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.
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Today In Wrestling History
- 05/08/1982 – Mid-South Wrestling – Mid-South Wrestling S1982E18
- 05/08/1982 – WCCW – WCCW S1982E128
- 05/08/1989 – Prime Time Wrestling – Prime Time Wrestling S1989E19
- 05/08/1993 – WCW Saturday Night – WCW Saturday Night S1993E19
- 05/08/1993 – Superstars – Superstars S1993E19
- 05/08/1995 – Raw – Raw S1995E18
- 05/08/1999 – ECW Hardcore TV – ECW Hardcore TV S1999E19
- 05/08/2000 – Raw – Raw S2000E19
- 05/08/2000 – WCW Monday Nitro – WCW Monday Nitro S2000E19
- 05/08/2003 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2003E19
- 05/08/2006 – Raw – Raw S2006E19
- 05/08/2007 – WWE ECW – WWE ECW S2007E19
- 05/08/2009 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2009E19
- 05/08/2013 – WWE Main Event – WWE Main Event S2013E19
- 05/08/2013 – WWE NXT – WWE NXT S2013E19
- 05/08/2014 – WWE Superstars – WWE Superstars S2014E20
- 05/08/2014 – WWE Legends House – Viva Las Vegas S1E4
- 05/08/2014 – WWE NXT – WWE NXT S2014E19
- 05/08/2015 – WWE Superstars – WWE Superstars S2015E19
- 05/08/2015 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 SmackDown Moments: May 7, 2015 S2015E52
- 05/08/2017 – Raw – Raw S2017E19
- 05/08/2017 – Bring It to the Table – The Controversy Continues S1E4
- 05/08/2017 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 Raw Moments: May 8, 2017 S2017E71
- 05/08/2017 – WWE Top 10 – Amazing Feats of Strength S2017E72
- 05/08/2018 – 205 Live – 205 Live S2018E19
- 05/08/2018 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2018E19
- 05/08/2018 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 Raw Moments: May 7, 2018 S2018E73
- 05/08/2018 – WWE Now – 5 Things to Know Before SmackDown LIVE S2018E107
- 05/08/2019 – NXT UK – WWE NXT UK S2019E22
- 05/08/2019 – WWE NXT – WWE NXT S2019E21
- 05/08/2020 – WWE Network Pick of the Week – AJ Styles on a Phenomenal Match Collection S2020E18
- 05/08/2020 – WWE Now – Superstars Detail WWE Money In The Bank Strategy S2020E77
- 05/08/2020 – WWE Now – 5 Things to Know Before SmackDown: May 8, 2020 S2020E76
- 05/08/2020 – WWE Now – What Was the Result of Charlotte s Attack on Io? S2020E78
- 05/08/2020 – 205 Live – 205 Live S2020E19
- 05/08/2020 – SmackDown – SmackDown S2020E19
- 05/08/2021 – WWE Top 10 – Top 10 SmackDown Moments: May 7, 2021 2021
- 05/08/2021 – Progress Wrestling – Chapter 110: Skeleton Head S2021E7
- 05/08/2021 – ICW Fight Club – ICW Fight Club S2021E19
- 05/08/2021 – WWE Talking Smack – May 8, 2021 S2021E19
- 05/08/2022 – WWE Top 10 – Star-studded Superteams 2022
- 05/08/2022 – WWEs The Bump – May 8, 2022 S2022E23
- 05/08/2022 – Backlash – WrestleMania Backlash 2022 S2022E1
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!