Today in Pro Wrestling History (January 2): Events, Births, Titles and more
Discover what happened today in pro wrestling history with our comprehensive list of events and milestones that took place on January 2.
This page provides a comprehensive list of notable occurrences, including PPV & Special Events, wrestler births and deaths, debuts, championships, title changes, and video game releases.
See all the significant events in the world of professional wrestling that happened on this day, January 2, to learn about key milestones and celebrate important anniversaries. Clicking on each event or wrestler brings you to their detailed pages and profiles.
On This Day In Pro Wrestling: January 2
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | |
| Jan 2, 1988 |
Video Games Released on This Day
In our database there are no video games released on this day.
Wrestlers Born on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1963 | |
| Jan 2, 1940 | |
| Jan 2, 1894 |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2019 aged 76 |
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2010 | |
| Jan 2, 1988 | |
| Jan 2, 1988 | |
| Jan 2, 1982 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2009 | |
| Jan 2, 2006 |
Championships Created on This Day
In our database there are no championships created on this day.
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | VacantArrick Andrews announced that he had suffered a knee injury in a hunting accident that would keep him out of wrestling for 8 months, and forfeited the title. | Jan 2, 2016 | |
 |  | Chris Sabin | Jan 2, 2014 |
 |  | Arn Anderson | Jan 2, 1990 |
 |  | Jacques Rougeau | Jan 2, 1983 |
 |  | Jimmy Valiant | Jan 2, 1982 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Oba Femi | Jan 2, 2024 |
Promotions Created on This Day
| Promotion | Established On |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1980 |
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