Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 9): 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 9.
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 9, 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 9
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2022 | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | |
| Apr 9, 2017 | |
| Apr 9, 2005 | |
| Apr 9, 2001 |
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 9, 1996 (30 years old) | |
| Apr 9, 1989 (37 years old) | |
| Apr 9, 1986 (40 years old) |
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 9, 2017 | |
| Apr 9, 2016 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Thom LatimerDefeated Blake Troop, Burchill and Zyon in a 4-Way Match to win the vacant title. | Apr 9, 2024 |
 | Joe Alonzo | Apr 9, 2024 | |
 |   | FraxiomNathan Frazer & Axiom | Apr 9, 2024 |
 |   | United EmpireJeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan | Apr 9, 2022 |
 |  | VacantThe title was vacated due to SANADA suffering a fractured orbital bone. | Apr 9, 2022 |
 |   | The Hardy BoyzJeff Hardy & Matt Hardy | Apr 9, 2019 |
 | | VacantBraun Strowman & Nicholas voluntarily relinquished the title due to "scheduling conflicts" with Nicholas being a fourth-grader and needing to attend school. | Apr 9, 2018 |
|   | War MachineRaymond Rowe & Hanson | Apr 9, 2017 |
 |  | Kazuyuki Fujita | Apr 9, 2001 |
 | | VacantDusty Rhodes was stripped of the title and suspended for 120 days for attacking NWA President Jim Crockett. | Apr 9, 1988 |
 |  | Jerry "The King" LawlerThe title may have been vacated since Lawler also held the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship when he won the Mid-America title, but that's not confirmed. | Apr 9, 1984 |
 |  | Ric Flair | Apr 9, 1978 |
 | | VacantThe title was vacated after Mike Clancy defeated Jackie Fargo via disqualification. | Apr 9, 1957 |
| Mike ClancyDefeated Fred Blassie to win the vacant title. | Apr 9, 1957 | |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | SuwamaSuccessfully used the shot at Growin' Up 2008 (Night 5) against the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion Kensuke Sasaki. | Apr 9, 2008 | |
 |  | Jushin "Thunder" Liger | Apr 9, 2000 |
Promotions Created on This Day
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