1946 in professional wrestling

1946 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.

List of notable promotions[edit]

Only one promotion held notable shows in 1946.

Calendar of notable shows[edit]

Notable events[edit]

• Dory Detton starts the Western States Sports professional wrestling promotion based in Amarillo, Texas.

Accomplishments and tournaments[edit]

EMLL[edit]

Championship changes[edit]

EMLL[edit]

Debuts[edit]

• Debut date uncertain:
  • Arnold Skaaland^[11]
  • Stu Hart^[11]
• June – Enrique Torres^[11]

Births[edit]

• Date of birth unknown:
  • David Crockett
  • Jose Estrada Sr.
• January 11 – Haruka Eigen (died in 2016)
• January 18 – Perro Aguayo^[12]( died in 2019)
• March 10 – George Julio
• March 14 – Don Bass (died in 2016)
• March 15 – Yoshihiro Momota (died in 2000)
• March 18 – José González
• March 31 – Rich Landrum (died in 2023)
• May 19 – André the Giant^[12](died in 1993)
• May 22 – El Solitario^[13](died in 1986)
• June 18 – Bruiser Brody^[12](died in 1988)
• June 22 – Chris Colt (died in 1995)
• August 16 – Dick Murdoch^[12](died in 1996)
• September 11 – Chabela Romero^[12](died in 1985)
• September 18 – Otis Sistrunk
• September 19 – Jerry Brisco^[12]
• September 20 – Tony Garea^[13]
• October 4 – Phil Hickerson
• October 6 – Don Ross (died in 1995)
• October 10 – Giant Haystacks^[12](died in 1998)
• November 15 – Masanobu Kurisu
• November 25 – Johnny Valiant^[12](died in 2018)
• December 6 – Dennis Stamp^[12](died in 2017)
• December 7
  • Billy McGuire (died in 1979)
  • Benny McGuire (died in 2001)
• December 9 – Kato Kung Lee^[12](died in 2016)

Deaths[edit]

• June 10 - Jack Johnson (68)

References[edit]