Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 2): Events, Births, Titles and more


Discover what happened today in pro wrestling history with our comprehensive list of events and milestones that took place on April 2.

This page provides a comprehensive list of notable occurrences, including PPV & Special Events, wrestler births and deaths, debuts, championships, title changes, and video game releases.

See all the significant events in the world of professional wrestling that happened on this day, April 2, to learn about key milestones and celebrate important anniversaries. Clicking on each event or wrestler brings you to their detailed pages and profiles.

PPV & Special Events on This Day

EventEvent Date
Apr 2, 2023
Apr 2, 2022
Apr 2, 2022
Apr 2, 2022
Apr 2, 2017
Apr 2, 2016
Apr 2, 2016
Apr 2, 2014
Apr 2, 2011
Apr 2, 2011
Apr 2, 2006
Apr 2, 2005
Apr 2, 2005
Apr 2, 2000
Apr 2, 1998
Apr 2, 1995
Apr 2, 1989
Apr 2, 1989

Video Games Released on This Day

In our database there are no video games released on this day.


Wrestlers Born on This Day

WrestlerDate of Birth
Apr 2, 1990
Apr 2, 1983
Apr 2, 1982

Wrestlers Who Died on This Day

WrestlerDate of Death
Apr 2, 2023
Apr 2, 2010

Wrestler Debuts on This Day

WrestlerDebut Date
Apr 2, 2023
Apr 2, 2015
Apr 2, 2008
Apr 2, 1990
Apr 2, 1984
Apr 2, 1979
Apr 2, 1965
Apr 2, 1899

WWE Debuts on This Day

WrestlerDebut Date
Apr 2, 2022

Championships Created on This Day

TitleEstablished On
Apr 2, 2021

Title Changes on This Day

TitleWrestlerDate
NXT Women's Tag Team Championship
Dakota Kai
Raquel González

Dakota Kai & Raquel González

Apr 2, 2022
NXT North American Championship
Cameron Grimes

Cameron Grimes

Apr 2, 2022
WWE Raw Women's Championship
Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair

Apr 2, 2022
NXT Tag Team Championship
Wes Lee
Nash Carter

MSKWes Lee & Nash Carter

Apr 2, 2022
WWE Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Apr 2, 2017
WWE SmackDown Women's Championship
Naomi

Naomi

Apr 2, 2017
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
Jeff Hardy
Matt Hardy

The Hardy BoyzJeff Hardy & Matt Hardy

Apr 2, 2017
WWE Championship
Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Apr 2, 2017
WWE United States Championship
Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens

Apr 2, 2017
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
Colt Cabana

Colt Cabana

Apr 2, 2011
World Heavyweight Championship
Jack Swagger

Jack Swagger

Apr 2, 2010
World Tag Team Championship
Matt Hardy
Jeff Hardy

The Hardy BoyzMatt Hardy & Jeff Hardy

Apr 2, 2007
World Heavyweight Championship
Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio

Apr 2, 2006
WWE Women's Championship
Mickie James

Mickie James

Apr 2, 2006
WWE United States Championship
John "Bradshaw" Layfield

John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Apr 2, 2006
ROH Tag Team Championship
B.J. Whitmer
Jimmy Jacobs

B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs

Apr 2, 2005
WWF Hardcore Championship
Hardcore Holly

Hardcore Holly

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Crash Holly

Crash Holly

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Tazz

Tazz

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Pete Gas

Pete Gas

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Thrasher

Thrasher

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Joey Abs

Joey Abs

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Rodney

Rodney

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Funaki

Funaki

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Viscera

Viscera

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Hardcore Championship
Tazz

Tazz

Apr 2, 2000
NWA National Heavyweight Championship
Kevin Northcutt

Kevin Northcutt

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Tag Team Championship
Edge
Christian

Edge & ChristianEdge & Christian

Apr 2, 2000
WWF European Championship
Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Intercontinental Championship
Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit

Apr 2, 2000
WWF Tag Team Championship
Owen Hart
Yokozuna

Owen Hart & Yokozuna

Apr 2, 1995
ECW Tag Team Championship

Tony Stetson & Larry Winters

Apr 2, 1993
NWA World Tag Team Championship
Mike Rotunda
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams

The Varsity ClubMike Rotunda & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams

Apr 2, 1989
WWF Championship
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

Apr 2, 1989
WWF Intercontinental Championship
"Ravishing" Rick Rude

"Ravishing" Rick Rude

Apr 2, 1989
NWA Women's Championship
The Fabulous Moolah

The Fabulous Moolah

Apr 2, 1968
NWA United States Tag Team Championship

The Bastiens Brothers Lou Bastien & Red Bastien

Apr 2, 1960

Tournaments Won on This Day

TitleWrestlerDate
WWE André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Jey Uso

Jey Uso

Apr 2, 2021
WWE André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Mojo Rawley

Mojo Rawley

Apr 2, 2017
WWE Money in the Bank
Rob Van Dam

Rob Van Dam

Apr 2, 2006

Promotions Created on This Day

PromotionEstablished On
Apr 2, 1999

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