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1982 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
List of notable promotions
These promotions held notable shows in 1982.
| Promotion Name | Abbreviation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre | EMLL | |
| Universal Wrestling Association | UWA | |
| World Class Championship Wrestling | WCCW | Previously known as Big Time Wrestling (BTW). |
Calendar of notable shows
Notable Events
- June 28 - At New York's Madison Square Garden with Ivan Putski as a guest referee, Jules Strongbow and Chief Jay Strongbow bested Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito to become the New WWF Tag Team Champions. Later the title would be vacant due to a controversial pinfall in which Mr. Fuji's foot was on the ropes.
- July 13 - On WWF Championship Wrestling, Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito beat the Strongbow Brothers (Jules and Chief Jay) to win the vacant WWF Tag Team Championship.
- October 9 - Nick Bockwinkel pinned Otto Wanz in Chicago, Illinois to become the new AWA World Heavyweight Championship.
- October 26 - The Strongbow Brothers regained the WWF Tag Team Championship by defeating Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito.
Accomplishments and tournaments
AJPW
| Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Carnival | Giant Baba | April 18 |
NJPW
| Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 Climax | Andre the Giant | June 4 | defeated Killer Khan in the finals |
Awards and honors
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Wrestler of the Year | Ric Flair |
| Feud of the Year | Ted DiBiase vs. Junkyard Dog |
| Tag Team of the Year | Stan Hansen and Ole Anderson |
| Most Improved | Jim Duggan |
| Best on Interviews | Roddy Piper |
Births
- January 8 - Bad Luck Fale
- January 13
- January 25 - Z-Barr (d. 2020)
- January 27 - Zeus
- February 4 - Chris Sabin
- February 10 - Vanessa Kraven
- February 14 - Ray (d.2018)
- February 19 - Mascarita Dorada
- February 25 – Maria Kanellis[13]
- March 7 - Cody Deaner
- March 20 - Kasey James
- March 24
- March 27 - Captain New Japan
- April 2 – Jack Evans
- April 7 – Sonjay Dutt
- April 16 - Joe Doering
- April 26 – Amazing Red
- April 29 – Aksana
- May 21 - Kota Ibushi
- May 27 – Natalya Neidhart[14]
- June 4 - Alpha Female
- June 6 – Gunner[15]
- June 11 - Egotistico Fantastico
- July 1 - Carmella DeCesare
- July 11 - Jeff Cobb
- July 13 - Chris Ca$h (d. 2005)
- July 15 - Towel Boy
- July 19 - Daniel Quirk (d. 2005)
- July 28 - Cain Velasquez
- August 3:
- August 17 – Cheerleader Melissa
- August 25 – Mictlan
- September 12 - Sal Rinauro
- September 20 – Sexy Star
- September 26 - Damian Priest
- October 1 - Sakamoto
- October 10 - Tony Khan
- October 12 - Tama Tonga
- October 16 - Devon Nicholson
- October 18 - Simon Gotch
- October 28 - Rocky Romero
- November 1 - L. A. Knight
- November 8 – Ted DiBiase Jr.[16]
- November 9 - Nick Mitchell
- November 17 - Mirai (d. 2005)
- December 8 - Jimmy Rave (d. 2021)
- December 17 - Lionheart (d. 2019)
- December 21 – Primo[17]
- December 22 – Místico
Debuts
- Uncertain debut date
- January 2 - Arn Anderson
- August 10 - Billy Jack Haynes
- October 18 - El Hijo Del Santo
- November - Road Warrior Animal
- December 11 - George South
Retirements
- Buddy Rogers (1939 - 1982)
- Santo (1934 - 1982)
- Fritz Von Erich (1953 - 1982)
- George Gulas (1974-1982)
- Killer Karl Kox (1956 - 1982)
- Johnny Powers (1960 - 1982)
- Karl Gotch (1950s - January 1, 1982)
- Mick McManus (1947 - 1982)
- Mighty Joe Thunder (1957-1982)
- Rip Hawk (1949 - 1982)
Deaths
- March 6- Bob Konovsky, 47
- June 12 - Peter Maivia,[18] 45
- June 19 - Lionel Baillargeon, 60
- July 25 - Shag Thomas, 56
- July 27 - Kasavubu, 26
- July 29 - Harold Sakata, 62
- August 28 - Bearcat Wright, 50
- September 5 - Dick Lane, 83
- September 24 - Jack O'Brien, 72
- October 24 - Pak Song, 39
- December 12 - Bill Longson, 76
- December 13, George Gadaski, 52
- December 15 - Chatti Yokouchi, 45
References
- ↑ "7th Anniversary Show". ProWrestlingHistory. February 14, 1982. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. March 15, 1982.
- ↑ Lucha 2000 Staff (April 2006). "Arena México: 50 anos de Lucha Libre". Lucha 2000 (in Spanish). Especial 28.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Texas Stadium 1982 Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show". Pro Wrestling History. June 4, 1982. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Historical Cards: Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (June 4, 1982. Irving, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
- ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. August 15, 1982.
- ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (August 15, 1982. Ft. Worth, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
- ↑ "49th Anniversary Show". Pro Wrestling History. September 17, 1982. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- ↑ "EMLL Super Viernes". Wrestling Data. December 10, 1982. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ↑ "1982 Especial!". Box y Lucha Magazine (in Spanish). January 8, 1983. pp. 2–28. issue 1553.
- ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1982.
- ↑ "Historical Cards: Christmas Star Wars (December 25, 1982. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
- ↑ "Maria Kanellis". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
- ↑ "Natalya Neidhart". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
- ↑ "Cagematch profile".
- ↑ "Individual's Charge Report". Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Archived from the original on July 2, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2008.
- ↑ "Primo Colon Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame: High Chief Peter Maivia". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
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