2002 in professional wrestling

none 2002 professional wrestling 2002 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable events in 2002. Promotion NameAbbreviationNotesAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAThe "AAA" abbreviation has been used since the mid-1990s and had previously stood for the promotion's original name Asistencia Asesoría y Administración.New Japan Pro-WrestlingNJPWRing of HonorROHWorld Wrestling All-StarsWWAWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCWorld Wrestling Federation/EntertainmentWWF/EIn March, the WWF divided its roster into two storyline divisions, Raw and SmackDown!, referred to as brands, where wrestlers exclusively performed on their respective weekly television programs. The WWF was then renamed to WWE in May due to a dispute with the World Wildlife Fund over the "WWF" initialism. Calendar of notable shows January DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain Event January 2–14 AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Cup Philadelphia, Pennsylvania N/AJanuary 4 NJPWWrestling WorldTokyo, JapanJun Akiyama (c) defeated Yuji Nagata in a Singles match for the GHC Heavyweight ChampionshipJanuary 6 FMWFMW PPVTokyo, JapanKintaro Kanemura vs. Kodo Fuyuki in a Singles matchJanuary 20 WWFRoyal RumbleAtlanta, GeorgiaTriple H won by last eliminating Kurt Angle in a 30-man Royal Rumble match for an Undisputed WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X8http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=9456 Royal Rumble history part two Wahlers Dan 2004-01-21 Wrestling Observer 2008-03-25(c) – denotes defending champion(s) February DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventFebruary 4 FMWFMW PPVTokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki and The Sandman vs. Sabu and Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a tag team matchFebruary 17 WWFNo Way OutMilwaukee, WisconsinChris Jericho (c) defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin in a Singles match for the Undisputed WWF Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/nowayout.html#2002 No Way Out 2002 Pro Wrestling History 2009-08-20February 24 WWAThe RevolutionLas Vegas, NevadaJeff Jarrett (c) defeated Brian Christopher in a Singles match for the WWA World Heavyweight Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) March DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventMarch 17 AAARey de ReyesZapopan, Jalisco, MexicoCanek defeated Pirata Morgan, Cibernético and Octagón in a Rey de Reyes 2002 Final elimination matchMarch 17 WWFWrestleMania X8Toronto, OntarioTriple H defeated Chris Jericho (c) in a Singles match for the Undisputed WWF Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/mania.html#18 WrestleMania X8 Pro Wrestling History 2008-02-23March 22 CMLLInternational Gran PrixMexico City, MexicoBlue Panther, Dr. Wagner Jr., and Fuerza Guerrera (c) defeated Los Guerreros del Infierno (Rey Bucanero, Tarzan Boy and Último Guerrero) in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man tag team match for the CMLL World Trios Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) April DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNotesApril 12 CMLL46. Aniversario de Arena MéxicoMexico City, MexicoDr. Wagner Jr., Giganté Silva and Shocker defeated El Puma Inoue, Gigante Singh and Shibata in a Six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team matchApril 13 WWAThe EruptionMelbourne, AustraliaScott Steiner defeated Nathan Jones (c) by submission in a Singles match for the WWA World Heavyweight Championship with Sid Vicious as special outside enforcerApril 21 WWF:Raw SmackDown!BacklashKansas City, MissouriHollywood Hulk Hogan defeated Triple H (c) in a Singles match for the Undisputed WWF Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2002 Backlash 2002 Pro Wrestling History December 24, 2011First WWF PPV under the first brand split, in which the promotion split its roster between the Raw and SmackDown! brands, represented by the shows of the same name.(c) – denotes defending champion(s) May DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNotesMay 4 WWF:RawInsurrextionLondon, EnglandTriple H defeated The Undertaker in a Singles matchFirst Raw-exclusive PPV under the first brand split.Final event under the WWF name as the company was renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) the following day due to a dispute with the World Wildlife Fund over the "WWF" initialism.May 19 WWE:Raw SmackDown!Judgement DayNashville, TennesseeThe Undertaker defeated Hollywood Hulk Hogan (c) in a Singles match for the Undisputed WWE ChampionshipFirst event under the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) name, following the company being renamed from WWF to WWE on May 5.(c) – denotes defending champion(s) June DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJune 8 N/AFirst Annual Big Dick Dudley Memorial ShowFranklin Square, New YorkBalls Mahoney (c) defeated Steve Corino in a Singles match for the USA Pro Heavyweight ChampionshipJune 23 WWE:Raw SmackDown!King of the RingColumbus, OhioThe Undertaker (c) defeated Triple H in a Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) July DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJuly 5 AAATriplemanía XMadero, MexicoOctagón defeated Pentagón (with Màscara Maligna)July 21 WWE:Raw SmackDown!VengeanceDetroit, MichiganThe Rock defeated Kurt Angle and The Undertaker (c) in a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) August DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNotesAugust 3–11NJPWG1 ClimaxTokyoMasahiro Chono defeated Yoshihiro Takayama in a G1 Climax tournament finalAugust 10WWE:SmackDown!WWE Global Warning Tour: MelbourneMelbourneThe Rock (c) defeated Triple H and Brock Lesnar in a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Championshiphttps://www.foxsports.com.au/wwe/wwe-holding-discussions-over-wrestling-global-warning-tour-ppv-event-at-mcg-in-2018-report/news-story/507a197a0df2953421e7c6381945fed5 WWE holding discussions over wrestling Global Warning Tour PPV event at MCG in 2018: report December 8, 2017 Fox Sports Australia June 21, 2018https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/wwe-reportedly-looking-to-bring-global-warning-event-to-mcg-wrestling/1io6vwrg93qw81ou5isho2un79 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230320084835/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/wwe-reportedly-looking-to-bring-global-warning-event-to-mcg-wrestling/1io6vwrg93qw81ou5isho2un79 March 20, 2023 WWE reportedly looking to bring Global Warning event to MCG Thomas Joshua Sporting News December 9, 2017 June 18, 2018First SmackDown-exclusive event under the first brand split.August 25 WWE:Raw SmackDown!SummerSlamUniondale, New YorkBrock Lesnar defeated The Rock (c) in a Singles match for Undisputed WWE Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) September DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventSeptember 13 CMLLCMLL 69th Anniversary ShowMexico City, MexicoTarzan Boy defeated Negro Casas in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas hair vs. hair matchSeptember 14 WWCWWC 29th AniversarioBayamón, Puerto RicoThe Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) (XWF Tag Team Champions) defeated Los Reggaetones in a tag team matchSeptember 16 AAAVerano de EscándaloNaucalpan, MexicoEl Dandy lost to Electroshock, El Zorro, and Perro Aguayo Jr. in an Elimination match Lucha de Apuestas hair vs. hair matchSeptember 22 WWE:Raw SmackDown!UnforgivenLos Angeles, CaliforniaBrock Lesnar (c) vs. The Undertaker in a Singles match for the WWE Championship ended in a double-disqualificationhttp://prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/unforgiven.html#2002 Unforgiven 2002 Pro Wrestling History April 22, 2012(c) – denotes defending champion(s) October DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventOctober 5 ROHGlory By HonorPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaChristopher Daniels vs. Doug Williams in a singles matchOctober 20 WWE:Raw SmackDown!No MercyNorth Little Rock, ArkansasBrock Lesnar (c) defeated The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match for the WWE ChampionshipOctober 26 WWE:SmackDown!RebellionManchester, EnglandBrock Lesnar (c) and Paul Heyman defeated Edge in a Handicap match for the WWE ChampionshipHistorical Cards: Rebellion (October 26, 2002. Manchester, England) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 157 2007 Edition(c) – denotes defending champion(s) November DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNovember 4November 5WWERaw SmackDown!Super TuesdayBoston, MassachusettsManchester, New HampshireTriple H, Chris Jericho, Christian, and 3-Minute Warning (Rosey and Jamal) defeated Rob Van Dam, Kane, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley and Jeff Hardy in a ten-man tag team matchNovember 15 AAAGuerra de Titanes (2002)Veracruz, MexicoEl Alebrije, Máscara Sagráda, La Parka and Octagón defeated Abismo Negro, Cibernético, the Monsther and Leatherface in an Eight-man "Atómicos" tag team matchNovember 17 WWERaw SmackDown!Survivor SeriesNew York, New YorkShawn Michaels defeated Triple H (c), Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T, and Rob Van Dam in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/survivor.html#2002 Survivor Series 2002 results Pro Wrestling History 2008-01-18(c) – denotes defending champion(s) December DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventDecember 6 WWAThe RetributionGlasgow, ScotlandLex Luger defeated Sting in a Singles match for the vacant WWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 13 CMLLSin PiedadMexico City, MexicoVampiro Canadiense defeated Rey Bucanero in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuesta hair vs. hair matchDecember 15 WWERaw SmackDown!ArmageddonSunrise, FloridaTriple H defeated Shawn Michaels (c) 2–1 in a Three Stages of Hell match for the World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/armageddon.html#2002 Armageddon 2002 results Pro Wrestling History https://web.archive.org/web/20080222061505/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/armageddon.html#2002 February 22, 2008 dead January 31, 2008December 28 ROHFinal BattlePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBryan Danielson vs. Low Ki vs. Samoa Joe vs. Steve Corino in a four-way match for the Number One Contender's Trophy(c) – denotes defending champion(s) Accomplishments and tournaments AAA AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRey de ReyesCanekMarch 17 AJW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesJapan Grand Prix 2002Nanae TakahashiJuly 9Tag League The Best 2002Kayo Noumi and Momoe NakanishiDecember 23 AJPW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesGiant Baba CupMitsuya NagaiJanuary 14 Ring of Honor AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesROH Championship TournamentLow KiJuly 27ROH Tag Team Championship TournamentThe Prophecy (Christopher Daniels and Donovan Morgan)September 21 WWF/E AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRoyal RumbleTriple HJanuary 20Last eliminated Kurt Angle to win an Undisputed WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X8, which he subsequently won from Chris Jericho.Undisputed WWF Championship #1 Contender's TournamentStone Cold Steve AustinFebruary 17Defeated Kurt Angle in the tournament final to win a match for the Undisputed WWF Championship at No Way Out, but was unsuccessful in winning the title.King of the RingBrock LesnarJune 23Defeated Rob Van Dam in the tournament final to win and be crowned King of the Ring as well as earn a WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam, which he subsequently won from The Rock.WWE Tag Team Championship TournamentKurt Angle and Chris BenoitOctober 20Defeated Edge and Rey Mysterio in the tournament final to become the inaugural WWE Tag Team Champions. Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards CategoryWinnerPWI Wrestler of the YearBrock LesnarPWI Tag Team of the YearBilly and ChuckPWI Match of the YearThe Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan (WrestleMania X8)PWI Feud of the YearEric Bischoff vs. Stephanie McMahonPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the YearRob Van DamPWI Most Hated Wrestler of the YearChris JerichoPWI Comeback of the YearHollywood Hulk HoganPWI Most Improved Wrestler of the YearBrock LesnarPWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the YearEddie GuerreroPWI Rookie of the YearMavenPWI Woman of the YearTrish StratusPWI Lifetime AchievementJim Ross Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame InducteeMartin BurnsJack CurleyKenta KobashiWahoo McDanielManami Toyota Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards CategoryWinnerWrestler of the YearKurt AngleMost OutstandingKurt AngleTag Team of the YearLos Guerreros(Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero)Most ImprovedBrock LesnarBest on InterviewsKurt Angle Title changes NJPW IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kazuyuki FujitaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4VacatedWrestling WorldFebruary 16Tadao YasudaFighting SpiritApril 5Yuji NagataToukon Special IWGP Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – BATT (Keiji Mutoh and Taiyo Kea)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 2VacatedN/AMarch 24Hiroshi Tanahashi and Yutaka YoshieHyper Battle IWGP Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kendo KashinDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 1VacatedN/AFebruary 16Minoru TanakaFighting Spirit July 19Koji KanemotoSummer Fight Series IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Gedo and JadoDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)May 2Jushin Thunder Liger and Minoru TanakaToukon Memorial DayAugust 29Tsuyoshi Kikuchi and Yoshinobu KanemaruCross Road WWF/E #FBB silver – Raw #BBF silver – SmackDown Following the introduction of the brand extension in March, titles became exclusive to a brand. Only the promotion's original world championship and women's championship were non-exclusive until later in the year. Undisputed WWF ChampionshipIncoming champion – Chris JerichoDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 17Triple HWrestleMania X8April 21Hollywood Hulk HoganBacklashThe title was renamed to Undisputed WWE Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).It was then renamed to WWE Undisputed Championship.May 19The UndertakerJudgment DayJuly 21The RockVengeanceTriple threat match, also involving Kurt Angle.August 25Brock LesnarSummerSlamThe title became exclusive to the SmackDown! brand after Brock Lesnar signed an exclusive deal to only appear for SmackDown!.The World Heavyweight Championship was then created for the Raw brand.The title was renamed to WWE Championship as it was no longer "undisputed".November 17Big ShowSurvivor SeriesDecember 15Kurt AngleArmageddon World Heavyweight Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)September 2Triple HMonday Night RawAwarded the title by Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff as Triple H was originally the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship, which became exclusive to SmackDown! and dropped the "Undisputed" moniker.November 17Shawn MichaelsSurvivor SeriesFirst-ever Elimination Chamber match, also involving Chris Jericho, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Kane. December 15Triple HArmageddonThree Stages of Hell match. WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipIncoming champion – EdgeDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 20William RegalRoyal Rumble March 17Rob Van DamWrestleMania X8The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2002 WWF draft lottery when Rob Van Dam was drafted to Raw.April 21Eddie GuerreroBacklashThe title was renamed to WWE Intercontinental Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 27Rob Van DamMonday Night RawLadder matchJuly 29Chris BenoitMonday Night RawThe title became exclusive to the SmackDown! brand due to Chris Benoit transferring to SmackDown!.August 25Rob Van DamSummerSlamThe title became exclusive to the Raw brand due to Rob Van Dam being a member of the Raw roster.September 16Chris JerichoMonday Night RawSeptember 30KaneMonday Night RawOctober 20Triple HNo MercyTitle for title unification match, in which Triple H also defended the World Heavyweight Championship.DeactivatedUnified with the World Heavyweight Championship. WWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – X-PacDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 8Retired N/AThe title retired WWF Cruiserweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – TajiriDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)The title became exclusive to the SmackDown! brand following the 2002 WWF draft lottery when Tajiri was drafted to SmackDown!.April 2(aired April 4)Billy KidmanSmackDown!April 21TajiriBacklashThe title was renamed to WWE Cruiserweight Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 14(aired May 16)The HurricaneSmackDown!Triple threat match, also involving Billy Kidman.June 23Jamie NobleKing of the RingNovember 17Billy KidmanSurvivor Series WWF Women's ChampionshipIncoming champion – Trish StratusDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 4JazzMonday Night RawThe title was renamed to WWE Women's Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 13Trish StratusMonday Night RawHardcore mixed tag team match where both Jazz's title and Steven Richards' WWE Hardcore Championship were on the line. Stratus teamed with Bubba Ray Dudley and defeated Jazz and Richards. June 23Molly HollyKing of the RingSeptember 22Trish StratusUnforgivenThe title became exclusive to the Raw brand.November 17VictoriaSurvivor SeriesHardcore match WWF European ChampionshipIncoming champion – ChristianDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 29(aired January 31)Diamond Dallas PageSmackDown!March 19(aired March 21)William RegalSmackDown!The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2002 WWF draft lottery when William Regal was drafted to Raw.April 8Spike DudleyMonday Night RawThe title was renamed to WWE European Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 6William RegalMonday Night RawJuly 8Jeff HardyMonday Night RawJuly 22Rob Van DamMonday Night RawTitle for title unification match, in which Van Dam also defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship.RetiredUnified with the WWE Intercontinental Championship. WWF World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 7Spike Dudley and TazzMonday Night RawHardcore matchFebruary 19(aired February 21)Billy and ChuckSmackDown!The titles became exclusive to the SmackDown! brand following the 2002 WWF draft lottery when Billy and Chuck were drafted to SmackDown!.The titles were renamed to WWE Tag Team Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 19Rico and RikishiJudgment DayJune 4(aired June 6)Billy and ChuckSmackDown!Tag team elimination match.July 2(aired July 4)Edge and Hollywood Hulk HoganSmackDown!July 21The Un-Americans(Christian and Lance Storm)VengeanceThe titles became exclusive to the Raw brand due to The Un-Americans being members of the Raw roster.The titles were renamed to World Tag Team Championship.September 23Hurri-Kane(The Hurricane and Kane)Monday Night RawOctober 14Christian and Chris JerichoMonday Night RawOn October 20, the WWE Tag Team Championship was established for the SmackDown! brand.December 15Booker T and GoldustArmageddonFour-way tag team elimination match, also involving The Dudley Boyz and William Regal and Lance Storm. WWE Tag Team Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)October 20Kurt Angle and Chris BenoitNo MercyDefeated Edge and Rey Mysterio in the tournament final to become the inaugural champions.November 5(aired November 7)Edge and Rey MysterioSmackDown!Two out of three falls match.November 17Los Guerreros(Eddie and Chavo Guerrero Jr.)Survivor SeriesThree-way tag team elimination match, also involving Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit. WWF Hardcore ChampionshipIncoming champion – The UndertakerDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 5(aired February 7)MavenSmackDown!February 26(aired February 28)GoldustSmackDown!March 11Al SnowMonday Night RawMarch 12(aired March 14)MavenSmackDown!March 17Spike DudleyWrestleMania X8Pinned Maven during a title defense against Goldust.The HurricanePinned Spike Dudley in the backstage area.Mighty MollyPinned The Hurricane in the backstage area.ChristianPinned Molly Holly in the backstage area.MavenPinned Christian in the backstage area.The title became exclusive to the SmackDown! brand following the 2002 WWF draft lottery when Maven was drafted to SmackDown!.March 26(aired March 28)RavenSmackDown!The title became exclusive to the Raw brand due to Raven being a member of the Raw roster.April 1Bubba Ray DudleyMonday Night RawApril 6William RegalHouse showGoldustRavenBubba Ray DudleyApril 7William RegalHouse showGoldustRavenBubba Ray DudleyApril 12William RegalHouse showSpike DudleyGoldustBubba Ray DudleyApril 13William RegalHouse showSpike DudleyGoldustBubba Ray DudleyApril 14William RegalHouse showSpike DudleyGoldustBubba Ray DudleyApril 15RavenMonday Night RawTommy DreamerSteven RichardsBubba Ray DudleyApril 19GoldustHouse showRavenBubba Ray DudleyApril 20GoldustHouse showRavenBubba Ray DudleyApril 29Steven RichardsMonday Night RawPinned Bubba Ray Dudley during a title defense against Jazz.May 1Tommy DreamerHouse showGoldustSteven RichardsMay 2Shawn StasiakHouse showJustin CredibleCrash HollySteven RichardsShawn StasiakSteven RichardsMay 3Crash HollyHouse showSteven RichardsMay 4Booker TInsurrextionCrash HollyBooker TSteven RichardsThe title was renamed to WWE Hardcore Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).May 6Bubba Ray DudleyMonday Night RawRavenJustin CredibleCrash HollyTrish StratusSteven RichardsMay 25Tommy DreamerHouse showRavenSteven RichardsMay 26Tommy DreamerHouse showRavenSteven RichardsMay 27TerriMonday Night RawPinned Steven Richards during an interview.Steven RichardsImmediately pinned Terri to regain the championship.June 2Tommy DreamerHouse showRavenSteven RichardsJune 3BradshawMonday Night RawJune 22RavenHouse showSpike DudleyShawn StasiakBradshawJune 28Shawn StasiakHouse showSpike DudleySteven RichardsBradshawJune 29Shawn StasiakHouse showSpike DudleySteven RichardsBradshawJune 30RavenHouse showCrash HollyStevie RichardsBradshawJuly 6Steven RichardsHouse showCrash HollyChristopher NowinskiBradshawJuly 7Steven RichardsHouse showCrash HollyChristopher NowinskiBradshawJuly 12Justin CredibleHouse showSpike DudleyBig ShowBradshawJuly 13Justin CredibleHouse showShawn StasiakBradshawJuly 14Justin CredibleHouse showShawn StasiakBradshawJuly 15Johnny StamboliMonday Night RawBradshawJuly 22Johnny StamboliMonday Night RawBradshawJuly 26RavenHouse showJustin CredibleShawn StasiakBradshawJuly 27RavenHouse showJustin CredibleShawn StasiakBradshawJuly 28RavenHouse showJustin CredibleShawn StasiakBradshawJuly 29Jeff HardyMonday Night RawJohnny StamboliTommy DreamerAugust 3BradshawHouse showTommy DreamerAugust 4BradshawHouse showTommy DreamerAugust 9Shawn StasiakHouse showSteven RichardsTommy DreamerAugust 10Shawn StasiakHouse showSteven RichardsTommy DreamerAugust 11Shawn StasiakHouse showSteven RichardsTommy DreamerAugust 17RavenHouse showShawn StasiakTommy DreamerAugust 18Shawn StasiakHouse showSteven RichardsTommy DreamerAugust 19BradshawMonday Night RawHardcore battle royal.Crash HollyHardcore battle royal.Tommy DreamerHardcore battle royal. The 24/7 rule was deactivated on August 19.August 26Rob Van DamMonday Night RawTitle for title unification match, in which Van Dam also defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship.RetiredUnified with the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Debuts Bobby Fish Candice LeRae Chase Stevens Chris Masters Chuck Taylor Dave Mastiff Eddie Edwards Ethan Carter III Ivelisse Vélez Johnny Jeter Mike Kanellis Mike Mondo Petey Williams Travis Tomko January 23 – Shachihoko Boy March 1 - Sami Zayn March 2 – Alex Shelley Kazuhiko Ogasawara Silas Young February 2 - Billy Ken Kid February 9 - El Ligero March 16 – Zach Gowen April 20 – DJ Nira May (Unknown what specific date) - Sheamus May 10 - Karl Anderson May 11 – Taiji Ishimori May 18 – Toru Yano June 2 – Mikey Batts June 5 – James Ellsworth June 18 - Malakai Black June 19 - Johnny TV July 27 – Special K August 10 – Montel Vontavious Porter August 29 – Shinsuke Nakamura October 2 – Matt Morgan October 12 – Eddie Kingston Yoshi Tatsu October 20 - Awesome Kong October 21 – Yoshihiro Sakai November 9 – Sylvan Grenier November 10 - Asosan November 11 – Becky Lynch December 27 – Fred Sampson Retirements Black Bart (wrestler) (1975-2002) Bushwhacker Luke (1962-2002) (first retirement, returned to wrestling in 2007) Rip Morgan (1983-2002) Stevie Ray (1989-2002) (first retirement, return to wrestling in 2015 and retired in 2017) Butch Reed (1978-2002) (first retirement, returned to wrestling in 2005 and retired in 2013) Births March 5 - Kenzie Paige April 20 – Mochizuki Jr. April 23 – Mei Seira April 25 – Miyu Amasaki July 8 – Kid Lykos II July 24 – Tomoka Inaba August 26 - Uriah Connors September 16 – Suzu Suzuki October 1 – AZM December 10 – Ilusion Deaths thumb|120px|Davey Boy Smith January 7 – Mighty Igor, 70 January 9 - Les Kellett, 86 February 3 – Nelson Royal, 66 February 9 - Rattlesnake Raitz, 38 February 19 – Swede Hansen, 68 March 1 – Dino Casanova, 35 March 7 – Troy Graham, 52 March 17 - Big Red, 51 April 3 – Bobby Managoff, 84 April 11 – Stanley Weston, 82 April 18 – Wahoo McDaniel, 63 April 28 – Lou Thesz, 86 May 5 – Randy Anderson, 42 May 14 – George Gordienko, 74 May 16 Shoichi Arai, 36 Big Dick Dudley, 34 May 18 - Davey Boy Smith, 39 August 1 – Don Owen, 90 August 22- Abe Zvonkin, 92 September 9 - Mike Paidousis, 78 September 21 – Rocco Rock, 49 October 31 - Moose Cholak, 72 November 19 - Kangaroo Kennedy, 76 November 20 - Billy Goelz, 84 November 22 - Thunder Sugiyama, 62 November 23 – Billy Travis, 41 November 29 - George "Two Ton" Harris, 74/75 November 30 - Mr. Wrestling, 68 See also List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events List of WWA pay-per-view events List of WWF/E pay-per-view events References professional wrestling