Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 5): 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 5.
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 5, 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 5
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | |
| Apr 5, 2024 | |
| Apr 5, 2024 | |
| Apr 5, 2020 | |
| Apr 5, 2019 | |
| Apr 5, 2015 | |
| Apr 5, 2014 | |
| Apr 5, 2013 | |
| Apr 5, 2013 | |
| Apr 5, 2009 | |
| Apr 5, 2009 | |
| Apr 5, 2002 | |
| Apr 5, 1992 | |
| Apr 5, 1979 |
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 5, 1997 (28 years old) | |
| Apr 5, 1986 (39 years old) | |
| Apr 5, 1983 (42 years old) | |
| Apr 5, 1956 (69 years old) | |
| Apr 5, 1945 |
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 5, 2012 | |
| Apr 5, 1992 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2004 | |
| Apr 5, 1992 |
Championships Created on This Day
| Title | Established On |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2013 |
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |   | United EmpireJeff Cobb & Callum Newman | Apr 5, 2025 |
 |  | Great-O-Khan | Apr 5, 2025 |
 |  | Mark Briscoe | Apr 5, 2024 |
 |  | Billie StarkzDefeated Quenn Aminata in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion. | Apr 5, 2024 |
 |   | FTRDax Harwood & Cash WheelerFTR's AEW career was on the line. | Apr 5, 2023 |
 |   | Toxic AttractionGigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne | Apr 5, 2022 |
 |  | Rob GronkowskiTook place in the host's viewing area. Rob Gronkowski was a NFL player who was serving as the host of the event. | Apr 5, 2020 |
 |  | Drew McIntyre | Apr 5, 2020 |
 |  | Charlotte Flair | Apr 5, 2020 |
 |  | Johnny GarganoDefeated Adam Cole in a 2 out of 3 falls match to win the vacant title. | Apr 5, 2019 |
 |  | WALTERThe title was renamed NXT United Kingdom Championship in January 2020. | Apr 5, 2019 |
 |  | Matt Riddle | Apr 5, 2018 |
 |  | Jade | Apr 5, 2016 |
|   | The KingdomMatt Taven & Michael Bennett | Apr 5, 2015 |
 |   | Roppongi ViceRocky Romero & Beretta | Apr 5, 2015 |
 | Phil Monahan | Apr 5, 2014 | |
 |  | Jay Briscoe | Apr 5, 2013 |
|  | AR FoxDefeated Sami Callihan in the finals of an eight-man tournament to become the inaugural champion. | Apr 5, 2013 |
 |  | Ted DiBiase Jr.Ted DiBiase awarded the title to his son, Ted DiBiase Jr. | Apr 5, 2010 |
 |  | Matt MorganMorgan declared himself sole champion after (kayfabe) injuring Hernandez and putting him out of action indefinitely. Impact Wrestling recognizes this as a continuation of his first reign. | Apr 5, 2010 |
 |  | Angelina Love | Apr 5, 2010 |
 |  | John CenaThe title became exclusive to the Raw brand due to Cena's status as a Raw wrestler. | Apr 5, 2009 |
 |   | The ColónsCarlito & PrimoIn this match The Colóns unified the WWE Tag Team Title with the World Tag Team Title. The titles remained independently active, but were collectively defended on any brand as the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. | Apr 5, 2009 |
 |  | Rey MysterioThe title became exclusive to SmackDown following the 2009 WWE Draft. | Apr 5, 2009 |
 |  | Yuji Nagata | Apr 5, 2002 |
 |  | Triple H | Apr 5, 2001 |
 |   | Kane & X-Pac | Apr 5, 1999 |
 |  | "Macho Man" Randy Savage | Apr 5, 1992 |
 |  | Bret "The Hitman" Hart | Apr 5, 1992 |
 |  | VacantThe title was vacated so it could be decided in a tournament. | Apr 5, 1989 |
 | Roger Mason | Apr 5, 1980 | |
 |   | Hiro Matsuda & Masa SaitoHiro Matsuda & Masa Saito | Apr 5, 1979 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | "Big" Bronson Reed | Apr 5, 2024 |
 |  | Santina MarellaSantino participated dresses as a Diva called "Santina Marella". | Apr 5, 2009 |
 |  | CM PunkSuccessfully cashed-in the contract at Extreme Rules 2009 against the World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy. | Apr 5, 2009 |
Promotions Created on This Day
| Promotion | Established On |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2012 |
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