Today in Pro Wrestling History (April 6): 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 6.
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 6, 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 6
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2025 | |
| Apr 6, 2024 | |
| Apr 6, 2024 | |
| Apr 6, 2024 | |
| Apr 6, 2021 | |
| Apr 6, 2019 | |
| Apr 6, 2019 | |
| Apr 6, 2018 | |
| Apr 6, 2018 | |
| Apr 6, 2014 | |
| Apr 6, 2014 | |
| Apr 6, 2013 | |
| Apr 6, 1997 | |
| Apr 6, 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 6, 1980 (45 years old) | |
| Apr 6, 1937 |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2024 aged 54 |
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2012 | |
| Apr 6, 2008 | |
| Apr 6, 2003 | |
| Apr 6, 2001 | |
| Apr 6, 1994 | |
| Apr 6, 1986 | |
| Apr 6, 1986 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2022 | |
| Apr 6, 2019 | |
| Apr 6, 2015 |
Championships Created on This Day
| Title | Established On |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2024 |
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Adam Cole | Apr 6, 2025 |
 |  | Bandido | Apr 6, 2025 |
 |   | BishamonHirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |   | A-Town Down UnderAustin Theory & Grayson WallerThis was a Six-Pack Ladder Match for both the Raw Tag Team Championship and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, with both sets of titles hung separately. | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |   | The Awesome TruthThe Miz & R-TruthThis was a Six-Pack Ladder Match for both the Raw Tag Team Championship and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, with both sets of titles hung separately. On April 15, 2024, the Raw Tag Team Championship was renamed as World Tag Team Championship. | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |  | Shingo Takagi | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |  | Roxanne Perez | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |  | Sami Zayn | Apr 6, 2024 |
 |  | VacantVacated due to Josh Alexander suffering an injury. | Apr 6, 2023 |
 |  | Matt Taven | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |  | Kazuchika Okada | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |  | Kota Ibushi | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |  | Dragon Lee | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |   | Guerrillas of DestinyTama Tonga & Tanga Loa | Apr 6, 2019 |
|  | Jeff Cobb | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |  | Kelly Klein | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |   | TencozyHiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima | Apr 6, 2014 |
|  | Shinsuke Nakamura | Apr 6, 2014 |
 |  | Daniel Bryan | Apr 6, 2014 |
 | Rocky Reynolds | Apr 6, 2002 | |
 | | VacantThe title was vacated by WCW Board of Directors, as a result of The Steiner Brothers winning the WCW World Tag Team Championship. | Apr 6, 1991 |
 |  | Bobo BrazilThe title was renamed to WWWF United States Heavyweight Championship and Bobo Brazil is recognized as the first champion. | Apr 6, 1963 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Kenny KingUnsuccessfully used the shot at Manhattan Mayhem 2019 against the ROH World Champion Matt Taven and Jay Lethal. | Apr 6, 2019 |
 |  | Cesaro | Apr 6, 2014 |
 |  | Abdullah the Butcher | Apr 6, 1979 |
Promotions Created on This Day
| Promotion | Established On |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1996 |
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