1991 in professional wrestling

none 1991 professional wrestling 1991 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable events in 1991. Promotion NameAbbreviationNotesAll Japan Women's Pro-WrestlingAJWCatch Wrestling AssociationCWAEmpresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre/Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreEMLL/CMLLDuring the fall, EMLL was renamed to CMLL.Frontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWNew Japan Pro-WrestlingNJPWUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFWorld Championship WrestlingWCWWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCWorld Wrestling FederationWWF Calendar of notable shows DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJanuary 11 AJWAll Japan Women's event at Kawasaki-shi Taiikukan Kawasaki, JapanBull Nakano and Kyoko Inoue defeat Aja Kong and Bison Kimura in a tag team hair vs hair matchJanuary 19 WWFRoyal RumbleMiami, FloridaHulk Hogan won by last eliminating Earthquake in the 30-man Royal Rumble matchJanuary 27 UWAUWA 16th Anniversary ShowNaucalpan, MexicoMil Mascaras, Dos Caras and El Canek defeated The Hawaiian Beasts (Fatu, Kokina and Nikozuna) in a Best two out of three falls Six-man tag team matchJanuary 30WCWClash of the Champions XIV: Dixie DynamiteGainesville, GeorgiaRic Flair (c) fought Scott Steiner to a draw in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipFebruary 24WrestleWarPhoenix, ArizonaThe Four Horsemen (Ric Flair, Barry Windham and Sid Vicious) and Larry Zbyszko defeated Sting, Brian Pillman and The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) in a WarGames matchhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/w-war.html#91 WrestlWar 1991 February 24, 1991 May 30, 2015 Pro Wrestling HistoryMarch 21 WCWNJPWWCW/New Japan Supershow ITokyo, JapanTatsumi Fujinami (IWGP Champion) defeated Ric Flair (NWA Champion) in a Title for Title for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and the IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 24 WWFWrestleMania VIILos Angeles, CaliforniaHulk Hogan defeated Sgt. Slaughter (c) in a Singles match for the WWF ChampionshipMarch 30 WWF / SWS WrestleFestTokyo, JapanThe Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Hawk & Road Warrior Animal) beat Hulk Hogan & Genichiro Tenryu via countoutApril 15WWFSaturday Night's Main EventOmaha, Nebraska20-Man Battle RoyalApril 24UK RampageLondon, EnglandHulk Hogan (c) defeated Sgt. Slaughter in a Singles match for the WWF ChampionshipMay 19WCWSuperBrawl ISt. Petersburg, FloridaRic Flair (c-WCW) defeated Tatsumi Fujinami (c-NWA) in a Singles match for the NWA and WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipsHistorical Cards: SuperBrawl I (May 19, 1991. St. Petersburg, Florida) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 2007 Edition 156http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#I SuperBrawl "Return of the Rising Sun" May 19, 1991 March 23, 2015 Pro Wrestling HistoryJune 9UWFBeach BrawlPalmetto, FloridaSteve Williams defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in a Tournament final for the inaugural UWF SportsChannel Television ChampionshipJune 12WCWClash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USAKnoxville, TennesseeRic Flair (c) defeated Bobby Eaton 2-1 in a Two-out-of-three falls match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipJuly 6WWCWWC 18th AniversarioBayamón, Puerto RicoDino Bravo defeated Carlos Colón (c) via reverse decision in a Singles match for the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship with El Vikingo as the special referee.July 14WCWThe Great American BashBaltimore, MarylandRick Steiner defeated Arn Anderson and Paul E. Dangerously in a Steel Cage matchAug 11 NJPWG1 ClimaxTokyo, JapanKeiji Mutoh defeated Masahiro Chono in the finalsAugust 18 AJWAll Japan Women's event at Korakuen HallTokyo, JapanKyoko Inoue defeats Bison Kimura in the finals of the Japan Grand Prix 1991August 26WWFSummerSlamNew York City, New YorkHulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior defeated the Triangle of Terror (Col. Mustafa, General Adnan and Sgt. Slaughter) in a handicap match with Sid Justice as special guest refereeSeptember 5WCWClash of the Champions XVI: Fall BrawlAugusta, GeorgiaThe Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko) defeated Rick Steiner and Bill Kazmaier in a tag team match for the vacant WCW World Tag Team ChampionshipSeptember 7WWFKing of the RingProvidence, Rhode IslandBret Hart defeated Irwin R. Schyster in a King of the Ring tournament final matchAJWExciting Zone Omiya Night Omiya, JapanBull Nakano (c) defeats Kyoko Inoue in a WWWA World Title matchSeptember 8EMLLEMLL 58th Anniversary ShowMexico City, MexicoKonnan defeated Perro Aguayo, Cien Caras was also on the match in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas, triangular hair vs. hair matchhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/anniversary75.html#58 58th Anniversary Show September 8, 1991 February 19, 2010 Pro Wrestling HistorySeptember 23 FMWFMW 2nd Anniversary ShowKawasaki, Kanagawa, JapanAtsushi Onita defeated Tarzan Goto by knockout in a No Rope Exploding Barbed Wire Steel Cage DeathmatchOctober 3 WWFBattle Royal at the Albert HallLondon, EnglandThe British Bulldog won by last eliminating Typhoon in a 20-man battle royalOctober 27WCWHalloween HavocChattanooga, TennesseeLex Luger (c) defeated Ron Simmons in a Two-out-of-three-falls match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipNovember 19Clash of the Champions XVIISavannah, GeorgiaLex Luger (c) defeated Rick Steiner in a Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipNovember 21 AJWWrestle Marinepiad '91 Kawasaki, JapanBull Nakano and Monster Ripper defeat Aja Kong and Bison Kimura in a cage match. Nakano and Ripper then advance into a singles cage match which Nakano wins.November 27 WWFSurvivor SeriesDetroit, MichiganThe Undertaker defeated Hulk Hogan (c) in a Singles match for the WWF World Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 3This Tuesday in TexasSan Antonio, TexasHulk Hogan defeated The Undertaker (c) in a Singles match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/miscppvs1990s.html#tuesday WWF This Tuesday in Texas results/info Pro Wrestling History 2009-10-18December 9 AJWAll Japan Women's event at Korakuen HallTokyo, JapanToshiyo Yamada and Kyoko Inoue defeat Aja Kong and Bison Kimura in the finals of Tag League the Best 1991December 12 WWF / SWS SuperWrestleTokyo, JapanHulk Hogan defeated Genichiro TenryuDecember 13CMLLJuicio FinalMexico City, MexicoMáscara Año 2000 defeated Aníbal (2-1) in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas mask vs. mask match December 20, 1991 Juicio Final con Aníbal Box y Lucha Magazine #1970 3–4 Spanish December 21CWAEuro Catch FestivalBremen, GermanyRambo (c) defeated Ken Patera in Round 8 in a Singles match for the CWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 29 WCWStarrcadeNorfolk, VirginiaSting last eliminated Lex Luger to win the Battlebowl battle royalhttp://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/65437 Going Old School: Starrcade '91 Matt Adamson 2008-02-18 411mania 2008-06-01 (c) – denotes defending champion(s) Accomplishments and tournaments AJW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotes Japan Grand Prix 1991Kyoko InoueAugust 18Rookie of the Year Decision TournamentAkemi Torisu Tag League The Best 1991Kyoko Inoue and Toshiyo YamadaDecember 9 AJPW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesChampion Carnival 1991Jumbo TsurutaApril 18World's Strongest Determination League 1991Terry Gordy and Steve WilliamsDecember 6 JWP AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRookie of the Year TournamentYasha KurenaiFebruary 11 WCW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesWCW United States Championship TournamentStingAugust 25WCW World Tag Team Championship TournamentThe Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko)September 5WCW Light Heavyweight Championship TournamentBrian PillmanOctober 27 WWF AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRoyal RumbleHulk HoganJanuary 19King of the RingBret HartSeptember 7 Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards CategoryWinnerPWI Wrestler of the YearHulk HoganPWI Tag Team of the YearThe Enforcers(Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko)PWI Match of the YearSteiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) vs. Sting and Lex Luger (SuperBrawl I)PWI Feud of the YearUltimate Warrior vs. The UndertakerPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the YearStingPWI Most Hated Wrestler of the YearSgt. SlaughterPWI Most Improved Wrestler of the YearDustin RhodesPWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the YearThe PatriotPWI Rookie of the YearJohnny B. BaddPWI Lifetime AchievementThe Fabulous MoolahPWI Editor's AwardBobby Heenan Wrestling Observer Newsletter List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards CategoryWinnerWrestler of the YearJumbo TsurutaMost OutstandingJushin Thunder LigerFeud of the YearMitsuharu Misawa and company vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and companyTag Team of the YearMitsuharu Misawa and Toshiaki KawadaMost ImprovedDustin RhodesBest on InterviewsRic Flair Title changes WWF WWF World Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Ultimate WarriorDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 19Sgt. SlaughterRoyal RumbleMarch 24Hulk HoganWrestleMania VIINovember 27The UndertakerSurvivor SeriesDecember 3Hulk HoganThis Tuesday in TexasDecember 4VacantSuperstars of WrestlingHogan was stripped of the title by WWF President Jack Tunney due to the controversy surrounding both of the previous title changes. It aired on tape delay on December 7, 1991. WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipIncoming champion – Mr. PerfectDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)August 26Bret HartSummerSlam WWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 7Perro Aguayo and Gran HamadaN/ALater abandoned in 1991. WWF Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 24The Nasty Boys(Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags)WrestleMania VIIAugust 26The Legion of Doom(Animal and Hawk)SummerSlam Million Dollar ChampionshipIncoming champion – Ted DiBiaseunsanctioned championshipDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)August 26VirgilSummerSlamNovember 11Ted DiBiaseSurvivor Series Showdown This program aired on tape delay on November 24, 1991. WCW WCW World Heavyweight Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 11Ric FlairHouse showDefeated Sting for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. WCW began recognizing Flair as WCW World Heavyweight Champion while still using the NWA belt (i.e. the Big Gold Belt)WWE recognizes this reign as an NWA world title reign (and not a WCW one)July 1VacantRic Flair left for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was stripped of the title. When Flair left, he took the Big Gold Belt, which represented the NWA and WCW world titles, with him.July 14Lex LugerThe Great American Bash WCW United States Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Lex LugerDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)July 14VacantThe Great American BashVacated when Lex Luger won the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipAugust 25StingHouse showDefeated Steve Austin in a tournament finalNovember 19Rick RudeClash of the Champions XVII WCW United States Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)April 6VacantWorld Wide WrestlingMay 19The Fabulous Freebirds(Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes)SuperBrawlDefeated The Young Pistols for the vacant titleAugust 12The Patriots(Todd Champion and Firebreaker Chip)World Championship WrestlingNovember 5The Young Pistols(Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers)Main Event WCW World Television ChampionshipIncoming champion – "Z-Man" Tom ZenkDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 7Arn AndersonWorld Wide WrestlingMay 19Bobby EatonSuperBrawlJune 3Steve AustinWorld Wide Wrestling WCW Light Heavyweight Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)October 27Brian PillmanHalloween HavocDefeated Richard Morton in the finals of a tournament to decide the inaugural champion.December 25Jushin Thunder LigerHouse show WCW World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Doom (Ron Simmons and Butch Reed)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 24The Fabulous Freebirds(Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes)WrestleWarFebruary 18The Steiner Brothers(Rick and Scott Steiner)ProJuly 20VacantWCWSeptember 5The Enforcers(Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko)Clash of the Champions XVI: Fall BrawlNovember 19Ricky Steamboat and Dustin RhodesClash of the Champions XVII WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 17Junkyard Dog, Ricky Morton and Tommy RichHouse showJune 3The Fabulous Freebirds(Brad Armstrong, Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes)WCW Main EventAired on June 30August 5Big Josh, Dustin Rhodes and Tom ZenkWCW WorldwideAired on August 24October 8The York Foundation(Richard Morton, Thomas Rich and Terrance Taylor)WCW Main EventAired on November 10December 1DeactivatedN/A Births January 9 – Ruby Riott,http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/heidi-lovelace-9161.html Internet Wrestling Database 2012-07-11 American wrestler January 12 - Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler) January 17 – Alexander Hammerstone January 28 – Bronson Matthews, American wrestler January 30 – Natsuko Tora February 1 – Saori Anou February 4 – Santana February 5 – Brennan Williams, American wrestler February 7 – Hikuleo February 12 – Boby Zavala, Mexican luchador February 13 – Sumika Yanagawa February 15 – Rich Swann February 19 – David Starr February 25 – Toru April 4 – Chelsea Green, Canadian female wrestler April 17 – Jun Masaoka May 6 – Piper Niven, Scottish wrestler May 13 – Scarlett Bordeaux May 31 – Cody Hall, American wrestler June 4 – Joji Otani June 12 – Tomoyuki Oka, Japanese wrestler June 19 – Dilsher Shanky June 25 – Jessika Carr July 7 – Josh Woods, American wrestler July 21 – Adam Page, American wrestler August 9 – Alexa Bliss August 13 – Momo Tani September 14 – Dale Patricks September 27 – Ortiz November 2 - Amber Nova November 18 – AJ Gray December 8 – Sarah Bäckman December 18 – Flip Gordon December 21 – Otis Dozovic,http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2005/August/15/Nikola-Bogojevic https://web.archive.org/web/20161023051414/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2005/August/15/Nikola-Bogojevic dead October 23, 2016 Nikola Bogojevic 2016-09-03 teamusa.org American wrestler December 24 – Silas Mason Debuts Uncertain debut date Michael Modest Simon Diamond Bart Gunn Tony DeVito Vladimir Koloff January 11 - Hiroyoshi Tenzan January 25 - Ishinriki Kōji May 5 - Hayabusa July 7 - Road Dogg July 16 - Satoshi Kojima August 1 - Mitsuya Nagai August 4 - Mizuki Endo (LLPW) August 7 - Hideki Hosaka and Katsunari Toi September 16 - Hikaru Kawabata September 20 - Masayoshi Motegi and Hiroshi Shimada October 4 - Rie Tamada (All Japan Women's), Kumiko Maekawa (All Japan Women's) and Chikako Shiratori (All Japan Women's) November 20 - Disco Inferno November 25 - Command Bolshoi December 10 - Hirofumi Miura Retirements Rocky Johnson (1964–1991) Angelo Poffo (1949–1991) Smith Hart (1973–1991) Trudy Adams (1987–1991) Tojo Yamamoto (1953–1991) Ron Bass (1971–1991) S. D. Jones (1971–1991) Bugsy McGraw (1967–1991) Bobby Jaggers (1972–1991) Cody Michaels (1986–1991) Dennis Stamp (1971–1991) Donna Christianello (1963–1991) Harley Race (1960–1991) Itzuki Yamazaki (1981–1991) Lady Blossom (1979–1991) Joyce Grable (1971–1991) Mark Rocco (1972–1991) Mike George (1969–1991) Buzz Sawyer (1978–1991) Deaths January 21 – Nick Gulas, American wrestling promoter (b. 1914) April 23 – Frankie Williams (wrestler), American wrestler (b. 1940) June 30 – Duke Keomuka, Japanese wrestler (b. 1921) July 6 – Mr. Moto (wrestler), American wrestler (b. 1915) August 15 – Tank Morgan, American wrestler (b. 1933) August 25 – Vivian Vachon, Canadian wrestler (b. 1951) August 27 – Martín Karadagian, Argentina wrestler (b. 1922) September 12 – Chris Von Erich, American wrestler (b. 1969) September 30 – King Levinsky, American wrestle and boxer (b. 1910) October 27 – Rocky Hata, Japanese wrestler (b. 1948) October 31 – Gene Anderson, American wrestler (b. 1939) November 9 – Abe Yourist, Russian wrestler (b. 1909) November 10 – Dick the Bruiser, American wrestler (b. 1929) November 12 – Ripper Collins, American wrestler (b. 1933) November 20 – Frank Sexton (wrestler) (born 1910) December 25 – Wilbur Snyder, American wrestler (b. 1929) See also List of WCW pay-per-view events List of WWF pay-per-view events List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events References professional wrestling