Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 11): 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 11.
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 11, to learn about key milestones and celebrate important anniversaries. Clicking on each event or wrestler brings you to their detailed pages and profiles.
On This Day In Pro Wrestling: April 11
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | |
| Apr 11, 2025 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | |
| Apr 11, 2008 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 | |
| Apr 11, 1993 | |
| Apr 11, 1987 |
Video Games Released on This Day
In our database there are no video games released on this day.
Wrestlers Born on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1989 (37 years old) | |
| Apr 11, 1972 | |
| Apr 11, 1969 (57 years old) | |
| Apr 11, 1943 |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
In our database there are no wrestlers who died on this day.
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2008 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2016 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 |
Championships Created on This Day
In our database there are no championships created on this day.
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Tomohiro Ishii | Apr 11, 2025 |
 |  | Sheamus | Apr 11, 2021 |
 |  | Apollo Crews | Apr 11, 2021 |
 |  | Rhea Ripley | Apr 11, 2021 |
 |    | Bully Ray & The Briscoe BrothersBully Ray, Jay Briscoe & Mark BriscoeSilas Young filled in for an injured T. K. O'Ryan during this match. | Apr 11, 2017 |
 |   | Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez | Apr 11, 2013 |
 |  | Brie Bella | Apr 11, 2011 |
 | DeactivatedThe title was retired after ECW closed. | Apr 11, 2001 | |
 | DeactivatedThe title was retired after ECW closed. | Apr 11, 2001 | |
 | DeactivatedThe title was retired after ECW closed. | Apr 11, 2001 | |
 |  | Diamond Dallas Page | Apr 11, 1999 |
 |  | Scott SteinerDefeated Booker T in a tournament final for the vacant title. | Apr 11, 1999 |
 |   | The Rock 'n' Roll ExpressRicky Morton & Robert GibsonDefeated Dick Murdoch & Randy Rhodes in an 8-team tournament final to win the vacant titles. | Apr 11, 1995 |
 | Sangre ChicanaAdditionally recognized as world champion in Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre. | Apr 11, 1982 | |
 |  | "Nature Boy" Buddy RogersRogers won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on June 30, 1961; in 1963 Northeast promoters refused to recognize, thus breaking away from the NWA to form the WWWF and recognizing Rogers as the first WWWF World Heavyweight Champion. | Apr 11, 1963 |
 | Ed Francis | Apr 11, 1955 | |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Minoru SuzukiSuccessfully used the shot at Growin' Up 2010 (Night 9) against the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion Ryota Hama. | Apr 11, 2010 |
|  | Genichiro TenryuTenryu was already the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, so he didn't get the shot. | Apr 11, 2001 |
 |   | The Super PowersDusty Rhodes & Nikita KoloffThis event was promoted with JCP. | Apr 11, 1987 |
Promotions Created on This Day
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