHulk HoganPWI Rookie of the YearShane McMahonPWI Lifetime AchievementOwen HartPWI Editor's AwardDebra Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame InducteeLioness AsukaJushin Thunder LigerKeiji MutohJim Ross Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards CategoryWinnerWrestler of the YearMitsuharu MisawaMost OutstandingMitsuharu MisawaBest Box Office DrawThe RockFeud of the YearStone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahonTag Team of the YearKenta Kobashi and Jun AkiyamaMost ImprovedVaderBest on InterviewsThe Rock Title changes ECW ECW World Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Shane DouglasDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 10Taz TazGuilty as Charged Guilty as ChargedSeptember 19Awesome Mike AwesomeAnarchy Rulz Anarchy RulzThis was a three way dance also involving Masato TanakaDecember 17Tanaka Masato TanakaECW on TNN ECW on TNNDecember 23Awesome Mike AwesomeECW on TNN ECW on TNN ECW FTW Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – SabuUnsanctioned championshipDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 21TazLiving DangerouslyMarch 21RetiredLiving Dangerously ECW World Television ChampionshipIncoming champion – Rob Van DamDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s) No title changes ECW World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Sabu and Rob Van DamDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)April 17The Dudley Boyz(Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley)Hardcore TV #313July 18Spike Dudley and Balls MahoneyHeat WaveAugust 13The Dudley Boyz(Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley)Hardcore TV #330August 14Spike Dudley and Balls MahoneyHardcore TV #330August 26The Dudley Boyz(Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley)ECW on TNNAugust 26Tommy Dreamer and RavenECW on TNN FMW FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kodo FuyukiDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)May 18Yukihiro KanemuraFMWAugust 23HayabusaFMWAugust 25RetiredGoodbye Hayabusa II: Last Match FMW Brass Knuckles Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Hayabusa and Daisuke IkedaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January VacantN/AMay 3Masato Tanaka and Tetsuhiro KurodaStrongest Tag League TourJune 13Team No Respect(Koji Nakagawa and Gedo)Making of a New Legend Tour FMW Independent World Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kodo FuyukiDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)May 18Masato TanakaGoodbye Hayabusa II: Haunted HouseAugust 25RetiredN/A FMW Hardcore Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)September 24Kintaro KanemuraMaking of a New Legend III tour NJPW IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Scott NortonDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4Keiji MutohWrestling World 1999December 10Genichiro TenryuBattle Final 1999 IWGP Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Genichiro Tenryu and Shiro KoshinakaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4Tencozy(Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima)Wrestling World 1999March 22Cho-Ten(Kensuke Sasaki and Shiro Koshinaka)Hyper Battle 1999June 27The Mad Dogs(Michiyoshi Ohara and Tatsutoshi Goto)Summer Struggle 1999August 28Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji NagataJingu Climax IWGP Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Jushin Thunder LigerDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 17Koji KanemotoLive eventAugust 28Kendo KashinLive eventOctober 11Jushin Thunder LigerFinal DomeNovember 29Juventud GuerreraNitroDecember 6Jushin Thunder LigerNitro IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Shinjiro Otani and Tatsuhito TakaiwaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4Dr. Wagner, Jr. and Kendo KashinWrestling World 1999April 10The Great Sasuke and Jushin Thunder Liger Strong Style SymphonyJuly 13Shinjiro Otani and Tatsuhito TakaiwaSummer Struggle 1999 WCW WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kevin NashDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4Hollywood Hulk HoganNitroThis was The Fingerpoke of Doom.March 14Ric FlairUncensoredThis was a First Blood barbed wire steel cage match.April 11Diamond Dallas PageSpring StampedeThis was a four corners match, also involving Sting and Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Randy Savage was the special guest referee.April 26StingNitroWWE.com mistakenly lists Sting's reign as lasting from April 26, 1999 to April 29, 1999, despite this and the following match's descriptions stating that this reign began and ended on the same night.April 26Diamond Dallas PageNitroThis was a four corners match, also involving Kevin Nash and Goldberg. WWE recognizes DDP's reign as lasting 14 days.May 9Kevin NashSlamboreeJuly 11Randy SavageBash at the BeachThis was a tag team match with Savage and Sid Vicious facing Kevin Nash and Sting where if someone pinned Nash or made him submit, that person would become champion. Savage pinned Nash to win the title.July 12Hollywood Hulk HoganNitroHollywood Hogan reverted to his Hulkamania character midway through this reign.September 12StingFall BrawlOctober 25VacatedNitroSting was stripped of the title after losing an unsanctioned match against Goldberg and attacked referee Charles Robinson at Halloween Havoc.November 21Bret HartMayhemDefeated Chris Benoit in a tournament final for the vacant title.December 20VacatedNitroBret Hart vacated the title due to the controversial end to a match with Goldberg at Starrcade.December 20Bret HartNitroDefeated Goldberg in a rematch for the vacant title. WCW Cruiserweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Billy KidmanDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 15Rey Misterio, Jr.NitroApril 19PsychosisNitroThis was a four-way match also involving Juventud Guerrera and BlitzkriegApril 26Rey Misterio, Jr.NitroAugust 19Lenny LaneThunderOctober 4VacantNitroOctober 4PsychosisNitroOctober 4Disco InfernoNitroNovember 21Evan KaragiasMayhemDecember 19MadusaStarrcadeBecame the first female Cruiserweight champion WCW United States Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Bret HartDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 8Roddy PiperNitroFebruary 21Scott HallSuperBrawl IXMarch 18VacantThunderScott Hall was stripped of the title by WCW President Ric FlairApril 11Scott SteinerSpring StampedeJuly 5VacantNitroScott Steiner was stripped of the title by WCW President Ric FlairJuly 5David FlairNitroAugust 9Chris BenoitNitroSeptember 12Sid ViciousFall BrawlOctober 24GoldbergHalloween HavocOctober 25Bret HartNitroNovember 8Scott HallNitroDecember 19Chris BenoitStarrcadeDecember 20Jeff JarrettNitro WCW Hardcore Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)November 21Norman SmileyMayhemDefeated Brian Knobs in a tournament final to become inaugural champion WCW World Television ChampionshipIncoming champion – Scott SteinerDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 14Booker TUncensoredMay 9Rick SteinerSlamboreeSeptember 13Chris BenoitNitroOctober 24Rick SteinerHalloween HavocNovember 21Scott HallMayhemNovember 29VacantNitroVacated after Scott Hall threw the belt in a trash can WCW World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Rick Steiner and Kenny KaosDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4VacantNitroWCW vacated the championship after Steiner sustained a legitimate injuryFebruary 21Barry Windham and Curt HennigSuperBrawl IXMarch 14Chris Benoit and Dean MalenkoUncensoredMarch 29Rey Misterio, Jr. and Billy KidmanNitroMay 9Raven and Perry SaturnSlamboreeMay 31The Jersey Triad(Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Kanyon)NitroJune 8Chris Benoit and Perry SaturnThunderAired on tape delay on June 10.June 13The Jersey Triad(Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Kanyon)The Great American BashAugust 14Harlem Heat(Booker T and Stevie Ray)Road WildAugust 23The West Texas Rednecks(Barry Windham and Kendall Windham)NitroSeptember 12Harlem Heat(Booker T and Stevie Ray)Fall BrawlOctober 18The Filthy Animals(Konnan and Rey Misterio Jr.)NitroOctober 24VacantHalloween HavocWCW vacated the titles after Misterio Jr. sustained a legitimate leg injuryOctober 24Harlem Heat(Booker T and Stevie Ray)Halloween HavocThis was a street fight also involving The First FamilyOctober 25The Filthy Animals(Konnan and Billy Kidman)NitroNovember 22Creative Control(Gerald and Patrick)NitroDecember 7Bret Hart and GoldbergThunderAired on tape delay on December 9.December 13The Outsiders(Kevin Nash and Scott Hall)NitroDecember 27VacantNitro WWF WWF ChampionshipIncoming champion – MankindDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 24The RockRoyal RumbleThis was an "I Quit" match, which The Rock won by knocking Mankind unconscious while someone backstage played an audio recording of Mankind saying "I quit" while The Rock placed the microphone against his face. WWE recognizes The Rock's reign as lasting 7 days, ending on January 31, 1999, when the following match aired on tape delay.January 26MankindHalftime HeatThis was an Empty Arena match that aired on tape delay as a special during halftime of Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999. WWE recognizes Mankind's reign as lasting 15 days, beginning on January 31.February 15The RockRaw Is WarThis was a ladder match.March 28Stone Cold Steve AustinWrestleMania XVThis was a no disqualification match with Mankind as the special guest referee.May 23The UndertakerOver the EdgeBoth Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon were special guest referees.June 28Stone Cold Steve AustinRaw Is WarAugust 22MankindSummerSlamThis was a triple threat match also involving Triple H. Jesse Ventura was the guest referee.August 23Triple HRaw Is WarShane McMahon was the guest referee. WWE recognizes Triple H's reign as lasting 24 days, ending on September 16, 1999, when the following episode aired on tape delay.September 14Vince McMahonSmackDown!Shane McMahon was the guest referee. WWE recognizes Vince's reign as lasting 4 days, beginning on September 16, 1999, when the episode aired on tape delay.September 20VacatedRaw Is WarVince McMahon vacated the title.September 26Triple HUnforgivenThis was a six-pack challenge match also involving The Rock, Mankind, Big Show, The British Bulldog and Kane. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the special outside enforcer.November 14Big ShowSurvivor SeriesThis was a triple threat match, also involving The Rock. WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipIncoming champion – Ken ShamrockDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 14Val VenisSt. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseBilly Gunn was the special guest refereeMarch 15Road DoggRaw Is WarMarch 29GoldustRaw Is WarApril 12The GodfatherRaw Is WarMay 25Jeff JarrettRaw Is WarAired on tape delay on May 31.July 24EdgeHouse showJuly 25Jeff JarrettFully LoadedJuly 27D'Lo BrownRaw Is WarAired on tape delay on August 2.August 22Jeff JarrettSummerSlamOctober 17ChynaNo MercyDecember 12Chris JerichoArmageddon WWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – GillbergDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)No title changes WWF Women's ChampionshipIncoming champion – SableDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)May 10DebraRaw Is WarJune 8IvoryRaw Is WarAired on tape delay on June 14.October 17The Fabulous MoolahNo MercyOctober 25IvoryRaw Is WarDecember 12The KatArmageddonThis was a fatal four-way evening gown pool match, also involving Jacqueline and B.B. WWF European ChampionshipIncoming champion – X-PacDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 15Shane McMahonRaw Is War March 30DeactivatedSunday Night HeatAired on tape delay on April 4.June 21MideonRaw Is WarJuly 25D'Lo BrownFully LoadedAugust 22Jeff JarrettSummerSlamAugust 23Mark HenryRaw Is WarSeptember 26D'Lo BrownUnforgivenOctober 26The British BulldogSmackDown!Aired on tape delay on October 28.December 12Val VenisArmageddonThis was a Triple Threat match also involving D'Lo Brown. WWF Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – The Corporation (Big Boss Man and Ken Shamrock)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 25Jeff Jarrett and Owen HartRaw Is WarMarch 30Kane and X-PacRaw Is WarAired on tape delay on April 5.May 25The Acolytes(Bradshaw and Faarooq)Raw Is WarAired on tape delay on May 31.June 29The Hardy Boyz(Matt and Jeff Hardy)Raw Is WarAired on tape delay on July 5.July 25The Acolytes(Bradshaw and Faarooq)Fully LoadedAugust 9Kane and X-PacRaw Is WarAugust 22The Unholy Alliance(Big Show and The Undertaker)SummerSlamAugust 30The Rock 'n' Sock Connection(Mankind and The Rock)Raw Is WarSeptember 7The Unholy Alliance(Big Show and The Undertaker)SmackDown!Aired on tape delay on September 9.September 20The Rock 'n' Sock Connection(Mankind and The Rock)Raw Is WarSeptember 21The New Age Outlaws(Billy Gunn and Road Dogg)SmackDown!Aired on tape delay on September 23.October 12The Rock 'n' Sock Connection(Mankind and The Rock)SmackDown!Aired on tape delay on October 14.October 18The Holly Cousins(Hardcore and Crash Holly)Raw Is WarNovember 2Mankind and Al SnowSmackDown!Aired on tape delay on November 4.November 8The New Age Outlaws(Billy Gunn and Road Dogg)Raw Is War WWF Hardcore ChampionshipIncoming champion – Road DoggDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 14VacantSt. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseFebruary 14Bob HollySt. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseMarch 15Billy GunnRaw Is WarMarch 28Hardcore HollyWrestleMania XVThis was a triple threat hardcore match also involving Al SnowApril 25Al SnowBacklash: In Your HouseJuly 25Big Boss ManFully LoadedAugust 22Al SnowSummerSlamAugust 24Big Boss ManSmackDown!Aired on tape delay on August 26.September 7The British BulldogSmackDown!Aired on tape delay on September 9.September 7Al SnowSmackDown!The British Bulldog awarded the title to Al SnowAired on tape delay on September 9.October 12Big Boss ManSmackDown!This was a triple threat match also involving Big ShowAired on tape delay on October 14. Debuts Uncertain debut date Tank Abbott Carlito Caribbean Cool Primo Colón April Hunter Towel Boy Lance Cade Jasmin St. Claire February 6 – Eddie Valentine March 2 – Hub April 14 - Ai Fujita May 8 - GENTARO July 11 - Hikaru (All Japan Women's) August 10 - Daisuke Sekimoto October 4 Bryan Danielson Hartley Jackson October 8 – Brian Kendrick October 10 Hiroshi Tanahashi Katsuyori Shibata October 23 - Saika Takeuchi (GAEA)2000 Saika Takeuchi Cagematch https://www.comc.com/Cards/Wrestling/2000/BBM_Pro-Wrestling_-_Base/304/Saika_Takeuchi/11331124 12 April 2023 October 30 – Dave Bautista November 5 – John Cena November 11 - Tygress November 29 - Kaori Yoneyama December 8 - Ayako Seki (All Japan Women's) Retirements Marianna Komlos (1999) Kenny Kaos (1995–1999) The Gambler (1990-1999) Hercules (1979–1999) Jim Brunzell (1972–1999) Johnny Rodz (1964–1999) Mike Shaw (1980-1999, returned to wrestling in 2006 and wrestled his last match 2009) Steve McMichael (1995–1999) Takashi Ishikawa (November 8, 1977 – January 1999) Wayne Bloom (1988–1999) Yuji Yasuraoka (January 5, 1992 – June 20, 1999) Births January 15 - Niko Vance January 16 – Ryoya Tanaka January 23 – Yuto Kikuchi January 30 - Shiloh Hill February 12 - Jaida Parker February 17 – Jimmy Lloyd February 19 – Aigle Blanc March 11 – Takumi Baba March 18 – Moka Miyamoto March 20 - Damon Kemp March 27 – Jun Tonsho May 1 – Tiffany Stratton May 4 – Hook May 11 - Zaria (wrestler) May 15 – Yuma Anzai May 25 - Myles Borne June 13 – Takahiro Katori June 18 - Jordan Oliver (professional wrestler) July 13 - Izzi Dame July 28 – Riko Kawahata August 5 - Nikkita Lyons August 26 - Sol Ruca October 2 – Skye Blue October 11 - Tank Ledger December 29 - Trill London Deaths thumb|upright|120px|Rick Rude thumb|upright|120px|Owen Hart January 4 - Cyclone Anaya, 81 January 6 - Joe Christie (wrestler), 82 January 31 – Giant Baba, 61 February 9 - Butch Levy, 77 February 23 – The Renegade, 33 March 1 - Satoshi Hasegawa, 22 March 13 – Kurt Von Hess, 56 March 29 - Herb Welch, 91 April 9 – Emiko Kado, 23 April 20 – Rick Rude, 40 May 1 – Jos LeDuc, 54 May 23 – Owen Hart, 34 June 29 - Walter Johnson (defensive tackle), 56 July 19 - Cavernario Galindo, 75 August 7 – Jonathan Boyd, 54 August 9 – Jackie Sato, 41 September 8 – Brian Hildebrand, 37 October 6 – Gorilla Monsoon, 62 October 25 - George Becker, 85 October 27 - José Aarón Alvarado Nieves, 33 November 9: Wolf Ruvinskis, 78 Joe Scarpello, 76 November 13 – Tony Rumble, 43 November 27 – Hiro Matsuda, 62 December 3: Jerry Monti, 59 Tami Mauriello, 76 See also List of WCW pay-per-view events List of WWF pay-per-view events List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events List of ECW supercards and pay-per-view events References professional wrestling