Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 21st – The Suplex Machine Puts Sabu to Sleep

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On March 21st, 1999, at the Convention Center, a significant title unification match took place at the ECW Living Dangerously ’99 pay-per-view.

Taz, known as the Human Suplex Machine, faced off against Sabu in a clash for the ECW and FTW World Heavyweight Championships.

Today in Pro Wrestling History: March 21st – Taz Puts Sabu to Sleep

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The bout was contested under Extreme Deathmatch rules, showcasing the hardcore essence of ECW. In a display of technical prowess and resilience, Taz emerged victorious through a technical knockout.

Sabu, rendered unconscious, succumbed to the Tazmission, leading to Taz unifying the championships in a memorable encounter.

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