As a daily feature, WWE Network News posts a comprehensive list of everything that took place on this day in wrestling history. Or at least everything that is currently available to watch on the WWE Network. This list is courtesy of our friends on the Reddit version of WWE Network Bot.
Disclaimer: Any incorrect dates are taken directly from the WWE Network’s code. Basically, they goofed, not us. If you notice any incorrect dates, feel free to leave a comment. Meanwhile, show extras will be highlighted by being indented further, although not necessarily tied to the show they’re an extra for.
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Today In Wrestling History
- 12/31/1977 – All Star Wrestling – All Star Wrestling S1977E365
- 12/31/1983 – Mid-South Wrestling – Mid-South Wrestling S1983E53
- 12/31/1983 – WCCW – WCCW S1983E365
- 12/31/1985 – Event – Buzz Sawyer vs. Butch Reed in a Dog Collar Match
- 12/31/1987 – Prime Time Wrestling – Prime Time Wrestling S1987E52
- 12/31/1988 – World Championship Wrestling – World Championship Wrestling S1988E366
- 12/31/1994 – Superstars – Superstars S1994E53
- 12/31/1999 – ECW Wrestling – ECW Wrestling S1999E19
- 12/31/2001 – Raw – Raw S2001E53
- 12/31/2007 – Raw – Raw S2007E53
- 12/31/2010 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2010E53
- 12/31/2012 – Raw – Raw S2012E53
- 12/31/2014 – WWE.coms 5 Things – 5 Firsts You Didnt Know Happened in 2014 S2014E44
- 12/31/2015 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2015E53
- 12/31/2016 – This Week in WWE – December 31, 2016 S2016E53
- 12/31/2016 – WWE Top 10 – Best New Catchphrases of 2016 S2016E173
- 12/31/2018 – Raw – Raw S2018E53
- 12/31/2018 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 Raw Moments: Dec. 31, 2018 S2018E209
- 12/31/2018 – WWE Top 10 – Most Memorable Debuts of 2018 S2018E210
- 12/31/2018 – WWE Now – 4 Things To Know Before Tonights Raw: 12-31-18 S2018E281
- 12/31/2019 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Dec. 30, 2019 2019
- 12/31/2020 – Notsam Wrestling – 2020 S1E11
- 12/31/2020 – WWE Network Pick of the Week – Barrett celebrates the 10 Best Matches of 2020 2020
- 12/31/2020 – WWE NXT UK – WWE NXT UK S2020E53
- 12/31/2020 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 NXT Moments: Dec. 30, 2020 2020
- 12/31/2020 – This Week in WWE – December 31, 2020 S2020E53
- 12/31/2020 – WWE Main Event – WWE Main Event S2020E53
- 12/31/2020 – Event – wXw Shotgun Silvester Spezial
- 12/31/2021 – WWE Playlist – TV Title Changes in 2021 2021
- 12/31/2021 – 205 Live – 205 Live S2021E53
- 12/31/2021 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2021E53
What do you think? Is there a specific show here that’s your favorite? Are there any memories that flood into your mind as you read the list? Tell us about them and let us know if any show here seems worth checking out in the comments section below!