1982 in professional wrestling

none 1982 professional wrestling 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 NameAbbreviationNotesEmpresa Mexicana de Lucha LibreEMLLJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWPreviously known as Big Time Wrestling (BTW). Calendar of notable shows DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventFebruary 14UWAUWA 7th Anniversary ShowNaucalpan, MexicoAbdullah the Butcher and Perro Aguayo defeated Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami in a Tag team match http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/uwa/anniversary.html#7 7th Anniversary Show February 14, 1982 July 12, 2010 ProWrestlingHistoryMarch 15WCCWWrestling Star WarsFt. Worth, TexasKevin and Kerry Von Erich fought to a double disqualification against Gary Hart and King Kong Bundy in a "Texas Death" steel cage matchhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/wccw/miscsw.html#0382 Independence Day Star Wars March 15, 1982 Pro Wrestling HistoryApril 1NJPWMSG LeagueTokyo, JapanAndré the Giant defeated Killer KhanApril 2EMLL26. Aniversario de Arena MéxicoMexico City, MexicoMáscara Año 2000 defeated David Morgan (c) in a best two-out-of-three falls match for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship Lucha 2000 Staff Arena México: 50 anos de Lucha Libre Lucha 2000 Especial 28 April 2006 SpanishJune 4WCCWFritz Von Erich Retirement ShowIrving, TexasFritz Von Erich defeated King Kong Bundy (c) in a Falls count anywhere match for the NWA American Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/wccw/misccards.html#82 Texas Stadium 1982 Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show June 4, 1982 Pro Wrestling History April 10, 2015Historical Cards: Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (June 4, 1982. Irving, Texas) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 172 2007 EditionJuly 4JCPNWA/WWF World Title UnificationAtlanta, GeorgiaNWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair fought WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund to a double count-outAugust 15WCCWWrestling Star WarsFt. Worth, TexasRic Flair (c) and Kerry Von Erich wrestled to a draw at one win a piece before being double disqualified in the third fall in a Best two-out-of-three falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/wccw/miscsw.html#0882 Wrestling Star Wars August 15, 1982 Pro Wrestling HistoryHistorical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (August 15, 1982. Ft. Worth, Texas) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 172 2007 EditionSeptember 17EMLLEMLL 49th Anniversary ShowMexico City, MexicoPerro Aguayo defeated Tony Salazar in a best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas hair vs. hair matchhttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/anniversary50.html#49 49th Anniversary Show September 17, 1982 Pro Wrestling History September 27, 2012December 10Juicio FinalEl Satánico defeated Sangre Chicana in a Lucha de Apuestas, hair vs. hair match https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=29474 EMLL Super Viernes December 10, 1982 March 21, 2019 Wrestling DataNJPWMSG Tag LeagueTokyo, JapanHulk Hogan and Antonio Inoki defeated Killer Khan and Tiger ToguchiDecember 22UWAArena Naucalpan 5th Anniversary ShowNaucalpan, State of MexicoLos Misioneros de la Muerte (El Signo, Negro Navarro and El Texano) defeated Los Villanos (Villano I, Villano II and Villano III) in a Best two-out-of-three-falls six-man tag team match1982 Especial! Box y Lucha Magazine 2–28 issue 1553 January 8, 1983 SpanishDecember 25WCCWChristmas Star WarsDallas, TexasRic Flair (c) defeated Kerry Von Erich in a no disqualification Steel Cage match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/wccw/starwars.html#xmas82 Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1982 Pro Wrestling HistoryHistorical Cards: Christmas Star Wars (December 25, 1982. Dallas, Texas) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 172 2007 Edition(c) – denotes defending champion(s) Notable events Wrestling's MAIN EVENT magazine hit the newsstands with its first issue 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 AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesChampion's CarnivalGiant BabaApril 18 NJPW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesG1 ClimaxAndre the GiantJune 4defeated Killer Khan in the finals Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards CategoryWinnerPWI Wrestler of the YearBob BacklundPWI Tag Team of the YearGreg Gagne and Jim BrunzellPWI Match of the YearBob Backlund vs. Jimmy SnukaPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the YearAndré the GiantPWI Most Hated Wrestler of the YearTed DiBiasePWI Most Improved Wrestler of the YearBarry WindhamPWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the YearRoddy PiperPWI Rookie of the YearBrad ArmstrongPWI Editor's AwardLou TheszPWI Manager of the YearJ. J. Dillon Wrestling Observer Newsletter List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards CategoryWinnerWrestler of the YearRic FlairFeud of the YearTed DiBiase vs. Junkyard DogTag Team of the YearStan Hansen and Ole AndersonMost ImprovedJim DugganBest on InterviewsRoddy Piper Births Date of birth uncertain: Vordell Walker January 8 - Bad Luck Fale January 13 Jason Ayers Mason Ryan January 25 - Z-Barr (d. 2020) January 27 - Zeus February 4 - Chris Sabin February 9 - Parrow February 10 - Vanessa Kraven February 14 - Ray (d.2018) February 19 - Mascarita Dorada February 25 – Maria Kanellishttp://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/maria-kanellis.html Maria Kanellis May 9, 2012 Online World of Wrestling March 7 - Cody Deaner March 20 - Kasey James March 24 Epico Colón Jack Swagger March 27 - Captain New Japan April 2 – Jack Evans April 7 – Sonjay Dutt April 16 - Joe Doering (d. 2026) April 26 – Amazing Red April 29 – Aksana May 21 - Kota Ibushi May 27 – Natalya Neidharthttp://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/n/natalya-neidhart.html Natalya Neidhart April 26, 2008 Online World of Wrestling June 4 - Alpha Female June 6 – Gunnerhttp://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=5639&gimmick=Gunner Cagematch profile June 11 - Egotistico Fantastico June 22 - Tetsuya Naito July 1 - Carmella DeCesare July 8 - Ariel Helwani 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: Damien Sandow Nyla Rose 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.http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/PublicInquiry/ArrestInquiry/ViewArrest?id=08010243&k1=8cc567e7013465a&k2=MTY1NDM0Mjg2MQ%3d%3d Individual's Charge Report February 17, 2008 Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office https://web.archive.org/web/20080702181745/http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?%2FOnline%2Fqdisp%2Fbn=08010243 July 2, 2008 dead November 9 - Nick Mitchell November 17 - Mirai (d. 2005) December 8 - Jimmy Rave (d. 2021) December 17 - Lionheart (d. 2019) December 21 – Primohttp://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/p/primo-colon.html Primo Colon Profile Online World of Wrestling June 16, 2008 December 22 – Místico Debuts Uncertain debut date Bob Bradley Brickhouse Brown Phil Lafon Frankie Lancaster Sherri Martel Mean Mike Angelo Mosca Jr. Nailz Ricky Santana Johnny Smith Tracey Smothers Al Snow Steve Williams Kazuo Yamazaki La Parka Shane Douglas 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,http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/inductees/petermaivia/ Hall of Fame: High Chief Peter Maivia World Wrestling Entertainment 2011-03-29 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 5 - Frank Bonnema, 49 October 24 - Pak Song, 39 December 2 - Joe Pazandak, 68 December 12 - Bill Longson, 76 December 13 - George Gadaski, 52 December 15 - Chatti Yokouchi, 45 References professional wrestling