On This Day in Wrestling History: February 24

Historic Events

1991: WCW WrestleWar - WarGames Returns

On February 24, 1991, WCW presented WrestleWar at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. The event featured one of the most brutal WarGames matches in wrestling history.

• The Four Horsemen (Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Sid Vicious, and Larry Zbyszko) vs. Sting, Brian Pillman, and The Steiner Brothers (WarGames Match)
  In a violent and chaotic battle inside the double cage, Sting’s team fought bravely, but the sheer power of Sid Vicious proved too much. Sid delivered two vicious powerbombs on Brian Pillman, one of which nearly caused serious injury, leading to a stoppage victory for The Four Horsemen.

• Lex Luger vs. Dan Spivey (WCW World Heavyweight Championship)
  Luger successfully defended his championship against the rugged Spivey in a hard-hitting contest.

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2024: WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth

On February 24, 2024, WWE held its Elimination Chamber event at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. This marked the first time the Elimination Chamber event was hosted in Australia and the third consecutive year it was held outside the United States. The event featured high-stakes matches, with competitors vying for championship opportunities at WrestleMania XL.

Kickoff Show: WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match

• The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) (c) vs. Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell
  In the opening bout, The Kabuki Warriors defended their titles against the team of Candice LeRae and Australia's own Indi Hartwell. The match concluded when Kairi Sane delivered her signature Insane Elbow on LeRae, securing the pinfall and retaining the championships.

Main Card: Women's Elimination Chamber Match

• Participants: Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton

  The match began with Becky Lynch and Naomi. As the bout progressed, Tiffany Stratton was the first to be eliminated by Liv Morgan, followed by Raquel Rodriguez, who was taken out by Bianca Belair. In the final moments, Becky Lynch eliminated Liv Morgan after executing the Manhandle Slam, earning herself a Women's World Championship match at WrestleMania XL.

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match

• The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate)
  The Judgment Day successfully retained their titles against the formidable duo of Dunne and Bate. The match saw high-energy exchanges, culminating in Bálor delivering the Coup de Grâce to secure the victory.

Men's Elimination Chamber Match

• Participants: Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, Kevin Owens, Logan Paul

  This intense match determined the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XL. Drew McIntyre showcased resilience, eliminating Bobby Lashley with a Claymore Kick and ultimately securing the win by pinning Randy Orton, despite interference from Logan Paul. With this victory, McIntyre earned a title shot against Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WrestleMania.

WWE Women's World Championship Match

• Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax
  In the main event, Australia's own Rhea Ripley defended her title against the formidable Nia Jax. The hard-fought contest concluded with Ripley executing the Riptide on Jax, retaining her championship to the delight of the hometown crowd.

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Notable Birthdays

• Shinsuke Nakamura (born February 24, 1980): A renowned Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, Nakamura is celebrated for his charismatic persona and hard-hitting style. He gained international fame in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) before joining WWE, where he has held multiple championships.

• Corey Graves (born February 24, 1984): Born Matthew Polinsky, Graves is a retired professional wrestler and current color commentator for WWE. After his in-ring career was cut short due to injuries, he transitioned to commentary, becoming a prominent voice on WWE programming.

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