1974 in professional wrestling
| |||
---|---|---|---|
+... |
1974 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
List of notable promotions
[edit]Only one promotion held notable shows in 1974.
Promotion Name | Abbreviation |
---|---|
Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre | EMLL |
Calendar of notable shows
[edit]Notable events
[edit]- May 8 - The Valiant Brothers defeat Tony Garea and Dean Ho to become the WWWF World Tag Team Champions.
- October 24 - Nick Bockwinkel and Ray Stevens defeat The Crusher and Billy Robinson to become the AWA World Tag Team Champions.
Awards and honors
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Bruno_WWWF_Champion.jpg/120px-Bruno_WWWF_Champion.jpg)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
[edit]Championship changes
[edit]EMLL
[edit]incoming champion – Ray Mendoza[4] | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
February | Vacant | N/A | [4] | |
September 22 | Dr. Wagner | EMLL 41st Anniversary Show | [4] |
Incoming champion – Rene Guajardo | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Unknown | Vacant | EMLL show | ||
September 20 | Aníbal | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Mano Negra | ||||
No title changes |
Incoming champion – Enrique Vera | ||||
No title changes |
Incoming champion – Adorable Rubí | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
June 28 | Aníbal | EMLL show | ||
November 29 | Ringo Mendoza | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Tauro | ||||
No title changes |
Incoming champion – Dr. Wagner[5] | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
September 22 | Vacant | N/A | [5] | |
November 15 | Alfonso Dantes | EMLL show | [5] |
Incoming champion – Fishman | ||||
No title changes |
Incoming champion – Uncertain | ||||
No title changes |
NWA
[edit]Incoming champion – Jack Brisco | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 2 | Giant Baba | House show | ||
December 9 | Jack Brisco | House show |
Births
[edit]- Date of birth uncertain:
- January 4 – Dark Cuervo
- January 5 - Yutaka Yoshie (died in 2024)
- February 19 – Danny Doring
- March 1 – Brandi Alexander
- March 4 – Crowbar
- March 11 - Jonny Fairplay
- March 14 - Santino Marella
- March 27 – Russ Haas (d. 2001)
- April 6 – Flash Flanagan
- April 9 – Jenna Jameson
- April 14 - Toshie Uematsu
- April 21 – Orlando Jordan
- April 24 – Octagoncito
- April 27 - Johnny Devine
- May 11 – Billy Kidman[6][7]
- May 21 - Josef Samael
- June 6 – 2 Tuff Tony
- June 22 - Amber O'Neal
- June 26 – Matt Striker
- June 27:
- July 6:
- July 12 – Gregory Helms
- July 13 – Konan Big[8]
- July 16 – Chris Chetti
- July 19 – Rey Bucanero
- July 19 – Jeremy Borash
- July 23 – Sonny Siaki
- July 25 :
- August 5 – Rob Black
- August 8 – Scott D'Amore
- August 22 - Brimstone
- September 5 – Derick Neikirk
- September 8 - Rick Michaels
- September 9 – Jun Kasai
- September 18 – Reckless Youth
- September 20 - Robbie McAllister
- September 23 – Matt Hardy[9]
- September 24:
- September 30 – Eli Cottonwood
- October 8 – H. C. Loc
- October 14 – Shaggy 2 Dope
- October 17 – Cincinnati Red (died in 2015)
- October 31 - Jungle Grrrl
- November 16:
- November 28 – Rob Conway
- November 30 – Juventud Guerrera
- December 6 - Kentaro Shiga
- December 11 – Rey Mysterio
- December 12 – Chad Collyer
- December 31 – Tzuki
Debuts
[edit]- Uncertain debut date
- Adrian Adonis
- Jake Roberts
- Jesse Ventura
- Jerry Blackwell
- Tommy Rich
- Dave Finlay
- Lanny Poffo
- Mach Fumiake (All Japan Women)
- Shinobu Aso (All Japan Women)
- April 8 - Antonio Peña
- April 22 - Masanobu Fuchi
- July 10 - Tony Atlas
- August 6 - Vivian St. John
- August 8 - Riki Choshu
Retirements
[edit]- Fred Atkins (? – 1974)
- Dave Ruhl (1946 – 1974)
- Bearcat Wright (1959 – 1974)
Deaths
[edit]- January 25 - Joe Savoldi, 65
- March 13 - Gene Dubuque, 46
- March 29 - Joe Stecher, 80
- April 2 - Lee Wykoff, 76
- May 31 - Sky Hi Lee, 53
- June 24 – Mangla Rai, 60
- July 26 – Freddie Sweetan, 36
- August 21 – Buford Pusser, 37
- September 3 – Mighty Jumbo, 51
- September 13 - Jack Pfefer, 79
- September 18 - Ray Richards, 68
- October 29 - Axel Cadier, 68
References
[edit]- ^ Enciclopedia staff (November 2008). "Grandes Figuras de la Lucha Libre". Aníbal (in Spanish). Portales, Mexico. p. 7. 17.
- ^ "41st Anniversary Show". Pro Wrestling History. September 20, 1974. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ Centinela, Teddy (December 14, 2014). "En un día como hoy... El segundo FMLL... Aníbal, gran campeón". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c Duncan, Royal; Will, Gary (2006). "Mexico: EMLL NWA World Light Heavyweight Title [Lutteroth]". Wrestling title histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 389. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ a b c Royal Duncan and Gary Will (2000). "Mexico: National Lightweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Pennsylvania: Archeus Communications. p. 393. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Billy Kidman Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- ^ "Billy Kidman Profile". Bodyslamming.com. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- ^ "Wrestlers born in 1964: 51 - 100 of 126". Wrestling Data. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ "Matt Hardy Bio". Pro Wrestling Direct. Archived from the original on July 13, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-01.