1974 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
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List of notable promotions edit
Only one promotion held notable shows in 1974.
Promotion Name | Abbreviation |
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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
Pro Wrestling Illustrated edit
Championship changes edit
EMLL edit
incoming champion – Ray Mendoza[4]
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Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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February | Vacant | N/A | [4] | |
September 22 | Dr. Wagner | EMLL 41st Anniversary Show | [4] |
Incoming champion – Rene Guajardo | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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 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.