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- ↑ http://prowrestlinghistoricalsociety.com/american-graeco-roman-championship.html
- ↑ "Solie's Title Histories: European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Title".
- ↑ "World Graeco-Roman Heavyweight Title (United States)".
- ↑ Hoops, Brian (January 19, 2019). "Pro wrestling history (01/19): Ric Flair wins WWF title in 1992 Royal Rumble". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online . Retrieved January 18, 2019.