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 AssociationCWACMLLECWFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWHeroes of WrestlingHOWIWRGLucha 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 CouncilWWCWWF
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:Souled 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 XV(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:SuperBrawl 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:UncensoredLouisville, 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 matchMay 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 Federation(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 ChampionshipJuly 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 Championship 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 ChampionshipOctober 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)
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