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   When did Ivan Koloff defeat Sammartino?

   • “The Russian Bear” Ivan Koloff shocked the wrestling world when he toppled Sammartino off his throne in Madison Square Garden on Jan. 18, 1971. Three years after his stunning defeat, Bruno won the WWE Title for a second time. Defeating Stan Stasiak, Bruno became the first-ever two-time WWE Champion.

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   What happened between Bruno Sammartino and Ivan Koloff?

   • On January 18, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, Ivan Koloff went from being almost unknown, according to his own account, to almost starting a riot when he ended Bruno Sammartino's almost 8-year reign as world champion. Bruno Sammartino and Ivan Koloff squared off that night.

   Bruno Sammartino and Ivan Koloff - The Night They Shocked the World

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   Did Bruno Sammartino lose his WWE title to Ivan Koloff?

   • Bruno Sammartino lost his WWE Title to Ivan Koloff in Madison Square Garden. This was one of the most historic times in sports-entertainment. And I was there. Veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter makes his WWE.com debut with this inside look at what was once the most shocking moment in WWE history.

   Remembering the night Bruno Sammartino lost the WWE Title

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   How did Koloff defeat Sammartino?

   • Bruno Sammartino appeared set for another win, but Koloff caught him with a knee, knocking the wind out of the champion. Koloff then quickly worked his way through the ropes and onto the ring apron to take advantage of Bruno's dazed state.

   Remembering the night Bruno Sammartino lost the WWE Title

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   When did Ivan Koloff get a Russian leg drop?

   • Ivan Koloff performed a Russian Leg Drop on Bruno Sammartino to get the 1-2-3 and become the WWWF World Heavyweight Champion on January 18, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

   50 Years Ago: Record Reign of Bruno Sammartino Ends at 2803 Days

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   Is Bruno Sammartino still a world champion?

   • Bruno Sammartino’s reign as the World Champion in WWWF (now WWE) still remains as the longest singular reign as a pro wrestling World Champion by a male wrestler. (Fabulous Moolah had two reigns as NWA World’s Women Champion over 3,000 days, but that's not related to Bruno Sammartino's status in this article.)

   50 Years Ago: Record Reign of Bruno Sammartino Ends at 2803 Days

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2. prowrestlingstories.com › pro-wrestling-storiesBruno Sammartino and Ivan Koloff - The Night They Shocked the ...

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   Feb 7, 2022 · Bruno Sammartino and Ivan Koloff square off at Madison Square Garden, January 18, 1971. Ivan Koloff – “It shocked me to see this kind of reaction from the fans. I thought something happened to my ears.” IVAN KOLOFF: “Bruno Sammartino was my hero. He was a legend—a legend in the sense that he was so well-liked by the people.

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3. lastwordonsports.com › prowrestling › 2021/01/1950 Years Ago: Record Reign of Bruno Sammartino Ends at 2803 Days

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   Jan 19, 2021 · Fifty years ago, on January 18, 1971, Ivan Koloff delivered a Russian Leg Drop to World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino in Madison Square Garden in New York City to get the 1-2-3, becoming only the third man to hold the WWWF World Championship.

4. www.cagesideseats.com › 2017/1/18 › 14287520On This Day in Wrestling History: Ivan Koloff Defeats Bruno ...

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   Jan 18, 2017 · 46 years ago today in New York City, Ivan Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. The win ends Sammartino’s WWWF Championship run at 2,803 days, by far longer than anyone in the history of the promotion.

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6. www.wwe.com › classics › remembering-the-night-brunoRemembering the night Bruno Sammartino lost the WWE Title

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   The “Russian Bear” Ivan Koloff was another top contender who grappled Sammartino numerous times and came close to victory, but Bruno was always able to best him — until the night of Jan. 18, 1971.

   • Author: Bill Apter

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ivan_KoloffIvan Koloff - Wikipedia

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   On January 18, 1971, Koloff defeated Sammartino in Madison Square Garden for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship by pinfall after a knee drop from the top rope, ending Sammartino's seven and two-thirds years reign.

8. www.youtube.com › watchIvan Koloff v. Bruno Sammartino in 1971 - YouTube

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   For the first time in eight years, Bruno meets his match as Ivan Koloff defeats the WWWF champ.

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9. historyofwrestling.com › timeline › ivan-koloffIvan Koloff Defeats Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Title

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   Dec 17, 2019 · In front of a stunned crowd of approximately 22,000 fans in Madison Square Garden, the Russian Bear, Ivan Koloff defeated WWWF Heavyweight champion Bruno Sammartino for the title belt. Sammartino had held the belt since 1963, for 2,803 days.