Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 23): 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 August 23.
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, August 23, 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: August 23
PPV & Special Events on This Day
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | |
| Aug 23, 2019 | |
| Aug 23, 2015 | |
| Aug 23, 2014 | |
| Aug 23, 2009 | |
| Aug 23, 2005 | |
| Aug 23, 1996 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1993 (32 years old) | |
| Aug 23, 1964 (61 years old) |
Wrestlers Who Died on This Day
| Wrestler | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 aged 79 |
Wrestler Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2020 | |
| Aug 23, 1989 | |
| Aug 23, 1985 |
WWE Debuts on This Day
| Wrestler | Debut Date |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2018 | |
| Aug 23, 2003 | |
| Aug 23, 1999 |
Championships Created on This Day
| Title | Established On |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2016 | |
| Aug 23, 2016 |
Title Changes on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Asuka | Aug 23, 2020 |
 |  | Bray Wyatt / The Fiend | Aug 23, 2020 |
 |    | The New DayBig E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier WoodsBig E Langston and Kingston won the match, but Woods was also recognized as champion under the Freebird Rule. The brand extension returned and the title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2016 WWE draft, and was then renamed to Raw Tag Team Championship. | Aug 23, 2015 |
 |  | Seth Rollins | Aug 23, 2015 |
 |  | CM Punk | Aug 23, 2009 |
 | MadisonDefeated Bam Bam Bambi to win the vacant title. | Aug 23, 2002 | |
 |  | The West Texas RednecksBarry Windham & Kendall Windham | Aug 23, 1999 |
 |  | Mark HenryJeff Jarrett gave the title to Henry as a gift for his assisting Jarrett in defeating D'Lo Brown at SummerSlam (Jarrett also won the Intercontinental Title). | Aug 23, 1999 |
 |  | Triple H | Aug 23, 1999 |
 |   | Leilani Kai & Judy Martin | Aug 23, 1978 |
|  | Donna Christianello & Toni Rose | Aug 23, 1975 |
Tournaments Won on This Day
| Title | Wrestler | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Carmelo HayesSuccessfully used the shot at NXT 10-12 against the NXT North American Champion Isaiah "Swerve" Scott. | Aug 23, 2021 |
Promotions Created on This Day
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