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.

PPV & Special Events on This Day

EventEvent Date
Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2022
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 1982

Video Games Released on This Day

GameRelease Date
Jan 1, 1987

Wrestlers Born on This Day

WrestlerDate of Birth
Jan 1, 1997
Jan 1, 1984
Jan 1, 1973
Jan 1, 1971
Jan 1, 1971
Jan 1, 1970
Jan 1, 1945
Jan 1, 1944
Jan 1, 1942

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

WrestlerDebut Date
Jan 1, 2008
Jan 1, 1986
Jan 1, 1984
Jan 1, 1982
Jan 1, 1981

Championships Created on This Day

TitleEstablished On
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 1975
Jan 1, 1950

Title Changes on This Day

TitleWrestlerDate
WWE Championship
Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Jan 1, 2022
Women of Honor World Championship

Deactivated

Jan 1, 2020
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio

Jan 1, 2004
WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

El Signo

Jan 1, 1993
NWA Women's Championship

Vacant

Jan 1, 1987
NWA Television Championship

Vacant

Jan 1, 1984
NWA United States Heavyweight Championship
Blackjack Mulligan

Blackjack Mulligan

Jan 1, 1978
NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship

Russian Stomper

Jan 1, 1977
NWA United States Heavyweight Championship
Harley Race

Harley Race

Jan 1, 1975
NWA World Women's Championship

Vacant

Jan 1, 1956
NWA World Women's Championship
Mildred Burke

Mildred Burke

Jan 1, 1950
NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship

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

PromotionEstablished On
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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