Wrestling House Show Title Changes Not Seen on TV

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Witnessing a title change at a house show when the cameras aren’t rolling is a special treat. Here is a selection of memorable times this has happened! Learn more

As a wrestling fan, there is nothing quite like witnessing a title change when the cameras aren’t rolling at a house show. It’s a unique, special treat that few people experience.

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A house show title change is different from what you’d see on television in that it can be more unpredictable and exciting.

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Reasons for title changes at house shows can vary from a nagging injury, a champion needing to drop the belt, testing the waters of a crowd reaction, or switching things up and giving the crowd something memorable.

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Here is a list of the surprising times championships changed hands at a house show!

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1. Mickie James defeats Melina (c) and Victoria for the Women’s Championship at a House Show in Paris, France, on April 24th, 2007

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2. Primo and Epico defeat Air Boom (c) for the Tag Team Championship at a House Show in Oakland, California, on January 15th, 2012

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3. Samoa Joe defeats Finn Balor (c) for the NXT Championship at a House Show in Lowell, Massachusetts, on April 21st, 2016

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