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June 6th
On this day in history in ....
1930 - Jim Londos defeats Dick Shikat for the NWA (National Wrestling Association) World Heavyweight Wrestling Title in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1979 - Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon defeat Pat Patterson & Ray Stevens for the AWA World Tag Team Title in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
1981 - Jake Roberts defeats the Grappler for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Title.
1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. Saito are found guilty of charges filed against them following the infamous "McDonald's Incident" in Waukesha, Wisconsin when Patera threw a boulder through the window of a closed McDonald's when the staff refused to reopen and serve them. This led to a confrontation with police later on, and the two men were arrested and charges were filed. Patera was convicted of two counts of battery on a police officer and one count of criminal damage to property. Saito was convicted of three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of obstructing the law. Both men were sentenced to prison time.
1993 - Shawn Michaels defeats Marty Jannetty for the WWF Intercontinental Title in Albany, New York at a non-televised event with the help of his new bodyguard, Diesel (Kevin Nash). This would be Michaels' second run with the IC Title.
1994 - Dream Machine Troy Graham defeats Brian Christopher for the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending his 13th run with the title.
2000 - In Knoxville, Tennessee during a taping of WCW Thunder, Lt. Loco (Chavo Guerrero Jr.) defeats Daffney (the defending champion) and Disco Inferno in a three way match to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title. This would be the first major title reign for Chavo. On the same show, Eric Bischoff awards Big Vito & Johnny the Bull the WCW Hardcore Title, saying they could defend it as a duo. The night before, Vito & Johnny had helped Eric Bischoff defeat Terry Funk for the belt. So Bischoff's "reign" as Hardcore Champion ended 24 hours after it began.
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