11.23.1994 ON THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY

ON THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: 11.23.1994 - WWE Survivor Series - Bob Backlund defeated Bret "Hitman" Hart in a Throw in the Towel Match, to become the new WWE Champion. The reign would be Backlund's second and his first reign since 1983. Backlund's second reign was brief as he lost the title to Diesel (Kevin Nash) only three days later.