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11/5 THIS DAY IN HISTORY: VINCE SAYS WWE IS NOT A FAMILY BUSINESS, CORINO WINS ECW WORLD TITLE, SABU BREAKS NECK, ROCK WINS WCW WORLD TITLE AND MORE

By Mike Johnson on 2011-11-05 08:00:00
November 5th

On this day in history in ....


1990 - Terry Funk defeats Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending Lawler's seventh reign with the belt.

1994 - ECW held their "November To Remember" card in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the ECW Arena. Here are the results:

- The show opened with a local guitar player doing the national anthem, only to mess up, and then get chokeslammed by 911. Timekeeper Rocky Musciano was then chokeslammed as well.

- JT Smith defeated Hack Myers with a Northern Lights Suplex.

- The Pitbulls defeated The Bad Breed (Ian & Axl Rotten) when Ian was pinned after a superbomb.

- 2 Cold Scorpio defeated Mr. Hughes (subbing for Matt Borne) with a 450 Splash.

- Tommy Dreamer defeated Tommy Cairo in a violent bloody brawl when the referee declared that Cairo was unable to continue.

- ECW Champion Shane Douglas defeated Ron Simmons with a crucifix. Post-match, 2 Cold Scorpio and Simmons beat down Douglas, with Scorpio giving him a moonsault.

- The Sandman, who was "blinded" during a match with Tommy Dreamer, was supposed to have a retirement ceremony next. As part of the build to this moment, Sandman's manager, Woman, had dumped him (saying he was useless now), and had promised to reveal her new charge at this event. At the same time, Dreamer announced that he was devoting his career to the Sandman, which is why he destroyed Sandman's enemy, Cairo, earlier in the show. This angle is considered to be one of the greatest in ECW history.  Sandman came to the ring in a suit, with dark glasses and tape over his eyes. ECW Commissioner Tod Gordon helped him into the ring, and got emotional on the microphone, saying Sandman was his best friend. Peaches (Sandman's former valet/real life wife) came out and told the Sandman that she had "changed" (she had breast implants). Sandman said he didn't care if she was fat (remember, he's blind), he wanted to get back together.  Woman then came to the ring, and knocked out Peaches with a cane. She was threatening to hit Sandman when Tommy Dreamer came to the ring to stop her. As Dreamer was stopping Woman, Sandman knocked out Gordon and ripped off his glasses and bandages. Sandman jumped Dreamer and beat him down, whipping him with his belt. Woman then announced that her charge was ... The Sandman. Woman and Sandman left together. having tricked everyone, including getting Dreamer to destroy Cairo for them.

- Shane Douglas was interviewed, with a phone in his hand, and announced that he had called in a partner to face Ron Simmons & 2 Cold Scorpio at the next ECW Arena show. He revealed that the partner would be "Stunning" Steve Austin (however, when the show happened, Brian Pillman ended up taking Austin's place).

- ECW World Television Champion Dean Malenko defeated Tazmaniac (Tazz) after knocking him out with an ether-soaked towel.

- The Public Enemy defeated Cactus Jack & Mikey Whipwreck in a Brawl Games match to win the ECW World Tag Team Title. The rules stipulated that when one wrestler couldn't answer a 10 count, the other opposing team would be given baseball bats to use. Cactus accidentally DDT'd Mikey, and when he couldn't respond to the ten count, Public Enemy were given bats. During the match, Rocco Rock went to dive off the top stage onto Mikey Whipwreck, who was on top of two tables, but Sabu interfered, shoving Rock off the stage and through the tables. Cactus then elbowdropped Rock through a table from off the stage. Whipwreck was eventually pinned by Grunge after a top rope shot with the bat. Later that night, Cactus announced that he was bringing in Kevin Sullivan to face The Public Enemy at the next ECW Arena event.

- The main event was scheduled to be Chris Benoit vs. Sabu. However, less than two minutes into the match, Sabu took a high backdrop from Benoit and came right down on his head, breaking his neck. The match was stopped, and Sabu had to be helped to the back. 2 Cold Scorpio came out and fought Benoit in an impromptu match, ending in a double countout. The footage of Benoit dropping Sabu on his head was replayed numerous times on ECW television, and resulted in Benoit gaining the "Crippler" nickname.

2000 - ECW held their final "November To Remember" PPV card in Villa Park, Illinois at the Odeum. Here are the results:
- Simon Diamond & Johnny Swinger defeated Christian York & Joey Matthews when Swinger pinned York after a Problem Solver.
- Kid Kash defeated CW Anderson with a tornado DDT.
- Danny Doring, Roadkill & Spike Dudley defeated EZ Money, Julio Dinero & Chris Hamrick when Spike hit the Acid Drop on Hamrick.
- Nova defeated Chris Chetti in a Loser Leaves ECW match with a Kryptonite Krunch off the top rope.
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Balls Mahoney & Chilly Willy defeated Da Baldies (Tony DeVito & Angel) in a Flaming Tables match.
- ECW Television Champion Rhino defeated New Jack after a gore through a table.
- ECW World Tag Team Champions Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke defeated Yoshihiro Tajiri & Super Crazy. Crazy replaced Mikey Whipwreck, who was injured during the match.
- Steve Corino won a "Double Jeopardy" match to win the ECW World Heavyweight Title. The rules were that two separate matches (Steve Corino vs. The Sandman and champion Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible) would take place in the ring at the same time. You could fight anyone you wanted, but could only score a pinfall on your opponent. The winners of those two matches would then face each other. Corino pinned Sandman with the Old School Expulsion at the same time Credible pinned Lynn with That's Incredible. Corino then defeated Credible with a superkick to win the title.

2001 - During an edition of Raw at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, Test defeats Edge for the WWF Intercontinental Title, ending Edge's third title reign. On the same show, the Rock defeats Chris Jericho for the WCW World Heavyweight Title.2002 - Edge & Rey Mysterio defeat Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit for the WWE (Smackdown) Tag Team Title in Manchester, New Hampshire.

2009 - During a WWE investor conference call, Vince McMahon discussed how Linda McMahon was no longer Chief Executive Officer of WWE, but was still on the board of the company, due to her plans to run for Senate.  Regarding the departure of his son Shane from WWE, Vince said "The other aspect of family, because some people perceive this to be a family business, but I do not. But none the less, my son Shane, as well, has decided to pursue other opportunities in the marketplace.   Nonetheless, I've mentioned before that the strength of our management team, is stronger now than it has ever been.  And if your last name is McMahon or not, decisions are always made on your abilities, in terms of whatever position you hold now and/or will in the future, and be judged on your performance, not because your last name is McMahon.  So, I'm pretty strong on that as well.  And other than that, we will entertain questions, from everyone, and I hope there would be any number of them."

2010 - WWE broadcast Smackdown.  Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:

We are live on tape from Bridgeport, Connecticut and your announcers are Todd ‘I had a horrible nightmare that there was a third person at the announce table’ Grisham, Michael ‘The Rally to Maintain My Sanity’ Cole, and Matt ‘We Need Abed to Comment on Cole’ Striker.

Before the match starts, Edge intimidates Ricardo Rodriguez to the point where Ricardo does not do the introduction in the ring and does it on the ring steps.

We see highlights from last week’s Triple Threat match that involved Alberto Del Rio, Edge, and Rey Mysterio and Ricardo Rodriguez’s interference.

Match Number One: Edge versus Alberto Del Rio

They lock up and Alberto with a waist lock. Edge goes to the ropes and Del Rio goes to the floor. Edge goes out and hits a double sledge from the apron to the back. Edge hot shots Del Rio on the ringside barrier and then he connects with a forearm to the back. Edge rolls Del Rio back into the ring and kicks Del Rio in the back. Edge with an elbow to the head and then he puts Del Rio in an arm bar. Del Rio with punches but Edge with forearms of his own. Edge with a kick to the midsection and punches. Edge chokes Del Rio in the ropes. Edge with an Irish whip but he sidesteps Edge when Edge charges into the corner and Edge hits the ring post with his shoulder. Edge is sent into the ring post again and Edge goes to the floor as we go to commercial.

We are back and Del Rio with an arm bar on Edge and Edge gets to his feet. Edge with punches to Del Rio followed by a kick and sunset flip for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick and then he hits a single arm breaker for a near fall. Del Rio with knees to the arm and then he wraps his arm in the ropes. Del Rio pulls Edge’s arm into the rope and Edge goes to the floor. Del Rio goes back to the floor and Del Rio kicks him in the arm. Del Rio slams Edge’s arm into the ringside barrier and then he rolls Edge back into the ring and gets a near fall.

Del Rio with an arm bar on Edge as he continues to work on the arm. Edge returns to his feet and he punches Del Rio. Del Rio with a kick to Edge’s shoulder but he misses a splash into the ropes and Del Rio goes through the ropes to the floor. Del Rio gets on the apron and Edge with a drop kick that sends Alberto back to the floor. Edge rolls Del Rio back in and he goes up top but Del Rio stops Edge. Del Rio with head butts to Edge but Edge punches Del Rio and head butts him to the mat. Edge with a cross body but he can only get a near fall. Edge with a running forearm and clothesline followed by a flapjack to Del Rio and he gets a near fall.

Edge sets for the Impaler DDT but Del Rio escapes. Edge also sets for the Edge-o-Matic but Del Rio counters with a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick to the head and he gets Edge on his shoulders. Edge escapes and hits the Impaler DDT but only gets a two count.

The crowd chants for a spear but Edge goes up top and Del Rio hits the rising enzuigiri but Edge gets his hand on the rope to stop the count. Del Rio kicks Edge in the arm. Edge with a big boot to Del Rio and then he gets that look in his eyes as he sets for the spear.

Before Edge can hit the spear, he is interrupted by Nexus’ music and they circle the ring. All five members of Nexus attack Del Rio and Edge and send them to the floor.

David Otunga gets a mic and he says that the last time they came to Smackdown they dominated. This time they are taking over. He says that you are either Nexus or you’re Against Us.

Big Show’s music plays and he comes out to the ring as Nexus gets into their attack position. Show is joined by Rey Mysterio.

Kane comes out as well and they are joined by Edge as they send Nexus to the back.

We go to commercial.

We are back and have a Moments Ago Moment of Nexus interfering in the match between Del Rio and Edge only to see those two men unite and help Big Show, Rey Mysterio, and Kane.

Teddy Long comes out to the Smackdown stage and he says that Nexus will face Kane, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Edge, and Rey Mysterio in a ten men tag match.

Cole, Grisham, and Striker wonder where Wade Barrett was during the Nexus attack.

We see footage of what happened with Dolph Ziggler, Vickie Guerrero, and Kaitlyn during NXT.

Match Number Two: Dolph Ziggler versus JTG in a Non Title Match

Ziggler with a punch to the head as he is the aggressor in the match. JTG blocks a punch and then he punches Ziggler and he takes Ziggler to the mat. JTG with forearms and the referee pulls him off. JTG charges into a boot from Ziggler. Ziggler with a neck breaker and he gets a near fall. Ziggler rubs JTG’s face in the canvas. Ziggler kicks JTG while yelling at him. JTG with punches to Ziggler but Ziggler with a kick. JTG with a drop kick and then he misses a splash in the corner and Ziggler with the Zig Zag but Ziggler pulls JTG up at two. Ziggler puts JTG in the sleeper and JTG is out and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

After the match, Kaitlyn comes to the ring and she wants to celebrate with Dolph but Dolph refuses.

Vickie comes to the ring throwing out a few Excuse Mes and she wants to know who Kaitlyn thinks she is. Vickie slaps Kaitlyn and the referee pulls her away. Dolph tries to force peace between the two women.

We are back and Did You Know that WWE has sold more than 50 million video games worldwide?

We see a Moments Ago Moment of Kaitlyn and Vickie Guerrero brawling.

Hornswoggle is with Teddy Long and Teddy says that he has everything under control. Vickie enters and she says a few excuse mes before she reminds Teddy that she is the official consultant. She will not be shown up by that rookie hussy. Vickie says that she was embarrassed and she made Dolph a champion and now he is with Kaitlyn.

Teddy says that Vickie will get justice by facing Kaitlyn in the ring.

We see Nexus in the back and they are beating someone up. We see that it is Rey Mysterio. They figure they are done with Rey and they leave. Rey is holding his arm as we go to commercial.

We are back and Nexus are in the back and David Otunga says that they will be successful if they listen to him. Josh Mathews wants to know why they assaulted Rey Mysterio. David says that Wade went to the UK to visit friends and they will join him next week. They wanted to show that the Nexus is more than John Cena and Wade Barrett. They attacked Rey Mysterio because they can.

Michael Cole says that Wade is probably not going to be happy with what he has seen from Nexus tonight.

We see footage from last week when The Dashing Ones faced Big Show and Kofi Kingston only to see the team break up after their loss.

Match Number Three: Montel Vontavious Porter versus Drew McIntyre versus Dashing Cody Rhodes in a Number One Contenders Match

Cody and Drew face off in the center and Cody goes after Porter but Porter with an overhead belly to belly throw. Porter punches Drew. Cody is taken down with a drop toe hold and Porter with a knee to the back of Rhodes. Drew backs off and then he wants to work with his former tag team partner. Cody and Drew attack Porter and they punch and kick him. Drew with a boot to the head and Cody does the same. Porter punches Drew but Cody with a knee. Cody with a kick and then he goes after Drew but Drew ducks down and Cody goes over the top rope to the floor. Drew slams Cody on the ramp as we go to commercial.

We are back and Drew kicks and punches Porter in the corner and Cody is still down outside the ring. Drew with a short arm clothesline on Porter and then he puts Porter in an arm bar while we see Cody still on the floor. Cody goes up top and hits a missile drop kick on Drew and then Cody hits a knee drop for a near fall on Porter. Cody with a punch and gourdbuster followed by a Harley Race knee drop for a near fall. Cody with a spinning hammer lock into a rear chin lock by Cody. Cody gets on Porter’s back but Porter turns it into an Electric Chair drop and both men are down in the ring. Cody with a forearm that knocks Drew off the apron. Rhodes with a side Russian leg sweep for a near fall on Porter.

Porter with an Irish whip but Porter misses the boot into the corner. Porter was in the ropes and Rhodes hits a neck breaker and Rhodes gets a near fall. Porter rolls to the floor and Rhodes goes after McIntyre and sends him into the ringside barrier. Rhodes rolls back into the ring and he wants the referee to count out both men but there are no count outs. Rhodes goes up top but he takes too long and Drew crotches Cody.

Drew returns to the ring and he has something to say to Cody before punching him and connecting with forearms to the back. Drew sets for a superplex but Drew takes too long and Porter takes them down with the assist on the superplex and then he gets near falls on Drew and Cody.

Porter with punches Drew followed by a few clotheslines and an Exploder. Porter faceplants Cody and then hits a facebuster as he sets up for the Ballin’ Elbow. Drew with a kick, but Porter sends Drew into the turnbuckles. Porter with a double thrust followed by a facebuster to Drew. Porter with the Ballin’ Elbow and he sets for the Playmaker but Drew escapes and hits a clothesline on Porter. Drew wants to hit the Future Shock DDT but Cody with a springboard round kick. Porter throws Cody out of the ring and Porter with the running boot to Drew’s head and he gets the three count.

Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter

We go to commercial.

Match Number Four: Vickie Guerrero versus Kaitlyn in a Dolph Ziggler on a Proverbial Pole Match

Kaitlyn with a kick and forearm to Vickie but Vickie goes to the floor and she doesn’t want any more as she screams and Michael Cole stands up for Vickie. Vickie does some exercises but she turns her back on Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn hits her from behind. Kaitlyn sends Vickie back into the ring. Kaitlyn with a boot to the midsection and Vickie is going to be sick while Kaitlyn laughs at Vickie. Kaitlyn sends Vickie into the turnbuckles and then Kaitlyn kicks Vickie as Vickie doesn’t want any more. Vickie holds on to the ropes but Kaitlyn pulls her out to the center of the ring and gets a near fall. Vickie slaps Kaitlyn in the face and she tries to slam Kaitlyn but she loses her balance and Kaitlyn gets a lateral press for a near fall. Kaitlyn charges into the corner and then she kicks Vickie but Vickie takes Kaitlyn down and gets the three count with some help from the ropes.

Winner: Vickie Guerrero

After the match, Vickie tells Kaitlyn that Dolph is her man.

It is time for the Stand Up for WWE video package.

Michael Cole and Todd Grisham talk about the many videos on wwe.com.

We go to commercial.

We are back and MVP and Kaval are walking in the back. Porter says that he only needed a chance and he got it tonight for a shot at the Intercontinental Title. Kelly Kelly stops Porter and wishes him luck next week.

From out of nowhere, Nexus attack Kaval and Porter and then they walk away.

Match Number Five: Tyler Reks versus Chris Masters in an As Seen on Last Week’s Superstars Match

Reks with a knee and forearms to Masters but he misses a short arm clothesline. Masters with chops and then he throws Reks over the top rope to the floor. Masters with a chop and Reks is rolled back into the ring. Reks kicks Masters as he comes back into the ring and he sends Masters into the ring post. They returns to the ring and Reks with knees to the back and double sledges to the midsection. Reks with a surfboard to Masters. Masters with a lateral press to counter a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Masters with a reverse atomic drop and chops followed by a flying shoulder tackle and clothesline. Masters with an Irish whip and Stinger Splash. Masters with a spinebuster to Reks for a near fall. Masters gets ready for the Masters Lock but Reks avoids it and he sends Masters into the top rope. Reks runs Masters into the turnbuckles and Reks hits the Burning Hammer for the three count.

Winner: Tyler Reks

We go to commercial.

Match Number Six: Kofi Kingston, Alberto Del Rio, Kane, Edge, and Big Show versus Michael McGillicutty, Husky Harris, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, and David Otunga in a Could this be a preview for the Survivor Series and David Otunga’s Fiancé said he Could be in Charge Tonight Match

Kofi and McGillicutty start things off and Michael with a kick and punches. Michael with kicks and punches in the corner and the referee warns him. Michael misses a clothesline into the corner and Kofi kicks and punches Michael and he lets Michael out of the corner and he hits a drop kick and gets a near fall. Show tags in and he punches Michael and then he chops him. Show has something to say to Heath Slater and then he slams Michael. Show stands on Michael’s chest.

Edge tags in and he kicks Michael in the corner. Edge sends Michael into the corner and follows it with an Irish whip and shoulder in the corner. Edge kicks Michael but Michael with a knee and he tags in Gabriel. Gabriel kicks and punches Edge. Gabriel misses a round kick but Edge does not miss a kick and he gets a near fall. Gabriel sends Edge into the ropes and he gets a near fall. Gabriel chokes Edge in the ropes and Harris is tagged in.

Harris punches Edge and gets a near fall. Harris sends Edge into the turnbuckles and he punches Edge. Harris with a forearm to Edge and then he hits a flying cross body. Slater tags in and he kicks Edge. Slater chokes Edge in the corner and then he gets a near fall. Slater with a rear chin lock on Edge but Edge gets to his feet. Slater punches Edge and Edge with a flapjack to Slater and both men are down.

Show tags in and he connects with a few clotheslines on Slater followed by an Iris hwip and a running butt splash and shoulder tackle. Del Rio is knocked to the floor. Kofi tags in and he is Irish whipped into Slater in the corner and Kofi with punches and a European uppercut. Del Rio walks away as we go to commercial.

We are back and Slater punches Kingston followed by an Irish whip but Kofi gets his boots up and then Kofi with a cross body for a near fall. Kofi with a Superman punch and then he sets for the Boom Drop but Gabriel grabs Kofi’s leg. Kofi takes care of Gabriel and then Kofi sends Slater onto Harris and Gabriel. Kofi with a plancha. Slater knocks Kofi off the apron onto the announce table after Kofi kicked Otunga.

Gabriel rolls Kofi back in and gets a near fall. Gabriel with kicks to Kofi followed by knees. Otunga tags in and he kicks Kofi until the referee warns him. Michael hits Kofi while Otunga was with the referee. Otunga slams Kofi’s head into the apron and then he gets a near fall. Otunga with a side head lock. Kofi with elbows but Otunga pulls Kofi to the mat by his hair. Michael tags in and kicks Kofi. Harris tags back in and he kicks Kofi. Gabriel tags in and he kicks Kofi followed by a snap mare and reverse chin lock.

Kofi with punches to Gabriel but Gabriel keeps Kofi from tagging in. Otunga tags back in and he slams Kofi. Otunga with a front face lock but Kofi punches Otunga. Otunga with a slam and then Gabriel tags in and hits a slingshot senton for a near fall. Slater tags in and Gabriel with a slam and then Slater with a knee drop for a near fall. Michael tags in and he kicks Kofi and hits a drop kick for a near fall.

Gabriel tags in and he kicks Kofi and Irish whips him into the corner and he connects with a forearm. Kofi with a kick and then he this a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Kofi tags in Kane and Otunga tags in too. Otunga has something to say to Kane and Kane responds with an uppercut. Kane with Irish whips and running clotheslines followed by a side slam. Kane goes up top for the clotheslines and he hits it. Kane sets for the choke slam but Slater and Gabriel comes in. Show sends Gabriel and Slater to the floor. Kane choke slams Show and Edge tags in. Edge with an Edge-o-Matic to Otunga and then Edge sets for a spear but he misses Otunga. Kane grabs Edge by the throat but Edge escapes and he hits a spear on Kane. Remembering that there is still a match going on and Edge hits a spear on Otunga for the three count.

Winners: Edge, Kane, Big Show, Kofi Kingston, and Alberto Del Rio

We go to credits.

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