
Today in Pro Wrestling History (January 1): 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 January 1.
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, January 1, 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: January 1
PPV & Special Events on This Day
Event | Event Date |
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Jan 1, 2025 | |
Jan 1, 2024 | |
Jan 1, 2022 | |
Jan 1, 2020 | |
Jan 1, 1982 |
Video Games Released on This Day
Game | Release Date |
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Jan 1, 1987 |
Wrestlers Born on This Day
Wrestler | Date of Birth |
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Jan 1, 1997 (28 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1984 (41 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1973 (52 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1971 (54 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1971 (54 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1970 (55 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1945 | |
Jan 1, 1944 (81 years old) | |
Jan 1, 1942 (83 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
In our database there are no wrestler debuts on this day.
WWE Debuts on This Day
Wrestler | Debut Date |
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Jan 1, 2008 | |
Jan 1, 1986 | |
Jan 1, 1984 | |
Jan 1, 1982 | |
Jan 1, 1981 |
Championships Created on This Day
Title | Established On |
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Jan 1, 2020 | |
Jan 1, 1975 | |
Jan 1, 1950 |
Title Changes on This Day
Title | Wrestler | Date | |
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![]() | Brock Lesnar | Jan 1, 2022 | |
![]() | DeactivatedKelly Klein was stripped of the title after ROH did not renew her contract. The title was subsequently retired. | Jan 1, 2020 | |
![]() | Rey Mysterio | Jan 1, 2004 | |
![]() | El Signo | Jan 1, 1993 | |
![]() | VacantThe title was declared vacant when the Kansas City promotion withdrew from the NWA. | Jan 1, 1987 | |
![]() | VacantJimmy Valiant dropped the "Charlie Brown" alias and vacated the title. | Jan 1, 1984 | |
![]() | Blackjack Mulligan | Jan 1, 1978 | |
![]() | Russian Stomper | Jan 1, 1977 | |
![]() | Harley RaceDefeated Johnny Weaver in a tournament final to become the inaugural NWA United States Heavyweight Champion for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. | Jan 1, 1975 | |
![]() | VacantIn 1956, the NWA promoters of New York, New Jersey and Baltimore stopped recognizing June Byers as champion and she was stripped of the championship by the Baltimore Athletic Commission. | Jan 1, 1956 | |
![]() | Mildred BurkeBurke defeated Clara Mortensen in 1937 to win the original version of the Women's World Championship, and due to her victory she was recognized as the inaugural NWA Women's Champion in 1950. | Jan 1, 1950 | |
![]() | Larry Tillman | Jan 1, 1946 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
In our database there are no tournaments won on this day.
Promotions Created on This Day
Promotion | Established On |
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Jan 1, 2019 | |
Jan 1, 2004 | |
Jan 1, 1999 | |
Jan 1, 1990 | |
Jan 1, 1973 | |
Jan 1, 1970 | |
Jan 1, 1959 | |
Jan 1, 1945 | |
Jan 1, 1934 | |
Jan 1, 1925 |
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