Today in Pro Wrestling History (June 30): 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 June 30.

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, June 30, 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

Event	Event Date
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door (2024)	Jun 30, 2024
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania México 2023	Jun 30, 2023
Impact Wrestling Down Under Tour	Jun 30, 2023
NJPW Southern Showdown	Jun 30, 2019
ROH Fairfax Excellence	Jun 30, 2018
NJPW Strong Style Evolved UK	Jun 30, 2018
ROH Live Strong	Jun 30, 2012
NJPW J Sports Crown Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Tournament 2010	Jun 30, 2010
NJPW WRESTLE LAND 2: Welcome to the Treasure Land	Jun 30, 2006
ECW Mountain Top Madness 1995	Jun 30, 1995

Video Games Released on This Day

Game	Release Date
Galactic Wrestling: Featuring Ultimate Muscle	Jun 30, 2004
Super Fire Pro Wrestling: Queen's Special	Jun 30, 1995

Wrestlers Born on This Day

Wrestler	Date of Birth
Dani Sekelsky	Jun 30, 2001 (24 years old)
Von Wagner	Jun 30, 1994 (31 years old)
Will Ferrara	Jun 30, 1991 (34 years old)
Su Yung / Susie / Susan	Jun 30, 1989 (36 years old)
Alicia Fox	Jun 30, 1986 (39 years old)
Cody Rhodes	Jun 30, 1985 (40 years old)
Scott Dawson / Dax Harwood	Jun 30, 1984 (40 years old)
Mike Tyson	Jun 30, 1966 (59 years old)
Terry Funk	Jun 30, 1944
Rusher Kimura	Jun 30, 1941
Ed Lewis	Jun 30, 1891

Wrestlers Who Died on This Day

Wrestler	Date of Death
Darren Drozdov	Jun 30, 2023 aged 54
The Patriot	Jun 30, 2021 aged 59

Wrestler Debuts on This Day

Wrestler	Debut Date
Tate Mayfairs	Jun 30, 2018
Robbie X	Jun 30, 2007
Andre Chase / Harlem Bravado	Jun 30, 2007
Michiyoshi Ohara	Jun 30, 1990

WWE Debuts on This Day

Wrestler	Debut Date
Io Shirai / IYO SKY	Jun 30, 2018
Sheamus	Jun 30, 2009
Abraham Washington	Jun 30, 2009
Yoshi Tatsu	Jun 30, 2009
Tyler Reks	Jun 30, 2009
Johnny Stamboli	Jun 30, 2002
Michael Cole	Jun 30, 1997
Pat Patterson	Jun 30, 1979

Championships Created on This Day

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Title Changes on This Day

Title	Wrestler		Date
		Jack Perry AEW TNT Championship Defeated Konosuke Takeshita, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin, Lio Rush and El Phantasmo in a 6-Man Ladder Match to win the vacant title.	Jun 30, 2024
		Tetsuya Naito IWGP World Heavyweight Championship	Jun 30, 2024
		Mercedes Moné Strong Women's Championship This was a "Title for Title" match also for Moné's AEW TBS Championship.	Jun 30, 2024
		AJ Lee WWE Divas Championship	Jun 30, 2014
		Vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship The title vacated due to Barrett suffering a shoulder injury.	Jun 30, 2014
		CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship Cashed in the Money in the Bank contract. The title became exclusive to RAW due to Punk's status as a Raw wrestler.	Jun 30, 2008
		Gail Kim WWE Women's Championship	Jun 30, 2003
		Bradshaw WWE Hardcore Championship	Jun 30, 2002
		Steven Richards WWE Hardcore Championship	Jun 30, 2002
		Crash WWE Hardcore Championship	Jun 30, 2002
		Raven WWE Hardcore Championship	Jun 30, 2002
		Raven & Stevie Richards ECW World Tag Team Championship	Jun 30, 1995
		The Fabulous FreebirdsJimmy Garvin, Michael Hayes & Badstreet WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship	Jun 30, 1991
		Paul Jones NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship	Jun 30, 1976
		Arnold Skaaland & Spiros Arion WWWF United States Tag Team Championship Pugliese left WWWF and Skaaland was awarded half of the title with Arion.	Jun 30, 1967
		"Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers NWA World Heavyweight Championship During this reign, Bruno Sammartino defeated Rogers but refused to accept the title because Rogers had wrestled with an injury, so the title was returned to Rogers. Also Bobo Brazil refused the title because of a groin injury that Rogers had claimed to have; however Brazil was then declared champion because a doctor had determined that Rogers had not suffered an injury, but this title change is not recognized by NWA (and neither Rogers' rematch win). Also Killer Kowalski defeated Rogers after Rogers broke his ankle; NWA does not recognize any of Rogers' losses.	Jun 30, 1961
		Vacant NWA United States Heavyweight Championship Buddy Rogers vacated the championship after defeating Pat O'Connor for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.	Jun 30, 1961

Tournaments Won on This Day

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Promotions Created on This Day

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