10 Fascinating WWE Survivor Series 1990 Facts
9. Despite Holding The Belt, Kerry Von Erich Had Already Lost The IC Title
Ahh, the days before live TV shows every week. Back in the day, WWE would tape three weeks worth of syndicated television at a time, the first episodes of which wouldn't air until a few weeks after the taping date. It was this kind of scheduling that provides a curious tidbit from Survivor Series 1990.
Three nights before the pay-per-view, on November 19, 1990, at the WWE Superstars tapings, Intercontinental Champion Kerry Von Erich dropped the belt back to the man he won it from: Mr. Perfect. However, that match wouldn't air on television until December 15.
Tradition dictated that the previous champion continue to carry the belt until the title change aired, and that's what Von Erich did. Not only was "The Texas Tornado" still billed as Intercontinental Champion at Survivor Series, but he also defended the belt (that he'd already dropped) on subsequent house shows up until his loss to Perfect aired.