Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 4): 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 4.
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 4, 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 4
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | |
| Apr 4, 2026 | |
| Apr 4, 2021 | |
| Apr 4, 2020 | |
| Apr 4, 2019 | |
| Apr 4, 2014 | |
| Apr 4, 2010 | |
| Apr 4, 2009 | |
| Apr 4, 2009 | |
| Apr 4, 1998 | |
| Apr 4, 1998 | |
| Apr 4, 1994 | |
| Apr 4, 1993 |
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 4, 2001 (25 years old) | |
| Apr 4, 1999 (27 years old) | |
| Apr 4, 1992 (34 years old) | |
| Apr 4, 1991 (35 years old) | |
| Apr 4, 1981 (45 years old) |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2018 aged 71 |
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2015 | |
| Apr 4, 2015 | |
| Apr 4, 2015 | |
| Apr 4, 2010 | |
| Apr 4, 1992 | |
| Apr 4, 1991 | |
| Apr 4, 1991 | |
| Apr 4, 1970 | |
| Apr 4, 1950 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2015 | |
| Apr 4, 2008 | |
| Apr 4, 1993 | |
| Apr 4, 1970 |
Championships Created on This Day
| Title | Established On |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1997 |
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Callum Newman | Apr 4, 2026 |
 |  | Bron BreakkerAt Worlds Collide, Breakker defeated Tyler Bate to unify the NXT United Kingdom Championship into the NXT Championship. | Apr 4, 2022 |
 |  | Will Ospreay | Apr 4, 2021 |
| | Will Ospreay | Apr 4, 2021 |
 |   | Roppongi 3KSHO & YOH | Apr 4, 2021 |
 |  | Mojo RawleyTook place in the host's viewing area. | Apr 4, 2020 |
 |  | Braun Strowman | Apr 4, 2020 |
 |   | Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross | Apr 4, 2020 |
 |    | Taguchi JapanRyusuke Taguchi, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Prince Puma | Apr 4, 2017 |
 |  | The MizThe brand extension returned and the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2016 WWE Draft. | Apr 4, 2016 |
 |  | Jay Lethal | Apr 4, 2014 |
 |  | Billy Kidman | Apr 4, 2002 |
 | DeactivatedShane McMahon "retired as champion". | Apr 4, 1999 | |
 |  | Rob Van Dam | Apr 4, 1998 |
 |  | Tatsumi Fujinami | Apr 4, 1998 |
 | | Tatsumi Fujinami | Apr 4, 1994 |
 |  | Hulk HoganAfter Yokozuna won the title, his manager, Mr. Fuji, issued a challenge for the championship to Hogan, who won the impromptu match. | Apr 4, 1993 |
|  | Yokozuna | Apr 4, 1993 |
 |  | VacantIvan Koloff & Dick Murdoch were stripped of the titles because Murdoch was suspended by NWA after performing a brainbuster on Nikita Koloff on a concrete floor. | Apr 4, 1987 |
 |   | Jack Brisco & Jerry Brisco | Apr 4, 1984 |
 | DeactivatedThe titles were sold to WWF who established the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship, using the same belts and recognizing Velvet McIntyre & Princess Victoria as the inaugural champions. | Apr 4, 1984 | |
 |  | Tatsumi Fujinami | Apr 4, 1980 |
 |  | Ric Flair | Apr 4, 1977 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
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Promotions Created on This Day
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