Today in Pro Wrestling History (December 31): 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 December 31.
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, December 31, 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: December 31
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Dec 31, 1989 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1990 (34 years old) | |
| Dec 31, 1986 (38 years old) | |
| Dec 31, 1981 (43 years old) | |
| Dec 31, 1980 (45 years old) | |
| Dec 31, 1974 |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 aged 81 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 aged 74 |
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
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Championships Created on This Day
In our database there are no championships created on this day.
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Angel GarzaTook place during TikTok's New Year's Eve Party at an undisclosed location. | Dec 31, 2020 |
|  | R-TruthTook place in Times Square during Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey. | Dec 31, 2019 |
|  | Mojo RawleyTook place in Times Square during Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey. | Dec 31, 2019 |
 |  | Wade Barrett | Dec 31, 2012 |
 | DeactivatedInoki gives the belt to Soviet judoka Shota Chochishvili, the only man to defeat him for the championship, as a sign of friendship between the Japanese and Soviet peoples during NJPW's inaugural event in the Soviet Union. Inoki was then recognized as the final champion after NJPW abandoned the title on December 31, 1989. The physical belt was later used to represent NJPW's Greatest 18 Club Championship. | Dec 31, 1989 | |
 |  | VacantThe WWF withdrew from the NWA in 1983, and The Fabulous Moolah sold the championship to the WWF. | Dec 31, 1983 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
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Promotions Created on This Day
In our database there are no promotions created on this day.
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